Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-06-12
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6, 1855.

Had we the power we would grasp the arms of
the workmen at present engaged digging on the
Bluff in St. Anthony street, and convince them
that what they are doing (although legitimate)
will one day prove an injury to st. Paul. But we
have not the power, nor have we the means neces-
sary to purchase the property of the owner and
present it to the city. We can therefore only
use our humble influence to preserve intact that
which in few years, if properly graded and not
built upon, could be made as beautiful the
Boullevards of Paris. But what shall we say
what inducements shall we hold cut to those who
arc commencing the innovation: Is there aRytking
which will induce them to stay the pick axe and
the spade Yes money. Let the city. then, pur-
chase the Bluff, and keep it sacred, that in flu
ture years we can point to it with pride and say
ssBehold that, as evidence of the foresight and
taste of the citizens of st. Paul.'' We wish this
could be done, but we fear it cannot, for the city
is vet in its infancy and is not rich enough to raise
sum sufficient to purchase that which is desired.
What is to be done thcn?can any thing be done? If
there ca, be, let us do now. for is the golden
time. If we cannot do any thing, let those who
,iH build, put up such cdfces will be an hon.
or to the city. Men who now look iniiferently
on this matter, in five years time will be willing
to give thousands of dollars to restore that which
is beyond their reach. 1t has been so in other
places, and it will be so here. We only add
-''It is pity"
STREAMS DRY.-Wc are Informed bv DIR. Andros,
Winnebago Physician recently removed from
Long Prairie, that the water in the streams two
and three hundred miles from our city, is lower
at the present time than ever known before. Sew
eral of the streams completely dry for miles,
and the logs from the Pincrics lie piled rromscu-
ously one upon another. having been left in this
condition by the falling of the water. Hopes
entertained that rise in the river will relieve
the present inactivity of the Lumber rerion, and
give employment to IL large number Of men, who
unexpectedly have been deprived Of the means Of
support.
Cy The Dan Converse, from ST. Louis arriy-
ed here yesterday morning with 80 passengers and
go tons of freight for this place. Reports the
Regulator gone to Saltwater. C. NJ. Ewing, Capt.
G.S. Pierce, Clerk. VIII leave some time to-
day.
The New st. Paul arrived from st. Louis Mon :.
day night. Had but few passengers but brought
Capt, Frank Rhoades, Clerk.
Tine Audubon left Gaenl Friday n ight, and
arrived yesterday about 10 O'Clock with GO pas
sengers, 80 tons of freight and the mail. w. AL
len, Capt, Robert Melville, Clerk. Leaves at 10
O'Clock to-day.
The Regulator from st. Louis arrived here,
after trip to Saltwater, yesterday at 3 l-2
O'Clock. She brought 100 bbls -four, and 1911
bushels of oats and towcd one barge to this place.
Her freight, was small although she left St.
Louis with over $50 tons. C. II. Pratt, Capt; J.
Swaney, Clerk.
The Conewago, a very neat looking craft, Capt.
J. II. Marshall, Alexander Havln, Clerk. arrived
from st. Louis, yesterday afternoon with full
load of passengers and large amount of freight
for st. Paul. She leaves for Saltwater to-day,
The Ahambra arrived last evening. We re-
indebted to the clerk for Galena paper of the
5th, but find nothing new in it. large quantity
of freight for St. Paul and the country above, lies
on the Levce at Galena.
The Blackhawk left for the upper country vcs-
tcrday.
CD. The present edifce being inadequate to the
wants of the Church, Bishop Cretin has dctcrmin-
ed to build a large Chapel, on Wabashaw street.
adjoining the present Church. To this end sub
scription papers are being circulated soliciting
donations to this mcritorious project In this day
Of sectaran jealousy it is goodly sight to see
with what unanimity our Protestant friends, pro-
fessors and professors, have lent helping
hand to the Bishop. When completed the bull
ding will not only be an ornament to the city, but
a monument to the libcralty of her citizens.
The FOREIGN NEws.--The only news of i'm
portance from the Seat of War, is the active
preparations which are being made on the part of
all the powers for great battle. ''Let it come.
Gentlemen may cry peace! peace but there is no
peaee.''
CO Half of the Missouri Republican was re-
Gently solJ to Mr.. Knapp, partner of the late
Col. Chambers, for S64,0 The whole concern
is valued at $l3O,O0O.
CO, The Galena Advertiser of June lst says
that that place was visited with copious showers,
which have greatly aided vegetation.
Gy We learn that an agency for the Ameri-
can Tract Society and the American Sabbath
Schooi Union, has been established at the build
ing occupied and known as the s'Baldwin School.''
Persons unable to purchase books will be present.
ed with copies by calling on the agents. -.ia1
Gy The building occupied by Mrs. Stoakes as
Millinery Shop, in St. Anthony st. has been re.
Gently painted, and now looks sas neat as pin.,,
BY the way, it strikes us that that pile of dir, in
st. Anthony street would look Just as well down
the bluff, as where it is. A -r
The CRoPs.-From all sections of the Territory
we hear aattering accounts of the growing crops
eT The st. Anthony Express learns that Hon.
Martin Mcleod has abandoned the Indian trade
and turned his attention to agriculture.