i tem " Horse Stolen." The evil is wide spread. !s it owing to any general laxity of morals or disregard of law, upon the part of our people Or is the example of the Southern "chivalry" contagious? shall we make a retrogade in public honesty to the time in English history when princes and noblemen didaot think it beneath them to plunder Canterbury pilgrims , or take purses from rich traders on their w ay to London! We trust not. So far as we have learned, the thieves, when discovered, belong to that pack of vultures who follow in the wake of armies for the sole object of booty. Too lazy to follow any honest calling, they pursue this; and it having be come * constant. employment with them, they doubtless try to quiet their consciences that this is their business to steal, and, therefore, it: is right ; and like FALSTAFF, in a similar condition, declares, Ti, no sin for a ma'n 'to laboi in his vocation."— The uniform of the soldier is often worn to conceal their true character. It tallow time to put an end to this unrestrained violation of law. Let farmers and other owners, of horses, organize themselves into clubs or companies for the detection and arrest of horse thieves. If a few of these miscreants are summarily dealt with, the Border will soon be rid of all of their tribe. New '2tbuertisrmettth. I= SECOND SUPPLY SPRING AND SUMMER C :o.'"o,'D . .' 4 ! S. H. PRATHER &,Cll, HAVE just received from the Eastern cities, a ;arge stock of Summer Goods; and SUPEEIOR INDITCiFICENTS see offered, to their customers and the public gener ally. Ladies are invited to examine DRESS GOODS, AND DRESS TRIMMINGS, GLOVES AND HOSIERY, FRENCA WORKED AND LINEN COLLARS, FRENCH AND AMERICAN CORSETS, BELTS, BELTING, &o. Especill attention is direeied to their stock of HOOP SKIRTS, which is the largest ever brought to this pl.ace, sad has uever , Coeu surpassed. I . l.any house iu in the county ; and wilt sold at prieesw, bich DEFY, CO P ETITION. Among the latest styles are the Unique, Trail, Exira Wide :rape, &c., —selling from 5U cents to $2.51). 25 bars, $1; 30 do., $1,25 ; 35 do., $1,50; 40 do., $2,00. - They are wade of the best material, and are from Wilcox's well known manufac tory. They have an excellent assortment of Goods for !ten's and Boy's wear. embracing CLOTHS, CASSIMERES, (plain and tiency,) Linen :Coating, Linea and Cotton Pant Stuffs, DOMESTIC GOODS, BOOTS & SHOES, FLOOR OW CIAT - 11, WA M 1 PAPER, &c,, can be boußbt here as low as elsewhere.' Remember the place is on. the. Soutli, west earner of the Pablie Square, next door to Kollar a Hotel. • • S. H. PRATHER & CO Greenettege -Sept I, 1862.-ly • 4..10-partnershiP here tofore existing between the undersigned. doing business under the °mound title of J. W. BARH. was dissolved by mui ual consent, on the 14th day of . August. WS. All peritons knowing themselves indehtpd to the above firm are, requestedio snake immediate payment, and all persons having claims agaimitsaid firm will make known the same ;without delay. The Books are in the hinds of J. W. limit:. Settlement can - be made by either of the firin. . J. N. BARB. MATTHIAS NEAD. Greencastle, Aug. 2?. 18113 ()(I TEACHERS WAN TED.--The Board of Direetors of the. Antrim School District. will meet at the house of D. Fore.matt, ou Saturday, the 12th day 'of September. at 1 o'clock, r. M.. to employ 20 Teachers to take charge cf the different achoals of the District. By order of the Board. SAMUEL LESSER, Sec Greenenstle. August 20, 1863.-Bt* J. W. BARJt'S Mammoth Stove and Tinware Store..Poom, A few doors South of the Diamond, Greencastle, Pa. 71 HE undereigned having purchased Mr. Nead's -I. entire interest in the Tinning business. wishes to inform the public at large, that he has on hand, at hie extensive Stove store, COOK, PARLOR AND NINE-PLATE Stoves. Among them are the Continental, Noble Cook. Commonwealth and Charm. which he will sell cheap far cash. The very best quality of Tin, Japaned and Sheet Iron Ware, in great variety. SPOUTING of the be material, for houses, &b., manufactured and put up at the shortest notice. All are invited to call at this establishment. as the proprietor is confident in rendering satisfaction, both in price and quality of his wares. My price shall be Low! low!!- low!!! Save money by purchasing at headquarters. am. All work warranted , August. 25. 