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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-08-31

LARGE YIELD.-Mr. Franklin Pearo, of
Little Canada, in this county, informs US
that he raised from one acre of ground, (which
he carefully measured, fifty bushels of wheat
this season. He also raised TAT bushels of
oats from 20 acres of ground.
The estimates made before threshing
have been more than sustained. A gentle-
man, who has about a hundred acres of
wheat few miles from the city, informed
US month ago, that he thought it would
average % bushels per acre, but on Mon.
day he informed US that he had threshed
his crop, and that it averaged thirty.fve
bushels to the acre
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-08-31

A CORRESPONDENT at Indianapolis writes
us private letter, from which we take the
following extract:
Revs. Messrs. Hay and Stevenson, of this
place, returned a short time since from Mime
sofa. after spending some time there. They
speak in high terms of your magnificent coun
try. If can spare the time this fall may go
up and spend several weeks amid your lakes,
waterfalls and prairies, breathing your pure
invigorating air, bathing in your lakes, hunting,
fishing, &c. suppose you have got provisions
enough to make living cheap, and to satisfy
such an appetite as would be experienced by
such proceedings. Such trip would have the
most fascinating attraction for me, and would
be especially desirable to recuperate and lay
in stock of flesh and spirits before the winters
work.
We sincerely hope our correspondent will
not stand on the order of his coming, but
come at once. We have here most mag
ni6cent country, and an atmosphere which
is unsurpassed for its purity by any climate
in the world. Our broad praires are still
blooming with flowers, and our lakes abound
in fish. In the provision line we will dis
patch home with our friend few samples
of Minnesota vegetables, which will open
the eyes and understandings OF our hoosier
friends, and out-posey Posey county itself.
Yes, sir, we have a plenty-a large supus
which is now seeking an eastern and
western market.
We say to our friend, come, and see for
L.
the place to get it.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-08-31

THE CRANBERRY CRoP.-This valuable
crop comes near being failure this season.
in Minnesota. In the Northern part of the
State, from which we depend upon most
for yield, we are informed by gentleman
who has been prospecting for these berries
that the late frost has almost entirely de.
stroyed them. In the Western part, thew
are not so much affected, and will yield a
fair average of previous years. These &C.
counts rather conflict with previous reports,
which were, that an abundant crop might
be expected.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-08-31

RAo1NG.--A pacing race came off Satur-
day between Hole-in.th e-Day, and Lady
Oxford. The Lady won both heats in the
following time: First, 2421a; second
2.37k.
The second contest was race under
the saddle between Coulter's gray horse
and Langley's bay. 1t was straight mile
heat. Coulter's gray was winner. We
did not get the time.
After the horse racing was over, four
gents were entered for a foot race, and had
very exciting little brush.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-08-31
Local A fairs.

GRAIN IRANSP0RTATI0N.-Thel low stage
of water in the Mississippi and Minnesota
rivers, with no prospect of an immediate
rise, has reduced the price of wheat very
materially in our market. The water is so
low that boats, with scarcely any freight
on board, have the greatest difficulty in get
ting along, and are compelled to decline re-
ceiving much grain, and unless some means
are provided for moving the crops forward
much faster than the boats can carry it,
fears are entertained that a large portion
OF this years crop will have to be stored in
the State until the opening of navigation iu
the spring. This would be misfortune,
not only to our farmers, but to the whole
people, as the money for the crop would go
far to liquidate accruing indebtedness, and
pay for the fall importation.
In this state of uncertainty as to the
means of transporting the crop, we beg leave
to review the suggestion made month ago,
that good, staunch towboat be provided,
with power to tow eight or ten barges, to
carry the grain in sack or bulk to the rail.
roads or to st. Louis. A line of two boats,
barges and appurtenances, we'll organized in
this way would result in moving off to mar
ket double the quantity of grain in the same
length of time, and at least one. third less
expense to the party purchasing and ship.
ping.
Merchandise, salt or coal, could be towed
back at lower freight than in the present
way. Look at the enormous expense for
sacks, and sacking grain; the wear and tear
on them; the untying, bursting, spilling and
scattering of grain, which would be avoided
by this proposed plan or arrangement. Per-
haps it would not be time lost altogether
for men Of business ard capital, to consider
this suggestion, and see if the plan is feas-
able, practicable one, and will pay the out
Law.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-08-31
IMPORTANT FOREIGN NEWS.
GARIBALDFS MOVEMENTS IN ITALY.
PROSPECTS OF A GENERTL ITALIAN WAR,

