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The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1858-02-20
Captain Reckwith, in the Central Pacific
Railroad Report 1855, p. 80, says:

In these palms. in all those West from Rent's Fort
on the Arkansas to the basin, and in few instances in
the mountains aso the soil or less mpregnated
with akal which is very destructive to vegetation and
salt is often eervescng upon the surface. And
the amount which is annually carried off by xiviaon
and drainage from the very limited amount of snow
and rain which is precped upon this extensive district
in proportion to its area and from the very great inc
quality in their distribution as the great body of
the rain and falls the higher peaks and
ges, and carried down the main stream through
deep canyons and chasms, leaving the plains parched
and dry-is constantly renewed from the decomposition
of sedmentary rocks, it is impossible tosay when the
supply will be exhausted And if the progress of science
should develop the means of neutralzng their injurious
effects material change of climate, providing for
greatly increased quantity of aqueous vapor would be
required to bring any considerable extent of this arid
territory under cultivation.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1858-02-20

"To the westward of this line" ten miles westward
from the Mississippi west of St. Paul and St. Anthony
'are the Big Woods, dense forest one hundred and
fifty miles in length, by average of fifty in breadth,
and dotted with myrads of beautiful lakes and natural
meadows The timber is very heavy, and consists of
oak, maple, ash, elm, Eastwood, black walnut butter
not aspen and second growth hickory. The soil is
black vegetable mould from two three feet in DEPTH
resting subsoil of clay, and in the ordinary accept
alton of the term, is inexhaustible.o
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1858-02-20

These references will, we think, show that
Minnesota, although bordering on the Great
Palms. possesses none of their peculiar char
acterstics. Let US now proceed to examine
into the qualifications of those parts of her
domain not vet settled.
In the first place we would remark that
The region last referred to - the "Big
Woods" is as yet scarcely more than broken
in upon. The authority from whom we last
quoted speaks of 'the .teac scattered tracts as
get brought under publication, showing abund.
ant evidences of its great fertility He
then proceeds
ave come now to consider belt of country extend
ing in breadth from the Big Woods to the Chippewa
River, distance of seventy miles, which has been
aptly termed 'the Farmers Paradise" with surface
admirably divided between rolling prairie, woodland
and meadow, and watered by thousand crystal lakes
and streams it also has exceedingly fertile and du
rable soil closely resembling that of the Big Woods
The country between the Chippewa River and the
Bots de Sioux River is but sparngly supplied with tim
Der, which can however be pentifuy supplied hereaf
ter from adjacent regions SIT has alluval SOIL rich
deep and lasting, which is capable of producing in the
highest perfection, every grain and root adapted to
Western climate. The species of grass called redtop is
indigenous, and reaches frequently height of six feet
furnishing index to tire productive qualities ofthe
SOIL"
We quote again from the same report; af
ter stating that the region between Crow
Wing and Ottertail Lake possesses few adj
vantages, he proceeds to describe the valley
| OF the Red River as follows:
The surface is rolling prairie interspersed with fine
groves of timber, amply sufficient for the purpose of
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1858-02-20


(MEAN TEMPERATURE 1880 DEGREEs)
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1858-02-20

obtained, the House had better disband the
Committee.
Mr. Underwood said the House was tread
ing on delicate ground. They had better pass
by the matter till tomorrow, when the oues-
ton and answer would be printed, and they
would know exactly their character
Mr.. Philips SAID they should establish such
rule by which all such cases should be pov.
crned. The witness had equivocated when he
should nave responded.
Mr.. Seward said if the witness was ru;lt,
OF perjury he was liable to be indicted. but
he s"orc unequivocay that he never used
money directly or indirectly to affect the Leg
islation of the House. lie could only pro
coed as far as a court of Justice could. and
had no right to pry into private affairs.
Mr.. Purviance said they had the right to
know whether the witness ever received the
money and the names Of the parties to whom
be disbursed it, with a view to ascertain
whether it was used for c,rrupt purposes.
Mr.. John COchrane remarked that it was
unWlse for the House to delay. The time
mad arrived to assert its authority and to
bring the witness before the bar for con-
tempt. ~''
MIR. Seward deemed that the witness was
III contempt Of the authority of the House.
Az th's stage, the witness had right to say
TO the Committee he did not recognize its
authority to PROFOUND questions affecting has
private affairs, and could appeal to the House:
Mr.. Bowie argued that the witness had
purged himself of the contempt, and that the
House had no further right to pursue the
matter.
Mr.. Moore said unless the House sustained
the Committee, he would ask to be excused
from longer service.
Mr.. Gooch thought the House now un-
prepared to act on question of such impor-
lance, and that action should be delayed till
tomorrow. The mere refusal to answer he.
fore the committee did not constitute con-
tempt That was question for the House
to determine.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1858-02-20

