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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1870-06-09
AGRICULTURAL IMPROVEMENTS.

1t Is ycry interesting, to th e wide awake practi-
ID observer of the present day, to glance over the
present state of the farming community, and by Il
careful comparison with its former standing to CLEAN
much that /. encouraging, and much that is cheer
ing, But two generations ago this state Il
dense forest, covered with ii primcyal growth
centuries Old. Its sea coast undotted with the many
vessels that now add pleasing variety to its other
beauties, its islands but woody emerald greens set
in the blue surrounding waters. Roads were un-
Known, and the wild Indian roamed its magnificent
suiitudes, but little above its other savage inhabi-
ttnts. Now on every hand we see broad fertile
farms neat trim farm houses, and lis many hills
and valleys, covered with hocks and herds. The
adventurous settlers, lured by the cheap, fertile
lands its vast natural capabilities, its many appar-
cnt advantages, set himself industriousy at work,
here and there, and with the inhowing immigra-
ton natural increase and progress has come about
the present prosperous state that we behold. The
log hut has been replaced by the frame dwelling
aud in many instances this by more elegant resi-
icnces Of modern taste. Thriving villages have
sprung up around waterfalls. Cities dot oul
coast and river courses. Railroads with their iron
bands are spanning the intervening spaces. Huge
factories, with their hum OF bnsy industry, anC
swarmS of human workers, are rapidly increas
ing. All this points TO Agricultural elevation; al
these are but aids, and incentives to agriculture
improvements. Its quickenng impulses are to b'
on every hand. Improved implements, I'M
proved buildings, improved lences,-a mngng o
the beautiful with the practical, shade trees by the
waysdc, evergreen and willow hedges, tasteful
surroundings for the farm buildings appurtenances
Of sowing manure, an increased attention to fert-
ZatiOn. social elevator and refinement among
the farming community, an eagcrness for nforma
ton and the increase of Agricultural knowledge
among the masses Fields being fitted for
the manure, wet lands drained, a revival of the
fruit producing interest; unsightly spots being
cleared, renovated, and made productive, roadsides
improved, land improved, and the average product
per acre raised by increased attention, and proper
culture, revival of the wheat producing interest
all point very significantly TO the improved state
that is going onward among the farmers of to-day.
These signs are truly encouraging to the interested
observer OF our agricultural affairs. Y.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1870-06-09
VOLUME 40.
FARM NOTES..

Cutting feed for stock saves one fourth the
amount. Cooking saves one half the amount.
Lime plants-Tobacco, pea straw, potato tops,
clover hay.
Potash plants-Turnps, beets, potatoes, corn
stalks.
Silica plants-Oat straw, wheat straw, barley
straw, rye straw hay, except the clover varieties.
Trees should be procured from the Nurseries
near where they to be set as near as possible.
Fruit trees brought from western and southern
nurseries rarely do well. Such are the teachings of
experience.
To raise bushel of pears in Maine will average
cost of ten dollars.
Cranberry culture pays, our climate and swampy
soils especially adapted to this branch of small
fruit culture There are many varieties of cral-
berries.
Every garden should have row Of the pie plant,
or rhubarb, also be well stocked with currant and
gooseberry bushes.
Fifty dollars year runs out of each farmers sink
spout in the shape of valuable liquid fertilizers
absorbents such muck, saw-dust, or loan, should
be placed where this waste will saturate it and
thus be saved.
To keep bugs off from squash and cucumber
vines, plant early, drive them as fast possible
and watch them.
1t costs twenty-five cents bushel to raise pota-
toes in Maine upon an average.
Grain crops require less work, are more pleasant
TO cultivate, and pay as well AS potatoes.
Hens that begin to lay early in the season leave
of early, uicd eerSd.
1t costs two dollars apiece to rear ducks.
Timber cut in December will last twice as long
as timhar ont in March and Anrj)
cheap durable roofing material is urgently
called for by the farming community, and fortune
awaits the successful inventor. y.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1870-06-09
FAST MAINE, THURSDAY, JUNE g. 1870.
SAD AND SWEET.

The sweet west wind is flying
Over the purple sea,
And the amber daylight dying
On roadway, hill and tree;
The cattle-bells are ringing
Among the slanting downs,
And children's voices f1inging
Glad echoes through the towns.
"Oh summer day! so soon away!"
The happy hearted sigh and say
''Sweet is thy light, and sad thy flight,
And sad the words, Good night Good night"
The wan white clouds are trailing
Low DER the level plain;
And the wind brings, with its wailing,
The chill Of the coming rain.
Fringed by the faded heather,
Wide pools OF water lie;
And birds and leaves together
Whlrl through the evening sky.
Haste thee away, o winter day.
The weary-hearted weep and say
''Sad is thy light, and slow thy fight,
Sweet were the words, Good night! Good night +!
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1870-06-09

