The Varioloid.—We are gratified to learn that
this disease is rapidly abating, and that but compar
atively few new cases are now occurring. The ef
ficacy of vaccination has been amply demonstrated
during the prevalence of the disease in this town.—
It has in every case modified the disease, where it
did not render the system invulneAble to its at
tacks, and should be universally resorted both as a
preventative and modifier of this dreaded pest.
Berolting s pec t a ole.—we have been told by
persona wholly,* recently visited the battle-field of
Antietam, that at several places in that vast grave
yard the decayed limbs of the dead protude from
the ground. Those who fell on that memcrable
'held were hastily and superficially buried, and now
!that the ground has settled, and perhaps in some
instances been partially washed away by the rains,
Many bodies have but a thin covering of earth over
them. This will wear away in the course of time,
sod the bodies will be entirely exposed.—Herald
and Torch.
Returned Home.—Our friend and partner,
Wm. KENNEDY, Esq., arrived at home on Saturday
evening last. Mr. KENNEDY, as our readers are
aware, enlisted in Company A, of the 126th Regi
ment; P. V., about the first. of August last. He re
mained with the Regiment until late in the fall,
when he was severely attacked with inflammatory
- rheumatism to which he is subject.. He was brought
loam by his friends in an almost. helpless condition
and remained with his brother, the Rev. JAMES
KENNEDY, for the poriod of five or six weeks, when
he went to Philadelphia and reported himself at a
Hospital there. Last week he was discharged by
the War Department and returned home,as. above
stated.—Spirit and Times.
Col. of the 158th.—Col. M 'Kinn ta, command
ing the loSth, visited our place , a few days since.—
He is looking quite Well, and speaks in the highest
terms of his regiment. s
Important. —Mr. M'Suen AY, our present State
Senator introduced a joint resolution requesting our
iteprestntatives in Congress to make efforts to se
cure the passage of a law to compensate citizens of
Adams, Franklin and 'Full.ou counties for losses sus
tained by the rebel raid. This resolution passed
both Houses.—Pepositiiri and Transcript.
Returned.—From a Washington Hospital, pri-
Tate Mures H. BYERS, honorably disatarged from
service in consequence of permanent inability mina
ed by hie w3und reqeitreci at Antietam, The wound
ed,
brave always meet a welcome.—Jfercersbury Aur
ae/.
Promoted.—We understand that JOHN E. WALK
sr.. until recently First Lieutcaant of Company A,
77th Regiment, P. V., has been promoted to the
Captaincy of that compuoy. None :we Oink is
more deserving of promotion.— Village Record.
Depreciation of Slave, Property in Md
Baltitnore, FA. 23.--The appraisers of the
property of the late Charles Carroll, of this
State, one of the , largestslave-owners of illary•
land, have nude their rettpn to the Orphans'
Court, assessiug the value of the hundreil and
thirty slaves at.an average'd only five dollars.
This the3l say was the highestlate they dould
name, after consultation with various slave
owners and dealers.
A slave dealer told the appraiser that he
would not give five hundred dollars for the
whole lot.
This is eonsidored a striking illuitration of
the depreciation of.slave property by the re.
bellion, and will have* powerful influence in
this State.
Capture oe tl4O Queen of the West, fee
Cairo, Feb. 20, r -The steamer Wallace Wogs
a eonfirm4tiou of the capture —of the ram
Queen of the West.
The passengers reported nothing of import
,
SICICC
Much suffering exist at Vicksburg in conse
quence of the interruption of the river com
munication cutlingoff the supply of provisions.
Deserters seem to think that unless relief soon
arrives, the Place mill.be evacuated.
It is reported that the iron clad Indianola
had destroyed a Rebel steamer near Port Hud
son.
THE ALTAR.
MARRIED.—On the 26th 'ult., by the Rev. John
Itehaugh, Mr. David Reiff, of Lancaster county. Pa.,
to Miss Mary Hevate, of Franklin county, Pa.
THE TOMB ,
DlED.—Near The Welah Run, February 34th e
1863, infant child of Mr. Thomas Grahain, aged 1
month ind 4 days.
Near this place, February 25, 1863. Mrs. Martha,
• rife of Mr. Thomas Clugston, aged '63. years, 1
aoonth and 21 dap.
Near this place, February 28, 1863, Mr. Michael
:tickle. aged 70 years, 4 months and 29 days,
inn
ditgxNnAsTLl,
Flour—White.......:s7,oo
" Bed 6,76
Jr/mot—White 1,55
Red. 1,50
Cern Meal ... 1,00
Rye 80
Corn . 75
Buckwheat
Oats .. 54
Clover Seed 6,60
Timothy 2,00
2.50
New lhertiscments.
DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP
—The undersigned, doing business under the
name, style and firm of Walters & Martin, in the
manufacture of Carriages, &c , have dissolved part
nership: which dissolution took effect on the 24th
day of February, 1863.
The Books are in the bends of J. M. Martin, for
collection, who will continue the business.
J. C: WALTERS,
J. 31: MARTIN.
March 3, 1863 -Gt.
=
MEI
Monday March 2, 1863
D. Peaches.... $2®54,00
Apples 1,00
Potatoes 80
Onions 100
Hams 12
Sides 4 Shoulders.. 7
Beef 10
Chickens 15
Butter 18
Eggs 15
Lard
Tallow ..... 9
THE PILOT :--GRE
PARTNERSHIP.— The undersigned have
become Partners under the style and name of
llstrz & M•Dowsta. in the Forwarding and Commis
sion, Produce, Coal and Lumber business at Cham
bersburg and Greencastle. _
Feb. 17,'63-4t
11ISSOLTITION.—The partnership hereto-
L fore existing between the undersigned, doing
business under the name and title of Keller and
Plum, was dissolved by mutual consent on the Ist
day of September, 18F2. John F. Keller has pur
chased the entire interest of John S. Plum. The
Books and Papers are in the hands of John S. Plum
for collection. Settlement must be made before the
Ist day of April next.
JOHN F. KELLER,
JOHN S. PLUM.
The manufacture of Grain Drills and Agricultur
al Implements, carried on by the above named firm,
will be carried on by JOHN F. KELLER,
Greencastle, Pa.
Greencastle, Feb. 8, 1863.-tf.
THE MAGIC TIME OBSERVER,
The Perfection of Machinism,
D EING a bunting an] Open Face, or Lady's or
J
Gentleman's Watch Combined.
'One of the prettiest, mast convenient, and decid
edly the best and cheapest timepiece for general and
reliable use, ever offered. It has within it and con
nected with its machinery,lts own winding attach
ment, rendering a key entirely unnecessary. The
cases of this Watch are composed of two metals,
the outer one being fine 16 carat gold. It has the
improved rudy action lever movement, and is war
ranted an accurate timepiece. Price. superbly en
graved, per case of a half dozen, $204.00. Sample
Watches, in neat morocco beim for those propos
ing to buy atwholessile, $25, sent by express. with
bill payable on delivery. Soldiers must remit pay
ment in advance, as we cannot collect from those in
the Army. Address
HUBBARD BROS. & CO., Sole Importers.
Cor. Nassau & John Ste., New-York.
Feb. 10, 1863-6 t.
Important Arrival !
S. H. PRATHER & CO.
HAVE just received a large assortment of NEW
GODS,
which they will take pleasure in //bowing to their
numerous customers and ethers. In
Ladies' Dress Goods,
thay have
Lustres, ' Black Silks,
Delaines, Cashmeres,
.WoOl Pelaines, Plaid .Mohair,
Lavellas, French, 'Merinos,
Coburgs, Debeges,
CLOTHS FOR LADIES' CLOAKS,
Shawls, Kubias, Hoods. Son tags, Hoop Skirts,
Balmoral Skirts, Embroideries, Kid Gloves,
Gauntlets, Collars ' White' Goods, Black Crape
Veils, .21fourning do., 'Cheneille and Fancy
Head Nets, Lambs Wool Hose, (cheap), Merino
and Cotton. Hosiery, Ladies' Congress Gaiters,
Morocco Boots and Gum Shoes.
MENS' WEAR!
Black, Blue and Brown Broadcloths, Beaver
OvercOating, Petersham do., Cassimeres, 'Wa
bash do., Velvet Cord. Kentucky Jeans, Sati
nets', Underskirts and Drawers. Soldier Shirts,
Hats, Caps, Handkerchiefs, Gloves, Cravats,
Burnside Tics, Domestic Goods, and
BOOTS & SHOES!
FLOOFI OIL CLOTH.
WALL PAPER.
FIi:(.I.):..: , . . , .
They are selling
HARD WARE!
!El
CO S T!
is order to close out, the stock
GROCERIES!
White Sugar, Coffee,
Brown Sugar, Prepared Coffee,
Syrups, N. 0. Molasses,
Imperial :Tea, Black Tea.
Chewing Tobacco, Cigars, Pipes and Smoking
Tobacco. -Also, an excellent stock of
QUEENSWARE.
