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Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-09-24
Examining Bottoms of Wells.

1t is not generally known, we think, how
easy matter it is to examine the bottom of a
well, cistern, or pond of water by the use of a
common mirror. When the sun is shining
brightly, hold mirror so that the reflected
rays of light will fall into the water A bright
spot will be seen at the bottom, so light as to
show the smallest object very plainly. By
this means we have examined the bottoms Of
wells fifty feet deep, when half full or more of
water. The smallest straw, or other small OBJ
ject, can be perfectly seen from the serface.-
In the same way one can examine the
bottoms of pounds and rivers, if the water be
somewhat clear, and not agitated by winds or
rapid motion If well or cistern be under
cover, or shaded by buildings, so that the
sunlig ht will not fall near the opening, it is
only necessary to employ two mirrors, using
one to reflect the light to the opening, and an
other to send it down perpendicularly into
the water Light may be thrown fifty or a
hundred yards to the precise spot d esired,
and then reflected downward. We have u.s.
ed the mirrors with success to reflect light
around field to a shaded spot, and also to
carry it from a south window through two
rooms, and then into cistern under the
north side of the house. Halfa dozen reflec-
tons of the light may be made, though each
mirror diminishes the brilliancy Of the light.
Lei any one not familiar with this method try
it, and he will find it not only useful, but
pleasant experiment twill perhaps reveal
a mass of sediment at the bottom of well,
which has been little thought of, but which
have been fruitful source of disease, by its
decay in the water.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-09-24
why Salt Lake il SO Salt.

Mr. Greeley, writes from the center of
Mormondom, as to the cause of sadness of
Salt Lake, thus:
That this Lake should be salt, is no anoma-
ly. All large bodies Of water into which
steams discharge themselves, while they have
severally no outlet, are. or should be salt
Lake U tab probably RECEIVES as much saline
matter as Salt Lake, having on issue save by
evaporation, is probably the safest body of
water on earth. The ocean is comparatively
fresh; even the Mediterranean at Leghorn is
not half so salt am told that three barrels
of this water yield barrel of salt; that seems
rather strong, yet its intense sadness, no
one who has not had it in his eyes, his
mouth, his nostrils, can realize. You can no
more sink in it than clay-bank, but a very
little of your lungs would suffice to strange
you. You make your way in from hot
rock beach over chaosof volcanic basalt that
is trying to the feet but at depth of yard
or more you have fine sand bottom, and here
the bathing is delightful.
The water is ola light green color for ten Oh
twenty rods; then 'deeply, darkly, beauti-
fully blue" No fish can live in it; no fros
abides it; few birds are ever seen dipping in
IN If
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-09-24
The Documents for Minnesota.

In another column we publish the letter Of
Lewis Clephane, the Secretary of the Nation
al Republican Association, relative to the re-
fusal of the Post Office to forward Republican
documents intended for Minnesota. The Al
bany Journal in the copying the same letter,
remarks as follows:
PoLITIcAL PRoscRIPTIoN.-Thele letter which
we publish elsewhere, from Lewis Clephane,
Esq, the Secretary of the National Republi-
can Association, makes very disgraceful ex-
hibit of the political favoritism of the PostO Of
flee Department. They apply one rule to Re-
publicans and another to Democrats! Fear
ing that the circulation of Republican docu-
ments in Minnesota may endanger the Dem
ocratic ascendaney in that State, they at once
become alarmed at the abuse of the Thanking
privilege Democratic Congressman may
frank by proxy, but Republican Congressmer
must not. But this piece of petty larceny
prescription will not save them, even in Min
| neSOta.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-09-24
The Death of Black Hawk.

Willard Borrows writes to the Davenport
Gazette the following account of the death
and burial of the noted Indian Chief, Black
Hawk:
The varied accounts of the death and burr
al of Black Hawk are such as to induce the
author to say, that he was "buried in sit
ting posture an the banks Of the Des Moines
river where he could see the canoes of his
tribe as they passed to the good hunting
grounds" as was stated in some accounts at
the time of bis death. Neither was he buried
as Schoolcraft says, (Vol. 6, p 553 !; 1850
with all the rights Of sepulture which are on
ly bestowed upon their most distinguished
men, and "that they buried him in his war
dress in a sitting posture on an eminence, and
covered him with a mound of earth" He
sickened and died near Iowaville, the site of
his old town, on the Des Mones river, in
Wapello county, in this State, on the Sd day
of October 1889, and was buried hard BY,
like Wapello, another chief of his tribe, after
the fashion of the whites. His grave was
some 10 rods from the river, at the upper
end of the little prairie bottom where he lived,
While performing the public surveys of this
district in 1913, one of my section lines ran
directly across the remains of the old wigwam
in which this great warrior closed his earthly
career, which marked upon my map, and
from his grave took bearings to suitable land
marks; recorded them in my regular field
notes, and transmitted them to the Surveyor
General. Black Hawks war club was then
standing at the head of his grave, having of
ten been renewed with paint and waupum
after the fashion Of his tribe. AT a later peri
cd it is said that certain DR.. -, of War
saw, ILL.,, dsinterred the body and took tn
bones to Warsaw. Gov. Chambers learnin
this required their return to him, when the.
were placed in the Hall of the Historical Sc
ciety at Burlington, was consumed wit
the rest of the Society's valuable collection
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-09-24
Not a cent More.

