Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-07-14

Correspondence of the Arkansas In,elEco.
HUNTSVILLE, ARK, June 2Sih, ls5u
ayaied myself Of a little leisure. at a.
vile, to make trip to this place, enoynr -
much considering the continual showers ~. H.
upon me during the day, and the downrnl, ,s
jng aIt of the clouds since my arrival
The country between Fayetteville md 4;
is.cey;ainly one of tho handsomcs, h, u
been over. 1t is filed up, for many mil J
leaving the former place, with many y
farmers, who have around them all Tho -
and luxuries Of the older States. SHOWING ~.
of a fruitful soil and industry. MANY Of H.
that | passed on the way, arc far snn~
any YOU will find in Virginia or M6ryIE
richness Of soil, situation, &C., and euaolls !
cultivated. Extensive fields of rich Grain
| fore you as far as the oye can suryev--o,S
we'll tended, producing the choicest frun Y
containing variety Of shrubbery and hand
arranged.
had 10 cross three prongs of White RI,
very full from recent rains. On these 9,
found abundance OF rich alluyial lands vcv.
tied. Between the two places, suppose I
/" new country" enough 10 support, in acco
to our western notions Of room, five II
families, and it is wonder 10 me, when M
sidered that this is the healthiest coun,rvS
world, as well as one Of the mos, fruitful. tE
not filled up with larger amount of ponm
If the people Of the older States, who are a
and almost starved upon their overworked1
knew Of such delightful country, ,hev
soon be vending their way hiiher. 1t is h
of every editor and every contributor 10 lbe
10 lay these facts before the public, and NJ
| of all our citizens 10 contribute 10 their circ1
in the older States. a description of our
the soil, climate, productions, water, timber
and great advantages we possess over NJ
our neighbors would certainly invite a cod
Bile population TO our State, that goes eIs
which would strengthen our State, pour
into its treasury, help TO Improve our roa
diminish the burthens Of government.
passed several truly handsome places
| farms, the first on the route was Col. WI
! one of the best farmers in the country, ubo
miles from Fayetteville. On Richland q
saw some Of the best and pretliest farms
saw in all the West. Among those stan
spicuous the farm Of Mr.. .Thos. Smilh,il lies
q position, that the owner can see over N
sands Of acres from ono spot. The neJ n
that attracted my attention was the residj
the Hon. Rob:. Buchanan. well known 10
portion Of tho readers Of the lnielligence1
member of the Legislature from Washnglod
ty in 1876.
This is a nice, thriving, inland town, d
every evidence Of thrift and considerable bu
1t is surrounded with splendid farming q
but thinly populated. When it becomes
that Madison contains within its limits
amount Of rich lands, yet belonging 10 cover
well watered and iimbered, and is one
healihiest counties in The Stale, emigration
attracted hither. There are many exceIle
mers in this county, and all the populal
Judge from the additions to their farms, are
, trious and prosperous. The best sign in
country is 10 see the farmers taking in mo
every year, increasing their fields,-and d
plenty Of these signs.
The citizens Of Huntsville are polite and
table, al 70 place are they more so. I'll
every civil attention 10 strangers that sh
y expected. had but little opportunity TO
7 The town, but understand il contains ab,
souls, four stores, lawyer, "a air. Houser
yer and intelligent gentloman with whom
acquainted,) doctor and mechanics OF the
branches. Madison is ono of our best CT
and Huntsville will be considerable town
people here are alive TO the importance
roads--and have in contemplation the cons
of fine road TO Ozark.
The rain continues to pour down, and |
compelled TO return 10 Fayetteville in the
lest be water bound, and hence will be {
of the pleasure Of extending my notice of
county.
find the good people like those elsew
! IN the mountains entertaining great solici,
the health Of Van Buren--reports reac
daily of the Cholera and Small Pox bein
city.