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The emigrant aid journal of Minnesota. [volume] (Nininger City, Minn. Terr. [i.e. Minn.]) 1856-1858, 1857-09-26

We publish the following accounts Of these trouble
some customers to show sur readers where they are and
What they are doing since they left Minnesota, and also
to sl.cw how their society is esteemed by those whom
they af1ict with their disagreeable presence.
A day or two since we mentioned the arrival in this
city and vicinity of untold numbers of grasshoppers /;
we said that on the plank fences, we saw them so thick
that We thought they would average thirty o.the square
foot. We think that in that statement We were incor-
ret We believe that they will average fifty to every
square foot o. land III thi. vicinity. III our corn field,
We have no doubt out that they average one hundred to
each stalk Of corn. just before shutdown, after they
re tone flying, and are Al out going to roost, the corr.
field looks more like q field Of dead oak brush than y
field OF green corn. Every stalk and blade OF corn ~
completely covered with grasshoppers; so completely
that what little green is left of the corn is covered b
the grey or brown grasshoppcrs In the middle OF the
day, they are flying in every direction, and strike ike
hail against ones hat as he passes along the streets. II
we cast cur eyes towards the sun, as far as the eye caa
reach we see grasshoppers-the whole atmosphere is
filled with them. Our corn is nearly stripped Of all its
blades, end the husk is eaten of the ears tor two inches
from the poiot downwards. What will be the result
and effec, if they continue until frost, no one can tell.
They have already eaten up all the young turnip plants,
and if they continue here, must destroy the fall wheat.
lCouncil Bluff Iowa) Bugle. E.
BY adv:cs from different parts of the Western coun-
ties, we leala the grasshoppers have appeared in great
abundance and are making sad havoc with corn and gar
den vegetables. In Council Bluffs and immediate vicin-
ity, they appear in immense swarms. The B~gh, OF
the 2nd inst, in estimating their numbers, says: I'VE
believe that they will average fifty to every square foot
Of land in this vicinity. In our corn field, We have no
doubt but that they average one hundred to each stock
Of corn We have them in Crescent City, but not 80
numerous; yet they have made great de.tf lotion in tho
city garden belonging to H. A.. Terry l. Co.-lCrescent
City (Iowa) Oracle
W. sac by the Kansas Mw. that the grasshoppers
have been visiting that Territory. 1t says: o Friday
morning the air was filled with swar'ns Of grasshoppers
flying in a southern direction. We may be thankful It
the unpleasant weather Of the past week has caused
these troublesome vegetarians to seek some more con.
genial cline We had not heard before that Kansas
had been visited by these ravagers we suppose likely,
that they immigrated from this Territory, if 40, we are
glad to learn their course is still onward. 81.
The emigrant aid journal of Minnesota. [volume] (Nininger City, Minn. Terr. [i.e. Minn.]) 1856-1858, 1857-09-26

Mr.. EDITOR The winter is coming on, and very
probably it will in consequence of the depressed con-
dition of the money market during the past season, be \
hard one on the mechanic and the laboring mar At
least, this is be apprehended.
During this year our town has been distinguished by
the number Of improvements made, and the number OF
mech mics and laboring men that came to US from other
localities, and obtained constant employment.
Cannot that state of things continue during the win
months.
First, 1 would call upon those who have improvements
to make, the Limitation for which will expire next Sep
TENDER or thereabouts, to 60 on with these improve
ments during the winter months, for several reasons
they will thereby assist the town, and benefit their fl-
low citizens; they will also be able to have work done at
less rates during the depressed winter months than in
the other seasons of the year; it will also be necessary
for many of them who own largely, if they expect to
finish their improvements by the time stipulated, to COM
mence them early; and again, if the town is growing
rapidly during a period of the year when the rest Of the
Territory is torpid, it will add largely to our population,
and our reputation. We would be able to meet the
spring emigration OF 1893 with proofs OF gro"th ana
prosperity.
Serenity, Lest such an appeal might have little effect
I make the following proposal. l will sell fifty lots in
the different parts Of the town, at cash prices, on one
and two years time, with interest at the rate of ten per
cent. per annum, to those parties who will commence to
build on or before the 18th Of November next, and COM
plete their buildings by the opening of navigation next
spring. I will also be able to make arrangements to
secure them some Of their most important materials on
part time.
l hope that as this offer is made with no other object
than the improvement of the town, and the advantage
of numbers of my fellow citizens, that it will meet with
the proper response. If fifty buildings can be placed
under contract by the 18th Of November next and cen
tinued during the winter months, they will AFFORD en-
%ployment to two thirds of our population, and will bring
money into the pockets of all store keepers, boarding
house keepers, material men, and others.
Believe me very respectfully yours,
IGNATlUS DONNELLY.
The emigrant aid journal of Minnesota. [volume] (Nininger City, Minn. Terr. [i.e. Minn.]) 1856-1858, 1857-09-26

