The Goodhue volunteer., 1863-07-08

this office. >t*t ~.
WHEAT has considerably declined, owing
to which fact, perhaps, but very little has
been brought into market the past week.
The weather has been exceedingly hot for
the past few days, so great indeed that we
feared to look at the thermometer, hence
we do not know how it tstood. fr&z ~5s ~
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CRoPs.-A day or two since we took a
short ride in the country and were much sur
prised to ind the crops looking so finely.
They will, however, be of little avail if nav.
igation remains Is at present.
The FouRrH.-The celebration at this
place on Saturday last WAS quite creditable
affair, and was largely attended. Every
one seemed to enjoy themselves exceedingly
we'll, aud We are unable to learn Of = single
affray. This speaks we'll, considering the
occasion, and the number ofpeople 10 n'attsnd.
ance. ,,- ~,
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The excavation Of Mr.. Lawther's cellar is
rapidly progressing. and the building will
be speedily pushed forward to completion.
This will be, when finished, the finest block
In the city. 49,
IT is wonderful what q vast amount of
farming implements are constantly arriving
at this place. The levee is continually
blocked up with scythes, cradles, plows,
reapers, threshing machines, and all other
articles necessary for farm.
NAvIGAT1oN.-The river has now become
so low that it is almost impossible for the
smallest boats to run without grounding
upon almost every bar. Our warehousemen
have been unable to ship any grain whatever,
for some time past.
Ho! aN ye that thirsteth, come 30 unto
the "Climax," whore good natured Char
ley" will always be found ready and willing
every time to do all he can to quench your
thirst and stay your hunger.
SEVERAL of the streets in this city are
being improved in some very important re-
spects. They have been almost impossible
heretofore, but are quite respectable just
now:
VIZ notice that the Presbyterian Church
is being improved in some very important
respects. The narrow steps that were erect
ed At the front enterance have been torn
away aud wider ones placed in their stead,
which adls very materially 10 their convsn.
ience and tho safety Of visitors. The church
has also been papercd and rspaintcd on the
inside, which adds much to is beauty.
The CEMETERY KoAD.-Operations have
been commenced on the new road that leads
from the City to the Cemetery. The con-
tract was let to Mr.. Gates, aud, Judging
from appearances at this time, it has been
plaeed in competent hands, and we hope Mr..
Gates will push it through to completion IS
expeditiously rs possible, as it is almost
impass'ble at present, and at season Of the
year when most likely to be used.
We notice that, under the superintend
ance Of Master Contractor, Thomas TAYLOR.
ESQ, Mr.. Heising has been adding another
large beer cellar to his establishment. tits
magnificent piece Of work thirty seven
by seventeen feet and sixteen feet deep and
mads Of stone, archcl and entirely under
ground.
TAXES ARE HIGH.-Taxes are high on Sal
eratus as we'll Is on every other article that
family consumes, but they arc not As high
on the Chemical Salerqtus, As the Saler.tu,
will rise your biscuit, etc. lfyou don't be.
lieve us try it. It is put up in bright red
papers. called ".Chemieal Saleratus, o,
Housewives Favorite."
CAVALRY CoxPANY.-W. F. Cross Esq.
Of this city has rsosived authority y orc.ui
ACavalry company for Ha,eh's Battallie,
Gr ~ Indian expedition. This Is on. .
The bsst shaocss 70 enlist in Tie ssrviee tha
hes teen s6eFsd since the commsncenen
ofths war For particulars cali On N
Cress q hi Jewelry store In Red Wing.
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VIZ call attention. to the advertisement i
D. A. Friestedt, wagon maker and hlack
smith. n another column. III. Friesssdt i
q MASTER mechanic, and, consequently, hal