The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-01-07

NV YEAR. Thursday night the watchers for
the new year, saw the sealing up Of the volume
OF the Records Of Time for ISL. Upon every
page OF tina, volume are records of intense in
terest to every human being...records that in
the full tide OF life, may not be regarded, but
when the ebb tide comes, will be wildly brought
to mind kind Creator has wisely closed its
pages from our view, lest knowing too much,
the mind and heart would reyo, at humanity,
and life become curse and loathing. The
unwritten thoughts Of life that are contained in
this book, II known to the world would mantle
the cheek of many man with shame, and
cause his head TO hang low with conscious
guilt; but al the same time, many a lowly
mind would find jus, appreciation Of i,s worth
and an acknowledgment OF greatness. But the
book is forever closed. and its record forever
sealed, except 50 far As the future may reveal
Its mysteries by their influence upon the out.
ward conduct. A new book, however, has
been opened, with fair. bright pages and the
record OF another year has commenced the
history Of TIE past will fast fade from the mind,
while the future will be pursued with restless
haste; and each day, will the pages Of that vol
ume be filled with the good and evil deeds Of
mankind. As the good intentions and reform.
atory resolutions Of many were entered upon
the fret pages Of the last volume so will they be
entered upon the opening pages Of the present.
Heaven grant that the record Of their violation
may no, follow Immediately after.
Work PKoGgEssIxG.-The midness of the
winter thus far. has given mechanics an oppor-
tunity 10 prosecute their usual labors without
interruption. The Catholic Cathedral, St. Panl's
Episcopal Church, and tho County JAIL the only
psbsie' ball .iHss now ia evarsc Of completion,
have been steadily progressing. The Cathedral
will soon be- in a condition for roofing, as will
also the County Jail. A few more stone build.
ings are also being pushed to completion. The
number OF mechanics idle, so far, has been
much less than previous years and we believe,
contrary to all expectation, there is less suffer
ing, this winter, among the poorer class than
ever before known in St. Paul. We rejoice to
announce this fact, particularly az great cry
about the poor was made just before the winter
set in, which was carried to the East and made
source OF comment to the injury Of st. Paul
We endsavored, at that time, to show that the
alarm was false and we rejoice, We say, to
have the facts thus actually demonstrated to
every man in the city.
THE New CoScERr HALL.-Concsrt Hail will
be open this afternoon to tn, inspection of the
public We understand that II number Of beaui.
fulpain'ings vii! be placed uponthe walls. which
OF themselves will be well worth u visit The
great party comes Of in the Hall this evening
and among its attractions will lie grand Oys-
ter Supper, which will be prepared bya well
known caterer; and partaken Of without doubt.
with guests by the hosts OF connoiseurs, who will
be at the party.
SS0w.--There was great hope yesterday that
we should be visited by fall Of snow, sufficient
to make sleghng passable for New Years Day.
six inches OF snow just now would enliven the
people somewhat.
A New YEAR address. -- In accordance with
custom. the Carrier OF the piosKER ,Np DgMo.
Graf will present his patrons with New Years
Address tomorrow morning,
A PUnLrc SUFFER- N c0NTENrLArIoN.--The
Methodist Society, OF this city, propose to give
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the 18th OF January, the proceed, to be applied
for the benefit Of the churches Of that denomi.
nation.
Soft WEArnER--For two days past the
weather has been remarkably mild thawing
the snow oithc streets, and destroying sleigh
ing The sg-h nd mud made stree, walking
disagreesbe.
MK. WHEsLooKs l.Ecru RE.--Th. gentleman
delivered his lecture on social Prejudices,"
10 large and apprcciatve audience, in ST. An
thony on Wednesday evening last The tickets
Of admission were 81 cents and the all va,
crowded. A few up-starts intimated dis-ati.-
faction with the Lecturer views Of marriage.
bat the respectable portion OF the audience
cheered the Lecturer eiec,ually, that during
the balance OF the lecture. the discontents were
silent.
Snow real snow storm, not in the proper
acceptaton Of the term, bat .scnily and silent.
ly, has covered the ground TO the depth Of six
inches. robny the earth il mantle OF purity
and making glad the hcA.s OF all on this the
FIRST day Of the year
A CRAZY M,N.--Oa New Year, gentleman
having in charge crazy brother.passei through
the city route for HI former home in Maine.
Il. was sad to think Of the young man, for yoGng
he was, being thas escorted to the home Of his
childhood. with his arms and legs shackled. as
though be was wild beast. whom il was dan.
gerous TO allow the liberty Of motion and the
brother, how sorr sfal mus, have been his New
Year musings. We diinot inquire their names.
but learned tina. the brothers were from the
vicinity Of Clear Water. in wrigh, county.
HARD TINES" PEgsoSiFiED.. \ seedy look.
ing individual, with stoGt rope in his hand
thrown over his shoulder. leading. or rather
dragging, an old, worn out horse. upon whose
sides were large placards, let;ered Hard
Times, with = sled load Of seedy looking ind
a..s.hsl 1871 l.