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The Great
AMERICAN TEA COMPANY,
bl Verary Street, Neu, York ;
Since its organization, has created a new era in the
history et
Wholesaling Teas in this Country
They have introduce] their selections of Teas, and
are selling them at not over Two Cents (.02 Cents)
per pound above Cost, never deviating from the ONE
PRICE asked.
Another pecalinrity of the company is that. their
TEA TASTER not only devotes his time to the Wee.
tion of their Teas as to quality, value, and particu•
lar styles for particular localities of country. but hr
helps the TEA buyer to choose out of their enormous
stock such TEAS as are best adapted to his peculiar
wants. nod not only this, but points out to him the
best bargains, It is easy to see the incalculable ad
vantage a TEA Bumf has in this establishment over
ell others. ll' he is no judge of TEA, or the MARKET.
if his time is valuable, be has all the benefits of a well
organized system of doing business, of an immense
capital, of the judgment of a professional Tea Taster,
and the knowledge of superior salesmen.
This enables a'l Tea buyers—no matter if they
are thousands of miles from this market—to pur
chase on as good Lerma here as the New York mer
chants
Parties can order Teas and will be served by us
se well as though they came themselves, being sure
to get original packages, true weights and tares;
and the Tess are warranted as represented.
We issue a Price List of the Company's Teas,
which will be sent to all who order it.; comprising
layson, Young tlyson, Imperial, Gun
powder,•Twankay and Skin.
°Glow, &vaunt]. Orange and "Tyson Pekoe
Joyce Tea of erc•sr deac. ep ion. colorea' and uncolored.
This list has each kind of Tea divided into Four
Chases. namely: CARGO, hiyh CARGO, FINE,
FINEST, that every one may understand from de
scription and the prices annexed that the Company
ate determined to undersell the whole Tea trade.
We guarnmee to sell all our Teas at not over
TWO CENTS (.02 Cents) per pound above cost, be•
lieving this to be attractive to the many who have
heretofore been paying Enormous Profits.
Great 'ntrim Tea ft nwry,
Importers and Jobbers,
Sept. 15, 1863.3r0.] No. 61 Veeey St., N. Y
D ISSOLVED.—The T o lr een fi c r a m o o k f Schefitirt, Wan
and «nnderlich,
liend & Co., of Chambersburg. were dissolved by
mutual consent on Sept. Ist, 18t18
The business of the former, will be settled by A.
F. Schafhirt, and of the latter by IVunderlich &
Nead.
Hereafter the:business will he conducted at. Green
castle by A. F.-Soliafhirt, and at Chambersburg by
Wunderlich St Nead.
A continuance of the liberal patronage heretofore
extended is respectfully solicited.
A. F. SCHAF/HRT,
WUNDERLICH & NEAD.
Greencastle, Sept. 8, 1863.
SECOND SUPPLY,
OF
SPRING AND SUMMER
C 0 0 D S
S. H, PRAIHER & CO.
HAVE just received from the Eastern cities, a large
stock of Summer Goods; and
SUPERIOR INDUCEMENTS
are offered to their customers and the public goner
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 directed to their stock of
HOOP
whit+ is the largest ever brought to this place.
and has never boen surpassed by any house in
in the county; and will be sold at prices which
DEFY COMPkTiTiON.
Among the latest styles are the
Unique, Trail, Extra Wide rape, &0.,
—selling from 5U cents to $2 SU. 25 bars
$1 ; 80 do., $1,25 ; 35 do., $1,50; 40 do.
$2,00. They are made of the best material
and are from Wilcox's well known unionise
tory.
They have an excellent assortment of Goods
for Men's and Boy's wear. embracing
CLOTHS, CASSIMERES,
(plain and fanov,) Linen Coating, Linen and
Cotton Pant Stuffs.
DOMESTIC GOODS,
BOOTS & SHOES,
FbOOR CbOTH,
WALL PAPER,
&c., can be bought here as low as elsewhere
Z Remember the place is on the South
west corner of the Public Square, next (loth- to
Hollar's Hotel.
