St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1863-05-28
The RIVER. LUMBER Ec.-The rain nj

|
last week raised the river one or two inches
but It has again fallen that amount and tho
prospect Of navigation this summer seems
nobettcr than before. Where this is mos,
severely felt u.s. in the scarcity AMI oonse.
qucnt high prices Of lumber. A good por.
ton Of the wheat was taken down las,
winter by teams, though. there is much
here yet awaiting shipment. But the
low stage of water prevents logs being
brought down, and the supply on hand
being nearly exhausted, it is feared that
building willbe seriously interfsred with
Even at the present high prices, LUMBER Of
all kinds is in constant and heavy demand
Mr.. Bird gman informs us that he cannot
possibly Saw fast enough to keep pace
with the requirements of customers, and
the yards in middle town are kept busy
filing orders Most OF this is required for
the now buildings going up in town, but
a great quantity is taken into the country.
Were it not for this difficulty, scarcity Of
lumber, there would be mnch more i'm
provement, especially in town, than seems
now possible. We hope the expected
"June rise" may relieve US to some ex-
tent.
BREvlTlEs.-There are four milliner
establishments in St. Cloud-two of them,
Mrs. Places and Mrs. Blood's, very com.
plete. Who will say that our ladies are
behind the times "A petition is in
circulation, and numerously signed, ask
ing for the re-cstablishmcnt of this divis-
ion of the second Collection District, and
that Mr. Noel be reappointed Assistant
Assessor. We hope Mr.. Morrison will
grant the request.-Capt. lockwood,
in command of company Of the 9Th Reg
iment, at Alexandria, was in town this
week. A short time since he shot him.
self in the right foot by the accidental
discharge CT Sharp's carbine, the ball
passing clear through, near the instep.
He is yet unable to use the injured limb.
are informed by Mr.. A. B Cur
ry, express agent of Burbank's line, that
heavier express business is done at this
place than any other in the State except
st. Paul.-Lieut. Col. Peteler reached
this place from Fort Abercrombie on Sab.
bath last. The next morning he took the
stage for St. Paul, and goes to his regi-
ment on the Potomac. We have seen it
stated that he has rendered his resigna-
tion.-Lettuce, raised in the open air,
is quite abundant in market.-There Is
steady demand for all kinds of labor,
and wages are high. No place offers bet
ter inducements to mechanics and labor
ing men in nera], than St. Cloud.
We are indebted to Mr. S. R. Foote
for bundle of assorted confectionery,
nuts, fruit, &c. Mr.. F. has opened on
Washington avenue, and keeps fine as
sortment of the various articles we have
mentioned, and receives fresh supplies
constantly from St. Paul. His prices are
moderate, his stock of good quality and
he certainly deserves liberal patronage.
Give him a call.
BUSINESS NoT1oEs.-See the new ad-
vertisement of j. W. MetzrotA. He has a
we'll assorted stock of gentlemen's furnish:
ing goods, and can make coats, pants or
vests of the latest styles on short notice.
He is fine workman, and gives. his Gus
toners "particular fits"
In another column may be found the
advertisement of the Grand Haven Route.
For pleasantness, quickness and cheapness
it is said to be superior to any other route.
The ride across the lake during the sum-
mer season is especially agreeable. For
time, &c., see advertisement.
We call attention to the new ADVERTISE
ment Of VIM. J. Smith & Co., Of St. Paul,
the we'll known Boot and Shoe Dealers.
Messrs. Smith & Co. have recently NOV
ed into the finest new stone store in the
city, where, as they truthfully say, they
have tho largest and cheapest stock in the
State. They sell largely at wholesale, but
do not turn away retail customer. All buy.
ing Boots and Shoes, at wholesale or re:
tail of this firm, will find what we have
said to be true.
DEMAND FOR GoLD.-The demand 70,
gold is great, but is not equal to the de-
mand tor the celebrated Chemical Salera
tus, especially where this Saleratus has