The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-06-16

main body OF water was turned by them into
the work of cutting new and straight chan
mol through the sand The Belle was detained
some time; but the Galena came along up soon
after the Belle got off, and passed through the
new channel without MISUNDERSTANDING left Ga
lena "a hours after the Belle and arriving here
only four hours behind her. 1t is now hoped.
and it is the opinion of the pilots, that much
less difficulty will be experienced hereafter at
Decf Slough, even though the river still con-
tinuc to fall. But rats and boats continuing
to get aground may again destroy the channel.
ST. LOUIS HoUsE--The :. old settlers" know
where the st. Lous House is--perhaps some oil
the new once and the numerous strangers now
here. as we'll as those who are to visit us yet
this season. do not. For the information of the
uninstructed we would then state, that the St.
Lous House is situated on " shady bluff" oil
the Mississippi. with green lawn in front. in
clining toward the rivera kind of New Ila.
ven "a very desirable haven of hot day, at
least) in embryo--just the place where pleasure
seekers may, sans souei, "loiter on the banks
of the Mississippi at Tor very near) the head
of navigation ON the great Father of Waters ;,
las the Times would say Of st. Paul, if the
Bluff" were only fixed to suit the editors
fancy taste. The st. Louis House, not to joke.
is in sight of Fort Smelling; is fitted up in
grand style for the reception of summer visit
ors and has just been opened under the charge
of A. G. Mckenzie, Esq a landlord who knows
we'll how to attend to the wants of his guests
BALLoU's PICroRIAL.-This publication is
kept up with all the rigor and interest that
characterized it while under the superinttnd.
ence of Mr.. Gleason. Hamilton d Co. have it
on sale regularly every week. and in very
few days after the date of its publication.
PLENTY OF HoRsEs.-Horscs are becoming
quite plenty in this market Judging from the
numerous sales daily going on 10 the streets ny
auctioneers. The Galena on Saturday brought
ap about fifty head. which Capt. Blakely pro
nounces the finest stock-taking the drove
this country. .-.
Contractors will do we'll to examine the
for the grading Ct certain streets in the FRS,
and Second Wards. The work to be done is
quite extensive, as well as necessary to the
city's future business; and the Commissioners
have the dimes " on hand to pay for it.
STEAMBOAT BURNED Loss OF LIFE - The
Steamer Keystone State was burned to the
waters edge at Florence Landing. Illinois. on
the night of the 3lst ult., while wooding. One
cabin passenger lady, ami four of the crew
were lost. The fire caught in some light
freight stored in the engine room. Boat and
cargo a total loss. The Keystone State was
ST. ouis and ILLINOIS river packet at the time
of the isaster. and was built al Pittsburgh
about four yea since.
MANNY's REAPER.-The merits of this cele-
brated farming utensil, which is now in general
use. are set forth at length in our advertising
columns this morning. Judging from hat we
have heard. farmers cannot do better than pat
ronize this machine.
rs We know that Mr.. Bissells City Om-
nbus is an easy going vehicle from the pleas
ant faces We see inside of it, passing our Office.
We are as much obliged to him as though we
had had time to take that ride on Saturday.
Gn- Hon. II. A. Wright. Superintendent OF
Public Instruction in Wisconsin. died al Prairie
du Chen on the 9th ut. He had represented
the people in both branches of the Legislature
and was at one time editor of the Prairie du
Chen Courier. VIZ. Wright was gentleman
highly esteemed, and his early death causes
very general regret. On Thursday the State
Offices at Madison were closed as token of re-
spect to his memory.
DAY & JENKs.-This is now the style of the
firm over at the corner, across from our office.
DR.. Day. in taking into partnership Mr.. jerks.
an experienced druggist, and chemist, late OF
Philadelphia. augments his business and the
facilities for transacting it IL. an extent unsur-
passed by any other wholesale andretail drug
and medicine establishment this side of the |
Eastern Cities Advertisements Tomorrow,
LICK AT LAsr!-Col. John A. Wakefield was |
elected to the Council in the Lawrence District,
Kansas at the late special election.
CRowDrNG THE HoTEIs.-Capt. Lodwick. of
the City Belle. informed US on Saturday that
he brought up this last trip more passengers
than at any previous trip the past month He |
landed about 200 at St. Paul. & ss.tsssa
HoN. J. C.. RAMsEY.-The departure of this |
Did citizen OF St Paul upon visit to Pennsyl |
vania for the first time since his migration |
,ither 10 ls4s. is thus appropriately noticed by
the Pioneer:
''Justus e. Ramsey. Esq. was among the pas
'engers on the War Eagle yesterday. He goes
% Pennsylvania. to see those from whom he has
been separated for years. When he arrived in
his Territory. he was poor in pocket ard im
lope. and he returns to the old folks at home
me Of the most successful venturers for fortune
hat has ever lived il our community. By in
!s;tsy aud yet hs ~ ss.esEsa i9s'anA % hin
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