The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1854-02-02


St. Paul before the first of January or soon there
after, and can give the proof if required"
Among strangers, during the early part Of
the career of the Minnesotian in this Territory,
positive assertion in that paper might have re-
ceived credit. Blu, as that prin, has built for it,
self reputation for telling the truth with
slight variation" no assertions j, can make now
will obtain credence without the ''papers." Bring
forth the proof neighbor we doubt the assertion
that you have the proof, as much as we do that
which you state you can prove. Let US have the
proof-and hereafter whenever you have su,isfac-
tory evidence to give in support of any statements
you wish to be believed, please publish them at
once it will be a matter Of convenience to your
readers.
SrEAM.HIps.-The entire number Of steam
ships built in N. York city is 66-to,aI cost, esti-
mating each at $500 .O0O-thirteen millions two
hundred thousand dollars.
daily papers in that State. and lis wceklies -
The whole number of daily. weekly, monthly
and scm-weekly papers is l54.
IowA.-Iowa can boast of 3 daily papers; tri-
weekly; 80 wceklies, and three monthlies-Total
10. There is one daily at Burlington, and two at
Dubuque
Territory.
WIsCoNsIN.--There are 10 daiIies, tri-
> weeklies, IS weekies and monthlies published
in the State of Wisconsin
: Hon. Edward Cur,ss, prominent citizen Of
q New YORK, has been taken to the Hospital in a
, state of hopeless insanity.
Notwithstanding of moment has been received
from Europe since last issue. Important news
. is anXiousy expected
10 -Four of the ring LEADERS engaged in the Erie riot
. have been arrested by the T. S. Marshall and con-
veycd to Jail. Gov. Biyler has issued proclama-
ton calling upon the citizens to preserve the peace
!. The Aston Library, N. York, containing Sc, 900
r. volumes, has been thrown open to the public
Among the books there arc 90 1885 volumes of His
torical works.
. The attention Of the United States Senate has
70 been taken up chiefly by the speeches of Messrs
% Cass and Clayton on the CLAYTON and Buwer Trea
,y. Mr. Cass condemns the Treaty IN no measured
terms. Little business has been Transacted
"a The Custom House, Post Office, Atlanta Bank
Reading Room, u. S. Court Rooms, Natural Histo
sh ry Society Rooms, with Bookstore, were enrel,
he destroyed by fire at Portland, Me-, on the 9TH inst
e. l he Custom House was sold TO the u. 5. Govern
OF mcnt few years since Cor Sl2O,00O
nd The LUEMER TEADF.-We notice large mum
Der Of lumber dealers in town from ST. Louis. max I'M
arrangements to get their supplies from this market
nc the ensuing scasom-Chic. Jour.
ms This shows that the lumber merchants of ST
ch Louis arprehend rise in lumber the Mssissi pi
Sc Ii is favorable omen for our anbermen.
WAsHISGroN, Jan. Is, 1854.
M. Bedini, the Popc's Nuncio. visited Washington
IL Yesterday for the purpose OF taking leave OF the Pres
rat idcnt before departing from the United States.
M The above indy idual has been burnt in elicy i
Cincinnati and elsewhere where he has been A,
m undynS hatred is exhibited towards him bv the Ital
," lans and Germans, and it not for strong polio
forces, his lif. would have been taken a lon; tim
IS IS since.
= Dispatches from Washington state that Niao
!obbie, the Assistant Postmaster General, lies in
lying condition.
IL The Legislature of Massachusetts has elected Hon
he Emery Washbirn for Governor Of that State, am
-, VIM. C. Plunkctt, for Lieut.. Governor.
re The California papers adopt the English custom o.
:" publishing births, and add truly American Yam
e, kee popularity, by giving the pdsA of the "youn:
an ci,izen.''
The persons arrested for taking part in the Cincn
o. natl riot have all been liberated, the charge brough
IS against them not being sustained.
or ST. ANrHoNY.-The Express Of the 2Sth contain
N, full account Of the business and history of ST
nd Anthony, from which we learn that the number @
ly houses is 375PopuIation 2,5O0-anount Of capita
an in business $3.50 goo. This estimate is not ia
from the one published in the Pioneer, a month o
n six weeks since. We glad to note the pros
re peFity OF our young, entcrprising ueghbor.-NIa
D. her increase in the future be rapid as in the pas,
en- LARGE RENr.-Two hundred and Ninety n inc
is pewes in Henry Ward Bcecher's Church, Brooklyn
ell have been rented for S10,O47,25
re Flour is quoted at Dubuque at $3.50 "a 500
New ok State at 81 "a s.
er Dr. Burnheisel, from Utah, has published de
Mt fence of the Mormons AGAINST the charge Of murder
m ing Capt Gunnison, in which he sets forth that III,
at charge is false and mendacious, and rejecting
I'd very unjust manner on the Mormon people, and ,he
t. uniform good conduct.
The WEATHER.-- Several days last week, anf
the week before, the coolest days experienced
n in this territory for many years. At Fort Ripley
the Mercury remained frozen for ttity-sir hours
1t and water force in wells twenty-five feet below the
It surface. Ia St. Paul. the Mercury fell to from sc
v to 20 degrees blow
Il On Monday the weather took sudden turn
f! and we are now enjoying warm spell. The sun
has melted the To extent, and the sleigh
9 ing is excellent. We have usual good
healthy, invigora.ing, bsaeing air.
n The MAILs.--Wc learn that the mails arc de-
tanned between Prairie du Chine and Saltwater,
:. and not at the latter place, Nigh, be inferred