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FARM AND GARDEN, C/UTTINQ8 FROM Sw*EET POTATO VlNES. The sweet potato Vine may bo saved during the winter and used the following spring in propagating a new crop. I have tried the experiment during this year to my entire satisfaction. In tho fall (at any time before frost) tho vines may be cut in any convenient length and placed in layers on the surface of the earth to the depth of twelve or eighteen inches. Cover the vines while damp with partially rotteu straw (either pine or wheat will answer) to the depth ofl?six inches, and cover the whole with a light sofl about four inches deep. In this way the vines will keep during winter, and in tho spring they will put out uproots as abundantly as the potato iiself when bedded. The draws or sprouts can be planted first, aud the vino itself can bo subsequently cut aud used as we gener ally plant Blips.?Exchange. -r ?TAtL-FED Cattle.?Last year I wrote you that I was stall feeding an ox, and gave my plan, which is simply to feed him once a day, with only ono peck of corn meal. "When first put up give a lit tle rough food, until he becomes used to confinement and dry moal. Water onco a day, (some advise no water at all.) I drove my ox 33 miles, and 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 8100; and again, the same day that my ox reached the market, 65 head of fine Illinois cattlo ar rived?the finest cattle that I ever saw. We have no convenience for weighing stock on foot; thoreforo 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 does best. I think half a peck of meal per day sufficient; warm weather I think much the best. Keep in a cool placo 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 tho public and constantly, for the last two years?each team six oxen, common size, not oae 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 6,500 lbs. The owners and drivers of those teams are laboring men? good, honest citizens. They assure me 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 cose. My ox was old and worn out?not saleable at all. By expending $30 or less, I got $32 or $40 clear, and if I had not taken this course, the buz zards would have got him long since. I would suggest to planters to feed all their old cows and broken do cm 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 bad, 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 ns well as when first laid on, without any, injury to the most delicate colors. It is far better than using soap, and docs not require more than half the time and 1 ab or.?E xch a n go. SrAViN.?Take a small rope, about the size of a plow line, or a small leather strap about 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 lior.se stand until the corded leg becomes very tender, which will induco him to throw his weight on the spavined leg. If this docs not relieve ?oon, ride or drive him at a brisk trot or lope. Twice have I seen this tried with success.?Exchange. ALEX. Y. IxEE, ARCHITECT Columbia. S. C THE SINGER STILL TRIUMPHANT! THE NEW FAMILY SltfGER SEWING \J gl, g.^AO^InfeJ WITH ATTACHMENTS FOR AIA KINDS OF WORK is fast winning favor in tho household, as shown by the rapidly increasing sales. This NE W FAMIL VSE IKING M4CIIINJ? is capablo of n range and variety of work such aa was once thought impossible to perform by machinery. JVe claim and can show that it u> the cheapest, most beautiful, delicately iarrtngf ed, nicety adjusted, easily operated, ^ndfnnooth Iv running of all the Family Sewing Machines'' It is remarkable not only for the range and va riety* of its sewing, but also for the variety and different kinds of texture which it will sew with equal futility and perfection, using silk twist, linen or cotton thread, fine or coarse, making theIntcrlockcd'elasticalich, aliko on both sides of the fabric sewn* Thus, beaver cloth, or leather, may be sewn with great strength and uniformity of stitch; and, in a moment, this willing and never-wearying Instrument may be adjusted for fine work on gauze or gossamer tissue, or the tucking