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Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-02-15

AUSTIN, TExAs.-The House passed by
vote of GO to IL a resolution legalizing
a convention under the bill Of rights.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-04-17

inch and half deep. They ought to be
plowcd and hoed three times during the
season to destroy the weedSand keep the
ground loose The pea vine while growing
scrdsupa perpendicular stem about foot
higir; aboutlhiSstcm many o'hcrsshoot out
III all directions and lunatoul fifteen inches
along the surface Of the ground. These
runners have joints about an inch and a
half apart. At each joiit a strong roots
strikes down into the ground about two
inches deep; at the end of this root the
pod is formed, and there comes to
maturity Some farmers cover :hcse lat
cral vines with earth, while others leave
them bare nil the time. 1t is not agreed
which is the better mode. When ripe,
one bunch of vines will have from one to
two quarts of peas. Some Planters cul-
tivate them in hills like corn. but ! prefer
drills. Onc acre will produce from thr-
ty.iive to fifty bushels of peas, which usu-
ally sell ut one dollar bushel il! our mar.
lat. y
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-04-17
The War All Absorbing.

1t seems certain that we shall have war.
The news of the past week has absorbed
attention, so that other things have been
overlooked. 1t is our excuse for neglect
of the Agricultural corner this week,
Still, we give our readers some useful az
ticles from able sources. Let US not for
get the duties of the farm amid the more
exciting and cxacting duties of the camp.
While the one is imperative for cur de-
fence, the other is equally SO for our sus-
tenmce. We must endeavor to carry on
both with equal energy. Upon doing this,
depends in great degree our power TO
cope triumphantly with the enemy. To
the plantation, 10 the farm then, with new
and untiring industry, let every man bend
himself who is not called to the battle
field. tits no time for Iuatcrs and droncs.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-04-17
Cultivation OF The Ground Pea.

1t has been demonstrated that the Pin.
der can be successfully grown inthc South,
and it is doubtless a profitable crop. For
the benefit Of those who are not acquain-
ted with its culture. we copy The f,Iow
ing, by correspondent of the Country
Gentleman, writing from Georgia:
1.-The article is called by variety of
names in this part of the country, such as
peanuts, ground peas. pinders. gouJer peas,
dc. The ground should be rich and we'll
broken up. 1t ought to be Of such des-
cription as might be expected to produce
good crop of corn. 1t ought to be laid
off in ridges about three feet apart. a
shallow furrow run with a small plow
along the centre of each ridge, prepares
the ground for the seed. The pods, which
contain from one to three peas each. must
be broken, and the peas planted il tine
drill from one foot to Gig gh'een inches
apart, and covered with hoe about one
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-04-17
State of South Carolina,
EDGEFIELD DISTRICT, ..
IN Gl3INQN pLE4S


NXTHEREAS, IN inquest Of Eschcat hath been
w returned to this Office, whereby, it appesrs
that Charles McGregor latO of Edgefcld Ds-
irict, who was born in Dunbarton, Scotland and
died on the twenty-frst day oi May, in the year
of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty
sevcn was seized and possessed ut the time of his
death, of q Lot of Land, containing one-half
Acre. more or less, situate, lying and being in the
corporate limits Of Edgcfeld Village, bounded on
the North by Lot owned by Rev. p. n Lynch,
on the East by Lots owned by Thomas P. Masroth
and George W. LaIdrum, and the Public Street
lending from the Court House to Pottersyie, on
the South by Lot owned by James A. Dozisr,
and on the West by public street imnedatel. in
the rear Of the Court House, and Lots owned by
William J. Ready, F. L. Smith and Rev. P. n.
Lynch without having in his lifetime made any
disposition thereof, and without enving any per-
son who can legally claim the same. Now in
pursuance of the directions Of the Act Of Assem-
bly,, in such case msde and provided the Heirs Of
re said Charles McG.rgor, or others claiming
nndcr him if any there be, are hereby required TO
appear and make claim within eighteen months
FROM thu date hereof
Witness my hand ut Eigef,ld Court House, this
fourth day Of April A. D. 1861.
Tn0S. G. BACON, c.c.p.
April H. 1890 IF Ia
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-04-17
DICK CHEATHAM +!

