The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1853-07-07


meteor, which observed in this city on the 30ti
ult., seen, notice, q comparatively large
extent of couDtry. Formerly such phenomena weis
viewed with superstitous awe, and REGARDED por.
tending war, famine, other national ca!amities.--
They are either globes Of light, shooting stars oil
blazing metallic stones. These latter called Tro
iites, and have been known ever sinct the dawn o.
history. The largest recorded fell in Brazil and
| Is estimated TO weigh fourteen thousand pounds
| They are computed to move at mean velocity OF
twenty miles second. In three or four cases they
have killed men in falling. Towards the close Of
the last century, nearly three hosand Of these stones
mostly small, however, fell in France, and almos,
simultaneously immense showers Of them fell 10 India
and other places.
! 1t Was formerly believed that wroli,es were stones
elected from volcanoes. Soma philosophers, how
ever maintan ned that they originated in the fusion
earthly and metallic materials by electricythe pas.
sage OF the latter from the upper atmosphere produc.
ing the meteoric appearance they said Others as
serted that the elements of the rroltes existed in
the atmosphere, and that electricity combined and
precipitated them the earth. Later researches
induced the supposition that these strange bodies
might be projected from lunar volcanoes. Next it
was fancied that they were fragments of planet,
that once probably occupied the space between Mars
and Jupiter. But "a observations the phenone ma
OF meteors increased, all these theories
sivey discarded, and it is generally believed by
men of science, that @rotes independent bodies,
close to the earth, become ignted, rush towards it.
and are precipiiated by attraction upon il. LapIace
Humboldt ana Herschel, all hold, or held, this
opinion.
Erolites have frequently been anavzed. But they
contain no new substance and generally are chiefly
composed of iron: Ell sht metals, and six akaias and
earths, have been detected in them: and in addition
carbon, sulpher, phosphorus, hydrogen and oxygen.
Next to iron, cobalt and nickel most frequently ap-
pear: If the cosmical theory Of Humboldt and Her
schel is correct we may fairly conclude that the
position Of matter, throughout space, whether in
these smaller independent bodies 10 our gobe or in
the larger planets, is the same. In that event iron
is the principal metal in the uniyerse.I Phila. Led
OLE BULL, our readers may be aware, is a cit-
zen OF Potter county, Pennsylvania. He has planted
there large colony Of his counrymen; he colony is
doing well. Ii seems to be patriotic. Great prepar
atons being made by the colony to celebrate the
coming Fourth Of July magnificent scale. On
that occasion he expects large number of his
sic brethren assist in the ceremony. He is fitting
up grand concert room, 100 feet in length and 80
feet wide, which will be Of the upper rooms Of
his own dwelling. His colony to be progress
ing very rapidly ior a county. Ole Bull is
talnly an extraordinary man. Yoa him up
al daylight IN the morning, mounted on MS famous
Norwegian horse, riding around examining lis lands
After his breakfast you will find him assisting the
mechanics in their operations, raising buildings, SC.
After dinner he may be found working the roads
with quite number Of hands. The schools Of the
colony fourishng under the and instruction
of a number Of teachers from New England. These
schools he visits daily.
FEMALES IN CAIIFORYIA.--A correspondent Of
San Francisco paper gives the following amusing
account Of ball among the mountains OF California:
In the other dirccion Just on the ou, iirts Of the
city, another bail was held, which likewise PASSED
off greatly TO the satisfaction of those present. And
let suppose that another moBCpoIized the
affair. 1t not SO, for this gathering there
were, all told eleven ladies', and more than Il
hundred gentlemen! Ii is currently reported that
some Of them get two locks at a lady, though the
most had TO be satisfied With one, and that was
not Obtained without great crowding. Those who got
a chance OF shaking lady's hand have been shaking
hands with their more unoituate comrades at two
bits shake. do not vouch for the Truth Of this.
have only heard il hintcd 1t reminds me Of the
early days Of California, when it was said company
OF miners would get together and dance for Joy
around an old bonnet. Bot hope for better da,
and earnestly invite all the fair danisels who love gall
liant men and honest hearts, to Come to Sonora.
/ QUITE A SwtSDLE.--As res,ectable farmer of
Eassbury walking in streets on Thursday, be
was accosted by a well-dressed man, who begged HE
assistance. He said that he had seen pair Of horses
that he wished 10 purchase, and showed roll of
what appeared to be fifty dollar bills But the pet
and declared that he would not sell them to him at
any price. He offered farmer { 25 if ne would
go anl purchase them The old man sad he had no
cash in bis pocket, but had money on derosi, in the
Hartford Bank. Itwas agreed to draw this by a
check. One being obtained, il WAS filled for $400,
and signed. As they went up the bark STEPS the
fellow asked to the check, ascertain if all
right. He then STEPPED rapidly into the bank, got
the check cashed, and came ont putting the money
into his own pocket. He then started the run,
and has not been heard from since, leaving credu-
lous friend minus both horses and money Il Hartford
Comant.
/ DAYcISG.--IIere ia Horace Greeie,'s opinion--
eve believe dancing manly 10y small nelghborho d
parties without parade Of dless or other expensive
aduncts restricted to three hours at one assem-
blage, closed long before midnight and rigdy guarded
against all access OF stimulating beverages, M ght be
a most admirable recreation, securing the appreciation
and countenance Of the religious and sedate bot
conducted is, il probably cXhausts than it
renovates, and ccrrupts more than it improves"
THRowrSG OLD SHOES FOR LUcK.-The
custom Of throwing Shoe taken from the left foot,
after persons for good lnck has been practiced in
Norfolk from time imnemoral, not only weddings
but On all occasions where good luck is required
Some forty years ago cattle dealer desired his wife
10 'thrull her left shoe him., when be started
for Norfolk to buy lottery ticket. AS he drove OF
his erfand he booked round to If she PEI sftmed
the charm, ard consequently he received the shoe 10
his face with such force 10 black his yes. He
went and bought his ticket, which turned up prize
Of 1000 and his son has assured me that his father
always attributed his luck the extra dose of shoe
which he got.--[Not and Queries.
The value OF q we'll conducted newspaper in build
ing up city town, among the discoveries Of the
present day. Every and unsettled country is
especially benefited thereby. II Is stated thar the
establishment, Of a newspaper in Olympia had done
perhaps more for Northern Oregon, during the term
Of It's present existence than could have been effected
by its citizens alone, in three times thai length OF
time.
CHLoRoFoRM.--Bennett, the celebrated Black
smith, and the best horscshoer the couutgy, had
an un,ameaIe, ungovernahse beast shoe the other
day. after trying all known expedients 10 bring him
to a stand still, without success, he administered
choroform to him by forcing him breathe it through
sponge, when io all opposition ceased, and he left
with shoes all round.--ICieve. Plandeaier.
A house has lately been destroyed within the pre-
cncts Of Paris which dates back according To anti
quarians the time Of King Dosabert. ], s said to
have been INHABITED in the 18th century BY the Mar
chioness of Brennlliers, famous prisoner Beneath
the foundation found three skeletons, one OF
I IL A.