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The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1855-05-16
Opening Of the st. Mary's Ship Canal.

A letter from Mr.. CHARLES T. HARVEY,
who has been employed by the st. Mary'S
Improvement Company since the commence
ment Of the work in June, 1853, is pub
lished in late number of the Cleveland
Plaindealer, announcing the fact that on
the 18th of April the ship canal was SO far
completed as to admit of the passage of
the largest class of boats navigating the
Western Lakes The largest inland sea on
this continent, in which some three or four
of the smaller States of the Union might
be ingulphed, without leaving a mark be-
hind to point out where they were dropped,
in two years time, by the rushing spirit Of
American enterprise, and the cunning spirit
of American skill, is added to the great
highways of the earth, whereon steam craft
and sail craft will soon be as largely en-
ployed as on either of the lakes with which
it is linked, in satisfying the demands of Gu
riosity, the behests Of pleasure, and the ne
cessities of commerce. The future of the
Father of Lakes is but family anticipated
just now. But when, after q few years, the
stores of mineral wealth, which now FURNISH
it's shores with golden lustre, are develop
ed, and railways from every point of the
compass extend their long parallels to its
coasts, no other part of the country will
present more interesting or more charac-
teristic picture of American enterprise than
this.
The opening of the st. Marys Canal is
matter of no immediate practical Importance
to US, in this locality, but the time is very
near when our goods, wares, and merchan-
disc" and the products Of our Territory will
come to us, and go from us, through that
channel. For all purposes Of transporta-
ton and travel railroad from St. Paul
to Superior will bring us five hundred miles
nearer New York than we are now by the
Chicago route; as the distance from the
head of Lake Superior to New York is no
greater than the water route from the latter
to Chicago. This will furnish route
which will be able to compete successfully
with the southern at points nearly as far
below as Dubuque. Wonderful things are
to come Of the improvements at the foot of
Lake Superior; Of that there is no question.
Time, however. will present tho details far
more accurately than we can; and in this
rapid age, those who have curiosity in that
respect will not be obliged to wait long to
have it gratifed r,.- t
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va. One of the famous steamboat COM
panies in New York, is getting up a grand
excursion to the Black Sea, to start, say
the LIST Of July, and return home by the LIST
of November. Price of tickets, $500 EACH
Passengers will have an excellent opportm-
ity to see how things are going on at Sebas-
topol.
p@. A sale of 10000 bushels of barley
of the new CROP was made at Albany a
few days since at ST per bushel. This is a
pretty good indication that the brewers
there mean to continue their business not
outstanding the new liquor law.
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FROM ruEl NoRrH.wEsrfaN pErocRAr.

/. fhOA LIE SVha h-W ESTEEM DEMOCRAT.
BuRaLARy.-D uring last Thursday nieht the
store Of Mr.. Bsbbitt, Minneapolis, was broken
open and money to the amount Of between
S1OO and $500 taken from the drawer. A few
nights preyiousa villain pilfered from board
er at Mr.. Bushnsls hotel near $780, These
are the first cases of theft known in our vii
lage.
SUICIDE.-A man by the name of Peoples
committed suicide last Sundayeycning by cut
ting his throat. He was O young man who
had worked in the pineries during the past
winter but at the time of his selfdestruction
was boarder at the house of Mr.. Lord, near
Bridge street and in the employ of the Mime
apolis Brick Company. The cause of his rash
act is not known. For some time he had not
been we'll. Upon his person was found about
$40. ...a ..... ....
NARROW EsCAPE.-About week since Mr.
c. RusSells life was placed in imminent dan
ger by the breaking of the ring to the neck
yoke as he was driving down the hill to the
ferry with load of green lumber. The hors-
cs were frightened by the wagon pressing upon
them and Mr.. r. was thrown off between the
wheels, one of them passing over his shoulders
and breast, but fortunately he lay between two
large stones, which protected him from the en-
tire weight of the load, otherwise he would
have been crushed.
DRowNED.-Near the head of NicOllett ISL
and, two weeks since, q stranger attempted to
cross the river in canoe in company with q
young man named Monoc and upon reaching
the middle of the stream, the canoe upset and
the stranger was drowned. The body has since
been recovered and inferred.
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n@- Barnum writes to the New York
Tribune that his Baby Show business is
beautifully going ahead. He thinks there
is a strong probability that the full number
Of 100 cradles will be occupied. 1t is sug-
gested, however, that he will have to hire
the babies of the poor of the city of New
York, and dress them up for the occasion
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TERRITORY OF MINNESOTA.

