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aEa S. G. AeRIeUIHTazsH,
Sept 90

TNHE Executive Committee Of the State Agri-
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Editor "South Carolina Agriculturist."
Columbia s. C.
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SATURDAY NIGHT.

What blessed things Saturday nights are,
and what would the world do without them
Those breathing moments in the trampling
march of life those little twilights in the
broad and garnish glare of noon, when pale
yesterdays look beautiful through the shad-
ows, and faces changed long ago smile
sweetly again in the bush when one re-
members the old folks at home, and the old
fashioned fire, and the little brother that
died, and the little sister "transplanted."
Saturday nights make people human set
their hearts to beating softly, as they used
to do, before the world turned them into war
drums and Jared them to pieces with tattoo
The ledger closes with crash; the iron
doored vaults come to with bang; up 60
the shutters with will ; click goes the key
in the lock. 1t is Saturday night, and the
business man breathes free again. Home:
ward, no 4! The door that has been ajar oil
the week gently closes behind him-the
world is shut out.
Shut out? Shut in rather. Here are
his treasures after all, and not in the vault
in the record in the old family bible, anc
not in the bank.
Maybe you are a bachelor, forty and fros
ty. Then, poor fellow, Saturday night il
nothing to you, just as you are nothing tt
anybody. Get wife, blue eyed, or blacl
eyed, but above all geta true eyed; get
little home, no matter how little, and
little sofa just to hold two or two-and-a-hal
in it of Saturday night; and then reae
this paragraph by the light Of your wife
eyes, and thank God and take courage.
The dim and dusty shops are swept up
the hammer is thrown down, the apron il
doffed, and the laborer hastens with ligh
step homeward bound
"Saturday night" feebly murmurs tn
languishing, as she turns wearily upon he
couch, "and there is another to come"
"Saturday night at last % whispers th'
weeping above the dying, "and it is sunda..
tomorrow, and-to-morrow !"
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MANAGING A HUSBAND.

"How do you manage your husband, Mrs
Croaker? Such a job as I have Of it with
Smith p
"Easiest thing in the world, my dear, give
him twitch backward, when you want him
to 90 forward For instance; you see, to
day had loaf of cake to make. Well,
do you suppose because my body is in the
pastry room that my soul need be there too
Not bit of it. Tam thinking of all sorts OF
CELESTIAL things the while.
"Now Croaker has way of tagging round
at my heels, and bringing plump down in
the midst of my aerial flights, by asking ME
the price of the sugar I'm using.
"Well you see, it drives me frantic, and
when I woke up this morning, and saw this
furious storm, knew I had him on my
hands for the day, unless I managed right; !;
so told him that hoped he wouldn't go
out to ketch his death this weather; that if
he wasn't capable of taking care Of himself,
I should do it for him; that it was very
lonesome rainy days--and that I wanted
him to stay at home and talk with me; at
any rate he mustn't 60 out, and I hid his
umbrella and india rubbers. Well, of course
he was right end up; Gust as I expected y
and in less than ten minutes he was streak
ing down street at the rate of ten knots an
hour.
"You see there's nothing like understand
ing human nature; no woman should be
married till she is thoroughly posted up in
this branch of her education"
FANNY FERN.
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standing numerous and persuasive argu-
ments inflicted upon him by large crowd
of fpersons collected, such as digging spurs
into him from the hand, sundry kicks and
licks, cursing and swearing, &c., the horse
would not advance; and when by manual
force, some ten or fifteen managed, on sever
al occasions, to move the omnibus a few
PAGES, it resulted in nothing but a gaceful
priouette of the whole concern back, to the
amusement of the crowd, but not so much
of the passengers, who, must admit, main
tanned the greatest patience and forbearance.
Observing all the endeavours of the crowd
to fail in making the horse move, sugges-
ted to the persons interested, a simple reme-
dy used in India, on similar occasions-that
is to get slight rope, and attach it to one
of the fore feet of the stubborn animal, and
the person holding the other end of the rope
to advance few PAGES, taking with him the
horses foot, when, as matter of course, the
horses and omnibus must follow. My ad,
vice was at first ridiculed and laughed at,
but after some more Intellectual attempts af.
ter their own barbarous and savage manner,
rope was produced and applied as describ'
ed, when the horse Immediately advanced,
and the omnibus, in the course Of few
minutes, was out of sight, much to the
amazement of the rude and bigoted crowd
I heard them expressing their wonder and
establishment at this very simple remedy,
which should be more generally known in
this country.-London Times.
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TRANsPLANTING VEaETABLEs.-The gar.
dener is frequently disappointed in his ex'
pectations, not only from the failure of seeds
to vegetate, but from chickens, worms, bugs,
drought, &c. But as all vegetables are in
variably planted too thick, there may yet be
a stand got by judicious,,t s,,transplanting. Tap
rooted plants, like the beet, may be reno,
we'd, if taken up with care and planted out
Immediately. All the cabbage tribe are
easily transplanted ; so is corn, okra, pep
pers, tomatoes, eggplants, lettuce; and even
beans, melons, and cucumbers, may be re-
moved, if done with care. Those plants
having surface roots, should be taken up so
as not to disturb the little fbres from the
main root, and pat in the ground again be-
fore they have been exposed to the sun and
air; shade from the sun few days, but give
them all the advantages of the dews at night.
If it is necessary to water the. vegetables
transplanted, water only at night, and if
watering is once commenced, keep it up un-
til it rains.-,SoH O. ofMe South.
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THE LAW OF NEWSPAPERS.

