Rensselaer Union, Volume 9, Number 29, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 April 1877 — Page 8

The Sunny South.

Magnolia, Mn*., March 47, 1877. TO THE D*AB FRIKNQB OF OLD JASBJMU the more favor*, bly ara w« impreaaed with the coun-try.-Thia piney bolt 1a by no meant the moat fertile portion ol Miaaiaaippi. The rich bottom landa of the various rivers of the Mate are,said to be unaurpaa i»ed in, fertility of toil, portions of them overflowing at times, and, as a generalthing, more or less unhealthy. Barbers we have an area of country some seventy miles in length by nearly the same in width, with an altitude of from four hundred to five hundred feet above the Gulf, covered msinly with beautiful pine timber, interspersed here and there with amtH but beautiful streams of water, flowing the year round, which are formed and fed by the numerous sparkling springe that come gushing forth from the hill aides. These streams (or rivers, herd called,) abound with fish in good variety, such as pike, perch, trout, etc. The bottoms or valleys along these streams are usually narrow, and covered with a great variety of Upiber, such as gum, hickory, beach, soft maple, ash, poplar, Magnolia, oak, etc., etc., wherein is found quite abundantly, deer, wild turkey, and plenty of smaller game. These valleys have a .richer soil and will give to the husbandman a more bountiful return for his la|»or than the upland; yet, the more level portions of the upland, gives a yield of products, whibh, in variety, quality and quan-

tity; especially when taken in consideration with other advantages, ought to he satisfactory. Vegetablt*(rf nearly al! kinds, as well as most kinds of fruits, do well so far is triyd. It is doubtful if the world renowoed Cali tomia is much, if any, superior for grapes. GAisses, such as Bermuda, erab and do well. Timothy and clover have been but little tried. I saw some at McComb City, with no peculiarly favorable circumstances so far as I could see or learn, that was looking well. Oats does well. Corn, compared with that of Indiana and Illinois, is but a moderate yield; so far as I cat* leant, under favorable circumstances, not exceeding from forty to fifty bushels to the acre. But then it should be remembered that even fifteen bushels, which, perhaps, is an average yield under present cultivation (plowing with a little one-horse plow), at present price here ($1.00), is better than forty bushels at present prices therp; Stock of alt kinds does wclk The cost of raising is .comparatively little. Before the War many became wealthy, moat of whom wer»»financially rained, only here and there an exception. In company with the very intelligent and gentlemanly State Com-1 missioner of Immigration, Col. Id. B. Hillyard, together with two geMial, friends, A. D. Witney, a former citizen of Rensselaer, thy other a nephew of his) a few daysT since, we visited the town of llkolehurat and vicinity, some fifty miles north of here, where we stopped with an old gentleman and lady who 'entertained us tn the most hospitable manner. They are living on a splendid, tract of 800 acres of land, with no help but their cook, Who was numbered among those of wiealth, who was also Among the exception* as to genefrat management, and whose illustrations of the general policy I give iu hik own words: “Buy uivah nigger* to makemoah cotton, make inoah cotton to buy moah niggjers.” He came to Mississippi twelve years before the war to “get rich r ” being the owner of cite horser The war found him worth $78,000, consisting 61 3,000 acres cf land, pegroes, stoclf of ail kinds, etc. During |his time he produced his own supplies nearly entire—wheat* corn.Wiils, hay, rice, bacon, beef, piuttph, wool, leather, cloth, etc., etc., thereby making the ..prodtic tjon pf cotton in large quantities a (dear gain,' But-io my mind the only real and advantage of this nouiitry consists not in that you can >u<cuinilbile dollars ami cents much faster than any other place, but rather in the enjoyment “ f T«W * prefer , «.»

