St. Cloud Democrat., 1862-06-26

numbers. and that unless they renew before
that time their names will be erased from our
books.
| ERRATUM.-It will be seen that our
paper is dated the 25th, when it should be
the 26th.
"a On account of the late hour at
which we received the addresses, we have
not been able to go to press until to-day
Saturday.
1ar Extra copies Of this weeks DEM
ocRAr, containing the full report Of the
Masonic presentation can be had at the
Book Store, Post Office and this Office
The DEMOCRAT is the only paper that gives
the roceedings entire.
TO THE LAD1Es.-The ladies of St.
Cloud are requested to meet at the resi-
dence OF H. z. Mitchell, Lower Town,
on Tuesday next, at two P. NJ, to form
Soldiers Aid Socity. They will bring
needles, scissors, and thimbles. The ladies
Of Upper Town are especially invited to be
present.
EARLY PEAs-J. W Metzroth, of this
city, had green peas, gathered from his
garaen, on the 18th inst. His vines are
the thriftiest We have seen this season.
ARR1vED-Capt. Fisk's protective
corps for those going to the mines, came
up on last Saturday, and camped on the
edge Of town until Monday noon. A great
part Of the supplies were purchased here.
TIE BRASS BAND-Proved itself, last
Tuesday to be an indispensable institution.
It added greatly to the attractions of the
procession and presentation ceremonies.
CRops.-So far as We can learn the
crops throughout this County, and portion
of the State, give the most cheering evi-
dences of an abundant harvest. Nor does
the breadth Of land sowu appear to be
much, if any, less than last year, though
so many of our farmers have gone to the
'tented 6eld" with our different regiments.
At Maine Prairie, We are informed, the
same number Of acres have been sown as
last season, Notwithstanding about one half
the men have enlisted and are now IN
"Dixie" Those remaining appear to have
cheerfully and determincdly taken upon
themselves the labors Of those who were
called away.
DEMOCRATIC CAucUs-The Democrats
of St. Cloud assembled in Caucus at Will
SONS Hall, Saturday the 2lst inst, and Or
ganized by nominating Joseph Read Pres
ident, and L. A Evens Secretary. The fol-
lowing delegates were chosen to represent
this precinct in the Democratic County
Convention to be held at St. 10. on Satur-
day the 28th inst: J. Read, J. w. Ten
voord, J. Edelbrock, L. A. Evens, G. P.
Fischer, J. Kinder and S. Reichart.
"a Read Benefits advertisement il
another column. Mr.. B. has just return
ed from New York with a full and COM
plete stock of goods which he is Offering at
very low prices. Call in and examine his
goods.
! -Messrs. E. NJ. Tobey &. Co., of the New
York Store, are bound to keep up with the
times. They have just received another large
invoice Of goods fiom New York City, con-
sisting in part of one hundred and fifty pieces
of Calico Of the finest quality and latest styles
viz,
so pieces Merrimac Prints, so Cocheco,
extra fine, so ofevery desirable patterns at the
old price one shilling yard. Also, q large
invoice light and dark Shakers, sizes from five
wooden ware, always remembering eff you
do not see tho article you want, ask for it."
TIE CurrER.-This fine steamer came up on
last Friday night with two barges in tow, and
returned with them next day loaded with
wheat. She also took down $50 bales of buf-
faIo robes shipped by the. Hudson Bay Co.
having brought up large lot Of freight for
that company, besides . number Of tons for
our merchants. The Minneapolis Advert;ser
says Capt. Davidson informs 1t that he has
brought to this place four hundred tons of
freight for the Hudson Bay Company this Sea-
son.
"A LITTLE MORE C1DER."-Prof Cromwell
has tapped b. rel Of hrst-rate cider, . glass
Of which forms not unacceptable drink these
warm days. ''Ths editor" desires u to re-
turn her thanks to tho Professor for nice lot
Of oranges and lemons, Of which he has fresh