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The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-08-15

SHALL WE HAVE THEATRE ?-Despite
the fact that one theatrical company have
withdrawn from St. Paul, we confidently be-
lieve the drama has more friends and sup.
porters than it would seem to indicate. That
preference as to the place where their pre-
dilction for this amusement shall be gratified,
has been exhibited, has nothing to do with
1T, is evident. 1t is the same thirst for that
drama which has amused mankind for two
thousand years that has filed the Peoples,
the Particles, or Scottso every night. The
drama never grows old. That of the pres
ent day is not that of ancient Athens, but
the same passion for it exists still in the
minds and hearts of mankind. We presu mt
it always wilt gives no evidence of any
abatement. The drama amuses more people
nightly in St Paul, settled eight years, in
proportion to the population, than it does in
Paris, London, New York or Vienna.
Within the last few years, a great revolu-
ton OF feeling has taken place in regard to
theatres, in this country. The fact that a
leading clergyman of the day had dared to
publicly defend 1t, is an evidence of this,
and the drama has more friends now, than it
had twenty years ago, despite the almost
continual abuse Of the pulpit. Even yet,
few divines feel bound to thunder their invec-
tives against it, but they meet with no alnens,
except from some selfworshipping Aminidab
Sleek.
What does all this mean? 1t simply
means that we want q permanent and we'll
managed Theatre in st. Paul, I'm suitable
and digni6ed temple worthy oft. The sup
port extended to what might be called tenn
porary concerns, already here, is an evidence
Of what will be done, and we believe enter
prise enough exists in St. Paul to do tive
mean to build a Theatre.
Unless something can be done to accom-
pllsh it, We will never have any but tempora-
ry Concerns who will go and come as they
please, present what they please, and t.
whom We W II never feel like extending a
hearty aid generous support THIS will, to
Use common expression, run the thing in
the ground. 1t will tend to discourage good
actors from coming here, demoralize the
feeling which would now prompt aid towards
erecting respectable dramatic temple, and
beget an unhealthy and improper sentiment
in regard to theatres themselves. If we are
ever to have one, let it be respectable and
0first-class' affair, and if not done now, the
time may come when the only ''amusements"
we will have, will be the organ grinder and
his monkey, bear show or vagabond
circus.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-08-15
Important News from Fort Riley.

ST. LOUIS, Aug. I.
The Kansas Herald Of Freedom of the Sd,
says that Gov Walker has received advices
from the Commander at Fort Riley, that a
Urge force of Cheyenne Indians had reached
that station. An attack was hourly expect
ed. The Fort has no notifications only hal
company of infantry. The Indians had
driven the settlers in and committed several
murders within sight of the Fort.
Walker immediately sent Col. Cooke assist
ance with all the force under his command
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-08-15

A Chicago "local," hard up for items re-
Gently made villainous attempt at poetry
subject The Fatigued Pedestrian. Said Pc
destrian, it seems, was arraigned before the
police court. Here is an eXtr,ct:
"As he marched into the room, voice was heard
not apoliceman's note, while his Corpus before
them they hurried;
For they knew very well that he hadn't a vote, and
consequently, [Judge Simonsl could not be wor-
ried.
Slowly and sadly he then sat down,
While the loafers still stared around him,
And he told the Court he had just come to town,
When the cussed policeman found him;
That when he arrived he was tired out,
And therefore to find little good stimulant he look ed
about"
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-08-15

The prosecuting attorney at st. Paul,
Minnesota, has decided that where man on
ly passes one counterfeit bill, and cannot be
convicted of having passed q number, or OF
being acounterfeiter by profession, he is ex-
empt from prosecution.-Oshkosh Dem.
The Prosecuting Attorney at Saint
Paul." which we suppose to mean l. v.
ID. Heard, Esq, "has decided" no such thing.
The circumstances are merely these. A man,
evidently respectable, was brought into the
Police Court while Mr.. II. was accidentally
there, charged with having passed two or
three dollar bill on tavern keeper, who had
him Immediately arrested. In the presence
OF some gentlemen and officers, the man was
searched-a pile Of bills of genuine money
was found on him, amounting to several hum
dred d liars, but all of a high denomination.
The man explained that he had offered the
bill! in question, which was evidently spuri-
Gus. because the only one he had of small
figure, for the amount he owed, being some
cents only. Mr.. Heard did decide that there
was no evidence that the man knew it was spu-
rious, and from the fact of his having no 9TH
er similar bills, or any other counterfeit mon
ey with him, and having offered to redeem
this one when he learned it was bad,-he con
cluded to discharge him without a prosecu-
tion as the charge was untenahle,
was done. The circumstances in an incorrect
shape crept into some city paper, from which
the above journal quotes. Accusations and
arrests, for passing single counterfeit bills
so common, that but little attention is usual
~ elected. Persons should be careful before
going so far as to arrest and hold up to pub
lie gaze and scorn any one whom they sup
pose to have passed willfully spurious bill,
to know that the bill was bad, and that the
accused passed it knowingly and with inten-
ton to defraud. We have known cases OF
great injustice to be done by hasty action in
such matters.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-08-15

