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The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-12-13
For Il e Ia - Minnesota Pioneer
Letters from the People.

Mr.. EDITOR - In the Hudson Republican,
of the seth ut, the editor of that paper,
speaking of the melancholy and untimcIy death
Of the late ID. $. MARHLE, Esq, of this place,
who was SHOT week before last by one DEXTER
at the head of Lake Pepin, speaks of Mr.. Nor
TONS lands, &c, at that point, as follows, viz
a MIR. Dexter had for some time claimed
the same land, and was occupying it at the
time it was entered by Mr.. Norton
The editor of the Republican in the above,
has erred. For the investigation in this
place, proved emphaticaly, by the testimony
of sworn witnesses living near and adjoining
Mortons lands, where Mr.. Marklc was shot,
while neither surveying, nor attempting to do
so.
1st. That Dexter never had claim to these
lands; that he did not reside upon them.
I'd. That Dexter never had made an I'M
provcment upon said lands.
3D.. That Dexter split open mans head
with an axe in a difficulty he had about q
"cla,m" at Red Wing.
4th. That Dexter also had a " clam" on the
kinnikinnic river in this (Picrce) county. -
And, may be, he had as many more Claims !)
in other tavoritc locations, as there arc holes
| in SKINNER
How many claims man can properly hold
according to law" and with clear con
science" in this land of republican equality, ii
will not do-perhaps - for law-abiding and
modest citizens to determine. Still it so hap
pens that there are some who take the re-
sponsiblity" to guess, the vain and delusivC
opinions Of would-bc dictators and law-abuS
ers to the contrary Notwithstanding.
Mr.. Marklc was shot while walking unarm-
cd-and without surveying implements in the
direction of the men who accompanied him TO
survey, to request them to return, as he had
given up the idea of surveying in consequence
of Dextcrs threats, &c. His compass was "a
so already packed for a return to Prescott.
Dexter was admitted to bail in the sum OF
$4,000!
LAW AND ORDER.
Prescott, Dec. 4, 1884.
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SCARCITY OF Notwithstanding
the inexhaustiblc quantity Of prairie grass
that covered our prairies the past summer,
our farmers were so busy attending to 9th
er important matters that they neglected
to cut as much hay as usual. This, with
the fact that there are now double the num-
Der of cattle in the Territory than ever be-
fore, makes this article very high 1t
readily commands from eight to ten dollars
Der ton.
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Last Sunday afternoon our town had like to have
met with great loss by the burning of the Congre-
gationa Church building. Fortunately, however, the
fire was discovered before it had made such head
way as to be beyond control; and the active exer-
tions Of citizens in the neighborhood conquered
it, This is another instance OF the danger attending
one Of our most common modes of building; that OF
permitting the stove pipe, matter how well guard
ed to pass through board partition, boards
at all. In the above instance, the fine originated in
this way; and we hope it will serve to emphasize a
remark we made weeks ago, on the same sub.
icct.
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HUDsoN BAY CoMPANY's AGENT FOR
MISNEsorA.-WM. DAHL, Esq. OF this city,
has been apr ointed the General Agent of
the Hudson Bay Company for the Terrific
ry, and has already entered upon the dit
ties assigned him. This is a good appoint
ment, and we doubt not, from his known
energy, he will give every satisfaction to
those who have favored him with their con-
fdence.
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SENTENCE OF PHELPs-John II. Phelps
convicted of the murder of his wife, was sen
fenced to-day, by Judge Harris, to he hung on
Friday the 2lst of January next.
When asked what he had to say why sen.
tencc of death should not be passed. upon him
he replied that he Yas innocent.
In consenting to the passage of the sen.
tence, Hon. Deodatus Wright said: find
upon examination, that if shall come to the
determination, as think shall, to endcavOr
to obtain review of the legal points involved
in the trial of this case, can do so as well af:
ter sentence is pronounced, as before. Al
bany -4Nas. .r
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THE BAPTIST CHURCHES IN PENNSYLVANIA.
Tho Philadelphia correspondent of the
Baltimore Sun says the statistics of the g.
Baptist Churchs connected with this body
have. just been published in u neat form ;
ST. persons have been baptised within one
year, upon profession of their faith in
Christ, and 449 have been received by let
ter. The total membership is II, O3S.
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A CRISIS IN THE IRON BUSINESS. -" We
regret to learn" says the Columbia Spy, "of
the suspension and failure of many of the
heavy companies engaged in the iron bnsi-
ness in this State. Some of those regarded
as the most stable have gone, and the indi-
cations are that we are now but at the be-
ginning of one Of the greatest financial cri-
ses ever known in this country"
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This Society will hold its annual meeting in Saint Paul
the Capitol the first Wednesday of January next at
o'clock which the county agricultu societies are
entitled to send ten delegates each In counties where
such societies formed the citizens in public meeting
assembled may commission delegates to said Society and
it hoped that the general agricultural interest is suni
GENTLY aroused to warrant the belief chat the occasion
will manifest a positive determination sustain :hii
Youthful Territorial Ins titution. A. +. AMkS ~
November -. 1854. Secretary n. y. s.
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5-Printers in Mnresott and Northwestern Wiscon
sin respectfully Informed that have hand at the
Pioneer Office large sortment of IIGHTBODY 8 ST
PEfaORPnfNTING INKS, which will sell at Manuf,c
turers Prices, adding transportation This Ink is used
in this establishments.
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We regret to learn that little boy, of Mr..
Pcase of Minneapolis fell from the suspension bridge
upon the ice, distance of some fifteen feet, and the
injuries received are likely to result fatally
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BRING ON YOUR RAGs.-By his adver.
tlsement in another column, it will be seen
that Mr.. DAHL wants to buy rags.
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E6- JEFFERSON FARMER, Esq is authorized Agcn
Tor The IioSEI at Gaicna to procnre AID al
NerSemcnts. His receipts will be regarded as pa yncn
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RAGS, IL AGS, RAGS

