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The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-09-02

Iron Houses PRACTICAL INvENTroN-There
is iron enough in this country, if proper en-
couragement was given to the mining of il, for
most of the purposes to which brick and wood
are applied Among other things in which it
may be applied to a practical purpose is house
building. A New York mechanic by the name
of Sexton has invented mode which seems to
be about the thing. He constructs the frame
work OF his building entirely of cast iron, in
sections which are made to interlock by very
close fitting, and ingenious joints secured
by keys. This mode of fitting avoids the labor
Of drilling and boiling, which has been great
Inconvenience:
The frame work on the outside he covers with
plates OF iron, by Il similar system of interlock-
ing, without amy bolts Or other fastenings-the
joints being packed with gutta percha. SO as 10
exclude water under hydraulic pressure.
To finish the dOvctailing Of the joints, he has
invented a machine that performs the work of
forty men. The walls are made hollow. and
the enclosed space is filed up with non-con-
Quoting composition of beach sand, and other
substances, SO that when finished they become
perfectly fire-prOof
The roof and floor are made of cast iron
ii"hCS, ASoShpiuSs hChN NluuOW 6aSneS-t00
intcrsticcs being occupid with plates of glass
Of any required thickness. This glass, is is
stated, is not our common glass, but q new
glass, called malleable glass, from its wonder
full property OF toughness, it bending freely
without breaking.
1t is also asserted that this glass can be drawn
out into threads of any fncness, and so tough
and flexible that they are about commencing
the manufacture of piano and violin strings
from the same material
A string of this glass was exhibited to the
writer, which was as small as the L string OF q
violin, and could be bent around the finger
like catgut.
Plates of this glass being let into the floors.
the whole is then covered over W th u peculiar
transparent cement of Mr.. Sexton's invention.
which makes the floor look like one solid plate
of glass.
The cost Of roofing with this material is rs
cents per square foot.
The walls inside can be covered with plas-
ter, or finished with iron or glass, at the option
of the builder.
All the interior ornamental work, such as
mantle pieces, panels, &c, may be made Of this
malloable glass.
This looks like an expensive mode-but yet
it is comparatively cheaper than many other
modes adopted. Mr.. Sexton sums up the advan-
tages of his method as follows:
Its great cheapncss, and the rapidly With
which it allows of construction; its effecting
saving of third in labor over any other
mode. He could construct an ordinary house
in 40 days.
2. The variety Of style and finish that may
be obtained at small cost, by different combi-
nations of the same patterns.
3. The facility with which such buildings
can be taken down and removed.
4. Its security from damage by fire or
lightning, thus saving insurance.
s: Its durability, freedom from vermin, &e-
-.ifdine Farmer.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-09-02

IMPORTANT.-ChiefJ Justice Welch, Of the late
special session of the Supreme Court of this
Territory decided that the Judges of that tri-
bunal were removable at Erecutipe pleasure
in which opinion, we are informed, Judge Chat
field concurred.-St. .4nth0ny Express.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-09-02

Drafts OH Ncw-YOrk.
lNOR sale at current rates Of Exchange. Apply to
IL RICE, HOLLlNSHEAD Il BECKER.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-09-02

1t is week to-day since we have had mail
Gentlemen of the Packet Company, this will
not answer. Send up the mail by transient
boats if you can't come yourselves.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-09-02

gsJ~ The Globe was whistling and scream
ing and raging and tearing between the two
landings yesterday, making more useless noise
than might have been expected from wild
Zebra. We rather think the Globe feels proud
that she has had for a few days the "Monopo-
ly' of steambOating in these waters. The
manded. but she makes a leetle too much noise
about town.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-15

GY1 After perusing the leading article in the
Minnesotian of yesterday morning, our citizens
were surprised to find St. Paul still in existence,
the people still moving about the streets, and our
merchants still trading usual. The dolcful tones
of the editor were really painful-he howled like
n dog who had lost his bone, and came to the con-
cluson that " St. Paul's cake was all dough !''-
What an awful thing! But cheer up, neighbor-
suppose .Othello's occupation is gone," the sun
will shine upon us as brightly as ever; steam
boats will come and go men will perform the or
binary functions of life, and potatoes will grow
as luxuriantly as ever. St. Paul can't go back
twenty years. for she is only six years old
Don't get confused! Now Scnior,' take our adj
vice, and keep as cool as the circumstances will
permit, and you shall have our sympathy. 'We
won't sympathize with youp Certainly we will.
There, now, dry up your tears.
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PREJUDICE,

