The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-01-28
PRrNrrRs' FrsrrvaL-The Printers of ST. Paul

III Ill.
with few invited friends, in accordance with
previous announcement, sat down to most
sumptuous repast last Saturday evening at
Apollo Hall. NJ. Rauch and lady appeared to
have entered into the spirit of the occasion,
anu succeeded in spreading before their guests
OIL the good things of all lands combined We
have never partaken at q more bounteous and
vel! arranged board upon any similar occasion,
anywhere !; and we have been in the habit of
attending Franklin anniversaries, since we
were old enough to lift stick Of matter
We regret that returning symptoms of an old
and dangerous disease forbade us to remain and
join in the sentiments, speeches and festivities
which VIC see by the proceedings in the Pho
neer took place after the substantial eating
was over. We felt assured, however, there
would be the usual quantity Of sparkling wit
and terse, apropos sentiments; and by the pub
lished proceedings We judged rightly. The
printers of ST. Paul have shown their brethren
abroad, that they are some in getting up
celebration. They need not be at all dinident
hereafter, taking this occasion as sample of
what they can do. 1t is proper to remark that
the arrangements were entirely in the hands of
the Jour. printers, a class Of men whom we have
ever found here upholding to the fullest extent,
the honor, cbivalry and dignity Of the profess
sion, as typified by all true sons of the art
throughout the globe.
END0RsING.-They have been attempting an
extensive business in the way Of Endorsing
over at the Capitol this week. In the House
on Tuesday. Mr.. Fisher. of Saltwater, put forth
y resolution to endorse Gov Germans Indian
policy; but which line Of policy the mover
had reference to--thc one his ExcelIency has
backed ont from or the one he has now embraced
is not apparent upon the face of the resolu-
ton. Mr.. +. was no doubt actuated by motives
of kindness to the Governor, but was not
posted concerning what had been going on
behind the scenes during the three or four days
previous, else he might, perhaps, have put the
matter in different shape, and secured the pas
sage OF an endorsement of some kind or other
at that particular moment. AS it was, motions
were made to amend, which carried, inserting
after the Governors, the names of sundry pro-
mnent citizens, such as eX-Gov. Ramsey, Mr.
Sibley, Mr.. Rice, &c. After considerable of q
snarl, the resolution was Withdrawn by the
mover. Next day, DR.. Fletcher, of Hennepin
went into the endorsing business, by proposing
simply to thank his Exccllency for repudiating
his defunct Watab hantling. This was doubtless
part Of the Brown bargain, comprising the real
simon pure. genuine article but it was no go
Fisher had gotten his eyes open. and saw a mig
ger under the fence : so the thing was tabled
twelve to six. This whole business of endors-
ing Federal officers is not only extremely
ridiculous. but undignilcd on the part of the
peoples representatives. If an officer cannot
stand upon his own merits. let him fall. This
is our doctrine, and VIC are glad to sec by the
journals il is good Wing doctrine in the CAPT
tol.
STICKS TO IT There is one clause in Gov
Gormans letter to Brown and others which de-
serves more than casual notice. He reiterates
the old mistatcmcnt. which we have denied
over and over again, and dciied proof thereof
that Gov. Ramsey and Maj. Fridley. when i'm
ln~I
summer attempted to cede to the Winncbagocs
The Governor appears to have repeated this
assertion SO often that he has arrived at q firm
belief of its truth. This is the most charitable
construction we can put upon the frequent. but
entirely unfounded charge against these former
ohccrs. That they ever for a moment contem-
plated giving The WinneJagoes a home upon
the Mississippi 6eiou their old location. is I'M
qualified'y false, and nothing can be shown
upon the record even limiting at such change
The same broad denial applies to the petition
signed by members of a former Legislature.
-Chamblin, it will be seen, has formed a
co-partncrship, which We hope, and have reason
to believe, will add another gentleman of de-
cidcd ability and experience to the mercantile
catalogue OF St Paul. We wish the new firm
all the success it deserves, aud that is full pros
perity to the most uuboun,.ed extent.
EARNINGS OF TIE GA1rNA RAIIROAp-We
learn that the earnings of this road for the last
month are about sirfy-ninc thousand dollars
Inc exact figures are not yet reached but this
is about the amount. We learn also that the
road has earned - per cent. for the last six
months but that the company will only de-
clare dividend OF ten per cent. rescrying the
balance for their airline operations. Where
the eastern railroad that can show similar re-
suit: But this is only what the Galena rail
road is accustomed to do for its stockholders
I-ChicGg0 Press.
Less than five years ago, We heard all old
fogy capitalist of the West remark concerning
THIS road, that those who took stock in it would
lose all, as they deserved to. Don't he now
wish he was in?
QUITE LIHERM.-Wc are always pleased to
commend lberality in political opponent
The following from the t;alcna JeRersouian. is
quite an extensive allowance Of the article.
considering that the editor is one of the bit
terest in the deck of Locofoco editors. lie is
speaking of Mr.. WaShburac. representative in
Congress from that district:
I'VE notice that he has already given an i'm
pulse to several measures calculated to benefit