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The emigrant aid journal of Minnesota. [volume] (Nininger City, Minn. Terr. [i.e. Minn.]) 1856-1858, 1858-05-05

A meeting Of the citizens of Pennington was held
On the goth April, to take some steps to aid in further.
ing the interests Of the County Agricultural Society.
1t was called to order by appointing Ariel Wellman to
the chair, and c. r. Rollins secretary.
Mr.. W. Jones gave a brief address setting forth the
object Of the meeting, and reviewed the proceedings Of
the various meetings held throughout the County.
Mr.. Jones then offered the following resolution
Resolved, That this meeting favors the Dakota Co..
Agricultural Society, and are willing to sustain it.
Adopted unanimously.
MI. Henry Lille offered the following resolution -
Resolved, That this meeting deem it advisable for the
Dakota Comfy Agricultural Society to purchase forty
acres Of land near the south branch Of the Vermillion
river for permanent Yair Grounds.
A general expression was given in favor of the So
ciety and its proceedings. A vote Of thanks wa. also
rendered to Mr.. Jones for hs e~xertions in establishing
the Agricultural Society.
4 meeting vas appointed to be held at Lakeville on
the LIST inst, and the meeting adjourned.
will be seen from the above proceedings. and also
from those Of various other similar meetings, hereto
fore published, that the farming community are almost
unanimous in favor Of securing permanent grounds
wherein to hold the Agricultural Fairs. 1t is GER
tainly for them to say how and where the Society should
have Its Exhibition grounds, as t. is got up expressly to
favor their interests. At the same time it is not proper
for the Society to change its plan Of operations for this
year, until it has been properly convened for that pur-
pose. Its Constitution and By Laws we're framed by
farmers representing districts Of a large portion of the
Corpty, and after due elaboration adopted. It was
to avoid any suspicion that improper influence was
controlling its action, that the proposition to have the
6rst Annual Exhibition in the place that offered tho
greatest pecuniary inducements, was adopted at the first
meeting, held in this town. The ~propriety Of the
measure was certainly generally admitted at arst; but
now, after being discussed among the farming co,nmu.
mites, it does not seem to answer their wishes. That
it may prove best to change it, we are not the party to
ssy, although we think the change should not be made
this year, while money is 50 scarce aud business Of all
kinds depressed. However, We hope that at the meet.
ing to be held in this town next Friday, the 7th inst,
. csll vii! be issued for a special meeting Of the Society
to consider the propriety Of making tho desired change,
and that Delegates be invited from each precinct to be
present. If it then should seem best to make any
notifications in tie constitat;sn, it will no doubt ;.
The emigrant aid journal of Minnesota. [volume] (Nininger City, Minn. Terr. [i.e. Minn.]) 1856-1858, 1858-05-05

The Annual National Convention of the different
Typographical Unions in the country convened in Chi.
cago, on the Sd Of May, and the members Of the Union
there made all the ueedful preparations for the event
Upon the same day q convention Of publishers in South.
ern Illinois vas held in Ssast city, for lthe purpose; Of
fixing a tariff rate for advertisements and job printing.
1t is expected that q very large number Of delegates will
be in attendance, from all sections Of the country, and
the Chicago printers have made ample arrangements to
entertain them j. . handsome manner.
The emigrant aid journal of Minnesota. [volume] (Nininger City, Minn. Terr. [i.e. Minn.]) 1856-1858, 1858-05-05
Demecs attic Township Nomination..