MACK CHEATHAM will stand the SPRING
EB SEASON of 1861. ut Edgcfield c. H., un
,lo:,'!ay<. Tuesdays. Wednesdays and Thursdays,
ana ut Harmon t:.Iaaus. six miles Eas, Of the
CoHr ii"usr, the remainder of the week, nj
Twenty five dollar; the Season, with the privilege
Of scdns sny mare not proving in fUal the mex.
Sc"s"n frcs of charge.
DICK CHEATHAM is Il black horse six years
old this i;arir.. about sixteen hands high. He
shows fur himself.
lie wss sired by Imp. Ahon. first dam by Imp.
Levi-ti'"n. .! dam by paculat. 81 liam by Top
.!!rnt, i'h dam hy Ia,rplishcr, 9TH dam hy Halls
lmn. Uui"n, Nr pac"lct was by Imp. Citizen !;
T"Hgann by .iala,n. lie by Imp. Bedford !;
l. mnii.ntrr ,y Imp. Medley.
Dick CHATHAM was go",l race horse.
Tknsc!cs::rv; ;"hrrcd from lin had bes send early
ia ti,r >e',..n witch commences lst March and
ends 10th June
IIc will ho fund while at the Court House, mt
Mr. r. J. Wl,i,akrr's Stable, who will take good
care of Mares al SIS per month, but not he liable
fur accidents or escapes.
TII0S. &. BACON.
Mar ], 1861. If 10
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-04-17
FROM the Southern Cultivator.
Plaster or GYPSUM OIL Cotton.

EDlrnhs SOUTHERN CuLrlvAToR.-As IS
YOU express /, wish that farmers should
send you short notices of their expert.
ments in Agriculture, ! concluded to in
form your readers of Il small experiment
| made last season with Plaster of Paris
on Cotton. | had a field which was sub.
jected every year to rust. Last Spring |
snwcd down broadcast, before the cotton
beds were made, about 200 lbs. of Plaster
to the acre OH that part of the field where
the rust was usually the worst. Some
spots lett out without Plaster. That
portion of the land on which the Plaster
was put, had no rust, while adjoining spots,
where no Plaster WAS put, rusted as usual.
An experiment for one year is not al
WAYS conclusive as to final results, but
The difference was so marked on the Cot
ton on parcels of land adjoining and Of the
same quality, that thought it was but.
right 10 make my experiment known.
Yours very respectfully.
Tnns. p. MILLER.
Nom pr1SDrci NSs 1furrL 6 1851.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-04-17
The Southern Cultivation.

This Journal is as punctual as it is use
full 1t is ably conducted and admirably
printed. The April number abounds in
Instructive and entertaining matter. Sure
ly, its popularity must he rapidly pro
eryssiye. We cannot think otherwise,
when we look over its varied lagcs and
mark its happy suggestions and timely
catering. Few things Of real use and in
tcrest escape the quick eye Of its present
ediiorin.cl.;rt. We heartily wish him
and his journal the great success they both
So richly merit
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-04-17
M0ra FARMERS Wanted.

