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a prtruI turaI.
CORN-POP-CO ORN- HOW. TO
So KEEP CORN FROM FIRING. so

- Mn. e DrroR. 0n4page 147 Ipro
missed so give the resultsof some pat
eiiIrs Of currr,
One small Hot of say22 acres planted
s byl 10 yellow corn, was so fallen
down, caused by a storm, that it wa:
difficult 10 measure OF an acre, and the
loss was too great 10 have been a fail
estimate. The corn was in The same
field with my crop, and was planted toe
late, the early planting not terminating
al all, killed as dead as a mackarel by
lying in satpelre too long fer its strength
Yet gathered two loads from two acres;
whereas the Southern corn adjoining,
not loss of row between sorts, was
not over lwo.thirds, or by estimate the
first gave So bushels, the last 35-only
meaning TO showlI,sir relative yield.
The other patches were unfit 10 gath
er. never saw corn rol like it, and |
do not think | saved seed. But the ears
were as large as those received, and |
counted frequently 6, 7 and s cars 10 a
hill, thus showing even 3 by 2 and 9 to
d stalks, that the stalks bore 9 ears
generally. Tho land was rich, no ma
nure used al all, deeply titled, and kept
clean with hoe, plov only in it once,
hocd OUT twice, shade TOO dense for the
grass to grow. l believe it was the
largest crop I ever saw. This was
written before | say what Eroomsedge
says.
Pop. Corn was planted horc in 1871.
as an experiment, aud fed of, when in
roasting ear, rows 8 feet apart, and
stalks standing about IS inches, | think,
often 2 stalks. The yicll exceeded any
thing I had planted for such purposes.
The bes, popcorn is, 10 plant white or
yellow flint with op'corn, so as TO
make cross, thereby getting larger
grain on The small stalk.
Now, as to firing of corn, II. Of H.
knows as much about it as | do. And !
am sure that he will.agrec with me, that
If Mr.. Munson, Of East FeIicans, or any
one else, will try the. following he will
find another plan to be good. Land
should bo drained first for corn, or any
other crop, c1ccpt-somc kinds we
don't plant--lhen enriched so as to pay
fol the expense Of making crop. Plow
or S inches deep, if clay be not too
abundant, and if ii is, plow deep, 5 or 6
inches, any how, and subsoil 8 or 4
mole. Harrow level, open out furrows,
drop corn and cover it with harrow,
cultivate level and cut no roots after the
corn is shoulder high. Sweeps or cul.
liyalors will keep il clean. ! have seen
corn fired up to The ear, while in the
same field other corn Of the same kihd,
and same planting, was green to The
earth. It was in such a situation that
the hoe only could be used. Yet the
overseer insisted il was, not the plow.
Does toasting- ear patches in the garden
firefike field corn7 Does corn on steep,
rich hill sides FIRE like'lhat on The same
quality, Of land where il is pluwcd? Will
planters not sec things as they go alongs
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GREAT BARGAINS.

RUNBAR a. BURNSIDE bst ,ust receiy.
I'D ed by Rail Road and Riverahe following
list of GOODS, to which they respectfully in
vile attention. Planters yisll:ngour marke!
would do well 10 give us call 6tfore purcha-
sing elsewhere.
AZ llhds. St. CrOiz, Porto RIG and N. O.
e5 B5Is. No Clarified Sugars,
70 Superior Coffee Sugars
5 and S boxes Loaf, Crashd and Pow
dcred Sugars, s - -
West India and New Orleans MGlasses, :
IT'S Bags Rio, Lasuara and JasiC Coffee,
400 Sacks Of Salt. <
rs barrels Mackerels,
50 boxes Fine Cheese, I'll. 4.
3 uerccs Rice, .s.-,- .s3;..g -
125 kegs of Nails and Brads,
10000 lbs. Sweedes Iron--all siifs; ~
Band Iron, German and Cast Stsl,
Wagon Boxes,
100 boxes Window Glass all sizes,
500 pounds Putty, in Badders
$500 pounds White Lead; VernSu Mills,
2 barrels Linseed Oil, ~ sa,s,.l,..
Dilchers Boots, Brogans and LADIES' Shoes,
500 Heavy Duilel Blankets,
20 pair Fine Bed Blankets, = 9
Kelseys. Osnaburss, Shirlings apl SSSheetings,
9 cases Prints-all patterns. & : ~
Painted Buckets and Tubs, W
Bussbound Buckets and Wire sSsyes, ~
5000 pounds Hemock, and 300pbnds odk tan.
ned Sole Leather, Upper Leaaer and Calf
skins, 80
300 Coils Rope--1OOO poundsTsine, 49,.
Is5 bags Shot, SO kcgsbest PoWibr,
Lead, BIuestone, Indigo, Copper,s, ~
Candles, Sperm and Tallow, ~
Chewing Tobacco,
Sugar Cans, Measures, PepRbS Spice, Gin
ger, Cane Seat Chairs. Wood sitttt Cane Seal
Rocking Chairs and many othdAricles loo te.
dious 10 enuinerdte. ~.
We will be making almost daly yaccessionsio io
our stock, and would be pleaseit To atteud to all
orders from our friends, and leea}sured of Civ
ing satisfaction -5.1;..
DUNBAR g. burnside.
fiamburg,S. :C.,fict25 40
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s. CHRISTIE, Assignee.
Brought to the Jail.

