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meats to the creek on our left, across
which he threw over some companies
of skirmishers. These were promptly
met and checked by a detachment
from the 16th Alabama, posted on the
left-hand hill, the main body being held
back for some time by Lt. Dulin’s
skirmishers on the face of the hill, and
the skirmishers of Govan’s brigade on ;
the creek bank and in the patch of
woods to the left of the railroad. The ■
enemy succeeded, however, in getting
possession of some houses and barns
opposite this point, and greatly annoy
ed us by a well directed fire of sharp
shooters. At length, collecting in
great numbers behind these houses, he
made a charge on Govan’s skirmishers;
.at the same time Lt. Goldth waite quick
ly trained round his guns and swept
them at quarter range with a load of
•canister and solid shot. The enemy
hurriedly retraced their steps, leaving
many dead and a stand of colors on the
ground. Lt. Goldthwaite then shelled
the houses and soon relieved us of the
firing from that quarter. The fallen
stand of colors lay temptingly within
■6O yards of our lines, and such was the
anxiety of our officers and men to
charge and capture it, that they were
only restrained by positive orders from
Gen. Cleburne not to do so, as it was
not worth the risk of a brave man’s j
life.
Gen. Breckenridge and Gen., Wheel,
•er, during this brilliant affair, were
both present, aiding and assisting Gen.
Cleburne in this glorious triumph.
It was now about noon, and our
train being well advanced, Gen. Hardee
sent word to Gen. Cleburne that he
might safely retire. On consultation
with Gens. Breckenridge and Wheel
•er, Gen. Cleburne now determined to
fall back one mile in the rear, and take
up a new position on some wooden hills.
By one p. m. the enemy had concen
trated a large portion of his army at
Ringgold, ami was evidently preparing
to throw an overwhelming force on our
flanks. He opened a rapid artillery
fire down the gap and on the crest of
the ridge, but seemingly changed his
mind, showing no disposition to ad
vance in front. At this time the screen
in front of our arttilery which had
been blown down, was re-made, and
the pieces withdrawn by hand without
loss. Simultaneously the brigades were
also withdrawn, leaving a few skir
mishers to hold the front, which they
did without difficulty. Soon after 2
p. m. our skirmishers were also with
drawn, the bridges fired in the rear,
and we proceeded to form a line of bat
tle in onr new position. In half an
hour after, the enemy was visible on
the ridge, evidently reconnoitering the
new dispositions we had made for de
fence. But from the severe punish
ment he had already received he did
not seem inclined to risk another at
tack, at the same time abandoning all
further pursuit of our army.
Gen. St. John Liddell, who had been
absent on leave, hastened to the field
as soon as he heard of the army being
attacked on Missionary Ridge, but did
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THE GREAT KENNESAW ROUTE GAZETTE.
FRIERSON & SCOTT, REAL ESTATE.
T. A. FRIERSON. W. M. SCOTT.
(0. M. Mitchell, 21 G. A. R. Atlanta.)
Frierson & Scott,
Real Estate.
NO. 1 SOUTH PRYOR STREET,
Cob. Decatur St., (In Kimball House.)
- - - Ga.
Stores, city residences, farms, water-pow
ers, mill and factory sites, timber lands,
tracts for immigration colonies; iron beds
and tracts ; manganese, marble, gold, silver,
lead, coal, mica, ochre, asbestos, talc and
graphite mines, etc., for sale in Georgia and
other Southern States.
CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED. ENCLOSE
STAMP.
Southern Homes ani Investments.
Read this carefully, and send to us for a
copy of “ATLANTA AND GEORGIA
PORTRAYED,” by Information Commit
tee for National Commercial Convention,
held in this city May 19 to 22, 1885. Mailed
free.
Georgia, the Empire State of the South.
Iler gain in population from 1870 to
1880 over 30 per cent. Gain in wealth in
same time, eighty-one million dollars. In
the past twelve years the staple crops have
increased as follows: Corn over 200 per
cent., wheat 600 per cent., rye 75 per cent.,
Irish potatoes 100 per cent, sweet potatoes
400 per cent., sugarcane and sorghum 800
per cent., and other products in about the
same ratio. The cotton crop of Georgia in
1870 was 473,934 bales, and in 1880 it was
814,441 bales. Iler farm products in 1870
amounted to $80,390,228, which, in 1880,
increased to the enormous amount of $125,-
000,000. In 1870 Georgia had 69,956 farms,
and in 1880 she had 138,622, an increase of
over 100 per cent. The lumber products of
Georgia this year will exceed $70,000,000.
