n «(■?■"■ TH!iJi''u 1 SOUTH CAROLINA. A DESCRIPTION OF THE CLIMATE, SOILS, AND THE NATURE OF THE PRODUCTS IN THE VICINITY OF AIKEN, S. C, Especially Fruit, CcrcaLs, Cotton, Corn, &c., INGLLOING EXTRACTS FROM LETTERS OF DISTINGUISHED VISITORS, CORRIiSFONDENTS, ACTION OF TOAVN COUNCILS INVII'ING EMIGRANTS, &c., &c., &c., TO WHICH IS ADDED A DESCRIPTIVE LIST OF PROPERTY FOR SALE, INCU'DIXG Improved Farms, Orchards, Vineyards, Water Powers, Kaolin Deposits, Unimproved Lands and Town Residences. " Tho varieties of c^' .late. soil antl capacities of different countries, induces nations as well as iudiviiluals to select iliose pursuits for winch they huvc some natural or acquired advantaKO, and by this divisiou of labor the aggregate production is largely increased."— John Stuart Mili^ r^E=tIOE!, P^H^^T"^ OE]3>TT3. NEW YORK AND AIKEN: J. C. DERBY, PUBLISHER. 18 7 0. Rnnk ft y ft^k: \ mh : g"^j ^ l^p*. i^- SOUTH CAROLIlSrA. A DESCRIPTION OF THE CLIMATE, SOILS, AND THE NATURE OF THE PR0DUCT3 IN THE VICINITY OF AIKEN, S. C, Especially Fruit, Cereals, Cotton, Corn, &e., INCLUDING EXTR^SlCTS FROM LETTERS OF DISTINGUISHED VISITORS, CORRESPONDENTS, ACTION OP TOWN COUNCILS INVITING EMIGRANTS, &c., &c., &c.. / TO WHICH IS ADDED A DESCRIPTIVE LIST OF PROPERTY FOR SALE, INCLUDIXG Improved Farms, Orchards, Vineyards, Water Powers, Kaolin Deposits, Unimproved Lands and Town Residences. "The varieties of climate, soil and capacities of diflferent countries, induces nations as well as individuals ti) select those pursuits for which they have some natural or acquired advantage, and by this division of labor the aggregate production is largely increased." — John Stuabt Mii.t.. P^'L^LIOE!^ T^XT^T'^ OIEHSFTS. NEW YORK AND AIKIEN: J. C. DERBY, PUBLISnER. ([ 1870. Qz-cii^/l^^nyif^it^^i/ ■-Oi-a^^Ay/t^ *t^^Z>^^^/^^7/&3^^^4?;?2r^en the progress and prosperity of the South will astonish even tliose who are now most sanguine. Resources now latent will be developed, and «s opportunities for employment in diflfereut channels increase, tens of thousands of Northerners with rush Southward in order to escape the rigor of their own wintry clime. In regard to the parties whom I would advise at the present tim« to select Aiken as their future liome, I would divide them into the following classes : 1st. Invalids and persons threatened with pulmonary diseases. Health is of more importance than money making. The effects of this climate are so well established that it needs no argument now to demonstrate its advantages over any place on this side of the Eocky Mountains.f Note. — Wo would refer those desiring further information regartling the sanitary effects of Aiken to a recent publication by Drs. Araory Coffin and W II. God- dings, eminent physicians of this place, entitled " Aiken, or Climatic Cure," con- taining meteorological observations extending over a period of eight years, includ- ing the highest, lowest, and mean temperatures for the several monilis, the amount of ram and prevailing winds, as observed by Rev. J. II. Cornish, a correspondent •of the Smithsonian Institute, from which is deduced tables showing the difference and comparison of temperature of Aiken with other places of the United States the most noted resorts in Germany, France and Italy, with remarks on the curabil- ity of con.sumption, tonic properties of the atmosphere, the effects of climate, with a brief history and description of the town of Aiken. The price of the book is twenty-five cents, and can be obtained of Wood & Co., booksellers, Aiken, S. C. 2d. Persons who possess a competency, or who have retired from business. Exempt from the rigors of a Northern winter they can here reside the year round, without apprehension of malarious diseases incident to low latitudes. To such the tone of society, the pleasant aspect of the town, the facility of communication with all parts of the country, and of obtaining required supplies, the opportunity of enjoy- ing life out of doors instead of being imraurcd in a close room the major part of the year, form attractions well worth consideration, * Dec. 10, 1869. The estimated crop of cotton, 1869, is two and a balf millions of bales, valued at $250,000,0001 1 ! besides lumlier, rice, tobacco, sugar, and other products, exceeding in the aggregate $6,000,000!!! most of which is eiported, instead of being consumed at home. t A gentleman from Charleston, S. C, recently returned from Europe, had occasion while there to consult an eminent London physician as to the state of his huigs, asliinvr ailvico as to the best locality abroad for himself to reside. '• Wliy," said the doctor to his patient, " there is a little town in your Sf)uthcrn country that excels all localiti* s lor those troubled like yourself : I think It is called .\iken." The South Carolinian has returiivJ with the satifl- iTactiou of having been con^rmed in his former belief as to the healthy locality of Aiisen and ita world wide reputation as a resort for invalids. 3 18 A nnmber of wealthy JTortherners have already secured farms and cotmtry seats in this vicinity, and it is more than probable that, in a few years, many a handsome villa, such as adorn the banks of the Hudson and Delaware, will crown the summits of the neighboring hills.* There is many a picturesque spot which now can be had for a few hundred dollars, which will shortly command as many thousands. In using this language I speak advisedly, for after mature reflection, and opportuni- ties such as few have to formi an opinion, 1 am satisfied that sudi must be the re- sult. 3d. Those who have children whose constitutions have been undermined by living in houses heated by furnaces or stoves, or who find in themselves a loss of tone and activity, from long continued application to business, and who require a bracing tonic atmosphere. 4th. Pleasure seekers, who desire to have a change for a few months of the year. 5th. Substantial farmers, who have discrimination enough not to invest their en- tire capital in lands, reserving a fair proportion to operate with, and who do not expect to make a fortune without labor. I would warn them of the necessity of adapting their ideas and notions to requirements essentially different from those they have been accustomed to, and to be ready to adopt such customs as are in vogue, which past experience and sound judgment has demonstrated to be correct. 6th. Young men having the tact and energy to mark out new paths, and who •would avoid the old beaten tracts where competition is already excessive. Profes- sional men, school teachers, merchants, day laborers, agents, &c., are not the class who would be benefited by a removal here; these lines of business are alreadj^ filled^ On the other hand, Southerners heretofore have paid but little attention to diversi. fying their pursuits; consequently there are a thousand occupations, such as are pursued at the North, in which but little or no competition would be found at the South. 7th. Especial attention ought to be called to the favorable opportunities for manufacturing enterprises;! not those alone which require large accumulated capi- tals, but many, such as individuals could control. Many a farm has water power which could be turned to profitable use ; many a spare day or rainy hour could be utilized; many a dime could be earned by a little forethought and exertion. It is in such pursuits that the Northerner would have tlie largest field, as he is ac- customed to see such pursuits followed at the North, whereas they are ignored at the South ; in their selection he would have to depend upou his own judgment and ingenuity, as he would find no one to guide him. 8. Capitalists would find on examination that the South offers advantages such as cannot be found at the North for the employment of capital m inanufactuiiug enterprises. It has been demonstrated that cotton works better in this climate ;; food, clothing, fuel, house rent, &c., are cheaper here than there, consequently wages * Since the above was written sereral large tracts hi the immediate Ticinity have been purchased by Northern gentlemen of means, with a view of laying them out in large parks, aurrounding the sanii^ with villas for winter residences. t Col J. B. Palmer, in an address l>efore the Htato Agricultural Society, &tiited that the cost of making No. 'JO yarns at the Saluda Mills, w th ( otton at 20 cents per pound, and deliver- In" them in New York, was $2!).81; that the lowest estimation he had seen of tUecost of rnanu- facturing at the North was $a(;.81 ; showing a difference of seven cents (or 24 per cent. ) in favor of the South He also added, that " I think we could send our yams to Europe and sell them at the cost of producing English yams, and derive a net profit of at least five cents per ponnd, « « * * It is evident to every business man that, sooner or later, all our cotton must be manufactured at the place of its prwluctioa, " 19 are lower. Noble water powers are to be had at a cost bnt little exceeding th« present value of the land. There is a home market for the consumption of the wares, and the raw materials for many articles are here already, thus saving the cost of transportation to and fro, and adding it to the profit of the capitalist. Spin- ning jennies attached to the cotton gine for manufacturing yarns would aflbrd an immense profit. Crockeiyware, bulir millstones, glassware, &c., could be advan- tageously worked. Aiken is admirably adapted for the location of many such enterprises, and it would be well to call attention to these facts. Among the many wants of this locality none are more pressing than that of ac- commodations for visitors. It is estimated that at least 2,000 persons were de- barred coming here this season by the report that every house was filled. If it is profitable to keep hotels at such places as Saratoga and Newport, where the season is but for a few short weeks, it would unquestionably be more profitable to locate them at such a point as Aiken, where tlie season is at least six months in duration, with a fair paying business for the balance of the year. The prcEent requirements are for at least six hotels ; and if the reputation of the place continues to increase as it has for the past two years, thrice that number will not contain tho guests. Another good opening is for a first class seminary, under the charge of a physi- cian, in which especial attention would be paid to the physical as well as the mental training of weak and puny children. From K C. Meelzer, Esq., Agricultural Editor of " The K Y. Tribune^'' dated Aiken, June, 1869. Aiken is 600 feet above tide water. The timber of the country is pine and a little hard wood. The soil is generally sand}', with a clay subsoil near tlie surface, and grass is rare. For many years this pkice has been noted for tlie purity aud !life-giviiig properties of the air. It is said that many people have gouo thitlier, both from the South aud North, prostrated with disease, and alter a suitable resi- dence have returned in sound health to their homes and friends. What tlie speci- fic action of the air may be is perhaps unknown, but ic is said to be so intensely oxygenized as to increase insensible perspiration, and to ioiieve tlie diseased or- gans, while the kidnej-a are incited to increased action. The heat was intense while I was there, but was not inconvenient; cool nigiits are common, aud it seems to me that the}' demand increased care for tJie patient , still, as the ague is said to be unknown, no great injury niaj- arii-e. The town is Kif respeetabje size, and tliere arc eomfortable and some tasteful dwellings. Patients liave complained tliat their residence was monotonous, but measures have been talcen to lay out avenues, to establish a park, aud to secure such means of amusement and exercise as are •common at other summer resortg. it is also proposed to build a hotel, which may be thought important, since I wag •told that the boarders soaielimes go to Augusta to get a good dinner. Several Northern men have bought nice larms with good houses ia the vicinity, and I am surprised tliat they do not improve this opportunity. Near the town improved farms are held at |130 and $40 an acre; a few miles distant ihev can be bought for kiss than a (quarter of the luo-uey, and uot be cheap then, unless for growing 20 cotton. The farm of J. C. Derby is less than a mile from the tcrwn, and it contains several hundred acres. There is a most extensive vineyard, a part of ■which is in complete order ; the growth made was great, and the fruit was nearlj. half grown. Beside there is a large peach orchard, an apple orchard beginning to bear, and there were three acres in strawberries. It is true that the people in those cities, Augusta, Macon, Charleston, Columbia, Savannah, etc., are at present poor, but a few good cotton crops will make money plentiful, and then these fine orchards and vineyards of Aiken ought to bring hand- some returns. STRANGERS INVITED TO LOCATE. In March, 1866, the Town CouDcil of Aiken passed