S. H. PRATHER & CO
Greencastle. Sept 1, 1862.-ly
I t S o ZO re L e llT ti l n
g 0
between—The e t
e o u - p n a d r e t r n s e t r g s n h e isi
dhoetrneg
business under the name and title of J. W. BARR it
Co.. was dissolved by mutual consent, on the 14th day
of August, 1863. All persons knowing themselves
indebted to the above firm are requested to make
immediate payment, and all persons having claims
against said firm will make known the same without
delay. The Books are in the hands of J. W. BARR.
Settlement can be made by either of the firm.
Greencastle, Aug. 25, 1866
TEACHERS WANTED.--The Board
.4 of of Directors of the Antrim School District.
will meet at the house of D. Foreman, on Saturday.
the 12th day of September. at 1 o'clock, P. Dt.. to
employ 20 Teachers to take charge cf the different
schools of the District. By order of the Board.
SAMUEL LESSER, Sec
Greencastle, August 20, 1803.-3t*
GET YOUR
Jo PRINTING
DONE AT
dia6tlr eimagavzi
GREEXCASTLE, PA.
HAIR NETS,
SKIRTS,
J. N. BA RR,
MATTHIAS HEAD
THE PILOT:-GREENCASTLE. FRANKLIN CO.. PA
II • STRAY.—Was taken up by the subscriber,
Al residing 0.1 the Williamsport turnpike road
near the Maryland Line, about four miles south of
Greencastle, on the 13th cf August, a DUN HORSE,
about twelve or thirteen years old, having three
White Feet—no other particular marks. The horse
is supposed to have been stolen.
SAMUEL OVERCASH
Artrim township, Pc. Aug. 1 !, 1863
J. W. BARR'S
Mammoth Stove
and Tinware Store Boom,
A few doors South of the Diamond, Greencastle, Pa.
1. HE undersigned having purchnsed Mr. Nead's
I entire interest in the Tinning business, wishes
to inform the public at large, that he has on hand,
at his extensive Stove store,
COOK, PARLOR AND NINE-PLATE
Stoves. Among them are the Continental, Noble
Cook. Commonwealth and Charm which he will sell
cheap for cash. The very best quality of
Tin, Japaned and Sheet Iron Ware,
in great variety.
SPOUTING
of the best. material, for houses, &c., 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.
11%,,, All work warranted.
August 26. 1863. J. W. BARR.
XTOTICE TO DEPREDATORS. —The
/I public are hereby notified that 1 will enforce
the law against all persons trespass'ng upon my
premises. I was wilting to allow soldiers 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. Greencas
tle, who are willirg 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 such haste, that he lost his dress
military coat in the skedaddle. lie can have the
garment by calling for it. But I give him fare
warning that it shall not protect him from merited
punishmeat. JOSEPH SNIVELY, Jr.
Greencastle, August 25, 1863.3t*
FOUND. -A Cotton Two Bushel Bag. marked
C. W. Eyster & Co.. and containing a few shot
holes, was found on the llth 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. H. BROWN
Greencastle, August 18, 1803-3 t.
WSLLS COVRRLY. DAVID R. HTJTCIIISON.
VOVERLY & HUTCHISON
IL/ 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
Hotel the 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.
H E FRANKLIN REPOSITORY is
T
printed on a large Double Sheet of Forty-
Eight. Columns. Price $2 per annum ; $1 for six
months. 111`OLU13E & 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 Seat 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.
M'CLURE & STONER, Proprietors
D • RTRAITS OF OUR HEROES.—The
Franklin Repisitory of. the 29th July contain: ,
an excellent Portrait of ,Maj.-Gen. Geo. G. Meade.
the Hero of Gettysburg. and the number for August
sth contained an admirable Portrait. of Maj Gen.
U. S. Grant, the Hero of Vicksburg. Price $2 per
annum; $1 for six months.
