New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-09-02

Wnere ABOUT 1862. But like all earth
ly things this feast had an end, aud
with brave determinations we prepared
now to continue our Investigations on q
more scientifical plan. All along the
route we noticed formations of sand.
stone, some suitable for building pur-
poses, others again too soft for any,
thing useful. A group of tall evergreens
met our contented eye, and we hailed
the strangers in this part of:the country
with words Of praise. It was the only
signsof the Coniferae, except some
bushes of Juniper, met with in another
region of the river. Wesdid not stop
for botanical researches but continued
on steadily in order to reach spot, de-
signated to us as prolific in regard to
petrefactions. Sometimes indeed q
huge rock would attract our attention,
and after specimens of the same were
obtained we hurried along again. The
weather by this time proved chilly, q
high wind rocked the high trees, and
endeavors were made on the part of
the leading boat to reach the destina-
ton early. But when one is in q hurry
he is liable to encounter obstacles, so
with US. We had come to tumblinp
rapid surrounded by numerous rocks,
and the occupants of our boat had to
step out and wade. Cautiously we
steered our craft, when of = sudden
the Jr. letgo his hold and tumbled over
backwards, much to the dismay of our
dog, who gave a yelp and made q
jump thereby bespattering the Cap.
Annoying IS the situation was, it prov.
ed ludicrous enough to excite laugh,
and lucky for US that the other boats
were behind, else we might have heard
words full of ''consoling annoyance
Now our co urage revievd and with q
tirmer pull than ever before we sped
along. 1t was unnecessary to say that
the Jr. did all this, as it proved admir-
able for his cold condition. At'last we
neared bend of the river at Doster's
farm and further along spied the rocks,
which we eagerly approached. Our
search was rewarding and from out the
creatureous rocks we have many an in
teresting and prize-worthy petrefaction.
The other party came up and soon we
determined upon camp further down.
Fires were built victuals cooked and at
six o'clock the Consolidated Explorers
OF the Cottonwood" partook of q sump-
tuous repast After supper it was de-
cided to leave twoin camp, while the
rest determined to walk to New Ulm.
Our plan was carried into effect, and
the steward and G.. stayed in camp.
from which they were released by q
party hired to take charge of the bag
gage: On Sunday. July:19. we four came
back. in company with our lost
referee. After investigating the sur
roundings of the camp we prepared to
60 to the boat, leaving N. & +. behind.
After journey of some hours, after in
vestigating many Interesting forma-
tons of rocks, gathering new specimens
OF plants, we passed the Cottonwood
brid ge near Sprenger's and determined
to tie our boots here, transfer the bag
gage to the house of the above named
gentleman, and then tramped to town,
where we cordially shook hands and
thus dissolved the corporation, known
as The Mound Greek Exploring Par.
ty." The boats were brought to towr
next day and returned to their respec
tive owners, each man claimed his
baggage. and in discussing the ups and
downs OF our sojourn, came to the con-
clusion, that all in all were satisfied
and we'll repaid for our troubles.
privations and disappointing occur.
FENCES. by the magnificent scenes wit.
messed, the specimens obtained, and thu
friendships brought about!
The End.