The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1878-07-03
MISSISSIPPI.

49, eErrcHEs-HER OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
,-op sToNE-HER PROsPECTs-THE PRO-
rrrs on FRUrTs-INTEREsTING INFoR-
NATION.
,ri.-f..ippi is associated in the minds of
-, nar.ons with terrorism of Ku KIux,
I+,-Ild civilization, etc, and preiudiced,
- a.. Of the state, "Can any good come
tr+ IN Nazareth ~ and in reply we would
Wv aCgme and see, and if possible in the
-. Iagst TO remove the prejudice we send
~. ba-ty sketch Of a sojOurn in that State
80 few months. We were also prejudiced
] before our trip, and looked with discredit
',-,,, tine state. but our minds have been dis
,tin.ad the scales have fallen from our ewes,
arJ Ne now stand in the free light of truth.
I,.rics compels US to speak in praise of Mis-
8si..iupi. and we can justly recommend that
go I'm many respects to the people of the
zN-rrbrva-t We visited all of the principal
,.-ia. and towns and became acquainted
virb many citizens of prominence through
r-+tb4 State. We also investigated the soil
adj oruducts. and can thus speak of Mis-
si.fpoi in many points of interest. We Wis
Ell Jackson the capital, during the session
i "A the legislature, and better body of
man il ba, seldom been our fortune to meet.
Taey do great honor to their State, and
w5qId be a credit to any State. Jackson
rrp-ented quite busy appearance during
i tbs session, four or five thousand inhabi-
tapt.. is avery attractive place for residence.
/ II has many points OF interest as nearly all
i M the public institutions of the State are
heated there.
Governor Stone appears the right man in
The RIGHT place His administration is Civ
iur satisfaction and bringing peace and
rrl-peritv once again to the State, for which
lr.a1 praise Is due him. He is of COM
Hmaudiug presenCc-tail with dark hair and
eve, and fine head-pleasant and genial, yet
tNhen iii the gubernatorail chair assumes
tbp responsibilities of his office with becOm-
#pr dignity. One could not desire to meet
IA more pleasant and perfect gentleman than
&kinoch Faiconer, Secretary of State-one
hi the most popular men in the State. He
discharges the duty of his position with
great credit and honor.
Lands are very low-gOod land at 50 and
Is 20 per acre-but they will not always re-
slnaiu 80. The tide of immigration is rapid
aly setting in, and one meets many Northern
snen who have settled here. They have but
Onaopiuion respecting the country. They
are delighted with its splendid climate and
productive soil, claiming they can make
more in one year than North in two. They
ssay If person comes South, is industrious
and law abiding, people welcome him with
open arms Society in nearly all localities
b good, taxes low, schools and church flour
Eishing Cotton Is the chief product in many
districts, but wheat, corn, oats, rye, barley,
slay, etc., and fruits, apples and oranges are
raI,cd abundantly in Mississippi. One of
the most profitable branches of industry in
tbe early fruits and vegetables. One gen
stleman cleared 300 one year off of one
8acrc of strawberries. His name is DIR. II.
pIckay, Madison Station, Madison county,
Bile Write to him and see. In summing
|np, Mississippi offers the most inviting field
Pr immigrants. Her prospects are bright
Flnd hopes strong, and on her prosperous
career We say God speed to her. BY .'one
from the NORTH X.
The above article was written for the
chicago Evening Post, by Mr.. G. r. Bro
DIX, of Pana, H., who with his father spent
eyer six months in travelling over the State
.of Mississippi These gentlemen informed
Bic writer that they had over $500 bust
be-, transactions with persons in our State,
without harsh word, or any difficulty
whatever This is the more remarkable as
tlcy were book agents, an occupation not
sSery popular with the people of any State.
+. G. WALL,
Commissioner.