The Western Democrat

Great Salt Lake discovered in Clarke county, Alabama.—We had the pleasure of an interview, on yesterday, with Mr. J. W. Kidd, of Talladega, who had just returned from a visit to Clarke county, where he had been engaged in exploring the swamp lands of that section of our State, in the purpose of ascertaining the best locality for procuring salt. He informs us that he has discovered a large lake, capable of yielding a sufficient quantity of that much needed article to supply the wants of the entire Confederacy. This lake is some twenty miles from Gainstown, and he assures us that there is room and water ample to afford constant employment to twenty thousand persons. Mr. Kidd has purchased the land on which the lake and springs are situated, and invites all persons who are in need of salt to arm themselves with pots, kettles, &c., and go down to this lake and make salt to their heart's content. The small pittance that he requires for this privilege is only one bushel out of every seven that shall be made. Persons desiring further information will address Mr. Kidd, at Talladega.—Selma (Ala.) Reporter, 19th.