Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-12-24
The Hungarian Settle ment i'm this
State,

New Buda," the Hungarian settlement, un.
der Gov. Ujhazy, is situated in the southwes.
tern part of this state in the county of Deca.
tur, at distance of about $50 miles from the
Mississippi river, 100 miles from the Missouri
and absut 10 miles from the boundary line of
the states of Iowa and Missouri The aspect
of the country presents ridges of elevation,
narrow ravines, and occasionally wide spread
valleys, all covered with rich soil, varying
from one to three feet deep, which displays its
fruitfulness in the abundant production of
grass, of fruit and flowers. The Thompson
river, about so yards in width, but too shall
low for navigablej purposes, winds slowly
through Decatur coGpty in southeastern d.
rcction, on its way to the Missouri It's course
is lined by heavy body of timber, from one to
three miles wide, consisting chiefly of sugar ma
pie, black walnut, White oak and elm
On high timbered ridge, on the left bank
OF this river, stands New Buda, the residence
of Gov. Ujhazy and the intended abode of Kos.
suth. AT this point the timber extends only
short distance from the river, and diverging
circuitously to thes forth and south east, en-
braces an extensive meadow covered with lux
urant grass, and ctrded with multitude of
flowers, whose briant colors increase the
liveliness of the seen. Viewed from the resi-
dence of the Govenor, it seems one of the
brightest pictures of,ature-its glowing beau
ties chastened and heightened by the sur
rounding gloom Of lie forest. From the same
place through Y OF the trees. Thomp-
sons river may t@llls gliding along, the home
of flocks of wild fowh and the resort of troops
of deer. which visit u to slake their thirst, OF
cool themselves in itswaters.
The dwelling is log cabin, at out fifty feet
in length twenty featin width. one story high
with single roof. The interior is divided into
three compartments, and has floor formed out
OF logs, split-the flat side smoothsd and plac
ed uppermost. One Of these apartments, as is
common in the western country, is used for a
kitchen, dining, and bed room. A modern
cooking stove stands near the fire place, and
opposite, on shelves and wall, cooking mate
rails and table furniture are neatly arranged
AT the other end OF the room two single bed,
are placed, elegantly furnished; the snowy
white OF their linen contrasting with the vivid
hue OF their oriental covers. A table stand:
near the window, Loaded with books docu
ments and newspapers. Maps are displayed
on the walls, and overhead is placed ccllec
ton of guns, pistols, swords, and cimetars o.
the best material, the illful construction
and superbly ornauented. But, most conspic
uous oil all is splendid portrait Of Washing
ton, gazing, as it were, with calm, melancho
~ expression on those w no lost wealth, exalted
rank, endeared society. and a beloved country
in hopeless struggle.
In front OF the dwelling field, containing
about twenty acres, is cleared fenced and under
cultivation. flock Of sheep, selected fortheil
superior wool growing qualities, feed in the
pasture ground, while over wider range 8
herd OF cows and several horses are scattered
every appearance promising to these hard iated
exl'es yet happy home.