- ?;ctu 'REAT DISCOVERY! 0f KUNKEL'S Bitter Wine of Iron. For the cure of weak stomachs. general debility, in digestion. diseases of the nervous spilein, constipa tion, acidi:y of the stomach, and for all cases re totiring a t onie. This wine inclndes the Most agreeable and efficient Malt of Iron we possess; Citrate of Magnetic Oxide eolubined, with the most energetic of vegetable ton ics. Yellow Peruvian Bark. The effect in many eases of tichilit2;„ loss or appetite, and general pros tration of an efficient . Salt of lron, combined with our valuable Nerve Tonic, is most happy. It aug ments the appetite. raises Ihe pulse, takes off mus pular tiabiliiness. removes the palor of debility, and gives a florid vigor to the cutintenatiee. Do you Want Sentethiag to strengthen yon? Ito you Want a good appetite? Do you want to build up your constitution? Do you want to feel well ? Do you Want to get via of nervousness? Do you Went energy? Ito you want to sleep well? Do you want a brisk and vigorous feeling ? If you do, try Kunkel's Bitter Wine of Iron! This truly valuable Tonic has been so thoroughly .tested by all classes of the conannuity that it is now deemed indispensable ns a tonic medicine. It costs but little, purifies the blood, anti gives tone to the Promach. renovates the system, nod prolongs life I now only ask a trial of this valuable tonic. COUNTERFEITS BEWARE OF COUNTERFEITS.—As KUNKEL'S BITTER Wtss or IRON is the only sure and effectual remedy in the known world for Dyspepsia :Ind Debi*, and Re there are a number of imitations offered to the public. we would caution the community to pur chase none but the genuine article. manufactured by S. A. KUNKE L. and has his stamp on the top of the cork of every bottle. The very fact that others are attempting to imitate this valuable remedy proves itp worth and !Teaks volumes in its favor. The BITTER WINE OF Ina:: is put up in 't'; cent and $1 bottles, and sold by all respectable druggists throughout the country. Be particular that every bottle bears the fire simile of the proprietor's signa. furs.. General Depot, 118 Market st., Harrisburg, Pa. For Hale in Greencastle. by J. II HOSTETTLII, and all respect thle dealers throughout. the county. Prepared and sold. Wholesale and Retail, by 1113NtiEL & BORT HE It, Apothecarys, 118 Alarket Street, [Nov9,'63-6m] Harrisburg. TO THE LADIES. NEW MILLINERY GOODS.. AIRS. KATE WUNDERLICH informs the Ladies of Greencastle and vicinity, that she has just received from the city a full assortment of the Latest style Bonnets. Hats and Bonnet Trimmings, and all other articles usually kept by Milliners:— The Ladies are reqtiested to call and examine her stock. [October 13, 1863. 2 1 3 5 t 2 i g Jl between loN t che ape rsig ened, n i g • et t o ) l u o s ti l ~ e e_ boss under the name and title of Hans Sz Bradley, was dissolved by mutual consent. on the let day of October, 1863. All persons knowing themselves in debted to the above firm, are requested to make im mediate settlement. The books are at the shop of the lute firm, where settlement can be made by either. JAS: A. HAUS, O. BRADLEY. The firm most respectfully return their thanks to the public for past patronage. and solicit for the present proprietor a continuance of the sumo. J. A. HALTS. Greencastle, Oct. 13, 1863. EWARDI fo r r a tuediclue that $ 100 11 will cure , Coughs, Influenza, Tickling' in the Throat, Whooping Cough,orrelieve Consumptive Cough as quick as cows COUGH .BALSAM Over Five Thousand Bottles have been sold in its Native town, and not a single , instance of its failure is known. We have. in our possession, any quantity of cer tificates, some of them from EMINENT PHYSICI ANS, who have used it in their practice, and given it the preeminence over any other compound. It dcies not Dry up a Cough, but loosens it, so as to enable the patient to expec torate freely. Two or three doses will invariably cure Tickling in the Throat. A half bottle has of ten completely cured the most STCIIIIOIIN COUGH. and yet, though it is so sure and speedy in its operation, it is perfectly harmless, being purely vegetable. It is very agreeable to the taste, and may be adminis tered to children of any age. In cases of GROUP we will guarantee a cure, if