was then thrown over the face and fastened behind
the head, forming a sack, in which were placed two
bricks as weights to sink the body out of sight.—
After a full examination, the physician is clear in
the opinion that the child was alive when born, and
*at death was proluced as above stated. How long
it had been in the cesspool is, of course, not known;
but from its appearance, unless it had been in a
frozen state, tho cruel act must have been but of
recent occurrence. Esquire HAMMAN is active in
his efforts to ferret out the author of the murder of
the innocent. We trust he will be successful, and
that the perpetrator of Bo fiendish an act, to bide
her infamy and shame, may be brought to a deserv
ed punishment.—Chambensbury Despatch.
stamps on Promissory Notes.—As the
the season for sales of personal property is rapidly
approaching, when large numbers of promissory
notes are executed, it rutty be interesting to the
public to lino! the scale of stamp duties which• the
law of 1862 imposes upon such notes. It is as fol- .
lows:—
From $ 26 to $ 100 ....
" • 100 to 200 ..
200 to 350 ....
' 350 to 500 ....
• 44 500 to 750 ....
" .750 to 1.0110
" 1,000 to 1,500
. 44 1,500 to 2,500
" 2,500 to 5,000
The penalty for violating the law is fifty dollars,
and the instrument is rendered invalid and of no
avail. These stamps can he procured, we believe,
from the Register and Recorder, and the other
County officers. —lb.
THE ALTAR.
MARBLED,-Near Greencastle, on Jan. 2'2,186,3,
by Rev. S. M. Harisock, Mr. Burkholder. of
St'. Thomas, Franklin eau nty, Pm., to Miss America
noratd. of Frill g, Whshington county, Md.
THE TOMB
DIED.—Nero• this place. Jan. 36th, 1863, David
Wa:tson, son of• Mr John Smith, aged 5 months and
8_ days. • .
-- A
ern Mt) ertiSeintllo.
NOTlCE.—Where(u3, Letters
,Testamentary, oe
11 the Estate of William LaWrence, late of Green
castle, deceased, have been granted to the subscriber ;
all persons indebted to the said Estate, are request
ed to make immediate payment; and those having
claims or demands against the Estate of said deco
willmake known the same. without delay, to
SARAH LAWRENCE,
Greencastle Feb. ii, '6B-3t,. Executra.
OTICE.---Whereas, Letters Testamentary,
.1.711 on the Estate of John Rowe, Sr, late of
Greencastle, deceased, have been granted , to :the
strbcribers, residing in said :borough:, all persons
indebted to the said Estate, are requested to- Make
immediate payment, cud those having claims or de
mands against the Estate of said decedent, will make
known the same, without delay, to
JOSEPH' SNIVELY,
. Greencastle, Feh, 3, 'O3-3t Executor.
DISSOLUTION .=The partnership hereto
fore...lU existing hmween the undersigned, doing
linsiness under the name anti title of Keller and
Plum. wns dissolved by mutual consent on the Ist
day of tictitenther 181 4 2. John F. Keller has pin•
chased the entire interest of. John,S. Plum. The
Beaks and Papers are in the hand's of John S. Plum
for.colleetion. Settlement must be made before the
Ist day of 'April next.
The manufacture of Grain Drills and Agricultur
al Implements, carried on by the above named firm,
will be carried ou by JOHN F. KELLER.
'Greencastle, Pa.
Greeticastae,t Feb. 3, 1833.-tf.
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Address
DAUGHADAY & HAMMOND. Publishers,•
Philadelphia, Pa.
ITMEIC SALE.—The subscriber will expose
at public sale, on the farm of Peter Wister, sit
uate in Antrim township, about 41 miles East of
Greencastle, and 4t miles West of IVaynesboro',
along the turnpike leading from Waynesboro' to
reencast le, on TUESDAY, the 24th day of February,
1863, the full Owing property, to wit :
5 HEAD DP VVDFIX HORSES,
among which are one fine riding and driliing mare,
and one yearling Colt, 16 head of Cattle, six of
which are Mulch Cows, one or two of which will be
fresh on or about the day of sale, and one line young
Bull;
24 HEAD OF HOGS,
3 of which are brood sows ; 2 Farm Wagons, one of
which is a 4 inch tread and the. other a narrow
tread, 1 fashionable Falling Top Buggy, [in a good
condition,] '1 Wagon Bed, 1 pair of Hay Carriers,
1 Wire Spring hake.:' Barshear 2 Double, and 2
Single Shovel Plows, 1 Corn Coverer, 2 Harrows,
Treble, Dotible and Single Trees, 'Jockey Sticks, 4
pair of Wagon Gears. 1 six horse Lrne, 1 Whip,
Bridles, Collars, Butt Traces and Spreaders, Grain
Cradles, Mowing Scythes. 1 set Dung Boards, Forks,
and Rakes, and many other articles. Also, about
30 Acres of
GRAIN IN THE GROUND
be_ Sale to commence at 10 o'clock on said day,
when a credit of six months will be given on all
sums of 85 and upwards, by
Jan. 29, 1889-ts `. JOSEPHUS LOY.
