'New '?ttietticicinciit9.
GREAT DISCOVERY !
KUNKEL'S
Bitter Wine of Iron,
For the cure of weak stomachs, general debility, in
digestion. diseases of the nervous system. constipa
tion, acidity of the stomach, and for all cases re
quiring a tonic.
This wine includes the most agreeable and efficient
Pah of Iron we possess; Citrate of Magnetic Oxide
!combined, with the most energetic of vegetable ton
ics. Yellow Peruvian Bark. The effect in many
eases of debility, loss of appetite, and general pros
tration of an efficient :alt of Iron, combined will'
our valuable Nerve Tonic, is most happy. It aug
ments the appetite, raises the pulse, takes off mus
cular flabbiness. removes the paler of debility, and
gives a florid vigor to the countenance.
Do you want something to strengthen you?
I)o you want a good appetite
I)o you want to build up your constitution?
Do you wont to feel well ?
Ito you want to get rid of nervousness?
Do you want energy
Do you wont to ,leep well
Ito you want a brisk and vigorous feeling ?
If you do, try
Kunkel's Bitter Wine of Iron I
This truly valuable Tonic has been so thoroughly
tested by all classes of the community that it is now
deemed indispensable as a tonic medicine. It costs
but little, purifies the blood, and gives tone to the
stomach. renovates the system, aad prolongs life 1
now only ask a trial of this valuable tonic.
COUNTERFEITS
BEWARE OF COUNTERFEIT:4.—AS 'KUNKEL'S BITTER
WINE or NON is the only sure and. effectual remedy
in the known world for Dyspepsia and Debility, and
as there are a numlwr of imitations offered to the
public, we would caution the community to pur
chase none hut the genuine article. manufactured by
S. A. K U N KE 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 its worth and speaks volumes in its favor.
The BITTER WINE OF 'IRON is put up in 7,5 cent
and Si bottles, and sold by all respectable druggists
throughout the country. Be particular that every
bottle bears the Ay simile of the proprietor's signa
ture.
General Depot, 118 Markel Harrisburg,
For sale in Greencastle. by J. IT HOSTETTER,
and all respect Lble dealers throughout, the county.
Prepared and sold, Wholesale and Retail, by
KUNKEL & BORTHER,
Apothecarys, 118 Market Street,
[Nov9,'63-Cm] Harrisburg.
TO THE LADIES.
HEW MIL'LINERY GOODS
ltif RS. 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 requested to call and examine her
stock. [October 13, 1863.
DISSOLUTION. —The partnership heretofore
existing between the undersigned, doing busi
ness under the name and title of Haus & Bradley,
was dissolved by mutual consent. on the lst day of
October, 1863. 1111 pers'ons knowing themselves in
debted to the above firm, are requested to make im
mediate settlement. The hooks are at the shop of
the late firm, where settlement can be made by
either. JAS. A. HAUS,
G. BRADLEY.
The firm most respectfully return their thanks to
the public for past patronage. and solicit for the
present proprietor a continuance of the seine.
J. A. HAUS.
Greencastle, Oct. 13, 1868.
SlOO REWAR Dfor a medicine that
Coughs, Influenza, Tickling in the Throat,
Whooping Cough, or relieve Consumptive Cough
as quick as
COE'S COUGH BALSAM.
Over Five Thousand Bottles have been sold in its
lastly& 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 does not Dry up a Cough,
but loosens it, so as to enable the patient to e:tpec
torate freely. Two or three doses will invariably
cure Tickling in the Throat. A half bottle has of
ten completely cured the most STUBBORN conutt. 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 he adminis
tered to children of any age. In cases of CROUP
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 "backup" the above statement., the
money will be refunded. We say this knowing its
merits, and feel confident that one trial will secure
for it a home in every household.
Do not waste away with Coughing. when so small
an investment will cure, you. IL 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 & CO.,
At. Wholesale, by
Johnston, Holloway & Cowden,
23 North Sixth Street. Philadelphia, Pa.
For sale by Druggists in city, county, and every
where [Se. t. 29, 1863 -3m.
GREENCASTLE SEMINARY.
MAINE AND FEMAVE.
yrHE subscriber will open sMale and Female Semi
1 nary at. Greencastle. on t h e fire Monday of October
next. Instruction will be given in all the Branches
usually taught in a first class school. MUSIC and
ether Ornamental Branches will be taught by an ex
perienced Female Teacher. A limited number or
pupils will he received into the family of the Prin
cipal, as Boarders. For terms and further informa
tion, address JOS. S. LOOSE.
