Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-10-03

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these lands; and the extensive prairies az
ford excellent pasture Tor cattle, which may
be raised in great numbers, with but little
expense and trouble.
The same may be said Of the lands direc-
ted to be sold in Iowa, including about $685..
loco acres lying on the Red, Cedar, Iowa,
English, Des Moines, and Charlton rivers,
and their branches. These lands are exceed
ingy fertile, and well adapted to the cult
walton Of all the small grains; md like those
in Wisconsin, being interpreted with tim
Der and prairie, the labor Of clearing is avoi.
ded, while abundance Of the finest timber
for building and all farming purposes is con-
venien,. These facilities are such, that,
with the outlay of fifty or a hundred dollars,
and the labor Of a single season, settler
can procure valuable farm, yielding every
necessary for the support Of his family, and
a surplus for market.
| In Missouri about 100000 acres are Of
Tered, part Of which, near the boundary be-
tween Missouri and Iowa, and in the PlattS-
! burgh district, is in wha, has been called
"the garden Of the west," and the balance
is in the centre and southwestern section
Of the state. Several townships lie imme-
diately on the Missouri and Platte rivers,
we'll watered, commanding ready access to
markets. The soil in Missouri, it is well
known, is as fac as any in the world, yiel-
| ding in great abundance tobacco corn, wheat
oats, and ell the small grains; besides which
rich lead and iron ores are frequently found
in great quantities.
Upwards OF three and half millions of
acres 10 Arkansas are also proclaimed, ~
I =, bol - ~ al,
Of the state. Part OF this land is on the
Mississippi, St. Francis, White, Ouachlta
and Saline rivers. and all OF it is well water
ed by those streams and their tributaries,
and those flowing INTO the Arkansas and
Red rivera. The soil is exceedingly fertile,
the timber Of the very best quality, and so
mtersper8ed with prarles, that valuable
farm may be put 10 cultivation U; iritllng
expense. In the northern section Of the
state, whea, is cultivated with grea. advan-
tage, while cotton is found to grow to per-
lection in the south. Vast crops Of Indian
corn cun be raised in any part Of the state,
and the whole country is well calculated
for raising cattle. The products of the
farms, Of whatever character, can easily be
trans ported 10 the Mississippi by means of
its numerous tributaries, where a market
can al all times be found. The medical
/ virtues OF the hot springs Of Arkansas, near
which some Of these lands lie, are becoming
extensively known, and every year uvalIds
from all parts Of the country resort thlther
10 avail themselves Of their sanative prop
cries.
In Mississippi nearly 100000 acres are
offered, lying near the boundary between
that state and Alabama. contiguous also TO
the gulf coast, the Bay OF Biloxi, and on
l Pearl r.vcr. These lands are we'll adapted
to the cultivation Of sugar. cotton, corn, and
fruits Of every character, being rich alIuvl.
on; and being near the gulf OF Mexico, the
prevalence OF the sea breezas tempers the
heat Of summer, and produces most genial,
delightful and healthy climate.
Upwards Of a million and quarter Of
cares in Florida are also embraced by these
procIamutions; partly lying between Tam
!, pa Bay and the gulf coast, part Oh and near
the WithlaCOochlc river and lis Branches,
and by far the greater portion on the 81.
Johns kissime 81. Lucie and the Indian
rivers, Key Biscayne Bay. Jupiter and Hills
boro' in,ets-embracing in fact, mos. OF the
Atlantic border south of Musquto lagoon.
These are among the 6nest lands IN the
wrold, Yielding abundantly all the necessa-
ries aud luxurlos OF lie. Cotton and sugar
y OF the finest quality are produced, and are
not subject TO damage from frost. The
tobacco raised is said to be equal to the finest
!" Cuba; oranges OF the most delicious flavor
and extraordinary size are also grown, Tar
n surprising those Of the West Indies; whilst
u corn and all the tropical fruits and plants
u flourish in great perfection. This is in fact,
= the ancient Ell Dorado, where Il was sup
posed river could be found the waters of
which impari continually youth end beauty.
u if not the spot where the caviliers Of Spain
sought for the fountains Of perpetual health;
- and when the fertility OF the soil and sau-
brity Of the climate are considered, this idea
, will not be considered entirely PTePos,er-
: Gus.
Il may DO proper to state. further, that
:, the lands embraced in these pIoclamations.
. including every variety Of soil and climate,
from the northern par, Of Wisconsin to the
southern exreme of Notwithstanding al.
so, in game and wild fowl OF overy descrip'
., ton, which can be had for the more trouble
u of laking-present natural advantages in
:, point OF view which render them most
{ valuable investment not only TO the hardy
settlers, who may now secure their homes
under the pre- emption privilege secure to
them Just and benfcient legislation, but
to all who may desire hereafter 10 make
their homes in the fruitful valley Of the
West.
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