IVOTICE.—The subscrrom hereby gives notice
that a ONE 13013,5 E WAGON WAS left at his
premises, on or about theist clay of Sept ember last.
The owner is requested to come forward, prove
property and take it away.
GEO. ILGINFRITZ
Greencastle, January 20, 1863-3 t
IVOTICE—Notice is hereby given that all per
.l.ll sons.knowing themselves indebted to the firm of
3. & A.. C. Bert. by note or book account, are re
quested to call and settle without delay. Also those
having claims against said firm will present them.
Grepneastle, Dec. 30th, 1862
yi R. H. G.-CHRITZMAN respectfully ten
ders hiii professional services as Physician and
Surgeon; to the citizens of Greencastle and vicinity.
legf - OfErie at the residente of Rev. J. Rebaugh,
South Carlisle street.
Greenvstle, Dec. 23, 1862
$ 05
15
20
30
40
00
1.00
JOHN F. KELLEI4
JOHN S. I'LUM.
JOHN I3ERT,
Surviving Partner
THE PLOT :--G/lEENCASTLE. FRANKLIN CO., P
Importan Arrival !
S. H, PRAT HER L.. CO.
HAVE just received, Marge assortment of NE
GOODS,
which they will take leasure in 'bowing to their
numerous customert(al ethers. In
Ladies' ,dress Goods,
fey have
Lustre', :-; Black Silks,
Delaines, ~ Cashmeres,
Wool Delaino
. Plaid Mohair,
Lavellas, .1 French Merinos,
Coburgs, ; 4 Debeges,
CLOTHS Fq.LADIES' CLOAKS,
Shawls, Albias,Oods, Sontags, Hoop Skirts,
Balmoral Skirtmbroideries, Kid Gloves,
Gauntlets, Collaii White Goods, Block Crape
1
Veils, Mournin, 'l-o:, Cheneille and Fancy
Head _Wets, Lan Wool Hose, (cheap), Merino
and Cotton Ho
,t, Ladies' Congress Gaiters,
Morocco Boots i Gum Shoes,
M E N
' WEAR!
Brown Broadcloths, Beaver
Vshant do., Cassimeres,
rord, Kentucky Jeans, Sat?",
iOnd Drawers. Soldier Shirts,
fcdkerehiefs, Gloves. Cravats,
pmestic Goods, and
Black, Blue
Overcooting „
bash do:, Tre
netts, .Undcr4
Hats, Caps,
Burnside Tie
& SHOES!
On, CILOTH.
800
F to.
L PAPER.
WA
ITS AND STATIONARY
SCHOOL
They are ceiling
D WARE?
AT
II A
T
1 4 , offeek
er to close ou,. the stock
GR
CERIE S!
7- 1 Coffee,
ir, Prepared Coffee,
N. 0. Molasses,
a, Black Tea.
eco,Cifiars. Pipes and Smoking
4i, an excellent stock of
Trh 'lc S,
UffiE
Syrips,
niperial
Chew 1 - 77 . 9 T,
Toktcco.
&'NSWARE.
QU
We respec
chase goods
snd esami
have hough
able(' to sell
O, invite.all persons wishing to pur
4-iteap as the times will admit, to call
cr new sal elegant assortment. W.
`ar
•goods 'for CASH, and we are en
•htn upon the same terms, at but a
'l7
,ADVANCE
.rtes. Retneinherthe place is on the
SLI
on, wholesal
South-weit orner of the Pn'ile Square, next
door to hour's
-
S. R. PRATHER & CO
Dee. 9,1862.-1 y
Greene
IDE JP JAY COOKE,
SUBSCRIPTON AGENT,
Cooke & Co., Bankers,
114 South Third Street,
Philadelphia, November, 1, 1862.