of tarlatan, or ruffling, or almost any other work which delicate fingers have been known to perform. At the WorlaVs Fair, it received tho great nward of the highest sales I J. K. inilTE, Agent. Sales-room at Engine Ilouao, Orangeburg, S.C mch C> Smos Jewelry, Watches and Silverware, JAMES ALLAN, No. 807 KING STREET, Invites Bpecial attention to his new, large and elegant stock of atches, Clocks, Jewelry, Silverware, and Fancy Goods. Alt 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 ami Necklaces, in Gold and Coral, Brooches for Hair or Minia tur es, 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 STORE r For the liberal patronage which T have thus far received from the citizens of Orangcburg nnd the confidence shown in mo by very num erous friend.", I take the opportunity of express ing my sincere, gratitudo in tho "Orangsburg Times." The encouragement of past patron age and kindness induces a strong faith in future success, and, while thanking my friends for past favors, I can assure them that nothing will be left undone to deserve their continuing patronage. My Btore is cssontially a Drug Store; where will be kept such Drugs and Medi cines alone, as I will warrant genuine and Pure. I have arranged to supply 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 an anybody's. I invite the Physicians of the District to call and examine for tluunsclvciv 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, &c, Dye Stuffs, Paints and Brushes, Con centrated Lye, Patent Medicines of nil kinds. Just call at the ?Southern Drug .Store on Rus sell ?Street, and you will be sure to get what you want._A. C. JUKES BUSINESS DIRECTORY. Advertisement* inserted in this Cviumn at $0 per annum. BROOKBANKS ?fc CO., Fruiters and Confec tioners, Main street, near the State Capitol, Col umbia, S. C. 7 MERONEY'S HOTEL OR?NGEBURG, S. C. I am pleased to inform my numerous friends throughout the Stale that 1 have purchased the "Trcadwcll Hotel," and am now rejuvena ting and fixing it up in the most modern style. The tables nro well furnished from the Charleston markets. I guarantee full satis faction. W. A. MERONEY, Proprietor, apr20 _ AGENTS WANTED TO SELL DEAD ISSUES AND LIVING RESULTS; or, A history of Sherman's inarch through South Carolina, by II. C. Mack, Murfrees boro'. Tenn. A volume of 700 pages, with maps and on graving*. Agents wanted in 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, &e., on receipt of one dollar. Address F. 1?. BEARD, _General Agent for South Carolina. j GEO. llUGaiUTS, GENERAL INSURANCE AGENT, CouiMniA, S. O. Office opposite the Columbia Hotel, in rear of Air. W. J. DufhVs Book Store. GEO. HUGGINS. 13-20_Agent. DR. D. L. BOOZER, Surgeon Dentist, Is prepared to oxecute hin professional work in the neatest and most perfect manner. O Iii c c over D u fli e & C h a p m a n 's, Opnonite tho Columbia Hotel, Columbia, K. C. Stock of Goods Is just being opcnad at the well-known STORE of 11 ' -j Aiv' ?-r G E O. H. CORNELS ON, And an early inspection of the same is cordially solicited, guaranteeing that it is only necessary to look at those BEAUTIFUL GOODS to be induced to buy, as no competition against them is feared. All DEPARTMENTS arc completely as sorted, the prices put below all COMPETITION, and it will be tho pleasure of the PROPRIETOR and his ASSISTANTS to show them frcely and courteously. It will well repay the trouble of giving the entire STOCK a full inspection. Georg* H. Cornelson. o ? npr lyr _ WILHELM THEODOR MULLER HAS REPLENISHED HIS STOCK OF EATABLES, &c. FIVE KINDS OF IRISH SEED POTATOES. ANOTHER IA3T THOSE FINE TONGUES. DUTCH HERRINGS, , LIMBURGER KASE, BALTIMORE BALONYS, SHADINES, FINE RALTIMORE CANDIES. LEAF LARD, A. Nc. 1?in 3 pound* 5 pound, and 10 pound cans. J.AKOK LOT OF SHOES, DRY SALT AND SMOKED SIDES, Western and Augusta Flour, Another L?t of'lO cent Hams, GRIST AND MEAL, ?t?r" All patkagca delivered frco of charge W. T( m U Ii Ii S R. fob 14 THE PLACE TO GET THE REST BARGAINS IN ORANGEBURG IS AT KOHN'S j Dry Goods Bazar, Where will also he found tho largest