Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-11-13
NORTHERN DAKOTA.
ITS GROWTH, RESOURCES, rEorl.E AND

went near enough to Pembina to scent the
smoke of the k~innikanick from the pipes of
the halfbreeds and turned p our slow
and cold journey homeward. The large
region visited down the Red ~justities all that
has ever been claimed for its beauty and fer
tility. We were out some distance west of
the river and crossed its tributaries and the
intervening lands where all the conditions
and qualities are far more favorable than
near the banks of that stream. The water
in the Turtle, the Salt and the Park rivers
is good, that in the Salt specially fine, the
timber is in very fair supply. suitable for
building, and is mainly oak, the soil is dry,
very slightly rolling, and of unsurpassed
fertility. 1t is better, we believe, than near
the N. P. railroad and will all in a few years
become part of the great Dakota wheatfield,
for the gentlemen now controlling the N. p.
purpose within five years to build a branch
from the main line from Casselton north
ward, running twenty to thirty miles west
of Red river. There are many settlers from
Ontario and other parts Of the Dominion,
and We met others going. All declare that
q large immigration will follow immedi-
ately. They are hardy, industrious and
thrifty and make excellent American cih
zens.
We left the good people Of Grand Forks
hard at work and expectant Of good things
in the future. Meanwhile we enjoyed our
first snow storm this year on Sunday, Oct.
l4th. 1t was Of about the same character as
your recent one here We mention this as
some gauge Of climate comparisons, tho
hardly a fair one as the storm was excep.
tional like yours, and soon passed by. The
winters are conceded, yes, claimed, 10 be
cold, but also clear, bright and without
thaws or any dampness. the climatei is adapted
for moccasins, snowshoes and tobogans, as the
Canadians call their little sleds, which in
winter, with the halfbreeds, take the place
of the we'll known carte.
Fargo is naturally and Of course the CEN
ter and headquarters for the present vast
land and immigration movement. The
hotels are many and of all sizes and are
crowded steadily as many as twenty-five
sleeping on the floor at the Head Quarters
each night for a time. They COM and de
part by every train. There is an anxious
hunt for good railroad lands near the track
These are nearly gone. The land near thu
rack is taken for about thirty miles east OF
Bismarck, and by jamestown. and from
Fargo out to and beyond the second cross
ing Of the Cheyenne. Having been over 81
much Of the country in different years tn
, writer was queried for facts, helps and sug
gestions until he was weary with repeti
tions.
i, going more and more. Many are comm
! and filing upon homesteads to return ne,
. spring and remain. There is a mingling
capitalists. big farmers, bondholdsrs an
! homesteaders, and the common sentimel
seems to be that the way to make the lane
valuable is to pillow them and raise whea
i All other crops are trivial or merely inc
!, dental to that of wheat, but SOM conside
alton is given to stockraising. This min
ling Of capital and people seems p%eculiar]
advantageous and for the time at least max
one favor land grants. The signs great
L deceive if that part Of our territory has N
entered upon an era Of rapid developmel
!. and permanent prosperity.
The city of Fargo shows a marked in
~.o,o~,o~k 50 Tho tV.N - ro cipco MO { a ~
last. 1t has doubled in population, i
! creased more than that in wealth, and fou
j; fold in trade. The buildings, streets or
stores all show great improvement in styl
regularity, adornment and completeness
: The real estate Offices are now points
growing interest, and a lively business
growing up. Titles are being adjusted al
- settled, plats are made and residences a
increasing, especially north of the trac
The impetus Of the country has not yet fl
ly affected the town. but 1t will steadl
y grow, and has a sure future, tho its metr
N polltan character will be affected BY bran,
% railroads a little further west. OF maj
local and personal matters, 90 mention CT
lie be made. Judge Barnes was holding cou'
er and, as always is the case. d!spatchipg bu:
N ness with promptness and such general q
=, ceptance that no appeals are taken from h
20 court. Mos: of the criminal cases befo
d him were ended by pleas Of guilty. indie
d his court, like others in the territory, Ii
y of late years been q terror to criminals, al
that class is nearlyjexhausted. He has in
,e respects as judge had a strong and very us
g. full influence, and has been a great advar
ne age to society in its formative period
northern Dakota.
al We attended the proceedings in cou
&c and by the bar in memory of the late G.
or William Pound, y. 8. attorney, and tn
IN we're very impressive, giving the stronge
n aud most tender expression Of his ofic
A efficiency and integrity and his great p
g. sonal purity and worth. You have sc
to the resolutions. His family and friends