The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1882-07-12

10 1eeu hogS That are tattcned to
slaughter, except between October
and December.
Question. Could you form an es
innate of the comparative cost fol
the maintenance, throughout the
summer, of family of moderate
means2
Answer. In my opinion, it is al
ways best for man such as you de-
scribe to own his own home, and tc
accomplish gradually what one in
atfluent circumstances may do a,
once. The first step person should
take is to visit the locality, ana'care
fully select site which meets bis
requirements. If he he man OF
good reputation, who would recon
mend himself as an acquisition tn
the neighborhood, he will experience
no difficulty in obtaining not only
all the information he requires, but,
probably, the offer of sufficient land
to meet his purposes, almost upon
his own terms. He will discover
that the cost of lumber, and all ma
terial for building purposes, is ex-
tremely low, and that a very com
Portable residence can be put s-to
gether for comparatively little no.
ney. Once established with his fam-
lily, COW, horse, garden, fruit
trees and ponltry, that furnish all
the eggs he can consume, l do not
See why the expenses for any family
should be more than is necessary to
supply the clothing, shoes, and few
groceries requisite for household
supplies. The numerous streams
which water this section of the State
TEEN with fish, and half an hours
sport would supply a dinner for any
ordinary household.
Question. How far would it be
necessary to travel to reach a cool
and absolutely healthy climate3
Answer. Alexandria is 1876 miles
from here by rail, and is reached at
the ordinary rate of speed, in seven
or eight hours. The pinelands in
this vicinity are much cooler than
the average temperature here, and
the drainage is perfect. The pine
lands of South Carolina are regarded
by those engaged in the cultivation
of rice, as the only place of residence
in number, and what is true of South
Carolina is true of Louisiana.
Question. Would the Texas and
Pacific Railroad be willing to extend
to summer residents along the line
Of the road, a similar Communication
as that extended by other roads
leading out from the large cities of
the North and East2
Answer, That is question even
which the General Manager could
not at present answer, but, it can be
accepted, as a principle that governs
every road, that when any locality
along its route becomes sufficiently
thickly populated to do a large bus
mess, it is to the interest of a road
to run as many trains at as slow
rate as the business will justify.
Question. Is there. anything else
apart from the anticipated lar. ely
y
increased receipts OF cotton, grain,
sugar and other produce, which, in
your opinion, will materially benefit
The people of this city and State2
Answer. II is a notable fact that
upon the rich prairies of Louisiana
every character Of timber, for build
ing purposes, has. heretofo been
scarce and extremely dear. Lum.
Der, upon alluvial lands, could only
be procured BY floating it through
bayous, and these contained a sutfi
Gent depth Of water to float any.
thing only at certain seasons of the
year. In consequence Of this scare
lty, vast sections of fertile prairie
had to be abandoned to herds of wild
cattle and droycs of hogs. The pen
etration of the State by railroad
affords the cheap and expeditions
transportation of lumber from where
it is low and abundant TO localities
where tree is not visible for miles.
1t is my belief that this opportunity
will eventually be taken advantage
Of by hundreds, who can Fur.hs Sc