The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

Remember we KNOW Wen only tue great
nations, whose books we possess;
or the others we know nothing, or but
little Dawson.
In the work we are now entering upon
we shall endeavor to present in as read
able style as we may, an outline of the
resources Of Jackson her commercial
and other advantages. This is an age of
progress and enterprise. Competition is
the law of our existence, and it is not al
ways that the most meritorious wins the
prize: more often it is the more energetic,
the more forward and more resolute. A
city may possess all the natural adyan-
tages in the world but if it makes no
effort to force them on the public they
will probably be passed by unseen and
unappreciated and other places less fa-
vored will be chosen. This fact is recog-
nized by the good people of Jackson, and
they are doing all in their power to
push their city to the front by inviting
men Of brains and capital into their
midst.
Without doubt Jackson has made
progress within the past few years, but
If she is to realize the possibilities OF
a great commercial and manufacturing
center, she must go forward with even
greater strides in the future. No town
in the State has more energetic and pro-
gressive people; but Jackson must not re-
" upon this alone. To occupy the bound
less field of commerce and manufactures
opening M and to be opened zip in this
Sunny land, we need more capital than
we have. more business men, more arti-
sans. more lahorers, in short Jackson
needs more immgration-food of
immigration, and she is bound to have 1t.
Immigration is the tombstone of the
growth and prosperity of city-of a
State for that matter; it is the barometer
that indicates with infallible certainty
the increase in wealth and population.
Hence we see the attention given it by the
leading cities of the State. These cities
have their immigration societies; books
and pamphlets are issued setting forth
the advantages aud more favorable con
ditions of their respective localities, and
every effort is made to attract those dis
posed TO change to the places Interested,
and it is everywhere observable that To-
caIities which have given the most at
tention to immigration which have shown
the greatest judgment and enterprise IN
this direction, have, without exception,
surpassed other places of equal, or even
greater advantages in growth and
wealth. As men succeed in life in pro-
portion to the ability and industry with
which they prosecute their business, so
cities increase in wealth and population
in proportion to the intelligence and pub
lie spirit with which they exert them
selves to secure immigration and other
wise advance their interests.
That Jackson possesses advantages for
commerce and manufactures unequalled
elsewhere in this section of the State is
conceded by every one who fairly weighs
her claims with other towns.
Chief among the important c0nsldera-
tions necessary to the growth and deyel-
opment of a city, is a favorable geo.
graphical position. BY this, we mean
such situation with respect to territory
and transportation facilities as to make
it the general market place and supply
depot of am extensive region of country.
1t seems hardly necessary to dwell
upon the Importance of this advantage.
Experience throughout the world and
in all ages I'M which trade has fourished
from Carthage in ancient times to Venice
"
our own times, has shown that it alone
is sufficient to rear and support great
city.
might has drawn her sable curtains
down,
And pinned it with a star"
Jackson does not do such foolish
thing. but puts her resources to the
world where they can be read and pom
dered upon.
JACKSON
Is situated trifie to the east of the CEN
ter of Northampton county, of which it
is the seat of government. The town
was incorporated about 1870 by an act Of
the Legislature and has municipal GOV
eminent invested in a mayor, clerk,
treasurer, marshal and board of alder
men. The corporate limits embrace ter
ritory one mile square.
POPULATION.
Jackson has popation of from 500
to 900 people These citizens are thor
oughly progressive, wide-awake, courte-
Gus and hospitable, and are natives Of
this section.
CHURCHES.
The religious fervor Of the people are
attested by the fact that jackson mas
three white and one colored churches.
The former embrace the Baptist, Metho-
dist and Episcopal denominations; the
latter Baptist.
SCHOOLS.
One of the important considerations
to people expecting to move to new
place is that of school facilities. Jack
son has two excellent schools, known
as the Jackson Male Academy and the
Jackson Female School The institutions
are conducted upon the latest and most
approved method and are largely patron