The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1853-07-28


Our friend Baldwin, of Rice Lake, has requested
to call the attention Of farmers coming to the Ter
ritorv to locate, to the land lying between that lake
and the St. Croix river. He represents the soil as
Of excellent quality, well watercd and timbered, with
oak, ash, walnut and maple trees, and that there are
many good mill Sites and fine natural roads leading
to St. Paul and ST. Anthony. Mr. B. is well ac-
quain,ed with that section of country, and offers to
give his services, free of charge, to those who may
wish examine the land and select locations for
tual and immediate settlement.
The Delegates to the Congressional Convention,
from all sections OF the Territory, speak in the most
glowing terms Of the appearance of the crops in their
various localities. Without dissenting voice, so
far have hem, they all bring these tidings.
We have received the first number Of campaign
paper Just started in Columbus Ohio and called the
"Ohio State Democrat Although the name Of it's
editor is no, announced yet would require much
penetration to discover from the ability with which
its editorial department is conducted that it is under
the control Of that radical democrat and powerful
writer, Col. Charles b. Flood who has superior
in the Union, political essayist. The "Demo.
crat' will prove valuable auxiliary the democrat
c in the Buckeye State.
1t is said our friend J. c. Ramsey is directing a
large portion Of his time to military affairs. His In
fantry and Naval forces duty few days age
at Lake Calhoun! When next they appear, ''may
we be there to see''
Our friend Corrigan informs Us tha, he is now cu
tivating vegetable garden Of fifty acres. He has
bee supplying the market all season, and expects t.
continue on during the remainder Of it, In day OF
two he will be in with roasting ears. Let the epcure
look out for him.
Messrs. LeDnc & Rohrer are driving an immense
business in their line, if we arc to Judge Of it By tbs
many books and The great quantity Of stationery solo
by them. They are clever gentlemen, and we are re-
joiccd TO see them prospecting.
The UPPER LASDISG--is being graded ant
otherwise improved in most Substantial manner
When finished, it will compare fa7orably with an,
levee the Mssissippiriv
Messrs. Turnbu s. Petteyes have rented the up
per Warehouse, and are driving an extensive business
in the Forwarding and Commission trade. They ar.
clever fellows, and deserve every SUCCESS
GLAD TO HEAR Ir.--Our old and esteemed rien,
Major Robert Whitacrc, Of Ohio, who came up o.
a visit few weeks ago, informed us day or twt
since, thai he is pleased with Minnesota that b,
has determined 30 to the Buckeye State for hi
family and Immediately become a residen. Of our CITY
We congratulate citizens upon the addition t,
their society Of the accomplished family of Major "
and extend to them 4 cordial welcome to their new
home.
Our friend Bond's Medicines manufactured and 70
sale by himself invaluable. If half we hear Of the
merits can be relied upon. Let the afflicted make
note OF this.
The Nominee, on Saturday, brought up the larges
number OF passengers that came at any time thi
season. Among them we notice several old friend.
who have come to view our II dorado.
The ladies of Holy Trinity Parish. St. Anthony
are about to hold FAIR. BY reference to their Gard
it will be seen that the company of the ladies an,
gentlemen OF st. Paul is requested.
J. Mcmahon Holland, ESD, as will be seen hv hi
Gard, in another column, has opened "a law office a
Maakato. Success attend him.
Whilst party Of twelve young ladies' were bathing
mt Newport the other day, the horse away witt
the wagon containing their clothes. How thcy 90
home, may be better imag lined than described Oh
dear, we icU faint.