THE TOMB.
DIED.—In Antrim township. Sept. 16th, 1863,
Ms. Daniel P. Miller, aged 62 years and 10 months.
Too much cannot be said in praise of the life
cod character of Mr. Mainn. The Golden Rule
was his constant guide; and like T. S. ARTHUR.
concerning his writings, he could say of his deeds
never did any thing for which I had occasion
t o regret." • As a parent he was unparalleled in his
devotion to and discipline of his children : as a
husband he was ever careful and single-eyed to the
comforts and happiness of his wife; as a neighbor
and friend, he was ever ready to relieve want, and
beitow favors. We can safely say that his death is
lamented by every body.
It can be said of him with truth,
0 His soul, too soft. its ills to bear,
Has left our mortal-hernisphere.
And sought, in better world, the meed
To blameless life by heaven decreed."
Near this place, Sept 16th, 1863,nhild of Mr.
Jacob Lantz, aged 8 months.
Near Upton. Sept. 18th, 1863, John Calvin, son
of Mr. John Greenawalt, aged 1 year, 11 months
and 23 days.
I■ this place, Sept.. 19th, 1868, Harry Rowe, son
of Mr. David Hess, aged 3 years, 2 months and 18
days.
In this place, Sept. 19th, 1868, Mr. Siwoh Eaker,
in the 78th year of his age.
N .
al) Itbuetttscnients.
GREENCASTLE SEMINARY.
ra Ab E A.N F flt E
11 E subscriber will open ti Male and Female Semi-
I nary at Greencastle, on i hefirsi Nonday of Octobei
aro. Instruction will be given in all the Branches
usually taught. in a first class school. fillJSlC . and
oilier Ornamental Branches will be taught. by an ex
perienced Female Teacher: A limited number of
pupils will he received . into tlte, family of the Prin
cinal. as Boarders. For terms and further informa•
Lion. address JOS. S. LOOSE.
Greencastle. Sept. 22, 1883.-2 M.
A,IANHOOD•
How Lost! How Restored!
Aar Published in a Sealed Envelope. Price six cents
•
A Lectufe oh the Neture, - Treatment
and Radical Cure of Spernistorrlice or Semintil
Weakness Involuntary Emissions, Sexual Debility,
and Impedimenta to Marriage generally. Nervous
ness, Consumption, Epilepsy and Fits; Mental and
Physical Incapacity; remitting from Self-Abuse. &c.
—By ROOT. J CULVERWELL, N. D., Author of the
Green Book, &c. •
The world-renowned author, in this admirable
Lecture, clearly proves from his own experience that
the awful consequences of Self-abuse may be effec
tually removed Without medicine. and without. dan
gerous surgical operations, bougiea, instruments,
rings, or cordials, pointing out. a' ode of cure at
once certain and effectual, by which evary.sufferer.
no limiter what his condition may he, may cure him
self cheaply, privately and radically. This lecture
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Seat under. seat, in a plain envelope, to any ad
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stamps, by addressing
. CrIAS. J. C. KLINE,
127 Bowery. New York, Post Oitiee'Box. '4586.
September 22. 1863.-ly. •
Ist•li mat
AMERICAN TEA COMPANY,
• 51 rersey Street, New York ;.
Since its usganization, has created a now era in the
history of•
Wholesaling Teas in this Country.
They have,introcincel 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, I '
Another peciliarity of the company Is that their
TEA TASTER Mot itt4 devotes 'his time'to:the selec
tion of their Tees' quality;' value, and parlicu•
lar styles for particular localitiegof country. but he
helps the TEA btiyer to choose out of their enormous
stock such TEAS as are best adapted to his peculiar
wants, and not' only' this. Mit points out' to him the
best bargains. It is -ensy to see'the incalculable ad
vantage R. TEA BETRR has in this establishment over
ail others. If he is no judge of TEA. or the MARKET.
if his time is valuable, i?e has all the benefits of a well
organized system of doing business of en immense
capital, of
• the judgment of a professional Tea Taster,
and the kndicledge of superior salesmen.
This enables al Tea buyers—no matter if ;they
are thotiatinda Of miles from this market—tn'por
chase on att good terms here as the New . York Mer
chants
divi. order Teas and will be served`by us
as well as though they came , themselves. being sure
to get origiiial packages. true weights and tarea;
and the Teas are warrantedias'represented.
