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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-02-10

Our PUBLIC SOHooLs-CHRKRINa Con-.
NATURALIZATION. D. Blakeley, Secretary of
State and ex-oficio Superintendent of Public
Instruction, pays our public schools the foH
lowing compliment in his annual report, just
published:
In this connection, desire to refer to the
public schools of st. Paul, as living evidence
Of the most convincing character, of the ben
efits of constant local supervision Of the
common schools. If there be among the men,
bers Of the Legislature any who remain skep-
tical in this regard, beg from them an early
visitation of these schools They shall find
the buildings an ornament to the city in
an architectural point of visw-comfortably
warmed. ventilated and lighted-the fur.
niture and apparatus patterned after
the most approved models-scholars attentive
and Observation-Disclosures (having been subjected
to rigid examination, } accomplished, efficient,
and constantly striving to excel in the voca-
tion-while over all, observing all and 0rectsng
all, they shall find sharp, vigilant, unressting
eye, and mind constantly at work devising
and inaugurating newer and better methods
for the instruction, guidance and education of
youth So that it may each day be said of the
schools Of st. Paul, that they are better than
they were the day before; and so ought it be
of every school throughout the length and
breadth Of the commonwealth.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-02-10

Snow IN THE UPPER CouETRY.-The
prospects for good stage of water in the
spring are growing more encouraging. We
learn that at Saint Cloud, and the region about
there, the snow is . foot deep. On the upper
waters Of the Mississippi, and the Saint Croix,
II is still deeper-two or three feet deep on the
divide. Such body of snow IS this win give
Is fair stage of water, even if 1t Is not aug
meuted by reinforcements. Very often our
deepest SHOWS come in February and March,
50 that there is still . chance for high water
next spring.
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FROM FORr WADswORTH.-

FROM FoRr Dispatches
from Fort Wadsworth, received yesterday by
General Sibley, represent that the troops at
that post have the scurvy very bad, owing to
their supply Of vegetables being consumed.
General Sibley has ordered a supply to be sent
from Fort Abercrombie, but owing to the dis
lance, the weight and bulk of that kind of
stores, and the danger of total or partial de-
struction on the wav by cold, the supply will
only be barely sufficient to prevent the further
spread of the disease and gradually cure it A
post garden and farm will be put in operation
next summer, which will prevent any recur-
renee of the complaint at that post hereafter.
We recommend detail of = friendly" Indians
as laborers on the aforesaid farm, with guard
well armed. to keep them at work diligently.
This will be good christianising process for
them.
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FIN ANClAI.
New York Money Market.

New York Money Market
New YoRx, February 7. 1865 IN.
SToGSs--Better and more active
MoNsY-Easy ut TOT y cent
GoLo Opened at sl51< rose to 21s2f, and e.oeed
at 1854
GovEHsMEsr srocxs-U s. ss 81, coupons. 10.
5-2oe, coupons. i09%; 1O-40s, coupons, I0lI.
SECOND RNoRr-6P.M.
0oLo-The e1uectation of news from Charleston,
and rumor that Grant Is making q movement
eouth OF the James, tend to check confidence.
though without putting down the pisce, which
ranges from Els to 216S
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STATE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.
The Annual Meeting---The Wool
Growers Association.