County of Ramsey,l
Probate Court. .....
w pcation to the Judge Of Probate Court for Ram
sey County, be appointed administrator OF estate
ofChares James, deceased late of the city Of st. Paul.
Notice. therefore, is hereby given that said applica-
ton will be heard at my Office in the city of st. Paul
aforesaid the End day Of June next O'Clock in
the forenoon of that day.
And direct this notice to be published in each
week for three weeks successively, in the Minnesota
Pioneer" newspaper published in said county OF Ram
'es RICHARD FEWER,
Dated May Is, 1855. w3w Judge of Probate.
By l. VAN ErrEN, Clerk Probate Court.
PROBATE COURT-Ramsey County.
YISHOMAs A. CAULDER having applied to the Judge
of the Probate Court for the County of Ramsey, to
Hule deceased late OF the city Of st. Paul. in said
County said application will be heard before me at the
office Of the Judge cfProbate for said Ramsey County,
at St. Paul aforesaid the eighth day OF June next at
ten U0) O'Clock in the forenoon OF that day
And direct this notice to be published in the Min
nesota Pioneer, newspaper published in sad county
sivev. RICHARD FEWER,
Judge Of Probate.
dated Nav 10, 1855. myl6w3w
PRO ,1ATE COURT-Ramsey County:
4 NNE VICHERS, widow of Charles Vichers, de-
"A ceased having applied the Judge o. the Probate
to BE- se
of the city of ST. Paul, in Ramsey County Aforesaid
said application will be heard before me at the ONCE OF
the Probate Judge at 81. raul dIOIes1o, "" INC eSA
day of June next at ten O O'Clock in the forenoon OF
that day. "
And direct this notice to be published once In eacn
week for three weeks successfully IN tho Minnesota
Pioneer newspaper published in said county Of Ram
'''' Judge of Probate.
ns,ed Nav IN 1855. my16w3w
PRORA are COURT-Ramsey County.
nEXRY MEHEGAN, widow Of Timothy Michigan,
M deceased, having applied TO the Judge Of the Pro-
bate Court for Ramsey County, TO De appointed admin
late Of the CITY Of st. Paul. in said County Aforesaid
said application will Be heard d. q my ONO; st. PAU
o,cIock in the forenoon Of that day.
And direct this notice to be published once in each
week for three weeks successfully in the Minnesota
.ev. RICHARD FEWER,
Judge of Probate.
Dated May 10, 1855. y6wmlSw
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B@ Col. +. W. B. Newly, Of Quincy,
Illinois, had received the appointment Of
Colonel of the first regiment of cavalry in
the rev militia force provided for the de-
fence of the frontiers. Col. n. was COM
mander Of one of the Illinois regiments in
the Mexican war.
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"a There is lilliputian infant at Sing
Sing, between four and five months old, that
weighs only triae over four pounds. 1t
weighed o pound and fourteen ounces at
birth. 1t is said to be healthy and well
proportioned Barnum will be after that
baby sure.
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14r Capt. j. K. Lewis, one of the cele.
brated Mier prisoners, who saved his life by
drawing a white bean, was recently killed
in Texas by man named Harrington, whose
wife Lewis had aided in getting divorce.
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DR.. DAVID DAY has returned home in good
health, from which fact our readers will
readily conclude, that he did not die of the
cholera, as was reported.
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District Court, Ramsey County,
Second Judicial District.
Robert Kloty against James Carter and
Patrick strahan, partners, under the Summons for
name of "James Carter a. CO.,"} Relief
Abram NJ. Frdley and J. w. Tullis.
To the above named DEFENDANTS
You are hereby summoned and required TO answer
the complaint in this action which has been filed In the
office of the Clerk of this Court, at st. Paul. in said
County of Ramsey, and to a copy ofyour answer
the said complaint the subscribers at their office
St. Paul aforesaid, within twenty days amer the ser
vice hereof exclusive the day of such services and if
YOU fail to answer the said complaint within the time
aforesaid the plaintiff in this action will apply to the
Court for the relief demanded in the complaint.
Dated ST. Paul April 25th 1855. my1sw3w
AMES Il VAN ETTEN,
Plaintiffs Attorneys.