taken in season. No family should be without It It is within the reach of all, the price being only 25 Cents. And if an investment and thorough trial does not "back up" the above statement, the money will be refunded. We say this knoWing its merits, end feel confident that one trial will secure for it a home in every household. Do not waste away with Coughing, when so small en investment will cure you. It may he had of any respectable Druggist in town, who will furnish you with a circular of genuine certificates of cures it has made. C. G. CLARK & 00., At Wholesale, by Johnston, Holloway & Cowden, 23 North Sixth Street. Philadelphia, Pa. For sale by Druggists in city, county, and every where [Set t. 29, 1863 -3m. GREENCASTLE SEMINARY 11 1 11A1F: AND IFERIAL)E. IHE subscriber will open a Male and Female Semi nary nt Greencastle. on the feral Monday of October next. Instruction will be given in all the Branches usually taught in a first class school. MUSIC and other Ornamental Branches will he tattght,,hy. an ex perienced Female Teacher. A limited number of pupils will he received into the family of the Prin eipal, as Boarders. For terms and further informa tion, address JOS. S. LOOSE. Greencastle. Sept.. 22. 1863.-2 m: ,r. w. BARR'S Mammoth Stove and Tinware Store Room, A few doors South of the Diamond, Greencastle, Pa. undersigned. having purchased Mr. Need's 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. • A4POUTI.'VG of The best material. for houses, &c., manufactured and put up at the shortest notice. All are invited to will at this establishment, as the proprietor is confident- iu rendering s4i4aetion. both in price and quality of his wares. My price shall be /owl /ow!! Tot•!!! Save money by purchasing at headquarters ret,„ All work warranted. August 25, Itii6.3 - THE PILOT.--G-REENCASTI.E.I;'HANKIAN CO., PA., NOVEnliElt 10.1.8(33 F , ISSOLVED.--•ftio firm of derlich Cu., of (irecheastle. and Wunderlich, Nest' & Co.. of Chambershure.. were dissolved by mutual consent on Sept. Ist. .18(ill The business of the former. will he settled by A. F. Sella hitt, and of the latter by Wunderlich Nen& Hereafter the:bnainess will he conducted at Green castle by F. Schad' hirt, and at Chambersburg by Wunderlich & Nead. A continuance or theliheral patronage heretofore extended is respectfully solicited. A. F. SCHAFIIIRT. WUNDERLICH & NEAD. Greencastle, Sept. 8. 1863. AMERICAN TEA COMPANY, Sl rersey Street, New York; Since its t,rganization, Las created a new era in the istory of Wholesaling Teas In this Country They have introduce l their selections of Tens. and are acting them at not over Two Cents (.02 Cents) per pound above Cost, never deviating from the ONE PR ICE asked. Another peculiarity of the company is that. their TEA TAsmit not only devotes his time to the selec lion of their Teas as to quality, value, and particu lar styles for particular localities of country. hut he helps the TEA buyer to choose out of their enormous stock such TEAS as are best adapted to his peculiar wants, and not only this. but points out to him the best bargains. It is easy to see the incalculable ad vantage a TEA BUYER has in this establishment. over all others. If he is no judge at TEA, or the MARKET, if his lime is valuable, he has all the benefits of a well organized system of doing business. of an immense capital, of the judgment of a professional Tea:Thster, and the knowledge of superior salesmen. This enables a‘l Tea buyers—no matter if they are thousands of miles froth this market—to pur chase on as good terms here as the New York mer chants Parties can order Tens and will he served by Ile as well ns though they came themselites, being sure to get original packages. true weights and tares; and the Teas are warranted nerepresented. We issue a Price I.ist of the Company'a Tens, which will be sent to all who order it ; comprising Hyson, Young Dyson, Imperial, Gun powder, Twankay and Skin. Oolong, AS'ouchong, Orange and 'Tyson, Pekoe. Jropan Tea of ece-y descriptinn,colored and tlncolnrcd. This list. has each 'kind of Tea divided into Four Classes. namely CARGO, high CARGO, FINE. FINEST, that every one may understand &rim de scription and the prices annexed that. the Company are