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The emigrant aid journal of Minnesota. [volume] (Nininger City, Minn. Terr. [i.e. Minn.]) 1856-1858, 1857-08-29
Geographical inaccuracies.

1t is not many years since it was stated in a geogia-
ply published in the city Of London, that some OF the
country around the upper Mississippi was susceptible Of
cultivation. This no doubt included what is now known
% Wisconsin, Iowa, and Minnesota. We think If the
author of the work were now to travel quite a thousand
-piles north of his lowest point, he would even there
J see how he b~lundered, when he beheld Indian corn
. ripening to perfection And as he came back through
the rich and fertile valleys of this Territory, and the
two States named equalling his own productive land,
what astonishment would posse.s him. But when we
remember the erroneous notions entertained by many
otherwise intelligent persons in our country, who believe
!, but little more is to be gained in this Territory than q pre-
i carious return for excessive labor, under almost peren-
NAL snow aud frost, our contempt for such guessing as
! sertions diminish. In this case the author, having but
little authority for any opinion Of the country, but the
The emigrant aid journal of Minnesota. [volume] (Nininger City, Minn. Terr. [i.e. Minn.]) 1856-1858, 1857-08-29
A wife out west.


The following truthful picture Of scenes quite com
mon anywhere out West, was written for another local
ity than Minnesota, but in the main suits the every da,
occurrences in this Territory:
"I wish to goodness that / could give you q drawing
Of our house and furniture, but I can't do the thing
Justice. The house is about rs large as your kitchen
The logs are beautifully hewed in the inside, they still
retain their natural appearance on the outside | have
the greatest quantity Of kindlings by just going around
the walls and pulling them off. We will have enough
to last several years if we have good luck. We hays
NJ window, but something far more convenient, made
by simply moving the shingles to one side, as they arc
not nailed; it answers every purpose. The day we got
here, Mr.. s. made a table and q cupboard, and two
benches, one has a back. As our bedstsad has not yet
come from the sPidt,' we make our beds on the floor.
We have two shelves where we put all our pretty things.
Three or four bags banging around the walls help the
appearance Of them very much. My guitar occupies a
cooking stove, which bake WRy we'll. We have nc
chairs or anything that towN poao3e Feqsire
/ wish you had seen US = oeF mt diunsr We Aad
mo u,ss, ~ s..-s;s ste ot ssls!sl.si Is 8 ssss 81
lid of the stove ) N. ate |. s u q %
ours. D. and NJ. s. have made two of sAs siS ~.
dens you ever saw They fenced them aETin tnree
days. I helped D.. clear of the garden three days
and / wish you could see my handsI But have been
very happy-it is also nice to work alone with one's
husband. Thursday I did u three weeks, washing. d.
is very we'll and as happy as he can be. he has a wagon
aud a yoke of oxen, COW and calf, two turkeys and two
dogs-which l believe is all the live stock we have yet.
We have not seen butter since we left the boat is
not fashionable here. D. is going to build a house next
week. frame one, too. How l wish you were here
I long to see you. The country is lovely, and we have
. splendid place. I have two beautiful bouquets | gath
cred yesterday when I went with d after wood. rode
ia an OK wagon! It has been 80 cold lately that VI
hovo NOR two drasses 4 I think the comet does it: what
do you think of it by this time? We have the mos
gooseberries and raspberries you ever saw, all near thu
house ; besides strawberries all around the door, anc
plenty of wild plums."
The emigrant aid journal of Minnesota. [volume] (Nininger City, Minn. Terr. [i.e. Minn.]) 1856-1858, 1857-08-29
For the Emf rant Aid Journal.
THE PAPER AND EDITOR.
w N 4 G ID en- 4 L ID
nITOR.A AND Proprietor,

