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The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1856-11-15

| The early progress of this county was very
much retarded by the fact that large pro.
portion of it's soil was within the Fort Smell
ling reservation and therefore not subject to
presumption. This reserve extended some
distance above Minneapolis, rendering it haz-
ardous to make improvements, every settler
being trespasser. This condition of affairs
continued up to January, 1855, when an act
Of Congress reduced the Military Reserve
and authorized the actual settlers thereon to
pre-empt under the law of l84l A more
just act never received the sanction of Pres
ident of the United States, although some
have no doubt obtained property fraudulent
y under it.
The commencement of the substantial
growth of Minneapolis dates back to the
spring of 1855, since when its importance
has been rapidly developing until it has be-
come the most desirable place in Minnesota.
No intelligent visitor of the Territory fails to
observe, Your destiny is a glorious one
A magnificent city will in few years over
look the St. Anthony Falls fir m the west
side of the river. What a mine of wealth
you have in your unequalled water power"
TO those of our citizens who have been here
two or three years, such expressions of sur
prise and commentator have become COM
mon, exciting no attention from the busy
heads and vigorous arms that are striving
I" for the gold that perisheth."
THE POPULATION OF MINNEAPOLIS 1,555.
Our agent, Mr.. Henshaw, has just complet-
ed the taking of the census of the town and
reports but !, 555 inhabitants, instead of two
thousand, more or less, as has been estimated
by almost common consent.
The report of Mr.. Henshaw, however, may
be relied upon, and though not coming up to
our expectations, shows an almost unprece-
dented growth. The whole number Of
families is 246, and there are $50 dwelling
houses. The whole number of buildings
erected since the first of last April is IA,
some Of them large and elegant
The prices of building material and labor
have operated as check upon improvements.
Brick are held at from SIS to $40 per thou
sand lumber, from SIG to $50; shingles
from S to S. labor from So to So per
day. Notwithstanding these prices, the
constant din of the mechanics hammer has
been heard throughout the past season.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1856-11-15

Il We learn from the Pittsburg Daily
Chronicle that another railway consolidation
scheme has made its appearance. The pre-
posal is to unite the several lines known as
the North Western, Cleveland and Maho-
ming, and Cleveland and Toledo Railroads
$50 as to form through line of unbrokel
gauge, from the Pennsylvania Railroad a,
Blairsville, running through Newcastle, Pa.
and Warren, Ohio, to Cleveland, and Themes
to Telodo, where it would connect with lines
leading to Chicago. Negotiations for the
union Of the North Western, Cleveland ano
Mahoning roads are already in progress.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1856-11-15

THE RIVER AND WEATHER.-The "gorge''
of ice above Hastings continues, although
the river is entirely clear below that point
and at St. Paul.
Some five or six boats arrived at the OBJ
struction from below yesterday, but were
compelled to discharge and turn back
The landings and warehouses at Hastings,
Point Douglas and Prescott are crowded
with freight for points above, and up to three
o'clock yesterday the bulk was still accumu.
lating.
We had yesterday mild, Indian Sum-
mer day-the mercury standing at six
O'Clock p. NJ. at ~. Hopes and pr spects
are strong that another such day will raise
the Hastings ice embargo.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1856-11-15

A SINGULAR FLowER.--Dr Peck, an Eng
fish traveller recently exhibited to a learned
society, in England, singular specimen of a
flower which he obtained in Egypt from a
mummy, and for which no place in botany has
yet been assigned. The doctor had it nine
years, and has exhibited it a thousand times,
by dipping it into water few minutes when
it gradually expands or blossoms. tits when
open, about one inch in diameter. It's age is
unknown. 1t was presented to the Doctor
for his medical services in Egypt, by an Arab
who asserted that he took it from the breast
of mummy, female high priest, and that
it was considered curiosity. 1t has the ap-
pearance, in its dry state, of small dry
poppy head; but when expanded by soaking
in water it resembles beautifully radiated
starry flower like the chrysanthemum.
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Minncsota---Our Weekly Of this Week.

