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The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-07-11

In speaking of some petty thefts night or
two since, the Pioneer reporter says:
The Police would do well to keep o bet
ter look cut at night than is at present Gus
tomary." sflr. 'i-ai 4Fa EC
We have reason to know that the city is
as well.guarded now at night, as it can be
by nine policemen to the whole area of Saint
Paul. Twenty policemen would be nearer
the force we imagine to be needed. But to
prevent such thefts as the Pioneer speaks of,
would take several hundred. Capt. MORTON
is " around I" every night, seeing that his
men do their duty. With such small force
under his command, we think they do we'll.
Everybody's clothes line, if they live out in
suburbs, cant be watched. Because we hare
police force it would be poor policy for
citizens to leave their houses unlocked, or
property exposed. A little caution is neces-
sary, in addition to the Police. 81
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-07-11

The THEATRE.-We can conceive says
Dr. Claiming of theatre, which would be
the Doblest of all amusements, and would
take high rank among the means of refn-
ing the taste and elevating the character of
people. The deep woes, the mighty and ter
rible passions, and the sublime emotions of
genuine tragedy, are fitted to thrill us with
human sympathies, with profound interest in
our natures, with consciousness of what
man can do, and dare, and suffer, with an
awed feeling of the fearful mysteries Of life.
The soul of the spectator is stirred from its
depths; and the lethargy in which SO many
live, is reused, at least for time, to some in
tensenesss of thought and sensibility. TIE
drama answers high purpose when it places
us in the presence Of the most solemn and
striking events of human history, and laws
bare to us the human heart in its most power
full appalling, glorious workings.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-07-11


The Shakopee Republican Advocate nu-
merates over thirty new and splendid build
ings now being erected in that town, most Of
them fine brick or stone stores. We are glad
TO hear of such prosperity on part -four
sister city. g. ,pa.i.a .,ea-
The PIoNEERs.-This is a company formed
by the Young men of Monticello, for the pur-
pose of parading to-day, which, they will do
at9 O'cl0c ( this morning, IN full uniform, un-
der C mmand of Capt. Theo. Brown. We
understand they are well drilled, and have ev-
cry thing fitted up in good style, with flags
and banners. Their parade will continue one
hour. This parade, will not, in the least, in-
terfere with the other arrangements Of the
day.-Times. o.redl rte 3, ~. /"
IMPORTANT IMPR are glad to
announce that the difficulties heretofore ex-
perienced by travellers and teamsters in eros
sing Lake Minnetonka, at Hull's Narrows.
has been obviated by the construction of a
floating bridge While this bridge is no de-
terin,ent to the free navigation of the Lake.
beng made to swing around so as to admit
of the passage of boats, it cannot prove re-
al benefit to the travelling community and
to residents on both sides of the Lake
.Adcocate. !
A REPUBLICAN paper is about to be start
ed at Washington, to be called The Repub-
iic." 1t is to be published semiweekly and
weekly, under the editorial direction of
George NJ. Weston, of Maine, assisted by
Daniel K. Goodloe, of North Carolina.-Rep.
.4dr
NOTWITIST NDINc fha almost von;, ,.,,,.a
by the grasshoppers in the COUNT v, no one
In town seems discouraged. Improvements
are not in the least retarded. Ali is life and
activity. The only drawback to building has
been want of lumber, but the demand is
fast being supplied. A yard has been estab-
lished by McMahon & Beauprie in the upper
part IF town, and Webb's mill is low doing
a good business. We hope that the com
plants about scarcity of lumber will soon
t.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-07-11

A HARD Boy.-General Sir Charles j.
Napier tells the following story Of his child
hood; '..1 -. 30
There was in Limerick great coarse
woman, wife of DR.. When she heard
OF my misfortune she said, Poor boy, ! sup
pose fly kicked his spindle shaaks.' Being
a little fellow then, though now, he it known,
i've feet seven inches and a half high, this
offended me greatly; and as the Lord would
have it, she broke her own leg just as / was
getting well. Going to her house with an
appearance Of concern, l told the servant how
sorry was to hear that bullock had kick
ed Mrs. ------ and hurt its leg very much,
and that / had called to know if her leg was
also hurt. She never forgave me-" Fbis is
a very characteristic opening of long life
passed in public and private warfare.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-07-11

