Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-12-24
The Hungarian Settlement 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 a 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 navigable purposes, winds slowly
through Decatur County in a southeastern di-
rcction, on its way to the Missouri. Its 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 timbepel 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
a short distance from the river, and diverging
circuitously to the forth and south east, en-
braces an extensive meadow covered with lux
uriant grass, and crowded with multitude of
flowers, whose BRILLIANT colors increase the
livelness of the seen. Viewed from the resi-
dence of the Governor, it seems one of the
brightest pictures ofaature-its glowing beau
ties chastened and heightened by the sur
rounding gloom Of lie forest. From the same
place through y se OF the trees. Thomp-
sons river may b1Iolr gliding along, the home
of focks of wild fowl, and the resort of troops
of deer, which visit Il to slake their thirst, OF
cool themselves in its waters.
The dwelling is log cabin, al out fifty feet
in length twenty feeain width, one story high
with single roof. The interior is divided into
three compartments, and has a 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 ;
kitchen, a dining, and bed ROOM A moderI
cooking stove stands near the fire place, ant
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 snow.
white of their linen contrasting with the vivi'
hue of their oriental covers. A table stand
near the window, loaded with books docu
ments and newspapers. Maps are dispaye'
on the walls, and ysrhead is placed ccllec
ton of guns, pistols, swords, and cimetars G
the best material, the most skillful construction
and suPerbly ornamented. But, most conspic
uous of all, is a splendid portrait Of Washing
ton, gazing, as it Were, with calm, melancho
ly expression on those who lost wealth, exalte
rank. endeared society, and beloved countr
in hopeless struggle.
In front OF the dwelling field, containin
about twenty acres cleared fenced and unde
cultivation. A flock Of sheep, selected forthei
superior wool growing qualities, feed in tn
pasture ground, while over wider range
herd of cows and several horses are scattered
every appearance promising to these hard fate
eAi.es yet happy home.