davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-05-05

UNION FAIR. 1.-The STATE AZ
49, RICULTURAL and the CENTRAL
AGRICULTURAL SOCIETIES, will hold their
FAl for the present year upon the grounds of
the Central Society, commencing on MONDAY,
the ed day OF October. and continuing six days.
JOHN K. kDMUNDS.
Pres't Va. State Ag. Soc'y.
JAMES LYONS,
ap 30-ts Pres't Va. Central Az So.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-05-05

Ak 49, NOTtCE.-The annual meeting of the
90 Stockholders of the R III MON d.
F !. REDE .l I; and POTOMAC RAIL.
ROAD COM PANY, will be held az the Depot of
the Company, in Richmond, on WEDNESDAY,
the 3Oth of May next, at u O'Clock NJ.
my 2-td e. w. MACMURDO, Treasurer.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-05-05
EA- Second Splendid Supply OF
SUMMER DRY GOODS.

mA- To Dyspepiics.-Soda, Magnesia, and
all ALKAI.iES, either afford but temporary re-
lief or confirm the disease INTO a Chronic aztec
ton The ONYGENATED BITTERS lmmedi
ately relieve and permanently cure all forms of
Dvspeps ia and stomach difficulties
Sold by ADlE & GRAY. PURCELL. LADD r.
CO. w. PETERSON. J. 2. DCVAL, and by all
other dealers in med .cines. nv i-2tW&S
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-05-05

V would Ne impossible in the limits of nsv,,,
per advertisement, tn aiye the names of ,rs a.
inerous Artistes attached 10 the "Grsaf sIovt
ar 10 enumerate more than Il lew of lie mos, 49,
lnent features, among which " Ill he found liz
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-05-05

LrOK HlK E-FOr the balance of the year, TWO
LIKELY MEN one said to be q No. tobacco
hand, the other good farm hand or hostler.
COOKE X CLOSE,
Insurance and General Agents,
my Its l4th street, Exchange Place.
EOR HtRE-FOR THE BALANCE OF THE
l. YEAR, GIRL, accustomed tn housework
ap 25-ts Il. CAUTHORN.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-05-05
SERVANTS FOR SALE & HIRE.


CNOR HlRE-For the balance of the year, a
l. GOOD NURSE. Apply to
IUCIEN LEWIS,
Agent for hiring out Servants.
my 5-3t Metropolitan Hail.
TOR HiRE-A COOK. WASHER and IRON
L Err also, HOUSE GIRL.
WANTED-A senteel s ERVANT, for the sum
nler months or the balance of the year, to go with
gentleman up the country. Must understand
driving carriage, and come we'll reconme nied.
Fair wages and good home for one that Will suit
Apply to E. d. EAChO,
NV st Near Exchange Hotel.
/. OK itih 1--WE nave Tor hire, for the bal
ance OF the year. young MAN who is y good
HOUSE SERVANT and p tOlerable COOK: and
WOMAN. who is a good COOK and WASHER,
for hire by the month.
RAWLINGS 4 HOILADAY.
my 4-3t 18th street, between Main and Cary.
CEHVANT FOR SALE.--We have for sale,
- privately. SERVANT MAN vino Is a supc-
nor house servant and most excellent cook, hon
est sober ana industrious. Apply to
my Its PULLlAM & BELTS.
NEGROES FOR HIRE.-.I have for hire.
y for the bsiance of the year. four able bodied
YOUNG MEN, suitable for brick yards or farm
Ing purposes. To good homes they will be hired
very low. Apply to RO. b. LYME,
General Agent, office METROPOLITAN Hall.
my 3--3t
ErOR HlkE-FOr the balance of the year. TWO
l. LIKELY len, one said to be No. tobacco
hand, the other good farm hand or hostler.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-05-05
:, az" servants % Gem.
THIS MONSTER EXHlBIr,ox
BalilInnre
BAN ID TEAM.
OF FROM TWELVE TO TWENTY uopsg0

1.-THE mother OF the celebrated Eques,rs,r,
Mile ELLA XoYAgA,
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1860-06-12
RcUr COURT, MAY TERM, 1860.

