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?-:--_^.-^J^^==Bgj A GR IC TIL TURAL. "Agriculture is the General Pursuit of Man; it i is the Jiaeis of till others, and there' fore, the most Useful and > Honorable." MOON'S PHASES. LutQ'tr. 17 h, 58m. |7d. New. 1 li, 28m. 14th. First Q'tr. |2h, 35ra. |21th: Full. II 1?, 22m. /2<Jth. Morning. Morning. Eveniug. Evening. June. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. Days. iSun Risk*. .Sun Sets Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday. Wednesday. Thursday, Fruits in the Low Country. It is a very common opinion that ours is not a fruit county. But who docs not remember, exquisitely flavored peaches which he has seen raised on the pine lands? Ah, yes! they were delicious! But how shoon they lost their flavor and de generated. Of course they did. What ever is the object of artificial culture will degenerate, unless man's vigilant, eye and careful hand are ever at work to foster ?v' th'em. Without trouble, nothing good is to-be had in this world. Nature shows us what our soil can do; it, is our part to see that she is assisted in her effors. A century ago, when our fathers lived per manently on their plantations; they revelled in peaches, pears, plums, and grapes. Occasionally even oranges wero found; and we know that the olive will grow on our soil. The fig, indeed canuot bear transportation in its fresh state, but so freely does it grow and bear, that I have no doubt that the dried fig will some day be one of the staple products of the low country, Unhappily for us, all the intelligence of our country, -under tho fatal influence of our climate, has been for the last eighty years so completely devoted to cotton, that all other indus tries were abandoned, and now that cot ton has fnilad to support us, we cannot get out of the old grooves, but wo go on wasting our energies and impairing our I intellects, in still treading over tho old ground, making ouselves the willing slaves of those who helped to ruiu us,and turn a blind eye to the tempting gifts which nature offers to our grasp. A Good Fertilizer. The Scientific American says farmers have to pay a high price for an article, which' with a little skill, they could make themselves dur ing the winter months or on rainy days, when they have little else to do,and gives a recipe by farmers in Pennsylvania and Ohio. The for mula presented below is, howevet, wanting? except incidently, as recommended?in the ingredient which is most apt to give trouble and to cause injury in transportation and haul ing?vie, oil of vitrol, or sulphuric acid?and is doubtless a good one, if the article is applied in sufficient quantities. The mixture is espec ially recommended for potatoes and wheat by a farmer who has tried it, and who says he has used it with success on corn and other products; It is as fellows: Take 1,000 pounds of good mold, sieve and screen it to get the gravel out, and make it as fine as possible; then spread on a floor, add 100 pounds sulphate ammonia, 100 pounds common salt, and mix with a rake, when thoroughly mixed, add 25 pounds of pear] ash and 22 pounds sulphate of soda, mix well; then add 400 pounds ground bone, 25 . pounds best Peruvian guano, and 150 pounds ground plaster. Mix the whole thoroughly, throw in a pile for forty-eight hours, and it is fit for use. If it is to be used for potatoes in dis tricts where the potato hugs are numerous, five gallons sulphuric acid may ho Rpriiudcd over the mass. Tho caution is added thnt the acid must not be used in a confined place, as the fumes are injurious to health, and that if it is spilled on the floort water must be thrown on it as the mixture generates great heal. What the Farmer Must Know.?Ho 'should know Ins soil?that of each lot not only theJtigKiwtlhc subsoil. should also know what grain and grasses ) each, j. He^houid know when it is the time to work them, whether they need summer fallow ing. He should know the condition in which, tho ground must he when ploughed, so that it be not too wet nor too dry. He should know that some graini requires earlier sowing than others, and what those grains arc. lie should know how to put them in. lie should know that it will pay to have inachincay to help hiui as well as mus cle. '??He-should ! mow