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urday, at 1 P. M. Departs same days at
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his office. Send in vour orders.
SUM. But about a- doien valentine's
passed through the post office this year.
LiGurmxa.—On Friday evening (her
were vivid flashes of lightning—the first of
the seat en.
DISCMAMXB.—Qrebend, under arrest
for poisoning, nil bean discnarged, the ev
idence not being sufficient to warrant his
detention.
Tno'nno- Plan.—A track has been
cleared on Lake George, where those of
oar eiiisens who have fast nags take them
out for a trot', si. Cloud has soma unusu
ally fas home flesh.
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Monn Snow.—During Saturday night
and Sabbath forenoon about one foot
snowfall. It was much needed, for the
ground was rapidly* becemiag'bare beneath
the warm sunny days of the past few
waaka.
—"Tht meat successful business tun in thu
city are thou who ilaws advertised liberally
andeoiutanily."—flonaon GRBBLIY.
S he Normal School matter
has been settled definitely. So has the fact
that Pieki1 4 Abbott sell clothing cheaper
than it eaa be had at any other store in
Northern Minnesota.
Noncn.—Notice is hereby given to all
persona indebted to H. Heopner by note or
account that tht same must be settled by
March 15th, or they will he put in thegold
hands of the-Justice for collection.
H. R. TOBEY, Assignee.
JUST RBCIIVIO.—A. large lot of new
type suitable for bill heads and letter
bends. Send yonr orders to this office.
Union SCHOOL—The Board of Educa
tion has received to employ M. Sheire, of
St. Paul, to draw' the plans for the. new
school building. It will be about 70 66,
two stories igb,"with four rooms, 26 35,
em each floor, and will accommodate 400.
pupils.
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On Tmi.—The St. Cloud and St. Paul
railroad is a plucky little line. Contrary
to general expectations, Monday's train
came up on good time, notwithstanding
the snow of the previous day. Minnesota
energy is displayed in her railroad man
agement as well as in everything else.
A I OnaAXHATiox.—A Urge num
ber of the Swede farmers of Meeker coun
ty have formed an organisation for the pur
pose of indemnifying such of its members
as may lose any real or personal property
by fire. The headquarters are at Swede
Grove. The necessary papers are being
drawn up in this city.
THAXXS.—We would retard out
to the County Commissioners of Mononga
lia County, one of the most attractive and
prosperous of our north-western conn
tine, for their action in select
ing TMB JotmsAi as the. official paper
of the County for the ensuing year. In
addition to doing its printing, we will en
deavor to do fnUjustice to its interests.
Cento KILLID.—On Friday afternoon
mat, Robert, a son .of John Carlisle, about
awvan years oil, was In the stableand began.
pnlling the tail of one of the horses, when
the animal kicked, striking the nhild in the
abdomen and throwing him violently
•gainst the stall In addition .to the in
ternal injuries, his head wak badly bruised.
Tne boy/ a bright, handsome childj linger
ed in great pain until the next. day,' when
death ended his sufferings.,
PtnASABT DiscovsnY.—A young gen
tleman of this city, while xn a business
trip, through the upper country last week,
spent the night at Glenwood, and started
•ff the next morning leaving his watch,
$850 piece of mechanism, under his pil
lawC He became aware of this upon reach
ing Sank Centre, twenty miles, and feeling
far his watch to see how long he had been
In making the trip. He win' doubtless
mora kerr-ful in future.
FOOD.—A little girl crying, name un
known, with black satchel, said to contain
a new dress, shawl, balmoral skirt, pair of
shoes, a desen stockings, and a full suit
of clothes for her little brother Bob. The
poor thing received more goods for her
few dollars at the "Regulator" than she
"was able to pack off, so she was picked up
-on the roadside crying, "The Regulator is
4he plana to get bargains 1"
weBmamemsssssssssssg^gBBBSSssm—a
CUvnuao, Fononnr Ann AttlMM so Svm
io»n.—The following is a brief outline of
the operations of J. D. Copeland, to whose
mysterious disappearance reference was
mad* lank wank: He was lately from Min
neapolis, where his parents reside. His
father-in-law, J. F. Forrest, recently pur
ohawd an interest in the Fremont Mills*
aid en Monday or Tuesday of week before
last opened a flour and feed store hero, un
der the name of Forrest A Ladd. On the
following Saturday evening Mr. Ladd went
to Clearwater, leaving Copeland in charge.
He also left him some half doscn ohecks in
the check-book, signed in blank. Copeland
at onoe tore them out, filled up one for $20
and bought an overcoat. With the rest in
his pocket he went that night to a gambling
den, and it is believed filled and used all.
Two afterwards came to light—one for $50
and the other for $10.70. On Monday
Copeland presented at the Bank of St. Cloud
a check for $212.50, and obtained the cash.
The signature to this proved afterwards to
be a forgery. On Tuesday ho had a simitar
check for $100 cashed. Certain circum
stances rendered the officers of the bank
suspicious, but 'he temporarily satisfied
them. On Tuesday eveuing the sture was
found to be closed, and remained so until
Mr. Forrest cane .from Clturwater ou
Thursday, although an entrance had been
.oreed through a wiudow by the city autbor
tiies. It appears that Copeland walked to
Clear Lake station on Tuesday night, 12
miles, and took the next morning's train lo
.Minneapolis. Arriving there, h» bought a
suit of clothes, and then told his brother vi
his doings here. It was discovered thu he
had swallowed two ounces of laudauum,
with the intent of committing, suicide, but
the prompt use of a stomach pump relieved
him of it. He afterwards attempted to
shoot himself, He has since returned to
Clearwater, and was in this city yesterday.
