The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1854-04-06
Minnesota.

merits OF the same men. Some looking at the land
scape with eye single to its picturesque beauty,
perceive nothing that possesses AN intrinsic value,
while others consider its value pecuniariy, without
any reference to the beauties Of nature, Others
again desire combnati on Of both. This accounts
for The very different opinions expressed relative to-
our most prominent citizens. Oae writer will de-
scribe the same AS a paragon Of honesty and
patriotism that another will denounce as dshones,
demagosue. This is certainly to be much regretted
strangers subjected to disappontmens in con-
sequence. In this pro gressive age, however, il is to
be hoped that these diiIic ul,irs will, at early
PERIOD be overcome, and that men will be SO consti-
tutcd form the estimate of the same acts
in the same individuals, as they will also be ena-
bled place the value upon the advantages and
beauties of the same locations.
A correspondent in a late number of the Saybrook
Mirror, writing from Sank Rapids, appears to have
been blessed with perception of matters and things
in general, and men and places in particular, that
would form an excellent standard by which the re.
form much desired. might, with great proprie,y he
established.
The letter we refer to, 10 too long TO admit of its
publication entire, hut will endeavor TO give such
extracts as will enable readers to understand the
views and impressions of the author--and We can at
the same tanc say, that the portions We do not pub
sh ;ue equally deserving as the extracts make
The author of the letter appears TO have been
ident in Illinois, aud in describing his journey TO this
Territory, he sketches some Of the points on the
Mississippi below our Territorial limits, as follows:
Dubuque is fine city the Iowa side Of the
Mississippi river, and the first place at which you
arrive after leaving Illinois, via the Central railroad
from Ereeport. Here you take the Dubuque AID ST.
Anthony line Of steamers for Minnesota. The trip
up the river, il made III June, July August, pre-
view the most delightful scenery, surprising.
il possible, the celebrated highlands of the Hudson.
We think the beauties OF the scenery along the
Mississippi can be better appreciated, and that there
is a much greater probability OF their being
der the circumstances, and consequently obtain
ing a uniform estimate. on the boats Of the
Dubuque and ST. Anthony line, than any other line
on the rivers. One great reason for which is, the
liberty allowed passengers whlie on shore.
Arrived at 81. Paul, you find stirring business
community and new city in what was, but few
years SINCE the wiids of the west, presenting
the appearance of great metropolis. lts situation
does first strike the stranger as favorable Tor
a city destined TO be what St. Paul mus, be no
very distant day, under the perseverng energies Of
lis Iroprietors and business men, among whom YOU
will find the names of the Hon. II. NJ. Rice, our
present delegate TO Congress, Hon. II. ii. Sbev,
our late Delegate, 10 whose wa,chful care and en-
lishteDed energy Minnesota is much indebted Tor
what he has secured her advantage and prosperi-
ty also our late Governor. Hon. Alex. Ramsey
But the man most worshped and iIost abused, is
A.. n h. fhn 1i.r
and agent of the American Fur Company for this
Territory. This company sways and is To sway in
a great measure, the destnies Of Minnesota. Nei-
Their would forget to mention His Excellency, the
present Governor, Hon. " ills A German, whose
sterling integrity and srag htorward course pursued
since the commencement Of his administration as
Governor and Superintendent Of Indian Affairs in
this Territory has done much correc, the morals
Of the Indian traders, and prevent the gross inpo-
sous pracriced heretofore both upon the Indians and
the government in various ways. This undertaking
course has caused some prejudice against him by
those whose moral code has been set aside for
new and more correct species of morals which does
not agree with their selfish practices. But among
the honest business of the Territory, the Cover
nor is decidedly popular.
The above extract we look upon possessing
more than ordinary merit. 1t exhibits deep thought,
good appreciation of character, and a know ledge
oil the evils wnicn formerly cursed our now moral
Territory.
Leaving St. Paul you proceed to st. Anthony,
some nine miles above, passing Mendoza and Fort
Smelling, at the mouth of The Minnesota Formerly
81. Peters, river You leave the boat about hat-a
mile below the Falls, and take the stage other
conveyances for that part Of the town and
venient to the great cataract so much admired by
the traveller and noted in history as one Of the won
ders of the western world. Here the east side
IL IL
with his saw mills and lumber making apparatus,
grist mills, machine and other shops in full blast
Fine blocks Of buildings and stores, line each side of
It's spacious and busy thorouhhiares, and stirring
lawyers, and preachers Of all denominations Join in
the busy hustle of life Prominent among its busi-
ness men, Frankli Steele, Esq, Col John II.
Stevens, aud King from New York city, doing
trfmoadous business in connection with a line of
steamers to Dubuque.
A trip from St. Paul to ST. ANTHONY on either Of
those splendid boats comprising the Dubuque and St.
Anthony line, apart from the excitement it creates,
is decidedly interesting, and fm more gratifying than
trip of the same distance in almost any other por-
ton Of the globe. The "Folly" and "IIumbug"
the two favorte boats of the Dubuque and ST.
Anthony line the present season. Those are the
boats in connection with which Messrs. Steele, Ste
Nens ana Ming nave done tue most OF taCf business
since the establishment Of the line, which accounts
for the unprecedented success, both Of the boas and
the gentlemen named.
From the Falls you pass up the River on the steam
er Gov. Ramsey, and deli GIFTED with the scenery,
and struck with the sudden change from the h Oh
rocky ellis which line the shores from Dubuque 20
the Falls 10 banks which gently slope TO the waters
edge. Here the Mississippi dows through the
fertile portion Of Minnesota, which is rapidly FL
ling up with settlers from al! parts of the Eastern,
Western, and small number from the Southern
States. The advantages afforded here to new
Corners such cannot be had the Minnesota
river.
This extract contains information Of great impor-
tance to the mmigran, to the Territory For the
of strangers, would state that the
steamer Gov. Ramsey does not belong to the Dubu-
que and St. Anthony Packet Company--it is the only
boat above the Falls
would caution new corners against set Of ltbo-
graphic town lot SPECTATORS, who will teset them
all sides at ST. Paul worse than steamboat runners
These sharpies have claims the Minnesota (St
Peters, river, which have been laid out Into towns
on the Government lands for speculation and are