ORGANIZATION Of an American Party.
Unexpectedly, and at a late hour, we we're informed
that the veritable SAM had taken the field, Is bold
IS lion, Invested however, we are pleased to say, Of the
odious dark hntern. We have no desire to comment
on the motives or tendencies Of any party every man
has a right to choose for himself the course that he judges
will be productive Of the greatest good to the country.
We give a report Of their proceedings with the others,
and with the same object-that all may understand the
political influences at work in our midst. The follow.
ipg is a report Of the proceedings, whi>h seemed to be
highly satisfactory to the entire body present, which was
respectable and larger than we had reason to believe
existed, so quietly went they to work. Their nomina-
tions we're limited to Precinct officers.
Reported for the Emigrans Aid Journaf.1
At a meeting Of the Straight Out Americans of MIN
niger, held on Thuraaay evening, September 24th, j.
Fl. Carl, Esq, was e led to the Chair, and J. Il. Oven,
Esq. appointed Secretary.
The object of the meeting having been stated, and
some discussion as to the course to be pursued in the
approaching election, a resolution was hnally adopted 10
appoint a committee Of three to prepare q list Of suita-
BILE names for the various Precinct Offices.
The committee, after retiring for "A few moments made
the following report -
For Justices Of ne Isace-Aarou Wheeler, A. n.
Cheeuy. 3m
For Road .Sapsrrisor-Albcrt Poor.
For Luaxtobes, John Truax, J. K. Frier.
On motion, these gentlemen were unanimously nom.
mated for the respective Offices.
}. Fl Owen, Alex. Wells, and VIM. ". Owen we're
then appointed a committee to notify the gentlemen of
their nomination.
A resolution Was also adopted appointing 4 commit
lee of three to draft il Constitution and BY Laws pre-
paratory to forming an American Club.
The following gentlemen were then appointed said
Committee Naessrs. p. Hand, Jr, Henry Eemphill,
and +. S. Hickman.
1t was also resolved that the proceedings Of the meet
ing be published in the Emiyrant hid Journal.
The meeting then adjmrned to convene again at the
call If the Secretary. as $3.50 -
The emigrant aid journal of Minnesota. [volume] (Nininger City, Minn. Terr. [i.e. Minn.]) 1856-1858, 1857-09-26

In Wisconsin the Republicans have nominated the
following gentlemen for State officers. Governor--A.
W. Randel ; Lieut.. Governor, Carl Shurz Secretary
Of State, j. L. V. Thomas Treasurer, S. j. Hastings;
Attorney General, Mortimer NJ. Jackson.
And the Democrats the following For Governor, }.
b. Cross Lieut.. Governor, +. j. Campbell Secretary
Of State, D. W. Jones Treasurer, Carl Habich At
tornsy General, Gsbyial Bouok.
The emigrant aid journal of Minnesota. [volume] (Nininger City, Minn. Terr. [i.e. Minn.]) 1856-1858, 1857-09-26
Postponed Meeting Of tlae Louisville Towr