When found in Minneapolis he had but $65
after purchasing tht suit. With the $212,
50 ho had redeemed the two gambling
checks that came to light, for $60.70, and
it is believed that he. also took up the
others. It is the intention of his friends
to follow this matter up and recover the
money. Mr. Forrest assumed the forged
checks cashed at the bank. Copeland is
about 28 years of age, was very prominent
*m church'matters at Clearwater, and was
Worthy Chief of the Good Templars' lodge.
PnnsoxAL.—R. Hoover, Treasurer of
Monongalia county, was in town on Satur
day.
We had a pleasant call on Tuesday from
Geo. W. Prescott, State Superintendent of
Sunday Sohools.
We had a call on Friday from Jeremiah
Russell, one of the oldest settlers in North-
I era Minnesota.
J. H. Simonton, of the Sank Centre Her
aid, was in town this week. Also N. H.
Miner.
J. C. Burbank, of St. Paul, came up
yesterday, and will remain several days,
E. H. 8. Dartt. of Kingston, Wis., has
been spending the week in town. He in
tends making Minnesota his future home.
B. C. Cams, D. D., who has been labor
ing for some time past at the White Earth
Mission, arrived la town on Tuesday: He
starts to-morrow on a trip to Illinois.
MORTOR'S Pans.—In response to many
inquiries we would state that Mr. Morton
will forward descriptive circulars of his
pens upon application, inclosing the
return stamp. These pens have already
achieved a notoriety beyond, any other ev
er manufactured, and it is based upon
genuine merits. They have stood the
test of many years'trial, and hare never
been found wanting. All are fully war
ranted, and will be exchanged if they do
not prove satisfactory. They are sent free
of postage. Ton want a "Morton" pen,
and the sooner you get it the better you
will be satisfied. Address A. Morton, 25
Maiden Lane, New Tork.
As West A Co. are going out of the busi
ness, good opportunity is offered for
some-live firm to take the St. Cloud agency
for these pens.
SUNDAY SCHOOL MATTIES.—Geo. W.
Prescott, State Superintendent, and A. H.
Hose, of the Central Committee of the
State Sunday 8ehool Association, arrived
in town on Saturday. In the evening
meeting of the teachers and superintend
ents of the different schools in this city
was held and very favorable reports made
as to their present condition nnd future
prospects. On Sabbath afternoon a meet
ing of all the children was held at theterest
Methodist church. An object lesson was
given by Mr. Prescott, and some interest
ing remarks were made by Mr. Rose. In
the evening a general meeting was held at
the Congregational church. Mr. Rose
gave a history of the wonderful progress
made by the Sunday School causa in this
State and referred to the coming State Con
vention to be held at Winona in June, nt
which he hoped Stearns county, would be
represented. Mr. Prescott followed in some
plain, practical hints to teachers, superin
tendents and the friends of the cause at
large. The visit was productive of much
good......".
Booxs Alb STATIOKEBT.—Rosenberger
Bros., stock embraces the standard poets,
biographies, histories, travels, novels, &c,
besides the cheaper series. The school
boohs used in Minnesota always kept on
hand also blank books and blanks of all
kinds. Envelopes and paper, all grades, so
"tiutt everybody can be suited.
Gnajrn BALL.—I have just received from
Chicago a lot of looking glasses, frames
and pictures, which I will sell with my
large stock of window curtains, wall paper,
stationery and fancy goods, at auction.—
Sale every afternoon and evening until
the entire ttoek is closed out.
8nsn WHXAI.—The attention of formers
%B called to the advertisement of the Cali
fornia ani Oregon Seed Wheat Agency.—
We have received samples of their wheat I
which are very fine-in appearance. A trl-1 was nothing like it, even in Sangamon
»t would certainly be worth making.
.«n*in jnsi C^wtwY^-Tbere if an
Immense quantity of grain in Northern
Minnesota, yet la the hands of the farm
*rt. They seem determined-to hold on- for
$1.00 for wheat, abd will at least nwnft
«he opening of navigatkav Arts in the
mew eonntUnkb*'wheat on' hand fwnld
neenw nfmest incredible. A ». gentleman
from Monongalia county informed hs that
tie had recently vlsittd a farmer there who
And over seven hundred bushels of wheit
niece, in bin granery. When the supply
•ban all!« marketed, the money market of
this seetios will be in a Very different con
dition from what it is nsw.
—On account of the meetings of the
Christian Convention, the Library Associ
ation gathering nt Mr. Alaop's ban been
•oerasasd until to-morrow evening.
J. E. WEST.
M. MIOKUT, Auctioneer.
—PiekitftAbbott sell dry goods of all
kinds cheaper than the cheapest. Farm
ers understand this, and go there to make
their purchases,
—Wabasha has a reading dab. Its
members very sensibly subscribed for
JounxAL, which is kept on file with the
other leading papers of the country.