AK :LURE & STONER, Proprietors.
Fro THE FRIENDS OF SOLDIERS.—
The Franklin Repository is furnished to Sol
diers in the service of the Union at the low rate of
$1 per annum ; 50 ets. for six months, or 25 ets. 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 Newspper from Home. Terms cash in ad
vance. M'CLURE & STONER. Prlprietors.
DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP.
—Notice is hereby given that the co-partner
ship subsisting since April 1, 1861, between A. L.
Litwin and JAMES M. Intrix. of Greencastle, Frank
lin county, Pa., under the firm end style of A. L
IRWIN & Sox, has been this day dissolved by mutual
consent. The Books and Accounts of the late firm
are in the hands of A. L. Ittwts for collection. All
persons indebted to the late firm, are requested tc
make immediate payment.
Greencastle, May 7, 1863
The undersigned have this day (May 7, 1863.
formed a copartnership, under the name and styl.
of IRWIN & RHOADS, and having purchased tht
whole stock of goods, lately belonging to A. L. In
wts &SON, respectfully inform the people of Green•
castle and surrounding country, that they will con.
tinue the business on the South-east corner of tilt
Public Square, where they invite all persons need
ing Hardware, Oils and Paints to give them a car
and examine their stock. Most of the goods hays
been purchased before the advance in prices in the
cities, and will be sold greatly below their present
value. Persons in need of Building 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,
CHARLES W. RHODES.
Greencastle, May 12, 1863.-tf.
%T i OTICE —Whereas, Letters of Administration.
111 with the will annexed. on the estate of Wil
liam Bratten, late of Greencastle, deceased, hale
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. CROWEL,
Admr., with the Will annexed.
Greencastle, May 1883-6 t.
11 I SS OLUTI ON. —Thepartnership heretofore
I/ 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. 1863. All 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
preaent proprietor a continuance of the same.
I'. S. RILEY & Co.
DRY GOODS!!
WE are receiving goods every day from the east
ern cities, and have ready for sale, the fol.
lowing list of articles, which we can sell cheaper
than sold elsewhere:
Bleached M usl ins,
Unbleached "
Bleached Drillings,
Unbleached
Colored if
Canton Flannels,
Tickings,
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.
HENS'. WEAR.
Cloths, Gloves, Boys Undershirts,
Vestings, Cravats, Suspenders,
Cassinieres, Handkf's, Scarfs,
Undershirts, Collars, Boys Drawers,
Shirt Fronts, Drawers, Neck Ties,
Satin Stocks, Hosiery, Kid Gloves.
Tn this branch we have everything of all styles
and prices.
Challis, Delaines, Lawns, Giny.hants, Brilliants,
Calicos, Traveling Goods, Lustres,
Mohair and Lavella Cloths,
Ducats, Plaids, Poplins,
Chintzes, &c.
and everything to he found among the numerous
textures, sties and qualties, from a ten cent Calico
to the most expensive silk.
Everything new and desirable
Cambrics.
Swises,
EMBROIDERIES, &c
French Muslins,
Cambric Linens,
Book Nuslins,
VietOria Lawns,
Bobbinnetts,
Nulls,
Blonds,
Skit tins,
Linings,
•
Laces,
Swiss Ed7ino.s,
Cambric Edgings,
Swiss Insertings,
Cambric Inserting's,
Swiss and Cambric Flouncin7s,
" French Worked Handkerchiefs,
French Worked Collars and Sleeves,
Infant Bodies, Dimities, &c., &e., &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.
A. L. IRWIN,
JAMES M. IRWIN
PURCHASERS
RI
Ladies Arpqrtment.
Black Silks,
Fancy Silks, Plain Silks,
Grenadines. Tissues, Bereges,
SHAWLS.
WHITE GOODS!
Jaekonetts,
Linens,
Briliants, Dirnitys,
. Cheeks, Stripes.
SKELETON SK/RTS.
