Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-06-08

structures IN the territory, is situate
on the north side Of the Plaza. 1t j
q four-story brick, with native ston
front. This stone is fully equal to tn
brown stone OF the East for beaut
and durability. The hotel will 40
commodate four hundred guests, an,
is provided with all modern con
v~eniences and improvements.
The chief business houses front OF
the Plaza, a plat Of two acres, enclosed
by an elegant paling fence. 1t hal
just been planted with trees anC
shrubs, which in a few years will pre-
sent a beautiful appearance.
The new town on the east side new
joins the west side. 1t has sprung VI
since the railroad came into the coun.
try. three years ago.
The buildings are chiefly frame
though many of the business houses
are constructed of stone and brick
They have a street railway and excel
lent water works with seven miles o.
water main, affording ample protec.
ton from fire and a full supply o.
water for all purposes. They propose
to sprinkle the streets shortly, which
we think woRld be a means of grace, as
the gentle zephyrs which come sweep.
ing over the valley, playing through
the streets and around corners creates
such a fog of dust one can't walk the
streets without being in danger Of
falling into some cellar, or bruising his
marrow bones on the samples of goods
placed on exhibition, aud as far as
keeping clean, that is out of the ques-
ton, unless very frequent recourse is
had to the bath tub and a change OF
linen several times daily. They also
have a good gas and telegraph service.
The railroad company has built a
branch road TO the Hot Springs, which
are situated six miles northwest of the
city. This road follows the river and
passes between the two sections of the
city. They run four trains daily,
making connection with the main line
trains,
Taking the city altogether it is alive
and growing. Its resources consist of
mining, lumber, wool and stock. 1t is
also a distributing point for a great
portion Of the territory.
There are several large Wholesale
establishments here. Brown & Man
zanarre, Blackwell & Co., and Lock
hare & Co., are the chief leaders in
this enterprise.
A large lumber trade is enjoyed,
there being ten sawmills within FIVE
miles Of the city, and all are running,
with a full force at work.
1t is also an extensive wool market.
The number of sheep raised and
sheared in the country annually is
enormous, and day after day wagons
heavily loaded with the feecy product
can be seen coming into the city. Its
agricultural resources are very limit
ed, however, the greater part of arabic
land along the river is utilized for
that purpose, and a number of respect
able farms can be seen from the city.
on which can be raised by means of
irrigation all cereals and very fine
vegetables. Cabbage, especially, grows
to an enormous size, weighing as high
as thirty-eight pounds to a head.
The public school system is yet in
its infancy; they have not had aid
from the National government, in the
way Of school laws. But the law pro.
vides that n quarter Of the regular
tax shall be devoted to public schools,
and before long they will have the
system in good working order.
The people appear to be kindly dis
posed, energetic and enterprising, ex-
tending a hearty welcome to all who
desire to cast their lot with them.
1t must be said that the city and
surrounding country will not impress
strangers very favorably at first sight,
yet after a short sojourn, people gen
orally become very much attached to
it. One cause for this is the climate
being so delightful. which can certain
ly be recommended to all who may
desire to adopt New Mexico as their
home.
After considerable travel and obser.
walton in the territory, l believe, how
ever, | would prefer to cast my lot in
Santa Fe. 1t is a very desirable place
to live, and is pretty certain to be a
railroad center.
The grading Of the Denver & Rio
Grande extension has begun, and that
road will be pushed forward to Santa
Fe, Albuquerque and the Southwest.
After a five days stay in Las Vegas,
and each day experiencing the same
dislgreeable wind and dust, I return.
ed on the 10th inst, satisfied that il
Vegas is the place to make money
Santa Fe is the place to enjoy life.
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