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AGRICULTURE. Soiling1 Stook?The Pence Question. From the Carolina Farmer. Messrs Editors: In the October number of the Carolina Farmer appeared an article I from the Southern Planter and Farmer on , the subject-of soiling eattle, advocating its 1 adoption in the Southern States. As the i onhioot is one not vet settled nor likely soon ' to get out of date, I make no apology for the I following remarks: The system would pro- 1 bably suit some localities in the South, but j its general adoption I regard as inexpedient, i especially so in a country like Eastern North , Carolina and the large area lying south west of us, embracing Eastern South Caroli- , na. Eastern and South Eastern Georgia, Florida, and in fact most of the thinly settled portions of the South. Many years ago. Josiah Quincy instituted a series of experiments on his farm near Boston for the purpose of testing the profits of soiling. The results of his experiments were published in a book and were judged to have established the profitableness of soiling in the locolity whore it was tested. The practice of soiling did not, however, oome into general practice in New England until M?ra. Although I am ready to ad V* IMIV J ? w mit the superior thrift of the people of that I . section, jet it seems to me that the adoption | of their practices without first satisfying ourselves that they would suit our oircutnstaDccs, would be very impolitic. I propose in the present article to throw out a few remarks touching the adaptedness of soiling to our circumstances. First, what is soiling? It is the term which is applied to feeding stock on green food grown and cut for the purpose. It implies the confinement of animals within narrow limits instead of leaving them to roam about the pastures, seeking food and water. The fee ing during the winter months, does not come within the meaning of tho term.? Soiling then is the alternative ot pasturing. Iu Massachusetts where land is high priced in consequence of the density of a population whose labor is devoted mainly to manufacturing, and where almost every fann is near enough to some city or town to make dairying and market-gardening the most profitable brancnes of husbaudry, the practice of soiling comes in as the easy solution of what would otherwise be a difficult problem, vir : how to furnish a sufficiency of milk to . A the people of the towns and cities, ureen succulent food produces a great flow of milk, for which the farmer finds a market almost at his door. As to pastures, tliey are all enclosed, and it is found more profitable to grow hay on these than to allow cattle to run oh them. Under this condition of things, the pasturing of cattle in the more densely peopled districts is discontinued With us a different state of things prevails. According to the census of 1870 than 27 per cent, of the lands of North Carolina arc improved (which means in the Census Keportfepoed and open for cultivation,) and of this so-called improved land large fields in every plantation lie uncultivated ; and the tendency seems to be towards reducing the arca'of improved land in our section rather that extending it. Nearly three-fourths of our lands are uninclosed. These unincloscd lands constitute our great resource for pasturage, and tho beef, mutton and part of the pork we consume comes from this source. The general adoption of the system of soiling would at once render useless the pasturage of this vast area. Whilst opposing the general adoption of soiling as a substitute for parturing; I wish not to be understood as opposing it all cases. For dairy purposes in the vacinity of towns and cities, it may bo found prrfitable. And if thickly settled neighborhoods where the greater portion of the lands arc under cultivation, and especially where timber for rails and lumber is scarce, the soiling of stock w'll be the necessary adjunct of the system of fencing in instead of fencing out, whenever the adoption of that system shall be found expedient. In some portions of Virginia this change in the fence law has been adopted, in others the old system ef fencing out still prevails. The adoption of the fencing in system is left by the law of Virginia optional with the people of each county, speaking through their County