Daily globe., 1883-08-28


home. The coroner's jury composed of
Norwegians ''sat upon the BODY" and the
bottle filed with whisky was the principal
witness introduced, and each of the iury
personally cross-examined it, till it was
all used up. In other words tEle7 tasted
and drank the whole of it before render
ing their verdict. I had this from an in
telligent Norwegian of the place, who
condemned this drinking habit of his
countrymen.
The name of "St. Paul. was given to
our city by Rev. Father Galtier, French
ltholic priest who in 1914 secured the
erection Of the l,tie eli pol of 81. i'tui
which was dedicated by that name. 1t
was considered an important institution
at that time and when dedicated Father
Galtier expressed desire that the set
Element should be called by the same
name. His wish was granted, and
"Pig's Eye" was changed to, and after
wards called st. Paul. This little log
chapel, wes taken down in 1856, the logs
and pieces being all marked, numbered
and laid by, with the intention on the part
of the conservators of some time rebuild
ing this truly historical structure; proba-
bly,, when the city celebrates its centennial
anniversary. In 1845, there were thirty
families in and about st. Paul and in the
winter of 1889 the mails were carried
over the vast reaches of snow on a dog
sledge, bat they were so few and far be-
tween, that they did not get the news of
Gen. Taylor's election until January.
The bill for the organization of Minnesota
territory, locating the capital at st. Paul
was approved March 3, 1849, but the snow
having begun to melt and the dog mail
sled being suspended, the mails were de-
layed until the river was open, and it was
not till the second week of April that the
news of the passage of the bill was re-
| celved here, which caused universal re-
joicing and the widest enthusiasm. At
this time the whole population of the ter
ritory did not exceed 1000 and but thirty
buildings in st. Paul. But the elements
| of empire were here, pioneers of the right
stamp were not wanting, and from this
| time onward there was a perfect rush of
Immigrants and settlers.
The first newspaper printed in Mime
sofa was published by James M. Goodhue,
native of Hebron, N. H., lawyer by pro-
| fession, and an able, talented man, who as
paragraphist was equsled by few living
men. It was printed in ST. Paul and
issued April 20, 1849, and, although started
under discouraging circumstances, was
continued with remarkable success. 1t was
called the Minnesota Pioneer. An item in
the first number reads: "We print and
issue this number of the Pioneer in a
building through which out of doors is
visible by more than 500 apertures, and as
for our type, it is not safe from being
pied on the gallies in the wind" In 1855
st. Paul had a population of AIS, and
boasted of five daily papers, but two of
them were soon discontinued,
The st. Paul of to-day is built upon
both sides of the Mississippi river, the east
side being located on site appearing like
large semi amphitheater, sur
rounded by lofty bluffs. Two plateaus or
steppes are thus enclosed, and on the low
er of these the principal business portion
of the city is located. Here eau be seen
massive business blocks, while on the
level and distant elevations are seen hun
dreds of palatial residences, from which
can be obtained a panoramic view seldom
equaled in beauty or magnifcence. The
growth of st. Paul has been magical. One
year since its population was estimated at
about 10000, and now it cannot be less
| than $4,000. The valuation of its real
estate and personal property to-day is over
| $65, 100000 as against $29,OOO,OOO three
years since. The increase in the whole
sale trade of 1882 over 1881 was $2O,872,
495. The wholesale grocery trade alone
in 1881 was $6.35O, 900, but in 1882 it Ieaped
forward to $13, ,533, 900. The lumber trade
in 1881 was $1,348. 900, but in 1882 amount
ed to $3,439,622. The capital of its
national banks, which was $4,000 in
| 1882, has been increased to $4,7OO,OOO, with
a surplus of $870,431, and besides the city
has 100000 in capital stock of state banks
making the aggregate bank capital of this
city $6,270,431, which is $469,228 more
than the capital stock and surplus of all
the other banks in Minnesota combined
There were eighty-two plats or additions
placed upon record in 1882, representing
total of 1900 lots, and during the same
period 5000 buildings were erected within
the city limits, and 4, ,497 transfers of real
property were recorded, representing a
money value of $9,374,852. The song of
the hammer and saw is heard in
every direction, from the rising
of the sun to the going down thereof,
and the increase of buildings this year
| over last will be enormous. The real es-
tate market is now exceedingly active; in
three days last week over $50O,OOO chang
ed hands in business property alone.
These sales included large site for the
hotel, which is to be begun at once. 1t is
to cover $4,000 square feet of ground to
cost $1,OOO,O0O and when completed will
be one of the largest and finest in the
country. A site has also recently been
purchased for the new chamber of COM
merce building and the association are at
once to erect thereon an imposing edifce
costing at least 100000. The towe on
the new capitol building is being com
pleted, and the statue of justice will
probably be placed in position thereon
to-day. The new high school building is
also about done and the whole cost in
Guiding furniture will be about $4,000.
It's style of architecture is the square or
Eastlake gothic and its spire is 14O feet
high from the street grade.
st. Paul is the great commercial center
of the new northwest, lies at the head of
navigation, is port of entry and the ter
minus of numerous railroads where 100
trains arrive and depart daily. She has
long miles of smooth, welI-paved avenues
lined with business blocks,pub buildings
or fine residences, with water, gas, electric
lights, well arranged system of sewerage,
| first class public schools, elegant churches