The emigrant aid journal of Minnesota. [volume] (Nininger City, Minn. Terr. [i.e. Minn.]) 1856-1858, 1858-02-17
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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY II, 1861

During the cold and drcary months Of winter the
feelings of men are vastly different from what they are
in spring time the outward influences tend to modify
the inward feelings, and it is only by reason and faith
that the appropriate labor Of this season is accomplished.
1t is often observed how we'll some men thrive, and are
always prepared for the necessitisa of each day in them
is combined the powers to work with the future always
before them, which insures them their success.
1t is difficult to awaken men under the supplying ef
fects of unexpected disaster, to see that their true course
is to exert themselves with renewed diligence, aud .thert'
by mount above the common prostration, to become re-
latively advanced in prosperity.
In some places the effect Of the commercial troubles
just preceding the winter, has been to create doubt and
distrust AZ to the future-as to whether the activity Of
business will be resumed, and whether cheerfulness aud
confidence will again tighten the faces of those who had
to endure the effects of the storm. Such hesitancy will
be disastrous to many a hopeful town many person
will have it to say that he neglected bis best ~opportuni-
ties under the prevailing gloom Of the past winter.
If there has been any disposition on the part Of the
settlers at the West, to despond and doubt, such has
not been the case to any visible extent in Minnesota
The mild and pleasant winter, which We may say is just
ended, has tended to dissipate any lurking fears in the
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Of friends, who repeated the absurd stories Of the dar.
gers Of our winters. And the abundance Of food and
its ~cheapness, has furnished to all the necsssaries of
life, which has been procured in exch ,ngc for labor,
wherever necessary. Confidence in the selfsustainipg
powers Of this thriving young State has been confirmed
in the hearts of all its people, who have witnessed the
energy and elasticity of mind to meet and overcome
~hardships and disasters. We stand higher in our own
estimation today than at any period Of our past career.
Everywhere there is an eagerness to carry on and un'
dertakc all forms of business; friends aud relatives are
urgently invited to come from the East and participate
in the excellent opportunities for success in this healthy.
rich, and beautiful country, that are now more apparent
than ever. While such is the spirit manifested it mus,
have its effect abroad in promoting emigration hither.
and likewise to create greater confidence and activity q,
home.
All these exuberant and happy feelings will be great.
ly increased when the glorious weather Of spring-the
boast of Minuesota-shal set in, with all its ~vivifyiug
influences. We can hardly doubt that it will awaken
an unprecedented activity in all branches If business,
which will more than make up for the temporary check
necessarily endured last year. Even around u, now
we begin to see the tokens that in 1ic.te this, in the
feelings and plans Of many nowise connected.
Why, then, will any hold back !? What reason Can
be assigned that all these hopes will not be consumms.
ted? 1t is not because our State will not participate III
the great emigration that will mark this year as an era
in its history. 1t is not because Of any fear that such
visitors will be disappointed in anywise in the character
Of the country. Nor that tie people will fail in any
respect in the responsibility resting upon them. Ou'
Legislature, even, will not fail to reflect the sentiment
Of the public, and will prepare measures Of finance and
improvement that will meet all the plans and purposes
to forward the progressive spirit Of the country.
We certainly regard the times as suspicious for the
growth and benefit of Minnesota, and that congratula-
lions are more in place than doubts on these points
All our citizens must now awaken to these facts, and
bestir themselves where they have left anything un
done, or felt to harbor doubts as to the return Of tht
s~pring-tide of business.