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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1865-02-01
Yankee appreciation Of the Southern

Press.
The Ysnkcss never lose any opportunity
for venting their malice on the press OF the
Confederacy. They understand thoroughly
It's. Importance and power rs war engine,
ani visit upon it, whenever they can. the
sane fate they do. upon the implements Of
battle and munitions Of war. Many papers
have fallen'yic!ims TO the venom OF their hate,
aud I'll Inc graves OF martrys 10 liberty and
ris!l,. One By enc they have f,lan in the
great struggle for independence, until now
but comparatively few OF the papers that were
rubhshc,; before the war are in existence.
There re not aa many new in the cnlire Con-
!cdrracY "a were published III the State Of
Virginia aloae before The beginning oil hos.
tilitlts.
TIE Federal government appreciates fully
the trn:li and iorca Of the declaration Of the
great English sialcman tha:
Give rl= the liberty Of the Press, end
will give 20 the Minister vcnal House OF
Peers will give him a corrupt and servile
House oi Commons, will give him the full
ssiag ui the parcnage Of Ufiicc--I will give
L:u The whole iiost OF the ministerial influ-
enc4-I wy! give him all the power that place
ea co.dcr upuu him to bug up submission
ard uyerawe resistance; and yet, assured with
the liberty ofthe Press, wiil go forth undis-
mayed TO meet him will attack with that
mighiier engine the mighty fabric he ba:
raised; | will shake down corruption from it:
height, and bury it beneath the ruin of the
abuses it was meant to stcltcr.'-Lynchbure
Yi-pinan.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1865-02-01

2 ANOTHER PALMETTO GoSE.-J. H. Shiv-
erncll who served through the Mexican war
as member of the famous Palmetto Regi-
ment, and who has been honorably distin-
guished for active service during the present
war in Capt. Casson's company at the bonn
>bardment of Fort Sumter, and subsequently
in Virginia in Capt. McFee's cavalry compa-
ny, until his health entirely failed, died of
consumption yesterdaysmorning, at his resi-
dence in this city. He was useful member
OF the craft Of printers, and held in warm es
TEEN by his companions and friends. He
has for considerable time past heen employ
ed in the Guardian ofice.-Columbia Guar
dion
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1865-02-01

Noxs D1lsoLlsa.-A returned Confederate
prisoner who wss confined on one of the
Federal vessels, relstes the following Incl.
dent, which be declares be saw with his owi'
ewes 4 negro woman was -on board with a
child, which being sick, was rather .trettul
AID lscET ynose. Its sobs disturbed Yam
kso officer, and he roughly ordered the NO
maa TO "sience that brat" The poor. crea-
ture did her beet TO do so, but Of course did
not succeed, wherenpon the officer seized tho
wailinc innocent, and tossed itinto the sea,
where it sank to rise no rpore. This is one
Of tho new, ways, and probably not one Of
the lesst human ones, which the Yankees
have invented for abolishiHg slavery. .
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1865-02-01
Misceilaneous and News Items.