We wish there were some means OF
inducing more of our young men to be-
come farmers. We wish a greater Iorc
of hnsballr of its healthtul, virtuous
and happy making influences, could be
infused into The minds Of tic youth Of eur
country. Tile prospect Of getting little
higher wares than can be earned i'll the
country attracts crowds of young men to
the towns and cities, to undergo, in nine,
cases out of ten, disappointment, priva-
tions ard hardships, requiring an amount
of endurance far greater than would be
necessary to buy 4 home in the country,
where Independence and comfort would
be secured after !, few years of indu>trl-
Gus and economical cll,.rt. This seeking
after false lifa--a i!;, of vanity and en-
c;temcnt-is great vice among our young
r.cn. And parents in the country arc
too often to blame tiorthe perverted tastes
aud foolish aspirations of their sons. Farm
or country life is not made attractive to
their children. A ruinous pride is cull-
waited. The labor that should bcregardcd
as most honorable, and performed in a
Joyous spirit, is held to bea drudgery, and
irksonc task, to be performed only by
those who must undertake it to live. Yet
which is the truer man, or the more to
be respected? That youth of pale check
and thin form, SO smoothly garmcntcd,
who has just arrived from town on a visit
to his home in the country, with his whole
property, perhaps. ina carpet bag; or that
stawart brother, Of ruddy, healthful COM
picxion, and generous, hearty soul. who
directs the Iahors of the farm, is the strong
support of his parents as their years in
crease. and the brave protector of younger
brothers and sisters growing up 10 take
their parts in the battle of life! The an
swer will come readily from the Judgment
and lips Of every one:
Nothng is more certain tian that all
the plans for the regeneration Of q people
will fail unless they are in the first place
brought back TO that respect for labor
which is the distinguishing feature OF all
those Young communities that are destined
! to achieve greatness. arc not tlc clltls
and purposes of all labor the samc? If
they are. all labor must be honorable,
and he who works honestly is worthy of
respect. It is he who stands idle that
should be looked upon with contempt.
Man must labor 10 accomplish any.
tA!ag. There is Iabor--iard lahor-to
perform in town and country. The town
i, 4 beehive in which the useful and or
namcn,al products of associated labor,
genius and enterprise are prepared to be
distributed throughout the land. But
they would soon waste away if the cu-
turr Of the soil should be neglected.
They depend upon the development Of
the agricultural resources Of the country
for continued success and grander achieve
ments; and. therefore, in the great battle
Of progress, town and country must each
perform its part to the utmost.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-04-17
IL D liz of III nails there are 5
Cotton Culture--IIarmon's Plan.

EDlroRs SOUTHERN CuLr1vAroR.-ln
your February Number, which unlortu-
nately have only just received March
Sth, you call on your contributors to fur
nish you with their systems of Corn and
Cotton culture.
Without apology or preliminary re.
marks, +! give you mine in condensed
form.
Co!toa.-Reperse the beds, if on Cotton
land. without centre flrrow. Gn over
all YOUR land intended for Cotton, throw
ing four burrows together with the Brinly
plow, No. 8, and two mules. Then re.
turn and throw out the residue, running
the two first burrows so as to lap the dirt
over the old plowing, running the last fur
row straight, and. throw out a deep water
furrow.
Commence planting by running 4 har-
row over the beds, in order to brush off
the clods and get down to the moist earth.
Then open with triangular block: twcn-
ty.four inches long with small "pow
hoe attached to the front of it. Roll
your seed we'll and strew them in tie Bot:
tom of the little furrow- -at the rate of to
II bushels per mere. Cover with u bloc!
lGinchcs by2l, five inches thick lncv1,
fail to get stand of Cotton. Cotton pIE
ted in this way looks more like a mar l
green ribbon, stretched across the S
when up, than any thing | can imagias:
When you have perfect stand up, com.
mence scrapng with the Yost plow and
scraper, which, in the hands ola good plow-
man. will shave eery close to the Cotton,
and leave the beds in the shape of the roof
of a house, with the Cotton, rs it were,
standing along on the comb.
Now, just think how easy it is to put
this Cotton to a stand. 1t stands in a per
feet straight line, no scraping of of the
sides to get it into drill All the hoe
hands have to do is to cut lightly through
leaving, the first time, from to 3 stalks
and your Cotton stands in Il line in most
excellent condition for molding, which do
in few days after scraping with a one
horse turning plow. After using the rur
ming plow in molding, lay it aside for the
season, and use one and two horse sweeps.
Surface culture for Cotton is admitted by
the best practical planters in the South to
be preferable.
Now, in conclusion, permit me to say,
that in addition to the advantage in cult.
vation derived from having your Cotton
in perfectly straight line, there is anoh-
er advantage otmnch importance, namely:
ono stalk stands exactly behind the other,
consequently it will take the Cotton ton
ger 10 lock between the rows than if it
stool in Il fence worm, zig-zag condition
You can, therefore, plant it closer, a, it is
longer meeting in the row, and as this
will give you more rows, of course you
make more Cotton with less labor.
Yours, &C., G. y. HARMON.
.MiLikeAs Bend, In.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-04-17
For Horses.

