The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-06-03

tilities had commenced.
1t was reported that the Ausrians would oc-
cupy the provinces. Among the Europa pas
scngers were Lord Elgin. Governor General of
Canada, and Mr.. Uincks, Inspector General of
Canada.
ILLINOIS WHEAT CRoP.--Thc season is now so
far advanced that growers can judge, with
much accuracy. what are the prospects of TIE
approaching wheat crop: and the accounts
which reach us from all parts of the State Civ
promise of a full and bountiful harvest. We
learn from one of our millcrs who has just re-
turned from a tour throughout this part Of the
State. that he has never seen finer whcat-ficlds
anywhere !: and, it nothing intcrvcncs to cut off
the promised yield, the crop will exceed ali
calculation. Throughout Madison, jersey,
Greene, Macoupin, Montgomery, Scott, and 9th
er adjoining countries, a much larger quantity
than usual, has been planted and the same
we believe, is true in other parts of the State.
We shall not be surprised if Illinois shall this
year take her place next to Ohio as the second
whcat-grOwing State in the Union.-.Hion TEL
egraph, 18th May.
re- The Connecticut House of Representa-
tives ballotcd three times for L. S. Senator, on
the 17th inst, without cfiecting choice
Francis Gilctt, freesoil was supported for the
short term, and Lafayette S. Foster for the full
term.
TIE SIEGE or Sir.sTHrA.-Thc important po-
siton of Silistria is closely invested, but a tel
egraphic despatch dated 18th. says that to that
date the fortress had suffered no damage.
Accounts from Bucharest, April 10, mention
that it (Silstria) had been hard pressed since
the 1lth. and would ere then have fallen but
for the determined valor of its defenders who
express themselves able to hold out until aid
shall arrive. The Russians, on the contrary
expect to reduce the place in few days. Mus
tapha Pacha has strong garrison. but is said
to he neither we'll victualled, nor properly sup
piled with ammunition. The ford is in the pos
session of the Russians, as are also the cntrcnch-
mcnts at the junction OF the Distra, the Turks
having retired within the defcnccs. The Rus
sans were expected to assault on the LIST OF May
with 10000 men. They have erected IL heavy
batteries, under cover of which they will cross
the river. The passage at Oltenitza is expected
at the same time. Notwithstanding all these
formidable statements, we must not forget that
Silistria is too strong position TO be carried
without a severe and perhaps prolonged strng-
gle.
gzc" Thomnson's Bank Note Reporter, in
giving the present condition and prospects of
money matters in Ncw-York, which it repre-
scnts as highly nattering. says:
I'VE predict an aggregate prospcr;ty-an
accumulation of wealth, and successful career
of mercantile, manufacturing and agricultural
developments never enjoyed on this continent
before. A small portion of the business COM
munity like trees of a sickly growth in the
forest, will die out and fall to the ground
Money will command round rate of interest,
from the very fact that pursuits requiring it are
in full blast of prosperity. BY the first of June
all crOakers but the most lnvctcrate will pine
away and die, for most money making, spec
ulating, entcrprising summer, Gin business
vicw.) is opening for this country. These are
our views Paste them on the first page of
your ledger. bankers, let out merchants, 20
ahead manufacturers, let the spindle fly far
mcrs. put in the plow mechanics go to work,
there is enough TO do. While all Europe and
Asia war upon and dcvour each other, America
cannot but thrive.
Go through the country, from Maine to Flor
ida, and on every hand Will lie seen signs of
prosperity, enterprise and wealth. At no time
were the farmer; and producers SO well off as
at present, and almost every branch of trade
and commerce is active and flOurishing.
gzIs- A beautiful woman once said to Gen.
Shields. who, by the way, is an Irshman, GLOW
is it that having obtained so much glory. you
still seek more?'' "Ah, madam he replied,
how is it that you who have so much beauty,
should still put OH the paint"
FIRST FRUITs-The Government Of Great Bri-
tain has issued $50, 900, 900 Exchcquer Bonds,
to meet the expenses Of the war in which she
has embarked