Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-04-09
A LETTER FROM VIRGINIA.
MEADOW Mills, VIRGINIA,
ADriI ID 1879.


EDITOR REPUBLICAN, II have seen
nothing from our State in your paper
for some time, and II you will allow
me space In your valuable paper, ! will
tell you and your readers something
about the prospect for Spring crops,
&c. Notwithstanding it has been
prophesied that the wheat crop would
be failure In this section, il is -four
ishing, and our farmers are jubllant
over the prospect for an abundant
yield, although It is most too early to
judge. Most Of the farmers are done
plowing, and all have made some gar
den. We have had an exceedingly
mild March, 30 that the farmers are
well on with their work, and If some
farmed as they did at one time, they
would have plenty Of time for Wis
iting and loafng. They have no time
for that-they can always find some
thing to do. They are coming to the
front. They see that united action is
a necessity. Already, through united
action, incalculable benefits have re-
suited. Farmers are coming TO the
front-notas Republicans; not as Dem
ocrats not as Green hackers; but as
Patrons Of Husbandry. Farmers are
coming 10 the front in respect to de-
sire to become more and more familiar
with the principles of political econo.
my and the science Of government.
1t is right they should, situated as we
are in Virginia, with its wealth OF
moisture and abundance of vegetation,
and when under the stimulating rays
OF the sun grow the most expanded
foliage, the largest and most brilliant
flowers, the most delicious fruits, and
the greatest variety Of plants, capable
of affording sustenance to man, and
the largest number Of those which con.
tribute to the luxuries OF civilized life
Our fruit prospect is good. Any man
can make living here il he has any
energy about him at all. There is here
chance for all. But one point | would
suggest to the person desiring to come
here: Do not come expecting to gel
rich too quick. True, il he brings
money enough with him to make o
rapid advancement, there are many
kinds of business equally as profitable
as farming. Sheep-raising can be car
ried on here extensively, if there il
sufficient capital invested to conduct
the business properly.
This idea is to men with capital
Now, l would say to those who desire
sheep ranches, in order to make bust
ness Of sheep raising and have moi
got much capital, it can be carried on
successfully If it be combined with
farming, and You are content to wait
for both to increase in value. To those
who have never been in Virginia, the
question might arise, "Why is Virginia
so good for sheep.raisingT Becaus,
the soil and climate appears to be nat
urally adapted TO the growing Of blue
grass, and the nature Of this grass il
such that it don't suffer from the frost
like the grass further North. The
winters are mild, so that it requires
very little long feed during the Win
ter, and being situated near the east
ern market, the raising of early lambi
can be made very profitable; for wher
well-cared.for, at the age of three
months they will bring from $3.50 tc
$500. All that is required in a mar
coming here is, that he comes prepar
cd TO work. l venture to assert ht
will prosper. Your most obedient ser
want, ]. McC.