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The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-03-31

THE PHILOGNOMIoS SOCIETY.--This Society
gave its cencludin entertainment for the season
on Friday evening at the Baldwin School build
ing; and although the streets were almost i'm
passible and the building nearly surrounded by
water, On account of the melting snow, yet the
hall was crowded to its utmost capacity-a
hattcring indication of the interest which these
performances have awaked in the community.
The exercises on this occasion were of more
varied and interesting character than any which
have consisting of the reading of the
"Laurel Wreath" in two chapters, by ISIS
Hartwell and Miss Nichols and several rehear-
sails by Miss Barnes, Miss McCann and other
members OF the School OF the merits of The
contributions to the Wreath we will ONLY
remark that they evinced much talent in the
writer's, which by judcious cultivation, may at
some future day be exhibited to the world in a
moro Ostentatious manner. Some of the art-
cles were Of local character and excited the
merriment of the audience. The music OF Tay-
lor's band was justly appreciated. Towards
the close Of the performance, a presentation of
an elegant Bible was made on behalf OF the
members CT the Society, to DR.. Ewing, the Prin-
cipal Of the School. The Society will resume
its operations at the commencement OF the next
Term
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An Old MinuesOtian.

Robert W. .Lowber, Esq, the Acting Presi-
enterprise, the NJ. & N. w. R.R., is an old 'resi-
denter" of Misunderstanding been denizen of
this North Western land before such machine
as locomotive was in existence in these Unit,
ed States, save perhaps two or three that made
short journeys out of Philadelphia Baltimore.
Albany, &c. In letter written some months
ago to friend and acquaintance in st. Paul,
he says: f
"To me, who travelled over that Western
country, when occupied wholly. by the Indians,
with not white settler, except the agents of
the Fur Company and the troops at Fort Smell
ling, within one hundred miles of the site OF
your present home, it appears strange to know
that now it is becoming great centre of white
civilization and enterprise. have voyaged
upon your great river in birch canoe-a half
breed and an Indian my only compauions--en-
camped upon the ground now occupied by your
city, and propitiated the deities of my compa-
mons by sacrificing plug of tobacco upon the
altar of a medicine stone near by. fred Rock
perhaps.-EDs.]
I" From the Falls of st. Anthony to Prairie
din Chen have foated in that same canoe.
cheered at night by the characteristic songs OF
my comrades--oftentimes ehorussed bv the
howlings of wolves and the SCREENINGS of pan.
theirs. Wabasha, Red Wing. Black Hawk and
Whirling Thunder were then the lords of the
domain. Scarcely steamboat had then pillow
cd the Father of Waters in that far region
then all was in its native wildness and ma
jesty.
Years passed, and again was upon the
same ground. 1t was yet wild and unoccupied
tsave at some prominent points, by other hui
man beings than the aborignes.
saw many changes, but they must have been a.
nothing compared with what has since trans
PRED. In July, 1889, stood upon the bank.
OF Lake St CroiX--a witness to a deadly strife
between the Sioux and Chippewas. Scarce l:
years have passed since that last visit, and how
greatly must all things have since changed ?
Perhaps we are taking undue liberty with {
private letter in making the above extract
but we have felt it would be interesting to oul
readers, now that it is certain its author is tc
be prominently identified with the future des
TIMES and prosperity of Minnesota. How
| strange and yet how agreeable to him it mus
now appear, that the unbroken wilderness. trod
den by him in his days of youth is about to b,
opened to the hand of well rewarded industr,
by an enterprise, the success of which has S,
far, in great measure, depended upon his in
dividual means and energies. Give us Away
as leaders in such great undertakings. men O
the character r. W. LoNber- selfmade il
education. fortune and reputation, and wht
know precisely what they are about before go
ing into the business, and when they once be
come engaged in it are determined to know
mo such word as fail -
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From the Kennebec (Me.) Journal, March 9.
Republican Triumph

