Minnesota weekly times., 1855-06-12

60 SAuKs RAPfDs, june 7, 1856.
! EDlroa .Tms,C1estsrday being at leisure,
proposed to friend Smith, b whom 1 found
q very sgrsesble eompanien, to take stroll
on the west side of the fiyss. After crossing the
sold, Mississippi" at Mr. Edlebrock's ferry,
which is Unsurpassed in the Territory, we COM
menced ascending the road, which has just been
completed, leading to the promising Paper City
of ST. Cloud. aazHasz s-zss
Before proceeding far, We barely escaped mire-
ing in the CORDUROY road which forms portion of
the hill; but having reached the summit, we were
agrecably surprised at the wiichh has
been selected for the aforesaid Paper City. We
were, however, NOT so unfortunats astl>e 4afwho
was unable to see The town on ACCOUNT OF the
houses; for not an obstacle prevented our view
Of the entire town, except house, one house
and On that, the interest Of the town depends.
There being some prospects of a shower, and
being rather dry, we entered the tavern, half of
which is occupied as a store, and the other half,
should judge, as a baggage and store room, con-
sidering the quantity of trunks, chests, boxes and
barrels which were strewed around, ana over
which came very near breaking some of my
bones in an Intellectual attempt to get to the eoun-
ter. Believing it would be better to travel with
wet skin, if it did rain, than remain in the
house, we left. But there issome prospect Of hav-
ing another house, the course Of time, as saw
the cellar dug for one, which when finished, they
say, will completely take the shine off the old one.
Leaving the city, I'VE v;sitcl Mr.. s.. B. Lowry's
farm. His house, which is built at the foot of
I4hebiu6, onthe bank of the river, cempieeViyhid
from view by the tall trees, Clookedlso inviting
that we could not refrain from entering. To see
the chickens about the yard and the little goats
I frisk ana frolic aroand uhderthe trees, reminding
us more ofan old eastern farm, than new one, as
ti is. 1t is not to be wondered atthat Mr.. Lowry
| takes so much solid comfort when one secs the
lady of the house delight in keeping it SO seru-
pulousy neat and in perfect order. Reluctantly
leaving the place we next proceeded toithe farms
Of Mcssrs Becker and Fillmore, which borderon
7 Sauk River, the richest and most beautiful ror-
ton of Benton County: in fact, IN all my otrav-
els over the Territory have found no place which
| looks so beautiful and inviting, and but very
few which can compare in the richness OF the
| soil. Mr.. Fillmore has several acres Of winter
wheat planted, which looks very promising, con-
siiering the backwardness of the spring. HaTing
arrived in sight of the farms of Mcssrs. Ketch-
am and Wood, we could not refrain from visiting
them before our return. We were received by
their good ladies with true farmcr-like cordiality,
with whom we spent most delightful after-
noon. 1'l ''' ~ -
| Near the town Of Farming tom which is situated
on Sauk River, about miles from the mouth,
has been found Il peculiar sort of clay which
will make brick far superior TO those now used in
your city. r. '""
Mr.. David Wood, one of the p.oprietors, in
forms me, that he intends with his brother, to
start brick yard, as soon as they can make the
necessary preparations. Having but just COM
menced to see the beauties of the country, We very
reluctantly turned steps homeward ac-
count Of the latcness of the hour, fully resolved
to continue our trip further on some future day.
The river is very low and still falling, although
we have had several showers, which help the crops
amazingly. Seed of all descriptions is scarce,
especially potatoes, which arc selling from 81, ,25
to $3.50. The crops in all probability will be
more than double this season, in proportion to
the number of farmers, than last year. uosf'hi.a
Mr.. G. w. Sweet, our popular merchant, still
continues to supply tho wants of the needy from
the large supply of goods he keeps constantly. on
hand at his variety store. With his usual easy
manners he has drawn quite number of Lady
customers to his store, to whom he delights i'll
showing his choice assortment Of fancy articles.
Messrs. L. c. Crane & Co. are, also doing a
lourishing business in the hardware and crockcry
line. e-n sta s~,,-q = -
Everybody is anxiousy waiting the completion
of the Saw Mill, which is under process Of eonsruc-
tion, for lumber to build. .tt.fj ,f..io,.,r1
Hoping you will visit US shortly 10 .ool 0or
l's~''' Yours &. IL. 0.