Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-12-22

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was well worthy the able pen Of Mr.. Guern-
sey. - kT5-T IN TrAnY2EH
We have not time nor space TO do the speak
er justice, by even synopsis of his lecture, as
it was quite lengthy, but we feel sure that it
was well appreciated by the large and discrim-
mating audience. His opening and closing
remarks were very 6ne-;n fact the lecture
throughout exhibited a mind well-trained and
we'll versed in the matter of which it was
treating. -5,5. ~ss
THANKscIvINc.-Thurs was beautiful
day, and the many fine sleighs in the streets
indicated full share Of enjoyment on the part
Of our citizens. In the evening there was a
social gathering, which was attended by large
number of ladies and gentlemen.
RELIEF FOR THE PooR.-The sermon by
Rev. Mr.. Riheldafftr on Thanksgiving day, is
spoken Of as fine production. After the SER
mon collection was tt ken up for the relief of
the Poor, amounting to Sis. Services were
held in the Episcopal Church., and sermon
preached by Rev. Mr.. Van Ingen. Collection
taken up amounting to $45. = e--'A FFN'.S
CoscLuDED.-We publish in to-day's paper
the conclusion Of DR.. Hare's speech on Spirit
ualism. We have given publicity to this mat
ter in order that our readers may see what are
the arguments brought 10 bear on the mind of
the eminent chemist to convert him to the new
faith. We like his idea, viz .-"Investigate
all things-hold fast that which is good"
The SUPPER To-NIcHr.-New Englanders, and
the descendants of New Englanders, and all 9TH
ers should remember that grand entertainment
comes of at the Winslow House this evening"
There will be ssfeast of reason and flow of
soul.''
gkJ- That German family We have alluded
to in previous issues is still in want Of the me-
cessaries Of life. Will the Benevolent Asso-
citation extend aid :?
s0 Santa Claus has deposited large
number of beautiful presents with MI. Nixon,
Just above our Office. He asks parents to call
and see them.
a. The HoLIpAYs.--Dahl, Hamilton, Won
Hamm and Combs, have a fine variety Of books
well adapted for presents. Call and see them.
CO Portsmouth, Va, on the breaking out of
the recent pestilence contained population of
$4,000, of which l 200, minimum have died, and
about 4, 300 are among the missing. e., have
not returned. The population of Norfolk at the
81 oe of hov 1;o1
and there still nearly six thousand not return
ed. A desolation, all things considered, far ex-
ceeding in its result the great plague of London.
CT In Milwaukee reporters are "privileged
class" The Mayor has issued an order excluding
them from the watch house!
NT The New York Commercial Advertiser
urges the propriety of Congress passing joint
resolution declaring the 22d of February, the
birth day of Washington, National Holiday.
-e.t .f Relief for the Peer. 9Sdafz8 q.
The Union Benevolent Association of the
city of ST. Paul, would inform the destitute, that
on application to. Mr.. B. F. Hoyt, President, or
Gov. Ramsey, or Mr.. L. Dayton, Vice Pres-
dents, their immediate wants may be relieved.
JOHN NICOLS, Sec'y.
Dec. 2lst, 1855. Il
The Directors of the Pioneer Hook and
Ladder Company are requested to meet at their
Hall this evening at 2 o'clock, to organize and
transact such business as may come up before
the Company, according to law eighth, section
first. VIM. STERLING, Director.
a. The frst church in Kansas 10 to be Greet.
ed by the Unitarians.
CO The Library of Yale College contains 3d.
600 volumes. 1t is probably the most extensive
College Library in the Union.
ca The Milwaukee Sentinel of Saturday has
the following
ga SIGHT TO SsE.-One of the City Fathers
!. e., an Alderman--taken to the watch house IN
broad daylight, drunk on a drsy! Such q sight
was to be seen in Milwaukee yesterday"
G. Singing is the music of nature. The Scrip.