The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1866-12-13

be prepared with plenty Of presents-toys,
books or fancy goods-from Vests une-
qualled assortment West sells cheap.
CLosED.-The river was closed on Mon
DAY % that it was crossable; at least En-
gineer Perrin did cross that morning, be-
low the Stearns House.
PERsOxAL.-We were favored last week
With call from Capt. r. E. Davies, form.
srly Chief Commlssary Of the State. He
10 travelling in the interests Of the Pioneer.
MAlIs.-Dur,ng Monday ard Tuesday,
from zone unknown cause, no St. Paul pa.
psrs or Eastern mail was received. A
plethora Of matter came last evening, but
Il vss too late to be used for this weeks
psper.
Coon P,cru1ks.-A. Falkenshisl, Of
St. Paul. il rapidly growing IN favor As
one Of the best artists in the State. We
have seen some of his Photographs that
sa1not bs excelled anywhere. Gallery in
Thompson's block.
No11cs.-We are desired by the Commit
Tee to respectfully request that none but
those who ore members Of the club, Or per-
sons invited BY those authorised 10 do 10.
win attend tho Tuesday evening hops a
Brokers' Hall. An infringement on this
rule has caused complaint. -
WlA111lwAlD.-On Monday morning
Old Sol climbed over the hills sccomps-
MED BY two glowing "suc-dogs," who
marched on either side till he had crossed
to the western side. Some people thought
the atmosphere was slightly bracins that
day. ..'. So. .r'rt-s >.
To PLANTATION can make the hearts
Of your little ones glad, and their eyes
sparkle with delight, BY getting them Christ
mas gifts At West's. They want just such
things IS he has in abundance.
Rr1uRxrD.-Coustable Stafford returned
on Saturday evening, having delivered the
horse thief, Strothers, and his ''phemale"
companion At the Rochester Jail. At Ova
tonna, strothers attempted with his mana
cled hands 10 knock Mr.. Stafford down, but
v.s little too SLOW.
Conr1A1xrs.-Very many complaints are
made from oil quarters concerning the non
reosipt Of The JOURNAL. The fault is not
with VI. The papers are carefully address
"a, and placed in tho Post Office every
Thursday evening. We certainly hope
there win be no further trouble Of this kind.
-M1sxrsorA HousE.-Although opened by
! A1n l1ss than : year ago, YET Mr.. Lewis
Lewiston has made this one Of the most
popular houses in town. It Is literally far
mers'. headquarters. Mr.. Lewiston cer-
tsinly ''knows how to keep hotel"
ScAIDED.-Charles Lueg and James Nc
Lean became engaged in an alteration at
ths Montana Saloon on Monday evening.
During = clincb, they upset the stove, and
boiler Of water, which was on it, empty
ing its contents on them both. Capt. Lu-
eg's face and breast, and ;McLean's head
and hands were terribly scalded. Both ore
confined to bed.
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observation-disclosures Stephen Miller
arrived on Tuesday evening, and will re
main until Saturday. 1t is Gov. Ms in
tention to start for Philadelphia about the
LIT prox., where he confer plates remaining
for several years. Very many warm friends
throughout Minnesota wish him every sue.
, 49, >...t IT'LL :
Crosby Art Drawing on tie fourth page.
But shest time remains Tor taking certi6.
eo&ss. These certificates are accompanied
By .. eosraving-worth tho money paid
also cattle the holder to q chance
h the drawings, including the Opera House
hsslk. The last club is now forming Al
ibis once.
zgs1o1r AsEnc1onB1r "A private lette1
FdatA the 9Th says 1.-THE Court Marta
vhjeA hss bssa in session here since Mon
10y Last viii adjourn tomorrow. The onl,
sass before il, that Of Iiens. Huntsr, Va!
concluded this morning. He pats in BIZ
dksase to-Dsrr,w norning. We hays be-,
hsviss a.s weather here fo-. d. past 70,
deya" 80 : + ! I'll Isl:
Hoxs MA1Kzr.-It il great adventsg
for the people to find good hsne msrIe
for what they have TO sell. Murphy
Spencer srs paying the highest priess il
cash for furs and hides Of Ill kiaas,a IN
saving sellers the trouble and risk Of 'ihip
ping below. No person should self thei
furs without first calling on Murphy 1
Spencer. Z: -,
has full assortment Of these unique art
eles, - also the incest lot Of holiday good
70 be found in Northern Minnesota, snd /
sells A. cheap as any house in the State.
.'~=BtEcHER's SToRY.-As the statemel
made in last weeks JOURNAL, that Hem
Ward Beecher would commence story
the New York Ledger some time next mont
has been doubted by many, We will sta
u 4haa Mr.. Beesher makes the announceme
-. over bis own signature in the Tribune
the 2eth nit. He does not say whether
win be leve story, . blood and-thund
tale Of tho high seas, sketch Of the thr
TIM, adventures Of Tho Blue Brigand
Dc Yellow Mountains; or, the Rescue
ths Lovely Lucy with The G., con Goggles
or whether it will be romantic outline
~ ths career Of A. johnson and +. W. .Beee
u on ''swing around the circle" At
events, he Is to write story.
=! ! The CHICAGO Posr.-For several iss,
H,we have been publishing tho prospectu.
,'%this excellent evening paper Tho daily
~ .. most Welcome exchange, always al
:. viii news, miscellany and sound editc
@!sas. 1t is, undoubtedly, tho best even
paper in the West. It is q matter Of gr,
Aeasion that the chief editor il a foru
Nisnesotian, Hon. David Blake,y.
d, aau Recommend the Posk to those ies,r