,ersigned having been appointed SUB
PTION AGENT by the Secretary of the
s.now prepared to furnish, at once, the
T"
:3
Treasur
New enty Year 6 Per Cent. Bonds.
of the et" States. designated as "Five-Twenties,"
educe! .at the pleasure of the Government, after
five ye' „tend atithorivtd by 'Act of Congress, ap
preyed irtutry 25, 1862.
The UPON
,BONDS are issued in sums of $5O,
$lOO, C $lOOO.
• The . GISTER BONDS inotsums of $5O, $lOO,
$5OO. 00, $5OOO.
. 1 1
•
lute . atr PAYABLE
p A er ß len E t. per annuman G n o ulw p il . l commence
rora of purchace, and is
Semi- Inuatily, which is equal, at the present pre
miumrgold, to about eight per cent. per Annum.
Far ts,' Merchants, Mechanics, Capitalists, and
all w h ' 390 any money to invest, should know and
reme , .. that these Bonds are, in effect, a FIRST
MOR' .iGE upon all Railroads, Canals, Bank
Stock ini Securities, and the immense products of
all tic, lanufactures, 4.c., in the country: and that
the ftifand ample provision made for the payment
of 041 i -crest! and liquidation of principal. by Cus
tontsitties. 'Excise Etamps and. Internal Revenue,
sere 'o
make these Bonds the
Best, lost Available and Most _Popular Investment
S 3ription rec t e .n iv t e h d e a N t ar P k A et ß . in Legal Tender
Not or notes and checks of banks at par in Phil
adel la.' Subscribers by mail will receive prompt
lute int, and every fecilty and explanation will be
afford on application at this office.
i i ill supply of Bonds will be kept! on band for
im tinte delivery. JAY, COOKE,
4c. 18-Bm. Subscription Agent.
OOTHING FOR THE MILLION 1
HAUS 50 BRADLEY
FILO just received a new and elegant stock of
1
Iring tuft strianter Gooas,
r Alen aad Ihys' wear, consisting in part, of
1 i . BLACK FRENCH CLOTHS,
o le best 4aantic3;Fan Ty Cloths, a choice seine
d of Summer OasBiinere3, Black Doeskin
J Cassi-
I Boys Cassiaa ‘ahenp), Wabash Cassi
s, Linen Coating, Linen and Cotton Pant Stuff,
is, Curds, Drillings. ki.i.
Gents' Furnishing -Goods
e, Gloves, Suspenders, Pocket. handkerchiefs,
vats, Neck Ties, Shirts, Collars, &c.
„r - - Goods made up at short notice. None but
• best of workmen are employed. Custom work
, sa in as by any other tailor, and made up sub.
ttially and neatly. Persons wishing to get any
er tailor to make up their goods;etin buy the.n
' us, as cnew and as reasonable as at any other
iblishmeut in the county.
ler Cutting done at all times. Fashions regu
ly received. Terms,
sh er short time to prompt paying customers
HAUS & BRADLEY.
P. S. We have also a LIVERY Establshment, and
e prepared to hire, at all times
[TOR SES, BUGGIES anti TVA ONS.
ood Drivers furnished when debired. Terms for
re, CASH.
Greencastle, April 2, 1862
pOPPER and Brass Kettles, of all sizes, for
Lf sale,eheap, at BART & CO's.
PURCHASERS
DRY GOODS!!
E e
v a a r e e t i . t e i c e e s i v a i n a g , goods e v v e e a r4day from t
t h h e e e a fa s l t :
lowing list. of articles, which we can sell cheaper
than sold elsewhere:
Bleached Muslins, White Flannels,
Unbleached " Colored do
Bleached Drillings, Kentucky Jeans,
Unbleached " Corset do
Colored Satinetts,
Canton Flannels, Velvet Cords,
Tickings, Cotton Table Diaper,
Hickory, . do do Cloths,
Bed Checks, I Crash Towelings,
Shirting Cheeks, Counterpanes.
Linen Table Diaper, I Linen Table Cloths,
and everything in the Domestic line of all qualities
and prices.
MEATS' WEAR.
Cloths, Gloves, • Boys Undershirts,
Vestings, Cravats, Suspenders,
Cassiineres, Hand kf '5, Scarfs,
- Undershirts, Collars,• Boys Drawers,
Shirt Fronts, Drawers, Neck Ties,
Satin Stocks, Hosiery, Kid Gloves.
