The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-10-13


industry. Oranges, grapes and figs al
, cultivated and mature in superb perfe'
5 ton. The orange crop IS a very SUI
!, one and pays largely. \ good averag
orange tree will bear about 1.00
oranges, which are worth SO. 4 ma
with 900 orange trees would have
! pretty sure annual income large enoug
to warrant the indulgence of some {
the rare and costly enjoyments of life
6 The climate and soil are suitable for tn
cultivation of lemons and bananas, bu
these fruits are neglected.
4 The inhabitants of the Mississippi
: coast are beginning to realize the fac
that there is
MONEY IN SHEEP HUsBANDRY.
The following extract from lette
written by Mr.. Ben. Lane Posey, of Ba,
St. Louis, to the jackson CLARION
throws some light on this subject
The raising of ca tile and sheep is yer,
profitable of the latter enormously so. Botf
are merely turned loose in the woods, with
very little attention, to take care of them
selves; and their food the year round, i:
the wild grass and cane that grow sponta
I neously. The profits of each very large
/ but might be largely increased. The pas
| turage could be improved by setting new
and better grasses, by improving the quality
| and blood of the cattle, < < and by dairy
| ing. A farmer had 900 sheep, worth
say, 5000. This spring his wool crop
| brought him $500, and his flock increased
| by 500 lambs He was offered 81 900 for
| the lambs. but refused the offer. These
| simple figures show enormous profits
Increase for one 900
II
Profits. 100
A clear profit of ST, 1850 on capital of
200, or an annual profit of nearly 20
per cent.
This low latitude is rich in pretty
shrubbery and blooming trees, the most
conspicuous of which are the Grape
myrtle and the magnolia, which abound
in gay profusion and INTENDED freedom.
The myrtle loves the banks of streams,
and the rivers that empty into the Gulf
are, at the right season of the year,
gorgeously skirted with its blooms The
royal magnolia is more retired, and
grows oftenest in moist and sequestered
recesses. The pomegranate, with its
rich hues, likewise fourishes OF all
the forest trees the long leaved pine and
the cypress-especially the former
which is far more abundant-take pre-
cedence in respect of utility, and con-
stitute the main source of wealth for |
the people on the coast. The w-bough- |
ed and cone-shaped Hveoak is found in |
quantities, and lends an |
enliving aspect to the forest. The gray |
and tunereal drapery of the Spanish
changing moss"-here fes-
toons the boughs of the trees and in
spires the beholder with feelings of
strange solemnity and pleasing melan-
,holy. There is marvellous grace in
he disposition Of the moss through the
crest, and in its pendent masses the
ines OF beauty are displayed with infin
tie caprice. To move through lofty
wood whose limbs are heavily draped
With the Spanish moss, inspires senti-
nent of awe akin to the solemn train of
bought with which we would tread the
loor of grand and spacious temple, or
move in silence down dim cathedral
isles. The impression produced upon
me who beholds a moss-leafed forest for
he first time will not be readily for
,otten.
Mississippi has about one hundred
4iles of seashore. This coast line con-
titutes the southern boundary Of the
hree counties of Hancock, Harrison,
nd jackson, and extends from the
mouth of Pearl river to Alabama. There ;
re nine fourishing towns and villages ,
wing along the Sound in Mississippi !
several of these are popular summer /;
escorts, and enjoy most gracious tenn ,
f1Irn 0nH I,orfaof I'M |
) no chance for malaria here, with the !,
reezy Gulf on one side, and OH the :
Their, stretching northward, hundreds :
f miles of ''pine barrens," with rolling :
ills and pure waters. OF the seashore :
owns
PASCAGOULA a
: the greatest seaport town, and it is
he richest in historical and legendary q
interest. There is popular Indian
tradition connected with the place which I
entitled to be embodied in any ac-
cunt of the Mississippi coast region.
here are several versions of this le-
end. We give The most popular one :
At the place where Pascagoula river L
mpties its tide through two mouths b
Ito the Sound is Pascagoula Bay, a e
eautiful imbreaking Of the SEA. At
DOT ON the east bank of the river, just d
here it widens into the bay, is located o
he source of the fitful and mysterious G
rains of music which are heard at n
mes, as if issuing from the depths of g
lie tide. The cause of these mysteri- d
Is sounds is unknown, although the q
ct of their existence is fully establish 0
|. Several unsatisfactory eXplana- Z
ons have been offered, but as yet the I:
verify of scientific research has not "
zen able to dispel the mystical charm II
lat Invests the unknown origin of this o
ngular music. Some compare it to n
lie sound of the windharp; others liken n
to the humming Of an insect of great II
I'd curious power. The tradition which a
'etends to explain this phenomenon is le
he of romantic interest and beauty. OF
The story goes that this whole region n
as once occupied and ruled by a peo- g
6 called the Biloxi. They had made q
me approaches toward rude civiliza- u
On, were versed in various arts, and &c
ere passionate lovers of music. They y
Orshipped a beautiful mermaid that IL
habited the neighboring sea, and built "
tCAuplO W AcIJ III WHICH tHSh IIlCS VI
loration were conducted with devoUt OF
remony and with music of wonderful
Finally the Biloxi, being o.
shaved and enervated by the arts and W
nusements which they so dearly loved, Sc
ere overrun and conquered by fierce ID
lbe, coming from the North or West. al
hey made last stand on the seashore W
ar Pascagoula, after being driven e'
ON all other positions. On this spot pl
ey built fortress, the ruins of which Oh
e still pointed out; though these re- q
aims doubtless mark the spot where IT
me of the early French or Spanish &c
ttlers constructed an inclosure for fe
fence against the natives. The last q
ruggles of the Biloxi were desperately 10