Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-09-04

and receives the bite in the cheek, where the
fat is 50 thick that the poison does not affect
the system. He then seizes him in his mouth;
tears the body to pieces and devours him with
much relish. The deer does not allow the
snake to bite him, but confuses him in the
same manner as the hog he then tears himto
pieces with his forefeet and leaves him. Man
kills the odious creature in any manner he can.
Shooting is the most common, and is consider
ed the most effective. The blacksnake, being
more active than his antagonist, whirls around
him, the while the rattlesnake is coiled up and
his head is moved from side to side AS soon
as the blacksnake discovers that he has discon-
certed his enemy, he attacks him just back Of
the neck, fastens his body firmly around him,
and in a few minutes the rattles cease and his
snakeship is dead. learn that many of these
snakes have been killed by the citizens of Red
Wing but as yet no one has been frightened
or injured by them. Two Indians some time
since, died from the effects Of bites They
caught the snakes in their hands and attempts
ed to charm them, but paid for their folly with
their lives. e 8ise. & 10 7o3 s0oiosEs5ai lssf
Speaking of rattlesnakes, reminds me to
speak of the land officers here. Some people
stand in much greater fear of these creatures
than the animals themselves, assigning as
reason, that while the one gives warning before
he strikes, the other strikes without warning.
Their method of warfare, however, is pretty
generally understood, and hereafter they will
be met and repulsed at every town. The longer
remain here, the more fully am convinced
of the increasing strength Of the Republican
cause. A mighty host is coming up from Good
hue County to swell the rank, and if our friends
in other parts of the Territory unite with them,
Douglasism and Nebraskaism in this Territory,
is doomed forever. T. Mn.
CoxcERr-The New Englanders propose giving
a Concert in this city, some evening during the
coming week. We understand that they are a
talented company, and give the highest salts
faction wherever they 60.
HARrER.-Harper's New Monthly Magazine was
laid upon our table yesterday morning by Mr.. G.
Hamilton of this city. 1t is good number and we
"ouiu "o'iSS OuA tSeSSiS w ~ anu puICuoocs wv
to the store any way, and if you don't buy Harper,
you probably will something else. He has
large assortment of books on hand, so that he is
prepared to suit the literary taste of all who may
visit his store. 1t is few doors above this Office.
CEy' convention of the editorial fraternity
of Michigan, is to be held at jackson, Sept. Is.
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CO The intended visit of the family of Santa
Anna to the United States, is delayed for time.
Ca 1t is estimated that half million of dol
lars are expended at Cape May every season.
CO Russia averages about eight souls to a
square mile, France ITO, and England 23O.
0y' Punch'' teaches bookkeeping in one
lesson Of three words, snever lend them"
0T There are thirteen Swedenborgian societies
in Massachusetts,.
CT The Supreme Court of Philadelphia, has
refused DR.. Beale, new trial. .sss &. ID e..f
GT Pierre Soule declines becoming candi-
date for Congress for the FIRST district Louisiana.
CT'The New Hampshire Patriot calls the Know
Nothings the alien party" aa-aa ls'asi-s'
CO. The citizens of Lynchburg, Va, are taking
steps to establish college in or near that city.
GT5 The foundation of political happness In