a resolu- tion appointing a committee of prominent citizens to adopt such measures as would bring to notice the advantages of the vicinity^ and thereby encourage immigration. The committee accord- ingly submitted a comprehensive report, which was ordered ta be printed, and subsequently circulated through the press. The following extract is from that report : Desirous of again seeing our native Stale advancing in wealth and prosperity and confident that, by a proper use of the opportunities at our disposal, remunera- tive employment can be afforded to both capital and labor in this immediate vicin- ity, we would invite attention to and cons-id oration of the advantiiges here enjoyed. The specialties we claim for our district, and to which we invite attention of en- terprising and intelligent men, are — First. Unsurpassed salubrity of climate, noted for its beneficial effects on pulmo- nary diseases, and enabling the white man to labor without feeling that lassitude and debility common to low latitudes, and yet enjoy the production of a Southern clime, with exemption from that pest of the West — fever and ague. Second. Adaptation of soil and climate to the production of the finest silks, fruits, wines and vegetables. Third. Combination of advantages as a manufacturing district, but most espe- cially for the establishment of potteries. Taking into consideration the locality of Aiken; the superiority of its climate^ as attested by the celebrity it already enjoys as a resort fur iuvtilids;. its iiilimat& connection with the commercial centres of the South by means of the various rail- roads and water courses alluded to ; the extensive power of the cheapest kind afforded by the creeks and streams ; the immense deposits of the purest kaolin and and other clays, granite ann buhr millstones ; the valuable woods and timl>er which abound in our forests; the vast demand that exists throughout the South for thou- sands of articles of everyday necessity, as well as of ornament and luxury, which have now to be brought a distance of hundreds if not thousands of milcR; the ad- vantages incident to locating factories where the raw materials are produced, and as near as possible to the consumers, thereby saving the cost of transjiortation to and fro ; and the high protcolive tariff which must be levied for many years to come, indicate tins place as offering inducements and advantatjes rjjeiy to ba found-" 21 The fact of such action by the Town Council and citizens of Aiken shoukl be a refutation, at least in regard to this section, of the oft repeated statements that Northern men are not safe in the South. FRUIT. Fruit culture is a specialty of this vicinity. About 1850 much attention was attracted to this dei)artment. The thrifty growth of vines and trees soon demonstrated that this dry at- mosphere, porous soil, and sunny clime were peculiarly adapted to the production of the finest varieties. Year by year the ex- tent and number of the orchards have increased. In 1858, those interested formed themselves into a society, and adopted the title of the "Aiken Vine Growing and Horti- cultural Association," their object being " to promote the culture and improve the quality of fruit in general, and more particu- larly of the vine and the manufacture of wine." This association has been instrumental in extending much valuable information, many of their reports and essays having been published in pamphlet form, and republished in the agri- cultural journals and Patent Office Reports. In 1860 this society extended an invitation to the wine growers of the South to hold a convention in this place, and to bring with them speci- mens of their grapes and wines for comparison and classifica- tion. Delegates from five States accordingly met on the 21st of August, and ex-Senator and Governor James 11. Hammond was elected presiding officer of the convention. Upon taking the chair, he remarked that " the exhibition this day, and the presence of these delegates, indicated that an interest in behalf of growing our own grapes, and manufacturing our own wine was extending, and that a large belt of waste lands, capable of growing extensively these fruits, were now about to engage the attention that should have been called to them hitherto. Nay more, the exhibition this day, he ventured to say, COULD NOT BE SURPASSED IN ANY PART OF THE AVORLD, and in using this broad expression, he did it without qualification, especially so in re- ference to the variety and quality of the grapes here to he seen." During the war, the market for fruit being cut off, the vine- yards and orchards were necessarily neglected, and left to run 22 wild. Since then the reduced circumstances of the owners pre- vented tbeir giving them proper attention. Some few fruit- growers, however, by giving proper attention to these neglected fields, have demonstrated that they were not past recovery, several Northern parties having purchased large fruit farms, and done well with them. Renewed interest is awakened, and there is every prospect that this culture will be more prosperous than ever before — one of the farms containing 15,000 peach and apple trees, 40,000 grapevines, besides a Scuppernong arbor one mile long, 70,000 strawberry vines, with figs, pears and other fruits. An English gentlaman purchased in April last a large vineyard and princely estate, which has produced 7,000 gallons of wine, is prepared to distil near 3,000 gallons of brandy from the pomace. Mr. James Purvis states he has 60 acres in peaches, which re- quires but three hands to cultivate, and has made five crops in six years, realizing from some of them from $5,000 to $7,000. The peaches generally are remarkably healthy, the disease known as the " yellows" not having made its appearance. The fruit is more free of the curculio than in the richer lands of the low country. By a proper selection of varieties a full supply of this luscious fruit can be had from June to November. The kitchen garden, and root crops generally, yield a most generous return for the labor expended, where the ground is properly prepared. Artichokes, asparagus, beans, beets, cabbages, cauliflowers, carrots, celery, cucumbers, egg plants, kohl-rabi, lettuce, melons, mushrooms, mustard, okra, onions, parsley, peas, peppers, pota- toes, pumpkins, radishes, rhubarb, squashes, tomatoes and tur- nips are cultivated with success. For example, 400 bushels of ■sweet potatoes have been raised to the acre, some of them weigh- ing five or six pounds apiece. This year (1867) a farmer planted eight rows (about eighty feet long each) with seven eighths of a bushel of Irish potatoes, in February. On the 24th of April he commenced digging, and had .-a supply for his family (nine persons) every day until the mid- dle of August, when the remainder were dug, and measured fifteen bushels, being at the rate of over 400 bushels per acre. The only labor was in preparing the ground, planting and .mulching, as they were not hoed or plowed at all. 23 An average stalk was pulled in May, to vvliich seventeen po- tatoes clung, weighing five pounds, besides a large number of small ones. In the same garden 700 cabbages were planted, three feet apart each way. When in full leaf over 500 of them were touching. Some of the Early Yorks were forty-two inches across, and every one headed. In another garden the vines of green peas grew over nine feet in height, and were crowded with pods. Turnips, beets, and onions are raised in the greatest perfection. These instances indicate what can be done with proper appli- cation of labor. The moderate temperature during the winter months, the ground never freezing to the depth of more than three or four inches, enables an early preparation for planting. The rough turnip is left in the ground, and keeps all winter. The spring is from four to six weeks earlier than in New Jersey, which would enable the enterprising farmer to ship many articles for the Northern markets, and thus obtain the best prices, as is now done with peaches. The length of the growing season should also be borne in mind. Rev. J. n. Cornish, of Aiken, says that some years ago he sent from his garden to the South Carolina Institute exhibition turnip rooted beets twenty-seven inches in circumference, and white Silesia and blood beets three feet long and twenty-two inches around ; that he generally has beets and carrots as fine as he has ever seen anywhere, some of the carrots weighing sev- enteen pounds ; that he usually leaves his salsify, beets, carrots, turnips and Irish potatoes in the garden during the winter, gath- ering them as required for use. FERTILIZERS. The recent discovery of the immense beds of phosphatic nod- ules on the coast of South Carolina will add materially to the value of these pine barren lands. Covering as they do a large extent of territory, the trade cannot be monopolized by any company, as is the case with Peruvian and other guanos, conse- quently the price will only be its fair value. 24 A number of these beds are located in close proximity to the South Carolina Kailroad, which rans through Aiken, and the rates charged for the transportation of guano by the road are 12^ cents per cwt. Other manipulated manures can be landed here at but a slight advance over Northern prices. The debris of the forests furnish vast quantities of vegetable matter, which can be had for the gathering ; and should the favorable opportunities for soiling cattle be taken advantage of, these so called pine barrens will compare with any lands. SOILS. The casual observer, comparing these lands with the rich alluvial soils of the South and West, would call them poor, and the average product under the system of culture most generally pursued would warrant this conclusion. Gradually, however, these " pine barrens" are gaining favor, especially with those who adopt measures to improve instead of deteriorate their soils, and who value having a certain mean annual crop more than an occasional maximum crop. Pro- fessor Tuomey, in his valuable work on the Geology of South Carolina (see page 259), speaking of the tertiary forma- tion of this section, says: "The sandy hills in the upper part of the region occupied by this formation are covered with pines, the sub-soil being sand, gravel and clay. There are feio soils more grateful^ or thai yield a more ready recompense to in- dustry j it continues to produce as long as there is an atom left to sustain a plant. The ordinary product per acre is not always a fair criterion of the capacity of lands' or value of the product. In New Eng-' land the average number of bushels of corn i-aised to tlie acre is thirty-three, whilst in the Southern States the number of bushels is only seven.* It should be borne in mind that an acre of corn at the North represents something more than one hundred and sixty rods of soil slightly scratched ; it means also mind, muscle and manure, and hard work. At the South a man and horse tends from 30 * It is unquestionable that the natural fertility of the Gulf States far exceeds that of the rocky hills of New England. 25 to 50 acres, with rude and imperfect implements ; the corn stalks are stripped of the leaves before maturity, in order to save the fodder, and which, with the pea crop, grown at the same time without additional labor, is worth nearly as much as the shelled corn. The soils here may be aptly compared with the sandy region of New Jersey, which a few years since was deemed of but little value, but which now sells at high prices. The following analysis of soil from the land of (the late) J, D. Lcgare, Esq., at Aiken, by Professor Shepard, will show the character of the lands alluded to : Surface soil. Sub-soil. Water of absorption 5.500 8.000 Organic matter 8.500 .... Silica 11.000 81.000 rrotoxido of iron 4.005 .... Alumnia 5.000 6.500 Lime, with traces of magnesia and pliosphoric acid.. . .050 .... Peroxide of lime 3.500 Carbonate of limo .400 Traces of magnesia and loss l.GOO 100.055 100.000 Such are the lands on the flats and in the valleys, where from six to fifteen inches beneath the surface is a sub-soil of what is generally termed red clay, but which has very little alumina. On an adjacent lot to the one of which the analysis was made the product was 40 bushels of corn and 80 bushels of wheat to the acre, and, after cutting the wheat, a proportionate crop of peas. With a growing season of 200 days, it is apparent that two crops of many articles can be made each year; and, in cor- roboration of Prof Tuomey's statement in regard to their con- tinued productiveness, instances are not unfrcquent where fields are now tilled by a class of farmers who pay little or no atten- tion to manuring, which were cleared over fifty years ago. During the war a refugee from the coast, and one of the largest and most successful planters in the State, leased one of tliese farm.3, and, after three years' culture, asserted that under proper treatment it improved more rapidly and permanently, in proportion to the manure used, than did his lands on Edisto Island, which are considered very fertile. 