The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-10-07
1g- The War Eagle and Luella arrived
yesterday, both bringing mails.

es- Bishop Kemper, ofthe Episcopal church,
came up by the War Eagle, upon visit to
this portion of his diocese. The ordinance of
will be administered by him at
Christs Church to- morrow.
no The interesting political items from
our Special Correspondent at Shakopee, we
presume will comma d general attention.
The Wings have made most excellent selec-
ton of candidates. The Democrats, it will be
seen had stormy time fit, and finally sue
ceeded in nominating Mr.Sibley by a plurality,
thus cheating the upper counties out Of their
candidate.
Wig PAPER AT STIILwArER.--We have be-
fore us the prospectus of the Flag OF Saint
Croix," new Journal which will shortly make
it's appearance at Saltwater. The Flag will
be edited and published by 2. Moriarty, Esq,
an experienced editor from Iowa. who has bat
tied faithfully for the Wing cause since that
country was first Territory. We have known
the gentleman for several years, and can en-
dorse him as one worthy the entire confidence
of our St. Croix neighbors. We hope they Will
come up to the work and support him with
hearty good will. The following is an extract
from the prospectus, giving the political plat
folm OF the editor:
In politics, the Flag of Saint Crox" will be
an exponent of Republican Wing principles. as
they are now defined by the leading measures
which make up the issue of the present day
1t will strcnuously insist upon the restoration
of the Missouri Compromise line of sc deg. 30
min., and oppose the pro-slavery attributes OF
the present national administration sustain
ing the compromise measure OF 1850 and lS2O
opposing any interference with the insttu-
ton of slavery where it now exists under the
compromises Of the constitution.
Iss- The Democratic Convention which as
scmbled at Saltwater on Thursday, nominated
James b. Dixon and VIM. Willum for the
House.
Mrs. Z. F. ELLErr.-This lady, who is not I'M
known to MinncsOtans as distinguished au-
thorcss, and who in her pleasant sketches enti-
tied Summer Rambles in the West has laid
us all under such deep obligations TO her for
and Minnesota S resources, arrived upon short
visit by the War Eagle. Mrs. e. intends Civ
ing. perhaps on Tuesday evening next, an en-
tertaiumcnt to the st. Paul public, composed
OF Select Readings from the standard poets of
our language. We feel free to state. that the
occasion will prove an intellectual treat such
as has never before been offered in our city.
Particulars will be given hereafter.
MuIrARY.--Col. May, Maj. Silley, and other
officers of the army, who are members of the
Court Martial, which is to assemble at Fort
Smelling on the 9th Of October, have arrived.
gc6- We arc indebted to the Luclla for st.
Louis and Chicago papers in advance of the
mail. The Luella leaves Cor Rock Island this
morning at ten o'clock.
.1rT- Hon. Mr.. Moot has left with us half
bushel of the finest Irish Gray potatoes we
have yet seen. Mr.. n. was always celebrated
for producing fine potatoes, but this year he
has beaten himself
IS~ Mr.. Fletcher Webster, as adminstra-
tor Of the late Daniel Webster. his father ad-
vertiscs for sale at public auction the old home
stead at Franklin. the auction was to be on the
2Sth OF September.
TS- Mrs. Harriet Lcavcnworth, widow of
the Late Gen. Henry Lcavenworth. L. S. A.,
died at Barry town, Delaware, Oh the 18th inst.
INTERESTING TO KANSAS EMIGRANTs.--Thc Mis-
Louis command s. to sl.25 per hundred to ST.
Joseph, and to Bluff City 81 to 1925 per hun
dred pounds.
-n,- 1t is computed that the Mormons in
Great Britain number about $4,000, in Utah
10000, and that not less than 10000 are scat
tered over lowe, Missouri, Illinois, Wisconsin,
and other Western States. making in all $780,
900 belonging to this singular sect.
ES- During four days of last week, about
eight thousand acres Of land were sold at the
SniliiCOtHc (OuiO) lLdnu OIllcC At Twelve ana
one-balf cents per acre, under the provisions
of The new law OF Congress
VOLUNTEER COMPANY DIsRANDAD.-Thc Bay
State Artillery. Il volunteer company of Bos-
ton, commanded principally of naturalized r.
ishmcn has been disbandcd by the Governor of
Massachusetts,. The circumstance has created
some excitement at Boston.
10" The Methodists are erecting magnif-
cent church in Washington City.
PEAcIIEs.-The Dubuque Herald says: "Peo-
pie are generally under the impression that
peaches cannot be raised in this region. but it
is mistake. We saw some at Jackley's on
Saturday that grew few miles from this, which
looked well, were of good size, and if they had
been left on the trees to rpen. would no doubt
be well favored. We thinks it is safe to ad-
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