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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-09-06
E0gehela Court House, s. G., September 6, As4s.

10 all. Not less than three plowing'
should be given 10 fallow, aud these mus
be increased in number as tho condition
of the soil demands. There should not be
a, the close. or when the ground is fitted
for the seed, a single green thing in the
soil the repeated plowiugs will turn up
what seeds former erowlhs Of weeds may
have deposited; and tho successive plow-
ings are judiciously distributed. the young
plants or sproutins roots will be destroyed
as fas, as they appear.
Whatever may be The condition or s'ata
Of the soil al the 0urcast, calculation should
be made to have all the labor done by tho
first of September, that the seeding may
be completed by tho middle o! that month.
An examination Of The wheat crop for 4
succession Of years shows that the hes;
crops are produced when The seeding takes
place between the fifth and fifteenth Of
that month. the plant escaping our TWO
great enemies. the fly and the frost. is bet
ter il sown n; those periods than at any
other. II earlier, the danger is from the
fly If later. from The effects OF The win
ter. The difference between sowing at
the proper lin,c. aud at TOO late one,hus
received striking illustration at The north
this year. During the latter part of Au-
grst. aud The fore part Of September OF
last year, VIC performed n journey of some
extent, part OF il through some Of lh" finest
wheat districts OF the Stale. Very few
farmers had snwn their wheat, though
many had about completed their prcparo-
iions. when about llis fifth Of the month
that proclratcd rain SC, in. which COM
PEELED f.rmcrs 10 suspend all their Farm.
ing operations. aud prevented the greater
part Of the seeding until after tho 2Olli.
We have within few weeks had nu OPP
porluuI,y Of going over part OF The same
ground, and with few exceptions. The
fields sown previous 10 the rains,arc much
better than those sown during them. or
after they were over. This may he. i, is
true. partly accounted for by the more un-
favorable condition Of The soil. owing to
the rains, Of the latest sowiuGs, but more
we think is owing to the la,eness of the
season when The seed was put in. We are
sorry to say that so far as our observation
has extended, the present prospect "i the
wheat crop is any thing bu' hatierins; aud
it is now too late for any improvement TO
take place. IN other pat,s Of The country.
however, appearances are more favorable;
and such is the exier, Of our territory, aud
the variety Of our soils aud climates. that
we have little reason to npprchcnd any
grea, annual varinrion in the actual guam
lity Of wheat produced within our limits.
-Culiira,or.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-09-06

with The same, necessary TO complete the
decpm position OF the materials. The Ia
bor thus expended am sure would result
in rich reward, 10 skiliul and perse-
verius farmer. must most respectfully
asa 10 be excused from answering the 9th
question. will DOT advise any one 10
boy The right. lest Tor want Of proper en-
err, ard skill Oh The part oi the purchaser,
il u,ishr faii 40 ausw or his purpose, and
should have The blame; will however,
So, this much, that from wha, have
heard OF Mr.. Ryiand's zeal and energy
in doing what hc can to improve our
..mo,h,r earth" That Bommer's patent
could hardly fail Of success in such hands.
With iiin il would neither be like the
"ludian's gum" nor the pig in the bag"
lu conclusion, le, me remark, that am
no way interested 10 the sale of these pa
tents-l own only an individual right. aud
should there not be another sold in the
Stale it would be matter Of perfect in-
difference TO me.
Very truly, yours,
GEO. WOODFIN.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-09-06

Iin Editor an The Suds.-Mr. Z. Perry
Howe. editor of the dollar Democrat"
published at Oxford, Mississippi, thus
humoous!y describes some Of his labors
aud the result OF MS wiie's.
I'VE have been particularly engaged
during most Of this week in tho baby
line; cutting up doanesiics into slips of
snilable size and shape; preparing lard
and bceswax, pap, DC; washing dishes;
keeping small army Of young Howes
from raising the devil; and otherwise
domeslicully amusing ourseIf in consc-
quence Of this interesting. philosophical.
phianlhropicnl. and physiological diver
iiscmeut. we are unable to issue but half
a sheet to day. Fine boy; fat aud saucy;
very image ofhis pappy; weigh, l2 pounds;
astonishing babe; atc quart bowl of nush
first day aud then squalled for more; lively
as colt; grows pound u minute; doing
tolerably well; SOS his nanny; had u
fine time out. Hope our subscribers will
excuse Us. Dom, happen but once q
year."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-09-06
Very truly, yours,
From the Southern .4srieul,uis..

