The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-02-01


A old estate consisting Of several Thousand
n of acres Of productive soil, has been divid-
ed into Farms Of various sizes to suit the pur-
chaser. A population Of some Fifteen Hundred,
from various parts of the Middle States q New
England, have settled there the past year, i'm
proved their places and raised excellent crops.
The price of the land is at the low sum Of from
SIS to $50 per acre, the soil is of the best quail
" for the production Of Wheat, Clover Corn,
Peaches, Grapes aud Vegetables 1T Is CON-
sIDERED THE BEST FRUIT SOIL IN THE
UNION. The place is perfectly secure from
frosts--the destructive enemy Of the iarmer.--
Crops of grain, grass and fruit are now growing
and can be seen. BY examining the place it.
self, n correct judgement can be formed of the
productiveness of tho 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
desirable and active place of business.
The MARKET, as the reader may perceive from
its location, is rHE 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. 1t Is 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 advan-
tages. He is within few hours ride OF the
great cities Of New England and Middle States,
be 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 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
nd will noto mi ND
hghtful climate, where fevers are utterly un-
known. The result of the change upon those
from tho 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 Mt the mills at 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 and there is no place in the Union where
buildings 4 improvements can be made cheaper.
Thereafter will at once be struck with the ad-
vantages here presented, and ask himself why
the property has not been taken up before. The
reason is, il was never thrown in the market
and unless these statements were correct, no ono
would be invited to examine the land before
purchasing. This all are expected TO do. They
will sec land under cultivation, such is the ex-
tent Of the settlement that they will no doubt
moot 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 day or two and be ready to purchase,
as locations cannot be held on refusal.
There are two daily trains TO Philadelphia and
to all settlers who improve, The Railroad Com
pany give a free ticket for sin months, and a hay
price ticket for three years.
THE TOWN OF HAMILTON.
In connection with the agricultural settlement
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 this
place and market to good advantage, also cotton
business, and manufactures of agricultural inn
PIGMENTS, foundries for casting small articles.
The Improvement hiss been so rapid rs TO insure
a constant and permanent increase Of business.
Town lots Of good size, we do not sell small ones
as it would affect the improvement of the place,
can be had at from 500 and upwards
THE HAMMoNToN FARMER, monthly literary
and agricultural Sheet containing full informa-
ton of llammonton, can be obtained at 20 cents
per annum.
Title indsputable--wa rrantee deeds given
clear Of all incumbrance when money is paid
Route to the land; leave Vine street wharf,
Philadelphia, for Hammonton by Railroad, at
u A. NJ, or Al p. M. Fare 90. When there,
inquire for Mr.. Byrnes. Boarding conveniences
on hand. Parties had better stop with Mr..
Byrnes, principal. until they have decided as
TO purchasing, as he will show them over the
land in his carriage free Of expense. Letters
and applications can be addressed to lands and
Byrnes, Hammonton p. o.. Atlantic Co., New
Jersey, or 5. B. Couglan, 202 South Fifth Street,
Philadelphia. Maps and information cheerfully
furnished. [6m nal