MinncsOta---Our Weekly OF this Week,
Now that the election excitement is about
passed, it is our intention to devote much
greater space to local matters than we have
for some months. Kansas being doomed to
African Slavery by the election OF James
Buchanan, we shall strive to convince the
Free Immigrant from every State, Country
and Cline, that Minnesota is the land of
promise for which he should steer.
Our Weekly of this week will contain the
two interesting letters Of Pioneer Of
which we published some days since, and the
other this morning. twill also contain much
other interesting matter, calculated to give
"outsders an insight as to the growth and
resources of our Territory. The WEEKLY
MrNNEsorIAN goes to press to-day, and We
will print large number of extra copies.
Our friend "Pionccr" might have stated,
that an additional inducement for capital to
seek investment in our Territory is found in
the fact that no usury laws exist on our
statute books, and probably never wiA-not
at least so long as common sense rules the
action Of our legislators.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1856-11-15

BALLOON ExCuRsIoN.-M. GODDARD ant
wife, Eronauts, lately took up three gentle
men with them in their balloon from Phila-
delphia at 4 10 P. NJ, to the height of 13,
600 feet. In little more than half all hour
the party descended near Chester, and b.
came the guests at supper, of Mr.. FELTON,
President of the Baltimore Railroad. They
assembled twice afterward, and landed about
10 O'Clock, at Northeast, Cecil county, Ma.
ryland, having travelled GO miles and stopped
two and half hours for refreshments.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1856-11-15

MEN WHO ARE MEcmANICs.-We took a
partial view OF the Gunsmith Shop of the
Messrs. johnson yesterday. They manu-
facture themselves most of the shooting
irons" which they have for sale; andwe must
say We feel proud that mechanics of their
skill and ability are coming among us. Their
manufacture of the real old Western rifle
the gun of all others to bring down the large
game of Minnesota-is superior to anything
OF the kind we have met with since our resi-
dence in the Territory. Their establishment
will be found on St. Anthony street, imme
diatcly alb We the Presbyterian Church.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1856-11-15

Sin VIM. DoN.-This high titled actor
seems doomed to continual vcxation. While
in this country his penchant for aoeumuh-
ting debts instead Of money, annoyed him at
every turn, and it seems to be his great tor.
mentor in his native land where we notice
he has been driven from every provincial
town by his creditors, and was arrested fol
debt on his opening night at Liverpool.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1856-11-15

A WILL CAsE.-The Columbia South
Carolinian states that the celebrated case OF
Mr.. Willis, who took colored woman to
Ohio, freed her, and bequeathed to her and
her children (who were also his own) all his
property in South Carolina, has just been
decided by Judge O'Neal, at the late term o.
the Court at Barnwell. The jury gave 9
verdict against the validity of the will, =
partly on the ground that it was procured by
fraud and insanity, and partly because it was
opposed to the policy Of the State, as de-
clared by the act of 1871. 1t has been ap
pealed.
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Territorial Items.


RIVER MATrERs-The river is now at a
medium stage, but receding slowly. Steam
boats can navigate freely, yet owing to the
detention of frcights on the Lower Missis-
sippi, there is little doing at the present mo-
mcnt. But few of our merchants have re-
ceived their full stocks, and some of them
feel apprehensive lest their goods may not
get up before the close of navigation. Should
there be rise in the Missssi ,'pi, sufficient
to enable the boats to bring up the accumu-
lated freight for this Territory, we should
see some brisk times on the Minnesota
river:
Still, there is some activity in the river
trade. The Equator brought up on Wednes-
day last, one of the largest loads of freight
for the merchants of Shakopce, that ever
came to our wharf. The day following, the
Clarion arrived, having on board the ma
chiLery for the Shakopee Mill Company,
amounting to 23,25O pounds, together with
large amount of merchandise for Shakopee,
Chaska, Carver, and other places on the
river.
THE Town OF ST.. CLAIR.-The name of
I1iawatha, which we noticed week before last
as being laid out on Grow River, has been
changed that of 'sSt. Clair"
The proprietors, accompanied by survey
or, passed through Shakopee last week, on
their way out to complete the survey of the
town. A photographic plat of the site will
be issued shortly.
| Four substantial houses have already been
erected; one of them to be used as grocery
and provision store. A first class saw mill
has been contracted for, to be in operation
| by the first of June next. The country sur
rounding is level and exceedingly well tim
bered.
ROAD FROM SHAKoPEE TO Sr. CLAIR.-Wc
understand that the prOprietOrs of st. Clair,
the new town on Crow River, are about to
survey and cut out road from their town
site to Shakopec via. the German settlements
on Clear Water and Bavaria Lakes. By
means of this road, Shakopee can secure the
trade of the heavy agricultural settlements
that lie in that direction, if proper efforts be
put forth.
tt E Shakopee Mill Company, having r,
ceived their machinery, will soon set their
works going. An acknowledgement has ar
rived, and taken charge of the machinery
IL is exl ected the mill will be in O! Grafton
in the course of four or five weeks.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1856-11-15

