THE. ALTAR.
MARRIED.—On the 10th instant, at the Frank
lin Rotel, by the Rev. E. Breidenbaugh, Mr Wil
liam Shoemaker to Miss Mary Wallace, both of
Greenyillage.
On the 18th instant, by the Bev. E. Breidenbaugh,
a t the residence of the bride's father, George W.
Collier, Captain U. S. M. C., Washington City, to
Miss Ann E. Michael, of Greenoastle.
Though there be wars and rumors of wars, there
ore more gods than Mars, and big amongst them is
one, and his name is Hymen. Well, sic nature eat,
Ind who san change it. The bride is a lady in the
strictest sense of the word, and deserves a husband
such as is seldom found in these days of dissipation
and immorality. She has chosen the right one, no
doubt ; and may their days be many together, and
fraught with much enjoyment.
Some of the bridal, cake was left at our office, to
which justice was done ; and all bands united in a
Wish that joy might be with the couple.
On the 19th inst., by the same, at the Lutheran
Parsonage, Mr. Samuel E. Williamson, of. Virginia,
to Miss Sarah C. Lutz, near Clearepring. •
New ltbuertiseinents.
IjABTINGB GEHB,. Authorized Claim
11 Agent, Chambersburg, Pa., lor the collection
o f pensions, Bounty, Back Pay and . 13onnty Land
for officers, soldiers!, their widows or heirs. All
business will receive prompt attention either by
personal application or letter. [May 24-4t*
NEW STORE.
I hive lately resulted my : old business, and to
I those who were formerly my friends and pa
trons, and to the entire community, I have the joy.
ful int elligen oe to communieate that have just re
turned from the city, with a large nni well., selected
assortMent of BOOTS AND SHOES. 'took
great pains in purchasing mystock, and am Pre
pared to announce that I have nothing in my store
which is not fashionable, durable'and serviceable ;
sad I intend to sell my stock at very
SHORT PROFITS.
In addition to toy ready-made stock, I have also all
kinds of Leather, Shoe Findings, and all the ap
pendages which are ordinarily found in a store of
this kind. . =
I am constantly receiving a new supply of Boots
end Shoes from the atty.
NEW WORK.-4 an also prepared to make
new work to order tin the shortest notice. Persons
in want of anything in this .department, which will
fit them conafortably, and look as neat as city work,
eud wear until they •are tired of it, will do well to
call on me, being supplied with the very best ma
terial.
I take this method of returning my thanks to my
way friends and customers, who, have, formerly so
liberally patronized rue, and express my willingness
to take the dimensiong of their pedal extremities
end give them fits whenever , flay call, at prices,
too, cheaper than can be found in the township.
Or All Hips sewed gratis. ,
Vek., Store one door West of Hostetter & Co's
Grocery Store, and nearly opposite the Union
. , SAMUEL HAMMILL.
Greeneastle, May 24, 11611.-ly
CAUTION I—The public is 'hereby cautioned
that. if any persons caught Fishing, s . wininiling
Digging Slate, or in . any way trespassing on my,
land, they will be dealt with according th, la W.
'M. M. M•CAUI.Et
fireencastle,'May 17, 1884.4 t, .
Lid XECITTPIVS WO TICE 1-• Not lee la here
by given that Lettere, 'testamentary on tin Es
tate of Xlargaret Schneider, lateof Greeacastle, de
ceased, have.been granted to the undersigned, re
siding in said Borough. All persons knowing
themselves Indebted to said estate will please make
isanntWiate payment; and those having claims will
present them properly authenticated for settlement.
DANIEL X.OII.LER,
Greencastle, May 17,1864.-6 L Eiecutor.
R L. 'MAURER * Co.,' LUMBER Al
CHANTS, Claembaraburg Pa., harts en hood
and for sale at prices to suit the Hums
White Pine 2 inch Plank.
14 ad 41 '
It, If 1 41 tif
Yellow Pine Joists.
" Scantling. • • _
" " Roofing Lathe,
Hemlock Joists.,
" Scantling,
" Bosirde.
Locust Posts. Chestnut Posts, White Pine Shin
gle. Chestnut Shingles, Plastering Lathes, &o. •
OtDos opposite the Cutribarlitpd,Valley Railroad
road Depot. [May 17, 1864.-3 meow.
