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TERMS: TWO DOLLARS AID A HALF PEB AlTfTT/M, IX ?.XITBD STATES CCUnE.SCT. RATES OF ADVERTISING. Advertisements inserted at the rates of One Dol? lar per square of twelve lines for the first insertion and Fiftj Cents for ?ach subsequent insertion. Liberal deductions made to those who advertise by the year. B@* For announcing a candidate, Fire Dollars in advanee. i ??????? i $mmt'$ Ucpaftmcnt. Contributions on praetieal farming are so? licited from our friends throughout the country. Make Farm Life Attractive. Just now, when the cotton mania pre? vails so extensively, and men are not dis? posed to heed Solomon's advice about ma? king haste to get rich, we publish the fol? lowing beautiful and truthful extract from r, speech delivered by Hon. H. Seymour, tit an agricultural fair last year, with the hope that it may induce some poor voya? ger to pause ore ho "wanders too lar from his moorings.?Eds. So. Cult. It not'unfrequcntly happens that a man of fortune who has given himself up 10 the love of gain, or who.may live in a magni? ficent house, well filled with costly arti? cles, aftor all this ma}- still be the dweller of a dreary, unfurnished world. His poorer but more intelligent neighbor may see from his porch greater boanties and objects at deeper interest than wealth can give. Wo can see, then, why country life is dreary to one and full of pleasure to an other. We can seo why we havo not put the farmer upon tho highest grounds when we havo merely taught him the skill of a husbandman or tho art of ma? king money. These do not meet the de? mands of nature when our vital powers begin to give way. They do not meet the call lor mental interest when time shall have laid its hand upon us and dis? abled us lor physical toil. To lift up ag? riculture to its best and highest estate, those who follow it must have a measure of taste and of education which wi'l make them happy upon their farms through all periods of their lives. If these aro want? ing, men will abandon tho country for tho excitement of towns. Wo now see wh}" the great men to whom I alluded sought homos amid the retnoto seei es of nature. We also see whence spring* this hurtful and unhealthy passion for city lite. But it may be said that nil men cannot be? come learned in the mysteries of nature. It would indeed be a mockery to tell the man who begins in tho humblest posi tions, without tho aid of early education, and who is toilit.g on to wring out a-sup? port by his farm labor for himself and family, that be must become either an as? tronomer, or a geologist, or a botanist, to bo happy in his home. Nor are those things necessary. Tho Almighty has been too kind to demand of any for their happiness that which is beyond their reach. But he does require them, if they would enjoy the beauties of His world, that they should open their eyes and look. He does demand, it they would have hab? its of thought and mental pleasures, that they should cultivate their powers of ob? servation and learn the lessons which He tries to teach them in every bush or flow? er, in every stone or stream, and in all animated nature that surrounds thetn. It needs no more knowledge than every man can gain who will look und think, to make rural life full of enjoy moms. Ho who wilj not do this cheats and wrongs himself. In tho order of nature a love of tho country is a natural enj oyment in our declining years. AH men should bear in mind that their tastes outliv* their intel? lectual power. They should therefore cultivate those tastes which can be easily gratified, that are not inconsistent with weakness of age. which make no heavy demands upon our powers, or which we hold by an uncertain tenure. Objects of art or wealth are frequently stripped from mon when their powers begin to fail, but ho who loves God's works is happy in the scenes of nature, and has pleasures more certain and lasting than fortune can give. It's a good investment to cultivate tho tastes. 