NF this District, n negro man who says his
W name is HARRY, and that he belongs TO
Mr.. Samuel Young, of Laurens District S. C.
Said fellow i, about five feet, S or + inches
high, about 90 years of age, of dark complex
ion. He has scar over bis right eye and one
near his left eye, his forefinger on his right
hand has 5eewbloken, his forehead svery ful;
he says he Runaway sometime in May OF June
last: The owner is requested to come forward,
prove property, pay charges and take bim
away, or he will be dealt with according to law.
A. II. BURT, J. E. D.
Dec 6, 1948 If B
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State of South Carolina.
EDGEFIELD DISTRICT.
IN ORDINARY,

Bridget Cahill. Applicant Summon.
rs. IN
Richard Cahill and others, Defl's. Partition
HT appearing TO my satisfaction that Richard
Il Cahill and THOMAS Cahil, Distributes in
the above stated case, reside without the limits
of this State, it is therefore ordered that they
appear and object 10 the sale or Division o
The Real Estate of William Cahill, deceased,
on or before the first Monday in April he1t, OF
their consent will be entered of Record.
Given under my hand at my Office, the day
and date above written.
JOHN HILL, b. E. b.
Dec 90 1S4S 12t 40
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NOTICE.

YENHE undersigned as Assigiiee Of J. D.
.A Tibbens, gives notice C to to- a! persons hay
Ing claims against said ]. D. Tibbelts, and who
are willing TO take under the assignment, to
render in their claims duly allested by the 18Th
of January next and all persons indebted are
requested TO make immediate payment on the
day above mentioned, a Slatepent Of The trans
actions Of the assignee will be submitted t0the
creditors.
s. CHRISTIE, Assignee:
Nov. 90 1913 It as
B.-Cnl. Iohn Hniet is my Agent, and
will receive evidence of the claims und collect
money Jue. =. T..
NJ The above notice is extended until tffe 1st
day of March, at which time the transaction of
tie Assignee will be submitted to The creditors
s. CHRISTIE.
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SHERIFF'S SALE.

EDY virtue of Sundry Writs Of Fieri
ID Facias TO me directed, will pro-
ceed to sell al the residence of Vim: It.
West, on the 9Th Of February next, the
following property in The following cases,
viz: :, ~ 'ri.ir.5
Kers s. Hope vs. VIM. +. West; the
Same vs. the Same; D. f. Fleming VS. the
Same, LOT Of Seed Cotton, lol Of Catlle,, lot
ofPickled Pork, lot OF Hogs, FIVE stacks Of
Fodder, one buggy, one Road Wagon,
and other articles Of Household furniture.
Terms of sale, Cash.
z.. S. CHsISTIE, 5. E. b. Il
Jan.s2 81 ssss:. I. !; Y Y.
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STATE OFSOUTH CAROLINA.::
E6GEFIELD DISTRICT. ,..55;si -
in COMMON PLEAS. - 8 l.'s1S, - 3
Isaac IIawes