26 However, the larger portion of tlie lands in the neighborhood are of a more sandy character, and are preferable for fruit culture. The cultivation of these light sandy lands requires but little labor, farmers making up in the area tended for the small yield, frequently planting as much as forty acres of corn to each horse, and seldom using the hoe. In the immediate vicinity of Aiken very little cotton was planted before the war ; but this year a considerable area has been planted, and the crops compare most favorablj'' with those of sections heretofore con- sidered far superior. With such improved modes of culture and management as are in vogue in the Northern States, and a judicious selection of such varieties or specialties as are best adapted to such soils, most of these lands would prove highly remunerative. If, on some accounts, the prairie lands of the West, or the alluvial bottoms of the river vallies, are preferable, here are compensating influences that are counterbalancing. Perhaps the best mode of illustrating the capacity of these lands, when properly cultivated, would be to give a few ex- amples of what has been done. Mr. T. W. Coward states that last year (1868) he enclosed an old field, which, having been impoverished by continued crop- pings, had been thrown out as too poor to pay for cultivating. COTTON. He planted three and a half acres with Peabody's prolific cotton seed, manuring with nine loads of fresh unrotted stable manure from the cavalry camp, for which he paid $18 00 Breaking the land 3^- days, at $1 25 4 37 Planting, 4 " " 50 2 00 Ploughing, 6 " " 125 7 50 Hoeing, 3i " 1 75 Picking, at 60 cts. per cwt. (seed cotton) 15 00 Ginning, 13 50 Bagging, ties, hauling to market, and seed 14 00 Bent of land, at $1 per t^cre 3 50 $79 62 27 Product, 8,000 lbs. seed cotton, making 000 lb:., clean lint, which sold at 34 cents $o06 00 65 bushels seed sold at $1 55 00 361 00 Netting $281 38 Besides a supply of seed reserved. CORN. Mr. H. D. Burckhalter states that he lives on a place which has been continuously cropped for over 50 years, and that until lb67 the amount of manure applied during that time did not amount to a single load to the acre, as no ti uble was taken to make or save manures on this farm, and which produced less than four bushels to the acre in 1866. In 1867 he applied to a ten acre lot about 25 loads of green stable manure, fresh from the cavalry camps, a large proportion of it being unrotted hay and straw, and although the season was unfavorable, the product was over 15 bushels of shelled corn to the acre. In 1868 fifty loads of like manure was applied to this lot, from which he gathered over 20 bushels to the acre, although the drought re- duced the yield at least one third, the hay and pea vines alone paying all costs of cultivation. In 1869 this field was planted with cotton and produced a bale to the acre. ONIONS. On an adjoining farm, on two acres of land, was raised two hundred bushels of onions, which readily sold for $3 per bushel. They follow " Bermudas," and are highly prized for the absence of the rank odor which those have that are grown further north. TOBACCO. Mr. J. C. Vincent states that on old and well worn laud, manured with but a slight dressing of stable manure, he planted, in 1804, some Cuba tobacco seed. The plants grew finely, and were cut three times during the season, producing over 500 lbs. of leaf tobacco, of which 450 lbs. were sold at $1 per pound (the balance being retained), and that tiie quality of the tobacco 28 subsequently raised from the seed of these plants has not de- generated.^ STRAWBERRIES Mr. George Willard states that on the 26th of April he com- menced picking from his strawberry patch, which does not ex- ceed one fifth of an acre, and sold berries to the amount of $102, besides using in the family at least 50 quarts, and will yet gather ten or fifteen quarts more. He did not use any manure, only mulching with a light layer of pine straw, and keeping the ground loose with a hoe. Products of one of the Farms near Aihen in the year 1867. FRtriTS. — Peaches, apples, pears, plums, red cherries, nectarines, figs, grapes, pomegranates, strawberries, raspberries. Wild Fruits. — Persimmons, haws, blackberries, whortleberries, crab apples black cherries, bullaces. May pops or apples, hickory nuts, locusts. Field Crops. — Cotton, corn, rice, wheat, rye, oats, barley, sorghum, cow peas, ground nuts, tobacco, sweet potatoes, Irish potatoes, hay, Japan clover, pumpkins, ■watermelons, gourds. Garden Crop. — Artichokes, beets, carrots, parsnips, radishes, turnips, kohl-rabi, cabbages, cucumbers, leeks, onions, lettuce, mustard, okra, tomatoes, mushrooms, peppers, green peas, beans, sage, pansley, hoarhouud, mint, thyme. Stock. — Horses, cows, hogs, goats, sheep, fowls, geese, ducks, turkeys, guinea fowls, ADVANTAGES OF CLIMATE FOR AGRICULTURAL PURPOSES. Particular attention is called to the oj)portunities and advan- tages afforded for farming operations in a climate where plough- ing and other out-door work can be continuously pursued, with- out loss of time from the ground being frozen or covered with snow, as is the case in the Northern and Western States, and where the water escapes so freely that mud and slush are no im- pediments to industry ; where the growing season is two thirds of the year, permitting two to three successive crops to be cultiva- ted, if need be, on the same field during the year ; where the farmer is not clothed so heavily as to prevent regular labor ; where the lands can be properly prepared during the winter months ready for early spring planting, in place of having to * J. N. Miner's Reports. See page 20. 29 wait till the winter breaks, and then have to work hurriedly in order to give the crops the requisite time to mature, spending a large portion of the year in carting fuel and forage into the wood pile and barns, and then hauling it out again, with ex- emptions from various casualties, such as spewing out of wheat, destructive insects, inundations of low lands, loss of time from ill health, &c., &c. ; where, by a judicious apportionment of crops, ripening at successive periods, time is afforded to devote proper attention to the cultivation and garnering of each. Tak- ing these things into consideration, a given area there in intrin- sic value is really worth as much as double the quantity in re- gions further north. Although the mid-day heat of summer may be felt, yet the cool nights and mornings prevent that lassitude experienced elsewhere ; in fact, Northern men who have settled here remark that they can undergo more labor in this climate, even in mid- summer, than they could at their former homes. This fact was well illustrated by a Northern lady last summer, who superin- tended the picking and packing of the peach crop, remaining day after day in the orchard, without even returning to the house for her dinner. Sunstrokes are of such rare occurrence that no precautions are taken to avoid them. Those who are seeking new homes would do well to consider the question in its various bearings. In deciding on a location, let them take into consideration the comparative salubrity of climate, accessibility to markets, tone of society, facilities for literary and religious instruction, the price of lands, improved or unimproved, the relative number of loorking days in the year, the comparative rates of wages and opportunities for procuring workmen, the care and trouble incident to surrounding the homestead with vines, and flowers, and fruits, and the influence such things have on the character of children, the probability of the future prosperity of the country, and consequent advance- ment in the value of property, and other similar influences. 80 ADDITIONAL LETTERS. From Charles A. Stetson, Esq., of Astor Hottse Fame, ) ASTOR House, New York, Dec. 2d, 18G9. ] My Dear Sir — I am very glad to know that the lovely climate of Aikeu is at- tracting so much attention. It is the most delightful town to breathe in that can he found in any countnj of which I have any knowledge.* As its loveliness becomes known its beautiful wide avenues will be populated, as much for the real pleasure of enjoyment that the air affords the well many as the salubrity which forces health upon the feeble. Bronchitis and all diseases of the throat and lungs, unless hopeless before the patient arrives at Aiken, will be checked, ameliorated, or en- tirely cured. I wish Aiken was but a day's ride from New York. To J. C. Derby, Esq., New York and Aiken. To my Friends in the North and elsewhere. Having left my native State to avoid the rigors of a Northern winter, and hav- ing heard, some ten years ago, of this place as being a desirable location, I came directly here, and have been here a little over a year. Although an entire stranger, we were warmly welcomed by all we met, and I must say I have never met with a more uniformly cordial and polite people than the residents of all classes. Though a farmer, I have settled in the village, but have taken particular notice of the farm- ing operations around the town. My first impression was that the land was too sandy, but, after passing a summer here, I find there is something in it that will raise cotton, wheat, potatoes, corn, and all the finer fruits, with profit. It is very easily tilled, the only team used to plow with being one ordinary mule. I had always thought that where cotton would grow Avhite men could not work, on account of the heat, but I find it not so here, from actual experience. There is no more in- convenience in coming here at any time of the year than there is in going from one part of New England to another. Strawberries were ripe the 10th of April, and lasted until July. They grow in the greatest profusion where they have ordi- nary care. Some of my neighbors are transplanting them to-day (December 31st), and they will bear this spring. Grapes grow without any trouble, and will make good wine without sugar. I have a single vine that produced enough for a barrel of good wine. There is a good market here for all farm products, and I would ad- vise all who wish a mild climate, easy soil to cultivate, and a healthy location, to visit this neighborhood before they settle elsewhere. HENRY SMITH, formerly of Fairfield, Ct. Aiken, S. C, Dec. 31s«, 18G9. To my Friends in Afichigan. In April, 1868, sulfering .severely from asthma, I arrived in Aiken. At tliat time I was unable to exercise without having violent asthmatic attacks. On my arrival here, in this clear pure air, I could feel a perceptible didcrence, and my healtli lias continued to improve until, at the present time, I found that I could labor in cult!- '^ Mt. Stetson spent some time at Ailten the early part of the year, having previously visited L-vcry Southern State but Texas. 31 vating my farm during the summer heata aa well here as at my former home in Munroe County, Michigan ; and during the winter there is no necessity for a farmer to cumber himself with coat or mittens. As to the soil, it is generally poor, but it feels the effects of a little nursing bet- tor than any lands I have ever seen ; and I do not hesitate to say that, in my opinion, a given amount of labor will enable the working man to enjoy more com- forts and luxuries here than in any country I am acquainted with. It will afibrd me pleasure to give any stranger visiting Aiken the benefit of my experience, and any information in my power. Aiken, December Ust, 1869. GEORGE WILLARD. The preceding letters will exhibit to the reader the opinions, regarding Aiken, of disinterested parties from the North and the South, the East and the West The first impressions of stran- gers visiting our town are not so favorable to the place as sub- sequent ones, but a longer stay serves to change their views. To use a common phrase — " It grows on one." In convers- ing with those who have settled here since the war, they find them enthusiastic in their praises, and confident of the future prosperity of this section. Although they may miss many things they are accustomed to at home, there are ad- vantages which more than compensate for their loss. If the lands do not produce as many bushels of grain to the acre as in the choice soils of the West, yet the price obtained per bushel is greater, for the farmer competes with like ■ lands, and is saved the expense of transportation to markets hundreds of miles off. He is exempt from noxious insects; the discom- forts of a pioneer life are avoided ; churches, schools, experi- enced physicians ; mills to grind his grain and saw his lumber, and stores where he can purchase his supplies are near at hand. Here are mail, telegraphic and railroad facilities to keep him in communication with the rest of the world. There is no suow to shovel from his doors of a winter's morning ; no frozen ground to prevent his ploughing ; no roads blocked up with ice, and slush, and mud ; but in their place a short, mild