The State Board of Agriculture met Wednes-
day afternoon, in the Hall ofthe House of Rep
resentatves, being the annual meeting.
The Secretary, w. r. Smith, Esq, presented
his annual report, and accompanying docu.
ments, which was referred to Committee to
consider the propriety of publishing.
The officers for the ensuing year were then
elected as follows:
President-T. T. Mann, of Cottage Grove.
Secretary-W. R. Smith, of Minneapolis.
Treasurer-Wm. L. Ames, of st. Paul.
Executive CommiHee-K. N. Guiteau, of Da.
kota county; Charles Hoag, ofHennepin coun.
ty; w. L. Ames, of Ramsey county; H. E. Bid
well, of Dakota county; A. Harkins, of Scott
county; F. NJ. stowell of Anoka county.
Trustees Of Agricultural Col1egs-H. q. y.
Morrison, of Dakota county; Samuel Furber,
of Washington county, Charles Hoag, OF Hen
nepin county.
The Board then adjourned until next morning
at 8 o'clock.
This body held an adjourned meeting IN the
evening At the Hall of the House of Represen-
tatives Ou;te number of wool growers
were present.
Vice President Oliver Dyer, ESQ.,, in the
Chair. Charles Hoag, Secretary.
Several new members were received.
The subject of a proper Dog Law was taken
up and debated.
Mr.. Guiteau said he should take the side of
the dog, which seemed to have no friends. He
stated the provisions of the dog law which he
had introduced into the House.
w. w. Finch, Esq, of Steele county made
some very sensible remarks. He thought tho
best dog law was good rifle and some strych-
nine. As far as licensing dogs was concerned,
the man who has sheep killed don't care wheth.
er the dog that does it was licensed or not.
w. R. Smith said that dogs and sheep were
incompatible in one community. The ques-
ton is-shall we raise the dogs or the sheep.
He advocated unity of action among wool
growers in this matter.
On motion, Mr.. Guiteau's bill was taken up
as basis of incorporating the views of the
members present, and the remainder of the
evening was spent in debating the matter.
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! We have not been ulObservaut of the skating
fun on the river for few days past and in
tended to describe it at some length, but a cor
respondent has got the start of us. Therefore
we cheerfully give way to the
PLAGIARIsMs AND PARODIEs,
OF A. PLAIG, ESQ.
Heaven help us all in these bewitching nights,
so very apropos for love and mating,
When all the young and ancient wights
Are on the river skating.
Fat girls infatuate slowly roll about,
Vainly attempting to seem light and agile;
And wishing in their heavy hearts, no doubt,
Their charms were far more fragile.
The lean and lathy skip along elate,
Delighted to outstrip their slower sisters;
And fondly hoping $40 gait,
viii surely catch the ,Misters.
To win the beaux the Fates allot 'em;
For there are beaux, who, wise and sage,
Care less for speed than bottom.
The beaux Of every age and shape and size
Throng the smooth surface Of the gay old
river,
Each eager to bring down some precious
With darts from Cupids culver.
Shoddy and shoulder-strips sprinkle the scene,
A great variety of capers cutting,
Prime favorites they, tor oil the fair, I ween,
Are fond of straps and strutting.
Big-bug civilians bowl along the mart,
Serene in pOmpOus self laudation:
Believing none of them can get the start
In reaching HVmenA statiOn
The small fry frantically fly DER the ice,
Casting furtive glance beneath each bonnet,
And saying, soto uoce, this is very nice"
When fancying they've done 1t.
But It's proverb that "there's many q slip
Twixt cup and lip," and 80 the skaters find it;
For they are often thrown upon the hip,
Though scarce they seem to mind it.
And lovers quarrel, falling wide apart,
With looks and chances spirited and spicy,
Or chilly grow, with ch;ll6lnn ON the heart,
Why not ?-when it's 90 ICY
While, wonderful to tell, on every hand,
The righteous fall, despite their pious graces,
Yet stranger still, the wicked always stand
On very slippery places
But skate away, ye variegated crowd,
No jot of hope or hop abating:
This life is short, and It's everywhere allowed
The next will have no skating.
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NE teor,osical Notes for January ,es.

The commencement of the year presented
very marked contrast to that of the last, Then
we suffered from one of the coolest terms ever
known in Minnesota,-the mean temperature
for the first eight days ranging from 200 to IS
below zero. During the same period in the
present year, the mean temperature varied
from 81 to 25e below zero. And yet the tables
show that between the two months, there was
only 21as difference in their mean temperature.
This small difference is accounted for BY the
fact, that steadier degree OF cold prevailed
during the past month, than in January 1854.
The extremes of temperature were more near
ly together. The range of the past month was
55e, while that of its predecessor In 1864 was
$40. The amount of moisture deposited, while
not large, nor coming up to our hopes, was
much in excess of the same period in 1864
The only noticeable event, was the falling of
a very large aerolite or meteor, before sunrise
on the 2Sth. This was observed at places with
in the State widely apart Anoka, North
field, Taylor's Falls, and st. Paul. Perhaps
some account may yet be had of the point at
which it fell. An aerolite differs from shoot
ing star only in size. 1t is large fragmentary
body of matter, circulating around the sun,
probably portion of the remains of the great
planet, which once appears to have had its Or
bit between that Of Mars and Jupiter: and of
which, what are now called the asteroids, form
ed part.
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STATE AGRICULTURAL SOCrKTY.-This
body finished Its session Thursday at the Cap.
itol. The proceedings were not 90 lengthy or
important as last year, nor did the same inte-
rest seem to be felt as was eyinced then. In
our opinion 1t would he better to hold the ses-
docs OF come other time than during the sit.
ting of the Legislature. There are many who
vond like to attend them, but who cannot do
a. ON account of duties In the Legislature.
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COMMERCIAL.
New York Market.