- ses Ezs5
and
o. City to Court Of
As OF
pd at the respective so the same god nd
O e IN % E
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1860-06-12


uem u the a. Nd charges
isandC dChages
commence
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1860-06-12

II therefore ired h rtha ju hoy
tracts of land wn ktsanda Il lots
heof hu be them satisfy
several M 5 / -s
me,wnoE fo
Taxes ,C d dCrg t to- W
uA to I
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1860-06-12
MisfelIanf0ns.
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE
F o z S A L E.

IT7ISHING to make other Investments, ePeo
w pOseto sellallour RealEstatein DaviasoncO.,
asfoIlows: = t1st-r
That Suburban Residence.
stuatedon the Franklin Turnpike within halfa mile
ofthe city and opposite the residence ofthe late Jo-
seph W. Horton. This is, perhaps, the most com
nanding site in the vicinity of Nashville, and is
most desirable residence The house will be
sold with IL or 5acres ofland hepurchaser may
choose.
That Valuable Farm,
known sthe Sims Tract situated on the Smith Turn
pike (oId Lebanon road) within three miles OF Nash
vile containing $50 acres. The soils good 1T is wei
watered and tmbered and can be divided into small
tracts oftwenty and upwards, al of which are
admirably adapted for country residences, market
gardensand dairy arms Also that
Beautiful Farm,
onsame road now occupied bJ T. e. McCampbeil, j,
and formerly owned by Tom Harding containing
about $50 acres. This place s SO well known as to
need no further description 1t willaso be divided
to suitpurchasers &c McCampbeilw lshowthese
places to any one who Will call.
AIlthe above property Will be sold on reasonable
terms and credit OF one two three and -FOUR
years
oltheundersigDed. -.
THos c McCAMPBELL,
six milesf rom Nashville.
). A. ACCAMPBEIL,
apr1 Nashville.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1860-06-12
TAX INSTRUMENTATION OF NASHVILLE.

STATE OF TENNESSEE,
DAVIDSON COUNTY,
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1860-06-12
aasbpillf patriot.
TER MS:

TERMS:
Tri-weekly, perannum ..-.--.- 90
Weekly, per anrum,---. ...------.--3 90
One Weekly for two years, ortwo Week les
for one year, in advance, ,........-..- 90
When the Daily, Tri-Weekly, or Weekly is to be
discontinued (paid advance at the time subscribed
orl the subscriber must order otn rwise it will be
continued adoption. untilpad for and stopped
not paid il must be paid at the time OF dlscontlnu-
nee, at option II the party is good, VIII be
sent until paid.
Reuittances by mail, in sregistered' letters, at
our risk.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1860-06-12
STATE OF TENNESSEE. DAVIDSON COUNTY.
CIRCUIT CouRr. Nay Term 1860

w
dtC C ongT OF an mdprsf T a ing been assess
u ~
Tax -
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1860-06-12
PREMIUM PIANOS.
Sunday School Celebrations.
FIaxs, Elaxats Elags!.t

IN Procession OF Sunday School chiidssn asa Flag
inthe hand or every little boy and gir.. LUCK is
now prepared 70 furnish them in any quantity, - u
cs.sss street, up stairs over snieads Auction Rom
msy1-t
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1860-06-12

For the Consideration of Sensible People
TNIDDLING aboutis not the practice ofDr MESECh.
T. He understands the disease At once and cures
He hates long tampering around and long running
bills sticks to anhonorable practice TO
ble fees and to cash payments Cases given up oy
other Physicians are often cured by Dr. AESECk
once on ColIegestreet, corner of Line.
iuIyS-tf
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-01-26
THE CHIEF AMONG TEN THOUSAND.

