Soldiers who Fell at Antietam.—A gen.
Seeman who has just recovered the body of a
"live who fell at Antietam furnishes information
„which may prove of value to those who desire to
leaver the remains of friends or relatives buried
there. On his way to the late battle-tield he stop
.td at Hagerstown, at the Union Hotel, kept by
r. ANDERSON, a Union refugee from Virginia, and
rhO was robbed of all he possessed by the rebels.
le accompanied the gentleman to the battle-field
tad spent a day in finding and preparing the body
(or removal, without charge. In the village of
lharpsburg resides a man named AARON GOOD, who
Is a list of the names of all the Union soldiers
tried there, and by his help the graves can eas ily
found, but he demands a large fee for his servi-
To persons who may have friends buried in
te vicinity of Sharpsburg, and who wish to re
ver the remains, these facts will prove of much
tistance.—Repository and Transcript.
Remarkable Case.—lt will be rememberet
hat in a difficulty last September, Mr. Sor.omo:
luviLniss, of this place, was stabbed in the abdo•
len with a cane dirk. Yesterday afternoon Dr. J.
. Mixt took from the wound a piece of said dirk
Jur and a-half inches long, which had been con.
waled there during these almost seven months. II
remarkable that Mr. DEvitniss was not aware 01
a presence until within an hour of its removal.—
' gaffe him but little discomfort, and he was alwayi
tut attending to his business.—Xercersburg Jour•
;I, Apra 24th
INTERESTING LETTER.
We have no doubt many of our readers will
glad to know the whereabouts of the Firm
faryland Regiment of the Pothmao Rom
irigade. Through the kindness of a friend
e are permitted to present the following let.
►r from Lieut. J. B. BURK, of company E :
TOWN POINT, ST. MARYS CO.. MD.,
April 20. 1868.
Dear Uncle :—I suppose you have oftet
(eard the expression, "one cf the last place:
) the United States." I think this is one o'
iem. St. Marys is one of the poorest coon
;es in the State. It is situated between the
►atuxent and Potomac rivers and is the ex
teme southern part of the State west of tin
iesapeake Bay. The people are very kind,
id treat us very well, considering they are
)stly secesh. In religion they are nearly all
ttholics—but there are a few Methodist ana
fpiscopalians. There are numbers of slaves.
It are well used as a general thing. Corm
cad forms the principal article on the bill of
!es; wheat bread is used in few eases. Th(
lest is sold, and the corn kept for family use
)ck of all kinds is very small. It is seldorr
ie sees a team of horses, oxen being used 133
te farmers. Tobacco is the chief crop. I
Is a little surprised to learn that they grog'
tic cotton in the county. We have oysters of
ie nicest kind in great quantity. I imagint
Al) will live when the fish season comes on.
told that herring, shad, rock, taylore sheer
'ads, and drum fish, are caught in the Patna
it. Some of these names may seem sunup
i;you. We are twelve miles from the Poto
ae where the shad are principally caught.
iWe have been stationed here to stop the
mggling business between the North and
tth. We have got along finely, We have
Ind and arrested about twenty persons, who
'e been engaged in carrying goods and letters
;he South. We have eaptured four mails
m the South, by which means we have be
ie possessed of much valuable inlOrmation.
some letters, ladies were asking their friend
send them shoes and hose, They say they
dto pay from $3O to $5O per rail. Calico
Ifs in the South ats2.so per yard. A young
writing to his mother at Annapolis, asked
ig to send him a pair of boots, as ha could
get them for less than 8100. Be was
trding himself, ua boarding coat $lOO per
nth. But a great many persona were tot
Tog as he, thought they only managed to ex-
Flour $5O per barrel.
e captured from the smugglers forty thou
($40,000) &Aura in money,---in gold,
,eenbacks," and Southern bank tills. Also
tut two thousand five huntli;v7 ($2,500) dol
worth of merchandize, which has been
ned over to the Government. The men ex
it to get a share, and a promise to this effect
been made to them.
ve have missed our 2nd Lieutenant. No
knows where he has gone or what has
Jaw of him. * * Henry
Bohn is acting 2nd Lieutenant.•and stands
id chance for promotion for good .conduct.
le of the smugglers offered him $6OO it he
Uld release him. But Harry told him he
' not money enough to buy his liberty from
* *
Respectfully, as ever,
Yours, &u.,
THE TOMB
QED.—At the Welsh Run, April the 28th,
3, Dr. L. M. Miller, in the 34th year of
41go.
this place, April 30th, 1863, H Bell
titer of Mr. David Talhelm, aged 6 years
, nths and 6 days.
ear this place, May 2d, 1R63, Mrs. Mar
t, wife of Mr. Peter Vireyant, in the 53d
NNOTlCE.—Whereas, Letters of Administration,
with the will annexed. on the estate of Wil
liam Bratten, late of Greencastle, deceased, have
been granted to the subscriber, residing in said
borough ; all persons indebted to the said Estate,
are requested to make immediate payment, and
those 'having claims or demands against the estate
of said decedent, will make known the same, with
out delay, to T. B. ()ROWEL,
Admr., with the Will annexed.
