The Arkansas advocate., 1830-11-10

i :. = Ao s.AueSt eping oi SGtices Jutn 1928 U formed part of the Cherokee nation. and was always deemed the most inviting part of lzard county. The lands upon the riser have been described, but some dis tance back along the line of Ind ependence. IS large tract called the Rich Woods. said to be well watered and almost large i i ehe''s,h ter county. There are but few families settled here, all Of whom speak in the highest terms of the adiaeeat laBds.- It IS so lately that this part of Izard has oeeh open for settlement, that its advanta- pes anu good lands are almost unknown; 1t IS as well therefore, to pass on to Buffalo 1 cfeek, distance of 90 miles, though in aoing so number of small creeks must be passed unnotlced. Buffalo creek is up- wards oi 40 miles Tn length, it's bottoms are toieraoly good and will give room to a con siperaoie settlement; near its mouth is a large salt2etre cave, which a few years since, was extensively worked. The next stream IS Cracked creek, .shich has lea~ had ilgh repntutioD; 1t IS 60 miles long and though inclined to be poor and rocky near It's mouth, yet few miles sp beau s.sa! country IS found, and ii continues su to It's head its bottoms are large, and the apiahas, gently aHdiiating, rich as Can be desired springs are so numerous here that they are discovered in every direction -- he land continues generally good to Bear creek. he character of this little stream is, generally speaking, similar to that oi Crooked creek These two creeks are be- ginning 10 present farms not only iininedi- ately upon the margin, but in the open country, which breaks off level, occasion l ally giving view of a small prairie suffi q tv inro f,r T (. emptles into White river, and is worthy ol attention to those who are fond of good spring water, as well as good land, both ot winch can be found upon and near 1t with. ont much trouble. Fifteen miles above is the War Eagle, one of the main forks O
 White river, but supposed to be in Wash. ington county. It IS no doubt nayigable for flat boats for some distance in high " a. ter. For many miles tip 1t presents verJ large bodies of land well adapted to agrI cultural purposes. occasionally intersectet with small praires, similar in richness and appearance to the lands in N Washing. ton county. Four miles above this is Rich. land creek. It's name IS truly applicable for the land IS rich in every direction, ane continues so with scarcely any intermis sion for 20 miles, to N Washington Court house.
 h giving description of Izard county 1t is perhaps, going too near to " ashingtor Gil; but as 1t is located on White river. full description of its tributaries, howeve superficial, should be given. It is rar, case l2as.l county to tti:.;.. q farmer " ith out frst-rate spring. which no .Ienht add very much to the health of the inhabitants
 It has increased but slowly in population from the fact that it was in a great measur
 unknown, and until within tlee years, th
 best part. situated on the south sid de of tn
 river, belonged to the Indians. It is nov however, increasing considerably in mum
 bers, and no doubt will continue to do s i'll proportion as it becomes better known | IS but lately that the inhabitants hay, devoted any part of their attention to th
 cultivation of cotton, yet this year the will probably export nearly leo bales.-
 The inhabitants of Izard, like all the othe counties bordering on White river, re ceive their supplies in keel boats: the too, call loudly for steam-h boat to ascen. the river, for they would be prepared, lilS every other family in the north, to bur their groceries and such other articles a they might need and full load upon suc terms as could be afforded to be sold at would occasion no delay, and give hand some freight and commission. It vii scarcely be believed, that six counties with population of or 5000 souls, send
 ing off near 1000 bales of cotton, besid c pcltries, furs, &c., and importing 25o tor : of merchandise, have never been yisite , by single steam-boat. One trip woul soon induce another, for the harvest aw al } ing the coming of the first is truly ric ones Then too, emigrants desirous of set 1; ting on the waters of White river, wouI have an opportunity of ascending with les labor and less expense. Many parts { 5 izard county are similar to Washington ] the farmers are kind and hospitable, an : provisions cheap and plenty. N.