Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-05-24
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ness. We learn from a recent number of the
st. Paul Free Press, that in consequence of HID
activity in matters relative to the moral ana ma
terial interests of that city, he has become OBJ
noxious to the editor Of the Minnesotiau, who,
in the course of late article, makes the Follow
ing allusion: ets ise.l rt.tr ~
1--WE have heard of Typographical. Engineer
of the United States Army who was once upon
time stationed by the War Department at Erie,
Pa. lie was placed there to superintend tho
works of improvement for which the National
Government had made appropriations. lie COM
menced, was his nature, to interfere with the
affairs Of the people Of that borough; and being
for a time tolerated, he at l,nsth became OBJ
noxious that the citizens felt themselves COMPEL.
cd to rise masse, and petition for his removal
from that station.
The people of st. Paul are more magnanimous.
They prefer to suffer and bear the infection"
From Mr.. Simpsons reply, which is pervaded
by digni6ed and gentlemany spirit, We extract
the following:
.sThe editor would further insinuate that when
was stationed at E-ie in charge OF the public
works at the Harbor, became SO obnoxious to
the people, that they en- masse and petition
ed for my removal In reply would state, and
shall be prepared to substantiate, if desired. that
after having been stationed there short period,
/ was two different times ordered back to take
charge of these works, and each time upon the
petition Of its citizens, and further, that after
the last order, for the space of three years,
4 only left after the appropriation of the harbor
had become expended, and because the public
works ut Monroe, Michigan, of which had also
charge, required my personal attention. l could
also speak of other public acts of kindness and
regard which have received at the hands of the
people of Erie since left there, but to do 50
would appear ostentatious."
One particular object in copying these ex-
facts is, first, to repeal the slanderous imputa-
tons of the editor Of the Mnnesotan; and sec
ond. to testify from personal knowledge to the
accuracy of Mr.. Simpsons statements. During
his residence in this city, extending from lS4l
TO 1876 he bore the reputation of an intelligent,
unobStrucive, courteous gentleman, of undOubt-
ed integrity, and moral worth, chcrishing laud-
able ambition for usefulness, and seeking with
becoming modestv,to help forward all enterprises
calculated to benefit society. We can safely
say that mere sOlOurner in our midst (as he
really was) ever succeeded in securing more gen.
eral respect or inspiring more general confidence.
His department was at all times characterized
by spirit of sincere Difference to the rights.
wishes, and opinions of others, and especially
by conscientious regard for enlightened JUS
tice and sound morality. 1t is not trne, as char
ged by the Minncsotian, that he interfered i'm
properly or Extensively with the affairs of the
place, on the contrary, his participation in those
affairs was so tempered by prudence and judg-
nent to gain for him hosts of friends. so that,
as he says, he was frice ordered back to take
charge of the works at Erie llarbOr upon the Pc
tition of our people; and was mt last permitted
to 20 only because duties elsewhere imperatively
required his personal attention. These facts
could, if necessary, be proven over the signature
Of large body of well known citizens.
In conclusion, by way of further testing the
high regard entertained for Capt Simpson in this
community, we invite the attention TO the fol-
lowing resolutions adopted by the 'Wayne Gregg
al. 4 al fha DIST
of December, 1912. II had been the custom of
Capt. Simpson to drill this companv-at that
time probably the best trained in the country
and it is TO this dav conceded that they were
largely indebted to his skilful teaching for their
admitted excellence. The resolutions, hereto
appended, conclusively attest an apprecia-
ton of Cact. Simpsons character and services d.
rectly contravencg the assumptions of the Min
ncsotian.
Whereas, The Wayne Greys being deeply in
debted for military instruction impaired to them
the past summer by Lieut.. J. Ii. Simpson, U. S.
Typographical Engineer, who, with sedulous care
and attention kindly devoted himself to dsc-
plining us in the various duties pertaining to the
character of the soldier.
Whereas, This Company being fully impressed
with the utility, importance and value OF that in
struction, which has given character ut home
AMI reputation abroad,
Therefore, Resolved, That we publicly thank
Lieut.. %. IL. simpson Tor the ulclpllnc
tary instruction received by us at his hands.
Resolved that the conduct and bearing of
Lieut.. j. II. Simpson. evnce fixed detcrm:na-
ton of mind to make himself useful to all classes
of his fellow citizrns-mparting value to his
character as soldier and endearinS him to
cietv as Il man.
(Signed j. w. Mclean, Chairman, VIM. 4.
GalbraIh, Se;retary.)
CHICAGO AGRICULTURAL WAREHOUSE AND SEED
SroRE.-It will be seen 10y our advertising col
umns that Messrs. Henry ID. Emery & Co., have
opened depot in Chicago, for he sale of Ag
rieultural implements, Machinery and seeds.
Messrs. Emery & Co., have been long connect
ed with the seed and implement trade in the East
and for several years past, in connection with
the Albany Agricultural Works, Albany, n. Y
That house is known far and near for the introduce
ton Of many new and useful implements Of hus-
bandry, some of which their celebrated EN-
ery's Patent Horse Power, Thrashers, Scparators,
g., &c.
AIessrs. Emery & Co. have complete stock Of
goods now on hand, and VIC take pleasure in
recommending our patrons to give them call
apd examine for themselves-they may rest as
surcd that they will be treated honorably and
none but the best goods offered.
At the time when great population is set
fling cur rich lands, and when labor is scarce,
it is object Ct no little moment to have place
in our midst whrec dependence be placed and
not be at the risk of sending east, for SO large an
amount of goods enter into consumption with
us. Remember their location, 2Q4 Lake street,
Chicago, Ill.
CT A new Republican ticket has been sug-
gestcd ut Washington, and received with favor
1t is Judge Mclean for President and Fremont
for Vice President.
A VERY singular ArrAIR.--A very curious in
stance of confusion has taken place in family
in ALBANY. mother and her daughter were
both confined on the same day, each having a
little son. In the hustle of the moment both ba-
bies were placed ina cradle together, and to the
confusi IN of the mothers, when the Youngsters
were taken from the cradle, they were unable to
tell which was the mothers and which the daugh.
ter's son-a matter which, of course, must ever
remain a mystery. The family is in great dis
tress over the affar.-Ch:cago Press.
CT The celebrated race horses, Lecomte and
Poison have been bought by Mr.. Ten Brock, of
New Orleans, for the snug sum of 400. L.
roy has been purchased for $625 and Bijou for
$500, and La Dame Blanche for the same fig
ures. The horses are we'll known, and so now is
their market valuation.
DIsrArcHiNc BusINEss.--Some la wyers in the
New York Court were preparing themselves to
make long speeches upon question of costs a
few days ago. The Judge stopped them at the
beginning, and asked them the amount of the
controversy and on learning it was about two
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