1 caro not how humble thoy may bo. Tho man is untrue to himself, amidst tho labor of the farm, when following the plow or busy at any other work, who does not teach himself to love what is bountiful, and who docs not exorciso and strengthen his mind by observing all there is about him. lie lives in the midst of God's great museum of wonders, and ho cannot say he was never taught, for all the world about him is teaching, if ho will but learn truths [hat will make him content with his lot, that will strengthen his mind, purify his taste, and lift him up in his whole nature. I have seen and known much o<f men of all conditions. I have listened to the stories and the prayer for pardon of the criminal in his cell. I have enjoyed the iutor conrso of men marked for their virtues, their abilities in high social ami official positions. Beyond mo*t men 1 have hnd a chance to study human nature in all its phases, and 1 do not hesitate to say as one of the results of life lung observation, that virtue, health, and happiness are best promoted by cultivating a love of nature, its teachings, next ti the teach? ings of religion, do ui'?st to make nu n wise and contented here and hereafter. YOUNG MEN SHOULD NOT ABANDON COUNTRY life. May wo not hope that tho taste lor ru rat lite which once prevailed in our land may be restored by a better public opiu ion and by a judicious system of educn tion which shall aim at gaining that knowledge w hich is needed b}- our farm-, ing population. Tho young men of our country aro crowded into cities; they are leaving safe, heult jiff 11, and use? ful pursuits for tho speculative chances of town life. In too many instances they mako miserable failures, and shipwreck health and character. The practice which prevails among our successful farmers, r*f selling their lands and moving into eiti s and villages, does a double mischief. It strips the rural dis? tricts ot their accumulated (-npital and deprives them of the wisdom and skill gained by long exoeiienc.1. The double drain of tJie young and active, as well as the old and wealthy, is hurtful to the moral tone, as well as to '.ho material power of the agricultural interest. It j weakens the influence ot the greatest in? dustrial pursuit ot our laud?the ono upon which the prosperity of all others is based. It is our duty, then, not only to urgo measures which will make farm ing profitable, but also those which will make country life attractive. It must be litted up and mado an intellectual profes? sion. It must not be shunned, but it must be sought as a mode of life which gives not only just reward to labor, but honor and influence in our social and po? litical system. We find a great diversity of tastes among civilized nations. The}' are the results of education and public opinion. Our tastes nnd habits should be made to conform to the condition of our country. Our chief wealth is in our lands. Our [growth in greatness depends upon onr bringing into use our vast uncultivated domain. These tastes and habits which load our people to turn their backs upon country lite are hurtful to our prosperi? ty. The system of education which fails to give intellectual interest and mental activity to rural pursuits is not well di? rected, and does not meet the wants and conditions of the American people. Wc must hare, as a basis ot political stability and business prosperity, not onlj* agricultural skill and mechanical inventions, but also the diffusion of that kind of knowledge which will make our farmers and their families honor their pursuits and love the rural scenes amidst which they are carried on. Green Manures for Poor Lands Perhaps nothing in tho whole province of farming engrosses so much attention ot those interested, as tho question of pre? serving or increasing the fertility of the soil. It is not so difficult to mako worn-out and barren land produce good cro|ra, as I one would suppose from a hasty view of the innumerable failures to be seen all around. If the needful properties to grow crops are not in the soil, it is in vain to sow, and plant, without first putting them there; or it thoj" are there, but locked up, without first making tho necessary con? ditions to release them, and give them vitality. Every observing farmer knows that it is far oasier to produce grass than wheat, and a common remark among farmers is "if I can raiso a crop of clover I am euro I can raise wheat." One of the means of raising lands is to get it to pro? duce clover, and plow it down when in lull bloom. But clover contains a large percentage of potash, and in sovls alreacTy abundantly supplied with this, such as slate and shale lands, it is better to mix the clover with other grasses. Farmers know that an old sod field farmed in corn, yields the largest crops, and that the best crops of wheat are raised from it. Why ? The field has been left rying until different kind of grasses have grown up, each