, 1859-08-19
InterrOgatOries aud answers.

Within the last four months, we have received quite
number of letters from subscribers and others in the
western States, soliciting information with regard to
the climate, soil, productions &c. Of Washington Ter
rtory; the most feasible mode OF emigratiDg thereto
the possibility Of securing good and eligible claims
convenient to markets. etc. In many instances, writ
ten were solicited which, it is scarcely neces
sary to say, we were unable to comply with being
then engaged in a warm political contest, which en-.
crossed entire attention. That contest being now
over, we most eheerully give the information desired
so far are possessed hereof or have been able
to obtain through Others, well eonversant with the
subject and Is resources and advantages of those see
tions If country of which the following articles re-
spectiyCly treat. Mr.. s. FRANCIS of Springfield Ill.,
will probably he enabled to obtain ALL the informa
ton he desires, by referring to the communication Of
Mr.. JAS. G. SWAN, published on our first page, as well
as from the annexed articles.
Now that the election over, we shall endeavor to
devote some Of our space to making public every thing
Of interest to our subscribers abroad, such as may
have tendency to promote increase of our popua.
ton, by truthful descriptions Of the country its ad-
yantdges, &c, To do this, we would request of our
friends to keep US posted" Even to us, many see.
tions Of Washington Territory perfect terra in
cognto and most likely will remain So unless infor-
nation is furnished us. How mach the more so is it
to the thousands in the western States desrous of
ting here, but who are apparently unwilling to make
a "eap in the dark" We are willing to devote ou,,
energies for the good Of the Territory and if our nu-
merous subscribers will but assist by supplying US
with information, we doubt not but what we shall soon
be enabled to convince many that region of country
exists in the northwest corner of Uncle Sans domin-
ions, possessing ncalcuable advantages over both the
eastern and western states and territories for the
farmer mechanic, laborer capitalist Do not there.
fore, withhold the much sought for knowledge.
MNSEoPoLIs, MINNESOTA, April 7, 1850.
Editor Pioneer end Democrat,
DEAR SIR Having desire to become dcctg,4tf1y
posted in regard 10 the general features of your Ter
rOry with a view OF settling there the latter part Of
this or the hrst Of next year and tor the benefit of
numerous fiends who are almost daily making in
qnries Of me with regard thereto, take the liberty
Of asking you the following questions which, if Won
please, you will answer through the columns of your
really valuable paper, of which am now receiving .
ist. What kinds Of the cereals and esculents are
produced most generally, and what is their quality
and quantityl
ID. As to the soil and general face of the country
3D. As To The temperature Of your seasons-your
extremes Of heat and cold indicated by thermone-
ter?
4th. In regard to yOur harbor and entrance to the
Sound through the Straits for the generality of YES
sells at all times?
9th. Ia regard to the prices Of land within FIVE or
six miles Of your place the prices and size of lots in
your town and also the general prices of labor both
common and uechanical2
9Th. As to the quality and extent of your coal
mines?
9Th. As to the general kinds of lumber prices of
lumber, &c?
sth. As to the probability Of the Fraser river min.
ing nterests-whether it has or is likely TO- at some
future time increase the business in Washington Ter
ntory or whether the business which will naturally
spring therefrOn will be mostly done across the line,
on both sides thereof
Hoping 70 receive your answer by return mail,
subscribe myself respectfully,
GEO. W. TEW.
In answer to the above, we have to say:
lst That all the grains and vegetables