AT TEN TI ON, LADIES
4ms. KATE WUNDERLICII informs
the Ladies of Greencastle and vicinity, that
she has just returned froin the city with a complete
assortment of the Latest style
Bonnets, Hats and Bonnet Trimmings,
and-all other articles usuitlirkept
The Ladies are requested to 4341 and examine her
stock. [April 25, 1864.
CLOTHING FOR THE MILLION I
JAMES A. HAUS
Has just received a new And elegant stock of
Spring and Summer
Goode,for Men aodilurs' wear, consisting in part, of
SLACK FRENCH CLOTHS,
at the best qualities, fanly Cloths, a choice selec
tion of Sunruer al,Sditneras, Black Doeskin Cassi
morel, 'Boys Cassinierits, kOheal3), Vtabash Caiii
mores, Linen Coating, Linen and Cotton Pant Stuff,
Jeans, Curds, Drillings. oto.
Gents' Furnishing Goods
Pose, Gloves, Suspenders, Pocket Handkerchiefi,
Cravats, Nook Ties, Shirts, Collars, &o.
par Goods made up at short notice. None but
the best of workmen are employed. Custom work
taken in as by any other tailor, and made up sub
;goudally and neatly. Persons wishing to get any
other 'taller to make up their geode:can buy theaa
from ns, as °help and as reasonable as at any other
3 stablishm . ent in the county.
Cutting done at all times. Fashions regu,-
larly received. Terms,
Cash or .short time to prompt paying customers.
P• S. I kiwi arm) a LlVlMYEstablehment;
Ars prepared 'at all tikitaw •
HORSES, BUGGIES'ana WAGONS.
Nod Drivers furoialled,when deeired, Terms fir
Lire, CASH.
Greeneastle, April 26, 1864.
NOTlCE.—Wherea"s, 'Letters of Administratiop
on the estate of fatty; 13emisderfer, late of
Antrim township, deeeased, , hava been granted to
the eubscriber, residing in Greencastle ; , 'all persons
indebted to the said estate; are hereby requested to
make immediate payment. and those having 'olefins
or dem,ands against the estate of said decedent,%will
make known the same without delay, to
JOHN ROWE;
Administrator.
April 19,.1861. . 6t
THE PILOT:--GRE
U S. 10-40 BONDS.—These Bonds are is
• sued under the Act of Congress of March 8
1864, which provides that all Bonds issued under
this Act shall be EXEMPT FROM TAXATION by
or under any stale or municipal authority. Sub
scriptions to these Bonds are received in United
States notes or notes of National Banks, They are
TO BE REDEEMED IN COIN, at the pleasure of
the Government, at any period not less than ten nor
more than forty years from their date, and until their
redemption FIVE PER CENT. INTEREST WILL
BE PAID IN COIN, on Bonds of not over one hun
dred dollars annually and on all other Bonds semi;
annually. The interest is payable on the first days
of March and September in each year.
Subscribers will receive either Registered or Cou
pon Bonds, as they may prefer. Registered Bonds
are recorded on the books of the U. S. Treasurer,
and oan be transferred only on the owner's order.
Coupon Bonds are payable to bearer, and are more
convenient for commercial uses.
Subscribers to this loan will have the option of
having their Bonds draw interest from March let,
by paying the scorned interest in coin—(or,in Uni
ted States notes, or the notes of National Banks,
adding fifty per cent. for premium,) or receive them
drawing interest from the date of subscription and
ieposit, As these Bonds are
Exempt" from State or Municipal Taxation,
their value is inoreased from one to three per cent..
per annum, according to the rate of tax levies in
various parts of the country.
At the present rate of premium on gold they pay
QVEB EIGIIT PER CENT. INTEREST
in currency, and are of equal convenience as a per
manent or temporary investment..
It is believed that no securities offer so great in
ducements to lenders as the various descriptions of
U. S. Bonds. In all Oiler forms of indebtedness,
the faith or ability of private,parties or stook com
panies or sigarate communities only is pledged for
payment, wilily for the debts of the United States
the whole property of the uauntry is holden. to se•
Cure. the ; payment.of both principal and interest in
COM
These Bonds may be subscribed for in sums from
$5O up to any magnitude, on the same terms, and
are thus made equally, available to the smallest
lender and the largest'capitalist. They cart be con
verted into money at any moment, and the holder
will have the benefit of the interest.