1868, FFSTRAY—Was taken up by the subscriber. residing- oa the Williamsport turnpike road near the Maryland Line, about four miles south of Oreencastleon the 18th cf August, a DUN HORSE, about iwelve or thirteen years old, having three White Peet—no ether particular marks.' The horse it supposed to have been stolen. SAMUEL OVERCASH. Antrim township, Pa.. Aug. 11. 1863 LEEK OE THE COURTS.—FeIIow Citizens:—Encouraged by a number of friends, I offer myself to your consideration as a candidate for the office of Clerk of the Courts, (subject to the decision of the Democrakic Nominating Convention), and would respectfully solicit.your,support,. _ • J. L. P. DETRACII B i..Thoinas Township, May 4th, 1863. VOTICE TO DEPREDATORS. — The lI public are hereby notified that I will enforce the law against all persons trespassing upon my premises. I was willing to allow so,clirr3 a consider able amount of license on my farm and in my corn patches. But. I did not thereby intend to give sim ilar license to bogus soldiers in and about Grcencas tle, who are willing to claim a soldier's privileges, but who, under pretense of illness, would shirk a soldier's duty. Recently one of those idle and worthless scamps, was acting old soldier" in my corn patch ; being detected in the petty larceny. coward like, fled in suet, hake, that he lost his dress military coat in the skedaddle. He can have the garment by calling for it. But I give him fare warning that it shall not protect him frorit' merited punishmeat. JOSEPH SNIVELY, Jr. Greencastle, August 25:, 1863-3t* FOUND.—A Cotton Pao Bushel Bag. marked C. W. Eyster & Co.. and containing a few shot holes, was found on the 11(11 of August, in my lot adjoining town. The bag contained Thirty two Ears of Corn—unhusked. The owner is requested to come forward, prove property, pay charges and take it away. I hereby warn all persons from walking or tress- passing on my property. Any person or persons seen on my premises hereafter, will be dealt with according to law. WM. FL BROWN Greencnstle, August 18. 18133-Bt. WELLS COVERLY. DAVID H. HUTCHISON. COVERLY & HUTCHISON Have become the Proprietors of the UNITED STATES HOTEL, near the Railroad Depot at. HAR RISBURG, Pa. This popular and commodious Hotel has been newly refitted and furnished through out. its parlors and chambers, and is now ready for the reception of guests. The traveling public will find the United States Hotelthe most convenient, in all particulars of any Hotel in the State Capital. on account of its access to the railroad, being immediately between the two great depots in this city Harrisburg. August 4, '63-3m. TH E FRANKLIN REPOSITORY is printed on a large Double Sheet of Forty- Eight Columns. Price $2 per annum ; $1 for six. months. 111'CLURE & STONER. Proprietors. REBEL INVASION!—The Franklin Re pository published the most complete History of the Rebel Invasion to be found. It also contains an Accurate Map of the Se.it of War in Pennsylva nia ; the Battle Ground of Gettysburg, and the lines of march of both Armies. Price $2 per annum : $1 for six months. A few back numbers can still be furnished. HAIR NETS, PORTRAITS OP OUR HEROES.—The L Franklin Rep3sitory of the 29th July contains an excellent :Portrait of Maj.-Gen, Geo. G. Meatte. the Hero of Gettysburg. and the number for August :nth contained an admirable Portrait of Mai' Gen. U. S. Grant., the Hero of Vicksburg. Priee $2 per annum; $1 for six months. • 111.CLURE & STONER, Proprietors. TO BUSINESS MEN.—The Franklin pository has the Largest Circulation of any paper in , the State out of the cities, and is the best Advertillng Medium in Southern Pennsylyania.— Terms reasonable. • TO THE FRIENDS OF SOLDIERS.— 1. The Franklin Repository is furnished to Sol diers in the service of the Union at the low rate of $1 per annum ; 60 eta. fur six months. or 2ects. for three months, and mailed in strong wrappers. No more welcome favor can he conferred upon the De fenders of the Old Flag than to furnish them with a loyal Newspaper front home. Terms cash in Ad vance. 111..CLERE S.:, STONER. Pr3prietors. DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. —Notice is hereby given that the cu-partner ship subsisting sluice April 1. 1861, between A. L. Invvrti and Jaiass M. IRWIN. of Greencastle; Frank lin county, Pa., under the firm and style of A. L. Inwts & SON, has been ?Lis .lay dissulved by mutual consent. The Books and Accounts of the late fir.n are in the hands of A. L. 