The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1856-10-04
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VoL& SATURDAY. OCTOBER 4 1856

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-, = FARIBAuLr, RICE Co., Sept. Is, 1856
MEssRs, EDIroRs ;--Since my residence il
Minnesota MINI Ihave not seen any thing in tn,
shape Of, communication, or editorial, civ
ing correct idea of this portion of Jour "a
young Territory. Here is a. town, but ittl,
known beyond the boundary lines of Min
nesota, equal, if not superior, in natural al
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 a p, ess
or that Of another article more common, ant
existing in almost snperfuous abundance
known in the Kings English, as Hgas.". 81,
l The population Of this place is yariously
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 al
seem to be doing very fourishing business
Saw-mills are springing up in every direc
'tion around the place. There are already
three, 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-a saw-mill-with feelings almos,
affectionate in their nature, or an admiration
approximatipg in intensity 'the,, love of wo,
mar" ," for it foretells the coming; of many
other things, and with its harsh, discordant
voice, extends an invitation,I which never
passes by unheeded, to the Church, the
School House, the Store-room, and the pri.
yate residence; they soon follow in its wake
and are invariably tenanted with, . class
characterized by their industry, perseyer.
ance and intelligence; and this ssconsumma.
ton 50 devoutly to be wished" has been
achieved, in great measure, by, our yenera,
Die and somewhat hardened friend, the saw,
We have already very neat and substan,
tial church edi6ce, situated on hill over
looking the town, and have also superior ed
ucational advantages; thus, the, Saw-mil
has already commenced exerting it's benif-
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.
obtrusiye mill. - ~, ta. o,.s a.,
The town of Faribault is the county seal
of Rice county, about fifty miles dstan,
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
point of one of the most beautiful and rich
iprairies in Minnesota. It's surrounded on
three sides BY belt of the best timbereJ
land in the Territory, being portion of thai
known as the Big Woods and we have herr
an advantage which few of our sister towns
enjoy The timber is as good as can bs
found at Henderson, and the inhabitants ara
spared the necessity, Of wearing inflated
bladders during the spring season to keer
themselyes elevated above high water mark
Faribault can boast Of two good and com
modious hotels-the Faribault and Barron
Houses. From those who have been guests
at the aforementioned I have heard uni.
.formly good account, and of the, latter I am
prepared to speak from personal experience
and "a can say in it's behalf, that is good house
in every particular; "mine host''is an amia.
ble and efficient landlord, and the culinary
as well as every other department, is undel
the, jurisdiction Of very competent hands
There isa daily line Of stages established
between this point and Hastings, and alst
from Red Wing to this place. The road,
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