The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1854-03-02

ada at Halifax, the 7ih inst. we learn that bread
stuhs were declining in Europe. Flour has sold in
New York for $3.50; it is now quoted at S9GIo
but the late news will bring it down to S7DS, which
fact will be hailed with JOY by tn. poor and starving
general war, however, will have a tendency to
carry il up again, and then will be the time for the
philanthropist and Of wealth to show their gen
crosby. Will they 90 il!
ArPRoPKIATIoS FoE MIxSrsoTA-rhc fol
lowing is one OF the many amendments appended To
the Deficiency Bill before the House of Rcpresen-
taves which ball was killed by vote Of 81 to 93:
For finishing the capitol and territorial prison d
the Territory Of Mnuesota and for grading and fem
chg the grounds of the same, 10 900 dollars To be
expended, under the direction of the Secretary o.
the Treasury"
The amendment undoubtedly the work of our
delegate who is ndefagabIc in his exer,ions to ad
vance the interests OF our territory, and he should
receive, as he certainly deserves, the good will and
operation Of every Minnesotian.
Quick TtME.--The Liverpool Courier notices the
arrival at that place Of the American clipper ship
Red jacket, from New York, in thirteen days. one
hour and twenty five minutes. This is extraordinary
speed for sailing vessel.
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1t is reported that the Marquis de Tursot, who
was shot by MIR. Soaic, Is m a critical sittaion-
His leg has been amputaed, and fears are entertained
for his life. All this comes rcm that fake code Of
honor, termed duelling. When will this acc,,rsed
practice cease!
DESTRUCTION OF THE NEW ORLEANS Bears
The New Orleans papers filed with the sad
particulars of the destruction of eight steamboats, and
and the loss Of some forty lives, by fire, which &C.
CURED at that place the 4th OF February. The
loss is varously estimated at from a half TO million
Of dollars. We have not room to give he partcu. !
ars, but they are sad-mournfuly sad. Twen,y-four
negroes were burned, beside several white persons.
'mons whom it is thought are Capt, feathers and
he mate Of the Matches. /