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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 At this time the screen in front of our arttilery which had been blown down, was re-made, and the pieces withdrawn by hand without loss. Simultaneously the brigades were also withdrawn, leaving a few skir mishers to hold the front, which they did without difficulty.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 Concluded on page 4, fourth column. 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. 3