Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-06-06

Mr. EDITOR M0R fhes s morhhg Or our lsr nall
day sat in my old armchair, Illuminating on mat
tiers and things in general, which nominations wer
occasionally interrupted by the Growing of the OLE
lame Shanghai, the chrping Of the chickens, anc
now by the word Of command given by q certain
officer of the household, or shrek from the wet
toddng balm as it fell down in its attempt to catct
the young duckling. When quick, sharp ,rot uF
the road drew my attention, and 10 and behold here
come the mail boy, mounted on his faithful sorrel
"Spread Eagle" which caused me to collect my
scattered thoughts and lay my plans for the days
disposal.
We had been somewhat retarded in the farm
WORK by the recent heavy rains, and as the ground
was still too heavy to plough, had marshalled all
my forcs to the hoes. Thinks to myself. III tuke
ride over the plantation and see that every thing
is getting on smoothly, and so when tile time is up
can be at leisure for ride to the Office, and have
regular feast on all subjects, from the affairs Of
Church and State, down to a regular dish Of bacon
"CoTToN & SCOOTER" Ny old shuffler first
brought ME to the wheat field which was ready for
the harvest AS examined the beautiful golden
shafts, so heavy with the weight Of their we'll ma
tured, symetrcaly formed grains tl,rob Of grail
tude to the Giver of all gifts expanded my bosom,
and silent prayer foated upward from my un-
worthy heart; and then came the pleasing ard con-
soling thought that my betterhalf would soon have
no occasion to throw out ominous hints that the -four
barrel was nearly empty, nor the children to discuss
the relative merits Of corn-bread and biscuit, which
subject was debated regularly at every meal as a
hit at ME that flour should be hunted up. But as
that article quoted at ten and twelve dollars the
barrel concluded to wait few days, which would
ut least cause them to appreciate the article US it
should be. From the wheat field turned to the
oats patch, and here again was prospect of abun-
dance. Next to the corn-6elds, which in my self
complacency compared to cane-breaks in embryo,
SO darkly, deeply, beautifully green were the waving,
rustng blades they swayed to and fre to the cool
morning breeze. The only drawback to my felicity
was the abundant coating tender grass which had
sprung up if called to life by the wand of some
Eastern jugger. Next in rotation came tue cotton
fields, and here again was o prospect Of glorious
ngathcring, both of cotton and hay for if the grass
had looked like the offspring Of magic in the corn.
fields, the superabundance Of the Cotton bespoke
an agency as powerful as Alladns lamP-ony pas
.urage for cattle and not gold would be the result
a walk though my nicely kept
hrivng kitchen garden soothed my startled feelings
still, my thoughts would revert to the
grass crop.
After PondeTing and pulling my brain as to the
'est measure TO adopt in order to roust the enemy,
at last, as proof Of how associations will engen-
Ter ideas, pounced upon tho advice which no doubt
nder existing circumstances, would be proposed
trough the agricultural columns BY those lights Of
he planting community, Messrs. Golfer 8 Scoor-
r.. So, as soon as could swallow my dinner and
ct through my noontide siesta, viz daily nap-I
prang upon Bob and hurried away for the Post
flee. The bright, new sheet of the ever-wecome
lduertiser was hurriedy caught up and opened -
ut as matter Of course my first deyoirs were paid
my old friend the Colonel. Next after clue
,ught in his department to the emauations from
lie pens Of The fair sex-bless their bright eyes and
ewtching features. Next, the religious depart
ent, which is ever interesting; and lastly hurri-
for the department to which, though left for the
ST. expected to derive the most profit from at thi,
ne. i turned and, what" Choice Poetry.n !
urely, thought !, ] must acknowledge the corn !;
wv. am getting old. AndI had almost nerved o
yself to enquire Of Mrs. who stood behind the "a