vatod and somewhat rolling; it|is n barren
vated and somewhat rolling; it IS n barren country, similar in richness and appear ance, to the barrens of Aentucky--and ii that State would not only be considered valuable, but sought after. Strawberry AIVer Is about l6 miles from Shrine RtVas. 9y way of the road, though they diverre from each other as you approach their sources. It IS about 1ao miles ia lenrth. though nayigable for only about 30 miles: its bottom land is settled, but the uplands, though fertile, are but little improved the tlme will arrive, when the lands will be deemed valuable; for immediately at the margin fit, about40 miles from its mouth. are found inexhatstabie beds of Iron ore. so rich as to be malleable, and immediate- iy adjoining, the best of mill seats. with plenty ofwater; and the day is not far dis tant, when some enterprising capitalist, Wll realize its advantages. Those who have examined 1t, and claim te have some Knowledge ofthe business, say that it com Pf4ses within itself, more advantages, than any place Of the kind they have ever seen. 1t IS supposed to be continuation of the bed, or body of iron ore, commencing at the head of the Merrimack River. and coming through Bellvue in Missouri, and crossing all the head waters of the above streams.

 In addition to the streams which have already named, ! will mention Black Riv- CT. winch goes through the whole extent Of thls county, receives the waters of all the other streams in it, and is nayigable for boats, at all seasons of the year, | All these streams are on the west side of black River, on the east side, fiat, rich l country presents itself, almost unsettled. Inc early settlers preferred high ground | and spring water, to the rich lands and 1 well water on the east side. If must and 1 will settle, and all that is required, is for | a few respectable, enterprising farmers, to open the way: hut at this time the emi- | grants pass on without stopping to examine | t. his tract ofwhieh I amspeal1ing is of itself, sufficient in richness and extent, for [ a wealthy and popuious county. Al this [ time there are in Lawrence County, four stores, and as many Cotton Gins, and il is supposed that there were about 3a0 bales of Cotton exported, in the last year. The inhabitants have not only been successful | m the cultivation of cotton, butin almost | every other production to which they have turned their attention. Cattle and stock | oi every kind, are raised in great plenty. | with ease, and without much expense; and | all who are industrious, enterprising, and | prudent, can acquire q competency in a very few years. N.

 