Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-05-22


THESE LANDS were granted by tho
4 Government TO aid in the construction OF
this Road and are among the richest and most
fertile in the world. They extend from North
east and Northwest, through the middle of the
State, to the extreme South, and include every
variety OF climate and productions found be-
tween those parallels Of latitude. The North
ern portion is chiefly prairie, interpreted with
fine groves, and in the middle and Southern
] section timber predominates alternating witt,
beautiful prairies and openings.
| The climate is more healthy, mild and equa-
BILE, than any other part Of the countryside
air is pure and bracing while living streams
and springs of excellent water abound.
Bituminous Coal Is extensively mined. and
supplies cheap and desirable fuel, being fur
nished at many points at 80 to - per ton-and
wood can be had ut the same rate per cord
building Stone Of excellent quality also
abounds, which can he procured for little more
than the expense Of transportation.
The great fertility Of these lands, which nro
black rich mould from two TO five feet deem.
and gently rolling,--tbeir contiguity 10 thin
Road, by which every facility il furnished for
travel and transportation, TO the principal mar
kets North, South East and West and the
economy with which they can be cultivated
render them the most valuable investment that
can bc found; and present the most favorable
opportunity, for persons OF industrious habits
ana small means, TO acquire a comfortable in
dependence In few years.
Chicago is line greatest grain market
in the woodland the facility and economy
with which the product Of these lands can he
transported TO that market, make them much
more profitable, at the prices asked. thap those
more remote at government rates as the ad-
ditionai cost OF transportation Is n perpetual
tax on the latter, which must De born bv the
producer in the reduced price be receives.
The Title IL Perfect-aDd when the final
payments are made, Deeds are executed by tho
Trustees appointed by the State, and In whom
the title Is vested, 10 the purchasers, which con-
vcy 20 them absolute titles IN Fee Simple FREQ
and clear of incumbrancc, lien or mortgage.
ES- The Prices are from SO to $50:
Interest only 3 per cent. 20 per cent.
will BIO deducted from the credit price
for Cash. .EyT
Those who purchase on long credit. rive
notes payable in 2, 3, 4, and 9 years after
date, and are required TO improve onc-tcnta an
nually for five years. so rs TO have one-half the
land under cultivation, at the end OF that time.
Competent Surveyors viii accompany those
who wish 10 examine these Lands free of charge.
and aid them in making selections
The Lands remaining unsold are as rich and
valuable as those which have been disposed Of.
sectional Maps
will be sent TO any one who will enclose Fjfiy
Cents In postage stamps, and Books or PAM
phlets, containing numerous instances OF sue
cessful farming, signed by respectable and
well-known farmers living in the neighborhood
Of the Railroad Lands, throughout the State
also, the cost Of fencing price Of cattle, cx-
pense Of harvesting, threshing, etc.,--or any
other intormation--will be chccrfully given on
application, either personally or by letter, ia
English, French, or German, addressed 10
JOHN WILSON,
Land Com'r Of the III. Central n. r, Go.
E,,~ OTFIog in Illinois Central Railroad De-
pot, Chicago, Illinois. ap loom.