THE CHIEF AMONG TEN THOUSAND.
| DAILEY,s MAGICAL. PAIN EXTRACTOR
Has universally ppnted al other oniments and healing APP
pcatons in both the Eastern and Western Hemisphere wher
introduced and its intrinsic merit is the true secret Of iii
all affections whether the be acct
dent disease
Burns and scaIds
Are Instantly relieved Of their anguish pain and inflammation
by timely application of this marvellous healer and the flesh
renewed as if by charm, blemish remaining
The Friend OF the Nursery.
Children frequent sufferers external INJURIES espee
ally from d and camphene explosions therefore mother
should have this healing preparation constantly hand II heals
breasts and quickly the letter Ringwom,
prevalent in children.
To Travellers by Sea and Land.
The machn the traveller every other individual whose
lot in life throws him within the chance Of accident from espIo
sen, fire collision shonld bear mind that this Magic Elk
tractor his best and only friend is both portable and cheap
and should be his companion friend in need There
thousands Of living witnesses testify its marvellous
tue, who their sound limbs and muscles to its saving
efficacy.
The following few Of the leading diseases to which
DALLEy's MAGICAL PAIN EXTRACTOR is preventive,
well as
Burns, Bruises,
Boils, Broken Breasts
Bites Of Reptiles Cancer, s gs8a
Cracked Lips, Chapped Hands,
Chilbians, Cramp,
Contracted Cords, Chafes
Diseases Of the Skin, Erysipelas
Fistula. Frost Bites, i
Fever Sores, Felons
Glandular Diseases,
Mereural Sores,
Pains generally,
Pimples, Piles
Poison, Rheumatism,
Rashes, Sores Of all kinds,
Shot Wounds, scrofula,
scnryy Scalds, scurf, ME-
scald Heads, sprains
Small Pox Tumors
letter, Ualcers
yenereal Sores, etc., etc.
Sold at the principal depots II Broadway New York. and q
and l5i Ghartres strests New Orleans, by
J. WRIGHT l. CO.,
a. General Agents.
also be obtained Of all respectable druggists and
chants throughout the United States and Canadas.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-01-26
DEATH ON RATS AND REACHES.

WILSON'S GENUINE RAT AND ROACH DESTROYER,
guaranteed to be the safe and effective agent ever used for
the destruction Of these Troublesome yermin
BE sure and ask for WILSON'S RAT AND ROACH DE.
sTRokER, Here many spurious articles offered for sale
For sale bg " WRIGHT a. CO.
lsi em&W q and Isl Ghsrires street.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-01-26

A y '.s IN n1ssoeakzrc STATE CosrKsr1os.
1es pemocratse Stats Convention III Minnesota.
Mnten met at 3, Paul 70 elect delegates to The
1aestsa Convention, passed resolutions endors.
.ns fae pred scott decision; opposing the reopen
,ne 81 she saase trade denouneing The Harper,s
fefTy rad declaring Stephen 4. Douglas to be
ie hFsf eaoiee for te Presidency and instaneslnu
tlls delegates % tis Charleston Convention rom
Minnesofa e sote fox hiln as long 81 such support
Miilp prove available; and declaring that the Min.
nominee, wAoeTsr he alay IL.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-01-26

laaaee Naipele tells story Of the Lord Mayor
~ Lendons Id his time who. having heard That 4
ffieila ilaa The small pox Twice and died OF ii. In
Alulfad n be- died the Hrst time or second
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-01-26

The Company continue insure against the pes Of the seas
and rivera and loss and damage BY current rates Of
\ premiums. =
R1 oIhce NC. . oatohdeiet street DIG
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-01-26
DIR. DAVIS,

coMPoUND syrup OF WILD CHERRY AND TAR
ondsr It's influence c dangerous cough Is removed sp
ting OF blood preNeed the breathing rendered soft and
easy aaa the unfortunate sufferer soon restored from III,
ewti eeaaea Of Consumption to healthy comfortable
exisfe1ee
fer ssse IN Sew Orleans Wholesale and Retail, by
J. WRIGHT 4 co
81 and Isl Chartres street.
Sole agents for The South
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-01-26
DIR. OsGOoD's INDIA cHoLAGoGUE
CURES
Fever and Ague Chls and Fever Dumb Ague Intermittent
and Remitten Fevers, Liver Complaint, Jaundce, En-
largement of the Liver Enlargement of the
Spleen, and all the various forms of
BILIOUS DISEASES

