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POETRY. TO MY OLDEST FRIEND. BV GEORGE Jf. F1ELI?. UJd mena, you never nave iorgoi The vows we made together, When you were Jim, and 1 was Jack, And life ran smooth, though fast, alack, Through days of childhood's pleasure. We vowed that where^oe'er we'd be, When leaves from death were springing. We'd sing some old familiar song, While back our thoughts would wander long, To-where we joined in singing. And so one month, at least, each year, Would fill with old-time pleasures, And memory dance with merry tune. To days that died, alas, too soon, Those days of hidden treasures. I left the home we both had known, And Westward sought a blessing, But with me took your sister Grace, Of gentle mind and sweetest face, But gave you sister Helen. But now again we meet, old boy. Not dimmed by age or troubles, The old, old years conic floating back, And my young Jim and your wee Jack Appear our very doubles. We'll see them grow, as, year by year, They pihil in life's strong traces; And when death calls for you and me, I trust they then will able be To better fill our places. AGRICULTURE. DEEP CULTURE, In Relation to the Retention of Moisture . in Arabic Lands. Deep digging, trenching and subsoil ploughing, says the Edinburg (Scotland) Faimcr, are the means for pre serviDg the moisture in the soil during heat and drought. There are not wanting many evidcuccs that the several acts of husbandry stated under this head are advantageous on every desscription of land, even the most waterlogged fields. But, draining is a sine qua non in such fields, an operation fiat has been descriptively defined by Major Mclnvoy as "underground irrigation." "I consider," says he, "the most perfect system to be that which allows air and water to pass freely through the soil with their dissolving and fertilizing properties. Previous to draining and deep stirring, chemical action is very much confined to one stratum of soil?namely, where the air is neither excluded nor free, and where it is neither dry nor wet (speaking in common-place words.) Subsequently the laws of composition and decomposition have full play, and their effects are diffused throughout the whole mass of roil. In an essay published several years since,[a gravelly, open subsoil.? Ihe subsoil plough, which was drawn by two horses in the track of the common (for which the Maruquis of Tweeddale offered a prize,) it was said "that in every instance drainage gave a decided advantage in the increase of temperature, except only in Summer, when a heavy fall of rain was found to lower the temperature of drained land more thau undrained," which is evidently an advantage to a hot, parched soil. The writer subsoiled nearly 100 acres of a light, thin, incoherent soil, consisting of a small portion of black carih, with gravel and sand resting on plough, stirred the ground to the depth of twelve or fourteen inches. The weak point of the land so treated was its dryness, for even moderate heat and drought scorched whatever crops were grown ; but we found the process beneficial, the crops more abundant and less liable to suffer from an arid atmosphere. The raiu water did not pass so rapidly away, and we ascribe this to the subsoil ploughing shutting up the grooves and channels iKvnnrvli trhir?V? trnfnr-Vina rlnonn/lnrJ HUIVU^U II U1VU v 11 w HUtVi UU.1 ULVVUUWU for untold ages. For this explanation we have been several times taken to task by intelligent agriculturists, who affirmed that subsoiling opened instertial places for the more rapid descent of water. Such, we believe, is the result of the operation in retentive bottoms. The pulverizing of the soil also con- > tributes to the retention of moisture.? We were in this point a follower of j Jethro Tull, and is was the perusal of j his writings that set us to work. He pronounced the opinion that pulverization was the one great idea of