It may be useful to state in this connection that
the total Funded Debt of the United States on which
interest is payable in gold, on the 3d day of March,
1864. was $768,97 1,000. The interest on this debt
fer the coming fiscal year will be $45,937,126,
while the customs revenue in gold for the current
fiscal year, 'ending June 30th, 1864, has been so far
at the rate of, over $109,000,000 per anunra.
It will be seen that even the present gold reven
ues of the Government, are largely in excess of the
wants of the Treasury for the payment of gold in
terest, while the recent increase of the tariff will
doubtless raise the annual receipts from customs
ou the same amount of importations, to $150,000,-
000 per annum.
Instructions to the National Banks acting as loan
agents were not issued from the United States
Treasury until March 26, but in the first tbree weeks
sf April' the subscriptions averaged morvban TEN
MILLIONS A WEgN•
Subacriptiotie willbe received by the
First National Bank of Philadelphia, Pa.
Second National Bank of Philadelphiaqa.
Tkird Nationalßank of Philadelphia, Pa.
AND BY ALL OTIIEK NATIONAL BANKS
;stitch are depositaries of Public money. and all
B.F.SPP.CTABLE BANKS AND BANKERS
throughout the country, (acting as rigents of the
National Depositary Banks,) will furnish further
information ort application and
Afferci every Facility to Subscribers.
May 10, 1864-2 m.
1.864. . 1864.
Spring and . Summer
GOOIS!
11NCOURAGED by the liberal patronage which
has broil heretofore extended to us. and desir
ing to meet the varied wants and tastes of our nu
meroue customers, we have just brought .froto the
East a very large and fdegant stook of Spring and
Summer Goods which we offer at
n SHORTER PROFITS
than havelseen heretofore known to the trade. We
believe in +i Quick Sales and Short Profits." We
huy for Cash, as low as we can, and sell as low as
we can.
TO V.i 'LAMS
are invited to eel and examine our assortment of
Dress goods.
COLORED ALPACAS,
PLAIN AND FIGURED DELAINNS,
PRINTS, GINGHAMS,
and all other Goods in their line, pretty, new and
cheap.
CLOTHS FOR CLOAKS,
MOURNING GOODS,
VD,SILX& LISLE THREAD GLOVES
LADIES COLLABS,
LINEN HANDKERCHIEFS,
FRENCH & AMERICAN CORETS,
BALMORAL SKIRTS,
for Spring or Summer, and the latest style I
SKELETONS.
We have just, opened a large stock of
Meng' and - Boys' Wear
. .
CLOTHS, OSSIXPA
A. P,
(of latest styles,)'
JEANS,. CovroNALIES,
p.ascics,"
y 4 lNgisr 3)13,1LL5, Szol&o.
.
131AACIIED and BROWN MIIBLINS, all widths
R.a4 grades, and at low prices--considering cost.
All articles kept in a Well regulated store will be
found here. Persons iu this and adjoining town
ships are invited to call. We consider it no trouble
to show goods. . •
Remember the plioe is on the &ma
welt corner of the Public Square, next dooi to
Hollai's' Hotel.
• S. B. PRATIIIR et CO.
reencastlp, raarch 20, 1864.-ly
FEANKEIN CO
NEW HARDWARE.
A. W. WELSH,
Dealer in Hardware and Cutlery,
GREENCASTLE, PA.
I have just opened a complete and selected stock of
Building and Housageeping Hardware,
which I offer to the citizens of this place and vicin
ity, at prices that cannot fail to please.
Table and Pocket Cutlery,
Iron and Nails,
Oils. Paints and Putty,
Hinges, Locks and screws,
Tinned, Hollow and Enamelled Ware,
Tubs. Buckets, Churns. Ac.
A large assortment of Window Glass,
A beautiful stook of Coffin Trimmings,
Brushes, Ropes and Shoe. Findings.
A general assortment of all kinds always on hand.
Call and seethe beautiful stock just opened.
Greencastle, November 17, 1863-ly.
U. S. 5-.2 I'S.
MBE Secretary of the Treasury has not yet. given
notice of any intention to withdraw this pop
ular Loan from Sale at Par, and until ten days no
tice is given, the undersigned, "GENERAL
SUBSCRIPTION AGENT," will continue to supply
the public.
