The Arkansas banner., 1847-09-27
wMwDU~TAMN RESIDENCE FOR SALE.

 residence at Aaguei Cove. a remarkable and romantic spot--embraclng some l5OO or 2000 acres of valley land, of the greatest fertility. The magnetic iron ore with which it abounds, together with the fact of its being eRcircied with very high hills, suggested, 'MAGNET CovE," as an appropriate name Tor the valley. It is situated i5 miles from Little Rock, Arkansas, ii miles from the Hot Springs, one mile and halflrom the Washlta River, and five miles west ol the great South crn road, leading from Memphis Tcnn,' by Little Rock and Red river, to Texas, on which is lri-wcekly line oi Stages, from Little Rock to Washington, near Red riyet, and q brdHch of said ljne, passing directly through Magnet Cove valley. to the Hot Springs, three times week. It's geographical localiiy,ls IS m north latitude 34o, 3F.
 This valley was first settled by hWnteTs, m the year 1911, when il was inc lavorite resort of large herds of Buffalo, as well as wild animals of various other kinds.
 To enjoy all the sweets of a mountain life, no spo, in the South West, combines so many rare advantages for residence. as Magnet Cove. The extent of the circle of mountains and high hills, with which il is surrounded to- geiher with it's great altitude, permits none but the pure mountain air to approach it. It IS healthy beyond comparison, with all other places in the Southwestern country. Are gular try-weekly line, by Steam Boats and stages from the Mississippi river renders its approach from that river, easy and certain. It's being within two hours ride of the Hot Springs. will not prove any objection, to the invalid from rheumatism, for there, he can find sovereign cure.
 To be able, in six pr seven hours, every alternate day, tp communicate by adge, with Little Rock, the seat of Government for the State, is convenience. which in a mountain retreat, should be highly appreciated. As mdicring place, for the restoration of health. which has become impaired by diseases iu- cident to a southern cimate, few spots afford so good variety and quality of mineral wa ters. Embracing spring of most delightful sulphur water, which has long been renown- cd for its salulary effects, in cases of diseased liver, enlargement of the spleen, dyspepsia, laundce Sc. &c.-several bold, lmpid chalg- bedteS of the best quality known in any country. To system generally facilitated the latter afford better tonic than can be prepared by all the medical faculty. In ad- dtilon are numerous other springs of pure cold water-one of which Is large boiling fountain almost icy cold. and constantly emi- tng 6fubberS, supposed to be occasioned by frcd dir, in the region of it's source-this spring furnishes the iighiest, as we'll as the most delightful mountain water, of which the imagination can conceive-and is perpetually inhabited by numerous minnows or small fish, The huntsman, who seeks the Bear, the Deer or tine Turkey, or who desires to join in the chase, for the Leopard-Cat and the Fox--or who would spend an hour or two at the Washlta river, taking fine mountain fish, either by angling, or with the liarpoon, can have his desire in any, and all, gratified to greater extent, in and around Magnet Cove, than any where else.
 This valley, furnishes an inexhaustable supply of iron ore, of two kinds, one called magnetic, and the other bog ore. 4 German mineralogist, has pronounced that of the for mer, to be the richest which he has ever seen, either in Europe or America and says, that the two kinds properly combined, will make any and every description of iron. that is used.
 For purposes of agriculture, this vnlley cannot be surpassed-tho soil resembling, and being in every respect, equal 10 the alIuvial lands on our large rivers. Corn, Wheat, Rye, Oats, Red Clover and llerds-grass. are all produced from it, in great abundance and perfection.
 For s'ock raising. it is ihe spot above all others, which Iwould select fer rearing fine horses, cattle, sheep and hogs. The produc- tveness of it's soil for grain, the superior meadow-la lands, luxuriant crops of the naiice grass and the 'cild pearine, annually produ- ced by the rich/hills and mountains in the vicinity-the immense crops of acorns, pro- duced by 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 branches from it's numerous springs, traverse all portions Of the yallcy-and every field and lot may be arranged so as to have living water, always passing through them
 A beautiful mill stream, called core creek, passes through the valley. on which has heen erected an excellent mill, which saws and grinds amply, for'the present. wants of the surrounding country On the same stream, near its junction with the Washla river, is a site al which another valuable mill may be constructed, with sufficient power for inc purpose of saving, and. grinding and manu- featuring of cotton or wooden goods.
 Therefore, whether a mountain situation. should be wanting for healA and the gralif- cation of desire for romantic life alone, or whether in dddihon, it should be desirable 10 combine incratice pursuits with il; such as the pro:its of popular 'cateriag place, that oi Ggr'cHHHre dnd stock raising, that of iron maktng and that of manqfacfwing, by water power, all may be combined al Magnet Cove. :
 The following extracts are made from the | notes of George W. Featherstonhaugh, [ scientific and disinleresied journalist, made |