about stock and manures and the cultivation of tress and small fruits and many4AUier things?in a word, he should know what experienced, observing fanners know, to be sure of success. Your wants in the Building .Material Line, including Sashes, Blinds, Doors, Hanvarc, man tel Pieces, White Pine, Walnut and Fancy Lumbers, Flooring Boards, ivc, will he furniMf edthe coming season by the Great and Old established Builders1 Emporium, nt very ad vantageous prices, and warrant given on all work properly used. They are also Agents for Asbestos' Pooling Felt, the material constitutes one of unusual merit, mnich Buperlor to any of . the class previously brought to notice, and, worthy of trial by those who dctdre a durable, easily applied, comparatively inexpensive and safe rooting, being practically fire proof. Send for price l^sj-nnd circulars." I, II. Mam. \ (<'o. Inn<?.*? * GEORGE H. CORNELS(M, BEGS TO INFORM HIS FRIENDS AND THE PUBLIC IN GENERAI THAT HE IS NOW RECEIVING HIS SPRING STOCK, And that the same will he ready in a few days for inspection. It comprises all the latest novelties in all the different branches of DHY GOODS, HATS, .BOOTS and SHOES GROCERIES, HARDWARE, CROCKERY, GLASS, WOOD and WILLOW WARE, ? ALSO A nice Assostment of r eady made Clothing. THE same having been bought with an EYE to the "Wants and Necessities of my Customers under the present Hard Times, I am enabled to give everybody Full value for the Money, and full Satisfaction, Inviting an early Inspection, I remain Repectfully Yours, QEO. H. CORNELSON. May 14 ?1874. tf DR. A. C. DUKES, Orangeburg, C- EL, So- Ca deat.ek in Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals and Paints. FINE Toilet SOAPS, Fancy HAIR und T?TH Brushes, Perfumery and Toilci Articles, TRUSSES and Shoulder BRACES, GRASS AND GARDEN SEEDS I' 3 U RE Wines and Liquors foMcdical Purposes, PAINTS, OILS, VARNISH'S - and DYE STUFFS LETTER-PAPER, Pens, Ink, Envelopes, Glass, Putty, Carbon Oil, Lamp s Chimneys. ALSO A FINE LOT OF CIGARS, TOBACCO and CANDIES. B^guPhysicians' Prescriptions accurately Cotnpounded."'(j$<I THIS IS THE TIME AND FLACE TO BUY ANYTHING YOU WISH IN THE grocery LINE SUCH . Bacon, Prepared Ham, Lard, Butter, Mollasscs, Sugar, Coffee &c, &, AT THE ENTERPRISE GROCEPiY STOR And in rear of the Grocery, is the BNTERPEISE SA.t,'00:sr, WHICH is kept full of the "finest grades of LIQUORS, SEGARS ?c, which will be sold to suit the purchaser. Call and bcc for vourself. ETSCHEID. March 20 1874 If IF YOU WANT GOOD FLOUR Go To ALBERC-OTTI'S IF YOU WANT GOOD BEE AD Co T?, A 1,15 K It GOTT]'S ?^ g" |? ] [y IF yon want anylhing it the Bakery Line such as IT KS, CAKES ROLL 3 &c.; go to T. W. ALBERCIOTTrS- . Apr. 10 .^ ^ 1874_ .^ ^ If McMIC-HAKL & BLUME, PAY THeThIGHEST CASH PRICE FOR COUNTRY PRODUCE, And continue to keep the same on hand for Sale, Cheap for cash. OUR GROCERY DEPARTMENT Having latclv been Replenished, we are offering a better Article for Less Moi ev than ever before. "FLOUR, BACON, LAIM.) &C, A Specialities. DYR GOODS and CLOTHING, at AND BELOW C06T. BOOTS, SHOES, HATS and CAPS on Hand. THE following fine brands of SEGARS,such as "La Florcsta," "Ixion," genuine "Figaro's," Tobaccos of every grade on hand. A fresh supply of Layer Beer, tupped and ready for use. MANUFACTURERS OF BUILDING MATERIAL GENERALLY. Dressed Flooring, Ceiling ri nd AVenlher Boards, Mouldings for Building Purposes, inGrcnt Variety. NEWELS, HAND-RAILS, kALLUSTKRS, WOOD-TURNING and SCROLL SAWING. GOOD AND SUBSTANTIAL "WORK made as cheap at this establishment as can be made in the United States. Wc have on hand the largest stock of the above, South of tho city of Bal timore, all of which we guarantee will give entire satisfaction to all who want good, substantial work. The Snbscribcw are the only practical mechanics?Sash, Blind and Door Makers?by trade, carrying oil the bitainCM in the city of Charleston, and can refer to gentlrmen all over this State, Georgia, A'orth Caiollnn and Florida, as to tne character of their work for the past twenty years. NOTICE?On account of the manner in which we hox up our work, and our own assump. turn of the risk of Breakage of Glass with ordinary handling, our goods arc shipped over the roads in this State at HALF R \TICS, which is a great saving to the