Copts. DATA:REES and CLINE We are told that
during the retreat of the !kiwis, one young lady,
s resident of Antrim township, made three of the
"chivalry" dismount and give up their horses.--
licr father had lost all his stock by JENKIN'S gang.
Such instances of female heroism as the foregoing,
are not numerous now-a•days We understand
that the military encamped in this vicinity, are now
well supplied witk army rations. More rigid dis
cipline is enforced than at first, end the men are
kept close in camp, none being permitted to come
to town without having to pass signed by their Bri
gade commander Most of the liquor about town,
Las been destroyed by the Provost Guard, and none
is permitted to be sold or given out under the se
verest penalties. This is necessary to preserve good
order.
THE ALTAR.
MARRIED.—In Chamberaburg, at the Lutheran
parsonage, May 21, 1863, by Rev. J. Steck, Lieut.
Jacob L. Detrich, to Mims Elleu C. Eby, both of
Dreeneastle, Pa.
On the 4th instant, in the Central Presbyterian
Church of Baltimore, Md., by Itev. Joseph T.
Smith, D. D., William Kennedy, Esq., of Chambers
burg, to Miss Ellen A. Culbertson, of Baltimore.
On the 4th instant, by Rev. J. C. Smith, Mr.
Daniel S. Dome, of this borough, to Miss Barbara
A. Burnll, of Montgomery township.
THE TOMB.
DIED. Near this plaoe, June 4, 1863, Mrs.
Harriet, wife of Mr. Henry Hoover, in the 38th
year of ber age.
Near this place, June 13th, 1863, child of Mr.
Hartman, ,Aged one year.
Near Shady Grove, June 16th, Joshua K., son of
Mr. William Brown, in the 9th year of his age.
Near this place June 18th, 1863, MifM Elmira
daughter of Mr. Benirmin Powell, in the.2oth year
of her age.
In Shady Grove, June 18th, UK Anna kitiabeth
daughter of Mr. John Stoner, age 7 years; 7 months
and 21 days.
In this place, June 20th, 1863, infant child of Mr.
William Dusan, aged 10 months.
In this place June 24th, 1868, child of Mr. Daniel
Nowell, aged 1 year and two months.
In this place, July 2nd, 1303, Mr.'Soloman Shook,
in the 80th year of his age.
In this place, 3Uly 3d, 1888, Henry A. son of Mr.
Harper, aged 4 years, 2 months and 10 days.
Near this place, lay 4th, 1808, Henry 8., son of .
Mr. William Brown, in the oth, year of his age. _
Near this pliteu, July 7th, 1863, Infant child of
Mr. John Swisher, aged 5 weeks.
Near this place, July 6th, 1863, Mr. James Beatty ,
in the 74th year of his age.
Near Middleburg, July 1000833, Infant child of
Andrew J. Brewbeolter; aged 6 months.
In this place, July 1241,1868, Mr. W. W. M'Crory,
Jr. in the 27th year of his age.
Near this place, July 221, 1868. E., daughter of
Mr. John Swisher, aged 1 year, 5 mouths and I day.
Near this place, July 28th, 1888, Infant child of
Mr. Isaac Shank, aged 8 mDntlts.
Near Middleburg, July 25th, 863, Harriet Davis,
daughter of Mrs. Miry Kale Miller, aged 11 months.
Nat) "Abuettlscincut9.
HEADQUARTERS. Puovoer MARSHAL.
Itithruler. PENNSYLVANIA.
CuA"mniatsuuuti, June lat. 1863
The attention of the public is eaUed to the. Soh.
joined eirdultir front tho Provost' ilistrshal Genera]
or the United StMCB.
0] O. ..EYSTF.R,
Provost Marshal, 16th District, Penna.
CIRCULAR. No. 7.—Puovosr MARSHAL GENER
AG'S OPFICU, 'Washington, D. C., May 22nd, 181;3.
All teen who desire to join any partieular,Regi
meat of Cavalry now in the field ; are hereby au.
thorized to present themselves at any - time during
the next thirty days; to the Board of enrollment
in their respective Districts. The llo:trd shall ex
amine them, and determine upon their fitness for
serviett, anti if found to he lir the Provost Mar
shal of the District shall give them transportation
tickets to the general rendezvous, at the head-quar
ter 4, of the A. A. Provost. Marshal-General of the
State. As !mon es they present themselves at this
general reitdezvons they shah' be duly mustered by it
mustering and disbursing officer, and paid by him
the bounty allbired by law.
