The weekly Minnesotian., 1854-02-25

OF the Universe, at least Of this portion of it.
By this article we see that there are running in
to Chicago l3 trunk roads, extending over dis
tance of 2,S13 miles. These roads come in from
almost every point Of the compass, and point to
Chicago as their natural terminus and the CEN
ire of their business. There are also Branch
roads in addition TO the above all of which act
directly or indirectly as feeders Of the trade of
Chicago. and serve to swell the amount of her
trade. These are 374 miles in length in the ag-
grepate, and traverse some of the best country
of our own and ncihboring States. No one un-
acuuaintcd with the history Of thc West by
practical observation, can read the article ofthe
Tribune. and dwell on the erpose II makes with
ont feelings OfastOnishment, and an irresistible
conviction that Chicago is to be the great busi-
ness center of the Mississippi Valley. The west
is rising into life and strength with the most
unexampled rapidity. Her great resources are
being developed. and her eyhaustless treasures
of A gricatural, Mineral and Mechanical wealth
are being brought TO light by the plant hands
of industry and enterprise, with a marvellous
facility and power. Five years ago the State of
Illinois road not fifty miles of Railway compile
ted to- day she has 2O0O finished, or in high
state of progress. With the confluence of such
progress what may we not expect during the
next five? Illinois will soon become the com
mereial center as she now is the geographical
center Of the Union--Ffetporf jour.
GRENER's QUlCK'SuvER AND GoLD MINES
The Columbus correspondent of the Cincinnati
Gazette writes:
Our fellow townsman. Gov. Greiner, has re-
turned from New Mexico; he has been absent
Just five months, and has been entirely success
ful in his operations. He has secured the quick
silver mines. about thirty five miles north of
Santa Fe. and has also purchased a valuable
gold mine, twcnty-sevcn miles south of that
placc-IIc has with him some twcnty-scvcn
ounces of the gold that was washed from the soil.
and obtained from the gold bearing quartz rock
The gold is very pure, being two carrots finer
than California gold. He is confident that with
the improved machinery for crushing the rock,
these mines may bc made TO yield an enormous
profit. The supply of rock is ineXhaustible,
and with the most primitive machinery for
grinding &C., the yield now is sufficient to make
il profitable. Mr. Greiner has left for WASH
ington. presume he will return to New Mex
leo in The spring, with machinery and means 10
work the mines to the best advantage. Success
to him. as he is worthy of any sort ofgOod luck
that may turn up.
STRUCK 4 IEAp.-Thc Galena Jctiersonian
publishes the following:
Mes srs. Snyder d Taylor for two winters past
have been mining just east of the city, on ground
owned 10y our cX-Postmaster. W. L. Millar,l Esq,
near Hughlet's Furnace. The extreme hard
often tempted them to abandon the project, but
persevering. OH Saturday night they found
themselves i'll Il large opening or cave, filled
with the glittering ore. 1t is supposed that this
is one Of the most valuable discoveries made in
this vicinity for many day. We already hear
it estimated at S3O,OO0-a sum this cold wealth
er not to be snccZe1 at. We congratulate the
fortune finders on the good luck.-Our worthy
friend. the odd Fogy, who will receive the rents
Wi find thnu sat }np t1a
loss of his office. s4
DEATH uF Cart. S,MUEI. WARp.-This widely
known and greatly respected steamboat prOpri-
ctOr. died at his residence in Newport, Michigan,
on Saturday last. His age was about 73 years.
He had been in failing health for more than Il
year past though to the last retaining full pos
session of his faculties. His name has taken u
foremost rank in steamboat enterprises on the
lakes. From a humble CONNIE ncemcnt, by dill
gcncc and good management, he rose TO the
possession of princcly wealth. still maintaining
bis CHARACTERISTIC plainness and simplicity Of
manners. He was ever tliCnd to those of hun
bic origin, and those who are striving by patient
energy from ob>curity to gain posts ofinfuencc
ever found in him a gcncrous and judcIous pat
ron. The humble and steady cabin boy. with
not friend in the world. was certain of the en-
cOuragcmcnt and assistance of Uncle SAM if
he proved bimsclG worthy of it. and many such
now in stations of high responsibility and use
fulness, as Captains and Masters of vessels. owe
their advancement to his judcous and generous
aid. The little village in which he first found
the road 10 wealth and fortune. ewes to the en-
terprlsc and liberality of himself and nephew
capt +. b. Ward nearly all its present prosper
lty. was the place ofhis abode at his death. Capt
Ward leaves but one SON who is bcrcft of reason
and perfectly helplcss-Chic. Jour.
BALTIMORE Feb
We learn from New Orleans that Mrs. Land.
beauN has obtained a verdict in that CITY of
twenty thousand dollars against the New Or
leans Railroad Company. The suit was brought
for damages sustained in the loss of her hus-
band who was killed by an accident on the
railroad in question.
CHANGE OF GrAGE DvERCoME.-Bv a new ar
ranSement Ofcar wheels, they can be accommo-
dated to railroads of different guages. The
Cleveland Herald mentions the arrival in that
city OF a train OF eleven cars freiehted with
hogs. which were loaded at Indianapolis. and
transported in the same cars from Indianapoiis
and "a miles over the feet st inch guage. to
Muhce, ,and thence 227 miles over 1 feet 10 inch
guaSc to Cleveland. This is an admirable i'm
provcmcnt, and will do much toward obyiatinp
the delays consequent upon the different cuag-
es OF connecting railroads.-O. State Journal
CoNs"i.lnATl"N.-The Milwaukee News saws
that negotiations are pending to consolidate the
La Crosse and the Fon du Lac roads, so as TO
run. at present via Horizon and Waupun. The
straight road to be built as soon as $500 900 are
subscribed along the route. If this consolida-
ton takes place. the cars might be running to
fon du Lac before the year closes.
Every animal has its enemies: the land tor.
lose has two cncmes-man and the boa con-
strictor. Man takes him home and roasts him ::
ana the boa constructor swallows him whole
me she'll and all, and consumes him SLOWLY in
The interior As the Court Of Chanccrv does
great cstatc.--S Sidney Smith.
=, NARROW EScArE.-Thd y. Y. Express, saws
That gentleman in New York recently had his
premises entered twice by thieves, and articles
stolen. With the intention of giving them q
warm reception if they should come again. he
arranged matters in Il way that upon oncnino,
gate through which they had to pass. a heayv
weight would fall and probably crush them