'Greencastle, May 5,1853-6 t.
Second building from the North-east Corner
of the Public Square, up stairs.
THE undersigned has purchased a Million (more
or less) of Hats, consisting of Eastern made
Felt and Silk Hats, of the latest style, Straw Hats
of all kinds and descriptions, Caps of all kinds and
of the latest styles. Also a large . assortment of
Hats of his own manufacture, such as Black, Pearl,
Brown and White Hats.
N I Bar HATS made to order.
gay- All kinds of Skins for making Hats, will be
purchased by the tinders fined.
gir Clothing colored Black for ladies or mens
wear
Seir Give him a call before purchasing elsewhere
JOIIN M. SPIELMAN.
April 28, 1863-3 t.
IUST received a lot of fresh Ground Plaster, and
for sale by
DEITZ & M•DOWELL
Greencastle April 21. 1863.
ESTABLISHED 1760.
PETER LORILLARD,
Snuff and Tobacco Manufacturer,
16 & 18 Chambers Street,
(Painterly Chatham Street, New York.)
WOULD cat! the attention of Dealers to the ar
ticles of his rotinufacture, viz:
BROWN SNUFF.
Maeaboy, Demigron.
Fine Rappee, Pure Virginia,
Coarse Rappee, Nachitoultes.
American Gentleman, Copenhagen.
YELLOW SNUFF.
Scotch, Honey Dew Scotch,
High Toast Scotch, Fresh Honey Dew Scotch.
Irish High Toast, Fresh Scotch.
or Lundyfoot,
1021'' Attention is called to the large reduction in
prices of Fine-Cut Chewing and Smoking Tobaco..s,
which will be found of a Superior Quality.
TOBACCO.
SMOKING. FINE CUT CHEWING. SMOKING.
Long, P. A. L., or plain S. J ago,
No. Cavendish, or Sweet, Spanish,
No. 2, Sweet Scented Oconee°, Canaster.
Nos. I&2 mixed, Tin Foil Cavendish , Turkish
Granulated.
N. circular of prices will he sent on appli
cation. April 21. 1 Stiti-ly.
REMOVAL.—Mrs. Catharine Wunderlich has
LI just received from the city a handsome And
complete assortment of
to which she invites the attention of the Ladies of
Greencastle and surrounding country. tier stock
consists of Silk. Crape, Mourning and Straw Bon
nets, Children's Hats and Bonnets, of every descrip
tion, Ribbons, Flowers, .te.
Seir Shop on the North-east corner of the Public
Square, immediately above the Railroad Ticket. Of
fice. [april 14, 1863.
• Important Arrival
S. H. PRATHER igt, CO.
HAVE just received s large assortment of NEW
GOODS,
which they will take pleasure in showing to their
nutnerour customers and others. In
Ladies' Dress Goods,
Lustres, Black Saks,
Delaines, Cashmeres,
Wool Delaines, Plaid Mohair,
Lavellas, French Merinos,
Coburgs, Debeges,
CLOTHS POE LADIES' CLOAKS,
Shawls, Nichias. goods. Sontagq, Hoop Slcirts,
Bahnoral Skirts, Embroideries, Kid Gloves,
Gauntlets, Collars, White Gnarls, Black Gape
Treas. Mournheg do., (Activate and Fancy
head Nets, Lambs Wool !lose. (cheai), Merino
and Cotton Hosiery. Ladies' Congress Gaiters,
Morocco Boots and Gum Shoes:
MEN S' WEAR!
Black, Blue and Brown Broadcloths ; Beaver
Osercoating, Petersham do., Cassi meres ,
Wa
bash do., Velvet. Cord. Kentucky Jeans, Sati
netts, Undershirts and Drawers. Soldier Shirts,
Hats, Gaps, Handkerchiefs, Gloves. Cravats,
Burnside Ties, Domestic O'oeds. and
BOOTS & SHOES!
Fbooll CLOTH.
SCHOOL BOORS AND STATIONARY
They are selling
HARDWARE!
CO S T!
GROCERIE S!
