The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-07-01

J Er Our thanks are due Hon. Israel Wash
borne of Maine, for Pub. Documents.
HEALTH OF THE CrY.--No cases of cholcra
have occurred for several days, and the healtl
oil the city is good generally.
JG> The prospects FOR crops in this Terrific
ry are excellent, and everything locks prom
ising.
BunDINGs--Large number of buildings con.
tinue to 60 up in and about the city, and vet
the demand for good buildings is unabated.-
The rapidity with which some buildings are
completed is truly surprising. 1t is not unfre-
quent to see the foundation laid, the buildings
erected and made ready to receive a family all
in one day.
NS- Capt. Haycock has purchased and
brought up the Globe, a thoroughly practical
little steamer for the Minnesota river trade.
ND- The first and second ward folks are
putting down the plank sidewalks according
to specifications. st. Paul will soon show sew
cral miles Of these essential improvements
10 Five hundred dollars per foot has been
offered for improved business property at the
lower landing, and refused
lsE- Marshal Miller was putting through
some of the liquor sellers yesterday, for non-
payment of license. He is doing his duty, thor
oughly.
| GO- The fresh meat venders have all been
compelled. or will be in q day or two, to take
up their quarters in the Market House. All
right!
GREAT on TINE The Galena landed at St.
Paul yesterday morning at O'Clock, the pas
sengers for Minnesota who left Chicago by the
Galena railroad in the morning train of Satur-
day. Their time to St. Paul from Chicago was
just forfy-seUen hours! We met one gentleman
who was ouly three days and six hours from
New-York city to st. Paul. He came by the
Central Route all the way through.
| Iz5- We are glad to see that Capt. pt.Gleim has
recovered and has assumed his old post on the
Royal Arch.
5ns- The Ben Campbell will be up to-day with
a large pleasure party from st. Louis.
10 Capt. Pres. Lodwick commanded the
Galena this last trip. He will soon take charge
of the Nominee.
EB~Col. J. II. Stevens, of Henncpin county,
who has been for some weeks at the East, ar
rived by the Galena in double quick time from
New York.
The Greek Slave came up yesterday af-
ternoon, from Rock Island, laden down with
freight.
| ~ PAPER MILL IN ST. PAULA paper Mill
is to be established at the old Foundry build
ing.
mr- A newly invented type-settng machine
is in operation in Copenhagen. 1t does the
work oftwo compositors and is said to be a
model of mechanical excellence.
gD- There were SO deaths from cholera, in
the city of New York, in the week ending the
10th
"SoUAIrER SovEREIGNTr."-Th last Missouri
Republican publishes the doings of public
meeting Of about 300 of the citizens of Kansas
Territory, and many others from Missouri, held
at Salt Creek. at which the following among
other resolutions were passed:
That we are in favor of bona fide Squatter
sovereignty. and acknowledge the right of any
citizens of the United States to make claim
in Kansas Territory, with the ultimate view Of
occupying it.
That we will afford potection to no aboli-
tionist-as a settler of Kansas Territory.
That we recognize the institution Of Slavery
as already existing in this Territory. and rec
ommend to shareholders to introduce their
property as carly as possible.
.gs- A serious difficulty occurred yesterday
afternoon between Mr.. Hichcox. proprietor Of
the drug store opposite our Office, and dray-
man in the employ of Bass, Borup & Go. The
quarrel originated about the payment Of bill
for drayagc, and ended in an assault by Mr.
Hichcox upon the drayman with an axe, when
the latter defended himself with a dray-pin
and severely fractured the skull of his assail-
ant. The drayman was taken before the City
Justice. but after partial hearing, further ex
animation was postponed till Monday. Mean
time he has been held to bail for bis appear.
ance.
10 Mr.. Forbes, the we'll known and popu.
lar stage and railroad agent Of Galena, is In
town, and will stop few days to take look
at the Minnesota lions and elephants.
THE "WLD CATS. THAT potion Of the dom