Iron Expedition to Gloucester Point.
;Yorktown, Va., April 8, 1863.—A very
;essful raid was made yesterday by the
cps stationed at Gloucester Point under the
,wand of Col. A. 11. Grimahaw, Fourth
daware infantry
A reconnoissance was made a few days since,
Lieutenant-Colonel Tevis, and it was report
-44 that officer that large store of grain, and
linter of sheep and horned cattle were being
iceted in Gloucester county for the use of
t„Rebels in Richmond. In consequence of
t in formation, Colonel Grimahaw was ordered
'proceed to Gloucester Court House with a
• of five hundred infantry (Fourth Dela
ire regiment), and three hundred cavalry (of
4 second Massachusetts and Fifth Pennsly-
Aim), with instructions to bring in all the
ores which could be transported, and to de
,y the remainder.
The expedition area very. successful. Some
thousapti, piellarre worth of Rebel property .
~burned, and over three hundred head of
title, sheep and mules were driven into our
The infantry, commanded by
citiel Carroll Tevis, was in the a,dvanee, and
tde one of the most remarkable marches on
J
tord, having gone aver .a distance of thirty
miles in ten hours. The men were in very
h spiriis, and only complained that they did
, have eight with the enemy, whose picket
%red before our advance line of skirmishers
'lresnits of -foray will, it is .40 . be:, hoped
i f that the Rebels need not have the mono
1,1 of raids, and that there are offmeca is
service who are, at least, a match in ant
d energy for their Stuart and
THE. TONA
IDIED.—Near this place, April 12th. 1863
rant
,ohild of ',lames Guthrie, ,aged 8 months
,In, this place, April 14th, 1868, at
,the real.
ace of Henry. Miller, flag., Jennie Burger,
the 6th year of her age.
Near this place, April 1.8th,.1 863, Wan
tld of Mr. William Gorden, iaged 1 year an(
MEI
In this place, April 16th,1863, Anna E.
ughter of Mi. "John Palmer, aged 2 years
raolithkaPi 17 days. ;
To this ,place,.April 18th ., 1863; Ifftergare,
'was. Wife of Mr. Theodore Koons, in the
th, year of her age.
itlarkete
:'••••••:•••••;: - f .. . ... .. ; .
tour—White $6,00
" ' RAC. ....... 8,00
Alot—Wk4l 1,50
'o 4 t 1144' . 1,45
orn e lhad., 1,00
80
iikLfh•at ' 8
oats ' 86,
lover Seed 5.00
insothy 2 , 00 ,
4.00
- buettiikerl
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WSW iteceiyed*lot of free& Gr9pailMl(46,er,
for` Site by • • •
, t ,1:1:631 1 ygL.
~flreencSAtiril 21, 1863. '
Al i ff,S at IRWFN , Attorpey, At :Law.,
i* Greeniaitile,' Pi Collection's promptly at tend-
Office -on Beat -Baltimore -street, one do*,
tat of A. L. Irwin & Son's Hardware Store.
tpell :21t 18634 f.
v'/ILTIRORLENI . FOR THE LADIES.
• ; ;SENT FREE OF CHARGE.
Address "PROBLEM,"
Dot 943 P. 0.,
Philadelphia, .Pi.
[Aprlt 210863-3 t
, . .
I Ugttibleilltl3.---The subscriber will expose
at pOlte sale, at ids residence, on South Kest
treet, in the borough erareencastle, the following
Aotisohold, Furniture. viz. :--,, 1- Mahogany Bureau.
Mahogany Marble Top Centre Table. li dozen
''site SeotedChaint;2 'Rocking Chairs. 2 Cottage
.
iedsteads. 1 Plain Bedstead, I Feather Bed, (Rood
iltality,) 2 new :Mattresses, I Mahogany Hat Rack,
Walnut Crib, I Hair Cloth Lounge. I. large Gilt
Framed B Coal• Stoves. l'new Cooking Stove
Hui Apparatus. a lot • of Queearrare,. embracing
dinning and Tea Sets; 011 Lamps, and Glassware,
Tube. Buckets, and a set of Garden !Tools, St.e.
pg. Sale to commence at 12' o'clock on SATUR
`t AtY,;th6 2§th day of April, inst., wheyda credit of
6 mouths will be given on all sums over Five Dol-
PEI, or Three per cent. dedutited for cash. •
LII
ESTA LISHED 17t0.
