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AGRICULTURAL. "Agriculture u the General Pursuit ef Ufa* fit .M 6?4 Ites?f ?/ ?ff otfm>, and there Hbnora6/e." MOOW'8 PHASES. Kow. 1 h, 43 mv 12a. 2 1), 35 m. 10th. Sh, 40 m, jlHth. Wim#*> |7 h, 22 m! |24th. Evening, ?fernintg. Evening. Jan. 21 > r * ? t Payr, |8un Kisks. Friday, Tatrtdny. Wednesday. Thnrnday, 7. 0. 6.69. 6.69. 8.58! 6.57. I 5.30. 8.67. ! 6.31. Sun Sets. 5.25. 6.26. ? 6.27. if attfietoaogeburg County Agricultural Fair. Having attended all three of the Orangeburg Agricultural Fair ploughing 'matches, 80 far, I have noticed the evident lack of preparation by the agents of im proved ploughs to show fully their merits Vs the public.; i Ii is not only a passive injustice to the inventors, owners and salesmen; but it is actually giving the champions of the country grasshopper ploughs (rloppcis) the opportuniiy to now* Many intelligent, well educated, suc cessful planters, have never used an im proved plough, and some of our black atni&aAver, that they can make a plough that will turn under grass as well as the expensive improved kind. Now hate Collins, Brinljjy, Avery and others been manufacturing and selling for thirty or forty years at prices ranging from five to tweiity^fiv?' dollars, when our knowing neighbosr c?u make articles that can do the work jest as well for two? If it is so, it is time we were convinced. If it is not no, then will the Agricultural Societies stick a^iu there, and for the next year invite special competition from the pincy woodsshops for a good round premium in money, und appoint a committee that have ploughed, (not sat on the fence nnd looked on)with both, nnd all kinds, to decide?I think it will tell. Another natter?a lawn of sandy loam is no place t?test any plough. The agricultural grounds here, afforded a tolerably diffi cult field for this year, though only in sandy soil, but with good cont of fallen erab-gras?unfortunately no clay, pea vines', or tall broom sedge Present, the three gentlemanly agents, representing the Collins, Brinley, and Avery ploughs. Superintendent, com mittees, and several supernumeraries and lookefa .on; the ploughing appeared to be a roaster Of riot much importance. *BHb wo-hbisc'plbughing went off very well, with the exception of a few mistakes of the ploughman, a colored carpenter, who knows.no more about ploughing than ho docs about the use of a pen, helped by the different suggestions of almost every one on the ground. The first furrow (of six) was turned vert well, of course; the second was turned hack against the first, tumbling rooet'of the first back where it came from; the'soil and clods of the second falling in behind the plough. The pair of third furrow slices were left standing on edge, aa they could not well be turned over the upheaved clods oi the second. The diffi culty would have been overcome if the first two slices had been taken thin so us not to fall back, leaving a clean furrow for the others. The onodiorso ploughing by Mr Car penter, and coadjutor was equally skillful. Mule walks in the furrow where he has been uwxt to go?plough follow* in the "furrow" mfr' matter of course. Mule is hawed to |hb left on the land, where he is not accustomed to walk, by a dozen voiced Plough shocts to the left?shoots to the rjght?clogs?is jumped out hy Carpenter, the way he does with floppers, skipping'a few feet every timo. Plough dips down, shoots out dips down again, and is well shaken up from side to side, as woujdiie done to one of the refractory little Carpcqters who might misbenave; the plough^ of course, making correspon ding little potato hills for every shake. At the close every one was satisfied, for for every one had a voice in it, and there were specimens of all kinds of