winter, which can be utilized in preparation for the summer's work. Here he will find associates and friends, entertaining like views with himself, among the many Northerners who have Already located here. The fact that the price of lands in the immediate vicinity 82 of Aiken are Ligher ttan in other localities, is an evidence that the advantages of this neighborhood are beginning to be appre- ciated; and, as these advantages become better known, the prices must continue to appreciate. Places which could have been purchased three or four years ago at $5 per acre now command $15 to $20 per acre. The tide of immigration from the North and West has been turned this way. Efforts are being made to establish a new County, with a Court-House, at the 'town of Aiken, and when the Blue Ridge Railroad shall be completed Aiken will be on the great highway to the West. There is a fair opening in Aiken for several hotels of differ- ent grades, banking ofiice, newspaper, carriage and harness maker, blacksmith and wheelright, brick making, portable saw mill, threshing machine, stump puller, &c., &c. The Homestead Law of S. 0. exempts $1,000 worth of real estate and $500 worth of personal property from attachment. Parties going to Aiken are advised to purchase through tick- ets to Augusta, Ga., which is but one hour's ride further west. A favorite route is by sea, via Charleston, to which port are three lines of steamers — through fare, $22 ; or through by rail, $32. " J. T. 0.," often quoted in the preceding pages, is an abbre- viation of "Johnson's Turn Out," the next station east of Aiken on the S. C. R. R., and five miles distant. Graniteville, the site of the celebrated Gregg's Cotton Factory, employing about 700 hands, is at the junction of the S. C. R. R. (Augusta and Charleston) and the Augusta and Columbia R. R. 33 NOTE TO THE READER. Since the revised list of places offered for sale w^s published (in 1868) the following numbers have been sold, viz: Nos. 3, 6, 7, 8, 32, 34, 37, 38, 39, 4.3, 53, 54, 68, 70, 71, 78, 80, 81, 91, 100, 101, 103, 116, 127, 129, 130, 135, 139, 141. The following changes have been made in prices: No. 10 — $5 should read $8. No. 11— price for whole property, $10,000. No. 13 — $8,500. No. 20— read $4,500. No. 28 should read $3,500 for the whole property. No. 29 should read $4 per acre. No. 33 should read $4,000. No. 42 should read $2,000. No. 46— $3 per acre. No. 75 should read $10,000. No. 83— $5 per acre. No. 84 — 150 acres, price— $4,500. No. 105— $200. No. 119— $600. No. 120— $900. No. 124— $3,000. No. 125— $2,500. No. 131— $2.50 per acre. No. 132— $5 per acre. No. 133 — $4 per acre. The following places have been withdrawn from sale by the owners; Nos. 12, 21, 22, 2^ 31, 47^ 50, &9, 66, 67., 68, 72, 73, 79, 85, 92, 94, 97, 102, 110, 113, 123. RETISED DESCRIPTIYE LIST OF PROPERTY FOR SALE IN AIKEN AND ITS VICINITY, i No. 1. Sold. No. 2. A tract of 500 acres, about If miles from Aiken, 200 acres improved. The peach crop on this place has frequently realized from $5,000 to $8,000. 6,000 peach trees, 1,000 apples, several hundred plum, pear, fig and other fruits ; 3 or 4 acres in grapes ;: fine springs of water, and well 50 feet deep, bricked from bot- tom. House 1^ stories ; first floor, four square rooms 16x16 feet, and hall 10x32 ; 2 large rooms above. All the usual out- buildings. Price, $12,000, in specie. No. 3. About 400 acres, partly within the incorporation, 30 acres under fence. Would be divided to suit purchasers, if desired. Price, $10 per acre^ in gold. No. 4. Sold. No. 5. An elegant villa, two miles from Aiken, the former residencs' of Chancellor Carrol. The house contains six large square rooms on the first floor, two large pantries, with shelving, and piazzas on three sides. Kitchen, carriage- house, wash-rooms,, stable, barns, &c. A flower garden in front of the house ; about 28 acres of land. The buildings alone cost $4,500, in gold. A desirable place, and will be sold at a great sacrifice. Price, |3,000. r 85 Na 6. A farm of 25 acres, well adapted to peach culture, fronting on the public road leading to Edgefield, about a mile and a half from town. The house has four rooms, piazzas front and rear. Customary out-buildings, and well of water. About 5 acres under fence. Price, $1,625, half cash, balance in one, two and three yeara No. 7. A remarkably neat and tasty cottage of four rooms. Garden, with choice fruit trees. Near the centre of the town. A *' snug place," and much admired. Price $1,800- Terms accommo- dating. No. a A new cottage of five rooms, partly finished ; usual out-build- ings. About thirty acres of land, desirably located on Laurens street. With little expense could be made a very handsome place. Price, $1,500. Terms accommodating. No. 9. Sold. No. 10. A water power on Shaw's Creek, 3^ miles from Aiken; 2,250 acres of land — 150 acres cleared and under fence. 400 peach trees ; dam across the stream ; foundation and gates for double saw-mill ; heavily timbered, and excellent water. Five separate settlements, with houses, on the tract, which could be sold sepa- rately, if desired. Price, $5 per acre. No. 11. A tract of 1,500 acres, on Shaw's Creek, 7 miles from Aiken and within two miles of a railroad station. A complete mer- chant flour and grist mill (and foundation and underpinning of saw-mill), the tolls of which have been worth $800 per year, and could be increased ; estimated water power about 300 horse. 86 A pretty cottage of five large rooms, hall, portico^ &c., ten sub- stantial frame out-buildings ;. one half the tract heavily timbered ; a small orchard and vineyard ; about 100 acres under cultiva- tion. Price, $5 per acre. No. 12. A newly painted and improved residence^ (^ntrally located^ containing five rooms and usual out-buildings. Lot, 60x150 feet. Garden, with choice fruit trees, vines and shrubbery. Price, $1,900. No. 13. SALUBRIA FRUIT FARM. Three and half miles from Aiken, containing 391 acres, 135 of which are under cultivation, and 40 fenced for a pasture ; 15 acres in grapes, 1,060 peach trees, 3,332 choice apple trees, eight to ten years old ; also pear, cherry, plum, fig and other fruit trees, strawberries and raspberries, large mulberry trees^ noble walnut, hickory nut and shade trees. A small, snug dwelling of five rooms and pantry, kitchen, with two rooms, wine house, fruit house, blacksmith shop, smoke house, stables, barns, &c., &c. With the place will be sold, if desired, the wagons, carts, ploughs^ cows, goats, hogs, working stock and implements. This is one of the most desirable and complete farms in this section, and well adapted for a stock and dairy farm, in connec- tion with fruit culture. The trees have been selected and planted with the greatest care. Price $7,500, half cash. No. 14. Sold. No. 15w ' Sold. No. m. 215 acres, partly cleared, just without the corporate limita-j a beautiful building site,, with a fine spring of water 37 No. 17. Sold. ! No. 18. Sold. No. 19. 60 acres, in Edgefield, on the road leading to Croft's Mills; about 2^ miles from Aiken, Price, $800. No. 20. 113 acres, 50 cultivated, balance well wooded and timbered ; a good stiff soil. A rough farm house, with seven rooms ; kitchen, servants' houses, stables, &:c. A good stock range, two miles from Aiken ; a very desirable place for a good farmer. Price, $2,500. No. 21. 395 acres, 1 J mile from Aiken — 40 acres cleared — well wooded with oaks and pines. A small painted house of 4 rooms, kitchen, stable and barn ; could be made quite a handsome place. Price, $10 per acre ; would be divided, if desired. No. 22. 400 acres, 6 miles from Aiken; no improvements; well wooded and timbered, and near to saw-mills. Small tracts sold, if desired. Located on a small branch on which a mill could be erected. Price, $3 50 per acre. No. 23. SAW MILL AND FACTORY SITE. About 4,500 acres in Lexington District, on the head-waters of the North Edisto, about 23 miles from Aiken, and 7 miles of the Columbia and Augusta railroad ; 3 or 400 acres under cul- tivation, and an abundance of the finest pines for lumber. A large quarry of granite, suitable for building purposes. 38 A substantial dam is already built, giving a 11 feet head of water, which could be increased to 50 feet. A good saw mill, with anew 42 inch turbine wheel (Eeynold's patent) ; can easily cut 6,000 feet of lumber per diem, which can be rafted down the Edisto to Charleston, Savannah or Beau- fort. Strong inducements will be held out to parties desiring to purchase the whole tract, or a part will be sold. No. 24. 1,800 acres, in Edgefield District, near Shaw's Creek and the Columbia and Augusta Railroad, about 10 miles from Aiken ; 800 acres well timbered. Price, $1 per acre. No. 25. 269 acres fronting on the S. C. R. R., three and a half miles from Aiken ; 40 acres cleared and fenced ; balance well wooded ; flat level lands, with clay sub-soil ; rough framed house of three rooms, and usual out-buildings. Price, $3,000, half cash. No. 26. Withdrawn. No. 27. 200 acres, partly within the incorporation, about one half under cultivation, fronting on the S. C. R. R. Price, $3,000. No. 28. 200 acres, 4 miles from Aiken ; 20 acres cleared ; small orchard, two small log cabins, good springs and branch, and well wooded. Price, $2 50 per acre. Terms accommodating. No. 29. GRIST MILL AND PLANTATION. 1,049 acres, near the Runs Creek, 10 miles from Aiken and :3 miles from the railroad ; 200 acres under cultivation, 8 acres orchard, 14 acres vineyard. Frame house, 2 rooms, and usual 39 out-buildings. A small grist mill, 7 feet head of water on a constant stream. A fine stock range. Price, $2 50 per acre, divide the tract if desired. No. 30. MILL SITE. 100 acres adjoining No. 29, 18 acres under cultivation ; log house and crib. A good mill site. Price, $3 per acre. No. 31. 75 acres, 5 miles from Aiken, and 1 mile of station on S. C. K. R,, 40 acres under cultivation, 10 of which are planted with a variety of selected fruits. Several springs, a frame dwelling of 4 rooms and piazza, usual out-buildings. 1,000 bearing fruit trees. Price $2,000. No. 32. 104 acres unimproved lands at Johnson's Station, S. C. R R. 40 acres fenced. No. 33. 10 acres within the incorporation, 4 acres cleared and culti- vated. A new house, 4 rooms on first floor, and 4 roughly finished in basement, which is 9 feet high. Price, $2,750. No. 34. About 50 acres lying on the S. C. Railroad, and one mile from Aiken ; no improvements. Price, $10 per acre. No. 35. 1,100 acres, in Edgefield, on Horse Creek, 9 miles from Aiken an-1 2^ from Graniteville ; 150 acres cleared. Frame house 30x18 feet, usual farm buildings ; a stream of water in every field, and a small water power ; well wooded. Price, $4 per acre. No. 36. Sold. 40 No. 87. A BEAUTIFUL RESIDENCE AND FARM. The subscriber offers for sale, on accommodating terms of credit, or for cash, that commodious residence and farm lately occupied bj Mrs. M. M. Schwartz, situated within the corporate limits of the town of Aiken, South Carolina, and within three quarters of a mile of the main street, or business part of the town. The dwelling contains eleven rooms, each with a fire- place, pantry and cellar. On the first and second stories are large piazzas the whole length of the building. The flower garden in front is handsomely laid out with roses, evergreens, &c., which with the spreading oaks present a pleasing prospect. The vegetable garden is large and very productive — near the house is a well of water, and adjoining a large brick cistern. In the rear is a comfortable cottage of four rooms, with piazza in front ; a coo^x kitchen, two buildings for servants, a large stable, and some other small buildings. The planting ground embraces about forty acres of productive land, suited to the culture of cotton, corn, or other grain, and is under good fence. This place, perhaps, combines all the qual- ities required for a handsome rural residence, and is worthy the attention of purchasers. Price, $6,500. No. 38. 150 acres unimproved, f of a mile from Johnson's Depot, S. C. R. R. ; 20 acres under fence ; a good spring of water. Price, $3 per acre. No. 39. BAVENSWOOD FARM. 90 acres, fronting on the railroad, one mile below Aiken ; about 50 acres under fence ; 5,000 selected fruit trees, peaches, apples, pears, &c. ; 6 acres in grapes ; also ornamental shrubs, flowers and fruits. The dwelling contains 8 rooms, halls, pantry, store-room and piazzas. The out-buildings consist of kitchen, barn, stables, crib, &;c., and a snug detached cottage for the overseer. Price, $7,000. 41 No. 40. Sold. No. 41. Withdrawn. No. 42. A dwelling on the business street of Aiken, containing seven rooms (four on first floor, and three in the attic). Customary out-buildings, vegetable garden, &c. Needs some repairs. Pric^ $1,000. No. 43. An unimproved lot near the Academy, most eligibly located ; 2 acres. Price, $400. No. 44. Sold. No. 45. 500 acres in the fork of Shaw's Creek and Edisto ; 200 acres good bottom lands, 100 acres cleared. New house of 4 rooms, and usual out-buildings. Price, $3 per acre. No. 46. 