The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1856-10-04
TUESDAY MORNING. SEPT. 80, 1886
iir Correspondence Of the Minnesotian. 'h'f
The Cannon and Stright River vallies-
FaribauIt.-GOOd Road wanted to St.
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L fitti' Correspondence OF the MinneSOtian
The Cannon and strisht River vallies-
| Faribault---GOod Road wanted to st.
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FARIBAuLr, RICE Co., Sept. Is, 1856.
MEssRs. EDITORS Since my residence in
Minnesota | have not seen any thing in the
shape Of communication, or editorial, CIV
ing correct idea of this portion of our ia r
young Territory. Here is a town, but little
known beyond the boundary lines of Min
nesota, equal, if not superior, in natural adj
vantages and population, to any of our in
land towns, or those situated upon the Min
nesota River. A town is here built up,
without the powerful assistance of p, ess,
or that of another article more common, and
existing in almost superfuous abundance
known in the Kings English, as "gas." g.. d.
The population Of this place is variously
estimated as between eight and twelve hun
dred inhabitants, and judging from appear
ance, should pronounce it as more nearly
approaching the latter figure. There are
number of Stores in existence here, and all
seem to be doing very flourishing business.
Saw-mills are springing up in every direc-
ton around the place. There are already
three, l believe, in active operation, and one
or two more in contemplation. By the way,
Messrs. Editors, an early settler or pioneer
in the West, cannot but regard this simple
structure saw-mill-with feelings almost
affectionate in their nature, or an admiration
approximating in intensity "the love of wo-
man" for it foretells the coming of many
other things, and with its harsh, discordant
voice, extends an invitation, which never
passes by UNDECIDED, to the Church, the
School-House, the Store-room, and the pri-
vate residence; they soon follow in it's wake,
and are invariably tenanted with class
characterized by their industry, persever7
ance and intelligence; and this 'consumma-
ton so devoutly to be wished" has been
achieved, in great measure, by our venera-
BILE and somewhat hardened friend, the saw.
We have already very neat and substan-
tial church edifce, situated on hill over
looking the town, and have also superior ed
ucational advantages; thus, the Saw-mill
has already commenced exerting it's benifi-
cent influence, and where is the vision suffi-
GENTLY prophetic to tell where and when
this tide of advancement and prosperity
shall meet with unconquerable barriers and
recede again-this tide which has received
its greatest power and efficacy from the un-
obtrusive mill. ,,..f.,. t... ..,.,
The town of Faribault is the county seat
of Rice county, about fifty miles distant
from St. Paul, forty from Hastings, and fifty
from Red Wing. 1t is situated on the West
side of Straight River. The town site is on
q point of one of the most beautiful and rich
prairies in Minnesota. It surrounded on
three sides by a belt of the best timbered
land in the Territory, being portion of that
known as the Big Woods; and we have here
an advantage which few of our sister towns
enjoy. The timber is as good as can be
found at Henderson, and the inhabitants arc
spared the necessity of wearing inflated
bladders during the spring season to keep
themselves elevated above high water mark.
Faribault can boast of two good and COM
modious notes.-the Faribault and Barron
Houses. From those who have been guests
at the aforementioned have heard uni
formly good account, and of the latter am
prepared to speak from personal experience,
and can say in its behalf, that is good house
in every particular; "mine host" is an anna
bic and efficient landlord, and the culinary
as well as every other department, is under
the jurisdiction of very competent hands.
There is a daily line of stages established
between this point and Hastings, and also
from Red Wing to this place. The roads
between these places and Farbault are liter
ally dotted with teams conveying wares and
merchandise to different points in that vast
region" farther West;"'- and the migrants
wagon is to be met with at regular intervals,
freighted with the utensils and furniture re-
quired by those who are destined to convert
the public wilderness into fruitful and re-
munerative private garden. e,
One word now to the citizens of st. Paul.
| have observed that the people of Dakota
and Rice counties are compelled lowing to
the superiority of the roads) to go to Has
tings and elsewhere for their goods and nee
essaries. If the citizens of st. Paul would
only pursue a judiciously liberal course, and
assist in the construction of good passable
roads into the interior, the result at the end
Of ayear, in the shape of bills of sale, and
increase of trade, would amply repay your
merchants and citizens for their venture and
Iii erality. eSdch a movement, once carried
into effect, would command the entire trade
of the country between st. Paul and this
place, and your mechanics and mercantile
men would be ready to substantiate the as
sertion that Mother Earth, in this direction.
is dame of wondrous wealth and power
who can cast into the lap of st. Paul, treas
ures which will increase in value as the wears
pass by. There is a pearl in this enterprise.
and leta prompt response on the part Of
your citizens, prove that it is not scast be-
fore swine" edl Truly lii1 u61 We
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