pet ent living by honest toil,; with good health, splendid waler, abundance of timber, delicious fruit, with picturesque scenery and genial climate, perhaps almost or quite unsurpassed, to the accumulation of a fortune amid the inconvemertben, aches and pains consequent upon a life in the malarial districts, or the rigid cold winters of the North, I would have no hesitancy in saying ,front all I have been able to see and learn so far: This is a splendid country. Still there may be drawbacks that I have not discovered. Wile says she has no idqa of returning to the cold regions of the north. But I intend making hastevery glowly. I shall endeavor to apprehend and report to you the disadvantages as I may be able to discover them. You doubtless will ask, What of the people? I can only say fin this already 100 lengthy article) so far as this locality is concerned, quteide of which would be only hearsiy, they are not savages, nor, as is sometimes represented, vicious and blood-thirsty. In general intelligence and morality, the whites here would compare favorably with any town of like size there, so far as I have seen. So far as friendship and hospitality toward strangers is concerned our people would compare very unfavorably. There in much in their ways that I absolutely like, but wjll speak more particularly of this and some other matters i>hat I think ■will be of interest to you hereafter. Weather beautiful—rather cold Sunday morning—some Sleet. Wife seems to be doing well now, though she experienced a backset of about a week from over exerdising. We have good hope.

D. T. HALSTEAD.

William T. Wells, aged 17, was killed near Hartford, by a falling tree, one day last week. John Eizroth, an old citizen of Miami county, killed himself and wife by shooting with a revolver, on Wednesday morning of last week. He was about 35 years of age, and infelicity and financial embarrass ment are supposed to be the cause of his fashness. R. T.. Taylor cashier of fie Franklin national bank it was discovered several weeks ago had engaged in systematically robbing that' institution for several years until he had taken nearly $12U,000 of its funds. He left suddenly bfit returned in a few days very insane and was sent to the asylum at Indianapolis. -Last week ho escaped from the asylum and is now at large. It is suspected that his insanity was feigned and that his escape was assisted by parties that are implicated in his robberies who have spirited him out of the country.

Farewell, and If Forever.

When the lower house rtf congress voted that Tilden was fairly entitled to the presidential seat by eleven electoral votes, Hon. Win. .waa-.Lke. jjyly. dampin the house who voted against it and by his action cuthimself loose from all claims which placed hint there. Had the question at issue been one- in which filibustering constituted a larger part, then the Hon. Doctor would have been excusable. Butin an hour when the voice of every honest man should have been raised against fraud and cussedness generally, to lend bjs. ballot and influence la favor 6f the originator* of it, aud cast them against liia constituents and principles, was butsighiifg a qhletimoh his future usefulness.— Monticello Democrat. r „„„ ■ A fneeliflg of tho-dircctors of me Indianapolis, Delphi' and Chicagb roftd was held at Delphi on Thursday of last week. The new ..president'John Lee, pr< sided. Iu an address to the board Mr. Lee assured them that if, after a c.ose examination of "the subsidies and trineliises lie found i!>cin to be as represented he mould thencejbith devote Ms-nndivided atieriiuni W the enterprise, and that he would aim toiiudd the division' between Frankf<ul aud Rensselaer Ujis -season. Mr. Lee is a man of known energy and'capacity, and hub been uniformly successful in all his 'p reviomsVentgre*. Tills, added to the fact that the construction of this link is of prime importance to Mr. Lee iij eorunwiion with .itthar/rajlroad enterprise* which lie has in hand, leads to the belief that the, speedy constfrucrtioii df tlr& new ■ road may be depended upon. —/a- I dHtnvjio(i» eouMii. • >» «-, |

