The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1853-08-11


the following officers:
Capt. II. II. GEAR, Of Galena, President;
Hoo. ANsEL BRiGGs, Of Iowa, V. Prest;
r. s. NoRRis, Esq, OF GaIena, Treasurer;
T.. r. HoorrR, Esq, of Galcna, Solicitor;
q. NJ. MlrcHELL. Esq, of Galena, Sec'y.
DIRECToRs-Galena.
Henry Corwi,h, Jas. Carter.
w IL. Bradley, $. w. McMaster,
L. R. Hooper, II. Ne"hai'
iona. Higgins Jos. Bmgc.
Jno. D. Howard, j. g. Schaupp
From the known energy and business habits of
some Of the gentlemen named, with whom we are ar
qIainied, we have no doubt that the necessary
steps will be taken to ensure an early survey Of the
route. The road viii from the Mississippi at
the mouth of the Tote des Morris northwest through
the State oi Iowa and viii extend to the Minnesota
valley. The Advertiser, speaking Of The extent Of
the route, says:
We have good reason to hope, that this road will
be commenced and pushed forward rapidly il
can be reasonably done. The who form the
Conn ANY have II in their power to do all that is
Quircd Of them in this regard. The first great poin,
aimed a, will be the Minnesota River, perhaps some
where NEAR the south bend Of the same.
The Advertiser advises early and careful sur
vey OF the route, that the stockholders may have
basis on which TO rely, ana then remarks the ad-
vantages and practcabity Of the route as follows
We are ,oi by those who have raid attention TO
the lect, that the route is favorable IN remark
able degree. Fron examination OF the map. and
on examination Of the Course 81 the rivers, there is
good reason to suppose, that, aside from all other
facts, these representations are true The country
through which the road will pass is of the richest
IL. of l.,
ieyc, all things taken into account--so, wood. wa
ter. health &c, that it the best part of the nl,ed
States, and viii lee rich any in production,
when good roads are made through it. The course
81 the smaller streams such, that the road will
strike the Minnesota line a; some distance from the
Mississippi. We are told. that on that linc the
most admirable country extends hundred and
fifty miles back. The southern part Of Minnesota
will be found to be the best part. When The road is
compieed to the Minnesota river. il may be con;in-
ued IN 10 Pembna, 10 Puget Sound, to any place
that the facts which vii. then be apparent, viii war
faut.
The organization Of this Company, we consider
one OF the most important steps that has ever been
taken having great bearing the direct interests
Of Galena.
The Lansing Iowa, Inelligenccr, thus notices the
movement made ia Gaiena' in relation this road
movement is lcing made in Galena, for Rail
road connection with Northern Iowa and Minnesota,
wh ich promises 10 result IN action The papers Their
strongly urge the matter forward, taking a correct
view Of the importance Of such enterprise to their
city. The Advertiser very properly regards the pro-
lect a. one PROMISING golden returns to those who
may engage in 1T. The importance Of the North
west fast gaming place IN the eyes of the public,
and predict for the road an amount OF bushes.
far ahead OF that Of any other projected railroad in
the country a single glance at the territory it
must pass through will demonstrate.
The Galena and Chicago Railroad Company have
taken up the fiat bars aud raid the track with heavy
L rails