purchaser of our work. May .21, W. P. RUSSE LLiv;. CO., Charleston,-a C. GO TO TEXAS VTA 1 IiE LONE STAU 110UTE! (iN^EItNATIONAIi JUKI QbHAtNoRTIIERN R.R.) Passengers going to Texas via Memphis and Little Rock, or via Shreveport, strike this line at Longview, the liest Route to Palestine. Hearne, "Waco, Austin, Iluntsville, Houston, Gnlvcston and all points in "Western, Central, Eaatcrn and and Southern Texas. Passengers via New Orleans will .ind it the Rest Route to Tyler, Mincola, Dallas, Overtoil, Crockett, Longview and all points in Eastern and Northeastern Texas. This line is well built, thoroughly equipped with ovary modern improvement, including New and Elegant Day Coaches, Pullman Pal ace Sleeping Cars, Wcstir.ghcuso Air Brakes, Miller's Patent Safty Platforms and Couplers; and nowhere else can the prsscnger so complete ly depend on a speedy safe and comfortable journey. The Long Star Route hns admirably answer ed the query: '"How to to go to Texas?" by the publication of an interesting and truthful docu ment, containing a valuable and correct map. which can be obtaincdj free of charge, by ad dressing the General Ticket Agent, Internation al and Great Northern Railrpad, Houston, District E.] Texas' Feb. 12 1874 HIGHLIT IMPORTANT TO FARMERS AND PLANTERS. AMMONI?TED MUCILAGE, FOR Steeping and Preparing Seeds before Planting. ^ This preparation,lately introduced to the Ag ricultural world,api?ear from recent experiments to surpass all that has ever been attempted in that line. It not only contains all the elements and fit food for the seed in its infant state, which enables it to come up strong and vigorous, but positively claim that no rust smut or blight can exist where K is applied, and proving a certain preventive against the Potato rot. It dissolves readily, and forms a mucilage by wliicli any material can he made to adhere to the seed. Coal Tar being a very small portion of this valu able compound to prcvenl tin- ravages of birds and insects, but so united and prepared as to form a dry powder, wliicli dissolves readily,onc pound producing one and a half gallons, or fifteen pounds of mucilage. Qn every farm there are to be found in abundance val?ablo mate rials for rolling seeds in before planting, which should never he ncgle? t> ii. 'i In so are rich dry black earth an.l wood a ir. ;. Or lime,and should he mixed in proportions of one part of wood ashes or lime, to three parts of earth. By tin; aid of toe mucilage, much of this material can he made to adhere to each s.cd, which never fails to show good results. It has boon tried on corn, rice, cotton, wheat, potatoes, peas and all the cereals with marked efl'ect, none showing any signs of rust, blight or fungus where it was applied. Put up in one pound Packages at 80 cents per pound, which dissolves and form one ami a half gallon of Mucilage, sufficient to roll seed for one acre land. 000 Planters used it last season with remarkable success. Every Fanner and Planters should use it. rou sAi.n iiy KIRK ROBINSON, Agent. Orangeb?rg, S. C. Feb. 20 3m. A Southern, House. CS-EO S-. HACKER'S DOOES, S A SH -A nd Blind. Factory, King, Opposite Cannon Streit, C!ini'ies(<M, S. C. nly house of the kind in this City own and managed by a Carolinian. A Largo Stock always on hand, and sold at 20 per cent, less than Northern prices. A DDK ESS, Creo. S. Hacker Charleston. S. C P.O. BOX 170. Oct. 30?ly 8 ends you orders for Doors Sash and Blhidsto the Southern House of Geo. S. Hacker of Charleston S. <'. Mr L. Ransdnlc of our Town is the authorised agent for this House. .J8 Builders J/ira'w.trr an3SvppUss,J/oaffaigs, ??mcfietjj mrf.i foil.BdlaskrjJlw?ildrt?, ? SUtsandiTirble Muitks-.FlwrnndDrjin. ft liUnpJWhite Pine, W?lnutRncyLumbei} (.<*/"'??: et J ft AmfuieWflC(l*.$.c. AnWorAWtrranted. LOWEST PRICES. Send fbrPrice Li At. W I. H. HALL 8c CO, iftnu?eturert & //iv/.