The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-05-20

importance of extending the explorations to cove
the whole country. [Applause.]
SECOND WARD-The Street Commissioners o
the Second Ward are about to follow the exam
pie of those of the Third. and put dow n substan.
Market down to Wabasha, is rather narrow fol-
an eight feet walk on either side, we would sus.
gcst that one of narrower dimensions, with a
substantial railing between it and the bluff, be
built upon the south side, with wide walh. to
correspond with that contemplated above Mar
kct street, upon the north side.
LOUISVILLE, MINNEsorA.-This village is not
named in honor of the place upon the Ohio RI
yer where Matt. Ward resides, but for Capt.
Louis Roberts, who first claimed the site 1t is
situated on the south side of the Minnesota, at
the foot Of the Little Rapids. The town is 60
ing ahead-kecping pace VIII the other thriv-
ing villages of the valley. Mr.. II. II. Spencer
is one Of the proprictors, and has set up bust
ness on the spot. lie took up by the Black
Hawk yesterday several families to settle there,
and lumber to build them houses The land in
the vicinity is excellent, and the country rapid
ly filling up.
WISCONSIN ON THE MovE.-Wc are informed
that corps of engineers, to locate railroad
north from Lake St. Croix to Lake Superior,
up through Wisconsin, left Hudson yesterday
morning. This is to be a continuation of the
Hyatt Smith road from Madison to Lake ST.
Croix. If that upper branch of this road should
be built before ours, ST. Paul and all Minnesota
will regret it to the end of time. 1t is not nee
cssary to demonstrate why. The matter comes
home to every rejecting mind.
IsC- Lovers of "the Weeds will find some
delightful Regalias, Principles, Cascdores, &c. :;
also chewing and smoking tobacco of the best
quality, at Mr.. Won IIamms new establishment
in the Post Office building.
ES~ The steamer Grand Prairie made her
first appearance of the season at our landings
yesterday. She brought up crowd of passen-
gers and heavy freight, on consignment to
Bass, Borup Il Co., and Constans. She lett Ga
lena on Sunday. and brought no news. We
understand she i'll run through to St. Louis
during the season.
~ Mr.. 4. Northror. of Minneapolis, WHO
returned home yesterday ~ the Grand Prairie,
from a trip to the East, had narrow escape
from losing his life on Wcdncsda,,' Of last week.
Being on board the cars between Erie and
Cleveland, the locomotive struck a COW u?on
the track, which threw the train of, killing one
Of the brakcmcn and injuring several Of the pas
sengcrs- Mr.. Northrop was thrown across the
back Of seat and severely bruised in the
chest and stomach.
yfs- Rev. Mr.. Neill addresses the following
note to the editors of the Times:
MAY IL, 1854.
MEssRS. NEwsoN, MrcIEIL Il Go.
Gcntlemcn:-In the "Timcs'' OF this NOR
ming. | notice that the First Presbyterian
Church is vacant
In common with many of my friends, you
nation. and am very glad, that the blank
space opposite the First Presbyterian Church,
in your DIRECTORY" affords an opportunity to
make an explanation.
1t is true as the daily Minncsotian" first
announced. that have declined to accept the
Pastoral office to which l was unanimously
elected, but in SO doing, the pulpit of the First
Presbyterian Church is uacant, but, as before
the call was rendered, preach from Sunday
to Sunday.
AS yet there has not been the installation of
a single Pastor in the city, and believe that
/ am the first that has ever been elected to the
Office.
Various reasons Induced me not to assume
the PASTORAL relation, one of which was the in
adequate support that would probably have
been rendered.
Though the church and congregation of
which am and have been the minister for five
years. is the largest Protestant Assembly in
Minnesota, yet the majority are not rich in this
worlds goods and have with difficulty provid-
cd for the wants of their own households.
Never have they designed to be niggardly
unto their teacher in spiritual things, ..for to
their power they were willing of themselves:
praying us with much entfeaty, that we would
receive the gift and take upon us the Office of
pastor.
Until a church, however, are able to support
minister IN the manner that becomes his no.
BILE calling. do not think that they should
have one installed as pastor.
When the ministry receive but half support,
they are not one half as useful, and in their
sorrow they write books like the Rector ofSt.
Bardolphs," and present SHADY Side" which
the world ought not to sec.
Saith the Scriptures, Even SO hath the Lord
ordained, that they which preach the gospel
should live by the gospel"
Until this is fully indoctrnated, can never
become pastor of any flock, but until that
time am ready, ifnecessary to initiate the ex-
ample ofhim after whom this city is named and
''make the gospel of Christ without charge
For though be free from all men, yet have
made myself servant unto ALL"
Very truly,
f. d. NELL.
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