We have Liverpool dates to Aug. 10th.
The news is important. A party of 1900
Garibaldians had landed in Calibria, Ne
apolitan province and the chief himself is
reported to have been at Naples to confer
with the revolutionary leaders. Reports
say Austria will renounce the treaty of VIII
la Franco, and actively oppose Garibaldi in
Naples.
Ihere Is no new movement reported in
Syria. The English commissioners took
out authority for 1900 mariners to be
landed.
Garibaldi had been at Naples to confer
with the revolutionary party.
The Neapolitans claimed to have repulsed
an attempted landing of the Garibaldians
near Regio and Candritell. The court at
Naples were demanding proclamation of
state siege but the government resisted it.
1t is reported that if Garibald lands in
Naples, Gen. Lamoricere will cross the Ro.
man frontier under promise of support
from Austria, and that Austria will renounce
the obligation of Villa Franco and attack
Garibaldi.
Austria was assuming a threatening attn
tude, and there were rumors of an approach.
ing manifesto on the Emperor's birthday,
declaring release from the Villa Franco
treaty and uttering threats against Pied
mont.
Austria had already demanded explana-
lions from Piedmont concerning Garibal.
dis letter to Victor Emanuel announcing a
projected attack on Venice.
There was great activity manifested in
the Austrian marine department..
A complete establishment of understand
ing between Austria and Prussia is offici-
ally announced.
The Emperor of Austria and the King of
Bavaria attended railroad celebration at
Salzburgh, and both Monarchs made
speeches favorable to German unity.
Rumors of an approaching interview be-
tween Napoleon and the Queen of Spain
were again current.
The Sandman loan closed with subscrip>
lions to the amount of three times the sum
needed.
There was rumor that Sardinia pro.
posed to send corps de armie to Naples
to prevent complications from Garibaldi's
landing there.
The Empress of Russia is enciente.
The Princess Daniello, of Montenegro,
bad been shot by a Montenegrin refugee, and
died shortly afterwards.
LATEST VIA QUEENsTowN--LoNDoN, Aug.
16.-Naples has been proclaimed in state
of siege.
The weather in England is unsettled.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-08-31
Republican State Convention in New
York.

SYRACUSE, August 23d.
The Republican State Convention met
in this city yesterday noon and organized
with Jas. M. Cook for President. E. D.
Morgan and Robert Campbell, the present
lncumbents were nominated by reclamation
for reelection for Governor and Lieut..
Governor, and S. H. Barnes, for Canal Com
missioner, and Jas. r. Bates, for State
Prison Inspector, VIM. Cullen Bryant and
Jas. 0. Putnam were appointed Electors at
Large. The resolutions embrace the plat
form of the Chicago Convention and ratify
its nominations for President and Vice
President; eulogises the administration of
Gov. Morgan, and makes charges of corrup.
ton against the last Legislature, asserting
that not measure which has been charac-
terized as unjust and corrupt could have
passed the Legislature without the unani-
nous vote of the Democratic members. The
resolutions relate almost entirely to local
affairs.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-08-31
FINANCIAL.

There is an indisposition among Capitalists
to loan much On outside property, but .oans On
city property are made without much diff.
Guilty
Money is comparatively plenty in st. Pau,
at Is to 10 per cent. for short paper, and IL r.
ID per cent. On twelve to twenty-fou months.
for approved real estate security.
Current Minnesota bank bills are at one per
cent. discount for Illinois and Wisconsin cur.
rency, and 2 to % for Gold.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-08-31

The swindler J. F. Thompson, whom we
noticed few days since as victimising a
number of Southern people in this neigh
borhood, receives the following notice from
a Milwaukee paper: "The same individual
was here in this city, and played the conf
Dental to considerable extent in small
way" Pass him round.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-08-31

For packages of slOO or more, of New Eng.
land or New York Currency, I per cent. pre-
MUM is paid in Illinois and Wisconsin cur.
rency.
There is decided improvement in real
estate, for city property or farming lands, and
sales are frequently made at an advance over
last years. prices.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-08-31

MERCANTILE LIBRARY Assoc1ATIoN.-We
learn that Hon. Cassius M. Clay, of Ken
lucky, has accepted an invitation to deliver
a lecture under the auspices of this associa-
ton, in st. Paul, the latter part of next
month. The subject of the lecture will be:
" The Beautiful"
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-08-31
Chicago Market.

