The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1858-04-17
Our Special Minneapolis and st. An
thOny Correspondence.
f- .4,t..- APRIL 10th, 1858.


M ..a.t...- APRIL 10th, 1858.
| To the Editors Of the MtnnesOtidn:
For the last four weeks in this twin-city O
Minneapolis and St. Anthony and st. An.
thony and Minneapolis, just whichever you
please to name 6rst-though our bridges are
umbilicusses which constitute them Siamese
twins-brick and mortar and pine lumber
Changs and Engs-which all must admit
should have but one city government and
but one comprehensive corporate name
which might be, for instance, either of these
Sioux words: Mazopia, warehouse or store
Wonasee, the sceptre 7eyopia, the gate
Wa-esai, giant; .Makpeyia, heaven; Iepetaaoa,
home; Ehaminne, laughing water; Odokon-
ma, leagued; Sutonna, ripe; Wopstomia ira
der or storekeeper Opeyturee, the sun ;
EyOto, superior; Wokeeyia, victory; Oton-
a0ai, village or city; Otozia, tho wave /; Ma-
toska, white bear-or some other equally
euphonious word of that language for
the last four weeks, say, in this Sia-
mese city, we have heard Of nothing, talked
of nothing but the Five Million Loan;" and
business men who do not have offices at home
would hardly know their own dwellings after
an absence of four hours, for the number of
Loan and Anti-Loan Bills posted on all sides
of the house. Our printing Offices are reap
ing rich harvest out of the excitement
On Tuesday evening the citizens assembled
at Woodman's Hall to listen to speech in
favor of the loan, delivered by John 3. Bris-
bin of st. Paul, who occupied about an
hour in personal abuse of some of the op-
position speakers and advocates. When the
Author of the Poll Book suspended opera
tions, MIR. Chute Of st. Anthony arose to ad-
dress the crowd, and after various unsuccess-
full efforts to answer some plain and simple
questions, sat down, having said nothing. So
ended the 14th lesson on the loan.
The opposition at this place, are working
zealously and faithfully to defeat this Swim
die; and think they will succeed.
Men who intend to pay their debts, should
beware-especially farmers, who have but a
few acres of uncultivated land from which
they can hardly raise enough to support
their large and growing families What
could they do when the enormous tax is lev
led on them, which will be, if this humb ug is
ratified by the people.
10 some this Loan is sweet pill in the
mouth-it will be bitter, if swallowed and
God help US all when it should operate.
On Wednesday evening the citizens were
again addressed in opposition to the Loan by
Judge Cooper, S. P. Jennison and Mr.. Ban
ming of St. Paul. These gentlemen did cf-
fectual service in aiding to defeat this mon
strous humbug. The meeting was a large
one, and had the best results.
Aside from the excitement caused by the
Loan Bill, all is quiet No emigrants have
yet arrived to disturb the quiet and peaceful
domestic happiness enjoyed by Shylocks,
Real Estate venders and Hotel keepers.
Shylocks are having blanks printed on
which may be distinctly seen II promise to
pay" Real estate men are out hunting old
land marks; while small boys are to oe seen
pasting up hand-bills on which is printed in
large capitals, "Great Bargains in Real Es-
tate"
The Cataract House is open and ready for
guests. 1t is splendid hotel, finished and
furnished in style equal to any House in
the West; and Mr.. Richardson is a courteous
gentleman, and an excellent landlord. Tray
elers cannot do better than to stop with
him.
The Nicollet is not yet open, but will be
in few weeks.
The two boats above here are now running
regularly to St. Cloud and Sank Rapids
They both bear the reputation of being feet
and substantial crafts
The extensive mill dam erected at a cost of
$4,000, by the Minneapolis Mill Company,
was almost in state of completion, when
two temporary dams were carried away by
high water and ice, which will render it un-
available until June or July. When finished
it will be the greatest improved water pow
or in the country.
The proposals made by this Company are
liberal, and afford purchasers an admirable
opportunity proftably investing their mo-
ney. WAAZIzI.