one gathering differ? ent substances from the atmosphere, and carrying them down into the soil through the roots, and enriching it. Hence when a crop of corn or wheat is planted all tho substances necessary for its growth and perfect development have been provided for its use. , By.the application of lime on such soil the decomposition of fibrous matter in the soil is hastened, and they are conver? ted into plant food. If too much is ap? plied, a heavy growth of straw is pro? duced, and it will grow so rank as to lodge and yield very little grain. By using a smaller quantity of lime, so as to make a healthy growth of straw, the heads will fill well and tho grain mature; for it is found that when the straw does not make an overgrowth the head gener? ally fi!l? perfectly. Tho object to be sought is to know what elements are needed in the soil, and in what conditions, to produce tho crop wc wish to grow. There is no doubt that it wo should give to the soil all the constituents of the crop, each year, we could always count with reasonable certainty on a large yield. Were tho constituent elements of wheat inexhaustible in the soil, we might sow and reap, yoar after year, without dimin? ution in tbe yield or quality. On the contrary they are easily exhausted, and, unless supplied, it is not long until we can raise no crop at all. Wheat contains lime, soda and chlorine. Soda and chlorine mako common salt. The sowing of common salt on wheat fields must bo advantageous. It is be? lieved to strengthen the straw and make it hard, thus preventing rust. Hum ap pears only on straw of a soft, luxuriant growth, which cracks open easily, leaving the juices to oqko out and escape. The action of the hot sun and moisture upon this, readily produces rusd. Especially is this the case with wheat grown in low soil where the dampness is great. Tho never, failing quantity of plant-food floating in the atmosphere is ever avail? able lor promoting the growth and devel? opment of plant.--. Iu this availability there is a marked dificrence between that iu tho air and the vegetable nutriment lucked up in tho sod. The atmosphere is sure to nourish growing plants whenever the louder leaves opou their pours to take in the nourishments it furnishes. It luiilils up the stem and developes tho va rious parto of the plant. Not so with the roots of tho plant. It may send forth its rootlets in every direction, seeking food, und 3 01 famish, droop and die, because the vegotablo matter is not iu an availa? ble condition to promoto its growth. As it is impossible for every farmer to get stable manure iu sufficient quantity to enrich his land.hu must look to tho green Vegetable manure supplied by nature. It is tho principle source of man uro on the earth, and as such it must be supplied by the furnier it he would secure Iiis own greatest advancement, iiy green man? ures is, of course, meant vegetable man? ures plowed down. Observing fanners are well aware that green manures fructify the soil, and that it pays best to plow down clover, mixed grasses, oats, buckwheat ami sowed corn. Th?y should not fear to lose a crop of hay, or miss a crop of oats, or rye. or buckwheat by so doing, for the sacrifice of one crop will unable them to rawe half a iloaeu crops with profit. Every year green crops should be plowed down, in the absenco ot abundance ot barnyard manure. It will keep up the fertility of tho soil, as nothing else will, und enriches him who dues it as well as his land. Experimental Farm Journal. How Superphosphate is Hade. Hon. Simon Brown, in his lecture be? fore the Agricultural Convention at Man? chester, on '"Artificial Fertilizers," said superphosphate of lime was made in tho following manner: Bones are collected from every possible source?boys and girls gather them in the streets of cities; butchers and provision dealers save them; men traverse tho coun? try with horses and wagons picking up from house to house every pound they can get, while vessels bring them in large quantities Irom wherovor they can be found. These bones arc in a raw condi? tion, not having been nscd by soap boil? ers, or in any other way to lessen their value. When collected and thrown into, heaps under cover, each bone is examin? ed, and all euch us are suitable to be used in the arts aro laid aside for turners, cut? ters, <fcc, to be used for knobs, handles of knives, canes and umbrellas, and the smal? ler pieces to be made into buttons. Such as