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AGRICULTURAL^ ^ ? fig A Yaried Industry the true Source 6U.V mi? of Wealth. He BY HENRY STUART, GRANDSBCRG; TA. Dill The temptation to make the PY most of a present advantage, re- in I o-o^rlioaa nf fliA nrnhable but remote ^14 1 UiVWW V** VUV chance of an ultimate loss is often ?P( too great for oven a sagacious man ^ * to resist. For those whose motto c^' is 'let us eat and drink for to-mor* r?l row we die,' the desire for present P^a gain rather than prospective profit, tat is too absorbing to allow of even a *',e passing doubt ofits propriety. And r^Cfj especially is this'true as regards ^r( the business of agriculture. A the fertile soil adapted to a single sta- ncc pie, a climate auspicious, a demand wo constant and remunerative, are ae(l sufficient to induce the planter to to * invest his means in a single crop tae whose success may enrich, but anc whose failure may ruin him; while ^ a more varied investment, though it may not offer so great induce- suc ment, would not impoverish him ,n? by his failure; because on the one cu' bnr?H failure cannot be in this case *re complete, and on the other, the the success of one part would go to re- ( imburse the loss of another. ?ou The economic advantage arising .r from a varied agriculture are not J10.1 to be narrowed to a single item. 11 viz : that of profit and loss to the HU( individual operator; they in fact v? affect the social and moral status of the whole community] But the limits of this article would be in. adequate to enter fully into this s"c subject. It will be sufficient here to show to the Southorn ngricultu- ?.ea r?st that it is a matter of serious JI0J consideration whether it k in the *3r' end, a more profitable course to in- "IS crease the variety of his crops than j"n to confine his attention to the great "aF staple?cotton- That there is mo- rCH ney in the cotton crop under all Prfi circumstances may make it remark- en" ably profitable, is sufficient to blind 6'111 a casual observer to many draw- ran backs that lie hidden under the v* ? ? b.?i /? ? /lU ^ Mrt Tirho AI'O nt?A Burmuo, UUt BUWU um?ud^o mo not the less potent for all that, A person who sees an ordinary South- 0 ern plantation for the first lime, is BPn(,' struck with dreary aspect of fields Rom out of cultivation, waiting their j,ea, turn to be again put into crop, Arri thus necessitating a large surface for comparatively narrow cultiva- Arn tion. Here is a loss of interest on Le.n capital which would not be borne, Lew but for the fact that the capital rn represented by the land is small. In other words land is cheap. Ct Now it may be taken for an axiom on ? in agriculture that where land is j J*.]1! cheap the population is poor, that' and < is, of course, in the aggregate j j,ein There will be the rich proprietor Arri' on the one hand and in the close contiguity, and in strong contrast, im the poor laborer. This is everywhere, and at "all times the inevita- Mi ble result of a restricted agricul- ^7~ ture- A pastoral commuity, where ? the wealth exists in the shape of flocks, herds and extensive domains furnishes a parallel to that one BU?g" whose sole product is a single sta. nius pie. Whether the capital invested wil1 in land and improvements under ^?"