We find the following item in regard to an
old citizen of St. Paul, in the Hokah Chief
Mr.. W. is well known to everybody in our
city, and the citizens of Hokah can congratu.
late themselves on having solid y addi-
ton to their numbers We feel pleasure
IN announcing to our friends that NJ. S. Will
kinson, Esq, of St. Paul, Attorney for the
Southern Minnesota Railroad Company, has
become resident of Houston county, and
will hereafter make Hokah his headquarters.
dr Wilkinson has purchased valuable and
we'll improved farm adjoining our town, upon
which he intends building fine cottage for
a residence. He is we'll known throughout
The Territory as an able and distinguished
lawyer, and will have no small influence in
sustaining the interests of our beautiful
Mace
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-08-15
NEW Oprr.rs A..

Blackwold, who brutally murdered man
named Wright, on Saturday, had bis trial set
for to-day. A large crowd gathered at the
Recruiters office with the intention of lych-
ing him. His counsel waived an exam a.
ton and he was committed for trial, with
out appearing in court There are rumors
aAoat Of an organised Vigilance COMMITTEE.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-08-15
SAINT PAUL.
OLD FOUNDRY!

Pioneer Foundry and Machine Works,
OF SAINT PAUL.
The Proprietor Of this well known Establishment would
say to his patrons that he has completed the enlarge
ment and furnishing Of his premises and has spared no
expense to furnish 1t with new and expensive
MACHINERY, ENGINE LATHEs, POWER PLANES,
And first-class
MECHANISTS, PATTERN MAKERS AND MOULDERs
SO that it is the largest and most compete Estab-
lishment west Of Chicago north Of st. Louis 1t is
prepared to furnish all Minnesota and part Of Wis
consin, with Portable and Stationary
STEAM ENGINES,
LOCOMOTIVE AND CYLINDER BOILERS, CIRCULAR
SAW MILLS, sHINGLE MILLS, BRASS WORK,
And Engine Trimmings of all kinds Having been in
operation Four Years, 1t has large and constantly in
creasng stock OF Patterns and can furnish on short
notice all kinds of Mill Gearing, WaterW Wheels shafng
Spndles, Saw Mill Cranks, Building Columns, Window
Caps and Ss and every variety of Castings in Iron and
Brass.
IRON TURNING, PATTERN MAKING,
And Forging, Of all kinds, promptly executed. Brass
Cocks Valves Babbtt Metal, &C., constantly on hand.
~ OBSERVE! "a
This is the only Foundry in the Territory that has
MACHINE SHOP ATTACHED TO 1T.
F. GILMAN.
st. Paul, January 29-dawy
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-08-15

We hear it rumored that a young gentle
man connected with the Press of this city is
soon to 60 to st. Anthony, to start daily
paper there. The person is sprightly and
interesting writer, and will no doubt have
the abundant success which talent and ener-
gy always command
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-08-15

THE RELIABLE Times told big one about
week ago. They gave Mr.. Swineford, Edi-
tor of the Star, as authority for gross libel
on citizen of Hastings. Mr.. s. shows them
up in this wise /:
snow, then, permit me to say, that never
gave the Editor of that paper authority for
any such statement-and further I had nc
conversation ~haterer with the editor of that
paper in regard to the fire. make this state
meut as an act of justice to Mr.. Tichenor,
whom I am informed, is badly libeled by the
publication of the article in the Times"
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-08-15