This invaluable medicine was prepared from extensive
practice of several in bilious climate and known
fail curing Fever and Ague any of the diseases above
named
Those who suffering from affections of this kind as also
those who have become inyads from their upon the con-
stiution will find the INDIA GHoLAGoGuEa most inyau-
able remedy for purifying the blood thoroughly cleansing
from the system the morbid effects Of bilious climate
The wonderful effects Of Choagogue Graduating bile from
the human system only explain its extraordinary agency in
the speedy thorough and permanent Of and Agae
and the various grades of intermittent and remttent feyers
1t has tested in thousands of cases pronounced nv
all who have nsed IL Of the greatest Fever and Age
remedies extant
Be and ask for DR.. osGoODfs INDIA GHoLAGoGuE.
as there are many counterfeits offered for sale.
sale New Orleans wholesale and retail at proprietos
prices, BY
j. WRIGHT & CO.,
q and ISL Gharres street.
General Agents.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-01-26

REAL scHEIDAM scHNAPps.
vANDEyEERts
INDICATED GIN or GENUINE scREID4M seHYApPs
A pure article Of Holland Gin,
wholesome beverage, and an Invaluable FAMILY MEDI.
CINE particularly beneficial in all cases of
DYsENTERY
DYSPEPSIA,
DIARRHEA,
RHEUMATISM,
G0UT,
FEVERs,
etc., &C., etc.
It'll highly reoonunendcdy many Of the most eminent nl,y
alive and admitted eecay all diseases of the Urinary
Organs etc. and peculiarly adapted use Of females and
children.
other article has been offered that is justly entitled to
the name OF the
Real Seheidam Schnapps,
The public cautioned genuine article
called
TAgDETEERs INDICATED GIN;
Real schefdam sehnapps,
Each bottle will bear the signature the proprietor and none
other genuine without it.
For sale in New Orleans wholesale and RETAIL at popeos
prices by
MhiOHT CO.,
a and l51 Chaslrss street
DIR. WRIGHTs
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES ELIXIR.
Prepared
On the srctes Pharmaceutical Principles by one of the abs,
Chemists Of the age, for the cure Of
General Debility,
Mental and Physical Depression,
Imleeiiiy,
Determination of Blood 10 the Head
Confused Ideas,
Hysteria,
General frritabilty,
Restlessness and
Absence Of Muscular Efficiency, 'ss'a
Loss Of Appetite,
Dyspepsia
Emaciation,
Low Spirits,
Disorganization Of The
Organs of Generation,
Palpitation of the Heart.
For sale in New Orleans Wholesale and retail, by
j. WRIGHT 4 CO..
p and l5I Char.res street
Sole Propsietors.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-01-26

I'd SsSoNn DIsrRIcT SeHooI BoAKp.- BOARD
met last night, Mr. Hyde, the President, Id the
Chair, and d quorum.
Ibe minutes oil the previous meeting were read
The Finance Committee presented their regular
monthly report which was adopted
~. Frebus, ef the Committee on Library, pre-
scented report. which contained many singular
revelations; among others, he stated that one
party who has left the city, has had in his posses
sion for the last i've years eighty volumes Of the
books belonging to the Library the value Of
which II dc ieast $500 Mr.. Frobus also stated that
great number Of other books were missine-sets
being by volumes having been carried ofI
and never returned, n list of which ACCOMPANIES
the report This report was laid over subject to
The Superintendent, Mr. Roman, In his report.
spoke fayorably of the condition Of all the schools
and noticed an increased attendance. The report
WAS adopted.
The reports Of the Principals of the difaren,
schools were read and approved. III these reports
many of the teachers asked for further supplies d
books and Increased oHa1odatfons for pupils rs
ne attendance WINS much larger, and On lie in
crease continually. These subjects, after consid-
srable debate, were referred u the Committee On
ScfoD1h0ifseS, with power to act.
memorial from the First District School Board.
addIesaed b the Legislature praying for relief
The city used as election polls, was read and laid
@A The liable. @
4 communication MAS received from Mi Rous-
katpE, eensfacf0f fer the repairs Of the Bienvie
street school, asking fpr the first payment I'll the
e0ntEack Referred to Finance Committee.
Ietsslon from Mis- English, asking permission
10 teach AZ evening school at the Barracks street
seiiool-ho resolution vas adopted granting
The Desired privilege
Mis- De1soist also petitioned to the same effect.
and Ike resolution was adopted.
Malne, aennier WAS granted leave Of absence for
one month.
Mss Borfelli, h note, invited the Board to her
Esas!lsaB which n to take place on the Ath prox.
The Board by resolution accepted tile invitation,
granted tlle young lady fifteen days leave of alb
Of Ills action.
Yhe President appointed the following as the
sasanng Sson,mitfea fpr the ensuing month
9eys' High School. y. Il Maxant; Girls, High
6chool, Z. Boudousquic Robertson and Bienviile
4 y schoals y, Frobus Basin street school,
& e Unpiesls; Rampart street school, j. Cassard !:
nospltal street school, A. Dnpfe Barracks street
SsSaeaa, " poihenae Claiborne slreet school, D
anaapay hayon Road school, 2. @. peyreux;
D afer Hnicll the Board adjourned.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-01-26
PHOTOGRAPHED.