readers will perceive from the advertisement in
another column. that the first regular meeting of the
Louisville Town Company will be held on Monday next in
Niuinger City. The former meeting was postponed un-
til that time in consequence Of tie map Of the town not
having been prepared at the time PROMISED, whereby the
Company were compelled to send away dissatisfied those
who had assembled to take lots and stock.
The map is now prepared, 50 that no such ditScal'y
will occur again. We really wis, that our n~eighbcrs
in tho surrounding towns and country would be with us
on that day. An opportunity will be afforded them,
which if they let slip will be a matter Of regre; here
after.
The plan as detailed in the advertisement is u very
simple oae. To sell the stock the Company are willing
to offer great inducements in putting Walt 'ble lots at an
exceedingly low price In this way the lots are expect
cd TO indemnify the purchaser for the stock taken by hil,
while at the same time the stock itself viii always be
worth its cost price.
Let our friends who have seen the enormous profits
realized on Nininger City property, step in and invest
ten dollars or more in the purchase Of lots. Their small
monthly payments will scarcely be felt while their prop
erty will grow rapidly from every dollar so invested.
The project promises to realize as ~splendidly as Nininger
City itself.
The emigrant aid journal of Minnesota. [volume] (Nininger City, Minn. Terr. [i.e. Minn.]) 1856-1858, 1857-09-26

There is never p period, when the caution against ex-
,ravagsuce and waste may not be properly urged,-so
prone is society to give way to some besetting sin The
9 lmonition may be a taankless duty. but if enjoined
10 do good, and when properly done, and unanswcrablc
arguments urged to sustain it, its effect is not altogether
lost.
As q nation, the Americans are prudent 10 system
of government, beside, accomplishes so much at so little
expense. Its aim is to prevens every drain on the treas
ury tina. does not go to the direct benefit Of its own
simple management; its credit is always good, and Its
resources abundant to meet every emergency.
As a people, Americans are not prudent every fancy
is indulged no matter what the cost or consequences to
follow. Ingenious theories have demonstrated that all
the financial crises of the country have grown out of the
luxurious habits INDUCED, not BY the wealthy solely,
but by ali classes Of society-high and low. The poor
and hard-working classes believe it is necessary to beon
an equality in ostentation; in order to be truly on II par
politically with their more fortunate ~neighbcrs. The
labor of the country is well paid, and money easily ac-
auired is soon disposed Of, and the injurious and costly
extravagances so noted in the character of our young
people, are the natural consequence Of this high remu-
n~eratiOn.
The rapidity of our growth. and the accumulation Of
the millions from every foreign shore, induces 4 system
Of improvement that seems amazing to the staid deni-
Gems of established communities. Forever resting on
the future, no care is taken of the present.
But when times of depression and distress arise, it
is a reprehensible economy that would suspend improve
ments merely because everything is dull. Then is the
proper time for every one to do their utmost,-to extend
succor by giving employment to as many lands as pos
sible. Ia this way the hearts of the laborers are cheered
and the times of trouble sooner removed. The dispo'
sition of man, naturally, is the very opposite OF tins.
When affairs arc prosperous, he is for extending his
hnsiness operations. and contracting them when disaster
is impending.
This matter should come 10 every one blessed with
thi, worlds goods-cspecially in this Territory. Th.
disasters that have come upon the East will be more
.ensibly felt this fall and winter than was anticipated
Emigration and investments are falling off, and without
them our mechanics and laborers must be thrown upon
new resources to sustain themselves. Experience must
have taught every one that like many s'mi'ar periods gone
through with, everything will brighten up again viii
the advent of spring.
The country is no poorer, nor is there are anytime
RALLY lost to the world by such calamit'es as bank fa'l
mrs. or individual bankruptcies; the re-adJussnent o
The emigrant aid journal of Minnesota. [volume] (Nininger City, Minn. Terr. [i.e. Minn.]) 1856-1858, 1857-09-26
For the cf6ce Of Judge of Probate, ]. NJ. Ray, Of
uastinqa. WIS placed in nomination.

