Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-27
Matters aud Things at Faribault.

Matters aud Things at Faribault.
FAR1BAULT, Mimi, March II, 1870.
EDITOR TRANsCRIPT:-Ith has been said
that if the weather were to be excluded
from the list of topics for conversation
half tho talk of the worldIwould be stop.
ped. / presume the author of the above
is correct in his surmiscs, but
IT. the rule were rigidly enforced. of what
a luxury would the majority OF us be dc.
prived, especially we poor mortals who
seml-occasi0na)ly rack our brains for q
few ideas to send to the press. Two
weeks ago, "gentle spring, ethereal mild.
ness" babe fair to come, and old winter
with his boreal breezes, showed little dis
position to linger long in her lap. But
although the gentle maiden came for a
time, she didn't stay worth cent. For a
few days past the thcrmo meter has shown
a decided tendency to proceed downward
in the scale, and buffalo overcoats have
been in vogue. But enough of this
subject.
We are sorry to notice i'll your last issue,
that at the recent city election in Austin,
the license party was victorious. Open
saloons and drinking on every corner
will probably soon be in vogue. What a
pity to have SO beautiful little town as
YOURS disgraced IN such manner. One
thing however merits commendatio n, that
is, that the people came out squarely and
cast their ballots either for or against
license. Here in Faribault there is a law
on the statute books forbi>lding the traffic,
but the city council lack The moral back.
bone to enforce it; hence saloons are in
full blast on every corner Oh! consis.
tency, thou art a jewel!
The legislature has adjourned, bless
ing for which every inhabitant of the
North Star State should render heartfelt
thanks, especially as it will not again as.
semble for a space OF two years. How
strange 1t will seem next winter not to
read the stirring and eloquent speeches Of
our renowned law makers on the time.
worn topic Of Minnesota Railroad Bonds,
nor to peruse column after column OF
abuse heaped upon the innocent little
"brass tester" Faribault received its
share Of legislative favors from the late
session, prominent among which was
the hill providing for the remov-
al of imbecile children from the
Insane Asylum to the Asylum for the
Deaf and Dumb. The persons IN charge
OF the latter institution do not appear to
feel highly honored with their new
charge, as it entails large amount OF
extra work upon them. 1t is obvious
however, that st. Peter is not a fit place
for the unfortunates, and ut the present
time, the State can hardly afford to pro
vide separate apartment. for them. There
is plenty of room in the Asylum and this
disposition of them is about the best tina
could be made. promised in my last t.
give you description of the Asylum ant
the methods employed in teaching tn,
inmates, but l have not yet had an oppor
tunity to visit the institution. I hope
however, to redeem the promise in III,
near future.
A few days since had the pleasure O
visiting St. Mary's Hall, the Bishop
school for young ladies, which is located
here. There are at present about eight!
pupils in attendance, fifty of whom ar
boarders, the remainder being day schol
lars. The course of study is excellen
and the instruction thorough. The solid
as we'll as the ornamental, parts of tb
young ladies' education are looked after
The studio, light airy room, presente.
a pleasing appearance with several at
tractive young ladies busily at work be
fore their easels. The writer was showl
a number of pictures painted by tn
pupils, which were very creditable ant
showed considerable artistic talent Tn,
Rotations in mathematics were good
while the misses pronounced and transla
ted latin in 4 manner that may well cats
the, youag and rising generation Of tn
opposite sex to look we'll to their laur els
The lenten season is being observed
lrigidly in this Episcopal city, hence al
absence of amusements. We freque ntl,
hear young ladies wishing "that Lent wa
over, so we could dance.'
Bishop Whipple is spending the winte
} in Florida, will probably return IN few
weeks.
But the supper bell is ringing, and
m ust away. Fraternally, SPECTATOR.
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