The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1860-02-22

An old estate consisting of several thousands ef
acres of productive soil, has been divided into Farms
of various sizes 10 suit the purchaser. A population
of some Fifteen Hundred. from various parts of the
Middle States and New England. have settled there
the past year,, improved their places and raised ex-
ccllent crops. The price of the land is at the low
sum of from SIS to $50 per acre, the soil is of the
best quality for the production of Wheat, Glover,
Corn. Peaches. Grapes and Vegetables IT'S 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 Euit are now growing and can be
seen. by examining the place itself, a correct
judgment can be formed of rhe produciiveuess of the
land The terms are made easy to secure rapid
Improvement. The result has been that within The
past year, some three hundred houses have been
erected, two mills one steam. four stores. some for
y vineyards and peach orchards planted, and a large
number of other improvements, making it a dssira-
BILE and active place of business.
THE MARKET, 60
as the reader may perceive from its loeltion,is
TIE BEST IN II UNION.
Produce being double the price than in locations
away from the city. and more than double he price
in The West his known that the earliest and best
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 advantages.
Re is within a 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 al hand
He can buy every article he wants at the cheapest
price, and-sell his produce for the highest. Tin the
west this is reversed he las schools for his children.
divine service. and will enjoy an open winter and
delightful climate, wheresevers are utterly unknown.
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. lumber
can be obtained ut the mills ut the rate of $40 to
SIS per thousand. Bricks from the brick yard
opened in the place, every article can be procured
in the place, good carpenters are at hand, andihere
is no place in tre Uxion where buildings and i'm
prOyementS can be made cheaper.
The reader will at once be struck with the adyan-
tages here prt sented. and ask himself why the prop
erty 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 10
examine the land before purchasing. This all are
expected 10 do. They will see land under culfiva-
ton, such is the extent of the settlement that they
will no doubt meet persons from their own neigh
borhood they will witness the improvements, and
can judge the character of the population. If they
come with a view to settle, they should come prepar-
ed to stay a day or two and be ready to purchase,
as locations cannot be held on refusal. agl
There are two daily trains to Philadelphia and to
all settlers who improve, THE RAILROAD COMPANY
GIVES A FREE TICKET FOR SIX MONTHS. AND A HALL
PRICE TICKET FOR THREE YEARS.
II TOWN OF HAMMONTON.
In connection with the agricultural settlement, .
new and thriving town has naturely arisen, which
presents inducements for any kind of business, par
ticularly stores aud manufactures. The shoe bust
ness could be carried on in this place and market to
good advantage. also cotton business. and manufac-
tories of agricultural Implements, or foundries for
casting small articles. The Improvement has been
so rapid as to insure q constant and permanant in
crease of business. Town lots of a good size, we
do not sell SIN al ones, as it would affect the improve
ment of the place, can be had at from 500 and up
wards "a rfsd
The HANMoNroN FARMER. a monthly literary
and agricultural sheet, containing full information
of Hammonton, can be obtained at 25 cents per
annum.
TITLE acknowledgements deeds given clear of
all incumbrance when money is paid.-Route TO the
land: leave Vine street wharf Philadelphia, for Ham-
monitor by Railroad, at u A. NJ. or AZ p NJ. Fare
80 cent. When there, inquire for Mr.. Byrne-.-
Boardisg convenienors on hand. Parties had bet
ter stop with Mr.. Byrnes. q principal. until they
have decided as to purchasing. as he will show
Letters and applications can be atd -essed to Landis
and Byrnes. Hammonfou P. o., Atlantic Co., New
Jersey. or s. Is. Couglan, 202 South Fiah Street,
Philadelphia. Maps and information cheerfully
furnished. 6m29