JAMES 8. , PRI%
Provost \lar+lutl•Geueral
Nwric.—The several papera in the District will
please insert the above for three weeks and send
bill to the Provost,llarslial at Chatnbersburg.
June 3, 18W1.-Bt.
HEALNUARTIMS, l'lt9l/O!Vr
Ifith DISTRICV,'PENY§YLVANIA:
• CHAmuensurno, June Ist, 1863.
The attention of all officers Who have been honor
bly discharged, on account of wounds or disability,
are called to the following circuliir.
GEO. EYSTER,
Provost Marshal, 16th District, Penna.
CIRCULAR No. 8.--WAR DEPAIITMENT, rItovOFT
Marshal General's Office, Washington City, May
22d, 1863. —The attention of all officers who have
been honorably discharge, on account of wounds or
disability, and who desire to re-enter the service in
the Invalid Corps. is called to the provisions of
General Orders. No. 105 of 1863, front the War
Department, published in the papers throughout the
country. Such officers are requested to comply
promptly with•tfie provisions of that order, and to
send their written applications, as therein provided.
for positions in the Invalid Corps (stating the
character of their disability), with as little delay as
possible, to the Actings Assistant Provost Marshal-
General of the State in which they may be. Such
Acting Assistant. Provost Marshal-General will at.
once forward the applications, with his endorsment,
to the Provost. Marshal-General at Washington.
Officers for the Invalid Corps will be appointed
immediately upon furnishing the papers required
by General Order No. 105, of 1863, from War De
partment. Their pay and emoluments will com
mence from date of acceptance of such appoint
raenti, and not, from d.itc or organization of the
reapective commands to which they may be assigned.
JAMES D. FRY,
Provost Marshal General.
NoTx—The several papers in the District will
Please insert the above for three weeks, and send
bill to the Provost Marshal at Chtunbersburg.
Juno 8. 1868.—lit.
A PROBLEM FOR THE LADIES.
SENT- FREE OF - CORO.
Address "PROBLEM,"
Box 143 P. 0.,
[April 21, 1863-81 ] Philadelphia, Pa.
PERSON Made of extra heavy"
Till, will save trivaki by calling at:
J. W. BARR's.
TILE PILOT:--011.1:,:i
OTlCE.—Witerens, letters of Ailministratrix
Al on the estate of tleorge Bowman, late of the
Borough of Greencastle, dee'd, 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 deceased,
will make known the same without delay.
BOWMAN.
June 9,183-8 t Administredrix.
potiticat.
LERK OP THE COURTS.—FeIIow
CiiizenB:—Encouraged by a number of friends, t
offer myself to your consideration as a candidate
for the office of Clerk of the Courts, (subject to the
decision of the Democratic Nominating Cotriention),
dnd would respectfully solicit your support..
_ _
.1. L. I'. DETracir
St.. Thomas 'Township, May 4th. 18R3.
fIEGISTER AND RECORDER.—
lIENRY STRICKLER, of Antrim township, is
as candidate for REGISTER AND RECORDER for
Franklin county subject to the nest. Union Nominat
ing Convention, and most respectfully solicits the
support of all Union men.
May 8, 1863.-tc.
DISSOLUTION OP PARTNERSHIP.
—Notice is hereby given that the, co-partner
ship subsisting since April 1. ISO, between A. L.
Inwtx and JAMES InwtX, of Greencastle, Frank
tin county, Pa., under the firm and style of A. L.
lawtx & Sox, luis been this day dissolved by mutual
consent. Thelgooks and Accounts of the late firm
are in the hands of A. L. law ix for collection. All
persons indebted to the late firm, arc requested to
make immediate. paynient.
A. L. IRWIN,
JAMES M. IRWIN
Greencastle, May 7, 1863.
The undersigned have this day play 7, 1863,•
formed a copartnership, under the name andfstyli
of awn/ & RHOADS % and having purchased tht
whole stock of goods, lately belonging to A. L. In
WIN SI BoN, respectfully inform the people of Green•
castle and surrounding country, that. they will con•
tinue the business on the South-east corner of tht
Public Square, where they invite all persons need
lug Hardware, Oils and Paints to give them a call
and examine their stock. Most of the goods havi
been purchased before the advance in prices in !he
cities, and will be sold greatly below their present
Value. Persons in need of •iluilding Hardware, can
obtain it at this house, cheaper than any where else
in the county. Come where you can always get the
worth of your money.