successful farming. When large cavities abound in land, plants suffer more in dry weather than with minute pores. This ?i! 1 If .1 . l proposition seems to ue seu-eviaent, Dut it has often been disputed, as conterven>ng a law of capilliary action that the ascent of the water is in the inverse proportion of the diameter of the tube. Nowr it caDno't be denied that a fine division of the soil is analogous to small eapilliary tubes; but one fact is fairly overlooked in this reasoning, namely, that the fine, small particles of soils con pacted together, exclude largely the air-. atoms, and thus prevent the full evapora- > tive powers that would otherwise rule and operate. It is said that, in digging a hole in the soil in dry weather, pounding down the excavated earth, and afterward returning it to the hole, more moisture is absorbed and retnined in the surrounding ground. mis process we have brought to the proof, and found its truth anipl}' verifhd in soil ho'ding something le3s than their normal quantity of water, but in cases where moisture was redundant, it was otherwise. In* the prevailing plan of draining soft flats forty or fifty years ago, we have undoubted evidence of the powerfnl action of evaporation. The shallow stone drains of eighteen inches proved an entire failure, so far as the removal of the surplus water was concerned.? The great law of gravitation being counteracted by capilliarity, the soft flats remained nearly as moist as ever.? Dixit Farmer. Enlarge tuk Manure Heap.? ^ We have seme thousands of readers who will smile at our head line?their trouble with it is, it is too large, and they desire ways and means to destroy or put it out of sifrht: but the time will come I PA O ' AM when their descendents, or those who come after them; will think otherwise. . The larger portion of our readers think pjjj otherwise now; and it is for their benefit that we discuss the matter. Stable or barn yard manure, we say it with emphasis, should claim the farmer's most particular attention. IIow to enlarge the quantity and quality of this any, great fertilizing agent should be his study by night and by day?he should have "manure heap" on the brain?he should not only think about it, and talk about it, but go to work and act about it. If a young man wants to get rich by farming, let him first study how to enlarge his manure heap. Feed everything in either the stable or barn yard, corn, fodder and all; haul in leaves PI ] from the woods, cut all the rubbish be- OJ fore it goes to seed and add it to the manure heap. Add plaster of pa.ris frequently; this will attract and hold the ammonia, making the manure richer. If you have any swamp mud on the farm, haul it out on the bank in large heaps and mix with it plenty of 11 in nn/1 nliietnr 1?># it )mr n trnnv (\ f c r\ 11 ii i v uuu piaoivi j iv i. it itAj u jrtwi w i nu to sweeten, then apply it as a top dressing on your grass land.?American Stock Journal. 1, II. ALEX HER, 1 DENTIST. i CAMDEN, S. 0 WOULD respectfully inform the citizens of Kershaw District, that he will attend promptly to all business in his line entrusted to his care, at the very lowest Cash pries. All work Warranted. OFFICE?On Broad street, above J. M. LoOrand's Jewelry Store. July 29. tf M. B1SSELL, DENTIST. jfTr^lk' 'jjh WOULD call the attention ^uErVV^F of those requiring their Teeth tilled to a COMPOSITION, FILLING that he prepares and has used for the past ten years, as it can be recommended in all cases where the teeth are so far decayed as to prevent their being tilled with any filling requiring pres- T sure. As it approaches nearer the color we c of the teeth than Foils, it will be found C satisfactory in tilling the badly decayed "V front teeth, avoiding the unsightly ap- very pearar.ee of the foil showing through Ue t the thin plate of enamel. Being nearly as hard as the bone of the teeth it will prove serviceable in the masticating sur