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ANOTHER LAURA BR1DaMAN.-A cor
respondent of the Detroit Daily Adcocate
relates the following curious circumstances
of young lady who is deaf, dumb and blind.
Her name is Abby A., daughter of Mr.. G.
C. Dillingham;, of Fall River, Massachusetts.
She possessed the usual body faculties till
she was eight years of age, when severe
fall brought on disease of the spine ultimat-
ing in fits, and the deprivation of sight,
hearing and speech. She lies on her back
and is moved once in four or FIVE weeks. She
is very sprightly and playful. Whenever
she is moved she. goes into fit. She seems
to have been instructed by her own fami-
ly.
~ think her one of the wonders of the
age. She is deaf, dumb and blind, and has
no use of her right limbs, yet she will con-
verse fuently with the mute alphabet,
writes very legibly with her left hand, reads
common writing, on paper or slate, or
print, (if the book be not too much worn,
by passing her fingers over the words She
will also distinguish the different colors of a
variegated dress in the same way. She has
wrought several pieces Of cruel work that
would be credit to any girl of her age,
selecting and arranging all the colors by
feeling, and using only her left hand. She
plays draft and backgammon expertly. She
knows when any one comes into the room,
by the jar of the bed, Con which she con-
stantly lies) and can in this way distinguish
the different members Of the family"
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how soon, if you set to work the right way,
the miserable one room may become a COM
Portable house of two stories-how soon the
wretched pallet of dirty straw, and the bro
ken chairs, and the windows mended with
old hats and rags may be turned into COM
Portable four post bedsteads and mahogany
chairs, and bright glass panes? and then
you may say-"Whou would have thought
it." Never lose heart and never lose hope;
there is no saying how prosperous you may
become.
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The WASHINGTON SPECTATOR.

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WHO CAN TELL?-WHo WOULD HAVE
THOUGHT lr?--Not long ago We heard the
following story told at public meeting a.
mong very poor people in u miserable part
of London. When people, instead Of put
ting their names and occupations over their
shops, as they do at present, only used signs
or notices, there was poor costermonger,
or fruit pcdlar, who got written for him over
his door-"nho can teU@" BY degrees the
costermonger's little barrow grew into cart +;
for he was sober, frugal, and active. He
feared God, and wasted nothing. Then in
time the cart became wagon, and at last
the costcrmonger drove about in his car
riage, and then he wrote up-pho acoald
hoye M9"yht H9" Well, "who can tell'
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South CaroIina---Y0rk District
IN THE COMMON PLEAS.

IN THE COMMON PLEAS.
J. N. McElwee, Jr., w. Jeremiah Howell.-At-
tachment
VTTHEREAS the plaintiff did on the 9th day of
w September 1856, file his declaration against
the defendant, who las it is said) is absent from
and without the limits of this State, and has neith
er wife nor attorney known within the same, upon
whom a copy of said declaration might be served:
1t is therefore Ordered that the said defendant do
appear and plead to the said declaration, on or be-
fore the 2sth day of September, which will be in
the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred
and fifty-six, otherwise final and absolute judg-
ment will then be given and awarded against him.
JOHN G. ENLOE, C. c. C. pLs.
Clerks Office, York District
Sept 9th, 1856. 39-1yq
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South Carolina York District
IN THE COMMON PLEAS

IN THE COMMON PLEAS.
Wyie & Smith, VS.. Z. H. Moss.-Attachment
NTHEREAS the Plaintiff did on the 9th day Of
w September, file his declaration against the
Defendant, who (as it is said) is absent from and
without the limits of this State, and has neither
wife nor attorney known within the same, upon
whom copy of said declaration might be served !:
1t is therefore Ordered that the said defendant do
appear and plead to the said declaration, on or be-
fore the 29th day Of September, which will be in
the year Of our Lord one thousand eight hundred
and ffty-six, otherwise final and absolute judg-
ment will then be given and awarded against him.
JOHN G. ENLOE, C. C. C. Ms.
Clerks Office, York District, |
Sept. 81, 1856. 80 1yq
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THE CELEBRATION PAMPHLET,

Containing full account of the Kings Noun
tain Celebration the addresses of Col. JOHN S.
PRESTON and Mr. BANCROFT, the letters of
distinguished gentlemen, and large addenda by
way of Appendix, may be had at the ENQUIRER
Office by application to Mr.. GRIsT or at the stores
of G. r. RATcHFoRD, ADAMS, McCoRKLE & Co.,
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members of the several Committees are requested
to call for their copies.
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SOAKING SEEDs.-Soaking garden seeds
is frequently attended with loss. If the
weather and ground is damp, soaking seeds
just long enough to sprout them will hasten
their growth, when planted. But if the
ground be dry, seeds that have been soaked
will part with their moisture to the surround
ing earth, and perish themselves. There
fore, seeds that have been soaked should
never be planted in dry weather. Soil of
tie South.
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ATTEND TO YOUR PEACHEs.-Th