The whole amount of the Loan authorized is Five
Hundred Millions of Dollars. NEARLY FOUR
HUNDRED MILLIONS HAVE BEEN ALREADY
SUBSCRIBED FOR AND PAID INTO THE TREA,,
SURY, mostly within the last seven months. The
large demand from abroad, and the rapidlyincreas
ing home demand for use as the basis for ciroula •
tion by National,Banking Associations now organ
izing in all parts of the country. will, in a very
short period, absorb the balance. Sales have late
ly ranged from ten to fifteen
_millions weekly, fre
quently exceeding three millions daily, and it is
well known that the Secretary of the Treasury has
ample and unfailing resources in the Duties on
'imports and Internal Revenues, and in the issue of
the Interest bearing Legal Tender Treasury Notes,
it is alinost a certainty that be will not find it ne
cessary, for along time to, come, to seek a market
for any other long or permanent Loans, THE IN
TEREST AND PRINCIPAL OF WHICH AtlE PAY
ABLE IN GOLD.
Prudence and self-interest must force the minds
of those contemplating the formation of National
Banking Associations, as well as the minds,of all
who have idle money on their bands, to the prompt
conclusion that they should lose no time in sub
scribing to this most popular Loan. It will soon
be beyond their reach, and advance to a handsome
premium, as was the result with the "Seven Thirty"
Loan, when it was all sold and could no longer be
subscribed for at par.
IT IS A SIX PER CENT LOAN, TUE INTEREST
AND PRINCIPAL PAYABLE IN COIN, THUS
YIELDING OVER NINE PER CENT, PER ANNUM
at the, present rate of premium on 304 n.
The Government requires all duties on imports to
be paid in Gold ; these duties for a long time past
amounted to over a Quarter of a Million of Dollars
daily, a sum nearly three times greater thaq that
required, in the payment.of the interest on ail the
5-20's and other permanent Loans. So that it, is
hoped that the surplus Coin in the Treasury, at no
distant day, will enable the United States to resume
specie payments upon all liabilities.
The Loan is called 5-20 from the fact. that Bonds
may run for 20 years, yet the Government has a
right to pay them off in Gold at par, at any time
after 5 years.
THE INTEREST IS PAID HALF-YEARLY, viz:
on the first days of November and May.
Subscribers oan have Coupon Bonds, which 'are
payable to bearer, and are $5O, $lOO, $5OO, and
$1000; or Rogistered• Bonds of same denomina
tions and in addition, $5,000, and $lO,OOO. For
Banking purposes and for investments of Trust.-
monies the Registered Bonds are preferable.
These 5-20'a can be taxed by States, cities, towns,
of counties, and the Government tax on them is
only one-hpd-a-half per cent., on the nmount of in
come, when the income of the holder exceeds Six
Hundred dollars per annum; all other investments
such as income from Mortgages, Railroad Stock
and Bonds, etc., must pay from three to five per
cent. tax on the income.
Banks and Bankers thronghont the Country will
continue to dispose of the Bonds; and ell orders
by mail, or otherwise promptly attended to.
The inconvenience of a few days' delay in the
delivery of Bonds is unavoidable. the demand being
so great t'but as interest commences' from the day
of subscription, no loss is occasioned, and every
effort is being made to diminish the delay.
_ _
JAY COOKE,
Subscription Agent,
114 South Third St., Philadelphia
Dec. 8, 18'33-3t.
TREAT DISCOVERY!
'CA K S
Bitter Wine of Iron,
For the cure of weak stomachs, general debility. in
digestion, diseases of the nervous system, constipa:
tion; acidiry of this stomaffif, and for all oases re
quiring a tonic.
This wine includes the most agreeable and efficient
Salt of Iron we possess; Citrate of Magnetic Oxide
combined, with the most. energetic of vegetable ton
ics, Yellow Peruvian Bark. The effect. in many
cases of debility, loss of appetite, and generaryros..
tration of an efficient Salt of Iron, combined with
our valuable Nerve Tonic, is most happy. It aug
ments the appetite, raises the pulse, takes off ITlTlS
cular flabbiness, removes the paler of debiiity, and
gives a florid vigor to the countenance.
Do you want something to'strengthen you ?
Do you want a good appetite?
Do you want to build up your qnstitution ?
Do you want to feel well ?
Do you want, to get rid of nervousness ?
Do you want energy ?
Do 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 se thoroughly
tested byall classes of the community that it is now
deemed indispensable as atonic medial It costs
but little, purifies the blood, and giveUtOne to the
stomach, renovates the system, and prolongs life I
now only ask a trial of this valuable tonic.