Georgia leads the South in every staple
manufacture. We have the largest peach
orchards in the world, while grapes and
many other fruits are very profitably, but
not extensively grown in every portion of
the State, and shipped to Northern markets.
As for Georgia melons, while the supply is
enormous, the demand is much greater.
We say to you, now is the time to come
South, while you can make cheap and prof
itable investments, in the most inviting sec
tion of the United States, where soil, cli
mate, water, seasons, and low prices of
property, are all that could be desired by
the manufacturer, the large planter, the
stock raiser, and the dairy, fruit, vegetable
and poultry farmer. We will, on applica
tion, mail copy of the “Commonwealth
of Georgia,”etc., the official and reliable re
port of Col. J. I. Henderson, the efficient
Commissioner of Agrieultur > so” the State
of Georgia. We add brief descriptions and
prices of a few of the many farms we have
for sale at prices that should tempt you;
farms at $lO to S2O per acre, that in North
ern States would readily command (as they
will here in a few vears) SSO to SIOO per
acre.
Large Tracts for Colonies.
Colonies of any size, or any number of
families, who wish to come South and settle
all together, can, by writing to us, be suited
in land, location, prices, etc. We will give
reliable information and valuable aid.
For Safe and Profitable Invest
ments
the South is a very attractive field. Par
ties having money to invest will do well to
consult us, as we can invest with perfect
: safety and great profit to them.
Loans at Eight Per Cent. Net.
We can place loans on best real estate se
i curity that will net the lender eight per
cent., perfectly secured by first mortgage on
city and farm property worth two. to five
times the amount loaned —in no instance
less than double. Write to us for full in
formation.
We herewith give list of a few of our
choice investments.
Ten-acre truck and dairy farm, good
land, lies well, fine spring and bold, clear
creek, in edge of city and a few steps from
horse cars. A place to make money on;
$2,000, SSOO cash, balance to suit.
Five-acre truck farm, one-third mile
from edge of city, 200 yards of horse cars,
good lan i and running water; SI,OOO, S3OO
cash, balance to suit.
Five 10, 15 or 20-acre truck and dairy
farm, right close to city, on good macada
mized street, few steps of street cars, good
land, well watered and desirable for home
and profitable farming. Terms easy.
Dairy, fruit and stock farm, one of the
prettiest, fitted up and most desirable to be
found n ar the city, fronts railroad and pub
lic road; stock and everything for sale on
easy terms; paying now SIOO a month net
profit. Business well established.
DeKalb County—One hundred and sixty
five acre farm, ninety acres in cultivation,
balance in original forest, six acres branch
bottom land, good productive soil, cleared
land lies well, balance rolling, all can be
cultivated, well watered by streams and
springs, 9-room dwelling, barns, stables, etc.
etc., 2-room tenant house, 500 apple trees,
700 peach trees, 2 to 5-year old choice va
rieties, 500 bearing grape vines standard
varieties, good neighborhood, convenient to
schools, churches, etc; $3,500, SI,OOO cash,
balance on long term of years (or will sell
250 acres for $5,000, same terms.
Mill and farm six miles of Marietta,36s
acres, 150 cultivated, thirty bottom and
thirty bottom uncleared, 185 fine, mixed,
hard wood timber, 5-room dwelling and all
needed outhouses; mill 40x50 feet, 24 sto
ries and basement, separate runners for
wheat and corn, turbine wheel, ample year
round power and house room for double
the present machinery and capacity ; SB,OOO,
one-fourth cash, balance in one, two and
three years.
Very desirable —two truck and dairy
farms, one and a quarter miles from edge
of city, on good main road, good dwelling
and outhouses, plenty of mixed fruits,
grapes, berries, etc. Nice little farms for
convenience and profit. Call or write for
particulars.
Iron Manufacture —Parties wishing to
engage in it and secure a fine location, with
best of ore, coal, limestone, water, rail
roads, etc., all right at hand, can be suited
by Frierson & Scott.
East Point—A very desirable farm on
the railroad and public road; level and
well watered ; good, buildings, fruit, grapes,
shade trees, etc. Will sell 50, 100 or 200
acres on most liberal terms.
Dairy and fruit farm—a gem, half a mile
this side of Marietta railroad station, with
forty feet right of way to the railroad, only
ten minutes walk from the house, four rail
road trains each way to and from Atlanta,
forty-five minutes ride, 62 acres, 37 culti
vated, 25 acres wood land, 7-room brick
residence, with all necessary outbuildings,
500 choice fruit trees in full bearing, apples,
peaches, pears, plums, cherries, fij,s and
grapes, 9 acres meadow land, through which
Hows a clear, never-failing stream, well
fenced, splendid well of water on back ve
randah ; $4,000, half cash, balance long
time, or will sell farm (house splendidly
furnished) implements and stock with the
place at low figures, or might exchange for
good city property.