PkIER LORILLARD,
Snuff and Tobacco Manufacturer,
16 & 18 Chambers Street,
(Formerly Chatham Street, New York.)
'OULD owl the , attention of Dealers to the ar
ticles of his manufacture, viz:
I N ! . BROWN SNUFF.
Demigros,
).11 1 119 0 ) 11 l 1 Ppes, Pure Virginia,
Coarse Rappee, Naohit coolies,
"" 'American gentleman, Copenhagen.
i , TELLow SNUFF.
. . Honey Dew Scotch,
High .Toast Scotch, Fresh,lioney Dew Scotch.
Toast, }:reeh Seetch.
, or laeridyfoot,
prliAttention is called to the large reduction in
trOr Vine-Ctit Chewing and Smoking Tobael,e,
Wiirbd. o'o4 of Superior Quality.
• TOBACCO.
SMOKING. FINE CUT CHEWING. SMOKING.
Long, pipin S. Jago,
No. 1,• • Cavendish, er Sweet, Spanish,
lin. . -B'wket Sinted °renew, Canaster,
oaatiaauipee r .—Zie4,o l .Ca. earodish,
Granulated. ,
N. B. 'prices will . be seat on applir
cation. April 21, 1863-Iy.
41115.040N§ . wantiur 'Compri, intuis of extra ialiTy
101 , 45.ve an.ney by ealling 4t.
J. W
.Mondtty /401:0 1803.
D. 'Prachei.... .$2454,00
Atipies Ir ( 1 0
Palatine 100
Onioyft 1 76
Ham 18
Saes Shoidders.:• 7
Est( 1.•
Chickens
, But,ler
'Eggs 1 :
Lard
Tallow
IMIEI
WM. T. BEATTY
THE PILOT :--GREENCASTLE. FRANKLIN CO.. PA.. APRIL 21. 1863
EMOVAL.—Mrs. Catharine Wunderlich has
1% just received from the city a handsome and
complete assortment of
SPRING INIIIINERY,
to which she invites the attention of the Ladies of
Greencastle and surrounding country. Her stock
consists of Silk, Crape, Mounting and Straw Bon
nets, Children's Hats and Bonnets, of every descrip
tion. Ribbons, Flowers, fie.
sir Shop on the North-east corner of the Public
Square, immediately above the Railroad Ticket Of
fice. [sprit 14, 1863.
"GET THE BEST."
A History of tAe Southern Rebellion. By S. M
Scumuctutz, L. L. I). Large 8 vo., finely illus
trated, $2 50 per rol. Vol. 1, with 16 full page
engravings. is tow ready.
This has been pronounced by some of our leading
journals, the bat history of the great Rebellion.
"A book for the times, by an able author."—
&iota Gazette.
"A master-piece slid:ll°6ml' composition."—City
Item.
"A complete and correct history of the *tar."—Dent
Cit.
"A truthful and impartial history."—Wit. Journal:
"Carefully Condensing a vast amount of official
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Sole Agent for the counties of Cumberland,
Franklin, Fulton, Perry. York and Adams, Pa.,
and Washington county, Md.
Shippensburg, Pa., April 6,1863.-3 t.
p RIVATE SALE.—The Subscriber will .f.
fer at private sale, a tract of land situated in
Antrim township. Franklin county, Pa., adjoining
lands of Samuel Frederick. John Laughlin. and
others, en the road lending from Marion to Upton.
containing GO Acres of-Prime Lend, about two-thirds
Freestone and the balance Slate Land. The land is
in good order. There is about ,50 Acres clear and
the balance in thriving timber. The improvements
are a good Log House, Log Barn, Hog Pen, Corn
Crib, and ether necessary out buildings. There is
an excellent well of Good Water about. two rods
from the dooraad running water in all the fields but
one. There is also an Orchard of the very best
grafted Fruit. The whole Farm is under good
fence. Persons wishing to purchase can call ou the
undersigned, residing on the Farm.
April 7, 186 8 . MATTHEW A. GORDON.
