Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-09-04
FRIDAY, AUGUST 81, 1855.
Editorial Correspondence.


ry favorably impressed with the appearance Of
RED WING, but he grows to love it the longer
he remains. The bluffs on either side, and the
broken ground in the distance, leads one to
suppose that there is but little room for a town,
but ride or a walk in the immediate vicinity,
soon convinces him that this is not SO. To the
eye of New Highlander, RED WING has many
charms. 1t carries him back to the days of his
boyhood, when he roamed the hills, or wan-
dered by the purling brook-when he gathered
berries in the field Or ate his cold repast be-
meath the shade Of some venerable oak. There
is harmonious blending of hill and dale, wood
and prairie here. The sameness which exists
on the Upper Mississippi, is not visible, but
the very wildness Of the scenery tends to in
crease the. regard that the New Engander will
always have for the place which resembles SO
much his own native home. This, too, was
once the resort Of the Indians, where they lived
in large numbers and where many of their
bones repose. Even now many of them linger
around the spot in fond remembrance Of the past,
and are with much difficulty made to believe
that their lavoritc hunting ground is gone from
them forever. Such is the march of civilization.
The morning was quite warm when in COM
pany with Mr.. BRrsroL, formerly of St. Paul,
and well known as strong Republican, drove
to Cannon River, about twelve miles from Red
Wing. The road leads along the bay which
Sets in from the Mississippi, and strikes the
Mendoza and Wabashaw Territorial Road,
which is in course Of construction. About one
mile and half from Red Wing is the farm Of
Mr.. Bronson, who located on the land about
sixteen months ago, and has now some very
excellent crops about ready for the harvest
His land lies well, being part prairie and part
woodland, with plenty of water near by. He
has been offered $50 per acre for ten acres, but
has refused it. His potatoes, corn, buckwheat
and tomatoes look well, and fine melon picked
from his field for our especial benefit commend
ed itself to our especial attention. Mr.. Bronson
complains, and we think with much justice, OF
the annoyance Of the Indians, who girdle his SUI
gar trees, cut down his best wood, trample down
his crops, and help themselves to whatever they
wish. He says that it is not right to throw the
land into market at this time and cause the
farmer to pay for it, particularly when the Indi-
ans are allowed to prowl about and destroy
whatever they please. We agree with him; it
is all wrong, and the Indian agent should see to
it Immediately that these annoyanccs are re-
moved. Leaving Mr.. Bronson's farm, we pass
ed down deep gorge, high bluffs lifting their
bald heads on either side; clambered up
steep hill, on the top of which beautiful land
scape presented itself. Those who have seen
the lamented Coles charming picture of the
Dream of Life, can form some idea of the scene
which was spread out before us. In the dis
tance high bluff peered to the very clouds,
while through the oak openings the base Of it
could be distinctly seen, although the distance
could not be less than from one to two miles from
where We were. The young oaks were scat
tered about at an equal distance from each
other, and resembled more young orchard, on
which much care had been bestowed, then the
handiwork Of nature, more beautiful because
unadorned by the artistic hand Of man. Along
on the left, between the bluffs, there is rich
valley, dotted with farm houses, and well culti-
waited fields. 1t was really surprising to me,
and doubtless would be to any one, to witness
the works Of thrift and civilization which is WIS.,
ible on every side. Here, where we expected
to see nothing but the virgin soil--where but
late the red man dwelt and sung their war
songs, can now be seen the cottage Of the hardy
pioneers, who, in one short season, have caused
the waste places to bloom, and the earth to
yield plentiful crop. Too much praise can.
not be given these worthy sons Of toll for the
great work they are doing in populating and
developing the resources Of Minnesota. Gov
ernment should guard them in their rights, and
shield them from the ravages ofthe Indians
The land in this neighborhood is rich and well
adapted for farming purposes there being
plenty Of wood and water, consequently claims
are being taken up very rapidly, and very rap
idly improved. Bring the lands into MARKET
and what will te the result ! Every inch Of
ground will be taken and held by spectators,
and the country will thus be retarded in its
growth. e atak a3a-a A.a-a ,,s
A ride Of about IL miles brought us to Can
non River, a beautiful stream, which winds along
scrpcninely at the base Of the bluff, and clat-
ters over the fallen trees, which seek to impede
its progress. We did not follow its windings
far, not having time, but the country through
which it meanders, we are told, is beautiful in
the extreme. And why should mt it be for
if Nature ever favored any land, she has this.
How few know anything Of the resources and
beauty Of this Territory until they have travelled
over it. He who resides in St. Paul, can form
no adequate idea, by what he hears-he must
travel and see for himself 80 a.. sr4nd5 -
The broken character Of the land in the i'm
mediate neighborhood of RED WING, gives it
a very picturesque and interesting appearance.
Some Of the bluffs are really majestic, and
stand out in bold relief as sentinels to guard the
town. AT the base Of one Of these bluffs there
is a anest Of rattlesnakes, which has become quite
a favorite place Of resort, and instead Of their
snakeships being Summed, they are courted