E a Brooklyn livery stable. keeper let
span of horses and carriage on Sunday
for 9 ride. The team Runaway and the We
hiclewas smashed. The establc-keeper brought
sui. for damages and carriage.hire and has
been non. suited, the court holding that the
letting of horses for pleasure travelling on the
Sabbath was on illegal act
E@~ a Hindoo law says: "Strike not thy
wife, even with blossom, though she be
guilty of an huRdred faults"
ne A observation-disclosures Ward defircs
war to be hard tack for the soldiers and hard
taxes for the citizens.
@ An urchin, not quite three years old,
sal. to his sister, while munching piece OF
snger-brsad-"S Siss, take half ub dis cake
TO Keep it to afternoon, VIXEN l gets cross"
This is nearly g. good as the child that bel
lowsd from the opof the stairs" Aa, Han,
nah won't pacify tas.'
E a MIsTURs.-A business firm ad-
yertises in one of our exchanges for sale.
yam potatoes, elementary, classical and rell'
sious books, opera music, honey in the ccinb,
and COW peas.
sgy The Indians out West never touch the
telegraph wires. They regard them as some
thug supernatural. The extraordinary stories
they sometimes circulate would seem 10 justi-
fy the Indians in their superstition.
EE THE DEacos's GuEss.-A certain
divine who was more eminent in his day Tor
the briilancy Of hi, imagination than the
force of his logic, was preaching on the
"MinistSy Of Angels" aud in the peroration
he suddenly obseryed-"1 hear a whisper y
The change of tone started the deacon, who
sa. below, from drowsJ mood, AID spring
ing to his feet, he spoke-"t guess ITS tho
boys in the gallery"
s@ The planters throughout Texas have
made most abundant crops OF everything IN
the subsistence line-in truth, the present
corn crop of the State of Texas is considered
most abundant, sufficient to SUSTAIN the popu-
lation of the State for the nextthree years
Everything is cheap throughout Texas: Corn
four TO six bits per bushel, wheat one dollar,
salt four cents per pound, and everything else
in proportion.
~ The Yankee House of Representa-
tives' has passed bill providing that all ma
io--generals and brigsdier-genersls of the
United States who shall not upon the 10Th
of February next he in the service CORES"
poudi.s to their rank, and who had not been
ior three months previously, shall be drop
ped from the rolls Of the army, and the va
cancies filled by promotions. and new: ap-
pointnents.
@y Of all the marvellous works Of the
Deity, perhaps, there is nothing thatangels
behold with such, supreme astonishmen as Q
proud man.
syA The e1cesser of our youth are drafts
npon our old age, payable with interest, about
thirty years alter daie.
sGy- VAR DEBT OF ruE NoE7u.-A North
ern journal .estimatesthat tho war debt o
the United States, should the war continue
20 the rrst OF July next, will be 81 100000,
OOO. il. crest en- public debt S27o 100000
Ordinary expenses OF Government, $3.50, 900,
900. Total YEARLY amount to be paid in gold
es90,9o0,O00.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1865-02-01

A PICTURE FOR HIsToH1.-A letter from
Washington, North Carolina, gives an account
OF tho desolation of that town, and the fol-
loving description Of faithful old negro
aOne of the first things that strikes the
visitor upon reaching Washington is the al
most entire absence Of negroes. do not think
there are over six in the entire corporations
yery nearly all of whom are free persons
One of these-and most remarkable man
eyerv way-is Abram Allen, concerning
whom it is almost impossible to speak other
wise than in term Of extravagant eulogy.
Abr.m was ausold citizen, ard big hly re-
.pectable one. lie was reared with badger
aud the S,anley's; possessed the highest In
telleclual quail ties of any coiored man ever
saw and was Southern patriot TO tie oack'
bone. When the Yankees, under tho arpii-
cation of tho rule TO "run the CHURCHES, as
well as the Government, undertook to- unite
the coored church in Washington 10 the
Connecticut Conference, they wanted 10 Or
da:n Abram and make him pastor. .,Bnt The
heroic colored man told them that it was
against the laws of his State for a colored
man TO preach, and he intended to Keep the
lave. They could not bribe or intimidatc
him. He stood to bis colors. They carried
away his wife and family, and left him soil.
tary by his own hearth. But lie remained
true to tho South. And-,whcn j visited
Washington the Grst TIM, efound the brave
old Christian colcred nan, like Old Mor;ali.
ty, busy among the graves oftbe old citizens
rubbing up and shutting in the desolated
tombs of his departed friends. Let Abran
live in story" -
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1865-02-01
State of South Carolin
EDGEFIELD DISTRICT,
IN EQUITY.
Franklin Eorri, and others,
by their next friend,
B. T. LaudruR, bnl fof fnf.