At an informal meeting Of the Democratic citizens Of
Nininger Township, held in this place, agreeable to the
call Of the Chairman of the Democratic Ex. Com. VIM.
FELTON,, Esq was called to the chair, and VIM. Govett
was appointed Secretary.
Mr.. A. N. Cheney stated that the meeting was called
at the request Of several members Of the p,rty, who
deemed the time AMI circumstances p~ropitious for or.
ganizing their scattered forces. As for him, he thought
it would be wiser to abstain until some party question
came before them. 1t was we'll known that a citizens
meeting was called to nominate Township officers with.
out distinction Of party this be regarded as most con.
ducivs to the interests of the town. He was bound,
however, to abide by the decision Of the party in this
as in all other matters pertaining to. its interests at the
same time he deemed it bis right and duty to aid in
directing its conduct. He therefore would advise to
cooperate with the ~citizeus' meeting.
Mr.. Mowry conceded with the views of the gentle.
man last up. As chairman Of the Executive Commit.
tee he had deemed it advisable to call the friends TO-.
gether for consultation, at the suggestion Of several of
them. As far as his own feelings were concerned, he
thought it better not to organize on merely local ques.
lions like the present the interests of the town would
be better aerved by united action.
A resolution was then adopted that the meeting ad.
journ until Thursday evening, to meet at Elfelt's Hall,
at ~ o'clock.
A resolution was also adopted to appoint a Democra-
tic Township Executive Committee Of five. Messrs
j. +. Case, A. n. Cheney, VIM. FELTON,, Charles K.
knight, G. H. Mowry, we're appointed as such com.
mittee.
A motion was offered and carrird that the proceedings
Of the meeting be published in the E. A. Journal
A resolution of thanks were given to the editor of
the Journal for his offer to publish all notices Of party
meetings.
The meeting then adjourned evidently impressed
with the determination to nominate and also elect q
clean ticket.
Siuee the above was written tho Democrats have
held another meeting, and proceeded to nominate a
straight ticket, not be satisfied with the citizens p.rtv.
The following persons were then selected
For Board OF Supervisors-M A. Miller, Chairman !:
W.uiim 0 iver, Charles Y.ager.
Town Clerk-Charles r. knight.
Aspessor-Joseph r, Hillhopse.
Colleetor-A. N. Cheney.
Overseer of Roads-LewisG ovett.
Justices Of the Peaoe-Daniel Purcell. George H.
Mowry.
OveIseer Of Poor-Wiliiam FELTON,.
Constables|ackeon r. White, Obadiah Veilie.
We may not have have them exactly right, the pro-
ceedings not having been furnished to ue.
The emigrant aid journal of Minnesota. [volume] (Nininger City, Minn. Terr. [i.e. Minn.]) 1856-1858, 1858-05-05

We zee that extensive robbseies have been commit
ted lately, ia various towns on the upper Mississippi.
On the 18th ult., the City Bank, at Hudson, wiscon-
sin, was broken into and robbed Of about $4,000, three
thousand Of which was in gold /; to get at this the
robbers blew open the safe With a heavy charge Of
powder, which tore out q portion of the building, ye.
no one was disturbed by it. At St. Paul large rob
berries have been perpesrated. We deem it necessary
to put our merchants on their guard, as there are
bands At these uiscrsants passing through the country.
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Foreign News.

Ferelga News.
The Canada arrived at Boston on the 25th ult,.. with
the mails from Europe up to the 10th Of April.
Parliament had not yet reassembled.
NJ. Persigny had presented hs letters Of recall to the
queen and returned to France.
Sir J. g. lie Marchant, ex-governor Of Nov. SCOTS.
Is Ra2etted to the governorship of Malta.
Inc grand jury in London found true bills against
Bernard, Alsop. Orsiai, and the others for f~eloniopsly
attempting to kill the emperor Of the French. Twenty
trenchmen subpenaed in Paris had reached London 70
give evidence against Bernard, whose trial was about t.
commence.
A bill granting pensions to those wounded at the at
tempt on the life Of the emperor is to be presented .by
his order to ths legislative bodies.
A commission has been appointed to examine and
report on the best system for placing the French com.
nelcial ports in a state Of defence, . question in which
the government takes q great interest.
levy Of French seamen from Fl to 40 wears Of soe
Is gong on IN q most complete and strict manner. II.
struct'ons issued for carrying out this measure stata tisA>
IL rs ADOPTED with the object Of giving the 6seA@aamas
force Of age and activity. -
Hong Kong dates are Of Feb. q. sBseyef vera
mastering IN large numbers around Canton, determined
on an attempt to retake the city. !.
The representatives Of the allied powers were prspsr.
ing Tor their departure n~orthwards, but it Is ssid the
'noogas OF visiting Pekin this year was given up.
a transient steamer with Bombay dates to March
aoto' and Calcutta to March 9Th, reached Suez on the
18th ult. The latest news from Lucknow is 10 the
morning Of March 18th, when nearly all the city was
10 possession Of the British, but few rebels remainedin
=. General Outram having turned the enemy's linz Of
works on the canal, the M~artiniere was stormed by Sir
kdwsrd Lugard, and the line Of works seized On Tho
yth. The bank house was also occupied. On the nth
Jung bahsdoor moved into line, and the esd ree;ment
supported BY the 4sl, stormed the Begum's Palace.
~ nc p1,''se loss was less than 100 killed and wounded.
SIDE Of the Goom'ee, seized on the Stone bridge and cut
up o9o OF the eneny. % the SANE day Ii. tuiIdines
in advance Of the begnm's Palace we're occupied. o.
she l!ta the lmaumbarrah was stormed, the Ghcukas
assisting. The kalserbagh was then entered .nd after
: Dens aleA.y, sss occupied and twepty-four guns
and opened Gre on the flying enemy. The British less
was not known q Bsnlsy.-o. So. =. .Aaua.
The emigrant aid journal of Minnesota. [volume] (Nininger City, Minn. Terr. [i.e. Minn.]) 1856-1858, 1858-05-05