TINE undersigned is prepared to purchase good
l Clean Cotton and Linnen Rags which he will pur.
such rates will make it object for fami
lies to save their Rags. Bring on the Rags.
Dec. l3-d3w W. DAHL.
City papers copy and send bill for payment. w. d.
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M See third page, under Commercial head, for rate
OF Money and Exchange, st. Paul Ind Gacna Markets
and nliscel!a neous items.
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ST. ANTHONY ITEMS.
FROM THE EXPRESS OF DEC. g..

Mr.. J. ii. Cutler, who has been East to procure
machinery for the boat being constructed at this
place for the trade above ST. Anthony, has returned
and reports the engine at Rock Island where it will
be suffered to remain until the opening Of navigation
in the spring MIR. Cutler informs us, however, that
the failure to get the machinery here this fall
desired, will not retard their plans, it will require
but about three weeks to arrange it in the boat after
it is on the ground. 1t will he that meeting OF
the stock holders Of this company called this after
at the Office of Tracy s. Farnham.
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THE DtILY PIONEER, published erery week-Gay NOR
rnq at The Office, Third, IF Jacso1s &reft. Scif
/aaL Minnesota AMI isfuI1iiSed to Nal Subscribers for
Sir Dollars Ttdr an Adcance CITY Subscribers Fifteen
Cents Week, payable TO the Carrier
TIE WEEKLY PIONEER. printed a. the same office,
Is snt 10 Nal Subscribers al NE fiori"J rates: Sin3tr C1y
FRO Dollars Fire Cojis Eight Donr; Eight Copies. Tea,
DoGlrS; ICcCe Copies Teee Dollars. To tLc advantage y
The Cyrb rates h,cepeT tic stcIiion price mus tepctd IN,
coriGbIy IN -idrdace
,H rec-frc ain. Al articles rIsssiag 70 stee ics
must be accompanied By the AuiiLr's ndge ro far JiJcc
ton but as guarantee Of The truth ~ The tasaeats made
Votunary Correspondence coaainiy Important ne,rs
st1ics Of Tie condition and Jrorfh toUis and settlements
throughout The Northwest. Is solicited.
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CHAMBI1IN a. MORGAN.

A WARE that 'humbug" is e order of the
IA day in st. Paul at prcsen iscaim any in
ehtion to impose upon the public il announcing that
they offering their present stock of Staple and Fan
cy Dry Goods Clothing, Hats Caps, Boots and Shoes
&C. at greatly reduced prices preparatory the open
ing of the "Spring Campaign"
With an assortment yet unbroken, they supply
the wants of the public, for any goods their line and
are determined to "let them slide"
They will offer Inducements merchants wishing to
replensh their stock they intend devote particular
attention TO the JObbing Department.
Call AT their Store on Third street, between Robert
and Jackson streets, and be convinced.
feb 2 42tf C.GM
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We are gratiGcd to learn that in accordance with
our suggestions enterprsing young men have ia
en- hold in secure the means of protection
for citizens against the ravages Of the devourng
element A company has been organized, called the
Cataract Fire Engine Company, No - of which
the following named persons have been chosen off,
GERS:
&. B. Hubbard Foreman.
r. w. Cummings. LIST Assistant.
S. NJ. Kicker, 2d Assistant.
ID. s. Moore, Secretary.
J. II. Murphy, Treasurer.
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G.. ID. GHFILLAN.