TO destroy lice on Peaek 1'rces.-Mr.
Editor,-The lice described by your cor.
respondent H." as inlcslins his Peach
aud i.u.:i trees, arc The offspring. ! be-
lieve, Uroug'. am no cntoinoiog:sr,) of
Tie lady bug. they are more destructive
than any insects have ever had TO con-
teud viii /; tai while the trees are ye, Of
susll SIZE. their drrrsdaIrons may be rra-
dily checked. Alter trying many expert
nculs, have found The use Of ambicrs 10
he The most rfeciual mruns of destroying
them Make strong decucliou Of lohac
co. aud apply ii by means Of clo,h.which
should he passed upwards along the
branches. enclosing them completely dur.
Ing The operation. a portion Of flour Of
sulphur may be added. US have some
times done. 1t cannot be injurious, aud
nny contribute to the efficacy oilhe reme-
dy: but | regard The amber MS all-suiIi-
cient. With this application have frc-
qucn'ly saved my young peach trees when
The tender leaves were covered with the
lice but when the trcss have attained n
lnrger size, AID tho branches grown ou, OF
reach, some other mode must be resorlcd
10. In such cases. would recommend
boring n smooth hole, with centre. in
The trunk of The tree near the ground; aud
then filling it with -four of sulphur aud
plugging il up. have seldom bad my
trees infested with these lice. after The Sc
cond years growth; but Oh a few occa
sinus have tried The sulphur ia the man
mcr suggest, and found the insects TO
disappear ID the course uf a few days.
IL also appeared 10 be protection against
The grub. The recipe you have publish
ed will not destroy the insects which prev
upon the luliasc, hut ii is no doubt good
10 promote the general health of the tree.
No tree. however. not cnnslilutiOnally al
fcctcd. will hecone, tiscased,i III the ground
be well cu'iivc'ed; especially, ia smull
portion of lime or marl be chopped in
around the roots !, is good TO guard
against insects, 10 impar vicor 10 the
growth, and 10 Contribute o the perfection
aud early maturity oi the fruit.
r. S. p.
Petersburg, Va. Junc ., lS43.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-09-06

The Gentleman FGrmtr.-It is worse
than idle FOR any man 10 expect TO better
MS coudilion in pocuninry point Of view
by turning gentleman farmer. lfapcrson
have a fortune already, be may lay out
pleasure grounds, fence in parks, make
experiments in crops. Try crosses in breeds
Of cattle, set out trees for shade scenery,
aud thus crafty his taste. aud possibly
make discovery for Others 10 profit by; but
in his own case he will lose money-prob-
ably no expccrsir VIA, would any one
think Of 4 gentleman warrior or gentleman
poel!-,ha, is. of 4 man who should hire
all his fighting done,or al!hisvcrses made.
lf success only crowns individual personal
cxer,ion ir all other matters, how is il thai
in this alone. the primitive occupation OF
mankind, men expect it, without putting
their hand to the plough aud girdins thcm-
selves for the labor? II is q common re-
mark among husbandmen that he who
works with hands. gels double the amount
Of work out oflhcu, compared with him
who ouly gives his orders. and waits unit
they are accomplished. The genera
must lead bis troops TO victory; he mus'
endanscr bis own life IL he would infuse
bravery into the hearts Of bis soldiers; and
this principle is no, inapplicablc 10 'hs
.boss" cfihe farm.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-09-06
Vaiue of !deri,ui,urai products Of The

