The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-07-21
news OF oUn OWN STATE.

TIE Hastings Independent contains o copy OF
,,,,,,o,. nassed by the session OF the United
n--.s.,o,;,ns If the town of Wilton, Waseca
comfy Minnesota, expelling William bris-
h.ne from church fellowship for becoming
Msson They are signed by order of the Ses-
.,ons J. r. BLACK, Moderator, and read as
follows: ,x,o,,,tor &c ,h;s
congregation, has been convicted before the
Sessions of the United Presbyterian Congrega-
ton of Wilton, Waseca County, Minnesota, Tor
the violation of the rules of the church, by uni
tino himself with secret oath bound society,
Mmiharly known as the society OF Free Ma
sons. U.
of the rules OF the church and refusing TO listen
10 the admonitions of his brethren. render 1t
necessary for the honor of Christ Jesus, for the
ocyits of his religion, for swarning to others.
and Tor his own benefit TO infict on him the
censure of the Lords house. The Session old
and hereby do in the name OF the Lord Jesus
C1yisf. and as q court Constituted IN his name
suspend and exclude the said William brisbane
from the privileges of the church, till ne return
from the error Of his way, and give suos1anti"
proofs of unfeigned repentance.
This In Minnesota, in the year 1865! Let US
hear no more about the dark ages. '.'.s
THx St. Peter Tribune says the amount OF
Lands sold during the month OF June was
~ SOL acres. This includes all entered under
the homestead act, and with military bounty
land warrants. ~a 2
THE lie Sueur Statesman says the corn crop
promises to be the best ever raised in that
couu,y. A daughter of Henry Weymier, eleven
wears old. reading In Arlington township. Sib-
lev county. was killed BY lightning on the ev-
cnipg of the 4th of July. Lv& 3
THE Saint Cloud Democrat says Burbank s.
Co. have Just started 200 teams for Fort Wads-
worth. On Last Sabbath, Mr.. d. Stone, OF
Fort Abercrombie, engaged in business at that
Mace, accidentally shot his father, who cannot
recover. The LIST u. 8. Volunteers-ex-rebs-
ara to be mustered out Hole-in-the-Day has
,ately experienced q radical change, and pur'
poses d, voting himself to the Improvement OF
his tribe. He is taking daughter Of st. Paul
70 be educated. There was unversalist con-
veutiou at Saint Cloud on Tuesday, at which
Rev. j. II. Ballou was ordained. Saint Cloud
merchants ore driving brisk trade with the
Red River people.
eopseouence of o severe fracture OF his rght
kueee. which compells him TO walk upon
crutches Brigadier General Tourtellotte, sew:
eral weeks ago. rendered his resignation. and
Il VA accepted. The general at last advices,
was Mt Louisville, KY, but expected to 20 70
Connocticut, wh,re his father resides, and
altOr recovering from his injuiiea VIII return
. Nankato. He expects 10 reach here some
time this faiL-M0nk0t0 Record.
Enxxr.-Three brothers at Garden City
named Potter have purchased In MICHIGAN
3 coo sheep which are now en- route for biue
Iarth. Judge Finch also left last week Tor the
sheep country TO purchase 600 for MS stock
fIrm pesr Nankato.- NmkGto UHiOH.
The saltwater Aessesger says the st. Croix
IKE hes been steadily rising for the past two
weeks and there Is good stage Of water for
al practical purposss' .Jr-s. 80. $50
"A youn man named Adam r. SAymaker,
beok-kseper for Miller & Scott, dealers IN
carpets and oil cloths, on Fourth street. shot
h,msslf through the head In st. Louis on Mon
Say. Tho cause Of the rash act b attributed
. diaappointment in love. The deceased was
ssoss tAizsy.two years of age, and Wa IN sfeW
6ays = beosne . partner In the arm.