The Cecil Whig., 1882-11-11
TRIP TO ARKAN SAS.
Baltimore, Nov. :, 1882

Baltimore, Nov. :, 1882.
II. r. ToRBERT, EsQ.-Dear Sir: At
the suggestion of an old reader of 1he
| Whig, | write you short account OF I'M
pressions received on a visij lately made
to the State of Arkansas. If you are
pleased with the impression and think
they would be source OF interest to the
readers of your paper, copy OF which
comes to this office, | will be pleased to
have this letter published.
ARKANSAS
| is neither Western nor Southern Safes.
1t contains about 81, 600 spare miles and
lies between $50 and SO north latitude
The climate partakes of the fresh ar vi
the North without its severity and the
mildness of the South without the ex-
treme heat Of the tropics. 1t holds,
therefore, a medium between the two ex-
tremes. Homes are, therefore, the more
desirable on that account. Timber has
also healthlul influence upon the eli
mate and also upon the inhabitants. The
ground is kept more moist. avoiding the
fierce winds and drouth of the widespread
prairies This is also an important ele-
ment in the growth of
VEGETATION.
For rapid growth of any kind a moder-
| ate degree of heat and richness of soil
are indispensable. A forcible illustration
of this fact is found in the early ship
meut of vegetable and fruits from Az
kansas to St. Louis, Chicago and other
northern markets. Arkansas is three or
four weeks ahead of other States and
therefore have the advantage of best
| prices.
is another evidence of 4 mild climate and
richness OF soil. | should Judge from
what | saw, that Arkansas has more
square miles Of timber and good timber
of all kinds, than any State i'll the Union
Of its size.
Every species of fruit grows there. the
climate and soil are adapted to the growth
of fruit of the North and also of the
South. except some in the extreme tropics.
Vast quantities of fruit perished last
season from want of efficiency in taking
it to market. Canning would save that
waste and make good profit.
THE CEREALS
all flourish in this State. This State is
equal to any in the production of corn,
wheat, rye, oats. barley, &c. They use
no Fertilizers Farming has been def
cieut. The State ranks first in regard to
quality and quantity of cotton, and there
fore farmers have paid almost exclusive
attention to this kind of industry.
SAW MILLS
| =, ho
that are now being built through the
State. Two are just being finished at
this time extending from the north east
to the southwest commencing at St.
Louis and terminating at the city of
| Mexico. These roads pass through im-
mense forests, and emigration from
Northern States is rapidly setting in.
Towns are going up like magic.
PRICE OF LANDS.
| Large quantities of land are for sale
at 81. 90 to $500 per acre. both timber
and prairie land. When the timber is
cut and brought to depot there is ready
sale for it, Homesteads will be donated
to actual settlers.
For further information l would refer
your readers to DR.. r. II. Mead, Para
gould. Greene county, Arkansas, who is
familiar with all parts of the State and
knows the best locations.
Paragould a new town which promises
great success for it has the natural re-
sources and northern enterprise and
money is pouring into it. 1t will afford
ample facilities for shipping fruit. cotton
grain and game to northern markets.
Should any of our readers desire fur
ther information | will be happy to give
it, if it be in my power.
Yours truly, e. Lepley.