ACCIDENT ON THE w. s. NELeoN.-On
Saturday, as the steamer Nelson was round
ing into Nininger, having on board party
of excursionists for the celebration there, the
second mate had his right Land and part of
his arm blown off by the premature explo-
sion of cannon, with which they were firing
a salute. The accident was owing to the fact
that the gun was not sufficiently swabbed
out, and the vent was not served. We could
learn his name.
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GEN. Wool has at last got the sword vot.
ed to him by Congress. The Secretary of
War writes naiveiy, that on coming into his
Office he found sword there for the General.
and sends it forward. How long it would
have remained in the War Department if Mr..
Davis had continued in Office, without his
making sign, may be surmised from the
treatment which the General has been accus-
toned to at his hands. After three years of
arduoua service in the Pacific department,
exposed to the gravest embarrassments from
officials at home-alter all his sacrifices of do
mestic enjoyments and frequent perils of life
in dischargihg the duties Of the most unpleas-
ant command which, probably, was ever as
signed to him during his fOrty-three years
of military service, he receives this tardy tes-
timonial of his country's gratitude.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-07-11

A wrench Trick.
| We find this in q French correspondent,
letter to a Southern journal /.
"My dear, asked 8 young Paris lady Of :
| female friend, :" do you suppose that miserl,
X would lend me three thousanf francs 2'' :
*. was the name Of well known sporting
man. .sfsf8 r. .rars'3teie
1T depends on chance" was the reply o
her friend. .~, r. 49,
How shall I set about it2' s,se
"Take pen and write: .E...i f.,,.
My dear Alfred-I have been disappoint
/ ed in the non-receipt Of some money thi
morning. Could you bring me this eyenin.
three Thousand francs, and at the same tint
carve pheasant have just received.
49,. I'll =. - ERNEsTINE."
"And SO you believe" said she. ,whc
money 2"
7 With that note, my dear, you will III no
get SOU"
y @Why did you make me write and send ii.
then 2"
Z " Because it was necessary that o first not,
should precede secopd one. Do you under
= "No." i'3'' - 49, i''
: /" Take your PEN"
{" "What write again?" ......ls =.
"fhree lines only"
My dear Alfred-Think of nv note as
not sent. Just after l had despatched it.
received my money. Don't forget, however
to come and sup with me. The pheasant is
superb kT..s teesf
This letter was sent like the first.
Now see what will happen" said the lady
friend Alfred will feign not to have re
ceived your second letter, and will make
show of generosity when he thinks YOU nee.
no money. The rest is with yourself"
All was executed according to form, the
sporting man CALAMITY offered The three thou
sand francs, convinced that they would no,
be accepted-but to his horror the lady qui
city pocketed the money. And to add tt
his \, amusement, the mischief pheasant was
there to eat
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-07-11

SUIcIDE.-Dep. Coroner Cashier yester-
day morning held an inquest over the dead
body Of an elderly German found hanging
by the neck in shanty in the rear of the
Railroad Saloon, on Eagle street. The YER
dict of the Jury was that
"The deceased, Adam Fink, ST., came to
his death fr' m snicide by hanging, on tie
night of the 7th of July; supposed to be un-
der temporary alteration of mind resulting
from Incorporate habits"
He had told his m some days before that
he meditated selfdestruction. When found
his feet still toucl ed the char he sto, d IN
while fixing the rope, so that if he had not
been bent on the crime, he could have stood
upright and saved himself
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-07-11

ENORMOUS GOLD BoULnER FouNp.-The
Marysville He aid says that the Downieville
Tunnel Co., at Centerville have found the
largest boulder containing gold perhaps ever
struck in California. Up to last accounts
they had extracted $4,000, and had not vet
ascertained its full value they estimate
the amount of gold it contains at not less
than 100000. This boulder is fair set
off to one from Australia, which the English
papers have recently mentioned as beng on
exhibition in London, and which wheiehs-
quartz and gold-four hundred pounds, and
is valued by some sanguine individusl at
100000, tits very rich in gold, but not
near SO large as the one found at Centeryille.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-07-11