COUNTERFEITS
13RWATR OF COLINTERFEWS.—AS KUNHEL'S BITTER
WINE OF IRON is the only sure and effectual remedy
in the known world for Dyspepsia and Debility, and
as there are a number of imitations offered to the
public, we would caution the community to pur
lhase none but the genuine article. manufactured by
43. A. KIJ N K L, and has his stamp on eke top of
the cork of every, bottle. The very fact triat others
are attempting to imitate this valuable remedy
proves ite worth and speaks volumes in its favor.
The BfTTRR WINE OF IRON is put up in 7,5 cent
and $1 bottles, and sold by all respectable druggists
hroughout the country. Be particular that every
nettle hear the'fac simile of the proprietor's signa
ure.
General Depot, 118 Market st., Harrisburg,.Pa..
For sale in Greencastle, by J. IL HOSTETTER,
and all respectibl,e dealers throughout the county.
Prepared and sold—Wholesale and Retail, by
& BORTHER,
iipotheearys, 118 Market Street;
[Nov9,'6B-6ml Harrisburg.
and Braps li.ottles, of all .e4es,.for
sale cheap, at J W
PA. ';\l 1801.
VINEEANI)
TO ALL WANTING FARMS.
New Segment of Vineland,.
A EMEDY FOR HARD TIMES.
4 Rare Opportunity in the Best Market, and Most De
lightful and Healthful Climate in the Union. Only
thirty miles South of Philadelphia, on a Railroad ;
being a Rich, 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, di viied
into Farms of different sizes to suit the purchaser—
FROM 2U ACRES AND UMARDS—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, Melens
and other fruits, best adapted to the Philadelphia
and New York Markets. In respect to the said and
crops there can be no mistake, as visitors can exam
ine both, and none are expected to buy before so do
ing, and funding 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 eports o f Solon Robinson, Esq., of the
New. York Tribune, and the well-known agriculturist.,
William Parry, of Cinnaminson, New Jersey, which
will be furnished inquirers.]
rite Market.---By looking over a map the reader
will perceive that it oujoys the best market in the U 73 -
tan, and has direct' oornintinica.tion with New York.
and Philadelphia twice a day, being 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 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 buy§ he pays
two prices. Inlocating here 'the settler lies many
other advantages. lie is within a low hours, by
railroad, of all the great cities of New England and
the Middle States. He is near his old friends and
associations. Ile has school for his children, di
vine service, and art the advantages of civilization,
and he is near a large
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 benefit ted in Vineland. The mild
ness of the cliniate and its bracing influence, Makes
it excellent for all pulmonary affections, dyspepsia or
general
.debility. Visitors will notice a difference in
a few days. Chills and fevers are unknown.
conveniences at Hand.—Building material is plen
ty. Fish and oyaters.are plenty and cheap.
Visitors must expect, however, to see a new place.
Why the Property has not been Settled Before?—
This question the reader naturally asks. It is, be
cause it has been held in large tracts 137 families not
disposed to sell, and being without railroad facilities
they had few .inducements. The Railroad has just
been opened through the property this season, for
the first time.
Visitors are shown over the land in a carriage,
free of expense,
.and afforded time and opportunity
for thorough investigation. Those who come with
a view to settle, should bring money to secure their
purchases, as locations are not held upon refusal.
The Safest thing in Bard Times, where people
have beemihrown out of employment or business,
and possess' some little means or small incomes, is to
aprrt themselOs a home. They.can buy i 'piece of
land at a wall price, and earn more than wages in
iteproving it, and when it is done it is a. certain in
dependence and no loss. A few-acres in fruit trees
will insure a oomfortahle living. The land is put
down to harltimes, and all improvements can he
made at a cheaper rate than most any Other time.
The whole.tracs, with six miles front on the rail
road, is being litid out with fine and spacious. aven
ues, with A town in the centre—five acre lots in the
town sell at from $l5O to $200; two and a-half acre
lets, at from $BO to $l2O, and town lots 50 feet front
by 150 -feet deep, at sloo—payable one-half 'cash
and tie balance within a year. It is only upon
farms of twenty stores, 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 tl coun
try, and most agreeable fora 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
bard times throughout the country will be an advan
tage to the settlement, as it compels people to resort
to agriculture for a living.
Large numbers of people are purchasing, and the
people who desire the best location should visit the
place at once.
ImproVed Land is also for sale.
Trmor.a.-Land eau be bought with or without
'Timber. The Timber at marlset valuation.
The title is indispntable. 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. Perry sent, together with the
"Vineland Rural."
