The emigrant aid journal of Minnesota. [volume] (Nininger City, Minn. Terr. [i.e. Minn.]) 1856-1858, 1858-03-17
Ninluger LyCeusll.

selves Of our columns.
Nlnluger LyCeum.
Owing to the sever. storm that set in at the hour the
Society met, last Monday evening, there was but a slim
attendance; but those who did g seemed prepared to
do good service in the duties of the evening. The
financial report was submitted to the Society, by which
it appears tibet its Indebtedness is but the trifins SUN
Of two doilars-a few ceuts from each member will wipe
it of, if those who are in arrears fail to make good their
obligations.
The evenings discussion WAS On the question AS to
whether Commodore Psuding was justified IN appre-
bending Gen. Walker in Nicaragua, under the circum-
stances connected herewith The debate took = wide
range, embracing the entire career Of that notorious I'll
ibuster, which left no doubt on the minds Of the jury
or audience as 70 his worthless character. The aHir-
native side, led on by Mr.. Beswick, also gave some in
terestiug illustrations, showing the %propriety Of having
such q fellows career terminated in any practic.bi
manner but, relying almost wholly on proving Walker
q bad and dangerous character, they failed to satisfy the
jury, against the arguments OF she negative, that Com
modore P%aulding was justified in making the seizure
out Of he jurisdiction, and the case was decided against
them. 1t was debated until . late hour, and at its close
every one was better prepared to 60 on with the discus
sion tUa q \ us OpcuiuS, aid III "ClC n'nA~' - "S
subject. This was the more strange, as it was regarded
IS a subject likely to be dull Of interest it was other
wise owing to the ability Of the leaders on the af6rma-
tive TO make it 50, by sheer mental effort.
A resolution was adopted inviting L. N. Countryman,
Esq to give an Essay on Geology, on Monday evening,
the Doth inst. Mr.. Govett and Mr.. Countryman were
appointed to declaim next Monday evening.
Owing to the interest everywhere eyinced in the great
Railroad Loan Bill, recently enacted, authorizing the
people to vote for or against amending the State Con-
stitution SO as to loan the State credit to the Land Grant
Railroad Companies to the amount Of five million dollars
to build their roads mmediately-it was decided to
make hat matter the subject for discussion next week.
We think the idea q good one, especially as it will
be thrown open widely to whomsoever desires to take
part therein, subject to the rules Of the Society. An
interesting discussion may be anticipated, and We hope
all our citizens will be present-the men to give their
views and to hear others for or against the measure, in
order to vote Understandings on the 18th Of next month,
and th ladies, that they may hear some good speak
ing from our citizens, and those Of other towns who
may be present. If the present room will not be large
enough for the company, the large hall adjoining can
be had. This will be q better mode than calling special
meetings and have the speaking all on one side.
Town improvements.
The rate at which Nininger is progressing exceeds
the anticipations of even the most ~sanguine. We can
hardly walk out without meeting with some new build
ing. Let US give our friends q sketch Of how things
are going
We commence upon the Levee. The first thing that
st,ikes US is a group Of men und, r charge Of Mr.. S. 5.
Eaton, a, work extending the Levee beyond Emerson
warehouse. We glance at the blud above them, and
we see the Town Marshall-Mr. Chcney-with SONS
additional hands at work removing the trees and brush
wood which last year SO materially interfered with the
view Of the town from the river. Let Us proceed up to
the town.
As we walk along Clarke Avenue, we meet Mr.. Mil.
Ter, the Town Surveyor, with his assistants, busily Gu.
gagged in the survey of the proposed grade Of the street,
running from Mr. Calef's house to the line Of the Le-
zee. This street is to be opened out to u width of
seventy.6ve feet, and when completed, will make one Of
the noblest avenues in this country. Let US turn of
to the left, and inter the Post Office. Here We 6ud
specifications posted up for the making of a foot-walk
around Block ~forty-four, and close by, in the rear of
the Post Office, we notice the lumber for Mr.. Hillhouse's
large Livery Stable-a much needed improvement.
To the right in front of Chas. f. Clarke's residence,
We End Mr.. Braun erecting q clothing store the lum.
Der is already on the ground, and the carpenters at work.
Still further to the right, near Mr.. Donne!ly's resi-
dence, We 6nd Mr.. Robert fitzpatrick stalking out his
Cots and preparing to build.
As We go up the hill back of this, We see the Hall
Of the Good Templars, the frame work all raised, fesdy
tor covering IN, while half a dozen public spirited car
penters are busy plying the Ratchet and the saw.
What do these stakes a short distance further mean.
Here the Baptist church will be commenced in a day or
swo. Six hundred dollars are already subscribed towards
it, and it is in hands that will not allow it to flag.
Here is a load Of timber which has been left here
since yesterday. What does it mean ? Another build
ing. Some farmer from the back country who has
moved in.
To the right We see the frame of quite q handsome
house, partially sided up. This is Mr.. Agnes residence.
Further on, beyond some fenced lots, we seq another
pile Of lumber. This we are informed is the commences.
ment Of the Presbyterian Church, the subscription for
which is now prospecting in the hands Of G.. O.. Robert
son, Esq.
Still further We can discover the glitter Of spades and
the dark line Of fresh earth thrown up FROM a cellar.
Here Mr.. Tenncy, one of our merchants, is proceeding
70 build.
We meet Mr.. J. White. lie tells US he is in search
Of some one to dig a cellar. A man from Hastings has
commissioned him to have a cellar dug for a house he is
going to erect at once. Everybody is busy.
To the left we see the frame OF Mrs. Quinlan's house,
close under the bluf-it is going on as rapidly as the
lumber can be furnished from the mill.
Still further to the left, near the Handyside House,
we see the lab ore,s a, work at the public we'll. In a
short time We will have a plentiful supply Of the purest
water.
Back Of the Handy>idc House, we notice a small
house erected within the last few days by Mr. N.
OBryan, and now occupied by him.
Beyond Mr.. Owens residence We are informed a Ger
mar c;tizop iS prorecdinr m huiil. and has already COM.
menced.
Mr. Ca.auai Rrxnct = .i.o H,atin. nrenarationa 70