Of all the straight jackets into which man OF
woman can put themselves, that of Prejudice is
the best calculated to subserve their purposes.
Nearly all the i'll feeling existing among the vari-
GUS classes that compose society, may be traced
to this prevalent and widely disseminated inAu-
ence. The stranger, entering the social circle Git
may be with eccentric habits) is at once made the
subject of ridcule by tho heartless and thought
less, originating from the prejudices they have
very foolishly given way to on the spur of the
moment. 81 don't like such an one,'' is the re-
mark. "Well, why not?" "Oh, well, don't
know; am somewhat prejudiced." els the in
dividual worthy, upright and respectable ?''-
eyes, but then you know he is-mobodyp' And
thus by one remark and another the inoAensive
victim is slandered, by inuendoes and insnuations
until his sensitive nature recoils beneath the
shock, and he looks upon society as the pot-house
of hypocrisy and corruption, instead of what it
should be-the conservator of all that is true
noble and generous.
1t is Prejudice and Envy that warp the finer
feelings of society-that arrest the trickling ril
in its pure joy and narrow it down to the muddy
stream of cold formality. But prejudice is not
confined exclusively to the social circle. 1t
sweeps over wider field, where its influence is
more extensively felt, and its power more delete
riously exerted. 1t enters into the business rela-
tions of life, and too often arrays man against his
fellow man in deadly hate.
Says the mechanic, in the full conviction of his
honest heart, when alluding to the rich man =
'sHe is proud and aristocratic. can't 20 into
his society-oh, mo- am a mechanic.' MY
dear sir did you try to go into the soci-
ETY. he keeps? ''No." Did he ever ill treat you !?
''No." Do you know that his feelings towards
you are of an aristocratc nature? s'Well, no."
Why then do you misjudge him? s'Because
have got prejudice against him. That is it
precisely. Because man is wealthy, therefore
you think it necessary for you to look upon him
sort of bear or barbarian. That won't do.
Let us inquire if such state of things is not cal
culated to injure our social and business rea-
tons and make us stoically Indifferent to the
amenities of life?
While we admit that there is an undue preiu-
dice existing among the laborng classes, it is un-
denably true that too much of this feeling is
evident among what are denominated the wealthy
circles. And why should it be so? Are few
paltry dollars to make this difference? Those
who are educated and refined do not countenance
this distinction, but it is fostered by those who
look upon gold as the only passport to virtue, re-
spectability, aye to Heaven! Most reverentially
we bow at the feet of genius, but never can
creepingly succomb to the mandate of wealth,
and this is the entering wedge that separates man
from man, raises up prejudices and disturbs the
harmony which ought to exist among free, in
telligent, industrious people.
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flight Times, Whats the Cause d:

The times are undoubtedlv slight with great
MANY fashionable pcOp.e IN the United States at
the present, and particularly in those cites which
for few years past, have boosted loudcst of their
accommodating gain, and where they hive attempt
ed to prove the stories of their vast wealth to be
tue by the testimony of their vast eXtravagancc.
That wealth, to Il certain degree was Il fiction; it
syas created by an effort OF the Imagination, and
I ad no existence otherwise. Yet the fancied own
crs have lived on it, and trahcked on it, and have
graded their extravaganza by 1t, anu IN all things
REGARDED it as though it Wee real thing. These
foolish people have become the leaders of fashion
and in too many instances, of morals too. They
are the fast men in contradstlnctlon from men OF
common ssnsc-whOm they call sold fogics," and
they increase their own consideration not little
in the ewes Of many by the use which they make
of this t.rm. of our eastern cities, perhaps New
York suffers most from the nlctOn OF these men,
The style of their extravaganza has been initiated
nv Others till an undue proportion Of the people
are head -oyer-ears in debt and they have stimu-
lated prices of rents and real estate, and of liv
Ing generally, to degree, that 1t is mystery to
ms how the poor live at all by the avalls OF their
own labor. and this mystery is alone solved by the
fact that the very extravaganza that we speak of,
in nro,ortion as the labor of own country
feeds and clothes it, give them employment and
higher rates of compensation for what they do
The extra expend lures which are made abroad for
the support of this extravaganza, Is SO much dead
loss to the country, -dhu tho SicS"ec ""ouut Is
enormous. equal perhaps to the whole sum of our
California gold. If by any means the habits of
those who .sset the fashions" in our eastern cities
could be so eircumscribcd by reason to be pro-
hibited from free run in the deceptive domains
of positive foolery, for the space of five short
years. the exports OF the United States would soon
far exceed the imports, and we should have re-
ally :. independent " country, so far as wealth is
concerned. As 1t is, must all do the best we
can, under the circumstances As Il first rule OF
safety the common sense people referred to, should
get out of debt, and keep out. Ii you follow this
the demands of creditors nor the fear Of panic
will give you no sleepless nights. AS a second
rule, do not love money too well, else YOU will be
continually tempted to grasp too much, and there
by lose ali. As third rule, do rot be taken with
the gull-trap notion, that certain grade or style
of external display is essential to responsibility.
Keen an eve on these rules and ''do justice, though
the heavens fall,' and all will come out about
right in the end.-Gdlena Adr.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-15

