The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1856-03-27

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On Friday the Dwc,ors met and elected the
following gentlemen as Commissioners. 10 re
ccive subscriptions and forward the Interests Of
the good work
II, u, Hufi, VI. X. Drew, II. J. Hilbert
Since the above mentioned meetings, u,
Treasurer informs US that the following add
tional names have bcrn tdcj to tho suhscrip
ton
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The list Of subscribers 10 daily. may hourly
increasing. and our hopes aro buoyant In th'
prospect Of Railroad ride over our beautiful
prairics at an carly day.
The Argss gives u glowing account Of The
building now going on In Winoua. II says
A walk about town. these delightful spring
like days. displays 20 the sight many strong
and pleasing eyi.ienccs q the an!lrng insinsir,
| Of the Winonans building operations. cape
cially, which have somewhat Tagged although
they have never ceascd-sipcc the advent o
tho SHOWS and frosis Of winter have lately
been renewed with fresh viror. The mammoth
hotel Of Mr.. HUI swarms with busy workmen
and the rsoluie activity oi ts proprietor Is n
sure guaranty that II will open its hospi,able
doors 10 the public at the promised time.
We could 70 on and ennmerate dozen oI
more plans for building 10 the business parts
Of Winona. which will assurcdly hc carried oa'
this spring and next sumner. but prefer "a
walt until the carpenters are nj work before W.
alladc 10 them IN detail In the retired por
tons Of the town. many dwelling houses are In
process Of construction or enlargement. 10
You'd doubt Winona will double herself IN
sise and population before another spring
ST. AxrmoSr.--we take the following from
the Eryrcs,
The Minnesota Sal, ompany was organized
nv days sincs The following persons were
chosen olicers: George =. Brott President
J. l.. Wilson, Hssry ]. weIes. q. +. Broit.
0. Curtis. Directors; J. Z. Moulton. Secrc,a-
~; J, p. Wilson, Treasurer.
II IL proposed 10 commence explorations OF
routes and localities preparatory 10 maouiactu.
ring and refining salt to supply the Upper Mis-.
si~ippi Valley. The principal Office Of the
company will be Al ST. Cloud.
The Minnesota Mining Company was or
sons wcre elected officers III. T. WclIes.
President q. T. stearns, q. r. Brott. o, Cur
tis, Treasurer J. g. Moultou, Secretary.
R.ai Estate Operdt,ons- Our ebtcrprising
fcllow townsman. capt. J. N. Jarrett, has pur.
chassd of y Stecle Esq, the building and two
lots on the corner of Main and Pine, and Sec
ond aud Pine streets. The price paid wan g.,
600, one half cash the balance IN . year -
This /, a valuable ,roner,v and ebe.n a, IN,
n,io.
Real E.,.t. In ~ Anthopv 4, yoing mn
"a. ,n,,o,,doJ no "a, RAJ .. Sin,h g,,oo
arc .ellip, nj 1850 each and much higher o,
Fourth and Fitth street
10 Minneapolis. We hear Of one sale Of IN
improved lots at $500 each, and several a
rom 200 to $500 each. Building IN Mime
spolis has already commenced brisk. and seve
raj me hou~" are uh'ef eonuac' 10 w put "f
as soon I" the '"'nocf ana '"a'ef"' Gu" VIC 'o
'"'e"
tions are active. In St Clond We learn that
%vepa 'op nave ncen son .he l"st week ~
are making for building the prrss.n, seaaon 49,
The rapid progress of this new town would
seem fabuou. ~ any one not acquainted with
the unparalleled auickncz, with which ctica
spring up in Minnesota.
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We are glad 10 discover that the lsople Of
Minneapolis, In their 70 ahead tiyncss have no,
neoler,s.i 10 insure themselves against the peril,
and lo~ses of FIRE. A body Of tbs most respect
able young men Of tina, place have formed
themselves into a Company, under tie above
name.
Tue CrrxE MIssissirvI The sank Rapids
F,oof,.,mo, contain. the following itms d
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Governi"sn, has advertised pr proposals., ~