The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1852-05-15
Correspondence of the Minnesotiap.
CKow WING, Nav 3, 1852.

CKow WING, May 8, 1852.
FRIEND Owens 1T seems that spring
has at last made its appearance in this
portion Of the country, after long and
tedious winter, which adds new life and
energy to our industrious community
The snow that so lately covered the fields
has melted away under the warm and
genial rays of an April sun, giving the
farmer an opportunity to commence pre-
pairing his land for his spring crop. Of
all the places l have seen, the Chippewa
farm presents the most lively picture. 1t
is carried on by VIM. Nettleton, Esq.-an
energetic and persevering Yankee. He
has some 300 or 400 acres under cultiva-
ton, upon which he has ten teams, we'll
manned, at work. 1t is as fine soil as
is to be found in Minnesota, and should
we be blessed with favorable season
will produce sufficient to give our red
brethren their share Of the good things of
this earth.
1t is a beautiful location, situated on
Paul's Prairie. Said prairie containing
about 5000 acres, nearly surrounded by
water, six miles northwest Of the Miss
issippi river, and two miles from Gull
river, small river, running nearly par
allel with the Mississippi, and emptying
into Crow Wing river. Gull river has
some SPLENDID mill seats on it, and I'M
derstand there is a prospect of mill be-
ing erected soon. Crow Wing river is
large and beautiful stream, emptying into
the Mississippi near Mr.. Beaulieu's ira
ding post; it looks to be nearly as large
as the Father of Waters, and much more
pure, and contains almost every species
Of fish. On the south and west side
there are numerous lakes; some of which
are as beautiful as l ever saw, blending
harmoniously romance with reality; max
ing it one of the most delightful rambling
spots that | have visited in Minnesota,
and well calculated to allure and captivate
the Indian (who knows SO well how to
appreciate such spots, from those DESC
late and inhospitable portions of the coun-
try which they so lately left. The water
in the lakes is very pure and transparent,
and as palatable as New England spring
water. The abundance of fish that is
found in them, together with those in the
rivers, and the large Aocks Of prairie
chickens that seem to have selected it as
their abode, furnishes large share of
their subsistence, which is procured with
but little trouble. The farm is well To-
Gated and well conducted under the SUI
perintendancy of the interchangeable Agent
j. S. Watrous, whose whole soul seems
to be bound up in the Indians welfare
who, by the way, is down from Sandy
Lake en- route for the East, to get his
family, who have been spending the win
ter in Ohio. He arrived at Crow Wing
Friday eve last-made the trip in 2 days
brings no news Of any Importance
He says the spring is much more back
ward in that section than it is here !; that
the last news from Fon du Lac, April
9th, there was three feet of snow every
thing still, and no signs of spring. The
ice in the Upper Mississippi broke away
last Wednesday evening water was
rising foot in twenty-four hours.
On his arrival here he learned that
more of his red children had been com.
hitting depreciation by killing an OK
which it seems from the number thai
they have killed, that they have peculia,
taste for them. There is but little doubt
however, if he continues the course hi
has adopted in making them atone 70,
their disobedience in the Guard House
at Fort Ripley, that it will not prove Sc
profitable TO them in future. They show.
ed some grit and considerable opposition
to being taken, but he finally secured
them, and they may now be seen doins
their regular chopping at Capt. Todd
wood pile, with instructors by their side
Quite missionary school that--serve.
them right--they will yet find that thu
Majors word is good for all he tell
them.
The news from Red Lake, last week
reports the snow l-2 feet deep. W.
are all awaiting with great anxiety t.
know the success of the Liquor Law il
St. Paul. We hope the temperance men
and lovers of law and order will not b.
found wanting in carryingit out to the let
ter. If they are found wanting in nerre
we shall be under the necessity of ivitins
the ladies Of St. Paul to remove to Ben
ton county, where they will find their eff
forts appreciated.
In haste, A.
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THE CHANCES OF L1FE.-Among the
interesting facts developed by the recent
census, are some in relation to the law.