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s@ Mr.. Longworth, of Cincinnati, says
the Charter Oak grape, sent to him from
Connecticut, is of no value, unless for bull
lets in time Of war, when lead is scarce, yet
the roots are sold from 50 toss.
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1855-05-16

~ Seventeen thousand boxes Of oran-
res arrived at Boston last week. Since last
September, 10, 900 boxes oranges, 10000
boxes lemons, and nearly 10000 drums of
fies have arrived o ~ r,t 'e 90 :, Z.
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1855-05-16

10Copious rains fell last week through.
out Georgia, South Carolina and Alabama.
They were greatly needed.
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SwEEr.-The Detroit Tribune is responsible
for the following: .esa~
"Bayard Taylor lately delivered lecture at
Kalamazoo, on the Philosophy Of Travel, be-
fore large audience. The next day, gen.
tleman chancmg to meet lady, who listened
to the lecture, asked her opinion of it: "Oh,"
says she, "it was excellent-heh has such s,peet
moustachs" Discriminating female.
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1@ There are now in the United States
thirty-two insane hospitals in active opera
ton. and nine others in construction. Twen-
ty-eight are State institutions, and the num-
Der oil the insane is 10000.
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The Chicago Democrat of the 4th May furnishes the
following quotations Flour, city mills and family
brands So 25; country brands Sc soar 90 for superne
$701 50 for winter wheat -four; 81 SOFAS % for extra.
Sales 100 bbls Albany mills 81 361a. Wheat, common
and fair spring 81 371 49, prime and choice for milling
and export 81 361 49, red and yellow winter 81 $50
so; prime to choice white do 81 45I 65. Corn sales
at 56c delivered to warehouse Oats in demand Sec
delivered to warehouse Barley s1G1 15 Rye sales at
9Oc. Flax seed 81 rs. Timothy steady at S2(G2 25-
Clover IS 5066 90. Sugars N. o. to fair 5}s6
SIC; fair to prime 5s406c; prime to choice 6i06c.
Molasses, plantation 3O632c 3335c; sugar house
S2037c, syrup 81 044c Belcher's golden syrup &c
Coffee, Rio 111aG12ac; Laqura 12(G3c; Java at Is
f016c; Mocha l6G17c Hams, smoked city cured
$40 = 100 Tbs; country Ease 2 H. Shoulders do do at
51465hc p 1b. Dried frut-apples 81 IS q bush.
Peaches impaired 81 S002 O6. Lard little selling; No
in bbls at 70sc by the single Dbl Talow, lie p H. Po
tatoes dull at 81 1917 Cheese, Western Reserve 012c
country stDlOc. Butter plenty; sales at 12014c
p frkn in jars 15(616c; fresh roll 1Sc Beans S1G1 SO
p bush and In demand Hghwines 26c; whisky 2s027c.
Hops, Madison county, n Y, selling at 3O034c q fb
by the bale
st. Louis Markets.
The St. Louis News of the 26th inst gives following
the state of the market there at that date Superne
-four held at 50. There sales of 200 bbs
try extra at 50 So OF wheat there sales of spring
at 81 So mixed 81 go; fair quality 81 90 prime red
50 2OD2 25; and choice white at 50 so. bags white
brought Soc 1872 do yellow 5c 4s5 do in lots &c.,
PSI do Mixed 75c all in bags 162 sacks oats brot
CSC. 200 do 5l1Sc; so2 do 54c; sacks included. White
beans So IS z bush Whiskey 200 bbls at 30c 4 gall
Mess pork there sales of $50 bbs s14 $50 do to
be delivered at point the upper Mississippi, S15.-
Lard so bbls prime sold at Sssc 70 do No S1c coun-
try do SIC Hams Is casks $780, II do clear sides O
49, % do prime shoulders &C. 100 600 bbls equal por-
ton shoulders sides and hams, sold at 5ssc hog round
Molasse S75 bbs CSC cash. 175 hhds sugar 5c 100 do
common &c. l55 bbs prime plantation molasses 30c 200
bags fair coffee IKE; 100 do prime IL &c Ii. hhds
manufacturing tobacco SOLD at Sc 10Ms 95; bxs plugs
81 2O(a5 o5 q cwt.
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10r John c. Feltman, of Albany, has
again been awarded the contract for making
leather mailbags for Uncle Sam.
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MeKENTY,S AUCTION SALES,
On Sd st., opposite DlcKenty's Land Office,
$4,000 WORTH OF GOODS!