We isaue•a Price List Of the Corripany's Teas.
which will , be!seriVflo all who order it; comprising
/Tyson, Young }lyson, Imperial,• Gun 7
powder; 'l'Wankay and Skin. •
Oolong, Soueltimg. Orinve'ancl Hymn. Pekoe
Japan Tea of every decocokred and uncolored.
This list has, each kind of Tea divided Into Fnur
Classes. namely: CARO, high 'CARGO. FINE,
FINEST, that ,every one may understand from de
scription and the prices annexed that the CoMparty
are deiertnined . to undersell the whole Tea
We guarantee to sell all our Teas' at not over
TWO CENTS (.02 Cents) per pound above coat; be
hoving this to be attractive to the many who have
heretofore been payirig Enormous Profits.
Great American Tea Company,
Importers and Jo:labors,
Rept. 15, 1868-Bnt.] No. 61 Vesey St., N. Y.
BISSOLITED:-LThe firm of Scher hirt.'lVu'n
derlick& Cp.. of Greencastle, and IVunderlich.
"Read Chambermhurg. were dissolved by
annual consent. on Sept.. let. 1868
The business of the former. will be settled by A.
F. Schafhirt, and of the latter by Wunderlich &
"Read.
Hereafter the:buslnesS will be conducted at Green
castle by A. F. Sobaf hirt, and at Chambersburg by
Wunderlich & Nead.
A continuance of tb e liberal patronage heretofore
extended is respectfully solicited.
A. F. SCITAFHTRT,
WUNDERLICH & NEAD.
Greencastle. Sept. 8. 1863.
lIISSOLUTION.—The Co-partnership
.11here
tofore existing between the undersigned, doing
business under the nameand title of J. W. BARR &
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
d elay. The Books are in the hands of J. W. BARB.
Settlement can be made by either of the firm.
J. W. BARR.
MATTHIAS NEAD.
Greencastle, Aug. 25,18ffi8
T ° BITSINESS MEN.—The Franklin Re
pository has the Largest -Circulation of any
Paper in the Stateaut of , the cities, and is the best
Advertis!ng Mediae in Southern- Pennsylvania.'
Terms reasctmble.
M•CLURE & STONER, Proprietors.
THE PILOT:-GREENCASTLE, FRANKLIN CO,, PA.. SEPTENILZ.ER 1863
J. W. 13..A.RR'S
Mammoth Stove
and Tinware Store Room,
A few doors South of the Diamond, Greencastle, Pa.
rpHE undersigned having purchased Mr. Need'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.,
t r riNG"
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 ! ! law !! !
Save money by purchasing at headquarters.
reL. All work warranted.
August 25. 1863. J. W. BARR.
SECOND SUPPLY
SPRING AND SUMMER
COORS!
111 PRATHER & CIL
HAVE just received from the Eastern cities, a large
stock of Summer Goods ; and
SUPERIOR INDUCEMENTS
are offered to their customers end the public gener
ally. Ladies are invited to examine
DRESS GOODS, •
AND DRESS TRIMMINGS,
GLOVES AND iIOSIERY,
HAIR NETS,
FRENCA WORKED
AND LINEN COLLARS,
FRENCH AND AMERICAN CORSETS,
BELTS, BELTING, &c.
Especill attention is directed to their stock of
HOOP SKIRTS,
which 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 COMPET/Tiell ...
Among the latest styles Are the
Unique, Trail, Extra Wide Pape, Sze.,
selling from 50 cents to 82 50. 25 bars,
$1; 30 do., 81,25 ; 35 do., 81,50 ; 40 do.,
82,00. They are made of the best material,
and are from Wilcox's well known manufac
tory.
They have an excellent assortment of Goods
fur Men's and Boy's wear. embracing
CLOTHS, CASSIKERES,
(plain and fancy.) Linen Coating, Linen and
Cotton Pant Stuffs.
• DOMESTIC GOODS,
BOOTS & SHOES,
FLOOR 09t, CLOTH,
WALL PAPER,
dic,, can be bought here as low as,elsewhere.
,ice' Remember the place is on the South
west corner of the Public Square, next door to
Hollar s Hotel.
