Minnesota weekly times., 1856-11-01
From our New York Correspondent.
NO. VI.
Mauhattiauu.

IS a cheerful and comfortable fire in that bach
elor stove of mine and a copy of your last issue
before me, ! have seated myself to write you a
short account of doiugs in our city for the past
month. Business has been unusually dull, ex-
elements, like "angels' visits" few and far be-
tween, and all minds occupied with speculations
as to the future politics of the country. How
ever, we have had series Of forgeries, two OF
three professions and the usual number of MUIR
ders.
The {" clerk of the weather" has sympathized
deeply with US and our want of amusement and
occupation out doors, and given US " cold snap
which has made overcoats, mittens and furs COM
Portable and acceptable companions. 1t has been
extremely cold and cough-provoking.
Thanks to the literary world, we have had a
series of interesting works for perusal. In
"Dred,' Mrs. Stowe has given US most charm
ing and entertaining work. Superior to &C Uncle
Tom," it contains as many arguments against the
institution of slavery, and no one can read il
without their warmest sympaties being awakened
for that degraded race. Its success, which no
sensible person ever doubted, has been unpreoe-
dented so much so, in fact, that the publishers
are unable to supply orders.
Charles Reade's new novel, " It's never too late
to mend," cost US one night which should have
been devoted to Morpheus. 1t plain, matter
of-fact story--one in which the author, like
Dickens, goes into low life and points out many
abuses and the means of correcting them. In
the present volume, the subject attacked is the
prison system in England--and to read oil there
in narrated causes one to exelaim-" Can such
things be possible in the 10Th century,"
We have pretty story incorporated in this
volume which might not be wrongly named
"Susan Merton and her lovers" But one item
is wanted to make the volume completes The
confessions of Robinson" Pray, Mr.. Reade,
give it to US. -a
Have you ever read the " Two old mems tales -
by Mrs. Marsh? If so. you will probably recall
many pleasant moments spent in their perusal.
'sEvelyn Marston," her last novel we consider
her best. 1t is fraught with interest and well de-
serves the praise that has already been showered
upon it.. Let all who have few spare moments
peruse this work.
sellers from all sections of the Union-even Kan
sas was represented, and strange to say, his pur-
chases consisted mostly of bibles. 1t is calcu-
lated that over two millions of dollars worth of
books have been disposed Of.
The news from Pennsylvania which has thus
far been received encourages the Republicans,
though some are disposed to allow the triumph
of the "Forney Democracy" to "blue them -
a little. We know in this election that tho De-
mocracy had everything to gain" They fought
for life or death-orgauized completely, with a
Custom House fund of $500,O0O to reach every
voter that was accessible-aided by votes i'm
ported, three hundred of whom were sent from
New York. Is it surprising that they should have
s,iumphed over a new party just organized, and
having an incumbrance in the person of the Fill
more Know Nothings? However, we have re-
turns from the strongest Democratic districts and
these show strong Rep -blcan gains. The con-
test up to this hour is close and nothing but an
official canvass will decide it.
We called in upon our friend Gordon, the
printing press manufacturer, the other afternoon.
and were surprised to see how many decided i'm
provements he has made in his presses. The last
one built has q new distributing means attached.
This consists of two tables, one moving one way,
the other another, and both revolving so as to
present IL new surface for the rollers to travel
over. The advantage gained is obvious the ink
is more fully distributed and the impression given
much clearer and more perfect.
The great fair Of the "American Institute -
has been open at our Crystal Palace, and we no.
ticed many improvements in all departments
The most interesting feature has been the horse
race, which took place to-day. Twelve horses
were entered and ridden by as many New York
girls. The excitement was immense and the bet
ting heavy.
1t is now in contemplation to purchase the
Palace and present it to the Institute-thus pre-
serving this ornam ent to our city.
trust in my next to give you the welcome
news of Fremont's election, and in order to do
so, may be obliged to defer its writing to the
10th. Meanwhile, we entertain the opinion, not
withstanding We have lost Pennsylvania, (which
more favorable reports induce US to doubt that
all will be go. K.'' ROMEO.