JAMES M. IRWIN.
CLIARLES W. RUODES
Greeneaßtle, Mayl2, 1863.-tf.
MOTICE -Wlieretts, Letters of Administration,
Ll' with the will annexed, on the estate of Wil
liam Bratten, late of Greencastle, decedsed. have
peen 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 J. B. CROWEL,
.Admr„ with the Will annexed.
Greencastle, May 5,1.853-6 t.
EIISSOLUTION.—The partnership heretofore
IL/existing between the under,Fie,ned, doing busi
ness under the name and title of T. S. Riley. ..cz Co..
was dissolved by mutual consent on the 12th day of
Marelt, 1803. All persons knowing themselves in
debted, to the above firm, are requested to make im
mediate settlement. The books are in the hands of
James IL Riley, by whom the business will still be
carried on in all its branches.
The firm most respectfully return their thanks to
the public for past patronage, and solicit for the
present proprietor a continuance of the 841110.
T: 8. I; ILEY S.: CO.
Important Arrival
S. H. 'PRATHER & CO,
HAVE just reeeivell a large iwsortmeitt of NEW
COODS,
which they will take'plensure in showing to their
numernfis customers and ~them. In
Ladies' Dress Goods,
they have
Lustres, Black
Delaines, OrshmereS,
Wool Delainei, Plaid Mohair,
Lavellas, French Merino,
Coburgs, Deluges,
CLOTHS FOR LADIES' CLOAKS,
Shawls, Nitbias, Hoods. Sontag's, Hoop ,Sleirts,
.11almoral .Embroideries, Kitl Gloves,
Gauntlets, Collars, White Goods, Black Crape
Veils, Mourning do., Chentu'lle and Fancy
Ifecal Accts, Lambs Mot Hose, (cheap), Merino
and Cotton. Hosier?, . Ladies' Congress Gaiters,
Morocco Boots' and Gam Shoes.
MENS' WEAR!
Black, Blue and Brown Broadcloths, Beaver
Over coating, Petersham do., Cassimeres, Wa
bash, do., Trcket. U&rd, Kentucky Jean's: Safi
netts, Cndersldrts and Drawers. Soldier Skirts,
flats, Gaps, Ilimdkerchiels, Gloves. Cravats,
Burnside lies,. Domestic Goods, and
BOOTS & SHOES!
FLIOOR Bib Cb*H.
WALL PAPER('
SCHOOL BOOKS AND STATIONAI
They are Roiling
HARD WARE?
•
C .0 S T
in order to close on., the stock
GROCERIE S!
White &qar, Calm,
:Brown Sugar, Prepared Cofee.
,Syrups, N. O. Molasses,
Imperial Tea, Black Tea.
Chewing Tobaeco, Cigars, Pipes and Smoking
Tobacco. Also, an excellent stock of
QUEENSWARE.
We respectfully invite all persons wishing to pur
chase goods as cheap as the times will admit, to call
and eSantiae our new eel elegant assortment. W.
have bought our goods for CAST, and we are en
abled to sell them upon the same terms, at but a
SLIGHT ADVANCE
on wholesale rues. Remember the place is on the
South-west corner of the, Public .S'qware, 'next
door to Ho Motel.
S. zi. PR: TEEtt & CO
GreencastlP . Dec. 9, 1862.-ly
128
NCASTLE, FRANNLIN CO., PA.. JULY 1.863.
PURCHASERS
DRY GOODS!!
IV E e
r u n re c r „ e i c c e s i v .11n4 goods
have e r N e T a r ci r y d
f a o y r r f
s ; o d i c ° , the
the
e a ro s l t :
lowing list of articles, which we can sell cheaper
than sold elsewhere:
Bleached Muslins, White Flannels,
Unbleached " I Colored do
Bleached Drillings, . Kentucky Jeans,
Unbleached " Corset do ~
Colored " Satinetts,
Canton Flannels, Velvet Cords,
Ticking; Cotton Table Diaper,
Hickory, do do Cloths,
Bed Checks, I Crash Towelings,
Shirting Checks, l Couuterpanes,
Linen Table Diaper, • 1 Linen Table Cloths,
and everything in the Domestic line of all qualities
and prices.