Route to the Land t—Leavy Walnut street wharf,
Philadelphia, at 9 o'clock, A. M., and 4 P. M.. (un
less there should be a change of hour,) for Vineland,
on the Glassboro' and Millville Railroad. When
you leave the cars at Vineland Station, just opened,
inquire for
CHAS. K. LANDIS. Postmaster,
Founder pf the Colony, •
Vineland P. 0., Cumberland Co„ I*, J.
P. g —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. &c.
December 3, 1861-Smos.
IFIISSOLITTION OF PARTNBRSHIP.
JLY —Notice is hereby given that the co-partner
ship subsisting . since April L 7861, between A. L.
lawm and JAMES 111. litwis, of Greencastle, Frank
lin county, Pa., under the firm and style -of A. L.
Inwin & SoN, has been this day dissolved by mutual
consent. The Books and Accounts ox the late firm
inc in the hands of A. L. InwiN 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 undsrsigned have this day WV 7, 1863..
formed a nopertnership, under the name and styl
of lawnv & Ruonns, and having purchased tht
,whole stock of goods, lately belonging to A. L. In.
Nil & Stag, respeetfully inform the people of Green.
castle and surrounding country. that they will, con.
tinue the . business on the Bouth-east corner of tilt
Yublit Square, where they invite all persons need
leg Hardware, Oils and Paints to give them a call
and examine atoll! stock. Most, of the goods havi
been purchased before the advance in prices to the
cities, and will he sold greatly below their present
valge. Persons in need of Building Hardware, can
obtain it this house, cheaper than any where else.
in the county. Colic where you can always get the
worth or youF money.
• JAMB* 111. IRWIN.
•
- ,c - FIARL - Es W. RHGDEB.
Greencastle, May 12 1863.-tf.
S'ALF, DILLS PAINTED IiERE, NEATI. , Y ANT)
CILEAF .
Report of Solon Robinson,
or 'IRE NEW YORK TRIBUNE, UPON THEE
VINELA.ND SETTLEMENT
kir The following is an, extract from the report
of Solon 1101, , ,inson, Esq., published, in the New York
Tribum, in reference to 'Vineland.. All persons can
read this report with interest.
Advantages of Fanning near Homo—Vineland—Re
marks upon, Marl—t Soil, its great Fertility—The
Canso of Ferility—amount of C...:ops 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 the %est
ern prairies. We found some of the oldest farms appar
ently just .as profitable productive os when first cleared
of forest fifty or a hundred years cgs.
The geologist would soon discover the cause of this
continued fertility. The whole country is a marine
deposit, and all through the soil we found evidences
of calcareous substances. generally in the form of
indurated calcareous marl, showing many distinct
forms of ancient shells, of tbci tertiary formation;
and this marly substance is scattered all through the
soil, in a very comminuted form, and in the exact
condition most easily assimilated by such planets
the farmer desires to cultivate.
Marl, in all its forms, has been used to fertilize
crops in V.tiglantl, from the time it was occupied by
the Romans and in France and Gerna,ny a marl
bed is counted on as a valuable bed of manure, that
can be dug and opted and smead over the field.—
"tow much snore valuable then it must be, when found
already mixed through the soil, ultere neto particles will
he turned up and exposed, and transformed to the owner's
use every time he stirs the earth,
Having then satisfied our minds of the cause, 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 cbsracteristies or at
least appeaninces, is entirely unreuumerative except
as its productiveness is promoted by artificial fertil
ization.
A few words about the quality anti value of this
lam, for cultivation, of which we have solue strong
proof.
Our first visit was to William D. Wilson,. Franklin
township, Gloucester county, who ptirchased some
eight. miles north of Millville, about. three years ago,
for the purposeof 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
lie built. a branch track avail° and almlf long. lie
also furnished slxteen miles of the road with ties,
and has no doubt mode the mill profitable, though
his main object was to, open a farm, hayinenecolue
convinced that the wes'valuable for cultivation.
In this he has not been disappointed, as some of'his
crops prove. For instanee, last4rear,".thsesond•
time of cropping, 306 bushels of 'potatoes on . :one
acre, worth 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 831 bushels;
and . then theground was sown to elo'ver and timothy,
which gave as a first crop 21 tons per acre.
The fertilisers applied to these crops were first,
ashes from clearings; second, 225 pounds of super
phosphate of limp; third, 200 pounds Peruvian gu
ano; then 50 bushels of slaked lime has been spread
upon the clover since it was mowed, and turned in
for wheat.