Valley farm, rare bargain —160-acre farm
2-story, 7-room frame residence, barns, sta
bles, wheat and corn house, with all other
necessary outbuildings Splendid well of
water with dairy attached, half a mile from
Catoosa Springs, 3-acre orchard, line fruit,
(house and barn cost as much as will buy the
place), 80 acres planted in wheat, clover,
grass, etc., balance heavily timbered. This
is a delightful country home, in choice
neighborhood, 4| miles from Tunnel Hill,
and 5 from Ringgold; only $3,000, half
cash, balance 1 and 2 years.
Pulton county, Ga., 220 acres, seven miles
south of Atlanta and one mile of East Point,
on Atlanta and West Point Railroad, which
runs centrally through the farm, giving one
half mile of railroad front; 100 acrescultivat
ed, 60 invaluable original timber, and 60 in
thick second-growth mixed woods. All lies
well, the cleared portion beautifully, and all
good, loamy productive soil. Excellent, free
stone water from well and numerous springs
and branches. One very fine mineral spring,
containing a variety of valuable medicinal
properties, 25 grape vines and 10 or 12 acres
in orchard of apples, peaches, cherries, pears,
etc. live-room dwelling, with 10-feet hall,
front and rear verandas, plastered and pa
pered, two-room tenant house,barn, stables,
crib, shed, etc. Nice grass pasture. A de
sirable farm and home very cheap, and will
soon double in value. Price,s3s per acre, on
easy terms.
Fulton county, Ga.,seven miles west of At
lanta, on Chattahoochee river, one mile be
low Chattahoochee depot on Georgia Pacific
Railroad. Farm fronts main ferry road:
190 acres fine hickory,oak and pine timber,
85 acres fine fertile bottom land, cultivated.
Land lies well, very little of it broken.
Well watered by the river, two bold branches
and several springs. Small orchard of ap
ples and peaches. Churches and school with
in a mile. Nice new four-room dwelling,
with hall and verandah, painted and plas
tered. Price, $35 per acre; one-half cash ,
balance one and two years at 8 per cent, in
terest.
Business Opportunity.
We lately sold a
$30,000 COTTON FACTORY,
which had been shut down for two years,
(40 acre tract, fine water power, etc., etc.,) to
a gentleman who has expended several thou
sand dollars on the property. The build
ings and most of the machinery are in first
class condition.
THE MILL IS NOW RUNNING
making yarns. He finds that it will pay
better to putin some new machinery, and
authorizes us to secure an equal partner
who will contribute $5,000. The money to
go in as working capital and for new ma
chinery. This is a rare opportunity. For
full particulars, call on or address
Frierson & Scott, Atlanta, Ga.
CORUNDUM.
We have valuable corundum property,
lead showing large deposits, close to rail
roads, and with good mining and shipping
facilities. See report of State Geologist
appended. Address
Frierson & Scott, Atlanta. Ga.
State of Georgia,
Department of Agriculture,
Atlanta, March 9, 1886.
Messrs. Frierson A Scott :
Gentlemen —I have examined Corundum,
consisting of many large-sized specimens
said to have been taken from property con
trolled by you, and find it of excellent
quality, presenting many shades of color, a
light gray predominating.
Very truly,
A. R. McCutchen,
Geologist.
ASBESTOS.
Very valuable Asbestos deposit, long fibre.
Fori nil particulars address
Frierson & Scott. Atlanta- Ga.
See State Geologist’s report belo w.
ASBESTOS.
Vein 8 feet across. Short Staple. Suita
ble for paper, etc.
Frierson & Scott. Atlanta, Ga.
Note State Geologist’s report herewith.
State of Georgia,
Department of Agriculture,
Atlanta, March 9, 1886.
Messrs. Frierson <t Scott :
Gentlemen —1 have examined two varie
ties of Asbestos submitted by you. Speci
men marked A is of good quality, showing
great strength along with cosiderable length
of fibre. Specimen marked B, said to have
been taken from an eight foot vein is of
very fine short fibre of silky lustre and
easily ground. Very truly,
A. R. McCutchen,
Geologist.
He wired her, “ ’Tis our wedding day,
Hence I come via the W. & A.”
She answered, “Then you’ll be on time —
Ah! thou art mine, and 1 am thine.”
The Georgia Marble Works are on
the Kennesaw Route, at Elizabeth
Station.
The granary of Georgia is along the
line of the Western and Atlantic rail
road.
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