?such a regime produces a fair in- This terest may well be doubted, even Uker during a course of moderately sue- p*!? cessful years. But under the in- conn fluence of adverse circumstances, or,1ei when a crop made at so many cents JJJJj per pound will not sell for more iibi than cost, as is sometimes the case, i88"c ? ' il - - V 1.1 tne disaster is tno inevitaDie consequence. Compare this system with that of New England, I will p, not say of the Northern States, v/l because while here agriculture is SKI of necessity mixed, yet it is not of that completely varied kind as exists in England. There, under a system of mixed agriculture which SEI produces grain, roots, grass, diary products, wool, beef, mutton, all in CA1 profusion and perfection, land is D worth an annual rental equal to ? the fee simple of many a well improved plantation; and while the proprietor gains from his land a handsome income, the tennantwho farms it, is a man of capital, inteb M ligenco, foresight, and business 0 capacity sufficiently so, to enable him to live often in a stylo which conR few American farmers can do who desc own their land. And this is due to the varied industry of that country FLf which enables them to keep at GIN home the profits of their labor instead of sending them abroad to p^re purchase necessary articles of com- chas fort, finds for them a market at heH their doors, and spares them a tax ' in the shape of freights which, in our country, not seldom, eats up 75 per cent, of our produce. T] It must be admitted that the ,ierc varied industry here referred to, JJ," comprehends more than is included bo si in strictly agricultural pursuits, yet they hold an important place and have a serious effect in tho ti general result. of t Consider for a moment what pin would be tho net result of the noti< planter, having disposed of his cont bales and received the cash there- n, for, was he not under the necessity ? of drawing thereon, for a supply of artificial manures, corn, provis. ions, and the many nocessaris of jj1 ? his business. Instead of using up an(] tho profits of his main crop, ho had &c., corn, fat stock, cheese, butter, flour, grea &c., for sale or exchange to the storekeeper or mechanic, or field j hands, in return for their labor or skill, his funds would be invested ^ in permanent improvements, drain- by I + - . JL if % J *r: jfes.' wet lands, constructing bnilds, or appliances for making or ing manure by which his crops Jbd ;bt be increased many fold.? re would be an addition to the alic wealth which would "grow r . what it fed on," increasing itself *-'* geometrical ratio ; each invest- \Co nt of which would but make an ming for tho production of more, few years time would suffice to g(i inge the appearance of the intry, would till up the waste ces and build around each planion small villages occupied by X. i necessary laborers and artificers ( ( [uisite to such a state of things. >m this would naturally grow i manufactory for the supply of rli.rl nrtiflna Anrl tin:vllv there I Witt iild follow as an inevitable con- G [uence, what ought of certainty ie the natural manufacture of j South?that of cotton spinning 1 cotton weaving. ^nd when it is considered that re are abundant openirgs for h improvements, it is to be lanted that the condition of agri. Q| ture is such, that at present, y are unavailable for want of necessary population whereon Iraw for workers (excepting, of D irse, in the large cities where, many reasons, the suitable loca-' is are not to be found,) and thus p s necessary to return to the ;stion,as of primary importance, w can the agriculture of the ith be made available as a means leveloping the latent resources ? 3 considertion of a subject of h interest should be an object, bought to all those who would ire the advancement of a por-> i of their country favored liigh^ rrrpS] iy nature, but heretofore, labor- Vlce under disadvantages of no or- Casb ary character from which, now Asa't milv freed, it is willing and dy to shake off all apathy and , judice and enter on a career of < ighlened improvement, which ] II tend to place it in the front J k of enterprise and prosperi- ] GENERAL SUP'TS OFFICE, , < Charleston, S. C., May ll, 1870. 