The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1853-07-09
Correspondence of the MinneSotian.
TRAVERSE pEs Sioux. NJ. T.. July |. :;

GENTLEMEN Permit me through the columns
of your wide-read paper, to make a statement
of some facts touching this new and growing
place.
Traverse is beautifully situated on the West
side of the Minnesota river, at the distance of
about l 10 miles from Mendoza or the mouth
Its situation is not only beautiful but pleasant
and healthful. There are already in and about
the place, a population of 200 souls. There
were perhaps not less than fifty claims made in
the vicinity, during the last year; and it is
probable that a greater number have already
been made this season. Scores of strangers
coming in here from time to time are prospect
ing this vicinity with the almost universal
concession. that it is the most inviting portion
Of our land. Some of these are putting down
fast stakes in our midst
The natural advantages and resources of this
place are uncquallcd by any other on the Min
ncsOta river. With fine water privileges, a good
share of timber rich and fertile soil. who can
estimate the ultimate results of an entcrErising
and virtuOus people?
With the exception of the land included in
the town plat. which is somewhat sandy. the
soil is good. But after ascending the land, ia
BILE after table for some two miles back, we
come to rich fertile, loamy soil. to which there
can be none superior in all this Northwestern
valley of the Union.
The face of the country is that of rolling prai-
RIGS nicely drained with brooks the outlets to
some of the most beautiful lakes in the Terrific
ry. Many of these lakes are interspcrscd with
rich and luxuriant islands which are studded
with the finest growth of timber. This timber
is quite available from the surrounding prairics
during the entire winter season. Such is a
faint description of the country lying NJ r.h and
west of this placc-even as far as the new gar
rison, some 45 miles distant by land. But we
have one prairie above, within some ten miles
of this. which is amply sufficient for the accom-
mediation of 100 farms, wood and water inclu-
dcd. But to return to the proposed point. We
have already in this place public house, wor-
thy the patronage of all friends of Temperance
and OF good order, by Geo. H. Spencer, Esq.
There are four stores, a smith shop. a shoe
shop and bakery in the place. There is also a
physician and minister Of the gospel, who make
this their home.
y Sabbath school was organized here on last
Sabbath week. and 'material aid " to the
amount OF sixteen dollars was forthwith collcc-
ted and forwarded for the purchase of Libra
ry for said school.
On last Saturday afternoon, at a meeting of
the citizens in behalf of Temperance. some res
olutons expressing the sentiment of the meet
ing were passed, and on the circulation of the
pledge it was signed almost to man by the
leading citizens of the place. So that as bust
ness men say the cause .. is looking up and
we hail the dawn of bright and prosperous
day. To some this may seem like day of
small things with us but when we reflect upon
the rcsourccs-thc inevitable prosperity and
the future destiny of a country like this, we
thank God and take courage ror the future as
surcd of the success and final triumph of eve
~ great and good cause Meantime we would
not be unmindiul of our dependence upon him,
who has declared Not by might nor by power
but by my spirit, saith the Lord
The sabbath services are for the most part
well attended. And we trust that a hcaltlful
tone OF morals is obtaining foothold i'm our
community. 1t is desirable that in all places
sprlnglng up rapidly like this, that the morals
should keep pace at least with advances made
in other respects.
We hope that the society here may ever be
such as to make it an object with cmigrants
who may come to Minnesota in pursuit of homes
for their families, to choose their home here
cast their lot with us, and share with us not
only the fat of the land,'' but the blessings
of that Gospel whose banner inscribed is
{" Peace on Garth and good will to men,
Yours very truly,
Nj. y. ADAMS.
IS. The river still keeps up and steamboat
arrivals are quite frequent. There were three
arrivals yesterday within three hours. all hcav-
lily laden. The Clarion and Tiger bound for
Mankato and The Blackhawk for the New Accn-
cy. Such facilities for the transportation of
supplies favor the early settlement of this
great country. NINA.