White Sugar, Coffee,
Brown Sugar, Prepared. Coffee,
Syrups, N. 0. Molasses,
Imperial Tea, Black Tea.
Chewing Tobacco, Cigars. Pipes and Smoking
Tobacco. Also, au excellent stook of
J. B. BURK
QUEENSWARE.
We respectfully invite all persons wishing to pur
chase goods as cheap as the times will admit, to call
and examiee our new ani elegent 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
South west earner of the Public Square, next
door tollar's Hotel.
H. H. IMATHER fi CO.
Greencastle Deo. 9, 1862.=1y
THE PILOT:--GK
Ncw Clbucttiscinetitg.
New Hat Store!
SPRING MILLINERY,
they have
WALL PAPER.
EE
in order to close ou. the stock
ENCASTLE. FRANKLIN Co.. PA.. MAY 3. 1863.
PURC'HASL
I pa l r l t ri o 7 t T ;e l
i l .i ? l e li r te b a o;. tat T es he o y r
C en a b d e a m . ailed U. any
OF
DRY GOODS!!
WE are receiving goods every day from the east
ern cities, and have ready for sale, the fel,
lowing list of articles, which we can sell cheaper
than sold elsewhere:
Bleached Muslins,
Unbleached
Bleached Drillings,
Unbleached
Colored
Canton Flannels,
Tickings,
Hickory,
Bed Checks,
Shirting Checks,
Linen Table Diaper,
and everything in the Thy
and prices.
ME NS' WEAR.
Cloths, Gloves, Boys Undershirts,
Vestings, Cravats, • Suspenders,
Cassimeres, Handkf 'B, 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 Drpartment.
Black Silks,
Finley Silks, Plain Silks,
Grenadines, Tissues, Bereges,
Challis, Delainea, Lawns, Gingham, Brilliants,
Calicos, Traveling Goods, Lustres,
Mohair and Lavella Cloths,
Ducats, Plaids, Poplins,
Chintzes, &c.
and everything to ho found Among the numerous
textures. styles and qualttes, from a ten cent Calico
to the most expensive silk.
SHAWLS.
Everything new end desirable
WRITE GOODS!
Cambries,
Jackonetts,
Swisses, Linens,
Briliants, Dimitys,
Cheeks, Stripes.
EMBROIDERIES, &c.
French Muslins,
Cambric Linens,
Book Muslim,
Victoria Lawns,
Bobhinnetts,
Blonds,
Skirtings,
Linings,
Laces,
Swiss Edgings,
Cambric Edgings,
Swiss Insertings,
•
Cambric Insertings,
Swiss and Cambric Flouncines,
French Worked Handkerchiefs,
French Worked Collars.aud Sleeves,
Infant Bodies, .Dimities, &n., &c., &c
We are satisfied that in the above goods we have
everything to meet the demands of any customer.
GLOVES, HOSIERY, GAUNTLETS,
VEILS. UMBRELLAS,
PARASOLS,
and everything in tho Notion Line.
SKEbETOII SKIRTS.
A superior article always on liantls
The best article of
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 tt CO
Greencastle. Dec 2. 13t32-1y
DR. LA CROIX'S
Private Medical Treatise '
on the
Physiological View- of Marriage.
250 PAGES and 130 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,causingdobility,nervousness
depre•sionbf spirits, palpitation of the heart, sui
cidal imaginings.involuntary emitsions,blualtings
defective memory, indigestion and lassitude, with
confessions of th , illing interest of a Boarding :school
Miss, a College Student, and a Young Married Lady.
, .3-c. It is a truthful adviser to the married and
hose contemplating marriage,who entertain secret
doubts of their physical eondition.and who are con
se;cms of having hazarded the health, happiness and
privilves 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 dizx ess, pains, forgetfulness, some
times a vinging in the ears, weak eyes. weakness of
the back and lower extremities, confusion of ideas.
lass of memory, with malanoholy, may be cured by
the amhor's NEW PARIS AND LON DON TREA r-
MENT
We have, recently devoted much of our time in
VISITING THE EUROPEAN HOS PITA Ltt, avail
ing ourselves of the knowledge and researches rf
the most ekilied physi-ian and surgeons in Europe
and the continent Th.,sc who place themselves un
der our care will have the full benefit of the many
NEW AND EFFICACIOUS WriNlF.DlES.which we
are enablod to introduce into our proctice, and the
public may rest assured if Ihe same zeal, assiduity
Seorecy and. attention .being paid. to their cases,
which has so successfully .tintinguislied us hereto
fore, as a p;,yeiciati in our Peculiar department of
professional Preetice. fer the past twenty-fio yea's.