Thare IL nothing in a man that woman
admires more than his reddyness and ability
to smash another fellow, and it il jiss so with
a hen. When a rooster gets licked, the hens
all march oph with the other rooster if he
amt haff so big or handsome. Josh Billings.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1870-06-09

Forty-one years was the good old age of a
horse which died recently in Ulster county.
OF him his discsnsolate late owner says, that
he would take down the bars with his teeth
when he wanted to get out of q lot; and
when he wanted a shoe put on he would go
stable.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1870-06-09

The Exeter News Letter says: There was
a young lady some years since, daughter of
Joseph Bartlett, Esq, Of Nottingham, who
was a mute, She was literally educated at
Hartford, Conn, and subsequently married u
Mr.. Foster, also deaf mute. The fruit of
this marriage was six children, all of whom
can hear and talk like SO many blackbirds.
They were recently at Nottingham and even
ticuiate even more readily than most children
of her age. What is the most amusing and
interesting is, the little child, thus early, can
use the deaf and dumb alphabet readily, and
talks with her mother, telling what she wants
to eat drink and wear, and whether her head
aches or throat is sore, and many other things
truly surprising. Indeed all the children are
possessed of more than ordinary intelligence.
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TRLsEzGR+A-RHIC
FOREIGN Newp.

LONDON, July 1e.-Prussian vessels in
English ports have discharged their
crews and laid up.
The Times, in an editorial, this morn
ing, expects to be obliged to chronicle
Prussian reverses at first, owing to supe.
rior preparations and efficiency of the
French army. Prussia needs at least an
other fortnight to get altogether in rea-
diness. In another editorial, the Times
says: France, without the shadow of an
excuse or of justification. plunges Eu-
rope into q war, OF which no person
living mny see the end.
LONDON, July 1S.-The stock market
in London and Liverpool is purely nomi-
nal; there have been no genuine transao-
tions. A panic has aAsen from rumor
that the Emperor of Russia pronounces
in favor of Prussia, and mobilizes the
Russian army. This rumor paralizes
everything.
ZURICH, July Is. Switzerland declares
for armed neutrality.
PARIS, July 1S.-France demands q
decision from the South German States
by noon to-day.
The neutrality of Sweden hns been
officially declared. the Government hav-
ing previously communicated with
France.
1;ST. PETERSBURG, July 19.-During Che
massacree of the French nt Tiensin,
China, all Germans we're spared.
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FINANQIAL AND COMMERCTAE.
New York, July 1S-ANoon. --Stooks
very strong Money d(n6 Gold 1917

New YoRk, Jnly 1SANoon. Stocks
very strong. Money 4@5. Gold 1879.
Exchange T77long 10; short 1923. Bonds
91s. Tennessee's, ex-coupon, 65; new
631a; Virgihia'e, ex-coupon, 65; new
65; Louisiana's, old, 731a; levees 72H
8's 81 q; Alabama 8's 80; Georgia 6's 81;
rs 9234; North Carolina's, old. 50h
new 301s; South Carolina's, old, 81;
new 78Ia. Flour 35@50c. higher and
active. Wheat SO. higher and wanted.
Corn &c. higher and quiet. Pork dull
and unsettled. Lard shade firmer and
quiet. Cotton rregular-middling up
Freights nominally higher.
P. M.-Cotton dull and nominal;
sales 1900 bales-uplsnds 1924. Flour
super State 5.5O@6 25; common to
fair extra Southern 6.40@7.5D. Wheat
winter red aud amber Western 1850
1.65; white Western 1.7O@195. Corn
new mixed Western 99@1.1O. Beef
and pork firm. Lard shade frmer.
Whiskey 1.0O@1.O2is. Groceries quiet.
Freights decidedly higher-steam 8; sail
20G; grain-steam IL. Money more
active, at soc. Sterling 10. Gold,
after reaching 221S, closed quiet, Mt
20%. Governments closed quiet.
Southern's neglected.
CINCINNATI, July 19.-Flour advanced
30c. Provisions firm.
ST.. LOUIS, July l8.-Flour advanced
25c. Corn advanced 2{G3c. Provisions
buoyant.
LOUISVILLE, July -1S.-Flour active
family $50. Corn Ito. Provisions
active. Pork $3.50; shoulders 14L4;
clear sides lSA. Lard 1754. Whiskey
SO.
New ORLEANS, July 18-Cotton irregu-
lar-middlings 1711aa; sales 500 bales; re-
oeipts COL.
SAvANNAH, July 19.-Cotton quiet and
low -middings l7.lG; shles SO bales.
AUGUSTA July 1S.-Cotton dull, at
l71S; sales 72 bales; receipts 80.
CHARLESTON, July 8.-Cotton-mid-
ding 1S; sales 500 bales; net receipts
ZIG: exports coastwise 446; stock 5,755.
LONDON, July --Noon.--Consols
91ls. Bonds So. Stocks fat.
LATER.-Consols 9O14. American Sc
curities fiat. Bonds S2l.
LIVERPOOL, July 1S-Noon. Cotton
heavy and nominal-uplands 92s; Or
leans 95GG; sales 1000 bales.
LIVERPOOL, July 19-Evening II Cot
ton flat and irregular-uplands 0as; Or
leans 956; sales 5000 bales. The panic
in markets here make quotations irregu-
lar and nominal.
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THE DAVIS
COTTON AND HAY PRESS.
Challenge open to tho World!