SEw YoKk, February Z. 1861 p.s,
FLous-i0e better and quiet
WHsAr--102c better and Quiet
CoRS-Aarket firm for old and dull for new
sgOorD RrrOE2-6P ~
=. CcrIoS-Mo.e active and decidedly higher under
the influence OF an advance In gold and an increased
spinning Cemand.
RLpuR-5@1Oc better
Wharfage better
OATs-Eirmer. Sales At 9lIO
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A HoAx.-We find the following item
in the Quincy Herald, of Jan. "a.


SKATING FEAT EXTRAORDINARY.
Prof w. 8. Quinn, of New York city, who
Is out west on lecture tour, reached this city
early yesterday afternoon, direct from Saint
Paul on skates.
We consider this the most remarkable skat-
ing feat on record. The distance from Saint
Paul to this city is nearly 859 miles, only lack.
ing about $50 miles of being the entire length
of the Ohio. During the best stage of naviga.
ton it requires about five days for the fastest
steamers TO run from here up. Nothwith-
standing Prof. 9. lectured at all the principal
points coming down, and lost more than half
of his time, he was only two weeks to day in
making the trip. He reprents the ice being
almost as smooth as glass above and clear Of
air-holes for miles.
This I" Prof Quinn is great humbug and
impostor, If he made the people of Quincy be.
lieve he or any other man skated there from
st. Paul. The river has been covered with
snow here all winter, so that it has not been in
skatable condition, except where prepared ex-
pressly for skating.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-02-10

PRocuRINe FRAUDULENT EHMpIoNs.-
James Homer and DR.. d. Il. Clarke were ex-
smined BY U. 8. Commissioner Cardozo Mon
day, on charge of procuring fraudulent exemp.
lions at St. Peter. Clarke was bound over in
the sum Of 81 900 for his appearance at Court,
and Homer in like sam for further examina-
ton.
John H. Mckenzie was committed to jail in
default of bail for his appearance on charge Of
harboring deserters.
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THE BAPTIST SUNDAY SCHOOL festival.
-One of the most pleasant and agreeable Sun
day School Festivals we ever attended. was
that of the First Baptist School Saturday, at
Ingersolls Hall. This Sunday School has al
ways lad " Christmas Tree, but this winter
periodically voted to forego that pleasure un.
til after the Sanitary Fair, to which everybody
were DESTROYS of devoting all their time. Yes
terday the deferred festival came of.
About $50 or IT'S children were seated at
tables which were covered with sweetmeats
and other good things, in great abundance. AL
were orderly and quiet, and enjoyed the fare
greatly. After they were stuffed to proper
degree, q song was sung, and Rev. ]. r. Dud-
ley, of Plymouth Church, made some interest
ing remarks to the school and the visitors
present.
After another song, Rev. E. w. Rice, West.
ern Agent of the American Sunday School
Union, located at Milwaukee, made short i'd
dress very appropriate to the occasion. and
was followed BY NJ. B. Lewis, of Red Wing,
Agent for the Central District of Minnesota.
After another song, the School was dismissed
by the pastor, Rev. John D. Pope.
The whole occasion was most pleasant one,
and enjoyed by young and old. The Baptist
Sabbath School is one of the Oldest, il not the
Oldest in the city, having been organized In
1849. 1t is not the largest In numbers, but
certainly none can exceed it in order, interest.
and good fruits resulting from the labors of it,
teachers. 1t is q pattern School in all respects.
We were sorry that Lieut. Prescott, the esti.
mable and Jealous superintendent was not
present yesterday, being detained by illness in
his family. To him much of the credit for the
high tone and efficiency of the School belongs
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KEEPING HOTEL WITHOUT LCRNsB.-A
man named Martin Woolley was arraigned be-
fore U. 8. Commissioner VIM. A. Spencer,
Thursday, charged with keeping hotel in Sher-
burne county, without license from Uncle
Sam. he was required to give bonds In the
sum OF $500 for his appearance at court.
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A valuable COW, worth $50, belonging
to family in upper town, died last week, after
showing signs of distress for several days I
was found on examination afterwards that she
had swallowed piece of steel hoop (from .
crinoline), about five inches in length, An
other argument against hoops.
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NeSuIU as IOHUWB were ObcNn6d TON ODSef.
vations of the thermometer:
Maximum Of the month, (12th). ........SSe
Minimum do (Ath(. .......-17e
Highest daily mean (20th). ........ 1889
Lowest daily mean OATH.
Greatest daily range (S1sD..
Least daily range (2Oth-21sD 90. AZ
Range of the month $50
Mean temperature of the month 1871
Mean cloudiness Of the month .........5
Mean force Of the wind. ............... 1.8
Snsw fell On eight days to the amount of six
a half inches, yielding sixty-fve hundredths of
an inch of water.
Fair weather prevailed to an amount equal
to fifteen days. The prevailing winds were
from w. and N. w.
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cTATE OF MINNESOTA, DIS.
- TRICT COURT-COUNTY OF RAMSEY