Greencastle, Sept. 22. 1863.-2 m.
J. W. BARR'S
Mammoth Stove
and Tinware Store Room,
A few doors South of the Diamond, Greencastle, Pa.
THE undersigned having purchased Mr. Nead's
entire interest. in the Tinning business, wishes
to inform the public at large, that he has on hand : .
at his extensive Siove store,
COOK, PARLOR AND NINE-PLATE
Stoves. Among them are the Continental, Noble
Cook. Commouvrealth 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 shti Action
both in price and quality of his wares. My price
shall be low! /ow!! low!!!
Save money by purchasing at headquarters
„MI. All work warranted,
August 13133,
5 S OLVED.-T w firm of Wen
derlielt (ireencastle. and \V inderlich.
Nend Sz Co., of Charnber.burgi were dissolved by
mutual consent on Sept. let, 1864
The business of the former, will be settled by A.
F. Schafbirt, and of the latter by Wunderlich &
Need.
Hereafter the:husiness will he conducted at. Green
castle by A. F. Schaf hirt, and at Charnbersburg by
Wunderlich & Need.
A continuance of the liberal patronage heretofore
extended is respectfully solicited.
A. F. SCHAFIDET,
WUNDERLICH & NE AD.
Greeneastle. Sept. 8. 1863.
AMERICAN TEA COMPANY,
51 Mersey Street, Hew York ;
Since its organization, has created a new era in the
history or
Wholesaling Teas in this Country
They have int roducel their selections of Teas, and
are selling them et not over Two Cents (.02 Cents)
per pound above Cost, never deviating from the ONE
PRICE asked.
' Another peculiarity of the company is that their
TEA TASTER not only devotes his time to the selec
tion of their Teas as to quality, value, and particu
lar styles for particular localities of country, but 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 paints out to him the
best bargains. It is easy to see the incalculable ad
vantage a TEA. 13nrsa has in this establishment over
all others.' If he is no judge of TEA. or the IIImo:yr.
if his time 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:T'aster,
and the knowledge of superior salesmen.
This enables Ten buyers—no matter if they
are thousands of miles from this market—tn pur
chase on as good terms here as the New York mer
chants
Parties can order Teas and will he served by us
as well as though they came themselves, being sure
to get original packages. true weights and tares;
and the Teas are warranted ns represented.
We issue a Price List of the Company's Teas,
which will be sent to all who order it: comprising
Hyson, Young Ayson, Imperial, Gun
powder, Twankay and Skin.
Oolong, Souehong, Orange and gyeon, Pekoe.
Jopern Tea of erew description, colored end uncolored.
This list has each kind of Tea divided into Four
ClasSes. namely: CARGO, htlqh CARGO, FINK
FINEST, that every one may understand from 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 cost, be
lieving this to he attractive tO the many who have
heretofore been paying Enormous Profits.
Great American, Tea, Company,
Importers and Jobbers,
Sept. 15, 1853-3m.] No, 51 Vesey St.— N. Y.
OF
SPRING AND SUMMER
C w.
*
S. H PRATHER & COI
HAVE just received from the Eastern cities, a large
stock of Summer Goods; and
SUPERIOR INDUCEMENTS
are offered to their customers and the public gener
ally. Ladies are invited to examine
DRESS GOODS,
AND DRESS TRIMMINGS,
GLOVES AND HOSIERY,
HAIR NETS,
FRENCA WORKED
AND LINEN COLLARS,
FRENCH AND AMERICAN CORSETS,
BELTS, BELTING, &e.
Especitl attention is directed to their stock of
1100 P SKIRTS,
which is the largest ever brought to this plaoe,
and has never been surpassed by any house in
in the county ; and will be sold at prices which
•
DEFY COMPETITION.
Among the latest styles are the
Unique, Trail, Extra Wide rape, &c.;
—selling from 50 cents to $3.50. 25 bars,
$1; 30 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 manufac
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,
MADE! OIL CLOTH,
Propriet ore,
New Haven, Ct
&c., can be bought here as low as elsewhere
124 V" Remember the place is 9n the South
west corner of the Public Square, next door to
Hollar . s Hotel.
S. H. PRATIIER & CO
Greenenstl. Sept 1, 1862.-ly
TAISSOLUTION.—The Co-partnership here
totdre existing between the undersigned. doing
business under the name and title of J. W. BARB. &
Co.. was dissolved by mutual consent, on the' 4th 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 Bopks are in the hands of J. W. BARR.
