Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1875-06-10
Lincoln County asa Home.

The letters of Mr.. w. Il.
Hatch have awakened great in
terest in the North, and directed
the attention of parties wishing
to buy homes, to Tennessee
But, before immigrating, they
desire information as to the
price Of lands here, the open
ings for different branches of
business, particularly manufac-
turing, the condition OF society,
etc. In answer to these and
other interrOgatories, we have
the pleasure to present to them
the following letter from Mr..
WT. B. Douthat, postmaster at
Fayetteville, who was-a soldier
in the Federal army, has Away
been Union man, is gentle
man universally respected and
esteemed for his integrity and
veracity.
Immigrants intending to be-
come good, permanent citizens
will always receive a friendly
greeting from our citizens
FAYETTEvnLE, Tenn, June 9th, 1875.
N. O. Wallace, Esq, Eay-
efteUille, Tenm.-DEAR SIR-A
letter of w. t. Hatch, dated at
Minneapolis, Mimi, April 26th,
1875, addressed to yourself ask
ing information as to the price
of lands, and the terms upon
which they can be purchased in
this State, the opening for diff
ferent branches of business, etc,
having been referred TO me, i
take special pleasure in answer
ing as far as l can. AS regards
the price of farms, the terms up
on which they can be bought,
ETC., | can give but little infor-
nation of value, though l am
satisfied that lands can be bought
at reasonable rates and on easy
terms of those who have lands
to dispose of. l would say.
however, that there are great
many men in this county who
have good lands idle, that they
would he glad to dispose of on
reasonable terms, only asking a
small amount of the purchase
money in hand, the balance on
one, two, and three years. time
with interest, and even better
terms than this may be obtained
if desired, but as to this | would
suggest that you consult some
reliable dealer in real estate, or
farmer who is posted Oh this
subject.
As to the openings for the
different branches of manufac-
ture, | can say that having trav-
eled through twenty-five States
and four Of the territories Of the
Union, | know of no section
more needy of manufacturing
establishments, and none pos
sessing greater facilities for
manufacturing purposes, than
this, and nowhere that capital
could be more safely invested
in such pursuits as here.
What this country most needs
now, to develope and utilize its
vast resources is capital with
skilled and educated labor. Men
Of small means can find en-
ploymeut and profitable invest
mont for their funds. You ask
me outside of Mr.. HIS letter for
a statement as to the reception
northern men meet with south.
In answer to this, | am glad to
say that sectional animosities
are passing away, as manifested
by the speeches of the leaders
of both sections of our country,
and the social meetings Of the
soldiers of both the Union and
Confederate armies. People of
intelligence and refinement from
all sections are cordially received
and kindly welcomed to the
best families in the State.
Politics are about the same
here as North-there being no
more bitterness manifested here
than elsewhere. Northern men
are not prescribed or ostracised
here for "opinion's sake" but en-
joy all the ''rights, privileges
and amenities of the law"
just the same as in other sec
tiens. Very respectfully,
VIM. b. DOUTHAT.
The following gentlemen are well
known here, and their endorse
ment Of a statement is conclusive
as to its correctness