are not fit to ho used in the arts, are thrown into iron retorts, each holding two ban els. The cover of these retorts aro fitted so exactly that they are nearly or quite air tight. When thus made ready they aro let down.into a furnace where the whole mass soon acquires a white heat; but no air beingadmilted, no flame takes in tho bones. In this intense heat all the animal matters, the gelatine, oils, ammonia, &c, are driven off, and in the f>rm of steam pass through a pipe to a reservoir prepared for it in a remote part of tho building. The pipe through which they pass is immersed in cold wa? ter, so that the oil and gelatine leave it in a thickened state and most highly charg? ed with the pungent ammonia. Careful experiment having taught the workmen how long to allow the retorts to remain in the furnace, when that time has expir? ed, they are taken out, set upon an iron wheelbarrow and trundled away to be ed off. The bones arc now redocod to what ia called boncblack, or animal charcoal.? This is extensively used in refining sugar. They are of a shining black color, brittle,, and can bo easily and readily ground, not into Hour, but into quite small particles. Two barrels of this ground bone are then spread on tho bottom of a wooden vat. Four gallons of tho liquids that ran out of the retort are then thrown upon it, and the wholo thoroughly stirred. When tho mass is sufficiently mixed, from fifty to sixty pounds of sulphuric acid are added and mingled. A powerful ebulli? tion, or boiling, takes place which contin? ues several minutes, during which time the workmen keep tho whole mass in mo? tion. When it subsides, tho article has become what is called superphosphate of lime. It is then dried, packed and ready for market. By this process nothing that the bone originally contained is lost, although it has undergone important chemical changes. Such is the manrer in which superphosphate is obtained. Let us apply it to the crops. It is not equally adapted to all plants. On all the Brascic? family, including the cabbage, Swedish turnip, common flat turnip, cauliflower, broccoli, &c, its influence is usually strik? ing and profitable. The leaves of the plants grow larger and thicker and assume a darker green than I havo seen them un? der tho stimulus of any other fertilizer. It is also useful to beets, mangolds, peas and beans, and all other of tho field and gar? den crops. ? A person who was recently called into court for the purpose of proving the correctness of a doctor's bill, was asked whether "the doctor did not make several visits after the patient was out of dan? ger ?" "No," replied the witness, "I con? sidered the patient in danger as long as the doctor continued his visits." ? A Western editor, having announced the shooting of a wild cat, by a little boy five feet eight inches long, an exchange querries, "what do they call big boy there ?" ? What is the difference between a dog belonging to a sailor and one of the principal planets ? One is the tar's dog and the other is the dog-star. (The per? petrator of this deserves a good canine.) ? The following centhnent is attribu ted to Napoleon Bonaparte: "A hand some woman pleases the eye, but a good woman pleases the heart. The one is a jewel?the other is a treasure." ? Any business is more respectable than what is termed loafing. A young man had better sell clams by the pailful than hang around public resorts, murder? ing time and his own.reputation. ? "Jenny," said a Scotch minister, stooping irom his pulpit, "have ye got a peen about ye ?" "Yes, minister." "Then stick it into that brute o' a man o' yours by your side." ? The Memphis Sun calls a very biack negro "vivified but-end of midnight." TO THE PUBLIC. THE undersigned gives notice Hint he is n^nin established in business fur himself, and will take pleasure in receiving calls from all of his old friends, at I he store formerly occupied by Wm. M. Osborue, on Mechanic's Row, on the street leading to the Depot. He solicits a share of patronnge, and will keep constantly on handa full assortment of Liquors, Family Groceries, Country Produce, ko. E. W. BVK?M. Feb 4. 