ploughing. Supernumerary No. 1, is ambitious to plough, lie walks on the left of the plough; supernumerary No. 2, suggests that he should turn over refractory soils .with his foot; supernumerary No. Jl,insists that ploughman should walk in the fur row after tho plough; supernumerary No. 4, suggests that ho at raddle his leg?, go on both sides, and so comply with the view* of all. A ward on the coulter. A sharp knifo . merely preffie4 ngninst your fine cloth coat will-not cut, but even a dull ono, slightly drawn lengthwise, will. It is the phme with the coulter. In solid sward,tho revolving r miter will, undoubt edly, cut well; but with a cotton-like bed of crab-grass, on a sandy loam, it it will either roll over or press' in the most of it, to bo gathered by the plough. The hefgfit of tbo beam frostl? surface of the soil, of the largo ploughs, only keeps them from clogging badly. The shape of the Watt plough is different and it looks as though it might be superior in this respect,, All tire ploughs on exhibition were so Bkilfaflly got up and so excellently shaped,, that 'twould bo difficult even for an ex pert to choose, much more so for a noviee. If poetry, and the plough might touch finger tips, I might write? "Ok 11 could bo happy with either, Where to'thor dea* charmer awayr" Coming down a few notches, we' may notice tho Watt and Dixie, (both un scourcd.) They should not have been brought int o competition with the polished Briniey, Avery and* Collins, and othor ploughs. 'Tis not doing all parties jus tice. Like the countrymen at tho village frolic, the good qualities are there, but under a cloud. No doubt niuc out of ten would think differently, but as a breaking up plough in trashy land, I should prefer the Dixie, the weight being a littlo objectionable?next tho Watt. As to the small oues, they are all good aud beautiful, and I believe when only one is used, the purchaser is always prcjudic ed in its favor. Looking over tho price list handed me by the courteous representative from C. Gravcley, of Charleston, tho cuts of the "Universal Plough" mako mo think it the most promising investment to one who is short of mouey. Brains can cer tainly make almost any crop with indus try and the different parts of this change able Briniey plough. If I may be permitted, I would suggest a long and short wing of saw blade steel two inches wide to attach to tho right side of the piece marked No. 11, thus making a half sweep throwing only one way, Ono word of the inside Fair. It is evidently a double leap. The feminine department, including sweetments, ani mate and inanimate' was. as with Adnni, a temptation, an illusion, and a mystifica tion. After passing a small table with some bolts of lioraespun, a home made homespun shirts, and oho or two pairs of socks, stockings, etc.; full two-thirds of the remainder was occupied by tho bijou terie of femininity "Hands Off the Arti cles." Your corrcspsudent has hid his masculine fingers under his coat tails for very fear, and walked through the sea of crocheting, gone mod aud the froth and foam of sewing machines, cogitating what .proportion tho labor of all this would (bear, to that of tho contents, of the single table of simple but useful articles, con tributed by open extra sensible woman. But writing up the Fair is left to abler pens, though tYis will be added. The persistent effort* of the Pnst Master of Orange Grange, P. of II., who is also the President of the Orangeburg Agricultural and Mechanical Association, aided by several of the directors has at last broken the shell which encumbered tho Agricul tural Society chicken. It is now downy but it is to be hoped that it will soou be able to feather its own nest with plumage of its own growing. M. L. BALDWIN. ?in llural Caroliniah of Nov 3d, 18711 ?n???