The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-11-02

A N old estate consisting Of several thousand
IA of acres of productive soil, has been divid-
cd into hrms of various sizes 10 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
proved their places and raised excellent crops.
Tho price of the land is at the low sum of from
SIS TO $50 per acre, the soil is of the bestquai-
ty for the production of Wheat, Glover, Corn,
Peaches, Grapes and Vegetables 1T is CON-
SIDERED TIE BEST FRUIT SOIL IN THE
UNION. The place is perfectly secure from
frosts--the destructive enemy of tho farmer.
Crops Of grain, grass and fruit are now growing
and can be seen. BY examining the place IT.
self, correct judgement can be formed of the
productveness 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 1t
q desirable and active place of business.
TnE 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. II is known that the earliest and
best fruits and vegetables in this latitude come
the extent Of millions.
In locating here the settler has many adyan-
tages He 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
In n settled country where every Improvement
and comfort is at hand. Ho can buy every arti-
Gle he wants mt the cheapest price, and sell his
produce for the highest, lin the west this is re-
versed,) he has school for his children, divine
service, and will enjoy an open winter and de-
lightful climate, where fevers are utterly un
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 at the rate o.
SO to SIS per thousand. Bricks from the bricl
yard opened in the place, every article can b'
procured in the place, good carpenters are
hand, and there is no place in the Union wher
buildings improvements can be made cheaper
The reader will Mt once be struck with the nd
vantages here presented, and ask himself wh.
the property has not been taken up before. Tn
reason Is, il was never thrown in tho market
and unless these statements were correct no on
would be invited to examine the land befor
purchasing. This all are expected to do. The.
will see land under cultivation, such is the ex
tent Of the settlement that they will no doub
meet persons from their own neighborheodj the,
will witness the improvements, and can judg
the character of the population. If they COM
with view TO settle, they should come prepared
TO stay day or two and be ready to purchase
as locations cannot be held on refusal
There are two daily trains to Philadelphia ant
TO all settlers who improve, the Railroad Com
pdny gire free ticket for sic months, and hal
price ticket for three years.
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
place and market to good advantage. alec cotto
business, and manufactures OF agricultural IN
plements, or foundries for casting small articles
The Improvement has been so rapid as TO insur
n constant and permanent increase Of business
Town lots Of good size, we do not sell small one
as il would affect the Improvement OF the plac
can be had at from 500 and upwards.
TnE HAMMoNToN FARMER, monthly literar
and agricultural sheet, containing full inform'
ton OF Hammonton, can be obtained at 20 cen
per annum.
Title disputabe-varrantee deeds give
clear of all incumbrance when money is paid
Route to the land: leave Vine street whar
Philadelphia, for Hammonton by Railroad,
"a A. NJ, or AZ p. M. Fare 90. When Their
inquire for Mr.. Byrnes. Boarding convenience
ON hand. Parties had better stop with M
Byrnes, a principal until they have decided
to purchasing, as he will show them over Il
land in his carriage, free of expense. Lette
andapplications can be addressed to Lands al
Byrnes, Hammonton p. o., Atlantic Co., Ne
Jersey, or S. ID. Couglan, 202 South Fifth Stree
Philadelphia. Maps and information cheerful
furnished. [6m nal