4-
Success to the Journal. the Emigrant Aid,
May it spread its broad sheets to the breeze,
Shed a halo Of light DER the dark, gloomy shade,
And herald glad news Der The seas.
May it point out the way, to the ~wayfaring man
Who wandcrs in search Of a home
10 the emigrant, tender the kind, welcome hand,
When e'er to our shores he may come.
May it live through the burden and the day
Aud prosper where ever it goes;
May age never make it grow wrinklsd, or gray,
But fair, as the fair prairie rose.
May the Editors thoughts be wisely iaeEEqMzTs
The pen ever ready to move 8
: utst. zeal for III, rishnal 22yN61seNN
Every thought, word, and Aot frsugkA viii loyss 8
May he build him a hoiqein the fl distant "eseA
Surprising the one left behind,
With health, and prosperity, may he be blest,
Surrounded with friends true, and kind.
MAY duties, and pleasures be ever combined,
To sweeten the tolls Of his life;
But the purest of all earthly bliss, may he find
In his home, with his children and wife.
And when he has m~anfully filed up life's page,
And the signal for closing, is given, [stage
May he lay down the pen-with a smile leave the
And End his name written in heaven.
August lst, 81. EASTERN FRIEND.
The emigrant aid journal of Minnesota. [volume] (Nininger City, Minn. Terr. [i.e. Minn.]) 1856-1858, 1857-08-29
CITY OF NININGER, DAKOTA COUNTY

strange aud roiSantio stories Of the hunters life, and
his adventures With the roaming herds Of buffalo and
the quarry Of " traps, surmised this region to be some
arid desert, sucf are familiafsto the hunter of northern
Europe and Asia; but, being coursed by the majestic
stream already described, granted its banks might bear
cultivation. Oh the other hand, when our countrymen
may daily ra the concurrent testimony OF visitors as
we'll as settlers IN regard to our unsurpassed if equalled
climate also tie vaied classes and abundance Of pro-
ducts raised ha3e, and the wonderful prosperity every
where abouuai3g, which is induced alone by the at
Effectiveness Of lie country as a desirable place of abode,
there can be - excuse urged for their ignorance, in
reiterating the absurd gaesses Of an old English geo.
graphy. -
Nothing seems more difficult to eradicate than notions
early imbibed. especially in regard to geographical infor-
nation. In Europe the traveller from America is still
questioned relative to the habits of our countrymen as
all being blackjMosFs; the maelstrom is a school-boy
wonder that will remain impressed on his mind through
every stage Of life, against the protestation Of scientific
exploration.
AS far as our future is concerned, the latent energy
Of our country will place our advantages in an unques-
tionable light [, when once the State machinery is adj
justed to work. 1n the meantime our energetic home
journals are accomplishing much to remove many pre-
JUDGES, 50 thatave may hope to go East and not be
aska1 n jinmlaIt5gent persons ssif it is true they can
Io11If Mo- il Minnesota p or faint you afraid
BIB Indians z.
Ssal7Ss Is one cannot avoid
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|OTA TERRITORY, AUGUST %, 1857.

sThen,' said the seeker after happiness, . I have one
small boon to ask at your hands. It is that you ex-
change shirts with me, that by this means | also may
become contented and happy, s
Most gladly would I accede to thy request replied
the cobbler, sbut-
Nay, refuse me not interrupted the man Of wealth
any sum that thou mayest name shall be thine
sIseek not thy wealth. said the cobbler, sbut-but-
But what 2
The-the truth isl haze no shirt rs
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/ 1on HzppINEss.-A wealthy epicure applied
EbianN doctor for 4 prescription that would re.
body y health, and give happiness to his mind.
ician ndvised him to exchange shirts with q
waszpesActly contented with bis lot. Where.
patient set out on . journey 10 pursuit Of such
Alkar many months spent without accom-
~ object, he was told Of . certain cobbler of
eexyoneshad spoken as q model Of content,acnt
[ness. Pursuing the direction given, the travel
ieneth pewarded with the sight OF the cobble
oying ) lQmfoftable nap on . board. Without cere-
ny he WAS aroased from his slumbers, and the impor-
t interrogatory, whether he was contented With his
iuswercd in the affirmative.
The emigrant aid journal of Minnesota. [volume] (Nininger City, Minn. Terr. [i.e. Minn.]) 1856-1858, 1857-08-29