We respectfully invite all persons wishing ro pur
chase goods as cheap as the times will admit, to call
and examine our new and elegant assortment. W.
have, bought our goods for CASH', and we are en
abled to sell them upon the same terms, .at but a
SLIGHT ADVANCE
on wholesale rites. Remember the place is on the
Southicest corner of the Public Square, next
door to Hollar's Hotel.
S. H. PRATHER & CO.
GreeneastlA. Deo. 9, 1862.-ly
CLOTHING FOR THE MILLION!
HATJS BRADLEY
Have just received a new and elegant stock of
eprincinvil Ottamer Gook,
for Men as 3 Bap wear, consisting in part, of
BLACK FRENCH CLOTHS,
of the best qa.t.nt.es, Fan ly Cloths, a choice selec
tion of Summer Black Doeskin Cassi
mere!, Boys Cassimeres, k •neap), Wabash Cassi
meres, Linen Coating, Linen and Cotton Pant Stuff,
Jeans, Cords, Drillings. ht.c.
Gents' Furnishing Goode
Hope, Gloves, Suspenders, Pocket. Handkerchiefs,
;.fravats, Neck Ties, Shirts, Collars, &c.
Sir Goods made up at short notice. None but
the best of workmen are employed. Custom work
taken in as by any other tailor, and made up sub•
stantially and neatly. Persons wishing to get any
other tailor to make up their goodscan. buy them
from us, as cnevp and as reasonable as at any other
3stablishment in the county.
Mir Cutting done at all times. Fashions regu
larly received. Terms,
Cash. or short time to prompt paying customers
HAUS & .113ADLEY,
P. S. We have also a LIVERY EstaleWnept, told
are prepared to hire, at all Urges
HORSES, BUGGIES and ltr.4 G O,X 4 g.
Good Drivers furnished when desired. Terms for
hire, CASH. IL i 3,
Greencastle, April 29, 1862.
GEO. A. DEITZ.
TENCH M,DOWELL
NCASTLE. FRANKLIN CO
PURCHASERS
OF
DRY GOODS!!
t-
WEeran"cri i c e e s i v g
, an d
googoodshave e r v e e a ri y d
f a o y r fromr
sale t ea,
the sfol
lowing list of articles, which we can sell cheaper
than sold elsewhere:
Bleached Muslins;
Unbleached
Bleached Drillings,
Unbleached "
Colored it
Canton Flannels,
Ticking,s,
Hickory, do do Cloths,
Bed Checks, I Crash Towelings,
Shirting Checks, Counterpanes,
Linen Table Diaper, I Linen Table Cloths,
and everything in the Domestic line of all qualities
and prices.
HENS' WEAR.
Cloths, Gloves, Boys Undershirts,
Vestings, Cravats, Suspenders,
Cassimeres, Hand kf 's, Scarf's,
'Undershirts, Collars, Boys Drawers,
Shirt Fronts, Drawers, Neck Ties,
Satin Stocks, Hosiery, Kid Gloves.
In this branch we have -everything •f all styles
and prices.
Ladies Department.
. Black Silks,
Fancy Silks, Plain Silks,
Grenadines, Tissues, Bereges,
Challis, Delaines, Lawns, Ginghams, Brilliarkts,
Calicos, Traveling Goods, Lustres,
Mohair and Lavella Cloths,
Ducale, Plaids, Poplins,
Chintzes, &c.
and everything to be found nmong the numerous
textures, styles and qualties, from a ten cent Calico
to the most expensive silk.
SHAWLS.
Everything new and desirable
WHITE GOODS!
Cambries, J . :Annetta,
Swisges, Linens,
13riliants, Dimity',
Checks, Stripes.
EMBROIDERIES, &o.
French Muslins,
Cambric Linens,
Book Musiins,
'Victoria Lawns,
Bcrbbinnetts,
M 1I a ,
Blonds,
Skirtings,
Linings,
Laces,
Swiss Edgings,
Cambric Edgings,
Swiss Insertings,
Cambric Insertings,
Swiss and Cambric rouncinp,
French Worked Handkerchiefs,
French Worked Collart. and Sleeves,
Infant Bodies, Dimities, &c., &c., So
We are satisfied that in the above Goods we lave
everything to meet the demands of any customer.
GLOVES, HOSIERY. GAUNTLETS,
• VEILS. UMBRELLAS,
PARASOLS,
and everything in the Notion Lino.
SKEbETON 'SKIRTS.