1 i and niter Sunday, May J5th, the Pas- - I er Trains upon the South Carolina Rail ] i will run as follows: Mi ?e Charleston 8.50 A. M. ve at Aupu3ta 4.25 P. if". on e Charleston 8.40 A.M. tees ' re ntColumbia 4.10 P. M. uniil o Augusta 8.00 A. M. gums e Columbia 7.45 A. M. nil(j j ro at Charleston 3.30 P.M. draw CAMDEN BRANCH. Sc linden nod Columbia Passenger Trains an e Jondavs, Wednesdays and Satyr- wher s, and between Camden and Kingvillo same , (Sundays excepted,) connects with up need) iowu Day Passengers at Ivingville. Fe re Camden 0.35 A. M. re at Columbia 11.00 A.M. ' e Columbia J .00 P. M. rent Caiudon 5.40P.M. IT. T. PEAKE, General Superintendent. -n . Faoi el Engraving of Gen, Robt, E, N Lee, LIB] ibscribers remitting us S4 for one year's cription to The Southern Press, an trated Weekly Journal of 40 columns, receive an elegant Steel Engraving of rral Robt E. Lee, 24 x 19 inches, for. led in a secure case, postage paid by us. A?p number contains a large finely executed Nntio iess of Gen. Lee, engraved by a skillful t, from a photograph, expressly for The s, with an outline of his life, and nn nct of his obsequies. Single copies, (if red early) forwarded to any address on JTI pt of 10 cents. Eueigetic Canvassers od in ever* county in the Smith, to whom sral list of preioiums is offered in this Tli i. Add refw; the si THE SOUTHERN PRESS. ELL Baltimore, Md. Cain< RRISTMAS FIREWORKS? ~ lt rockets, roman candles, scroll wheels, rtir tin wheels, ipents, mines, TRTANOLES. TORPEDOES M- B ^NOX, &c., &c., just arrived. ec. 8. B. S. KIRKLEY. ' sw Fall aiscl Winter RAI O-OOHDS. aij RS. ELTAS hns on hand, and offers at API LOWEST PRICES, ft general stuck of MERCHANDIZE, cc* isting in part, of DRY GOODS, of every e^PTi rip!ion, CLOTHING, BOOTS, SHOES, , Ac. Also. JGAR. COFFEE, TEA, MOLASSES )UK, BACON, LARD, SALT BAG- A G and TIES, with every other article vv lly called for. Her motto being QUICK _i ESand SMALL PROFITS. alio is pre d to nntke it to the interest of purera to call, exnmine her goods and learn ?T( prices before laying in their supplies. jtober 6. tf . ew mSSOlilTVIOlV. ho copartnership in the Lumber Business tofore existing between the subscribers dissolved on the 10th inst., by mutun ent. The business of the concern will sttled by either of us. D. SIIEORN. J. M. CROWELL. r>v. 17. 3t. le subscriber having taken entire charge ho Steam Mill formerly run by himself J. M Crowe!!, is nrenared to furnish E LUMBER of nil descriptions on short e. Grateful for past favors, he solicits a inuance of patronago. D. SHEORN. " -17- tf Some AT Toilet Articles, ? reat variety, such as English and French Brushes, Tooth Brush, Lubin's Soaps ^ g, Powders, Toilet Sets and Bottles, Vases, ,, n> Colognes, Handkerchief Extracts and a if ? t many articles too numerous to mention. HODGSON & DUNLAP. TEF D tamps and Chimney's. ? cautiful selection of Lamps, and a largo rtment of the best flint glaRB Chimney's, By tb HODGSON & DUNLAP. & .* * " - -r ' Kinsman & Howell\ 1 Commission Merchants. beralAdvances made on tton and Naval Stores. Charleston, ? C. CAMDEN, S. C. Assist ant Cashier. W. D. McDOWALL. Solicitors. KERSHAW & KERSHAW OFFICERS. Fr ident, WADE HAMPTON, [ Presidents JOHN B. PALMER, JNO. P. THOMAS, ier, TliOS. P. GREGG, D01 Cashier, J. C B. SMITH, my Directors. [Vndc Hampton, Columbia. imp William Martin, Columbia. P. W. McMnster, Columbia. 1. C. ITiiakill, Columbia. F. P. Thomas, Columbia. E. II. llointish, Columbia, lohn B. Palmer, Columbia.' Thomas E. Gregg, Columbia. F. Eii Gregg, Marion. t. T. Scott-, Newberry iV. G. Mnyes, Newberry. * 3. II. Rutledge, Charleston. Daniel Ravenel, Jr., Charleston. 