faces of many teeth. Teeth filled several ~ years since have been found within a fj few weeks in nearly as good a condition as when first filled. J, Charges for filling with gold, tin, or artificial Dentine from 50 cents to 82, and teeth inserted on GOLD, SILVER irnr/14 vimn ?. . e*r> I or v u i!i, iroui cz to ?o. .1 OFFICE on Broaa street, opposite Mr Jas. Dunlap's residence. May 20. tf. ? IIS IIOSTETTERS And Plantation Bitters AND all of the most popular PATENT MEDICINES. For Sale by HODGSON & DUNLAP. \ CARRIAGE. FOR SALE, a handsome four-seated sc RuCKAWAY , as good as new. Applj' to BAUM, BRO. Aug. 12. 3. < ? ?-r-ztss^p RCGGISTS AND APOTHECARIES. Have on hand and are constantly receiving fresh supplies of DRUGS AND MEDICINES, lNCY and toilet articles, perfumery, &c. KEROSENE OIL AND LAMPS, CHIMNIES, ints, Oils, Varnishes, Window Glass, Putty, Brashes, &c. AND ALL OTHER ARTICLES i ally kept in our line, all of which arc l URE AND G ENUINE, and wared to be as; represented, which we will sell as cheap as they can be bought ivkere jo the State. HODGSON & DUNLAP. May 6. NEW ARRIVALS 0 PRIIG AID SUMMER GOODS. "Wo are now receiving and opening a well-selccted stock of Spring and Summer Goods, Consisting of the Newest Styles of PRINTS. j AD IE S' DRESS GOODS, LADIES' HATS. Aud various other articles. Also?a large assortment of Gent's. Spring and Summer Clothing, Cassimeres and Linens, of all qualities. BOOTS AND SHOES. Of these, we have a fine assortment. Also, Fashionable A X DTATT7 XX A TVQ il-JUX JLJJN _UJ XJLXX _i_ k^>. WHITE AND COLORED. Our usual assortment of HVRDWARE, GROCERIES, AND CROCKERY WARE. he above Goods having been selected with great care, and bought for CASH, >ffcr them very low foi the CASH. all and exatuiue our stock and you will find it to your interest. ?re take this occasion to thnnk our friends and the public generally, for tlif ' liberal patronage bestowed on us, and it shall always be our aim to contin o merit the same by selling at the lowest possible prices. BAUM BROS. [arch 18. lEKALB HOUSE, ^ NoticeALL persons indebted to or havin? claims against the Estate of S. H. w " RUSH, deceased, are hereby requested CAMDEN, S. C- to present the same properly attested, ? on or before the 20th day of NovernNSURE YOUR LIFE A D-> 1809 T j RUsh, Adm'r. IN THE ' St. Louis Mutual ROBT MURE & CO., ISURANCE COMPANY. T ttt TiAnnpoo j. ?. AGENTS CHARLESTON AND LIVERCAMDEN, S. C. , POOL STEAMSHIP LINE Advances made on shipments of Cotton, Rice and Naval Stores to Foreign and DoSHIP mestic Ports. our Money and Freight Final \otice to Creditors. PKIISONS having claims on John W. BY TnE Arthur, deceased, or Mrs. Cornelia Ar)UTHERN EXPRESS. thur, Administratrix, will present them J at once to OFFICE AT THE WM. M.SHANNON; DEKALB HOUSE: * Jnue24.?tf. Attorney. .-J Hides, Hides. &c. &c. HIGHEST market price paid CASH for GREEN and DRY HIDES j for FURS, CLEAN RAGS, OLD PAPER, BOOKS, WOOL, WAX, TALLOW, IRON, METALS, &o., At F. GOSS' DEALER IN PROVISIONS, HEAVY AND FANCY GROCERIES. SHOES, BOOTS, Hardware, &c., &c. WISES, LIQUORS AXD ALE of all kinds and best qualities, IN ANY QUANTITY. Workman's Building, Broad-Street, CAMDEN,; S. C. April 29. fcf SPRING GOODS. I have just returned from the markets, and am now receiving a WELL SELECTED MUlll UE eo??s? SUITED TO TEE SEASON, To which I invite the attention of the public. Prices Satisfactory. TERMS CASH. R. M.