The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1867-12-12

The BRlDaE.-In connection with the
notice FROM tho Secretary concerning fur.
Their assessment We would again call the
attention Of our business man to the fact
that about $4,000 worth Of the stock yet
remains unsabsoribed for-quite enough to
embarrass and retard tho construction of
the bridge. While there is so much talk
about the necessity Of this bridge, It Is =
matter Of profound s"rpriae how intelligent
business men can sits with folded hands
and do nothing to'ferward its construction.
II there was ever any project for tho bene-
fit Of tho town that demanded hearty, epir-
tied support It 10 this. And yet men win
complain Of dull times, poor trade, and tho
prospect Of other localities absorbing our
business, while at the same time they will
not take single dollars worth Of stock in
this bridge. Tho investment is q paying
one in itself: but even if it were not, tho
business men and property owners could
afford to donate tho entire cost OF tho
bridge rather than that it should not BE-
built. Then, instead Of whining about
hard times, let the business men of St.
Cloud show themselves 1.-Two men, and every
one Of them take from one to twenty shares
Of the stock. In this way they will bring
trade, as we'll as get a good paying inter-
est on their capital invested. Ills i re-
proach upon us that there is any necessity
for twice presenting this case, or indeed
urging it at all, but let the evil at once be
rsmedied.
bEEcHEH ON K1ss1Na.-H. W. B. thus
speaks Of his hero and heroine in .Nor-
woods" 1T was evening twilight. They
sat alone in tho porch. A few l.:e bios.
SONS Of the Chinese honcysuckle shed down
trace Of perfume through the air. There
were no locusts singing, no ~katydids, nor
gurgllng crickets, and yet some soft sounds
l certainly heard! Not birds surely! II
think 1t must have been the plssh Of ono
honeysuckle against another: Yet there is
no wind to move them! l hear it again
Listen 1t is like the falling Of drop Of
dew into the silver lake from some birchen
lear! No, that is rude. It is as il two
dreams floating IN tho night had FLASHED;
orlike the joining Of two prayers Of love
on their way upward; or-nay. it was A
kiss!-purc, sacred, holy! It il tho sonl'a
symbol, when words fail it. It il Tia
hearts sigh. or interjection, when Il mas A
teehns Tor which there is no expression T.
Somehow, it seem, as though that must
have been mighty good. Wonder If IT. is
strictly New Ens,~nd discovery. Even
ing twilight comes ont here in Minnesota;
Ne have sat alone on tho porch, smelling
the honeysuokles; there were neither To-
Gusts, nor crickets, nor katyd,ds, nor birds
Except mosquitoes } We have ..listened,"
but somehow we never heard anything. like
thst--no dew droppings, no dream clash
.ngs, :no symbols, no ,nterjectisns Except
suggestion from the old gentleman, whose
head protruded from an upstairs window,
that ''it was time to 90 home )-nothine
that would at all compare with that. We
believe the whole thing is hoax, which
would be very wrong, as Henry Ward is .
preacher.
CoScER1.-The Presbyterian church was
crowded on Monday evening, to hear the
concert given by Prof. Hawley's class
The selection Of pieces consisted princi-
pally Of church music, as special point
with the Prof. was to fit the singers for
choir duty. The general character of tho
performances was quite good, showing
very decided improvement during tho term.
Several pieces, Of light style, provoked
considerable mirth. t.
The following resolutions were adopted
by the class:
WHEREAS, 1t has been we'll said that vo-
cal music as 3 study, has the most favora,
bic influence upon all the mental powers
that it is . source also OF tho purest and
most rational pleasures that 1t guards the
temper, regulates the passions, and i'm
proves the heart; and above all, that it in
spires the sentiment of devotion, gratitude
and praise to the Great Author Of alt good;
therefore
Resolved, That We regard the cultivation
Of this pleasing useful and important
branch OF education, IS not only the privi-
lege but the duty Of all well vishers Of our
common humanity-iu all civilized commu-
mites, and in the best manner possible. !
ResoIced, That We regard ourselves, az
class, highly favosed by the privilege of A.
tending upon the able, and fruitful instruc,
tons IN this important branch, by Prof W.
E. Hawley, and wish him all success in
this arduous hut delightful labor else
where.
RESOLVED, That as class and as citizens
We tender our hearty and unqualified
thanks to the trustees Of the Presbyterian
and of the Congregational Churches for the
free use Of their respective houses.
By the audience: /
Resolved, That as citizens We desire to
give QUIZ. hearty expression of appreciation
as to the Improvement Of The musical class
in our town under the direction Of Prof.
Hawley, and We do hereby express our ap-
probation of his capacity as musical in
structor, second to none, and our hope that
wherever he may 60, the same favorable
success may attend his efforts.
Resolued, That tho editors Of the several
papers in town be invited to publish the
above resolutions. - .*+"-
GOLD PrNs.- Good gold pens for 40, 50
and IS :ents each, warranted for one year.
at A. W. Bush's. -"~
QuAsHED.-The following is Of interest:
State Ct Minnesota, County Of stearrs-Distrkt
Court, eth Judicial District. =
The Town Of St. Clud vs.. The First Division Of tho:
st. Paul And Pacific Railroad ~ = u -
DECISION. An Alternative Writ Of n ,ndainus hav-:
been bsued herein, the Defendant upon the return
day thereof moves this Court to quash the same.
Upon the objections made ty the Defendant ind,
which objections Iully out the u,o,ioa papers
'sh6ultf be quashei.' = - = ~. :
IS Therefore Ordered that the Altsrnatiye Writ II
Mandanas Issued herein together with al proeeeises
Of The 1ninti6 had therein 10 dismissed. - -
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