ATTORNEY AT LAW. Office opposite Borup
Cakes Banking House Third street, ST. Paul.
dec. l3, l654-dNwly
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CORN MILL! 10 FARMERS AMI NV
EKE KEEPERS.

IL McLAGAN Co, Lower Landing, have fitted up
No at considerable expense Corn Mill for cracking
anu grinding Corn in the ear for feed for cattle and
horses and stock of all kinds. Those who have made
OF this feed find saving of so q by being cracked
to feeding in the Our prices for grinding will be
moderate. We will keep constantly hand quantity
of feed for sale We will pay the highest market price
for corn delivered in the in exchange for feed.
Dec. 11-1w f. McLAGAN &CO.
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TIME !TgME!!
m ~. NxrI IzuR
"ATCn MANUFACTURER, WORKING il
w ELLER. AND DENTIST. would inform

"ATCn MANUFACTURER, WORKING JEW
. w ELLER, AND DENTIST, would inform the
inhabitants of Saint Paul, that he has opened
on ST. Anthony Street. in the building opposite the
Rice House, doors from Robinsons old stand
an assortment of Clocks SpectacIes Of all ages Back
And Side Combs in great variety, bosom pins goggles
chimney ornaments steel beads and tassels ladies work
bags chIrens eethng rings, flutes, dice and boxes,
and variety IF other articles
Duplex, Horizontal, Repeating and Lever Watches,
Of the most complex and delicate workmanship,
fully repaired
California Gold Rings made to order. Engraving
neatly eaecuted.
TEETH CAREFULLY EXTRACTED, SCALED PLUGGED.
III. F. from his long experience in some of the first
shops in England atters himself that he shall be able
to give satisfaction to all who may favor him with theI
work. His mottUis PunctuaIity, Dispatch and MOder
ate charges
St. Paul, March 2ist, 1853. <..4
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CATlECARE a. en-,

CAElECAIkE d CO. -...
WOULD call the attention of the throughout the
w Territory to their Wholesale Department consisting
of .-.:&~-
20 Bales brown shooting, bales striped shirting
bales cotton fanncls, l do heavy cotton duck
8 do brown drilling 70 PCS rod hannels
do Gcfriesand blue drill 10 prs blue and gray fan
lings. mel
do bed ticking. 20 prs white and gay do.
90 prs assorted prints 20 prs batting
bales SEAMLESS bags Buck gloves and mitts
81 do knitted socks so prs cash.
With large assortment OF threads, hats, caps WOODEN
yarn cunf'rters etc. etc.
Our advantages III the eastern markets. warrants
saying that sell goods cheap they be DO
II It Louis. Chicago and talena adding the tIansporta
ion. call and cNamna lion will convince the yer.
Oct. ). 1851 CATICART & co
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1.-TWO lots in Kittsons addition Enquire the office
u of NEWELL L. TOMPKIN
Nov 22-dt is
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PORK

IINllF undersigned, have for sale at their warehouse
Lower Lcvce twenty five hog, weighing from 81 t,
800 lbs each Those i'll wa mt of superior article of Porl
Will please call on them. +. McLAGAN & co.
Dec. IL. DIT
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st. asaul aob'ts.
GEO. N. PR0rPER. CARLOS WILCOX

GEO. N. PROrP PER. CARLOS WILCOX.
FROPPER a. WILCOX
DEALERS IN REAL ESTATE,
PRACTICAL SURVEYORS q GENERAL LAND
AGENTS.
Office in the Z. S. Land tTEcs Budding, Minneapolis
~ N. n.
CURNEYING Il PLATING of every description
- dcne with accuracy. Particular attention given to
Survey ing and Locating Government Lands in the Pine
ries and elsewhere in the Territory. Gold and Land
Warrants are in observation-disclosures made or loans
negotiated collections made and taxes raid-acen
CITES solicited.
Strangers and citizens wishing locate sell or pur
chase lands are invited to call Claimants can make
advana geous arrangements with for their
money Valuable property and AWAY. on hand n,
the Embryo Cities of Minneapolis St. Anthony and ST.
Paul also, improved farms, rural and Pine lands all
of which we offer on the liberal terms. We re-
specially solicit, and hope to merit, share Of pu bic
and private trust.
August 81, 1854. aug. 81 -dkwu
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TIkE NyINSLOW ROUSE.


