The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-04-08

ful view Of Minnesota a. IL is.-So, Climate,
and Resourees.-Prssent condition, Educa.
tional, Moral and Rsligious.--Rai Roads and
State Loan.--lnauence On Properly and Busi.
ness.--Acoesson Of population and capital.
--its Future.
FoT his Pioneer 4 Democrat
Ever since man was expelled from his
premordal dwelling -place-''a garden tempt
ing with golden fruit the race has been
constantly wandering about in the vain
search Of some favored country-some Ito
plan understanding as nearly rs possible
their Paradise Lost "a land where fruit,
and food, and flowers shall be the spontan-
eous growth Of the richest soil where balmy
winds and gentle uphyrs shall sooth the
spirits md cheer the heart where there
shall be no toll, no pain. no sickness but
where health and wealth, happiness and long
life shall be the rich inheritance Of those
who may hasten to appropriate 70 themselves
the Paradise Regained" on earth
TO meet this unreasonable desire Of the
race, there are those, who for gain, are ever
pandering to its cravings. Hence the worthy
Pioneer, the trader in town lots, and the
Spectators in land property everywhere, are
exceedingly liable to misrepreent, and often
with no unworthy intention, The country to
which they invite immigration and capital.
They represent in all the extravaganza Of a
fertile Imagination that they have discovered
the promised land. Travelling Agents, I'M
known to the public as such, the Newspaper
press, and all the appliances Of the trade,
arc made 10 herald its attractions and re-.
sources We hear Of tive read OF it far
off in the distance. The description fills tho
measure Of the most romantic desire. The
vcrgin soil is Of Eden fertility an accommo
dating climate never too hot, and never too
cold f; ensures health and long life ; game of
the choicest kinds hover around TO sup
ply the table; delightful streams, singing
as they flow, are most favorably distributed
"a the natural thorough-farcs Of commerce
and Accommodation while 80 wonder.
full are the resources Of the country, that
the ordinary wealth Of ages is there accumu.
lated in o less number Of months And
morc--sxpsrence has proved that in such
instances the temptation to disparage unjust
ly rival points, has often been too strong to
be resisted.
Animated with hope, the confding stran-
ger makes a pilgrimage and explores the ideal
land, only to be disappointed. lie had ex-
pected too much. Alas he had forgotten
that the law of Destiny had been recorded
otherwise in letters of eternal durability
The world has no such country. Private
and public interests are better subseryed by
u more rational, sober. and truthful policy.
Let this more sensible course ho adopted by
all who write or speak for Minnesota. She
can afford to he just towards Others and truth
full to herself.
Conceding then, the propretors of the fore
going structures, II still remains true that in
those portions Of the American continent
now inviting Immigration, there IL much
diversity, not only OF soil and climate, bat
also Of all the other elements Of desirable
'ty that enter into selection OF ones perma-
nent dwelling place. And the rational ia.
quirics in reference Ia any new country.
should be---what is the character of the soil
rs 10 productivcseSs, and it, climate as to
health : What the variety and extent Of
its timber and mineral resources? What
provisions are being made to secure railroad
facilities for the easy and early transporta-
ton OF its exports and imports What the
character of the people by whom it is being
settled. whether intelligent, peaceful and
law -abidingi What has been done in behalf
OF schools, colleges, aud for the cause of nor.
al and religious education among the people,
And, indeed, what is doing to secure 10 com.
munlty at the earliest practicable moment,
the blessings Of refined and elevated civil
zation
TO thesc sensible inquiries We checrfuly
respond, and point TO n most magnificent
AREA OF occupied and unoccupied lands OF
deep, rich soil. comparing iavorably with
that OF the great West generally and so
quick and fertile that crops arr abundant,
and mature timely, 40 that all reasonable
expectations Of the judicious and Industrious
husbandman are annually realized. The
quality Of our ~ii has not probably been
much Questioned, while the eii,nGic has been
made the point Of wanton attack?
ny SPECTATORS and their agents, interested
in certain other States and Territories, il
has been diligently circulated on steamboats,,
in the rail cars, ut hotels, and in business
circles, that "!NinnssoG IS too far Norh-hey
ei,nais ~ too eoid--and her rniers M only
for Mrugs Gnd beasts Of prey" Never was
there uttered a viler SANDER To alarm the
kars and misiirect immigration AMI enter.
prise, and never WAS an attemp; kss SUCCESS
full Of the dispaagrment i, was designed to
promote for this same. Minnesota has mul.
tIplied lis population and increased its
v.alfh within the luat tv,otv g., -