EFOBClSU SUlDUU8Fye -. =
Revolutionary outbreaks are continually taking place
in Italy just now. Mazzini, the renowned patriot, is
still prompting these movements, in connection with the
affiliated societies which he has organized throughout that
country. He had a narrow escape lately on the defeat
of party Of his ~insurgent friends, and barely succeeded
in getting on an American vessel, where, Of course, he
found sympathy and protection. These conspiracies are
said to include in their operations the rsvolhtionizing
the whole Of Europe once more. The result Of the late
French elections, although generally in favor Of the
existing government, is claimed, by the triumph Of sew
eral Of the Republican leaders, as a certain premonition
of the intention Of the French people to change their
government.
Beranger, the peoples poet and distinguished Repub.
|lican, died in Paris last month. He never was recon-
cile9 to the present government, although every induce
The emigrant aid journal of Minnesota. [volume] (Nininger City, Minn. Terr. [i.e. Minn.]) 1856-1858, 1857-08-29
Struggle for Liberty.

- 80 @o9cO
mt of an attempt Of two persons to release
from a county jail in Pennsylvania, published
\ papers, as follows, rivals the exploits Of
TX !:
bners engaged in this attempt are the burglar
Kelley, imprisoned on a charge of arson.
he aid Of a case knife converted into q saw,
iron bar Of his hobbies and freed himself Of
The wall Of the room in which they were
INSTRUCTED of brick, and is about three feet
u thickness bars Of iron are built in the
q distance apart as not to allow the passage
body between them. Through this wall
ned in tearing an immense hole-rending
bars Of iron and filing their room with a
brick and mortar.
Of ropes manufactured out Of their bed
j descended into the prison yard and passed
art Of the night in ~fruitless attempts 10
by the aid Of their ropes. Mornin
Awn, and their grapples obstinately ref
4 on the top Of the wall, theYx
The emigrant aid journal of Minnesota. [volume] (Nininger City, Minn. Terr. [i.e. Minn.]) 1856-1858, 1857-08-29

we have been passing, through
4 ought, according to the natural Or
Ne followed and not preceded the er.
day Of the pale face among thu
bout to dawn. Our Ell Dorado ha.
and We are now about to receive AT
4 orr Republic. The Gold State i.
nnpanion a Silver State. The pro
rizonia is reported to be as richly
mines as California IS with gold dig
purchase, if all the reports from
prove true, will be almost as valu.
II territory as California. The Iii.
q Esy age, brought among her freight sew.
ges Of silver from that supposed desert, which
Coonted y very rich
bro6 Wefefsfro the veins lately opened and oc-
the Gonora Exploring and Mining Company,
6rW(1d1d by the manager Of the company from
fdeden Purchase, to the Office Of that Company
g discoveries Of silver in the Gadsden Pur-
S. SD, IRE attracting much attention in Cali1
pontes of the mines are represented as very rich
and The proprietors are only waiting for GOV
y protect the inhabitants Of the Purchase from
I44Rtfo16 81 the Indians to enter extensively
ing oper1tions.-N. r. Tgmes.
The emigrant aid journal of Minnesota. [volume] (Nininger City, Minn. Terr. [i.e. Minn.]) 1856-1858, 1857-08-29

