Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1838-06-28

which are scattered magnificent pines. In the
course OF two years, there will be free commune
cation between Bangor and the Aroosook and great
number of enterprsing settlers will take UP their
residence in This fertile valley, and by farming, they
will obtain an ample reward, and that region will
become as Ii is destined by nature to be the grand
Ty ofthe north" !. -
Aroostook it will be remarked, that very few ifany
hemlock trees exist, and the prodommating growth
is of mixture Of various hard wood trees, the SID
gar maple ash and yellow birch Astounding, while
occur scattering, of the most loftySpine trees
ever behed. There are evident reasons why this
should betho case for the richest soils are always
most crowded with mixed growth, and tho Aroos-
took soils mostly of limestone alluvion. and arc
exceedingly rich and good settling lands, renarka-
BILE for their heavy crops of wheat, rye and other
grains, and arc certainly richer as an agricultural
district, than any other portion of Maine. Tho
present population this river is estimated between
400 and 500 persons, chiefly emgrants from
Maine"
Towards the conclusion, Dr. Jackson says: "the
researches of the present season have brought to
light MANY important resources in the public domain
which were before unknown. Beds of iron are OF
immense magnitude, iavorably situated for advanta.
eeous operations occur on the Aroostook, and all
the marked characteristics Of the regular coal for
nation exhibit themselves over great belt ofcoun-
try from the Schools to the Htoos0ok and ST. John,
and extend to the Temiscouta lake ie6f the frontier
of Canada 1t will be at once perceived, that the
country which we have explored is most valuable
territory, possessing every advantage REQUIRED by
settlers. Heavy timber offers reward to the enters
prsing lumber dealer rich soil capable OF produ-
cling an average crop of 20 bushels Of wheat to the
acre, and in some cases producing from ~ 70 ~
bushels offers an ample reward to the husbandman.
lnexhaustible supplies Of limestone, valuable both
or building materials and for agriculture, vast and
nexhaustible mines ,of rich iron ore, amid inter-
minablo forests which will furnish an abundance Of
charcoal required for the manufacture of the finest
kind ofron and steel-the country presents every
natural advantage that might be required 10 call
forth the enterprise and industry Of the farmer ind
manufacturer"
By an inspection oftho map Of Maine, it will be
seen that there IRE nearly one hundred townships
of land situate on the Aroostook river and its ribu
tares, one halfof which belongs 10 the State of
Maine and isnow open for sale and settlement under
the ne " land law Considering the remarkable
fertility of tho soil in this region, and the high
price OF produce, and the ready market which il
finds among the numbering people on the fen"bscot
and ST John Ivers, and the advantages offhe road
now making by Maine and Massac husettsinto this
region, it is believed that UNCOMMON Opportunity
is now offered 10 persons who may feel DESTROYS Of
Obtaining good farms at low price.
Tho field notes of the surveys of all these Town
ships are in the Land Office, open to the inspection
of every person, and all information that may BIO
received here, from time TO time, from the progress
of surveys and The reports of agents, will be cheer
nly given to all enquirers, and every Facility gran
ted within the means OF this office, TO secure TO n-
dividuas and companies, all the benefits and privi-
rgcs intended by the Legislature for actual sct ers,
under the provisions Of ttIe following law,
- ELIJAH h. H.aMLIN,
M rs Land Agent Of Maine