The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1856-03-15
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!, Ma. EDITOR "A recent trip to Mont
! cello, about so miles up the Mississippi, CAV,
me an opportunity for observation. The
face Of the country is pleasant on both side.
of the Riyer-prairies and oak openings
mostly on the east, rich and rolling well
timbered country on the west, particularly
from Crow River to Monticello. did not
expect much of town here, which is only
year old, and has had no chance for lum-
Der till their steam saw mill began to supply
them. This mill is now in the hands of a
King who promises to rule we'll in that de
partment: met there the Rev. Mr.. Whit
ney, of Minneapolis, who is aiding in organ
izing new Church for which he had made
previous arrangements. On Saturday after
noon we met at house on the prairie, about
a mile and a half from town, and organized
Congregational Church of % members
1t was delightful to our Christian scnsibil-
tiles to see the gentleness and christian cor
diality with which all were actuated in
yielding preferences cherished from infancy,
and in some cases strengthened by age, for
the sake of the common good. Of the men,
bers eleven were males, embodying good
degree of intelligence, enterprise and piety !;
and as the women are not generally lacking
in religious matters, we regard the church as
strong-the largest, it is said, ever organ
lied in the Territory-even at its birth.
They have laid claim to a beautiful prai-
RE Of some five miles by three in extent
with plenty of good timber around, and
need not envy the places of older settlers
in the Territory. To new corners of all
classes, that make up thriving community,
this point offers many inducements. The
site is beautiful, and affords opportunity for
making first class country town. The
proprietors will find it for their interest to
be liberal to all actual settlers, who will i'm
prove, rather than absentees, who virtually
levy tax on every improvement by others,
for their own benefit without cost to them
selves. One good citizen located and identi-
fled with town, is worth more to build it
up than ten outside buffers. Gas S cheap,
that kind mean which is made of mind and
without fuel. From our congregations on
Sabbath at the Hotel, I judge the class of
citizens on the ground to be of very de-
sirable stamp, and will lay the foundation of
flourishing community.
The following items of interest came from
one of the proprietors
l. Our Academy, for which we have a
charter, will be put in operation this sum-
mer or fall. We shall put up good COM
modous two-story building. 1t is not to be
denomnational but all lovers of religion
and education are expected to cooperate. l
expect to give this undertaking my special
attention, till see 1t in full blast
g. The Methodist Society number auout
lS members. They will make arrangements
to build a Church this summer.
3. We have already sent for Printing
Press, with all the fixtures, to start paper
soon after navigation opens.
4. There are some 90 buildings now con-
tracted to be put up in few weeks, most OF
them first class buildings.
5. We have partially made arrangements
with gentleman in St. Paul to start brick
yard here as soon as spring opens. We have
in the town site first quality of brick clay
e. Arrangements have been made with
Mr.. Nash to stop here over night with the
Gov. Ramsey, so that the passengers can
lodge at the Hotel.
Please say to mechanics that they can
find a good location here, or any body else,
provided they can get along without whisky,
for that we will keep out at all hazards.
OBSERVER