In this branch we have everything of all styles
and prices.
Ladies, Department.
Black Silks,
Fancy Silks, Plain Silks,
Grenadines, Tissues, Bereges,
Challis, De.!sines, Lawns, Gingharns,
_ .
Calicos, Traveling, Goods, Lustres,
Mohair and Lavella Cloths,
Ducals, Plaids, Poplins,
Chintzes, &c.
and everything to he found among the numerous
textures, styles and (patties, fi on). a ten cent Calico.
to the most expensive silk.
SHAWLS.
Everything new and desirable
WHITE GOODS!
Jackonetfs,
Swisses, Linens,
Briliants, Dimitys,
Cheeks, Stripes.
Cambrics,
EMBROIDERIES, i;e
French M uslins,
Cambric Linens,
Book Musiins,
Victoria Lawns,
Bobbinnetts,
Mulls,
Blonds,
Skirtings,
Linings,
Laces,
Swiss Edgings,
Cambric Edgings,
Swiss Insertings,
Cambric Insertings,
Swiss and Cambric Flounoings,
French Worked Handkerchiefs,
French Worked Collars and Sleeves,
Infant Bodies, Dimities, &e., &c., &c
We are satisfied that in the above Goods we have
everything to meet" the dernands of any customer.
GLOVES, HOSIERY, GAUNTLETS;
VEILS ! UMBRELLAS,
PARASOLS,
and everything in the Notion Line.
SKEtsETOBI SKIRTS.
A superior article always on hands
KID GLOVES,
manufactured, for Ladies and Gentlemen
Particular attention is paid to each different
branch of our business; and we hope by strict at
tention: and reasonable profits, to merit our hereto
fore liberal patronage, and greatly enlarge our bu
siness. T S. RILEY 5; CO
Greencastle. Dec 2.
DR. LA. CROIX'S
Private Medical Treatise
an the
Physiological View of Marriage.
250 PAGES and lE* ENGRAVINGS
—Price only twenty-five cents Sent free of postage
to all par of the Union On the infirmities of
youth and maturity, disclosing the secret follies of
both sexes of all ages,causingdbbility,nervousness
depression of spirits, palpitation of the heart, sui
cidal imaginings,involuntary ernitsions,blushings.
defective memory, indigestion and lassitude, with
confessions of thrilling interest of a 'Boarding 'School
Miss, a College Student, and a Young Married Lady,
4.c , 4-c. It is a truthful adviser to the married and
.hose contemplating marriagawhe entertain secret
doubts of their physical sondition,and who are con
scieu.s of having hazarded the health, happiness and
privihres to which every human being is entitled.
YOUNG MEN who art. troubled with weakness.
generally caused by a bad habit in youth the effects
of which are dizz ess, pains, forgetfulness, some
times a ringing in the ears, weak eyes, weakness of
the back and lower extremities, Confusion of ideas,
less of memory, with melancholy, may be cured by
the author's NEW PARIS AND LONDON TREA r-
MENT.
We have, recently devoted much of our time in
VISITING THE EUROPEAN HOSPITA Lit, avail.
ing ourselves of the knowledge and researches cf
the most skilled physivian and surgeons in Europe
and the continent. These who place themselves un
der our care will have the full benefit of the many
NEW AND EFFICACIOUS EIuMEDIES which we
are enabled to introduce into our practice, and the
public may rest assured if the same zeal, assiduity
Secrecy and attention being paid to their cases,
which has so successfully distinguished us hereto
fore, as a Physician in our Peculiar department of
professional Praetice. fer the past twenty-fivt years.
French Female Pills.—Ladies who wish for Medi
cines, the efficacy of which has been tested in thou
sands of cases, and never failed to effect speedy
cures without any bad results, will use none but Dr.
"eLaney's Female Periodical Fills. The only pre
caudon necessary to be observed is, ladies should
not take them if they have reason to believe they
are in certain situations (the par tioulars of vs hich will
be found mo the wrapper accompanying each box, )
though alway s safe and heaithy, so gentle, yet so ac
tive are they.
H. &B
OP
The best article of
FEBRUARY 3. 1863
Price S 1 per box. They can be mailed to any
part of the United States or Canada..
TO TEIE Who need a coQi;lentialme , lical
adviser with regard to any of these interesting com
plaints to which their delecate organization renders
them liable, are pardcularly invited to cousult us.