determined to undersell the whole Tea trade. We guarantee to sell all our Teas at. not over TWO CENTS (.02 Cents) per pound above eost, be lieving this to be attractive to the many who have heretofore been paying Enormous Profits. Great American Tea Company, Importers and Jobbers, Sept. 15, ISfd3-3m.] No. 51 Vesey St— N. Y. SPRING .".ND SITALAIER 0' 3.11, PRATHER 8 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 genet-- ally. Ladies are invited to examine DRESS GOODS, AND DRESS TRIMMINGS, GLOVES AND HOSIERY, HAIR NETS, FRENCA WORKED AND LINEN COLLARS, FRENCH AND AMERICANCORSETS, BELTS, BELTING, &e. nttenticn 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 he sold at priees which DEFY COMPETITION. • Among the latest styles are the Unique, Trail, Extra Wide Pape, &c., —selling from 50 cents to $3.50. 25 bars, $1 ; '3O 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 ruanulae, • tory. They have an excellent assortment of Goods for Men's and Boy's wear. embracing. CLOTHS, CASSIMERES, (plain and fancy.) Linen Coating, Linen and Cotton Pant Stuffs. . DOMESTIC GOODS, BOOTS & SHOES, FLOOR OIL CLOTH, WALL PAPER, Proprietors. New Haven, Ct &c., can be bought here as low as elsewhere. Ear Remember the .place is on the South west corner of the Public Square, next door to Hollar - s Hotel. S. H. PRAT HER & CO Greeneesq e Sept 1 18(52.-1 y DISSOLUTION.—The Co -partnership here tofore existing between the undersigned. doing business under the name and 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 delay. Tl•e Books are in the hands of J. W. Baru. Settlement can he made by either of the firm. Greencastle, Aug. 25, 1883 WELLS COVEIiLY. DAVID 11. HUTCHIfON. . . ("OVERLY & FIUTCHISO'N L.) Have become the Proprietors of the UNITED STATES HOTEL, near the Railroad Depot at. HAR RISBURG, Pa. Thin 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 putdie will find the United States Hotel the most convenient, in all particulars of any Hotel in the State Capitol. on account of its access to the railroad, being immediately between the two great depots in this city Harrisburg, August 4, '62-3m. HORTRAITS OE OUR HEEOES.—The JC Franklin Repntitory of the 2:lth July contains an excellent Portrait of, Maj.-Gen. Geo. G. Meade, the Hero of Gettysburg, and the number for August roll contained an admirable Portrait of Mai Gen. U. S. Grant., the Hero of Vicksburg. Price - $2 per annum; l forsix months. M'CLURE & STO..F.EII, Proprietors. J. W. BARR t:reat SECOND SUPPLY J. N. BARR, MATTHIAS NEAD PURCHASERS OF DRY GOODS!! Nv - E are receiving goods every day from the east ern cities, and have ready for anle, the fol lowing list of articles, which we can sell cheaper than sold elsewhere: Bleached Allislins, Unbleached " Bleached Drillings, Unbleached ‘• Colored Canton Flannels, Tickings, Hickory, Bed Checks, Shirting Checks, Linen Table Diaper and everything in the Do and prices. MENS' WEAR. Cloths, Gloves, Boys Undershirts, Vestings, Cravats, Suspenders, Cassimeres, Dandkf - 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 Dirprtrtment. Black Silks, Fancy Silks. Plain Silks, Grenadines, Tissues, Bereges, Challis, Del:iines, Lawns, Ginghatus. 13rilliants Calicos, 'l'raveling Goods, Lnstres, Mohair and Lavella Cloths, Ducals. Plaids, Poplins, Chintzes, &c. and everything to he found among the numerous textures. styles and qualttes, from a ten cent Calico to the most expensive silk. SHAWLS. Everything new rind desirable WHITE GOODS! Cambries. Jackonetts, Swisms, Linens, 33riliants, Dirnitys, Cheeks, Stripes. EMBROIDERIES, &c. French N 1 nsl ins, Cambric Linens, Book Muslins, Victoria Lawns, Bobhinnetts, Dl 11 s , :Skil tiugs;: Linings, Fringes Laces, Swiss Edgings, Cambric Edgings, Swiss Insertings, Cambric Insertings, Stiiss and CaMbric Flouncings, French Worked Handkerchiefs, French Worked Collarh and Sleeves, • Infant Budies, Dimities, &c., &c.,&c We a re satisfied that in the above Goode we hare everything to meet the demands of any customer. GLOVES. HOSIERY, GAUNTLETS, VEILS. UMBRELLAS, PARASOLS, find everything in the 'Notion Line. SKELETON SKIRTS. A superior article alwoys on hands The hest article of KID GEO V ri'S, manufiietured, 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 bo , • siness. S RILEY St CO Greeneaßtle. Dec 2 i3G2•ly DISSOLUTION OP PARTNERSHIP. —Notice is hereby.given that the co-partner,- ship subsisting since April 1, 1861, between A. L. IRWIN end JAMES M. IttwlN. of Greencastle, Frank lin county, Pa., under the firm and style of A. L. lawn; & Sos, has been this day dissolved by mutual consent.