Commissioners. Whercover it has been tried its operation has been found satisfactory, and the people could not be induced to go back to the old condition of things. But those experiments have been conSned to the hilly country where the long-leafed pine docs not grow, and where a great propurition of the land is under cultivation. In our section where open woodland pastures embrace more than three-fourths of the urea, and rail timber abounds and population issparcc, the time for effecting this change has not yet arrived. ????????iI IPW ADwiir: I1M2VV vm mjim an vii milE undersigned would respectfully inform J_ bis friends and t he public generally, that he has opened a Rrst Class Grocery Store, where they muy find a general assortment of j Groceries, At the lowest cash prices. Also, WiNES AND LIQUORS ' o all grades, which will be sold low for cash. R. I). THOMAS. Opposite Leitner & Dunlnp's Lnw Office. February 20. tf Probate Notice. fl l.lKUiA.^n, Irmwcii, nrw....r, -...J|" others liable to account to this office are hereby notified to hand in their returns within ' the loyal timo Defaulters will be rigidly dealt ( with. J. F. SUTUEKLAXD, J. P. Probate Office, Feb. 6. tf. t Cotton Seed. FOR sale, .'l.OtKl bushels of Cotton Seed, if up plied for soon, at the CAMDEN STEAM WORKS. For Male or Exchange. rpWEXTV-FlVE or thirty very fine half Me- J X riuo Lambs. fl WM. M. SHANNON. March 7. 2t MAMOND^^m^S^ THESESpectaclesare manufactured from "MINUTE * CRYSTAL PEBBLES," melted toother, and are ailed DIAMOND on account of their hardness and rrilliancy. It is well known that Spectacles cut from Brazilian or tcotch Pebbles are very injurious to the eye, because of ;heir polarizing effect. Having been tested with the polarscope, the diamond enaes have been found to admit fifteen per cent, less Seated rays than any other pebble. They are ground with great scientific accuracy, are free from chromatic aberrations, and produce a brightness and distinctness of vision not before attained in Spectacles. Manufactured by the Spenoer Optloai Manufacturing Oompany, New York. For sale by J. A. YOUNG, Camden, 8. C. From whom they can only be obtained. No peddlers employed. Tne great demand for these Spectacles has induced unscrupulous dealers to palm an inferior and spurious article for the " Diamond." Great oars should be taken to see that the trade mark (which is protected by American retters Patent) are stamped on every pair. September 26. 12m. Potatoes, Apples aud Onions. 400 Barrel* POTATOES, 125 Barrels APPLES, 30 Barrels ONIONS, For sale by F. W. KERCHNER. 2T,28 and 29 North Water-st. . Wilmington, Jan. 19. Spirit Casks, 400 SPIRIT CASKS?Now landing ex Steamer Lncille, I For sale by . _ F. W. KERCHNER, 27,28 and 29 North Water Strpet> Jan. 19 Wilmington, N.C. Perfumeries, Ac,. Oerman Colognes; Florida Water, Lubin's Extracts, Fine Toilet Soaps, in large variety. Dressing Combs, &c. For sale by November 28. HODGSON & DDNLAP. HnttAr.. f!hw?se. Lard&Mullet. v :? ^ 200 boxes CHEESE, 50 Tubs Buttet, 50 Barrels and Tubs Lard, 125 Barrels No. 1 Mullet, ~F. W. KERCHNER. 27, 28 and 29 North Water St. Jan. 16. Wilmington, N. C. Hay, Corn, Salt and Glue. 300 balea HAY, 3,000 bushels CORN, 2,000 sacks American Safe, 250 sacks Blown Salt, 200 bbls Glue For Sale by _ F. W. KERCHNER, 27, 28 and 29 North Water St. Ja.nl6. Wilmington, N. C. "cornicornT 3.000 BUSHELS PRIME WHITE CORN. For sale by WILLIAMS & MURCHSON, Jan. 16. Wilaiington, N. C. Provisions 200 BOXES D. S. SIDES, 25 Hhds. Bacon Sides and Shoulders, 200 Barrels Mess Pork. For sale by WILLIAMS k MURCHISON, Jan 16 Wilmington, N. C. FLOUR, FLOUR. 1.200 BARRELS?ALL GRADES. For Sale by WILLIAMS k MURCHISON. Jan. 16. Wilmington, N. C. DOORS, J SASH AND BLIDNS. MOULDING, Brackets, Stair Fixtures, Builders's Furnishing Hardware, Drain Pipe, Floor Tiles, Wire Guards, [ Terra Colta Wore, Marble and Slate Mnntle Pieces. Window G-laas a Specialty. | Circulars and Price Lists sent free on | application, by P. P. TOALE, 20 Hayne and 33 Pinckney sfs., Oct. 8.?ly. Charleston, 8. C fii car Emporium . ~ - o? r We have added to our stock a large assortment of CIO-A-IRS, similar to those sold by the proprietor of The Indian Girl, in Columbia, 8. C., or any other first class Ciga Store. Wc invite the attention of all Smoker IN OAMDHN ad