MUGGrNs BECOMES "BEAR."-Muggins,
ESQ.,, has been waiting in his office for sever
al weeks with his ears pricked to hear the
crash" coming. and concluded last week it
had gone off aisH like the Irishman's gum
and made no report. Mugeins heard that
real estate was falling. Thereupon, having
put some change in his pocket he salIies
out to buy up few lots around town. But
Muggins had been too confident. He suppo-
sed he would find labor suspended, business
Stagnated, travel ceased, and real estate sale
able at no price, &C., &c Such were to be
the effects of the crisis-had not all the
croakers predicted it?
Probably Muggins, whom we introduce
merelyas the representative of class, belicv-
ed it honestly. But Muggins was disappoin-
ted. He found Briareus, armed Labor busy
wherever he looked. Splendid buildings
were rising on every hand; the clatter of the
hammer and trowel were ceaseless. Gangs
of laborers were engaged in laying out broad
avenues-the streets were thronged as usual
with vehicles of commerce or pleasure, or
of travel. He saw farmers coming in with
loads of produce, which they sold at profit
able rates. They returned, bearing with
them fabrics from stores, or manufactures
from our shops. AT the wharf, several boats
were unloading passengers or freight. Ev-
erywhere were signs of business and prosper
ity-nowhere evidences of dullness, or ruin.
Muggins found real estate unchanged. Pos
sibly, he might have got it on easier terms,
but the ''crash" hadn't affected its value
He put up his change in despair-he couldn't
invest.
Muggins returned solder, and ,ciser man,
it is to be hoped. He will no more croak,
because corner lots can't be bought for a
quarter apiece Muggirs, and the class of
Mugginses, generally have learned a lesson.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-08-15

A MAN KILLED-The body of man
named Griffin was found We Sterday at noon
in gravel bank on Wacouta street, by the
laborers. 1t is supposed he had tumbled
down by some means, and the bank caved in
on him. He had been at work on the bank
and had brother in the same gang Griffin
was married man, and lived beyond the
Gas Works, on the fiat.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-08-15
The Snuh.Box Question Settled.

M NEW YORK, Aug. I.
The question of who was the bravest son
ofNew York in the Mexican war. has been
definitely settled by the Common Council
bestowing Gen. Jacksou's gold box on Lieut..
CO.: Barnett OF Gen. Dickson's first regiment
of N. Y. Volunteers.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-08-15
Tennessee Election.

NASHVILLE Aug. 7.
Tennessee election returns indicate Demo-
cratic gains throughout the State. The Leg
islature is probably Democratic. Returns
are not sufficient to dete, mine the Congress
siOnal results.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-08-15

WE sec hya Minnesota Valley paper, that
l.. Morelant, Esq, has been appointed post
master at Mankato.
This reminds us of the fact which We neg
lected before to mention, that Henry Jack
son, Esq, the first postmaster, of whose Ca
reer while such we some time since gave a
sketch, died at Mankato on Thursday, July
30. He was well known to many of the
sold settlers among our citizens.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-08-15

Quick FREIGHT TRAIN.-We find the fol-
lowins in the Oh cago Press of last Friday -
While on the grounds of the Michigan
Central Ra lroad yesterday, we noticed a
green car with freight, only forty-two hours
from Cincinnati. We informed that thirty
six to forty-eight hours is the regular time of
freight between Cincinnati and CHICAGO
Each road forming the line, put in their
proportion of cars, which are painted green,
and marked "Cincinnati & Chicago EXPIRES,
Line" and by arrangement these cars run
through without unloading. Something of
this kind has long been needed, and mer.
chants will not be slow to avail themselves
of the facilities offered by this line, which by
promptness and dispatch brings the Queen
City quite to our doors as near neighbor.
Goods sent by that route, in connection
with Milwaukee s Mississippi Railroad ought
not to consume more than so hours in com.
ing through at the same rate. This is be-
coming the most popular route for receiving
freight.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-08-15

The ITEM MARKET was dull yesterday
We searched in vain for something new or
interesting, but at length gave it up as hope
less. There was nothing going on: every.
thing was dull.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-08-15

A DRowsY GTARD.AN.-A policeman was
'ound mapping on the Levee yesterday, by
Capt. Morton. The drowsy star was repri-
manded, but as it was first offence, nothing
more was done. Who was the somnolent
guardian2
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-08-15
MOUNTVERNON IRON WORKS!
MOUNT VERNON, ONO.
CHARLES COOPER, THADDEus B. CLARK, JOHN COOPER.
COOPERS & CLARK, Proprfetors.
Manufacture to order all kinds and sizes Of
STATIONARY STEAM ENGINES.
From 4 to 200 Horse Power.