ADJUST #.
The wheat market to-day was active and
buOyant and under light receipts and easier
feeling freight prices advanced .l9@2c, but
closed quiet.
There is a good inquiry for -four, but the stock
is light and the market firm.
Corn was in fair demand and prices advanced
1c.
Oats are in good request and the market is
&c better.
Rye quiet, but firm.
Barley quiet.
Timothy seed in good demand, but shade
easier.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-08-31

DISTRICT CoURT.-Hon. E. G. Palmer.
Presiding Judge, R. F. Houseworth, Clerk.
The following is list of Grand and Petit
Jurors for the next term of this Court,
which commences the second Monday of
September, (the 10th y
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-08-31

"L1rTLE GIANT."-Col. Flint, of the
First Ward, had an addition to his family
on Sunday, of "little giant" weighing
fourteen pounds. The Colonel says be was
ushered into this breathing world, clad in
red shirt, and shouting for douglas and
Johnson" Sensible boy, that
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-08-31

The Glencoe Register proposes as the
best remedy for "hard times" that "every
descent man ought to marry good girl"
Do you think, Colonel, there would be no
"pressure" then?
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-08-31

The OLD CHIFFoN1ER UNDER THE BLUFF.
The old rag picker who lives under the
bluff, still plies at his vocation. We say
old, because he is upward of seventy years
of age, and not out of any disrespect to his
gray hairs, or his humble occupation. In
the cool of the morning, in the blazing heat
of the MONDAY sun, and when the birds are
twittering their evening songs, the old rag
picker keeps bobbing around. Daily, three
times, almost every street and lane and alley
in the city, is graced with the presence of
the old rag picker. In this business, he is
the pioneer in this city, if not in Minnesota.
So assiduously has he pursued his vocation
during the past four years, that his back
conforms to the habit of constantly stoop-
ing, and is bent like half strung bow.
While the old man has managed to live in
dependent through the hard times, Others,
whose birth and calling was thought lit
tie higher up in the scale of humanity, have
only saved themselves from want, if not &C
tual starvation, by appealing to the gener-
osity of friends, or living on the wages of
prostitution. Shabby and repulsive as the
old man may be in his personal appearance,
we entertain more respect for him, and have
more confidence in bis honesty, than for the
dandifed mustaches and whiskerando of the
street corners, and habitue of the whiskey
shop. But more recently the old mans bus
mess has been infringed upon, not so much
by the hard times" which has taught
people economy in the use of dirty linen and
old garments, as by half score or more of
competitors, who now make rag picking a
daily business. Oftentimes the old man
finds the field carefully CLEANED before him,
and returns to his shanty with an empty
sack. There are several little urchin rag
pickers about town, whose steps are more
nimble and whose eyes are sharper than the
old mans. Thus far the old rag picker has
realized about two hundred and fifty dollars
year as the result of his labors, but this
year, owing to other Richmonds in the field,
his proceeds will fall short, unless the mar
ket price for rags should ascend to higher
figure. Though living alore, and doing all
his own work, the old man has nevertheless
reared up large family of sons and daugh-
tiers, all of whom are married and comforta.
bly, settled on farms in Minnesota. For
some reason, unknown to us, he prefers his
present occupation to living with any of
these, although he often pays them a visit
and is kindly received. In politics we be-
lieve the old man is Republican, but very
rarely votes. He says be can make more
by attending to his business than Office
hunting, and herein sets an example which
is not unworthy of imitation by half doz>
en- small.beer Republicans we can place
under our thumb.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-08-31