750 acres at the head of Cedar Creek, within half a mile of the railroad ; 230 acres in cultivation ; 8 acres in fruit ; well watered ; farm house of four rooms and customary out-buildings. Will be sold at a great sacrifice. Price, $1,000. No. 47. 125 acres on the Edisto, 16 miles from Aiken ; 10 acres cleared. 4 room house, and out-buildings. Price, $5 per acre. , No. 48. Sold. 42 No. 49. A farm, twelve miles from Aiken ; 203 acres ; 40 fenced and cleared ; a log cabin, &c. Price, $3 per acre, specie. No. 60. A small farm of 60 acres ; a little cottage, and a number of choice vines, shrubs, &c., about two miles from the town. No. 51. A small water-power and Kaolin bed ; four miles from Aiken. No. 52. Withdrawn. No. 53. ROSE MILL FACTORY SEAT. Containing 600 acres, within two miles of Station No. 110, S. C. E, R. ; fall of 30 feet ; estimated power, 250 horse ; farm house of three rooms, kitchen, stables and wine house ; complete grist mill and threshing machine. Price, $5,000. No. 54. LARGE VINEYARD. 600 acres; 26 in Scuppernong grapes (from which 1,500 gallons of white wine was made this year) 60 acres in other grapes ; 10 acres in peach and other fruit trees ; 75 acres of en- closed planting lands, and the balance in wood. Two miles from Station No. 110, South Carolina Eailroad. Shrubbery, shade trees, &c., around the spot where the residence stood, which wfts destroyed by fire. Price, $4,000. No. 55. Sold. No. 56. Sold. L 43 No. 57. 630 acres, seven miles from Aiken ; two spring branches, one of them large enough to turn a grist mill, and well timbered. Price, $3 per acre. No. 58. 1,300 acres at "Windsor, lying on both sides of the railroad ' well timbered. Price, $2 per acre. No. 59. 211- acres, partly fenced, on which is a small cabin of two rooms, located about three quarters of a mile from Aiken. Price, $100. No. 60. A water-power and 210 acres of land, near Graniteville. The dam alone cost $6,000. No. 61. Lot No. 9, in the village of Kalmia, containing 13^ acres. No. 62. Withdrawn. No. 63. Sold. No. 64. 120 acres, unimproved, adjoining No. 63. Price, $500. No. 65. Sold. No. 66. THE HAMPTON HILL HOMESTEAD. Located about one mile from the main street of Aiken. The residence has seven rooms on the main floor, four rooms in the basement, and three on the half story attic. A large piazza on 44 tliree sides of the house, on which is trained choice grape and other vines. The out-buildings consist of kitchen, carriage house, stable, barn, and four houses for servants' quarters. The farm contains 124 acres, of which about one half is open land and the balance in timber. A vineyard of 15 acres in the usual varieties of grapes, besides which are some large selected Scuppernong, Thomas and Flowers grapes ; a large peach orchard (somewhat injured by unavoidable neglect). The garden has a variety of choice fruits, such as figs, apples, pears, peaches, pomegranates, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, &c., &c., some of which have obtained premiums at the horticultural exhibitions. Also, shrubbery, rare flowers, asparagus beds, &c., and an extensive stock of nursery plants, consisting of roses, evergreens, grape- vines, fruit trees, &c. There is an extensive deposit of Kaolin on the tract, and two springs of water. This place was selected with especial reference to the exten- sive and picturesque view of the broken and hilly country, which falls in a succession of hills and valleys towards the Sa- vannah River, and extending for six or eight miles. The town of Aiken is in sight on the west, and the village of Kalmia on the east, the railroad passing in front of the residence, within a few hundred yards. On the tract are several desirable sites for building. Price, $10,000. No. 67. A store and dwelling corner of Railroad avenue and Main street. No. 68. A dwelling on Railroad avenue, containing five rooms ; gar- den and out-buildings. No. 69. Sold. No. 70. A dwelling near the Episcopal Church, with eight rooms, hall, pantries, and usual out-buildings. A fine grove of oaks in front of the house ; about two acres. Price, $3,000. 45 ^ No. 71. IXTENSIVE ORCHARD, VINEYARD AND "WATER-POWER, l,if 16 acres, of which 300 are cleared. The settlement is finely shaii"5d with large oaks and hickories, and is located within a mile and a half of the centre of the town. The buildings com- prise all which are requisite on a large plantation, including a blacksmith shop, and cottage for overseer. About 30,000 grape- vines — Isabella, Pauline, Catawba, Scuppernong and other choice varieties; 6,000 bearing peach trees; 1,200 fine apple trees ; 200 pear trees, besides cherry, fig, plum and other fruits. A half interest in a noble water power, with saw mill in complete order, and a good supply of timber. Ferruginous sand-stones, for building purposes, and a large quantity of oak, hickory and light wood, for supplying the Aiken market with fuel. (See page 20 of pamphlet on " Aiken and Vicinity" for the yield of pota- toes and cabbages this year on this farm). Price, $14,000; terms accommodating. No. 72. 400 acres, within a mile of two saw mills on Shaw's Creek, and very heavily timbered. The land is flat, with clay sub-soil. 80 acres are cleared. Four cabins and the usual out-buildings on the place. Price, $5 per acre. No. 73. A dwelling of six rooms in the business portion of the town. A large garden, well stocked with fruit. Price, $2,500. No. 74. 2,156 acres, on Shaw's Creek, 10 miles from Aiken, and within 4 miles of the C. and A. E. E. An excellent water- power, with dam already constructed, and plantation buildings. Price, $3 per acre. No. 75. LITTLE NIAGARA. This place, the former residence of a wealthy planter, offers a rare opportunity to a gentleman of means desiring a handsonie 46 place ; the grounds, 95 acres, being admirably adapted for land- scape gardening, and the springs furnishing an ample supply of water, which, at little expense, could be elevated to the plateau on Avhich the residence is located. On the premises are a small orchard and vineyard, a large deposit of Kaolin, a quarry of sand-stone, and a fine bed of peat. The house is large and substantial, having 11 rooms, wide halls, &c. A detached cottage of four rooms and customary out- buildings. Price, $5,000 — half cash. No. 76. Withdrawn. No. 77. Withdrawn. No. 77i. Sold. No. 78. MONTMOEENCY. A farm of 500 acres, of which 200 are cleared. 35 acres in grapes, 10 in peaches, five in apples, two or three in pears, and a variety of other fruit. The open fields are in a valley, and well watered by numer- ous springs, rendering them peculiarly favorable for postures. As indicative of the quality, one quarter of an acre was planted in melons, and produced over six hundred, of which two hund- red were sent to Charleston and netted over twenty cents each. The location of the residence and grounds is quite picturesque as well healthy, commanding an extensive view. The flower garden contains a variety of choice shrubs, vines, flowers and hedges, and rustic summer house. The house (completed in 1861) has thirteen fine rooms, nine of them with fire-places, double piazzas on all sides, mid an attic and a basement,which could be finished so as to afford ad ditional room. Au hydraulic ram at the spring furnishes an abundant supply of water throughout the house. The out-buildings are new, 47 roomy, ana convenient. On the place are Kaolin eand-stonei and buhr-stone. The spring near the house being a very bold one, of pure cold water, and sixty feet above the valley, is extremely favorable for a distillery, a wine cellar, or a lager beer brewery. An establishment of the kind will consume most of the grapes of the vicinity, as well as other fruits, and induce the planting of more. This place is within five miles of Aiken and two of the railroad. Painting and some repairs are needed. Price, $9,000. No. 79. BREEZE HILL. Within half an hour's ride of Aiken, on a fine level road, containing 400 acres of land. The cottage is embowered in vines, and contains five rooms, with fire-places, pantry, piazzas, &c., and is elevated on pillars, with cellar beneath. The out- buildings consist of two cottages of two rooms each, with fire- places, kitchen, store-room and smoke house, barn, stables, fowl houses, wine house, with cellar of capacity sufficient for 4,000 gallons wine. Also, two large cisterns and three wells of water. The flower garden is stocked with the choicest varieties of roses, shrubs and vines. 1,300 apple trees, of varieties suited to the climate ; 2,000 pears, 500 of which are standard; 800 peaches; 12 acres in grapes; cherries, plums, figs, and other fruits, all in bearing andl mostly young trees. About fifty acres of open land, which produced this year a heavy crop of cotton, corn, peas, peanuts, &c., and several hundred gallons of wine. The farm is in a high state of cultivation. The only reason for selling is that the owner has a larger place, wliich requires his attention. With the place will be sold, if desired, the farm stock, imple- ments, little giant corn mill, sugar mill and boilers, kc.^ &c. Price, $7,000. No. 80. 400 acres on the Pine Log Road, five miles from Aikeni; 30 48 acres cultivated, 6 acres in an orchard ; springs of water : house of 6 rooms and out-buildings. Price $2 per acre. No. 81. 830 acres on Kine's Fork, 3 miles above Yancluse, and within a mile of the Columbia and Augusta Railroad. 70 acres cleared ; 25 of them swamp lands and the balance well timbered. Granite quarries on this tract and a good water-power, with dam already constructed. A dwelling of two rooms and out-buildings. Price, $900— half cash. No. 82. 166 acres, 13 miles from Aiken, near the Upper Runs ; well timbered. A small, new, framed house, corn-crib, &c. Price, $1,000. No. 83. 827 acres unimproved lands, within half a mile of Johnson's. Price, $2 per acre. No. 84 ROSE COTTAGE. 205 acres, three miles from Aiken, fronting on the S. C. R. R.; 80 acres cleared. A two-story house of 6 rooms, farm buildings and wheat threshing machine ; a few fruit trees and flower garden. Good lands. Price, $3,000. No. 85. 183 acres, two miles from Aiken ; 50 acres cleared and fenced ; two log houses, crib, stables, &c. Price, $1,000. No. 86. 2,197 acres in Glynn County, Georgia, magnificently tim- bered ; 50 acres under fence. Price, $2 per acre. No. 87. A well built cottage of 7 rooms, and piazza extending around the house, located in the suburbs of the town, with the usual out-buildings j a small vineyard and orchard and' 50 acres of 49 land, most of whicli is fenced. Price, $3,000, With the place the stock, furniture, &c., will be sold, if desired. Nos. S% 89 and 90. 1st. The Johnson Homestead, within a mile and a half of Augusta. A house of 6 rooms and usual out-buildings; 17 acres of land, including a small orchard. 2d. 50 acres adjoining, with 2,000 peach and 1,000 apple trees. House contains 5 rooms. 3d. Three other places, one mile from the above ; about 350 acres; 6,000 fruit trees ; springs of water, &;c. Price, $8,000. No. 91. 125 acres, at Johnson's T. 0. ; 40 fenced.; house of 7 rooms; usual out-buildings ; 500 young peach trees ; 250 other fruits. This place fronts on the S. C. R R., and has fine shade trees. Price, $2,500. No. 92. A town residence, containing 6 rooms and an unfinished basement. The lot is 300x600 feet ; location near the Epis- copal Church. Price, $3,000. No. 93, An eligible building site, containing 4 acres. Price, $500. No. 94. 228 acres, 5 miles from Aiken ; 35 acres fenced ^ 1 acre in fruit ; log house, grist mill, thrashing machines, and a fine quarry ■of soft sand-stone. A good opportunity for an enterprising stone mason. Price-, $1,000. No. 95. 2,000 acres on the Edisto River, 13 miles from Aiken ; 4 acres in fruit; 300 acres cleared. A good power, with dam already constructed ; a small dwelling and out-buildings. Price, $2 per acre. No. 96. LODI FARM. 1,500 acres on the Runs, 15 miles from Aiken; 300 acres 50 under cultivation ; house of 5 rooms, and usual plantation build- ings ; a good water-power with grist mill^ and well timbered. Price, $2,500. No. 97. 85 acres of very superior land, 3 miles from Aiken, well tim- bered. Price, $20 per acre. No. &8. 1,000 acres on Hollow Creek, 5 miles from Aiken, and well adapted to stock raising. A good water-power with grist mill and cotton gin. Price, $5 per acre. No. 99. Withdrawn. No. 100. A snug cottage of 4. rooms and two piazzas, and 4 rooms in basement. Size of lot 2 acres ; centrally located. Price, $2,000. No. 101. A cottage of 4 rooms, with 4 acres of land, fronting on the S. C. Railroad. Price, $1,500. No. 102. 100 acres, within the corporate limits, and fronting on the railroad ; 62 acres under cultivation. No. 103. 190 acres, partly within the corporate limits ; 30 acres under fence ; well wooded. The muck from the pond on the place affords a good opportunity for making manures. Several capital building sites. This place is well worth attention. Price, $3,000. No. 104. A small cottage in the suburbs, with flower garden, 400 friii* trees and 10 acres of land. Price, $1,200. 