NOTICE.—The undersigned takes this method
/I of informing the citizens of Greencastle and
surrounding, country, that he has purchased the
Clothing Rtore, lately owned by Jimeph Roseothal.
where he hopes he may receive a share of public
patronage.
$eL. Joseph Rosenthal will remain in the Store
as salesman. MARCUS ROSENTHAL.
April . 7, 1868-3t*
DISSOLUTION.—The part nership beret ofore
existing between the undersigned, fining busi
ness under the name and title of T. S. Riley k Co.,
was dissolved by , mutual consent. on the 12th day of
March, 1883. All persons knowing themselves in
debted to the above firm, are requested to make im
mediate settlement. The book ',are in the hands or
James 11. Riley, by whomdhe.businees will still be
carried on in all its branches.
The firm mest.respectfully return their thanks to
the public for past patronage, and solicit for the
present proprietor a continuance of the seine.
Important Arrival
S. H. PRATHER & CO,
HIVE just received a- large assortment et NEW
GOODS,
twhieh: they will take pleasure in 'hawing to their
numerous customers and %Ahern. In
Ladies' Dress Goods,
they hart
Lustre:, Black Silks,
Delanes Cashmeres
, Wool Beloit's*, Raid Mohair,
Lavellas, French Merinos,
Coburgs, Debora,
CLOTHS FOR LADIES' CLOAKS,
Shawls, Nubiat, Hoods, Sontag', hoop Skirts,
Balmoral Skirts, Embroideries, Kid Gloves,
Gauntlets, Collars, White Goods, Black Crape
Veils, Mourning do., Chenille" and Fancy
Head Nets, Lambs Wool [lose. (cheap), Merino
and Cotton. Hosiery. Ladies' Congress. Gaiters,
Morocco Boots and Gum Shoes.
ME NS' -WEAR!
Black. Blue and Brown. Broadcloths . , Beaver
Overcoating, Petersham do., Cassimeres, Wa
bash do., ;'Wet Cord, Kentucky Jeans, Sati
ates, Undershirts and Drawers: Soldier Shirts,
Hata, Caps, Ilisndkerchilfs, Gloves, Cravats,
Burnside Tiei, Domestic gooda, and
BOOTS & SHOES!
FLOOR OIL CLOTH.
WALL PAPER.
SCHOOL BOORS AND STATIONARY
They are selling
II A R D'W ARE !
I MI
C,O S T
iu order to close ou. the stook
GROCERIES!
White Sugar, Coffee,
Brown Sugar, Prepared Coffee,
Syrups, N 0. Molasses,
Imperial Tea, Black Tea.
Glowing Tobacco, cigars. Pipes and Smoking
Tobacco. Also, an excellent stock of
Q UEEN SWARE
We respectfully invite all persons wishing to pur
chase geode as cheap as ttre times will admit, to call
and examine our new awl 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 rats. Remember the place is on the
Soutlt•weet corner of the Public Square, neat
door to Hollar's Hotel.
8. H.PRATHER & Co.
. Greencastle Dee. 9,1862.-4
A splenlid article New Orleans molasses °cat
A
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We are satisfied that in the above Goods we have
everything to meet the demands ef.any euistemer.
GLOVES, HOSIERY, GAUNTLETS,
VEILS. UMBRELLAS,
PARASOLS,
aid everything in the Notion Line. •
SKELETON SKIRTS.
manufactured, for Ladies and Gentlemen
Particular attention is ,paid to each different
branch of our business: arid 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 It CO
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than sold elsewhere:
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Unbleached " Colored do
Bleached Drillings, Kentucky Jeans,
Unbleached " Corset do
Colored it Satinetts,
Canton Flannels, I 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.
MENS' WEAR.
Cloths, Glove's, Boys Undershirts,
Vesting.s, Cravats, Suspenders,
Cassimeres, Handkf's, 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 I)epartment.
Black Silks,
Fancy Silks, Plain Silks,
Grenadines, Tissues, Bereges,
Challis. Delsines, Lawns, Ginghams,
Calicos, Traveling Goods, Lustres,
Mohair and Lavella Cloths,
Ducats, Plaids, Poplins,
Chintzes, dm.
and everything to ho found among the numerous
textures, styles and sualties, from a ten cent Calico
to the most expensive silk:
SHAWLS.
