The Arkansas banner., 1847-10-04
',-ss NmwwW1Nrym~AMN RESIDENCE FOR SALE.

at MngBft C0yt, remarkable anu romantic spot embracing some loOO orI 2000 acres of yalley land, of the greatest fertility. The magnetic iron ore with which 1t abounds. together with the fact of is being eHcirefed wi,h very high hills, suggested, ''MAGSET CovE," as an appropriate name Tor the valley. It Is situated 15 mics from lIttle Rock, Arkansas, Il miles from the Hot Springs, one mile and halfigom the Washita River, and five miles west of the gIeai South cru road, leading from Memphis Tenn, by Little Rock and Red river, to Texas. on whi'h is a tri-wcekiy inc nf Stages, from brttfs'- Rock to Washington, near Red river, and 3 branch of said line, passing directly through Maguet Cove valley, to the lIol Springs, three times a week. It's geographical localty,lr lr m north latitude 3Io, 30'
 This valley was first settled by haafers, m the year lSll, when II was the Iavorite resort of large hertls of BuAalo, as well as wild animals of various other kinds.
 To enjoy all ttie sweets of a mountain lite, no spot in the South West, combines so nany rare advantages for residence. as Masaet Cove. The extent of the circle of mountains and high hills, with which il is surrounded to- gelher with its great aljtgde, permits none but the pure mountain air io aprroach Il. It is headhy beyond comparison, with all other places in the Southwestern eoun.ry. ! re- gular try-weekly line. by Steam Roas aud stages from the Mississippi river renders is approach from that river, easy and certain. Its being within two hours ride of the Hot SpIings, will not prove any objection, to tie invalid from rheumatism, for there, he can find sovereign cure.
 To be able, in six or seven hours, every alternate day, to communicate by stage, with Little Rock, ihe seat of Governmen, for the Slate. is convenience, which in mountain retreat, should be highly appreciated As a icGtering place, for the restoration of health, which has become impaired by diseases in- cident to southern citrate, few spots afford so good a variety and quality of mineral wa ters. Embracing spring of most delightful sulphur water, which has long been renown- ed for it's saIu,ary effects, in cases of diseased liver, enlargement of the spleen. dyspepsia, jaundlce &c. &c.-several bold, limpid chaIq- beaies of the best quality known in any country. To system generally debiliialed the latter afford better tonic than can ne prepared by all the medical faculty. In ad- diilon are numerous other springs of pRTe cold water-one of which is a large boiling fountain almost icy cold. aMl constantly emi- ting biubbets, supposed to be oceasioned by fred mir, in the region of is source-this spring furnishes ihe lighteSi, as well as the most delightful mountain water. of which lhc imagination eau conceive-and Is perpetuailY inhabited by numerous minnows or small fish. The hantsmaB. who seeks the Bear, the Deer or the Turkey, or who desires 10 join in the chase, for the Lcopard-Cai aud the Fox--or who would spend au hour or two al the Washila river, taking iinemoun,an fish, either by angling, or with the harpoon, can have his desire in any, and all. eraiiiied 10 a greater extent, in and around Magnet Cove. than any where else.
 This valley, furnishes an inexhauslable supply of iron ore, of two kinds, one called magnetic, and the other bog ore. 4 German mineralogist. has pronounced that ol the for mer, to be ihe richest which he has ever seen, either in Europe or America- and says, that the two kinds properly combined, will nnke any and every description of iron, that is useh
 For purposes of agriculture, this valley cannot be surpassed-ihC soil resembling, and being in every respect, equal To Inc alluvial lands on our large rivers. Corn, Wheat. Rye. Oats, Red Clover and Herds-rrass. are all produced from il, in great abundance and perfection.
 For stock raising, 1t is the spot above ali others, which would select for rearing fine horses, cattle, sheep and hogs The produc- tiveness of is soil for grain, the superior meadowlands, iuxuriant crops of the naiire grass and the friid pearjHF, annually prodn- ced by the rich hills and mountains in the viciuity--the immense crops ol Gcorns, pfo- dhced by a dense mountain forest of oaks. all give abundant evidence of the facility and cheapness, with which, every description of domestic animal, useful 10 man, can be reared at Magnet Cove.
 The braacheS from it's numerous springs, traverse all portions os the valley-and every field and lot may be arranged so as ,o have living water, always passing through them.
 A beautiful mill stream, called core creek. passes through the valley. on which has been erected an excellent mill, which saws and grinds amply, for the present wants of the surrounding country On the same stream. near it's junction with the WaShita river. is site al which another valuable mill may be constructed, with sufficient power for the purpose of saving, and grinding anh manu- featuring of cotton or wooden goods.
 Therefore, whether a mountain situation, IL 1.I cation of desire for romqntic life alone, or whether in addition, it should he desirable 10 combine IacraGce pursuits with it; such as the pFo:.ts of a popular ratering place, that Of GgricHiiure ded Stock raising, that of iron making and that of maaafdeiuriRg, by water power, all may be combined al Magnel Cove.
 The following extracts afe made from the notes of George W. Feaiherstonhaugh, a scientific and dlsinieres,ed journalist, made in the year lS3i, when he was in the em-