'awn , : for collection. All persons indebted to the late firm, are Ecquested is make immediate payment Greencastle, May 7, 1 863 The undersigned, have this day (May 7. 1863, - formed a copartnership. under the name and styli of lavvizt & RHOADS, and having purchased tilt whole stock of goods, lately belonging to A. L. In WIN & SON, respectfully inform the people of Green• castle and surrounding country, that they will eon• tinue the business on the South-east corner of du Public Square, where they invite all persons need ing Hard Ware, Oils and Paints to give theme tali and examine their stock. Most of the goods havt been purchased before the advance in prices in Ow cities, and will be sold greatly helow, their present value. Persons in need of Building Hardware, min 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. CHARLES W. RHODES. Greencastle. May 12. 1863.-tr. NOTICE —Whereas, Letters of Administration, .011 with the will annexed. on the estate of Wil liam Bremen, 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 J. B. CROW EL, Admr., with the Will annexed. Greencastle, May 5,1882.6 t. n lSSOLUTlON.—Thepartnership heretofore 15 existing between the undersigned, doing busi ness under the name and title of T. S. Riley & Co., was dissolved by mutual consent on the 12th day of March, 18G3. AU persons knowing themselves in debted to the above firm, are requested to make im mediate settlement. The book , ' are in the hands of James H. 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 same. T. S. RILEY & CO. ESTABLISHED 1760. PETER LORILLARD, Snuff and Tobacco Manufacturer, 16 & 18 Chambers Street, (Formerly Chatham Street, New York.) WOULD call the attention of Dealers to the ar ticles of his manufacture, viz: BRAWN SNUFF. • Macaboy, Demigros, Fine Rappee, Pure Virginia, Coarse Heppe°, Nachit oches, American gentleman. Copenhagen. YELLOW SNUFF. Scotch, Honey Dew Scotch, High Toast. Scotch, Fresh Honey Dew Scotch. Irish High Toast, Fresh Scotch. or Lundyfoot. lifir Attention is called to the large reduction in prices of Fine-Cut. Chewing and Smoking Tobace.,s, which will be found of a Superior Quality. TOBACCO. SMOKING. FINE CUT CHEWING. SMOKING. Long, P. A. L.. or plain S. Jago, No. 1, Cavendish, or Sweet, Spanish, No. 2, Sweet Scented Oronoco, Canaster. Nos.l&2mixed. TinFoilCavendish, Turkish Granulated. N. B.—A circular of prices will be sent. on appli cation. April 21, 1863-Iy. J. W. BARR THE PILOT:-GREENCASTLE, FRANKLIN CO., PA M'CLURE & STONER.. Proprietors 111•CLURE & STONER, Proprietors A. L. IRWIN. JAMES M. IRWIN PURCHASERS OF DRY GOODS!! W E er a n re cL e i c e e s i v a i n n g d googoods haves evveeargyd foray f sr a o l m e t t h h e e ea f o s I t - - lowing list of articles, which we can sell cheaper than sold elsewhere: Bleached lq usl ins, White Flannels, Unbleached " Colored do Bleached Drillings ) Kentucky Jeans, Unbleached " Corset do Colored Satinetts, Canton Flannels, • Velvet Cords, Cotton Table Diaper, Hickory, do do Cloths, Bed Checks, Crash Towelin.s Shirting Cheeks, Couuterpanes, Linen Table Diaper, I Linen Table Cloths, and everything in the Domestic line of all qualities and prices. MENS' WEAR. Cloths, Gloves, Boys Undershirts, Vestings, Cravats, Suspenders, Cassimeres, Handkf's, Scarfs, -Undershirts, Collars, Boys Drawers, Shirt Fronts, Drawers, Neck Tics, Satin Stocks, Hosiery, Kid Gloves. In this branch we have everything of all styles and prices. Ladies Drpartment. Black Silks, Fancy Silks. Plain Silks, Grenadines, Tissues, Bereges, Challis, Delaines, Lawns, Ging.hams, Brilliants, Calicos, Travelino. Goods, Lustres, Mohair and Cavella Cloths, -Decals, Plaids, Poplins, Chintzes, &c. and everything to he found nmong the numerous textures, styles and qualttes, from a ten cent Calico to the most expensive silk. SHAWLS. Everything new and desirable WHITE GOODS! Jaekonetts, Swims, Linens, Briliants, Ditnitys,• Cheeks, Stripes. Cambries. EMBROIDERIES, XL c . French Muslins, Cambric Linens,' Book Musiins, Victoria Lawns, Bobbionetts, Nulls, Blonds, Skirtings, Linings, Laces, Swiss Edgings, Cambric Edgings, Swiss insertings, Cambric Insertings, Swiss and Cambric Flonneings, French Worked Handkerchiefs, French Worked Conan, and Sleeves, Infant Bodies, Dimities, &0., &c., &c We are satisfied that in the above Goods we, have everythipg to meet the demands . of any customer: GLOVES. HOSIERY, GAUNTLETS, VEILS. UMBRELLAS, PARASOLS, and everything in the Notion Line. SKELETON SKIRTS. A superior article always on hands The best article of KID GLOVFS, manufactured, for Ladies and Gentlemen. Portiontar 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. 