51. No. 105. A neat cottage of 5 rooms and hall, near a fine groye of ehacle trees, with six acres of land ; within the corporate limits. Price, $1,500. . No. 106- 225 acres, 3 miles from Aiken; 60 fenced; 200 bearing peach trees, and a nursery of about 1,800 young trees; a small house and several springs of water. Price, $1,500. No. 107. About 500 acres of river swamp lands on Briar Creek; heavily timbered with cypress, red and white oak, hickory, walnut, &C, Price, $2 per acre- No. 108- 122| acres, near Johnson^s ; 40 cultivated ; 200 or 800 fruit trees ; house of 4 rooms, &c- Price, $2,000. No. 109. No. 110. A town lot of 1 acre, with dwelling of 5 rooms and usual out-buildings. Price, $2,000.. No- IIL 100 acres, near Cedar Creek, with a small mill seat ; 8 acres Sander cultivation- Price, $2 per acre. No- 112. 50 acres, adjoining No. 111^ all cleared, with log house and small orchard. Price, $3 per acre. No. 113- A small cottage in the suburbs, with 5 acres, a few fruit trees and flowers. Price, $350- 52 No- 114. THE NORBURY FARM. 157 acres ; 30 acres cleared ; 2 acres in Clmton grapes (a superior variety), and 2,000 Clinton roots in the nurserj;: about half an acre in Wilson Albany strawberries ; a neat cottage of 4 rooms, kitchen, stables,, barn and wine house ;. located on a high plateau, about 5 miles from Aiken, and iinelj watered. Price, $1,500. (A cheap place.) No. 115. A cottage of 3- roomsj near the business street. Price, $l,000o. No. 116. A capital building site, near the centre of the town^ with well of water and two stables. Price, $600. No. 117. A vacant lot,, centrally located, 120x150 feet,. No. 118. No. 119; A small place, about a mile from the town, of SO acres ; 20 acres fenced ^ log house and 75 peach trees. Price, $400. No. 120. A new cottage of S rooms and pantry and a small IdteheD^ with 20 acres of land ; 2| miles from town. Price^ $700. No. 121. 16 town lots. No. 122. 100 acres near Johnson's ; 30 fenced ; 200 or 300 young peacb trees i small cottage and oat-buUdings. Price, $1^000.. 53 No. 123. 100 acres, lying on both sides of the S. C. R. R., 2^ miles from Aiken ; 30 acres cultivated ; a small cottage and out- buildings. Price, $1,500. No. 124 125 acres, within 1 mile of Aiken ; 75 acres cleared; house of 6 rooms. Price, $2,500. Terms accommodating. No. 125. 497 acres, 3 miles from Johnson's ; 100 acres under fence ; log house and out-buildings ; water-power, grist mill and thresh- ing machine. Price, $1,000. Stock and tools also for sale. No. 126. A new store in the business block. No. 127. A desirable farm, within twenty minutes' drive of the town, and fronting the S. C. R. R., of 830 acres ; 70 cleared ; a neat cottage, good barn and out-buildings ; spring of water, small orchard, &c., &c. This place is well worthy of the attention of purchasers. Price, 84,000. No. 128. A cottage and livery stables near the hotel. Lot 50x150 feet. Price, $800. No. 129. MEZULA. 400 acres, 2 miles from Aiken ; 200 cleared ; the balance well wooded, the lands being among the best of this vicinity. A dwelling of 10 rooms ; a complete set of plantation buildings, including laborers' cottages ; 5,000 fruit trees, and large vine- yard, that needs renovating. Admirably adapted for a stock farm. Noble shade trees around the dwelling. The location, quality of the soil, and the complete appoint- ments of this place, render it one of the most desirable now 54 offei«J hi .sale. Price, $10,000. $3,000 cash, balance in one and two years. No. 130. ORANGE GROVE. This place contains two tracts, one with the residence, having 400 acres of land, with about 100 acres cleared, 50 acres of which is planted in apples (now five years old), and peaches now in bearing. The house contains 7 rooms, and is well finished. The other tract contains 1,100 acres, about 150 acres under fence, and a mill seat. Laborers' cottages on both places. Price, $10,000 for the whole, or $6,000 for the Homestead tract- No. 131. 829 acres, unimproved lands, near Williston, half a mile from the railroad ; well watered. Price, $1 25 per acre. No. 132. 600 acres, 1 mile from Johnson's ; 75 acres under fence ; watered. Price, $400 per acre. No. 133. A FINE WATER-POWER. 2,000 acres, 11 miles from Aiken and 2 miles from railroad station ; circular saw mill, which cuts 6,000 feet of timber per day, and toll grist mill ; the head of water can readily be in- creased to 18 feet ; a cottage of 4 rooms and out-buildings ; 400 acres, cleared ; 1,100 grape-vines, including 200 Scuppernongs. Would be divided, if desired. Price, $2 per acre. No. 134. 1,300 acres on Chavis Mill Creek ; 100 cleared ; 1,500 fruit trees; cottage, stables, cribs, &c., with a half interest in a water- power grist mill and threshing machine. Price, $4 per acre. No. 135. 800 acres at Johnson's, fronting the R. R. ; 5,000 choice .peacb trees, in full bearing ; 150 apple trees and various small 55 fruits ; 25 acres in grapes ; 200 acres cleared and under cultiva- tion ; laborers' cottages, &c. Price, $8,000. No. 136. 500 acres at Windsor, on the S. C. R, R. Price, $5 per acre. No. 137. 243 acres, 4 miles from Aiken ; well watered, and small cot- tage. Price, $5 per acre. No. 138. A building lot, 300x200 feet, adjoining the Baptist Church. No. 139. 78 acres, 3 miles from Aiken ; 20 under fence ; 1^ acres in grapes and 1 acre in strawberries ; cottage, stables, ko. Price, $1,000. No. 140. 50 acres, 3 miles from town, mostly under cultivation ; a fine orcbard of young, bearing peach and other fruit trees, and large strawberry patch, with a new house of 4 rooms, hall, pantries, &c. Price, $3,000. No. 141. A dwelling of 7 rooms, with numerous out-buildings, near the centre of the town; size of lot, 240x150 feet. Price, $1,900. No. 142. SAW AND GRIST MILL. 1,340 acres on Horse Creek, 9 miles N. W. of Aiken, and half a mile from the A. & C. Railroad. A two story dwelling of 6 rooms on rock basement ; usual out-buildings and laborers cottages ; 300 acres under cultivation ; finely timbered. Price, $5 per acre. No. 143. 390 acres on Horse Creek, 325 cleared ; fine flat lands ; two 56 ordinary settlements. The A. & G. Railroad passes through this tract. A good mill site. Price, $5 per acre. No. 144 50 acres, partly within the corporate limits, about half cleared ; 12 acres in orchard. Cottage of four rooms, and customary out- buildings. No. 145. CHEAP TIMBER LANDS. 300 acres near Cook's Bridge, on the Edisto, in Lexington County ; very heavily timbered, and near to saw mills, with a landing on the river. Price, $3 per acre. No. 146. OOKER SPRING PROPERTY. The lot on the hill overlooking Coker Spring contains about four acres, most of which is planted with a variety of choice fruits, including an arbor, 300 feet long, of scuppernong grapes. This place is admirably adapted for the location of a hotel, or the residence of a party who can appreciate picturesque sur- roundings. The cold, pure water of the spring could be easily distributed over the premises by a hydraulic ram. Price, $5,000. No. 147. THE HATCHWAY MILL SEAT. A fine water power on Shaw's Creek, with 2,300 acres of land, 400 of which are open, and a good landing on the Edisto Eiver. The dwelling is a newly painted two story house, with front and back piazzas, usual out-buildings, mill dam, and foundation for mill. A really valuable property. Price, $8,000. Would be exchanged for property in the vicinity of New York City. No. 148. VAUCLUSE VILLAGE AND MILL SITE. A magnificent water power of 46 feet fall (300 horse), the banks of which are so steep that a dam of less than 400 feet, 57 and a canal of 260 feet can secure it. In 1859 there was erected a stone dam, which was half completed, at a cost of between $3,000 and $4,000, and which stands now. The tract consists of 2,46i acres of well timbered land, out of which it is con- fidently asserted 5,000,000 feet of good lumber can be had, whichj from the situation of the land, will not have to be hauled more than a mile from any point to the creek, on which it can be rafted to the saw mill. There are now on the tract over sixty houses, contaming 200 or more rooms, with a large dwelliug, and necessary out-buildings for a superintendent, and besides a number of cotton warehouses, which are available for work- shops The Columbia and Augusta Eailroad passes directly through the place, affording a vent north, via Norfolk, or west, via Augusta. The South Carolina Railroad is near by, and the Port Royal Road will, no doubt, have its branch to Graniteville. Price, $30,000. No. 149. 85 acres; 40 acres fenced, log house, &c., several springs of water, 100 bearing peach trees, a few grapes and other fruits, a small mill privilege, dam, and foundation of a mill. Price, $1,000. No. 150. 700 acres of unimproved lands, six miles from Aiken, on west of Runs Road ; 200 acres level clay lands, and balance rather rolling ; good spring and branch. Price, $5 per acre. No. 151. A FINE FARM, TWO MILES FROM AIKEN". 200 acres ; 70 open, well timbered, 200 or 300 peach, and a few apple and fig trees, &c. House unfinished, 40x40, 1^ story ; usual out-buildings. Price, $4,000. No. 152. HOPEWELL 200 acres, three miles from Aiken ; 40 cleared ; small cabin, well and cistern. Price, $1,600. 58 No. 153. About 400 acres on Edgefield Road, six miles from Aiken, M^here crossed by the Edgefield and Columbia Road, and three miles from the C. and A. R. R. ; 100 acres cleared. Fruit for family use. House of five rooms, cotton gin and threshing ma- chine, &c. Price, $3,000. No. 154. 1,100 acres on Jackson's Branch, three miles from Johnson's T. 0., joining Dr. McDonald's ; 200 acres cleared, balance in timber, joining No. 29 ; frame building, four rooms, and out- buildings ; also, another house with four rooms. 200 bearing peach trees, netted $500 last year ; good shade trees ; well watered ; good stock range ; mill dam and foundation ; two mill sites, 12 or 15 feet face. Price, $3,500. No. 155. GOODLANDS. A very desirable farm of 147 acres, partly within the corpo- rate limits ; 70 acres cleared ; 500 to 800 fruit trees. House, four rooms, and usual out-buildings. Price, $7,000. No. 156. A SUBURBAN COTTAGE. 53^ acres on Edgefield Road, 1^ miles from Aiken Depot, half cleared ; an orchard of 500 peach trees ; fine shrubbery ; neat and tasty cottage, and pleasant surroundings. Price, $3,500. No. 157. 320 acres of land, four miles from Aiken ; 50 are in cultiva- tion ; small orchard, and pretty good building ; well watered. Price, $2,000. No. 158. VAUABLB FARM LANDS NEAR AIKEN. ST. MAUE PLACE. A farm of 130 acres, on which is 400 Scuppernong vines in 59 full bearing; 600 peacli and 250 apple trees; well timbered. Price, $30 per acre. No. 159 LANGCJEDOO. 'arm of 140 acres, on whicli are 1,000 apple and other -ees ; 20 acres fenced, balance well timbered. Price, acre. This place joins the Mezeula Farm. No. 160. VALLEY FARM. acres ; 60 cleared ; well wooded. Price, $10 per acre. No. 161. BED OF PURE KAOLIK. acres, three miles from Aiken, on Bridge Creek ; unim* ed ; a remarkably fine chalk bed. Arrangements could be ade for water power. Price, $1,000. No. 162. BUHR STONE QUARRY AND MILL SITE. 1,253 acres, five miles from Aiken, adjoining the Montrao- renci estate ; 150 acres cleared. Ilouse, six rooms, two story ; usual out-buildings. Springs of water and branches ; buhr stone ; good mill seat ; dam nearly finished ; well timbered. No. 163. MILL SITE AND FARM. 850 acres ; 75 cleared ; 8^ miles from Aiken, on Cedar Creek, three miles from Johnson's ; a good dam and water power, with grist mill and threshing machine, in order; a log cabin and barn j buhr stone ; good timber. Price $10 per acre. No. 164. COTTON LANDS. 480 acres, seven miles from Williston, one half of which is 60 enclosed. The soil is well adapted to the culture of cotton, be- ing a clay foundation, which can easily be made to yield from half a bale to a bale per acre. On the premises are a good dwell- ing house, kitchen, smoke house, barn, stables and other build- ings, with two never failing wells of water. The place is well watered by three streams passing through it, one of which is suf&cient for a grist mill and cotton gin. Price, $6 per acre. No. 165. 233 acres, near the C. & A. E. E. Miles Station, ten miles from Aiken, 100 of which is cleared ; very level, well watered, mulatto soil, good cotton land, an unfinished two story house, three log cabins and other out-buildings ; 1,200 peach and other fruit trees. Price, $2,000. Ko. 166. EDGEFIELD VILLAGE PROPEETY. The house and lot known as the " Carolina Hotel," within fifty yards of the public square, on which is the court house and other public buildings. The lot contains about two and one half acres ; the house is two and one half stories high, 96 feet long by 40 wide, exclusive of piazza. On the premises are a brick kitchen 30 x 20 feet ; stable, carriage house and other out-buildings. Price, $8,400. No. 167. VALUABLE LANDS. 