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

Daring the cold and dreary months of winter tn
feelings Of men are vastly different from what they ar
in spring time the outward influences tend to modif
that the appropriate labor Of this season is accomplished
1t is often observed how we'll some men thrive, and ar
always prepared for the necessities Of each day in then
is combined the powers to work With the future Away
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 eours
is to exert themselves with renewed diligence, aud.ther,
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 ant
distrust a. to the future-as to whether the aetivity o
business will be resumed, and whether cheerfulpess ane
confidence will again tighten the faces Of those who had
to endure the effects Of the storm. Such hesitancy viii
be disastrous to many . 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 ha.
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
minds Of those who came in last year against the wishes
Of friends, who repeated the absurd stories Of the dan.
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 exchange for labor,
wherever necessary. Confidence in the selfsustainiug
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
to-day 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 hithcr.
and likewise to create greater confidence and activity q,
home.
All these exuberant and happy feelings will be great.
y increased when the glorious weather Of spring-the
boast Of Minuesota-shall set in, with ell ito ~vivifyipg
We can hardly doubt that it will awaken
IN unprecedented activity in all branches If -businesr,
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 iicAte 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 consumma'
1t is not because our State will not participate in
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
If 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 purposet
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
bestir themselves where they have left anything un
done, or felt to harbor doubts as to the return of th.
spring tide of business.