1' S. RILEY .t CO Greencastle. Dec 2, 1315'2•1y. - DR. LA. 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A EMEDY FOR HARD TIMES. .4 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, Beavy Soil, and Highly Productive Wheat Land; Amongst the Best in the Garden State of Kew Jersey. 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 at. the rate 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 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 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, king only thirty-two miles from thelatter. Producer: this market brings double the price that it does in locations distant from the cities. In this location it can be put into market the same morning it is gathered, and for what the farmer sells lie gets the highest price: whilst groceries and other articles lie purchases he gets at the lowest:price. In the West, what he sells brings him a pittance, but for what. he buys he pays two prices. In locating here the settler has many other advantages. He is within a few hours, by railroad, of all the great cities of New England and 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. Persoits 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 or general debility. Visitors will notice a difference in a few days. Chills and fevers are unknown. Conveniences at Hand.—Building material is plen ty. Fish and oysters are plenty and cheap. Visitors must expect, however, to see. n new place. Why the Property has not been Settled Before 4 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. ' 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 theif purchases, as locations are not held upon refusal. The Safest thing in Hard Times, where people have been thrown out of employment. or business. and possess some little means or small incomes, is to start themselves a home. They can buy a piece of land at a small price, and earn more than wa b es in improving it, and w3lel it. is done it is a certain in dependence and no 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 ches i .ar rate than most any other time. The whole tract, with six miles front on the rail. road, is being laid out with fine and spacious aven ues, with i town in the centre—five acre lots in the town sell At 'rom $l5O to$200; two and a-half acre lots, at from $BO to $l2O, and town lots 50 feet front by .I.;0 feet deep, at sloo—payable one-half cash and i-ae 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 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. TIMBER.—Land can be bought with or without 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 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 ben change of hour,) for Vineland, on the Glassboro' and Millville Railroad. When you leave the cars at Vineland ; Station, just opened, inquire for CHAS: K. LANDIS. Poet master, • 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 cars from New York and Philadelphia to Vineland, inquiring ybur busi ness, destination. &c. December 3, 1861-limos. UST rarely edit lot of fresh Ground Plaster Ind Q., for sale by DEITZ & 31.DOWELL Greericastk, April 21, 1863. Report of Solon Robinson, OF TILE NEIN" YuRE TIMIUNE, UPON THE VINELAND SETTLEMENT. gair The following is an extract from the report of Solon Robinson. Esq.. published in the New York Trit tat, in reference to Vineland. All persons can re d this report with interest. Advantages of Farming near Home—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 trade. in an almost level position, and suitable condition for pleasant farming that we know of this side 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 forms of ancient shells, of the tertiary formation ; and this manly substance is scattered all through the soil, in a very comminuted form, and in the exact condition most easily assimilated by such plants as the farmer desires to cultivate. Marl. in all its forms, has been used to fertilize crops in England, from the time it was occupied by the Romans; and in France and Germtny a marl bed is counted on as a valuable bed of manure, that can be dug and carted and spread over the field.