Prairie du Chien, Dec. 1, 1859.
EDITOR COURIER. Dear Sir: As there have been many
conjectures in regard to the Ice Boat published in the
various newspapers of the Northwest, I thought that some
definite and reliable information in regard to the invention
would be of interest to the public.
Norman Wiard Esq., the inventor of the Ice Boat, is now
constructing in New York City, an ice boat with a capacity
for carrying twenty passengers, and will be here with it
about the twentieth of December. He has proved to the
satisfaction of some of the most scientific men of New York
that his invention is a success.
It is intended by the parties having the route from here to
Saint Paul to stock the line this winter, and to be prepared
to do all business that may present itself.
The immense advantages arising to the Northwest from this
invention must be apparent to all.