The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1853-08-04
Have we n Cemetery,

Have we Cemetery.
Is it possible that place like St. Paul, with 5000
or more inhabitants, has as yet provided proper
resting place for the deadl IT'S certainly grave
subject and one too apt to be neglected in a new
country, bat that hardly be plead as an excuse
here any longer. The attention of some 81 cit
zens has lately been called TO this matter, and il
was very properly made the subject of an appropr-
ate discourse from Of the pupi.s of this place
No doubt, the speaker said. that every living
in civilized land desires quiet resting place when
this short life is over; and Why the people of ST
Paul, provebally enterprIsng and public spirited
in most everything have been backward about pro-
vidins for themselves and friends such halIowed
spot we can hardly imagine unless it taken for
granted this was such healthy country there
ttle no need Of making such preparation, or AT
any rate no hurry about it--but likely their
Who'll time and attention has been entirely taken
up with most everything else they have hardly stop
ped think Of the matter at all. However, it is
tue. The good book says, that 't is appointed
unto all 10 die and if the desire is
ally implanted in every human breast in peace
where nougbt
Twill more disturb their sweet reposc
Than summer evenings latest sigh
That shots the rosc,'
II say this is all acknowledged to b, true
is there any danger of providing for these things
too soon2 We trow not; and we very glad that
some Of citizens becoming interested in this
matter for certainly one that demands the atten-
ton of every that has any interest in the present
and future welfare of thriving city. In the i'm.
mediate vicinity Of St. Paul there is certainly no
lack OF suitable locations for cemetery, but land
Is rising in value rapidly, and these places fast
becoming appropriated to other uses, it is quite
certain how long they may be ob,anable for the
desired purpose at least at any reasonable rate.
And while other cities both east and west are laying
out and beautiiyng their Mount Auburn and
''(ircenwood'' and ''Woodand Cemeteries, shall 1t
any longer be said Of this pace--as il can be now
with some truth, that we behind them all! We
surely hope for better things. And trust this SUBJ
Jet wall not be permitted ill some suitable
! spot has been procured and forever set apart as a
city of the dead, and one too which will do credit 10
! OR people and be To the place. Let il
be indeed quiet spot which shall be looked
upon as holy ground and tho' perhaps unadorncd by
the band OF art let it be so protected that at least
the Wild flowers may bloom over the grave of The
departed, and the weeping willow waving in the
summer breeze the evergreen standing as faithful
sentinel over the last remains of loved ones beneath
! the sod, may be safe from molestation or the rude
careessnes. Of either or beast and when the
mourner, perhaps a stranger from some disan, land
will take pleasure in visiting the grave Of a friend
and While wandering among the silent but eloquent
tomb stones shall learn lessons Of wisdom-nevcr TO
be forgotten and shall feel that it is truly good to be
there.
! QUEsrroSs ~ REGARD TO M1YNEsoTA An
swERf o. The following is OF many letters
continually reaching US. The early publication of
Mr.. Bonds work is much needed
FELrviLLE, New jersey, july Is, 1853
l. What will it cost to go from New York to
Minnesota, for single man, and how long will it
/ takei
! 2 What is the population of St. Paul,
g. What is the weekly rate of mortality in ST.
/ Paul,
A. Is the climate saluLrious for persons affected
with weak lungs!
o. Have you any or much Fever and Ague in the
Teritoryl
g. What is the chance for young job printer,
who wishes to start in business!
T. How many and what periodicals published
! in the Territory!
8. Where can procure the work minnesota as
it 49, which you spoke OF
BY answering the above in your weekly issue YOU
Will ohge, certainly one and probably more of your
subscribers WIN. II. BROOKS.
ANSWERS.
/. About $50 and five or six days time.
I 2. About ! 500.
! 3. Cannot say, as they do not average one per
week and we have not time to ascertain the precise
fraction
a. We hear complaint in this respect, and from
the unsurpassed purity and elasticity Of our atmos-
phere it cannot prove otherwise than favorable.
S. We have never known a case originating in
the Territory.
6. There more than enough Offices already here
to do the limited amount OF Job work required.
| Z. There are five weekly newspapers published
in the Territory-three at ST. Paul and two at ST.
Anthony.
s. The book, which should he in the hand. Of
every person desiring information in regard to Mime
sota will be published in New ork sometime during
the present summer.
Bond & Kellogg will accept our thanks for choice
lot Of prime cigars. Those Of friends who like
a good cigar should give them call.
We were agreeably surprised, the other day. to see
our distinguished and esteemed friend Captain Van
Metre, enter cur sanctum as happy and cheerful as
in the days of other years. He has located in Iowa,
and will prosper in any community where indepen.
dence of character, refinement of feeling and the true
gentleman are properly appreciated. We deeply
regretted his inability to remain longer with us.
Van is glorious fellow, and we should much like
to number him among our citizens. What say you,
old iellowl