—And when Abraham and the people be*
held the wonderful cures whten were pro
duoed by this drink, and Abraham said,
"My children must not suffer give me thy
drink to drink, nnd I will give it a name.'*
And so Abraham drank, and said there
And he said, "Let it be proclaimed
throughout the length and breadth of the
land, from the valleys and mountain-tope,
that alLall ii nsjbw wesn wisis, dyspepsia,
weakness, lost of appetite, nervous head
ache, and mental despondenoy. willfindre-made
lief through the Plantation Bittare- They
Id tone to the stomaeh, and brilliancy In
the mind, of which I, O people, am a living
example,"
Magnolia WaUrwmpcrior to the
imported German Cologne, nnd sold nt
MKITIffv OF THK NORMAL BOARD.
Selection off a Silo for the Third
a Sil for the
Normal School.
1'Hm "STBAHNS HOV8K" PKOPKIW'V
O I A 9
SCHOOL TO'KCMKNCED IEXT SEPTEM
BEB.
Arrangeiaemt of Details.
On Tuesday last an adjourned meeting of
the State Normal Board was held at this
place, the priaoipal business being the se
lection of a site for the Third Normal
SohooL The Board consists of Hon.ed
Thos. Simpson, of Winona, Bcv. H. S.
Parker, Anstin, Hon. M. H. Bunnell, St.
Paul, H. F. Blodgett, Esq., Anoka, Qen.
C. C. Andrews, St.. Cloud, Hon. Daniel
Buok, Mankaio, Rov. S. Y. McMasters, D.
D., St. Paul and Rev. Jabez Brooks, D. D.,
Red Wing. Only tho five first named were
in attendance, Rev. MoMasttrs and Mr.
Buok being detained at home by illness,
and Rev. Brooks by other appointments.
Fiof. V. F. Phelps, Principal of the First
Nortnal School, at Winona, accompanied
the party.
Upon their arrival at the depot they were
met by the Prudential Committee and tak
en to tho houses of private citizens, who
Lad made arrangements for tleir enter
tainment. In tfie afternoon they visited,
in company with a number of citizens, the
four sites under consideration—the Cram
plaoe, Wilson place, Seminary Square and
oiearns Hou-e. At half past four they as
sembled at Gen. Andrews office to hear re
marks concerning the various si-i*.s, pro
and eon. The Board was called to order
by the President, Mr. Simpson Mr. Dun-cation
nell, Secretary. Roll called Messrs.
Simpson, Bunnell, Blodgett, Parker and
Andrews responding a quorum. The
Chairman rtated the purpose of the meet
ing to be mainly for the selection of a site
for the Third Normal School that it was
a matter of solicitation to the Board as well
as to the people that their desire was to
make the best selection possible for the in
terests of the town and the State that
they, had sought to obtain all information
possible, and would now give an opportu
nity for farther expressions from the pea
pie.
On motion of Mr. Parker, it was resolv
ed that the Cram site be taken up and its
consideration fully disposed of before go
iag to any other.
Gen. Andrews said he supposed there
were some present who desired to speak in
favor of that location, and suggested that
Capt. Taylor be sent for. He also present
ed certain papers and petitions which had
been sent by him to the Winona meeting,
including the following proposition from
Mr. Cram:
ST. CLOVD, Feb. 1, 1869.
to the State Normal Board:
GaimsMxx:—When the Board was in
session at St. Cloud last summer, I offered
four acres of my land in a square tract
(which was visited by the Board) on St.
Germain street, as a site, for the Normal
School building, for one thousand dollars.
If the Board consider my said traot a suit
able site and it will be any inducement,
for them to locate the building thereon, I
will donate to the State the said four acres
as a site for the Normal School building.
Very Respectfully Yours,
•. LCLAXD CnaM.
T. C. MoClure addressed the Board in
favor of the Cram eite thought it near
the center ot the town its prairie charac
ter no objection that the title was clear
and presented other considerations.
He was followed by H. C. Wait, who
took the same view.
Mr. McClure presented a paper signed
by a number of German citizens, who stal
ed that they would patronize the school.
Leander Gorton spoke in opposition
said his pecuniary interests would lead
him to favor it, but. he thought the inter
ests of the school would be better subserv
ed, hjr the Seminary Square and that ex.
tensive preparations were being made for
erecting residences in the latter locality.
The Board on motion then proceeded to
the consideration of the Seminary site.—
Hon. N. F. Barnes presented the petition
of 39 business men of St. Cloud a peti
tion of the citizens a petition from six of
the Aldermen a letter from H. T. Welles,
guaranteeing the title of the Park block
letters from the owners of the lots
in the adjoining block giving the
refusal of their lota for $1160 statement
from Hon. Geo. L. Becker, President of the
Railroad, granting a free deed of their in
a letter from Judge McEelvy, of
the District Court a letter from three out
of the four pastors of the Protestant
Churches, of the town the report, of the
Prudential Committee—all recommending
that aite, embracing an area of 4 5-16
acres.
Hon. H. L. Gorton addressed the Board
in favor of the location.
J. L. Wilson offered to sell his site, three
acres, for $5,000 without buildings,
or $7,000 with the buildings.
The Board adjourned until half past sev
en.
