Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-10-23

come intelligent and useful citizens.
Before leaving New York, Mr.. Bull ar
ranged with number of his countrymen.
among whom were carpenters. ioiners. ma
sons, aud other artisans, to follow him, and
10 meet at place called Augusta, this be-
ing the point at which he first proposed to
commence his colony. AT the invitation
OF MIR. Bull, / joined his party, and accom-
panied him to the above named place, some
fifteen miles distant, where be expected TO
meet his Norwegian friends. Augusta is
situated about the centre of tract contain
ing nearly 10000 acres of gently rolling
table lands, heavily timbered with hard
wood.
! The Immigrants had arrived before us.
suppoSing that was the end of their Jour
ney bad prepared to pitch their tents. and
hdi raised their flag, which they had made
5rtorc leaving New York. 1t was beau
tiinl device. TIE Cross of .Eoric7y IN the
centre, surrounded by tie Stars and Sfyipcs
Of tie United States.
AS soon as Ole Bull appeared in sight,
the Immigrants commenced the most enlhu-
sasiic cheering, which we answered by
standing up in onr walons, waving our
handEeFchietS, and swinging our hats. Gle
Bull could not wait for the slow motion o;
the horses, but leapt from The wagon and
ran to embrace them; such enthusiasm and
manifestations Of delight are seldom wit
messed.
litter The first greetings were over, Mr..
Bull addressed them, saying, that after hav-
ing spent many months in examining diff
icrent sections of the United States, he at
length found place where his loved Nor
WeSlans could have home, where the
climate was as heaIhfuI as their own Nor
way, The soil capable Of supplying all their
wants, and where they could enjoy perfect
liberty, protected by wise and wholesome
laws, which would guarantee to them eve
ry right and privilege, so long as they re-
mained good citizens. With tears in their
eyes they answered him with shouts and
embracings.
After the transports Of Joy bad in a mea-
sure subsidized, we pariook Of hasty repast
OF cold meat and bread, and harnessing the
horses again 10 the wagons, started for the
place selected by Ole Bull for the com
mencement of operations, which we reach
ed about seven O'Clock that evening.
Early on the morning OF the Sh, the
carpenters commenced working on the
new hotel-!otS were selected, on which
to build a blacksmlth's shop, barn, store
house, Sc, &C., and Ole Bull was busy
with bis engineer, taking a cursory survey
OF the country for several miles around the
settlement About ten o'clock, wagons
loaded with stoves, provisions. &c., arrived
from Coudersport, which Mr.. Bull had en-
gagged TO follow the emigranty; also, woke
OF working oxen, and 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 twenty-five other houses, which are
10 be put up Immediately, to accommodate
his Norwegian emigrants as fast as they ar
rive. Following the Creek down about
a mile we found an island, containing about
twenty-five acres of excellent land This
MIR. Bull instantly selected for lis garden
er; where nurseries for every kind of fruit
tree, suitable 10 the climate, will be COM
menced, and the cultivation OF garden veg
etables and the raising of seeds will be car
rled on in skilful aud scientific manner.
Whilst Mr.. Bull was engaged ia this
way, some OF US were busy preparing for
naming and inaugura,ng the new palace.
As flag staff was needed, a beautiful
straight evergreeH was cut down which the
Norwcgians trimmed, leaving the topmost
branches as an ornament 10 the 1agstaG.-
This they raised from the top of the Hotel ;
as soon as it was elevated and fastened, a
large flock of birds came ard perched upon
it, and commenced singing in the gayesi
and most delightful manner. 1t appeared
as though they were inspired by the scene,
and We're giving utterance to iheir feelings
OF joy ard welcome to the great Norwegian
and his followers Regarding it as a good
omen, we all united in giving the birds a
hearty round Of applause.
1t had been arranged that the new name
by which the town was hereafter to be
known, should be pronounced as soon as
the flag had reached lis proper elevation.
The cords for raising the flag were now
adjusted, and all waited TO hear the chosen
name. The flag ascended slowly and
gracefully to its place, gentle breeze
floated it proudly in mid air, and the name
of Oleona was given to the new home OF
the Norwegians. Thirty-one cheers lone
for each Statel were given, and three more
for Ole Bull.
Mr.. Bull then started with his eng ineer
TO select sites for mills. They found an
excellent water power; and saw mill,
grist mill, cabinet makers shop, &C., will
be erected in season TO meet the wants OF
the settlers; a suitable place was also re-
served for tannery; proper places for a
church and schoolhouse were also selected.
Everything passed under the eye of Ole
Bull hisintuitive quckness Of perception,
untlrlng energy, soundness of judgment,
promptness Of decision, and capacity OF
physical endurance, are beyond that oi any
human being have ever seen.
The evening was now drawing near when
the celebration in honor OF the new town
was to take place. The Norwegians had
been busy piing up log and brush heaps il
the clearing, and large piles OF shaving
and dry brush on the hill in front of th,
hotel, for the purpose OF illumination.
We partook of our supper at halfpas
seven. Alter supper Ole Bull went to
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