S. K. PRATHER & CO
Greencastle Sept 1,1862. 7 1 y '
%TOTICE TO DEPREDATORS. The
I'l public are hereby notified that I will enforce
the law against all persons trespassing upon my
premises. I was willing to allow so diers 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 end shout Greenets
Ile. who are willing to claim a-soldier's privileges.
but who, tinder pretense of illness. would shirk a
soldier's duty - . Recently one of those idle and
worthless scamps, was actin g " old soldier" in my
;
corn patch being detected in the petty larceny.
coward like, fled in sucl..haste. that he lost his dregs
military . cost - in the skedaddle lie can have the
gainietits by Calling" for it. '; But I give hini Tare
warning that it, stiallluot t .protect .him from merited
punishment. JOSEPH SNIATELY, Jr. .
Greencastle. August 2 . 5;1863 3t*
WELLS coy ERLY. DAVID H. HUTCHISOS.
VOVERLY ot.HUTCHISON
Have become the Proprietors of the UNITED
STATES HOTEL, near the Railroad Depot at HMI
RISHURG. 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-m.
TIISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSI-lIP.
1.) —Notice is hereby given that the co-partner
ship subsisting since April 1. 1861, hetween A. L.
IttwiN and JAMES M.' IttivlN, -cif Greencastle,. Frank
tin county, Pa., under the firm and style, of . A. L.
lewis & SON. luts . been this day dissolved by mutual
consent.. The Books and Accounts of the bite firm
are in the hands of A. L. Ittvrts for collection. All
persons, indebted to the late-firm, are requested tc
make immediate payment.
A. L. IRWIN,
JAMES M. IRWIN.
.Greencastle, May 7, 1863.
The undersigned haVe. this day (May 7, 1863,
formed .a copartnership, under the name and styli
of 'alarm & RHOADS, and having purchaied tht
whole stock of goods, lately belonging to A. L. Ix
WIN & SON, respect fully 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 pervons need
ing Hardware, Oils ind Taints to give them a cat
and examine their stock. Most. of the goods havt
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.
STRAY.—Was taken up by the subscriber,
residing oa the Williamsport turnpike road
near the Maryland Line, about four mites south of
Greencastle. on the 13th cf August, a DUN HORSE,
about twelve or thirteen ye-trs olsl,having three
White FeetL-nia other particular inarlie.- i lliehorse
is supposed-to.have been stolen , . • - -
SAMUEL OVERCASH:
Antrim township, Pa., Aug. 11, 1868.
PURCHASERS
OF
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 Muslins,
Unbleached "
Bleached Drillings,
Unbleached "
Colnred IC
Canton Flannels,
Tickings,
Hickory, do do Cloths,
Bed Cheeks, I Crash Towelings, .
Shirtiu , Cheeks,Counterpanes.
I
Linen Table Diaper, Linen Table Cloths,
and everything in the Domestic line of all qualities
and 'prises.
MENS' WEAR.
Clotha, Gloves, :Boys Undershirts,
Vestings, Cravats, Suspenders,
Cassimeres, Handkf's, Scarfs,
Undershirts, Collars, Boys Drawers,
Shirt Fronts, Drawers, Neck Ties,
Satin Stocks, Hosiery, Kid Gloves.
In (his branch we have everything of all styles
and prices.
Ladies Drpqrtment.
Mack Silks,
Fancy Silks. Plain Silks,
Grenadines, Tissues, Bereges,
Challis. Delaines. Lawns, Ginaharns. licilliants
Calicos, Traveling Goods, Lustres,
Mohair arid Lavella Cloths,
Ducats, Plaids, Poplins, •
'Chintzes, &c.
and everything to he found among the numerous
textures, styles and quelties, from a ten cent Calico
to the most expensive silk. •
SHAWLS.
Everything new and desirable
WHITE GOODS!
Cambries, Jaekonetts,
Swisies, Linens,
Briliants, Dimitys,
Cheeks, Stripes.
EMBROIDERIES, Yc c
French Muslins,
Cambric" Linens, •
Book Musiius,
Victoria Lawns,
Bobbinnetts,
Mul 1 s ,
Blonds,
Skittio.s,
Laces,
Swiss Erigimrs,
Cambric Edgings,
Swiss Insertings, •
Cambric Inserting.s,
.Swiss and Cambric' Flonncing.s, -
French W.lrked Handkerchiefs,
French Worked Collart, and Sleeves,
Infant Bodies, Dimities, &c., &c., &c
We are satisfied that in the above Goodi we have
everything to meet the demands of any customer:
GLOVES, HOSIERY, GAUNTLETS,
VEILS. UMBRELLAS,
PARASOLS,
and everything, in the Notion
SKELETON SKI TS.