-KENNEDY. April 15. tf Condition Powders, THESE Powders will cu*o most of the diseases to which Horses and Cattle arc liable, also improve the appetite and spirits. They are much superior to any other in use. No Planter or Farmer should be without them. Prepared and sold by HODGSON & DUNLAP. Notice. ALL persons indebted to or having claims against the estate of John Brown, deceased, arc hereby requested toprescDt the snme properly attested, on or before the 20th day of December, A. D. 1869 1). P. BUSH, Adrn'r. April 1, 8m DURHAM'S Smoking Tobacco. JUST received a large lot of this popular Smoking Tobacco. HODGSON & DUNLAP. Perfumery, COLOGNES, Extracts, Fine Toilet Soaps and Brushes in large variety and Styles. For Sale by HODGSON & DUNLAP. F. J. COLLIER & CO PRESCRIPTION STORE: PERSONS wishing PRESCRIPTIONS filled, will be accommodated at all hours. Having just received a fresh supply of ORUSS AND MEDICINES. we arc prepared to accommodate all who may favor us with a call. May 13. tf. Com and Bacon! WE are still receiving supplies of Corn and Bacon which we will sell at Charleston prices with actual expenses added. HODGSON & DUNLAP. NOTICE. ALL persons having demands against : the estate of John Kirkland. deceased, will present them duly attested within I the time prescribed by law. This noi tice will be plead in bar of those who fail to comply. Th< se indebted to the said estate will make immediate payment to JESSE A. KIRKLAND, Sweet Oil, STARCH, PEPPER and SPICES, of all sorts. For Sale by HODGSON & DUNLAP. Stationary, &c. INK, Paper, Pens, Pencils, Mucilage &c. For Sale by HODGSON & DUNLAP. QAA packages of JEWELL BROS. /vUU celebrated Self-Leavening, or Seif-Raising Flour, just received. Try it. JAMES JONES. \ BUT TOUR Family Supplies AT THE -CHEAP GEOCEEY AND Provision Stores OF JAMES JONES, BROAD-STREET, CAMDEN, s. c. March 25. FINE BRANDY* A FEW gallons FINE OLD HENNESSY BRANDY, for medicinal purposes. For sale by JAMES JONES. March 25 tf. ALE AND PORTER. YoungePs India Pale ALE, " " Stout Porter, For sale by JAMES JONES. March 25. tf. vni frnvn JLL/i 1 11 Kill. k SOLE and UPPER LEATHER. I Jb? r sale by f JAMES JONES, pril 22. tf REMOVAL. GROCERIES! PROVISIONS,'! THE subscriber having removed bis Store to lb.* stand next above the Mnrket, and added largely to bis stock, is now offering to the public a CHOICE SELECTION OF FAMILY AND FANCY MfiiES, to which be respectfully invites the attention of purchasers. Thankful for the liberal patronage heretofore extended to Kim, he promises to use every effprt to sep ire its continuance, assu1 sing the public that every thing be offers rhall be of the best quality, and his prices o& t it son able as possible. .Terms Cash. C NOELK N. Janary 21. Shoes! Shoes! THE subscriber has on hand a good stock of Ladies' and Gentlemen's SHOTSS, | which he is selling at very low prices He is gratified to know that his Shoes have given satisfaction to all who hare S| purchased of hhn. H Terms, Cash. fle C. NOELKIN. fl| January 21. tf BOjTS AND SHOES. I LADIES, and Gentlemen's BOOTS 11 and SHOES, of all qualities, and M of superior make and finish. For sale || low, by JAMES JONES. 1 Feb. II. tf I Corn! Corn!! . THE subscriber has on hand, and u will keep, during the summer, a ?j supply of CORN, w hich he will sell at i a small advance on cost. $? JAMES JONES. 1 Feb. 11. tf | ROSADALIS, 1 Purifies the Blood. 1 For sale by Druggists eyerywhere Jfl Llll HER. M THE undersigned having leased,. re~ |?5 moved, fitted up and put in runniog order, the Steam Saw Mill for- flu merly owned by Sutherland & Lemmond, are prepared to furnish PINE LUMBER of every description in any quantity at short notice, on moderate $8 terms for cash or any dsecriptiou of country produce. ||gj The Mill is located on Little Pino H| Tree Creek, four miles from Camden, H8 in the midst of fine timber, with a good tigSS road leading to it. Orders left with Messra. Burns and IsisB Boswell, or at the Journal office in Camden, will receive prompt attention, |?9 SHEORN & CROWELL. December 31. tf wfiflf TOE LAST NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to McDonald & McCurry by Note or Account are respectfully requested to call at once jgjaH and make payment, or satisfactory ar- gjraaH rangements or they will be compelled i l 41..:. iwt tVo Vionrto nf nth. IU puu lucu v;iailuo iu v* v? frgMqf era for collection. Warn Mcdonald & mcCURry. wm March 25. tf? SM