tits customary in some parts of the coun-
try, either upon railroads or steamboats,, to
exact half fare from ministers of the different
churches.
One fine afternoon Capt. r. stood upon the
upper deck of his steamer, tolling the last
bell previous to her departure, when he was
accosted by a serious looking individual in this
way
{ Are you Captain R!''''
"I,am, sir" said the Captain, with turn
of the head and quizzical glance.
"What's the fare to Louisville ?"
"Two dollars and half"
uWell, Captain, anna Methodist preacher,
what will you charge for mes"
Apparently in deep study for moment
the Captain seemed to take the measure o.
our clerical friend, and replied in his peculiar
tone:
swell, 1 reckon we shan't charge you a
cent more than anybody else."
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-09-24

The ST.. ANTHONY FIREMEN.-Our st. Paul
boys, and all who had any chance to meet
our gentlemanly visitors, declare they are a
jolly set of firemen, every one of them worthy
compeers of our own, in every respect. They
all mingledin brotherly manner quite refresh
ing to behold, as there was no petty rivalry
or envy to cool their intercourse. Between
not few6rm friendships were pledged in over
flowing bumpers; yet we saw no INDIGENOUS
Or ungentlemanly conduct. As regards the
physique, they are better off than our St. Paul
companies, being all stalwart, sinewy men, and
will we warrant them to do good service at a
fire. Long may they wave-and if ever the
St. Anthony Firemen have chebang, may
we be there to see"
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-09-24

THE WEATHER-The weather for the past
two or three days has been of the most de-
lightful description, and fully vindicates the
claims we assert, that our autumnal, or Indi-
an Summer weather, cannot be excelled, if
indeed equalled, anywhere. 1t is cool, yet
mild, bracing, healthy in the extreme, and
seems to infuse new vigor into everybody
The days are bright and merry, and cloud
is scarcely to be seen, yet the sun has re-
treated South low enough to break the force
of his beams
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-09-24
Latter from Hon. Galusha A. Grow:
HENDERSON, Sept 10, 1859.

Henderson,, CcpS. 10 AOo''
To the Editors of the Pioneer and Democrat.
SlRs:-I have just read your paper of the
10th inst. As an act of personal justice, Will
YOU insert in your paper the following state,
ment: BY referring to the Congressional
Globe, which you profess to quote, tor the lst
session 34th Congress, you will find that dur
ing the first days of that session, after the
election of Speaker d. e. in January or first
of February, 1860 introduced Home
stead Bill, word for word like the one which
passed the House last session, and it was re-
ferred to the Committee on Agriculture, OF
which was q member. AS soon as the Com
mittee was called in the regular course OF
business, reported it back to the House and
it took it's place on the Calendar. 1t was al
most the same bill identically that l had In
troduced in the SD Congress, Il. e. Deem
Der 1852 The first days of the last Con-
gress Il e. December 1859 introduced the
same Homestead Bill that had introduced IN
the preceding Congress, and it was referred
TO the Committee on Public Lands. Some
time after that, as you will see by reference
to the Globe for that session, Mr.. Kelly In
troduced a Homestead Bill, which was re-
ferred. as YOU say, to the Committee on Agr1-
culture. By examining the bill introduced by
Mr.. Kelley, YOU will find it the same, WORD
for word, of the bill that reported from the
Committee on Agriculture the preceding Con-
gress. All these facts you can ind IN the
Globe.
But permit me, in closing this note, a single
statement equally true, though it would not
appear by the Globe Before Mr.. Kelly in
troduced bill, he came to my desk in the
House and requested me to furnish him
cow of the bill that introduced in the pre-
ceding Congress, saying that he had large
nnmber of netitions from New York for such
a measure, and that he wanted to introduce
bill himself gave him copy as ne re,
quested, and said to him that the bill haa
introduced was referred to the Committee on
Public Lands, and if he was gong TO lntro-
duce one, it would be better to refer 1t TO the
Committee on Agriculture, as that would give
us two chances instead OF one to get acton
on it. He assented to that, and so referred
the bill he introduced to that committee. This
is brief history of the two bills you refer to
in your article.
When Mr. Kelley was elected to Congress,
| had been member for four years, and
had introduced Homestead bill three times
before he introduced the bill you refer to.
Had you compared the date of the trans
actions to which your refer little more care
fully you would not, l presume, have used
the epithets with which your article abounds
or have made the assertion in closing that sit
is clearly case of deliberate lying on the
part of Foster"
So believing have asked the insertion of
this note in your paper in explanation of your
statements.
Respectfully yours,
GALUsHA A. GROW.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-09-24