1t n stated on good authsety that the circulation of
the Atlantic Aonah!y has rssehed 80. 900. It il fully
deserving Of it. Az q magazine Of literature and poll
Der is 6 feast Of reason
The emigrant aid journal of Minnesota. [volume] (Nininger City, Minn. Terr. [i.e. Minn.]) 1856-1858, 1858-05-05

Mr.. Patrick Casey. of Vevay, Indiana, is desirous Of
obtaining information of bis brother, John Casey, who
came to this country about Eve years ago from England.
Any information concerning his whereabouts, vii! be
thankfully received, @ls4-94 e .s
The emigrant aid journal of Minnesota. [volume] (Nininger City, Minn. Terr. [i.e. Minn.]) 1856-1858, 1858-05-05

A correspondent Of the Burlington Free Press, writes
from St. Charles, ILL.,: Times are hard and dull. Pro-
duoe is worth ndthing |; wheat 42c, cor0 24c., oats lsc.,
butter l2c eggs %, had. other things in proportion.
The emigrant aid journal of Minnesota. [volume] (Nininger City, Minn. Terr. [i.e. Minn.]) 1856-1858, 1858-05-05

CO1DOOO 00k08 C000.
A COMMITTEES Of the United States Agricultural 30
eiety, which recently met at Washington, made . resort
upon the subject Of the Chinese Sugar Cane, Of wfieh
the following il . synopsis
l. The soil and geographical range Of the Chinese
Sugar Cane correspond nearly With those Of Ipdi1n
corn. It produces the best crop on dry uplasds, but
the most luxuriant!y on rich bottoms Of moist loans.
2. It endures cold much better than corn, and ex.
peeriences no injury from the autumnal frosts. It will
also withstand excessive d~roughts. Ripens its seeds in
September in dry and warm soils, in many paats of the
New England States at the extreme south it NAV be
planted as late ss the 10th June.
3. Ito cost and culture about the same as Indian
corn.
4: Height Of plant when fully grown varies from six
to eighteen feet, and stalks vary from an inch to two
inches in diameter. The weight Of the entire crop
when fully grown, taken before drying, is from ten e
forty tons seed the amount is reported from fifteen
$. During the early stages of its growth it makes bat
little prsg1eaa, 80 allow, indeed, ~ to have diseounEed
many cultivators; but the approach Of warm weather
'mParts to it a wonderful rapidity. The period Of growth
varies from ninety to one hundred and twenty days.
Q. The yield Of juice was about SO per cent. The
number OF gallons required to make q gallon of syrup
varies from s to 10; in New Brunswick, 10 to i; ID
Indiana and Illinois, = to l and in Maryland and Viz.
glnia, 5 to l. The yield Of syrup varies from 40 to
4VO gallons. The amount Of pure alcohol ranged from
8 to 9 per cent. Ripe cane grown on warm, light soil.
gives eleven per cent. OF well capitalized sugar.
Z. A palatable bread was made from the dour GROUND
from the seed.
3. BY accounts from ali parts of the country this
plant is universally admitted to be q wholesome, nj.
tr't'ous and economical food for animals all parts Of
1t being greedily devoured in a green or dried state by
horses, cattle, sheep and swine, without injurious effects ;
the latter, especially, fattening upon it as we'll rs upbn'
corn.
y. Paper Of various qualities has been manufactured
from the 6brous parts Of the stalk, some Of which ap-
pear to be peculiarly fitted for a special use.-(Emeryss
journal Of Agriculture, Feb. 4.
The emigrant aid journal of Minnesota. [volume] (Nininger City, Minn. Terr. [i.e. Minn.]) 1856-1858, 1858-05-05

