Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-06-17
YENO THOSE WHO WANT FARMS.
Il FARM WITHIN THE REACH OF '

EN En- R1- MAN
THE RIDGWAY FARM COMPANY has made
rangements by which all who desire to settle or
purchase home can do so. The farms consist of
the best limestone soil of the most superior quality
for farming, in rapidly improving place, into
which an extensive emigration is now pouring
The property is located in Elk County, Pennsy Iva
MIA, in the midst of thriving population OF some
10000. The climate is perfectly healthy, and the
terrible plague of the west fever is unknown. 1t
also has an abundance of the best quality OF Coal
and Iron. The price TO buy it out is from S3 to
$50 per acre, payable in instruments to be located
at the time of purchasing, share of % acres
cntitlinS to locate the same for $500, payabln 81
per month or 124 acres payable 81 per month
Discount for every sum of 500 and under, pad IN
advance, discount of per cent. VIII be allowed,
and for over Sl00 discount of 10 per cent.
In considering the advantages of emigratinS to
this locality the following are presented;
FtFSt-The soil is Il rich limestone, capable OF
raising the heaviest crops owing to which this set
tlement has attained its present great prosperity
Second-It is the centre of the great North West
Coal Basin, and is destined soon to become one of
the greatest business places in the State 1t will
supply the great Lake market according to popu-
lation and travel the greatest in the Union1 1t
has five workable veines of the best Btuminous
Coal, amounting in the aggregate to over % feet,
which makes 22,000 tons of coal under each acre
This will make the land of inestimable value.
Ihird-The eminent state geologist DIR. Chas
7. Jackson of Boston, has made n geological sur
vey of the land, and analysed the COAL the iron
ore and the limestone. This report together with
maps will be furnished to inquirers.
F0urth-Three railroads are laid out through
this property. The Sunbury and Erie Railroad
gives a market for our coal to the Lakes-it runs
from Erie to Philadelphia. A large part OF this
road has been finished, and is now In running or
der heavy force is now working from Erie to-
wards our land in the western direction the means
for the completion of which has been raised-it
will soon be finished The Allegheny Valley Rail
road connects us with New York, Boston and Pitts
burg. The Venango Road connects US with the
Wost.
There are already good Turnpike roads running
through the property, various other roads have
been opcned to accommodate the emigration and
settlement which has already taken place.
There is no opportunity equal 10 1t now offered
TO the man who wants to provide himself home
in an easy way, and make a settlement where he
can live in prosperity and independence In ell
mate PERFECTLY HEALTHY.
No ease of fever ever having been known 10 oce
eur in this settlement. 1t is not like going to the
backwoods of the West among perhaps intolerant
people where there is society. churches, or
schools where the price of land is high, and where
the emicrant, after being used to the healthlest
climate in the world. has to endure sickness and
pain, and perhaps ruins his health and that OF his
family But here is a thriving settlement having
three towns, containing churches, schools hotels,
stores. mills, grist mills, and everything de-
sirod. There is cash market at hand The lum-
Der trade last year amounted to over two hundred
million feet of lumber. In a short time. owing to
the coal it will still become more valuable, as
number of iron works and manufacturers will soon
be started they are at present starting them ex-
tensively at Warren. Even for those who do not
wish to go there, the payments are such that they
can easily buy farm to their rising families
from want in the future, or to gain competence
by the rise which will take place in the value of
lands By an ontlay scarcely missed, q substan
-tal provision can be made
Persons should make early application, apply or
write to L. Jefferies, Secretary, No. l35 Walnut
street, below Fifth, Philadelphia Letters care
fully answered giving full information E
Shares tracts of land can be bought secur-
ed by letter enclosing the first inslalment of five
dollars, when the subscriber viii be furnished
with books, maps, &c. Warrantee Deeds given.
Persons can also purchase from agents.
Route from Philadelphia to Tyrone on the Penn
sylvana Central Railroad. and thence by Stage to
the land. This is delightful season to visit st.
Mary's-the best hotel accommodation is afforded
Enquire for &C. Shultz, Esq., the Agent for the
property at st. Mary's. Junel0- 37-om'