The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-01-17

homes are to be had in Minnesota at one dol
lar aud twenty five ce:t, per acre. This
will build up all branches &; trade and COM
merce; the merchant w heve more GUS
toners; the mechanic, mere employment !;
the laborer, more permanent and steady work;
the farmer, more produce to sell, and more to
buy that of others; and this policy will keep
steady home market for every product of
industry for many years to come.
1t is. therefore, especially recommended
that joint resolution be passed, enunciating
this policy, and urging it's adoption by our
Government so far as Minnesota is concern
ed, and that it be forwarded to the Heads of
the proper Departments, who will, most
probably adopt and follow your recommen-
dation. Then, in ten years or less, we shall
have million souls in Minnesota rejoicing in
happy homes and permanent comfort.
In taking retrospect of the past history.
growth, and improvement of Minnesota, we
cherish the hope that great future is before
us. Although we are yet too young to have
Railroads completed, yet, few years must
bring with them Railroad connection with
chicago, by various routes; soon such roads
are to reach the Mississippi River at Prairie
du Chien, La Crosse, Winona, Point Pres
colt, and the st. Croix at Hudson, Stillwa-
ter and the Falls; soon connection will be
made with Lake Superior, Crow Wing, and
all the intermediate points to st. Anthony,
Minneapolis, and st. Paul soon Telegraphic
wires Will be erected to various parts of Min
nosota, putting us in daily communication
with the National Capitol, the great marts
OF trade, and even with England and the
Continent of Europe; soon we shall see
slack water navigation from st. Anthony to
Pokegoma Falls and one hundred miles on
the Crow Wing, each furnishing unsurpassed
water power for propelling any amount of
machinery, and opening up a commerce I'M
surpassed in the North West soon Railroads
will connect Lake Superior and the Red
River of the North soon slack water nay-
CATION will be made on the Minnesota River
for three hundred and fifty miles soon Rail
roads will connect the Missouri and Mime
sofa Rivers with the Mississippi at three or
tour points, each and all Of these CONNER
clal chains bringing to light new sources of
wealth, and bearing off the products of the
soil to the various parts of the world.
Our country is peculiarly adapted to the
construction of all these improvements, and
they will be demanded by the wants of the
people, and finished, long before the skepti-
cal conservatism of the citizens of the East
ern, Northern and Southern States shall
have done wondering at the unparalleled pro-
gress of the West.
Our relations to the National Government
are yet such as to prevent us from taking
part in the questions of public policy which
have so deeply agitated the public mind
But we have causeto congratulate ourselves
upon the conservative Judgment of the
American people, on the only question that
has ever seriously threatened the integrity
of the Union. The experienced and distin-
guished statesman who has been called to
preside over the nation for the next fou'
years, has inspired new hope and confidence
in the perpetuity of our institutions.
1t will be my pleasure to cooperate with
you in all measures necessary to promote the
happiness and prospe rity of our Territory
In all my official condact and relations to
the Territory, it has been my aim and object,
honestly, faithfully, and impa, italy, to pro-
mote the welfare of the whole people, nor
shall | tire in thus discharging my duty, mn
til my connection with them shall end and
in whatever circumstances ! may be placed,
l shall ever desire and hope for the general
good and permanent prosperity of Minneso
ia. And when my re ent official relations
to her shall cease, expect to retire to pri-
vate life, and in an humble way help to bear
her on to greatness, wealth, and distinction
her certain and inevitable destiny.
W. A. GORMAN.