MENS' , WEAR.
Cloths, . Gloves, Boys Undershirts,
Vestings, Cravats, Suspenders,
Cassitneres, 11andkf'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 Drprirtment.
Black Silks,
• Fancy Silks, Plain Silks,
Grenadines, Tissues, Bereges,
Challis, Delaines, Laivns, Ginghams, Brilliants,
Calicos, Traveling Goods, Lustres,
Mohair and Lavella Cloths,
Ducats, Plaids, Poplins,
Chintzes, &c. •
and everything to r h o found among the numerous
textures, styles and yittlims, from a ten cent Calico
to the most expensive pilk.
S lIAWL S.
Everything new and desirable
WHITE GOODSI
Carubries. Jnekopetts,
SwisAes, • Linens,
BriHants, Difnitys,
Checks, Stripes.
EMBROIDERIES, &e.
French Musliris,
Cambric Linens,
Book Muslims,
Victoria Lawns,
•
Bobbinnetts,
111 u 1 1 s ,
Blonds,
Skirtings,
Laces,
Swiss Edgings,
Cambric Edgings,
Swiss Inserting;
Cambric Inscrtins,
Swiss and Camb ric . Flouncing;
FrenCh Worked Handkerchiefs,
French Worked Collars and Sleeves.
Infant Bodies, Dimities, &c., &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 the Notion Line.
SKEIJETON SKIRTS.
A superior 'trade always on hands
The best. article of
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manufactured, for Ladies and Gentlemen.
Particular attention is paid to each different
branch of our business; and we Lope by strict at
tention* and reasonable protiit, to morn our hereto
fore liberal patronage, and greatly, enlarge our bu
siness. I' S. RILEY
Greencastle. Deo 2, i862-ty.
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VINELAND.
TO ALL WANTING FARMS.
New Settlement of Vineland.
A EMEDY FOR. HA-RD TIMES:
A Rare Opportunity in the Best ...Varied, and Most De
lightfill and Healthful Climate in the Union. Only
thirty miles South qf Philadelphia, on a Railroad ;
being a Rich, Heavy Soil, and Highly Productive
Wheal Land; Amongst the Best in the Garden State
of New Jersey,
~
lt consists of 20,000 acres of GOOD land, divided
into farms of, different sizes to suit the purchaser—
mom 20 ACRES ANN newAnns—end is sold at. the rate
of from Sl5 to $2O per acre for the flaw laud, pay
able one-fourth cash, and the balance by quarter
yearly installinente, with legal interest, within the
term of four years.
*The Soil is, in great part, a Rich Clay Loam, suit
able for Wheal; 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 Grapee, t'ears.
Peaches, Apricots, Nectarines, Blackberries, Melons
and other fruits, best adapted to the_Philadelphia
end New York Markets. lu respect to the 80a and
crop's there can he no mistake, as visitors can exam.
ine both,.and none are expected to buy beforcso do
ing, and finding these statements Correct—under
these circumstances, unless these statements were
correct, there would be no use in their being made.
IL is considered the best Fruit soil in the Union.
[Sea 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 tbe 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, klieg only thirty-two
utiles from the latter. Producer this market brings
donble 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 fur
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, hut for what he buys he pays
two prices. ln locating here the settler has ninny
other .advantages. lie is within a few hours, by
railroad. of all the great cities or New England and
the Middle States. Ile is near his old friends and
associations. Ile 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 witrM
er than in the North. The location is upon the
line of latitude with northern
Persons Wanting a change of Climate for Health,
would be much benefitted in Vineland. The mild
nea.s of the climate and its bracing influence, makes
ie. excellent for all, pulmonary affections, dyspepsia or
general debility. Visitors will notice a difference in
aOw days. chills and feoars are unknown.
Conveniences at Ilina—Building material is plen
ty.. .Fish and oysters are plenty and cheap.
Visitors must expect, however, to see a new place.