John N. Norris, Administrator.
HnY Virtue of an order of tho Court in thh
day. tho 9Th February next, the real estate Of
William H. Norris, deed, dssOribsd in the plead
iugs, to wit:
ONE TRACT OF LAND. situate in EdseaeS
District, containing Eight Hundred Acres, more
or le5s, adjoining lands OF John ". Eerris. L V.
Youngtiood and others. This Ia enc Of the s.os!
desirable aud valuable tracts Of land in the Dis
;rict, boing Ridge land on the Columbia Road:
and Immediately On the line of the eonsempiated
Hamburg l. Columbia Railroad.
TERMS.-Sold on credit Of ono and twe'
.oars in equal annual instalments, with iassses<
from date. Purchasers will be required to girs
Bond with nt least two good surctes to secure the
purchase money, and pay for papers extra
z. VI. CARWILE, C.E.E.D.
1, At g
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1865-02-01

sg- Foreign correspondents and Canada
pa pers say great deal about the alliance
England, France and Spain, looking
to 4he, recognition Of tie Southern Corfrd-
.racg, on Gle ground that Lincoln mrs at
President after ihat date, bsrir., hocn re-
elected Only by section oi the Iormer United
States Government.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1865-02-01
Confederate Gucrrillras in Kentucky

Confederate GucrrilIras in Kentucky.
Thursday last, Captain Mccormick and
Surgeon Sherl, oftbe Seventh Pennsylvania
cavalry, left camp at Bardstown for the pur-
pose OF visiting the family Of Mr.. Grigsby,
cue and half miles from towr. While the
two gentlemen were sitting in Mr. Grigsby's
psror conversing with the ladies, they were
: Surprised by the sudden appearance Of Sue
Munday, atthe head of a gang Of thirteen
dcsperadees. The two officers, finding resis.
tauce useless, Immediately surrendered. Sue
hiundy was appriscd Of the fact by one Of Mr..
Grigs6y's daug ghters, who begged her to spare
the lives of the twu men.
She replied by curaing her, and told her
che would be her own judge, at the same time
walking up to Captain McCormickand shoot
iur HIM through the head. She then shot
Or. Sherk through :he breast. Both men
died almost instantly.
The gang then left in the erection OF
Bloomfield, where they have their headquar-
ters. The citizen recognized among them Il
,nau by the name Of Turner, from Bardstown,
who was sent across the riversomc weeks ago
10 remain during the war.
This gang has bee1 prowling around Bards-
town for the past week. They have sworn
; to kill every Federal soldier caught by them
They rob everybody. and are terror to tic
whole country.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1865-02-01
Negroes Wanted.

VHTANTED To HIEE Twenty abla bodied
w NEGRO MEN to work on tho Columbia
aud Hamburg Railroad. Liberal wages will be
pail and especial care taken Of The Negroes;
Negroes EN- sloye,l to work on the Railroad will
be exempted from labor on the Coast forlihcations
A. D. BATES.
Lccsvillc, S. c., Jan.2 st
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1865-02-01
8obertissr
Katie Lee and willie Grey.

Two brown heads With tossing eurls,
Red lips shutting over pearls,
Bare feet vhito and vet with dew, J.
Twoeyes black and t~o eyes blRe;
Little boy and girl we're they. =, ~
Katie Lee and Willie Grey
They were standing where brook,
Bending like u shepherds crook,
Flashed its silver, and thick ranks
OF green willow fringcd its banks;
Half in thought and half in play,
Katie Lee and Willie Grey.
They had cheeks like cherries red;
Hewas taller-most head;
She, with arms like ureaths Of snow
Swung basket to and fro,
As she loitsred, half in play,
Chattsring to Willie Grey.
"Pretty Katie" Willie said
And there oumo dash of red
Through the brownies. Of his chaek-
"Boys are strong and girls are weak,
And Illrcarry, so I will,
Katic'sbssket up the hill."
Katio answered with laugh,
"You shall only carry half"
And thon, tossing back her esrls,
Boys ara weak as we'll as girls"
. Do you think that Katie guessed
Half the e;xisdom she expressed?
Men are only boys grown tall
Hearts don't change much after all;
And whom long years from that day,
Katie Lee and Willie Grey,
Stood again beside the brook,
bending like . shephsrd'Serook,-
Is it strange that Willie said.
While again daxh of red
Crossed the BROWNIES OF his cheek
at am strong and; ysu are weak;
Life is but slippery stoop,
Hung with shadows cold and deep"
".will you trust me, Katie dsas7
Walk beside me without fears
Nsy carry, if I will,
All your burdens up the hill?"
And she answered with laugh,
"No, but you may carry halt."
Close beside the littlo brook,
Bending IKE shepherds crook,
Washing With its silver handu,
Late and oariy ut the sands,
Is cottage, where to-day,
Katie lives with Willie Grey.
n porch shU sits, and 10!
Swings basket to and tre,
Vastly different from the ore.
That she swung ia years ssoas;
This is long, and deep and wide
And tas-rocters at tho side!
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1865-02-01