-The Books and Accounts of the late fir.n are-in the hands of A. L. limp; 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 sty!. of inwix R Hoatis, and having purchased flu whole stock of goods. lately belonging to A. L. In WIN & SOS, respectfully inform the people of Green• castle and surrounding country, that they will con iinue the business on the South-east corner of thi Public Square, where they invite all persons need log Hardware, Oils and 'Paints to give them a cal and examine iheir stook. 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. t a l STRAY.—Was taken up by the subscriber, ILI residing (1.1 the. Williamsport turnpike road near the Maryland Line, about four miles south of Greencastle. on the 13th cf August, a . DUN 1 - 10.1LSE, 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, Pa.. Aug. 11, 186 3 To BUSINESS MEN.—The Franklin Re pository has the Largest. Circulation of any paper in the. State out of the cities, and is the hest Advertieng Medium in Southern Pennsylvania.— Terms reason 9 hi e . M.CLURE 3. STONER. Proprietors rE FRANKLIN REPOSITORY is printed on a large Double Sheet of Forty- Eight Columns. Price ,S2' pm- annum; $1 far six months. M.CLURE & STONER, Proprietors. White Flannels, Colored do Kentucky Jeans, Corset do Satinetts, Velvet Cords, Cotton Table Diaper, do do Cloths, Crash Towelings, Counterpanes. Linen Table Cloths, estie line of all qualities A. L. IRWIN. JAMES M. IRWIN VINELAND. TO ALL WANTING FARMS New Settlement of Vineland. EMEDY FOR HARD TIMES. A Rare Opportunity in the'Best Market, and Mort De lightful and Healthful. Climate in the Union. Only thirty miles , Suuth of Philadelphia, on a Railroad ; being a Rich, Heavy Soil. and Highly Productive Wheat Land ; Anionyet the Best in the Garden State of New Jersey. It consists of 20,000 acres of GOOD land. divi-led into Farms of different sizes to suit the purchaser— Eliot 20 ACR ES AN D newAnos—and is sold at the rate of front Sin 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, Nectarities, Blackberries, Meletis and other fruits, best. Adapthtl to the 'Philadelphia and New, York Markets. lit respect tothe,goi/ abd crops there can be no mistake, as visitors can exaln 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 beinionfide It is considered the best Fruit soil in the 'Union. [See Reports of Solon Robinson, Esq.. of the New York '7Wbutte, - and the-well-kno n agriculturist, Williant•Parry, of Cinntiminson, New Jersey, which will be furnished itiquirers.l the Markel.---By looking over a' map the reader will perceive that it enjoys the best market in the Un ion, andliaa direct communication with New York and'Philadelphia twice a- day, I-sing - only thirty-two miles from thelatter. Produce': 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. but for what he buys he pays two prices. In locating here the settler has many other advantages. lie is within a tew hours, by railroad, of all the great cities of New England and the Middle States. lie is near his old friends and associations. lie 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. Tim location is upon the line of latitude with northern Per Sons 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 affeetihns, rlyspepsia or general debility.' Visitors will notice a difference in a few days. Chills and fevers oreunkyouw. Convenieneei of Hatiel.