New-York tribune., 1872-11-06
IN FAVOR OF FLORIDA.

SIR: | have read an article entitled "Not In
Favor OF Florida" which recently appeared in THE
TRIBUNE from writer in Palmyra N " aud II impe's
me 10 state in few words what know about Florida
have lived in this State more than q years-seven
years in this neigbborhOOd. Ihave lived at jackson
VILE Paatka and Ocaa. and have Travelled over good
portion OF East Florida and think know something OF
the health and resources of the State My experience
does not at all correspond with that of the writer from
Palmyra will not however, accuse HIM OF oeing un-
truthful though il is very evident that notwithstanding
the length Of time he spent in Florida, his experience
was very limited. The section Of Florida In which he
lived h so notorious for the very evils OF which he com
plains that no who is at all acquainted with the
country can induced settle there. At certain sea-
sons OF the year part Of the State present more
inviting prospect and the writer from Palmyra Is not
the only man who has been deluded into making he
trial which proved so disastrous 70 him. nave been
credby informed that In the section described By ths
correspondent the muskeOes and flies are so numerous
a. TO make necessary for men who work in tine fields TO
wear gloves and have their faces and neeks protected
by pieces of musketO-netting.
have never known any man 10 cultivate 20 acres OF
hammock land Florida and fail 20 make support Tor
himself and family; but have known less than one
third that number Of Of such land TO produce
over 6OOO pounds Of and 1000 gallons OF superior
srrp IN year
Tbave seen large fields Of corn which averaged 40
bushels per acre and know lands that have produced
500 worth OF long staple cotton in one year was born
in sight Of the Flats the Genesee River in Aegany
County n. Y. and know something about the produe-
tons of that fertile region yet here at Clear Water
HarbOr Florida, have raised the largest and finest
cabbages that ever saw have raised as good toma-
toes beans cucumbers melons, squashes potatoes, and
pumpkins as the Genesee Valley produced. Within
sight Of my house is a small orange grove, where the
trees on not more than of ground have yielded
an average income for the last seven years. OF not less
than $500 per year might continue indefinitely 10 state
such facts with which acquainted but no man pos
sessed Of common sense will expect find the Garden
of Eden, with open gate, where he may enter and
enjoy the richest fruits Of earth without effort
Lights and shadows judiciOusy blended in every
picture painted by the true artist faithful
description Of any country earth viii present some
shadow OF inconvenience at least, well enumera
tons of advantages 70 enjoyed No artist has yet
given faithful picture Of Florida. Some have painted
the bright parts perhaps little too glowingy, while
others have drawn the shadows in darker lines than the
original requires Any man who expects 10 eVade the
law OF HIS Maker that in the sweat OF his face shall ne
eat bread until he returns the ground has no business
in Florida; but those believe in the eternal law OF
compensation and are willing 10 labor for reward viii
find their reward great and in Florida as In any
mart of the United States Those who TO Florida
from the North must remember however, that they will
have much to learn regard 70 farming here The ys-
tenn which works 40 well In NewYOrk would prove ruin
gage In farming must come learner and not as a
teacher II he would be successful by overlooking ths
fact the man who unacquainted with our climate and
so Woud take the shortest road ruin, and doubt
many have been led such course by too great con-
ddence In systems OF their own.
II any man North desires 20 engage IN far-
ing or fruraisng in Florida, let him 90 where men en-
gagged IN the business are already meeting with
success. Let him examine their soils and become
acquainted with all the means which have contributed
TO their success Florida possesses great variety OF
soils suitable for the production OF variety or crops,
and for yarOua purposes Some localities esteemed
/ very highly by stOckTaisers afordinR excellent
range pasrage for CATTLE though OF Yeryhtue value
for agricultural purposes In OF the interior counties
the especially adapted the production OF corn
cotton and sugarcane. Further south, and especially
near the at Clear Water HarbOr the cul-
walton OF tropical semtrOpical fruits the finest quail
ity OF Sea Island cotton sugarcane, and vegetables,
Weld the most valuable return 20 the farmer. Let
suggest persons desiring 70 know the truth In regard
10 Florida the prOprety OF sending out sensible, truth
fu men spy out the land We are glad when such men
come among information, but dread the advent OF
those who credulOus enough 10 believe the over
wrought tales Of land spectators. The statements OF
Palmyra correspondent far at variance with
facts that have little fear that any sensible VIII
be Influenced by them must not forget, however. 10
sye him credit for fact, which he canddly stated
de says: The rstolass hotels make enormous sums "
money" There is hne chance for some enterprlsing
parties prove the truth OF this assertion by building
good hotel at Clear Water HarbOr. have had no pro-
lection against musketOes In my house this year. aud
have suffered moments uneasiness or annoy
| An eODseauence of such neglect C.s.R
Ciear Baer Har6Or HiLlSbOrou0h Co., Fla Oct a. 1871