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FARM AND GARDEN, Cuttings from Sweet Potato Vines, The sweet potato vine may bo naved during the winter nnd used the following spring in propagating a new crop. I have tried the experiment during this year to (ny entire satisfaction. In tho fall (at any time before frost) tho vines may bo cnt in any convenient length and placed in layers on the surface of the earth to the depth of twelvo or eighteen inches. Cover the vines while damp with partially rotten straw (either pine or wheat will answer) to the depth of?six inches, and cover the whole with a light sofl about four Inches deep. In this way tho vines will keep during winter, and in tho spring they will put out apronts as abundantly as the potato itself when bedded. The draws or sprouts can be planted first, and tho vino itself can be subsequently cut aud used as we gener ally plant slips.?Exchange. >!jV ?? ?' Stall-Fei> Cattle.?Last year I wrcto you that I was stall feeding an ox, and gave my plan, which is simply to feed him once a day, with only one peck of corn meal. When first put up give a lit tle rough food, until he becomes used to confinement and dry moal. Water once a day, (some advise no water at all.) I drove my ox 33 miles, aud got $60 for him on foot?but one buyer in the mar ket, and I had to take just what I could get. Had there been any competition, should probably have got $100; aud again, the same day that my ox reached the market, 65 head of fine Illinois cattle ar rived?the finost cattle that I ever saw. We have no convenience for weighing stock on foot; therefore cannot give ac curately the weight of my ox. It was thought he would weigh 1200 lbs. not. An animal that will not weigh over 600 lbs. put up the first of Juno docs best. I think half a peck of meal per day sufficient; warm weather I think much the best. Keep in a cool place and quiet as possible. About 3 months will be suf ficient to make good beef. As to corn meal being heated, "Beau fort" is mistaken, I do assure you that in my neighborhood there are two ox teams which have been hauling for the public and constantly, for the last two years?each team six oxen, common size, not o?e large ox in cither team?33 miles to market, on a common dirt road, usually in bad condition. Each team hauls from 4,000 to 4,500 lbs. freight, and have hauled as much as 5,000 lbs., and on ono occasion 5,500 lbs. The owners and drivers of these teams are laboring men? good, honest citizens. They assure mc that corn meal is their usual and choice feed. One pock of meal at night for each ox is ample. "Beaufort" says that stalling cattle is not profitable. I agree with him; but take my case. My ox was old and worn out?not saleable at all. By expending 830 or less, I got $32 or $40 clear, aud if I had not taken this course, tho buz zards would have got him long since. I would suggest to planters to feed all their old cows and broken do?vn oxen only with corn meal?one peck a day for large, and less for small cattle?warm weather preferable.?Exchange. To Clean Paint.?The Coach makers' Journal recommends house-wives to save themselves trouble by adopting the fol lowing mode : Provide a plate with some of the best whiting to be had, and have ready some clean warm water and a piece of flannel, which dip into the water and squeeze nearly dry; then take as much whiting as will adhere to it; apply it to the painted surface, when a little rub bing will instantly remove any dirt or grease; after which wash the part well with clean water, rubbing it well with a soft chamois. Paint thus cleaned looks as well as when first laid on, without any. injury to tho most delicate colors. It is far better than using soap, and does not requiro more than half the time and labor.?Exchange. Spavin.?Take a small rope, about the size of a plow line, or a small leather strap nbout half an inch wide, with a buckle at one end. Cord the opposite leg above the hock very tightly around the ham string; let the horse stand until the corded leg becomes very tender, which will induce him to throw his weight on the spavined leg. If this does not relieve ?oon, ride or drive him at a brisk trot or lope. Twice have I seen this tried with success.?Exchange. ALEX. Y. L.EES, ARCHITECT Columbia. fS. C THE SINGER STILL TRIUMPHANT! the NEW FAMILY SINGER SEWING .MACHINE, WITH ATTACHMENTS FOR ALL KTND8 OF WORK i.s fast winning favor iri *h?? hoiiHchol*!, ns shown by the rapidly increasing sales. This NE WFAMIL F8E WING MACHINE is capable of a range and variety of work such as was once thought impossible- to perform by machinery. We claim and can show that it is the cheapest, most beautiful, delicately jairingf ed, nicely actuated, easily operated, and smooth ly running of all the Family Sewing Machines* It is remarkable not only for tho range and va riety of its sewing, but also for the variety and different kinds of texture which it will self with equal facility and perfection, using silk twist, linen or cotton thread, fine or coarse, making the Int<:rtockcd-chi*tt\'.