and cheapest Stock of Dress Goods, Notions, Clothing, Domestics, Piques, Roots, Shoes, Ladies' Gents and Children's Hat?, &c, &c, &c, &c, THEODORE KOHN & BROTHER apr17-lyr BULL, SCOVILL & PIKE Are almost daily receiving additions to their largo Stock of 0 ENEKAL MERCHANDIZE BROWN COTTONS AND DOMESTICS, Now in storo, purchased before the advance. Just received a full Stock of BOOTS AND SHOES. ALAO, HARDWARE, NAILS, Ac, together with AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS, for farming purposes. GROCERIES in full Stock, consisting in part of RACON 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, Guanapo Guano, as well as LIME, LAND PLASTER, &c, constantly on hand. serWc 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 last, but not least, the celebrated SINGER'S FAMILY SEWING MACHINES, an exhibit is sufficient. We have and do sell tho goods. liULIi. SCOVILL. & PIKE f?b u DR. E. J. OLIVEROS, ? ..??? DEALER JN BRIGS, MEDICINES, CHEMICaLS, FINE TOILET SOAPS, FANCY HAIR AND TOOTH BRUSHES, PERFUMERY AND FAttCY TOILET ARTICLES, TRUSSES -AJSTD SHOXILlDlilTEi-Bri^CES, GRdSS -dND GARDEN SEEDS.* PAINTS, OILS, VARNISHES, AND DYE-STUFFS, -i .7fcr ;i L**li? . : Lottcr-Paper, Pens, Ink, Envelops,Glass, Putty, Carbon Oil, Lamps and Chimnora Physicians' Prescmitioxh v1ccubatei.y Compounded: mchlS iyr The Citizens' Savings Bank If OF SOUTH CAROLINA i-'V ORANGEBURG BRANCH. W1U pay 7 PER CFNT. INTEREST on SPECIAL DEPOSITS and 6 PER CENT, on R^iY INGS DEPOSITS, Compounded Semi-annually. Local ITiriaiace Committee. Hon. THOS. W. GLOVER. Col. PAUL & FELDER. Capt. JOHN A. HAMILTON. JAS. H, FOWLES, mch 19-ly Assistant Cashier. THE UNIVERSAL, LIFE INSURANCE COM PA N Y y , 69 Libertv Street, New York. The Original 8tock L'.fo Insurance Company cf the United Stales * ? v ? ? .\ OFFICERS: WILLIAM" WALKER, Prenident. HENRY J. FURBER, Vice-Prcalderit. JOHN II. BEWLEY, Secretarv. GEORGEL. MONTAGUE, Actuary. D. W. LAMBERT, M U., Mo'sical Ksam'r ' # "i-V ' ?*!*) ! ? ? Tnis Company Oilers the Following Important Advantage* to thorn About Eifecting Insurance on their Live?, Int. Insurance at Stock Kates, being from 20 to 30 Per Cuui. 1cm than the Rates charged by Mutii.il Companies. 2d. Each Policy-holder U regarded as a Htockholdcr to tho extent of ono Annual Premium on his Policy, and will share iu the Profits of the Coiupaur *o the sauu extent a* a Bloshkolder owning an equal amount of the Capit'd Stock. 3d. Every Poliuv issued by tho Company is non-forfcitublo, nnd contain* a CUti/?e ?t?Hn? it* exact Surrender Value. Herons Inicrino Youu Live on AccirrnKo nut Aqkmcv or ax* Compax r READ THE POLLOWINa ? A lengthened experience has demonstrated that the rates of Premium ordinarily charged by Life Insurance Companies aro from twenty-five to thirty per rent, in excess of wbat are utecsaary fur a safe and legitimate conduct of tho business. In other words, carufully aud prudently ninn age<l Companies charging "Mutual" rates have been able to return to their policy-held?r* hens 125 to 110 per cent, of the amount charged for premiums. When Life Insurance Coin paries were linst organized, the reliability of the data upen uraioh the prcmirmi were constructed had not undergone the test of experience. It waslhougl.t,tierr forc, no more than common prudence to adopt a scale of premiums which would, in ai.y erent, meet all the presumed and unforsecn contingencies o/ the business. As long as the matter was involved in home doubt, it was letter to fix the rate too high than to incur the risk of making it too low; became, in the former case, the error could be easily reme died, at least in part, by returning to the policy-holders, at certain intervals, buck portions of the premium charged as was found unnecessary for the purposes of tho business aud the coraplvto security of the Company. Experience, however, having satisfactorily demonstrated that these rates are excessive, what possible excuse can there be fur maintaining them'/ Availing themselves of this experience, tho Directors and Managers of the Universal Lift In