The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-09-02

cStlng and truthful remarks upon the growth
and increasing importance of journalism are
copied from the New York Times:
That the newspaper is destined to be the
greatest and most influential form OF popular
literature, will not be doubted by any who are
accustomed to observe the changes occurring
in society at the present day. and to anticipate
the habits OF the next ensuing generations. If
no new causes are set to work, the very agen-
cies now so widely and powerfully operative
Will make the newspaper in fifty years, the
most earnest, profound. and penetrative nstru-
mcnt which the intellect employs. But it is
obvious that the scope and sway of newspapers
must increase largely by the introduction of
fresh elements into its life Not only by the ell
ovation of the industry and the representation
of its advancing character in the daily or week
ly press; or by the spread ofcommerce, gather
ing its wonders into this focus but by the fact
that civilization has assumed such type as
will install the newspapers in the opposition of
its best and most efficient human ally in the
progressive work of the age.
Mind as now expanded will bring its full
powers into the practical service of the day,
and deal with the urgent problems of the high
est thought In earthly matters, the newspa-
per as it embodies these eXpositions of mind,
will occupy place similar to the pulpit in the
offices of relg ion. On the level of its mmed-
ly with society-calling forth its capacity-in-
tcrprcting its MISUNDERSTANDING its as
piratiOns-aiding its strugg les-cOnsummatin
it's triumphs. 1t has barely entered on its grand
career; u future, full of intense and stirring
life, is before it; and every movement that
wears providential seal, indicates very clear
ly what mighty engine of TRUTH sentiment
and humanity, it must inevitably become. So
| far as we can see, nothing gains so rapidly on
| tho heart of this century, ( the
is there any other agent that derives such I'M
mensc acceSsiOns to its strength and compass
from the accommodating resources of the time.
! Certain it is that the newspaper has advanc-
cd more rapidly, within few years past. than
any other form of literature. The acute OBJ
server sees that it is invading other depart
ments of mind, withdrawing from magazines
and reviews some of their most valuable elc-
ments and using them far more vigorously than
they were ever able to do And the chief fea-
ture of is, that it puts thought-such thou chit
as active life nccds-in the most direct and
available shape for instant and deep impress
sion. Sometimes it may lack depth at other
times, truth and intelligence {: but these defects
must give way before its widening culture.
The broad idea-the true, faithful germ of in
tellectual growth-is in it, and nothing can ar
rest its amplest development.
Educated men in our country houll begin
to weigh this fact 1t is well wtrth while to
analyzc its meaning. \ fresh fict il, spreading
in every direction and luyuriant in every har-
vest is here opening. Men of the largest mould
are wanted for it-cvcry day scholars. WHO
have brain in their eyes and lingers-clcar. ear
nest profound writer's, that are all alive with
responsive impulses. Let them take noble
views of the work. The idea is too common
that newspaper contributors. are necessarily
Hippant and superficial. No doubt this is often
the case. but it cannot last. Society intends to
have frstrate papers, and this will require first
rate thinkers. There is something more to be
done than to gossip about tri1es-tO indite a
few hurried lines on this or that topc-to make
IA daily patchwork of the odds and ends of
thought. Mastery discussions of great princ-
ples-scarchng Investigations into social and
political laws-stcrn rebukcs to cc-inspir-
ing appcals-are hencetorth to be the staples
of the newspapers. And hence learning and
culture are required. Only see to it that they
are adapted to the thing in hand and free from
all dry, scholastic methods The language of
the newspapers is the language of common life
-genuue Anglo Saxon in its simplicity. di-
rcctncss, forcc-and men must acquire if they
wish to be heard and felt
a GREAT I1oTEr..-The following description
ofthe great hotel about to be constructed at the
Niagara Falls, we copy from the Buffalo Erpress
The architect and superintendent of construc--
ton, of this hotel is Isaiah Rogers. Esq. of this
city, the architect of the new Gait House:
ANOTHER ENORMOUS HOTEL. AT TIE Falls
We are assured from several sources that Mr.
Mitchell, the excellent and popular host ofcon-
gress Hall. Albany is to have stupendous hotel
at the Falls. it is to be built by 4 joint stock
company, in costly and most comodous STYLE
| The n. Y. Times says the subscriptions have
been so liberal as TO justify the immediate cree
| ton OF the buildings, the foundat; oas of which
will be laid in September. The lot selected is
plot OF six acres, lhicklcy covered with hea
w growth ofIlaplc. elm and hickory, intcrspcr-
scd with cvergrccnS OF almost every variety
| This park which is admirably located, with Il
fine view of the Falls, is to be enclosed witt, an
from fence and laid out in walks, with bcaut-
fully ornamented flower borders, rustic seats and
vinc-cOvered arbors. In the center will be placed
the principal buildings The plan of this has
been worked out, and the drawings prepared
for the workmen. The main building is three
parts of an octagOn block, having front of
l 500 feet. The two corners are octagon towers.
so feet high, between which, on the first story.
is the entrance hall, l52 feet long. by forty feet
broad. From this hall Stairways are built in the
two towers, by which access is obtained to the
upper stories. The house will have about 500
sleeping apartments for guest besides parlors
and Accommodations for servants. The rooms
VIII average Is by 20 feetthc beds being plac-
ed in alcoves, with drop-curtans. There are to
be ladies' parlors in The first and second floors,
each 20 by 46 feet. with reception room 81 by
| 60 feet. The ball room Oh the second story is
POS feet long by 60 feet wide. From the princi-
pal front there runs back another building. in
which is the dining hail. room los feet long
by Ga feet broad, with high arched ceiling
and frescOcd walls. The room will be surround
cd on three sides by the primcval forest.
The entire house will be lighted by gas heat
ed by steam and every room is to have hath
room supplied with hot and cold water 1t will
be built in the most substantial aud elegant
manner, and furnished with all the luxuries and
necesSaries that the most cultivated taste could
demand or comfort require.
Is 1T PAINFUL TO DIE ?-According to my OBJ
servatiOn, the mere act of dying is seldom, in
any sense of the word, a very painful process
1t is true that some persons die in state of
bodily torture, as in cases of tctanus that the
drunkald dying of delirium tremens, is haunt
ed bV terrific visions and that tbn vi m IF