Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1857-07-09

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THE RIDG WAY Farm COMPANY has mare ar
rangemens By which all who desire 10 settle or puF-
The Farms consist Of the best limestone soil Of he
most superior quality for farming, IN rapidly impro.
wing place. into which an Ktensve emigration is now
pouring. The property IL located 10 Elk County. Penn.
sylvania IN the midst Of thriving population Of some
1000. The climate is perfectly healthy aud the ter
tiole plague Of the west fever Is unknown. IL also
has an abundance Of the best quality Of Coal and Iron
The price 70 buy It out Il from f3 10 $40 per acre
payable by instalments, be located At the time Of
purchasing a share OF 25 acres emitting 10 locate
the same for $500 payable Sc per month"; r l2i acres
payable 81 per month Discount for ever sum Of 90
and under, paid ia advance, discount Of per cent
will be allowed, and foe over tlO0a discount Of 10 per
cent,
In considering the advantages of emigratng 70 this
locality the following are presented;
First-The sell is rich limestone, capable Of raising
the heaviest crops owing to which this settlement has
attained IL present great prosperity.
Second-lt is the centre Of the great North West
Goal Basin, and Is destined soon to become one Of the
greatest business places in the State It will supply
the great Lake market, (aecOrding 10 population and
travel the greatest in the Union) II has FIVE WOrka-
bic veins Of the best BtuminOus Coal amounting 10 the
aggregate to % feet, which makes $4,000 tons Of
coal under each acre. This will make the land Of ines
Unable value.
The eminent State geologist Dr. Chas T, Jackson Of
Boston, has made geological survey O the land, and
anayzed the coal, the iron ore and the mestone.-
This report together with maps wi be furnished to
nquirers.
Fourth-Theoe railroads are laid out through this
property. The sanbury and Erie Railroad gives us a
market for coal to the akesit from Erie to
Philadelphia Alarge part Of this road has been in
ished, and Is now in running order. heavy force is
nov Gorking from Erie towards our land In the Wes
fern direction, the for the completion has been
rased-it will soon be finished. The Allegheny Rail
road connects US with New York. Boston and Pitts.
burgh. The Venango Road connects US with the
West.
There are already good Turnpike Roads running
through this property various other roads have been
opened to accommodate the emigration and settle
ment which has alresdy taken place.
There is no opportunity equal to it now offered to
the man who wants 10 provide himself home in
sy way, and make settlement where be can live in
prosperity and Independence, in a climate PERFECT.
LY HEALTHY.
No case Of the fever ever having been known to oc.
cur il this settlement. Itis like going to the back
woods Of the West among perhaps intolerant people,
where there is no society, churches or schools where
The price of land is high and where the emigrsnt a
ter being used to the healthiest climate in the world
has 10 endure sickness and pain, and perhaps ruin his
health and that Of his family. But here is thriving
settlement having three towns containing churches,
schools, hOels, Stores, mills grist mills and every
thing desired. There is cash market at hand
The lumber trade last year amounted to two hun
dred million feet Of lumber In siort time, owing to
the COAL it will become still more valuable as num-
Der of iron works and manufactures will soon be star
ted they are al present starting them extensively at
Warren Even for those who do not wish to 90 there,
the payments such that they can easily buy farm
to save heirrsng families from want in the luture
to gain competence by the rise which will take place
in the value OF lands. By an outlay scarcely missed,
q substantial provision can be made
Persons should make early application, apply or
write to h. Jefries, Secretary, No. las Walnut ST.,
below Fifth, Philadelphia. letters carefully answer
ed giving full information.
Shares or tracts Of land can be bought or secured
by letter enclosing the first nstallment Of FIVE dol
lars, when the subscriber will be furnished with books,
maps, &c. Wsrrantee Deeds given. Persons can
also purchase from our Agents.
Route from Philadelphia to Tyrone on the Pennsyl.
vania Central Railroad, and thence by Stage TO tho
land. This is delighted season to visit St. Marys-
the best hotel accommodations is afforded. Enquire
for =. c. Schultz, Esq, the Agent for the property at
St Nsry's.
June Is, ls57.-Sm.