eeptible breeze, and 90 on to 10, which rspesssatsx violent
hurricane. ~
Table showing the mean force Of the Wind during the
moaths Of December. January, February aad march, in
each year, for . series Of years.
The emigrant aid journal of Minnesota. [volume] (Nininger City, Minn. Terr. [i.e. Minn.]) 1856-1858, 1858-05-05
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A Commission has been sent on here by the Genera!
government, to report on the expedieney of retaining
Fort Smelling, with q small portion Of the adjacent
grounds, for the purpose Of Q military depot. It seems
that the sale was not complete nor final, from this.
Emigration into Minnesota is on the increase, bus
not to euoh an extent az was anticipated. It seems
probable that many who should come in are deferred BY
the depression that still rests upon the West thinking
1t better to suffer its effects at home than to meet them
in q strange land among strangers. We gre dalv
reading OF accounts Of an improving state of things-
such az in tho end will insure US q large population.
The sale Of the Fort Ripley Reservation, last year.
ct four cents an acre, is likely to be apual!ed BY gov.
eminent.
The st Paul papers publish the account Of the pas.
sage Of the %LeoomptOn Bill in Congress, in conformity
with Mr. English's amendment it is very likely to BE-
true. If not already accomplished it soon will be but
how it will be received by the people of Kansas is not
doubtful: they have already prepared a Constellation to
their own liking.
Inc Star (%freeborn county, Gays: Building is the
programme in Albert Lea. We are aware of nine new
ou''o'ngs either IN process Of construction OF about be.
ing commenced. Not SO fast gentlemen, or we shall Be
unable to rarticularize. =
1t Is intimated that new Developments have tran.
spired within q few weeks that warrant the Imposition
that Mrs. Cunningham Burde!l will yet be subjected to
q new trial for the murder Of DR.. Burdell. It is said
new phases of this extraordinary case will soon be made
public, and the chief incidents of that horribly blcodx
drama will be reinvested With still more thrilling il.
eesest, unless money and influence again smother it.
Snow fell in St. Louis on the 18th ult. in Roston
Oh tho 2Vth, and at Kesne, N. H., on the Odd.
The emigrant aid journal of Minnesota. [volume] (Nininger City, Minn. Terr. [i.e. Minn.]) 1856-1858, 1858-05-05

4oca0c 0aeseso1 T6g0oDh Can01R
We again refer to this great project, whieh has
created 20 much interest in England, thss IN expedition
On . large scale is soon to start from Loadon, TO explore
the regions Of the Far West belonging to the British
Enpire, With q view to the construction Of q great tran
ut route across the continent Of Amsrica, whereby to
communicate most expeditioualy with the east on the
Pacific side, and with Europe on tho Altar tic side. The
expedition is to be commanded by Col. Elliott, Of the
Royal Engineers, and will consist Of q company Of sixty
engineers, accompanied BY . troop Of forty men under
the command Of Capt. Haig, Of the Royal Artillery.
The expedition is to cross the Isthmus BY way Of
Chagres, and on arriving at Vancouver, it will be rein.
forced BY . hundred men, - pioneers selected from tAs
most hardy and experienced Of the Hudson Bay Com.
Dany employees. Such is stated to be the ~initiatory
enterprise OF the age, aad England is just the power g
listed in the grand work. America must look ont. or
John Ball will sohisMs across the continent while Brother
Jonathan 10 pickering his ~uoath.-Ckyesand Herax.
The emigrant aid journal of Minnesota. [volume] (Nininger City, Minn. Terr. [i.e. Minn.]) 1856-1858, 1858-05-05

What wiser adaptation to the wants Of g farming
community could Be devised than that exhibited in this
statement
There is but one question remaihing-that in regard
tween the said months, Apr;! and October. We refer
again to the authority last quoted. We find the tenn
perature of St. Paul fort Sne!liag) during the different
months Of the year as follows, compiled, during q period
The emigrant aid journal of Minnesota. [volume] (Nininger City, Minn. Terr. [i.e. Minn.]) 1856-1858, 1858-05-05

