Weekly Minnesotian and times., 1859-12-31
From Our Regular Correspondent.
MIN LIS.
MINNEAPoLIs, Dec. %, 1859.

MINNEAPoLIs, Dec. %, 1859.
SHOOTING ArFRAY.-Quite serious atiai
transpired few days ago, on Swan Prairie
The circumstances, as detailed, are as follows
During the time of the annual payment mad
to the Chippewas a year ago. Chppew'
warrior was shot dead by another of differ
ent band, of the same tribe. Although strong
efforts were made at the time by the civil au
thorities to effect an arrest, yet the murderer
escaped. Nothing was known of his where
abouts until he turned up last week at Swan
River. Having entered the camp, the squaw
| of the murdered warrior recognized him. She
Immediately procured gun and shot him
dead. His brother who happened to be pres
ent levelled his rifle and killed the squaw on
the spot. Her brother then shot the latter,
and was in turn killed. Thus, four had fallen
to satiate the retaliating vengeance so sweet
to savages who have no proper conception OF
what justice is Perhaps the mode of infiict-
ing punishment for heinous crime is more
preferable than committing criminals to rot
ten als, from which they escape long before
their trial, and thus they are permitted to
roam at large and prove terror to those in
any way instrumental in effecting their arrest.
Even "lynch law" has been resorted to by
ciuilized citizens of Minnesota, supposed to be
embued with all the exalted prerogatives
flowing from christian enlightenment. Then,
why condemn the 'poor Indian" for deeds of
violence? the result of his notion of melting
out justice; although, while we cannot sane
ton the modus operondi, yet parallel instances
are not wanting to show that his civilized
brother can be guilty of far more aggravating
crime. Better far to regulate our own incon-
sistencies, and thus be enabled to reprove
crime in others.
ADVANCE IN WHEAT.-Owing to the pres
ence of several St. Louis and Milwaukee pro-
duce dealers, with a plentiful supply of
"rocks," an upward movement has taken
place in the grain market. Wheat is now
held at Is cts. per bushel. This is a notch
above the views of purchasers, but the signs
of the times plainly indicate that they will
have to give in. My individual opinion, plain
ly expressed, is, that prices will go up. Let the
farmers keep an eye open to their interests.
No New ENGLAND SUPPER.-For some
reason not known to the writer, the Sons of
New England have neglected to have their an
nual Festival at this point. Last year some
objected to confning their invitations and
speeches, &C., exclusively to such as happen
cd to be born within the portals Of the "glo-
rious Six" thought it smacked of "stand
aside, we are holier than thou" and thus
encourage local pride and prejudice, altogether
at variance with that congeniality which should
characterize citizens of new country
Whether this has been the reason of dispens-
ing with the celebration this year, am unable
to say. The only public notice taken of the
Landing of the Pilgrims" that has come to
my notice in Minneapolis this year, was ser
mon preached on the subject by the Rev. Mr..
NICHOLS, in the Congregationalist Church last
Sabbath.
A HoP.-A Christmas Ball will come off
at the Nicollet' on next Monday night. Of
course it is not necessary to say, that the gen.
tlemanly host will have all things in order
Good things in the eating line are always in
store for those who can command the ready
John" So, Messrs. Editors, if the "consol-
dated' wish to try how it goes on their indi-
vidual hook, call around and splurge a waltz
or schOttische
DIscoNrINUED.--A. B. Russell, ESQ.,, who
has played Special Agent and "Local" for
that interesting sheet, Gn horn) ye Pioneer
for Minneapolis and St. Anthony, has ceased
his labors. Why and wherefore, deponent
saith not. Perhaps the muttered curses, both
loud and deep, that has twinged the sensito-
rum of the many disappointed Democrats,
hath taken form and figure inimical to its
further spread here Oysters 60 down ex-
ceedingly glib this season of the year, but un-
palatable egotism, slimed all over with the
product of Little Giant" won't by a long
shot. Hence the circulation is impeded, and
the diagnosis of the virulent disease assumes
a chronic form of popular sovereignty, not
sanctioned by its foster father. If this is to
be understood as legitimate result of its
practical working, will the Pioneer" Oligar-
chy remain true to their recent spasmodic
love? If so, let them console their loss by
the important consideration, that better and
truer teaching can be cleaned from the COL
umns of We MINNEsoTlAN and TINES" Let
it be so recorded; that the people may rejoice
and be exceeding glad that truth still reigns
supreme in spite of the persistent efforts of
windy would-be dictators. Crow WING.