New-York tribune., 1870-04-30
SOUTHERN JERSEY.

To the EditOr Of The Tribune.
SIR Notwithstanding the publicity which has
been gwen various ways, there are doubtless
many who are yet unacquainted with the fact, which
they would be interested to know, namely that at
little distance from New York City there are thou
sands of acres of most excellent farming lands which
may be purchased at comparatively low price.
These lands are located in Ocean County, New
Jersey, south of and adjoining the famous County
of Monmouth.
The whole of South Jersey was no doubt in past
ages, the bed of the sea- which has been upheaved,
and is now open for the use of 1t presents the
same general appearance, changed only by the hand
OF man. In bringing 1t from the condition OF wilder
ness Of pines scrub oak and huckebeTy bushes into
beautiful and valuable farming region. To such as know
Of the wonderful atness of the Monmouth County farms
worth probably 500 to $3.50 per acre. description
will be and those who have never seen them
could pleasantly spend day or two than In
trip observation in that direction. Indeed, one day
would reveal sights which would please the eye and
gladden. the heart Of such love to look upon broad
fields, growing crops, and beautifully kept farms.
Ocean County although presenting different appear
ance from, is emphatcay the sister to Monmouth
County which latter is mentioned merely to show what
may be made Of what is commonly known as the Jersey
pine barrens.
Your correspondent having been accustomed to see the
dark loans of NewYork, Illinois, and Wisconsin, was In
creduous when told that the sandy sell OF NewJersey
could be brought to produce bountfuy. and 1t re-
quired actual sight to convince and each opportunity
for careful observation has served TO deepen the convc
ton that there arc no better lands considering the loca
ton for profitable farming purposes than those of ocean
The object OF this communication is to demonstrate
how much better it would be for young men, whether
married or single strike out for themselves in the
manner indicated below, than TO SIT down satisfied with
salary from year to year. possibly but little more thah
adequate for present requirements. IN eierksmp %ed men
perhaps but little better than that OF servant ana
no improvement TO look forward to.
Let such resolve to purchase OF land
costing SIS per s5 In the county above mentioned
such being the terms to those who will improve settle
and save each month small sum to apply toward the
lSst az much more and put it into condition capable
returning with proper management from sSo TO 500
This is not chimencal; it can be done; and indeed,
than that has been done; but moderate promise &
l. better IL realized than greater anticipation with dis
The writer has no lands TO sell has no relative who
their SALE He has for some time past been the owner
of s 3e ss Mnsh es SS do the and eap ali the
ienets Of improvements now bel ,de IN the imine. %
constructed and others in prosper There is differ;
ence in these lands there is also difference in tho
praes but parcels 25 5Oor be boughtwith
soil of uniform excellence and with not ve rods unayall-
able for producing crops Of Corn, Potatoes Hay
Rye, Oats Barley, and hundred other items, including
nearly @ 4 mot aS5a al sans ti te a nnd neaTe nq
Phiadephia-say less than two hours from the latter
Many have no doubr, heard OF vineland The location
above named is prefer able owing TO its being
having the adyantage Of 1o marfes and the lands are
certainly as good-possibly better:
Now II does seem desirable thing for young man
to set for the accomplishment Of something like that
briefly indicated above In the doing It, there is
as Senefcia as that refer to the having saved srr
thing and placed beyond the reach OF monetary con
chances Of loss to which all property not real is exposed
IN tO or sO
there would always be the comfortable feeling that Me
s the refuge in case Of MISFORTUNE loss fheath or any
My only excuse @ tor intdnS upon a yoq ay ' be In
dmceS hv n tn s,xe hnv iypUrove and own and in
doing DOING Know the &c s9Wec Vs
liable and which has obtained by saving oId %nhi
might otherwise have been spent IN s be good for
ones lifetime Yours, &c, De-"
IWe know Ocean County, New-Jersey' anu
like il. The climate is mild; the land easily
filled and free from stones and weeds inc
timher ;s easily cleared off and not Withou'
value u; but the soil is poor. we mean Saen aor
soil as can be bought near haiiroao ioi 81
ner acre. 1t needs at least 500 per acre "u'ou
to Il in the shape of Marl, Muck, Lime, "yp-
suu Sc. and then it is cheap: but whoever
undertakes TO cultivate it on the assumption
that it is already fertile, will surely be disap-
pointed.-Ed. Irib.]
MR.. LISCoLNs ELIGION-sTATEMENT FROM
NEGRO CLERGYMAN.
IN the Editor Of The Tribune.
SIR: Having noticed an article in paper in this
cy imputing infdelty 10 Abraham Lincoln permit me "
state briefly some facts OF my own personal knowledge
Tn the year 1885, while while chaplain ut Freedmens
village on Arlington Hghts after the assassination
but three weeks before Mrs Lincoln left the White House
dined with servants employed at the house, some
OF whom had engaged In personal attendance upon
Mr. Lincoln MY object was really 10 know more about
him whose memory Is still dear 10 me. asked tho
servants how Mr. Lincoln treated them wac told that
frequently late at night, Mr. Lincoln came down stairs
10 teach them 10 read aud often took such occasions o
draw their thoughts toward the Savior OF oil mankind