Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-10-13
A NEW AGRICULTURAL SETTLE

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"A MENT.-To all wanting farms, rare opportunity
in a delightful and healthy climate 25 miles southeast of
Philadelphia on the Camden and Atlantic Railroad New
jersey An old estate consisting of several thousands of
acres of prOductre so has been divided into Farms of
various sizes to suit the purchaser. population of
Fifteen Hundred from various parts of the middle States
and New England have settled there the past year. i'm
proved their places, and raised erceIient crops The
price Of the land is at the low of from SIS to $50
per acre the soil is of the best quality for the production
of TtheGt CiOUer, Corn, Peaches Grapes and Tegeta-
bes. 1t is considered the best fruit soil in the Union
The place is perfectly from froststhe destructive
enemy of the farmer Crops of grain grass and fruit are
now growing and can be BY examining the place
itself correct judgment be formed of the produc
tveness of the land The terms made easy to
the rapid improvement OF the land which is only sold for
actual mpro enen The result has BEEN that within the
past year three hundred houses have been erected
two mills steam four stores, forty vnyard and
Peach orchards planted and large number of other
improvements making II desirable and active place of
business
The Market the reader may perceive from its loca
ton is the best in the Union Produce bringing double
the price than in locations away from the city and
than double the price than the West it is known that
the earliest and best fruits and vegetables in this latitude
come from New Jersey, and annually exported to the
extent of millions.
In locating here the settler has many advantages. He
is within few hours ride of the great cities of New Eng
land and Middle States, he is his old friends and
SOcatiOns he is in settled country reTe eUerg Improve
nent OF comfort and civilization is at hand He buy
every article he wants at the cheapest price, and sell his
produce for the highest lin the West this is reversed
he has schools for his children, dUne seUice and will
enjoy an open winter and delightful climate where few
utterly unknown. The result of the change upon
those from the north has generally been restore them
to an excellent state of health
In the way of building and improving, lumber can be
obtained at the mills at the rate of $40 SIS per thou
sand Bricks from the brick yard opened in the place
every article be procured in the place good Carpen
ters at hand and there place in the Union where
buildings and improvements can be made cheaper.
The reader will at be struck with the advantages
here presented and ask himself why the property has not
been taken up before The IS was never thrown
we rp rect
one would be invited to examine the land before pur
chasing This all expected to do. They will the
land under cultivation such is the extent of the settle
ment that they will no doubt, meet persons from their
neighborhood they will witness the improvements
and can judge the character OF the population If they
with view TO settle they should come prepared to
stay day or two and be ready to purchase locations
cannot be held on refusal.
There two daily trains to Philadelphia, and to all
settlers who improve, THE RAILROAD COMPANY GIVES A
FREE TICKET MONTHS, AND A HALF-PRICE TICKET
THREE YEARS.
THE TOWN OF HAMMONTON.-In connection with
the agricultural settlement and thriving town has
naturally arisen rch presents inducements for anu KIND
of business particularly stores and manufactures. The
Shoe business could be carried on in this pace and market
to good advantage also cotton business and manuaco-
ries OF agricultural implements FOunderes for casting
small articles The improvement has been so rapid as to
insure constant and permanent increase of business
Town lots OF good size we do not sell small ones it
would effect the improvement OF the place. be had at
from 500 and upwards.
The HdmmOntOn Farmer, monthly literary and apri-
cultural sheet, containing full information of Hammonon
can be obtained a: 25 cents per
Title ndsputabe-warranee deeds given, clear of all
lncumbrance when money is paid Route to the land
leave Vine street wharf Philadelphia for Hammonton by
Railroad at y A. NJ 43 p. NJ. Fare 80 cents When
there inquire for Mr. Byrnes Boarding conveniences on
hand Parties had better stop with Mr.. Byrnes a princi
pal until they have decided to purchasing he will
show them over the land in his carriage free of expense
Letters and applications can be addressed to Landis
Byrnes, HammontOn P o., Atlantic Co., New Jersey or
s. B. Coughn, 202 South Fifth Street, PHILADELPHIA
Maps and information cheerfully furnished