CHANGED Ills BAsE.-The Richmond E1-
anincr, Of the 4th says! We learn that J.
NJ. Willis, large merchant and broker in
Augusts, Ga, has absconded to the Yapkees
taking along With him large amount ofgold,
silver, ard negotiable paper, and it is also
supposed the assetsof Georgia bank, plac-
ed in his vault'for safe keeping. Some ofthe
notes oftha absconding merchant have been
protested By the brokers Of Richmond and
paid by his partner, now in the city, and who
received on Monday the discrimination of his
absence.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1865-02-01
State of South Carolina,
EDGEFIELD DISTRICT,
INEoUITY.

winnefOrd Boyd,
Thos. D. Rooss, Adn'or ct al.
DY Virtue Of an order of the Court in thh
ID case will sell at Bdgafeld c. a., eE Mon.
day. the 9th Fob'ry. Re1t, THE REAL 6sEAfk
of James Boyd, decd, to wit:
ONE TRACT OF LAND containing Three
Hundred and Seventy -fve acres, more or less,
adjoining lands Of John F. Burns, s. @. Stssn,
J. B. Grif's, ct al.
TERMs.-Ths abevs property will bs rs-sold
on credit,of twelve month";, at tho risk Of the
former purchaser, with interss. from day Of ssls,
except costs and expenses Of sale whish,ms't
be paid in onsh. Titles extra.
q. W. CARWILE, G. z. ED.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1865-02-01
EXECUTORS SALE!

DY permission Of W. Z. Durisos, Ordinary Of
H1 Edgcfold District, will sell at the late
residence of MRS. CHLOE WATSON, decd. (on
the Ridge,) on WEDNESDAY, the sth day of
February next, tho personal Estate.of ELIJAA
WATSON, decd, to wit:
About Sixty Likely Negroes,
HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHENFURNITURK,
MULES AND CATTLE,
FAT AND STOCK HOGS,
BACON AND LARD,
CORN, FODDER, PEAS,
WAGONS AND CARTS,
BLAcksMTTH'S TOOLS,
FARMING IMPLEMENTS,
And many other articles not necessary to mention.
Tho above property will be cold or , credit Of
twelve months, with interest from day Of sale, for
good and lawful money Of the State. Purohassrs
will be required to: give Notes With two or mere
approved sureties. Nesproperty delivered until
terms of sale are complied with.
TILMAN WATSON, Rx'or.
n8-The Plantation Ki. be rented at the same
time and place.
Jan 10 2t
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1865-02-01

TIE AR&Y OF THE ESr.-Late ard relia
BILE information from Tennessee, is 70 The cf:'
feet that large po.tion Of the mea- who
straggled ffom Hoo's army, during lis late
retreat, are making their way ont of ienrcs-
see in large numbers. An olicer OF. liEh
r.nk. who came out OF Tennessee since Hoods
army crossed the river, assures lis that OF all
sides of his.lire Of march, ha could hear OF
straealers who were preparing clothing, shoes,
etc, for tho winter campag'l, and that but
few, If any of them, who had ever belonged
to the army, had any idea OF remaining in
tie Yankee lines Fifty joined him on his
way out and all along the road he could hear
of numbers who we're about TO move towards
The army.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1865-02-01

s1s Six blockade runners witt. valuable ear
goes reached Charleston few evening s!:e"
Cotton has advanced in thnseity to IS per pound
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1865-02-01
TO RENT,

sJ7HAT BEAUTIFUL AND ooMMoDI0Us
& RESIDENCE, belonging to Mr.. r. II. Sci
LIvAS, si,ua,ci on the Columbia Road, - miles
from the Village For terms, &c. amply TO
q. l.. PENN Agent.
Jan l8 If
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1865-02-01
Valuable Negro for Sale.

