Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1859-11-26
STATE ITEMS.

latter ere killed-one more than the CHIP
pewa party consisted of-wnile but one OF the
former was killed. The Chippewa party, tive
strong, went out to avenge the death ol
brother who was killed by the Sioux at some
previous battle between these tribes. Before
the arrival in the vicinity of the enemy, the
understanding was that they should not IRE
upon any going out from the Sioux camp,
out upon those who were returning TO IL; as
being the more likely to meet with but lew
Of the Sioux, as they were Struggling IN from
their hunts \ few Sioux were seen by the
Chippewas coming from their camp, when
one of the party expressed a determination to
fire upon them at all hazards. After finding
expostulation fruitless, one of his comrades
begged the privilege of the first shot, as he
had the gun which belonged to the brother
who had been killed by the Sioux at the bat
tie spoken of before. This was granted, and
he shot, killing his man. The party of their
enemy, more than doubling theirs, and 9TH
ers quickly arriving on the ground, the Chip
pewas were obliged to retreat, after the one
who had insisted upon firing upon the party
had been wounded, and also the one who had
fired the first shot. They fled to the house
Of the settlers in the vicinity; the one who
was asafterwards shot to one house, and the one
who fired the first shot to another. The
Sioux surrounded both houses, and insisted
upon the Chippewas being given up. This,
the two men at one of the houses refused to
do, and stood armed, ready to resist any at
tempt OF the Sioux to force their way into the
house. They finally gave up the siege, and
the Indian was saved. to carry back to his
friends the hands of an enemy, as we pre-
sumed them to be in our paper of last week.
The other Indian was not so fortunate. In
the house where he took refuge there were
three men who, doubtless unacquainted with
Indian character, became intimidated by the
threats of the Sioux. The Chippewa, with
the sagacity for which Indians are noted, was
aware of this, and signified his willingness to
leave the house and try to make his escape
from the watchful enemy He was let out
stealthily, when crawling, snake like upon the
ground, he succeeded in getting into the thick
top of fallen tree some fourth of mile from
the house. The Sioux in some way discov-
cred that he had left, and by means of their
dogs, hunted him out, and the whole party
firing upon him, his body was literally riddled
with balls, after which the flesh was manged,
cut up, and the whole body burned.-Sauk
Rapids FrOntiersmdn.
JEFF. PERKINS, of the Swan River House,
Swan River, died at that place week before
last, oflung fever.-Ib.
DIsCoNrINUED.-We are sorry to learn that
the Northwestern Express Company has dis
continued the route up the Minnesota valley.
We are informed, however, that Mr.. Kinds,
the Mail Contractor on the same route, will
attend to any express business entrusted to
his care with promptness and safety.-.S. Pc
ter Statesman.
BUSINESS in ST. Peter has been better the
past month or two than for eighteen months
Indeed there is much more business being
done by our merchants now than at any time
since the town has been in eXi-tence Large
quantities of produce is brought in every day,
which is readily exchanged for goods, and al
though money is scarce, the abundant crop
of the present year has greatly increased trade
of all l;ndS, and relieved suffering humanity
generally.-D.
THERE has been at least S25, ,00O Or $50
900 worth of substantial improvements made
III St Peter the past summer. About Sl4,-
900 has been expended i'll fine residences, be
longing respectively to Messrs. Flandrau,
Piuncr, Tillotson, Piper and Manro.-Ij.
SOME of our exchanges are advising the
formation Of Farmers Clubs. We think this
is a good move, and we hope the farmers Of
this county will form such clube in every
township. During the long winter evenings,
theg can meet once week, and by exchang-
ing views as to the agricultural interests of
the county, they can impart to each other
much useful information. Besides, it would
cultivate more social friendly feeling, some
thing very necessary in new country. BY
doing this, they might possibly arouse them
selves to the importance of holding Coun-
ty Fair next year--I6.
WE noticed a lot of substantial pork bar
rels in front of our Office, this week. They
were made near Scotch Lake, LIE Sueur coun-
ty, and are the first Minnesota manufactured
barrels we have seen. The business ought
to pay.-Ib.
PoRK.-Ketchum & Co., are buying pork,
and paying cash for it. They are entering
into the pork packing pretty largely.-D.
GRAIN MARKET-We are glad to learn that
considerable excitement exists in the differ
ent grain markets in the State. While the
prices are not high, it is consolation to
know produce brings the cash. Those farm
ers who can are holding on to their grain, for
higher prices. We can hardly judge wheth-
er this is wise movement or not, but where
farmer has large amount on hand, it
would be, perhaps, good policy to hold on to
it awhile longer in order to see how the cat
will Jump Where farmers are paying high
rate of interest for money, it would seem best
to stop all such leakages as soon as possible.
What they make up in the price ofgrain they
will lose in the interest money. The proba-
bilties are that this State will be filled with
grain merchants from abroad. They will pur-
chase all they can in case the grain is deliver
ed at the river towns where it can be readily
shipped to the East.-Glencoe Register.
FUs TRADE.-The fur trade of this State
opens most bravely this fall. The revenue
| from this trade this winter must amount to q
large sum of money. This section is filled
with trappers, all of whom have thus far hat
pretty good luck The increase this winter
over last will be hundred fold. 1t is hard tc
tell where all the animals come FROM L
would appear that two came from every on,
that is caught The creeks and lakes arr
alive with muskrats. Now rat skin brings
about eight cents. a good hunter can take
! from ten to twenty per diem, with the chances
of trapping an occasional mink, fox, wolf o.
coon. This makes pretty good sum for hi
days work. At this season of the year, whel
there is not much else in these parts tina
bring the ready tin, every one should improv
the time, and do all that is possible to add t
the wealth of the county, and it is far bette
to be producer than to lay on the oars ant
consume what was made OF the farms durin,
the summer-U.
SCARCITY OF HAT.-In consequence Of tn
prairie fires in this section it is feared tina
hay will be rather scarce article before tn
next grass time In this neighborhood tn
farmers n,vc more than plenty of fodder
such as corn stalk wheat and oat straw, etc
which makes and excellent substitute for hay
It is said by some that corn stalks, if we
cured. arc better food for mich cows than hay
wLi!e it is well known in the East farmer
save all their stock. 1t would be good po.!c
fox the farmers of this State to try their luc
in the same way. 1t would be infinitely bet
/ f,al thgi, cfra,r hon, I