Why the Property hai not been Settled Bifore
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, ns 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 ineonies,ls to
start themselves a home. They can buy a piece of
land at a small price, and earn more than wa ? ,es in
improving it, and 4han it. is done it is a certain in
dependence and no aJ s. A few acres in fruit trees
will insure a comfortable living. The land is put
down to bard- times, and all improvements can be
made at a cheaor rate than most. any other time.
The whole tram., with six miles front on the rail
roadOs being laid out with tine and spacious aven
ues, Witt, town in the centre—five acre lots in the
town selt e prom $l5O tos2oo:.two and a-half acre
lots, at front $BO to $l2O, and town lots 50 feet front
by I' , o feet deep, at 8100 L-payable one-half cash
and vas 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. he one of the most beautiful places iwthe coun
try„and most agreeable for n residence. •
It is intended to make it. a Vine and Fruit grow
ing as this culture is the most profitable
and the best adapted to the market. Every advan
tag,e and convenience for settlers will be introduced
which will insure the prosperty of the place. The
hard times throughout the country will he au-advan
tage to the settlement, as it compels people to resort
to agriculture for aliving.
Large numbers of people are purchasing, and the
people who desire the Vest location should visit the
-place at once.
Improved Land is also for sale.
TlMBEli—Land can be bought with or withou
Timber. The Timber at market-valuation.
The title is indisputable. Warrantee Deeds given
clear of 'all incumbrance, when the money is paid.
Boarding conveniences at hand.
Letters promptly answered, and Reporta'af Solon
Robinson and Wm. Parry sent, together with. the
-Vineland Rural."
Route to the Land;—Leave Walnut street wharf,
Philadelphia, at (.) O'clock, A. M., 144,4 P. M.. (un
less there should ben change of hour;)fernieland,
on the Glassboro' and Jiilivilte Railroad. W.itert
you leave the cars at Vineland Station, just opened,
inquire for ti
CIIAS. K. LANDIS. Postmaster,
- Founder of ibe Colony,
Vineland P. 0.. Cumberland,Co...N.j
P. S --There is a change of cars'of Glassboro'.—
A.lso beware of sharpers on the ears from New York
and Philadelphia to Vineland, inquiring yourinisi
ness, destination, &e.
Decenilier 180 -Kans. •
IUST received a loc. of fresh Ground Plaster ind
for sale by
DRITZ S.: 111 . DOWELI t .
Greencastle, April 21, 1868,
Report of Solon Robinson,
NEW Yti ti TRIBUNE, 'GIBE;
VINELAND SETTLEMENT.
p f !...i.f. The following is an extrort. from the, report
of Z"ulon Jtobinson. Esq., published in the New York
Trihfm , .. in tel to Vinelniui. All porsons eau
re a thtd report with interesit.
Advantages of Farming near Honte—Vinel:lnd—Re
works upon Marl—boil. its groat Fertility—The
Cause of Fertility—Amouu t of Crops Produced—
Pro el ical Evidence. •
It is e.?etainly one of the most extensive fertile tracts,
in an almost level position. and snitalde condition for
pleasant, farming that we know of this side of the west
ern prairies. We found some of the olde s t . firms appar
ently just as profitable productive as when first cleared
of
.forest lifly or a Hundred years ago.
The getdogist would soon discoTer t because of this
continued fertility. The whole country is a marine
deposit, and all through the sell we found evidences
of calcareous substances, generally in the form of
indurated calcareous snarl, showing many dist loot.
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 eisact
condition moat easily assimilated by such plants as
the farmer desires to cultivate.
Marl, in all its forms, has been used to fertilize
crops in 7England, from the time it. was occupied by
the Romans: and in France and Gernu.ny a marl
bed is counted on as valuable bed of Manure, that,
can be dug and carted and spread over the field.—
How much more valuable then it is eat be, when Aund
already mixed through the sod. where new particles will
be turned up and exp4d, and trop; farmed to the ounces
use every time he stiri4he earth.
Racing then satisfied our minds of thecanse. they
will not be excited with wonder at seeing indubitable
evidence of fertility in a soil which in other situa
tions. having the same enerai characteristics or at
least appearances, is entirely u 'wenn merat ive except
as its productiveness is prole Iby artificial fertil
ization
A few words aliour. the ynality and value of this
lank for cultivation, of, wl4eli we nave some strong
proof.