ATTEND TO YOUR PEAcHEs.-The Ala.
bama Planter says: A gentleman handed
US yesterday the following, which may be
of service to some of our readers. A friend
of mine has just informed me of the success
he met with by the application of charcoal
to peach trees. A few years ago he had
some fine peach trees in his garden which
invariably had wormy fruit, and the trees
were full of gum. When the fruit was about
the size of marbles, he had the earth remov-
ed from earth about two feet round and three
inches deep, and filled with charcoal. The
result was that the fruit grew to a fine size,
free from worms, and every year since the
fruit has been good, and the trees become
healthy and free from gum, while two trees
left without the charcoal continue to bear
wormy fruit and are unhealthy.
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THE EXAMINER.
COLUMBIA, S.. CAROLINA.
TO SOUTHERN WRITER'S.

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His FIRST BooTs.-A youngster who had
lust risen to the dignity of the first pair Of
boots with heels on, laid himself liable,
through some misdemeanor, to maternal
chastisement.
After pleading to get clear to no effect,
he exclaimed: "Well, if I've got to stand
it, mean to take of my boots"
"Why" asked his mother.
uBecause I won't be whipped in them
new boots, no how. That's SO J"
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DoBBs IN THE LEa1sLATURE:-Owing to
new phase in politics, Dobbs was elected
to the legislature. Though grati6ed, he was
also little intimidated by the honor, and
but for the thought that he was not necessa'
rily obliged to speak, would have declined
serving. AS it was, he accepted.
All things went on smoothly for time
Mr.. Dobbs could vote on other peoples mo-
tions, though he couldn't make any him
self One unlucky day, however, the pro
ceedings being rather dull, and Mr.. Dobbs
rather thirsty, he concluded to 60 over tc
Congress Hall and get glass of lemonade
As he rose to leave the hall, he caught the
speakers eye. The speaker upposeds he
intended to address the House, and accord.
ingly announced in loud voice:
"Mr. Dobbs"
Dobbs started as if he had been shot
The assembled wisdom of the State had
their eyes fixed upon him. He pulled out
his pocket-handkerchief to wipe away the
perspiration, and feeling it necessary to say
something, blundered out:
"Second the motion"
"There is no notion before the House" "
said the speaker.
"Then IL"
The silence was breathless.
d."
Dobbs couldn't think of anything to say.
But bright idea came to him, and he fin
ished the sentence:
"T move we adjourn"
The motion didn't go, but Dobbs did,
and nothing more was seen of him for that
day.-Al6any Knickerbocker.
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Seletteo 4oetrg>
PHEASANT WORDS.


uPleasant words are as an honey comb,
weet to the soul, and health to the bones. -
Prov. xvi: "a.
; Many truths the wise man gives
To his sons and daughters,
Useful, pure, and strong, and bright,
As streams of living waters;
But one choose from all the rest,
And call 1t now the very best.
Pleasant words, he says, are like
A Comb of Fragrant honey,
The savings bank Of thriving bees,
Whose cells contain their money
Where they, in little space, lay up
The gains of many fowery cup.
"sweet to the SOUL" they gently soothe
In days Of bitter anguish;
"Healti to the bones, they cheer the sick,
And lift the heads that languish;
And prove in every state and mood,
A quiet way of doing good.
Let US, then, ask God to plant
In US his flowers Of beauty,
And teach US to watch over them
With humble patient duty.
Sweet flowers that grace the heart of youth
Love, meekness, Gentleness and truth.
For, as honey is not found
Where the flowers are blowing,
30, unless within our hearts
Love and truth are growing,
No one on our lips will find
Pleasant words, sincere and kind.
But, unlike the fragile flowers,
Who die as soon as ever
They have given their honey up,
The more that We endeavor
TO lavish kindness every where,
The more we still shall have to spare.
Pleasant words! Oh, let US strive
To use them very often;
Other hearts they will delight,
And our own they'll soften;
While God himself will hear above,
Pleasant words of truth and love.
Pleasant words! The rivers wave
That ripples every minute
On the shore we love so WELL.
Hath not such music in it:
Nor are the songs of breeze or birds
Half so sweet as pleasant words.
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In Equity---York.
Abraham Garviu,
7 Bill for Partition, &c.

vs. , Bill for Pdrttl0R, &c.
Mary Freeman, ct. al
1T appearing to my satisfaction that Hileriah
Il Garvin, William Garvin, Franklin Garvin and
Mrs. Durham, daughter Of John Bradley, re-
side beyond the limits Of this State. On motion
of Clawson, Complainants Solicitor, it is Order
ed: that the said IIillerah Garvin, William Gar
win, Franklin Garsin and Mrs. - Durham, daugh-
ter of John Bradley, deceased, do plead, answer
or demur to the bill filed by the Complainant in
this case, within three months fl n the date here
Of, or decrcepro conttsso, will be awarded against
them JNO. L. MILLER, C. E.'Y. d.
March q, 1856. So! l3-3m