A NDERsoN g. BLESSINGS
NEW AND sUPERB
PHOTOGRAPHIC g. Inconsistencies
sALoo
Ne. 81 Camp street.
CORNER OF COMMERCIAL PLACE,
NEW oslKANs,
OPPOSITE THE PIoAYUNE OFFICE
We beg leave 70 inform patrons and tho pub
lie that we have removed from l34 Canal street to the above
named eommcdous building, which we have cited and fur
| nished in suitable style, with tho
Largest Sky-Light in the City.
LARGE RECEPTION ROOM for the Public.
SPLENDID PARLoR AND pREssIsa-RooM,
Exclusively for Ladies'. and -
a LARGE STUDIO for our Painter.
Together with all the necessary rooms and conyeasncs for
the execution Of
EVERY SIZE AND STYLE .
MINISTRIES and Portraits known to the art
From
TIE SMALLEST LocxEr
FULL LENGTH LIFE SIZE ON CANVAS IN on.
PHOTOGRAPHS, Life Size, made by the new SOLAR CAM
ERA PROCESS. .
PHOTOGRAPHS on Visiting Cards, by the hundred.
PHOTOGRAPHS. all Intermediate Sizes
PHOTOGRAPHS, all sizes, untouched
PHOTOGRAPHS Painted in OIL colors
PHOTOGRAPHS Painted in Water colors.
PHOTOGRAPHS Painted in Pastel Coiors.
PHOTOGRAPHS Touched in India Ink
PHOTOGRAPHS Copied from old Daguerrsotypes, Ambro
types Paintings Drawings etc. and finished in any style
PHOTOGRAPHS taken IN Groups of Families.
PHOTOGRAPHS taken of Buildings in any part Of the city
DAGUERREoTYPEs taken in all their beauty and psrfsc
ton.
DAGUERREoTypEs taken Of deceased persons part
of the city.
AMBReTYPEs taken a and improved plan upon n,s
tallie plates thereby obvang the danger breaking
AMBRoTYPEs transferred Paper or Leather letter he
for mailing.
ANY, EVERY AND ALL STYLES
Miniatures and Portraits,
Too numerous to enurnerate here,
Gallery open free visitors the entire year Sundays ex
cepted3 -.-=
Prices low as any similar establishment in the city,
Perfect satisfaction given all cases. or no charge will Be
made.
None but the best Artists employed at this establishment.
and the public may safely give us a trial.
-Constanty on hand
THE LARGEST ASSORTMENT
Of
Fancy Cases, Frames, etc.
GOLD LocKETs. PINS AND TR1NKETs.
ANDERSON L BLESSING,
No. 81 Camp street,
Corner Commercial Place, New Orleans.
---------------
ANDERSON & BLESSING,
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-01-26
sudAn caor II TEanEBoSss.- Houma Ceres
Of Saturday last says

