Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-24
Correspondence OF the Times.
NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA.
NORTH SHORE OF LAKE SvYERyon. }
CPEAIOQ COUNTY. MiiIuns1da IuIx IaSS I

VIII consider the lew ScrlbbllngS you may get
from your Superior correspondent, worth cor.
ner In your eagerly read Journal not from the
superior" or superb matter Of which the cor
respondence is composed, or OF the style in
which it is written, but merely from our desire
to occupy our mind and to drive away the mo
notony of life in the wild forests, and also to
impart what information we can towards making
known the great and valuable advantages this
country viii ultimately give to the actual settler
and to the world at large.
1t is but few months since the Indian titles
to lands in this par! of our Territory were cx-
tinguished, yet emigration commenced early
and continues quite as rapid here, as in other
parts OF our highly favored North Western home
There may te many who no doubt are de-
TERED from taking up their residences in this
locality, from the Northernness of its position,
but In this particular, we do not experience any
greater degree Of severity in the climate, than
| is known in parts more Southerly.
In coasting the Northern shore from the head
of the Bay of St. Louis, the log cabin OF the we'll
deserving Pioneer" is observable, and he
can be seen toiling from early dawn until late
at night in clearing and opening his farm
The noise Of the woodmans axe is heard from
the pine forest. whose density extends for miles
beyond the reach Of vision, and there is seen
also the incalculabe advantages of a rich and
| unknown extent Of mineral country.
NOV rarboOc ID ,,,rol, ,n ,... ,..,,.
readers in stating briefly my knowledge of the
soil and its adaptation to farming pursuits
The entire shore is covered with fine growth
of pine and birch with occasional groves of
sugar maple, where the Indians repair in
early spring, to gather the principal means Of
their subsistence, before the fishing season ad-
vances.
The soil of sugar maple groves is generally
conceded to be Of a good quality tut from the
expense Of clearing and the time occupied in
making the ground free from the stumps, the
farmer would consider that the prairie land is
the best for practical use and pecuniary profit
1t is true, good crops Of potatoes, beans, peas,
tomatoes, corn and oats can be easily produced
though not as soon, Of course, as in more
Southerly latitude. Generally speaking, the
soil on the Minnesota side of the Lake, is OF
warm, sandy nature, and is, after freed from
the stumps and the roots of the forest trees, sus
septible Of raising all the required grasses and
grains for domestic uses.
The great attraction, however, and the prin-
cipal inducement, is the Immense mineral de-
posits which, from accounts given by explorers,
exist in the most extensive ranges. New dis
coveries are made now almost daily. Where
once only the granite rock stood alone and un-
noticed, is now found the richest copper and
silver mines--slate and the natural accompan
mcnts. Stone coal, is also found to exist in
large quantities
The rapidly with which the North shore is
growing, is quite gratifying. In every direc-
ton can be seen the smoke of the white man,
saw mills, houses, stores and other permanent
Improvements are going on, and very soon no
doubt will be seen villages growing into great
ness. 1t canno. be otherwise from the position
of the head Of the Lake. At this point there
must evidently lie large commercial town -
the wants Of the people Of Minnesota require
it, and j, is greatly 10 the interest Of Govern
ment that tie survey Of land recently obtained,
lying OF the shore of Lake Superior, in this
county, lie at once made. As yet we occupy
politically, lut comparatively small position.
We must yet be content with partial reprcseu-
tation. Itasca, Chisago, Doty and Superior
counties l presume may bc made one district,
and / would here sugges, that there lie dele
gate from each county either TO correspond or
meet in convention at the falls Of St. Croix, at
the earliest opportunity, 10 take into considera-
ton tie approaching election.
The location Of the Bay Of St. Louis, geo.
graphically considered, is some ten miles near
or st. Paul than the town Of Superior, which,
upon the opening Of the old Indian trail tllro'
to Fon du Lac village, would give us direct COM
munication with the metropolis Of the Terrific
ry, thereby rendering 10 those Of the North
shore more direct and shorter route oyer the
St. Louis River road than by tie st. Crox por-
| tage. The continuation OF the Point Douglas
and St. Louis River road down the shore of the
Lake, would greatly add to the settlement and
improvement Of the country, and ultimately
will be opened by Government il not by private
enterprise.
To my ncighbors holding claims, l would
earnestly request TO DO ali in their power to ia.
cilitate Minnesotian in his election to Con-
gress, and be sure he Le man vino will carry
out principles for Minnesota and Minnesota S
| interest. p.
eg The Paris correspondent of the Boston
Atlas, speaking of the contemplated journey of
Napoleon II. to the Crimca, remarks rather aptly.
'The road to the Crimca, like the descent to hell
is only difficult on the rcturn."
cg prisoner named Ryan, in the Paris pris.
on, in New Orleans, attempted TO escape on the
S0;h ult, and fell from the roof, breaking nearly
every bore in his body.
U THERE'S an establishment in New York ex.
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