A superior article always on hands
The best article of
KID GLOWS,
manufactured, for Ladies and Gentlemen
Particular attention is paid to each differen
branch of our business; and we
,hope by strict at
tension and reasonable profits, to merit our hereto
fore liberal patronage, and greatly enlarge our bu
siness. T S RILEY Cr: CO
Greencastle. Dec 2,1862-1 y
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on the
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VINELAND.
TO ALL WANTING FARMS
NiNv Settlement of Vineland.
A EMEDY FOR HARD TIMES.
A Rare Opportunity lathe Best Market, and Host 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 Best 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—
FIIOM 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 gient part, a Rich Clay Loam, suit
able for Wheat, Cl-mass 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 ns 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, ns 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 Filth 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, t'•eing only thirty-two
miles front the latter. Produce i. 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 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 hint a pittance. but. for what he buys lie 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. lie 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 beneflited 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 a new place.
Why the Property has not been Settled Before.?—
This question the reader naturally asks. It is he
cause it. has been held in large tracts by families not
disposed to sell, and being without railroad facilities
they had few inducements The Railroad has just
been opened through the property this season, for
the first time.
Visitors are shown over the land in a carriage.
free of expense, and afforded time and opportunity
for thorough investigation. Those who come with
a view to settle, should bring money to secure their
purchases, as locations are not held upon refusal.
The Safest thing in Hard Times, where people
have been thrown out of employment or business.
and possess some little means or small incomes. is to
start themselves a home. They can buy a piece of
land at a small price. and earn more than wa,es in
improving it, and v'ne - i it is done it is a certain in
dependence and nn or:4. A few acres in fruit trees
will insure a comfortable living. The land is put
down to hahl times. and all improvements can be
wide at a che.,,za- rate than most any other time.
The whole tract, with six miles front on the rail
road, ity being laid out with fine and spacious aven
ues, with town in the centre—five acre lots in the
town sell .1, prom $l5O to$200; two and a-half acre
lots, at from $BO to $l2O. and town lots 50 feet front
by 1%0 feet deep, at sloo—payable one.half cash
and 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.
ticks, 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 bee change of hour,) for Vineland.
on the Glassboro' and Ile Railroad. When
you leave the cars at Vineland Station, just opened,
inquire for
CHAS. K. LAM - YES. Postmaster,
Founder of the Colony,
Vineland P. 0.. Cumberland Co.. N. J.
P. S --There is a change of cars of Glassboro'.—
Also b , ware of sharpers on the cars from New York
and Nilladelphia to Vineland, inquiring your busi.
nese. destination. &c.
December 3, 18(11-.8nins.
UST received a lot. of fresh Ground Plaster and
el for sale by
DEITZ & 31'DOWELL
Greencastle, April 21, 1863.
Report of Solon Robinson,
or Tat: NEW YIJUSE TIclitENE, UPON ME
VINELAND SETTLEMENT
PIC.S - ' The thllowing is en estraet from the roport.
of 6vlon Robinson. Esq.. published in the INew kurk
Triline, in reference to Vineland. All persons cart
re d this report will' interest.
Advantages of Farming near Home—Vineland--Re
marks upon :11arl—oil. ha great Fertility—The
Cause of Fertility—Amount of Crops Producod—
Pramical Evidence.
it is certainly one of the most extensive fortac tracts,
in on almost level position. and suitable condition fear
pleasant farming that we know of this side of the west
ern prairies. found some of the oldest farms appar
ently just as profii.atte productivf as alien ,brat cleared
of forest fify or a hundred years ago.
The geologist would soon discover thecause of this
continued fertility. The whole country is a marine
deposit. and all through the soil we found evidences
of calcareous sulastances, generally in the toitn of
indurated calcareous marl, showing many distinct
forms of ancient shells, of the tertiary formation ;
and this marly substance is scattered all through the
soil, in a very comminuted form, and in the ext.ct.
condition most. easily assimilated by such plants 88
the farmer desires to cultivate.
