Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-11-27
STATE NEWS.


A FLOATING BRIDGE.-N Silverthorn has
obtained license for building floating bridge
across the Mississippi at Prescott, to Little
Island, for winter purposes. He has two
years to complete the work. 1t is a good en-
terprise, and there are no doubts of its prac-
ticability and success.
A floating bridge for winter purposes across
the Mississippi, may seem novel thing to
persons not acquainted with the river at that
place, but it must be remembered that the
river never freezes for distance of several
miles below the mouth of the ST. Croix, which
is at Prescott, and bridge across the open
water in the winter, would save wood haulers,
and other teamsters from below, vast deal
of travel to that place.
CATCHING DEER.-The other day at Clear
Lake, near Lexington, LIE Seuer county, a fine
looking deer attempted to swim the Lake but
was discovered by man, who, without any
deadly weapons, sprang into boat, and made
for the swimmer. Arriving there, he raised
one of the oars, and dealt blow upon the deer's
head, which shivered the weapon, but did not
check the progress of the animal.
Swimming now seemed to he faster mode
OF travelling than rowing with one oar, and
the deers chance for escape appeared good !;
but just as she began to touch bottom, and
make those leaps which only such animals
can accomplish, another man deliberately
walked into the water, and seizing the deer
10y the ears, held her head under water, until
life was extinct. During this time, the exer-
tons of the beast were tremendous, and the
water flew in every possible direction
IMPORTANT DECIsIoN.-In the District court
of Scott county, in session at Shakopee mo-
ton was made by L. NJ. Brown Esq, to quash
an indictment becauseit did not read against
the peace and dignity of the State of Minncso-
ta,' - this being the language set forth by the
State Constitution. Among other things
contended for, by Judge F. j. Whitlock, it
was argued that the State Constitution did
not take effect until after the admission O,
Minnesota into the Federal Union
Judge n M. Donaldson conceded with
Judge Whitlock and denied the motion!
THE MURDERER MORE Observation-Disclosures
the man who shot Briggs at Independence, a
few weeks ago, had his trial before the Dis
trict Court in Minneapolis, last week, and was
discharged on the ground of insanity. He
was committed to the charge of his brothers,
who Immediately started with him for the
East, where it is their intention to place him
| in an Insane Asylum. A lengthy account of
the murder was published in the Minnesotian
at the time.
e Minnesota is great country for big
vegetables, and St. Peter is the headquarters
for them. Mr.. G. F. Herrick, living upon LIE
Sueur Prairie, presented the Free Press last
week with a beet which measures two feet and
four inches in length Also with a raddish
measuring sixteen inches in circumference =
Also, carrot which measures eighteen inches
in circumference! Let Eastern readers oper
their eyes, and calculate the fertility of sol
that can do that
- Minnesota is not to be destitute of so
cial, musical and literary entertainments this
winter. Every town and village are organi
zing lyceums and enjoying lectures. We sec
| it stated in sundry papers that the Baker
Family vocalists, are to tour Minnesota this
winter. Bayard Taylor will also visit Saint
Paul and Minneapolis during the wintOr.
cW- For the past few days the st. Peter
people have been indulging in the pleasures @
the first snow, and cutters are said to be ii
demand. The mercury was about 10 degree:
below zero there the other morning
- A bear was killed t'other day near s.,
Peter. He weighed 200 pounds.
W A little militia company up in Man
kato, are said to be quaking in their boots fol
fear Mr.. Sibley will call them out to go tc
Spirit Lake. Pshaw! boys.
W~ The County Board of Pierce county
Wis, are magnannous They have just voted
their District Attorney salary of $40 pc,
annum. A fine field for lawyers, Prescott is
~ The st. Peter Statesman says there
has been twice as much building done in that
town this year as in any other in the MinnesO-
ia valley. Business is reviving surely.
W" A large bear was killed in the vicinity
of South Bend, Blue Earth county, two weeks
ago. 1t weighed $50 pounds.
~ Cleveland has secured the county sea.
of LIE Sueur county by majority of 65 votes
1t is thriving village.
sS@ The ceremony of dedicating the Bap-
fist Church in Wabashaw took place on last
Sunday. This is the first church erected in
that village. A Presbyterian church is now
being built in the same place.
~ Spurious gold pieces of the denomina-
ton of 81 and $3.50 are being circulated in
the vicinity of Albert Lea, Frecborn county,
says the Eagle. Well executed SIS on sew
eral banks are also numerous. A gang of
counterfeiters is supposed to lurking in the
neighborhood.
eY@ NJ. o. Walker has put on new daily
line of four horses between Winona and Ro-
chester.
- The grading of the transit Railroad
through Rochester, we learn from the Free
Press, is now completed. The main force is
now west of that place, where the work is be-
ing pushed forward with vigor characteristic
of the men who have it in charge.
The Meeting of the Legislature.
The Hastings Independent Of the 18th re-
marks as follows
ARE WE TO HAVE A SESSION OF THE LEGIsLA-
TuRE? Considerable speculation arises as to
whether we shall have session this winter or