For the cdice Of Judge of Probate, ]. M. Ray, Of
Hastings, Was placed in nomination.
j. N. Young was nominated for District Attorney.
A. G. Speck was nominated for County Surveyor.
Mr.. Walter Hunter, Of Waterford was nominated
for County Commissioners.
Dr.. Woodward, of Hastings, was placed in nomina-
ton for the Office of Coroner.
The following Assessors were then chosen W. Il.
Henderson, A. A.. Twitchell, ard w.. L.. Barber.
For the Office Of Clerk Of the District Court, W. LIN.
Countryman was placed in nomination.
For the Office Of County Treasures, o. s.. Taylor, Of
Hastings received the unanimous nomination Of the con-
vention.
The following Executive COMMITTEES were then ap-
pointed for the ensuing year, viz. Thomas Foster, Of
Hastings C.. Stebbins, Of Hastings H. &. u. Mori-
son, Of Pine Bend; /. Donpelly, Of Nininger; j..
The following Committee we're also appointed dele
gates with the full authority Of the Convention TO cali
meetings, secure speakers, engage printing and sdversis
ing, and take ali necessary steps for the placing OF the
ticket properly before the people, viz Thomas Foster,
/. Donnelly and G. Stebbins.
On motion the Convention adjourned.
The proceedings were throughout conducted in excel
lent spirit, aud with great good feeling. The Conven-
ton was most respectable in appearance, and orderly in
conduct, and evidently consisted Of the bone and sinew
Of our yeomanry.
A meeting of the Republicans Of Nininger was held
On Wednesday evening to choose Precinct officers, and
to ratify the County nominations. Speeches were
made on the occasions by |. Donnelly, Esq, MI. Hays,
Mr.. Bennett, and Mr.. Stebbins, Of the Hastings hide.
pendent, which were listened to with interest by q large
number of citizens until = late hour: The following
gentlemen were then put in nomination for the respective
Offices
Justices of the Peace, Anthony Reed, and 4. w.
Macdonald.
Road Supervisor, Albert Poor.
Constables, J. X. Frier and DONATION Beswick.
The emigrant aid journal of Minnesota. [volume] (Nininger City, Minn. Terr. [i.e. Minn.]) 1856-1858, 1857-09-26

The Northwestern F,rmer, published monthly at
Dubuque, Iowo, is Que Of tue best agricultural works
for our Minnesota readers. Price 81 90 . year IN %
vepaa.
The emigrant aid journal of Minnesota. [volume] (Nininger City, Minn. Terr. [i.e. Minn.]) 1856-1858, 1857-09-26

Accounts in regard to the Chinese sugar cane crop
are not favorable this year, much Of it having been de-
stroyed before maturing by the late frosts, So extern.
sivc and severe frosts have not been felt so early for
years past. All New England, New York, and other
parts fast, we're severely !. bitten !" on the 9Th and 18th
inst. Only two months in tic year have those places
been exempt from frost, and it came nigh being but one.
How thankful 81 ,uld the people Of Minnesota be that
their lines are not cast in such regious Of protractei
cold weather.
The emigrant aid journal of Minnesota. [volume] (Nininger City, Minn. Terr. [i.e. Minn.]) 1856-1858, 1857-09-26

The steamer Ceutral America, better known as the
old George Lao, foundered at sea on the 18th instant,
during a severe storm off the coast. She was or. her
vav from California to New York with SIS passengers
and a crew Of 100 officers aud men, together with treas
ue on board to the amount of two million dollars. OF
all on board, only sixty persons, nearly all Of the women
and children passengers, are known to be saved ; the
rest, with everything on board. went to the bottom Of
the sea.
The emigrant aid journal of Minnesota. [volume] (Nininger City, Minn. Terr. [i.e. Minn.]) 1856-1858, 1857-09-26