Settlement can be made by either of the firm. .
Greencastle, Aug. 25. 1888
WELLS COVERLY. DAVID 11. nurcnrsos.
("OVERLY & HUTCHISON
k) 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
nut. 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,'G3-3m.
- DORTRAITS OF OUR HEROES.—The
Fnnklin RepDsitory of the 29th July contains
an excellent Portrait of Maj.-Gen. Geo. G. Meade,
the Hero of Geitysburg, and the number for August
sth contained au admirable Portrait of Maj Gen.
U. S. Grant, the. hero of Vicksburg. Price per
annum; $1 for six months.
J. W. NAAR
TIE PILOT:--GREL,N CASTLE. FRANKLIN Co., N OVZ,IVITBER 10. 18133.
The Great
SECOND SUPPLY
WALL PAPER?'
J. IV, DARR,
MATTHIAS NEAD
M•CLLTRE & STONER, Proprietors
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 51 uslins, White Flannels,
Unbleached " Colored do
Bleached Drillings, Kentucky Jeans,
Unbleached " Corset do
Colored " Satinetta,
Canton Flannels, Velvet Cords,
Tickings, Cotton Table Diaper,
Hickory, do do Cloths,
Bed Checks, 1 Crash Towelings,
Shirting Cheeks,Counterpanes.
Linen T I
able Diaper, Linen Table Cloths, .
and everything in the Domestic line of all qualities
and prices.
MENS' WEAR.
Cloths, Gloves: Boys Undershirts,
Vestings, Cravats, - Suspenders,
Cassimeres, Handkrs, 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 Drpqrtment.
Black Silks,
Fancy Silks. Plain Silks,
Grenadines, Tissues, Bereges,
Challis, Delaittes. Lawns, Ginghants, Brilliants
Calicos, Traveling Goods, Lustres,
Mohair' and Lavella Cloths,
Ducals, Plaids, Pop Has,
Chintzes, &c.
and everything to ho found among the numerous
textures, styles and qualties, from a ten cent Calico
to the most expensive silk.
SHA W L S
Everything new and desirable
WHITE GOODS!
Jackonetts
Linens,
Briliants, Dimitys,
Cheeks, Stripes.
Cambries,
Swims,
EMBROIDERIES, B.ze
French Muslins,
Cambric Linens,
Book Musiins,
Victoria Lawns,
Bobbinnetts,
u 1 1 ,
Blonds,
Skirtings,
Linings,
Laces,
Swiss Edgings,
Cambric Edging,s,
Swiss Insertings,
Cambric insertings,
Swiss and Cambric Flouncings,
French Worked Handkerchiefs,
French Worked Collars and Sleeves,
Infant Bodies, Dimities, &c., kc., /to
We are satisfied that in the above Gooda we have
everything 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 GLOVT,IS,
manufactured, for Ladies and Gentlemen
Particular 'attention is paid to each differen
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 bri
sinews. 1' .9 RILEY .4r. CO
Greencaqtle. Dec 2 1862.1 y
TIISSOLUTION OP 'PARTNERSHIP.
_kJ , —Notice is hereby given that the co-partner
ship subsisting since April 1, 1861,-between A. L.
IRWIN and JAMES M. IRWIN, of Greencastle,, Frank
lin county, Pa., under the firm and style of A. L.
lawn; dz. SON, has been this day dissolved by mutual
consent. The Books and Accounts of the late firm
are in the hands of A. L. Ittwis 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 Tuts & BROADS, and having purchased tht
whole stock of goods, lately belonging to A. L. IR
wts & SON, respectfully inform the people of Green
castle and surrounding country, that they will con
time the business on the South-east corner of tht.
Public Square, where they invite all persons need
ing Hardware, Oils and Paints to give them a cad
and examine their stock. Most of the goods havt
been purchased before the advance in prices in the
cities, and will be sold g reatly 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.
LI STRAY—Was taken up by the subscriber,
4 residing oa the Williamsport turnpike rood
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, Pa.. Aug. 1 i, 1863
To BUSINESS MEN.—The Franklin Re
pository has the Largest. Circulation of any
paperin the State out of the cities, and is the best
Advertis!ng Medium in Southern Pennsylvania.
Terms reasonshie.
11•CLURE &; STONER. Proprietors.
ripH E FRANKLIN REPOSITORY is
I primed on n large Double Sheet of Forty-
Eight. Columns. Price $2 per annum; $1 for six
months. M.CLIIRE Pi STONER, Proprietors.