The VARIErIEs.-This weather is not We
ry tempting to Theatre goers. People wo'd
prefer staying at home in the comforts o.
cool apartments to sitting in such crowds as
have nightly thronged the Varieties. But
notwithstanding this, they have had crowded
houses during the whole of the season so far
The height OF the mercury don't seem to az
feet the passion of theatre goers. Crowds
have witnessed Mr.. Couldock's Hamlet, his
Othello, his Richelieu, his John Mildmay,
his chgd eouvre of Luke Fielding, and as
great house as ever greeted him in another
mastery character last night,-King Lear
1t was a triumph: we have but one adjective
for it-excellent. Mr.. @. was supported by
Mrs. Bernard as Hecate, in an admirable
manner, and by the entire company in other
characters of the play. Miss St. Clair in the
character of Cordelia, was as faithful and
true to nature as in all her acting; indeed
in that lies her chief charm as an actress
The play was received throughout with great
applauSe. .... .
Tonight, is presented the great Tragedy
of Macbeth, one of Mr.. Couldock's principal
characters. Great preparations have been
made to bring this play out in proper style,
and as this is only the third time this season
that Shakespeare Tragedy has been perform
ed, it is a safe conclusion that those intend
ing to 60 will secure seats in time.
BY the by Mr.. Bernard is having one hun
dred more cushioned seats finished. This is
an excellent idea, and of course they will be
filled every night.
Ma. Colgrave's busy pencil is still at wor's
on new scenery. This clever artists moon
light scene in the Willow Copse was uni
versally admired, and each night that it was
exhibited was greeted with applause Other
scenery is in course of preparation, which, as
we are sometimes admitted into his work
room, we predict will add to his already well
deserved reputation.
The company at the Varieties is now the
best company in this city, or west of Chca-
go. A gentleman direct from St. Louis, tells
us that in that-city, be heard play brought
out by the theatre there, which on his return
he heard at the Varieties here, in better style.
So the st. Paul people can congratulate
themselves that they have now the legiti-
nate among them.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-07-11

GREAT LAND SALE--The Cincinnati Com
mercial states that Messrs. Tweed e An
thony, Robbins & Pemroy, and Mr.. CLARK Of
that city, have purchased the whole Whine.
bago Reservation in the northern part o
Minnesota, being tract of 10000 aci es o
the best lands in the Territory. The Gov.
eminent had expended some 100000 il
opening farms, erecting buildings, &C., for the
Indians. Having been vacated under pro
per legal authority, the Land Agent of Min
nesota, under instructions from Washington
offered the lands for sale. TIE CinciSnat
spectators male the purchase for the sun,
of from $40, 900 to $4,000. ~ ''---'
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ACCIDENTAL river man while under the
influence Of liquor, nearly lost his life yester.
day afternoon by thrusting his hand and arm
through pane of glass at the American
House, severing an artery and cutting himself
otherwise ii. shocking manner. He was
taken into the surgical Office Of Doct Hand
nearly opposite, by whose prompt ana eff
Gent aid the artery was taken up, and the
mans life undoubtedly saved.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-07-11

RIOT AT HASTINGS ON THE FoURrH.-On
Saturday evening, as the Galena landed at
Hastings, a fight took place between the
crew and some Irish on shore. Itseems that
the origin of the ARRAY was this A "deck-
err" came upon the Galena with two women.
He got off at Hastings with one of them, and
just before the boat left, one of the deck
hands led the other off the plank. For some
reason not known to themselves, this was OPP
posed by the Irish, and the deck-hand was
beaten by them. The fight grew general
A party of the crew then rushed forth and
drove back the crowd in shore. But the mob
being reinforced again attacked them. Every
body on the boat then rushed to the fray
from captain to fourteenth cabin boy, and
after fight of some twenty minutes drove
them off. Quite number ON both sides were
hurt, but none seriously.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-07-11

NUIsANcE.-Some of the citizens, and an
officer or two Of the Second Ward, have COM
planned of house on Fifth street, between
Ceder and Minnesota, as being low brothel.
What is to be done about it? Have the
proper authorities done anything, yet-we
are told that they have been notified about
it? We defer further remarks until we see
what should be done. ~.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-07-11

The MCNELIs AND CALVIN LICENSE
The Committee Of Council to whom was re-
ferred the petitions of those men for licenses
to sell liquor, reported adverse to the petit
tions. The matter was, after some discus
sion, referred to the city Attorney for his
opinion,
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THREE MEN DROWNED Lon Saturday ev-
ening about 9 o'clock, as the Galena was
about three miles above Hastings, on her way
to this city, she met the Milwaukee descending
with wood barge in tow, the; boats met 10
such way, that the barge was forced under
the wheel of the Milwaukee there were
FIVE men on board of it at the, time. Two
Of those sprang on the boat as it sank, but
the other three found : watery grave in the
Mississippi! - 80; ssese
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Steamboat Register.

