The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-01-28

cultural purposes, in the valleys, only mile
or two away, drouths are apt to prevail; at
least the rainfall is uncertain. Farmers,
to make assurance doubly sure, irrigate
! their lands; this is done easily and at small
expense, as living streams are plentiful
As is always the case in new mining
countries. when immigration first came in
society was in chaotic condition. The
rough element who toll not, neither do
they spin, were quite potent power, and
controlled affairs according TO their own
sweet pleasure. Law came at last to the
relief of all good citizens, and many of
these miscreants now do the state desirable
but involuntary service. The Indians, too
keep the settlements in a state of constant
terror. They have been subdued and re-
strained on reservations. Peace and in
dustry now prevail Schools and churches
exists in every hamlet the plains laugh
with harvests, and the hills resound with
the hum of industry. Five years have
saficed to conquer savage nature, and still
moEe savage men. Pioneers have done
this; self-reliant. industrious men, who toll
and brave all dangers to clear the path Of
progress and civilization for the millions
vet to come Surely these men who have
done 50 much for the nation and the poor
of the world without hope of reward, de-
serve at least grateful recognition from
those who follow in their footsteps.
Within five years, no Territory has set
tied up so fast as Dakato. The last census
credited it with population of $4,000 /;
since that time food of immigration from
Europe and the states of Iowa, Wisconsin
and Illinois, also many from the New Eng
land states, has been pouring in until the
population must be in the neighborhood of
100000 Such an immense empire Is I'M
wieldly and entirely too large to be under
a remote Territorial government. The
capital. Yanktou, i in it, extreme southeast
corner TO reach it from the Hills requires
journey by stage and cars Of nearly 200
miles. The interests are - diverse, that
some and important ones too. must suffer.
A movement Is now on foot to divide Da-
kota, erecting the northern portion from
the forty-sixth parallel into separate Ter
ritory. and allowing the southern half,
which has population Of about i3O, 900.
20 come in as a state.
In conclusion lei me say, for the capita
list no country on this continent offers such
advantages for safe and profitable invest
merits as the Black Hills. especially in mi.
ming. which has there all the possibilities
Of a safe. legitimate business, freed from
the uncertainties of doubs or speculation
To the industrious artisan or agTiculturist
with some means, il offers = vast and pro-
stable field for his labor OF professional
men, there are morc than enough; proaue-
en- are wanted. not mere consumers. To
those who have ~ means VIC would say. Il
y0u are doing veil where YOU arr, do not
leave a man anywhere without means Is in
had condition, but in the Far West, re
mote frOm raisroaSlz and cities, his reSour-
CIR, mcnial and physical, viii be severely
taxed sal for all that, many Of cur most
successful men have bFaved the wilderness
without a copper. Without means ia the
Far West, success depends entirely upon
the energy. industry and rectitnde Of the
individual himself. Should any young
man feel himself possessed Of theSe indis-
gcnsable attributes, we bid him welcome +;
the future and the country Is before him.
To ihe dronc, the gentleman Of elegant
leisure. and the hpaftr. We would say, keep
away. tor YOU vii ssarve to death, or through
the force of evil communications and ne
esSsity, attain an elevated position clear Of
the ground upon the lnab Of tree. Much
timber Yves, has horne such fruit
The great West Is the reserve treasury
Of the nation. the grspary Of the world
and the haEea tog the industrious pooF Of
al lands aud chimes.