Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-06-05

VIRGINIA ELEcTION.-FlOurnOy, the Know Moth
ing candidate for Governor of Virginia, and the
opponent Of Wise, it is thought, is elected by
handsome majority. In the city Of Richmond he
had over $50 majority in Henry county 300; in
Alexandria 494 in Norfolk 800; in Ohio county
600; in Marshal county 400. In fourteen coun-
ties the footing up is-Flournoy 40S4 majority
and wise 483. '' H
Later accounts state that it is highly probable
that Wise is elected. The Richmond Enquirer
claims his election, as we'll as the election of
Caskie, Democrat) for Congress. In the 9th
district, Faulkner. it is reported, is beaten. Pow
ell is elected to Congress from the 5th district.
Wise, who is in Washington, thinks that he is
elected by 10000 majority. The next mail will
tell us sc who's who.'
GRADING THE STREETs.--It is a question of some
Importance to owners of real estate in our city,
whether our streets shall be graded. We are
aware that many improvements have been and
are now being made by the City Authorities at the
expense of the city, but will not the owners of
Real Estate consider the propriety of grading the
streets? The expense to each would be but trif-
ling, while the rise in the value of the property
would be increased one third. Every improve
ment of this character tends directly to benefit
those interested and judicious outlay in this re-
spect, is a step of considerable Importance to all.
The Council should pass ordinance making
it incumbent upon property owners to grade
the streets in front of their property. BY this
means those who are to ba benefited, will be o.
bigcd to bear tn; necessary expense. We have
excellent natural streets, and there IS no reason
why they should not be the best Of any city in the
North West. Shall they be?
I PERso>AL.--Wc trust We shall be pardoncd for
copying the following notice OF ourseH and the
TINES, which we find in the Dubuque Tribune. 1t
will be remembered that our ncighbor OF the
Mnnesotian stated that we h III been bought by
the Galeneans it now looks as though the Du-
buque people had bid the highest. How is it,
neighbor IIacklev, did you really pay US any
thing? Don't disguise tho truth-f you did,
say so, for tho readers of the M:nncsotan would
like to know. The article is rather personal, but
here it is ...
"st. Paul Daily Times"
We clip the following notice Of Dubuque and
Dunlcith from this cxccllently and well conduct
cd and always welcome Exchange: we are glad
to know that the Times is appreciated at St.
Paul, as it is elsewhere.
The Editor is gentlemarly, INTEL gent anl vg-
orous and sensible writer, and the sheet itself.
always looking ncSt and cheerful, is the vehicle
of communication Of corr CT political sentim mt.
We are gra,ifei to learn that lis circul it:on is
increasing, thereby increasing lis usefulness.
Beth the Editor and the paper, confer honor upon
our sister cty-may its course continu, TO be,
Upward and Onward.
G., ~, .e, 4:
vs.te us Yesterday. For a short time sit rain I'd
great guns, 'and Immediately after the rain, mud
pud lcs were visible in the strcets,-a curiosity
not often seen in Minnesota. The skies arc not
yet done weeping their eyc-lids heavy, and
we may expect few moro tears, and such tears
how rcfrc shing to Nature! How they make the
lumbermcn laugh, and the mills dince and
clapp their hands, AMI the young birds twittcr
among the green boughs of the trees. Each tear
is worth dollar, bat we protest against specu-
lators entering into the ira &c. Keep your hands
OF gentemon. There is 10 monopoly in tears,
and when the Almighty sheds them, it is for all,
not the favored few.
p. s.---Ano:hcr glorious shower visited US in
the afternoon, and dill great good to the crops.
At present writing little chill lrcn have been riot
ing in the mud-puddlcs, and making the air vocal
with their merry laughter. Indications arc that
We shall hive more rain.
TIE D2EPEsT.-Thc deepest store in this city
is by all means that of j. l.. Farwcll & Co. in
Empire Block. These gentlem IN came here last
fall, and by pursuing s. the even tenor Of their
way,' have built up large and increasing trade.
They already supply three houses, and turn out
rs much work as they can possibly attend to-
Every thing to be found in a wholesale Hardware
and Stove Store, can be found in the store of j.
l.. Farwcll & Co. the depth Of which is of small
account compared with the grca. numbcr of art-
c.es it contains. .- I.
For NoTnING.-lt is not pleasant to US to in
form several gentlemen who are in the habit of
purloinins The DAILY TINES from our subscribers
and reading it, that their conduct is of charac-
ter to warrant exposure. Those who arc unable
to subscribe for our paper, shall have copy for
nothing by calling at the Office.
a M:srAKE.--Our compositor yesterday made
us say that Mr.. Pierce, of New York city, pur-
chased land on or near Dayton's Bluff for $3.50
and $3.50 per acre. 1t should have been $l20 and
$l3O per acre. The same land was purchascl
one year ago, for $50 per acre. Land which was
sold twelve mouths since for $40 per foot, sold a
few days since, for $50 per foot. q"'
CO The Black Hawk left yesterday noon for
the Minnesota river with number of passengers
and considerable freight.
Cy- Warrants have been issued against num-
Der of the most prominent landlords of Boston,
for violation Of the Liquor Law. ns
cy Returned---after an absence Of several
months, our former townsman, j. Woodward.
Mr.. Woodward has opened store in the Wins
low House, Fort street, sfor few days"
where he has sock of cloths, clothing, boots,
shoes, &c. &C., which he will sell cheap in order
to close out his stock. .-. le- ,~s -.t ada
gI The War Eagle arrived yesterday morn
ing from Galena with 100 passengers tens
of freight and so head of c,ttle. We are in