The wealthy people of the country go there for a few months or weeks in the Winter.

It is fashionable to do so.

A great many wealthy northern men have acquired valuable landed interests in Jacksonville, among them the Astors of New York, who have a knack for pinning their interests in the soil.
The people of Jacksonville were very proud to have as a resident and property holder, Mr.Wm.

B.Astor.And Mr.Astor appeared to enjoy immensely the worship bestowed upon his money.

He built one or two very fine buildings there, which must net him a handsome return for his investment by this time.