New PHASE OF THE LIQUOR CASES.
Dominick Troyer, Brewer, was arraigned q
day or two since on charge of violating the
Liquor Ordinance, by selling without license.
Mr.. Troyer defended his case on the ground
that the License Ordinance does not extend
to persons manufacturing, and selling their
own liquor at wholesale. A fine of $40 was
entered, however, but Mr.. Troyer appealed
the case Messrs. Rauch & Stallman were
also arrested, but the disputed point will be
reviewed before the District Court.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-09-24

DEATH AT THE Poor HoUsE.-Mrs. Dun
can, an unfortunate insane woman, who has
been confined in the County Poor House for
several months in default of better place,
died few days since. Death in this case
was welcome messenger, perhaps, as it end
ed her sufferings and troubles, which might
have lasted for years.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-09-24

THE FALL TRADE.-Our Dry Goods and other
wholesale merchants are now receiving visits from
their regular country customers quite brisk The
trade for fall and winter STOCKS is lively.
Merchants from the interior purchasing goods
here ought by all means to examine Messrs. Cath
cart Co.'s stock before buying. These well
known jobbers, who have been several years in
the business, have obtained large trade, and
their purchases this fall have bsen made for cash
very low-expressly for this market, and are
more full and complete than ever before. Pur'
chasers will be sure to get favorable bargains
there,
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-09-24
The San Juan A6air...Gen. Scott Or.
dered to the Pacific Coast.


The San Juan Afair.-.Gen. Scott Or.
dered to the Pacific Coast.
From the N. Y. Herald, 18th
Our special despatch from W ashington an
nounces that Lieutenant General Scott has
been ordered to the Pacific to manage the diff
ficulty which has recently sprung up between
Great Britain and the United States respect
ing the boundaries of territories of the two
countries in that region. The latest from
San Juan, the focous of the truble, are to the
18th ult At that date quiet prevailed, and
the British and American forces remained as
previously reported the British vessels at an
Choir in the harbor, and the United States
troops in camp on shore. But it was almost
reported that General Harvey ordered all the
troops at his disposal to reinforce the COM
mand on the Island, while Governor Douglas
had directed additional British vessels of war
to rendezvous at that point. Special messen-
gers from both these commanders had re-
Gently reach Washington. Col. Hawkins,
the messenger of Gov. Douglas, tarried long
enough to deliver dispatches to Lord Lyons
the British Minister, and then sailed for Eng
land, to apprise the British Government o.
the state affairs. Although it is not appre
hended that serious consequences will re
suit from the action of General Harvey, ye
the President deems the matter to be of sucl
gravity as to require the supervision of thu
skillful and cautious Lieutenant General o
the army. He leaves for his post on the 20tl
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-09-24
The San Juan Affair.

Gen. Scott, says our telegraphic dispatches,
has received his instructions concerning the
San Juan affair, and set off at once. The ad.
ministration, who feel much like man who
knows there is wasp under his jacket, are
dreadfully anxious lest Gen. Harney's impe
tuosity should involve us in difficulty before
Gen. Scott can arrive. Much margin is left
in his instructions for "his good judgment
and wise counsel"
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-09-24

THAT TRIAL.-We were taken to task
pretty sharply yesterday morning, for not sta
ting more decidedly which Engine was victor
in the contest at the church on Thursday. 1t
seems that minnesota" threw stream 2OS
feet, and "Minne-ha-ha" 1874 feet-but the
friends of the latter justly claim that the lat
ter is really victor, having seven-inch cylin-
ders, while the minnesota has ten-inch
pumps nearly one hundred
per cent more power.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-09-24

GRIM. CoN.-A guilty couple were arraigned
before the Police Court yesterday, charged
with adultery. The complainant was the
husband of the woman, between whom, prob.
ably, relations at home were not very pleas
ant. : The Lothario was so nearly detected on
forbidden ground that he jumped from the
window to avoid being caught, and in so doing
sprained his ANGLE severely. The affair was
settled without coming to trial.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-09-24

POLICE CoURT-An unfortunate youth that
had partaken too freely of the enemy that
steals away mems brains, was locked up yes
terday to recover from the fumes of the IL
quor. When sober enough to reason with,
he was discharged with some good advice,
which, if he follows, he will get along better
in the world
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-09-24
A Strike Subdued.

