The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1852-07-10
Correspondent of the Mime sotiau.
SAUK RAPIDS, July 3, 1852.


D MEssRs. EDrroRs-From the mania
sthat exists for the 'St. Peters" country,
sand the few visits that are paid to this
Eupper country, one would suppose that
4 they thought it the last verge in Mime
sofa, whereon civilization and vegetation
E.might obtain foothold. There are ma
Sny, no doubt, who do not find their golden
dreams realized, even in the luxuriant
ssoll OF the Minnesota Valley, and return
disappointed to their homes in the East,
ssdenouncing it, together with the upper
country, which they know nothing of, ex-
scept from hearsay, and that information
Egalned from men as ignorant as them
ssselves In regard to it; having never seen
IT., but who are ready to inform them that
II bears no comparison with the "St. Pc
ters. Influenced by these philanthro-
EpIc advisers, they think it unnecessary
Eand waste Of time and money TO look
J farther. Hence we deem it but ;ust;cc
TO this portion of Minnesota, and a favor
ITO the immigrant, TO inform him that it is
broad enough, good enough, and beautiful
enough TO satisfy all who may come TO set
tile here for some years; and that for the
Ipaltry sum Of 80, they can continue their
journey to Sank Rapids, distance of 10
miles up the Mississippi, on the comfort
fable and fast-sailing steamboat Gov. Ram.
lscy, commanded by one of the most obi
!gIng and agreeable men that the fra
Eveler often meets with. Our word for
slt' no one will ever regret taking the trip;
leand they will see some as beautiful coun-
stry as they ever beheld, with all the ia
ScllltIes and advantages that are necessary
10 make farming profitable and easy. it
kwonid be vain III us to attempt to de-
scribe the beauty of its scenery. Il is
not OF that bold, rugged cast that strike.
the beholder with awe and wonder. There
has been no Hercules here, heavino buoe
rocks INTO massive piles to mar the oriei-
ma. beauty of its rolling banks, which are
|Iao''ed with rich foliage of oak, that
looks SO cool and inviting that the passer
10y longs to spend an hour rolling under
I!heir protecting branches from the scorch,
ing rays Of meridian sun.
Arriving at Sank Rapids, do not feel
,,disc ouraged because YOU do not find n,
Ivieln,g with New England villages in
numbers, wealth, ard manufacturing o.
adjustments, nor because you cannot To-
Gale a farm in the centre of the plac..
ana dispose of it in village lots SO feet
square, at 500 each; but examine and
contemplate FOR short time its MIGHTY
water power, that throws far into tho
shade those on which New Enpland's
destiny hangs, and which is destined. in
q lew short years to make it what Lowell
ana Manchester now are. Then stem ont
lew miles and examine the ,urround;n,
count its broad, rich, rolling prairie
lnat extends as far as the eve can see:
ana not be unmindful of its healthy and
lnv,'gorating atmosphere that adds nerve.
ana energy to the inner man and then ,av
!, New England can boast of any place
Inat mas SO many advantages and facilities
10 make it rich and prosperous. If so.
We have failed to see where. Then r.
you are so fastidious as not be satisfied
and think You have not sufficient elbow
foom' continue your journey to Crow
wing, distance of fifty miles throuob a
20 unsurpassed for beauty, richness
u soil and water power in anv portion
'f the United States. p
After going over this rich and .pacious
'Uruon Of the Territory, and fail to make
! : location satisfactory in every particular,
men come TO the conclusion that YOUR
'ead Is not right. To be sure. the coun-