—i3 ti ild i n mttteriill is- plen ty. Fish and oysters arc plenty andcheap. Visitors must expect, however, to see a new place. Why the Properly lots het been Rolled P.ll - brei- Thit4 question the reader naturally asks. It is be cause it has been held in large trams 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 overthe land in a carriage, free of expense, and afforded Iliac and opportunity for thorough iwrestigation. Tioise rho come with a view to settle. should bring money to secure their purchases, as locations are not 1161 upon refusal. The Safest thing in 'llard Times. where People have been thrown - out, of employment or business. and possess some little means or small incomes, is to start themselves a hullo. They can buy a piece of land at. a'small price. and earn morn than wages in improving it, and whoa it is done it is a certain in dependence and no toga. A few acres in fruit trees will insure a comfort:Ole living. The land is put down to hard 'dines. and all improvements can be made at a chea,..gr rate than most tiny other time. The whole tram, with six. miles front on the rail-, road, is being laid out with fine and spacious aven '" t fi' nes, with 7 - towntrt thenen re— 're acre' lots in the town sells. Front $ . 150;10 $2OO tlftt iinditmhalf acre lots, at from SSO to $l2O. and. town IV 5O feet front by Ico feet deep,. at. sloo—PaVatile one-hale , and. tat balancit- within. a yeattl,t , .isi only - Upon farms . of twenty acres, or Marc :that four years' time is given: To Manufacture's, the town tiffOrds a fine opening for the Shoe manufacturing business. and other ar tieles,, being near l'hiladelPhia, iheaurreunding country has a large population, Which affords a good market. years... willsettleinentyin the coarse or several yers... will be ane.of the most beantiful places. in the coun try, and most agroeable for a residence. It is intended to make it a line and gmv ing country, as . this culture, is the most pro,fitatle and the best adapted to the market. EVery advllit tage and eonvenienewtOr settlers will be introdneled which will insure theprosperty of the. place. The hard times throughout the country will be an advan tage teithe'Settlenteet, as it'conipels people to` resort to, agriculture for a living._ 'Large numbers of people are pnrcha.sing, and the. People who desiSeLthbest location , .sltottld'visit the place at once. Irepreved Land is'aiso for sale. ' • Tumnsit.Land-' can be bought with ,or without Timber. The Timber at market valuation. The title is indiSputable. 'Warraniee Nods given clear of all incumbrance, when the- money is paid. Boarding conveniences at hand. Letters promptly answered, and Reports of Soles Robinson and Win. Pally sent, together with the 'Vineland Rnial." Route to the Land :—Leave:Walnut street whartf, Philadelphia. at. 9 o'clock, A. M., and 4P, M...(nn less there shoal(' he a change of hour,) for Vinelarid, on the Glassboro' find Millville Railroad. When you leave the cars at Vineland Station, just opened, inquire for CIIAS. K. LANDIS. Postmaster, Founder of the Colony, Vineland P. 0.. Cumberland Co., N. J. P. S --There is a change of cars of 'Glasshoro'.— Also beware of sharpers on the curs from New York and Philadelphia to Vineland, inquiring your busi ness. destination. Ac. December 3, 1861-Bmos. mAN H. 0 .3w 0 2. 3 .0 . 5t! How Restored! Just Published in a Sealed Envelope. Price six cents. A Lecture on the Nature, Treatment and Radical Cure of Spermatorrlim or Seminal Weakness; Involuntary Emissions, Sexual Debility, and, Impediments -to Marriage generally, Nervous ness, ConsumptiOn, Epilepsy and Fits Mental and I'hysical Incapacity. resulting from Self-Abuse. &c. —By Roar. .1 'CtILTERWELL, M. D., Author of the Green. Book,_ &c. • . The world-renowned author, in this admirable Lecture, clearly proves from his own experienze that the awful conseqbeuces of Self-abuse may be effec tually removed' without:Medicine, and veilhout: dan gerous surgical operations, beagles, instruments, rings, or cordials, pointing out .a 'mode of cure at once certain and effectual, by which evcry sufferer, no matter what his condition may be, may cure him self cheaply privately and radically. .Thia,lectare will prove a boon to thousands and thousands. Sent under seal, in a plain envelope, to any ad dress, on receipt. Of the six vents, or two postage stamps, by addressing • CHAS. J. C. I r,,.sTA, Bowery, New York, Pest. Oirmel3ox, - 4586 September 22. 1863.-Iy. WALL PAPER !