Everything Flew and desirable
WHITE GOODS!
Jackonetts,
Swims, Linens,
Briliants, Dimitys,
Cheeks, Stripes.
'EMBROIDERIES, &c.
French Muslim,
Cambric Linens,
Book Mus Hum,
VictOria Lawns,
Buhbinnetts,
Mulls,
Blonds,
• Skirtings,
Linings,
Laces,
Swiss - Edgin VP,
Cambric Edgings,
Swiss Inserting*,
Cambric Insertings,
Swiss And Cambric Flouncing*,
French Worked Handkerchiefs,
French Worked Conan and Sleeves,
Infant Bodies, Dimities, &c., ete.i&c
A superior article always on hinds.
The best article of
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Greencastle, Dec 2,1362.1 y
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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, lleav,y Soil, and Highly Productive
Wheat Land ; Amongst - the Beat in the Garden State
of New Jersey.
It consists of 20,000 acres of GOOD land, diviied
into Farms of different sizes to suit the purchaser—
FROM 40 ACRES AND 'UPWARD/I—and is sold at the rote
of from $l5 to $2O per acre 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, 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 fruit, 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 soil and
crops there can be 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 Market.---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, .1.• ling only thirty-two
miles from the latter. Produce I: this market. brings
double the price that it does in, locations, distant
fromthe 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 end 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. Ile is within a few hours, by
railroad, of all the great cities, of New England and
the Middle Stales. Ile 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 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 benefitted in Vineland. The mild.
nails of the climate and its bracing influence, makes
it excellent for all pulmonary affections, dySpepsia or
getierat debility. Visitors will notice a differeniii,in
a feW days. Chills and fevers are unkninen.
Conveniences at hand.-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 AA& It is be
cause
hits been heldln large tract s'by families not
disposed to sell. and being without railroad facilities
'they had few inducementi. The Railroad has just
been opened through the property this season, for
the first time.
Fringes,
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 posseis 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 wanes .in
improving it, and when it is done it is a certain in
dependence and no Lass. A few acres in fruit trees
will insure a comfortable living. The land is put
down to hard•times, and all improvements can be
made at a cheaper rate than most any other time.
The whole tram, with six miles front on the rail
road, is being laid out with fine and spacious aven
ues, with a town in the centre—five acre lots in the
town- seh e.-from $l5O to $200; two and a-half acre
lots. at from $BO to $l2O, and town lots 50 feet front
by 110 feet deep, at sloo—payable one-half cash
and I.le 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 ene of the most beautiful places in the coun
try. and most agreeable for a residence.
his intended to mOe 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 prosper'' , of the Place. The
hard times throughout the country will be an advan
tage to the settlement, as it oompels people -to resort
to agriculture for a living.
Large numbers of people are purchasing, and the
people who desire the beat location should visit the
place at once.
Improved Land is also for sale. •
Tiwnxa.—Land can be bought with or without
Timber. The Timber at market valuation.
The title is indisputable. Warrantee Deeds giveri
clear of all incumbrance, when the money is paid.
Boarding conveniences at hand.
Letters promptly answered, and Reports of Solon
Robinson and Wm. 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 Mil Mlle Railroad. When
you looye the Ms at Vineland Station, just opened,
inquire for
CHAS. K. LANDIS. Postmaster,
Founder of the Colony,
Vineland P. 0.. Cumberland Co.. N. J.
P. 8 --There is a change of cars of Glasaboro'.—.
Also beware of sharpers on the cars from gem Yor k
and Philadelphia to Vineland, inquiring your/Mei , '
ness, destination. &a.
Decerober 8, 1861-Bmos.
DARLOR and Cook gas Burning, Coal 'Skives,
L the latest stylea, u BARR & 'CO's
Report of Solon Robinson,
OF TRH NEW YORK TRUILME, LPOS TUN
VINELAND SETTLEMENT
Zifir The following is an extract 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 lionie—Vineland—Re
marks upon Marl—Soil. its great Fertility—The
Cause of Fertility—Amount of Crops Produced—
Practical Evidence.
It is certainly one of the most extensive fertile tracts,
in an almost leael position. and suitable condition far
pleasant farming that We know of this lids of the west
ern prairies. We found some of the oldest farms appar
ently just as profitable productive as when first cleared
of forest fifty or a hundred years ago.