EVKXIHO SESSION.—The consideration of
the Stearns House was taken up. The
following proposition from W. M. Hooper
was read
To the State Normal Board:
I will convey for the use of the Normal
School at St. Cloud, the property known as
the "Stearns House," with the appurtenan
ces exclusive of the barn and including the
lot or block of ground upon which said hotel
is situated and belonging thereunto, giv
ing good title free from all incumbrance,
for the sum of Three Thousand dollars.
W. M. HOOPXB.
St. Cloud, Feb. 12, 1869.
A rambling discussion followed as to the
title of the Seminary Square and other
matters incidental thereto. Extended re
marks were made by Capt. Taylor in favor
of the Cram location and adverse to the
Seminary.
At nine o'clock, the Board desiring to
have a private session, the citizens reared
—the Prudential Committee and reporters
upon invitation remaining.
Mr. Bunnell moved that the Board do
not take into consideration the Wilson
proposition. Carried.
Mr. Blodgett moved that they do not
take into consideration the site and propo
sition of Mr. Cram.
Gen. Andrews asking for his views, Mr.
B. said he did not like the location at all,
and would rather pay two prices for the
lots below that a few hundred dollars in
the beginning made bat H.tle difference in
the end. He could not vote for the site.
county that it was bitter to the lips, but passed, were a strong objection,
good (or the stomach and because there Gen. Andrews regretted that a full
wen bitter times in fighting the masters tf Board was not present, as their action
the plantations, it shall be fsravermore might then be more satisfactory. He der
oalled Plantations Bhftsis and so it has I
I And the wonderful work which it baa
performedis witnessed at this day in every
town, parish, village and hamlet through
out all the world.
Mr. Parker remarked that the saloons on
St. Germain strset, which would have to be
turcd
to offer some remarks in support of
his judgment in urging the Cram site.
appearance in summer he considered one
Of the best in town. A dosen varieties of
fir trees are to be had near town, andcharge.
a skillful gardener could make it a beauti
ful location in a few years. Set out elm and
fir trees and make drives around it. It is
susceptible of good drainage, and is visible
from the surrounding country. Could be
handsome with less cost thai anj
otherpkej in town. Read a letter from C.
Alsop, civil engineer, endorsing it.
he said, WAS a rcugh and unpleasant loca
tion shut out from a distant viow tho
few trees would have but little effect to
shade, beauty or ornament for the build
ing. Art surpasses nature in ornamenting
grounds. Ho had seen that part of tho
town almost depopulated the men of en
terprise and aotivity who were there ten
years ago are not there now and we must
not not for the wishes merely of the people
whom we bavo met to-day, but for the fu
ture. Referred to the dullness of that
part of the town, evidencing the Seminary
building gone to ruins the old Baptist
ohuioh frame standing for years unfinish
and the Everett schoolhouse unoccu
pied. Houses had been moved away.—
Why put alive institution like this in suoh
a locality Spoke of tho claims of Sauk
Rapids in tho matter of location. He al
so spoke at considerable length concerning
other matters, boarding, ease of access,
population, &c.
Gen. Andrews called for the ayes and
noes on Mr. Blodgdt'g motion.
Pending tho vote, Mr. Dunnell said ho
thought the businuss of the town was
crowding out towird the Cram site, which
would be an objestion, and believed it
A ould bo belter lo go down town. Was
uot specially impressed with tho natural
atiruc ions oi' tho Seminary place and
tbought tho only site presenting any real
beauty was tho Sie irns House, with
its beautiful scenery, sweep of river
view. &c. Thought a inure quiet and orderly
MChooi could be had in lower town than Cn
the Cram aite.
Mr. Parker coincided with the views of
Mr. Dunnell.
Mr. Simpson said he had not seen a lo
which fully satisfied him, and if the
Board could do so he was in favor of mak
ing no permanent selection at this time.
While he. was willing to vote against tho
Cram site, he was quite willing to vote
against the Seminary. Thought *he trees
amounted to nothing. He wanted a suita
ble place he thought this would eventually
be the most important of the three State
Normal Schools, referring to the immense
North-westarn country which it would be
called upon to accommodate,
The vote stood:
Ayes—Simpson, Blodgett, Parker, Dun
nell 4.
Noes—Andrews 1.
Mr. Parker moved to dismiss the consid
eration of the Seminary Square. Second
ed by Mr. Dunnell.
Mr. Simpson said that the question of
title was sutlicient to have him voto again
the'place.
Mr. Parker explained that the cloud en
the title was the reason which had led him
to make the motion.
The vote stood:
Ayes—Simpson, Andrews, Parker, Dun
nell 4.
Noes—Blodgett 1.
Mr. Parker moved to accept the propo
sition mat'e by Mr. Hooper in regard to
the Stearns House property, provided that
the area when conveyed to the State shall
net be less than one acre.
Gen. Andrews offered as "n substitute
that the Wilson site, of not less than three
acres, be accepted at a cost to the State of
not more than $2,500 (the balance to besatisfaction
made up by the citizens) and if not accept
ed within a week that the Stearns House
be taken. Seoonded by Blodgett. After
some discussion, Gen. Andrews withdrew
the substitute, when a vote was taken
en accepting the Stearns House:
Ayes—Simpson, Andrews, Parker, Dun
nell, Blodgett 6.
Noes—None.
Mr. Dunnell offered the following:
Resolved, That the Prudential Conu ait
tee be authorized and instructed to perfect
the purchase of. the Stearns House proper
ty agreeably to the vote of the Board just
passed, and also nave the said buildings
fully insured.