upon to assume the burden of the defense of
the Commonwealth. And secondly, could
any such individuals be found, their state
ments would be looked upon by Eastern en-
igrants with suspicion and distrust, and he
would be regarded as quack or sharper
who was practising upon the credulity of
the public.
What then remains? Here is great
community, blessed in Thousand natural ad-
vantages and resources, yet traduced and
borne down by combination of neighboring
and rival States. Here is community
whose good name is banded about to the
four winds of heaven at time when she
most imperatively needs every intelligent
emigrant whose natural proclivities would in
cline him towards her. She cannot depend
upon the chance and random directed efforts
of few citizens lis she to sit with closed
lips, while the momentous hour which is to
prove the turning point of her destiny is
passing away?
Gold will open all doors, and the papers
that now deny place to the contradictions
of our press, would readily receive any guam
tity of paid advertising matter from the gov
ernment of Minnesota. What is to prevent
our Legislature from authorizing the prepar-
alton OF such statement of facts as will do
justice to our advantages and at the same
time in no wise compromise the dignity ofthe
State. Let such an advertisement be, not a
TRADE Of poetry and exaggeraton, describing
an Elysium beside which the Garden of Eden
grows dim, but plain, sober, honest statement
of facts. We need not run into the regions
of fiction or falsehood to array most at
tractiye host of details. Let us more partic-
ularly set ourselves right on the question Of
climate. To give my views tangible shape,
and to show something of what my be said
have been athe trouble of preparing the
following advertisement, which, although
do not advance it as answering the end pro-
posed, will however illustrate my ideas or
the subject
| ADVERTISEMENT.
The people at present constituting the STATE
of Minnesota, in view of the large amount
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1858-02-20


by, Mass, to Ex-Gov. Alex. Ramsey. After
some preparatory remarks, he goes on to
say
Since my return to Mass, (from Minnesota) have
become pretty thoroughly convinced that large emf
Taion will push Westward another spring. and fully
convinced that Minnesota will not receive her due
DO rtion thereof unless vigorous effort is made to
counterfeit tie causes that just at this me
operating against her. haze already encountered the
agents of the Illinois Central r. H. Co. who now
trayersng the Eastern States for the purpose Of getting
settlers for their lands and you well aware,
Kansas has her recruiting officers all through the East
Now sir under these circumstances, does it not behoOve
the friends of Minnesota to enter the field to assert her
claims?
If we need testimony to corroborate Mr..
Cooks assertions, we have but to take up any
leading Eastern journal, English, German
French or Swedish, and we will find some
such paragraph as the following:
Iowa MovISG.-The people of Dubuque have just got
up phamplet entitled .Northern Iowa. containing hints
and information to Emigrants,' which they arrang
ingto scatter broadcast the Eastern and Middle
States.
Or column or two devoted to the advertise
ments of the Illinois Central r. r. Co., set
ting forth the attractive and healthfut charac-
terstics of Southern Illinois or perhaps q
letter from some industrious correspondent in
Nebraska or Kansas, detailing in golden style
the beauties OF those chosen regions while
an editorial squib in the side columns touch
es up the financial condition of ST. Paul, or
PICTURES our unhappy people struggling
through the horrors Of Siberian winter.
Can anything exceed in gross mislepresen,
tation and injustice, such items as the follow
ing:
THE WEATHER IN MINNEsorA.-The Prairie du Chen
Leader says:
1--WE learn that snow between La Crosse and Wnona
Last week. was fifteen inches deep; back of Winona il
was in drifts eight feet and more; at St. Paul two feet
and in the pineries four feet in depth. MONDAY tne
stage got lost back of Wnona and passed the night
the snow drifts The passengers suffered intensely
We gather these facts from our townsman MI hoper
Scott, who returned Wednesday evening from the uppe
country.
Or this from one of the principal papers
Of the East:
From Minnesota, have St. Paul advices to the otn
The mercury marked % deg below and there nae
been good seighing for fortnight. We need hardl.
say that the Mississippi only navgable on skates
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-10-20
Valuable Mill Pro 7153s.~ {, :;
FOR, g a =;

