The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-10-18
He DAILY DISPATCH
OLE BULLS NEW COLONY in PENN
SYLYANIA

'n5 WHICH 10 ho" Deihg founded by Ole Bull, |
III Potter county, Pennsylvania. The site of
the settlement Is in the unsettled, rich and |
heavily timbered lands in the Southern nart of
the county. large clearing had already |
been made, and hotel commenced by the for |
ner proprletors of the site, but for what rea. |
son II was abandoned is not stated. Ole Bulls |
purchase consists ofbetween 100 900 and 900.
0OO acres OF land, situated about midway be-
tween the New York and Erie railroads on the
North, and the contemplated route of the Sun
bury and Erie railroad on the South. By the
opening OF these great lines of intercommuni-
cation, 1t Is made easy of access to New York,
Philadelphia and Baltimore. The writer
says:
III Is his intention TO have this tract of
country surveyed and laid out in small farms,
winch will be Opposed of 10 his countrymen at
prices which shall cover cost, making the terms
OF payment so easy that each one can become
an independent landholder in his own right
That each town shall have its church where
they can worship, according to the dictates of
their consciences, and each district its school
house, where the children can be taught the
English languag and receive a suitable edu-
cation, 10 enable them to become intelligent
and useful citizens. Before leaving New York,
Mr.. Bull arranged with number of his couu-
rVmen, among whom were carpenters, joiners,
masons and other artiZens, to follow him, and
to meet at q place called Augusta, this being
the point at which he first proposed to com
mence his colony. At the invitation of Mr..
Bull joined his party, and accompanied him
10 the above named place, some fifteen
miles distant, where he expected to meet his
Norwegian friends. Augusta is situated about
The centre of a tract containing nearly twenty
thousand acres OF gently rolling table lands
heavily timbered with hard wood.
"Ihe immigrants had arrived before US, and
suppOsiDg that was the end OF their Journey,
had prepared TO pitch their tents, and had
raised their flag, which they had made before
leaving New York. TWAS beautiful device.
The Cross Of N0r7cay in the centre, sur.
rounded by the Stars anu Stripes 0fhe u.
States. As soon as Ole Bull appeared in
sight, the immigrants commenced ihe most
enthusiastic cheering, which we answered by
standing up in our wagons waving our
handkerchiefs and swinging our hats. Ole
Bull could not wait for the slow motion of the
horses, but leaped from the wagon and ran to
embrl &c them. Such enthusiasm and mauifes
tations of deligh are seldom witnessed AT.
ter the first greetings were over Mr.. Bull ad-
dressed them, saying that after having spent
many months in examining different sections
Of the United States, he had at Iengt tn found a
place where his loved Norwegians could have
u home, where the climate was as healthful
as their own Norway, the soil capable Of sup
plying all their wants, and where thev could
enjoy perfect liberty. protected by wise and
wholesome laws, which would guarantee to
them every right and privilege so long as they
remained good citizens. With tears in their
ewes they ans~ ~ered him with shouts and en-
bracings.
''Afier the transports ofjoy had in a mea-
sure snbsded, we parton! ofa hasty repast Of
cold meat and bread, and harnessing the horses
in he stcr +nr rt,
lected by Ole Bull for the commencement Of
operations, which we reached about o'clock
that evening. Early on the morning OF the Srh,
the carpenters commenced working on the new
hotel-lots were selected on which to build
biacksmth's shop, barn, stOrehouse, &c, &c.
and Ole Bull was busy with his eng gineer, TAX
ing cursory survey Of the country for seve-
eTal miles around the settlement. About ten
o'clock wagons loaded with stores, provisions,
&C., arrived from Coudersport, which Mr..
Bull had engaged TO follow the emigrants;
also a yoke Of working oxen, and a fine fat
OK for beef which was soon slaughtered and
taken care OF.
After dinner, Ole Bull selected a site for
house for himself, and also sites for some %
oher houses, which are TO be put up immt
djalelv, to accommodate his Norwegian eni-
grants as fast as they arrive. Following the
creek down about mile We found an island
continuing about twenty-five acres of excel
lent land. This Mr.. Bull instantly selected
for his Garden; where nurseries for every kind
of ftpit trees, suitable 10 the climate, will be
commenced, and the cultivation Of garden
vegetables and the raising Of seeds will be
carried on in Il skitfuI and scientific man
ner.
Whilst Mr.. Ball was engaged in this way,
some of us were busy preparing tor naming
and uauguraling the new place. As a flag
staff was needed, beautiful straight ever
green was cut down, which ihe Aorwegians
trimmed, leaving the topmost branches as an
ornament TO the flag staff This they raised
flom the top cf the HoTel soon as it was
elevated and fastened, 4 large flock of birds
came and perched upon ii, ami commenced
singing in the gayest and most delight man
ner. 1t appeared as though they were inspir-
ed by the scene, and Wer- giving uiterance 10
Their feelings BY iOy and welcome 10 the great
Norwegian and his followers. Regarding il
rs a good omen, we all united ia giving the
birds a hearty round of applause.
IIhad been arranged that the new name by
which the town was hereafter to be known,
should be pronounced as soCn as the flag had
reached its proper elevation. The cords for
raising the dag were now adjusted and all
waited 10 hear the chosen name. The flag
ascended SLOWLY and gracefully 10 It's place,
gentle breez~ fDaled ii proudly IN mid air; and
the name OF Oleona was given 10 the new home
of the Norwegians. Thirty one cheers Zone
for each stateJ were given, and. three more Tor
Ole Bull.
Mr.. Bull then started with his engineer to
select sites for mills. They found an excel
lent water power; and saw mill, gTlst mill,
cabinet makers shop, &c, will be erected 10
season TO meet the wants OF the settlers;
sui;ahie place was also reserved for a tannery;
proper places for church and school house
were also selected. Everything passed under
the eye Of Ole Bull; his intuitlse quekness
OF perception, untiing energy, soundEess OF
Judgment, prompIness of decision, and capaci.
" of physical endurance, are beyond that OF
anv human being have ever seen
In the evening, there Was grand ceiebra-
lion in honor of The founding Of The town.
Boplires were ghted IN every direction. Ole
Bull made speech TO his counirymen, IN
which, hf,er alludIng in eloquent terms TO the
org NAL discovery Of this couptIy BY Norwe-
gians, lie counselled his eounirymen not 10
disappoint the confidence OF the Americans:
''but by lives of industry and honesty, 10 show
10 their new brothers that they have not mis-