Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-07-04
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA.
IT'S ADVANTAGES FOR THRIFTY
SETTLERS.
Broad Acres TO be Had-Variety OF
CHnate-Nountain HCmes-Sug-
gestions TO New-oonlers-Etc.
Correspondence of the REcoRD-Umos.I


and far between. Their hardships in those
early years were less than those of many
pioneers in other States and Territories, for
money was the principal thing TO be had
here, in those wonderland times. They
found It in the streets, they dug it out OF
the earth, they washed it out of ,he rivers
and creeks. It wasn't question Of where
gold could be found, but where was ma
lures greatest prodigaLity. 1t required
honest labor to possess the hidden treasure
so carelessk bestowed and 50 layishly half
hidden. Il vas never truer than then that
Wealth Is the product OF labor.
Not all, however, who devcd for gold be-
came or remained wealthy. The Tickle
goddess Of fortune was made unusually
tickle in those almost strangely ford days
of the past. The immense prices that all
neccssaries of life commanded led some to
agricultural and other pursuits, and those
who thus turned their footsteps from the
supposed more direct and all-pGrSuing hunt
for'gold. were quite as generally rewarded
with lasting smiles from the goddess whom
all sought Many among these pioneers,
from all pursuits are still enjoying their
BROAD ACRES Or INCREASED WEALTH
Where former years found them, while
others have retired from business lives.
Other pursuits than mining have largely
increased in proportion during more recent
years. and those who, in the northern part
of the State, have during the past decade
addressed themselves 10 - getting on III the
world and accommodating gO0dly cOmpe-
tency from farm. stock. lumber fruit vine
or mine have most eininenuy succeeded.
Those who commence hereafter viii en-
10Y advantages denied to their predecessors,
such az society, established markets, trans
pOrtatiOn facilities, ClassIucau0ns OF buSl-
ness, the experiences Of others, increased
avenues Of labor, and WUman'S help. Ii
may be said that in any part Of the world
man is expected to have q good showing
for twenty-five years labor, and that, there
fore, wherein IS superior judgment dis
PLAYED by parties now COuiinSt to the State,
by selecting northern California rs the
scene for human activities l answer:
Because the ratio of required toll IS less in
proportion to required results. \ mans
life begins in earnest at twenty-five, and
the longer he lives the more he finds, in
California, that natures elements do half
his work They decrease his necessary
physical exGTtiuns, his physical decay,
thereby preserving his youthful abilities;
decrease his expenses, while increasing his
luxurics; increase his leisure hours, and
hence opportunities for mental growth and
power, and leave him al fifty in prime con-
dition Of body and mind 10 enjoy twenty
five years more before settling down into
the sunset and twilight o. ! much longer
preserved and happy life.
PROOFS 2' WE'LL HERE THEY ARE.
It Is less than twenty years ago since in
schools il began to be taught concerning
ocean currents. There is = general idea
that such streams exist, but the masses Of
the people know very little OF the causes or
influences Of these great rivers Of the sea.
Likewise lacking knowledge, they lack
belief that the Rockies western slone IS
warmer than the same ATTITUDES on the
eastern side. The Atlantic coast is affected
by two lev currents from the Archie Ocean,
also by polar viuCs that transport across
the low Allegheny mountains the cold at
mOSgherc above those currents. The Pa
cilic Oceans waters, heated ii the equator,
are By the earth motion carried along the
North American coast in q current whose
volume exceeds that OF the Atlantic side.
Accompanying TINS toHid current are warm
winds, whose influences change the entire
coast temperature beyond recognition by
lines of latitude. Even on Alaska's shores
these causes effect climate corresponding
10 that in countries 400 miles southwark.
California climate allows to vegetable pro-
ducts twice the time allotted to their growth
in other States. Instead Of SHOWS, and the
necessity of housing and feeding stock, We
have tall rains, which clOtbc valleys ard
foothills with grass, and thus nature
provides. without the aid OF man,
the winters food for live stock, and
leaves out the great expense en-
tailed by Eastern winters, and, i'll fact
the winters of almost any othtrpart Of the
-, H. 4
leaving ont Of the account the Hinterirg OF
stock on hay and grain to 4 yery large eX-
tent but an enormous decrease of labor is
thereby effected. The family fuel and cost
of clothing Is also prOpOTdOnately de
creased.
To he free from sudden changes Of tenn
peraturc. deletef:ous TO health and incuu-
venient to business; free from Billiards,
cyclones and thUnderstorns TO see Row
ers. birds, warm sunshine, open roads,
steady outdoor employment; to eat green
vegetables to have mills, mines, farms
orchards. diaries i'm action nearly the en-
tire yca--lives thare:a human being who
wants proof that these are desirable? II
so, We don't want him in California.
LANDS AND OPPORTUNITIES.
IL Siskiyou county alone there are about
two and u half million acres OF Unoccu-
pied lands Ofthese q large part are arabic
lands. and Will in time BE- occupied by
thrifty farmers, vine and tTuit-EruwcTs.
The completion of the California and Ore
gOn Railroad viii greatly AID in bringing
about the settlement Of this outlying pOr-
ton IF the state. The greater part Of the
county is now used for grazing purposes,
and the more broken sections viii continue
to be so occupied, rs the rich bunch grass
and other kinds of feed is capable OF sup
4t sal gIrt.lz Af
live stock
The prosperity OF q State depends upon
its county population We want farmers
orcha7dists. dalrymen. first: In their time
and rain VIII naturally and necessarily fol-
low artisans towns and cities Ii a man
has lew hundred dollars let him exercise
good Judgment, and save hard labor and
physical wear and tear by Investing his
capital where ii viii insure the largest pos
sibe results. II ne desires TO exercise the
same amount OF physical effort. let his
money be SO invested that he will be re-
warjed with pT0p0rtjUuate increase of profit
tnc.stT3m.
Parties coming from the East may 90 di-
rect to Sacramento, and from there exam
inc the extensive valley and fO0thili regions
in the central part OF the State, where
lands 1t reasonable prices arc still Ia he had
in abundance, but NOS as cheap.y, of course.
rs IN tAe sections more leiholti pNt ms
section and the outlying localities can be
visited afterwards by coming up The Cali
fornia and Oregon railroad into Shasta
county and thence proceeding by stage or
other conveyance TO adjoining counties.
JEW WORDS TO EASTERN READERS.
Let me say q few words especially to your
Eastern readers. ! have already indicated
the best way to see the farms and lands for
sale or which may be purchased. Proba-
oily most of your readers Al the East know
how quickly fruit trees come into bearing
after planted, and therefore how quickly
this line Of industry as well as others viii
become sustaining To the new settlers and
commence 90 yield returns in profits. AS a
rule, the third year fruit trees VIII pay well,
and thereafter be very profitable The
current expenses Of the family sill rot be
large while getting started in the new