III have for sale a our A~rnrr. aa r.,l&:vi-
~ ded one-fomth interest ia lie extensive
numbering establishment known rs Elt.raqY32 &
Cartons -HTH situated four miles below Strand
Rapids on the Wisconsin River. This Mil has
advantages which few o5hcr milk posses st is
IN healthy location, with some 5uU acres oi
sch land for flaming purposes and BELONGING, to
the property. The boarding house, shops. barns.
stores and out-buildings, are all entirely new
he mill Is built on a natural race one mile long
aitordipg safe storage for number of millions
teet at lumber in the log. Its dam, piers and
boom, are all entirely new. It is situated below
al the principal Rapids of the river; ant. while
mills above can only run lumber IN hi9h water,
1t can be run from this in any stage There are
f'eo other watcr-powers on the premises, and a
GOOD ste tor gteam mji. Connected with thi,
property are 5000 acres of the choicest Pine
Land, well selected, and convenient to d,.;,vrb1o
strcamS-aitording an inexhaustiile supply of
logs Tor years TO come. Everything considered.
this IS the best location for manufacturing IuIu
Der in the Pincrv.
Mr.. Clinton is practical lmnbcrman, and
only wishes to dispose OF part of his interest
III consequence OF pecnnia,y cmbalrassnents,
he being in debt to his partner for means fur
mshcd to improve the property. The undivided
one-half can be purchased if desired
For further particulars, terms, &c, address
POWERS d, L1NG,
Nood County Lond 4qna,2I
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-10-20
The Eclectic College Of HIedicine
CINCLNNATI. OHIO


T7HE WINTER SESSION of 1853 will com
/ mcnce on the 18Th of October and continue
sixteen weeks. 4 full and thorough course of
Lectures will b. given, occupying six or seven
hours da'ly, with good opportunities for attcn-
ton to practical Anatomy, and with ample Gin
ical facilities at the Commercial Hospital
Tn 2rranoem;nts OF he chairs will be as
f0llOEs:-
f. f. st. JOHN, VI. D., Professor Of ANATOMY
and Physiology.
]. +. JUDGE, N. D., Professor of Chemistry
and Pharmacy,
\. J. HOWE, VI. D., Professor of Surgery
c. H. CLEAVELAND, VI. D., Professor of Ma
terra Nedca and Therapeutics
WN. SHERWOOD, II. D.. Prof .ssor of Medical
Practice and Pathology.
J. Il. BUCHANAN, II. D., Emeritus Professor
of Cerebral Physiology and Institutes of Med
icina
JOHN KING, N. D., Professor of Obstetrics and
Diseases of Women and Children
The Terms for the Session will be the same
as heretofore, viz Naturalization, 81 90. Tu-
ition $1,000. Demonstrators Ticket, g, 90
! (Every Student is required to engage in dissec-
! ton one session before graduation.) Gradua-
! tion $500 Ticket to Commercial Hospital,
| (optionaD $500,
! The Lecture Rooms are newly finished, neat,
and comfortable, and in central locality lin
! College Hall. Walnut Street, whore students
will find it convenient TO call on their arrival.
| Tickets for the session may b. Obtained ofthc
/ Dem Of the Fzc2s7ig II his office, No. I13 Smith
Street, or of Prof G. H. CLEAvELAyD. Qssrct1r3
. q tBs Fccsdty, No $50 Seventh Street, near
! Elm. JOHN KING, II. D., Dean
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-10-20
Which they are offering at Reduced Prices for
READE PAEI

Their stock Of Dry Goods comprises a choice
selection of Silks, DcIains, Cinghams, Prints,
Sheeting, Shifting, Broadcloths, Cassinercs,
satincts, Festings, Flannels, Blankets, Linsey
Jackets, 0yer-Coats and Pants; in short, we
design to keep general variety of all kinds of
Foreign Z Domestic Goods. Our stock of Gro
ccries consists Of the most staple articles, inclu-
ding Teas, Coffee, Sugars, Molasses Syrup,
Rojai0&, Spices, Dried Fruit, Butter, Cheese,
E@G@, &c, sc. They invite the attention and
examination Of those in want of anything in
thcir line Of trade, and assure their friends that
they are prepared to sell as
CHEAP as THE CEE:APEsT :
Thor sock must be closed out Dy the opening
Of spring, in timo to give place for new goods
consequently every thing will be sold at the
lowest figures, but always for Ready Paw
I. b. SCOTT s co.
Grand RariJ3 Dec. :, 1897.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-10-20
VIC ESENs. E1aE. 60

