The Arkansaw traveler., 1883-05-12
CAMDEN.

Camden, the county-seat of Ouachita county, Arkansaw, Is one of the most p, osperous, and decidedly one of the most promising towns in the south. It is the trading center of one of the richest agricultural districts in the country, and enjoys trade far surpassing hundreds of cities of fthree times its size. The town is admirably situated at the head of nav igation on the Ouachita river, one of the mos, beautiful streams in the United States. Camden's settlement dates far back, and its society, social heirloom of a noble ancestry, together with an in- Aux of good people from everywhere, is as cultivated as can be found in any of the older southern states. This flourish ing city is becoming a railroad cen- Ire. Connecting 1t with the outside world arc the Cramden branch of the Iron Mountain road, the Par amore, and with prospec, of an early extension of the Little Rock, Mississippi River and Texas road from Warren. It is in manufacturing point of view that illustrates Camden's pre-eminence. Its location is admirably adapted for such enterprises, and its citizens arc keenly alive to such interests. The manufac- lures that have been recently established there, have. from the very start, reaped reward. Northern capitalists. seeking a place for investment should by all means visit Camden, for there they will md advantages not offered elsewhere.
 During recent visit 10 Camden the Travellers were pleased to meet many of its good people. The stranger should not fail to form the acquaintance of Gen eral Sam Mallory. No one can forget such a man. The most defective mem- ory might be improved in this way. He is by no means a small man, physically, and his kindness ot heart is larger than his body.
 The Camden Beaeoa, a newspaper which, for bright sayings and sound sense. has made z reputation, is edited by James Holmes. He is a credit to the town, live and active, and the people appreciate him.
 The Hal5erdiey. published by F. Nj. erman is an excellent writer and is doing good work for the community.
 The OHaehifd EaiE<y Reai Eskai< BHiitks. just established by Jake Friedheim. is large, sixteen page publication, devoted to the coun- try's best interests. Jake holds the confidence of the people, and will, of course, make a success of the enterprise.
 The Brooks house, of which the lively Captain Jennings is proprietor, is an institution which cannot be passed with out notice. It is, without doubt, one of the best hotels in the state, and when once man stops with the captain, he is sure, if in the neighborhood, to stop with him again.
 The Scuppernong wine, found in Cam den. is the finest known to public. It is the pure juice of the grape, and is at tracting attention everywhere. It IS far superior 10 any imported wine, and represents an industry that will one day become famous. T. Moore, who has It for sale, is now supplying large whole sale orders.
 While at Camden, the q Travellers ? were pleased to meet Capt. A. A. Tufts, of the United States land office; (. K. Sithen. cashier of the bank of Camden |: F.. (. Wright, assistant postmaster, who. by the way, sells the ARKANSAw TRAv- EiER land here let us advise every one to patronize his news stand), Col. Ben w. Johnson, and Capt H. A. Millen, the tried and true postmaster.
 A visit 10 this beautiful town will re- pay anyone. especially the man who is seeking investment for capital.