We will inform the local of the Minneso-
tian that it is by no means uncommon to
catch cells in the river at this point Eels
are frequently caught in the Minnesota
river, which stream seems to be their favor.
lite locality. Some very large eels have
been caught the present season in Lake
Pepin.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-08-31

MONEY LoANED.-The impression has
gone abroad that no money could be OBJ.
tanned in St. Paul, but it is great mistake.
We are informed that one firm loaned over
$4,000 yesterday, and has much more to
let, on good security.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-08-31

Corrected By Reporter.
ST. PAUL. August 20, 1860.
In consequence of the extreme low water
the prices of grain, wheat particularly, have
declined. although but small quantity of this
years crop has been brought to market. If
there should material rise in the river, within
few weeks, prices would more nearly cores
pond with those in Milwaukee and Chicago.
Oats have got down to twenty cents, and but
little demand.
There is no particular change in groceries.
Coftees are trife lower, and sugars a little
higher.
Traders and others who wish to purchase in
this market, may rely upon or quotations
which are as follows:
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-08-31

WILD PLuMs.-This excellent fruit is more
abundant than last year. We saw wagon
load sold Saturday for one dollar per
bushel.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-08-31
Milwaukee Market.

milwaukee Market.
AUGUST "a.
WHEAT Receipts 25,5lO bus. Market firm,
closing at an advanced of &c. Sales $50 bus
No spring in store, at S45c, 2O,700 bus do do
at S5c, 5000 bus do do at SEC, 1000 bus do de-
lvered at Sc, 700 bus club, delivered, at SEC,
25O bus do (later) at $50, 200 bus extra (early)
at SEC, 700 bus do at S73c, 700 bus do Qater) at
500, buyers taking all they could get towards
the close, at the outside figures.
OATS-Sales 200 bushels old, delivered, at
Csc.
CORN-Sales 300 bus shelled, at 4Sc.
RYE Sales LIS bus at 45c. 800 bus at Csc de.
livered.
GRASS SEED-Timothy $l,62@l,S7.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-08-31

The SENSE OF THE PEoPLE-On the last
trip of the steamer Favorite to La Crosse,
an expression of preference by the passen-
gers, for President, was had, the result of
which, as handed to US by the Clerk, is as
follnwc.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-08-31
Review of the st. Paul Markets

Prepared expressly for the PIONEER AND DEMOCRAT and
Corrected By Reporter.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-08-31
NO. l PRIME FURS AND SKINS.

Rectided, p gar. .23 @25c
Monongaheia. 80 1902 TO
Old Bourbon. Isl 5OG.3 90
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1860-06-16

The seeding SrATEs.-The last overland
newsis 10 the effect that the Democracy of the
States whose representatives at Charleston Sc
ceded, were taking the necessary steps to elect
other delegates to represent them at Baltimore.
The Augusta Georgia. Constitutionalist, the Mo-
bile (Alabama) Register, Montgomery Confed-
eraey, and and other leading Southern Demo-
cratic papers have announced themselves against
the seceders-the Slidell- Davis Yancey coalition
and in favor of the Baltimore nominee. The
Constitutionalist boldly declares that inasmuch as
Douglas received majority of the whole Con-
vention at Charleston, {" he is, by the usage of
the party entitled to be nominated by two thirds
at Baltimore. The fact is, every Southern State
will give Douglas, if he is nominated at Balti-
more, an overwhelming majority. Congressman
Rust, of Arkansas, offers to bet thousand dol
lars that Arkansas will give him q bigger ma
jority than she ever gave to any candidate for
the Presidency. So will every other Southern
State.
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1860-06-16
SHASTA COURIER.
Improveme nts.