| NE Of the finest locations for private resi-
~ deDces in j'ood COUNTY, situated in the vii
la&e OF CcntraIia, on the west bank Of the Wis
consin River, containing ono square acre, run
ming to the river bank-Enonn as the Owen
sculicn place. This property viii he exchanged
for good agarrn1t43 ,<h;aql>s deliycrcd on The
bank Of the Wisconsin, River For further in
formation, enquire Of
PDEET2.2 &. 1--we.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-10-20
RE-ADl READI

RE-ADi READL
If yoa want anything these hard times, cad
this notice.
II You want to buy or sell School Lands.
II yen want to buy or sell Government Lands.
II y0a SAINT to buy Or sell Land Warrant
Il YOU want l. Land Warrant located
ii EnV want 10 buy, sell, or rent house
II you want the title to land examined
Ii yon want any instrument of writing drawn
II YOU want to buy or sell bonds, mortgages, &c.
II You want to loan or invest money.
If you want any kind of debts collected
If yoa want to trade or exchange property
Il yon want taxes paid.
# you want to 'luF or sell Co. or Town Orders.
If YOU want any kind OF business done correct.
y and chcaply.
If YOU want property or lie insurance effected.
We shall be glad to have YOU call OH Us at
oar otdco, opposite The Wisconsin House
POWERS & LANG,
Law, Land and INSURANCE UEoa,
Is.auG Rapids, Wis
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-10-20
milwaukee and Chicago Railroad.
CHANGE OF TINE.

MONDAY, NAY 10, 1853.
Passenger Trains going South, leave Milwaukee
at 6:45 4. II, and 3:45 ?. u.
Passenger Trains due at Milwaukee at 1855 and
1850 P. N.
Freight Train leaves Milwaukee at $50 !. NJ,
due at 500 P. II.
Passenger Trains leave Chicago at 9:S5 A. IL,
and $40 P. II.
Freight Train leaves Chicago az $50 4. "
Il. L. SYKES, Sup't.
( JOHN T MOODY, Agent, Milwaukee.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-10-20
(LATE COMPTON HOUSE

(LATE COMPTON U0CSE.)
JEBEEB3aG "a FEGa.E5B, Earopr,s.
DEING located in the business nart Of town
ID having been thoroughly furnished, this sna-
cious and commodious house IS now well caIrn-
lated to give full satisfaction to guests. No
expense or pains will be spared to make this
House comfortable home to weary travellers
\ large and finished Stable is attached.
Is Stages for New Lisbon and Stevens
Point leave this Hote1 every day.
Grand Rapids Dec. ;. 1857. 1-1v
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-10-20
DIR HORSES
III DIAN ROOT PILLS

| nR. MORSE, the inventor of MORSE'S IN
~ DIAN ROOT PILLS, has spent the great
or part Of his life in travelling, has visited Eu-
/ rope, Asia and Africa, as well as North Amer
lca-ha5 spent three years among the Indians
Of the Western countE-it was in this way
that the Indian Root Pills were first discovered
DR.. Morse was the first man to establish the
fact that all diseases arise from IMPURITT OF
THE BLOOD-that our strength, health and
life depended upon this vital fluid.
When the various passages become cIoceed
and do not act in perfect harmony with the DIFF
terent functions Of the BODY, the hioed loses is
action, becomes thick, corrupted end diseased,
thus causing all pains sickness and distress Of
every name; our strength Is exhausted, our
health we are deprived Of and if nature is not
assisted in throwing of the s.arrant kumors
the blood viii become chOEed and cease to act
and thus orr light Of life will be fo~erer blown
out. How important then tha5 We should keep
til" .2r.ous +. .sa@a7 Of the body free a-d Gpea.
And how pleasant to is that - have il III ON
q0wer pa. medicine i your reach namely,
Aora" S Indian Root Ills, manufactured from
plant, and roots which grow agornd tic noun
famous olIds IL Mature. garden, for the hcalth
and RECOVERY u diseased men. One of the roots
from which these Fills arc mad is a SadOriGc
which "Opens ne pores Of jhe shin, and assists
Za.ura in throwing Out the finer parts Of the
corruption within. The second is plant which
!, nm ENrcctlr"nt, that opens and uuclOgs the
passage TO the lungs and thus, in . soothing
manner, performs It's duty by throwing off
phiegln. and ,ther h@in0rs from the lungs bv
c0fi0u~ splitting. The third is a Diurctic which
gives case and double strength to the kidnovs:
tlu. encouraged they draw large amounts of
imE..li.r from the blood, which is then thrown
ont bostltllully ~ the urinary OF water passage
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-10-20