—We bare :jns. rec ivect a large stock of Wall Ptrper. We have plain,- fancy, white, dark, glazed and unglazed paper,, of styles to suit everybody. <Bordering of any kind and in any quantity. Sold at the lovrest creak prices, by - S.. IL PRATHER & CO Greencastle, May G, 18G2. Report of Solon Robinson, OF TUN NEW YORK TRIBUNE, 1;PON trix VINELAND SETTLEMENT ge a r The following is an extract from the rmort of Solon Robinson. Esq.. published in the New lork Tribune, in reference to Vineland. All personset% read this report with interest. Advantages. of Farming near Home—Vineland—lle_ marks upon Marl—Soil. its great Fertility_rh e Cause of Fertility- 7 —Amount of Crops Produced-- Practical Evidence. It is certainly one of the most extensive fertile troy;,, in an almost level position, and suitable condition !, pleasant farming that we know of this side of the 10 1 1, ern prairies. We . found some of the oldest farms ap m „._ mak just as profitable productive as when first chafe of forest.l l .lty or a hundred years ago. '[he geologist woutd soon discover the cause of tf continued fertility. The whole country is a wants deposit, and all throligh the soil - we found evidences of calcareous aubstanoes, generally in the form of indurated calcareous marl, showing many distaw t forms of ancient shells, of the tertiary tormatiaa ; and this manly substance is scattered alt tin ough soil, in a very contmiuuted form, and in the exact condition most easily assimilated by.such plasaat s the farmer desires to cultivate. Mart in ail its forms, has been used to fertilize crops in England, frona;the time it Was occupied by the Romans: and in France and Get-mealy a marl bed is codined on as a valuable bed - of manure, that can be dug and carted and spread over the field Hole much more valuable then it mast be, when jinn i d already mixed through the soil, where new particles will be turned up and expoaed, and tram-Annul to the ounfr'e use every time he Elirs the earth, Raving then satisfied our minds of thecause. they will not be excited with wonder at seeing indithitabi o evidenCe of felinity in' a soil which in other situa tions:having the same general characteristics or at least appearances, is entirely unrenutnerative except as its productiveness is promoted by 'artificial fertil ization. Yew words about tbc quality and tsilue of thig lan.. for cultivation, of which we have sonie strong proof. Our first visit. was to William D. Wilson, Franklin township, Gloucester county, who purchased some eight miles north of about three year 31 po i for the purpose of establishing a steam mill, to mak up the timber into lumber, to send off by the noo tailroad, as well as. the firewood and coal, fur %lo c h he built a branch traCk a Mile anti a half long. lis also furnished sixteen miles of the road with and has no dimbt made the mill profitable, thou g h his main ohject was to open a farm, having berm: convinced that the soil witervaluable for tultivonoL. In this he has not heen disappointed:- as sonic of his crops prove. For inspince. last year, the SPCOII4 time or cropping. ;hit; bushels of potatoes on one acre, worth tilt cents a bushel in the field. This yest seven acres, without suture, produced 55-fi hu.sheld of oats. In' one 'field, the first crop Was potatoes, planted among the roots, and yielded 75 bushels.— 'ihe potatoes,were dug, and Wheat sown; and yield. ed 16 bushels,; and - the itfibble turned under and sown to buckwheat, whiCh yielded fs`in bushels; and then theground was sown to clover and timothy, gave as a first crop 24 tons per acre. The fen inters applied, to these crops were first, ashes front clearings; second, 225 pounds of super , phoSphate of lime; third, 200 pounds Peruvian pi , ano ; then 50 bushels of slaked lime has been sum: upon the. closer since it was snowed, and turned in for Wheat. Mr. Wilson's growing crops. sad the wheat stub ble of the present season, all indicate his land re productive as any part of the State. At, Mary Barrow's, an old style ey WORM:. fainter, several mileS south of Mr. Nils n . s, we were -so particularly struck with the fine appearance of field of corn, that we stopped to inquire of the hiisid man how it Was produced. We 'found that the hunt had been the year hot one before in wheat. soil: with clover, and this cut one season, and las , spring plowed once, with one "poor old nag," and p:aui. i with corn. `'Yes, but you manured high. we sareposer as said interrogatiecly. and got this reply : 30.1 . , we couldn't a done last ; we lntdn t but fenly one-horse loads 11310g,t01,!