DoN'r GIVE UP YOUR BETS betting on
elections, as we'll as anything else, is bad
business, but we recommend those who have
wagered that Illinois would go for Fremont,
not to be in hurry about surrendering.
The State is still in doubt, notwithstanding
the news We published yesterday morning
from the Galena Advertiser.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1856-11-15

NAvIcArIoN.-It is generally conceded by
those who have examined the obstruction,
that the ice gorge above Hastings will hold
for the winter. Boats, however, will CONT
nue. to arrive at that point as long as naviga-
ton below is not INSTRUCTED. Chances for
getting up most of the freight arc yet good
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From the Minneapolis Democrat
Minneapolis and Hennepin County

The first white settler on what is now the
town plat Of Minneapolis, Col. Stevens, came
here in lS40, having obtained permit to dc
so from the commanding officer at Fl. Smell
ling. AT that time and up to the spring oil
1855, large proportion of this county, in
Guiding the soil upon which the town has
been erected, was military reservation and
therefore not subject to presumption.
In 1852 Hennepin county was organized,
the first annual election being ordered On the
LIST day of November of that year. Seventy
three votes were polled. As very correct
indication of the increase of population in
the county, emitting St. Anthony, which was
set off to us by the Legislature of last win
ter, we annex the number of votes polled
each year since the organization of the
cOuntv.-
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1856-11-15

VEGETABL COUNTY AHEAD
One of our oldest patrons over in Dakota
Mr.. W. B. Liddell, has left with us a com.
mon white English turn;p, raised on his
farm, which weighs within fraction of ter
pounds. We hardly think this has been sur.
passed in this or any other country.
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GREAT NORTH WESTERN GRAIN
AND CATTLE DEPOT.

Dunwell, HartshOrn & Coulter,
NTIIOLESA1.E AND RETAIL DEALERS IN GRAIN
and Roberts sts., st. Paul, Minnesota viii keep con-
,tantly OH hand full supply of all kinds Grain and
Seed and sell at lower prices than other house in
he city. Also, full supply of WORKING CATTLE
Beef Cattle Mich Cows, Horses Sheep SWINE such
as has never before been offered in this market.
Our arrangements with farmers and stock growers
below, such that will be prepared throughout the
Omng winter, to supply all demands, with the best of
all articles, and all descriptions Of animals that tho
country affords, and at rates which 10 man can COM
plain of.
-Recollect to call upon the undersigned Third At
between Jackson and Roberts.
DUNWELL, HARTSIIORN & COULTER.
sept.5 d&wtf
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1856-11-15

A SOUTHERN VIEW OF THANKSGIVING IN
THE NORTHERN STATEs.-The Baltimore
Sun, abiding to the fact that Thursday
Nov. 20, has been fixed upon by most of the
Governors of the Northern States for the
annual Thanksgiving, asks: "Whcre are the
Governors of the States south of Maryland?
The inquiry has provoked the following rath-
err snappish reply from the Carolina Times:
ave arc impressed that the Governors OF
the States South of Maryland are all at home
and competent to decide for themselves when
it will be proper to fix upon day to offer
up thanks to the Almighty for past blessings
The movement on the part of the northern
executives is no criteria for Southern men.
We are subject to law, common and divine
and need
"No bleeding bird nor bleeding beast
Nor hysop branch, nor sprnkling priest,
Nor running brook, Hood nor sea
To wash IA dismal stain away"
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RUSTICUS.