Rob't Shannon. - ssi5s.;1ssaI - s
THE, defendant, Rober Shannon, wNiito Is Is
Il in the chs,6by Of the Sheriff of Edsefied J;
district, by virtue Of eapas iad satisfaeieMaiMi
issued in this case, having filed schedule Of
his whole estate, and petition for The benefit
Of the in:diEeiit .Debtofs'' Act, On motion 6f
Carol, the defendants Attorney; It Is tIieferofs
ordered, that the said Isaac Hawes, as we'll as 81
oil others the creditors Of the said defendant, do
appear OF Edge field ourt House before tic
Court Of Common Pleas for tho said district Oh
the irst Monday IN March next, to shew .ea1seY
if any they cah, why the sdid Defendant sho1ld !,
not be admitted 10 The Benefit of The said uct. 9
THOS. G. BACON, 6 Q fsE :
Aug 9 1ea8 3ni -, -. % r5sss ss
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Franklin expressed a wish 10 live III:
life over again; Jackson said he would no
accept the boon; the writer Of :hc follow
ing lines expresses his willingness to Try
9he experiment.
REJUVENESCENCY.
old age has sickness, grief and pain,
And youth is not vii hout them
Yel | would live my ne again
And care not much ahnul them.
I've lived my three score and tcn.
Aud few mcn liye much longer,
Put me at twenty back again
And should be much stronger.
Thus starting nE my new career,
Will. knowledge preposscsscd,
Ibct,er could iifc's journey steer
With wisdom in my breast.
Id shun :he follcs of my youth,
The pride Of middle age,
could not meud'my love Of truth,
Nor more in il engage.
I'd meddle not in politics,
As have done bcfoee,
But try aud learn my mind 10 fix,
On things that profit more,
A hear, I'D have for charity,
TO feed aud bless Tho poor.
The sciences Id cultivate,
A linsuist would he
I'D court The learned; the vulgar great
Should seldom trouble me.
One friend, Of sentiments refined,
Should know my inmos thoughts,
Discerning he should be aud kind
Aud tell me all my faults.
Beside gentle murm'lins stream.
In some sequcslered grove,
Ny humble cottage should be seen
With men and books love.
My liule farm, of fertile land,
In every part should shine,
Ceres should place tho circinS boards,
Pomona procure The wine.
a cabinet Of things most rare,
Would much delight my soul,
They should be sought in earth aud air
Aud brough, from either pole.
a microscope. TO view their lines,
Aud see them all Alright,
That masnified len thousand times
Would give me much delight.
Aud then 10 view the spansled skies,
The stars in groups 10 marshal,
I'd have telescope in size
Resembling that Of Herschel.
Since can'ts,ay a second time,
My wishes to fulfil,
Translate me to some distantclime,
o God, 10 learn Thy will,
Or.when | bid this world adcu
Lend me Seraph's wings,
The utmost bounds Of space TO view,
:. Far, far from humaLlhinss.
w. L. II.
Woodtawn. jan. 22d. ls4o.
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State. of South Carolina.
EDGEFIELDg DISTRICT 81
IN The C0MMONPLEAS. 80
Kemlck e Thayer. ! - y 8 -. - !sy VI

VIM. Grohet. -Is - g, ,s
THE Plaintiff In, This case, bayjnq 3tbis 5da,y
Ill filed his Declaration; in nv Office and
the Defendant having neither wife nor attorney;
known to reside within the limits ofslhis Slaiie
apon whom ,a copy of tile. said Dec!aiatioif
Will a rule 10 plead, could BE served. on mo.
ton of t. G. Key, Attorney for Plaintiff, f,--oTs
dered that the said Defendant appear aud plead
10 said Declaration within year and day
from the date. hereof, Or in default thereof,
judgment will be entered against him. sss1s''
TH0S. q. BACON, e. =: s..
Clerks Office, Edge6e1d C. H, Nov rs, 1915
Nov. q 1y az
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$50 REWARD.

Wv M ~ wv fA9o~s
ca ID UNAWAY from The Sub.
cAg Ia scriber on the 25,h of Jan
IlTl uary inst, negro fellow named
N JAKE or JACOB, and former
~ Iy belonged 10 the Estate of
NH Capt. Viewer, deceased. Jake
- is about 6 feet in hight, slim and
straight, and very active, he is between SO
and 60 years of age and good black.
smith. He is very remarkable from a
large scar across his breast, with a'greal
many on his back from former whipping.
Gen. John Viewer ownes his brother, D.
Holland, Esq, owncs a son of his. He
also has wife and several children in that
ncishborhood, ahdvery likely he is lurking
about in that neighborhood. 1t is suppo.
sed he had about ninety Dollars the morn
ing he left my plantation, which his wife
i t1eeaA ~ stolen Cp6m my Bureau Drawer. ]
will give The above Reward TO any person
who will deliver him 10 me, or lodge him
in lhe Edge6eld Jail, so | can gel him.
F. O'CoNNOR.
Mount Vintage, Edge6eld District, S, G.
January 81, lS49, 81 2
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NOTICE.