It is said that vinegar used to wash the
mont;. OF \ horse when travelling, is high
" beneficial. he English drivers use it
always, anI are sparing Of water in hard
journeys. The hint will be usrfal to our
cavaIry.men who may be called to the
wars. Mark it; aud willie providing a
little bitters Tor the man, don't forget vine-
oar for the heast.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-04-17
New Prospect, lViSs., 1lurch s, 1861.

PEAS NOT AN ExuArsrlSG CRop.-Not.
wlhstanding there is arec amount OF,
material removed from the field, when a
crop of peas is carried away from it, still
the soil will not be exhausted or impov-
erished as much by q crop of peas as by
some other crop in which much smaller
amount of matter is removed in the crop;
because peas are more like Il green crop
-turnips or beets, and tie large thick
leaves take up good share Of the nour-
ishmcnt which produces the crop from
the atmosphere, instead of from the soil.
For this reason a crop of peas is one of
the most profitable crops that farmer
can raise, especially when he feeds them
out in the field, where they are grown, or
ON the farm, where the haum and manure
of animals. while they were consuming
the grain, is all saved and carefully re-
turned to the soil.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-04-17
Practical Domestic Receipts.

ASTRlNGENT MIXTURE FOR GCotAS.-
$urt cut fine and boiled i'll lew mix, III
the proportion of one quarter OF o pound
TO pint of the milk. 10 this must be
added Of boiled starch, one pint; alum, in
powder. one drachm. Given as q drench.
Good both for horses and cattle.
REMEDY FOR THE MA.cE-1ake flow.
or of sulphur and hogs lard. equal parts.
Mix. and annint twice day. Bleed. and
give two or three mashcs. composed of
bran. sulphur, saltpetrc and sassairas. }
within week afterwards.
To Wn1rES TALLow.-'I'akc The tallow,
melt it, and add Il lite alum and slllpe-
tire, or q little nitric or sulphuric acid.
FRosr CONFERENCE.-The the bios
SONS of fruit trees are more particularly
affected by early lrosts, the following plan
his been recommended to countcract the
Injurious effects of the samc:-A rope is
to be interviewer among the branches OF
the tree, and one end of it immersed in Il
pail Of water. This rope it is said will
act as CONDUCTOR and convey the effects
ofthe frost from the tree to the water.-
Both hemp and straw have been recon-
mended for this purpose.
Tsp1Ay CURE FOR THE EAR-:AcnE.-
Take piece ofthc lean of mutton, about
the size of large walnut, put it into the
fire and burn it for some tune, till it De.
comes almost reduced to cinder, then
pat into clean rag and squeeze it until
some moisture is expressed, which must
! be dropped into the ear as hot as the pa
tcnt can bear.
Iapgs IN CmcKExs.-A disease called
tie gupe*, 50 destructive among chickens,
may ::e prevented and if not too far ad-
}vanry'l cured. by slight mixture of as
>!i;.iida III their food. Four ounces, cos.
thy six cents per ounce, dissolved in wa
ter and mixed once day in food is enough
for f;,'rr hundred chickens.
E..,Es.-Thc butchers of Geneva have,
fro..l time immemorial, prevented flies
fror, approaching the meat which they
expos. for sale. BY the use of laurel OIL
Til, oi!. The smell of which, although a
little strong. is not very offensive, drives
away flies : and they dare not come near
tn, walls or the waiuscots which have been
rubbed with it.
r. n.,,.r,r u,nsrs ,p,xo rr,spn ny
FL,Es.-Take two or three small handtuIs
of walnut leaves. upon which pour two or
three quarts Of cold water: let it infilsc
o,.r night. and pour the whole, next NOR
ming. into Il kettle, and let it boil for 4
quarter "t 4" hour; when cold, 1t viii be
lit i"r use. No more is required tlian 10
nl"islcn Il sponge, and, before the horse
goes out OF the stable, let 'hoSc parts
which are most irritable DC slncarrd over
with the liquor, VIZ: between ana upon
the ears, the neck, the flank, &c. Not on
~ the lady OF gentleman who rides out
for pleasure, will derive benefit from this
preparation, but the cr*r'llnan; the g
"l'S'' ;''", an "'''t' ', wiz '''o ''0' 90 ~
''''H '''' '''' ''D'' 49,
WnvNns OF CATTLE.-lhc most az
gri.rrd wounds of domestic animals are
easily cured with a portion of the y"lk OF
eggs mixed in spirits of tnrpe"tnr. The
part affected must be ba,hed several times
with the mixture, and perfect care Will
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-04-17
Make Sour Home Beautiful