THOSE FARMING LANDs.--Let it be generally
known that all the lands on the line of the con-
templatcd railroad are now open for settlement
and presumption, according to the construction
put on Mr.. Wilson's letter. These lands, for
farmn. purposes, are unequalled in the Territory,
and cannot but prove lucrative to all who may
settle on them. A railroad muSt be built thr0u9.
them, sooner or later, if not by the Wall street
covies, at least by some other body of men, so it
behooves those DESTROYS of procuring homestead
TO be up and doing. Spread the intelligence by
letter and in other ways. 1t is not necessary for
you to pay any money down. Go on the lands,
comply with the acquisitions of the law, and in
very short time you will be well to do in the world.
The season and the time is propitious, and if you
do not improve them, don't blame US, after these
lands are taken out of your reach, because you
have lost good opportunity to make yourself
comfortable.
p S.---Thc Railroad Grant has been defeated,
but it makes no dference-sette on the lands.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-15

Az AFFECTING SroRY.-In the Galena passen-
ger depot on the closing day of last week sat
man and woman apart from the crowd, and close
together. Every one who saw'them paused in
voluntarily to gaze. There was nothing remark
able in their dress, unless it might be cleanliness,
but an air of grief, of mourning, enveloped them.
AS we passed on, bordering what great grief
had cast shadow on the pair, one of the day po-
lice came by and said, 81 saw you looking at
those poor people just now. They are from the
old country; have been talking with them, and
it is a hard story to tell. His name is Stephen
Cook, and they are on the way from Holland to
a settlement of their friends at Pella, Iowa. They
embarked with three children, the pride of their
parents hearts. The voyage was long, the ice
bergs surrounded the ship and held it fast four,
teen days, and before it was terminated they had
dropped into the cold blue sea their two young
est IDOLS The last, pretty little girl of eight
summers, died here in their arms to-day, in this
cherries depot, and they have just returned from
the burial, to which no one accompanied them
but the undertaken, and when the train goes ont,
they will resume their journey desoiate and
alone" Oh! how few know the trials of the en-
igrant.-Chica9o Press.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-15

The extensive establishment of Wall Street &
Co., whose business was extended throughout the
West, and in some portions of Europe, failed, on
or about the Sd inst, carrying with them large
number of small concerns. The number of work
men thrown out of employment by this failure is
almost incalculable. We learn that some of our
own citizens are losers. The cause Of the diff
Guilty is said to be the failure of the Company to
procure l,OOO, 900 acres of land donated to Min
nesota for railroad purposes Liabilities large.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-15

ST. LOUIS RIors.-A dreadful state of affairs
exists at St. Louis growing out of the excitement
of election. We publish to day the only account
at hand, taken from the Democrat, which is some
what disposed to favor the Irish. With present
information it is impossible to tell who is to blame,
but we presume both parties. 1t is a lamcntable
and sad occurrence.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-15
Iowa ELEcrroN.-The following dispatch has

Iowa ELEcr1oN.-The following dispatch has
been received from Muscatine:
The Wings are victorious. Anti Nebraska and
Prohibtory Liquor Law triumphant. A Senator,
two representatives and county officers all elected.
Thorington for Congress has $50 majority, Grimes
for Governor, 1873 in this county.
FOREIGN NEws.-The steamer Atlantic arrived
at New York in ten day and eight hours from
Liverpool.
Breadstuffs and flour declined; cotton-prices
unchanged. Austrian troops have crossed the
Wallachan frontiers.
SPAM.-The instruction is rapidly progressing
Queen Christiana has fed from Madrid. She was
arrested and placed in a castle near San Sebasti-
an.
Dates from Madrid of the 10Th state that the
place is in the hands of the people, and a provi-
sional government had been proclaimed.
1t is the intention of GOttschakOff to defend
Moldava and Wallachia with 200, 900 men. Full
this number of Russians are reported to be sick
at these places.
Vienna despatch says that battle was fought
on the 10Th, near Giurgevo, in which the Russians
were completely defeated, and two prominent gen.
erals killed.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-15

ASSAULT on THE Presidential drunken man
meeting the President, on the 5th inst, asked him
to drink with him. Mr.. Pierce refused when he
had his hat knocked off by rotten egg, thrown
BY the person who accosted him. The man was
arrested but subsequently liberated at the instance
of the President. The assailant's name is James
NJ. Jefards, of South Carolina, and who, on COM
ing to his senses, wept bitterly and endeavored to
commit suicide by thrusting knife into his
knee.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-15

