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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-27
Dried Fruit in North Carolina.

The good people Of Stokes. Forsythc. Guilford
and adjoining counties, have discovered that
there are other crops worth attending to besides
the great staple OF tobacco, or even the more
necessary articles of corn and wheat
The following statement, furnished me BY a
reliable gentleman, we'll acquainted with the peo-
pie and their industrious, enterprisng and 60
ahead qualities, will show your readers what may
be done by those who are determined to avail
themselves of the advantages which kind Provi-
dence has placed within their reach: ST..
A merchant residing in the small village of
Mount Airy (Stokes county, n c. haSrcceived
into his store in less than two weeks thirty. FIVE
thousand pounds of dried apples. n firm in the
same place built large end commodious brick
storehouse, and paid for it from the profits in the
sale of the dried fruit bought and sold by them
in one season.
One firm in Salem, g. c., (Vogler's) ha. sent
off this fail eight hundred barrels of dried Black
berries, and viii probably send two hundred bar
rels more-the whole worth forty thousand dol
lars. The dried fruit received and purchased in
that small village this season will bring one hun
dred thousand dollars
Last year, High Point, village which has
recently sprung up in Gulford county, and on
the Central road shipped largely orer one million
pounds of dried fruit, and Eiil send off much
larger quantity this season
The village of Ksrnersvlle Gin Forsythe coun-
ty), with scarcely one hundred inhabitants. will
send North this Fall from sixty to one hundred
thousand doilars' worth of dried fruit One
house in this village sent of last Friday thirteen
wagon leads 10000 pounds) of peach stones.
which cost fifty cents per bushel and one lady.
In the same place. has collected nearly one bushel
Of apple seeds for which she is to receive twenty
dve dollars. The two last mentioned articles
gre bought on commission for pursery men in
the North -... $3.50 =
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-27
How to Rent a Farm.

The correct way to arrive at IL fair price for
| both parties is the following: Add the value Of
the cultivated land and buildings to the value Of
the stock and tools IF a renter have no benefit
Of wood land, the growth of timber, and incrcas
ing value Of the land, will be an equivalent for
the interest on it. Now, if a renter agrees to
pay to the proprietor, annually, six seven. eight
or more Per cent on the aggregate value Of stock,
implements and farm; aud keep the soil in a
good state of fertility; and make certain i'm
provcments every year, the proprietor will re-
ceivc better compensation than the renter. A
renter could not nlakca decent profit on many
farms, he to hire them at six per. cent !;
| while on others he could afford to pay twelve per
cent. The productyeness of the soil must be
taken into the account Then; the per ccntage
must be lessened, in proportion as renter makes
improvements that will increase the value of the
farm. 1t he rents farm for term OF years.
and certain improvements will benefit him as
we'll as the proprietor, each one should share in
the expense.
A written contract between the parties should
require the renter to adopt rotation of crops
adapted to the soil; to allow nothing to be car
red off the farm that would make manure to
allow no manure to be wasted BY remaining in
heaps from year to year; to keep the stock good:
to keep ali tools implements and buildings in
|
wear; and not to damage fruit or ornamental
trees in any way. The prices at which every
, thing is valued in different localities render it
quite inconsistent to do anything further than
simply make suggestions important points. by
which fair contract fer both parties may be
| framed. --- -. ...-.-s .-s..
| When farm is worked on shares, the pro-
pretor should SO frame the contract that hay
straw, cornstalks and other coarse material shall
not be carried off the soil and he who works it
should make and apply given amount of man
| ure annually. If forei On fertilizers applied
the proprietor ought to sustain small portion of
the expense if he receives share of the grain.
The contract should not allow man to plow up
the entire farm at one time, so that there will be
! no grass the next season, either for pasture
meadow Horkaty Farmer. -... .....r..s.
ENRIcHINC PAsTUREs.-The American Far
! mer has been discussing the subject as to what
stock most cnriches pastures. Horses are con-
| sdcred the very worst fertilizers Of pastures
! being dainty feeders, they are apt to Craze only
; in spots. to the great injury of the grass. The
same objection, though in less degree holds
against cattle, and their manure is not scattered
sufficiently for the good of the land Sheep be,
ing even graZers, and ranging over the whole
field scatter their manure in the very best form
as a top dressing, and are therefore regarded is
the very best stock for enriching pasture lands.
BUTTER MAKING-Here are some brief
maxms: The best butter is produced from old
cream; warm cream can be clurnea much sooner
than that which is cnld but cold cream yields
the largest amount Of butter .-s.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-27
Washington Items.

