Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-05-16
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as those around Lexington, KY, if the ss'u'
crops are cultivated by our farmers.
SUMNER COUNTY.
To the Editors of the Union and American:
SUMNER COUNTY, Tenn, May 9, 1872
Sumner presents an unsul variety of soils
and is peculiarly adapted to as many di1feren
agricultural growths. Washed on the soutf
BY the beautiful gliding Cumberland, from
which, extending northward, are its fertile
bottoms clothed with rich and spontaneous
grasses, improved farms, and tasty dwell
ings; next the lndulating hills, with theil
flocks and herds Of cattle and sheep laziiy
grazing; and far back is seen the Blue Ridge
tle rim Of the great Middle Tennessee Ba-
sin, tringed with t'deep tangled wildwood
rising far above, looking down with Sulle1
grandeur upon the scene, presenting a I'll
and picturesque background for landscape
painting. The ridge divides the county
nearly midway from east west, the northern
portion is much higher and Of quite differ.
emit nature and soil from that Of the
sOuth-the latter is a dark loamy soil,
very fertile, produces abundantly all
the various cereals, and grows blue
grass spontaneously to perfection, and
vast quantities of cattle, sheep and hogs are
annually shipped from here TO the different
markets North and South via the Louisville
and Nashville Railroad. The northern
portion is a closer and mora cloggy soil, not
so fertile altogether, yet It is better adopted
to the growth of tobacco and fruit, and
grows clover and some other grasses very
finely, is well supplied with pure gurgling
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country, highly fitting it for all kinds of
stock raising, and more especially that of
sheep, were it not for the numerous howl
ing night providers, of which nuisance, the
country swarms; but we hope we have a
practical remedy in the recent acts of our
County Court, levying a -tax of one dollar
per head on all over one TO a family; yet it
would have been much better, and more
effective, if it had been fire instead of one
dollar. This barrier has ever menaced the
wool-growers of this well watered and ex-
tensive woodland portion of the county, so
well fitted and admirably adapted for this
interest.
Much attention is given to the raising
and improvement of stock, by care and
importation from abroad, and in the south
ern and more wealthy portions it has
been carried to a high state Of
perfection, but it is only of recent date that
the Northern portion has given it much at
tention; yet this interest is increasing rap
idly. Along and North of the Blue Ridge
is one of the finest localities for growing
fruit, suited to the temperate zone, known;
it is smooth, sound and delicious: and from
its elevation, rarely ever fail, and it only re-
quires care IN selecting suitable qualities for
the climate, and scientific culture to cope
favorably in the market with Northern
fruit; growing and jealous interest is man
Tested, and the day in not far distant, when
it viii pay better, in PROPORTION to amount
of labor bestowed, and means invested, than
any other vocation in the particular locali-
ty. Being in quick and easy communica-
ton by rail 10 points North and South.
Lands well suited for this culture near the
railroad can be had for So to $40 per acre.
Railroads are just now the all absorbing
topic in our county, gossip it seems to be a
settled conclusion that the Cumberland and
Ohio Railroad viii be built, and our county
site, Gallatin will be made point which
will be great completing line
with the L. and n. Railroad to Cincin-
natl and the other Eastern cities. The
Greensboro and RusseHville Railroad is 10
Gated and being graded to Adairville, KY,
near the Tennessee line, and il is very de-
sirous by our people that it be extended
southwark via Gallatin; and passing through
numerous coal beds, it would be great
saving and benefit in the furnishing of this
one particular, as well as quick communi-
cation with Chicago, st. Louis and all the
great Western cities, forming q net work of
dc rcr1, tho that off
izen would be more than eight miles from
accommodation by rail, and our handsome
little city of Gallatin would present one of
the most inviting locations for manufacto-
ries of all kinds.
Mr.. Editor, l regret to have to chronicle
that Sumner is far in the background in the
education of her youth-would much rath-
er see her emulating the course of her sis
ter county, Davidson. Doubtless, it is
greatly owing TO the extension of the cOun-
ty's credit in the contemplated railroads
that are likely to be built through the coun-
ty; yet it is not good precedent. am
persuaded that the education of the youth
of our land should never be made of
secondary importance. 1t is the grand
moving power that insures strong and stable
government and promotes the dignity and
welfare of nation.
At present the farming interest is flatter-
ing, the stalwart farmer is buoyant, and
every feature is propitious for an abundant
crop. Wheat is looking well; oats growing
finely; corn mostly up, and good stand;
clover and the other grasses luxuriant, and
the amount of land seeded is yearly increas-
ing twenty per cent. Last years crop of
tobacco all sold at good figures. Many seed
sown for the new, and great preparations
for a rousing crop in the northern portion
of the county actively prevails. The ladies
are not tagging in the floral department:
lively interest is taken to revive, adorn and
recall the better days and scenes of youth
when gentle zephyrs, freighted with the
rich exhalations Of the many floral walks
and gardens that met our gaze, kissed the
cheeks of peaceful, happy and prosperous
people.
All kind of fruit trees are ladened with
bloom, and all are delightfully."- anticipating,
if "Jack Frost don't come, full and deli
cious crop. w. T.
FENCES,
To the Editors Of the Union and American:
MAY @, 1S72.-Do understand your "no
fence" correspondents to advocate the poll
cy to be adopted by law throughout the en-
tire limits of the State, without anyi eXcep-