St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1862-06-19
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No41olG.-Ths mails viii close hereafter At
pssslssly eight O'clock FL
Rvxslso. Fowler has his ferry hung at
ths lower crossing, and will cross passengers or
teams in double quick time. -:
HA11 sloax.-ouits heavy hail storm visit
ID Maine Prairie on Saturday forenoon last
A number ofrsliable persons have informed US
that they saw hailstones a. large IS hens
egg. As there was Comparatively no wind the
damage was triaing.
Aaalvsp.-Capt Fisk, commanding the
protective force to Fort Benton, came from St.
Paul by last evenings stage, and is at the
stearRs House. His party is on the road. and
expected here to morrow.
SALE OF 0RAss.-The grass on the School
lands in this Township will be sold at public
auction to the highest bidder for cash, ON We'd
nesdsy next, at 10 o'clock A. NJ, in front of
the American House. These lands are located
in Sec. le.
Aoo1DExr.-On last Tuesday morning, e.
len Minerva, daughter Of Miles Brown, Esq,
Of this place, aged about ten, fell from q shed
near her fathers house, striking on steps be.
Low, breaking her left arm Immediately back
Of tho wrist, and dislocating this also. Drs.
Hunter aud Palmer were promptly in attend
snes and net the broken limb. The little girl
lsgettins along unusually well.
UNPLrAsANr SlruAr1oN.-About three weeks
ago, while little boy named Glass, about two
years old, was chewing some leaves, one OF
them was drawn into his windpipe, lodging
there. For more than two weeks he breathed
with much difficulty and could scarcely speak
90 As to be audible; and it was feared that an
iucessiou would have to e.made in the wind
pipe to remove the obstruction. But within
the past few days he speaks much palmer, and
tho breathing is easier, 20 that the doctor is Of
the opinion that the leaf has passed down.
MASONIC ANNIvERsARY.-The Anniversary
Of 81. John the Baptist, occurring Tuesday the
24th inst, will Do celebrated by the Masonic
Fraternity Of this city and vicinity with cere-
ticsd in cur last weeks issue, the presentation
ct = copy Of the Holy Writings to the North
Star Lodge and the acceptance Of the same will
take place At the St. Cloud institute, at 8
o'clock P. II. An Grafton will also be delivered
BY A. B. Curry, Esq, Of this city. The St.
Cloud Rrass Band has been engaged to dis
course instrumental music and we arm that
nothing has been left undone to make the ex-
srcises interesting, and worthy OF the day and
occasion. The public generally are cordially
invited to attend, and participate in the festiv-
tiles Of the day. Bretheren of the order are
requested to be present at the Lodge room at
o'clock.
Tu1 nuTcH1NsoHs.-For various reasons
this family Of siugers were not able to get to
this place until Saturday evening last. As
they had specific engagements for the next
week they thought best to appoint concert
for the next evening (ssbbath.) But that fore
noon It was found that possession Of the Eall
could not be obtained, and they took the boat
the same day for Monticello, when they were to
cling on Monday evening. 1t is matter ofregret
that from this complication of circumstances
our citizens were deprived Of the pleasure of
hearing this family in one Of their concerts.
LACK OF DWELLING HoUsEs.-Last week we
met stranger who had been al through town
trying to dud house to which he could remove
his family, but without sucess-aN were cccu-
pied. Whilethis state ofaffairs speaks we'll for
ths prosperity Of our town, it should not be
allowed to continue. 1t is not always conven-
lent for persons wishingto remove to a town to
build, whlle immigrants almost invaribly de-
sire to rent. At least for q time. AS affairs now
stand few thousand dollars could not be bet
tor invested than in building neat, comfortable
tenement houses in this town. The demand
for them would be immediate, and without
doubt continuous.
FRox THE GoLD SEEKEHs.-The following
letter 1ill be read with interest. Persons de-
string to write to the party will direct TO Fort
Benton ria st. Louis.
RUSH LAKE, OK RED RIVER TRAIL,
June 10th, 1862.
FnlExD WILL.-As tho mail carrier stays
with as tonight, will drop you line. Our
party consists Of forty-two good, able bodied
men, seventy six head Of cattle (thirteen cows
ineludsd) and i've ponies.s We have our Of
lcsrs elscted-one captain ofthe train and one
qusrtermaster, and one military captain and
one lieutenant. All the men obey orders, and
everything works to charm. Roads good
cattle oil In good order-fced excellent-no
Indians to be seen. 1t is getting dark-can.
dies ere seares-I will write you again from St.
Joseph. Truly Yours.
-@".r MARK D. LEDBEATER.