Our first. - visit. was to Willianr-D4- Wilson, Franklin
township, Gloucester county, who . purchased some
eight miles north of id ill rill e. about three years ago,
for the purpose of esttiblishing 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. lie
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. F4;T instance, last year, the second
time of cropping, 300 bushels of potatoes on one
acre, worth 00 cents 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 7h bushels.—
The potatoes'were dug, and wheat sown. and yield
ed lfibushels ; and the stubble turned under and
sown to buckwheat, which yielded 33 , :t bushels;
and then the ground was sown to clover and timothy,
which gave as,kfirst crop 2k tons per acre.
The - fertilizers applied to these crops were first,
ashes front clearings . second, 223 pounds of super
phosphate of lime; third, 200 pounds Peruvian gu
ano; then 50 bushels of slaked lime has been spread
upon the clover stitce 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
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, thertve stopped to inquire of the him
man how it was produced. We found that the land
had been the year but one before in wheat. sown
with clover, and this cut one season, and last spring
plowed pilce, with otie "poor old nag,'' and planted.
with corn.
4 ,1. - es,, hut you manured, high. we suppose ?" we
said interrogatively, and got this reply:
"Waal, you see, we couldn't. a done rant; 'cause
we hadn t Hitt forty dne-liorse loads altogether, for
23 acres, and we wanted the most met for the trnk.
The truck consisted of beets, carrots, cabbage,
cucumbers, ntelousi&c., and a very productive patch
of Lima beans,
_grown for marketing. So we were
satisfied that. the soil was not :fertile, even unaided
by elover,Which had fed the cos, because the "truck
-patch" had not been in eultivatha long enough to
obliterate all Signs of rte 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 her!:
in December. 1558, upon 270 acres.
.1n less than
three years. he ; has got 2t acres cleared and in
crops this seaSAM as well inclosed and divided into
several fields, with cedar rail or pole fence; has
built a two-story dwelling, about 3tl by 40 that. anal
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 prt in July 4th to 20th,
and yields 20 to
.30 bushels per acre, harvested iu
November; when the land being sowed with 1501bs
of Peruvian guano end 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 16 or 16 bushels. The crop
which he was threshing:while' we were there promi
ses more, of It kery plump grain, and the straw is
very heavy.
We went over the stubble, and found the elcii•er
and timothy, from seed sewed last spring, on the
wheat without harrowing, looking as well as weever
saw it upon any old cultivated hum, and with a lit
tle work done in the winter to clear off some mote
and rotten stumps, and setting stakes to mark per
manent ones, he will be able to cut the crop the next
year with a mowin g machine, and we will .gyarantee
two tone per acre, if he will glee the overplays if if over_
runs the waimate.
Part of the land was planted with potatoes for a
first crop, which .yielded 120 bushels per acre. It
was then limed with i 0 bushels acre, and seeded
with 'wheat and - clover, yielded and average of over
15:bushels per acre, and the clover now looks bean-
Other portions hare been planted with corn as a
,first crop. which yielded SO bushels 'of yellow Dint
'corn. and the 'second crop 40 bulthels, end the third
crop. treated to 3501b5. of guano, we are sure no
one would estimate below 40 bushels per acre.
[The render will recollect, that the writer is now
speaking of land perfectly new, end which cau
scarcely be considered, in good arable condition
'En.]
In other cases; the .cern crop. of -last year eras fol
lowed with oats this season. not yet: threshed, but
will average probably 40 to 00 bushels. Sweet po
tatoes, beans, Melons, and, in fact, all garden veg
etables, as well .as young ipeach and other fruit
trees planted this year show very plainly that this
long-neglected tract. of land should remain so no
longer. and thore 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 worltand all purchasers will be required to
'Mild neat 'comfortable houses, and either fence
their lots in uniformity ; or agree to live without
febee. which would be preferable, by which means
a good population will be secured, who will estab
lish chttrehes„sehools, stores, mills. mechanic shops
and lzfrieS.---lntiei of American farmers. surround
ed by 'gardens, orchards, fields and comforts of
life.
If flay one, from any derangement of boyiners.
is lee.rons. of changing his purdahs of life. or who
Is front any cane.° desireita to find a new location
.:.nd cheap honie in the estantry, and who may rend
und.Otioliere what we blue truly stated. he will do
Drell to go and see for, himself what may be seen
within a two houtll".ride.o it of Philadelphia.
SOLON EtOBINSON