Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-06-04

Governor is cIOtn6u Will LiIC pO"el VI CA
cl1diup the vote of any county lie may
choose. By exercising this authority, the
election is substantially in the hands of the
Governor, and of course SENTER will elect
himself Some Radicals express the feal
that the split may let in ANDY JOHNSON
but we do not see how this result IS posi-
bic, with the power Of unlimited expurga
ton in the hands of the Governor.
EDITORIAL CORRESPONDENCE.
TARBoRo', y. c., May 26th, 1869.
Dear .J9"g7saL In this delightful season
there is nothing more pleasant than to leave
the hustle and turmoil of the city. and the
monotony and labors Of the s0nct"", to
spend few days in this beautiful town.
It's shaded streets, its splendid Com
mons, its fine residences, surrounded by
groves of elms and brilliant pnDterreS and
above all, its large-hearted and whole
souled citizens, combine to add pleasure
to the visit. There is an intelligence and
earnestness in the character of the people
of Edgecombe which has heretofore made
which will soon enable it to assume its
former position. There is a solidity about
all their improvements, practical utility
in all their notions, hopeful industry and
contented cheerfulness in all their labors
which will rapidly and permanently over
come the poverty and desolation caused by
the war. It's idle fields will soon be Guilt
waited, and its waste lands restored to fer
tiIity. It's labor system is beginning to
assume body and shape, and Edgecombe
agriculture, Edgecombe farms, Edgecombe
industry and Edgecombe prosperity will
aoon again have "local habitation and a
name in North Carolina.
AGRICULTURAL MATTERS.
The late Spring and unreasonable wealth
er of the past four weeks, which have in
iured the advanced crops in almost every
Southern State, have been felt here very
seriously. Most of the farmers have been
compelled to Ieplant their cotton, yet [ am
glad TO soy have met with few only who
have not secured pretty good stand. The
weed is small and does not look as vigor-
0us rs it should, bnt it is believed the
Genial weather which now seems to have
set in, will warm it into health and growth.
The area originally planted in cotton was
somewhat larger than last year, but from
what can learn ] am doubtful if the same
now exists. Many have not
replanted cotton altogether where they
have been compelled to pillow up, but have
put some portions of the field in corn.
L have been much struck with the chang
cd views of the planters in this county in
regard to diversity OF crops. This is
probably noticed more by one who lived
here previous to the war and has not had
the opportunity of visiting the county !
very Frequently since than BY residents
themselves. nave had conversations dur
ing the past few days with leading farm
ers who formerly regarded every acre de- !
voted to the cultivation Of anything bnt !
cotton as time End money thrown away, |
who not only arc seeking information IN
regard to many other kinds Of crops, but
are themselves experimenting successfully
in diversifying their own. Vegetables and
icuit, grapes especially, are receiving much
attention, and doubt il there will be a (,
farmer in the county, one entitled by his
intelligence aud industry 10 this proudest
title OF American nobility, who will not
raise corn and other provision crops adapt !
ed to tho soil and climate to inset sll his
family and fam demands.
PANpLA,
[ have visited some OF the plantations in
this Immediate vicinity. Among others |
called upon Capt, JONI S. DANCY, the pro !
prietor Of tho celebrated Pamela planta- !
ton. As usual everything was in perfect !
order and every body hard at work The !
stand of cotton was good, but very back
ward, as nearly the entire crop had been
replanted. Capt. DANCY has planted upon
a hillside, in the midst Of his plantation,
quite vineyard. There arc several va
rieties of grape-vines growing in great
luxuriance, among which the Scuppernong
greatly preponderates. In a few years his
iabors will he repaid and his enterprise be !
rewarded
WINE MAKING.
visited also Capt, DANoY's wine cellar
and sampled his native wines of the vintages
Of 1866, '67 and '6S. They were all excel |
lent. Our Columbus, Bladen, Robson and |
bupiln friends may look for sharp compe-
tition IN this line from Edgecombe at the |
Fair of the Cape Fear Agricultural Asso-
citation next Fall. Erandies and wines
are made here to considerable extent and
with much care and excellence.
RECONSTRUCTED FARMER
was so much pleased with the appear
ance of everything at Pamela it bore so
much the impress Of systematic and
thorough cultivation that indicated not
only correct theory, but wholesome prac-
tice, that 1 could not but congratulate the
readers Of Tile Reconstructed Farmer, if
Capt. DANcY imparts through its columns
the information and the energy which he
exercises upon his own plantation,
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