The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-12-29

IL. All TlSSut-otuU SOlue Oh the Dear ana seal
along.
DEATH OF AN OLD CITIzEN.-We regret
to learn the death of Hiram Abbott, ESQ.,,
the first settler on Eden Prairie, Hennepin
county. Mr.. Abbott was found dead in his
barn, at Chanhassen, on Friday, 18th inst
1t is supposed that he died with fit of the
appoplexy. Mr.. Abbott held many import
ant offices, while resident of Hennepin
county. He was Justice of the Peace in
Bloomington Precinct.
AGRICULTURAL SoCIETY.-We learn from
the Hon. A. E. Ames, that the Territorial
Agricultural Society hold their annual meet
ing at the hall of the House of Representa-
tives, at St. Paul, on the first Wednesday of
January, at 2 o'clock p. M. Ex-Governor
Alex. Ramsey, has been invited to give the
address. 1t is expected that there will be a
full turn out. Some of the lower counties OF
the Territory do not appear to take much
interest in agricultural societies. We pre-
sumo they will get walked up after while.
An effort should be made to have every
county represented on the occasion.
WINTER WHARF.-THE snow that is so
abundant this year, will be great benefit to
the winter wheat. We are gratifed to learn
that there has been good quantity put into
the ground, and no fears are entertained in
regard to the probability of having good
crop next year-at least there will be no
danger of the "winter kill"
Buck WAEAT.-There was large crop of
this article raised in the Territory last year.
Buckwheat cakes are now as plenty as Span
cakes" Buck-wheat flour sells for Sc per
hundred lbs. This is pretty good price
Where honey is now plenty, there will be
good living here buck-wheat cakes and
honey, with venison!
VENIsoN.-Deer arc plenty in the vicinity
of our place. Venison is brought in for sale
to our people in great abundance. 1t is very
delicious; VIC never saw better quality be-
fore. 1t sells readily at 10 and IL cents per
ID. The Indians in Hennepin county are
fareing sumptuously nowadays. They will
soon make venison scarce, yet the white peo-
pie will eat venison, even if the Indians do
the butchering.
THE INDANs.-The Sioux have got their
money-were paid off at the agency recently
then they make a bee line for their old
haunts, much to the annoyance of the whites.
1t is a great pity they had not been paid off
before. Then they would have spent their
money, and would by this time have been on
their winter hunt. AS it is, they will be
about the villages all winter, and starve all
SUMMER.
WILD RIcE.-Thcre has been an abundant
crop Of this article this year, in the Terrific
~. The Decotahs were awaiting at their
agency to get their money, for which reason
they have not gathered very much of the crop.
The Chippewas have done better. They
have secured a large supply. 1t is nearly
equal to the cultivated rice. Although tie
whites do not appear to be very fond of it.,
it will eventually be used to a considerable
extent. The country around Mile Lac pro-
duces great quantities Of wild rice.
GREEN APPLES-In the absence of any
very considerable orchards yet plantedin the
Territory, our merchants brought up large
supplies OF this fruit from below. We learn
that they can be bought in St. Paul for 81,
so per barrel. They bring Sc here, and not
more than will be used at that price. We
hope and trust that our farmers will do their
duty next Spring by setting out large Or
chards, so that in a few years this country
may raise its own fruit. 1t is a fact we'll du-
thenticated, that there is no better fruit
country in the world than Minnesota. For
Information On the culture of apples and 9TH
er fruits inquire Of Ford & Hugenan, DR..
Ames, and Rev. G. II. Pond.
TIE LEGIsLATURE.-.This body meets at
st. Paul. on the first Wednesday of Janu-
airy. Not knowing what was done last win
ter, we are not prepared to say what may be
accomplished this. 1t is to be hoped that if
the Legislature should pass any laws at it's
coming session, that it will provide the way
and means of exhibiting them to the people
at an carly day. The laws passed last win
ter Cf any were passed) have not yet met
the public eye. If this is good economy we
do not perceive it. 1t is said that the Coun-
Gil will have number of contested seats to
dispose of. Perhaps the House seats may be
contested.
FuR.-We learn that fur does not bring a
good price thus far this winter. We are at a
loss to know why it should not, as the war
in Europe cuts off all the fur trade from the
large cities of England and France, as we'll as
many towns on the continent of Europe
Minnesota abounds in fur. Martin, otter,
fox, and muskrat are the principal small
game. In the west and more southern parts
of the Territory, buffalo can be found in great
abundance.
Road TO GLENcoE.-We understand that
the citizens of Minneapolis have subscribed
$500 towards cutting out the the timber On
a direct road from that place to Glencoe
1t will 60 on the north side of Minnetonla.
Minneapolis and St. Anthony will be the de-
pot Of this great and best part of Minnesota
HIRED HELP.-There is a great inquiry
for hired girls these days. In the great adj
vancement of civilization, many of the young
ladies suppose that it is a disgrace to work.
We have heard it said that disease was prev
alent, and existed with married ladies. Don't
any one believe the SANDER. Why should te-
males cork.
BEEF AND PoRK.-Like every thing else
in the Territory, beef and pork have got up
to high figure. Good mess pork is worth
at retail, $28 per barrel; and fresh pork brings
10 cents per pound. Beef is worth about
$l2 per hundred.
HAY.-The price of this article keeps up,
with but little prospect of downward ten
dency. 1t brings now $l2 per ton. We
should not be surprised if it was higher be-
fore spring. There is good deal of hav in
the rural districts of the Territory, but there
are large stocks of cattle to eat it.
MoNEY.-We do not hear any complaints
in regard to the scarcity of the 0root of all
evil" Money is more plenty now than it
has been for some time. 1t lets for three per
cent month. In New York it has been
plenty for the usual Eastern rates.
SHINGLEs.-Great complaint exists in re-
gard to the price of Shingles. 1t is very
true that the many new houses that are in
process OF erection require roofs but where