surance Company at its organization, ndopted a scabi of premiums in accordanve therewith, and which has proved to be fair and adequate, and all that was necessary to meet the requirement* of the business. Theso premiums aro about twenty-fivo per cent, lower than these charged by Mb tual Companies. It also appeared, inasmuch as the rates so established were as near as could possibly bo deter mined fair rates, aud not in excess of what Imnirmce has previously cost the policy-holders in Mutual Companies, that any profits arising from prudent management justly and properly be longed to the stockholders of tb^e Company, for the risk incurred by them in undertaking the business. Experience has shown that there are sources of profit in the prae'.ic* of the butinesi which theory will not admit of being considered as elements in the calculation of the premium*. Then* result from a saving in the mortality of *.h* m-itnl?ers of a Company owing to the medieal soleo ?onofgood lives, again in interest on the investments of tho Company over that assumed in the calculation of its premiums, the profits dciivable from the lapsing and surrender of Policien by the members, and from other minor sources. "Profits from these 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 ?f what were counted on by the Directors of the Universal it tho time of its organization. They have, there fore, determined to divide among the policy holders of tho Company a large part of the profits accruing from the sources named, all of whl<Ji have heretofore been divided among the stock holders. The plan adopted for such dividends is as follows: Every person who may hereafter inure with the Universal will, for the purpose of division, be treated as a stockholder to the extent of one Annual Premium upon his Policy; aiul vill share in the profits of Uic Company to precisely the same extent as a Stockholder owing on eipial amount of the capital stock. Bv this system of Insurance, original with the Universal, the policy-holder secures the follow ing tntpsriani advantages: First. Insurance at the regtdar "Stoik" rates, requiring a primary outlay of about twenty to thirty per cent, less than that charged by Mutual Companies, and which is equivalent tn a yearly "dividend" paid in advance of that amount on mutual rates. This low cost of insurance is worthy of attention. Since its organization this company has received in premiums from its policy-holders tho sum of $1,517,000. To effect the same amount of insurance in a Mutual Com pany would have cost them an initial outlay of $2,000,000. By allowing its policy-holders te re tain in their own possession this excess of $483,000, tho Universal hns virtually paid them a "dividend" of $483,000, and paid it, too, in m/wincr, instead of at the end ef one or more years. It is impossible to find any example of a Mutual Company furnishing insurance at so low a cost by returning 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 the same treatment which Directors aud Stockholders award to themstlree. This system of participation, in connection with tho low "stock" rates of premium, most necessarily secure te the policy-holders every advantage to be derived from prudent and careful management. The low rates of premium compel economy, and, independent of participation, guaranteo te the policy-holder his insurance 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 mate profits of the business, tho cost will be still further diminished. Thushy the 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. teJTThosc of the existing Policy-holders who desire to participate in the Profits under the pcw Plan can do so by making application to tho Head Office, or to any of the Agents of the ConaV pany. The company is in a sour A financial condition. Ratio of Assets to Liabilities 140 to 100. US-GOOD RELIABLE AGENTS "WANTED, who will deal direct with the New York Office, and to whom full General Agents' Commissions will be paid. M. \V. GARY, M. C. BUTLER, State Superintendents of Ageurieaa Columbia, S. C, September Ulh, 1871.