l.. H. Adams, E1eeutrix,
vs..
T. J. Adams, ct 81.
EeY Virtue of an order Of Court In this cause,
B will sell at Edgeasld Court House, on tho
frat Monday in February next, BOB, 40. 1,
Blacksmith, belonging 10 the. Estate OF hiram
Adams, decd.
Terms Cn.h. LYDIA Il. ADAA6,
Exix OF the laat will of Hiram Adams, decd.
Jan IL St
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1865-02-01

IMroerAxr.-We.l learn from the Crandon
Republican that the Government hiss decided
in the case Of Mr.. Augustus Spanrl. deceased
who was an exempted agriculturalist, that
where detail or exemption was revoked, or
the detailed or exempted party died only u
payment PRO- rata for the time the party enjoy-
cl The detail or exemption, would be exactcd.
'plis decision was elected from the Secretary
Of War by letter from A. g. Mayors, Esq.
On The subject of the liability Of the estate of
Mr.. Su;.nn, he having died a few nlcnIls az
tor he was. exempted. We publish this net
az . important decision 10 detailed and ex-
empted asriculturalists.-Macon Telegraph.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1865-02-01
$500 Reward.

nANAwAT from tho Subscriber about eight
Ia months rgo, HE Negro man JAKE. Suid
Jake ID about 80 years Of age, black complexion,
thicl: heavy get, and weighs about 1855 pounds.
Hs has n wife at Mr.. Mahlou pndgotts, on the
Ridge and he mag DO lurking in that vicinity.
1 will give reward Of Four Hundred Dollars
for the apprehension and delivery of said Jake
at the Ed dgedeld Jail, or will pay Fire Hun
drcd Dollars for his delivery at the Augusta Jail.
WILLIAM BLEvINS.
Dec l3 6ts 81
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1865-02-01
Flour Wanted for the
Navy.

YEyHE Honorabl. Secretary Of Navy, through
4 Maj. ". T. HOWELL. Naval agent, Au-
sustu, Gg authorizes me to purchase oil the
FLOUR for sale in this District. foS The Navy
Department, snd, for the present, to pay the
MARKET PRICE for The same. Therefore, all
persons having FLOUR to soil (from sack to
hundred barrcls) are earnestly requested to de-
liver it to me in Hamburg forthwith, as the de-
lnand fcr it is very urgent. Cash paid on deliv-
ery. g. Is. BOWERS, Agent
Navy Department.
Hamburg, Dee 81 Il 81
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1865-02-01
A Likely Young Negro

n lIh6Iy IUUuS IN6SEU
FOR SALE.
n WILL sell on Salo.day in February next, (tho
Il Gth,) at che Court Heuse steps, q VERY
LIKELY YOUNG NEGRO FELLOW, IS years
of age. A good Geld hand, a very coed sosrso
Shoemaker siad Plantation Blacksmith.
a3-Terna to scit purehmers.
Jan 10 At g.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1865-02-01
State of South Carolina

State of South Carolina,
EDGEFIELD DISTRICT,
IN ORDINARY.
TpYW.F. DURIsoE, Esq, Ordinary of GdgG-
I'D field District.
Whereas. John F. Burris has applied TO NO fer
Letters Of Administration, ON all and singular
the goods and shattels, rights and credit. OF
Charles NJ. Burriss, lats of the District afore-
said deed. :,
aud singular, the kindred and creditors Of the said
deceased, to be and appear before mo, at our ne1s
Ordnarys Court for the said District to DO holden
rt edeetoid e. H., on he 1n: day OF Feb. next,
TO show cause, If any, why the saia adnnistra.io.
should not he granted.
Giysu uudsr ny haE,i-sd zeal, this ls,h day OF
Jan. in the year Ct our Lord ons thousand eight
hundred and sixty Ave. and in the sash yesr %
n. Independence rf South Carolina.
". E. DURISOE, o.R.D.
Jspa4 ct D.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1865-02-01
Fina,l Notice.