General VIM. Preston, of Kentucky, has been
pardoned.
Gen. Grant is in Galena. There are 10 init
nations Of has return.
Judge Chase leaves in few days for Savan-
nah, Ga, to hold Court
The many representations made in various
newspapers that President johnson would be
candidate for the Presidency, in case of the
Withdrawal of Mr. Seymour, are without founda-
ton. There is the best authority for saying that
President johnson has neither approved the
proposition to withdraw Seymour's name, nor
intimated willingness to accept such nomina-
ton, but, on the contrary, has looked upon the
proposition for change of candidates as injud;-
Cious and il-timed
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-27
North Carolina News.

INDICTMENT FOR EMBEZZLEMENT.--Ne
learn that the Grand Jury at Davidson Superior
Court found true bill against VIM. b. March
and E. ID. Hampton, for the embezzlement of
$4,000 in Gold from the Lexington Bank.
1t appears from the bill that VIM. b. March was
President, and E. d. Hampton Director OF said
Bank. and it is alleged that they extracted the
s23, 900 in Gold from the Bank about the time
of the SURRENDER Greensboro Patriots .s>
A FIGHT-The Raleigh Sentinel contains an
account of regular fight between Judge
Toursee and Col Henderson. The fight took
place on the cars On the n. G. Road, and the
Judge was badly used up. Let some troops be
sent out at once, or we shan't have peace
B@ A gentleman of Caswell Co., being Ell,
gagged in his tobacco field a few nights since, was
approached by two negroes who stated that they
were going to kill him. Not wishing to surren-
der his life at that particular junction, his to-
bacco requiring immediate attention, the gen.
tlenlan seized gun that was near him and firing
upon his would be destroyers, killed one instant
ly, when the other took to his heels. r.
EARTHQUAKE IN AsHEv1LLE, n C.-Our
citizens were startled ON Friday nj ght last about
o'clock, by very sensible shock of an Earth
quake which lasted nearly minute. The noise
was like the rumbling of carriage wheels, while
the Garth trembled with vibrating motion. 1t
caused some CONSERVATION among our people, but
the occurrence was so sudden and passed off so
quickly that but few could appreciate that it was
a faint specimen of the CONFUSION which lately
engulfed whole cities and 35 600 of their inhabi-
tants along the coast of Peru and Ecuador
AsheriWe Nc,rs. Oct. Is.
ia The Milton Chronicle says: John
True, an ex-rebel soldier of this section, hash
an arm on his body. Both were shaved off in
the smoke of battle before this cruel war was
over. And yet-to day-we saw John True
driving two horse wagon with the reins thrown
over the stump of his right shoulder, and he Was
guiding the horses with his mouth" A..
FREEDMEN's BUREAU.-Agreeablyt to orders
from the War Department., Gen. Nelson A.
Miles has rclnquished the duties of Assistant
Commissioner for the State Of North Carolina.
Gen. Miles is succeeded as Assistant Commits
sioner by Col. J. +. Chur.-Raleigh Standard,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-27
Sneech of Gen. Blair at st. Louis.

At least 5000 persons participated in the
serenade to Gen. Blair at st. Louis, Missouri,
on the 10th inst. Gen. Blair, after stating that
ne was neither discouraged nor disnlayed by the
results of the recent elections spoke as follows :
my FELLOW CITIZENS Il am the candidate
of the Democratic party (cheers) for very dis
tinguished position, and [ expect to be the can
didate of the party SO long as they desire it.
renewed cheers; 50 long as it can avail to help
the great cause which we all have at heart
But nv fellow-citizens it will be no sacrifice to
me, or rather it will be a work of pleasure to
me, to surrender that position, whenever by so
doing can add one vote to strengthen the Dem
ocracy in this State, or in other States. I'm
mense cheering.
am not candidate for the purpose of en-
barrassing, frustrating or defeating the princi-
pies which have my cordial support When I
cease to be of use in one capacity, am ready to
serve in another, (cheers,) and / call upon you,
my fellow-citizens, tonight to make every sac
rifice for the great cause we have all cspoused.
AS now call upon you, not to hesitate to make
every sacrifice demanded to gain for us victory,
so am ready to go anywhere aud do anything 7;
to take upon myself any burden, to lay down
any power, which may have been conferred upon
me heretofore. (Cheers,)
And this. my felow-citizens, brings me TO al
lude to that rumor which is in our midst to-day.
1t has been said that both the candidates for the
Presidency and the Vice Presidency have signi-
fed their willingness to decline III behalf of some
other candidates. All that | have to say is that
both candidates have always been. from the mo-
ment they were nominated to this moment, and
will always be, ready to lay down their cand-
dacy when it will no longer be of service to the
Democratic party of the country, CHEERS and if
it should be thought now-if it should be be-
leved-that by so doing we could add to the
strength of the Democratic party and give it a
better chance of victory-you will find that you
were not mistaken either in your candidate for
the Presidency Vice-Presidency. They will
Justify the great honor you have conferred on
them by showing they are not unworthy. and
not insensible of the honor. (Voices-"We do
not want a change; that is for you to say.')
shall be with you again before this election
is over; do not intend to retire from the field.
mean to bear my share in this battle--whether
in the ranks, as officer, depends upon the
wishes of the Democratic party; and do not
desire, my fellow citizens, that you should OK
press yourselves upon that subject now de-
sire that it should be considered by you calmly,
dspassionately. without regard to the feelings of
any man. because the feelings of individuals are
nothing in the scale compared with the sue
cess and restoration of the Government of our
country" .-.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-27
Views of Gen. Wade HAMPTON.

