The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-01-27


readings. This bill is favorably received bv
members who were not expected heretofore to
be disposed to regard it with any favor what
ever. =" '"-@t@ - -...- .-#
In this connection, we would call attention
to the Gard of Hon. Joseph Lemay. He can
never suffer, however, from eliminating
tongues, so long as he has almost unanimous
constituency to back him in his course.
HAMLINE UNrvERsTY.-The Preparatory De-
partment of the Hamline University, located at
Red Wing, closed its first term on Friday, the
10Th inst. The patrons and friends of the
school Twill be gratifed to hear of the
encouraging auspices under which the institu-
ton has commenced. The number of students
in attendance was forty, number of them pur-
suing the advanced studies. A literary ascot
alton. composed of the young men of the school,
has been organized, for improvement in COM
position, elocutiOn and debate, which meets
every week, and issues manuscript newspaper
monthly, called the "Monthly Visitor" The
young ladies of the school publish semi-month-
three papers month issued by the members of
the School! The next term will commence on
the LIST OF February, Qor particulars see adver-
tlsement) The prospect of an increased num-
Der of students is good. The Rev. Jabez
Brooks. Principal of the school, will be glad to
meet the citizens Of st. Paul at the Methodist
Episcopal Church, on Saturday evening, at 6a
O'Clock, and will address them on the educa.
tlonal interests of Minnesota, and the relation
OF colleges to an educational system.
RAILROADS IN CANADA.-The Toronto Patriot
sounds an alarm at the rapid increase of rail-
way lines in the Canadian Provinces, which it
considers "altogether disproportioned to the
capital which the various interests of the coun
try are now working upon' Since the first
line was projected, some twenty years ago. not
less than Sc railway enterprises have been
sanctioned by Parliament. OF these, 26 have
not yet been commenced, or their charters
have expired. There have been completed ono
thousand one hundred and seventy-six miles
and one thousand nine hundred and TWENTY
two are under contract
g9- The Green Bay Advocate saws that
"the Empress of Russia's health has been fail
ing for some years. The news by the Atlantic
is that she is dying She spent one winter at
Naples, where we believe the Gar accompani-
ed her. No husband could be more devoted.
1t was his usage to bring her daily into the
open air, and as she was very feeble. permitted
no one to carry her up and down the stairs of
the Palace they occupied, but himself She is
sister of the present King of Prussia, and
whether as wife, mother, or an Empress, no
person could be more exemplary.
Misunderstanding Gov. Cummings has is
sued his proclamation, establishing the Capt.
tai of Nebraska at Omaha, and convened the
Territorial Legislature there on the 18th of
January.
rs The Home Journal very truly remarks
that it is one of the hardshps of the editorial
profession that its working wheels, brain and
heart are not allowed to lag for sickness, ca
lamity, or sorrow. The judge may adjourn his
court, the school and the work shop may close
their shutters and the mourner NAV veil his
features and turn friend and stranger from the
door; but the journalist must forget, before
tomorrow, the sorrows of to-day, must write
gaily and freshly as a news-monger, on the tri-
fle of the hour, whatever burthen has been laid
on the same hour, by Providence, for his heart
and brain, as a man.
WORLDS FAIR.-The Worlds Fair goes on
Louis Roberts has purchased the stock of Mr..
Heenan, and will hereafter carry on the bust
ness. We are glad to see this old pioneer mer-
chant of st. Paul again in the field.
u.s. The Council Bluffs Qowa) Bugle blows
strong blast of invitation. 1t says =" Come
to the region of unoccupied lands few days
labor will purchase axe, spade and provisions
for month select the ground that suits you,
pitch your buffalo, and 60 to work making a
cabin, or rails for fence, or even 60 to making
a ditch fence; change labors with your neigh
Dor, and his team will turn over your prairie
sward, plant your seed, and you will have no.
thing else to do until gathering time. In the
time labor for the means to
enter your land-having in the first place de-
clared your intentions to pre-empt your farm,
you are allowed year in which to pay for the
land, the means for which you can easily earn,
the remainder of the year, if not to purchase
more, at least so acres may be secured aud an
addition gilmore SO soon as your industry shall
the means. Thus commencing
empty handed, an Industrious enterprising man
may secure good farm and have it partly i'm
proved in one year.. Where there is will,
and of the right kind, there is way"
Same in Minnesota. Aa .EGg
~ That virtue which depends on opinion
looks to secrecy alone, and could not be trust
ed. ,HzAI4 tkaIILIE ETsPE4g