Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-01-29

guine that the developments Of few years win
satisfy the world That no route ffem thecgTeat
cities of Europe to the mighty markets Of Ja-
pan and China, has equal advantages with that
which will traverse North America between
attitudes 10 and 55. ''' W'''''A'A
IF In regard to the propositions above de-
scribed, the committee are inclinedy to favor
that of Nh, Northrop, as one which may be
undertaken Immediately and, If not accom-
plished, will leave time for other arrange
ments while that Of Capt. Maxwell althoGgh
in all respects creditable to his enterprise and
public spirit, must be postponed until naviga-
ton "Opens, and, even then will be- subject to
Contingencies. ->'
I'VE would therefore recommend, that, as
the contribution of our citizens to the enter
prise, as a bonus of $1,000 be offered to
Mr.. NOrthrOp, to fulfil the contract above re-
ferred to-, and that an open offer be made of
bonus of $500 each for the navigation of the
Red River by steamboats,, not exceeding three
in number during the year of 1859. The
committee believe, that this would insure US
against any loss of time that might occur by
the sinking or destruction of one boat, and at
the same time would furnish boat for the
Saskatchewan above the Rapids, and also for
and business of the other. -, 49,.
In conclusion, the Committee would state
that aside from any pecuniary returns, it
should be sufficient inducement to our citi-
zens to enter heartily into this project that
if it is carried out promptly, they will be the
pioneers upon these rivers, and that the first
steamboat which navigates their waters will
carry Minnesota Captain and crew. ys-u ~
The subjoined resolutions are respectfully
submitted for the consideration of the Cham
Der:
Resolved, That the Chamber Of Commerce
of st. Paul hereby offer a bonus of one thou
sand dollars to any responsible party who
will engage and give satisfactory security to
put a steamboat of one hundred tons burden
on the Red River of the North and success
fully run the same on said river during the
navigable season of the present year, COM
mencing trips on or before the first of June
next. That the President and Secretary of
| the Chamber of Commerce are authorized to
carry into effect this resolution with Arson
Northrop, Esq, or if he should decline, with
any other responsible party. ..... ..
Res0tUed, That in view of the extensive
system of navigable rivers and lakes of which
the Red River Of the North is part, that
one steamer on said waters would create or
enhance the necessity for others; that at least
three steamboats, should be placed on said
river the present season, and that the Cham
Der of Commerce of ST. Paul hereby make
an open offer of five hundred dollars to each
| and every steamboat that shall successfully
navigate said river during the present year.
On motion of Hon. D. Cooper, the respec-
II tive reports of the Committee and the resolu-
tons annexed, were separately considered,
and unanimously adopted. s.r r..- d..
A committee was ordered to take charge Of
subscription among the citizens of St. Paul,
consisting of Messrs. John R. Irvine, VIM.
L. Banning, G. w. Woolley, VIM. c. Gray
and Chas. E. Mayo. az ..-a -. .. =,
| The committee were also instructed to com,
mend the object of the meeting to citizens o.
towns in the Upper Mississippi and Minneso
ia valley. .... -...-
After remarks from Messrs. D. Cooper, w
L. Banning, G. w. Woolley and others, the
meeting adjourned, sine die. ...r