-.v. 2,4; 0, 8,10. Market Street, i 223,225, JSast Bay,' CHARLESTON, Sj\ C. [i^ This, cut entered according to Act of Congrc? in the year 1873, by I, II. Hall & Co., in the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Wash ngton **4 *?mt?i ii' ^STNTJAZ. STATEMENT OF THE \. ',0 % .V SOljTdljERjtf LIFE CO., MEMPHIS, TENN,, January l, 1874 ASSETS Jnnuary 1st, 1873?deducting premiums not reported. income for the year 1873. Premium Receipts and Interest. disbursements for the year 1873. Death Loss and Dividends. Purchased Policies, Taxes, Commissions, Advertising, Salaries, and all other expenses Assets January 1st, 1874. ? ?r , LIABILITIES. Net Value on Policies in force and on losses reported to the Company. Surplus to Policy Holders. $1,133,843 85 1,643,249 70 285,393 85 243,672 56 $2,777,092 7ff 529,066 41 $2,248,026 35 $1,843,38576 $ 304,640 69 ATLANTA DEPARTMENT Southern Life Insurance Company, J. B. GORDON, President* A. H. COLQU1TT, Vice President J. A. MORRIS, Secretary. ATLANTA, Ga-, Mai-eli 1,1874 In order that our patrons moy ho kept fully informed rclativo to the security arid progress of the Company, on which thousands are greatly relying for the future welfare of the families, we take pleasure in submitting the foregoing statement, which we trust may be as satisfactory to them as it is gratifying to u.i. liabilities of the Company, at same date, embracing the reserve on policies in force'and losses reported and maturing, amounts to $1 70,940,1585. which, deducted from assets, leaves'^, surnhu, as to policy-holders, of$30'l,04G,69. in view of the monetary panic during the four last months of. the jiist. vear, at a time, too, when our receipts should be the largest, it is a source of satisfaction to the innnagcu>cUt,aud a. gratifying evidence of confidence of our patrons, that tin Company is among the few that shows increase of business and :is.?eW?. Commencing the past success of the Company as an earnest of continued prosperity, we earnestly solieitthe cooperation of our patrons in extending our business and usefulness * A. II. COLQUJTT, Vies President. HAGOOp & TRKUTLIN, Genl. Airts. Columbia. Ap. 2-2m THE OLD DRUG HOUSE REVIVED, WITH an ENTIRE NEW STOCK of FRESH mid CHOICE GOODS, 11 AH HAL & IM4LZEK, WHOLESALE DR UG GISTS. 107 MEETING SHEET, - CHARLESTON, S. C. Successors to (he. Ohl BstaMslii'd Mouses ef ? A VI LAND, HARRA L & CO., Charleston. IIAVILAND, RISLKY ?C: CO., Ainnislu, f'aj IIA BKA I., KlSt'.EY ?t- KITCHEN', New York. Mar. 5 1874 ?in' i 9 a r1 s s The undersigned having formed a co-partnership under tho name of FOWL ES ?fc GLOVER, ofler their services to tlio community, us Avcnt.? fin* thrSuie or purchase? (d'Real Instate, and tor collection of Rents, c\.c. J AS. 11. FOWLES, J ULI US GLOVER, At Citizens' Saving Bankv At Law Office of Glover & Glover. V?ro oiler fur Falo: A new and beautiful residence In Or- j ALSO, a' a Rargnin, ?rlty" tjt'jps < loO' angeburg, on East side of Railroad, with cleared) within i mile ??f Kowo* Bridge fine outbuildings, garden, iSic. j 1 mUw jV"n- K'Ti\/ Ump Dti,M,t' ALSO VLSO ONE Ruiltlinjr Lot in the to-vn of Or AI.SO* ONE Plantation of Five Hundred j u"?l?,mlr". ? Lot belonffiiiK t<? 1 ic.-divtoriun ( hurch Acres, on Santeo Rtver, I An?.,;a/. Sew) street?u durable ALSO, I puildiiig site. / A plantation near Fort Motte, ?00 acres, | AliSO i .,1 .., , ;.. i ... t The Dwelling House, ami grounds adjoining-, with d\volliri2nnd outhouses in good con- , rv .. ? oi i? i \.. * . . .. a te I of.nr. Geo. 's. .Sliirer, on hail hoau Avenue. vation-?>Pflter power on the place (Twenty aercs of hind attached. J S ALBERGOTTL CORNEB RUSSELL-STREET AND RAIL ROAD AY EN UK? HAS a full Stock of everything in the (JROCGRY ,inf? nn<1 Reiving daily additions to his already Pull Stock-Fair Dealing and low prices is the motto of this House. Just Received a lot of Prepared Ham and Dried Beep RACON, SIDE?, SHOLDERS, HAMS, STRIPS, SUGAR, COFFEE, FLOUR Molasses, Syrup, &c, at reduced prices. Call nnd be convinced. BORDERS Promptly Filled and Delivered Free of Charge.-*** FOTl SA.X.E 1 Platform SCALE, in good Order, Capacity 1000 pounds, Feb. 19 1874 If ENTERPRISE CLUB ROOMS, I) EM A H S & WOLFE, PROPEIETOR3. HAVE JUST RECEIVEP A ERKB1I LOT OF LIQUORS AND S KG ARS, AND JT 18-, Receiving every day the Patronage of tho JPublic, WHO come in there to pass a pleasant hour, by playing a ?oeml.gamo of Billiards on their n?wly ly fitted tables. If you want anything In the Liquor Line GO io the Enterprise CJub Rooms, for you will find in it everything. SEGARS of dm following popular brands IMPERIAL REGALIA, PERCY SEMPLE, Jan. 1 LONG TOM, GOLDEN EAGLE, LA NOMEA, SWEET HOME, 1871. LA K?SE, HENRYCLAY tf .