oUHAK UHUP Is IEKKEBONNk.-TIe Houma Ceres
Of Saturday last says
There Is still complaint among some of the
planters that the seed canes are keeping very
badly, while others report that theirs ii ii flne
order.
The bitterness and changeabty of the present
winter gives sugar planters many Just causes Of
apprehension. The next crop will undoubtedly be
short five are correctly informed In regard to the
seed canes, yet the enhanced value Of sugar must
II great degree compensate the planter for the
limited quantity that will be made. Mr. Cham
nomir has at present an opportunity of showing 10
ehe Planters that he has not been exaggeratinp the
quantity Of sugar made for the last several years
y. y are willing TO wager that out of one hundred
thousand pounds Of sugar, in the sugar house,
nassss thousand will not reach the market OF New
oIiess' we VIII also wager that the crop of last
year, according to Mr. champomieT renprt vii viii
DO eAorbitant III the extreme n = ~
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-01-26

ALABAMA WHEAT KILLED.-We learn, says tile
Montgomery Mail, from avery reliable farmer that
the wheat of all the eastern counties-Coosa Tai
iapoosa, Talladega Calhoun, etc.-has been killed
by the trosts Of the winter. Similar accounts
reach us from all parts Of the wheat growing
country Of Georgia and Tennessee. Unless heavy
crops Of corn are planted, the coming spring, we
shall hare brendstafis very high this year.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-05-10
Western North Carolina.

The editor of the Western advocate gives, in late
number OF MS paper the following description of the
Upper Broad French Valley. He describes the coun-
try as exceedingly beautiful and fertile and Astounding
with marble from which they burn lime, iron ore &C.
Reaching Davidson's river, Mr.. Cotton says =
1.-The Alum rocks are great curiosity, and if this
rch and unknown country is opened to the world
may be made useful We have as yet not been able to
discover or hear of any alum springs but near by one
Of the cliffs is fine sulphur spring Up Davidson
river is strange mountain called the Looking Glass
Rock 1t is curiosity well worth vsting-it is won
der among wonders-a curiosity among thousands of
curious things which thck-sown in this beautiful
country We suppose the rock to be composed of met
amorphc states in which there may be some large eaks
OF mica which give it the dazzling appearance it pre-
sents when the sun is full upon it. The mouth of Da.
Wilson's river is beautiful The bottom lands are about
three miles wide, owned by Capt. VIM Denver, VIM.
Johnston, OF 5. o. Chas. Patton, Elizur Patton, and
above and below stretches out as far as the eye can
reach the Immensely fertile valley land 1t has never
yet been tested to its full strength We we're shown
farms which averaged 80 bushels of corn to the acre. and
number of individual acres which produced over 100
This land was hardly worth cultvatng until they began
to lime it. Now there is not more fertile region in
the world. Much of it is still uncleared"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-05-10
From the Southern Arq,JS
COttOn-GrOwing In The Old North State.
Production VALLEY. PITT Co., N. G..


April 18th, 1860.
DEAR EDITORS notwithstanding the changeabe
weather. accompanied with recent FROST the farmers of
this county may be called "go-ahead people," The
crop is seeded, and many busily engaged plat
ing
1t may not be amiss for the readers of the Argus to
hear of the rapid strides old Pitt is making towards
" agricultural grandeur"
Cotton seems to be the mania here and all the larger
planters have been, and yet devotng the most of
their time and attention to its cultivation The crop
this year will be much larger than before planted
Judging from the increased number of acres allotted to
the hand for tlage, in my neghborhood, am inclined
to think we " hard to beat"
About fourteen to the hand is considered fair
cropping with us, but refer to neighbor ian old
and experienced cotton panter who has prepared and
expects have sixteen cultivated to each
hand and as bales of cotton have heretofore sold for
fifty dollars at least this wreaze for the planter eight
hundred dollars to each and every aborer annually
think it in 1853 1.-THE first time) this gentleman had
his cotton fields surveyed and in the fall he ascertaned
The yield be than bale to the throughout
the whole crop So you see, Messrs Editors mention
this in order to give you and especially your broth
er Vrgnians idea of what doing down In Ole
| Pitt.
And lastly just in proportion as the results gained art
wonderful it becomes question OF high Importance and
interest for us all. We do not work negroes HARD
but on the contrary they happy set, well clothe
and we'll fed attend church Sabbath, and in shor
would not exchange their condition for any other.
A PITT PLANTER.