The "Eteccro- Galvanic Pro •eci.ve "—For mlrried
ladies whose health will not admit, or who have no
desire to increase their families. may be obtained as
above. It is a perfectly safe prentive to conception,
aNd has bean extensively used during the last 20
years. Price reduced ty 810.
The Secrets of Youth Unveiled.
A Treatise on the cause of Premature Decay—A sol
emn warning. Just published, a book showing the insid
ious progress and prevalence among schools, [both male
and female] of than fatal habit, pointing out the fatali
ty that invariably attends its victims, and developing the
whole progress of the disease, from the commencement to
the end. It will be sent by Mail on receipt of two [3]
cents Stamps.
Attendance daily, front 8 in the morning till
9 at night, and on Sundays from 'I till 6 P. M.
Medicines with full directions sent to any part of
the United States or Canadas, by patients communi
catiog their symptoms by letter.
gar Dr. L's Office is still located as establiQhed
ender the name of DR. LA CitOIX, at No. 31 Mai
den Lane, Albany, N. Y. Ca. 7,'62-ly
VINELAND.
TO ALL WANTING FARMS.
New Settlement, of Vineland.
A REMEDY FOR HARD TIMES.
A Rare Opportunity in the Best Market, and Most De
lightful and Healthful Climate in the Union. Only
thirty miles South of Philadelphia, on a Railroad;
being a Rich, _Heavy Soil, and BiYhly Productive
Wheat Land; Amongst the Best in the Garden State
•
of New Jersecj.
11. consists of'2o,oooacres of GOOD lend,•divi'ied
into Farms of different sizes to suit the'purelteser—
FllO3l 20 ACRES AND UPWARDS—and is sold at the rate
of from $l5 to $2O per 'sere for the farm land, pay
able one-fourth cash, and the balance by quarter
yearly installments, with legal interest, within the
term of four years. -
The Soil is, in great. part, a Rich Clay Loam, suit
able for Wheat, Wass and Potatoes—also it dark end
rich sandy Mani, suitable for corn, sweet-potatoes,
tobacco, alt kinds of Vegetables and root crops,.and
the 'finest varieties of fruit; such as Grapes, Pears,
Peaches, Apricot's, Nectirines, Blackberries, filelenS
and other fruits,
best adaptid to the Philadelphia
and New York Markets. In respect to the soil and
crops there can he no mistake, as visitors can exam
ine both, and none are expected to b6y before so do
ing, and finding these statements correct—under
these circumstances, unless these statements were
correct, there would be no use in their being made.
It is considered the best Fruit soil in the Union.
[See Reports of Solon Robinson, Esq., of the
New York Tribune, and the well-known agriculturist.
William Parry, of Cinnaminson, New Jersey, which
will be furnished inquirers.]
The Marl:el.—By looking over a map the reader
will perceive that it enjoys the best market in the Un
ion, and has direct communication with New York
and Philadelphia, twice a day, Hing only thirty-two
miles from the latter: Produce 1: this market brings
double the price that it does in locations distant
from the cities. In this location it can be put into
market the same morning it is gathered, and for
what the farmer sells he gets the highest price:
whilst groceries' and other articles he purchases he
gets at the lowest price. In the West, what he sells
brings him a pittance, but for what he buys he pays
two prices. in locating here the settler has many
other advantages. He is within a few hours, by
railroad, of all the great cities of New England and
theAliddle States. He is near his old friends and
associations. He has school for his children, di
vine service,,and all the advantages of civilization,
and he is near a large city.
Fringes,
The Climate is delightful ; the winters being sa
lubrious and open, whilst the summers are no warm
er than in the North. The location is upon the
line of latitude with northern Virginia.
Persons Wanting a change of Climate for Health,
would be much benofitted in Vineland. The mild
ness of the climate and its bracing influence, makes
it excellent for all pulmonary affections; dyspepsia or
general debility. Visitors will notice a difference in
a few days. Chills and freers are unknown.
Conveniences at Iland.—Building material is plen
ty. Fish and oysters are plenty and cheap.
Visitors must expect, however; to see a new place:
Why the Property has not been Settled Before Y
This question the reader naturallTasks. It is be
cause.it has been held in large tracts by families not.
disposed to sell, and being without railroad facilities
they bad few inducements.' The Railroad has just
been opened through the. property this season, for
the first time.