'chnnics. Laborers, Clerks, Widows, J?r ans and others may here deposit their gs and draw a liberate of interest therePlanters, Professional Mon nnd Trusnishing to draw interest on their fund they require them for business or other Is t isps: Parents desiring to set apart small Pre for their children, nnd Married Women '1 linors (whose deposits can only be with- gnn n by themselves, or, in caseot death, by to i legal representatives,) wishing to lay wh funds for future use, are here afforded iuvi ipportunity ot depositing their means to, e tliey rnpiillv accumulate, and, nt the time, be subject to withdrawal when d. brunry 10. Jy. lit RROI1IF.. r. It. IIUUGIXS. II. C. I1UDGINS ERCDiS ?>. CO. i? led OO^^OjST^ ^ or ] ORTH ATLANTIC WHRRF. of 1 ClIAJiLESTOX, S. C. 2RAL ADVANCES MADE ON CONMENTS. H( REFER TO REW SIMONDS, Esq.. President of inal Bank, Charleston. S. C. Continuation0F Wi iitt v i 'nci e undersigned will cnnhnne Business nt BUr, fand formerly occupied by the late W. rP|, VS, corner of Broad and Kutledge sts., djs< let), S. C. AMELIA ELI AS. tobcr G. tf JELL ALEXANDER. ^ DENTISTS, BROAD ST., CAMDEN, S. C. s over tlip Store of "Wittkowsky &. MS. ISSELL, I. II. ALEXANDER. t. 27. In : ? iiiti INDIES, FRUITS, &c. 3 3 ins SINS. CURRANTS; FIGS. !T PRUNES, BUTTERNUTS, JONDS, PECAN NUTS, FILBERTS, COCOA NUTS. 7 >LES AND ORANGES. deli SODA BISCUITS, SUGAR one ISI-W, TEA CAKK*T~ GINGER UAKES, See. OK CANDIES, 1 REFINED CANDIES, ?lig AND ROCK CANDIES. it i II jusl received and for sale LOW mci B. S. KIRKLEY. SIGHT DRAFTS. Dif 3HT DRAFTS on Baltimore?good in ^ York at pur vnlue. Foronlo by GEO. ADLEN, Agent. BE SURE *? TO CALL AT in 1 PEEBLES' T /TV H r heap luasn more, ONE DOOR ABOVE tlod^ion & Dtmlap, CAMDEN, S. C. D Fine Brandy, sthing "Eicli, Eare and Eacy" for unle MYEE S. Northern Cabbage. uperior Lot of very fine NORTHi CABBAGE. Also. IHEN and MOUNTAIN BUTL, now on band by .. . ec. 8. B. S. KTRKLEY. ^ Axle Grease, ie Box or Kpc. HODGSON & DUNLAP. 3 ***** _ pt. JO.-om _ . B-A.002ST, P" iard and Flour, her with a select stock of FAMILY and FANCY * GROCERIES. . i every other nrticle found in a Family roccry and Provision Store, for Which are offered at P'a DEDUCED PRICES, p' thn BY ] CY EFOEIjKIX. dar mden, March tf ? n0l TIZENS' SAVING BANK tl OF oth >5,TH CASomu, Z pw eposils of 83 Upwards Be- ugf> ceived. ex' iHR OFFICE BUILDING, 1 ANTE OP CAMDEN. Zt - J. > > , fir ? r? PHYSICIANS. ' . New York, August 15th, 1868. kHow me to call your attention to my i ^fp5? -eparation of Compound Extract Buctiu. e component parts are BUCITU, LONG 1AF, C'UBEBS, JUNIPER BERRIES. Jode op Preparation.?.Buchu, in :uo. Juniper Berries, by distillation, to ma fine gin. Cubebs extracted by discement with spirits obtained from Juniper rries; very little sugar is used, and a small portion of spirits. It is more palatable n any now in use. lucliu, as prepared by Druggists, is of a k color. It is a plant thnt emits its fra nco; the action of a flame destroys this, active principle, leaving a dark and glutiig decoction. Mine is the color of ingrents. The Buchu in my preparation dominates ; the smallest quantity of the er ingredients are added, to prevent ferntation; upon inspection, it will he found to be a Tincture, as made in Pharmaeofi. nor is it a Syrup?and therefore can be d in enses where fever or inflammation Bt. In this, you have the knowledge of the redients and the inode of preparation, loping that you will favor it with n trial, I thut iinoil inspection it will meet with ir approbation. With a feeling of confidence, I am, verv respectfully, H. T. HELM BOLD, Chemist and Druggist, of 1G years Experience. om the Largest Mannfactniug ChciniMlM in the World. November 4,1854. I nm acquainted with Mr. H. T. IIelm.d ; ho occupied the Drug Store opposite residence, and was successful in conductthe business where others had not been ally so before him. I have been fnvorablv tressed with his character and enterprise. WILLIAM WEIGHTMAN, Firm of Powers & Weightman, Manufacturing Chemists, Ninth and Brown streets, Philadelphia. " K - . 