THE MAILs.-Our Postmaster went down
to Hastings on Wednesday to scare up the
stray mails, but they passed him on the
road, coming up. He returned yesterday,
and informs us that arrangements have been
made for despatching them to St. Paul as
soon as the boats deliver them at Hastings.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1856-11-15

ELECTION To-DAY.-The citizens of the
Second Ward should not forget that they
have an Alderman to choose to-day, to fill
the vacancy occasionel by the resignation OF
Mr.. Rauch. 1t is an interest that should
not be neglected. Let a good, trustworthy
man be chosen.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1856-11-15

GEO. d. PRENTIcE.-The rumored death
of Geo. d. Prentice, at Louisville, on the day
of election, was miserable hoax, as we
pronounced it at the outset, and was never
telegraphed to the MINNEsorIAN by one of
its editors, then in Chicago, as stated in the
Times few mornings since.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1856-11-15

IT IS calculated that the mission of Earl
Granville to Moscow, as the Extraordinary
Ambassador of England at the Coronation Of
the Car, has cost his country from f25.OO0
to ESQ., 900. The suite of the noble earl in
cluded nearly forty persons.
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A GOOD rNvESTMENTY

Oh ACRES, 81 miles from st. Paul, on sbe East
eJFf side Of the River, the Saltwater Road
ITO acres are under fence; ~ under cultivation
will! houses Sheds stables and Root Houses Plenty Oh
timber and meadow. Win he sold cheap for cash. En-.
quire Of J, o. A. warn
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- - THE SUBSCRIBERS would respectfully
EN . inform their friends and patrons that thes.
&yx1sZ have just received Five Hundred Barrels Of
49, fine Oysters in TIE Shell, and are prepared
TO serve them up in style that MAY the tastes
OF their customers They would return thanks to their
numerous friends for the liberal patronage they have
bestowed upon them during their residence in st. Paul.
ana Deg to assure them that effort their part shall
ne spared to render the Apollo all the most fasti-
uious may require. We would also beg inform our
friends that We have choice lot of Confectionery Gro
ceres and Liquors. which prepared to furnish at
Wholesale or retail, at the most reasonable prices
l-tiawtf 4 n RR .C,E TTT q CO
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Territory Of Minnesota, District Court.
Ramsey County, 2d Judicial District.

r GORGE V. EWING, Plaintih against William q.
~ Ewing Jr, Charles Guthrie Mary l.. Guthrie, Chss.
ID. Bond, Lavla A. Bond, Esther Ewing Charles T..
Catharine Esther Ewing, William L. Ewing, Susan Hood
George W. EWING 2nd, and William Surgis Defendants
10 the above named Defendants In the name of the
United states, you and each of you are hereby sum-
moned and required to answer the complaint in this
action, which complaint has been filed in the Office Of
the Clerk OF the District Court in the County Of Ramsey
In the Second Judicial District aforesaid and to serve
copy OF your answer to the said complaint on u.s. the
subscribers at our Office in the City of st. Paul. County
OF Ramsey, and Territory of Minnesota, within twenty
days after the service of this you exclusive
of the day of such service and if you fail to aiswer the
said complaint within the time aforesaid the Plaintiff
will Apply to the Court for the relief demand, bcre
AME5 VAS ETTEN, Plaintiffs Attorneys
Dated 81. raul, November 10, 1856 noy15-w8w
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THANKSGIVING.


EXECCTIvE DEP AhfMENT, MINNESOTA TERRITORY,
Saint Paul, November /, 1856.
In conformity to the suggestions of many wise aud
patriotic citizens of the United States that day uniform
throughout all the States and Territories Of the Union
fixed upon Is day Of Thanksgiving to GoD for lis
manifold blessing;
l, Willis A. German, Governor Of the Territory 6i
Minnesota do request all persons to keep and observe
THURSDAY, the 10Th day of NOVEMBER, for sucl,
purpose and all persons requested to abstain from
their usual occupations that day. and manifest IN
fit way their obligations to the Great Ruler of the
Universe for His goodness to people individually
and collectively.
nov3-dawtl w. A. GORMAE. Governor
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MARRIED.