New Livery Stable.

1 NEW Livery Establishment has been or:n-
4 ed on the bluff on the Kline Estate, where
sons will always find good Horses and Car
lagos on short notice and at reasonable prices.
Horses kept by the day, week, or month on
reasonable terms. i, K SEARI
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-10-20
&C. &C, &C. Also,
CHOICE GROCERIES

Coueis ing Of Choice Teas, Coffecs, Sugars, &c.
Provisions constantly in store. Drugs and Med
cinc5. All the Family Medicines of the dav,
with tie usual Apo hecary Medicines, constant
" on hand. Stationery OF every description
Including School and Blank Books, to suit pur-
chascrs. Also, Choice Liquors for Medicinal
Purposes. All Of the above named articles VIC
Will sell CHEAP for Cash
BENCHLET x PHILLEO.
Grand Rapids, Dec. ;, 1857.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-10-20
70 r = ALEI

/ LARGE, c"mn0dou8) house for Tavern
i / Stand, with /! acres Of land, pleasantly 10
Gated in the village Of Westiield, Marquette
Co. Wis.
Also, Farm five niles southwest Of West
field, containing $50 acfes-80 acres under
good improvements with good log house and
vel.
Also, So acrc7 Of land two miles southwest
Of Westfeid.
For particulars, enquire Of
J. WOOD Grand Rapids.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-10-20
Wholesale Liquor Store.

4 GENERAL stock Of Foreign .ari Domestic
Il Liquors, and a well selected assortment OF
Wines and Liquors Cor medicinal purposes-
Also, a great Valley Of Groceries anl Provis-
ions, which ri.l- ae sold al the lowest living
prices -F- rs.
Always on hard fall SIMPLY Of a.. II. Bacon
y Cas- snrsri2s H1;sl21 -, for s y the-5arraI
= --zS-. = ~. 70 70 e Z, =
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-10-20
TO THE LADIES.
M { e E Z " e 3 3 E
AND
DIR RESTRAINING

RS. DlCkERSON would respectfully an
u. poEnce to the Ladies Of Grand Rapids and
vicinity, tina, she is permanently established IN
this place, with the intention Of prosecuting the
above business; and trusts, from her long ex
pcrisnce, 10 merit the patronage of all who arc
anxious that Millinery Shop should be located
here. \ variety of Bonnets, Flats. Silks Rib
bons, Flowers, Laces, Ladies' Hoops, ETC.. CON
stantly on hand. Terms CASH, invariably.
Rooms, for the present, AZ the residence Of
me editor Of inc Reporter
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-10-20

l lABERED Lands, Farm and Village Lots in
L Wood County-tor sale BY
POHER.S d L1NG.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-10-20
u 70 G G pIcS !
A y ID
F2oVISIONSL

Comprising ! full assortment Of Teas, Sugars,
Coffee, Nolassos, Syrup, Pepper, Spice, Nut
megs, Ginger, Cloves, Cinnamon, Raisins Sraok-
ing and Chewing Tobacco, Flour, Pork, Ham,
Fish, Butter, Cheese, Eggs, saleratus, Salt,
Candles, Soap, Starch, Candies, Figs, Nuts,
Soda Cream Tartar, Mustard, Pcppersauce,
Rice, Beans, and Potatoes Hats and Caps,
Boots and Shoes, Buck and Wooden Mitts and
Gloves, and Hosiery in short they keep a
general variety Of everything, except "pece
goods" Al of Which will be sold at living
prices,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-10-20

T0RTI Village Lots in the village Of Grand
u -de$iEab!r situated overlooking the
great Rapids Of the Wisconsin R.ycr--for sale
cheap. Terms easy
POU-EFS d LIa-G.