The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-11-23


A N old estate consisting Of several thousand
IN of acres Of productive soil, has been diyid-
ed into Farms Of various sizes TO suit the pur-
chaser population Of some Fifteen Hundred,
from various parts Of the Middle States New
England, have settled there the past year, i'm
proyed their places and raised excellent crops.
The price Of tho land is at the low sum Of from
SO 10 $40 per acre, the soil is OF the best quail
ty for the production of Wheat, Clover, Corn,
Peaches, Grapes and Vegetables IL Is COn,
SIDERED THE BEST FRUIT SOIL in THE
UNION. The place is perfectly secure from
frosts-the destructive enemy of the farmer
Crops of grain, grass and fruit are now growing
and can be seen. BY examining the place it
self a correct judgement can be formed OF the
productiyeness of the land The terms are made
easy TO secure the rapid Improvement Of the
Land, which is only sold for actual Improvement.
The result has been that within the past year,
some three hundred houses have been erected,
two mills, one steam, four stores, some forty
VINEYARDS and peach orchards planted, and a
large number Of other improvements, making il
desirable and active place of business.
The MARKET, as the reader may perceive from
its location, is THE BEST IN THE UNION, produce
bringing double the price than in locations away
from the city, and more than double the price in
the West. IL is known that the earliest and
best fruits and vegetables in this latitude come
from Now Jersey, and are annually exported TO
the extent of millions.
| In locating here the settler has many advan-
tages. lie is within few hours ride Of the
great cities of New England and Middle States,
he is near his old friends and associations, he Is
! i'm n settled country whore every improvement
| and comfort is at hand. He can buy every arti-
Gle he wants at the cheapest price, and sell his
produce for the highest lin the west this is re-
yersed,) he has school for his children, divine
service, and will enjoy an open winter and de-
| lighiful climate, whore fevers are utterly I'M
known The result of the change upon those
from the north has generally been to restore
them to an excellent state OF health.
In the way of building and improving, lum-
Der can be obtained at the mills ut the rate OF
$40 TO SIS per thousand. Bricks from the brick
yard opened in the place, every article can he
procured in the place, good carpenters are al
hand, and there is no place in the Union where
buildings improvements can be made cheaper
The reader will at once be struck with the ad-
yantages here presented, and ask himself why
the property has not been taken up before. The
reason il, il was never thrown in the market
and unless these statements were correct, no one
would be invited to examine the land before
purchasing. This all are expected to do. They
will see land under cultivation, such is tho ex
tent Of the settlement that they will no doubt
meet persons from their own neighborheod; they
will witness the improvements, and can judge
the character Of the population. If they come
with view to settle, they should come prepared
to stay a day or two and be ready to purchase
rs locations cannot be held on refusal.
There are two daily trains To Philadelphia ant
TO all settlers who improve, the Rditrodd Com
NAM Vipe a free ticket for sir months, and a hal
price ticket for three gears.
THE TOWN OF HAMILTON.
In connection with the agricultural settlement
n new and thriving town has naturally arisen
which presents inducements for any kind OF bust
ness, particularly stores and manufactures
The shoe business could be carried on in thi
Mace and market TO good advantage, also cottor
! business, and manufactures of agricultural i'm
Elements, or foundries for casting small articles
The improvement hss been rapid as to insure
a constant and permanent increase of business
Town lots Of good size, we do not sell small one
rs il would affect the improvement of the place
can be had at from 500 and upwards.
THE HAMMoNToN FARMER, monthly literar,
and agricultural sheet, containing full informa
ton of Ilammonton, can be obtained at 20 cent
per annum.
Title indisputablc-wa deeds giver
clear of all incumbrance when money is paid
Route to the land leave Vine street wharf
Philadelphia, for Hammonton by Railroad, n
"a A. NJ, or Al p. M. Fare 90. When there
| inquire for Mr.. Byrnes. Boarding convenience
| on hand. Parties had better stop with Mr.
Byrnes, principal, until they have decided a
to purchasing, as he will show them over thu
land in his carriage, free of expense. Letters
and applications can be addressed TO Lands anC
Byrnes, Hammonton p. o., Atlantic Co., New
Jersey, or g. b. Couglan, 202 South Fifth Street
Philadelphia. Maps and information cheerfully
furnished. 6m NIL