The St. Cloud journal., 1869-05-13

PosT OFFICE CHAScEs.-Capt West yes
terday took charge Of the Post Office, aud
removed it to his new building, formerly
occupied by Powell Bros. He has had new
boxes made, and it is now one Of the hand
soonest and best arranged offices in TIE
State. Henry Emmel acts as Deputy, al
though G. ". Richardson will remain sew
eral days to help get the institution in rum
ming order. We shall regret to miss his
good -natured phiz from the delivery. Col.
Richardson goes to his farm, some six
miles from town. 1t is due him to say
that he has made an obliging and accom-
modating Postmaster, giving general satis-
faction to our people.
At Sauk Centre, P. Lamb has been sue
ceeded by s. Simonton, Of the Herald.
Mr.. L. made No. postmaster, giving
cause for not single word Of complaint.
Mr.. Simonton's head was. so completely
turned by his good fortune. that he turned
the head Of his paper, printing the whole
edition "Centre Herald. The Sauk."
An exceedingly gratifying change has
been made at Alex andria by the removal of
7. F. Cowing and appointment of DR.. L.
G. Sims, ]. P. The Office will have what
it has not had for some time, gentleman
in charge. Dr.. s. has long been known
in this community as P. B., and We be-
lieve he will make good P. NJ.
| The New CouNc1L.-A full report will
be found in this issue, including the inaug-
ural Of Mayor Taylor, which is brief and
practical. The reelection of Judge Ev
ans as President was in good taste. He
has made fair, impartial presiding officer,
bringing to his aid experience and good
judgment. The Council did we'll in re-
electing Mr.. N. F. Barnes as Clerk. Mr..
B. has discharged the duties of the Office
faithfully during the past year, and for the
best interests Of the city. This endorse
was was we'll deserved. The Assessor and
Road Commissioner were both judicious
selections.
/ We would tender our thanks to the Coun-
Gil for their selection Of The JOURNAL as
the official paper Of the city, and to our
contemporary Of the Times, (the official pa
per during the past year, for his courtesy.
PERsoNAL.-Rev. A. J. Nelson, at pres
ent located at Austin, preached IN the NJ.
E. church on Sunday, and spent several
} days in town.
P. Lamb, of sauk Centre, was in town
last week.
: Hon. Geo. L. Becker, President
and F.. r. Delano, General superin
tendent Of the St. Paul and Pacific Rail
TOAD, accompanied by E. D. Litc!fe]d
ESQ.,, Of London, who is largely interested
) in the road, came up ON Tuesday on ,
special train, and spent some hours ii
town, returning to St. Paul the same day
8. B. Pinney has started on an extended
trip East.
Gen. Andrews left on the noon train TO
! Denmark, ola Washington.
: Gov. Marshall accompanied by Capt
:, Donaldson, Of Pennington, was in tow
> yesterday. They contemplate opening
i large farm in this vicinity.
D. Bassett, of Minneapolis, Maj. A. NJ
! Fridly, of Manomin, and Col. J. B.. J(oi,
: County Auditor of Benton, have been in tn
K city during the week.
n INDIAN K1LIED.-On Monday coupl
. of Chippewas who were just across the riv
;. er had little misunderstanding, who
= one shot the other, the ball striking him j
n the abdomen, killing him almost instantly
,. They were alone At the time. The murde,
:. er went to camp Of teamsters near b,
g.. shot of the: other barrel of his gun, an
~ sn,d that he mad just killed an Indian. Ur
4, on geing to the place the body was foun
wrapped in blanket, and surrounded h
81 empty whisky bottles. C. T. Brown, II
!; Chippewa Agent. happening to he he,
a took charge Of the body, and
"Nota drum was heard, not funeral note"
" as it was boxed ana deposited in moth
~ earth.
On -Ticknor, Tolman II Co. are now r
a. ceiving their spring stock Of staple al
~ f.ncv on,ds Arnos &c which thpv n