205 acres on Beech Island, seven miles from Augusta ; unim- proved uplands, heavily timbered. Price, $3,000. No. 168. 827 acres, unimproved, fairly timbered ; soil part clay and part sand j one mile from Johnson's T. 0. Price, $5 per acre. No. 169. A TOWN RESIDENCE, located near the Aiken Sanitarium, commanding a fine view of 61 the valley, with a four acre lot near a good spring of water ; the house needs repairs. Price, $1,800. No. 170. 185 acres, 15 miles from Aiken and two miles from "Wind- sor ; house of four rooms ; eight out houses ; 80 acres under fence ; few fruit trees. Price, $2,000. No. 171. PINEY WOODS LAND. 800 acres ; 150 of which are cleared ; seven miles from Aiken ; log house ; eight out buildings ; fine shade trees ; good spring in every field ; three acres in fruit. Price, $1,500. No. 172. 230 acres near Johnson's T. O., six miles from Aiken, on the S. C. R. R. ; about 60 acres cleared ; a dwelling out of repair, barn, stable, and aboat 70 fruit trees. Price, $10 per acre. No. 173. HOLLEY PLACE. 812 acres, four miles from Aiken, on the Augusta Road ; about 250 acres in level, balance broken ; 30 acres in cultiva- tion — 100 more only needing fence — several fine springs of water ; the woodland well timbered with pine and oak ; soil has a good clay foundation ; commands a pretty view. Price, $8 per acre. No. 174 231 acres, on Town Creek, five miles from Aiken, three miles from Graniteville ; 80 acres cleared ; frame house and usual out- buildings ; water power could be made from creek on place ; several springs of water ; well timbered ; 500 fruit trees and a few grapes ; flower garden, &c. Price, $1,200. No. 175. FINE COTTON PLANTATION. 1,800 acres, on Edisto river, 12 miles from Aiken ; 400 acres 62 cleared ; good cotton, corn and rice lands ; three houses, and also houses for 20 laborers ; several hundred fruit trees. Price, $12,000. No. 176. SITES FOR VILLAS. 262 acres of unimproved lands, one and a half miles from Aiken, and on the tract are a number of desirable building sites, commanding an extensive view of the adjacent valley, through which the S. C. R. R. passes; a fine spring of water and considerable timber. Price, $10 per acre. No. 177. 450 acres, seven miles from Aiken, and three miles from John son's T. 0. ; finely timbered ; six out-buildings and a log house of four rooms ; a few assorted fruit trees ; kaolin, and on tract small water power. Price, $5 per acre. No. 178. HILLSIDE. A snug farm, adjoining the corporate limits of Aiken; 80 acres of good land, 15 of which is under cultivation. The house is commodious and well built, having seven large rooms ; a piazza surrounds the house ; a lawn, two stables, out-houses for servants, good water, large garden, fine shade trees, fence in good order. Ilillside adjoins Mitchell Park, or ** Little Niagara." Price, $4,500. No. 179. A COTTON PLANTATION of 480 acres, seven miles from Williston ; several springs, and water power sufficient for cotton gin and grist mill ; well tim- bered; good dwolling house, and customary out-buildings. About half the land is cleared and under a good fence j a healthy location and good society. Price, $6 per acre. No. 180. A TOWN LOT, 20 by 200 feet, on Railroad Avenue. The building rents at $7.50 per month. Price, $800. 63 No. 181. DEAN SWAMP LANDS, 500 acres; 20 miles from Aiken; 80 acres under cultivation ; small dwelling and out-buildings; good water power, with dam. Price, $1,500. No. 182. A SMALL COTTAGE, containing five rooms, situated at Graniteville, about five minutes walk from S. 0. depot. Price, $500. No. 183. SPRINGVALE. Located about five miles from Aiken, one mile from John- son's T. 0., on South Carolina Eailroad. This tract contains about 200 acres, 40 of which is under cultivation, on which good cotton, corn, and garden truck is raised. About 1,000 choice peach trees, which realized the owner last year $1,500 net profits. A frame dwelling, with the usual out-buildings, never foiling streams of water, and five springs on the tract ; well timbered with virgin pine and oak, and a buhr stone quarry ; healthy locality; adjoins the celebrated Montmorenci estate. Price, $4,000. No. 184. 50 acres, 14 of which is under cultivation; three miles from Yaucluse, on Edgefield Eoad ; good water. Price, $oOO. No. 185. A MILL PRIVILEGE. 1,000 acres of well timbered land, 300 acres swamplands, four and a half miles from Aiken, on Hollow Creek ;• two mill sites, 25 feet fall, on which are cotton gins, grist mill and threshing machine ; 60 acres of which are under cultivation ; fine springs and streams of water. Price, $7 per acre. ALSO, The homestead ; a new two-story dwelling, with usual out- 64 buildings, which will be sold with the 1,000 acres, if desired ; water from the spring can be led into the house. Price, $12,000 for all. ALSO, About 2,000 acres of additional timber land can be had, if desired, at a reasonable price. Capitalists are invited to this property. No. 186. POTTEEY, TANNERY, FURNACE, FLOURING AND GRIST MILLS, AND FARM COMBINED. 2,100 acres, ten miles from Aiken, 18 miles from Augusta, on Columbia and Augusta Eailroad ; small dwelling and usual out-buildings ; fence in good order ; five acres in fruit; well tim- bered with pine and oak, and well watered ; clay inexhaustible. On the tract is feldspar, isinglass, quartz and granite rocks, kaolin and ochre. This is a rare opportunity for capitalists ; a fortune can easily be made by an enterprising company. The reputation of the jugware made at this factory is well es- tablished, and the demand exceeds the supply. Price, $100,000. No. 187. E L L W O O D . A plantation of 520 acres of land on upper three runs, waters of Savannah river, Barnwell Co., Richland township, in midst of an intelligent community ; tableland 100 feet above level of stream ; well timbered with virgin forest, with easy transit to Savannah market ; a refreshing spring bursts from a freestone rock, " cold enough to make the teeth ache ;" an inexhaustible bed of marl, containing 85 per cent, of lime ; 60 acres of the tract are cleared, and will produce 20 bushels of corn or 700 of seed cotton to acre. The buildings are ordinary ; the location is healthy. This is a desirable place, and the price asked for it can be realized yearly after being well organized. Price, $3,000. No. 188. 150 acres, four miles from Aiken, on the Augusta road, 2| miles from Graniteville ; 22 acres cleared ; two small buildings ; 65 good water power for mill ; vvell timbered ; kaolin bed. Price, $600. No. 189. A GOOD TEACT OF LAND, containing 138 acres, four miles from Aiken, on S. C. R. R., near Johnson's T. O. Price, $1,500. No. 190. A FINE FARM. 200 acres, with house of four rooms, and usual out-buildings, on the S. C. R. R., near Johnson's T. 0. ; an orchard of 15 acres. Price, $-1,000. No. 191. GOOD COTTON LANDS. 356 acres, within one mile of Johnson's T. 0. ; 78 acres cleared, balance well timbered ; 100 peach trees. Price, $5,000. No. 192. A GOOD LOCATION. 140 acres, fronting on the C. and A. R. R., and near the junc- tion at Graniteville ; three dwellings, six cabins and one mill house ; good spring, well adapted to fish ponds, bath house or store. Price, $4,000. No. 193. UNIMPROVED LANDS. 600 acres, 11 miles from Aiken, on C. and A. R. R. ; well wooded and watered. Price, $3 per acre. No. 194. FRUIT AND STOCK FARM. 180 acres, one mile from Johnson's T. 0. ; 50 acres cleared ; 600 fruit trees; two small houses, with usual out-buildings; well watered ; good clay lands and stock range. Price, $12 per acre. 66 y No. 195. TIMBER LANDS. SOO acres on waters of South Edisto River, 12 miles from Aiken ; said lands are very heavily timbered, and within a short distance of four saw mills ; well adapted to the growth of cot- ton, fruits and vegetables ; good water, and near a good school. Price, $3 per acre. No. 196. KAOLIN AND OCHRE BEDS. 608 acres, four miles from Aiken, near Graniteville ; 50 acres cleared ; frame house and usual out-buildings ; two acres in fruit; beds of kaolin and ochre. Price, $8 per acre. No. 197. FRUIT AND STOCK FARM. 1,200 acres, within three miles of Johnson's T. O., one mile from S. C. R. R. ; 100 acres cleared ; 1,500 fruit trees ; balance well timbered ; a first rate stock range and desirable neighbor- hood. No. 198. A fine building site, commanding an extensive view, with kaolin and ochre on the tract ; 170 acres ; located near Granite- ville. Price, $5 per acre. No, 199. DWELLING HOUSE and lot in Graniteville, on S. C, R, R. and C. and A. R. R., five miles from Aiken, well watered ; lot 250x50. Price^ $1,500. No. 200. VALUABLE PROPERTY. 40 acres (six squares) in the town of Aiken, fronting the R.R., mostly cleared and fenced, including several desirable building lots, an old orchard, a small cottage, with usual out-buildings, good clay land, and well of water. Price, $6,000. 67 No. 201. A CHEAP FARM of 100 acres, three miles from Aiken, on the Columbia road ; 11 acres cleared and fenced. Price, $800, No. 202, VALUABLE UNIMPROVED LANDS. 105 acres, about one mile from Aiken; pine and oak trees; * a desirable tract of good land. Price, $3,000. No. 203, GOOD FLAT LANDS. 100 acres, half a mile from Johnson's T, O., on the S. C. E. R ; a small house. Price, $1,500, No, 204. A DESIRABLE TRACT of 105 acres on railroad, at Johnson's T. O.-; 35 tinder fence ; 100 fruit ti-ees; good waier and good level lands. Price, $2,50a No- 205, TOWN LOTS. One half square, two acres of land near the Episcopal Church. No. 206, STORE AND DWELLING an Bee Lane; size of lot, 40x60. Price, $1,209. No. 20/. A CO TT AGK «f three rooms, most desirably located on R. E. avenue, near she business street Price $1,000, 68 No. 208. OAKVALE. A tract of land, two and a half miles from Aiken, containing 145 acres, adjoining " Peace Dale." This land is among the best in the vicinity of Aiken, and will yield, with proper culti- vation and manuring, 1,000 pounds of lint cotton to the acre ;. corn, wheat, oats, potatoes &c., &c., in proportion. The tract has an abundance of pine post, red oak and hickory. Price,,, $2,500. No. 209 SPRING HILIi contains 46 acres, in the corporate limits of Aiken, This tract might be divided into three or four very desirable locations for residences, each with an unfailing spring of pure water,^ and ample room for yard and garden. The whole tract is bounded on the east and south by the outlet of Coker Springy towards which the slope is gentle, except a precipitous ledge near the centre, the summit of which is level, affording a choice location for an elegant mansion, which would command an extensive view of the most picturesque scenery in the vicinity of Aiken, On the northwestern slope, towards the S. C. Kailroad, by which it is bounded, the purest kaolin is found at the depth of ten feet from the surface. The bed is so situated that it could be conveniently worked. A porcelain factory might here be- established without at all injuring the view, or conflicting with the pleasantness of a fine residence on the eastern summit. Price, $3,000. No. 210. PINEHURST. 200 acres of very desirable land,, fronting on the S. C. R. R..,. partly within the corporate limits of Aiken ; about 50 acres, under cultivation ; two rough cabins, and a good well of water and some desirable timber. Price, $6,000. VALUE OF MONTMORENCI ANI> WATER VALLEY ESTATES. To meet th.e demand for houses in the neighborhood of Aiken 69 the proprietor of these estates is now building several large resi- dences upon some of the many picturesque and romantic sites for which the vale of Montmorenci is celebrated. Upon this, and the neighboring estate of Water Valley, con- taining together upwards of 2,000 acres, there are 200 acres of vineyard in cultivation, and an establishment for wine making, where this year nearly 10,000 gallons of wine and brandy have been made, and which is a prominent feature in the valley. The proprietor now offers for sale the five following places :. No. 211. MONTMORENCI. A mansion of 13 rooms, with handsome entrance hall, draw- ing room, library, dining room, pantry and store rooms. The views from the piazzas, by which both stories are surrounded, are extensive, varied and cheerful. Water is laid on the top of the house from a rock spring yielding 500 gallons per hour. The house and out-buildings are in complete and substantial repair. An avenue of wild orange trees leads to a flower garden, overlooking the highly cultivated valley — which was this year planted with cotton — and a vineyard of 30 acres, on the slope of the opposite hill, with the extensive woods of pine, hickory and oak trees, and the present residence of the proprietor, distant less than a quarter of a mile, the wine house and other buildings. Around the house is a peach orchard of the choicest trees, vineyard and kitchen garden. Price of the mansion, three t\yo-roomed cottages, stables, ice house, large double room building for kitchen, etc., smoke house, corn crib, etc., with 100 acres of land, $10,500. More land, to the amount of 500 