MrSS&S. CLEMENS Il PARKER, PROPRIEToRs
H AVlNG taken This large and commodious House,
l. respectfully solicit share of public patronage.
The building is new having only been opened in July
last and as o expense has teen spared in furnishing it,
offers TO the travelling public that
home. Being situated in the business rtion Of
the city, visitors, on b sness pleasure, will find il
to their advantage to stop with The proprietor.
will spare pains to furnish their table with every lux
ury the market affords.
~ Connected with this Hotel is n Livery Stable
prepared To furnish pleasure parties, and Others with
good turnOuts. CLEMENTS 4 rARKER
st. Paul, Nov. 81, lej4-dAwIy
ST. PAUL GU NNASyI TI-EEI;RE BLOC *.
1--WE Manaecro the saint Iaul Gl Ia kcs pleas
ity. that he has Opened his in the Empire Block Tor
the rcccp of gentlemen wi hing to indulge the hcal,
restoring exercise afforded by gymnastc sports. To all
those suffering from want fla FULLY develop ed
structure, gvinnstic exercises peculiarly adapted
restore vigorous and healthy tone the plyscal,ys
dci"usy ed in the prescribed, cannot fail la
making the most weakly sire NJ III, robust
Mr. Manchester has bt en- at considerable expense in
lifting up for the purpose above named and hopes
to receive share of public patronage his line of bust
:. p. MANCHESTER Manager
st. Paul. Nov. -. 1Sj4-ltf
ATLANTA MONEY.
4 IENANIER Rti will take any quantity of ATLANTA
"A BANK BILLS in payment for CID debts. an1 will re,
cc\c II to amount for sales his warehouse
Lower lcvce. Nov. y, 1854.
nov24f ALEXANDER REY.
SEt;AKS AND TOBACCO.
ME best brands Havana Scgars :tarmelias II, Lon
II dies and large variety domestic ScgarS The best
Virginia Leaf Twist Chewing Tobacco also a irst-rate
article Scraalatti smoking Tobacco. For salo by
HENRY WEBER.
Dec Q. 1854 dSw.m Opposite Rice House,
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Decision OF the Supreme Court OF Nzin-
nesOta, I'm the Cause "Thc United States
v. The Minnesota aud Northwestern
Railroad Company
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CHINA, CHINA, CHINA!

~ S. FOWLER co. (store in Odd Fellows Hail.
W 7th street, have just completed opening large
assortment Of CHINA, QUEENSWARE, and u LASS
making their stock at this time equal to any in tho
country; consisting in part follows, viz:
Decorated gold band and plain white French China
Dinner, Desert Tea, and breakfast Sets, and de-
tachcd pieces, such Fruit Baskets, Compoticrs
Casserolcs, ornaments for dining tables and Punch
Bowls.
India China, In dinnor and tea sets, and detached
pieces.
Iron Stone China, decorated flowing blue, and white
dinner, tea, breakfast and toilet SETS and detach-
cd pieces, In cvery pattern and shape.
Also, in great variety
Dresden, Terra-cotta, Parian, and French China;
Vases, Card Receivers, Jewel Stands;
Candiesticks, Motto Cups and Sauccrs;
Mugs, Pitchers, 10.
GLASSWARE, rich cut and engraved
Crystal straw, stem, and Pressed Goblcts
Champagne Winos, Cordals and Tumblcrs,
Finger Bowls, Water Bottles Spoon Holders;
Toilet Bottles, Cologne Bottles Globes;
Lamps rich and plain Docantcrs;
Cut and pressed Bowls, and silyered Bowls;
Solar ETHEREAL, Hail. and Side Lamps;
Candelabras, Girandolcs. rich and plain Castors;
Britannia Coffee Urns, Tea Sets, covered and I'M
covered;
Pitchers. Punch and Molasscs Pitchers;
Fine Cutlery and Albata Forks, Spoons, &c, OF the
most approved and latest patterns;
Also. Block Tin Coffee Urns, Bigrins, Tcapots
Plate Warmers, Egg Boilers, nc.
With an endiesss variety OF goods not namcd which
respectfully invite strangers and citizens 10 call
and examine before purchasing elsewhere.
Storekcopors and country merchants win find IL to
their advantage to buy Of us as our facilities are
equal to any other importing house in tho United
States and determined to sell MS low
N. ID. Goods carefully put up for the country by
experienced packer, and delivered free Of charge
in any part Of the city. Jan. 2-dtf
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FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL TREES AND PLANTS.
The Prohibilionist.