Make your home heautiiul-briug to it i1wers;
Plant them arornd you, to bud and to brcm,
Let them give life to your loneliest hours,
Let them bring light to cnliven your gloom.
/ Make your own world--one that never has sor-
rowed,
OF music, of sunshine, and gold summer air
A home world whu.e forehead care never hss fur
rowcd,
And whose cheek Of brig beauty shall ever be fair
Make your home beauiful-twinc round itsportal
Wrraths nf the juS.amne, delicste sprays
Or reI.iruitel woodhine with JOY immortal,
| TGa. blcsses and hrishtens wherever 1t stays
Na;ic'' rerhrua sweet mignioEetc,
Still ,aay bring b.onm TO your dcsulate bower,
Still may be something to love and 10 pet
Make ycur home bcau'iful-sahrr the roses
Tha. iIo.. j up The sunshine with exquisite art,
Pc. hnps lhcy NAY pour as Your darkness c!o:cs,
That Sul, summer sunshine down into ycur heart
Ii yuu can do 20, Oh make it an E,l,n
OF beauty and g!adness-reuiember tie wise,
Twill teach you to long for that lone You are
needing,
That heaven Of beauty beyond the Llue skies.
Make Your home beautifu!-sure lis duty
Call up y"ur little ones: teach !lcm 10 walk
Hand in hand with the wandering angel of beauty
Encourage their spirits with nature to talk.
Gather them round yuu, AID Let item be learning
Lessons Lai drop frciu the delicate wings
| OF ,h. bird aud tho buttrrNy-evcr returning,
To lin who has made I'LL these beautiful things
Make home n hive where all beautiful feelings,
Cluster like bees and their honey -dcwS bring
Make it temple of holy reveangs,
And love lis bright angel with "shaj"wing wings.
Then shall it be when atAr or l;fc's billows,
Wherever Your tcmpest.tossd children are flung.
They will long for the shadc Of the house weeping
willows,
And sing the sweet song which their mother had
sung.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-04-17
LEADING
PATENT MEDICINES,

-SUcH As
MEXICAN MUSTANG LINAMENT for cure
of old Sores, rheumatism, &c.
Rudaway's Ready RELIEF;
Sanfnrd's Liver INH1GORATOR, one OF
best Liver Medicines ever diScoycrel
Oxygenntcd BITTERS;
Hustettcr's celebrated Stomach D1TTERS, sure
cure for Dispepsia;
Whtcombs Athma REMEDY, ccrtaia relief in
short time
Kennedy's Medical DISCOVERY;
kcnnedy's Salt Rheum OINTMENT for cure OF
Scrofua or any kin'l of eruption;
Heccmnn Z Co.'S Eixer Of Caisayu Bark for
cure Of Chils md Fcror;
Turrant's Elervcscent Seltzer APER1EST;
ClarkS Female PILLS;
Marchises' Uterine CATIIOLIC0N:
PIIIL0T0kEN or Females FRIEND;
Pure COD LIVER, oil jelly aud IL more pleasant
form to take
Bryans Pulmonic WATERS which affords re-
lief in ten minutes.
Just received and for sale at
c. w. & j. D. HODGES.
Oct 70 # ~.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-04-17
Number Of Nails per Pound.