NVI fCEe -. =
NHR. Rolf, who held conditionally all in
lYH terest In the right of Edge6eld District,
to Hotchkiss' Reaction Mill Wheels, (Palent)
has never complied with said condition, thero.
fore he holds no interest, and has no right te
sci! or ma e any contract for said Wheels.
We, the undersigned are the owners, ofsaid
rishr, and q right purchased from any other,
upIess our agent, will not be goods
MIR. J. Il. WEBER, we authorise, with fuls
mower to act as our agent.
COTHRAN g. MOORE
March l, 1647 If 6
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State of South Carolina.
EDGEFIELD DISTRICT.
IN THE COURT OF ORDINARY.
Thomas L. Garrett, Applicant, s..,...o;is

AHotuas L. N"iie'I HPPHcani, Summons
US. =,
Harriet 1,ats .s, Garrett IRE and others, Partition
HT appearing to my satisfaction that Harriet
q Garrett the widow Of VIM. Garrett decea-
sed, David Hart and Mary Ann his wife, John
T. Hart and Jane E. his WIFE, George w. Gar>
re,, Oliver s. Garrett, Jumcs w. Garrett, VII
lain II. n. Garrett, Naacy Garrett, And John
II. Garrett Distributes of the Estate of VIII.
liam Garrett deceased, it is therefore ordered
that they do appear and object 10 the sale or
division OF the Real Estate Of said deceased, on
or before the first Monday in MARCH, next, Or
their consent will be entered of Record.
Given under my hand at my Office the "a
day of December 1S48.
JOHN HILL, o. Ed.
Dec 6 1S48 3m AS
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Notice.

Notice.
ISAAC FREE. living near the fork Of the
IL Rigging Ferry Road and Chapel Ferry
Road, toles before me, small Gray Mare
Mule, supposed 10 be fifteen years old. Ap>
praised at lhirly.livc dollars, this December Isl,
1S4s.
HARDY WHITE, Magistrate.
Dec Is 4lin AZ
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N 0TICEI,

THB coPartnership heretofore existing
Il under the name and sly,e of Coop q
SULLIVAN, this day closessby Limitation.
The business will be co1tinaed by S. +.
Goode alone. The businesso Of the con.
ceru must be brought le asPsedy close, and
VIC earnestly request all persons indebted
10 call and settle immediately. All those
indebted TO us previous ,tolhe 1st of Janus
airy 1918, need not ask indulgence-the
money we must have. 4
8. f. GOoDE,
j. B. SULLIVAN. -
Jan. l 1919. 30
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A -
YHyAK e pleasure III Telnrnini their grete'
.-E ful Acknowledgements for III very liberal
patronage heretofore bestowed Jpn ihenl.and
hope iiDeranry Ials Ialr rua g 8 olnsrTu
continuance - IS t5ts7s
4WcsnoWs siingile The atientionsdf onr numer.
ons friends and customers nd Stta public gems
erally our new stock of
+ FINE, 1SHIO IOVAB4sE r. AND
CHE1P: FANCYAN
STAPL e. ID R:Y GOOD S.
Selected by one of the Firm afring tue last
month from the II.
Ncw York and PHILADELPHIA Markets.
Our assmtnleht will comprise Eevery article
usually called for i'll this Mnrkethnd we pledge
ourselves not to be unLersold NE any in Ham.
burg or Augusta. sE
Goods always shown with pleasure. No
charge for looking.
Give us call. II
N.B. Store in the American Hotel Build,
ings Hamburg S. G.
oct4 1gt 81 !
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NEW GOODS.

