The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-04-01
FACTS AND FANCIES,

FACTS AND FANCIES.
The length of the Congre ssional proceed
ings upon the Minnesota Land Bill, which we
feel it our duty to publish as full as possible,
precludes the possibility of our usual variety.
CRY EIEcrIoN.-We take it for granted that
our citizens are fully aroused to the Importance
of the election which takes place next Tuesday.
We have, from year to year. heard much about
electing good and competent men to fill NUM-
cipal Offices. but it has never yet been done.
Now that we are city, the necessity of such
course is much greater. A chance is now af-
forded to vote for good and competent men
without regard to party. and We hope 10 see
every right minded citizen come up to the work,
for the good Of st. Paul. At all events, let
every man entitled to a voice in this matter, 60
to the polls and vote; vote conscientiously for
the men he thinks best qualified to fill the sew
eral offices: vote for st. Paul, and not for
the Wing or Democratic party, or to please this
or that faction or particular interest. Let this
be done, and We have no fears for the result.
The RIVER, continues very low for the season
at this point. Lake Pepin is not yet clear of
ice so that boats can pass. The Nominee was
up to the foot of the Lake last Friday, bring ing
a mail and passengers, which arrived here by
land from that point, on Monday morning. The
Greek Slave left here on Wednesday for the
Lake. with several passengers. Messrs. Sibley
and lie Due, with Gov. German, and the Sioux
chief, Little Crow, on their way to Washington,
were among the number. Tley expected to
meet the Nominee at the foot of the Lake The
Greek Slave had not returned when we went to
press last evening.
MARROW EsCAPE.-The pilot house of the
Greek Slave took fire on Tuesday morning, just
as she was preparing to start for Lake Pcpin
, The accident occurred from the stOve-pipe
which passed up from the front part of the cabin
The citizens present eXertcd themselves man.
fully and saved the boat, minus the pilot-house
and bell ropes Two minutes later in getting
water on the flames, and SHE would have been
beyond saving.
, LAC QULPARLE MIssIoS-We are glad to per-
cciye our citizens are subscribing literally to
, relieve the mission at Lac-qui-Parlc from the
serious distress which the late FIRE has inflicted
, upon it. The subscription paper may be found
at the Auction Room Of Collins & Oakes. tits
, really a call which commcnds itself to the sub
t stantial sympathies Of our citizens.
DOG-OCRACY VS.. DEM few of the
, Democrats who were not satisfied with the tick
/ ct for city and ward officers first nominated,
called meeting for the second ward at the
i, Court House on Wednesday evening. AS is
usual in meetings of this caste, Jack Morgan
was the great exponent Of its objects and ends.
The meeting was characterized by the custom
airy noise and confusion Of gatherings Of this
character: calling The crowd did, first for
this one and then for that to address the meet
Ing. No one, save Little jack the Grey back
, killer, had the courage to face the music and
after he had retired upon q committee. The de-
!, mand for oratt rs increased to an exceedingly
vocferous point. Just at the climax. Willough-
by u Powers white terrier slut-detcrmincd
1t woald seem that the meeting should not,
suffer for speakers-took the floor and looking
the chairman, Mr.. Van Etten, full in the face,
, proceeded in loud and clear tones to cxprcs S
S her views in regard to the city election. The
remarks were not understood by the meeting.
but were no doubt as much to the point as any
$ thing that had been said 'Eow-wow-
S and the crowd cheercd the chairman face
assumed the hue of turkey cocks gills; bow
wow-wOw' again, and the chairman wrigeled
1; and twisted in his seat evidently ashamed Of
D being thus taken to task by the watchful rat
: catcher Of Roberts street. Presently in comes
Jack with his report. Mr. Chairman" said
t he ''hOw-wow-wow," said the feminine dog.
whistler Chairman" cried Jack at the top
, Of his lungs; observation-disclosures And so it
9 went on for some minutes. the contest for the
S supremacy waxing hotter and hotter at each
successive ejaculation Of the orators. The old
+ story told by Dan Marble, the comcdan-vivid-
ly remembered by all who ever heard it-of the
contest between " Dad and BULL and bull and
dad, was forcibly brought to mind, although
, THIS scene far outstrippcd that in broad humor
, and ludicrous action. 1t was Jack and dog
and dog and Jack, for about FIVE minute &; final
~, Jack lizzled, and turned his remarks to
abuse OF the poor innocent Wigs, strongly in
sinuating that the Wings had put forth the slut
to oppose him, and that she had been too Sue
ccssul to suit the quietudc of his nerves. A
well-t.mcd rctort from DR.. Goodrich settled the
little gentleman, and finished what his verify
quadrupcdsl opponent had begun. Altogether,
the scene was the most laughablc We ever wit
messed III st. Pau!. 1t was the most decidedly
equal match in oratorical display which has
ever come Off within the walls of our Court
house, or perhaps that ever will come of.
WISCONSIN LAND BIIL-The bill known here
as the "llyatt Smith Land Bill" for a grant of
lands to construct a railroad from GAINESVILLE to
Lake st. Croix. with a branch via Lake Winnie
bago to Lake Superior, which had passed the
Senate. was tabled in the House, at our last d.
rect advices from Washington, by three ma
Jority The House adjourned pending motion
to reconsider. DR.. IIoyt Of Hudson, informs US
he has all vices that tho roto xy,e ,o o,,,.;,oual