A superior article always on bands
The be article of
KID GLOVES,
manufactured, for Ladies and Gentlemen
Particular attention is paid to each different
brtinch of our business; and we hope by strict at
tention and reasonable profile, to merit our hereto
fore liberal patronage, and greatly enlarge our bu
siness. T. S. RILEY St CO
Greencastle. Dec 2, i862•1y
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VINELANp.
TO ALL WANTING FAUNS.
New Settlement of Vineland.
A REMEDY FOR- HARD TIMES.
A Rare Opportunity in the Beet Market, and Most Pe
' lightful and Healthful Climate in (he Union. Only
thirty miles South of Philadelphia, on a Railroad;
being a Rich, Heavy Soil, and Highly Productive
Wheat Land; Amongst the Best in the Garden State
of New Term.
It consists of 20,000 acres of GOOD land, divided
into Farms of different sizes to suit the purchaser—
FROM 20 ACRES AND UPWARDS—and is sold Rt. the rate
of from $l6 to $2O per acre for thefarm 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; Grass and Potatoes—also a dark and
rich sandy loam, suitable for corn, sweet-potatoes,
tobacco, all kinds of vegetables and root crops, and
the finest varieties of frnit, such as Grapes, Pears,
Peaches, Apricots, Nectarines, Blackberries, Melons
and other fruits, best adapted to the Philadelphia
and New York Markets. In respect to the sea and
crops there can he no mistake, as visitors can exam
ine both, and none are expected to buy 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 Ifarket.---By looking over a map the reader
will perceive that. it enjoys the beat market in the Un
ion, and has direct communication with New York
and Philadelphia twice a day, }ping only thirty-two
miles from thelatter. Produce this market. brings
double the price that it does in locations distant
from the cities. In this locatiod 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 bore the settler has many
other advantages. He is within a few hours, by
railroad, of all the great cities of New England and
the Middle 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.
The Climate is delightful ; the winters being sa
lubrious arid 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 benefitted in Vineland. The mild.
ness of the climate, and its bracing , influence, makes
it excellent for all pulmonary affections, dyspepsia o r
general debility. Visitors will notice a differende in
a few days. Chill} and fevers are unknown.
Conveniences at lland.—Building material is plen
ty. Fish and oysters are plenty and cheap.
Visitors must expect, however, to see a new place.
Why the Properly has not been Settled Before?—
This question the reader naturally asks. It is be
cause it has been held in large tracts by families not
disposed to sell, and being without railroad facilities
they had 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 wages in
improving it, and when it is done it is a certain in
dependence and no 1339. A few acres in fruit trees
will insure a comfortable living. The land is put
down .to her/. 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 ; town in the centre—five acre lots in the
town sell at from $l5O to $2OO ; two and a-half acre
lots, at from $BO to $l2O, and town lots 50 feet front
by 1%0 feet deep, at sloo—payable one-half cash
and t..te 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 for 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 the 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.
TIMBEE.—Land can be bought with or without
Timber. The Timber at market valuation.
The tile is indisputable. Warrantee Deeds given
clear of all inenmbrance, 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 be a-change of hour,) for Vineland,
on the Glassboro' and Millville Railroad. When
you leave the cars at Vineland Station, just opened,
inquire for
CHAS. R. LANDIS, Postmaster,
Founder of the Colony,
Vineland P. 0.. Cumberland Co., N. J.
P, S --There is a change of cars of Glassboro'.—
Also beware of *harpers on the cars from New York
and Philadelphia to Vineland, inquiring your bust.
rums, destination, &c.
December 3, 1861-Bmos.
PARLOR and Cook gas Burning Coel Strives,
L the latest styles, at BARR & CO'
Report of Solon Robinson,
or TIIE !kW YORK TRVIUNK, 1:1"014 IRE
VINELAND SETTLEMENT.
Dom' The following. is an extravt from the report
of Solon Robinson, Esq., published in the New York
Tribune, in reference to Vineland. All persons can
read this report with interest.
Advantages of Farming near Home—Vineland—Re
marks upon its green Fertility—The
Cause of Fertility—Amount of Crops kroduced—
Practical. Evidence.
II is certainly one of the most extensire fertile tracts,
in an almost level position, and suitable tondition far
pleasant farming that we know of this side of the seat_
ern prairies. We found some of the eldest farms appar
ently just as profitable productive as when first cleared
of forest fifty or a hundred years ago.
The geologist• would soon discover thecanse of Ibis
continued fertility. The whole country is a marine
deposit., and all through the soil we found evidences
of calcareous substances, generally in the forte of
indurated calcareous snarl, showing many distinct
forms of ancient shells, of the tertiary formation
and this marly substance is scattered all through the
soil, in a very comminuted form, and in the mast
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 nornanS; 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.—
Hots 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 thecause, 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 characteriities or at
least appearances, is entirely unrenumerative except
as its productiveness is promoted by artificial fertil
ization.
