The Gonzales inquirer. [volume] (Gonzales, Tex.) 1853-current, 1853-07-30
Stocking . Ranoh-Stook Raising.

The following, relative to the cost of stock
ing q ranch, tho expense Of carrying 1t on, and
the future prospect Of stock raising, We find in
the Corpus Christi Nucccs Valley. Those per-
sons wishing to embark in this profitable bust
noes in Western Texas, can now furnish them
selves with all the information they desire:
list We have a sufficient quantity of fresh
grass the entire year to keep cattle in a thriv-
ing condi'ion' without being under the ncees-
sity OF cutting n single blade upon which TO
feed them during the winter months.
i2ndly. When musquit grass, with which
THO country abounds, Is better favored, more
nutricious, is liked better, will fatten stock
quicker than clover, timothy, rcd top. wire
grass, or sweet fern.
3rdly. Experienced men can he had at
iess price than IN any country of which wp
have the slightest knowledge.
4thly. Horses, a number of which nrc nc.
ccssary in taking care Of stock, arc tn bc had
for merely a nominal sun.
bthiy. Land can he purchased Mt lower
prices and OH more favorable terms than my.
where in the United States.
6thly. Tut houses for stock arc unncccss,.
ry; and, ~ the business IL now carried on.
fences are not needed.
1thly. AT n season or the wear when cattle
are IN the best plight, the weather Is sufficient.
~ wv" i' ISNNHS bcCi.
Sthly. Salt may be obtained free of cost On
abundant is II in the country.
Whly. 1ccl when picked. can l,c semi 4,
any town in the commercial wusid by steam
or sail conveyance.
lothiy. Fat cattle are always In demand nt
lair prices, and their value will ie materially
enhanced as soon M tho extensive plans now
IN contemplation for making beef are In on.
Grafton.
The foregoing ten reasons covrr all The
ground We desire making in this short article:
any one acquainted with the eountr, viii
rcs,lly attest their truth. Persons unse-
q%usln,c'I With II viii naturally inquire into
the expense ii starting = stock rancho, hesfe
they care to Know whether they he .sap or
tslss.
For their consideration we wlii make \ few
Heares AMI let thSm 10 the addition &c draw
their own .enrlusisns,
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