^??? PIANOS AND ORGANS, Furnished on jM!onthly Installments. TERMS OF LEASE: All Payments made on Lease will apply towards the purchase of the Initrument Loaned. Piano* valued at $450 to $500 : : $75 advance, $25 monthly. 525 to 000 : : 75 advance, 30 monthly. 025 to 750 : : 100 advance, 40 monthly. Organs mined at $125 to 200 : : $25 ad vance, $10 monthly 225 to 350 : : 40 advance, 15 monthly 360 to 500 : : 50 advance 25 monthly. t&T Partie? who oflcr aatisYactory Security can pay for Instruments in notes at 3, 6, U, and 12 im iiit Iis' time. Call and llnd out other inducements offered in both Time and Cash Rid en, from KIUK BOMKSOX, Agent for Orangeburg Count v. may 22, 1873 14 'tf SASHES AND BLINDS, MonldingB, Brackets, Stair Fixtures, Innld era* Furnishing Hardware, Drain Pipe, Floor Tile*", Wiic Guards, Terra Cotta Ware, Marble and Slate Mantlo Pieces. Window Glass a Specialty. fifijr White-Pine Lumber for Sale, .fit Circulars and Price Lists sent free on applica tion, by' P. P. TO ALE. JJo. 29 floyne and 33 Pinekney street, oct 1-ly Charleston, S. C. F. II. W BHIGGMANN HAS just received a full supply of NEW SPRING G00D8> S?d HAS CONSTANTLY Off HAND a full Imc of Dry GrOOttS of .all kinds. lie vfftta for Halo > EVERYTHING Needed by overybbdy, at low rate?, consisting of BOOTS AND SHOK8, GROCERIES, KARDWARE, HATS, &c, Ae, . AI-SO, FOR SALE, The BUTTON-HOLE SEWING MACHINE, (which took first Premium nt last County Fair,) for which he is Agent. Call and see for Yourselves. ' ALSO AGENT FOR THE FOUNTAIN PUMP I A- "Portable and SPKINKLEK. e Aprff lCl873 8 tf FIRE INSURANCE ?GENCYZT I Insure your Dwclliug, Store or Stock of Goods in the LIVERPOOL, LONDON AND GLOBE INSURANCE CO Capital, $20,500,000 in Gold. This company paid over three (3) millions at Chicago fire, and ov million at recent fire in Boston. JAS. II. FOYVLES, Agent. I E. ADGER & CO., 63 EAST BAY, CHART.ESTON, S. C, The Rotary Harrow which, received premium at the ?rhugcburg Fair. Also, the Collins, Watt, and a large nssortmeut of other Plows, Corir-Sbellcrs, Straw cutters, CoUin's Seweens; Blanchard Churns, Facqubur Sweeps. Shovel Plows, Turu Shovels, Scooters, Bull-Tongues, ami Agricultural Implements, generally. Scud for circular, J. E. ADGER & CO., 38-Gu> 62 East Bay, Charleston, S. C. FOR SALE. THRKTC (.'>) MesirsiUc building loU; cavil measuring 34J running feet, and in depth Tovti 300 feet. Being suitably located on Russell Street, opposite the store of Mr. c. D. KORTJOIIN , it being one of the principal business strecis; of Orangeluirg. The said lots can be negotiated for cither singly or as one parcel. The buildings on the premise* arc to he reserved, anil time granted to h;rvc tuen? remove*! or the said buildings can bo purchased singly or as a whole. Terms reasonable, For particulars inquire of E. J. OLIVEROS, AT DRUG STOKE. AI,SO, 167J acres wooded land, live miles from town of Ornngcburg. E. J. O. Feb. 27, 187.7, .2 /T CHANGE OF BUSINESS. BULL, SCOVILL & PIKE, Having completed their contracts for the past season ; will, for the next ninety days from Nov. 1st, 1873, to February 1, 1874. ? ADOPT THE CASH SYSTEM, And sell strictly for the cash?No goods delivered until paid for, or produco con signed for settlement. Thanking our customers and friends, who have promptly settled their contracts which fell due November 1st. We must now APPEA L to those who have failed IN PART, and ESPECIALLY to those who arc in DEBT for the WHOLE of their ADVANCEMENT?nnd urgently request the PROMPT delivery of that PORTION of the crop, oh the cahii, as will cancel their obligation in full. The contract demands it the times require it. We are compelled to make these settlements at an early day, in order for another year's operations. Weliave a largo and full