The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-09-23

uueruue route was being pusbed through.
But OF this, more hereafter. Headsrson
Democrat.
A Traveller on ~. Paul aud Minnesota.
We find 10 the Boston Courier Of late
date, the following, which We extract from
the letter Of travelling correspondent Of
that journal. The writer, We are informed,
has been one Of the most extensive travel.
ers In the Union. That be is an apprecia-
tive and enlightened his letter attests:
New England emigration has heretofore
set with pretty strong current into Illinois,
Wisconsin and Iowa. 1t lately has taken
the course to Minnesota, Kansas, and slight
y into Nebraska, where our relatives, &C.
quaintances and next.door neighbors are
rapidly developing the character and truly
surprising agricultural resources Of the late
hunting grounds OF the Indians. From
small beginnings, populous, thrifty towns
and incorporated cities have suddenly sprung
into q marvellous existence. A Traveller
bound TO the upper Missouri or Mississippi,
on leaving Boston, II be chooses to lay by
over night, at the close Of each day, may
stop in the midst Of comforts, convenien.
ces, and oil the common appointments Of
hotel civilization 10 which be has been &C
customed.
ST. Paul, the Capital Of Minnesota, is q
vigorous growing city, lighted by gas
having wide streets, tasteful dwellings capa-
cious warehouses, imposing public edifoes,
an active population, and, In short, all the
admitted elements Of success. II Is located
at the head Of steam navigation, and beyond
question must become the focus Of trade
for an immense extent OF country, North
and West beyond.
Although Minneapolis and 81. Anthony,
nine miles above, on either side the rapids,
are also exceedingly thrifty, and abundant
IN mechanical tact and energy, they can
never compete with 81. Paul, which, by ma
ture and the universally acknowledged ten.
denotes Of trade, Ia predestined 10 increase in
magnitude and influence. This, however, is
not to be AZ the expense OF those municipal.
tiles or inland towns. On the contrary, the
advances Of 81. Paul will largely contribute
10 the onward march and vitality Of all
parts OF the Commonwealth. When a
square foot OF sand on business thorough
iarc becomes actually worth several dollars,
few years hence, which IL by no means
improbable, the value Of other lots even
somewhat remote, as well as ,illage and tim.
ter lands at distance will have CORE.
spending value.
Minnesota would make Que Of the best
wool growing places on the continent. II
possesses the requisite conditions 20 insure
that profitable, but as yet untried branch of
domestic economy.
thousands, yes, even millions Of sheep
nigh, be KEEP, IN that State. and II Is imag.
lned the wool would improve both in length
and quality IN a climate 80 clear and bra.
cling. Those who commence the rearing OF
hocks on grand scale, will reap q ull
measure Of compensation for their enter
prise,
Water power is abundant in Minnesota.
As no man from New England would allow
a stream. large or small TO flow towards the
ocean without working It's passage over the
floats Of water wheel. manufacturing O.
adjustments may be anticipated in every
direction. Wooden factories are fully ex-
pected 20 rise on both sides of the Falls Of
~. Anthony, hereafter, TO furnish broad.
cloths and other textile fabrics tor the multi.
tudes who are 10 inhabit the eastern side Of
the Rocky Mountains. At the presen,
moment there is lamentable stagna,ion iu
business and depressed state Of feeling. on
account Of the scarcity Of money with those
who but recently had il in abundance
Those who had both property and credit
avaiied themselves Of their good name 10
borrow, reckleSsly, a, the East, for the pur.
pcse OF buying all the best lots and most
desirable farming lands beyond, with an
expectation Of selling them al a splendid
advance. Before their speculative plans
were realized. commercial onslaught over.
took them, after prostrating far heavier op-
orators on the SeabOarl. Not heiug able 10
pay their notes at maturity, or even the in
teres, due on them, they adopted fashion.
able custom in this ilk. Of suspendlny.
There is a wide difference, however, between
this very common practice and an absolute
failure.
However, this is 70 be viewed a. merely
temporary embarrassment, since every inch
OF rial estate worth possessing when the
tide turns will adrasce quite beyond former
prices. The population is surely augment.
inf and no, decreasing. which makes Q gra,.
flying kind ofdlference. They are pressing
forward. and no, reiNating backwards.
Hesce first mortgages are deemed ample
security. Those having funds thus protect.
cd have nothing TO apprehend il their inter.
cot aecoan, Is no; forthcoming 20 az hour.