The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-04-15


tie successful prosecution of the plan Of emf.
grafton recently adopted by the German citi.
zens Of St. Paul Letters are being written to
all portions Of Germany, containing useful and
valuable Information relative TO the resources
and future prospects Of Minnesota. In addition
to this, the society offer premium Of fifty dol.
lars for the best essay ON the climate, agricul-
tural resources, and geographical position of
this State, which is intended to be published in
the German papers Of the Eastern states and
those Of GermaBy-thus bringing this portion
Of the Union prominently before their countryS
men. This course will, no doubt, secure to
Minnesota large proportion Of the German
population which is continually arriving at New
York, seeking in the New World more extend
cd and profitable field for the investment Of
capital, and field wherein labor will receive
larger compensation than Is obtained in the
several States of Germany. The Society has
circulated petitions setting forth its objects and
soliciting subscriptions to defray the numerous
expenses which it must necessarily incur In
carrying forward the important and deserving
work which it has commenced; and we are
happy to add that these appeals have been re-
sponded to by our citizens, in manner worthy
of their former high reputation for liberality,
and willingness to extend liberal support to
all enterprises of this description.
The following named gentlemen have been
chosen officers Of the association
President-C. II. Bchurmer.
Secretary-F. Wippsrman.
Corresponding Secretary-F. Wllius.
SuPERIoR.-Our neighhar At the head tsS 49,
Lake, is rejoicing in the anticipation of q heav.
Ter trade with Chicago and other Lake ports
than in any previous season. The steamer
Lady Elgin left the port Of Chicago on the 9Th
instant destined for Superior, and was compel
ed to refuse large quantities Of freight for sew
eral days previous TO her departure. Parties
in Chicago have contracted with the Elgin for
the transportation OF nearly fifteen hundred
head of cattle to Superior and other points on
Superior seldom RECALLED themselves on any
meat, except salt pork, and the game which
existed in that region but with the magnitude
of her proportions and increase Of population,
it seems that she ia determined to enlarge her
facilities for pleasing the palate and satisfying
the cravings Of the stomach.
HrpSes LAND OFfiCE..-.A correspondent Of
the Chicago Tribune, writing from Hudson
Wisconsin. under date OF March 10th, gives the
following information relative to the re opening
of the Land Office at that place. "The Land
Office of the Hudson Land District, which has
been closed for the last two years to allow the
selection Of the alternate sections of land for
six miles Of each side OF the road running from
Madison, by the way of Columbus and Portage
City, to the st. Croix, and also from this place
to Lake Superior at superior City, and to Bay
field, will be reopened by order OF the Commits.
sion of the Land Once on the 5th Of April next,
and over one million acres OF land thrown open
to private entry aud presumption at the mini.
man price OF 81, rs per acre. The lands within
from eight to ten miles OF this place are entered,
same being cultivated by settlers, but more be-
ing held by spectators. and the general de
preston in business has reduced the price of
the lands held by them so much that they can
now be purchased at from one and half to
tho. doi,.rs ..r. v.;,h oo,..i.,.Il,.
desirable and eliuible situation a, five dol,ars
per acre.
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me white paper and Astounding in sketches OF
lriais' anu Anecdotes Illustrative OF the early
history OF ihaiaha' Rarely have we iouhd so
much oil interest to the general reader, bat
more especially to indianas sons every one
OF whom should possess themselves OF acopy.
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