MONDAY, JULY 6.
ARRIVALS.
,.. Key City, Worden, Galena l-r
Ocean Wave. Andrews, Prairie du Chen,
Conewago, Ward, St, Louis,
Medora, McLagan, Lake Pepin.
DEPARTURES.
Golden Era, Scott, Dunlieth.
Conewago, Ward, st. Louis.
ra TUESDAY, JULY7. su
ARRIVALS.
Vixen, Mason, St. Louis
Henry Clay, Campbell, St. Louis. :. .,e
Equator. Marvin, Mankato.
Granite State, Gabbert, Galena.
tf DEPARTURES.
Henry Clay, Campbell, st. Louis.
Antelope, Houghton, Chaska
Key City, Worden, Galena.
Ocean Wave, Andrews, Galena ..H1
Medora, Sencerbox, Manksto. ..,. .c
Vixen, Mason, St. Louis.
WEDNESDAY, IULYs.
ARRvIyLs.
ltasca, Written. Prairie du Chen. -
METROPOLITAN, Rhodes, st, Louis.
War Eagle, Kingman, Galena.
. 4 g. -Is u esq. DEPARTURES. rssEf sgssss
Granite State, Gilbert, Galena. afIel 8
Antelope, Houghton, Chaska. y..a.ls
Equator, Marvin, Mankato.
ltasca, Whittier, Prairie du Chen. =.
3, THURSDAY, JULY n
ts.a s4 Is ARsUs.s '.
Milwaukee, H. IS. pa7 s.a
Norther- welt, Prairie du Chen.
,'s@ - Light, Lodwick. Galena,
sisA- ~ fi' pEPARruRRs. 80 -
War EAGLE Kingmau, Galena-
Milwaukee, HeWet, Prairie du Chen.
q Northern Light, Lodwick, Galena. .-s.,. :
4s Z
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A CENTRNARIAN.-The Noble County
(Ohio) Republican announces the death Of
William Beatty, q citizen of that county, at
the aava need age of log years. Mr.. B. was
born in Ireland in 175l, and emigrated to
the United States in 1916. He had passed
through the horrors of the Irish Rebellion,
and witnessed the rise progress and happy
termination Of the American Revolution.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-07-11

PowERs' GREEK SLAvE.-A few days since,
statue of Powers Greek Slave was sold at
the New York Exchange, at auction, for the
sum of six thousand dollars. The Cosmopo-
Titan Art Association of Cincinnati was the
purchaser, This statute of the Greek Slave
is one Of the only two copies of the original,
now in the possession of the Earl of Files.
mere, which the artist made. The other COW
is owned by Mr.. Corcoran of Washington.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-07-11

DURING these hot days, bathing seems to
have become favorite sport Surely none
is more healthy and delightful. But those
who indulge in it should romove the scene of
their aquatic sports from under the public
eye, and not offend decency by improper ex
hibitions. 4 Policeman, day or two since
nabbed lot of youths who were bathing in
the water in the city limits. They plead
strenuously their ignorance of the law, and
were let off with an injunction to do so no
more
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-07-11

A SYSTEM OF SEwERAGE.-TheC City Coun-
Gil have directed the City Surveyor to hire
assistants, and prepare system of sewerage
for the whole city and present it to them as
soon as possible. The expense to r.
out Of the ward funds. Coz. . paid
will be carried tbr~- '.u. We hope it
ner. --0ugh in a creditable man
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ONO ~ -.9S1 DEED -On the 23d inst, ne
. :. n,le digging in sand bank near Mead
vile, Miss, was nearly buried alive by the
caving Of the bank. Two young ladies, who
were riding past, seeing the poor fellows
helpless condition, alighted from their horses
and took hold of the shovel, by means q
which they soon succeeded in liberating the
man
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"A Row took place in Faher's saloon, near
the Winslow House, on Sunday evening.
The police whistled for assistance. when most
Of them escaped !; but three. were arrested,
and tried yesterday morning, report of
which is in the police proceedings.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-07-11