— How much more valuable then it must be, w. en 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 tbecause, they will not be excited with wonder at seeing indubitable evidence of fertility in a soil which in other situa tions, having the same general characteristics or at. least appearances, is entirely unrenumerative except as its productiveneas is promoted by artificial fertil ization A .!ew words about the quality and value of this Jan.A for cultivation, of which we have soave strong proof. Our first visit was to William D. Wilson, Franklin township, Gloucester county, who purchased some eight miles north of Millville, 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 weil as the firewood and coal, for which he built a branch track tr mile and a half long. He 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, 306 bushels of potatoes on one acre, worth 60 cents a bushel in the field. This year seven acres, without nuthure. produced 356 bushels or oats. In one field, the first crop was potatoes, planted among theroots, and yielded 75 btishels.— The potatoes were dug, and wheat sown, and yield ed 16 bushels; and the stubble turned under and sown to buckwheat, which, yielded 38 3 - bushels ; and then theground was sown to clover and timothy, which gave as a first crop 2i- tons per acre. The fertilizers applied to these crops were first, ashes front 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 siuce'it was mowed, and turned iu 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-woman farmer, several miles south of Mr. Wilson's, we were so particularly struck with the fine appearance of field of corn, that we stopped to inquire of the hit ra 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 plantk.d with corn. "Yes, but you manured high. we suppose 1" we said interrogatively. and got this reply : "Waal, you see, we couldn't a done mat ; 'cause we hadn t but forty one-horse loads altogether, for 23 acres, and we wanted the most on't for the trick. The truck consisted of beets, carrots, cabbs. i se, cucumbers, melons, Ste., and a very productive patch of Lima beans, grown for marketing. So we were satisfied that the soil was not ;.-afertile, even unaided by clovsir, which had fed the seem, because the "truck patch" bad sot been in cultivati.n long enough to obliterate all signs of the forest. Our next visit was to the large farm of Andrew Sharp, live 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 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 1501bs of Peruvian guano and seeded with rye, yielded 12 to 15 bushels per acre and $lO worth of straw. The rye stubble turned, after knocking off a large growth of oak sprouts, and dressed again 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 reed sowed test spring. on the wheat without harrowing. looking as well as weever saw it upon any old cultivated farm, end 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 it non.- 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 Dint corn. and the second crop 40 bushels, and the third crop. treated to ViOlbs. 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 ED.] 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 fact, all garden veg etables. as well as 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 am.piees of Mr Landis, it will hp divided into small lots, with roads located to accommodate all—the surveyor is now busy at this work—and all purchasers will he 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 be secured, who will estab lish churches, schools, stores, mills. mechaLie Ohara and homes—homes of American &rulers, surrolld ed by gardens, "robards, fields and comforts of civ ilized life. If sty one, from any derangement of business, is desirous of changing Ms pursuits of life. or who '8 &tits any cause desirous to find a new location md chap home in the cud ntry, and who may reset ond holieve what ne hate truly stated. he will du well to go and see for •himself what may he seen within a two hours';:ride elt of Philadelphia. SOLOS ROBINSON.
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