18(19 82 CHOICE LIQUORS ! WHISKEY, BRANDY, WINES, and oiher Li? quors, of tho best brands, for sale by the bottle or at wholesale. E. W. BYKUM, Oshomc's oM stmd. Mechanic's Ilow. Fob 4, l?t>9 Zl THE highest market price paid for every de? scription of Country Produce, by E. W. BY RUM, Osbornc's old stand. Mechanic's Itow. Feb 4, 1809 S2 DICKSON COTTON SEED. ONE HUNDRED DCS DELS of this celebrated variety of Cotton Seed on hand and for sale by E. W. BY RUM, Osbornc's old stand, Mechanic's Row. Feb 4. ISti'.t 82 BUCKWHEAT FL0U? ! A prituc article, fresh and new, for sale by W. F. BARR & CO. March 4, 1909 8? DRUGS! DRUGS! DRUGS! -o WALTERS & BAKER, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRUG GISTS, At the Sign of the Golden Mortar, NORTH SIDE PUBLIC SQUARE, Anderson C. H., S. C, WILL keep constantly on hand a complete assort? ment of PURE and FRESH DRUGS, MEDICINES, PATENT MEDICINES, PAINTS, OILS, VARNISHES, DYES, GLASS, PUTTY, &c, &c, Which will be sold CHEAP for CASH or COUN? TRY PRODUCE. Gi re us a call and examine onr Goods before buying elsewhere. WALTERS & BAKER, Druggists. Feb 11, 1869 33 BT THOMAS DAWSON, MANlFACTtP.F.R OF ALL KINDS OT Tinware, Stove Pipe, Guttering, House-Roofing-, Sec. A PULL ASSORTMENT OF Plain, Fancy and Japanned Tl H - WAH? Constantly on hand, at Wholesale and Retail. Stoves! Stoves! Stoves! COOKING, HALL, OFFICE and PARLOR STOVES. I would respectfully call the attention of the public to our Cooking Stove Department. 1 hope that all these who wish anything in this Una will call and see for themselves. I will give the highest price for Beeswax, Old Copper, Pewter and cotton Rags. THOMAS DAWSON, North-East corner of Public Square, Oct14, 1868 17 COUNTRY PRODLCE, CORN, PEAS, RAGS, EGGS, BACON, LARD, OR almost anything taken ia exchange for Goods at cash prices. Call and see us when you want to barter. We keep always on hand a well assorted stock of DRUGS and MEDICINES, PAINTS, OILS, WINDOW GLASS and PUTTY, Together with? DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, And HARDWARE, In fact, anything you need, sick or well. W. II. NARDIN & CO.. No. 7 Brick Range. March 4, 1809 36 "W. TP. Barr & Co., DEALERS IX Dry Goods, Groceries, Hardware, &c., S?rth Side of the Public Square, At the Old Stand of Bcwley, Keese & Co. KEEP constantly on hand a full assortment of Goods, and purchase all kinds Country Produce. March 4, 1869 36 Instalments of the Blue Ridge Railroad Called For. THE 16th. 17th, 18th. 19th and 20th instal? ments arc called for as follows : Tbe 16th Instalment on 15th of April, 1869. 17th loth May, 18th ?? 15th June. " tf>ih " L'xh July, " ?Oih " l?lh Aug. " If not paid at last date will be declared forfeit? ed by order of the Stockholders. W. II. D. GAILLAKD, Sec. 4 Treas. Jan 14, 1868 29 lam8m. Excelsior Family Dyes, or Ana line Dyes I JUST received, of nil shades, with full directions for use, for sale by W. H. NARDIN & CO. Maren 4, 1809 M j PRICES REDUCED! ON CLOTHS, CASSIMERES, &C, &C. -0 BLECKLEY & EVINS, S. BLECKLEY & CO., Anderson C. H., S. C. Pendletcn, S. C. FROM this date, in order to close out our CASSIMERES, CLOTHS, LADIES' DRESS GOOD.?, we have reduced the price of these, and also of many other articles; our object being to make room for a Spring Stock. Our Stock is complete. Highest prices paid for Cotton and Country Produce. Give us a call. January 1,180",_28_ Jl KMC) Y A I,. WATSON Sr CO. HAVE REMOVED TO NO. !) GRANITE ROW, WHERE we will be pleased to sec our friends, and every one who want GOOi/S OF ANY KIND. We have everything that any ono wants, and intend to keep all kimls of Goods that every one will need. LAST, BUT NOT LEAST, WE WILL SELL GOODS AS CHEAP, IF NOT CHEAPER, Than any other Men who Pay for the Goods they Sell WE BUY EVERYTHING THAT IS ON THE MARKET, jlrVith either Cash or Merchandize. I Anderson 0. II.. S. C January 7, 18fi9_28_ WANDO FERTILIZER, THE Wnndo Mining and Manufacturing Corn pany offers lo the Planters and Furmcrs of the South their Fertilizer, known as the "WANDO FERTILIZES," Which the experience of life past season has prov? ed to be one of tlie most valuable in our market. It has fr.r its base Jlie materials from the Phos? phate Beds of the Company on Ashley Hiver, and is prepared at their works .11 the EAST END OF HASEL 6TSEET, In this city. In order to guarantee its uniformity and maintain its high standard, the Company has made arrangements with the distinguished Chem? ist, Dr. C. U. Shcpard. Jr.. who carefully analyzes all the ammnuiucal and other material purchased by the Company, and the prepared FERTILIZER, before being offered for sale. The Company is resolved to make an article which will prove to be a COMPLETE MANURE, and give entire satis? faction. For terms, circulars, and other information, APRLY