vicinity, call and examine the stock. J & T. I JONES. ,28. Novtf J. i. MIDDLETON & CO., FACTORS AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS, BALTIMORE, MD., Having purchased the entire STOCK OF nl' VIntui 1) I. IV vM A I* WHIIIt *' A [Jo., we will Hell the same at COST for CASH, nid lor that purpose heieby constitute the Members of t hut tirui our agents to effect such laic. J. I. MIPDLETON k CO. Jnue8 tf For Nnle or Rent. ATltACT OF LAND, containing fifty ?acres, lying on (lum Swamp, will bo tented this ear, or will be sold on Tory easy terms to ut approved purchaser. Apply to M. TOBIAS. February 0. tf NEW GOODS, AT THE OLID ST-AJSTID OP J. A T. I. JONEI, Corner of DeKalb and Broad Streets. WE are now receiving and opening oar new took of Dry Goods, Notions, Hats, Boots and Shoes, Hardware, . Cutlery, t*F'a Taala. In great variety. CROCKERY AND OlASSWA WOODENWARE, carronwarh, 40 AO Fancy and Heavy GROCERIES, BAGGING AND TUBS, SAPPPERY, PRIPPRS, PITS, &C; ft. VERY CHOICE BAMS, BACOI AID LABD. All of which will he sold eheap for CASH. N. B.?If you don't see what you want, call for it. J. A T. I. JONE?. September ?6, fa, Fall and Winter Goods. W-T=- GEORGE ALDEN respectfully invites the tention of thepublie to hia Large and wellssorted STOCK OF GOOdft, Comprising, in part, QBOOEBIES, DRY GOODS, BOOTS AND SHOES, HATS. . Cooking Staves 4l Hardware, All of which will b? sold on the most reasonable terms. Cotton purchased at foil market rates, and iberal Cash Advances made on consignments. GEORGE ALDEN. September 19 6mo COOKING STOVES. It is a well-known fact, that the ooking Stove has heretofore found but few admirers in THE SOUTHERN COUNTRY, hence its utility is but little known. * THE COOKING TOVE Is now sought after, as the most Economical and Labor-Saving article for cooking purposes, that has been invented, at prices within the reach of alt who desire touBe them. well-assorted stock of these Stoves on hand, and for sale by GEORGE ALDEN, Agent September 19 Cm Planter's Ware House. JUST received at the above well-known and popular eetablishment, a fall stock of Fall and Winter Goods, Consisting in pal-t of DE/Y Q-OOIDS, BOOTS AND SHOES, Readv-Made Clothing. &c. Ac. Special attention ta invited to the large stock of Provisions aid Plantation Supplies, Among which will be found, BACON,HAMS,FLOUR, CORN, LARD CANNED FRUITS AND MEATS, and all other articles usually found in a Irst class Grocery. ALSO, Rope, Oil, Brooms, Bagging and Ties, Matches, Axle Grease, Buckets, Cards, Nails, Curry Combs, Hoes, Locks, 8aucea, Soaps, Starch, Sifters, Salt, Soda, Flavoring Extracts, Sugar, Candles, Shot, Powder, Gun Caps, Household and Kitchen Utensils, Rakes, Spades, Knives, and Forks, Spoons, ml many other articles too numerous tomention gQffall and examine stock and prices before purchasing elsewhere. The highest market prices paid for Ooton and othes produce. D. W. JORDAN, Agt September 19. tf. PIG HAMS, TVew Smoked Beef, Breakfast Strips. Hulk and Smoked Very Choice, received and for sale by I). L. DKSAU88URE k CO., Pearl Hominy and Meal For sale by D. C. KIRKLEY 80UTH-CAB0LINA LIFE mSHBANCE COMPANY or \'Jf? < - '? 5feMEMPHIS, TENN. Branch Office Baltimore, Md Assets - - - - $1,075,000 on JEFF. D AVIS. President, " * * * Gen. WADE HAMFfON, Vice Presl JOHN D. HJUNNIiiy*, St Ate Agent. RICHMOND BANKING AND INSURANCE COMPANY. Capital, - - 1300,0011 PERSONS wishing to insure in a First Cits Company at Law rates, will please apply t W. CLYBrRN, Agent, y2 o. \ Ca. FALL. 1872 . I inyite the attention of the Public to the T ADIIPCT GTfir\1? li/VllUU U JL ^ 1 \/Vll OF DRY GOODS, CLOTHING BOOTS, SHOES, AND HATS M IN CAMDEN. THEY HATE BEEN Bought Bight, AND WILL BK Sold Bight. R. HI. Kennedy. NOW OPENING. ON CONSIGNMENT, A FULL STOCK OF STAPLE DRY GOODS, Boots, Show, Hate, Cap* HARDWARE, TIN WARE, WOOD AND WILLOW WARE, HOLLOW WARE, CROCKERY, &c. Ac. For Bale at the lowest rate for cash, by D. L. DESACSSURE & CO. Clm. Ayeutt. ALSO Fertilizing and Mason's Lime. ALSO WINES AND LIQUORS, Of the best qualities, and in every grs sum. 1Q tf. NEW GOODS! ' S r AT th? store occupied hy A. M. Kennedy, a few doors north of the Market, will be found a stock, consisting of STAPLE DRY COODS. Hardware, Hails, Iron, Steel. Spades, Shovels, Garden Hoes, Brady & Elwell Hoes, Plow