The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1860-02-01
NEW AGRICULTURAL SETTLEMEN
TO ALL WANTING FARMS.
Il Rare Opportunity in a Delightful and Healthy CHI
mate, 25 miles Southeast Of Philadelphia,
on the Cdmden and Atlantic
R1iIroad, Neu Jerrey.

An old estate consisting of several thousands @
acres of productive soil, has been divided into Farm
of various sizes to suit the purchaser. A population
t of some Fifteen Hundred. from various parts of tn
Middle States and New England. have settled Their
the past year, improved their places and raised ex
, cellent crops. The price of the land is at The Low
l sum of from SIS to $50 per acre. the soil is of rh
best quality for the production of Wheat, Glover
Corn. Peaches. Grapes and Vegetables. IT'S %
SIDERED THE BESt FRUIT SOIL IN TIL
UNION. The place is perfectly secure from frostl
tho destructive enemy of the Farmer. Crops o
grain, grass and fruit are now growing and can be
seen By examining the place itself, a correct
judgment can be formed of the productiYeness 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. anda large
number of other improvements, making it o desira-
bic and active place of business.
II MARKET
as the reader may perceive from its loe ation, is
THE BEST IN THE UNION,
Produce being double the price than in locations
away from the city. and more ihan double the price
in the West. III known that the earliest and best
fruits and vegetables in this latitude come from New
Jersey, and are annually exported 10 the extent of
millions.
In locating here the settler has many advantages.
Ee 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
lie can 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,
divine service. and will enjoy an open winter and
delightful climate. where fevers are utterly unknown.
The result of the change upon those from the north
has generally been to restore them to an excellent
stale of health.
In the way of building and improving. lumber
can be obtained at the mills at the rate of $40 10
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 tire Uzion where buildings and i'm
prOvementS can be made cheaDer. I
The reader will at once be struck with the advan-
tages here presented. and ask himself why the prop
criy has not been taken up before. The reason is.
it was never thrown in the market; and unless these
were correct, no one would be invited 10
examine the land before purchasing. This all are
expected 10 do. They will see land under culiiva-
ton, such is the extent of the settlement. that thew
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 q 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.
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 HALE
PRICE TICKET FOR THREE YEARS.
THE TOWN OF HAMMONTON.
In connection with the agricultural settlement, a
lew and thriving town has naturely arisen, which
presents Inducements for any kind of business, par
icularly stores and manufactures. The shoe bust
could be carried on in this place and market to
good advantage, also cotton business, and manufac- {
ories of agricultural implements, or foundries for s
,astiug small articles. The Improvement has been I
rapid as to insure a constant and permanent in Q
crease of business. Town lots of a good size, we
10 not sell small ones, az ii would affect the improve s
nent of the place, can be had at from 800 and up ,
wards.
THE HAmMoNToN FARMER, n monthly literary t
md agricultural sheet, containing full information
If Hammonton, can be obtained at 25 cents per
.nnum.
Title Observation-Disclosures deeds given clear of
Ill incumbrance when money is paid.-Route 10 the
end: leave Vine street wharf Philadelphia, for Ham
nonton by Railroad, at 7 A. NJ, or Al P. N. Fare
30 cent. When there, inquire for Mr.. Byrnes.-
Boardisg conveniences on hand. Parties had bet
er stop with Mr.. Byrnes. a principal. until they
rave decided as to purchasing. as he will show
hem over the and in his carriage. free of expense.
Letters and applications can be addressed to Landis
md Byrnss. Haumon'on p. O., Atlantic Co., New
Jersey. or S. b. Couglan. 202 South Fifth Street,
philadelphia. Maps and information cheerfully
furnished. em11