acres, could be had. No. 212. VELLA WOOD. A cottage built and grounds laid out in the English style. The house is approached by two carriage roads from Aiken, dis- 70 tant about 4-J miles, and from a station at Johnson's S. C. E. 1-^ miles. Before the front entrance there is a large circular lawn, with parterres of roses and flowering shrubs ; on the op- posite side a terraced garden sloping to the valley. The house contains a drawing room, 23x24 ft., a dining room adjoining, with pantry or small bedroom, a bedroom 23x16 ft., and three other bedrooms. There is a large attic, in which two additional bedrooms could be constructed. The drawing room frontage is shaded by a wide piazza. The house, together with the out-buildings, stabling which affords ample accomoda- tion for horses, cows, etc., is newly built. There are two springs of water. Price of the house, with vineyard, orchard and 100 acres of land, $5,000. No. 213. MOUNT CARADEUC is a site at the entrance of the Vale of Montmorenci, com- manding varied and extensive views. It offers peculiar advan- tages for a vineyard on the slope of a hill. There is a fine spring of water. The proprietor proposes to build a house simi- lar to Vella Wood on this site, with which there will be 50 acres of valley land, of which 25 are not yet cleared, and 50 acres of excellent upland, not yet cleared. Price, with 100 acres cleared and fenced, and with 10 acres planted with vines and fruit trees, $5,000. No. 214. SUMMER HILL. A romantic and picturesque site, with a fine spring of water. Price, with a house similar to Yella Wood, 15 acres of vineyard and 50 acres of land, $5,000. No. 215. TORRE CRAG. A fine site on the Buhr Stone Eidge, overlooking the length of the valley, Montmorenci and Vella Wood. Tiiere is a flow- ing spring, and a good fish pond could be made. A house, 71 similar to Vella Wood, with 50 acres vineyard, orchard, etc., $5,000. No. 216. WILDWOOD. This body of land contains 1,900 acres. It is situated in Edgefield County, and approaches within one and a half miles of the village. The Abbeville road runs through the centre, having two well improved settlements on the road ; is one of the best watered plantations in the State, having two creeks running through it ; from ten to twenty never failing springs; also, a fine fish pond convenient to the residence ; there are six or seven hundred acres of cleared land, near three hun- dred acres of bottom land ; the greater portion of the balance is native forest, the growth of which is principally pine, oak and hickory; these lands are well adapted to cotton and grain. Wildwood and its surroundings is one of the most pleasant and desirable residences in the country. The buildings are all new, the dwelling house large and commodious, with a fine well of water in the yard. The railroad route in contemplation from Pine Ilouse to Greenville and Columbia Kailroad, by survey, passes within one hundred and fifty yards of the residence. These lands can be purchased at $13.50 per acre, cash. No. 217. 803 acres ; 100 open ; seven miles from Aiken, near second notch road ; a good dwelling of six rooms and usual out-build- ings; good spring; fruit for family use; well timbered. Price, $2,000. No. 218. THE BARONY. IMMENSE WATER POWER NEAR JOHNSON. This tract of land contains about 1,600 acres, lying on Shaw's Creek, and extending to within two miles of Johnson's, on So. Ca. Railroad. Among the advantages of this place there is a large lumber mill (out of order), with embankments for mill pond. As a mill site for manufacturing purposes it cannot be 72 surpassed, having a never failing supply of water ; at a little cost the power could be increased to 250 horse. Also, a small power, with . embankments all made (where formerly stood a mill). Near the place is a large bed of fine clay for making bricks. The mill site is four miles from Johnson's and nine miles from Aiken. There is on the place a peach orchard of 40 acres, several hundred acres of cleared land under fence, and one farm settlement on a beautiful natural site, having immense springs of water gushing out of the hill sides with sufficient fall to use a ram, so as to have all the lands irrigated, if needed. The scenery around the settlement is the most picturesque in this section of country, and would be a beautiful site for a water cure estab- lishment or a nursery, and the raising of strawberries and grapes for the market.* The whole tract, with water power, will be sold at the low price of $3 per acre. The tract will be divided if required. No. 219. ROSEVILLE FARM, consisting of 165 acres of excellent land in the town of Aiken, fronting on the S. 0. R. R., adjoining Ravenswood farm and op- posite the celebrated Derby farm. The land is well adapted to cotton, nearly a bale to an acre having been raised on a part of it this past season. On the farm is a neat cottage with six rooms, with usual out-buildings, including a spacious barn, built in a grove of pines. There are some choice peach trees and a good well of water ; the woodland consists of pine and oak. Price, $6,000. No. 220. THE GIN HOUSE FARM, adjoining the above ; 1 60 acres, about 40 of which is cleared ; balance good oak and pine wood. On the place is a new gin house, two stories high, with a never failing spring of water. $1,000 per year can be realized by ginning cotton for neighbor- ing planters. The soil is well adapted to cotton, and its front- * On this place there is an immense quantity of brown free-stone, for building purposes; also, large beds of the finest kaoUu, The whole tract is well wooded. age on the railroad renders it an excellent building site. Price, $4,000. No. 221. A NEAT AND TASTEFUL COTTAGE, in perfect order ; kitchfen and servants' houses detached ; .carden with fruit and shade trees; near the centre of tlic lowu. A snug place, and much admired. Price, $2,000. No. 222. "the grove." This splendid property contains 150 acres, all lying within the corporate limits of the town of Aiken. " The Grove" is known by all frequenters of Aiken as being the favorite walk and drive of the place. Its close proximity to the depot, and the many advantages it offers for dwellings and hotels, render certain its speedy subdivision into building plots. Its soil is as fertile as any in this section, and its numerous majestic pines, affording a most abundant shade, render it a natural park. No. 223. breeze hill farm, containing 150 acres, within half an hour's ride of Aiken; a fine mansion, containing five rooms, with lire-places, pantry, piazzas, cellar, &c. The out-buildings consist of two small cot- tages, also kitchen, store house, smoke house, barn, stable, fowl house, wine house (capable of holding 4,000 gallons of wine), three wells of water, two large cisterns. The house is sur- rounded with noble shade trees and the choicest varieties of flowers, shrubs and vines. There is an orchard of 1,500 pear trees, 400 peach trees, 12 acres of grapes (various kinds), cher- ries, plums, figs, &c. ; 80 acres of open land. Price, $7,500. 74 COKER SPRING li ,J?> I -A.IIiE:]V. S. O. The Proprietor will keep HOT AID COILB BATMS, FOR THE SPECIAL CONVENIENCE OF THE GUESTS. Every Morniiiff from 10 to 12 he tvill serve Boilon, with Egg, to refresh the Invalid after his Bath. ^m^Q)T ^w 'MM.TWwm "wiM : !)0 ?^ ^^^ ?^*) — f.»5 >!?^ ^»^ ?*-l f!^» ^ Laurens Street, Aiken, S. C, KEEPS ON HAND A FULL ASSORTMENT OF ^racerieBt fif[^ 0aad^^ iBOOTS, s:e3:o:e:is^ cfco., ALSO, A CHOICE SELECTION OF Wine§^ LifiiiorSj Tolbacco^ Segars^ &c« A LARGE STOCK OF THE CELEBRATED FiyiTs km FLswEis mmmi immm CONSTANTLY ON HAND. rs W. W. HUNTING. E. J. C. WOOD, WOOD & CO., Keep constantly on hand a general assortment of selected iiiSi, iiiiiiiis. piiFiiiif . f OIILET EECJUIBITEB, Fancy Articles, Kerosene Oil Lamps and Fixtures, Fine Writing Papers and Envelopes, Blank Books, Novels, G-ift Books, &c. TEBMS CASS. FJtlCES MODERATE, LAUKENS STREET, AIKEN, S. C. CONSTANTLY ON HAND, FEESH iiiii AHi IMEilOINEi, PERFUMERY, STATIONERY, • Bl^ANDIES AND WiNES FOR MeDICAL PURPOSES, And all articles usually found in a first class Drug Store. IPhysicians* Prescriptions Accurately Prepared at all Hours, ALSO, L.AKBRETet'8 FREStt aARB&M SEEBg. 76 ^^rsp^T i^^m^M^i g® This fine and well known property can now be purchased, and offers a rare chance to make a fortune. The Main Building, having 4G Eooms, is in complete order, A large Dining Room has recently been added. The Hotel is situated adjacent to the depot. Lot contains about two acres. The Piazzas, 150 feet long, are shaded with large water oaks. Stables, Servants' Houses, Store Rooms, Kitchen and Detached Cottages. For particulars as to price, terms, &c., apply to E. J. C. WOOD, AIKEIf, S. C. DEALER IN Pit© lM®ri®aB WImtip FJtOM THE NATIVE GMAJPE, HOME VINTAGE, m M A M mM ® MM ^ Jia^ ^f f) LAURENS STREET, AIKEN, S. C, Has always on hand a well assorted stock of ® ro©6ri©B Dfi? km,mr> ^©.» ^©e» ALSO, AN EXCELLENT STOCK OF AIL OF THE FINEST QUAIITT. 77 WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN, Iff §miB & §roi©ri©i IMPOETED ENGLISH ALES AND POETEES, AND OTHER LIQUORS, ALSO, A FINE ASSORTMENT OF Sardware, Boots f Shoes, JBCats, Caps and Clothing. H. WESSELS. r>E.A.XjERS IIST CH. KLATTE, CO^i f '■ .4-^4;^ ^m^ # BOOTS, SHOES, TRUNKS AND SADDLERY, MAB® m^ Q^Q^mMX WARE/ ISISl f 4MIli¥ gliSllIli INCLtJDING JVative Wines, Brandies, Segcvrs, S,'c., MMMMM. B J) |S!*0 'Si#'» AIKEN, SOUTH OAEOLINA, is situated in a pleasant location, and in the immediate vicinity of the Depot, rendering it a desirable Hotel for either permanent or transient guests. The climate is unsurpassed, and as a resort for invalids is fixvorably known and spoken of, and highly recommended by the Medical Faculty generally. The accommodations are good, having suits of finely furnished apartments for families and single gentlemen. The Proprietor will endeavor to make the Hotel a first class house, and no effort will be spared to deserve a continuance of the liberal patronage heretofore bestowed upon it. Livery accommodations will be found adjoining the Hotel. W. J. ANDERSON, Agent. W. PERRONEAU FINLEY, Esq., A^IKIEJV, S. O, FREDEEICK A. POED, a f f %n» w "^11 1 n^ il ilk ^^ m Practices in the Coui^ts of the Counties ofSarnwcll, JEJdgefield, Orangeburg, JOexington and Charleston, AND FOR THE STATES OP New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Michigan, Georgia and California. Comiuunicationa from persons desirous of Purchasing or Renting Property in Aiken and us vicinity will be promptly responded to. LAiW ©FFHei @N1 It S STRiiTj ACKi!^, S. 6. TO MY FRIENDS IN POUGHKEEPSIE A.JV"D OTHJSH -i^ZACJi^S. I have now finished my house in Aiken, at a cost of some $10,000. I partly left Poughkeepsie to get a cheaper home than I could obtain in that lovely place. But this house grew up under my hands until it became like a little hotel. It contains sixteen rooms, 20x20 feet each, measured from the exterior lines, with an open fire-place and closet 6x4 feet in every one of them, and four halls 40x10 feet. The kitchen and washrooms are supplied on a novel and economical plan, with hot and cold water, which can be carried into any room in the house to extinguish a fire, or answer the demands of domestic purposes. An elevator, reaching from the basement hall to the garret, with a power to the weight as 10-1, cxn carry up wood for the fires, carry down slops and refuse water from the chambers, and any lady or gentleman who chooses to pull the ropes. The building is surrounded by large umbrageous oak trees, which defend it from the rays of the hot sun, but freely admit the cool breezes under their spreading branches. This residence has a large and handsome portico on every side, some one of which is mostly pleasant and inviting every day of the year. Rooms for one occupant, on the first flour, will cost $80 a month; on the second, $70 ; on the third, $60. For two in a room, $70, $60, $50 each a month. The food, if not sumptuous and of exciting variety, will be well prepared, of the best quality, and abundant. Good pains will be taken to make this place a happy home for every one : but any boarder of bad habits or unpleasant manners will be quietly requested to look for other quarters. WILLIAM McG-EORaE. Aiken, S. C. Aiken, S. C, January 1st, 1870. The undersigned would call the attention of Farmers, ^Horticulturists, M.ECHANICS, Capitalists, Manufacturers, Gentlemen of Leisure, Invalids, and all wanting A HOMESTEAD in a climate of unsurpassed salubrity, exempt from the rigors of a jy'orthern Winter, free from the malarias of the West and low lands of the South, and in DIRECT CONNECTION WITH THE o o ]VE :m: E] r^ o I .^ i_i oeikfti^leis OF THE UNITED STATES, TO THE LIST OF PROPERTIES described in the preceding pages, and now offered for sale by him. E. J. 0. WOOD, Jteal Estate and Insurance Affent, *^:* Purchasers are expected to pny expenses of necessary papars, stamps, &c. Tliis Pamphlet and Map is furnished to a!l applicants on receipt of rifty cents. ^^^ X m'^