The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-08-27

81. PAUL, August Is, 1855.
Bpssasss IN *. Paul-Dsscviptiow Of ne Pldce-ms
Legislature COnuexsd-Purely Democratic 00scis1s-
Politscal Eems-A GrassAoppr Co~didGte for th
Ssnate-k ixnssoto Railroads, de-, de-
s. Paul presents n present busy ssper, hard times
universally complained Of 10 the rsry, notwthsand-
ing the hotels arc crowded, and many pubic Ina
provemens are going on. ID said tire are many here
out q employment but that y, speaking comparatively
with past years, whom everything was m FEVER q
excitement few words In description Of b. Paul may
not be amiss situated on the north bank OF the ME-
sssippA which here runs nom west 70 east, making
magnificent sweep in . southery direction 'immedi
ately below the town. The scenery Of the Upper ME-
ss.pu, has been often described and u suc al 70 say
that s very picturesque, and quite equal 70 The
most beautiful parts of the Hudson. The population or
g. Paul H variously estimated a from ten TO nf!eon
thousaud, OF which . largo proportion probably
third are foreigners; contains capitol and other
publ,c buildings seven or eight churches, among which
are two Episcopal, two Roman Catholic, two Presbyte
r.ps. and one or two Methodist and BaptCt The
he hsndsomost pubic building 10 the place the bluffs
which surround the town are built and building many
% s ss r
markably nne houses in any part Of the country the
iimesone win which the VI ole town underlad affords
An admirable building stone, being very durable,
handsome, and distributed in layers be most con-
Vicinity worked.
There are three daily and weekly papers published
here which seem 10 have large circulation, and 70 DO
ably conducted, although some Of tnem are dsgfaced
by TOO bitter political bias There are also two German
and Norwegian PAPER, and believe one or TWO osner
The Lesslature which convened early 10 December last
and with yacon Of Two vs ~ '1s
members 10 De particularly free and easy pody;
they perambuate tho house in their shifs sleeves,
smoking pipes, and making themselves generally CT
home but 1 dare say make good laws ~ II tsy
conducted with the gimmest proprety sney
bsve passed q homestead exemption law, securing
eighty acres and town " village lot; usury bill re-
stricng the interest TO fifteen per cent passed oon
houses, but was vetoed oy .ne governor on o.
S Sss been on The question Of the election 81 .
senator 70 place Of General Shields, whose term
of office expires next March The Legislature having
strong democratic majority strong effort YVES made TO
bring election 1t this session, and was confidently
expected by all parties inst Is would be done; wnen,
the Senate and brought In tho ucse, n.ac douglas
deserted their co!ors and joined the republicans thus
defeating the and indefinitely possponng the
election The question the Iegalsiure Will NOT
meet next Minnesota not TO be represented I'LL
Alter the Legislature OF 1859 meets Much excitement
producso in he House by the defeat OF this very
bitter speeches made and personalities exchanged
Yesterday morning being the last day OF the session.
rich scene of took place at the Capitol an exre nelly
odd looking individual rejoicing IN an abundance OF beard,
hair primitive costume, was invited by some OF
terrifc hsrspgue declaring himself the "grasshopper
candioate for tho United States Senate and emphasizing
his remarks by initiating the movements OF that insect -
nearly as human conformation would admit The house
was crowded and convused With laughter and the whole
scene though little compatible wlh legislative dignity,
extremely funny After he bad got through, mem,
Der took the stand and gravey offered resolution that
Colonel Jsnes OF Stearps county be allowed the privilege
OF the House. In the opinion Of the House Colonel
Jones ought be President Of the United States In the
place Of James Buchanan whose abilities he seemed
10 have little reliance. The resolution was passed by
tremendous majority although Colonel Jones modesty de-
cned the honor Another wild looking individual vas now
found and placed Speakers desk Governor but be
could speak but little, and the fun was put stop 70 by the
Speaker calling Houee to order whom they voted them
selves s75 all round for stationery and passage stamps
and speedily adjourned.
There are Eve railroads in this State just Commanding
or in course Of c,mplesn the Minnesota and Pacnc
ming from this place point on She Missouri river; the
Northwestern from this place 70 Lake Superior the Cedar
Valley and Minneapolis from Minneapolis 10 lows line; the
Transit and Root River one, coming from Prairie du CHEN
and the other La Crosse, uniting st Rochester and
then continuing 70 ST. Paul These roads all In rapid
progress and Minnesota will soon have her network Of
railways which will develope her resources and give her
proud position among her sister States. Owing TO the
continued unusual rains the crops have been some
shat iuiured-particulary wheat shall start In few
DAYS for the extreme northwest Of the State, and you
would like hear from me again. will write The result Of
my observations.