•r, ler 23 acres, and we wante d the most on't for the trlnk. Th'e truck entlaisted of beets, carrots, cabluge, cucnmbers, melons, &c., hod 'a very productivepetti , of Lima beans, grown for 'ritarketing. So we were satisfied that the eoirwas ntit . :fertile, even unaidei by Clover,. which bad fed the corn, because he "truck patch" had - not fteen:in'iittltivtitisu long enough te signs ,of the &relit. Our next visit 'wint to ibi'lerge farm of Andrew Sharp. five miles:north of'M ovilie, from half to * mile east of the tialrepall.,*and just. about in the cen tre of Vineland. Isl.r. SIMS commenced work her , . in .Deceitilier, 18.§3,'Ittpon acres. In less ttom three years. he has got ''2B4 acres cleared and in crops this season, as well inclosed and divided hate several fields. with Cedar rail or pole fence: list built a two-Story dwelling, about 86 by 40 feet, and a.smullem house for term laborers. and a stable ked granary and sonic other out buildings. Considerable part of the land was cleared for the plow,at $0 an acre; and on some of it the first cur was buekwheat, limed with 50 bushels in powder per:acre. This crop May he put in. July 4th to 20th, anci..yielcis 20 to 30 bushels per acre. harvested is Neveinftet ; :when thi land being solited with 15011 , !' of Pertitian guano and seeded with rye, yielded to 15 bushels per acre and $lO worth of straw. I rye stubble ttirned. e l der knocking. off a large greee d of oak sprouts, and' dressed again with guano and seeded io'wheat, gafe 15 or IG bushels. The Cr'!' which he'vcrts threshing While we were there promi ses more; of a very plump grain; and the straw i 4 very heady. We went over the stubble, and , found the clever and timothy, from abed sowed list spring, on the wheat without harrowing. looking.as well as we e 4 v,r saw it upon any old et:titivated farm, arid with a lit tle work done in the winter to clear off some rote and rotten slumps, anJ setting stakes to mark per nittneut ones, he will be able to cut the crop the nee ' year with a mowing machine, cad we will guarenne two tons per acre, if he wild give the overpluz if it 'we' runs the estimate: Part of the land was plaided with potatoes for first crop, which yielded 120 bushels per acre. it was then limed with 50 bushels per acre. and steeled! with wheat and clover, yielded and average of ova 15 bushels per acre, and the clover now looks beau tiful. Other portions have been planted with corn first crup..which yielded 30 bushels of yellow °-!a 7 corn. and the second crop 40 bushels, and the crop, treated to 1501bs. of guano, we are sure 1 10 ohe would estimate below 40 bushels per acre. [The reader will recollect that the writer is 11 0 speaking of land perfectly new. and which can , scarcely. be' considered in good arable condition -- En:l • 'ln other cases. the corn crop of last year was. fol lowed with oats this season, not yet threshed. will average probably 40 to 50 bushels. Sweet I , '" 4tatoes, beans, melons, and, in fa:tt, all garden vq etables. as well- as young peach and other fro",' trees,planted this year show very plainly that 110. long-neglected tract of land should remain so longer.' and there is now a strong probability 6°' it will. not ; for under •the auspices of Mr Lan it will he divided into small lots, with roads locates to hebommodere all—the surveyor is DOW bIOY this work—and all purcheaers will he required tB build neat comfortable houses, and either fe r n their lots in Uniformity, or agree to live witl fence, which would be preferable, by -which mein :a good population will be secured, who will liili-elirches, schools, stores, mills. 'mechanic slwy amihomeae—homes of American' farmers. surroll!!.. 'ed by gardens, "rilfards, fields and comforts of 0 1 tliaed life. 3 4 . .nty une„fro.m 'any derangement of busilVi is desirous of changing his pursaits of life, or riot is-frail any,tearme desirous tO And a new low l I , i ehtap home in the cuuntry,and who nial:r, e L 'mid :believe what ,; we have truly stated, he ' I ' ll , : will to go 'and See for-'hiroself what may be within a two , hoursl;ride out of -Philadelohis._ , , SOLON ROIILSEI.I-'
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