Marl. in all its forms, has been used to fertilizo
crops in England. from the time it was occupied by
the Romans; and in France and Gerun.ny 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 sod. where new particles will
be turned up and exposed, and transformed to the owner's
use every tune he stirs the earth.
Having then satisfied our minds of thecause, they
will not be excited with wonder at seeing indubitable
evidence of fertility in a soil which iu other situa
tions, having the same general characteristics or at
least appearances, is entirely unrenumerntive except.
as its productiveness is promoted by artificial fertil
ization
Tew words about the quality and value of this
lan. for cultivation, of which we have some 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 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 hes 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 manure, produced 856 bushels
of oats. In one field, the first crop was potatoes,
planted among the roots, and yielded 75 bushels.--
The potatoes were dug, and wheat. sown, and yield
ed 16 bushels; and the stubble turned under and
.sown to buckwheat, which yielded sBt bushels;
and then the ground was sown to clover and timothy,
which gave as a first crop 21 tons per acre.
The fertilizers applied to these crops were first,
ashes 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 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 .13arrow's, an old style Jersey woman
farmer, several miles south of Mr. Wilson's. we were
so particularly struck with the fine appearance of is
field of corn, that we stopped to inquire of the hi'e.:
man how it was produced. We found that the land
had been the year hut one before in wheat. sown
with clover, and this cut one season, and last spring
plowed once, with one “puor old nag," and p:ant“.l
with corn.
" , Yes, but yon immured high. we suppose ?" wo
said interrogatively. and got this reply 7
you see, we couldn't a done riot ; ' cause
we hadn t but forty one-horse loads altogetnar, L•r
23 acres, and we wanted the most on't for rho trw.k.
The truck consisted of beets, carrots, cabbage,
cucumbers, melons, &c., and a very productive patch
of Lima beans, grown for marketing. So we were
satisfied that the soil was net . Ifertile, even unaided
by clover, which had fed the:lß/L:1, because the "thuck
patch" had nor been in cultivati,a long enough to
obliterate all signs of the forest.
Our next visit was to the large farm of Andrew
Sharp. five miles north of M;l1ville. 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 3(1 by 40 feet, and
a smaller house for farm laborers, and a stable and
granary and some other out buildings.
Considerable part of the laud was cleared for tho
plow at 59 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 4tlt 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 seed sowed last spring, on the
wheat without harrowing, looking as well as we ever
saw it upon any old cultivated farm, and with a lit
tle work done in the winter to clear off some roots
and rotten stumps, and setting stakes to mark per
manent ones, he will be able to cut the crop the next.
year with a mowin g machine, and we will, guarantee
two ‘O7LS per acre. if he will give the overplus if it ever
runs the estimate.
Part of tke land wa s planted with potatoes for a
first crop, which yielded 120 bushels p er 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 hare been planted with corn as a
first crop. which yielded 30 bushels of yellow . ?_int
corn, and the second crop 40 bushels, and the third
crop, treated to MON. of guano. we are sure no
one would estimate below 40 bushels per acre.
[The reader will recollect that the writer is now
speaking of land perfectly new, and which can
scarcely be considered in good arable condition
En.]
In other cases, the corn crop of last year was fol
lowed with oats this season, not yet threshed, but
will average probably 40 to 50 bushels. Sweet po
tatoes, beans, melons, and, in feat, 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 auspices of Mr Landis,
it will he divided into small lots, with roads located
to accommodate all—the surveyor is now busy at
this work—and all purchasers will be required to
build neat comfortable houses, and either fence
their lots in uniformity. or agree to live without
fence, which would he 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, .rchards, fields and comforts of civ
ilized life.
If nay one. from any derangement of business,
is desirous of changing his pursaits of life, or who
Is front any cause desirous to find a new location
And cl tap home in tile country, and who may rend
Laid believe what ne hare truly stated, he will do
yell to go and see for himself what may he seen
within a two kot...rte."ride oat of Philadelphia.
SOLO' ROBINSON.