A superior artjcle always on hands
The be article of
KID GLOVrA,S,
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 k. CO
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VIN ELAND.
TO ALL WANTING FARMS.
New' Settlement of Vineland.
A EMEDY FOR HARD TIME-S. ;
A Rare Opportunity in the Best Market, and Most De
lightful and healthful Climate in the Union. Only
thirty miles South of Philadelphia. on a Railroad ;
being a Rich, heavy Soil, and highly Productive
Wheat Laud; Amongst the Best in the Garden State
of New Jersey.
It consists of 20,000 acres of GOOD land, diviled
into Farms of, different sizes to suit the purchaser—
FROM 20 ACRES AND IT MARRS —awl is sold at. the rate
of from $l5 to $2O per acre for the farm land, pay
ableone-fourth cash, and the balance by citutrier
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,
tobtfcco, all kinds of vegetables and root crops, and
the finest varieties of fruit, such as Grapes, rears.
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 built, 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 befurnished inquirers.]
The Market.---By looking over a map the reader
will perceive that it enjoys the best market in the Un
16i1, and has direct communication with New York
and Philadelphia twice a day, i --dug 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 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. 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. Ire 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 far Health.
would be much beziefitted in Vilieland. The mild
ness of' the clithate andits bracing influence, makes
it 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 mustexpect. however, to see a new place.
Why the Property has not been Settled Before?
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 arc shown over the land in a carriage.
free of expense, an.l 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
31474, themselves a home. They can buy a pieee of
land at. a small price.'md. earn more than wa n es in
improving it, and Nne - 1 it. is done it is a certain
dependence and no 1:),:9. A few acres in fruit trees
will inin•e a comfortable living. The land is put
down to ,hard '.Mies. and all, improvements can be
made at. a che4sr rate than most any other time.
The whole tract, with six miles front on the rail.
road, ii• being laid-out with tine and spacious aven
ues, wits, , town in the centre—five acre lots in the
town set, ,m "from-$l5O to $2OO ; two and a-half acre
lots; at from itBo to $l2O, and town lots 50 feet front
by iv) - feet. deep; at sloo—payable one•half cash
and. is balance within a 'year. It is only upon
farms of twenty acres, or more, that four years'
.timels given.
To Manufacturers, the town affords a fine opening
for the Shoe manufacturing business. and other ar
titles, being near Philadelphia, and the surrounding
country •haa - a !large .population, - ,, , Whieb Affords a
`good market.
This settlement, in the course' of Several years,
be one of the most beautiful plades in the coun
try. and most agreeable o r 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 advart
]tage and convenience for settlers will. be introduced
which will insure the'prosPerty - of the place. The
hard times throughout the country will he 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:lCCEthan should visit the
place at once.
Improved Land is also foe sale.
TtzunErt.Land can he bought. with 'or without
Timber. The Timber at market valuation.
The title is indisputable. Warrantee Deeds given
•clear of all incumhi•ance, when the money is paid.
Boarding conveniences at hand.
Letters promptly answered, and Reports of Solon
Robinson and Wm, Parry sent., together will• 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 Millville Railroad. When
von leave the cars at Vineland Station, just opened,
inquire for
CHAS. K. LANDIS. Poomaster,
• ' Founder of the'Colonyi,
• Vineland P. 0.. Cumberland Co.. N 4 J.
P. S --There is a change of cars of Glassboro'.--
klso beware of sharpers on the cars from New York
Ind Philadelphia to Vineland, inquiring your busi
ness, destination. &c.
December 3, •1881-Fmos.
T received a lot, of fresh Ground Plaster Inc
,fo7 l sale by
PEITZ & M'DOWELL.'
Greencastle, April 21, 1868.
Report of Solon Robinson,
OF :HE NI:1r YORK IIeI.BGN,L, CTON Tag
VINELAND SETTLEMENT.
Ew The tollowing is an extract from the report
of Solon Robinson. Esq., published in the New York
Trzburze, in reference to Finelaud, All persons can
re d this report with interest.
Advantages of Farming near Rome—Vineland—Re
marks upon its great Fertility—The
Cause of Fertility—Amount of Crops Produced—
Practical Evidence.