Visitors are shown over the land in a carriage,
free of expense, and afforded time and opportunity
for thorough investigation. Those who come with
a view to settle, should bring money to secure their
purchases, as locations are not held upon refusal.
The Safest thing in Hard Times, where people,
have been thrown out of employment. or business,
and possess some little means or small incomes, is to
start themselves a home. They can buy a piece of
land at a small price, and earn more than wa t ,es in
improving it, and when it is done it is a certain in
dependence and no toss. .A few acres in fruit trees
will insure a comfortaMe living. The land is put
clown to hard times, and all improvements can be
made at a cheaper rate than most any other time.
The whole tract, with six miles front on the rail
road, is being laid out with fine and spacious aven
ues, with i town in the centre—live acre lots in the
town sell at from $l5O to $200; two and a-half acre
lots, at from $BO to $l2O, and town lots
. 50 feet front
by 1•30 feet deep, . sloo—payable one-half cash
and tie balance within a year. It is only upon
farms of twenty acres, or more, that four years'
time is 'given.
To Manufacturers, the town affords a fine opening
for the Shoe manufacturing business, and other ar
ticles, being near Philadelphia, and the surrounding
country has a large population, which affords a
good market..
This settlement, in the course of several years,
will be one of the most beautiful places in the coun
try, and most agreeable fur a residence.
It is intended to make it a Vine and Fruit. grow
ing country, as this culture is the most profitable
and the best adapted to the market. Every advan
tage and convenience for settlers will be introduced
which will insure the prosperty of tbe place. The
hard times throughout the country will be an advan
tage to the settlement., as it compels people to resort
to agriculture for a living.
Large numbers of people are purchasing, and the
people who desire the best location should visit the
place at once.
Improved Land is also for sale.
TIMBER.—Land can be bought with or without
Timber. The Timber at market valuation.
The title is indisputable. Warrantee Deeds given
clear of all incumbranee, when the money is paid.
Boarding conveniences at hand.
Letters promptly answered, and Reports of Solon
Robinson and Win. Parry sent, together with the
"Vineland Rural."
Route to the Land :—Leave Walnut street 'wharf,
Philadelphia, at 9 o'clock, A. M., and 4 P. M., (un
less there should ben change of . hour.) for Vineland,.
on the Glassboro' and liillvilie Railroad. Wheii
you leave the cars at. Vineland Station, just opened,
inquire for
CHAS. K. LANDIS. Postmaster,/
Founder of the Colctiry,
Vineland P. 0.. Cumberland Co N. J.
P. S --There is a change of cars of Gli:csboro'.—
Also beware of sharpers on the cars from New York
and Philadelphia to Vineland, inquiring your busi
ness, destination. &c.
December 3, 1861-Bmos.
PARLOR and Cook gas Burning Coal Stoves,
the latest styles, at BARR & CO's
Report of Solotx.
or 'rut: Num' Tor Tr II
VINELAND SET
kvir The tollowing ib au e.
of Solon Robinson. Esq., pub!
Tribune, in reference in Vine
red this report with interest.
Advantages of Fanning near.
marks upon Marl—Soil, its
Cause of Fertility—Amount
Practical Evidence.
It is ecrtuinly one of the most
in an almost level position. ant
pleasant forming th a t we k now
ern prairies. We found some of
ently just as profitable product
of forest fifty or a hundred yea;
The geologist. would soon dh
continued fertility. The whr
deposit, and all through the
of calcareous substances, gei
indurated calcareous marl,
forms of ancient shells, of the tertiary formation;
and this manly substance is scattered all through the
soil, in a very comminuted form, and in the exact
condition most. easily assimilated by such plants as
the farmer desires to cultivate.
Marl, in all its forms, has been used to fertilize
crops in England; from the time it was occupied by
the Romans; and in France and Germt.ny a marl
bed is counted on as a valuable bed of manure, that
can be dug and carted and spread over the field.—
How much more valuable then it must be, when found
already mixed through the soil, where new particles will
be turned up and exposed,.and transformed to the owner's
use every time he stirs the earth.
Having. then satisfied our minds of the cause., they
will not be excited with wonder at seeing indubitable
evidence of fertility in a soil which in other situa
tions, having the same general characteristics or at
least appearances, is entirely unrenumerative except
as its productiveness is promoted by artificial fertil
ization.
few words about the quality and value of this
lane for cultivation, of which we have some strong
proof.
