Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-11-21


From ABROAD The Erie Gazette, OF Nov. ID,
says:
The Buffalo Commercial gives tn, following rs
tn, yield of half an acre of groand near ST. Paul,
Minnesota, upon assurances from Capt. Champlin,
formerly of this city: 80 bushels of potatoes,
II bushels of corn, 1000 heads OK cabbage, 100
pumpkins, | bu shell beans, bushels peas, and L
- bushels Of cuc1mbers. Pretty well for Min
nesota.
An AMERICANS INTERVIEW WITH HER MAJESTY.
Mr.. Nathan Thompson, Jr., formerly engineer
of the Collins steamer, recently clme TO Eng gland
to exhibit safety seat. lie cndeavored to PEN
etra.e mo Buckingham Palace to exhibit it to
her Majesty, but referred to Denman, of the
roya Yacht. OFF went the American to Osborne,
and found his way board the yacht and ex-
planned his object to Captain Denman. Shortly
after tie royal party arrived, and the young pin
cesses each sciz ID upon Of Mr.. ThompsOn's
seats, and rocked themselves to and fro with true
childish simplicity. Presently of the
was ordered overheard to try the merits of this
novel life pre3eryer, and the experiment evidently
Was looked upon By the ladies and gentlemen who
accompanied the Queen and Prince with great in
terest. Mr.. Thompson, meanwhile, was standing
amidshp, much disappointed that he had not been
spoken to, and fearing that after all, he should
not accomplish the great OBJ cct of his journey.
At that moment, much to his delight, Captain
Denman touched him on the shoulder and said,
''Mr. Thompson, have permission to present
YOU to her Majesty" 81 shall be very happy,
sir,' and, amid the smiles and tttering of the
party who surrounded the Queen, he approached
and was introduced by Captain Denman, say
ing, 81 have the honor to present the inventor OF
the life buoy to your Majesty" "IiOw dye do.
IN l'am," said Mr.. Thompson. The Queen bowel,
and the ladies suppressed their merriment as well
as thew could. 81 have brought, ma'am,'' said
MIR. Thompson, some of my seats as present
fo~ nd h,sh which hone vOu'lI
accepts At this, further attempts at repression OF
laughter were unavailing; but the Queen with great
cool nature, smiled, and condescendingly said,
..Thank you, Mr.. Thompson it is very interest
ing and useful inven ions After replying to few
inquiries from Prince Albert, whose rank he
NOT aware of until he subsequently saw the Queen
leaning on his arm, MIR. Thompson Withdrew,
and, waving his hat in exuberant spirits, embarked
in one of the Fairy's boats, kindly provided for
him by the experimentation Ne,cs.
LUCKY FRIDAYs.-From time immemoral Frid,y
has been frowned upon as a day Of ill-omen. Yet
on Friday, August Sd, 1892, Christopher Co.
lumbus sailed on his great voyage OF discovery:
On Friday October, 12th 1892, he first discovered
land. On Friday, January 4th, l493, he sailed
on his return to Spain (which If he hadn't reached
in safety, the result would never havebeen known
which led to the settlement of this vast CONT
nent. On Friday, March 18th, 1893, he arrived
at Hispaniola on his second voyage to America.
On Friday June 18th, 1494, he, though unknown.
to himself, discovered the continent Of America
On Friday, March 5th, l496, Henry Vlll;,. OF
England gave John Cabot his commission, which
led to the discovery of North America. inns IS
the first American State paper in England. On
Friday, September 7h 1872 H. iG Gmas%
states bv more than forty years. On Friday, No
vember 10th, 1920, the Mayaower, with the Pill
rrims, made the harbor Of provincetown. On the
same day was signed that august compact the
forcrunner of our present glorious constitution.
On Friday, December 22d, 1920, the Pilgrims
Friday, June 10Th, 1777, Bunker Hill was seized
and fortified. On Friday, october 7th, l777, the
surrender of Saratoga was made, which had such
power and influence in inducing France to de-
clare for our cause. On Friday, September 22d,
1880, the treason of Arnold was laid bare which
saved us from destruction.