French Female Pills.—Ladies who wish for Medi
cines, the efficacy of whioh has been tested in thou
sands of cases, and never failed to effect speedy
cures without any bad results, will use none but Dr.
l'eLaney's Female Periodical Pilla. The only pre
caution necessary to be observed is, ladies should
not take them if they have reason to believe they
are in certain situation* (the particulars of is hloh will
be found n the wrapper accompanying each box, )
though always see anil healthy, so gentle, yet so ac
tive an they.
White Flannels,
Colored do
Kentucky Jeans,
Corset do •
Satioetts,
Velvet Cords,
Cotton Table Diaper,
do do Cloths,
Crash Towelings,
Counterpanes,
Linen Table Cloths,
!nestle line of all qiialities
Fringes,
TO Tli B LAMES —W ho need a colidential medical
adviser with regard to any of those interesting com
plaints to which choir delecate organization renders
them liable, are par icularly invited to consult us.
The "Etecero- Galvanic Pro - ect.ve "—F or married
ladies whose health will not admit, or who have no
desire to increase their families. may be obtained as
above. It is a perfee:ly safe prentive to conception,
sad has been extensively used during the last 20
years. Price reduced ty $lO.
The Secrets of Youth Unveiled.
A Treatise on Me cause of Premature Decay—A sol
emn warning. Just publtshed, a book showing the insid
ious progress and prevalence among schools, [both mate
and female] of thss
.fatal habit. pointing out the fatali
ty Mae invariably attends its victims, and developing the
whole progress of the disease, from the commencement to
the end. It will be sent by Mutt on receipt of two [3)
cents Stamps.
OW-Attendance daily, from 8 in the morning till
9 at night, and on Sundays from 2 till 6 Y. M.
Medicines with full directions seat to any part of
the United States or Canadas, by patients communi
cating their symptoms by letter.
Did' Dr. L's Office is still located as establi.led
under the name of DK. LA ChOIX, at No. 31 Mai
den Lane, Albany, N. Y. t ,ct
VINELAND.
TO ALL WANTING FARMS
New Settlement of Vineland.
A REMEDY FOR HARD TIMES.
A Rare Opportunity in the Beat Market, and Moat De
lightful and Healthful Climate in the Union. Only
thirty miles South of Philadelphia. on a Railroad;
being a Rich, Heavy 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 20 ACRES AND UPWARDS-811d is sold St the rate
of from slti 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 'neat, Gran and Potaloce—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 adopted 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 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.,,er the
New York Tribune, and the well-known agriyulturist,
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 cotnmunication with New York
and Philadelphia twice a day, 1.• ling only thirty-two
miles from the latter. Produce E this market brings
double the price that it does in locations distant.
from the cit ies. 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 be 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 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 lie 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 benefttted 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 fevers are unknown.
Conveniences at //and.—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 7—
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 wu hout railroad facilities
they had few inducements. The Railroad has just
been opened through the property this season, for
the first time.
Visitors arc 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 wanes in
improving it, and whet it is done it is a certain in
dependence and-no 11.);:s. A few acres in fruit. trees
will insure a comfortable living. The land, is put
down to hard . titnes, and all improvements can be
made at a chea t .er rate than most any other time.
The whole tract, with six miles front on the rail
road, ie being laid out with fine and spaCious aven
ues, with s town in tite centre—five acre lots in the
town seik .6, prom $l5O to $200: two and n-half acre
lots, at from $BO to $l2O, and town lots 50 feet front
by 1 1 0 feet. deep, at sloo—payable one-half cash
and aye 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-agraeable for a residence.
it is intended tomake 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 Cetttars 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.
Ttmlivat.—Land can be bought with or without
Timber. The Timber at market valuation.
The title is indisputable. Warrantee Deeds given
clear of all inoumbrance, when the money is paid.
Boarding conveniences.at hand.
Letters promptly answered, and Reports of Solon
Robinson and Wm. Party 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 he a change of hour,) for Vineland.
on the Glassboro' and AliMille Railroad. When
you leave the cars at Vineland Station, just opened,
inquire for
CHAS. K. 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 sharpers on the oars from New York
and Philadelphia to Vineland, inquiring your busi
ness, destination. 8:e. '
December a, 1861-Bmos.
I[3ARLOB, and Cook gas Pluming Coal Stoves,
the latest styles, at BARE & CO's
Report of Solon Robinson,.
or IUE yEw yo TRLISCN'L, T:1.1).N 1111:
VINELAND SETTLEMENT
Star The tollowiug is an ratraet from the report
of Solon Robinson. Esq., published. is the New lark
l'ribwie, in reference to Vineland. Alt persona can
read this report with interest.
