The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1853-10-27


To THE ENQUIRING.--lt has been our aim 10
make the condition and resources Of our Ter itory
generally known to the rest Of mankind and al
though the Pioneer has extended its circulation Car
beyond most sansuine expectations, We have not
been able to accommodate all creation and letters
frequently reach us, from various parts Of the Union
making enquiries relative to the climate soil, trade
Sc, Of our Territory.
We have now before Us letters from Connecticut
New York, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Penn
sylvania and Ohio, all evincng deep anxiety to he
.'posed up" in various matters relative to the pros
poets of Minnesota. Onc wishes to learn the com
erciai capacities Of St. Paul, and the prospects
the Territory generally. Another enquiries into the
prospects for young man OF temperate habits, who
is prepared embark into the numbering business
GO to farming. Two writer's DESTROYS Of obtain.
ing information relative to the boot and shoe business
another asks il 50 there is much tanning business
done" All appear DESTROYS of obtaining thorough
and complete statement of matters and things in gen.
eral in Minnesota.
! While we cannot possibly spare time TO answer all
the letters Of enquiry receive very DESTROYS
that the people throus bout the different States Of the
Union should become acquainted with the many impor-
advantages which presented for the consdera
ton of those wishing to make home for themselves
and family in the west, and il aware of the
names aud address OF all who seeking knowledge
under difficulties, could forward copy Of the
Pioneer which always keeps its readers acquainted
with all matters of interest. Our exchanges would
probably confer very great favor their readers by
notify ing them that the Pioneer will be sent regularly
to any part OF the Union. Tor entire year, to the
address of any person who will forward his name,
ant-two dollars.
| In answer to our letter writers would state-lst.
That the commercial prospects Of st. Paul could not
be better under The circumstances. With the valley OF
the Minnesota, containing millions of Of the
best land in the world. rapidly filling up with farm
ing population, the agricultural country both sides
of the Mississippi and numbering district, furnish
ing employment to hundreds Of men, all dependent
upon St Paul for supplies, and Of necessity transact
Ing all commercial business with her, the commercial
prospects Of St. Paul must be good. The commerce
Of city is already employing daily line Of boat,
between this place and Gaena, weekly arrivals from
st. Louis, four boats the Minnesota, and many
transient boats from points below, and must increase
The Immigration next year will require double the
mercantile facilities which have been necessary tho
past Who doubt the commercial pros
poets Of ST. Paul!
! Young men Of temperate habits, provided their
habits Of industry not ton temperate do better
in Minnesota than in any other part Of the world
but would by means recommend them to engage
in numbering, unless they uam to. Our advice to
young men would be, to get themselves good wives
and here and take farms which they can bu,
for one dollar and quarter per acre now, that viii
he worth fifty dollars per acre ten years hence; du'
ring those ten wears, the land under cultivation viii
produce annually dollars per acre, clear OF all ex.
penses. Il properly attended to.
The Boot and Shoe business in st. Paul, is making
every person engaged in it rich Shoemakers, like
butchers are necessary evils We more dc
without boots shoes especially at THIS season OF
the year, than without meat, and those inter
ested know ii. Beef and shoe leather compose halt
the expenses OF resident Of Minnesota. We have
no doubt but the Boot and Shoe business is good
| Tanning in most places, is intimately connected
with the Boot and Shoe business. 1t 10 not SO in
Minnesota. Here they are distinct, and by no means
dependent on each other. The most of the tanning
done in Minnesota is performed in the school houses
Now and then the business is carried in private
residences. Isolated Gases have been known TO be
| All there IL not nj al
so we viii say nothing about it. The price OF green
hides may be ascertained from prices current.
CITY Of ST. PAUL.--Thonpson Richie, ESQ.
has laid upon table a very beautiful and well FIN
scd colored engraving Of the city of St. Paul, from
a painting by nj. Snobel.
| This is the first attempt to procure correct view
Of St. Paul, and it has been cInuenty successful a:
far as a view from any one point could be.
The engraving is on stone, and executed by Mr.. ]
Queen, one Of the frs, artists in Philadelphia.
Mr.. Richie has expended two hundred and
fifty dollars in getting up the picture but he has the
satisfaction Of feeling that he has performed act
which will be of Infinite benefit to city. We
hope, however, the people viii give him more sub
stantial remuneration for his devotion to the interest
OF ST. Paul. We hope house in the city will be
without Of these beautiful pictures. They will
cost but one dollar each, amount which should be
no object in connection with the qualification the
possession of SO useful and beautiful ornament
this picture " i'll afford
Cor. BENToS.--It Is rumcred in exchanges
that efforts will be made the next session Of Con-
gress, to place Col Benton in the Speakers Chair.
The old statesman would make good Speaker, but
think he will accept tho Office. lie has 'oh-
or fish to fry"
MITCHELL AND MARTuN.--Confrmator letters
have been received in New York announcing the es-
cape of these Irish patriots from Van Dicmans Land
Well are glad of it Az.hey fought noby and brave
y for their country and welcome them to the land
Of Washington.
GEN. CAss.-This gentleman says, in late letter
to James O'Donnie, ESQ.,: 81 have never tasted