It is certainly one of the most extensive fertile tracts,
in an almost level position, and suitable condition for
pleasant farming that we know of this side of Me west
ern prairies. We found some of the oldest farms appar
ently just as prqi,able productive as Olen first ci•eared
of forest fifty or a hundred years ago.
The geologist would soots discover (because of this
continued fertility. The whole country is a marine
deposit, and all through the soil we found evidences
of calcareous substances. generally iu the form of
indurated calcareous marl, showing many distinct.
forms of ancient. shells, of the tertiary formation ;
and this marly substance is scattered alt 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, iu all its terms, has been used to fertilize
crops in England, from the' time it was occupied by
the Romans; and in France and Germany a marl
bed is counted on as a valuahle bed of manure, that
can be dug and carted and spread over the field.
How much more valuable then it must be, when fount/
already mixed through the soil, where new particles wild
be turned up and exposed, and transformed to the owner's
use every time 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 in other situa
tions, having the snore general characteristics or at
least appearances, is entirely unrenumerative except
as its productiveness is promoted by artificial fertil
ization
words about the quality and value of this
an. 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.thre.e yearssgo.
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. 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 hie
crops prove. For instance, last year, the second
time of cropping, 2013 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,
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 :in bushels;
and then theground was sown to clover and timothy.
which gave as a first crop 24- tons per acre.
The fertilizers applied to these crops were first.
ashes from clearings: second, 225 pounds of super
phosphate of lime; third, 200 pounds Peruvian gu
ano; then 50 bushels of slaked lime has been spread
upon the clover since it was mowed, and turned is
for wheat.
Mr. Wilson's growing crops, and the wheat. stub
ble of the present season, all indicate his land sat
productive as any pert 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 s
field of corn, that we stopped to inquire of the hitv4
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 once, with one "poor old nag," and plant,4
with corn.
"Yes, but you manured high, Nye suppose ?" Nee
said interrogatively. And got thrs reply
"Waal, you see, we couldn't a.done twat; 'cause
we hadn t hat forty one-hOrse loads altogether, for
23 acres, cud we wanted the most on't for the msk.
The truck consisted of beets, carrots, eabbeige,
cucumbers, melons, &c., and a very productive patch-,
of. Lima beans ; grown for:marketing. $o we
; were
satisfied that the soil was not . ifertile, even unaided
by clover, which had fed the ?Alai, because the "truck
patch" had not been in oultivath.a long enough to
obliterate all signs of the!forest, ;
Our next visit was to the large farm of, Andre*,
Sharp. five miles north of Millville, from half to
mile east of the railroad, and just about in the cell : .
ire of Vineland. Mr. Sharp commenced work hen)
in December. ; lBsB, upon 270 acres. In less titan
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 ; hart
built a two-story dwelling, about 36 by 40• teet, and
a smaller house for farm laborers, and a stable and
granary and sonic 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 SO bushels per acre, harvested in
November;,when the land being sowed with 1561ba
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 alarge.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 uptin 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 mowing machine, and we will guarantee
two tons per acte. if lee will give the overplus if it quer. •
runs the estimate.
Part of the land was planted with potatoes for a
first crop, which yielded 120 bushels per acre. It.
was theft 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 f!Ant
erirn and the second crop 40 bushels.. and the third
crop, treated to 7501b5. 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
In other cases. the corn crop of last year was fol.
lowed.with oats this season.-not yet hireshed. but
will average probably 40 to 50 - bushels Sweet po
tatoes. beans melons, and, in fast. 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. nod there is now a strong probability that
it will not; for under the auspices of Mr Landis,
it w,ili he,dividedinto small lots, with roads located
to accommodate nil-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 he preferable, by which means
a gnod population will he secured. who will estab
lish churches. 5C11061.4. stores, mills. naechsi io shops
and homeshonnes of American farmers. surround
ed by gardeni, ^rcbards, fields and comfort& of civ
ilized,l'ife.
If n y one, from any derangement of busln,eas,
is ciesi.. ous of changing his pursails of life, or who,
3.fr , u,any cause desirous to find a new location
.nd el ;np home in tie oodntry, and who may read
nd Ndieve what ae have. truly stated. he Will do
.tell to go and se.e for himself what may he seen
within a two.houris'fide 0 tt of
SOLON ROBINSON