- TRICT COURT-COUNTY OF RAMSEY,
SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT.
Isaac Van Eten and Harvey Cheer. partneu M
Van Etten d Officer against II. j. r. Treat
(Revenus Stamp-50 cents-Capceiled.I
eUkMoHa
The State Of Minnesota: To the dea,od.pt above
Aamed:
You are hereby summoned and required to
answer the complaint In this action, which has
been died IN the Office Of the Clerk OF this Court
q g. Pau, In the county Of Ramsey and State Of
Minnesota and TO serve . copy Of your answer 70
the saio complaint on the subscribers at Their
Once In St Paul. In the county Of Ramsey, IN I'D
State within twenty days aner the service of this
summons On you, exclusive OF the day Of such ses-
vice: and II you fail to answer the said complaint
within the time Aforesaid the plaintiff In this sction
will take judgment against You for the sum of One
Hundred Dollars with interest from tie 18th day Of
February, A D. one Thousand eight hundred and
this action VAN ETTEN q OFFICER
Attorneys 10 person, St Paul MINI.
Dated February 4 1865 feb10-w6W
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TIE LEGISLATIVE ExCURsIoN.-The ex.
cursion of part Of the Legislature to stillwa-
ter on Friday, was pleasant affair. About 40
members of the House and Senate went over
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STATE OF MINNESOTA, DIS
~ TRICT COURT-COUNTY OF RAMSEY,
SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT,

!saae Van Etten against James Carter.
lkeyenue Stamp-5O csAts-Caneeiledl
SUMMONS
The susie Of Minnesota: To the defendant above
named:
Yoo are hereby summoned and required to
Answer tho complaint In this action, which has
been fled in the once Of the Clerk Of this Court
ct st. Paul In the county Of Ramsey and State Of
Minnesota, and to serve . COPY Of your answer 10
the said complaint On the subscriber. at their once
within twenty days after the service Of this sum-
mons on you, exclusive Of the day OF such service;
and You fail to answer the said complaint within
take Judgment against you for the sum Of One
Hundred Dollars with interest from the 10Th DAY Of
February, A. d. one thouesnd eight hundred and
sixty, besides the costs and disbursements Of this
sction. VAN ETTEN h OFTICER.
Plaintiffs Attorneys, 6t Paul, MINI.
Dated February T. 1868 febl0-wSw
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before number denotes below zero.
ST.. PAUL, February 1, 1866. P.
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THE CASEY HOMICIDE.

