The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1881-09-15
The Eolasn Shore,

The following letter addressed to Mr..
A. 5. Westmoreland by Capt. Topp will
be read with great interest. Capt.
Topp has been there several years and
those who know him are satisfied his
statements are without coloring:
COTTON, CAL, Aug. %, 1SSI.-DEAR
SIR ~ our letter of the goth inst max
ing inquiries about this country was re-
ceived to-day, and I take pleasure in
writing you a prompt reply. AS the
first consideration is, or should be,
heal.n, l will begin upon the subject of
climate in this particular locality, and
its influence upon those threatened with
pulmonary disease. We have a great
deal of sunshine and sea breeze, and
do not tnink one could find elsewhere in
the United States so many favoring con-
ditions for bodily comfort during the
entire year. For six months, say from
the first of May to the first of Novem-
ber, we have no rain. Occasionally,
perhaps every two weeks, we have
showers during what is called here the
"Iainy season." We never get as much
rain as we want. Sometimes northers
blow for two or three days in the win
ter, and are quite Questionable, not on
account OF the wind being uncomforta-
BILE, for 1t is rather warm, but because
there is no let up to it, and one must
keep indoors. One may enjoy the first
norther, but after awhile the lively
whistling wind becomes a nuisance.
We may average about three northers
during the year and they are really in
significant factors in estimating the gen.
eral beneficence of our climate.
A great many persons having weak
lungs are greatly benefited by living
here, but they must come before they
are confirmed conSumptiYes. do not
believe this delightful climate is suffi-
cient to restore consumptive to good
health. / fear there is no cure. Con-
sumption does not originate here, and
those who apprehend danger should
come in time.
To judge this country from a farmers
standpoint, it is necessary to forget
nearly all you ever knew of agriculture
as practiced in Giles county. Our grain
crops (small grain) is made by the raj
OF winter. They are not always GER
tain. Our summer crops depend en-
tirely on irrigation, except in localities
where the land is damp. With a good
supply of water for irrigating purposes,
a 'bountiful crop is certain. We make
our own seasons, and have no thought
OF a drought, This is emphatioally the
best fruit region in the United States.
1t is also the most profitable, as well as
most pleasant, pursuit in which a culti-
vator can engage. This is a semi-trop-
ical climate, and oranges, lemons, al
monds, figs, English walnuts, apricots,
and other fruits, too numerous TO men
ton, are common throughout the valley.
Qurgrapes are good beyond description,
and our rai5ins are unsurpassed. Our
soil is a light loan, very rich, and easi-
ly worked, and will produce anything
whatever, and that too OF the best kind.
San Diego county is south of this,
has less rainfull, and is much dryer, ard
is by no means as desirab BILE for farming.
The supply OF water for irrigation is
very limited and the surface of the
ground is generally too undulating tor
water bitches. There are, however,
some fine ranches in San Diego county.
The grand and picturesque scenery OF
California is attractive beyon1 descrip-
ton, and is well worth a visit. Inside
of twenty miles from this point one can
get up about p miles above the sea
level. From that elevation the eye can |
look over an immense region of noun
tains and plains, and far out on the |
misty Pacific. The town and bay of |
san Diego, over one hundred miles |
away, can be seen, and also places in |
Arizona, sonora and Lower California. |
Ii you conclude to come out TO Cotton, |
IL will afford me much pleasure TO tell |
you all l know about this county. a |
good doctor and a sober, industrious |
blacksmith could do well at this place. |
Our visiting inYalids need the doctor. 1
Very LrulV 7 NJ TOpP