TENHE Subscriber has just received his FALL
4 : and WINTER STOCE-of GOODS
consisting in part Of a splendid .ot Of
WtrStead Goods for Lakss Dresses
of all kinds, fine lot of Giughans, English d
American Prints, Cold e. Bhck Alpacea's,
Bombazine, ~
A LARGE AND SPENDID isTOCK OF
Negru Shoes, Blankets u Kerstys. Groceries,
Hardware, Crockery, Hats & Caps.
To which he invites his friends, and the
public to call and examine, before purchasing
elsewhere, MS he feels confdeft that he eau
give satisfaction to all who mayFavor him with
a call. B.C. BRYAN.
Oct. 10, 1913. fl 80
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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
EDGEFIELD DISTRICT.
t,nr1TTU

OttC .JOf L "'tttt ~ WV .A<oSsS
Morris, deceased.
Lewis Robertson and others.
vs..
William Morris and others. -.
TT appearing to my satisfaction, that VIM.
4 Morris, James Morris, Rebecca Morris,
Marshall Palmer and his wife Elizabeth. John
Palmer and his wife Barbara, Levi Fillmore,
William Fillmore, Joseph T. Fillmore and
Joseph Morris, some of the defendants in this
cause are without the limits Of this State!
Ordered that the defendants above named
do appear in this honorable Court, and plead
answer or demur 10 the said bill within three
months from the publication of this order, OF
the said bill will be taken pro conlesso a.
gainst them. =.
S. S. ToMPKINs, c. E. E. D:
Comm'crs Office. Dec 6, Isl5 3m 46
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BROOM CORN.

Ma. EDITOR AS one of tho SUBJ
scribels TO the Southern Cultivalor, 1
should like 10 know all about The culti-
yalion Of the Broom Corn, and how
much the yield is TO the acre, and at
what price it generally sells? Also, the
way TO get clear of the seed, and the
preparation necessary before sending to
market! By attending 10 this, you will
confer favor on, very respectfully
Yours, sc. JOHN E. BACON.
Oswichec, Ala, November, lS4S.
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Notice.

A LII Persons indebted 10 the estate Of Levi
IA Murrdh, decd, are requested to make
immediate payment, and those having demands
To- present them properly auescd.
JOHN HILL, o. E. D.
Nov % 3nl Al
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: Final Notice.

Final. Notice.
A LII persons indebted to the estate Of P.
IA Burnett, Jr., deceased, arc requested
to come forward and settle the same, and
those having demands against: the estate,
will please to render in their claims, proper
ly attes.ed, by the first Of April, assI ann
determined to- wird the business up as speed
lily as possible.
CHARLES NICKERsoN,
Administrator. Z,
Jan 8, 1879 IF So.
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(FUrmlclrly Hu!JbardIs. !.

III n VI ID - " 0r57SsS SSS 5.-31.lss:.s
RATEFUL for past tla9ofs The subscIi-
VI Der hereby gives notice thu his House rs
now in complete order. and Wodll eapeetfully
invite all persons Sisitin.g Hamburg and the
travelling publicto give him a CALI confidently
believing, that he can give entiresatisfac!ion TO
all those wh9sdes,fe Ia a qa,st ast sa hoafs aesa
table MS the Market can furnish. 9s:.s
Stables, Lots and Cariage Hause in first
rate order and well supplied. tA sober and
attentive Hostler always in attendance. Par
ticular attention given to Horses by per-
sons visiting Charleston or otheEpiuces.
Carriages always in readiness 10 convey
passengers 10 and from the ,RaiRoad when
desired. So. -A------
4 Horses auI Hehiczai3g.ei.
VIM. .GEHUm.
Oct A 1Qt xs9f,y%t.- 81
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State of South Carolina:
EDGEFIELD DIsTRIcT. 4.
IN TIE COMMON PLEAS a I,

6. f. R9':sotS Gsosnsa, ;sa Dsela,ntsss =
Charles Hall. Assunpsii.
vs.. - ~. :. nics,t. y & ~
JohE NJ. ,Cfafy Deb.t:: ~: -
Richsid colehfah, } Declaration ia
vs. :sment. sEc;es
Hyram Kay. - Assumpsssf.
YHHE Plaintiffs in these cases having He'd
IL. their. declarations respectively ir
Office, and lie Defendants having no pic. .6rs
attorney known 10 be- within us Statss ssF
whom a copyof the detlnration viii d fils lids
plead, co,ild be served. IL i: :oflercd lhs
said pssehaals ds I nlHaa sl,s
year and a day ftom, idgnsft will Sssa
ed against them - !is1:
:; IS THos C. BAe on tCilsitk !: EssI
Clerks OGce; 29h, Sept. 154Ss 2sS
Oct 4lf 80
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N o TTCsE.