Our first visit was to William D. Wilson, Franklin
township,, Gloucester county, who purchased somo
eight miles north of Millville, shout three years ago,
for the purpose of establishing a steam mill, to work
up the timber into lumber, to send off by the new
railroad, as well as the firewood and coal, for which
be built a branch track a mile and a half long. lie
also furnished. sixteen miles of the road with ties,
and has no doubt made the mill profitable, though
his main objectwas to open a farm, having become
convinced that the soil wns valuable for cultivation.
In this he has not been disappointed, as some Of his
crops *ive: For instance, last. year, the second
tints of cropping, 306 bushels of potatoes on one
acre, worth a/ cents a bushel in the field. This year
seven acres, without manure, produced 336 bushels
of oats. In one field, the first crop was potatoes,
planted among the roots, and yielded 75 bushels.—
The potatoes were dug,'and wheat sown, and yield
ed 16'bushels ; and the stubble turned under and
sown to buckwheat, which yielded 33 bushels ;
and then theground was sown•to clover and timothy,
which gave as a.fiest crop 21 tons per acre.
The fertilizers applied to these crops were first,
ashes from clearings: second, 225 pounds of super
phosphate of lime; third; 200 pounds Peruvian gu
ano;- then 50 bushels of slaked lime has been spread
upon the clever since it was mowed, and turned in
for wheat. •
Mr. Wilson's growing crops, and the wheat stub
ble of the presenr, season, all indicate his land as
productive as any part of the State.
At Mary Barrow's, an old style Jersey woman
farmer, several miles south of Mr. Wilson's, we were
so particularly struck with the fine appearance of a
field Of corn, thatwe, stopped to inquire of the hitt,:
man how it was produced. We found that the laud
had been the year but one before in wheat. sown
with clover, and this cut one season, and last spring
plowed once, with one "poor old nag," and planted.
with corn. •
"Yes, but. you manured high, we suppose ?" we
said interrogatively, and got this reply :
"Waal, you see, we couldn't a done that; 'cause
we hadn't but forty one-horse loads altogether, for
23 acres, and we wanted the most on't for the tr:sek.
The truck consisled of beets, carrots, cabbi.ge,
cucumbers, melonS, &c., and a very productive patch
of Lima beans, grown. for marketing. So we were
satisfied that the soil was notiafertile, even unaided
by clover, which had fed the COM, becauset he "truck
patch"... had not been in oultivati,n long enough to
obliterhte all signs 'of the forest.
Our next visit was to the large farm of Andrew
Sharp, five miles north of Millville, from half to a
mile east.Ofthe railroad, and just about in the cen
tre of Vineland. Mr. Sharp commenced work bens
in December, 1858, upon 270 acres. In lees than
three years, he has got. 234 acres cleared and in
lerepsthis, season, as well incloied and divided into
several fields, with cedar rail or pole fence ; has
built, a two-story dwelling, about: 36 by 40 feet, and
a smaller house for farm laborers, and a stable and
granary and some other out buildings.
Considerable part. of the land was cleared for the
plow at $9 an acre, and on some of it the first crop
was buckwheat, limed with 50 bushels in powdar
per acre. This crop may be put in July 4th to 201 h,
and yields 20 to 30 bushels per acre, harvested in
November; when the land being sowed with 1501bs
of Peruvian guano and seeded with rye, yielded 12
to 15 bushels per acre and $lO worth of straw. The
rye"stubble turned, after knocking off a large growth
,of oak sprouts, and dressed again wi.h guano and
seeded io wheat, gave 15 or Di bushels. The crop
which he was threshing while we were there promi
ses more, of a very plump grain, and the straw is
very heavy.
W- went tb ' bbl td fe , tnd th- -le
its
to accommodate all—the surveyor is now busy at
work—and all purchasers will lie required to
guild neat comfortable houses, and either f:ince
their lots in - uniformity, or agree to live witl.out
fence. which would he preferable, by which menus
a good population will he secured, who will estab
lish churches. schools, stores, mills, meant is shops
and homes—homes of American farmers. surround
ed by gardens, orchards, fields and comforts of civ
ilized
If nay one, from any derangement of business,
is desirous of changing his pursuits of lite, or ache
Is from tiny cause desirous to find a new local ion
AndLcht,ap licafie in the evantry, and who may read
and helieve.what•.utt have truly stated, he will do
Tell to go and see for himself what mss - he sec❑
within a two hoursi:ride ell of Philadelphia.
SOLO_ ROItIYSO :.