Consisting of the following:
400 Goats of all kinds;
500 prs. Pants g.
300 Vests;
so pieces Prints;
IS Red Flannel
rs dOz. Red Shirts;
25 " Hickory Shirts;
100 6 White
100 pieces Sheetingj
large amount Of
DRY GOODS AND FANCY ARTICLES,
Which will be sold without reserve. They must be
sold and shall be sold for any price.
F. E. COLLINS,
Auctoneer.
N. B-AlsO, the largest and best assortment Of boots
and shoes ever brought to this market. Commence
this (Monday) morning at ten O'Clock, and continue
ST. Paul, May Z, 49, II
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PRESCOTT LAND OFFICE.
2. V. WISE,
GENERAL LAND AGENT AND DEALER IN REAL.
ESTATE.
T ANDS Entered, Land Warrants located, Taxes paid
IL Interest paid on State Lands &C. Township flats
Tor sale Lands selected and everything connected with
the Land business done promptly.
o. Address Prescott, Pierce county, Wisco
sept 21'54-w1y ms.
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We are about to be visitedby the
stuical company under the supervision Of
Prof. DEGRAY BENSIE.
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HO! SDOrtSInen!

9TuNS fact and be proved beyond any earthly
Il doubt, that guns can be had from the celebrated
Mimic Rifle down to pop gun also any kind of guns made
to order and repairing DONE and all work warranted to
be good Also, all firearms used by unters always on
hand and for sale.
p. S. The best Rife Powder for sale.
HOWARD HERFURTH,
Late of Madison, Wisconsi
81 Shop on corner Of Robert and 5th sts
st. Paul, NJ T., Dec. Is, 1854 d&wtf
ST. PAUL IRON Il BRASS FOUNDRY.
TTNHlS Establishment is furnished with good
sortment of PATTERNS, and is ready to fill orders for
CASTINGS of all descriptions short notice and
able terms.
Having experienced Pattern Maker in our employ,
get up Patterns Of any description that may Be
called for. .tt
Also, IRON TURNING and FINISHING done in the best
manner.
BRASS and COMPOSITION CASTINGS made to order
Rabbit Metal constantly on hand.
Did Cast ron Brass and Copper taken in exchange Fog
erk. +. j. B. GILMAN.
St. Paul. August 10, 1854 aug 19d&w1y 81
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81 The P1oNzR printed by Steam, Tayor's Large
Cylinder Power Press The Of Steam Power in our
establishment enables to ute Book and Job Print
ing with increased despatch and At reduced prices.
tor TIE PIONEER at Gaena to procure subscribers and
refreshments His receipts viii be regarded payments
- We have on hand q number OF fonts of beautiful
and useful JOB TYPE which will be disposed of flap
piled for soon.
-. All transient Advertisements inserted in the
WEEKLY PIONEER will be charged at the rate Of pc,
square for the hrst insertion, and 50 per
or each subsequent Insertion The charges for yearly
advertisements may be sscertained at the Counting
Room.
81 LAWYERS BLANKs-The attention of the profession
directed to and elegant series Of Law Blanks
in process Of printing at the Pioneer Office They all
printed on the best paper and with and large sized
script type Those already issued are
Complaint Promissory Note against all the Parties
Complaint on Promissory Note, against Endorser;
Summons for Money Demand on Contract for Payment
OF Money;
Summons for Relief.
OF other Blanks we have issued
Bonds for Deeds; g.
Quit-Clam Deeds.
In addition to the above we have printed complete
of Bounty Land Claim Blanks, arranged to meet
every class Of applicants under the Act Of Congress
passed At the last session.
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FORBES & KITTSON,
JOBBERS IN INDIAN GOODS AND DOMESTICS.
HAvE on hand large assortment of Indian Goods,
IL which they offer to the trade reasonable
also Family Groceries, among which Of
Fruits fresh and preserved Fresh peaches in cans,
Star Candles, Fresh Ounces,
Tallow do Preserve Peaches,
Soap, Currant Jelly,
do Fancy Currant Jam,
Hams, Pie Fruit,
Teas Of all kinds Dates Ctrons, Figs,
Sugars, Raisins, Spices,
do Crushed, in 15barrels, Assorted Extracts,
Coffee, Spanish Olives
Lard, Lard Oil, Prunes,
Butter Catsup, HOLSTERS,
Sardines, Oysters,
And everything required for family use all Of which will
be sold Low.
