The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1856-05-22

selling without inspection in the abovemen.
toned case.
DAKOTA wXxKLs JorRSAL--ws have re-
csived from Mr.. J. c. Dow. OF Hastings, .
copy Of the Prospectus Tor the above named
paper, to be Published st Hastings. II Is to
be published by BAIILr 4 Dow, and In politi
al character It promises to b found on the
side Of Democracy" Success to the proprie-
tors and IT,
TIE Henderson, Dsmoevaf says that, some Of
their friends no doubt have felt deep solicit
tude for the welfare Of that town during the
recent high water. II assures them that the
town is still on terra Grma, with the exception
OF the front block, which is but partially COW
cred, and that there Is not the slightest pros
pect Of their being submerged this season, or
any one aoated down stream in consequence Of
the food
The CuArTnLp DExocRAr.--J. II. McKen-
ny, Esq, Receiver Of the Brownsville Land
Once. has forwarded to US . copy Of the pros
pectus for the Cha,feld Democrat" to be
published at Chatneld. In Fillmore county. 1t
is to be published by Mr.. J. Smith McKenny, .
brother Of the first named gentleman, and
promises to be thoroughly Democratic 10 it,
character. as the following extract from the
prospectus will show:
lin principle the Democrat will be, - its
name indicates. purely democratic denouncing
all isms, and 'one-idea' parties II will support
the Constitution Of the United States, the Na-
tional Democracy, the present and oil similar
wise and patriotic administrations. and ever be
fonnd on the side Of Justice and Right"
SAINT PErER.-From every quarter, we hear
reports Of the wonderful prosperity Of this new
town on the Minnesota river. This Is partly
owing 20 the beautiful natural location Of the
place. and partly to the liberalify and energy
offs propristors, among whom are some Of our
most wealthy and influential men. We have
been shown letter from one Of il citizens.
which thus speaks oil ito progress Il have
only to say saint Peter il right side up and
going ahead beyond our most sanguioe sxpeo
tatons. Every one who comes here Is delight
Cd. We have, In our new population. four
lawyers. three preachers, two doctors, and there
are now here, four merchants wanting TO com
mepcs business as soon Is they can put up
buildings. for there are none 10 rent.) together
with large number Of mechanics. Our hotels
are full. The Smith and Green Houses are
both crowded; O'Brien's boarding house is
full, and the Winslow House ID running over
n the population continues to increase a il hes
done since the opening Of navigation. we shall
need . repetition Of the vision Of Saint Peter
upon the house-top Of Simon the tanner, and
the command 'slay and eat win be obeyed the
first time"
The Luella went up the Minnesota yestsr.
day, having, among other freight for Saint
Peter. the machinery for the steam saw and
flooring mills TO be erected there BY Mr. Pratt,
who is . man Of largo means, and il Is said,
will spend 5000 10 improvements in the town
during the present season. Several families are
going up from st. Psul to reside there and.
now that the st. Peters Courier has changed
hands, we zee nothing TO retsrd or limit the pro-
gres OF this fourishiLg, central town OF South
ern and Western Minnesota.
A SUNDAY PArsn.-The Dubuque Eryrss
and HUa!d commenced on Sunday last to issue
on Sunday morning instead Of Monday. The
reason which is given for this change will com
mend itself to oil upon a moments reflection
Speaking Of the old system Of issuing on Mon
DAY morning, it says tina, i, was practically
acting falsehood. requiring more from the
men in our employ, and ourselves, than We
were willing to do, or require from them. Seven
weary days must the competitors. on = daily
morning paper. puhlisbcd on Monday morning,
pick up the poisonous type, and though the
cars fail. the telegraph wires are down, steam
boats blow up--though il storms or the sun
shines--Do matter what else occurs. the type
sticker must be ~ unwearying as the sun
Hh Thousands must be set up. his proof
must be taken and corrected The paper msst
be got out, and though his eyes and head sche,
though his trembling limbs reel, and though
bis system be completely exhausted, be must do
bis duty. Rest, or the privileges Of the Sab
bath. are not for him the fields and woods are
not 70 be wandered DER, nor the pure air oil
heaven brestbed. The public demand their
daily morning alinent and the printer must
prepare It"
Man DsovSSp-Tbe Davenport Gn-ests
says that. on the 9th Instant, ooe Of the deck
hand, Of the Cooewseo was drowned at The
landing at tha, place. Owing to the high
wind prevailing q, the time, It was necessary
10 order 10 get the boat from the shore, TO send
out the anchor. -Four men were dispatched
sor that purpose. and Al the uosneot OF cast.
ing the anchor tbe skif capsized. Three Of
The men swan 70 the shore, bat the fourth wai
permitted ~ drown within dfteen re; OF u
boat. peither the odicen nor hands OF ths
steamer making the slightest ehorn 70 .av'
him- This latter information however, y gIyef
BY Ae Ga,a,,. upoo the authority of person'
who we're PRESENT.
Ho, All YE THAT THIRsr.-A ne~ buiidinl
- to be COMMENCED in Few days. On the cor
ner Il Wahashaw and st. Anthony STREETS. d
the site Of sandfords grocery, which Is to b
occupied by gentleman from GslenA. -
wholesale liquor store From Der sarliss, Ell
.sesee, the spiritual wants Of The psop's Of 8,