Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-03-13

| For the Times.
A Fire Department...No.l. 4. 70
Messrs. EbrfoRs :-The recent fires in our city.
as also in tho Territory, should suggest some am.
pie means for meeting any emergency that the
devouring element may present. ~ rl1
In this northern latitude there il prevailing
impression, that engines chnnos BE successfully
used. This is mistake Being an experienced
fireman, have in the coolest winters seen the Sue.
ton as well as Spouting engine used most efec-
| tually in the Eastern cities. .5as 1-trf
| II the citizens of St. Paul, and those interest.
cd in losses and damages by FIRE, will only consid-
er the matter for a moment, it will be found that
the best economy will be the result of provident
outlay in the beginning. rp'7f
The gentlemen composing the Hook Ladder
Company are certainly deserving Of much praise,
| and so far rs their efforts can be excrted will
servo good purpose, but should fire occur dur
ing high wind, their exertions would be unayail.
| ing in staying the progress Of the FIRE. t
Having observed the operations as detailed in
| the papers, of the steam engine exhibited in the
eastern citics-built at Cincinnati, feel assured
that the only plan left for successful secsrity
will be the introduction Of one of these power
| full means of extinguishing fires.
The result Of the trial at Philadelphia, on the
10th ult., is as follows: The engine placed at
the wharf raised the water and through nozzle
Of 3-4 inches in diameter, threw a stream 24O
feet horizontally, and l3O to l4O feet pcrpcndic-
ularly at the rate Of 1900 to 1000 barrels per
hour-thercby doing the work of six first class
hand engines, requiring the labor (an1 that Of
the severest kindly of 2sS persons.
In my next will further give my views as to
the means and plan of using steam engine in all
weathers, even should the thermometer indicate
30 or 40 degrees below zero. ~ ..-r.--.
As St. Paul has become s'Fast City," proper
| ty owners and business men should not object to
paying literally, if by so doing, they Will secure
the possession of means to guard against not on
ly loss by FIRE, but great reduction in the ratio
| of MISUNDERSTANDING matters of interest to new
comers and settlers. MORE ANON.
The BLACK Hawk AND THE LUELLA.-Thess
two boats arc owned principally by>our own cit
| izcns, and therefore should receive the cordial
support of every M;nnesotian. The former boat,
we understand, has been renovated throughout,
and under the command of Capt. MAXWELL, must
become popular with the travelling public. Tho
Luella, under the command of Capt. BoYcx, will
no doubt sustain the character she won last sea-
son, and if she does, nothing more can be asked.
These boats ply from the foot of Lake Pepin up
the Minnesota river as far rs the water will per-
init them to 60, and will open new era in the
commerce of the up country. ,5
| REDEEMED IN GoLD.-For a day or two past
VIC have heard it stated that Messrs. Bornp
& Oakcs, would not redeem their old issue of cir
tifcatcs in gold. This is not so, as an advertise
mcnt in to-day's paper will attest. Their new is
sues, marked currency, are redeemed at one per
| cent. discount. See adv. - 2. ,faa eoai 20
FIRE DEPARrxESr.-We commence the publ
cation to-day of the first number of a series of
articles on the Fire Department, from the pen Of
an old and respectable fireman, whose views are
entitled to careful consideration.-In the outset
he advocates tho purchase of steam Fire En-
4 gine, which at first may be deemed ridiculous,
but rs he progresses we think our citizens will
fall in with his views. The subject at this timo
is worthy the attention of every one, and we hope
the articles will be generally read. ki.i2;d
| The PHlLoGSoXIAN SocIErY.-We arc glad to
learn that this society is rapidly increasing in pub
lie favor, and that the efforts of both DR.. Ewing
and the young ladies, are highly appreciated BY
the communicable cannot speak too often or
too highly of this institution, for its objects arc
so praise-worthy that they commend themselves
to every one. The next exercises will be given
on this (Friday) evening, and as on former occa-
sions a rich trcatis in store.-Nlusic will he in
attendance. DAdmittancc ten cents, for the pur-
pose of procuring a Library. Who will not at
tend? ,1oi 20 4edia1d
New BUnDlNGs.-Proposi lis will be received
by Emmett Moss, for the erection Of q new
building, near the Winslow House. We arc glad
to note these evidences OF prosperity in upper
town.
In connexion with this matter, VIC learn that
DR.. Kinney proposes to erect q block of brick
buildings, in Eagle st., Just below the one in con-
temptation by Emmett 4 Moss. We hope the
plans of both parties will be fully carried out.
| Gy Our advertisers still crowd in upon us,
but we hope to accommodate all. Our subscrip-
tion list too, is steadily increasing. We arc
much obliged to our friends for their good will,
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to give them still better paper. feat
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WArER-CURE At MlNNEToxKA.AD +. Smell, o
successful practitioner, who has had charge Of the
Eastbampton Springfield Water Cures, MASS. }
intends to erect similar establishment at Excel
sior, during the present season. He considers
that the most eligible place in the Territory
MIN Rep. fga,s,1o., a.. si bae sa,s-
LEARNING TO srxM.-Had spelling is discredit-
able. Every man should be master of his native
tongue. He that will not learn to spell the Ian
| guagc, that is on his tongue and before his eyes
every hour, shows no great aptitude for the duties
of On intelligent, observing man. Bad spelling -
therefore discreditablc indication. It Indicates
a blundering man man that cannot see With
his eyes open. Accordingly, VIC have known the
| application Of more than ono young man, made
with great display Of penmanship and parade Of
references, rejected for his bad spelling. reo
| Bad spelling Is a very bad Indication. He who
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