Smyrna times., 1855-03-14

dred; they stopped until arrived within about
three hundred yards of them, then ran about
mile, when, becoming frightened at some
other object, they retraced their steps with in.
creased tapidity. At first could not imagine
what they were, and was not little shocked at
the gymnastic freaks of these strange animals,
having naugAt but stick foef feet long, upon
which 10 rely for defence, in case Of renronl
tre. Here stood with shillelah in hand ready
for battle, prompted by the first law of nature
to fight valiGntly for the protection of ones
self; there was occasion for the scufae,
however, as the much-dreaded onslaught did
not ensue-for the animal drove passed swiftly
by, leaving me alone in my glory" Having
received no personal injury, the hair on my head
came back to its original place. I watched
them until they disappeared in the distance;
the cloud of dust raised by the frghted animals
was dense for upwards of half an hour. ..e7
Where the principal part of Ashland now
stands, three years ago was an Indian town.
Here old Sipso, noted Chief once lived, as
"monarch of all he surveyed" But, long
since, he departed this life, as have most of HE
tribe There are a few squaws left, as living
monuments of Sipso's subjects, who are nearly
f as much addicted to stealing as was the clan
> they represent. This tribe has done great
deal of damage and been a vast disadvantage to
/, the settlement and improvement of this part Of
r the valley. With them the principle of thiev-
F.. ing seems to be innate, and fear appears to be
r the great governor of all. At this crisis, the
l. Indians pretty well "checked in their wild
G career" and little or no trouble is anticipated
with them in this region. ....
e own 100 acres of land ad dioining the east.
5 ern part of Ashland about l55 acres of whieha are
under fencing, and about 20 acres sown in
1t wheat. Last year | raised nearly six hundred
q bushels of wheat, five hundred bushels of pota-
y iOas, and sixty bushels corn and various guam
titles of other vegetation of different kinds. III
1t have good luck this year, in raising wheat as
had last, shall raise twelve hundred bushels
l. This is great country for wheat, barley. oats
~ and rye but vegetables do the best to be ir-
ID rigated. | have made something over twelve
rs hundred dollars per year since left Delaware,
I'd and now, my prospects, in financial point, are
quite Aattering. With the rose tint of health "
Sc the enjoyment of all the pleasures of single
ad Iife," and the many comforts of Bachelors
u Hall" Sometimes think ofthe Delaware girls
a. some of whom, you know, are the very quin-
be tessence of loveliness-and wish that was
to blessed with the presence of at least one. that
IT. she might put my house in order," and thus
ed render your humble servant more happy, and
| 6rac oh nj Ruf
idea, am pursuaded, is a mere "dream of an
idle moment" and too vain to be indulged, for
there may not be lady to be found in Delaware
that would relinquish her quiet home in that
State for an abode in this wild country. While
reverting to the " fair ones" OF my native
home, should not pass by unnoticed, those Of
this Territory: The ladies here would vie, in
every particular, with the beautiful danes of
, Delaware, if could only think sO--certainly
( they are none the less amiable. q
Dn The farmers here generally calculate that a
ro. thousand dollars are about average years
ch work. Hired men on the farm get about $500
III per annum. A .f.a
n. Merchandising is good business in this part
led of the country-the merchants, | think, are in
h advance of other tradesmen, their tills are be.
,,r ing filled even to o'erfowing. .....t.t
ect Mining Is the PrlhciPal business carried on
oo in this vicinity, and is quite lucrative Wages
r generally are governed by the success of the
,, miners, the nulnber of which is fast increasing
md in this section. There is dirt upon many hill
0e sides here, that will pay the owners from two
as to three cents per bucket. ......s.....7
"a, We are principallv supplied with oroceries
,ne &C., from Crescent City and Scottsburg, and in
sea consequence ofthe exorbitant freight paid upon
3as them, these articles are selling at very high
RI. rates. Coffee is 80 cts; sugar 40 (coffes and
r,v sugar are higher than usually -four is Is cis pei
lev b; corn meal is 20 cts. per h.; potatoes cts
We onions 10 cts; pork 35; lard As; hams as
,isb butter IS; beans %; beef l6; rice 80 cents
&c tea 81; candles so cts per h.; soap 40 ctsi
.aa tobacco 80; lead 50; shot 90; nails 33 moIas.
and ses $350 per GAL; vinegar $3.50 per gallon.
ere The people of Ashland appear to be very fond
,er. of amusements, among which dancing is the
lar chief There is to be grand Ball at Jackson
ms vile tonight expect it will be brillian
this affair. A number of vehicles, well loaded with
m persons just passed through this place, en- roiii,
snts for that town. a1u'a-al5ti 80 -ast@g ha+
ayv A temperance meeting will also be held a
4 Of Jacksonville this evening. Several Prohibition
rad. Liquor Law petitions have been in circulation
70 of among our citizens, which were almost unyel
Rear sally signed by them. .....s "a
rt of r. D. iiARGAOiNE'
41'S1 OF" There appears to be great gatherin
eur, about these premises" said a pretty damsel a