The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1856-05-21
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WITHIN THE REACH OF EVERY MAN

LAND in Elk County Benzngcr Township,
Pennsylvania, for sale, giving Farm of 25
acres for 5000, payable in ins.almcnts of 81
per week, or at the same rate monthly.
Farms of 80, 3, 100, or more acres ado
ing in proportion. Each farm fonts upon n
road thirty feet in width
The soil is a rich limestone loan, and es-
pecially adapted to cultivation as il is neither
billy nor stony, but gently rolling or fine Ia
bile land. Around and through this property
there are already some 10000 n, res under cul>
livntiou, and its fertility has been established
from the crops produced Upon this subject
it is easy to be fully satisfied There is a
ready cash market for produce which is much
better than trade. 1t is the
CuEAPEsr, as land of II simlar quality is
selling at much higher prices adjoining, and
especially such as contains coal.
The CoAL-Ths in particular is the Coal
District, several veins undertaking the whole
property, and the attention OF miners, and
those acquainted with coal lands, is specially
called TO it, 1t has the advantage of being the
nearest TO the great lake market, with which it
Will he connected by the Sunburv md Erie
Railroad pow under contract and in course Of
completion from Erie to Rdgcway, with de-
scending grade tho whole way. The soil over
luminous coal is The best, for instance Eng
land and other countries. The price per acre
is trtllng for the coal alone. as it will certainly
in so favorable a location within short time
pay largely. This is important as an i'm
mcnse coal trade will soon open Four coal
companies have already been started to work
mines in the vicinity.and there are now fifteen
openings around St. Mary's.
The TIMBER, stockholders also receive
There is no reservation whatever cithcrof tim
Der or coal Its very valuable, and will pay
for a great part of the land On account Of
the q xcpllpncp of strentus nor ~ liup
tunties for mills.
Fox HEALTH, the location is mnch recon-
mended by Physicians The chiIls and fovers
are unknown, also pulmonary complaints, be
ing protected from the northeast nds by the
Alleghanies. The water is pure and amongst
the best, the land Astounding on fine springs.
Four RAILROADS will shortly be completed
connecting it by direct communi, alton with
New York, Philadelphia, Pitsburg. Erie, But
falo and all the cities on ile lakes. They are
the Sunbury and Erie the ALLEGHENY Valley,
the Pitsburg and Buffalo. and the Vr2ango.
Energetic cxertions are also being made for
the building of the Tyrone and Clearhcld,
which also passes through this rrol crty. The
effect of this upon traGc,and general develop
ment IA well as the coal. may be imagined
The large and Furnishing town of st. Ma
rvs is in the centre OF the tract, numbering
near 5000 inhabitants. 1t has hotels, good
public schools, saw and grist mills, stores well
stocked anil everything desired. There arc
235 half acre lots in the town of St. Marys,
which will be sold and the proceeds equally
divided amongst those who buy fums. Ridge
way the county seat, where an extensive bus
mess is done. adjoins the tract on the west
The whole district is inclsectcd by goodturn-
pike, and other roads.
This is rare opportunity offered 10 those
who wish to farm or have good investment
for the future. BY making proper inquiries,
and considering the advontas cs of good soil.
an abundance of coal .healthfulnefs OF climate
railroad facilities, end its location, a correct
judgment may be formed Of its present advan-
tages aud ultimate increase.
Bv writing to the office directions will he
given to those who wish to visit the land a
system Of excursions will shortly be adopted.
There is an excellent opening Tor various
branches of mechanical business, especially
tannercs, whcclw shts axe handle makers,
shoemakcrs, carpenters and Others.
Farms can he bought by enclosing the frs,
instalment Ladies can hold shares in their
own right Title unquestionably good and
wa'rantec deeds given. Address or apply TO
Samuel w. Cattel, Scc'v, las Walnut ST..
between Fourth and Fifth Streets, Phladel-
phia. REFERENCES
Henry Watts, E,q., las walnu, 81, PhiladelrhiD
JOIN &. Cro..on, Esq President Of Philadelphia 6 IS
=. Company 9TH St, above Chestnut Philadelphia
Grorge We.and, Esq Inspector Of Coal, City Gas
Office, 7h ST. above Cl,stHut, Phin., has been over
The baud and examined The coal.
Hon. Geo. II. Barrett, Cloarfed, Pennsylvania. has
been over the land
Henry scmiit Esq United Slate, Mintresidcnce No.
6j2 Worth Filth 81 Pnila. eramin 4 the land
WIN F. Bponct Esq, south side Of Walnut St b'low
FOURTH Phila. examined the land.
Hon Alexander l. Hayes, Lancaster.
Geo Wamscy, Esq. 81 Mays, Elk Cnrecent .eh'r
Richard Gardiner, Esq, 636 P'pIer St. PLo., ha, er
J h. Barrctt, Esq, Proprietor Of the Mount Vernon
House, second ct. above Arch, PAIL has examined
e G. schultz, Esq Justice of the Peace, St. Mays,
Elk County
Charlie. Luhr Esq, President of the Borough Of St.
Mays.
}. 5. Wci., ESQ Postmaster St. Miry..
Geo. Taylor Esq Deputy POSTMASTER, ST. Mary
Mr.. WIN Lyons St Mary's.
NJ john Muller, Coal Miner, st. May's.
Z II. sroa-, ESQ, well,ville, Ohio Coal operator,
l.. Wmartl ESQ PitIsbuig, Pennsylvania.
Borough Council of 81. MIry's 10 the public.
This is to certify that having been the
tract owned by the Ridgeway Farm aud Coal
Company, and given il thorough examina'
ton, we find the representations of that com
pany to be correct. We find the soil TO be the
most tertile-the coal and Iron orcto lie in'in-
exhauStible quantities. through the whole dis
trict-the farms in excellent order and the in
Of the most gratifying character. We know
that there is no healthier location in the State
and we consider it a most desirable place OF
settlement.
We make this declaration, ms we believe
there ihay he many persons who are unac-
quainled with these lands, and we are satisfied
from our knowledge Of the subject, that inior-
nation upon it will he public benefit.
Jacob f. Shafer, Elk Co, Surveyor,St Mary s,
Charles Luhr, Pres. Of Borough of ST. Mary 5.
John Be- tch member Boro Council ST MaIy's
Chas Brooks m ember b 0ro. Council, st. Mary
III Wrigle, member Boro, Council st. Mary's
FAINT Jahab, member Boro Council, st. Mary's.
This is to certify that the above five gentle
men are at present the acting members Of the
Town Council OF ST. Mays, Elk county, and
that the above is their hand and signature.
In testimony whereof have subscribed my
name, and caused the seal of Office TO he at
taohed therotoand fully concur in the above
recommendation.
[Seall EDWARD BABEL,
Chief Burger of ST. Mary's, Elk Co, Pa
St. Mary's, October 80, 1855. 2'sw
To SEE THE LANn-Start from Philadel phia
or other place on Tuesday night,at | O'Clock
for Tyrone, from which stage will leave ev-
cry Wednesday morning for 81. Marys, Eth
| Co. All are request ID to go, Ii issugeested
that parties who cannot 90 will club together
! andsend committee. IL is beautiful and
| distressing trip After The first OF Jnne the
price Of farms will be greatly raised