Freeman H. Morse, Republican. was chosen
mayor of Bath, by vote Of 9S7 to 1872 for
James Patten. Aldermen aud Council of the
same stamp.
Westbrook chooses Republican town officers
by 100 majority, in vote of between GOO and
700.
Gorham elected the whole Republican ticket
by plurality Of 100.
Windham has gone the same way.
Phipsburg gave Republican majority OF
nearly 100.
Readfeld, the home of Gov. Morrill,, elected
Republican town officers by nearly unanimous
vote.
BOwdoin and Bowdoinham, Richmond and
Dresden, Republicans triumphant.
In Hallowell, the Republicans met with no
organized opposition. and swept everything
clean. A. Il. Howard, Esq, was elected
Mayor.
Troy. large Republican majority, the first
triumph OF the friends Of Temperance and Free
dom in that town.
Gardiner, reelected Noah Woods, Republic
can Mayor, by a vote Of 400 to few scatter
ing City government Of the same character
throughout.
Falmouth, Harrison, Rumford and Hanover,
give Republican msjoritics.
Gray has gone Republican by very large
majority.
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SENATOR Stewards ACcEPrANoE.-The fol.
lowing is Senate. Stewards letter to the N. Y
Legislature, accepting Office of Senator to
which he was reelected:
WASHINGTON, Feb, IL, 1854.
To the Legislature Of the State Of .Ne,c York:
have the honor 10 acknowledge the receipt
of credentials, showing that have been chosen
by vOnr honorable body Senator for the State
of New York. in the Congr. IS of the United
States, for term OF six years, to commence on
the 4th day of March next.
hope that in announcing my acceptance of
this trust. may be INDUCED with leave to say
that while the experience have had here has
not at all diminished my estimate of its magni-
tudc and dignity, nor removed the seltdistrust
with which l assumed it, yet the generous con-
iidenec manifested by my felIow-citzens, in
commanding me to continue in their service.
inspires me with new zeal to maintain the
rights and promote the interests of my native
State in the National Councils. and to COM
mend her enlightened policy and her princi-
pies Of constitutional freedom to the favor of
the American Union. l have. the honor to be,
With the highest respect.
Your servant and fellow citizen.
WILLIAM II. SEWARD.
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II + hin N ES0TIAN .
SATURDAY MORNING, MARCH "A, 1855
a General Illumsnaiion.

1he illumination Of zone beer shop, one shoe
store and the Ainnesotian Office" on Tuesday
night last, appears to have aroused our citizens
pto general spirit of Railroad enthusiasm:
aud consequently they have concluded upon
Grand illumination tonight. At the American
House in addition to the illumination, band
of music will be engaged by the enterprisine
proprietors to do honor to the occasion, and
we understand that all the other hotels will
give splendid display Of lighted candles and
torches.
The stores, Offices and dwellings along the
principal streets will be lighted up; and alto
gether, judging from the preparations on foot
yesterday, grand time of rejoicing may be
anticipated.
A tremendous bonfire will be kindled in front
of the Times Office. which will perhaps convey
to the editor of that condemned sheet some
faint idea Of the roasting he is destined to re-
ccive hereafter in punishment of the enormous
sins he has committed by doing his best to de
prive Minnesota of the high advantages of 6
railroad communication with the rest of The
world. The railroad boys are bound tonight
to give Newson an insight into his future
fate
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Jenny Lind,

The London Morning Advertiser says that
Jenny Lind has entered into an engagement to
revisit England in her professional capacity
From religious scruples, she has determined
never more to appear before the public under
any circumstances which could be construed
into giving her sanction to theatrical or operat.
ic performances. She has further resolved that
all her future exhibitions before the public shall
partake, more or less, of the character of sa-
cred music; and with this view, she has, it
is informed, stipulated that she will sing only
in Exeter Hall. She is expected there some time
In April. Our readers are aware that Jenny
Lind Goldschmidt is now the mother of two
children.
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TIE INFLUENCE AND DIGNITY OF TIE Press
The London Times which undoubtedly stands
at the head of the press Of the civilized world,
thus speaks Of the vocation of an editor ''We
confess we are sensitive for the dignity of our
order, and proud of our vocation. We should
no more dream of confoundinc the limits of
public duty and private courtesy in our own
case orln our present pursuits, than we should
if employed in State Office or charged with
the responsibilities of judicial decision. What
can it signify to any man who dcvotes his
time and ability to journalism, as it is called
whether the door OF this or that erandee be
opened to him or shut against him The mis-
take lies in exaggerated notions of individual
dignity. We know no reason why the Mar
quis OF Carabbus should give himself any trou-
bic to secure the private friendship of a poiti
cal writer more than he would in the case of an
author who had written successful comedy
or OF an advocate who had made o good APP
pearaEcc at the bar. The best advice we can
give to the more irritable among our brethren
IS to have loitier notion of themselves and
their vocation Let them feel assured that i'm
this countrywide home of uniiring and we'll
directed energy there is no more honorable
calling followed, no hOnester bread eaten. than
that of the man who, without one thought of
the plea ure or displeasure of living man, I'M
deferred by apprehension, and unallured Ivy
greed Or ambition in all truth and conscience.
devotes his mind to the daily discussion of
public affairs in the columns of leading iour
nails In these islands. We may venture to say
that we know as we'll as most men the adyan-
tages and drawbacks of such q career"
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Horace Greeley in Maine.