TUE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Temper
Il paper-is published monthly, at Albany, by the
Executive Committee OF the New York State Tenn
pcrance Society. III. Mandcville, ID. D., Editor as
sisted by Il. G. Dclavan, Esq
II Is printed in the folio form, on double medium
sheet, making eight large four-columned pages TO
number
IL advocates the Cause OF Temperance generally,
and especially tho Legislative Prohibition Of tho Traf
Gc in intoxicating Beverages.
IL Is National in spirit scope and aim and Is rap
idly becoming National Also In its circulation and
influence Orders respectfully solicited II will be
furnished at the following low prices:
One copy for one year $3.50
Three to one address, one year 100
Seven, do do. ZOO
And for each additional four copies 81 will be ask
cd for any quantity less than fifty copies.
For hfty copies, TO one address $I1
For 100 do do 20
No subscription received for less than one year !;
and In every case the order must be accompanied by
tho money Letters, in all cases must be post paid
Address o. SC0vILI.
March 9. Publishing Agent, Albany.
ny7- journals friendly please publish.
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THE NEW YORK MUSICAL REVIEW
AND
CHORAL ADVOCATE

rs the cheapest and best Musical Paper in the
i world. This Journal, which has heretofore been
published monthly, commences its ilh year in jan
uary next, and thcncoforward it will be published
cvcry two wccks-on ovory other Thursday; thereby
giving than twice as much matter, without any
increase in price. Each number contains sixteen
quarto pages four of which are new music, consist
ing Of glees hymn tunes chants anthems dedication
and HOLIDAY pieces and, in short every variety Of
music adapted to purposes OF religious worship, to
public occasions and to the homo circle all ofwhich
will DO OF practical character and such can be
sung by persons of ordinary musical attanmcnts. In
tho editorial department of the Review engaged
Gin addition to Mr. Cady the former EDITOR gentle
mon Of tho highest talent and ripost musical expert
once, among whom arc deorge \. Root, William B.
Bradbury, Thomas Hastings and Lowell Mason;
and its circle Of correspondence, home and foreign
dium for the announcement of new musical pubica-
Union. The subscription list Of this paper Is now
larger than that Of any similar journal in tho world
and the new arrangements rendering it tho cheapest
as well as it is hoped the most valuable musical
paper published, must largely increase its OIL
ready unparalleled circulation.
Terms. - Ono dollar per annum or six copies for
FIVE dollars, always in advance.
~ The music alone in n volume would cost ovor
five dollars In the usual form. Beside this, tncro will
DO an immense amount Of musical ncws, essays crit
icism instruction, &c. all for only dollar Ev-
cry ono focng particle of interest In tho OF
music will surely subscribe.
Specimen numbers sent on receipt Of two letter
postage stamps. Address, always post paid
MASON BROTHERS,
Dec. %. % Park Row, Now York.
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RELIGIOUS BOOK DEPOSITORY.

GRAY a BALLANTYNE. Seventh street, two
" doors above Odd Fellows Hall. have tho only
Depository in this city ofthe publications Of tho
American Bible Society;
Methodist Book Concern;
Robert Carter 4 Brothers,
Presbyterian Board;
American Tract Society
Evangelical knowledge Society;
American Sunday School Union:
New England and Massachusetts Sabbath School So
cietics and all tho principal Religious Publishers.
IL Is therefore apparent that their stock Of Stand
ard Theological Works and general Religious Litcra
turc must be uncquallcd.
They always keep an extensive assortment OF all
the Hymns used IN the different churches family and
pocket Bibles and Prayer Books in plain and superb
bindings.
Attractive and choice Juveniles, embracing nearly
All Of tho most useful and entertaining Books for the
young, published.
School Books, Of all the kinds used In tho city and
country schools, at New York prices.
Blank Books, Staple and Fancy Stationery
Pocket Knives Portmonnaics, Portfolios Writing
Desks, DC. Jan I'd