OF the latest styles and Patterns, with all the modern
improvements; and keep constantly hand Engines
saw Mills complete. Also, custom and Merchant Grist
Mills Boilers, Mill Gearing Blowing Cylinders Adkins
Water Wheels, Brass Machinery Castings, Floor Pack
ing Press Irons Damsels, Lighter and Hosting Screws
with Balls and Pins, Patent Head Block Irons and Self
Settlers, and castings Of every description. Also keep
Screens, VIM Smut Machines, Elevator Buckets Leather
and Rnbber Betting, Circular and Muey Saws, &C., &c.
Drawings AID Plans for Saw, Custom and FIGURING
Mills furnished on short notice. la
.. H COOPERS & CLARK.
Mr. CLARK is now, July 7th 1851 stopping atthe Wins
low House, it. Paul. and will remain two weeks As to
the business, responsibility g. Of said firm he refers all
to Messrs. Emmett Smith, St. Paul; w. G.
LIE Due, Hastings; Hon. R. c. Kirk, VIM. Window ESQ.,,
D. s. Norton, EsI.. Wnona G. w. True, Owatonna B.
2. Smith, Vernon, Blue Earth Co. jy7-dw1y
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Missouri Election.

ST. LUIS, Aug. 6.
Rollins Majority in Henry county, SO;
Green, 400; Gasconade, 142, Monroe, 1872;
Galloway, 1876; Ray, 1875. Stewards major
ity in Polk Co., l; Charity, 255; Livingston,
19S
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A Doc SroRY.-Several witnesse

Doc SToRY.-SeveraI eyewitnesses
vouch for the truth of the following:
Two fine dogs belonging to gentleman
were at the landing with him on the arrival
of Packet day or two since. In the
crowd, one of them got pushed off in the wa
ter, and being delicate and small animal,
was unable to stem the current, which was
bearing him away. The other dog, being
much attached to his companion, plunged in
and seized him by the car, bore him up, and
safely landed him on shore.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-08-15

SEVERAL of the " frail sisterhood,' were up
before the Police Court again yesterday
The trial was long, and the Court crowded.
One of them was fined 500 each, and the
rest acquitted.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-08-15

WE live in an age of wonders. Not the
least among them is the fact that we received
yesterday at noon, F, iday's morning papers
from New York, by the Ocean Ware.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-08-15
TO BUILDERS.
CHEAP AND DURABLE FIRE AND WATERPROOF
COMPOSITION ROOFING.

THE Subscriber is now prepared to cover Buildings
with the above Roofs, at short notice and reason
able terms. Being cheaper than Shingles, and not
half the price of Tin, and durable either he hopes
to obtain of patronage. Materials, with instruc-
tons for putting them on will be fuTGhed to those who
wish to cover their buildings All letters addressed
20 him at St. Paul. will receive prompt attention.
JOHN c. DEvEREUX,
At the OAsee Of John s. Prince.
ST. Paul March II. 1851. .daw6m
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-08-15
ST T.OIryS Auo

Thirty-eight counties gives Rollins AIS.
Maj. Clark (Dem) is elected to Com ress,
from the Sd District in place of James P.
Green, who was elected to the U. S. Senate.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-08-15