&VeS ASAA"~ AS"
Fort Leavenw0rth, Kansas, 10 FOG
It appears that the mean force Of the wind at Fort Shell.
ing for the whole term is less than at any other station, and
twenty-five per cent less than the average Of Ill ttasions for
the yssr. except in 1851. when is slightly etsseds che ave.
Hence, We End that although Minnesota occupies .
comparatively high northern latitude, the degree Of it's
thermometrical cold is reduced By the notifications Of
the two great forces which alone could influence it.
Wis BY the small degree Of humidity and BY The small!
amount of wind in its atmosphere. The result is a clear,
dry, bracing and quiet air, well fitted for the develop
uent Of physical and mental strength.
Agricultural Rescarces.--The great question is as to
the agricultural capacities Of Minnesota,-upon these
must depend its future, and these will depend upon
three ponss,-6rst, the soil second, the fall Of rain,
and third, the degree Of heat during the months between
April and October.
The soil Of Minnesots possesses the rich, dark, al
luvial character Of the soils Of the adjacent States Of
Iowa and Illinois, With however a greater sdmixture Of
sand, which gives it 8 lighter, lcc.er, and warmer char.
setter. We do not consider S defence Of the character
Of the soil necesssry-it has never been irnpeached-We
would however advert to one fact, Wig: that the mixture
Of sand With the other elements Of the soil makes it re-
ceive more quickly the warmth Of the early spring,
having in this respect q decided advantage over the
thick clayey, almost impervious soils Of acne Of the ad.
jacent States.
In respect to the fall OF rain, it will Re tecollected
that we have just stated that a less amount is found in
Minnesota during the winter months than ia any other
part Of the Union. Now although this serves a useful
purpose in moderating the cold 81 the winter, q con.
tinuance of the same state Of things during the agricu!-
tuzsl months would tend to create dreu6hts and prove
seriously detrimental to the prosperity Of the country.
We will, however, By a reference to the following ex.
tract from the 'Climatclogy Of the United States find
that instead Of this being the case, the amount Of rain
and humidity in the atmosphere increases in the exact
ratio required BY the former, and diuinishes just in
proportion as the period for agricultural pursuit passes
away. This table is based upon observations made by
the United States Government At Fort Smelling during
The emigrant aid journal of Minnesota. [volume] (Nininger City, Minn. Terr. [i.e. Minn.]) 1856-1858, 1858-05-05

tov: Chas has issued a proclamation ordering a spe.
c'ai election to be held on the eth inst, to ell the
vacancy occas'oned BY the resignation of J. c. Dow,
OF this county. The Democrats have called . nou;aa.
s'eg convention on the 18th. The Republicans have
not taken any action a. yet. HA>@
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4etipts,

CURE FOR Wars If they give you no
special inconvenience lot them alone but it
is OF essential Importance to get rid Of them.
purchase half an ounce of muriatc acid put
It in o broad -bottomed vial, so that it will not
easily turn over; take stick as large as the
end o. a knitting needle; dip it into the acid
and touch the top of the wart with whatever
of the acid adheres 10, the stick then, with
the end Of the stick, rub the acid into the top
OF the wsrt M.-Iout allowing the acid to
touch the healthy skin. Do this night and
morsing a safe, painless and eiToctual cure
is the resu't.-HaIPs Journal of HealM.
BAKED Coax PUDDING. following is
excellent Scald three pints ila, Into which
STIR smoothly two cups corn n-meal and one cup
chopped suet, or talfe cup butter. When cool
ed, add well-rounded cup of good sugar,
two beate u eggs, two teaspoonsful Of CHINA
mon. one OF salt AID pint Of milk. mixed
with three tablespoonful Of four Add a cup
of rn,ins, aud bake two aud half hours.
IcINd FOR CAkrs.-Bea. the whites of two
small eggs to high froth; tlen add 10. of
hne white sugar. Flavor with lemon or va.
nilla beat IL until light aud very white-the
longer it is beaten the more firm il will be-
coms-uo more sugar must be added 10 make
it SO. Spread smoothly on the cake over the
top and sides, 1t should be put on with a
piece OF card paper four inches long and two
wide. For small cakes, whore only thin
icing is required, it should not be beaten 50
stib, and should be put on with brush.
SILVER CakE.--Stir to a cream | cup Of
butter with Of white sugar add the whites
o.! eggs beaten stiff; cup of sweet milk
WITH bali teaspoon Of soda dissolved in it,
Stir teaspoonful cream Of tartar into 4 cups
o. hour and add to the cake. Flavor with
lemon, vanilla or rose water.
| Ice DuNPlSos FOR Sotrs.-To a pint
Of milk put we'll beaten eggs add as much
Hour as will make batter rather thicker than
for pan cakes and little salt; dror. in ta-
blespoonful at time into boiling soup.
Satisfy. or vEsDrApLR OYsrERs.-Slics 2
quarts OF satisfy aud boil two hours in milk
aud water then add one cup Of batter; OF
sweet cream, with pepper and salt to taste.
Toast some thin slices OF bread delicate
lbsown, place them is small dishes or piattefs
'asd pour Tho oystes over tssni and sssv1