VINELAND.
TO ALL WANTING FARMS.
New Settlement of Vineland.
EMEDY FOR HARD TIMES.
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 Land; Amongst 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—
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 ft-Oita. best adapted to the Philadelphia
and Neiv - Vork Markets. In respect to the sod 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, Fling only thirty-two
miles frOm the latter. 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 nriorning 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 whathe buys he pays
two prices. in locating here the settler has many
other advantages. lle is within a few hours, by
railroad, or all the great cities of New. England and
the .Middle States. lle 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 benetitted in Vineland. The mild
ness of the climate and its bracing influence, makes
it. excellent ,for ail 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 Properly has not been. Settled Before?—
This question the reader naturally asks. It is be
cause it hes been held in large tracts by families not
disposed to sell. end being without railroad facilities
they, had few inducements. The Railroad hes just
'been opened through the property this season, for
the first. time.
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 tiring in Hard Times. where people
Fringes
dependence and no oga. A fen• acres in fruit trees
will insure a comfortaNe living. The land is put
down to hard 'Ames. and all improvements can be
made at a cl.e4or rate than most any other time.
The whole tract, with six miles front on the rail
road, its being laid out with fine and spacious aven
ues, with town in the centrefive.acre lots in the
town sols 7eorn $l5O to$200; two and a-half acre
A. L. IRWIN,
JAMES M. IRWIN
Visitors are shown over the land in a carriage
have been thrown out of employment or business.
and possess some little means or small incomes. is to
start themselves 5 home. They can buy a piece of
land at a small price, and earn more than wa is es in
improving it, and •Pltea it. is done it is a certain in-
lots,-at from 's.Bo to $l2O, and town lots 50 feet front
by ISO feet deep, at sloo—payable one-haqf cash
and tat 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 be 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 Lund is also for sale.
Timusu.:---Thind 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 :—LcavelValnut street. wharf,
Philadelphia. at 9 o'clock, A. M., and 4 P. AT., (nn-
less there should he a change of hour ; ), for Vineland,
on the Glassboro' and Railroad. When
you leave the cars at Vineland .Station, just opened,
inquire for • •
CHAS.• K. ;LANDIS, Postmaster,
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 your busi
ness. destination. fie.
December 3, 1861-Smos.
M How
A N 1100 D
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Just Published in a Sealed Enbelope. 'Price six cents.
A Lecture on the Nature, Treatment
And Radical Cure of Spermatorrhoe or Seminal
Weakness. involuntary Emissions, Sexual Debility,
and Impediments to Marriage generally,..Nervous
ness, Consumption, Epilepsy and Fits ; Mental and
Physical Incapacity. resulting from Self-Abuse,.&c.
—By RORT. J CULVERWELL, M. D., Author of the
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The world-renowned author, in this admirable
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the awful consequences of Self-abuse may be effec
tually removed without medicine, and without dan
gerous surgical operations. b*ugies, instruments,
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once certain and effectual, by which every sufferer,
no matter. what. his condition may he, may cure him
self cheaply, privately and radically. This lecture
will prove a boon to thousands and thousands.
Sent under seal, in a plain envelope, to any ad
dress, on receipt of the six cents, or two postage
stamps, by addressing
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127 Bowery, New York, Post Office Box, 4586.
September 22. 1563.-ly.
TALL PAPER!—We have jwsz reet iveil a
large stock of Wall Paper. We have plain,
fancy, white, dark, glazed and unglazed paper,
of styles to suit. everybody. Bordering of any
kind and irr say quantity. Sold at the lowest cash
prices, by S. 11. PRA 9 211131, & CO
_ _
Greencastle,. May 6, 1862
Report of Solon Robinson,
OF THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE, 'UPON THE
VINELAND SETTLEMENT.
goy' The following is au extract from the report
of Solon Robinson, Esq.. published in the New York
Tribune, in reference to Vineland. All persons cea
rend this report with interest.
Advantages of Farming near Home—Vineland—Re
marks upon Marl—Soil, its great. Fertility—Th e
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 aide of the west
ern prairies. We found some of the oldest farms appo,
ently just as profitable productive Cfs when first cleared
of forest
.fifty or a hundred years ago.
The geologist wourtl soon discover the cause of this
continued fertility. The whole country is a uterine
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 plasants
the fernier desires to cultivate.