A FINAL SETTLEMENT or tho Estate of
"a r. N. WALLACE. decd, will -be made 10
tho Ordinary's Once, on Thursdsy, tho 9th FEB.
ruary next. All persons having claims sgsinss
said Estate will preasnt tho same by that tirses
and those indebted are reqsested to pay UP ioreh.
With. j. IL. ADAMS, Aaef.
jim lS Sts -
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1865-02-01
For Tax Collector. /.

The Many Friends of D. A. J, BELL, Bsq,
respeotfully nominate him as Candidate fer
Ta1. Collector ot the next election.
Oct 13 te 10
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1865-02-01
For Tax' Collector,

For Tax Collector.
TEE many Friends OF Capt. JAMES MITCH
ELL respectfully nominate him as n Candidate
for TAN COLLECTOR at the next election.
SALUDA..
Dac8 tea Do
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1865-02-01

: AN AsrousDED DEAcoN.-In the city of
H2there resides worthy deacon blessed
or cursed with tall, gaunt figure, Llso hands
of enormous dimensions. He was strictly
pious, never failing to ask blessing, not ON
il when his own family dincd, but also at the
servants meals. On orecccasion he employ
ed male servant, who. was entirely ignorant
Of tho Deacon's religious propensities. lie
made his appearance shortly before the din
ing honr, and es soon as the bell sounded,
the servant started for the table, and without
ceremony commenced devouring the good
,Lirgs. The D aeon vas horriied, and cx-
tended Ills hand, sayng:2
Pause, young man, pausc" "
The Young man addressed iaisel his eyes
Significantly to the Dcacon's upraiscl hand,
ard replied: eyes, and pretty good sized
paws, I should say 1"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1865-02-01

WoULpN'r CRoss THE LIYE-Wc under.
stard tia. the Home Guard force ssnt TO meet
the BellGcld raiders, refused to cross Che line
This was very unpatrioiic, if by crossing the
line the raiders clrld have heen well thrash
ed. we understand, also, that our excellent
and patriotic Governor lolt,h temper over
this ungal'ant behavior. and WHO biames
himi To have an army that halls at State
line, and let the cnem; porpetrate outragss
almost in itssieht, and then escape, rather
ttan' n'leap-over the line ana caas'ise the fee,
is rather vexatcus.e Wonder if the Home
Guard would have had such = high +" respect"
for State lires il ihe YaIiks l,si been in is
rear. driving It ra'l.lne,l We mi.st do iha
rcr Of C;"wrl' and Fri'son the .i,stcn 10 say
Itbat noi.c of hem wele in that fq"ed.--Mil-
! ton lN. ca Chronicla.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1865-02-01
Notice.
Notice.

A LII Persons having clnims on tho,Rstate OF
"A Shirley B. what'ey, decd, nre requested 10
hand them in to the undsraisned. duly attesteo.
". w. ADAMS, Ex'er.
Jon1s Sm
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1865-02-01

Dec 8
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1865-05-12

HILLING INDIAN CoRN.--A correspon>
dent of Germantown Telegraph, speaking
of the practice of hIling corn, says, Con-
structing large, conical, hills on land
which is light and dry must inevitably
tend to increase the effects of drouth, in
asmuch as it exposes more surface to the
atmosphere, and consequently increases
ratification at time when all moisture
contained in the soil is required for the
support and sustenance of the plants
When rain falls the conica bill conducts
the water from the roots to the centre of
space between the rows and hill, very
little of the fluid being retained about the
plants, or within easy range Of the small
roots by which the pabulum is taken up
by the growing plants, and without which
they would Immediately languish and d;-
cay. On light soils billing is always dis
advantageous to the crop. Every fresh
stratum of earth placed over the roots
causes protrusion of a new set of later,
ale to the detriment of those previously
formed. This exhausts the energy of
the plant without increasing, in any great
degree, its powers of appropriating food
for the surrounding soil, as the first form.
ed roots cease to grow as soon as those
caused by the disposition Of new soil are
developed. and in short time will be
found to have lost their vitality, and be-
come mere worthless appendages.