The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1883-08-16
MINNESOTA NEWS.
Second Regiment Minnesota State
Troops.

!Antty, U. 3. A., NJ the request OF GOV.
Hubbard, and in compliance with special
order, No. III, from headquarters depart.
ment Of Dakota, has submitted report of
his observation while in camp with the SEC
"nd regiment It Camp Hubbard. New Ulm,
il the month Of July last.
He speaks in terms of praise OF tho sight Sc.
iscted for the camp at New Ulm.5 He says
sl,e company drills were fair In the manu-.
ii and company movements, and that two
1T the companies. namely, A and B did
quite we'll in the skirmish drill on several
occasions. The battalion drills were good
considering that five of tho companies were
new troops, having been organized since
their last annual encampment. These com.
panies were never in camp before. What
.''ese new companies needed most was .
aio<o1gh drill in the SCHOOL of the sol.
'lier," as it would teach the men to be
steady in the ranks, and improve their SOL
dierly appearance.
Capt. L.wton compliments Col. Bob!etter;
says target practice was not very good; dis.
cipline was fairly maintained; the person.
mel first class, etc. The report closes 40
follows: -,
As you requested ME to make any recon-
foundations that l thought proper, /
would respectfully submit the folio wing:
First--That all the old rifles now on hand,
" tue " call YET, " ttlueU III anu replaced
by the As callber, with safety notch; that
captains of companies see that the arms are
properly cared for, and, If possible, IN
armory provided for each company.
SecOnd-That both officers and men be
required to pass a physical examination be-
fore they are accepted in the service of the
state.
Third-That but one place of encampment
tie used for all troops at the annual encamp-
nlpNf This wil1 aavo tho fvon1lo onA Nv.
pense OF shipping camp equipage from one
encampment to another.
Fourth-That before going to their next
annual encampment the articles OF war, or
80 much ofthem as relates to soldiers du-
ty, and by which all soldiers are governed
when in the service of their country, be
read to each company.
Fifth-That some dress hat be adopted
for all mounted officers.
MinnosOtas First Teacher Dead.
The old settlers of Minnesota will hear
with regret that one of their number, Mrs.
Harriet E. Bishop, died at her residence in
st Paul, on the 9Th, after prot.acted i'll.
ness. Mrs. Bishop was truly a pioneer OF
the state, having come to st. Paul in 1847,
in order to establish school. She was
born in Vergennes, VT, Jan. l, 1877, and
was early filled with wish to become a
teacher of youth, and also to engage in
missionary work. She was one of q class
of several young ladies who had been
trained for the profession of teacher at Al
bany. N: Y. by the celebrated Miss Gather
class by her from Gov. Slade of Vermont
president of the National Popular Educa-
sional society, stating that he had just
received an urgent request from Rev.
4. s. Williamson, indian Missionary
ut kaposis, that he Gov. 81 would
sena female teacher to open a school in
81 Paul, little village near by, and pro-
posed to Mrs. Bishop that she should &C.
cept the offer. After some natural hesita-
ton, caused by the long journey irto q
region mostly occupied by savages she
::,,isented, and in July, 1S47, landed at St.
f0nl. She at once commenced teaching
schoo! and continued in the profession for
nlany years. She established the first Sab
ath school in St Painfully, 1S4Oand at tho
'z'ng the First Baptist church, OF which she
remained faithful member until her death.
III 1857 she published very entertaining
aud valuable volume entitled Floral Homes
ur First Years in Minnesota. In 1863 Mrs.
bishop pubiishedj another historical work
The Dakota War Whoop, being an account
o: the Sioux massacre Of 1862 This work
CIV SAAA~N6u wv COAIAOuos
MinnesOtas Revenue District.
The consolidation Of the two internal revenue
districts of Minnesota is complete, all the re-
quirements Of the law having been complied
with. and yesterday William Bckel, the collec-
tor for the entire State, made the following ap-
p"!ntments of deputies and the local force 10
gr..eral Office st st. Paul:
First Distrct--W G.. Dye Of Winona
SeCOnd DStrict- C. A. Rakep nf Ha afioos
Third District-A. q. Wedge Of Albert Lea
Fourth District-D. B. Owen OF Maukato.
Sixth District-C. r Barnard 81 81. Paul Paul
Seventh District-Chaslss H. Clarke of Mime
anoliA
Eighth Dstrict~George W. Benedict Of Sank
Rapids.
Revenue Stamp Deputie.-E. N. Leavau. Of
FHr'hanlt and y; g. Hush of Minneapolis.
=. Nordin Of Kandiy phi. aud J. w. Walsh Of Al.
b.,tt Lea, Office deputies, and W. F. Bcke, clerk
All the above deputies and clerks are ap.
;:o'nted direct by Collector Bickel, aud the fol-
United States guagers upon his recommends
ton:
Adam Bohland and Adolph Henschel Of st. Paul,
J: g. Peltier of Minneapolis, and Lons D. Frost
of Winona.
All these officers were in the city yesterday
ccived their certificates Ut appointment The
annual salary paid to each deputy is about
81 ,OOO and the division deputies are allowed
from 500 to $500 for travelling expenses.
The collector and other officers pay their own
expenses The guagers are paid BY fees. Col
iectOr Bickel estimates the collections of bis
Office at 5000, 600 for the present fiscal year,
and the amount will be collected at an expense
Of lese than per cent, including all expenses.
together with the collectors salary. The State
10 divided into eight districts, AMI the deputies
IN each district are required 10 visit each coun-
~ in their respective divisions once each month.
At present there are 1O5 cigar manufactures.
lob breweries and AZ wholesale liuuor and
rectifying establishments in the State.
Mr.. McNair Declines.
The committee appointed by the demo-
cratic state convention to wait upon the
Hon. w. W. IcNair and inform him of bis
nomination for the governorship of Mime
sofa have received the following letter of
declination.
MINNEAPOLIS, MIMI. Aug. 6, 1883, Hon.
". NJ. Campbell, DR.. A. A. Ames Hon. r.
A. Jones, Committee, Gentlemen: l am
deeply grateful for the high honor conferred
upon me by the democratic party OF our
state in naming me at the recent conven-
ton as their candidate for governor, to be
supported at the next ensuing election.
That this distinction was neither sought nor
desired BY me Is Q matte. generally known
and we'll known to many delegates in that
convention. some of whom in compliance
with my previous earnest request, in
formed the convention that could not &C.
cept the nomination il rendered
Inc, and such Is yet, after careful considera-
ton OF the matter nv decision. The rea.
sons which influence me are of . private
character, among others involving nv ab.
sence from the state at the time OF the cleo
ton, which reason alone, in my opinion.
precludes me from accepting the proffered
leadership. I therefore cannot accept this
nomination, and I ask you to inform The
State central committee, when it shall have
been constituted and FAMED, of this my de-
cision: Thanking you, gentlemen, for your
friendly interest and courtesy in this mat
ter. remain yours, very respectfully,
(Signed) WV. McNAn
The Slate Committee will name q sub.
sutute for Mr.. McNair in q short time.
democratic State Committee.
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