The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1853-12-24
FACTS AND FANCIEs.-

We hope it finds us all better men, and better
women, and better children. than VIC we're
one year ago, and with strength and mo-
Iteration sufficient to enjoy the good things
Of this fcstal period with becoming discretion
and propricty. We wish our rcadcrs-onc and
all-old and young--a pleasant Christmas!
HANDSOMELY BoxE.-Ncighbor Olmsted, OF
the Democrat, received the only copy OF the
Presidents Message brought to st. Paul by the
arrival from below Oh Tuesday. He generous
" dispensed with the advantages The thus pos
scsscd Of giving it its first circulation through
the medium of his own press, and shared them
with both his ncghbors. For this we owe him
one the first opportunity that may happen by
which we can repay the obligation.
- Thanksgiving was generally observed by
our citizens on Thursday. The churches were
we'll attended and appropriate discourscs co
livcrcd ly the different pastors.
/ FIRES have been all the rage in ST. Paul and
vicinity the past week. On Friday night, 10th
inst, about nine o'clock, Mr.. Hyncman's cloth
ing store Third street, was discovered to lie in
flames The fire broke out in the goods. but
how it got there cannot rs yet be ascertained
The stock was damaged badly. Mr.. Luil and
other courageous citizens intertercd in time
and saved the town general confagratOn
On Sunday morning, the meat market Of VIM
! {. COultcr, in RobcrNstrcct. took fire from the
stovc-pipc. but an carly application of water
prevented destructive fire in that section
Our ncishbor of the Pioneer we regret to add,
is also n severe sufferer by conflagration. He
appears, however, to take it philosOphically
and relates his mistortuncs coolly and quantity
as follows -
"A Westinghouse on the west side of the
Mississippi. belonging to the editor Of this pa
per, took fire on Saturday night last. and was
entirely consumed. after which the fire went
out. The occupants Of the building had all
gone out previously. Loss $4,000. No insur-
ance.'
! TmE CnrRCm ENTERrAiNMENTs.-Atth the supper
| given by the ladies of the Second Presbyterian
Church on Tuesday evening. the attendance
was large, and the entertainment in every re-
spcct crcditablc and worthy the occasion. The
net receipts were over two hundred dollars
The ladies fthe Episcopal Church had equal il
not greater luck on Thursday evening. About
three hundred people attended their sumptuous
banquet at the Town Hall and they were for
tunate in the sale of all their fancy articles. 1t
was happy and joyous occasion. Where will
you find st. Paul libcrality eIualled? At least
six hundred dollars have bceu expended tac
present week for church benefits.
- We are requested to state that the German
Methodist congregation has secured Il burial
place in the new cemetery grounds. and that
those wishing lots can have them by applying
10 Mr.. Witte, at his residence. Fifth street. near
the Baptist Church, or his place of business.
Worlds Fair store.
! FANATicN. BIGoTRY.-Onc to read the gross
personal attack uRnn Rev. Mr.. Ncill in the last
Democrat, might Well inquire if we live in the
nineteenth century, and under a government
OF free tolerancy. The writer of that communi-
cation would certainly lie ready at any mo-
mcnt did opportunity oacr. to rc-light the fires
of Smithiield, right here in the centre of free
America.
! TIE NEwS.--In addition to the President
Message. we give to-day some melancholy as
well as interesting news. The murder of Capt
Gunnson and his party by the Utah Indians is
sad affair." 1t not only deprivcs the public
service OF some gifts most valued members, but
breaks up for the present season the survey OF
an important contemplated route of the Pacific
Railroad. This will perhaps delay action in
Congress. and otherwise cmbarrass the move.
nlcnts in favor of the other routes. Touching
the Eastern war. we have still to rejoice over
the success of the Turks, and also that the
French Emperor now appears to haze deter
mined upon taking decided stand against
Russia.
- Reports from Capt. McCcland, of the
North Pacific Railroad survey west of the
Rocky Mountains, go to show that gold has
been discovered in considerable quantities upon
that route. This is additional good news, not
only for the new Territory of Washington, but
for all the friends and advocates of the North
ern line.
INTERCHANGEABLE Baldwin School RuiLd-
i'e' now completed, and one of the ncatcst edi-
ices In the Territory. Will be inanyurated with
appropriate ceremonies Oh Thursday evening
next Rev. Mir. Neill will deliver an o1,,ross
which OF course, like everything else he under.
takes upon the subject of education. vii, ho
we'll worth hearing.
TIE NORTHWEST AT WAsHINGroy.-Tbo r..
lena Advertiser states that Hon. T.. B. Wash.
burnc arrived at Washington on the 10Th nit
in good health. He puts up at Willard : Hotel
ramsey, Siblcy, Rice Eastman. and Hem were
there from the North West. in good health.
- The joking member of the Elicit firm
says thak notwithstanding the Ladies', Fairs
nave been so well attended this week. their es-
.', has all the while been crowded
WIN la'r ladies. Plenty Of cheap goods vet.
-"os' every one wishes new suit of
!. Cnss 70 commence the new year in. Winnie
!. 10y are aware of this fact, and have an
.cipated the wants ofgents to a demonstr.t;on