New York, Sept 70.
The troubles on the Erie Railroad have
been settled. The distractions on the road
have been removed, and 40 of the rioters ar
rested. The trains are now running regular
ly. A strong force Of police and military re.
mains on the ground to prevent any renewal
of the disturbance.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-09-24
ARRIVAL OF THE PERSIA.

New YORK, Sept 10.
The Persia, from Liverpool on the Sd, and
arrived here this p. M.
The Zurich Conference was expected to
come to an abrupt close.
The Pontiical troops were threatning the
legations at last accounts from Italy. Their
advance into the legations appeared immin-
ent, although the Noniteur contradcts the
rumored aggression The Roman government
rejects all reforms.
The sailing of the Great Eastern had been
postponed to the Goth.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-09-24
Excitement at Salt Lake.

hosToN, Sept, Is,
The correspondent of the Traveller, writing
from Camp Floyd under date of Au g. 18th,
describes the assassination of First Sergeant
Ralph Pike, of the Tenth Infantry, who was
shot in front of the Salt House Hotel by a
Mormon. Spencer, the murderer, had made
his escape. Pixies funeral was attended by
three Regiments of Infantry. The officers of
each regiment being in full uniform, etc., and
of General johnson. Several other assassin
atoms are charged on the Mormons. Great
excitement exists.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-09-24

1. o. o. F.-The Grand Lodge of the u.
S. met at Baltimore, Nd, on Monday last
The session was full, and promised to be an
important one. Minnesota is represented by
o. j. Noble, Sr.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-09-24

"Why don't you ask your sweetheart to
marry you?"
81 have asked her."
"What did she say?"
ooh, I've the refusal of her."
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-09-24
Steamer Lost.

New ORLEANS, Sept. 10.
The Government steamer Fulton went a.
shore on st. Rosas Island, in the gale of the
10th inst. She lays high and dry, and is
breaking up. The crew and stores saved.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-09-24
Another Great Eastern.
New York, Sept. 10.

New YORK, Sept. 10.
The Post in speaking of the Great Eastern
says, should this trip prove successful, the
Cunrd Company will at once build q vessel OF
equal size, although they have now in course
of erection eight steamers larger than the Per
sia
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-09-24
MARRIED.

By Rev. F. A. Frat, at his residence in Dakota
County, on the 18th Sept, MIR. L. L. Humphreys
and Miss Sarah E. Jenkins, both of Webster
township, Rice County.
In this City, on the 18th instant, by Rev. J. D.
Pope, Robert H. Knox, of Cannon Falls, Minn.,
and Melissa Clark, of Saint Paul.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-09-24
PRINTING.

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| ing formerly occupied by the Post Office.
G. W. MOORE, Proprietor.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-09-24

The PROMENADE CoNCERT.-We beg our
Concert going readers not to forget the Con-
cert given to Mr.. Van LEV, tonight at Con-
cert Hall. The prog ramme will be found in
another column, and promises rich treat.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-09-24

WRECK OF THE EoLIAN.-The wreck, fix
lures, etc., of the steamer Eolian, sunk by ice
last spring in Lake Pepin, was sold on Tues
day at Wrecker's sale. 1t brought, accor-
ding to the Pioneer, $500.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-09-24

w "John, did Mrs. Green get the nedi'
cine 1 ordered?'
81 guess SO" replied John, * saw Grape on
the door the next morning"
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-09-24

LECTURE BY Hon. Ton MARsHALL.-By re-
ference to our advertising columns, it will be
seen that this eminent and we'll known ora
tor has consented to deliver his celebrated
address on the Life and Times of Henry Clay,
on Saturday evening next This announce
ment will fill Concert Hall to overlooking.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-09-24

w We are led to believe that we were
misinformed as to Mr.. Baker having been at
the Hastings meeting, along with Mr.. Hale
It was the Hon. NJ. S. Wilkinson.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-09-24

SEWING MAcHNEs.-Holtenhorff, the agent fol
the celebrated Wheeler Wilson Machine, ha.
lust received dozen of all sizes and prices. La
dies, call and see them, and get circular. Hi
rooms are on the corner of Sth and Meeker, mex
to B. Pressley's.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-09-24

ew By the use of eyeglasses, you may
see as much as is to be seen by the use OF
another kind of glasses, you may see twice as
much.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-09-24

~ Every man thinks that Caesars wife
ought to be above suspicion but he is far less
particular as to what Caesar himself ought to
no
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-09-24

az Put off repentance till tomorrow,
and you have day more to repent Of, and a
day less to repent in.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-09-24

VAN HAMM has received Cooley for Octo
ber-a rich number, with plates of fall fash
ions in superb style.