bting, the first layer will have set or con-
/; then raise the wheel ten inches, leaving a
inches on the first layer; ELL up as before,
until finished. When the circular wall, six
ehes thick, is thus made and dry, remov the
)ill the bottom of the ~cistern, some six or eight
the same grouting, and now a solid con-
wall and bottom are completed. Plaster the
! two good coats of mortar made one part sand
FITS cement; when this is dry, finish with one
q coat of cement only. A cistern SO con-
be as tight as a jug, and last forever.
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9Th Hussars forms a third line in reserve behind]
Suddenly We see with CONSERVATION this handful
break into frot-their pace quickens-they galgF
could scarce believe the evidence Of our senses
those feeble squadrons, whose whole strength ~
that of one cavalry regiment, are not going III
that army in position. Alas, it is too true. They]
proudly EDWARDS, glittering in the morning sun
the pride and splendor Of war. Two officers lend
A shell, the first from the enemy's guns, stri1
from his horse. Nolan falls dead. They quicke5
pace. A more fearful spectacle was never vii
than by he, who, without the power to aid, beh4
heroic countryme6 rushing into the arms of death
hill sides breathe forth flashes of 6re-volleys Of
kerry are piled from the redoubts-the charge is|
height. Suddenly, at the distance Of 600 ysfd
whole line of the enemy belches forth from twent
mouths q food Of fame and smoke, through whicI
es the deadly iron. The fight of the storm isl
by instant gaps in our ranks-by steeds f~yingsfil
across the plainly dismounted troopers--by 4
bodies. The first line, pierced by the hail, dashe
it is followed by the second, with fast diminish det
with q halo Of bright steel above their heads ]
a cheer, which is many a noble fellows death-cry
Ay into the smoke Of the batteries-into the very
Of their ire. Through the clouds and flame We %
sabres flashing as they cut down the Russian 81
Then there is silence for a moment, but the smoke
heavily on the ground. We see our gallant h6t
charge onwards still-the Russian cavalry befota
turn and az; but on their tanks hangs q thtea
cloud Of Cossacks. From every bush ringsesol
deadly riae-the infantry on the hill sides and IA
ply the noble groups Of horsemen with musketryss
turn-the Cossaoks and Lancers present themsol
bar the - Hu-ssarsasm
x-eS1 g 2Sfs
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R1lieakd indeed BY i gallant charge Of FrentlF Uhdsseui
on d Russian battery, which silenced it for u time, on
men was nevertheless swept away like chaff-wounde
men, dismounted troopers, told the sad tale. Demi-god
could not have done what that cavalry had failed to d
We descended towards the ridges and met the survivor
of that great ordeal of battle. That charge must
rank among the most gallant achievements recc1
history. 1t was successful, for it paralysed9thd
slams, and astonished Liprandi by its audacltya
French, indeed, said it was magnificent, but il
war. But they erred; it was not, indeed, the
books or Of professional homicide, but it was wsr
noblest form-that which demands life itself It'll
of duty, honor, and country that which tie
wages in defence Of his affairs and Of his home
which will ever render both alike honored and safe
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do Men Become Villains.
mine the history Of some notorious criminal
% suffer the last penalty Of the law. What
ming and what the progress Of his sUay?'
in early life he was induced under 2
!, to neglect the Sabbath, and to exchange
pblic worship, for amusement and dissipa-
such circumstances he naturally addicted
mes of chance, and to this stimulus as IA
hother, that Of ardent spirits. While the
less, gambling, and drinking to excess,
themselves around him, his power Of self
ldually weakened, and his impotence Of
hers grew stronger by indulgence. Gross
he had become familiar, were for ever
emons waiting on his steps, to conduct
and the force Of this mental association
ten fold by the influence of wicked com-
lions now become ungovernable, and
at any cost. The line Of integrity
ken through; falsehood flowed from his
course, and no longer did he hesitate
kerty Of his neighbor. He sought the
cover for his crimes, and deeds Of dark
is habit, next his delight. B~lasphemy
inst his Maker, confirmed by custom,
knied by . reckless cruelty toward his
ijtuated by degrees to rapine and vio-
in Satan's adamantine chain, he at
is race Of ~wickedness, by 2 deliberate
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lead from the building into the yard. Having OBJ
ed their implement, they set to work on the solid
onry Of that massive wall. A mail chink was dis
red, in which the point of the shovel would barely
- title mortar was loosened-a mall particle of
way, then another and another, larger and
WED. Some workmen employed about the
ing the prison at an early hour, discovered
ping on and gave tho alarm to the Sheriff.
the prison yard, no one was to be found.
hing for some time, Barns was discovered
hder the steps, and Kelley had re-entered his
as apparently in a very sound sleep, wholly
of what had occurred during the night.
" lodged in other quarters and are properly
guarded.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-06-13