N Q ice.
a IL Pe,sons indebted tome Individually,
IA and to the firm Of Glover s. Dolby, are
hereby notified that all the:notes and accounts,
are placed in the hands Of VT II. Atkinson,
Esq, for collection, unless satlltd by return
day, uc,ciA sue.
JOHN L. DOBY.
Jan 24> a> St .Ssx32[
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STATE OF sOUTH5CAROEfNA:s
EDGEFiEE DISTRICT. ss7sIss
David l.. Curtis, DEcIaa1FIos''
MARr1N h1rT. AffX;ciHsMrrRt;
J. & s. Bones, & Co. DEcLiRArIos
vs.. INgy! 3
A. B. Church & c.. ATrleaMrses 81
"HE Plaintiffs in the above stated cases,
IL having this day filed their Declarations
in my Office, and the Defendants having
neither wife nor Attorney, known TO reside
within the limits of this State, on whom COP, ,,
les of said Declarations with flfess 10 plead 3
can be served on motion Of M: Cray, Attor.3
ney for Plaintiffs ordered that said Defend:
ants appear and plead to said declarations, 4
within year and O. day from the date hereof
or judgement will be given against him by
default, -, 80
!TH0S. G.. BACON, c. E, b.
Clerks Office, 9th Nov. ls4s. - 81
Nov. 29 ly .-. As 81
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HHANUFACTORY.

NNIl HERE Genllemen's Boots aud Shoes
wv are made in most superior style OF Fit
and workmanship.
Gentlemen wanting cork solef, double soled,
water proof walking, drcs. soatent leather,
and fine pump soled BOOTS, need bul
leave their orders with the subscriber.
WILLIAMS McEVOY.
march gsi #
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way 10 get clear OF the seed, and the
preparation necessary before sending to
jmaLkctl By attending 10 this, you will
confer a favor on, very respectfully
Yours, sc. JOHN Z. BACON.
Oswichec, Ala, November, 1S4S.
Misunderstanding is more unequal
ulan the yield Of brush and seed Of The
crop above named. 1t is grown on the
richest bottom land, and considered one
of the most profitable. What the seed
is worth in the city Of New York, we
know not. In the western part Of the
Stale it sells at from twenty-five 10 fifty
cents a bushel. 1t requires clean culture
like common corn or cotton. In a late
New York Price Current, we noticed
the sale of $50 tons OF the brush cleaned
ready for the manufacture of Blooms at
S2o0a Ton, OF len centsa pound. The
seedis partly whipped or thfeshed of
anu combcd. Broom handles sell in
Rochestersats 81 perlg0, and the brush
isput on and fastened in a good degree
esa@ssss AesSaalss sbIgsss!y;; gs2
Nor SO BAp.-FoR gCALIroRNIAs.-s.
The New York Star of,,he 25ilIinst.
says -'fhe ship Souttl CarolinaS iFFIaiiniiis
ton, sailed yesterday, with 1863 passen-
gers. The slip Tahmaroo, Richardson,
goes to-day, with l6O passengers. The
excitement continues, nay increases, SO
that it is dilficnlt 10 find vessels for any
other port but California. The follow,
ing astounding intelligence is from tie
Boston Transcript:
: "We heard of a story this morning
which, mo doubt, is an authentic as the ma
jority of the items atloat and which beats
anything we have read yet. A runaway
soldier is said to have discoyereda lump,
or rock of gold. that weighed $50
pounds, liz ounces; he was afraid to
leave it, and mounted guard upon it
and at The last accounts he had set there
81 days, and had offered s27, 900 for a
plate of beans and pork, but his offer
had always been Indignantly refused,
and The poor fellow only laughed at, for
the niggardiness Of his offer, hy parties
going further on, where the article was
said 10 be more abundant"
In addition to the above, we learn
that some Two thousands. pedestrians
we're met between California and Mexi-
20, each of whom had lump Of solid
gold, weighing some two hundred and
fifty pounds, strapped 10 their backs, and
making the best cf their way TO- tho
United States.