Hatue Of Agricultural products q The U.
States in 1912. The American Farmer
pub!i,he, the following estimate Of The
value "r :: .icul,ura! products Of the Uni
ted States. which il savs is based upon The
",abular estimate Of the crops of l5a2,"
made by The Commissioner Of Patents in
his Aunual Report communicated 10 Con.
gress. the prices Sc, down are chose
which prevail in this market. or such rs
are supposed 10 bc fair average al other
places. The actual prices here are dcsis-
mated by the letter a, those supposed by
the letter s.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-09-06

Erecuiion.-A correspondent who was
present, furnishes Us with tho the follow
ing account of the execution of,wo No.
grocs in Laurens District on Friday last,
for the murder Of their mistress:
Agfeeabiy TO the sentence of the Court,
the two Negroes who recently murdered
Mrs. Garrct, luear Young's Store Laurens
Dis,rici) were executed near that place
on Friday last. 10 The presence of large
concourse Of people, say from 3io 1900.
Every thing was in readiness, and the
prisoners brought upon the ground about
II o'clock, when they were questioned
by their master and others. The woman
confessed her guilt, was peniteni, said she
deserved death. and that she was ins,iga-
ted ,o,and assisted in committing the deed,
by the negro man. Randall, al Of which
he positively denied, aud was as stubborn
as mule 10 the last. Itwas trnly affec-
ting TO see four !itila children helonaing to
the guilty woman, two pair ofiwins. none
Of ihem old enough io,walk.--She tuld her
husband, children and other negroes to
take warning from her fa,c, how they lis
tened to the advice OF evil doers--At pre-
cisely ono O'clock the plank was knackcd
from under them. they were launched in
10 eternity. Alter they had hung about
FIVE minu,os, from some cause there seom-
med to be panic in the crowd, when the
cry Of mad-doe," earthquake" &c. was
raised by somo mischiegors persons, and
general rush ofihe spectators took place.
running in every direction and over one
another, horses breaking loose aud DASH
ing through The crowd, crippling women
and children, aud several Of the latter
separated and lost from their parents, bu,
providcn,ially no lives losi.-The writer
describes the scene as awful and sublime
in the extreme, reminding him ofa terrific
tornado, 10 Is or 20 minutes, order was
again restored, and tho criminals were cut
down.
Our correspondent states that Alcohol
was present on the occasion, and towards
night cxerted his baneinl infuence over
many of his infatuated subjects.--Grsen-
rifle Mountaineer.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-09-06

We look upon good book on agricul-
lure, as something more than lucky spe-
cula,ion for tie publisher, or a profitable
occupation Of his time, for tho author. /,
is a gain to the community at large-u
now instrument, Of national wca:h. The
FIRST honor or praise, in reference to every
such instrument, is, no doubt, due to ma
kcr or inven,nr-but he who brings il ipto
general use, merits also no little approba
ton. 1t Is to the more general diffusion
Of sound agricultural literature among our
farmers, that we look for that more rapid
development Of The resources Of our varied
soils, which the times are impcraiiyely de
maud -Biaek,rood's Mag.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-09-06

Above is The value of the estimated pro-
ducts of fifteen articles only, the growth
Of 1912: s'rounting to six hundred millions
oi' dollars; aud yei. as n people, we are
oppressed 10 The earth with pecuniary
debts und difficulties. and almost without,
credit at home or abroad. Such state
OF things is unparalleled in the history Of
the world. aad it is useless TO blink the
question longer. as there cun be no doubt
bu, li:ni. through the course of ruinoms
measures tending TO the dcrancemen, of
The currency. aud the pros,ra,ion of indi
yiiua aud public confidence. the interests
Of the farming and plnnling classes have
been paralyzed.-BGit. Amer.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-09-06
P.om Tie Southern Agriculturist.

