The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1852-05-29
From the Dubuque Herald.
Dubuque The Entrepot for Mime sofa.


1t is to us matter Of surprise that
the people Of Minnesota, and especially
that portion Of them residing at St. Paul
manifest so much offishness towards Du-
buque, and SO much apparent affection
for Galena and her interests. Were it a
matter Of fact that the intimate CONNER
cial relations which have hitherto subsist-
ed between Galena and St. Paul would
always remain unbroken or undisturbed,
then, indeed, there would be some broad
grounded and we'll established basis for
the atfeclionate and almost filial regard
which the St. Paulers manifest for Gale
ma.
But as there is no such basis-nothing
more than the deck of steamboat or two
and few thousand dollars credit on
which the SANITY affections of the St.
Paulers are bascd-it is but fair TO pre-
sumo that this weak foundation being ta-
ken away the whole fabric must tumble
down-dear knows whittier.
This being removed, St. Paul must,
from the isolatedness of lis position du-
ring winter, establish relations more last
ing and based upon surer and stronger
foundations. That town or city, as it
may be, must have a means of intercom-
mlnication with the south and east du-
ring the winter months, and how else we
may ask, is that ntercommunication to be
established than by means of direct roads
TO such points as are likely to he connect
ed with the east and south by Railroads !?
In no other manner, and by no other
means can this be done.
Well then at what point will direct
road from St. Paul meet with a Railroad
communication reaching the whole way
to the eastern cities? That is an impor-
tant question for the consideration of a
St. PLuler, and turn it as he may, the
answer must be only at Dubuque. -
We regret that this answer will be a
forced admission. We would that St.
Paulers felt glad it were SO, rather than
that the conclusion forced itself upon
them and compelled them, for their very
existence sake, TO avail themselves of the
advantages which this only point-this
only hope, holds up to their view. The
very existence Of St. Paul, not to speak
Of its prosperity, depends upon an over
land communication with Dubuque. And
the sooner St. Paul begins to recognize
and appreciate this fact, the better for it.
Some men among its citizens, whose
interests are for the present intimately
identified with Galena, will no doubt en-
deavor to controvert, or at least ridicule
such an idea, but the circumstances which
sustain the assertion are so natural-are
so immovable-are SO apparent that the
testimony in favor of our opinion is over
wheming and defies contradiction.
Again we confidently assert that it is
only at Dubuque and through Dubuque
greater portion of Minnesota, can be put
in regular and direct communication with
the east and south by Railroad. This
position the Pioneer itself. Ga press by
the way which has done much for Min
nessota, and can, if it will, do much
more, will scarcely deny, if it speaks
candidly.
1t SO happens that St. Paul is not only
north Of Dubuque, but it is also Il good
distance west of it geographically. In
coming to Dubuque then, St. Pauler
does not travel out Of his way even il his
ultimate destination should be either New
York or St. Louis. This is the first
Point at mhich he arW erer be likely to
meet Railroad ready to accommoda G
him in journey to the east, and if his
destination should be to the south, anoth-
er branch of the same road extends itself
to Cairo for his accommodation con-
veniencc, by the way, which will be
sought in vain at any other place.
Here tten is indicated by nature and
by combinations Of art, the only point
through which Minnesotian can have
the convenience Of egress and ingrcss TO
and from his winterbound towns and
hamlets. In spite Of him, if he will not
come otherwise, he must come here
Better for him TO come willingly, cheer
fully and with a good grace. Better for
every Minnesotian 10 look his position in
the face, and cultivate at once friendly
relations with those with whom he is
destined to have frequent intercourse
hereafter. Better for them, by far, to
hasten rather than retard the consumma-
ton OF impending events which are so
pregnant with benefits to themselves
Better, in fine, is it for MinncsotianS to
establish commercial relations with Du-
buque at once, and not wait for circum-
stances to force them into measures on
which their eXistancc and well-being de-
pends. All their exertions cannot hold
them much longer TO Galena. A few
more Minnesota winters will chill the
most ardent attachment St. Pauler may
experience for his friend Galena. The
affection of cities and towns for each 9TH
er depends upon the laws of trade and
not upon the ties of blood, and in proper
ton as one is beneficial, so will the other
be cool or ardent. We commend these