In some observations of the Editor of the
New York Tribune, describing his recent visit
to the State of Maine, he says:
''The pretense that as much Liquor is sold
now in Maine as in former years, is impudently
false. We spent three days in travelling through
the State without seeing glass of it, or an in
dividual who appeared to be under its influ-
ence; and We were reliably assured that, at
the Augusta House, where the Governor and
most Of the Legisture board, not only was no
liquor to be had, but even the use of Tobacco
had almost entirely ceased. Aud all accounts
agreed that in the State Capital the illicit sale
OF liquor is greatly less now than it was even a
year ago."
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Valuable Property for Sale.

TT M9HHedP0Hs, al Tie FATS Of Saint Anthony
Uttered for few days only, a Handsome "a
- house and Let on Washington Avenue la;A
WFee Fhe tots, fronting Bridge Street, near the Essi
SUSPENSION Bridge; hd!f block, Fourth Street
the PRESBYTERIAN Church; eight acre lots. on Lake ST.
desirable Tor residences; SIG lots Prospect Avenue
nclo" me fais 100 acres beautiful prairie and open
'mpr0cenentS on the Mississippi ar Minnci aha Fails:
also, noe blocks at the Ferry Steamboat Landing in
the Lower Town. &c; all promising to be very soon
ranhe with the most valuable lronertv in the Tcrrit,r
ana can now be had at low figures by applying at once
PROPER x WILCOX,
surveyors and Land AGENTS. near The IT, s. and Oece
Minneapolis, Minnesota Territory.
Aug %, 1854
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-03-31
MONDAY MORNING, MARCH 26, 1856.
The illumination.

st. Paul blazed forth in resplendent glory ON
Saturday night, in honor Of the great Railroad
victory. which the people of Minnesota have
achieved, at home and in the Congress of the
United States. i@Wc have no time or space to
particularize this morning, but tomorrow will
endeavor to speak in. detail of the grand gala
night. ..- t
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LOST BAGGAGE.

VhNHE North Western Express Go. have Just compet-
n Ell an arrangement by which they will be enable,
to find all baggage lost West of Detroit. We shall
ceiye m-monhy reports from the Western Rail Road
Association, of all Baggage unclaimed unknown, at
any the DepotS west Ct that point. For particulars
inquire at office, opposite the Post Office.
j. G. BURBANK s. co.
st. Paul, Dec. 10; 1904. d&wtf
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FATAL CAUsAITY-SoN OF Col. r. B. Mason
KLLED.-The Galena Advertiser saws eve
learn from gentlemen who arrived on the east.
ern train las. evening. that yesterday, as the
railroad cars were passing short bridge be-
You'd Rockford, the oldest son of Col. r, b
Mason, Superintendent of the Illinois Central
Railroad, was standing on the platform of the
express car. Something having occurred to
one of the axles. he looked out unfortunately
just in time to bring his head in contact with
the timbers of the bridge, which killed him in
stantly. He was about twenty years of age.''
m Twenty-six States were represented at
the recent meeting of the United States Agri-
cultural Society in Washington. Col Wilder's
address was warmly applauded. In the even
ing. the venerable George Washington Parke
GUSTS lectured on the agricultural character
Of his father, by adoption, George Washington.
Gg- The contract for constructing the La
Crosse and Milwaukee Railroad, from Milwau-
kee to Horizon. 81 miles, has been taken by N.
Cleveland, of Milwaukee. The work is to be
completed by September next.
FIRE.-At halEpast s o'clock on Monday
evening, Goth ult., fire broke out in the large
furniture and picture frame mandatory Of
Ferris & Boyd, corner ofvau Buren, and Wells
street, Chicago, and the whole was speedily
consumed, with four or five adjoining dwellings
Loss estimated at thirty thousand dollars in
sured for six thousand.
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FLAVIEN BEAUDETTEE.