a young friend in one of our village
stores has amused himself counting the
number of nails of all sizes to the pound.
The following is the result:
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-04-17

WuITEwAsn.-WhitcwaSh adds so great
~ to the picturesque i'll the cottage and
the farmhouse, and is such an absorbent
of impure odors, that it should be freely
used. at least in the spring. Take half Il
buSlcl Of fresh burned white lime. and
slakc il with either hot or cold water, in
II tub nr barrel. When thoroughly
siakcd, dissalrc i'll the water required to
thin The lime, two quarts of common salt.
stir it thoroughly, add one quart Of sweet
milk, and it is ready for use, TO put on
with a brush, frequently stirring it up
Clues AMI gums cause it to scale off in
hot wrathcr.-llall's Journal.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-04-17

A THOROUGH Erred FOUR YEAR OLD
IN BAY COLT, ljl hands high, and weighing
about $50 pounds, will make tho Season, begin
ming March 5th and ending Juno 18th, at tho
Prnprictors Stable. on the Augusta Road, two
miles from Fury's Ferry, ut $50 for the Season, or
$:N To insure.
Due care will always bc exercised, but no res
ons;hiliricS assumed for arcenta.
For Pedigree, &C., adlrcss
TllOS. J. McKIE,
Woodlawn, S. c.
Mar ~ Az" IL
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-04-17
State Of South Carolina,
EDGEFlELD DISTRICT,
~ NHuLNIRY

gBY W. +. DURIS0E, Esq, Ordinary of Edge
LID field District.
Whereas. 4. W. Carwile, c. E. Z. D +, has ap-
piled to me for Letters Of Administration, with
the will annexed, on MI and singular, the goods
and chattlos, rights and credits of Susan Garrett,
late nf the District aforesaid, deed.
These are, therefore, to cite and admonish all
and singular, the kindred and creditors of tho said
deceased, to be and appear before me, at our next
Ordnarys Court for the said District to Lc holden
Mt EdgeficlI C. IL. on the 18Th day of April ndxt
to show causo, any, why the snid administration
should not ne grallterl.
Given under my hand and seal, this 9Th day OF
Mar. in the year of our Lord one thousand eiEh,
hundred and sixtyunc, and in the S5,h year OF
American Independence.
WE. DURIsoE, ORR
Mar IL 1850, ct III
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-04-17

To MEND CnAcxs IN SrovEs.-Takc
eQua! parts of wood ashes and common
salt. and mix them to proper consist
ence with water; with this ill the cracks.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-04-17
PIANO FORTES

from the celebrated manufactures Of Raven Bacon
1 Co., Hazciton Bros. and a. II. Gale Co., New
York, for whom they are sole Agents. Those In
strumcnts having already won such far-famcd &C.
lcbrity it is only necessary for to repeat that for
strength, durability and finish, together with pooer,
depth, a~cctness and sotmcss Of tone, they challenge
competition. Persons wanting Superior Piano
Forte would do much better to call and select from
large assortment, than by dealing with Pedlars
and agents Of inferior makers, where they have no
choice and have often to pay higher prices cor in
fcriur instruments, than fine unes Of Superior
makers can be bought for.
Every Piano Forte sold by us is warranted in
every respect, 30 the purchaser runs risk what
ever. Persons ordering from distance from us
can depend upon getting GOOD ARTICLE, as
we make it point to keen goods of the best quality
and such we can recommend aud warrant in
every respect. Their