The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-11-18

PROSPECTS OF A PAPER MILL.-Mr. Bradley
an old and experienced paper manufacturer
from the State of New York, is now in st. Paul,
and is thinking strongly of building a paper
mill in this vicinity next season. In fact, he
has about decided to undertake the enterprise
The location will probably be on Dayton's
is highly pleased with the clearness and purity
of the water Of the creek for manufacturing
purposes, as well as with the water power
We know of no business that promises to pay
better in Minnesota, and trust that nothing
will occur to delay the contemplated enter
prise.
Ak IMPORTANT LAND OFFICE DECIsioN.-We
understand Says the Washington Starr that
the Commissioner of the General Land Office,
has decided that entries made under the grad
uation law OF the 4th of August last. are not
assgnable until after the patents may have
been issued. So, there can be no speculation
entries made under that law. A warranted
deed for such lands before the patent has
been issued, will be worthless.
10 Another fine day yesterday, with not a
particle of floating ice in the river. The boat
men, as usual became enlightened before they
were hurt" and most Of them have left us for
the season. Only few of the more daring
and resolutc remain in the trade. The Navi-
gator tarted for Galena yesterday with the eX-
pcctation of returning before the close.
~ The first mail under the winter ar
ran cement, is nov probably on its way up from
Dubuque by land.
NS- +. L. Collins proposes to sell, on Satur-
day next. ten thousand dollars worth Of dry
20 obs Persons in want Of any thing in that
line, had better be on hand. Frank is great on
bargains. See his advertisement in another
column.
5z,- The Albany Transcript learns that
"countcrftit quarter Gag les are in circulation.
They are made from genuine die which was
Branch Mint. and which bears under the eagle
the o., which is the distinctive mark OF the is
sues of that branch. The false coin is SO well
executed that it would pass current, it is sad.
at the counter Of any bank
PREc,ur;oSs.- the har,h days Of the
fall and winter never dread being out. Never
:car to let your child 'cn 90 out But mind
and keep comfortable. Dress warm, cover
aocks and arms. especially of children. Use
cold water. Tahc plenty Of exercise. Don't
swarm around the fires. Take these prccau-
lions. and observe this p 'licy. and your fam-
lies will enjoy good health. We charge moth
ing for this advice, and yet if you will follow
it, some who read it will save their childrc..
from consunption.-Er.
w. flour is quoted in Galcna at sG,50aS7:
Wheat 75a 80 per Lushel-cora 3jc-Oats 3Jt.
Firkin butter lJalGc.
N..s- Mr.. c. VI. Stcerc. ofW oonSockct claim.
to have invented an apparatus to prevent col
lisions at sea. He says it will stop a steamer
or other vessel when under full Roadway be-
forei it can proceed fifteen feet
STRONG IIIST.-An Episcopal church has re
Gently been built in Davenport. Iowa. a cor
that the following notice vas appended to the
advertisement Of the opening OF the cd!licc:
n +. The chcwcrS OF tobacco are earnest
~ requested to avoid the use of the article in
church, or clst spit IN tiei hats.
JUDICIAL PArIENC-.-T most extraordinary
Instance patience on record in modern t.nic,
is that of an Illinois Judge, who listened silent
Iy for two days. while a couple OF worthy attor-
leys were c"ntrnding about the construction
Of an act Of TIE Legislature. AID then ending
the discussion hy quietly rcmalking, Gentle
men the law is rcpcalcd.'
&2- \ little girl was killed in Pawtuckct
recently. Ivy having her head nearly cut of
with a circular saw, while gathering shay
ings.
VI Any man who will sell six feet of wood
'0r a cord is no Christian. whether be sits in
the gallery, below, or in the lcacons' scat.
70 Cardinal Angelo Nails library is likely
to be brought to the hammer. IL is valued at
GIG, GOO.
SNIr BUILDING IN MAINE-Thc Gath Mirror
publishes list of the vessels now building. and
including all that have been launched since
January lst lSJi, in that district which en-
braces twelve towns. The list comprises 9s
vessels. having an aggregate tonnage OF -, .597.
The value of these vessels estimated at the
lowest price ships have sold FOR most of the Sc a
'on--SGO per ton-sums up the respectable