The geologist would soon discover the cause of this
continued fertility. The whole country is a marine
deposit, and all through the soil we found evidences .
of calcareous substances. generally in the form of
indurated calcareous marl, showing many distinct
forma of ancient shells, of the tertiary formation
and this ready 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 Fiance and Germt-ny a marl
bed is counted on as a valuable bed of manure, quit
can be dug and carted and.spread overthe'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 learth. •
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 characteristics or at
least appearancesjs entirely unrenumerative except
IS its productiyeneas is promoted by artificial fertil
ization-.
3 l'ew words about the quality and value of this
lank. for cultivation, of which we nave some strong
proof.
Our first visit was to William D. Wilson, Franklin
township, Gloncestet— county, who purchased some
eight. miles north of itlillville, about 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
he built a branch track a mile and a half long. Ile
also furnished sixteen miles of 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, as some of his
crops Trove. For instance, last year, the second
tune - of cropping, 806 bushels of potatoes on one
acre, worth GU emits a buShel in the field. This year
seven acres, without. manure, produced 350 bushels
of oats. In one field, the first crop was potatoes,
planted among the roots, and yielded 75 bushels.—
The potaioes„were dug, and wheat sown, and yield
ed 16 bushels; and the stubble turned under and
sown to buckwheat . .. which yielded 33i bushels;
and then theground was sown to clover and timothy,
which olive as a first crop.2l. 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 cloier 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, an old. style Jersey WOMIVIL
farmer, several miles south of Mr. Wilson's, we were
so particularly struck with the fine appearance of a
field of corn, that we stopped to inquire of the hire.:
man how it was produced. We found that the land
had. heen 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 p:antcd
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-herse:loade: altogether, for
23 acres; and we Wanted the most - mil for Oaf meek.
The truck consisted of beets, carrots, cabbage,
cucumbers, melons,-&.c., and:a very productive pkteb
of Lima beans; grown for marketing. So we were
iitidfied that the soil was not infertile, even unaided
:by clever, 'Which had fed the col n, because the -truck
patch" 'had 'not been in cultivation long enough to
obliterate all' signs of the forest.
Our next visit. was to the large farm of Andrew
Shaip'five• Mileemorth of l Millville, from half :to a
'Mile east' of the railroad, and just about in the am
'tea of Virtelait'd. Mr: Sharp commenced work her,
in Deeember,.lBsB, upion 270 acres. In less than
'three.,years, he ha's - got. 234 acres cleared and in
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 15011,a
of Peruvian guano and-seeded with rye, yielded 11
to 15 lntsliels 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 *heat, 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 root if
and rotten stumps. and setting stakes to mark per
reafient 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 ii
.runithecstimate:
Part 'of the land was planted with potatoes for a
first crop, which yielded 120 bushels per acre. It
was then liined 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 flat
corn, and the second crop 40 bushels, and the third
crop, treated to lbOlbs. of. guano, we are sure uo
one would estimate below 40 bushels per acre.
[The reader will recollect. that the writer is now
speaking- of viand perfectly new, and which can
scarcely be considered in good arable condition
En.]
- other cases, the - corn crop of last year was fol
lovredwith oats. this season,-,not yet threshed, but
will average pi6l)ll6lY 4
a tit b bushels. Sweet po-
,
tatoes, beans, melons; d, in fazt., all garden veg
etables. SS ;Well ne young peach and other fruit
'trees planted 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 workand all purchasers will be required to
build neat. comfortable houses. and either fence
.their lots in uniformity, or agree to live without
fence, which would be preferable, by which means
a good population will he secured, who will estab
lish churches, schools, stores, mills. mechanic shops
and homes—homes of American farmers. surround
ed, by gardens, orchards, fields and comforts of civ
ilized
If ray one, teem any derangement of Imainees,
is des:l - cum& changing his pumits of life, or who
Is feat shy came desirous to trst, new location
and eh ta hoine in the c.ittati7, and who may rend
mod heliAe what me haei truly slated, he will do
t.rell -to go and see fur himself whet may he seem
within a two hourte - ride it of Philadelphia.
SOLO ROBINSON.