The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1867-12-06

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run away, from their former homes, and
are now, or ought to be, looked on as out
laws, not having the fear of God nor the
sheriff before their eyes There Is no
doubt that they are most hardened set of
wretches. | will further state, that in
Wisconsin they are generally frozen up
about eleven months in the year, the in
habitants being all this time in torpid
state and perfectly docie As for Iowa,
the last news We had from there fully con-
firms our worst fears. The news is that
battle Is now raging, and there is no telling
how many will be killed. 1t appears that
an army of the Missourians, consisting of
sly pirates and a captain, have been
attacked by the Iowan army, near the
boundary line, and that on meeting, one of
the most unparalleled fights took place
between them with snowballs; and when
the express left, it. was doubtful which
party would conquer. There was suspen-
sion OF hostlltles, In order that the bellige-
rents might take a horn and warm their
fingers. But some two or three of the
Mlssourlans, on account of their having
moccasins on, while the Iowans were bare
loot, the probability is that both parties
Will uphold the standard and honor of
their country as long as the liquor lasts,
consisting of a fifteen gallon keg of whisky
on the Iowan's side, together with one al
lon of number six. -
70: On fine, what arc the advantages
and disadvantages of a location In the West,
and what part of the country do you can
dldly think, presents, at this time, the best
opening for a New Englander, whether
professional, mercantile, mechanical, or
agricultural as to the health, prosperity
and general happiness, and would it be
safe for one of general good health to
migrate thither in July or August, provid-
ed he could not get ready earlier? | am
aware that autumn is deemed most auspi-
cious
A.-This is important-ALL important.
The greatest advantage in this country is
plenty of cash, and the greatest disadva1
tage Is the want Of it. And | candidly
think that the best place for you is some
where between the Rocky Mountains and
the coast of the Pacific Ocean The
precise spot | leave for you to select; and
1t would be perfectly safe for you to migrate
there IN August, or any other part of the
year, provided you went in large bodies,
and were well armed, and gave the Indians
plenty of tobacco apd whisky.
26. OIL saw, during the last summer,
a somewhat ambiguous account of strange
kind of vehicle, in which some twenty or
twenty five persons removed from Massa-
chusetts to Rock River. 1t was called
Noah Ark, F." and the Great Western. :"
1t was propelled by horse power on your
rivers, but it did not appear how it was
propelled on land, or how it got from
Boston in the month of March, into the
western waters. What do you know of
the ch aracter, dimensions and cost of this
strange craft?
A.-As to the twenty sixth question, |
am at loss to answer it; but refer you to
the aforesaid j. g. Edwards for further
information respecting this and the aboli-
ton Of slavery Ny opinion is, that it is
one Of the long and much talked of
mammoths, which have created so much
talk 1t is singular fact in the history
of this animal, that they are very much
reduced in size, and are more commonly
known in this country by the name of
gophers.
u. Q.-What portion of the year is the
navigation of your western rivers sevcrally
affected by drought, sand bars and ice ?
Are there anv small craft on them, which
are propelled by sail and wind? Do consid
cradle vessels, such as arc common to the
Atlantic States, and moved by sails, ever
ascend the Mississippi as far as St. Louis
A-About twelve months in the year,
or at least that is the case with Skunk
River, which is by law (see laws of 1882
made navigable as far as Oxvile, though it
is not so far navagahle by nature. We
intend to make 1t Manageable so far as
Israel's mills by law, notwithstanding it is
perfectly dry in the summer. and frozen up
in the winter; and as law loving people,
it will no doubt be Manageable, when the
law is made, as far as Kilmai mock; further
than that | think it impossible to go,
Considerable vessels do much by sails,
inasmuch as our largest steamboats, are
frequently sold at sheriff sale. There
are also many private sales, both Of steam
boats, keel and flat beats, and also RATS
about St. Louis and lower down.
2S. Q.-What mode of travelling in the
west would be most convenient and econ
omical, and also afford sufficient time for
inquiries and observation to one in making
selection of a location near some of the
great water courses, where he could witness
the operations of navigation and commerce
as at the East? The steamboat stoppages
would not, | presume, admit of time and
opportunity Would small boat, q single
horse wagon, or q saddle horse be the best?
Are the roads good?
AIS to the twenty eighth question,
the best mode of travelling is ION foot and
alone, " it being the cheapest, most con
venient, and affording ample opportunity
to examine the country. | would recon-
mend St. Peters as proper place to make
inquiry about our commerce and navigation:
and it being best. | think you ought tc
commence at the beginning, and if that did
not satisfy, you could make a raft and pro
ceea down the river to the ''diggins" A,
St. Peters there is large commerce
carried on between the white and red skins
for beads and whiskey, in exchange 70,
skins and gumbo. You could travel by
water in single horse wagon, Or on the
lakes and rivers with jackass or horse, il
he could swim we'll. And if you come by
land, by all means come in boat. The
roads are horrible, there being no road al
all, except the one in the hymn book, which
leads to death, and that's not travelled any
here.
90. Q.-Suppose a genteel family OF
three or foul persons, with baggage weigh
ino Seven hu pdrefl to on, Thousand Mounds