Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-12-19
The Hungarian Settlement In the West.

We find in The Springfield (TH) Journal
summer view of Now Buda," the Hungarian
settlement, under Gov UIhazy. il is situated
III the southwestern part OF Iowa, in the county
of Decatur, at distance of about so miles from
he Mississippi river, 100 miles from the Mis-
souri,, and about 10 miles north of The boundary
line OF the State of Iowa and Missouri. The as
pect OF the country presents ridges of elevation,
narrow ravlnes, and occasionally wide spread
valleys, all covered with rich soil VARYING from
one to three feet deep, which displays lis fruit
fulIness in the abundant production Of grass of
fruit and flowers. The Thompson river about
so yards in width, but too shallow for navigable
purposes, winds slowly through Decatur county
in a southeastern direction, 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 maple, blacE-walnut, white oak
and elm.
On high timbered ridge on the left bank of
this river, stands New Budn, the rCsidence of
Gov. CjhNzy, and the intended abode of Kossuth
At this point the timber extends only short di,-
lance from the river, and diverging circuitously
10 Inc north and southeast en- braces an extern
slye open meadow covered with IuXur.ant grass,
and crowned with multitude of flowers, whose
brilliant co!ors increase the lVeliness Of thescenc.
Viewed from the residence of tie Governor it
seems one of the highest pictures of nature-its
glowing beauties Chastened and heightened by the
surrounding gloom ofthe forest. From the samo
plnce, through the foliage Of tic trees, Thomp-
sons river may be seen gliding along, the hume
of fiocks Of wild fowls, and the resort Of troops
of deer which visit it to Stake their thirst or cool
themselves in its waters.
The dwelling is log cabin, aboutfifty feet in
length, twenty feet in width, one story high, with
a single roof. The interior is divided into three
compartments, and has a floor formed out OF legs,
split-the flat side smoohcd and placed upIe
most One Of these apartments, as is common
in the Western country is used for kitchen, a
dining, and bed room. A modern cooking stove
stands near the FIRE pace, and opposite, on shelves
ard walls, cooking materials and table furniture
are neatly arranged. At the other end Of Il o
room two single beds are placed elegantly furn-
ished; the snowy wilderness Of linen contrasting
with the vivid hues Of their oriental covers. A
table stands near the window, loaded with books,
documents and newspapers Maps are displayed
on the walls, and overhead is placed collection
Of guns pistols, swords ard scme,srs of the best
material, the most skiful construction and sup
erbiy orramcn'ed. But, most conspicuous Of
all il the splendid portrait Of Washington, gazing,
as il were, with Z calm melancholy expression
on those who lost wealth. exalted rank, en-
Ccared society and bcrcrolont country in a
haIless struggle.
In front Of the dwelling a field containing
about twenty acres. is cleared fenced ana under
superior wool growing qualities, feed in the pas
ture-G ground, while over a wider range, a herd Of
cows and several horses are scattered every
appearance promising to these hard fa;ed ex-
lies yet happy home.