Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1879-03-28
directions, and which, 1 believe, will be

directions, and which, 1 believe, will be
completed before very long.
Our National Government, too. bas come
to the aid Of this part Of Florida, and viii
without delay, dredge and clean the mag
nifeent bay at Tampa, by which the ship
ping OF the world can approach the docks
at Tampa.
There is no doubt now that Tampa viii
speedily become great seaport, and very
fourishing CITY. 1t 8ireadyowns I've large
and fast steamers, and is feeling the effects
Of their trade. With the railroad connec-
tions it will obtain a large share Of the
West Indies, trade which amounts TO some
$120, ,000, 600 annually. Also, people are
coming In fast, and viii largely increase in
numbers Low, and its population will be
ten times its present number within two
years.
This present Congress has also located 3
United States Court here and lamps will
be made port Of entire before the ADJOURN
ment.
During the past year many fine resi-
dences have been erected, not only IN town,
but on its suburban avenues. Where one
year ago, was piney woods for miles, IS now
thriving young orange groves, and visitors
are now agreedbly astonlshed at the thrift,
growth and energy shown. As our rail-
road is a surety, I cannot but recommend
this country to all who are seeking cline
where industry will reap a sure fortune.
Now as to the summer climate, | have
experienced it fully and speak from that
experience. / had expected a IOrrid heat,
but was more than agreeably disappointed.
] did not once feel the heat as 1 did up
North and there was no night but what a
bed covering was acceptable. The mean
temperature in the shade throughout the
summer was so deg. The highest / ever
saw it or knew it 70 be was "a deg, and
this but one day. Almost every day there
is a refreshing breeze from the Gull, and at
night. when the sun sinks, it becomes de-
liciouslT cool and slUmber is easily obtain
ed, affording refreshment and good rest.
During the rainy season, from June to
September, one or two showers fall daily,
and by this, when the sun is at its fereest
heat, It is toned down and delicious tenn
perature is the consequence.
The railroad company have opened an
Office in Chicago, at 146 La Sale street,
and now publish a monthly Journal, dedi-
Gated to this section Of the State.
will keep you informed CT the progress
of the works here, and you may surely look
for a speedy development and settlement
OF south tiOrlda.
have spent another beautiful winter
here. It has been dry and in every way
most charming. Orange trees are now in
blossom, and flowers are in abundance.
This section Of the State has carried of
all the premiums Of note for fruit at the
State Fair.
Visitors we're not so numerous this win
ter, the cause being, / believe, hard times
and the fear Of the late yellow fever plague
in the other Southern States. With Tampa
there need be no fear. A strict quarantine
will always keep her free, as proven last
summer, when vessels piled between here
and New Orleans during the epidemic, but
not one ease Of yellow fever was ever here.
noticed some report Of yellow fever ap-
pearing lately in the South. This is an
imagination.
Hunting and fishing are abundant now
and are enjoyed here by the many.
Ashtabula, notice, by its improvements
is fast becoming city of note. / am glad
to see II, and trust ere long will be able
to write you that Tampa is what she was
destined to be, great city and important
seaport. Yours very truly.
ALFRED.
March 3, 1879.