WOULD respectfully announce TO the nliabi tants of
" MENDOZA and vicinity, that he has erected a CAR
RAGE WAGON SHOP, also, a BLACKSMITH
SHOP on the first and streets, in the town
OF MENDOZA, where Wagons and carriages The
quality VIII always be found for sale, and all description
Of Black work executed with dispatch.
MENDOZA, Jan &c, 1856 WV
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saltwater Items,
Term.

From the Union, March 20.
ST. PETERSBCRG.--This is the name Of a new
town situated on st. Croix Lake. in the State
of Wisconsin, directly opposite the city of Still
water. The st. CrOiX and Lake Superior Rail
road passes along the Lake shore, on which this
beautiful town is situated The Directors of
this road have already decided 10 establish a
depot at St. Petersburg, thus making it the
first point of shipment after leaving Lake ST.
periOr The Green Bay and Minnesota Rail
road will here connect with the ST. Croix and
Lake Superior road. Both O! the above roads
will be located the coming season, and part
Of them put under contract. This will
give immense impulse to business in the
st. CrOiX Valley, and especially in St. Pc
tefsburg and Saltwater. The proprietors of
St. Petersburg are about to contract for the
building Of large four story brick tavern at
that place, several mechanics have made ar
engagements to open business there this spring.
Here another city is shaking Off the rough cor
ners of nature. and leaping (as at the glance of
destiny,) into all the wealth and grandeur Of
the ninteenth century Town lots can be pur-
chased at reasonable rates, considering the
great Importance OF the place. Persons desir-
Gus of making investments in city lots, will do
well to examine this place before purchasing
elsewhere.
A printing Office is good place to loaf One
gets his money back by loafing there. He can
disturb the composition, knock down his type
Interrupt him in his labor, and still be consid-
cred a gentleman. He can destroy half a doz-
en- quircs of paper, sing a song without music
for the editor, and lay full length on his table.
scattering his scizzorings to the four winds of
heaven. Proposals will be received
Col. Robert Patteu Chief Engineer of the st.
Croix and Superior Railroad has returned from
Madison to this city, for the purpose OF survey
ing and permanently locating this road from
Hudson, via st. Petersburg to Lake Superior
The Colonel is in fine health, and will com
mence operations as soon as the weather will
permit. We hope the citizens of this city will
give him a welcome reception. Certainly no
man is more deserving. We welcome him to
our city, hoping he will make it permanent
residence. -..a
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~ A drouth prevails in the sugar regions
OF Louisiana which Is doing serious injury to
the sugar-cane. In New Orleans there has
been bat one good rain since the LIST of October
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MARRIED.

In this city on the 24th Inst, by Rev. Edward D. Ne
ERNEST HOwITz, ESQ, to Miss GABRIELLE HUM
BERT, all Of st. Paul,
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WATCH MANUFACTURER
....COrnef Of Jackson and Fifth street, 81 PauK..
AVlNG removed into his new I!rick Building, mex
h IL door TO old Establishment ;ust returned fran,
Now York. with the Iarrest a tnlcr nj IL
v
Clocks, Watches & Jewelrv

ever brought to the Territory, is prepared any
hce in his line, ct such prices dcfes conDctitio
Ills stock of CLOCKS consist Of the very style from
the Manufacture OF the celebrated Jeromc:-W ATCHES
from the best Makers OF English French. Switzerland
Hunting Lever and LepneS, together with ~ cry vaT
~ of Gold, Silver and Steel SPFCTACLES Gold fob ami
Vast Chains; Gentlemen and Ladies Finger Rings;
Breast Pins, and great variety OF other articles Or
ders received for church and other will be exec,
cd IN the shortest possible time.
w. Is being Watch Manufa ct urer himself &c ,oIur
and has doing Jobbing work at Watches and Clocks In
very superior syle-superor TO any other in the Yves
tern Worid and at lower hin co,Si,rc,
Correct Time Kept this establishment ty Two o, II
best thermometers in the country. d&wtf
December IL, 1854
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Cheap Cash Store.
WANTID TO RENT

a GENTEEL Dwelling House, in q pleasant par; O
"A the City. Enquire CT RITCHlE s. CO.
March y, 1880. Opposite the Psst Once.
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SETTLED AT LAsT.-The long litigation be-
tween the Northern and Southern section OF the
Methodist Church, respecting the book concern
property in Cincinnati, has been adjusted. TIE
Methodist Church. South, is awarded $500
and the Southern debts.
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Indiana Free Banks,


