Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-06-14
TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 1856.
THE BRIDGE QUESTION.

THE BRIDGE QUESTION.
One of the most important movements to the
citizens of St. Paul that has yet been started in
this city, is the construction of Bridge across
the Mississippi to connect us with a rich and ra-
pidly developing country, the trade of which
will materially affect the pockets of our mer-
chants and give new life and energy to every de-
partment of business. We are aware, that our
citizens have much to engross their attention
that much has been done and is to be done, to
work out the crude state of things existing, and
that all these things require money, but still
matters equally as important should not be over
looked.
The question has been mooted-ssShall we have
High or Low Bridge?' The Company organ
lied under the Charter passed by our Legisla-
ture, designed to construct low bridge, and
consequently the necessary amount of stock
($5O,000) was subscribed for the purpose. As
soon as the fact became known objections were
raised by the citizens, many wishing high
bridge. The Company then said-"Very well
if you (the citizens) will subscribe the amount
necessary to build a high bridge, we will increase
our subscription and high bridge shall be bult.''
A meeting was called to consider the subject,
but few persons were present. At that meeting
committee was appointed to canvass the city
and see how much additional stock could be pro-
cured. Another meeting was held on last Sat-
urday evening to hear the report of said Com
mittee, and notwithstanding due notice of this
meeting was given in two of the city papers. but
one citizen was present, that is, one gentleman
not interested in the Bridge Company. The re-
port Of the Committee was made. and inasmuch
as but about $4,000 of additional stock had
been subscribed, leaving deficit of $64, 900. the
Company decided to wait no longer, but 20
ahead and build the Bridge. We were shown
the plan of the Bridge, and for the kind think
it an excellent one. 1t is sufficiently wide to al
low vehicles to pass and repass, and has also
walk for pedestrians. The piers are so con-
structed as not to interfere with the current of
the river, and the draw is sufficiently wide to al
low boats to pass through it without accident.
The cut or break water is of an elastic character,
so that boats striking it will receive no injury.
The bridge will be light, airy and strong one,
and although we much prefer a High Bridge,
still in view of all the facts in the case, We most
decidedly prefer low bridge to no bridge at all.
We hope, therefore, that the enterprize will be
pushed forward to completion, and that those
who have hitherto opposed the movement on the
''dog-n- the manger'' principle, will corporate
with the Bridge Company in opening new and
valuable averue Of trade to our city.
THE CINCINNATI CONVENTION.
The die is cast. The fight is over. The
Cincinnati Convention has completed its la
bors, and Pierce and Douglas have met with
their political deaths. 1t only remains for
the people to burr5'them forthwith, duty We
think, which will be speedily and faithfully
performed. Of the three men brought for
ward at the Convention Buchanan was deci-
dedly the strongest and best man. Although
he wore political coat Of many colors, yet
he had not damned himself so low rs either
Pierce or Douglas and still retained place in
the affections of the people. He has been
long on the stage Of life, bu, has achieved no
splendid deeds or distinguished himself by any
extraordinary efforts in the cause of his couu-
try. He has been remarkable more for his
moderate attainments and conservative views,
and these views, in the present state OF the
country and his knowledge Of European mat
ters, have greatly tended to make him the
choice of the Democracy. II we are to have
Democratic Presiden, let it be Buchana n,
with his slavery platform and endorsement Of
the Nebraska swindle, IN preference to either
Douglas, Pierce, Hunter, Wise or Cobb. He
is a Northern man the iavorite son of Penn
sylvana, and if elected and he then proves re-
creant to the North. let him fall as his prede-
cessor has already falen-to the loves, depths
Of nlatny.
But we are not SO sure of Mr.. Buchanan's
election. We are not SO sure that the people
will come forward in the present state OF affairs
and give their support TO man who swallows
the same pill that killed Franklin Pierce! We
the grea. West will be duped again by giving
their adhesion to a Northern dough(ace. ihe
people are sick, and tired and restless and in
dignant, and unless Mr.. Buchanan plants him.
self boldly and squarely on the Northern plat
form-that is, unless he pledges himself to de-
fend Northern interests, he is defeated man.
and Republican President will control the
destinies Of this country for the next four years
10 come.
John C.. Breckenridge, of Kentucky, who
has been nominated for the Vice Presidency,
is the brother Of the late member Of Congress-
and was probably put on the tickle, to give it
strength at the South. Being Southern man
he will probably 60 in y for extreme South.
ern measures, and it was doubtless the hope of
the Convention by this movement, to harmo-
nize the two sections Of the Union and ensure
success. But will it be accomplished! Nay,
far from it.
Friends-we have much to hope for, much
10 cheer US. Stand firm Waver not. Keep
the ranks unbroken, and bogus Democracy
will find its resting place in November next
"'tother side OF Jordon.''
SEVENTEEN CHILEAss AND THREE MExI-
CANS KILLED The Eco de Paciico, gives
an account OF the brutal murder of the above
number Of persons, by gang Of desperadoes
who had become exasperaied at the death Of
one Of their number at the hand of Chilean
who thus sought revenge for the death Of his