NORTH-W EXPRESS Comply
ESTABLISHED IN 1851
Connecting with American Express Co.,
FOR the Safe and Speedy transportation of Money,
Valuable and Light Freight Collection and Payment of
Notes. Drafts. Bills and Accounts and all the business of
General Express Forwarding.
EAsr.-On the opening of Navigation, we shall COM
mence running Daily connecting with all the principal
points in the United States, Canadas and Europe.
UPPER MISSISSIPPI Enthusiastically to Anoka,
Itasca, Watab Sank Rapids, St. Cloud and Fl. Ridgely
MINNESOTA Enthusiastically to Shakopee, Belle
Plain, Henderson, LIE Sueur Traverse des Sioux, Saint
Peter, Kasota and Mankato.
The only reliable way to send and receive money and
valuable goods is by Express The cheapest way to get
small lots of goods, single packages from the East,
is by Express.
For the recovery of LOST BAGGAGE AND FREIGHT, our
facilities unrvalled. Particular attention will be
paid to filling all description of ORDERS and executing
Commissions. J. G. BURBANK CO.,
Office foot of Jackson Street.
st. Paul, March 6, 1857. dawy
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MARSHALL & CO., BANKERS AND
IV1 EXCHANGE BROKERS', corner Third and Cedar
Streets st. Paul. Minnesota-Wi receive deposits, buy
and sell exchange, deal in Land Warrants, and Loan
money, and make investments for nOn-residents.
REFER To-C. II. Rogers Co., 50 Wall street, New
York; Keen Taylor, 1O1 Walnut street, Philadelphia;
n. Holmes Sons, Pittsburgh; Bank Of Missouri and
Darby and Barksdale, St. Louis; Kinney, Espy Co.,
CINCINNATI Marine Bank, Chicago N. Corw,th Co.,
Galena; Flagg Savage. Quincy, Ill. aug IA dswtf
MINI SOTA BANKING HOUSE,
IS1 BOSTWlCK, PEASE CO., Third near Robert St.,
saint Paul. Minnesota, prepared receive Depos-
IT'S make long and short loans on first class security;
Buy and sell Exchange and Eastern Certificates on De-
posits and pay Gold, Silver Eastern Bank Notes. and
transact general Banking Business VIM. Bostwick late
Cashier of the Mahawe Bank, Great Darlington Mass
r. L. s. Pease, late Cashier of the Iron Bank Falls Vii
age Conn.,; Richard H. Pease Proprietor of the Excel.
sior Agricultural Works. Albany, n Y; Charles Hunt
President the Housatonic Railroad Company Hunts
vile, Conn., Reuben Boswick Cashier of the Pine Plains
Bank; Platt A. Paine, North East, Y. .as T
Atlantic Bank, Meigs Greenleaf New York Mahawie
Bank, Mass Hon. Erastus Corning Thos W. Olcott ESQ.,
Albany 1. H. Burch Co., Chicago. mar11 -dawly
VIM. l.. BANNING q Co.. BANKERS.
w Banking House Eagle Street, near the Winslow
House, St. Paul Money received Deposit, Exchange
rates. Loans for large Real Estate made the
most favorable terms. je9-dawy
J. JAY KNOX, JOHN J. KNOX,
H. NJ. KNOX, { Bank of Vernon, New York.
EXCHANGE AND BANKING OFFICE
T. OF J. JAY KNOX & CO., New Stone Block, near
the Post Office Exchange bought and Sold Sole Agents
in Minnesota for
Duncan, Sherman Co.'S Foreign Bills,
OF One Pound and upwards, on England, ireland and
Scotland Deposits received and unquestionabe security
offered to depositors.
the Banks in Syracuse.
CHIcAcO-Marine Bank. Dec16
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A LIBERAL Acr.-The Local of the Times
says he gave stage driver quarter. Who'll
throw in for monument
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A MEXICAN HOUSE, CORNER OF ST.
ST. PAUL, NJ T., having been thoroughly renovated and
reted with and elegant furniture will open for the
reception Of Guests on Monday, May 11th In openins
the American would say to friends and the pub
lie generaythat the table will always be supplied with
the best the market affords, and pains or expense
will be spared In making comfortable those who may
favor us with their patronage
my9-d6m RICE 4 FILKINs, Proprietors.
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LYMAN G. DAYTON,
Dealer i'm Real Estate,
AND LAND WARRANT LOCATER
(Near the Post Ofice)
Saint Paul, Minnesota.
LYMAN G. DAYTON.
REFERENCES:

New YoRK.-Gen Hiram Walbridge; Richard H John.
nston, Esq.
PHILADELPHIA-Mitche Allen; Charles ChIds ESQ
New ORLEANs-Messrs Brown, johnson Co.
CINCINNATI.-Hon. Edward WoodouT William Wood
ruff, Esq
PITTsBURGH.-Messrs. Mason 4 Co.
PROvIDENCE.-Nathan Mason, ESQ.,, John L. Moves, ESQ.
CHIcAGo.-George B. Armstrong, Esq.
ST. LoUIs.-John H. Rankin, Esq, Otis West, Esq.
GALENA.-B. H. Campbell, ESQ., Capt. Orrin Smith.
MIXNRsOTA.-Gov. W. A. German, Ex-Gov Alexander
Ramsey, Hon. H. NJ Rice, Messrs. Borup Cakes, Mac
kubin Edgerton.
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