Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1858-05-29
Our Minneapolis Correspondence.
MINNEAPOLIS, Nav Is, 1858

MINNEAPOLIS, May Is, 1858.
ToMe Editors Of tie Winnesotian:
The editor of the .News gives q version of
the assault upon him which is different from
whatA previously heard and which shows it
to have been most cowardly, however pro-
voked. Mr.. Croffnt speaks of the affair as
follow S:
"We were standing on the corner of Main
and Pine Streets yesterday, reading an adver-
tisemcnt in manuscript which had been hand
ed us by one OF our citizens, when A. G.
Mckenzie, the worthless fellow of whom we
have had occasion to speak in connection with
rum selling, came up behind US, as Bully
Brooks and Bully German approached their
victims, twisted his fingers into our cravat
after the fashion of the New York garroters,
and after choking us, commenced a most bru-
tai assault. Our head was inclined forward
IN reading posture, giving the brutal cow
ard the most ample advantage in his attack
After receiving few harmless blows in our
pinloned position, we succeeded in eXtricat-
ing our throat from the garroter. At this
juncture Mr.. Charles e. Hill and other citi-
zens, interfered, rendering it impossible for
any further damage to result from the COLI.
sion. X
After McKenzie's illtimed and unsuccess-
ful assault yesterday, he had the insolence to
demand a rctraction and an apology for what
we have taken occasion to say already! lie
complained that we had called him q" a rum
seller" and his friends living at distance
might think it was so We only hope that
he does not affect any of this conscious dis
# oil hot Lo L
himself hereafter, that the unsavorv epithet
will not apply to him.
But we take this opportunity to tell him
that we have not syllable to unsay, nor a
word to apologize for, that we h I'VE uttered.
Not one. Ind any man a,lo shall assault as,
wiH do II at his peril "Slf-defence is the
first law of nature" and in strict obedience to
its provisions we shall endeavor henceforth to
be q law-a abiding man. We do not saw in a
spirit of menace-far from it-but to let our
friends know that we comprehend our posi-
ton, and shall try to take care of ourself."
From this you perceive, that our friend
Croifut is now prepared for all emergencies,
learn that he is provided with a huge pis-
toll which he is positive will not miss fire
This week he will carry it unoaded, next
week, it will be doubly shotted for all per-
sons, who may attempt to choke him.
Preparations are being made to open the
Nicoet House, at Minneapolis, with a grand
supper, on which occasion will be delivered
speeches, toasts, &C., &c. Not having recciv-
ed complimentary ticket, nor having two
dollars (Which is the entrance fee,) will be
unable to give you any further particulars.
was shown to-day the first issue of the
81. Cloud Visitor. 1t is neat and beautiful
sheet, and so long as it remains under the
control of Mrs. Swisshclm the people of St.
Cloud will never have cause to regret their
manly and honorable course in establishing
the paper. Mrs. Swisshelm has nv best
wishes for her future welfare. And 1 am sure
that am seconded by all honest men.
Quite an excitement existed in Minneapo-
lis last night in regard to claim row between
man and woman. 1t seems that the wo-
man frightened the man with an unloaded
gun, and he forthwith proceeded to town and
issued warrant for her arrest. She was
discharged alta late hour last evening.
Mr.. Edward Murphy, Esq, of Minneapolis
Is giving lots to all who will build on them.
These lots are desirably situated, below the
location of The Cedar Valley R. R. Depot.
About an hour ago as stepped into the
Cataract House, l was honored with an in
PRODUCTION to Hole-in the Day, Dug Eoha,
and Sasisewash. They are on their way to
Grow Wing. They walked into the Ladies'
parlor, Smoking their pipes to hear a person
play on the Piano, and after listening very at
tentvely for about ten minutes, quietly took
their departure seemingly delighted at their
reception. Ho-al evidently thinks himself
"Big Ingine, me-" WAAz1zL