The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-01-01
INTERESTING TO CONSERVATIVES.
EXPERIENCE OF AN INVALID.
Who Should GO to Minnesota and
Who Should Not.
THE PULMONARY BRIGADE.
&c. &c. &c.
Our St, Pa nj Correspondence.

II not the object OF your correspondent any
argument upon the relative merits OF Northern or
Southern climate for the of that fell destroyer Of
human life and happiness consumption, but merely TO
give his experience invalid during q sojourn of
several months IN country which is fast becoming ono
Of tho most popular resorts for invads all parts
Abe Union Neither do wish to b. understood as
Ginning for Minnesota entire immunity from dis ase,
that the climate Is sovereign remedy for all cases
o. consumption but from careful observation believe
am justified in asserting that there locality on
this continent so exempt from 'al the lis that flesh is
r to' this. The dryness OF the atmosphere, the
peculiar character Of the SOIL the almost absence
Of fogs and moist winds, all contribute to render the
climate Of unrivalled salubrity.
In its first stages consumption appears TO yield read y
70 the peculiar influence of the climatc and the
advanced stages OF the disease the patient by
continued residence in this country finds ornament
lief and comparative good health. ! find that three
classes OF cases arrive in this country in search OF
hef:--l Those slightly affected, who tmo by tho
so.elock get well in few months and return 10 their
homes perfectly cured. Those seriously cd
sno never uly recover the use ~ their lungs bui by
permanent residence in Minnesota enjoy Compare
tive good health ,. Those who wait untli IL lace
and arrive here only 10 nscra few weeks and de Among
strangers.
Il rs TO be regretted that the majority OF the invalds
Who arrive here are not Of the first class Unfortunately
o~ing 10 the gnorance of physc ans, the disease
seldom detected in its FIRST stages and It until
hemorrhage takes place, tuberces Soften
1ht they see the necessity for the removal Of the patient
70 q more saluonous cl!maie
Tho second predomnating class are scattered all
over the entire State from the Iowa limo 10 the Of
Lake Superior. Go where you will through Minnesota
and you VIII meet persons, apparently in good health
not exist two years nder lie influences of the
sold, moist winds of the Atlantic atatea Many OF them
arrive here quite low, but with the help Of good con
stution and the peculiar saubrty Of the climate they
manage u rally and ENJOY toleraDy good health In
one or two instances which under my observation
ine patients had 90 be removed the steamboat
earrage and several months elapsed before any visible
improvement could be- noted; but finally the patients
commenced TO mend and the clear, bracing phere
~ winter soon restored then TO health few sundays
Ago We buried enc oi the oldest residents Of this CITY,
sto had been Ill with consumption for aft EN- years He
had been SICK with the disease three years when he
Sered the Slate, and did not expect to 1--we mang
months; but be rallied, and by con tnued Residence in
shs country managed TO prolong hs existence dozen
years Some OF the leading business of tins city,
non noted for their enterprise and fe belong
" tho second class and, although TO all appearance in
Abe full possession Of health, tell you il would DO
impossible for them 70 exist East
Oh the third class not much need be said They
sught here he fatigue and excitement of the
Journey only tends 70 hasten DEATH Some dis on their
way ny the river some ut the hotels and ardlng
houses before they have been domiciied among US a
fortnight ard Others feeling that death is inc, table
tart for home before they have been week In the
country.
acquaintance made when iirst arrived IN e Paul,
estimated that about three every ten persons who
came hofe afflicted with lung complaints recovered 70
b able 10 their homes ard that over Rfty
per cent Of the nvads Afforded permanent relief
- "
lhree la the State, and although in tho enjoyment
pf apparent good health says h. will BIZ able To
rive In his native place again he has therefore sent
East for hls family aud intends going business here
II would be . difficult TASK ut anything Ike
ihe approximate number OF invaids the state FOR
saere are no statistics on the subject but IL IL
Innate them by Thousands. In tho summer you nnd
snem scattered all over the Starc, amusing themselves
~ rshBg and hunting the attractions In this respect
Superior 20 anything OF the kind Ia the United States
serhaps The entire surface II the State il dotted III
Ssscs varying in circumference from one mile 10 one
land clia tirl
81 Dish Pickerel weighing from twelve " fifteen pounds
bass wall eyed pike and trout in proportion, caught
IN large Quantities in al tho lakes and riyues Tol-
xng the axes especially recommended by The ply
E,ians as the most lifting Tor invalids who
Kor Of cunning In the fan OF the year,
which is certainly delightful season, the woods
A5oupd with deer, cartridges and quail white the
bic fields furnish tie Smrod with all the prairie chick
ems he can carry in an ordinary sized wagon Geese and
ducks OF the tnest 1syor frequent the likes In immense
locks, and afford splendid sport. OCCASIONALLY you
stumble upon bear, but inyalis not very partial
brsln ss general thing, and usually allow IN to
low the bent Of his Inclination nnmolested-
The cost Of living in this far of Western country Is by
no means as expensive q some would Imagine.
Be procured cheaper than al the East, aid
L. the country towns one live very or;ably FOR
About nye OF six dollars week As vintcr ses IN the
in Aids oil flock 10 the towns where they can spend the
season agreeably than they In country.
fcch places as - Paul Minneapolis, 81 Anthony, ST.
loud, FaIfihallt aud WDorn crowded with them,
Add tn citizens derive little profit by the prcsen OF
such vlri,ors. The rneres which extend along The st.
Cruix r. scr and run far north Lake Superior
such frequcnted By consumpavcs. A belief 's prcva-
knt here that the pine emlis odor which ID pecu-
Aence IL no uncommon thing for snail parties 10 take
mp their quarters In ths Wilderness and spend the
Ger there with the numerous sangs of lumbermcn
vzgsd IN telling trees and hauling legs 20 the banks
Che hbofing creeks with tho Vow OF floating tn
Acwn the s. croix IN the spring Those who have the
ycreraly experience the most beneficial effects, and
Sse sprng are enabled 10 return fst aad hearty.
The Pulmonary Brigade Of this city, sssr inf on or
aavnds halng from all quarters Of the Cniun in