TIE POWER OF TIE PREss.-It is laughable to
hear some people attribute the repeal of the Min
ncsota Land Bill to the influence of the three ST.
Paul papers that opposed the fraud. If this Ii
tan band possess such power what will they do
when the Legislature meets? Congressman and
rascals had better look out after this
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-15

TELEGRAPmc DIsPArcHEs.-A letter from the
telegraph operator at Galena, informs us that the
reason why late dispatch sent to one of our cti:
lens did not reach its destination in time, was in
consequence of a severe thunder storm which de-
mohshed the poles. He says it required several
days to repair them. The explanation is perfect
ly satisfactory.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-15

New Posi- OrFrcEs.-Mr. Rice writes to the Pr
oneer that Post Office has been established at
Elliotta, Fillmore county, and D. W. Elliot, Esq,
appointed P. NJ. Also one at Chatfeld, in said
county, and Grove W. Willis appointed Postmas-
tar.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-15

Tell us, Mr.. Minnesotian, is not John Wilson,
a IVhig! Enlighten us on this subj Times
You said he was, Monday last, and you new
err - lie ''-.MRnesoiidn.
Cg5. We wish we could return the compliment.
This non-committal policy of yours may be con-
sidcred cunning, but it is neither smart or honor
.,lln
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-15
District Attorney.

JOIN f. WARREN, Esq. has been appointed L. s..
Dis. Attorney for Minnesota. Mr.. W. is a yonng
man of fine abilities, and will no doubt discharge
the duties Of his Office acceptable to all.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-15

w The report of the committee appointed to
investigate the alleged fraud in the passage of the
Bill extending Colts patent, state that evidence
has been .dduced that corrupt means were used.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-15

CoxczRr-The Riley Family arrived at the
winslow House last evening and will give Con-
cert this evening, at what place and time will be
announced in small bills. This Family is spoken
we'll of by our exchanges, and we have no doub.
but their Concert will be good one.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-15

Czy~ When the Iiindoo priest is about to bap-
tie an infant, he utters the following beautiful
sentiment g Little babe, thou enterest the world
weeping. while all around thee smile: contrive so
to live that you may depart in smiles, while all
aroun YOU Weep"
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-15

cgS We learn that the steamer Hamburg has
been purchased by Richard McLagan and William
A. Davis. The latter person is to be captain.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-15

~ The Minnesotian need not look any longer
for that &c niger under the wood pile"-we've got
track of him and he is bound to come out. He
is cunning chap, but be can't escape.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-15

C7y- The Galena ADV. states that the Greek
Slave has been purchasce by Mr.. Geo. Melville,
and will be commanded by Mr.. Robert Melville.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-15

+. T.. COLLINS,
Auction and Commission Merchant,
SAINT PAUL, NJ. T.
T LIBERAL advances male consgnmenis.
IL Aug. Is, 1S52-1y
NOTICE.
FHERE will be special meeting of the Directors of the
St. Paul Mutual Insurance Co., held the office the
Company Thursday evening the 18th inst. O'clock
.u attendance is requested business Importance will
come before the Board. GEO. ". HARRINGTON,
l5-3t Sacy
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-15

DEATH OF VoCALIsT.-Mrs. Wilson, the vo-
caist, fell dead on board the steamer Stockton on
the eth inst.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-15

NORTH CARoLINA.-lt is reported that the Demo
Gratis have carried North Carolina.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-15
William Brewster & Co.,
LATE OF WESTERN BANK, Phud.,)
BANkE RS.

Exchange and Real Estate Brokers,
Cor. Third and WabaShaw sts., opposite Post Office,
ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA.
~
RENTED current rates OF exchange
Land Warrants
and sold, aud located time to the favor of actua
settlers.
Town ltry property for sale for cash time.
We give attention the Purchase and Sale OF
Property the Payment of Taxes, Entering Land, Lo-
eating Land Warrants and all other business that BIZ
entrusted TO
Passage ard RENTED to Great Britain, Ireland
Germany and France.
st. Paul, July 25 lO5f-wtf.
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NOTICE.
TULIA E. FILLMORE, widow OF Charles ID. Fillmore, de-
u ceased, q. Willis, have made application
the of the said Charles
Fillmore, deceased, which application will be heard before
Office in the city of Saint Paul. Ramsey County, the
At September 1854, at 10 O'Clock, Me- And direct
this be published in the ssMnnesota Tmes'
for three successive weeks.
Dated Saint PAU, July 81, 1868.
7 t. T..lco of prohaf
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DIED,
On the 9Th inst, SAMUEL PAGE, infant son of James
Case aged months.