Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-01-09
THURSDAY, JANUARY 4, 1855.

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QUEER WEArIIER.-We are informed BY &C the
Oldest inhabitant," that about seven years ago,
a mild winter similar to the present one, occurred
in Minnesota, but late spring followed. Up to
the present time we have had but one slight fall
of snow, which gave us sleighing a few day.
Since then the weather has continued warm up to
the present time. Yesterday it was colder and a
fall of snow caused our citizens to wrap their
cloaks more closely about them, and step more
lightly over the pavements. Wereally, and sin
cerely wish taste again of our beautiful, clear,
cold and invigorating winters. ...
The LEGIsLArURE.-This body met yesterday,
until to-day. ....-
AGRICULTURAL SocIErY.-The members of this
Society held their annual meeting at the Capitol
yesterday afternoon. Some thirty or forty were
present, and much apparent interest exhibited
The Society adjourned to meet at the Court House
on Wednesday next at 10 O'Clock. -.f. ....
BRITISH LITERATURE We call attention to the
adv. of &C British Periodical' in another column.
They are considered the standard works of Eng
lish literature, and should grace the library of
every we'll read gentleman. The five works i'm
part very correct idea of thu English mind, Civ
ing free scope for the impartial reader to arrive
at just conclusions. .7gl .. a::.
CO We are informed that grand Ball and
Entertainment will be given at Mr.. V. B. Barnum's,
White Bear Lake, this evening. Those who have
once visited MIR. Barnum, will be glad of the op-
portunity to do so again. ."'e iai>
New WooD YARD.-Dr. l.. C. Kinney & Co.,
have opened new Wood Yard, near the Wins
low House, and arc ready to supply our citizens
with Wood. 10 -' s
GV We yield our columns to day to reports
and correspondents.
CO We received a mail yesterday, but find no.
thing of moment. -. .. ~
Cy We give place to long Washington letter
to day, but we think it will repay careful Pc
rusal.
CsFOur st. Anthony friends have organized a
Steamboat Company, with capital of $25, 900.
ARRIsoN GUILrY.-The author of the Cincinna-
ii Internal Machine, by the explosion of which
Mr.. and Mrs. Allison lost their lives, has been
found guilty of murder in the first degree, but
not yet sentenced. The proof against him was
very strong. The Jury were out but three hours.
PUTNAM FOR January We have not had time
to peruse this number carefully, but We know it
is an excellent one from the cursory glance we
have given it. The y" Ocean and its Life.o is ad-
mirable wsittcn and full of interest. s:Was Napo-
leon Dictator," is another excellent article
In fact, we might go on and say that crery article
Hamilton & Co. have it with the other period
icals.
BALL AT TIE ST. Louis HoU>E.-A grand Ball
will be given at the st. Louis House on the 18th
of the present month. The time chosen is unfor-
tunate, as on that evening Supper will take
place at the Winslow House in this city, in honor
of the illustrious dead.
AUSTRIA, ENGLAND AND FRANCE.-Therc is a ru-
NOR that Austria had signed treaty with En-
gland and France, but we do not credit it. If she
has, it has been to crush Hungary again. of all
nations on the earth, Austria is the most perfdi-
Gus but she will yet reap her reward. ~, t.t
ST. PAUL LITERARY AssocIATIoN.-The first an
nual election for officers of the above Society,
took place last evening, when the following gem
tlemen were chosen for the current year =
A. ID. Munson, President. ..-...
+. A. Packard, lst Vice.
j. Carver, 2nd. s
j. NJ Denton, Secretary.
W. NJ. Hayward, Treasurer.
The regular meetings of the Association arc
held every Monday evening at the Court House.
We hope the young men Of our city will take
hold of this enterprise and give it their earnest
cooperation, and we hope also that the Assoc
citation will now engage Lecturers, so that the la
dies can enjoy the long winter evenings.
ANOTHER ENBEzzLExENr IN New YoRK.-W. p.
Sacket, receiving teller of the Market Bank of
New York, is defaulter to the amount of $25,.
600. He admitted the embczzlement, and stated
that he was sorry it was not twice as much.
Gov. REEDER.-Thc Detroit Tribune says that
the Governor of Kansas has not particle of
sympathy with the irc-eaters and despcradocs Of
Missouri. At heart he is sound anti slavery
man, and is most desirous of seeing Kansas a
Free State, Noting the present aspect of things,
he will not call the Territorial Legislature togeth-
or this winter.
TIE Toledo Blade states that the Grand Jury
of the county of Hillsdale, Mich have found bills
of indictment against the conductors of the Mich
igan Southern road, for putting off passengers
from the cars who refused to pay charge for
fare which the people deem illegal and extortion-
ate, and for false Imprisonment, in conveying
passengers past the stations for which they were
destined. --.. ..-t..r.t. " q .
THE jackson Mercury, Mississippi, of the eth
inst, SAYS The last license to retail ardent spirits
in Jackson expires to-day, and our little city will
present something of an anomaly for Mississippi,
a population of three or four thousand without
bar room. A few years ago Jackson was famous
for revelry. r-st
The SHOE Business is very much depressed, and
the manufacturers in Haverhill, Mass, says the
Gazette of that place, manifest no disposition to
do much. For the few last years, the business
has hoon vorv goo1 There will ho a vroaf dool