The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1853-03-12
ODDS AND ENDS,

ODDS AND ENDS.
AJoKE.-A well known physician, in a GER
tain town is very much annoyed by an old lady
who is always sure to accOst him in the street,
for the purpose Of telling over her ailments
once she met him in Broadway, as he was in a
great hurry. All. see you are quite feeble,
SAID the doctor; .'shut your eyes and show me
your tongue" She obeyed, and the Dr. quiet
ly moving off. left her standing there for some
time in this ridiculous position. to the infinite
amusement of all who witnessed the funny
scene.
GRACE GREENWOOD sis going to commit mat
rimony.' In view of the subject, the Sandus-
ky Register speaks as follows:
well, We'll! If the vinegar of Woman
Rights is not fast turning to mother" we are
no Yankee in guessing
When the venerable Pebblesworthy was in
New York, he asked a pipe-smokng old Dutch
man the origin of the name of Tammany Hall
IVY, you see, said Hans, ''ven the beeblcs has
ameeting in the hall, it holds tam many!"
The reported death of Francis Madiai is not
confirmed. In fact great doubt is thrown ON
the statement Of his decease
THE New POSTMASTER GESERn..-It appears
to be pretty well settled, that Gov McClelland.
OF Michigan, is to be the new Postmaster Gen
eral, and those who know him we'll think that
General Pierce might have done worse in the
selection.
A lady advertises in the columns of the New
1ork Herald, for "a gentleman for breakfast
and tea"
A man says that the first thing that turned
ms attention to matrimOny, was the neat and
skillful manner in which pretty girl handled
broom He may see the time in which the way
mat broom is handled will not afford him SO
much satisfaction,
There is one advantage in narryins widow,
ana that is, you commonly get a ready -maGc
family along with her. 1t is great thing to be
caiied IA, under any circumstances, but to
De thus honored on the first day of your mar
riage is to taste in spring the full frnition of
the autumnal months.
Seth Paine has been released from iail in
Chlcago, IN more rational mind than when
he entered.
Hon. AMOS TCck.-This gentleman having
been nominated for reelection to Congress by
the Wings of New Hampshire. at first declined,
but afterwards reconsidered the matter and con-
scented to run. We hope to chronicle his elec-
ton.
A Dntchman, having recently heard rum
called spirits, asked the waiter at an inn who
had given him grog too much reduced swat
der tyfel for you don't put blenty of ghosts on
top of de vater?''
A late writer says when he sees q man with
sword cane, he makes up his mind that he is
either highwayman or an editor. Compli-
mentary notice, that
QUERIES BY A MEDICAL JoSER-If the patient
does not recover his health, ought the pbys
clan to recover his fees9
If the doctor orders bark, have not the pa
tients right to growl?
Would it not be the height of ..cruelty 10 an
finals, to ''throw physic to the dogs.''
SAUT STE MARIE CANAL.-Ne learn from the
Detroit papers that the Saut Ste. Marie Canal
bill has been signed by Governor McClellonJ
and is now a law. The following gentlemen
have been appointed Commissioners under the
law: INV
Shubael Conant, Detroit, Henry 1,edv,rd
Chauncy Joslin, Ypsilanti Alfred Williams
Pontiac. John S. Barry, Constantine.
Inc Detroit papers concur in saying that 4
better selection could not have been made.
WASHINGTON. Feb, IA.
Gen. Pierce intends to occupy private man
sion during the ensuing spring and summer,
until the Executive mansion is made more
comfortable.
=, Among the curiositics lately added to the
museum, is musquito's bladder, containing
tne souls OF twenty-four misers. the con sciences
OF sixteen lawyers, and the fortunes of twelve
pfinters-nearly half full!
The LAST CURIoslrr-A piece Of the poet
Laura-ate!! wv p0e'
=, FOR MADElRA.-Our dispatches inform ns
that vessel cleared, yesterday, from n YORK.
with cargo OF provisions, the result of voIun''
tary contribution, for the famine in
habitants of the Island of Madeira She l.
shortly to be followed by another vessel SINH
larry freighted. There is much genuine good
ness in the world yet.-Chieago Press.
MARRrED.-At Peoria, ILL.,, Rev. Mr. Pierce
married Mr.. Henry W. Seine and Miss Maria
Ellen Hurd. The bride was but fifteen. This
iuihitlng the advice that children should be
seen and not heard.
CHEAP TRAvELNG.-Passengers arc now car
I,eG rom New York to Albany via the Haerlem
nairoad' LOT the low fare of one dollar, There
are taree daiiy trains between the two cities
anu tue time OF running is about hours nv
the hudson River Railroad the time is less bnt
the fare is higher. 40 iess' "u'
LAKE NAvIGATIoN.-Our lake is entirol,, g..
from ice, and has been so all winter. 49, .ee
er loaded with wood from Racine aarr;xaI ~
Chicago on Tuesday last. Other vessels aao
preparing for start We hear from CHICAGO
that, if the mild weather continues the steam,
er Traveller will make trip to this port next
Observation-Disclosures Sentinel.
Mr.. Harper, who had his life insured at an
once In st. Louis, was killed in fracas with
z Dr. Cornell. His administrator sued the
company for the amount, but the court decided
tna' tney were not bound to pay.