St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1863-09-03
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CoRREcrlox.-Au error having bean mad,
in oar last weeks issue in the calls for County
aid District Conventions, the proper corr,o-
ton is made in this paper.
Gen. sibley is expected to reach this city
to-day. .,.,... L..
The Beard Of County Commissioners have
'bsen In session for the past two or three days
equalising the assessment on property, and
attending to . few minor matters.
accompanies him, will probably be here by to-
morrow evening. They did not leave St.
P:ni as soon As Was expected.
I. THl ExPEblr,ox. portion of the re
turning Indian Expedition which remains un.
der command Of Gen. Sibley is expected IN
this city on Saturday.
: Anxs DaAwS.-On Saturday last the or
ganised militia in the Rockville district Capt.
IA Labonte, drew forty muskets with accoutre-
msnts.
HtNovED.-Col Thomas has removed his
Headquarters to Meizroth's new building, one
door below his tailoring establishment, on
Washington avenue. ...
SwAxs.-A party Of soldiers returning from
the Expedition passed through town on Sat-
urday, having attached to their wagon box
in which wsre large two swans.
HAr.-A great quantity Of hay is being put
up this season. The very dry weather ena-
bles farmers to cut on marshes that have been
heretofore too vet 10 be entered.
In Towx.--Chsplain Inmaa and Captain
Taylor, Co. D, First NJ. NJ. r., and Capt. Lib
by, Co. l, 7th Mimi. Vols, are in town, hsv-
ng left the expedition some time since.
NJ ore my succ ess II life ENTIRELY to a
jsdieious use Of Printers Ink.-Autobiograpby
Of p. T. BARSrx.
Coon OPPoTuSlT1.-Our city presents an
excellent opportunity to any person or firm
who will establish first class bakery with
cracker mandatory. There would be .
steady demand for bread by our citizens, and
an immense amount of crackers are brought |
from St. Paul and st. Anthony. Although We
have two bakeries here now, they are Of but
little account. Such an Investment would pay
well, and there is fne opening for some
eoterprising bsker.
SxvERE FRosrs On Friday and Saturday
nights this portion Of tho State-and We learn
such severity as TO seriously injure the corn
crop, in some places killing it entirely, and
affecting potatoes to some extent. The corn is
usually, at this season of the year, beyond
danger from frost, but the want Of rain du-
ring almost the entire spring and summer.
had left it in state of immaturity. 1t is
said to be the first instance Of the kind in the
history Of the State.
Row.-On Saturday night party were At
Hansen's tavern playing billiards, when
disagreement arising, one man, named Smith,
picked up some Of the billiard balls aud start
ed of. Hansen. taking one of the remaining
balls in his hand, struck him in the face,
knocking him down, and then beat hin, severe
~, each blow Of the ivory ball cutting or bruis-
ing the skin. Hansen WAS 1t length taken of
by one Of the bystanders, and Smith taken
charge Of The whole affair WAS disgraceful
throughout.
ASSAULT AND BArTERr.-Our young city is
fast emulating the example Of those of older
growth in the way of rowdyism. and Is making
reputation that is not to be envied. Yester-
day afternoon Is Adam Plein and his brother
in law were walking aleng st. German street,
the former Vas assaulted BY Chas. Lueg, who,
with 4 stone. cut Mr.. rs head and face in a
terrible nanner. His face Was such = mass Of
blood and bruises as to render his features al
most undistinguishable, while quite . hole was
cut IN tho back Of his head. The attack is
aid to have hesn utterly without provooas,oa,
and Of most eovardly character. Upon com
pi.int Of the assaulted man, . warrant was h.
sued BY Justice Ransom, and served upon Lu-
u BY Sheriff arandelmyer. A preliminary
hearing was held last evening, and the case
adjouraed over uttl this morning.
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THE following Is the list Of Commits
sioners who viii visit our soldiers to take
their votes il the coming election:
.v,. EAsfEnx DISTRICT.
j. P. Kidder, Of Ramsey County.
Solomon Snow, Of Mower County.
fTrE WITHIN DlsfRICT.,
&c. D.aiels, Of Olns.ed County.
Job, H. Stevens, II Mcleod County.