stock of General merchandise, bought at the decline, and PANIC PRICES. a hi. We oflcruro goods at extremely low figures, in lo chasers. BUIJL SCO VIM, & PIKE. Nov. 5, 1873 28 3m T?TE AGENCY. The undersigned having formed a co-partnership under the name of FOWLE A GLOVER, offer their services to the community, as Agents for the Sal o or purchase of Real Estate, and for collection of Rents, Ac. JAS. II. FOWLES, JULI US GLOVER, At Citizens' Savings Bank. At Law Office of Glover & Glover. We oiler for salo: A new and beautiful residence In Or nngcburg, on East sido of Railroad, with fmo outbuildings, garden, &c. ?LSO ONE Plantation of Five Hundred Acres, on Santoc River. A LSO, A plantation near Fort Motte, 500 acres, with dwelling and outhouses in good con tion?water power on the place. ALSO, a*, a Bargain, 340 ncrcs (150 cleared) within I mile of Howe's Bridge li miles from Howes Pump Depot. ALSO ONE Building Lot in the town of Or angebttrg. ALSO Lot belonging to Presbyterian Church on Amelia, (New) Street?a desirable uuildiug site. Pacific Guano Company's, (Capital $100.000,) SOLUBLE PACIFIC GUANO. THIS Guano is now go well known hi nil the Southern States, for its remarkable efieet? ?fl au agency for increasing the products of labor, as not to require special recommendation from us. Pb suofor eight years past has established its character excellence. The large fixed capital invited by the Company in this trade affords the surest guarantee of the continued excellence of this Guano. The supplies put into market this- season are, as heretofore, prepared Under tho superintendence of Dr. St. Jidlen Bavciiel, ChemiBt of the Company, at Charleston, 8. C. Ilenc? planters may rest assured that its quality and composition is precisely the saoie a? that hereto fore sold. ?T. N. HOBoON, Selliiig Agent, Cfearleston, S. C, JO TIN S? It EES JE & CO-, Genend A?ent Baltimore. TERMS?SdLB cash; $53 time; without interest. To accommodate planters, they can order now and have until 1st of April to decide as to* whether they will tako at time e* cash price. charced. Where delivered from the factory by the ear load, no drayagc will be el ACID PHOSPHATE, GUANO, BONE, PLASTER. &c,always on hand, quality imai?nce?L J. N. ROBSOl ^ Dec. 25 Sot OFFICE OF GEORGE H CORNELSON, I WOULD RESPECTFULLY INFORM MY FRIENDS. AifJD TKjB Public in general that I am receiving and hare ready for their hh speciion now, the MOST ATTRACTIVE, LARGEST and BEST ASSORTED Strck of FAZiXi GOODS ever offered in this market. Any one who will take tho trouble will readily convince him self of this fact As space will not permit me to enumerate all the different branches, I can only state that all are fully replen- ? ished, and I invite every one to caii in and examine for himself. Goods shown freely and with ont charge. GEO. II. CORXEL.SOST* May 7th, 1873, 12 if TRIUMPHANT! THE CAB. OLINA FEE TILIZ ER Will be Sold as Follows: Cosh. Price?$50 per Ton of 2,00? lbs. Time Price-? $55 per Ton of t2,000 lbs. Payable November I, 1874. Free of Interest. Frieght and Diaynge to be added. Its Success is UNPARALLELED, and its stnndord is A No. 1. n fj i. li 51*" ACID PHOSPHATE will bo Sold as Follows: Cash Price-$33 per Ton of 2,000 lbs. Time Price?$38 per Ton of 2,000 lbs. PAYABLE November 1, 1874, Pice of Interest. Freight and Drayngcto bo added. For Salk By . BULL., SCOVIL.L, & PIKE, ORANGEBURG, S; C. GEO. W. WILLIAMS & 00, - n , General Agents, nt Charleston, S. C. Jan. 15 71 The citizens' Savings Bank OF SOUTH CAROLINA OUANGEBURCt BRANCH Will nav 7 PEB CENT INTEBEST on SPECIAL DEPOSITS and 0 PEB CENT on SAV NGS DEPOSITS compounded Scmbannually. Local Finance Committee. Hon. THOS. W. GLOVER. Col. PAUL S. FELDER. Copt. JOHN A. HAMILTON. JAS. II, FOWLES, mch 19-ly Assistant Cashier.