Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-11-10
r o. The editors are still absent, bat the
junior will be at his place next week.
Editorial Correspondence.
.McGsuGoR' LANDIsO, UrPER MIssis-

ing about 5000 lnhabitahts. It's growth
was retarded this summer because OF the
high prices demanded for building lots
and Of the scarcity Of lumber. The bust
ness of this place is very considerable, ana
If we dare believe the statements oil somn
Of its citizens there is great deal Of mon
ey made here. We were told that from
4 to 5 per cenium per month IS paid for
the use Of money. We were told that
Railroad certainly will be constructed from
Superior, hourishing new city, on fie
great lake of the same lame, 10 81 Paul.
Also Railroad from Dubuque, Iowa,
through the interior OF Iowa and Min
nesota 10 ST. Paul. The contemplated con.
structon of these roads has produced
great influx Of emigrants to the supposed
routes OF these roads. Nearly every steam
er is crowded With emigrants and seekers
for lands, hundreds Of whom return home
disappointed.
About one half Of the lands advertised
for sale in Minnesota have been with
drawn from market recently. in order to
give actual settlers longer time in which
to preempt their land. Many Of them
could not now pay Tor their lauds if forced
into the market. The sqnatters, in places,
have formed what they cali .: Jain soci-
cites" 60. the protection OF each other III
their claims, and 70 keep out The speeua-
tors. The Society at Red Wing allow the
members to claim $40 acres, which is just
double the amount allowed by the pre-
emption law. Some Of the leading spirits
in these societies c,aim a great deal more
than the amount designated by the eoas.i-
tuition OF the organizations. II stranger
comes and sijumps claim OF a member
of their societies, the society notify him
to leave, and il he does not, they sjee, hin
by force cat all hazards TO tue last ex-
trcmity. Squatter sovereignty is here tut
ly and practically exempliiied. All the
lands which are in market, that are really
desirable are pteemted, and thousands are
settling upon lands not in market for the
purpose of preempting when they are
brought into market Any one who is
not willing to settle Immediately upon an-
claimed lands has very little chance to OBJ
tain lands at this time. Every effort Wifi
be made to keep out the spectators. In
the States, spectators have purchased
large bodies of land, embracing the timber
il possible, and have held it up for high
prices, which has frequently delayed the
Settlement of whole neighborhoods for
many years, to the great detriment and in-
iuty Of those VINO have settled around
them. This evil the Minnesotaians are
determined TO avoid by Keeping the lands
out of market until they are settled
Their policy will keep out the "laad pi-
rates." as they call them; but il will keep
out many good men who would purchase
and move their families.
Minnesota embraces much good land
and water and has an excellent climate
The winters are cold, but remarkably uni
form and dry. The soil along the rivers
is generally sandy, but in the interior there
are said to be fine parties OF rich iomc.-
There is .ipe timber above the falls in the
ST.. Csoix, but the timber where the land is
desirable for cultivation is generally inle-
rior. Those accustomed to the hne timber
of Virginia would pronounce this very
Ind, have not yet found any timber IN
,he West at all comparable with the ii Q
oak Of Virginia. In speaking otthe Climate,
l should have mentioned that ihe thunder
and lightning are said to be most terrific
/, the summer. From the great number
at lightning rods one would infer tina, it Is
very severe ia all the Northwestern
States.
:. Tbe waters Of Minnesota abound in eA-
ee,.eut fish. heard OF a ca! fish that was
tax en- a, Red Wing which measured five
feet long; but this think Incredible
'ebere are ducks aud geese along the liver
ana, an abundance OF prairie hens up land
,rter,. arc said to be AN abundance OF deer
and sone elk, BAT l have seen none oil
them.
The Indians are het troublesome in this
Territory. They nearly all retired from
the settlements along the Mississippi
The lands ASH gned ;hem in the interior are
said to De destitute OF the timber and va
ter and there is comparatively title game
10 br taken. The indians say they have
been sheaieo; hnt one would suppose tAes
kncw the character of The country before
ahcy ceded their lands along the MIssis-
sippi. They are said to be very INDECENT
and trifiug, depending almost entirely
upon the amun!ties whoa they receive Of
the government
Minnesota produces the largest and
Cnes, potatoes | ever saw. saw one |
which Neelied To- 3 OF. There was
.alash EXHIBITED at Wenond witch is said
30 have weighed over 200 lbs. Wheat is
said to gov well, being prot cited by
.now OVER winter, which prevents it from
freezing ont.
In nv next will endeavor to give some
account Of Iowa.
Yours, &c, A. X.
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