Carried.
The following offered by Mr. Parker was
adopted:
Resolved, That the Prudential Commit
tee be directed to make a careful examina
tion of the title of said property, and if
found good, take a deed of the same' in the
name of the State, and draw the purchase
money from the Treasurer of the Third
Normal School, upon a warrant drawn up
on him by the Chairman of the Committee
and signed by the Secretary.
Gen. Andrews offered the following,
which was adopted:
Resolved, That the Prudential Commit
tee of the Third Normal School be hereby
authorized and instructed to cause said
Stearns House building to be fitted for a
Normal School at the earliest practicable
period.
Considerable discussion was had with re
gard to the selection of a Principal, when
upon motion of Mr. Parker, the President,
Secretary and Gen. Andrews were consti
tutes a committee to secure as soon as
possible a Principal for the school, at £a
salary not to exceed $2,000 per annum.'
Mr. Dunnell moved that the* Prudoatial
Committee be instructed to nave the Normal
School commenced during the month of
September next.
Carried.'
Mr. Simpson offered the following:
.Resolved, That the Prudential Commit
tees-of the several Normal Schools be in
structed,to procure at once and open prop
er books' which shall contain a record of
the receipts and expenditures and funds of
said schools,' and said books shall be kept
by the Secretaries of said Prudential Com
mittees.
A letter from Judge Hamlin, tendering
his resignation as a member of the Pruden
tial Committee was read, and tho resigna
tion accepted.
On motion of \Gen. Andrews, Leander
Gorton was appointed to fill the vacancy.
The following bills of expenses in. at
tending the Winona meeting were aUowed:
D. Buok, $H 00
Rev. McMasters, 1700
And the following for expanses of the
present meeting:
Thos. Simpson,
M. H. Bunnell,
H. S. Parker,
H. F. Blodgett,
At half past one o'clock the Board, hav
ing fully completed its business, adjourned
sine die.
fg^ Every business man who wants
erease his trade should advertise.
Its
Gin.Bay
A. sold h* had himself given some attention
te landscape gardening, and. referred ta
Central Par* as an evidenoe of what chang
es eonld be made. The Seminary Square
THK CHRISTIAN CONVENTION.
A Christian Convention for Norlh-wcst
ern Minnesota is now in session at the
Congregational church in this place There
are in attendance as nearly as we could
learn 2) clerical and 22 lay delegates, rep
resenting some 25 churches, of the follow
ing denomination: Presbyterian, Baptist,
Methodist and Congregational.» Also the
American Bible Society Agent, and the
State Sunday Sohool Supt. The meetings
thus far have been oharaotcrized by fervor,
unity and Christian charity. Ob Tuesday
eveuing a very geod audienoe was in at
tendance, though many were detained by
the meeting of the Normal School Board.
Rev. T. McChry of Anoka preached an in*
teresting sermon.from Tim. I, iv., 8, dwell
ing mainly upon the characteristics whioh
any plan calculated to 'elevate the world
must possess.
On Wednesday morning Bcv, D. Brooks,
of Monticelli), Agent ot the American Bible
Society conducted the devotional exercises
These wcro of'sncflt a character as to gi«e
the discussions fbatfollowed thcrighttone.
The organization of the Convention was
quietly and quiukly made, by the election
of Judge J. MJ MoKelvy President, Rev.
D. Iliooka aud Mr. (!. F. Davis Vice-Presi
dents, an.I Rev. Cooke Secretary.
Dr. Brown, of St. Paul, opened the first
topic of discussion in a happy manner and
exhibited a most catholic sp.r ui.dane
lurged view of the question, "How can the
Christian activities oi the entire membei
ifliip of tho churches It 1 est developed?"
1 tie leading idea of-tho" 1 i.'s speech, seem
ed to us to he, '-Every man has a work,
let every one find tho proper work and
push it with vigor." S.veral delegates,
clerical and lay, participated in the discus
sion, and the time passed quickly away.
At 10} A. M., Uev. U. A. Dean, of Monti
cello, led off the .discussion of the question,
"How can the study of God's Word be
made more general?"
The second session commenced at 2 P. M.
opened with prayer'by Rev. D. Brooks.
The b^crctary resigned and Rev. N. Lathrop
was appointed. Rev. C. Griswold being
absent, Bro. Geo. W. Prescott, State S. S.
Supt., opened the discussion of the ques
tion, "By what means can we reach those
who do not come to our churches Street
preaching and neighborhood prayer meet
ings were named as especially useful for
this purpose, to which several delegates
added, by .visiting from, house to "house, by
distributing religions tracts and generally
by showing them we are interested for
their soul's welfare.
A half hour was given to devotional ex
ercises led by Rev. Mr. Hall, of Sauk Ra
pids, after which Rev. J. N. Thresher, of
Fair Haven, opened the subject, "By what
means are wo to secure a better observ
ance of the Sabbath He pressed two
thoughts, 1st, we must preach and teach
more on the subject, and we must secure a
better practice on the part of Christian peo
ple.
At 7} p. M. a large audience gave mark
ed attention to an able discourse to young
men, by Dr. Brown, of St. Paul. The Dr.
is a close thinker, clear writer and has a
very fair delivery.