Advantages of Farming near liesse—Yinelabd—Re
marks upon Marl—Soil. its great Fertility—row
Cause of Fertility—Antonia of Erops rarodneed---
Practical Evidence.
It is certainly one of the moat rater ire fertile trees,.
in an almost level position, anti switebk ecoolitiem for
pleasant farming that we know of this side of the west
ern prairies. We foundsomeof the oldest farms appar
ently just as profitable productive es when first mcara
of forest fifty or a hundred years ago.
The geologist would soon discover the eauae 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 at
indurated calcareous marl, showing many distinct
forms of ancient shells, or 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 -.Prance and Oernu.ny a mart
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 tEe cause, they
will not be excited with wonder at seeing indubitable
evidence of fertility in a soil which in other sit tie
tions, having the same general characteristics or at
least appearances, is entirely unrenumerative except.
ae its productiveness is promoted by artificial fertil
ization
t :'ew worsts about, the quality and value of this
lanu 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 ofile. 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 prove. For instance, last year, the second
time of cropping. 806 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,
plowed 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 Sh bushels ;
and then theground was sown to olover 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 git
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 orops, 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 woman
farmer, several miles south of Mr. Wilson's, we were
so particularly struck with the flue appearance of a
field of corn, that we stopped to inquire of the hit
man how it was produced. We found that the laud
had been the year but one before in wheat, sewn
with clover, and this out one season, and last spring
plowed once, with one •poor old nag," and planted
with corn.
but. you Immured high, we suppose!" we
said interrogatively, and got Ibis 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 moat on't for the treck.
The trubk 'Conitisted of beets, carrots, cabbage,
cucumbers; melons, B:c., and a very productive patch
of lima beans, grown for marketing. So we were
satisfied that the soil was not ilfertile, even unaided
by clover, which had fed the Cl3lll, becausetbe 'truck
patch" bad not been in cultivatkn long enough to
obliterate 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 of the railroad, and just about in the cen
tre of Vineland. Mr. Sharp commenced work hers
in December. 1858, upon 270 acres. In less than
three years. he has . got 234 acres cleared and in
crops this season, as well-inolotted and divided into,
several fields, with cellar rail or pole fence ; has.
built a two-story dwelling, aboUt 36 by 90 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 sii tut acre. and on some of it the first crop
was buckwheat, limed with 50 bushels in powder
per acre. This crop maybe put in July 4th to 20th,,
and yields 20 to ill.) bushels per acre, harvested in,
November; when the land being sowed with falba
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 111 or 10 bushels. The crop
which he was threshing while we were there promi
ses more, of a very plump grain, and the straw is
very heivy.
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 seine roots
and rotten. stumps, and setting stakes to mark per
manent ones, be will be able to cut the crop the next
year with a mowing machine, and we will gual antes
two tons per acre, if he will give the orerple's if , averho
runs the estimate.
Part of the land was planted with potatoes for at
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, end the clover now looks beaw
tiful.
Other portions have been planted with corn as a.
first r erop. which yielded 80 bushels at yellow •f_int,
corn, and the second erop 40 bushels, and the third
crop, treated to lfiblbs. of guano, we are sure no
one would eatimitte below 40 bushels per acme.
[The reader will recollect that the writer , is now
speaking of land pc-deo/41y new, and wridela 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. bum
will average probably 40 to LO bushels. Sweet pus.,
tatoes, beans, melons, and, in fast, all garden veg
etables. as well as young peach and oilier fruit,
trees planted this year show very plainly that thik
long-neglected tract of land should remain so no,
longer, and there is now a strong probability that
it will not ; for antler the auspices of Mu Landis.
it will be divided into Fißall lots, with roads locateul
to accommodate . alt the surveyor is now busy at
this work—and 811 purchasers will be repoiltd to
build neat eourferttable- houses, and either- fence
their lots in uniformity, or agree to live kal•hoitt
fence, which would be preferable, by which, - means
a good population will be seeured, who vrilltestah
lish churches, schools, stores, wills. mechanic, shops
and homes—ltemes of American. farmers, summand
ed by gardens, "rchards, fields and cmpforto cif
civ
ilized life.
If nay one, from any derangement. of boob: um.
is des,rons of ehanging his parduata wSi life, or who
is froca a►ay. cause desirous to Awl a. wow location
.snd c6tnp home in the oua turf, s►od who may read.
%.rul believe what. we bare truly.state* he will die
'fell to go and Bee •for himself what may be Been,
within t two.hours . :ride oat of Philadelphia.
SOLOS ROBINSIIN