We furnish il another part Of our paper reports OF
the proceedings of the two County Conventions the
Democratic and the Republican. The political campaign
has fairly opened, the contest is the most important one
our new country has yet had, and the people are gener.
ally awake to it. Such reports will therefore possess
interest and Importance at this time.
The Emigrant Aid journal does not espouse either
side, but will state all matters from time to time that
may be Of sufficient consequence to interest the people.
We must say a word, however, for l. Donnelly, ESQ,
the Republican nominee for Senator for this County.
Although a young man, he will be recognized as = mas
ter mind in that important body he will prose himself
eminently useful to the State in the arduous labors of
forming her system of laws, as his education and public
habits of action justly warrants us in believing. We
have been assured by the leading Democrats of this
town that they will support him, IS the services he can
and will render the State overrides all political differen-
ces. Our citizens understand the Importance of secur-
ing the services of such a gentleman, AS through him
they can rely upon having the various matters OF legis-
lative character, SO vital to the future prosperity Of the
town, promptly taken in hand, and zeaiously urged
through and what he will do for them he viii be ever
ready and willing to undertake for other communities.
We must also say 4 word for the Democratic nolni-
nee for County Surveyor, Matthew A. Miller, Esq
He will honor the position assigned him. His quail
ifcations, it is needless to say, are far beyond the
requirements Of that office. We believe that he is Sc
cure of the united vote of this town, which will be given
him heartily.
In thus speaking of the above gentlemen, We intend
nor feel no d~isrespect TO the gentlemen who are to op
pose them, we have not the honor of their acquaintance,
but believe their fellow citizens have chosen worthy and
esteemed gentlemen for the Offices designed them. Our
motives are based on a personal acquaintance of the
parties we desire to see elected, whose services will be
. credit to orr Town, to our County, and to our State.
The emigrant aid journal of Minnesota. [volume] (Nininger City, Minn. Terr. [i.e. Minn.]) 1856-1858, 1857-09-26

our splendid water power facilities and ingenious aud en-
terprising character Of our people will make us rs a State
especially fitted.
AS it is with Minnesota so is it with Nininger. There
can never be any real prosperity in a town which is pay
ing out money constantly, and receiving none in return.
We must have those things here that will supply all our
wants, and bring others here to supply theirs. We must
play the child's game, Hold fast what | give you
We must make Niningor a vortex into which money will
circle and settle, not a mere ch<hnel through which it
will make its transit. Do this, and We will build up
here, year after year, q town Of which We may all be
proud. We will live yet to SEQ it q crowded city, with
its great streets, its huge warehouses, and it's branching
railroads.
Already its success has been beyond the expectation
of the most ~sanguine. Next year will be q great year
for Nininger. In August and September next the two
years time given for the making of the improvements on
the lots bought at six dollars each will expire. Previous
to that time . very large amount of improvements Will
have to be made BY different parties, an amount three
times as great us that already made. Let our citizens
think Of the immense results upon the town such an
amount of money invested in it in this place of u few
months will have. Nothing that has passed will equal 1t.
Look too at our railroad The only Company of the
kind that has not settled down PROSTATE under the pres
ent financial difficulties East and West. The only Com
pany going on steadily and constantly in a plain direct
and feasible course. 1t will be the first railroad built in
Minnesota.
Our town is getting fairly on its feet. That misera-
BILE monopoly known as the Minnesota Packet Company
has attempted during the past season to swallow us alive,
but as they masticated we grew, until We have become
too large to either crack or swallow. Our citizens will
yet remember it to these gentleman. They deserve we'll
at our hands Had We stopped their greed with a few
town lots, given them a little black mail, we would have
been in their repute the greatest place on the river. AS
it is we have grown in despite OF them, and we have set
up house after house, improvement after improvement,
while their favorite localities lay dead and ~dccaying.
We will bring them around yet. They arc the slave of
large places, and the tyrant Of small. They truckle to
St. Paul, and then come down the river to kick Pine
Bend and Nininger.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-07-17
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