Frui. Itees.-.Mr. Editor,-ln looking
over your Gardeners Calender in the May
I Number Of The Agriculturist, ] find undel
the head Of Frui, Garden, the following
directions. eiz.-"Examinc carefully your
Peach. Nec,ariue, aud Apricot trees. See
that they are not Infested by insects and
ca,crpillars." have done so. aud indeed,
had been using every means ! could
think OF, To rid my trees of these little vcr'
min before saw your directions. But,
Mr Editor. you should give US the reme-
DIV after pointing out 10 us the disease
Those which have done the most injury 10
my lrecs,are small brown (nearly black }
insect, resembling in shape the cabbage
lice, lbey seem 10 be Of all sizes, from the
egg whichis n mere vpeck OH the leaf, TO
that of large pins head. AS am no
eniomologist, am uuacquainted With
their habits, and the means Of riding my
self of them; nor do know which Of the
numerous larger iusecis ! see climbing
about The tree, is the cause Of all this mis-
chief.
Will you be good enough, Mr.. Editor
TO brow some light on the subject. or re-
quest some If your subscribers to do so.
Tacy have already destroyed all my
plums, and the trees have sickly appear.
arcc. They appear {, be busiIy occupied
in drawing out the juice Of the tree, rs it
rises on The leaf. Yours &c. L.
We haze selected from the Baltimore
.imcricua Farmer, the following prcvcnta-
tive AGAINST Tie increase of insects on trees
which II applied, may answer our cores
pn.dent's purpose and save his trees. We
should he Glad ii some friend, who has
knowledge OF Entomology, would answer
the question above. III satisfactory mon-
ner But we are in hopes the latc rains
and cold chnnse have had the desired cf-
feet Of driving away Tue dcstroyers.-
Ed. So. AGR.
Fruit Trees give them speedily a
washing with solution of potash, all over
The Iruuk. as FAR as you can reach the large
limbs. Make the solution thus: {: dissolve
. lbs. Of potash in 10 gallons o! water ,and
prl it on with a large sized painters brush;
first rubbing the bark with hard horse or
scrubbiug brush. In TWO weeks after hav
ing done this, give your trees another
painting with the following Boil 2 lbs.
Of tobaccn. or tobacco stems, in gallon Of
water, until one haIfthe quantity is evnpo-
rated then take gallons Of good thick
soaft-soap, -srix with this . lbs. of sulphur.
and lhcn stir in The tobacco decoc,ioa un-
Ill tue whole is thoroughly mixed together
give 10 your trees coat OF this"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-09-06