8. % dmbold's Fluid Extract Bncliu * he great specific for Universal Latitude, >sfratlons, &.c. 'he constitution, once affected with Oric Weakness, requires the aid of Medicine strengthen and invigorate the system, ich HEMBOLD'S EXTRACT BUCHU nriably does. If no treatment is submitted Consumption or iusanity ensues. dmbold's Fluid Extract Buchu affections peculinr to Females. is nneqnalbv any other preparation, as in.Chlorosis, detention, Pn ill fulness, or Suppression of itomary Evacuations, Ulcerated or ScliirStnte of the Uterus, and all complaints ident to the sex, or tbo decline or change ife. slmfoold's Flnid Extract Bnchn and ImproTed Bose Wash 11 rndically exterminate from the system jnses arising from habits of dissipation, at In expense, little or no change in diet, no nnvenience or exposure; c o m p 1 e t e I y erceding those unpleasant and dangerous tedies, C'opaiva and Mercury, in all these JllSCi. :e Helmbold's Fluid Extract of Bucliu \ nil diseases of thPRe organs, ivliothcr exngin male or female, from whatevercaubo punting, and no matter of how long stand. It is pleasant in taste and odor, "irnilinte" in action, nod more strengthening n any of the preparations of Burk or Iron. "hose suffering from broken down or lento constitutions procure the remedy at O. 'he reader must bo awnro that, however lit may be the attack of the nbovo disease is certain to affect the bodily health and atul powers. l11 the nbovo diseases reqnire the aid of a iretic. IIELMHOLD'S EXTKACTBUU ia the great Diuretic. lold by Druggists everywhere. Price? '25 per bottle, or G bottles for S'J.50. Dered to any address. Describe symptoms ill communication*. Address H. T. IIELMBOLD, rug and Chemical Warehouse, I 504 BROADWAY, New York. ? None are Genuine less done up in steel-engraved wrapper, h facsimile of my Chemical Warehouse, , signed H. T. HELMBOLD. lay 5 1j *' / - v- ' * *<&&}' ' ' V-v , ' *'Jw ' ri ' ife- * ife I PIEDMONT & ABLTNGTON v . ' < ? -"=ji T.' : ^i'-r ' - * Life Insurance Co m jtanj-f OF 1 T?TnTTMOXr>. VIRGINIA, ASSETS,\>ver $2,000,06* If ET SURPEUS, over ^ 700,000 POLICIES ISSUED, over 11,000 W. C. CARR1NGT0N, President*. J. E. EDWARDS, Vice-Preside**:?. " ^ . D. J. HARTSOOK, Secretary. &- ' 3. J. HOPKINS, Assistant "Secretary. - * J. E. WOLB\ Sdperintendent op Agencies. * .. .v ..; r-"\ ; SOOTH CAROLINA BRfiliCE, AT COLDIBIA S. Oi In South Carolina National Bank Building. ^ J. P. THOMAS, President.- - -S. L. LEAPUART, Secretary," Dr. ISAAC BRANCH, Styebintendent of Agencih^ Board of Directors.-?John McKenzie, John S. Preston, f. w. aemi^ ter, W. B. Culick, John T. Sloan, Sr., Dr. R. W. Gibbes, R. C. 8hiver, Thorny S? State at Large.?Ex-Governor M. L. Bonharo, General M. G. Bailtff \ General J. D. Kennedy, Colonel T. C. Perrin, Dr. Isaac Branch, Dr. H. B,Cook. WE OFFER IN THE PIEDMONT AND ARLINGTON, A SOLID, RELIABLE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, thoroughly Southern, in the hands of men of the highest. integrity, with abundant assets, recent, risks, the moat Re cure of all investments, pledged to retain within the State of South Carolina all fundi accruing therein, and, indeed, presenting overy ndrantnge that can be desired We confidently appeal toevery one interested in Smitbernprosperity tolook to their own interest, by sustaining thpir own institutions, and thereby establish that self-confidence 1 without which tliero can bo no permanent pro?j)erity. Bear in mind "that, already over 6110.000,000 are annually sent North for Life^usurance. taking so much from our strength, and thereby giving additional power to ouruompetifors, ^ Rights of party to non-forfeiture in all its policies. Rights of-p^rty to reinstatement paidup policy, and surrender value where "intervention of arroiea" or'auy other cause cuts the insured off from home office. This feature, omitted in policies of Northern companies, chat'the Southern ppople very heavily in the late war, and should make them seek the only'-company that provide against such contingency in future. * From nn official exhibit, it is shown that the Piedmont and Arlington had a greater in-* crease of business in I?