No POOR HORSES TO BE HAD.-T'he Santa
Anna Light Cavalry say that the reason why
they could not turn out stronger, was that
they couldn't get old plugs" enough in
town. This speaks well for the horse tribe
in st. Paul, and we believe is true. at.s..
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A Row ON SUNDAY NIGHr.-About half
past eleven on Sunday night, some inhabit
ants of the shanties back of the new jail, got
into regular muss. Their yelling and noise
attracted the police several squares off, and
Capt. Morton with several men, made de-
scent on them. On the arrival of the stars
and clubs, the tempest stilled down imme-
diately. AS no one seemed TO be doing any
thing very bad, Capt. Morton made them
shut up their houses and put out their lights
and returned without making any arrests.
Such prompt action on the part of the police,
will soon prevent such midnight revels.
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A RAcE.-Some of our police, though
brave men, and fearless W hen in danger, can
do some tall running when occasion requires.
We witnessed race on Saturday that was
rather amusing. Ed. Maher attempted to
arrest a cattle driver who was driving thro'
the street contrary to Ordinance. The dro-
yer was mounted on tall mule, and like
Santa Anna fed at killing rate. But Ed
gave chase, and for square or so, a cloud
of dust was the only ''index of the speed of
their career" as both were enveloped in it
completely, down st. Anthony street, up
Washington, and down Fourth, fled the:mule,
urged with the whip and spur, and close on
his heels flew Maher, putting and sweating
in the cloud of dust. But Eds bottom pro-
we'd too much for the mule. He overhauled
him on the next corner, and led the two flu
gitives over to the Watch House.
Ed. ought to try running match: we
would bet high on him.
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MEssRs. STRONG AND WYLIE, whose ad-
vertisemcnt will be found in the adjoining
column, have the largest assortment of car
pets, curtain material, oil clothes, mattresses,
&C., that is offered for sale. A glance over
their warerooms will convince any one of the
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ACCIDENT AT THE Yesterday during
the fire at the Capitol, young man on the
ROOT, while chopping with an axe, made q
mis-blow, and nearly cut his foot off at the
instep. He was carried down, and conveyed
away in carriage. We could not learn his
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LARcENY.-The clotheslne of gentleman
in the north part of town was robbed night
before last of all his own and family's wear
ing apparel which happened to be on it.
Moral-don't leave your clothes hanging on
the line all night.
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AccIDENTS.-One or two accidents hap
pened on The Fourth, from runaway teams,
&c. 1t was supposed in each case, that the
horse had had suthin to take before starting.
"No blame attached to the engineer.
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MYsrERrous.-On Sunday afternoon, a
human lex and foot was washed ashore above
the city, near the mill. Who it belonged to,
or any other circumstances connected with
it, have not transpired. ~ .9.a 81 .pIs
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Loneliness.

Alost man, 'wildered on the dreary sea,
When loneliness hath somewhat touchd his brain.
Doth shrink and shrink beneath the watching sky,
Which hour by hour more plainly doth express
The features Of a deadly enemy. --Alee. Smith.
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A Cry CLocK.--A petition was read at
the meeting of the City Council on Tuesday
night, to have clock placed in the tower of
the City Hall. 1t was referred to the COM
mittee on public buildings.
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Those interested in fine horses, will do
we'll to notice the advertisement of the cele-
brated Stallion, Jack Morgan, to be seen at
Collins Stable. in rear Of the New Eng
land House
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VINO WANTS THE PRIzE ?-If any one
has not bought ticket in Tuttle's joint
Stock Land Distribution, to come off on the
I'D, he had better do soon, for they are 60
ing off like shot cakes" Just think one
hundred prizes! Who doesn't want the
$500 price This is sure thing, and any
one anxious to try his luck, has only to in
vest an X, whereby he will run an Imminent
risk OF getting some tempting prize, ranging
from quarter section Of valuable land, down
to one of Tuttle's finished daguerreotypes,
itself worth the money. Apply soon. Tick.
cts can be had at the bookstores, or at tho
Gallery. -af 'a'4- s..