The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-04-04

An old estate consisting Of several thousand
~ of acres Of productive soil, has been divid-
- into Farms Of various sizes 10 suit the pur-
Gu &C., A population Of some Fifteen Hundred,
srom various parts Of the Middle States New
Fngland, have settled there the past year, i'm
.-aSed their places and raised excellent crops.
kTha price of tho land is at the low sum of from
sI5 70 $50 per acre, the soil is OF the best quail
~ for the production of Wheat, Clover, Corn,
beaches. Grapes and Vegetables. 1T is CON-
cGDERED THE BEST FRUIT SOIL IN THE
Union. The place is perfectly secure from
frosts-the destructive enemy Of the farmer
Crons 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
nroductiyeness of the land. The terms are made
sasv 10 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 q
large number Of other improvements, making il
n 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
erom the city, and more than double the price in
The West. II is known that the earliest and
hest fruits and vegetables in this latitude come
from New Jersey, and are annually exported to
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 A settled country where every Improvement
and comfort is at hand. He can buy every arti-
Gle he wants mt 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-
irbtful climate, where fevers are utterly un-
snown. The result of the change upon those
rom the north has generally been to restore
hem to an excellent state of health.
In the way of building and improving, lum-
jer can be obtained at the mills at the rate OF
80 to SIS per thousand. Bricks from the brick
,ard opened in the place, every article can be
procured in the place, good carpenters are AT
Iand, and there is no place in the Union where
buildings 4 improvements can be made cheaper
The reader will Mt once be struck with the ad-
vantages here presented, and ask himself why
the property has not been taken up before. The
reason is, it 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 the ex.
font of the settlement that they will no doubt
moct persons from their own neighborheod; they
will witness the improvements, and can judge
the character Of the population. If they come
with a 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
pany yive a free ticket for sir months, and a hal
price ticket for three years
THE TOWN OF HAMILTON.
In connection with the agricultural scttlemen
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, also cottol
business, and manufactures of agricultural i'm
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 it would affect the improvement of the place
can BIO had at from 500 and upwards.
The HAMMoYToN FARMER, monthly lterar
and agricultural sheet, containing full nforma
ton of Hammonton, can be obtained Mt rs cent
per annum.
Title isputable-warrantee deeds give
clear of all incumbrance when money is paid
Route to the land leave Vine street wharf
Philadelphia, for Hammonton by Railroad, n
~ A. NJ, or A P. M. Fare 80. When there
inquire for Mr.. Byrnes. Boarding convenience
on hand. Parties had better stop with MI
Byrnes, principal until they have decided a
to purchasing, as he will show them over tn
land in his carriage, free Of expense. Letter
and applications can be addressed TO lands an
Byrnes, Hammonton p. o., Atlantic Co.. Ne
Jersey, or S. b. Couglan, 202 South Fifth Stree
Philadelphia. Maps and information cheerful
furnished. [6m nal