Summer Fallc,rs-So,r,ng Hhea,.
q large part OF our country where wheat Is
srown, summer following, or The previous
preparation Of lha, crop by plowing. har.
rowing. &c, is indispensable TO the sue
cess Of a crop; and Us cultivation is ex-
tended aud continued, the practice must
more widely prevail. The necessity Of
summer fallows seems 10 arise at present.
from The necessity Of the course.for clean
ins the soil as owing to imperfect farm
iug, aud careless culture. most farms are
ST. Ovcrrun with weeds, that unless some
thorough measures ate taken for their de.
struclion, the crop Of grain appears 10 be
considered by them as au intruder, and
stands bu, poor chance OF success. a
mother benefl is undoubtedly derived from
The pulverizuIion and aeralon of the snil,
which ofiords the roots Of plants much
better opportunity Of seeking their food.
aud receiving those supplies through the
medium Of atmospheric agency, which are
essential to their growth. Now and then.
indeed, an individual who manages better
than his ueighbors !; who has guarded n.
gaiusl the introduction and spread o.
weeds. or by skilful culture has eradicated
them; who by proper rotation aud
nauuring, has made his whole farm capa-
bic of the production Of any crop; and
who by troinins or deep ploughing has
given 6neness, dryness, aud depth, tha,
renders summer following unnecessary,
dispcuses with this luxurious process. and
putting 10 his shea, afier corn,. peas, or
roolss gives these The first benefit OF his
manures. and finds the crop produced iu
the place OF fallow, clear gain. Ru:
such farms are rare, and only serve 10
show what we have right TO expect,
when better and moro rational system 0i
treating the soil shall prevail. AT present
il must bc conceded. that in general sum
mer fallows are necessary, aud that unless
every part Of The farm submitted 10 crop
ping is occasionally fallowod. IL will soon
bccomc so foul as to DC unfit for the pro.
iuciion of grain.
Tho man who has clean farm. and on
which following is unnecessary, either
draws his manure in The fall or spring upon
the land he intends 10 plant, which is gea.
orally in meadow or pasture, spreads IL
aud then skil(nlly luries it with the plow
On this his corn is planted or bis roots
sown. which require little lnbor TO keep
them clean, but keeps all weeds away
and The soil light and &, for the succeed.
Ing crop. The corn is Gu, in season and
removed from the field, when single
thorough plowiug, with suitable harrow.
ings, is all that is necessary for putting ir
the wheat (; and the same may be said
where on such farms, peas or roots are
substituted for The corn crop. Now wl'er
i, is recolected that but little more lahol
is required to grow the corn crop than to
summer faIlow the same ground properly
for unless this process is well and etiec'u
ally done, il does more hurt than good
uuly serving the purpose of cul'iVa'iul
weeds i, should destroy; the advantages
of placing land in such state as 10 reu
! der fallow unnecessary, will be opparcn
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-09-06

Rata Bagos in Soatk Caroliaa.-A let
ter from Alfred Huger. Esq. Londwood,
ST. Thomas Parish, South. Carolina. 10
the editors of "The Cullivaior," says-"i
have raised the rura baga. weighing ten
pounds without The leaves or tops, taken
promiscuously from the patch; and have
friend near me, who has had them weigh
6uneea pounds. The same land would
have produced 300 bushels sweet potatoes
10 Tho acre.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-09-06

Our time is like money. When we
change guinea, the shillings escape a,
things of small aecount--whcn $50 break
n day by idleness in the morning. the resi-
Of The hours lose their importance in our
eye.-WdLter Scott.
Christianity is the easics, and The hard
ost thing in the world. Il is like a sccre,
in misunderstanding hard ill il br
found out By right operation; and then
it is so plain, We wonder We did not under.
s;apd it earlicr.--Jeremy Taylor.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-09-06

Fruit Siains.-The fumes Of birthstone
will remove fruil stains and iron mould
from linen aud cotton. Muisien The part
stained. with cold water. then hold il over
tho smoke Of burning briuisioue ill the
stain disappears.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-09-06

II has been truly said. that the humble
man is like n good Irec-lhe more full Of
fruii the branches are. the lower they
bend.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-09-06

Method;sm in France.--A letter from
Rev. Sir. Toase. 'Superin,endant Of the
Wesleyan Missions in France published
in The Western Christian Advocate states
that there are now in France, al Metho.
lis, chapels, aud SO other preaching pla.
ces, 81 missionaries, 1887 church mem
hers. ll09 Sunday scholars, and 10000
hearers. In 1916 there wcrc only 3
preachers and 81 members,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-09-06
Petersburg, Va. Junc ., lS43.

We are unacqnainled with this term. per.
hafs 1t is one gwen TO the decociion above de-
scribcd ;-iiso. IL is new Virginia name for
Tobueeoj jaiee.-ED. SO. AcR.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-09-06

sThe articles alluded to in the exception,
winch sfr. Woodfn did nut consider hIinseli
q, fiaeriy 10 specify. a,e timc aud sab; about
City pounds Of the former and . couple o;
pcnndo CT the latter being required 10 On ordi-
nary heap Of piunuTe.-ED.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-09-06

supposed ralur OF Ii. above IS articles.
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1843-10-07
Notice.