Judge McKelvy is presiding to the full
of all, and the Convention so
tar is a success. "We hope will be as
bread east upon the waters."
The meetings continue through to day.
Eon or MBunxas
Rev. F. T. Brown, D. D., Pres. St. Paul.
A Dean, Cong. Monticello.
Webb, Meth. St. Anthony.
N Thresher, Bap. Fair Haven.
Stearns, Cong. Clearwater.
Jackson, Pres. Kingston.
**. Brooks, Mcth. Monticello.
S Hall, Cong. Sauk Rapids.
Barkaloo, Meth. Sauk Centre.
Huntress, Meth, Melrose.
A Reed, Meth. Sauk Centre.
McClary, Meth. Anoka.
H. I. Parker, Bap. Austin,
E.Cooke,.Meth. Little Falls.
E Campbell, Pies. St. Cloud.
I Wo'bd, Cong.
." J. R^Cneighton, Meth.
N Lathr,op, Meth. Paynesville.
OB Elmer, Pres. Sauk Centre.
Thompson, Meth. Sauk Rapids.
Mr3 Re? N Thresher, Con. Fair Haven.
D. Jackson, Pres. Kingston.
GD Stearns, Con, Clearwater.
Misi Emily Walker, Cong.
Mrs. Samuel Whiting, Con.
HP Bennett, Dea. Cong. S Cloud.
GI Porter,
Davis,
Mitchell, Eld. Pres. St. Cloud.
MeKe-vy,
Stephen Hill, Meth. Bellevuc.
Dam, Dea. Bap. St. Cloud.
Morse.
Aimon Smith,
N Walker, Dea. Cong. Clearwater.
S Whiting,
W Prescott, Bap. State S. S. Supt.
WT Mclntire, Mcth. St. Cloud.
Wilson,
Hyke, Sauk Rapids.
Orrin A Coe, Cong. Missionary farmer
among the Indians for several years.
Mrs. Penson, Cong. Clearwater.
Wood,
$14.00
8 00
9.60
50
—The best boots and shoes in ths mar
ket can be found at the Regulator. Go and
supply yourself.
to fn
I N N E A O I S
MARBLE_WORKS!
American and Foreign
Marble,Head-Stones,Tombs
—AND—
Furnished to order.
MANTLES, TABLE-TOPS, Etc., Etc.
N. HERRICK-ft SON,
Cor. Nicollet & Third Sts., Minneapolis.
Work set in St. Cloud, without extra
vll-n29-ly
VlltKOESER 8 MITCHELL,
REAL ESTATE AGENTS,
AtiXARDRiA, DOUGLAS Co., Mm*.
A Sell BestEstate on CommUilon,
Pay Taxes for Non-ResiAnls,
AGllICULTUKAL. IMPLEMENTS.
OJ^S: HALL.
The proprietor would announce that he
prepared to furnish
E S O S E S
cooked in any desired style. Also, Sar
dines, Cold Lunch, &c.
His bar is supplied with the
CHOICEST
Wines, Liquors and Cigars,
to bo fojnd in the city.
A call is requested* from all who want
anything in his line.
asa
TUB UPPER COUNTRY.
What a Down-Easter Tlklnki-A Great
Country with Great Future.
("The following letter was crowded out
last week.]. rt r-T
,'•- CBNXKAI. HOUSK.ST. Ciovp,
...
We are glad to see that the extensive
Agricultural Implement House of Grovenor
& Cn. obtained four first class premiums
upon the machines exhibited by them at
the State Fair. They were' remarkably
"uoccssful, and the number of prizes award
ed this house should demonstrate to farm
els where is tho best place for buying
wheat Agricultural implements or ma-Wolf—Timber
chinery they may want. The official list
shows that the "Case- Thresher," with
Woodbury power, manufactured at Racine,
Wis., took the first premium over the "Vi
brator" and "Tornado" Threshers and was
sold on the ground. The "Theyer Iron
Mower," and "Hollingsworth Sulkey
Rake," each took a first premium. And
although three other of the most popular
drills were on exhibition, the "Buckeye"
took the first premium. The decision of
the judges concerning Broadcast Seeders
had not yet been announced. The follow
ing telegram from Wisconsin shows a tri
umph in that State:
MADISON, Wis., Oct. 1st, 1868.
Messrs. Orovenor $ Co., St. Cloud Minn.
The Buckeye Drill and Esterly Broad
east Seeder both took first premium at Wis
consin State Fair to-day.
S. L. SHELDON & BROS.
No stronger recommendations could be
asked for the implements sold by Groven
or A Co. Farmers will not fail to go nnd
see them. A large quantityof "New York
er" Reapers. Iron Mowers and Broadcast
Seeders, arrived at our Depot, for these
gentlemenlast week, enough, we should
hink, to "implement" every farmer from
here to Aberorombic.
February 9th, 1869.
EDITOR JOURNAL.—Having made a pleas
ant trip up to Alexandria and back, per
baps you would give place iu your papor
4o
a few notes made by the way.
I left St. Cloud on Friday.morning with
one of our friend Hayward's best teams.—
The weather was delightful and the sleigh
ing excellent. The first point was at St
Jo_ 0
men of the country, J. Linnemann. The
town is small, but I should judge that the
above named gentleman had something in
the way of business about as goodp! as one
could^wibh. ..