We observe in rambling around town that
quite lot of Improvements are quietly going
forward. Charley Boell is fitting up and making
additions to the building on the corner of Main
street and Van Schaick's alley. When COM
pleted it will prove one of the most pleasant
places in town.
On the opposite side of the street Mons. Brin-
cards house, the French Hotel" is rapidly ap-
preaching completion.
Messrs. Levin & Baehr, jewellers, are also
enlarging their establishment, and fitting it up
in an elegant style.
The lower room of Callaghan's Block is also
being fitted for saloon, to be occupied by our
friend Hare. 1t will, when completed, prove
one of the cosiest places in town.
Our enterprising fellow citizen, Pat. Desmond,
is also enlarging and fitting up his house, i'm
mediately opposite the Empire Hotel. He has
entirely removed the back part Of the building,
and after digging out and enlarging the foun-
dalton, is putting up an entirely new structure.
The front part is also being thoroughly renova-
ted, so that, when completed, the building may
he deemed new structure.
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1860-06-16
HOTEL INTERNATIONAL.
Jaskson street, few doors above Mont
gomery.
FOSTER, PATTEN & CO.,
Successor to j. J. Haley,)
PROPRIETORS.

ss HAVING purchased the interest of Mr.
siiI Haley in this well-known Hotel, the sub
-4mI- scribers beg to say to the old patrons of
the house, and the public generally, that they
have made many alterations and Improvements,
and re-furnished ard renovated the house
throughout, in the most thorough manner, and
have added elegant private hall for the en-
trance of Ladies, and are determined that in the
future the house shall possess all the requisites
of a FIRST CLASS HOTEL in every particular.
Mr.. Patten has been Book-keeper of the
House for the past two years, and Mr.. Foster has
been connected with the ocean steamers of this
coast for the past eight years, as Purser, and
cheerfully offers his services to families and
others, in procuring steamer passage in advance
of their arrival here.
BeA No advance in prices. Coaches of the
Hotel always in readiness.
jel6:3m FOSTER, PATTEN & CO.
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1860-06-16

A REPUBLICAN PAPER AT THE BLUFFs.-A
young gentleman recently arrived from the
east, brings the report that Messrs. Hinckley Il
Moffett, formerly ofthe Shasta Republican,, are
going TO return to this State and establish a
Black Republican paper at the town of Red
Blufs-in which event. friend Fisher, we will
be pleased to furnish you vast amount of am
munition in the shape of files of the Republican
when it hypocritically favored the Lecompton
side of the Kansas imbroglio. We think there
must be some mistake in the report, however,
for the reason that we have observed the state
ment that Mr.. Hinckley intended to remain in
Illinois and stump it during the canvass.
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1860-06-16

HGT The editor of the S. F. Times, which
claims to be the organ of the Republican party
of this State, is evidently horribly put out at the
defeat of Seward and nomination of the South
ern renegade, Lincoln. At last dates received
at the time of writing this, the editor of the or
gan had not even published the Republican plat
form, while it appears in all the other papers of
the city. Is the editor ashamed of the Chicago
platform? Or rather is it not black enough to
suit his nigger-worshipping proclvities? If
not, we trust some Democrat will procure big
buck negro for his sleeping partner.
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1860-06-16
CANDIDATES FOR OFFICE.
For AssembIxman.

We are authorized to announce Dr. J. B.
STEWART, of French Gulch, as candidate for
Assemblyman for Shasta county, subject to the
decision of the ensuing Democratic County
Convention. jel6:td
We are authorized to state that Hon. JOHN
WHITE is a candidate for Assemblyman for
Shasta county, subject to the action of the next
regular Democratic County Convention. jel6td
We are requested to announce HOMER A.
CURTISS as a candidate for Assemblyman for
this county, subject to the decision of the ensu-
ing regular democratic County Convention.
je16:td
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1860-06-16

PosT OFFICE Book SToRE.-We are under OBJ
legations to the proprietors ofthis establishment
for huge assortment of all the magazines, pic
toras and papers from all parts of the Eastern
States. 1t is the only place in town where a
general assortment can be found.
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1860-06-16

RACING on THE FOURTH OF JULY.-On the 4tb
ofJuly there will be race over Chambers
cottonwood Course,-open for all horses, dis
lance 600 yards, four to enter and three to start
in order that the purse may be claimed-for
purse OF $50, together with the entrance fee
added. As many other races will be run before
and after The principal race, much sport is an
ticipated. A large crowd will be present, and
candidates for Office will have good chance to
see many of the " sovs" Read advertisement.
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1860-06-16

RETuRSED.-Maj Reading, wife and child
arrived IN San Francisco in the Golden Gate, on
the 18th. Maj. Bidwell, one of the delegates
to the Charleston Convention, arrived on the
same boat.