A T a Special Term of the Probate
~ Court Of Amite County, held at the
Court House thereof on the elereath dag
of September l843--Letters of Admins
tration was granted to the Undersigned,
on the Estate Of Alexder Mcdonald, de-
ceased.-All persons having claims against
said deceased's estate, are requested to
present them duly authenticated; and
those indebted to the same vii make i'm
mediate payment. 81 ruvrv
HUGH MCDONALD,
Adm illustrator.
Liberty, Mi. Sept. Is, l843 s9w6
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1843-10-07
Anew gIORG i,

TNIlE undersigned very respectful,
announces to No Ladies and Gen
llomcn ofLlbcrty, and tho public general
~, tina, he has opened store in Quo
those Store Rooms. Main Street, belonging
10 q J. Dobnolg, where be inlopla t.
keep constantly on hand a largo stock
OF Dry Goods, viz,
Hats, vests, coats, pants,
F.. Boots and SHOES Of all description
. Elmo French colcoos,
English Prints, Lowclls, Llnscy,
lIlcached and brown domcstlcs,
... Mareno, Muslin de loinc,
Capes, Collars, Bonncts Of the la.
test fashion, besides many other articles
too numerous to mention, which Hltogolh.
or will make desirable stock. He is
determined TO do cash business, there
fore he will keep "no books" by this
means he thinks he can afford to sell
goods cheaper than ever before offered in
this section Of couniry-All he asks is Il
call 10 convince. In conclusion he would
respectfully say TO the ladies', that he in
tends keeping many fancy goods in
their line, and soliciis their patronage aH
f''at .. t.l L. DREYFUSS. Il
September l6, l843--29-tC .|
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1843-10-07
NOTICE.

A I the October Term, 1843, Of the
IN. Probate Court of Amte County,
will present my account as guardian OF
Octauia b., Margaret c. Berrin p. and
Sarah E. Faast, (minor heirs of NJ. s..
Faust, deceaSed,) for final settlement and
allowance.
@ ID. w. BONDS,
Guardian.
September 9, 1843. 27w4
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1843-10-07
+. III. DUNN.
(AT WooDvILLE, Missy

(AT WooDvILLE, MIss.)
HAS on hand a supply of Baggiat
IN and Rope, Provisions, Groceries
Lorelrs, LindSey's, Blankets, Shoes, ana
a general stock of Domestic Dry Goods.
&c, All of which are offered at reduced
prices for cash or good drafts at thirty OF
sixty days sight.
Liberal advances will also be made on
Cotton consigned to J. Bonner, New Or
leans, or to any other House that the
planter might prefer.
WoOdUaIe, September 10, l843. SONS
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1843-10-07
NOTICE.

"HE subscriber has on hand and will
n keep through the season.
Bagging, Rope, and Irvine
and full supply Of first rate Groceries
and Liquors, plantation articles, &c.
Liberal cash advances made on Cotton,
which will store and ship, free Of charge
10 the planter or owner.
JOHN C. NORRIS.
September, End l843. 27w6
Thomas Barrett formerly OF the House
of John Hagan & Co., offers his services
to the citizens Of Amite county as Com
mission Merchant and Cotton Factor.
Refers to Col. ?. Hickey Of Baton
Rouge .rr.j .r..r.A
~ Judge WEEhS,
r as q J. c. MORRIS,
.. Bayou Sara.
SEPTEMBER, End l343 27w6
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1843-10-07
WILLIAM ]. A. ROBERTS,
HAMILTON M'KNIGHT
ATTORNEY AT LAW,

4 IUhNBl a LAW,
Liberty, Mississippi.
NA7lLL continue 10 practice Law, in
Wv the Circuit Courts Of Amite,
Pike, and Franklin, and will extend his
circuit to the county of Marion. Bust
ness in the Probate Of Amiie, will meet
with his particular attention. He will
be found in the Office formerly occupied
by Judge Crawford on Washington street,
January 8, l842. .