The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-08-22
TERRITORIAL ITEMS.

TERRITORIAL ITEMS.
The Dodge Co. Agricultural Fair.
Speaking of the advantage to the Agricul-
tural population of these Fairs, the Mantor-
vile Express says:
"The people ofDodge County have already
acted in the matter, and q. Fair will be held
at Mantorville, on the 9Th of October. The
list of premiums offered by the Society is
published on the fourth page of this number.
Our country is yet in its infancy and we
do not expect to make big show, or to make
any one wealthy by the amount of premiums
offered. We do not expect to see great
exhibition of Durham cows, or fine wooded
sheep, or imported horses, but we antic-
pate seeing some big potates, squashes, and
other vegetable, such as will make our cas-
tern friends stare, and prove to them that
Minnesota is not ''too cold to raise cawn."
We expect to see pleasant gathering of
the farmers of the county, with their wives
and daughters, to enjoy an agreeable and
Instructive holiday. We expect it will be
the first of a series which will increase in in
terest and Importance as the county increas-
es in population and wealth."
ATTEMPTED MURDER OF CHILDREN.-Mrs
Marshall, who has for some time been de-
ranged, being left alone for some time with
her children, deliberately attempted to MUIR
der them by pouring hot water into their
ears. One is boy of seven years. After
the attempt was made upon his life, he made
almost superhuman efforts to escape, and was
fortunately successful He broke from his
mother and forced open the door of the room
where he was confined, and made goo his
escape. The youngest, an infant about 3
months old, which could make no defence,
when taken up by his father, appeared to be
dead, but was discovered to exhibit some
signs Of life, but its recovery is hopeless.
We did not hear the age or sex of the
other child, but understood that there were
three whose lives were attempted by the
mother. After this shocking attempt to
murder her offspring. Mrs. Marshall went to
her chamber and hanged herself and when
she was found, was entirely dead.-Monticello
Times
Our city presents quite lively appear
ance, and has for the past fortnight. A great
many strangers have been sojournlng with us,
and all express the opinion that Monticello
is the Garden of Eden" of Minnesota. Well,
we love to see men speak the truth-"an open
confession is good for the soul"-Monticeuo
Times.
We learn that the steamer North Star
which has been plying between this city and
st. Anthony, was burned few days since,
while lying at the wharf at ST. Anthony;
to be the work of an incendiary
The furniture of the boat was saved. We
did not learn that the boat was insured.--D.
WE learn from the Wasioja Gazette that
the crops in that vicinity are very fine, and
the farmers have commenced ''taking them
in" Plenty is sure to crown the labor of the
farmers of Dodge county.
SNAKE B1rE-Mr. Henry Whipple, near
OwatOnna, was bitten on Sabbath last, by
a large Rattle Snake while looking for his
cattle. The bite was on the leg joint above
the ankle. The limb swelled very badly. but
after applying remedies the swelling has
gore down, and its getting along well. This
is the first instance of snake bite that we
have heard of in this vicinity in year
ID.
TANNERY Misunderstanding would pay
better or afford more satisfaction to the citi-
zens of Minnesota, than the establishment of
taneries in the Territory. Raw hides are
disposed of so low, and leather being exorbi-
family high, that farmers would gladly well
come those disposed to engage in such bust
ness. And the proprietors of towns would
generally be inclined to encourage them; we
think this would be the case in Nininger, as
every laudabe calling meets with a hearty
and generous welcome here. Ill the requisite
materials, we believe, can readily be obtained
in great abundance. In this County there is
considerable interest manifested on the sub
ject, and there is no doubt the attention of
the proper man will be reached, and certain
fortune will be realized by him.
We have no doubt but our aspiring politi-
clans, possessed of wealth and merit, would
find it a royal road to Office to take hold of
such branches of business as the above,
where the whole Territory would be bennett
ted so much, and where there is so little risk
to be run. 1t would not be lost on the peo-
pie so quick to appreciate noble efforts, as is
ours.-.Nininga' Journal.
NEW BUILDINGs.-We notice quite num-
Der of new buildings going up in this portion
of the town, and learn that number, in adj
dition to what have already been erected,
are Immediately going up, an the "other side
of JOrdon." The town is now beginning to
show very favorable symptoms of a ''rush,'
in the building line, and we shall doubtless
have, by the time cold weather commences,
an increase of 500 in population.
We shall soon give list of the improve
ments already made, and to be completed
tIou I, f1,or LOT,
which will be interesting to all, as they will
compare we'll with those Of any town of its
age in the Territory.
We mentioned in our last issue, that the
work upon the stone Touring mill had for a
time been suspended. We have since been
informed that We were in error, and that the
work is still progressing. We are happy to
make the correction, and hope 20 see the en-
terprise prosper.-Canmon Falls Bulletin
The Messrs. Knox are getting along finely
with their mill upon the big Cannon. The
dam has been commenced, and the foundation
is being laid for the mill, which is already
named and ready TO be put up as soon as the
stone work is completed.-D.
Mr.. Morrill, has Just completed the burning
of large Kiln of Brick at his yard, just
north Of town. The kiln contained about
100000 brick, and has been very successful
in burning, giving good encouragement for
the future. The quality of the manufactured
article is, moreover excellent. They are of a
bright red color, and quite strong. We are
glad to chronicle the success of Mr.. Morrill,,
and hope that be will find purchasers for all
the brick that he will be able to make
With such excellent material for building, our
people should discard Bass wood.-Owaton.
ma Register.
The Burdell Case.