1877. SPRING. 1877. ' •* •: ■ ’ Read Wholesome Truths DRY GOODS AND CLOTHING. FINE JEWELRY, BOOTS, SHOES, HATS, CAPS. STAPLE AND FANCY GROCERIES, PROVISIONS, FLOUR &C. CHEAPER THAN EVER. GOOD NEWS. A gain would I announce to the public of Jasper and neighboring counties that the Brown Stone Store at Rensselaer is a sure place to get bargains in the line of Dress Gnods.Clothing, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps and misceHaneous articles of Dry Goods. I have just completed the purchase of the best-selected and INCOST MAGUIFICEITT STOCK ever displayed in the town. Besides the articles enumerated above, special attention is called to my Furnishing Goods for Ladies and Gentlemen, Groceries, Flour and other Provisions, all of which were carefully and judiciously selected with particular reference to the wants of my customers. They were bought with cash and large discounts obtained, the advantages of which I'shall, as has been my custom heretofore, divide with my patrons. Thankful for great favors I have hitherto been the recipient of from the trading public, and anticipating a continuation of a liberal share of their patronage, it will be my study to merit this Confidence by square dealing and low prices. Only Strictly CFixst-Cls-ss 0-ood.s .TTept , and prices will always be found at a point below any successful competition. Call and examine my goods and compare my prices before concluding purchases elsewhere. No extra charge is ever made for showing goods. 1

Calicoes, Muslins and Domestic Goods. A complete assortment always on hand of the very best articles to be found in the market, which will be marked down to the very lowest figures consistent with a fair and reasonable profit oft the money t.hat is actually invested. LADIES’ LINEN SUITS. Lnd ies’Dr GoodsA stock unexcelled in quality of fabrics by any in the state, ami unequalled in quantity, variety, or cheapness, by any in the county, consisting of, Silks, Alpacas, Lustres, Cashmeres, Delains, Heps, Poplins, Lawns, Linens and many other fabrics of latest designs and most beautiful patterns. They cannot- fail to pleafee young or old. LADIES’ AND CHILDREN'S HATS. FINE NEAT JEWELRY. For ladies and gentlemen. Ladies' sets in Earrings, Breastpins, Cuff Buttons and Finger-rings, solid and plated, all good aad warranted as represented. • Gents’ fine Breastpins, Shawlpibs, Shirt Studs, Collar Buttons, Sleeve Buttons, Watch Chains and Charms, Watches, and a general assortment of that class of goods. • rrTbe latest styles of* Ties, Collars, Scarfs} <fcc-» for ladies And gentlemen, very nice and very cheap. I 1.1 un. .11l ■ i jiiA.. y i J -fillip” 1 «■' X- Mi "I '...l 1 !?'! !5..'.12 B ■ W.bW'g. SI lANVI.S IN VA I? lIIT v -

iSexxxexxx'bex tZkxeft "tlx® S'toxx® ZEtxxlcLxxxg; Is the place, and the only place, where you receive one hundred cents in Also. 1 Goods for your dollar in money. ■ a T t .•ro'pold, Proprietor.

SHOES Hff ENDLESS VARIETY. Including Gaiters,' Balmorals, Cloth. Beaver, Enameled, Goat, Kid, Pebble Grain, Oil Pebble, Button and Side-lace, fine Sewed Calf, all s;.its and styles for children, and many new patterns for ladies and misses. • ■ SILK AND LINENiIA XDK E RCHIEFS FOR LADIES AND GENTLEMEN. V . J. Ibots. The Champion Stock I keep-«S‘&’specialty the unrivaled Penitentiary Book The best article of the class manufactured in the United State*. The most popular and best selling boots wherever introduced. Boots of every size, quality and price, for men youths and ehildren. Fine Calf and Morocco Boots, both Sewed and Pegged. Call and examine my Stock, and I guarantee satisfaction both in quality and prices. _ L fats’ 3 Us’ Furnishing Goods Consisting of White and Fancy Shirts in every style, Drawers, Hose, Collars, Neckties, <fcc., cheaper than offered by apy other house in the town or county. ■ - - ■ - - ■. ■ •' ... BEST COESETS IXT TOW3ST. _ , ’ - L- " ' HATS AND CAl?#.' r'• An immense.stock of fine and common grades 1 of Hate and Caps for men and bdys. All ot the latest fashionable patterns. Call and get one and loot well. . . , GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS. A select stock of Staple and Fancy Groceries, Canned and • Shelf Goods, Provisions, etc. Best brands- of 'Flour always on hand; also'Salt by the barrel. ■■ CHARLES PIATT, Salesman. ci...2 - -[■ | a i ri~ !*■■■ ii'll i uh ■raarlrrr-T: —