Marl, in all its forms, has been used to fertilise
crops in England. from the time it was occupied by
the Romans; and in France and Gernmny 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, when 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 uurenumerative except
as its productiveness is promoted by Artificial fertil
ization
: . 'ew words about. The quality and value of this
kin. 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 Jlillville, about three years ago,
for the purpose of establishing a steam mill, to work
up the timber into lumber, to send' oft' by the new
railroad, as well as the firewood and coal. for which
he built a branch track a mile Ruda half long. lie
also furnished sixteen mike (;••• ;he road with ties,
and has no doubt made the mill profitable, though
hie main object was to open a form, 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 cite
acre, worth 60 cents a bushel in the field. This year
seven acres, -without mairaire. produced 356 bushels
of oats. In one field, the first crop was potatoes,
planted among the roots, and yielded 7k bushels.—
The potatoes were dug. wild wheat sown. and yield
ed 16 bushels and the stubble turned under and
sown to buckwheat. which yielded 331 bushels;
and then theground was sown to Clover and timothy,
which g ave as a first crop 24- tons per here.
The fertilisers applied to these crops were first,
ashes front clearings: second, 225 poiduls of super
phosphate of lime; third, 2110 pounds Feriavian go ,
ono;then 50 bushels of slaked e has been qirea4
upon the clover since it was mowed; and turnetf
for wheat.
Mr. Wilson's growing crops, and the , ir'Aeat sfab
ble of the present season, all indicate his Ihnd 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 ed
man how it was produced. We foUnd that the land
had been the year hut one before in wheat. SOWTI
with clover, and this cut one season. and last spring
plowed once, with one "poor old nag," and plantot
with corn.
"Yes, but you manured high. we suppose ?"
said interrogatively, and got this reply :
"Waal, you see, we couldn't a done runt; s 0:11.1: , C
we hadn t but forty one-horse loads altog€ol.!r, fur
23 acres, and we wanted the most on't for the truck.
The truck consisted of beets, carrots, cabba,ge,
cucumbers, melons, ,tc., and a very productive patch
of Lima beans, grown for marketing. So we were
satisfied that the soil was not .ifertile, even unaided
by clover, which hadfed the coin, hecsumethe "truck
ptgteh" bed not been in '3llW:esti:a long enough to+
obliterate all aigns•of theforest.
Our next visit was to the large farm of Andrew
Sharp, fiVti miles north of Millville; from half to te
mile east of the railroad, and just about in the cen
tre of Vineland. Mr. Sharp commenced work here'
in December, 1858, upon 270 acres. In less thats
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. n two-story dwelling, about 36 by 40 feet. and
a smaller house for farm laborers, and a stable tut
granary and some ether out buildings.
Considerable part of the land was cleared for the
plow at $9 an acre, Wad on some of it the first crop'
was buckwheat., linred with 50 bushels in powder
Per acre. This crop May be put in July 4th to 20th,
and yields 20 to 30 bushels per sere, harvested in
November; when the land being twitted with 1501bs•
of renivion 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' vre were there promi
ses more, of a very plump grain, anti 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, 8.-RI setting stakes to mark per
manent ones, he will he able to eat the crop the nexl
year with, a mowing :nachiue, anti we will guarantee'
two Inns per acre, if Ire will give (he overplus if ii neer
runs the estimate.
Part of the land viivs planted With'potatoes for
first crop, which yielded 120 bushels per acre. It
was then limed with 5P linshels per acre. and seeded .
with' wheat and clover, yielded and average of over'
15 bushels per acte, and the clover now looks
beau
tiful.
Other portions have been planted with corn as
first crop. which yielded 30 bushels of yellow f'Arit:
corn, and the second crop 40 bushels, and the third
crop, treated to 150Ibs. of guano, we are sure DO
one would estimate below 40 bushels per acre.
[The reader'will 'recollect: that the *titer is now'
speaking of hind perfectly new, and which cad
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 faal., 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 recce'
their lots in uniformity. or agree to live without;
fence, which would'be preferable, by which menus
a good population will he secured, who will estab
lish churches, schools, stores, mills, meehaLic shore
and homes—homes of American fanners. surround
.ed by gardens, "Tabards, fields and comforts of civ
ilized life.
• If nay one, from any derangement.' 'of 'business ,
is:desirouls-of Changing- his ptxrssits. cif life, or who
. te trot) any cause desirous to tied a, new location,
clitap bonne in the eountry,.end who may read
believe what, pc have truly,stated, he will do
%tell to go and see for himself what may be sects
. within a two boure."ride olt, of Philadelphia.
SOLON ROBINSON.