STONE STORE CORNER THIRD ROBERTS STREET
st. Paul Sept. 81. sept2l-dtf
HOLLAND 4 HUM,
ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELLORS AT LAW, Shakopee
Mimi. Terri, and Chaska, MINI. Teri. Will attend
promptly to all business entrusted to their CHARGE In
the different Courts of the Territory and particularly
in the Courts of the Counties in the Minnesota Valley
Examinations in reference to titles to lands made free
Of charge. rr IS
JNO N. HOLLAND, THOMAS B. HUNT,
Shakopee, Chaska,
Scott County, Hennepin County, .-
Mimi. Teri Jan 30d1y Mimi. Teri.
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From the Providence Post, May 2.
The Destruction OF the World not defin.
itely fixed upOn---Letterf from one who
Knows.
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G. w. BIrDLE, late Of Pittsburg, Pa
has permanently located In Saint Paul
UIYy\ Fourteen years close application to hi
01 profession, together with a large and
beautiful assortment of plain and gum teeth enable hum
toinsert from entire ofteeth
PRESSURE with beautiful representation of the
gum, restoring the mouth to its naturalshape.
Diseased teeth saved by plugging useless
eeth extracted with little pain possible Teeth
cleansed and diseased gums restored to health.
Office and residence on Main street, between Saint
Peters and Market.
No customer is wanted unless prepared to pay before
leaving the Office Modesty positively forbds presenting
bills. Office hours A. n. to SPIN
'uly 2sd-wH G W BIDDIE.
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sc,

+ 4sRECEIPTS, &c.
q 81 ARRIvED.
Steamer Black Hawk, Maxwell. upper Minnesota.
y" G. w. Sparhawk, Green, SCI fodis
Lady Franklin, Marlin Galena
Hamburg, Estes, Galena.
DEPARTED.
Steamer Golden Era, Bersie, GaIena a.. 70 q. &,
Belle Golding, Goldng, Pittsburgh
Navigator, Chamblin, St. Louis.
l. VI" - G. w. Sparhawk, Green, St. Louis.
g 1 Hamburg, Estes, Galena. 90 :
OFF TODAY.
Steamer Lady Franklin, Marlin, Galena. q B q
g Black Hawk, Maxwell, upper Minnesota.
DUE TODAY Z. 2 a..
Steamer War Eagle, Harris, Galena. sd
:. City Belle, Lodwick, Gaena
r. COMMERCIAL.
BOARD OF TRADE. .
wRm. MARSHALL Gff'cEhs prss,as,,
THOMAS III 81 Hsf FOSTER Vice r Pfesidsni
s. w. WALKER Secretary
All. CATHCART Treasurer.
DIRECTORS:
w. R. Marshall, T. NJ. Marshall, w. E. Hunt,
Alex Rey, c. T. Whitney, S. w. Walker,
A. I. Chamblm, A. s. Elfelt, A. l.. Larpenteur,
David Day, Isaac Markey, G. w. Turnbull.
" Communications should be addressed to the Sec
Rotary Directors meet the first and third Tuesdays
OF each month. Board meets first Wednesday of each
month. .t'~ -. "
ST. Paul Markets.
MONEY AND EXCHANGE
The following list of the rates at which foreign bank
notes and exchange bought and sold is corrected
the PIONEER daily by Messrs. BORUP & CAKES Bankers
and Exchange Dealers, Saint Paul.
Exchange on New York ............. l1.ss cent
On st Louis ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. liza
On Chicago. liza i.
On Galena ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. s[9 g
Eastern Exchange bought at par for currency
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WOLEEsS
CELEBRATED Schiedam Aromatic Schnapps, 10 be
~ found at the agency Of ALEX. REY.
Feb. %. f9f
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- We have on hand q number OF fonts of beautiful
and useful JOB TYPE, which will be disposed ofifap
piled for soon.
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81 JEFFERSON FARxER, Esq, is authorized Agent
tor TIE PIONEER at Gaena to procure subscribers and ad
vsrsements. His receipts win be regarded payments
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Steamer Golden Era, Bersie, GaIena. h.. . o.,
&" Belle Golding, Golding, Pittsburgh.
Navigator, Chambiin, St. Louis
ID" ; G. w. Sparhawk, Green, St. Lous
= q 4 Hamburg Estes, Galena. -
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Chicago Markets.

'rn Exchange bought at par for currel