On the 1lth inst, at the Methodist Episcopal Church
by the Rev. MIR. Brooks Mr. JOHN COOPER Miss MARY
Z. BOULATT, both of this City.
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The Masonic organization in this Territory
is now complete.
There are in the jurisdiction eight charter
ed Lodges and ten under dispensation. In
St. Paul are three Lodges, viz,
St. Paul, No. 3,
Ancient Landmark, No IS, and
Pacific, I'D.
\ Chapter of r.. A.. NJ,
A Council of Royal and Select Masters, and
A Commandery of Knights Templars,-
All within five years-an evidence of the
immense growth of our Territory.
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There is more truth than poetry in the above
lines. Nothing short of a shower Of brim-
stone and fire would avail to purify these
southern Pharisccs and their God-forsaken
country.
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VIE subscribcLis manufacturing and will furnish
i to order Steam Engines and Circular Saw Mills, Of
the best material and workmanship. Having made
engagements with eastern manufactures he can supply
any description or size of Steam Engines required for
Saw or other Mills, Shops, &c. with boilers, pumps, &C.
all complete and set up on the ground. Circular Saw
Mills that will 900 feet inch pine boards per hour
constantly on hand. 1883
Parties in want Of any Of the above articles will do
well to give me call before purchasing elsewhere as
they will get them furnished here eastern prices
JET -dwf r. GILMAN
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st. Paul, October 11.--daw
CHICAGO TYPE FOUNDRY.
AND

~>~>O>A~O L = \ ~ u ~ " LII
PRINTERS EIIOUSE
NO. 43 FRANKLIN STREET, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.
HAVING our arrangements complete to supply all the
requisites Of the Trade with stock of
Presses, Type, Ink, Chascs, Cases, Cuts,
Galleys, Borders and Ornaments,
AS well as every other article required in Newspaper
Book or Job Office, prepared furnish the Trade
Oh the most liberal terms
Offices entire, with everything complete furnished
without delay. Printers will find, upon trial. that til.
TYPE OF OUR OWN MANUFACTURES are excellcd b,
none other in the great requisites Of
Superior zIetaI, Fine Finish.
And most Perfect Letter. In addition to which larc.
and diversified assortment of Type all styles from the
old and justly celebrated Foundry of Messrs WHITE
Co., of New York. will be kept constadtIy OH hand and
orders to any extent for their manufacture will be filed
without delay.
PRINTING PRESSES.
Of all descriptions, from the we'll known anufactorv of
Messrs r. Hoe Co., will be always Oh hand or ordered
to suit the Trade as well the great variety of their
FURNISHING MATERIAL, for which their mandatory
has obtained SO high reputation. RrCGLEs' FOSTER
prices.
ES Specimen Books be seen at the MIxNEsorIAN
Office, Third Street, St. Paul oct17dawtf
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THE EXCELSIOR MOTTO VERFFIEcFl
AT THE
BOSTON CLOTHING STORE

BOSTON CLOTHING STORE.
~ G. GRISWOLD, at his Store OH Third Street. be-
VI tween Minnesota and Cedar streets, announces
WIN pleasure to his numerous patrons that he has lust
returned from the Eastern cities with a stock of
Fall and Winter Clothing.
Unsurpassed in quality of material elegance of finish
and durability of texture. His stock consists of every
conceivable article in the way of
GENTLEMEN'S FURNISHING GOODS.
Consisting of Dress and Frock Coats Panaloons Draw
ers, White and ColOred Flannel Shirts Crayats Gloves
Gauncts, Buck Mts and Gloves by the dozen or
pair Suspenders; Carpet Bags, Check Shirts Silk Fur
and MSeskin Hats, Cotton and Silk Plush Cans for Win
ter wear, Buena Vista and Kossuth Hats Black and
COlOred Furs, and fur trimmed
OVER OATS AND TALMAS.
he invites the especial attention of every lover of articles
that combine beauty with durability. lie has also a fine
assortment OF SILK and Wooden Half Hose Silk Woocn
and Cotton Drawers, and Silk Undershrts-a s,perb ar
tcle, and just the thing that every person needs ia this
climate.
In short his stock is too extensive to enumcrate IN
detail lie invites everybody come in AMI examine it,
assuring them that it will be time well spent
In addition to his stock of Gentlemen's Wear he has
for sale superior and elegant stock Of
Ladies' Furs,
Ranging in price from four to eighty dollars per sctt
These frs have been selected with great care and with
view to their atlaptaby to the rigors of Minnesota
Winter and will be found indispensable article of COM
fort " when the northern blast howls ercely by.'
In addition to these, he has a lot of PIECE Goops
Prints. Dcains, Muslin, Cotton Flannes &C. which he
will job Off" at a small advance. Call and see II
everything Is not as it is in this advertisement written
down. oc.,-dawy