Ess- The following resolutions of res
pect and coincidence upon the death Of
our late County Treasurer. Mr.. HENRY G.
HASTINGS, were passed by the Indepen-
dence Lodge. No. 81, Of f. and A. Ma
sons, of which the deceased was mem
Der:
Resoleed. That in the death Of our
esteemed brother, HEsRY q. HASTINGS,
the community has lost worthy mem
Der, our village valuable citizen, and
our Lodge one of its brightest ornaments.
Resokued. That we tender to the widow
and relations of the deceased our earnest
sympalhies in this their great affection.
Hesoired, That while We mourn the
death OF our brother, as the removal OF
- noble some from or well beloved tenn
)le. yet We bow with humility to the de-
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-06-13
For the Quasqueton Guardian.
CITY AND COUNTRY.
Chairman of Committee

What contrast between city and coun-
try life How different the objects that
claim our admiration and awaken our
INTEREST," There Art is queen of the king
dom. She erects her arches and rears
her turrets, and cuts out of the shapeless
marble, statuary of surprising beauty.
We look through the dusty pane into the
dark and cherries apartment of the sculp-
tor. Forms of breathless beauty are
around him-the creation of his own soul,
the visible manifestations of the loveliest
ideals of human spirit. Through the
bow-windows Of the shopman glitter the
costliest jewels, and fabrics of the richest
material and rarest workmanship. Wher-
ever we turn, all is art. But here, in the
green and breezy country, Nature has es-
tablished her eternal rule. Her domes
are the spreading branches Of giant oaks !;
her affairs are grass grown banks jeweled
with flowers and upon every nodding
bough sits her wild and tuneful MINISTRIES,
pouring forth their lays of melting sweet
ness, or gathering into their little hearts
themes for thousand future songs. If
God be not more in the country than in
the city, he at least gives us more imme-
diate inspiration of his presence We are
100 susceptible to surrounding influences
nve ~ Iv t.isvvtvd Ly t!>e p..;ty, beauty
and solemnity of country solitude. In
place of the brick and paving stone, the
little flowers spring up, to carpet the earth
for our feet-the little flower, whose per-
feet organization, whose fragrance and
beauty are alone sufficient to prove to us
the existence of an all-wise and all gra-
cious Father. Every kindly emotion
seems fostered by this rural quiet.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-06-13

ES- The ST. Charles MteNigencer says
that every county along the line of the
Cedar Valley Railroad. has subscribed to
the capital stock of that company; some
of them rs follows: Benton, $500
Bremen 1000. Chickasaw 100000.
Mitchell $4,000. and Floyd $780, 900.
All these subscriptions involve the pay
Inent of taxes by the counties, and yet
they were cheerfully voted. Not one of
them can possibly be affected as favora-
bly, by the road rs is Buchanan county
by the Wapsipinicon Valley road. and
yet she consents but grudgingly even to
loan her credit TO that company, though
Ii involves upon herself no tax, now or
hereafter.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-06-13

There is no medicine within our know
ledge that has acquired so great and wide
spread popularity, in SO short space of
time, as DR.. Halls Balsam for the lungs.
Its balsamic and healing properties are
magical. 1t is highly expectorant and
tonic. 1t contains not grain of opium
or morphine, the narcotic and astringent
properties of which have created so much
prejudice against similar preparations.
1t is for sale by r. L. Thompson, in
Quasqueton, and by agents in every town
in the county.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-06-13
PHOTOGRAPHS TAKEN ON BLOCKS OF

PHOTOGRAPHS TAKEN ON BLOCKS OF
WOOD, ready for the engraver's BURN,
whereby the tedious and not always salts
factory lobore ofthe draughtsmen are dis
pensed with, have been successfully pro-
duced in England. II is claimed that by
this new process the art of wood engrav-
ing will be greatly advanced BY it por-
traits, landscapes, etc., can be produced
on any smooth piece of wood duly prepar-
ed; and thus even wooden snuff boxes,
hand screens and other articles, may be
deliberately decorated with scenes from ma
ture or copies Of work Of art reproduced at
cost much less than daguerrcotypes on
metal plates. The inventor does not limit
his process to wood engraving, but claims
for it an equally valuable application in
other directions in connection with practi-
cal art. Indeed, if what is claimed for ii
be true, is difficult to say where the uses
of this new invention may not extend.