Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-07-03
St. Anthony Correspondence.

st. Anthony Correspondence.
ST.. ANTHONY, June %, 1858.
AS business of all kinds throughout the
Union is in rather a stagnant condition, it is
reasonable to presume that it is difficult
matter to find enough to fill the columns of
daily paper. Therefore, propose assisting
by few brief items from our city, as patron
ofyour very acceptable paper.
Notwithstanding the hardness of the times,
Progression seems to be the motto in this
vicinity, the sgnifcation of which is more
fully comprehended this season than in any
previous one. 1t is somewhat astonishing
to some to witness the improvements under
way and the question is frequently asked
where is your capital Especially by per-
sons known as Collectors.
A few months since, our community was
flooded with bogus and uncurrent shinplas-
tiers of a foreign and premature birth, the
most of which we have succeeded in banish-
ing, and the balance is so greatly below par
that we are seldom annoyed by its appear
ance; therefore, We have an established cur
rency of our own. This currency is driving
on our immense business, and is issued from
Messrs Chute & Co.'s Bank, on Main street,
the capital of which, 1 understand, is mex.
haustable, and all demands on it will be
promptly met. The best feature in this cur
rency is, it is so perfectly executed there is
no danger of counterfeits. Large four horse
teams are constantly employed in its convey
ance to different parts ofthe city. tits sound,
genuine, and of any dimensions required, and
issued from reliable source. To this fact,
let all Collectors take notice, and prevent fur
ther questioning
A late estimate says We have three hum
dred buildings in process Of erection, many of
which are of stone, large and substantial, for
business purposes. Also many frame resi-
dences, of large and credtable character.
Our new Hotel is now in "full blast" and
and being we'll located, and magnifcently fur
nished, it is ding an extensive business
much more so than we anticipated. All that
have the good fortune to become its guests,
have abundant reason, and seem to take great
pride in passing the highest and most accept
able encomums on its meritorious proprietors.
| would advise all who wish to be entertained
in tip top style, TO call at the Winslow,
where every attention will be given to render
their sojourn agreeable.
For few Sabbaths past we have had gath
| erings on Nicolet Island, to hear a certain
young Reverend expatiate on subjects that are
truly important, from the fact of their being
found in "Holy Writ" His announcement
was to preach, yet, as he has lost his balance
wheel and now denounces Orthodoxy, there
is existing in the minds of many doubt as
to whether he knows whittier, and for what
purpose, he is drifting along on the desert of
distorted theory. We fear that it is for SELF
aggrandizemen. more than the advancement
of the Christian cause. The young man is
endowed with more than ordinary talent /;
but, alas |! his aspirations exceed his strength.
His first sermon, alias lecture was well-pleas-
ing to his entire congregation and, as the
| grove is a cozy place, many were there who
| would not attend Divine worship elsewhere,
and we anticipated good results from future
course which he proposed delivering but in
the second, all orthodox denominations were
denounced, his objects made more discernible
and less praiseworthy; and we are led to be-
lieve that his aspirations are to the position
of a STURGEON, or some other prodigy, whose
position is eqally undefnable and unenviable
From some of his expressions, in reference to
| the Churches, we are led to belive the follow
ing is the sentiment of his heart:
at is, o man with such discordant noises,
With such accursed instruments these,
Thou drownest natures sweet and kindly voices,
And jarrest the celestial harmones."
We would not harshly denouncc his motive,
but if he is acting as he conceives to be for the
good of the public, in our estimation he is
strangely ceuded. But enough on this sub.
ject for the present.
We are making extensive preparations for
"Grand Union Celebration" of the Anniver-
| sary of our Independence, which is to take
place on Nicolet Island on Monday, the 5th.
We have an efficient Committee of fifteen
| from each side, composed of our best citizens,
to make ample arrangements fer an old fash
ioned Barbecue, and we have reason to antici-
pate the largest gathering ever known in Min
| neSota. The Masonic Fraternity will he ont
In full regalia; also, the different building
companies bearing their implements of labor,
such as the shovel, pick, crow-bar, and hod.
10 to this Festival we extend a general well
come, and would love to see the citizens of
St. Paul collected at the true head of naviea-
ton, partakng of the offering on Friendships
altar, under the glorious banner of Freedom.
In haste, with much respect,
HARMLESS.
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