\'tich, alike on both sides of the fabric sewn* Thus, beaver cloth, or leather, may bo sewn with great Strength nnd uniformity of stitch; and, in a moment, thin willing and never-wearying instrument may be adjusted for fine work on gauze or gossamer tissue, or the tucking of tarlatan, or milling, or almost any other work which delicate fingers have been known to perform. At the World?? Fair, it received tho great award of the highest sales I J. K. WHITE, Agent. Sales-room at Engine House, Orangeburg, S.C ? *J I S V./ ...A ? ? \ \JP *Jr IBS inch 0 3 mos Jewelry, Watches and Silverware, JAMES AL.L.AST, No. 307 KING STREET, Invites special attention to his new, large nnd elegant stock of W atehes, Clocks, Jewelry, Silverware, and Fancy Goods. All the newest designs in Jewelry, com prising : Leonine, Opera Neck and Vest Chains, Seal Rings, Diamond Rings, always on hand and made to order, Sleeve Buttons and Studs, Bracelets, Brooches and Ear rings, Armlets and Necklaces, in Gold aud Coral, Brooches for Hair or Minia tures, Lockets, Chains and Masonic Pins, Glove Bands, at JAMES ALLAN'S, No. 307 King Street, A few doors above Wentworth St. may 8-3 mos. "DRUG STOKE?" For the liberal patronage which I have thus far received from the citizens of Orangeburg and the confidence shown in me by very num erous fnend;?, I take the opportunity of express ing my sincere gratitude in tho "Oranghburg Times." The encouragement of past patron age and kindness induces a strong faith in future success, and, whilo thanking my friends for past favors, I can assure them that nothing will be left undone to deserve their continuing patronage. My store is cssontinlly a- Drug Store; where will be kept such Drugs and Medi cines alone, as I will warrant genuine and Pure. I have arranged to Biipply my customers with Medicines of the very best quality afforded in the market. I avoid all cheap useless articles, and yet my prices shall be as reasonable for valuable, good, fresh Medicines as anybody's. I invite the Physicians of the District to call and examine for themselves* They are judges to whose opinion I submit. Send your orders and they will be filled to your satisfaction. Just received a stock of pure, medicines consisting of Laudanum, Paregoric, Castor Oil Sweet Oil, Epsom Salts, Cream Tartar, Carb. Soda, ?fcc, Dye Stuffs, Paints and Brushes, Con centrated Lye, Patent Medicines of all kind*. Just call at the .Southern Drng .S'tore on Rub sell ?Street, and you will be sure to get what you want._A.JD. J)UKE& BUSINESS DIRECTORY. Advertisement*, inserted in this Cmumn at $6 per annum. BROOKBANKS & CO., Fruiters and Confec tioners, Main street, near tho State Capitol, Col umbia, S. C. 7 MERONEY'S HOTEL OR?NGEBURG, S. C. I am pleased to inform my numerous friends throughout the. State that I have purchased the "Treadwell Hotel," and am now rejuvena ting and fixing it up iu the most modern stvle. The tables aro well furnished from the Charleston markets. I guarantee full satis faction. W. A. MERONEY, Proprietor, npr 20 AGENTS WANTED TO SELL DEAD ISSUES AND LIVING RESULTS; or, A history of Sherman's march through South Carolina, by II. C. Mack, Murfrees boro', Tenn. A volume of 700 pages, with maps and en gravings. Agents wanted iu every county in tho State. Very liberal commissions allowed. Those who desire to secure agencies will be furnished with combined Prospectus and Sub scription Book, Circulars, ?fco., on receipt of one I dollar. Address F. P. BEARD, General Agent for South Carolina. GEO. IIUGQIiVS, GENERAL INSURANCE AGENT, Columhia, S. C. Office opposite the Columbia Hotel, in rear of Mr. W. J. Dume's Book Store. GEO. HUGGINS. 13-20_Agent. DR. D. L. BOOZER, Surgeon Dentist, Is prepared to execute his professional work in the neatest and most perfect manner. O fli c c over D u ffi e ^Chapman's, Opposite the Cblumhia Hotel, Columbia, S. C. Stock of Goods Is just being openad at the well-known STORE of GEO. H. CORNELSON, And > an early inspection of the same is cordially solicited, guaranteeing that it is only necessary to look at those BEAUTIFUL GOODS to be induecd to buy, as no competition against them is feared. All DEPARTMENTS are completely as sorted, the prices put below all COMPETITION, and it will be tho pleasure of the PROPRIETOR and his ASSISTANTS to show thcm frcely and courteously. It will well repay the trouble of giving the entire STOCK a full inspection. George H. Cornelson. - WILHELM THEODOR MULLER HA? REPLENJ3UED HI8 STOCK OF