TO WM. C. D?KES & CO., Agents, NO. 1 SOUTH ATLANTIC WHARF, CHARLESTON, & C. Jan 14, 180'J 29 8m O A.P.T3. ?0? CHARLES KERRISON, FORMERLY of the firm of C. & E. L. KERRI? SON, would inform his friends and the public that he has purchased from Mr. JAMES B. BETTS, all his STOCK IN TRADE, &c , at the Store NO. 252 KING STREET, And will there continue the DRY GOODS BUSI? NESS, Wholesale and Retail. FOR CASH, on his own individual account and responsibility. He will proceed, without delay, to replenish and re? new the Stock, and continue so doing until the assortment shall be made complete and attractive. As the terms will he strictly cash, or approved city acceptance for a short credit, it necessarily fol? lows that the prices must he kept at least as low as to be found at any other respectable establish? ment. His brother. Mr. E L. KERRISON. assisted by Mr. A. 11. McDONELL. both experienced mer? chants in this line, will be found at his store, nid ing in the conduct and management of the busi? ness, and it is hoped that his and their efforts to win the confidence nnd patronage of the public will be ns successful as in past days was the old firm at corner of King nnd Market streets. Fob 18, 1809 34 3m WILLIAM L. WEBB, LATE SUCCESSORS TO CAMERON, WEBB k CO., IMPOBTEB or China, Glass and Earthenware* IVo. lSJJst Meeting: Street? (one noon from KASKl ST.,) CHARLESTON, S. C WILL supply Country Merchants with Goods, in his line, at as low rates as they can buy in New York or elsewhere. Fcb 18, 1809 34 3m WM. C. DUKES & CO., Cotton Factor? AXD GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS, Smith Atlantic Wharf, CHARLESTON, S. C. Consignments of Cotton, Rico, kc, respectfully solicited, and lib'ral advances made thereon. Jan 14, 1809 20 Om Dissolution of Copartnership, THE copartnership of Hott & Walters is this day dissolved by mutual consent, W. E. Walters Laving disposed of his interest in the Office of the Anderson Intelligencer lo J. F. Clmkscales. The hooka of accounts due Hoyt & Walters for subscription, advertisements and job work, may b? fDund for the present in the Andemon Intelligencer Office, and all persons in any way indebted to lite Office will save cost by calling and making pay men> immediately. * Alt persons having demands against Hoyt & Wallers are requested to preset them for pay? ment. JAMES A. HOYT, W. E. WALTERS. March 1, 1869 3*> Copartnership Notice. THE undersigned give nolice thai they fiavi? t:iis day entered into a partnership in the publica? tion of the Anderson Intelligencer, under the name and style of HOYT & CO. JAMES A. HOYT. J. FLEETVVOOI' CLINKSCALES. March 1.18C9 f.G BARTER! BARTER 1 WE will take in exchange for Goods country produce of every description, for which we will pay the highest market prices. We intend to keep on hand everything in our line, and sell as cheap as 'he cheapest, (live us a call before buying. Our motto- -Never to be un? dersold. WALTERS k BAKER, Sign of Golden 31omr, Anderson C. H., S. C Feb 11, 18C9 33 GLASSWARE ! IN addition to our large stock of Drugs, Medi? cines, Chemicals. Paints, Oils, Varnishes, Brush? es, Lamps, Kerosine Oil. &c, S c., we are receiv? ing a splendid lot of Glass and French Chin* Ware, which we propose to keep in store and sell cheap as the cheapest. WALTERS & BAKER. Druggists. Feb 11, 1869 33 PAINTS AND OILS. WE will keep constantly on hand the popular brands of White Lead. Also, Colored Painls, Varnishes, Oils, Brushes, Window Glass, Putty, &c. &c, which will be sold at the very lowest rates. WALTERS & BAKER, Druggists. Feb 11, 1869 83 Patent Medicines! ALL popular, useful and reliable Patent Medi? cines kept constantly on hand, aud sold at propri? etors' price.*, by WALTERS & BAKER, Druggists. Feb 11, 1869 33 Garden Seeds! A large lot of Landrcth's and Buist's Garden Seeds just received at WALTERS & BAKER'S, Druggists, Feb 11. 1869 33 LAMPS AND OIL! A good assortment of Lamps and the very best Kerosine, olwnys on hand ami for sale low. by WALTERS & BAKER. Druggists. Feb 11, 1869 S3 FANCY ?IMMS1! OF every description, style and quality?cheap by WALTERS & RAKER, Druggists* Feb II, 1869 33 N. 0. SYRUP ! New crop, at $1.25 per gallon. Call and exam? ine. W. F. BARR & CO. March 4, 1869 36 Iron ! Iron!! SHOVEL and Gopher Iron, and Plow Steel, just received by W. F. BARR & CO. March 4', 1869 36_ Extra Family Flour! A lot of superfine and Extra Eamily Flour, fop sale low bv W. F. BARR & CO. March 4, lK'tf *?