The South Carolina papers publish letter
from Gen. Hampton, III reply to Wisconsin
lawyer, who requests him. in view Of the wide
spread misrepresentation Of his opinions and
course. to define his position to the issues,
results and consequences Of the war Hampton
says,
The main issues involved in the war were Sc
cesson and savery-the first the primary one, the
latter brought in at later period. In regard
to these, adopt fully and without reservation,
the principles announced by the late National
Democratic Convention in New York, and in the
words Of the platform pronlulg gated there. !
consider these questions as settled forever. !
accept this as the result accomplished by the
var, and its logical ano legitimate consequence.
This | have done from the day the war closed,
and | have counselied our people to look upon it
in the same light.
| was strongly in favor of the action taken by
this State comforting on the negro equal civil
rights with the white man, and more than "a year
ago advocated the policy Of giving to him, as soon
as we had the power to do SO egitimately, suffrage
based on qualification
The Democratic Convention held here in April
last recognized the negro as an integral part Of
the body polite and declared that it would when,
our party came into power. grant him partial
suffrage. The State Central Club has just re-
enacted this declaration and is sustained by Il
vast majority oft the white citizens of the State.
Weregard the reconstruction acts as uncon-
stitutional but lock for their overthrow, not by
violence, but, in the language of resolution
unanimously adopted by the Democratic party
IN convention assembled, to Constitutional agen-
cics and peaceful remedies alone. We invoke a
decision on the constitutionality of these acts
from the only tribunal competent to pronounce
on them, the Supreme Court of the United
States; and we are prepared to abide by that
decision.
1t may not be inappropriate here to correct a
misrepresentation widely spread by Radical pa
pers regarding these acts. | have been charged
with having dictated that portion of the Demo
cratic platform relating to reconstruction This
charge | have more than once denied and | do
so again most cmphatcally. The sense in which
spoke OF the words unconstitutional, revou-
tlonary and void, as being my plank in the plat
torm referred to them as constituting the plank
to which L as we'll as any other Southern man
chung for safety
The letter concludes as follows:
III the people Of the North wish to build up
strong and lasting Union, let them be nlasnani-
nous and generous 10 the South. Let them con-
hde more fully than they have done in the honor
OF our people: and they will meet cordial and
heartfelt response. I be future destiny of the
republic Is in the hands Of the North, and upon
their action it depends whether there is again
to be Union based on traternal feelings or one
held together by the iron bands Of military rule y
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-27
Eattening Hogs.

Theoretically there is a great gain in grinding
and cooking food; but practically, there may be
little or no gain. This will depend on the cir
cumstances of tho individual farmer. If grain
is high, water grist mill is near, or the farmer
has mill of his own, the roads are good, farm
help is plenty, and fuel is cheap, there viii be
great saving in grinding and cooking corn to
feed to hogs. But if. on the other hand, grain
is low the mill ten miles off, the roads bad, labor
scarce and fuel high. then the expense of prcpar-
ing the corn for the trough might be considerable
greater than the value of the corn in the ear
In nlany parts ofthe West one fourth of the crist
is taken for toll; here is loss of twenty five per
cost Of shelling the corn drawing it to the mill
and back, and the price of the labor needed in
cooking. and the worth of the fuel These arc
no nconsderabe items
To enable farmers to form an opinion Of the
comparative value of prepared and unprepared
corn for hogs, We give the results obtained
through experiments of Samuel II. Clay. of
Bourbon county, Ky. 'One bushel of dry corn
made lbs. 10 OF. of live pork che bushel of
boiled corn made IA lbs o. of pork; one bush
ell of ground corn, boiled. made in one instance.
Is lbs. OF; in another, nearly Is lbs of pork
To get the value of corn, estimate the pork at
cents pound; We have as the result Of one
bushel of dry corn. 40 cents worth of pork; of
one bushel of boiled corn, 115 cents worth eff
pork; and OF one bushel of ground corn, 1876
cents worth of pork" eyr.e--,~- .----- ....
The late Prof. Mapes states as the result of
experiments made at Camden. n j., that it re-
'qulres thirty pounds of raw corn to make as
much pork as thirteen pounds of cooked -
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-27
PLANTATIONS FOR SALE.

