Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-19
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ST. ANTHONY ITEMS.
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THE FOURTH.-THE UNION. a
@ ST.. ANTHONY, July 18th, 1856.
The Fourth of July was not marked in our
place by any general demonstration. Cur peo-
pie, however, were quite astr-each one getting
up celebration on his own hook, and betaking
himself to some rural resort congenial with his
tastes aud feelings, and giving himself up to
enjoyment. Indeed, Mr.. Editor, it is lament
able fact, that of late years our people have
no where entered into the celebration Of the 18th
in the true spirit of old times. The deep-souled
elf-sacrifcing patriotism of our revolutionary
fore fathers, which used to blaze up in the hearts
of their children on the recurrence of the ami
versary of American Freedom, seems to have
died out entirely. Instead of the comprehensive
sentiment which was wont to embrace the whole
Union, and find utterance in earnest prayers for
the perpetuation of that Union, we have now a
sicklv, unpatrio:ie. and extra-christian philan-
thropy on the one hand, and reckless, goddess.
murderous bullyism on the other. The cause of
such decay of salutary attachment to the insti-
tutions that have secured US manv blessings,
is too we'll known to need recital. But is it any
the less to be deplored on account of any admit
ted propricty of sentiment out of which it has
grown. ? Has the duty of patriotism any less
binding force upon as Christian people, that
it initiates against carrying out some cherished,
though unauthorized and visionary schemes of
philanthropy? To the question, what have we to
do with slavery? every one, think, will answer
''Nothing but restrain IT'D All agree in this !;
and majority at least, believe that we have the
power to prevent its extension into the Territories
the United States. We all admit the right of
each state to regulate its own affairs far this
may be done without contravening any Federal
right. Then why not stand up this ground and
peacably, vet firmly, kindly yet with determine
ton to maintain it, at the same time that We
cultivate and assert our love fer the Union, and
our resolution ut all hazards to defend and sup
port it? If wicked administration thwarts our
plans, let displace it by which will carry
them out. 1t will only rroong their fufment, not
by any means prevent their ultimate success
Reform is always in order, is always duty; but
we cannot regenerate the world in day. and we
evil we do not entail greater upon the world.
If this vexatious question of Slavery which has
done much evil already, be permitted to cul
inmate in it's inlqutous frutfulncss by rupturing
the most hallowed legacy of Freedom, our Amer
lean Union, where will it end? 1t does not re-
qure the eye of saint to discern ten Thousand
other evils, some even greater than that which
we now battling, and far more personal to the
North, that will vet remain to be removed And
the same course that we are pursuing, continued
through the whole category of social and moral
evils, would eventually bring us back to the
patriarchal government; leaving not vestiSc Of
that which is now looked upon as the last hope of
Freedom, and the only defender of the inaienable
rights Of man. Let obedience to the dictates of
enlightened conscience, guided by Faith,) be
inculcated. Let every one of us do all, more
than this requires of us. Let us maintain with
Christian moderation, every constitutional right,
pray for the perpetution of the Union, and for
the rest meekly submit to Providence.
New TowS.-A new town recently laid out at
the mouth of Clear river, is setting out in the
Grace of cities'' under promises of the most
encouraging character. This place is fifteen
miles above Monticello on the Mississippi, and
has now, learn, about fifty houses. mill
is about to be erected with an upright saw.
a sash saw, clap-board saw, and two run of
stones for -four and feed. The dam is now under
contract, Mr.. Geo. Mitchell, the contractor, of
this place, having just left home to put the work
under way. This will be complete in month,
and the mill will be made ready for service
shortly thereafter. This is destined to be prom
inent point on the river above tho Falls. and
immigrants should give it place on their list of
localities to be examined before choosing home.
The BRIDGE.-You have observed the state
ment in our papers of the condition of our lower
bridge. The intention is to complete it speed
lily as an efficient force can effect it. 1t will not
be many years before another bridge will be
demanded BY the increasing necessities of inter-
communication, across the rapids above the Falls.
The present bridge is beginning to be felt an
onorous burden to our citizens. The charge for
crossing is exorbitant; and committing
allowed. The suggestion has been made that the
County should buy out the stock and reduce the
toll. This is good idea, and l have no doubt
that if ths stock be purchased it will in a
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whose hands It will contribute more certainly
to the convenience of citizens on both sides of the
river. I, would also not only soon pay for itself
under more reasonable scale of charges, but
become source of revenue to the county. The
other Company, L believe, have it under consd-
GRAFTON to make free bridge of theirs. This
would cheaper the stock of the other, so as to
bring it more within the financial ability of the
County.
TIE CRoPs.-The rain we have been having for
several days has been of great advantage to the
crops. Oats, however, it is found will not be
able to recover fully from the whitening effects of
the drought. Corn looks we'll and all other crops
seem to be reviving.
What is the reason that your paper never
reaches US till the day after its publication? Is
it your fault or the P. MS? Please look to it.
In subscribing for daily, We desire to get it
daily, and as quickly as possible after its
publication.
Yours, &c.
/! TOM.