A few words about the quality and value of this
lam, for cultivation, of which we hare some strong
proof.
Our first visit was to William D. Wilson, Franklin
township, Gloucester county, who purchased some
eight miles north of "lUDs'lle, aboutthree years age,
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
he built a branch track a mile and a half long. He
also furnished sixteen tulles cf the road with ties,
and has no doubt made the mill profitable, though
his main object was to open a farm, having become
convinced that the soil was valuable for cultivation.
In this he has not been disappointed, es some of his
crops prove. For instance, last year, the second
time of cropping, 306 bushels of potatoes on one
acre, worth 60 cents a bushel in the field. This year
seven acres, without manure, produced 356 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 331 bushels ;
and then theground was sown to clover and timothy,
which gave as a first 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 clover since it was mowed, and turned in
for wheat.
Mr. Wilson's growing crops, and the wheat stub
ble of the present season, all indicate his land as
productive as any part of the State.
At Mary Barrow's, en old style Jersey woman
farmer, several miles south of Mr. Wilson's, we were
so particularly struck with the fine appearance of s
field of corn, that we stopped to inquire of the hirvt
man how it was produced. We found that the land
had been the year but one before in wheat, sewn
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 hut forty one-horse loads altogether, for
23 acres, and we wanted the most on't for tho truck.
The truck consisted of beets, carrots, cabbage,
cucumbers,melons, &c., and a very productive patch
of Limn beans, grown for marketing. So we were
satisfied that the soil was not infertile, even unaided
by clover, which had fed the corn, because the . "truck
patch" had not been in cultivation long enough to
obliterate all signs of the forest.
Our neat visit was to the large farm of Andrew
Sharp, five miles north of Millville, from half to
mile east of the railroad, and just about in the cen
tre of Vineland. Mr. Sharp commenced work here
in December, 1858, upon 270 acres. In less than
three years, he has got 234 acres cleared and is
crops this season, as well inclosed 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 powder
per acre. This crop may be put in July 4th to 20th,
and yields 20 to 30 bushels per acre, harvested in
November; when the land being sowed with l 501bs
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 with guano and
seeded to wheat, gave 15 or 16 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.
We went over the stubble, and found the clover
and timothy, from seed sowed last spring, on the
wheat without harrowing, looking as well as we ever
saw it upon any old cultivated farm, and with a lit
tle work done in the winter to clear off some roots
and rotten stumps, and setting stakes to mark per
manent ones, he will be able to cut the crop the next.
year with a mowing machine, and we will guarantee
two tons per acre, if he will give the overplus if it over
runs the estimate.
Part of the land was planted with potatoes for a
first crop, which yielded 120 bushels per acre. It
was then limed with 50 bushels per acre, and seeded
with wheat and clover, yielded and average of over
15 bushels per acre, and the clover now looks beau
tiful.
Other portions have been planted with corn as a
first crop, which yielded 30 bushels of yellow tint
corn, and the second crop 40 bushels, and the third
crop, treated to 150Ibs. of guano, we are sure no
one would estimate below 40 bushels per acre.
[The reader will recollect that the writer is now
speaking of land perfectly new, and which can
scarcely be considered in good arable condition
En.]
In other cases, the corn crop of last year was fol
lowed with oats this season, not yet threshed, but
will average probably 40 to 50. bushels. Sweet po
tatoes, beans, melons, and, in &M., all garden veg
etables, as well as young peach and other fruit
trees pleated this year show very plainly that this
long-neglected tract of land should remain so no
longer, and there is now a strong probability that
it will not.; for under the auspices of Mr. Landis,
it will be divided into small lots, with roads located
to accommodate all—the surveyor is now busy at
this work—and all purchasers will be required to
build neat comfortable houses, and either fence
their lots iii uniformity, or agree to live without
fence, which would be preferable, by which mean.
a good population will be secured, who will estab
lish churches, sehools, stores, mill!, mechanic shops
and homes—homes of American farmers, surround
ed, by gardens, orchards, fields anti comforts of civ
ilized life.
If tray one, from any derangement of business,
is der sous of changing his pursuits of life, or who
re frost any cause - desirous to lind a new location
aseichtap home in the coaatry, and who may rend
and believe what we have truly slated, he will do
well to go and see for himself what may he KM
'within a two hi:lure:ride o it of Philadelphia.
SOLON ROBINSON,