Left'for Cold Springs and Richmond.—
They are both weti located towni and have
good chances for future growth
I then started for New Munich, which
place Ifmade about seven o'clock. The on
ly mcrcknnt here, Mr. Bohmer, is doing a
good business.
Starting the next morning for Sauk Ccn-
tie, I called for a moment ta see
Clurk, at Melrose, who recently staffed
Corn,
Oats
ltje
Barley
Hay, per t6n
Batter,per lb.
Eggs, per dos
Cheese,pi lb
Cord Wood
Beang,perbugh
FRED. VINCENT.
St, Cloud, Jan 5th, J8C9. vjln25
AOGMTS —Male and female who
IcaWASTEfree.eA§1r0particularsconsigne.,,ksamh
make from to $60 per wee at
home. All goods will be to
Agents, to paid for when sold, and
ples sent Fo address wii
stamp, FOOT Cianx, Detroit, Mich 4w
Mirjor
a
new flouring mill aud saw mil', aud mast
build up a large business. Arrivod at Sauk
Centre early in 'theToreaoou. My obser
vation leads me to stale my belief that what
is called the Sauk Valley, and so on up
Alexandria, aud eve a still farther, is ile4
lined to be the garden of this WesU-cn
country. I found at Sauk Cenlre a good
hotel, well kept hy cur friend Barnum.—
This is alive town, with lots of nice large
stores, well filled. Among the heaviest i-i
that kept by Joseph Capser, one of the first
ia the business, and any one forming his
acquaintance would notdoubt that he would
build np_a large trade, as he is a perfect
gentleman and business ''right up to .the
handle!" Lamb & MyficT, Cowles & Mayo,
and others have heavy stocks.
From this to Osakis is over a splendid
farming countiy, all dotted with farm
houses. The land seems to be almost all
taken op. Osakis has a largo hotel, and
two stores. The town is well located.
Next reached Alexandria, the last town
on the frontier, and iis growth wonld sur
prise any Down-Easter. .It has a large
hotel, plenty of stores', churches^ schools,
&ev Here I met Barnum, the "jokist,"
but: no words can do justice to the subject.
There is a heavy immigration to this seo
tion, and Alexandria must eventually be a
thriving town.
What greatly surprises ine is (hat so
many young men" df: energy and abiBty
will still persist in staying in the East,
where it takes about all their labor to keen
what little they have get When here tbey
could do so well.' I for one am delighted
with the country, and have decided to
make it my future home. In my opinion,
those who live to see ten years will see this
•'upper country one of the most prosperous
and best business portions of the Unicn.
The people are alive, and I like them.
I arrived in St. Cloud this evening, and
can truly say I have hid one of the pleas
antest trips a man could have, and through
a splendid country.
TRAVELER..
MONONGALIA, CaUNTY.
Items from the Krontler.
GSKEX LAKE, Feb. 9,1869.
EDITOR JOURNAL.—If I knock very soft
ly, can I enter the charmed circle of THE
JOURNAL'S correspondents? I do not
claim to be one of the S. M. W., for I can
not quite see how we are to be bensfited
by woman's voting but if it is a recom
mendation to wear the same bonnet for a
term of year?, I believe myself equal to
any one in that respect
I am very much interested in "Margaret
Merlyn," but do not think it quite equal to
"Jane Eyre" yet.
Here at Green Lake there are no strange
events to chronicle at present. It is sel
dom we have an elopement in high life or
a murder to startle us. At G,een Lake
city the "jolly miller" prospers as usual,
as the wheel rolls round, and Mr. S^ A.
Morrill & Son do a good husiness in trade.
At the same city we have preaching every
two weeks, by the Rev. A. McGowand, who
also teaches an excellent school in the ad
joining town of Harrison In all proba
bility we shall some day rival Boston in
the "hub" business. Having been cau
tioned to write short letters unless I had
something to say, I make my obeisance
•. ELLEN SMYTH.
S CLOUD A S
Wheat No. 1 porbnsh 80
.2
Potatoes
Onion,per bos.
Kerosene Oi1 prg
Bnckwheatprcwt
Corn meal, new
3
70o75
60*63
A 60
40*50
a 7tBolted,
126
6a7
25a30
30
a 26
3 00ai00
a300
Beef—en foot,
per quarter, bind,
fore,
at retail.
Pork—dressed,
at retail.
Venison—whole deer,
saddles,
at retail.
Mutton—on foot,
atretiil,
Veal—on loot,
at retail.
Poultry—Turkey,
I Geese,
Ducks,
Chickens,
ALEXAXDEK, S. L. DAVIS,
40
0
60
6C0
176
200
Sugar,
Teas
Coffee
Lard, pr lb
Ilnnis.cured
13a20
100a20O
30a 46
26
20a26
Dried Apples jrlt 20
GreenApples.prbbl 7.50
ST. CLOUD JJlARKfiT.
CorrecteSfortBK JovmsxL.by D. M. Q.Murphy dF to
Miuk No. 1 $5a600 Raccoon 60
Ottor „. 700 Martin 3 to 1000
E"»her 700 Red Fox 126
Wolverine 300 CrossFox 300a600
250 SilverQrey $25to500n
Bear $6 tol200 Lynx 162
Cnb Bear......... 2 to 4 00 Badger 40
Beaver, per lb 175 Skunk 15 to 20
DeorSkina, perB10to25 MnskratWinter...-. 13
Hides ,dry 18 Fall Rat..-.„ 10
Hides, green, per lb....„ 8
MK AT I I A E
CORRECTED WUKXT BT COATS HEEHAW.