EATABLES, Ac. FIVE KINDS OF IRISH SEED POTATOES. ANOTHER LOT THOSE FINE TONGUES. DUTCH HERRINGS, LIMBURGER KASE, BALTIMORE BALONYS, SHADINES, FINE BALTIMORE CANDIES. LEAF LARD, A. Nc. 1?in 3 pound) 5 pound, and 10 pound cans. T.AllOK LOT OP SHOES, DRY SAI/T AND SMOKED SIDES, Western and Augusta Flour, ?n?tlier Eot of* lO cent Hams, GRIST AND MEAL. ' ??y~ All packages delivered frco of charge W. T. Xtt U Xj L B R. fob 14 THE PLACE TO GET THE BEST BARGAINS IN ORANGEBURG IS AT K 0 H N ' S Dry Goods Bazar, WThcrc will also be found the largest nnd cheapest Stock of Dress Goods, Notions, Clothing, Domestics, Piques, Bool*, Shoes, Ladies' Gents and Children's Hats, &c, &c, &c, &c, THEODORE KOHN & BROTHER apr17-lyr BULL, S C O V I L L & PIKE Are almost daily receiving additions to their largo Stock of a JTj 3STERAL ilEECH ANDIZE BROWN COTTONS ANJD DOMESTICS, Now in storo, purchased before the advauce. Just received a full Stock of BOOTS AND SHOES. ALSO, HARDWARE, NAILS, Ac, together with AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS, for farming purposes. GROCERIES in full Stock, consisting in part of BACON AND DRY SALT MEAT. FLOUR of the well-known brands. SUGAR AND COFFEE which defy competition in price and quality -A.gents for ATLANTIC PHOSPHATE, Coo's Phosphate, Wando Fertilizer, Pacific Guano. Manipulated Guano, Guanape Guano, as well as LIME, LAND PLASTER, &c., constantly on hand. ??-We are als o agents for well-known FIRE AN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANIES: GERMANIA, of New York. Andes, of Cincinnati, O. Equitable Life Assurance Company, of New York And lad, but not least, the celebrated SINGER'S FAMILY SEWING MACHINES, an exhibit is sufficient. We have and do sell tho goods. BULL.* SCOVIIJL. & PIKE. feb 14 DR. E. J. OLiVEROS, H ."in I DEALER JN DRUGS, MEDICINES, CHEMICALS, ? t * tend 'Mi "in <>ji FINE TOILET SOAPS, FANCY HAIR AND TOOTH BRUSHES, PERFUMERY AND FANCY TOILET ARTICLES, trusses -a.isrr> siJouii,iD^k-i3iiA.oii:s,, GRASS AND GARDEN SEEDS.* PAINTS, OILS, VARNISHES, AND DYrE-STUFFS, ***\ An ?i .jar-,riff. bnllit-fwni Lottor-Paper, Pens, Ink, Envelops, Glass, Putty, Carbon Oil, Lamps and Chimneys Physicians' Prescriptions Accurately Compounded: mclil3 lyr The Citizens' Savings Bank Ole SOUTH CJsJB.OI-.XNJn. ORANGEBURG BRANCH. ml - Will pay 7 PER CENT. INTEREST on SPECIAL DEPOSITS and G PER CENT, on SAY ING8 DEPOSITS, Compounded Semi-annually. Xiocal ITiiAaiace Committee. Hon. THOS. W. GLOVER. Col. PAUL S. FELDER. Copt. JOHN A. HAMILTON. JAS. H, FOWLES, mch 19-ly_Assistant Cashier. THE UNIVERSAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, 69 S-ibertv Street. New Vork '1it U ? ???? The Original Stock Ltfe Insurance Company of tho United Stales OFF ICKRBt WILLIAM WALKER, President. HENRY J. FURBER, Vict-President, JOHN II. BEWLEY, Secretary. GEORGE L. MONTAGUE, Actuary. D. W. LAMBERT, ju v., Mo'dical Kxatn'r <??* Tuis Company Offers the Following Important Advantage* to thosa About Effecting Insurance on their Live*. Int. Insurance at Stock Rates, being from 20 to 30 Per Com. less than the Rate* charged by Mutual Companies. 2d. Each Policy-holder U regarded as a Stockholder to tho oxtcut of ouo Annual Proraram on hit Policy, and will share in the Profits of the Compaur *o the came extent ant a Stockholder owning an equal amount of the CapiCil Stock. 3d. Every Policy issued by tho Company i? non-forfeitublo, and contains a Ctatyw *t?n'???* iu exact Surrender Value. Bxrona Inscrino Your Life on Accrttino tor Aokncy or axy Coupax r READ THE FOLLOWING A lengthened experience has demonstrated that the rate* of Premium oid'marily charged by Life Insurance Companies aro from twenty-five to thirty per cent, in exreaa of what are u?cck**ry for a safe and legitimate conduct of the business. In other words, carofuliy and prudently man aged Companies charging "Mutual" rates have been able to return to their policy-holders from Sid to 30 per cent, of the amount charged for premiums. When Life Insurance Comparics were first organized, the reliability of tho data open whioh the prcmirmt were constructed had not undergo)!