Bank OF INDIANA Farmers & Mechanics Bank
BrookVllie BANK Gramercy Bank
Bank of Syracuse Hooseer Bank
Bank of Elkhart Indiana Bank
Bank OF Goshen Indiana stock Bank
Bank OF Mt Vernon Kentucky Stock BANK
Bank OF Salem Lagrange Bank
Bank OF the Capitol Merci Il Mechanics BANK
BANK Of Warsaw n. YORK * Va. State Bank
Bank OF Monticello Prairie City Bank
Bank of America Southern RANK
canal Bank Salem Bank
crescent City Bank Savings Bank
Cambridge City Bank Traders RAM
Sentrai bMiK Great Western Bark
Farmers Bank. of Westneld Kalamazoo RAM
A2rlcullural BANK \. Y. Stock BANK
Bank Of Fort Wayne State STOCK Rang James,
Bank Of Rockport town
Bank OF South6end Tinn.csnoo pouk
Delaware county Bank Wayne Bank
Fayette County Bank Wabash River Bank
All OF the above, will be taken at par, for GOODS
on account, at J. FROSTS
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OF war Is like culprit onthe contrary. the OF
hcafs OF tie Russian army: visit us every day
and treat US knkly, and eivcau cigars aud to-
bacco to smoke, and many times told us that
We were brave soldiers.
- THE RUSSIAN AND AUSTRIAN ARMY. -:
EsSome OF the semi official organs Of Russia in
Germany have recently informed us that lie
Car now has $3.50 men in tac field and Ut
within six months reserve of 200. 900 le.t<<llI
be organized.G The, strength of the Austrian
army is as follows The lst army, CT 900 men
with IA guns; the second, 12I00O men. and
lS6 guns the Sd. $4,000 men, withs252 guns :
the 4tb. ll9, 500 men. with "a guns. The total.
without the reserves, is 594 600 men, with SIG
guns. reserve army, including bordercrs. of
$4,000 or 100000 men, could be raised within
two or three months 80
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WAKEFIELD & BROWN.

a TJoRNEYS AND COUNSEILORS AT LAW
LS Homes ST., opposite the WATSON House, Skakopcc
ocot COUNTY, NJ. Il, viii give prompt attention t, the
business of their profes this and adjoining comm
ucs CianiS bought and sold. Information furnished
with reference to titles free of charge.
J. b. WAKEFIELD. T. NJ upo,rS
Nov. 81, 1854. (w1vl~
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st. Paul Iron. aud Rrass Fouudrv

WIS establishment Is now furnished with n good as
sor'menf Of Patterns and Is ready to fill orders for
castngs OF OIL descriptions short and rcasonn
bic terms. Having experienced Pattern Maker in our
employ. we are prepared 10 get mp patterns any DO
scrpton that may be- called TOT.
Also, Iron Turning and finishing.
BRASS ana Composition Casting malo 10 order Rabbit
metal, &C.. constantly on hand.
od cast iron, brass and copper, taken exchange for
"oIh' +. * J. b. GILMAN.
st. Paul, II. 1854. d&w
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A CHASTITY PROCESSION,
THE FRENCH ARMY REINFORCED.

The French army has received an important
reinforcement. The Eighth Division has ar
rived at Kamiesch it consists of 10000 good
troops. The Ninth Division, under General
Brunei, is expected to arrive very shortly
Our allies will then muster upwards of $4,000
bayonets. The Turks in the ChersOnese do
not seem to amount to more than 5000 or c.
600, judging from the size of their encamp-
mentS
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NEW LAND OFFICES IN IowA.--A bill has pas
sed Congress for the establishment Of three new
Land O@css in Iowa.
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A TnAw-We have another thaw-this time
we think permanent and final one. The snow
ia rapidly disappearing, the river is rising, and
the ice becoming unsafe. We will all now have
the " first boat" fever again. Send her along !
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SERVICE At THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
Rev. E. D. Neil will oflieiate tomorrow at
the usual hours of divine service, at the First
Presby terrain Church.
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APpoINrxRxrs-Amongt the recent appoint
nents by the President, we notice that of JAS
z. Vineyard, to be Indian Agent for Califor-
MIA James d. Jenkins. Of Iowa, to be Register
and Ariel Z. Eaton, of Iowa, to be Receiver at
the Turkey River Land Office IN that State.
William H. Merritt, to be Register of the Land
Office at Fort Dodge, Iowa.