Selling
Buying,
4a5
12£
8@16
"Ji®12^
16®20
6@16
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.10
4 .«
10«15
12al5
22
IS
18
16
17
16
15
12
MILL. PKIAMC8 O O
coaiccTBD WUILT sr bkvis a CLAIE.
XXX
XX
Superfine
WHOLESALE.
6.00
4.60
4.00
BETAIL.
6.60
6.00
4 60
W. W BAVlj
FANNING MILL SHOP.
We the undersigned would respectfully
announce to the
FARMERS of STEARNS
And adjoining Counties that we are now
manufacturing the celebrated
EAGLE FANNING MILL
AT ST. CLOUD.
lliis mill is the result of many years'
experience, anl has given entire BAtisfac
tion wherever used. The' mills are fur
nished, with lino stores, whioh are special
ly adapted to denning Wheat. Feeling
confident that our Mill nnd terms will meet
your approval, we respectfully solicit your
orders.
Shop in the rear of T. C. McClure's Bank
vlQn44-ly AMJXANDER A CO,
MEAT MARKET.
FRUSHs
Moat, Hams, Sausage and V«l
table of all kinds,kept ooRStantlyon
S/n4 Shop en St. Qerpiftlpstreet
QfiAI* iUJO.
tri.
W
CQ
Kf\J «.:•
Pailipp Franks Column.
8
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ttxi\jx.\i
a a
CiROVFJOR CO.
AGRICUliTTJBAL
WAREHOUSE,
ST. CLOUD, MINN,
GKKERAL DEALERS Ji"
u: uasmfstfil J. •'. it
JPARM MACHINERY!
MAKUrACTtJaERS ACESTSVORTBX NORTH
WEST TOR TEX
-.
New-Yorker Self-Kaking
Reaper,
HUBBAR MOWER,
BUCKEYE GRAIN DRUrL
DEAVER DAM
BROADCAST SEEDERS,
HAPGOOD, YOUNG & CtV8
9 I
J. H. OWEN & CO.,
JX ui. •AnnrAOTBRRRs or ....
DRESSED LUMBER
Doors, Blinds,
WOOD MOULDINGS,
XuLirniiia:, Scroll Sawing,
DOORS AND WINDOW FRAMES,
Newel Posts, Balusters,
AND FENCE PICKETS,
Sash, Doors, Blinds aud
.»-'*•. Mouldings,
$
BASE?, «l$WS$ifiD.DOQR JAMS
Furataltesl, won. Design, with the Vt
(ia --men* Dispatch.
COtmiRY ORDERS
Attended to promptly, and specially solic
ited
Factory in Loiter Town, near the Saw
Mills,
ST. CLOUD-
MINN
n"7
Christmas is Coming!
Wishing to make a change in our business,
we will, after DECEMBER 7, offer
our entire stock of Dry Goods at
Greatly Reduced Prices
Part of our DRESS GOODS we will sell
at eost, and part without regard to cost.
BLANKETS,OASSIMERES
O A S
^. CLO A HN O S
••'.: y" 'r
".-•-. -v *8 A W S
.
tCiHitHO «Jj.A iH -iHii^^
FLANNELS,
AT VERY LOW PRICES.
0
1
0.,.,.
JHSJ Xi,
8
(jj -[Lower Than $ver Before.
As onr Goods MUST BE SOLD, wo will
gWnAmat Bargain*. Call nnd Snamlae.
TAYLO MoLARBN.
S18Third street, Si. ?nul,MinnJ
1L_
.-tTca
Ann ROCK ISLAND
PLOWS,
I. CASE A CO.'S
a
Sweepstakes Thresher,
FISH BROTHERS'
Freight and Farm Wagons
Eagle Fanning Mills.
St. Cloud, Jan. 26, 1869.
F. & W. POWELL
a
HARDWARE,
The most complete stock to be found
in Northern Minnesota,,
TUsfW ARE
Of every kind that may be wasted,
S O E S
Of all the best and .most popular mak
Agricultural Implements
&c, Ac., Ao.
Corner Washington avenue and Lake stree
ST. CLOUD, MINN.
CASH PAID FOR
Old Copper, Brass and Pewter.
Particular attention paid to all
kinds of tin and sheet-iron jobbing.
CHAS. r. rowfeci..
int. rowiLL,
I\ TALCOTT
§w
Watchmaker and Jewelei
i»—.
CLOCKS WATCHES
JJbJWJBXjIR/jr
Silver and Plated Ware
SPECTACLES,
Table and Pocket Cutler
fcc
fcc., Ac,
E A I I N
Faithfully done and satisfaction guarente
ALSO, ENGRAVING.
Washington avenue, a few'doors fr
the Central House, on opposite side,
8T. CLOUD, MINNESOTA'
W
OTICB.—All persons are hereby m.
ftedthat say wife, Caroline Wet:
has left my bed nnd beard without
cause or provocation, nnd that they
forbidden to trnai bar on my account,
will pay no debts of her contracting a
this data. MATHU S WETZEI
St. Clond, Jan. nth, 1069.