* the test of experience. It was thougl.?,t ?????? fore, no more than common prudence to adopt a scaln of premiums which Would, in ai.y erent, meet all the presumed and unforseen contingencies of the business. As long as the matter wa? involved in came doubt, it was letter to fix tho rato too high than to incur the risk of making it too low; bccaune, in the former case, tho error could bo easily renio dicd, at lea^t in part, by returning to tha policy-holders, at certain intervals, Mich portions of tk?i premium charged as wns found unnecessary for the purposes of tho business and tht complete security of the Company. Experience, however, having satisfactorily demonstrated that these rates aro exeossive, wkat possible excuse can there be for maintaining them V Availing themselves of this experience, tho Directors sud Managers of the Universal Lift In surance Company at its organization, ndopted a ecabi of premiums in accordanve therawilb, aad which has proved to be fair and adequate, and all that was necessary to racct tht requirement* of the business. Theso premiums aro about twenty-five per cent, lower than those charged by Ma tual Companies. It also nppeared, inasmuch as the rates so established were as near as could powibly bo deter mined/air rates, and not in excess of what lnr.Hrtnc* has previously cost tho policy-holders in Mutual Companies, that any profits arising from prudent management justly and properly bo longed to the stockholders of tb^c (.'omjw.ny, for the risk incurred by them in undertaking tho business. Experience has shown that Uiere are sources of profit in tho practice of the butinea? which theory will not ad in it of being considered as elements in the calculation of tha premium*. The*e result from a saving in the mortality of '.he members of a Company owing to the medical ?cleo lion of good lives, again in interest ort the investments of tho Company over that Assumed in the calculation of its premiums, the profits dciivablu from the lapsing and surrender of Policies by the members, and from other minor sourefs. "Profits from theso sources, in a company possessed of a capital of $200,000, and doing a fair amount of business, would give to the stockholders dividends largely in excess of what were counted on by die Directors of the Universal il the time of its organization. They have, there fore, determined to divide among the policv holders of tho Company a large part of the profits accruing from die sources named, all of which have heretofore been divided among the stock holders. The plan adopted for such dividends is as follows: Every person who may hereafter ieoure with the Universal will, for the purpose of division, be treated as a stockholder to the extent of one Annual Premium upon his Policy; ntul will share in the profits of the Company to precisely the same extent as a Stockholder owing on equal amount of the capital stock. By this system of Insurance, original with the Universal, the policy-holder secures tho follow ing important advantages: First. Jnauranc? at the regular "Stoik" rates, requiring a primary outlay of about twenty .to thirty per cent, less than that charged by Mutual Companies, and which is equivalent to a yearly "dividend" paid in advance of that amount on mutual rates. This low cost of insurance is worthy of attention. Since ita organization this company has received in premiums from its policy-holders tho sum of $1,517,000. To eflect the same amount of insurance in a Mutual Com pany" would have cost them an initial outlay of $2,000,000. By allowing ita policy-holders to re tain in their own possession this excesn of $483,000, tho Universal has virtually paid them a "dividend" of $483,000, and paid it, too, in advance, instead of at the end of one or more years. It is impossible to find any example of a Mutual Company furnishing insurance at so low a cost by re turn im; to its policy-holders an equal amount upon similar receipts. Second. Participation in the legitimate profits of the Company, upon a plan which seeurss to the \ policy-holders lite tame treatment tch ich Directors and Stockholders award to themselves. This By stem of participation, in connection with the low "stock" rates of premium, most nccevarily secure to the policy-holders every advantage, to be derived from prudent and careful management. The Tow rates of premium compel economy, ami, independent of participation, guarantee to the policy-holder his insuranco at a rate which is not in excess of the cost in well managed mutual companiesr while, by the proposed plan of participation in what may be considered the legiti uiatc profits of the business, tho cost will he still further diminished. Thusbv tho combined advantages arising from low stock rate and participation in the profits it is confidently believed that the UNIVERSAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY offers in surance at its lowest practicable cost. 8?rThosc of the existing Policy-holders who desire to participate in the Profits under tht new Plan can do so by making application to tho Head Office, or to any of the Agents of the Cone* pany. 2'A< company is in a souvd financial condition. Patio of Assets to Liabilities 140 to 100. l^GOOD RELIABLE AGENTS WANTED, who will deal direct with the New York Office, and to whom full General AgcntV Commissions will be paid. M. W. GARY, M. C. BUTLER, Stet* Superintendent? of Ageudes* Columbia, S. C> September Uth, 1871.