TIE CASEY HoMIomR-DEArH OF Mo-
HuGH.-Thursday evening about 8 O'Clock, Nc
Hugh, the victim of the late stabbing affray,
died after lingering three days in great pain.
Joseph Casey, whom he charged before his
death with inficting the fatal wound, is in
jail awaiting examination, which will come of
on Monday.
McHugh was quite young man-perhaps
not more than 20 or % years of age. He is
said to have borne a good character. That
fatal game of cards that ended in the quarrel
and fight in which he lost his life should serve
as warning to others to avoid bad company,
which has brought so many to violent and
untimely end.
Joseph and Cornelius Casey were brought
before Justice McElrarh at 5 o'clock Monday
evening, on charge of murder in the first de-
gree, in stabbing John McHugh, who died on
Thursday. The hearing took place in the.
Council Chamber. H. j. Horne and w. A.
German appeared for the state-I. V. D. Heard
for the prisoners. On his motion they were
examined separately, and Cornelius Casey taken
back to jail. The charge against Joseph Casey
was then taken up. After the testimony had
been taken, Justice McElrath announced that
the Defendant would be committed, without
bonds, to Jail to await his trial.
The PIONEER Hook AND LADDER Con-
rANY-ANNuAL MEETING.-The Annual Meet
inc of the Pioneer Hook and Ladder Company
was held at their Hall last night. The follow
ins board of officers were elected:
Forensan-J. II. Mathews.
First 4ssistant-John Lunkenheimer.
Second Assistmt-Joeeph Reif.
Tredsurer-NYm. F. Mason.
Secretdy-Jo Dreis.
The reports of the officers of the past year
show that this staunch old Company Is in very
flourishing circumstances. 1t has large roll
of members, who are jealous and active.
The meeting was pleasant and harmonious.
Mayor Stewart, who is member Of the Com
pany, was present, and being called on, made
an encouraging and appropriate address, in
true freman's spirit, which was warmly ap-
plauded.
After the meeting adjourned, the officers
elect received the congratulations of their
friends in OVERLOOKING bumpers of the "malt, "
at the Union House. 1t was fraternal and
;ox,ous occasiOn.
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and administrators tn certain cases. Referred
to Committee on Judiciary.
Also-H. F. No. 127. bill to secure uri.
formity in the election of county officers
throughout the State. Referred to Committee
on Elections.
~Also-H. F. No. 128-an act to amend chap
IL, Compiled Statutes, relating to incorpora-
tons. Referred to Committee on Inorpora-
lions.
By Mr.. HILL-H. +. No. 1874 bill for an
act to change the time of holding the District
Court in the Sixth judicial District Referred
to delegation from that District.
By Mr.. GOODRICH-H. F. No. 1864 me.
mortal to the P. N. General. Referred to the
Committee on Federal Relations.
sRNATE BILLS PASSED.
8. z. No. 50, a bill for an act to legalize the
action OF county, city and town authorities in
approprlating money, issuing bonds, &c. Yeas
8. F. No. s., memorial to the Post Master
General.
8. F. No. IA, Joint Resolution, requesting
our Senators and Representatives in Congress
to use their endeavors to obtain grant of land
to aid In the construction of q ship canal across
the Portage. Yeas %. nays none.
SENATE.
TUESDAY, Feb. 2, 1865.
SALE or REAL ESTATE on EXECUTION.
Mr.. SMITH introduced bill regulating the
sale of real estate on execution or otherwise
and to limit the time for the sale of the same.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
TAX LEaALIzxD.
Mr.. Lowell introduced bill legalizing the
tax of Waseca county, for the year 1854.
Mr.. LOWELL also sent up petition asking
the passage of the bill, and On his motion the
cd nd fho
HOUSE BILLS READ FIRST rME.
A bill amending an act providing for State
road from st. Cloud to Lake Superior.
A bill for an act to incorporate the town of
Owatonna.
A bill amending section 8. article 9. chapter
IA, general laws of 1860, relating to the duties
of town clerks. Yeas nOne-nays IA.
HOUSE BILLS Passed.
A bll amending the act Incorporating the
Mississippi River improvement and Mauufac-
turing Company. Yeas 16-nays none
A bill to amend section 9, chspter Is, of the
session laws of 1860 relating to county commits
sioners. Yeas 11-nays S.
RECORDING DEEDS.
Mr.. THATCHER introduced q bill for an
act providing for the recording of conveyances
of real estate. Referred to the Judiciary Com.
mittee.
AID FOR TIKI ST. PAUL AND PACIFIC ROAD.
Mr.. RICE introduced bill to aid and facilL
tate the completion of the st. Paul and Pacific
Railroad and its branches. Referred to the
Committee on Railroads.
AMENDING THE CHARTER or wINosA.
The House bill amending the act incorpo-
rating the city of Winona, was read the first
time.
On motion of Mr. SWIFT the rules were
suspended and the bill passed. Yeas Is. nays
none.
JOINT CONVENTION.
The President read House resolution pro-
viding for joint convention at IL NJ, next
Friday, 70 elect Surveyor General of logs and
lumber, and o Stale Printer.
On motion of Mr.. SHILLOCK, the resolu-
ton was laid over until tomorrow.
Adjourned to 10 A. H., to morrow.
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By Mr.. SHANDREW-H. T. No. 126. a bill
for an act relating to the powers of executors