The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1852-01-01
Hungarian settlement il, Eovva.


This new settlement has been commenced
under the direction of Governor Ujhazy. 1t is
situated in the southwestern part Of Iowa, in
the county of Decatur, at distance of $50
miles from the Mississippi river, 100 miles from
the Missouri, and about 10 miles north Of the
boundary line Of the States of Iowa and Mis-
souri, The aspect of the country presents
ridges OF elevation, narrow ravines, and occa-
slonally wide spread valleys all covered with a
soil, varying from one to three feet deep, which
displays its fruitfulness in the abundant pro-
duction 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 south-easterly di-
rection, 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
maple, black walnut, white oak and elm On a
high tmbered ridge, on the left bank of this
river, stands New-Buda, the residence of Gov
ernor Ujhazy. At this point the timber extends
only short distance from the river, and diver
ging, circuitously to the north and southeast
embraces an extensive open meadow covered
with luxuriant grass, and crowned with null
the iveliness Of the scene. Viewed from the
residence Of the Governor, it seems one of the
highest pictures of nature-its glowing beauties
chastened and heightened by the surrounding
gloom Of the forest From the same place,
through the foliage of the trees, the Thompson
river may be seen gliding along, the home of
hocks of wild flowers, and the resort of troops
of deer, which visit to sake their thirst or cool
in its waters. The dwelling is a log cabin, about
fifty feet in length, twenty in width, one story
high with a shingle roof. The interior is divi-
ded into three compartments, and has q floor
composed of logs, split-the fat side smoothed
and placed uppermost. One of these apart
ments, as is common in the Western country,
is used as kitchen, dining, and bedroom. \
modern cooking stove stands near the fire place,
and opposite, on shelves and wall, cooking
utensils and table furniture are neatly arranged.
At the other end of the room two single beds
are placed, elegantly furnished; the snowy
white of their linen contrasting with the vivid
hues of their oriental covers. A table stands
near window, loaded with books documents
and newspapers. Maps are displayed on the
walls, and overhead is placed collection Of
guns pistols, swords and scimetars of the best
material, the most skilful construction and su-
pcrbly ornamented. But, most conspicuous Of
all is a splendid portrait Of Washington, gazing
it were, with calm melancholy expression
on those who lost wealth. exalted rank, endeared
society and a beloved country in hapless strug
gle. In front of the dwelling a field, containing
about twenty acres, is cleared, fenced, and un-
Ip-c cr1lti Of cCr,
their superior woOl-growing qualities, feed in
the pasture-ground, while over wider range
a herd of cows and several horses are scattered
every appearance promising these hard-fated
exiles yet happy home.