Moulds, Ac., Ac. Ac. GROCERIES Crushed, Coffee and Brown sngars, Bio LafUir and Java Coffiees, Green and Hyson ' Teas, Smoked and unstnoked Side and Shonlder Bacon, Hams Lard .../ < Goshen Butter, Corn, Oats, Salt, Stone Lime, Fine SuperandExtra Family Flour, Soap, Candles, Starch, Pepper, Spice, Ginger, Soda Crackers and Cheese, New Orleans 8ugar House and W. I. Molasses Canned Fruit, Oysters, Early Rose, Goodrich, Pink Eye and Jack son White Planting Potatoes. Croctery, Glasmre&c., Sa Bridles I nhoes. Hames Ac.. All of which will be sold ^ at the loweat prioe for cash, and. we request a call from all who wish to purchase. A. D. KENNEDY & CO. i A. D. KENNEDY, 1 A, M. KENNEDY. 0 A. M Kennedy will five his attention to the purchase of cotton; is agent for tne sale of EtiwanGuano, EtiwanCrop Food and Efi wan Ground Bone. Feb 16 tf JUST RECEIVED, ON CONSIGNMENT, LL STOCK OF 1 Light and Heavy Bagging, Rope and Ties, Side Bacon, Hams & Shonlders NEW No. 1 AND 2 HACK ABEL, Extra Family, Family, Extra and Super FLOUR. Java, Laguira and Rio COFFEE, ~ . r* If ,, r% ft it T? T tf 'L'ruabett," "txtra u. -u. jh. u. ? Dem." and " R. R." SUGAR, FACTORY CHEESE, Very superior 0. P. and Breakfast TEAS, New Orleani and Mus. MOLASSES and SYRUPS, Large size sacks Liverpool SALT, Soap, Starch, Soda, Pepper, Spices, Pickles, Can Fruits, Vegetables and Fish. Together with every article usually found in a well-assorted Grocery and Provision Stock. For sale at the lowest cash rate, by D L DESAUSSURE & CO. COMMISSION AGENTS. Sept, 19. tf -. . '...J Important To uottonrianters. The Maryland Fertilising and Manu factor ing Compaoy have prepared a SPECIAL FERTILIZER, Adapted to tho Cotton Plant, under the name of Cotton Food, Which they claim to be of the Highes Grade of Fertilizer sold in the South, equal in rcaulteto PERUVIAN GUANO, ando More Permanent Benefit to the soil. It has been used by several hundred planters in North and South Carolina and Oeorgia for five (5) seasons, with he most beneficial results. CASH PRICE. At Factory in Baltimoro, $55 per Ton, In sacks of 12 to the ton. LAWRENCE 8ANGSTON, President. J. Edwin Myers, General AgentD W. JORDAN, Agent at Camden. i j January 30. tf t Notice of IMssolntion, * mHR co-partnership heretofore existing.beL t ween Joseph S. Cloud and Vranote L ft Btp, Jr., hoa boon dissolved by mutual consent. CLOUD k ZEMP. All persons having claims against the said co-partnership will receive payment upon presentation, and those indebted will make payment to the undersigned. . JOS. S. CLOUD. I)ce?mher6. " tf [ EHPOBIVM or f - ' ' j .. FASHION! " TOOK OF * . 1 . , i 'i , . ' .f t . iiwioxuiv OAUJIiB mCAMBEN. DRY GOODS, CLOTHING, _ Hats and. Caps. - r- ' . Call and Examine the \ ' - i . . > * ?*' ;-f ?il Magnificent Display t / OP Seasonable Goods, - V . AT PRICKS WHICH Defy Competition^. AT THB' ' * \ S . V . r w CASH STORE OP JOS. S. CLOUD. THE MOST ATTBACTITE Yff! rilHE undersigned invites the attention of his 1 friends and the public generally. to hit, large and increasing stock of Fall and Winter Goods Consisting in part, of DRY GOODS, Gent's. Famishing Goods,-' BOOTS AND SHOES, Offoithcra MrailbetoN, f And warranted to gire satisfaction. Calicoes and Ladies' Dress Goods In great variety. Heavy Family Groceries BEST BEAN S OF FLOtTB. , AL80 " An extensive assortment of Hardware an d Cutlery, Tobacco f Spices, Powder, Shot and Caps, Sagging, Rope and Ties. otton and other Prod ace bought at th? highest market rates, and liberal ash Advancements made on consignments. j w vnfnrmffv a?* w ? I iU.VV V 1 ^ September 19. if 6?0RG? ALDEN, Cotton Factor, AND Dealer in General Merchandize Camden, R. C, How is this for Cheapness? Here is a hancc for everybody T O BUY, AND BUY WITHOUT HONEY ! ALL persons wishing to buy a good article of Liqiiorn and ^Groceries, and cheaper than he same Goods can be bought at any other tatore in amden, and especially if you have no money?aa money ia pretty acaree?yon will Barely do well to give as a call with a bale or two of COTTON. f^Caeh ia no object to us. We alao hare on', hand many other articela which we will aell for otton. E. J. CONWAY, Agent Pvre French Candle*, Aaaorted Nnta and Canned Goods of all kinda For sale by 1>. .0 K1RKLKY, Agtnt. Havna Ornanges And NORTHERN ATPLES. For Bale by 1). C. K1RK1EY,