wish to sell my Plantation in Iredcll conuty, -
miles Southeast of Statesyic, the Mocksyille and
Georgia Road. There are about 800 Acres of first
rate Land-100 of which is in cultivation, and the
balance wood land. On the premises is y Dwelling
House with all necessary houses cotton gin,
screw &c The place is within miles Of the West
ern y. G. Ralr0ad-surrounded by Churches and
good neigh bOrhood. The tract of Land will he dvi-
ded if DESIRED by purchaser The nci ghborhoodis
as healthy any in the country.
Also. l will sell Tract of Land containing l40
acres lying the line of Railroad from Charlotte TO
Statesvi,le--about miles South of Staesvile. 1t
is all wood land, and of pretty good quality.
Call and see me on the prem ses or address me st
Amity Hill +. O., lredcll county, \. c.
GEO. F. SHEPHERD.
Oct 70 1868. lnni
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-27

THE TRIAL OF Mr.. DAvIs-The New
York Sun, edited by Mr. Charles A. Dana, form
erly Assistant Secretary of War, argues that Mr.
Davis will not be tried at the approaching session
of the United States Circuit Court in Richmond
and never will be tried The Sun says:
THE indictments against Jefferson Davis
might as we'll be sold to the paper makers for
three cents pound. They will never be tried
The eloquence of MIR Evarts will never be wasted
on the living skeleton of defunct Confederacy.
with strong probability of disagreement of the
jury, and pardon virtually promised beforehand
IN case of conviction"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-27
Foreign News.

The Reorganization of the Spanish nation is
proceeding rapidly. Governors of the civil and
military have been appointed in ali the provinces
All males of twenty years Of age are to be al
lowed to vote
1t Is reported that the differences between
England and the United States regarding the
Alabama Claims will be referred to the Gar for
arbitrament. -...
Recent letters from Peru state that earth
quake shocks are still felt in Areouipa and africa
but that the cities being mere piles of ruins, no
further actual damage is inflicted
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-27

SHADE TREEs-Many ofthe Southwestern
papers are now urging upon the inhabitants of
all cities and towns in the South to plant shade
trees in front of their doors and along the public
streets We have urged this same thing re-
peatedly every season without accomplishing any
very great result. Where there have been rows
of shade trees planted along our avenues, every
body sees and appreciates the advantage. The
more trees there are in town, the more healthy,
agreeable and attractive it is.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-27

Corn is rotting in some p,rts of Kentucky for
want of stock to eat it.
The wheat crop in California this year amounts
to twenty millions of bushels-an enormous Weld.
Minnesota expects crop of about fifteen mil
lion bushels of wheat this season, worth twenty
million dollars. The State is only ten years old
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-27
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Washington. October II, 1868

.IREAHCE1 bEPARtMENf, J
OFFICE INTERNAL RENENUE, :
Washington, October II, 1868. }
In accordance with the opinion of the Attor-
ney General Of the United States, rendered on
the 10th instant distillers of brandy from apples
peaches or grapes, exclusively, are hereby with
the approval OF the Secretary of the Treasury,
exempted from SO much of the provisions of sec
ton SO Of the act of July 90 1868, as imposes
special tax of 540o upon distillers producing 100
barrels or less OF distilled spirits, and of 81 per
barrel for every barrel in excess Of 100 barrels
This exemption is additional to the exemptions
heretofore specified in series +, No. Z; and as
SCISSORS and collectors will govern themselves ac-
ccrdingy +. \. ROLLINS. Commissioner.
The exemption in series i, No. I, is as follows ::
"Distiilers Of brandy from apples. peaches, or
grapes, exclusively. are subject to the same taxes
and rates Of tax as other dist!lers. They must
register their stills give the notice aud file the
bond required Of other distillcrs; but are ex-
empted from the additional requirements i'm
posed upon other distillers who are not the
owners Of the fee OF the distillery premises, and
will not be required to furnish the plan required
by section 10. They will be held subject to all
the requirements OF the law to the assessment.
collection or ;,scertalnmcnt Of the tax due, and
providing for the keeping of books, and for re
turns, except that instead of making returns tri-
monthly they will make return on form Is Oh
the 1st day Of each and every month, or within
5 days thereafter, and the tax on the spirits dis
titled by them during the period embraced in
their returns must be paid at the time of making
their return. When stamps shall be provided
they must be affixed as provided III their cases,
and the taxpaid stamp must be affixed by the
gauger before the spirits are removed from the
dstiery and until stamps are furnished the
spirits must be inspected and branded or marked,
as IN other cases, before the same are removed
from the distillcry.
They will not be required to provide bonded
warehouse, nor to remove the spirits produced
by them from the distillery to bonded ware
house, nor TO erect receiving csterns in the dis
tilIery. They will be exempt from any penalty
for non compliance with any of the provisions Of
section II; and also the provisions of section %
in relation to suspending work nor viii they
be subject to the per diem capacity tax imposed
by section 10, after the distillcry is closed for
the season.