(I9 over J86S than any company on this continent It shows that: there were only three companies in the United States that issued larger .amount of risks iir *' 1PU9 than it did. and only nine companies that issued more policies; also, that, with their accumulated risks of fifteen or twenty years all combined, this company/ though young, stands twentieth in amount of risks in force. ' This exhibit, among over a hundred companies, makes the IMedmont and Arlington the " leading Life Insurance Company, at least of this country. It shows, not only progress, but caution and economy?its losses being light, its expenses small. PLAN MUTUAL. Dividend paid on whole life policies, forty per cent. Dividends given at end of first year, when all cash is paid. All policies uon-furfuitable. liEAJPMAiST, nJEFFEBSO:IST & IIA^SOIT, ; TI-TV-! 1 . I I X A -r- A -TTTTV-ri I U H 1 tsJT"-EJ_i-N -TLiJrV-ti?J-J 1 wm. CZjTBUBJST^ Agent, ,, ? %) " 'v"^r ' ' ' j For Kersliaiv and Lancaster Counties. /r " ? Mnyl2, 1870 - 1y .} . WE INVITE THE ATTENTION OF OUR CUSTOMERS AND THE PUBLIC GENERALLY, TO OUR NEW STOCK OF * Drugs, Medicines, Chemical, < I ANI^ >; : j dow being received from the Northern Markets, where all have been caro 3 ully selected. .: & Onr Stock is varied and complete, and will be found'to contain every arti clc usually kept in our line of business, together with a great variety of FANCY GOODS, and ARTICLES SUITABLE for (ho BIOXalD.A.'Y'S. , \ " J We purchase for Cfisli9 andean and will Soil as JliO"W as aucGoods can be found in any Market in the State. - I We invite an inspection, feeling assured we can give satisfaction. HODGSON & DUNLAP. THE POLICY HOLDERS, LIFE AND TONTINE ASSURANCE CO., ! OP THESOUTH, U No. 29 BROAD ST., CHARLESTON, \ C. j _:0:~ cW ^ \VM. McnURXET. President. GEO. E. HOGGS. Secretary. " E. P. ALEXANDER. V. P. and Actuary. JOHN T. DARBY. M. D.< Mediaal Adviser J J. P. GILMER, Vice Pres. res. in Geo. AUGl/STINE T. SMYTHE, Solicitor. -M E. NYE HUTCHISON, Vice Pres. ret. JAMES CONNER, CopoteE 1 in Georgia. K. A. KINLOUH.M. D. I Local Medical* R. LEBBY, Jr., M. D., ) Examiners. FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS deposited with Comptrollor General for protection of Policy Holders. _ j More than ONE MILLION DOLLARS of Assurance applied for. This Company, having complied with all the conditions uf G'hnrter, is now prepared to issue the usual forms of Life and Endowment Policies oil the Cash system. CASH PREMIUMS! CASH DIVIDENDS ! CASH POLICIE8 ! ^ All policies non-forfeitnblo after the payment of ONE Annual Premium. Paid-up Policies issued on surrender of the original for an equitable amount. Purely MUTUAL ! No Stockooldersi All profits DIVIDED among the Policy-Hold , i ers. Dividends declared Annually. Dividends once declared are non-forfeitable, and may be nsed to reduce the Premium j to increase the amount of Assurance, or to make /be Policy self-sustaining. Dividendsjsft with the Company, however applied, may be q*ed,in case of need, to pay Premiums. * Jjj Investments confined by Charter to the rpdst solid and reliable Securities. v Patronize the only Life Assurance in tl>e State, and keep your MONEY AT HOUR WARREN R. MARSHALL, Agent * j Dr, C. J. Shannon. Medical Examiner, Camden, S. C. a jd /