Mr. Wilson's growing crops, and the wheat stub
ble or the present season, all indicate his land as
produptive 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 a
441 of corn, that we stopped to incinire of the hires.
man how it was produced. We found that the laud
had been the yegr but one before in wheat., sewn
with clover, and this cut one Season, and last spring
plowed once, with one "poor old nag," and phinicci
with corn.
"Yes, but you m.anured high, we suppose ?" we
said interrogatively; and got this reply
"Waal, you see, we couldn't a doni that; 'cause
we hadn't: hut forty one-horse loads altogether, for
23 acres, and we wanted the most ein't for the truck.
The truck consisted of beets, carrots, cabbage,
cucumbers, melons, &c., and a very productive patch
of Lima beans, grown 'for marketing. So we were
satisfied that the soil was not infertile, even unaided
by clover, which had fed the corn, becaUse the "truck
patch" had 'not been in cultivatien long enough to
obliterate all signs of the forest.
Our next visit was to the large %rut of Andrew
Sharp, five miles north of Millville. from half to a
mile east. of the railroad, and just about in the cen
tre of Vineland. Mr. Sharp commenced work here
in Pecember, 1858, upon 270 acres. In less than
three years, he has get 234 eves cleared and in
crops this season, as well inclosed and divided into
several fields, with cedar - rail or pole fence ; has
built a two-story , dwelling, about 36 by 40 feet, end
a smaller 1101 - me for farm laborers, and a stable and
granary and some other out buildings.
Coasiderable part of the laud was cleared for the
plow at $0 an acre, and on some of it the first crop
was buckwheat, limed with 50 bushels in pewdep
per acre. This crop may be put in July 4th to 20th,
and yields 20 to 30 bushels per acre, harvested in
November; when the land being sowed with i 50Ibs
of Peruvian guano and seeded with rye, yielded 12
to 15 bushels per acre and $lO worth of straw, The
ry eistubble turned, after knocking oti• a large growth
of oak sprouts, and dresseM again with guano and
seeded to,wil.,eat,.gave 15 or 16 bushels. The crop
which he wee threshing while we were there promi,
see more, of
.a very plump grain, and the straw is
very beavy.
We went over the stubble, and feund the. clover
and timothy, from seed soived last spring, on the
wheat without harrowing, looking as well us we ever
saw it upon any old cultivated farm, and with alit=
tle work done in the winter to clear off some roots
and rotten stumps, and setting stakes to mark per
manent ones; he - will be able to cut the crop, the next
year with a, mowing machine, and we will guarantee'
two tons per acre, if he Will give the ovetplus if it ever
runs the estimate.
Part of. the land was planted with potatoes for a
first crop, which yielded 120 bushels per acre. It
was then•limed with 50.busbels per acre. and seeded
with wheat and clover, yielded and average of over
15 bushels per acre, and the clover now leeks bean-
Other portions have been planted with corn as
first crop. which yiolded 30 bushels of yellow f_'int,
corn, and the second crop 40 bushels, and the third
crop, treated to 1501bs. of• guano, we are sure no
one would estimate below 40 bushels per acre.
[The reader will recollect that the Writer is 'hew
speaking of land perfectly new, and which can
scarcely be considered in good ;1414 condition
In other cases, the corn crop pf last year *as fol
lowed with oats this season; not yet threshed, but
will average probabl'y 40to 50 bushels. Sweet po- .
tatoes, beans, melons; and, in fact, all garden veg-.
etables, as well n.e yonng peach and other fruit
trees planted this year show very'plainly that this
long : neglected tract of lend: 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 acSocOmodate - all—the surveyor is now busy at
this work—and all purchasers will be required to
build peat comfortable houses, and either fenee
their lots in uniformity, or agree to live without
fence, which. would be, preferable, by which means
a good population will he secured, - who will estab
lish churches, schools, stores, mills. mechanic shops
and homes—homes of AnieriCan farmers, surround
ed by gardens, orchards, fields and comforts of civ
ilized life.
If nay me, from any derangement of business,
is desirous of changing his pursaits of life, or who ,
is frora any cause desirous to fipd a new location
And chc.ap home in the country, and who may read
and believe what we have trply stated, he will do
xtell to, go and see for himself what. may be see;
within a two hours'rido g 4.t of Philadelphia.
SOLON ItOBPSON,_