lHNHE people desire to know the best and
Il most practical COTTON AND HAY PRESS.
Being the Inventor and Proprietor of the
above improved and recently patented Power
Cotton and Hay Press, propose to the repre-
sentatives Of Presses throughout the country,
to have public contest in packing cotton at
Columbia, during Fair week of tho Agricultu-
raj and Mechanical Association Of South Ca.
rrolina. AS do not propose to gain anything
by tho contest, except prestige and to bring
my Press generally to the notice of the public,
my proposition is, that each competitor sub
scribe $50 as On entrance fee, which shall con-
stltuto fund, to be equally divided, as a
contribution, between the Ladies' Industrial
and Monumental Associations Of South Caro-
Ina; I'm = The contest to take place in public, on
Presses, whether propelled by hand, horse,
steam, or any other power, and to be decided
by committee, selected by the contestants
themselves, which committee shall take into
consideration the style and manner in which
tho cotton is put up, and the actual per centum
of time, labor and power required to do it, tho
chief object being to ascertain the most sim
for general use. Not less than three bales. of
500 pounds each, brought to a compass of
twenty cubic feet, will bo considered fair
test. Persons intending to entor tho contest,
letter, to Col. j. =. Thomas, of Columbia. S.
e., who will announce the same publicly in
the Columbia PMGNIX. J.R, DAVIS.
MONTICELLO, s. =.
In making my bow to the public, as tho
representative Of new invention. l do not
como with a long list Of certificates from
others, and most extravagant assertions Of
my own AZ to the power and efficacy of my
Press, but am perfectly content TO throw it
entirety upon its o,cn merits, trusting to the
Judgment of scrutinizing and dscriminat-
ing public to award to it that amount of favor
and patronage to which merit alone justly en-
titles it,.
In the sale of my Presses, I havo adopted
the mo Cure, No Pay System" Every J'ress
will be warranted to give satisfaction, or no
SALE
Price, delivered all complete on the cars,
slG5. For any further information, address
turcr at Columbia, s. c., or the subs a.
hohticeiio, - Z. j. X. DAVIS.
July IA t1mn'
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CINCINNATI PRODUCE AND Provision
MARKET-Reported by Morris & Reid,
Produce and Provision Brokers. s.-CrN-
clNNATI, ONO, July 13, 1S7O.-Provi-
slons-The market continues strong and
the demand is fair for all articles. Mess
Pork is firmly held at 5000, with sales
of 100 bbls. choice at this figure. Bacon
the demand is less active, but the mar
ket is firm, with sales of shoulders at
13al; clear rib sides at 1634, and clear
sides mt 17la-all packed. There is
some demand at these prices for August
delivery, with few sellers. Some clear
rib sides sold at 17c., buyer NIL August.
Bulk meats-there is good demand for
shoulders Mt 12c. loose and 1910. packed,
with some offered ut &c. higher. Sides
are firm at Is, and clear rib at 5ls loose
Clear sides are in demand ut 16c. loose,
with 1ic. more asked; 5000 lbs. shoul-
ders soldat indianapolis at 12l1, packed
Aard is firm, with q moderate demand
Tor city at 1G, and country 1531. Hams
tue supply IS light and prices advanced
to 23c. for sugar-cured canvassed and
packed. Flour-there is fair local
demand, the receipts and offerings
being light; prices being well sustained,
but the market is without much ANNA
ton; family is offered at 5. 1906 90 for
winter, and extra can be bought at 5. so,
with some selected brands selling at 5. rs;
superine is dull Mt s. 5OOM5.15 and low
grades at 4.5O04.8O. Hny-No Timo-
thy 5000, and lower grades 1906 per
ton, on arrival, and 1(l2 per ton higher
from store. Rates of freight from Gin
cinnati to Columbia, S. c., ria Green
line and NJ. 0. Express bacon, per 100
lbs. SS; -four, per bbl. 1.56; corn, per
l0O 78; grain and oats, per 100 rs; pork,
per bbl. 226.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1870-07-19

White toilets are most popular this
summer, and they are. for the most part.
very beautiful and becoming. The fa-
vorlte fabrics are French mainsook, soft
and fine, and which is sold at from Sc
yenty-hve cents to one dollar per yard
Victoria lawn, Swiss muslin, French or
gandle, ,repped pique, and Chinese grass
cloth, all of which make up splendidly in
suits, and cost from fifteen to TWENTY-FIVE
cents per yard.
Grant congratulatos the Viceroy of In
oia on "the connection of yorr country
with the balance of the world" Does
the balance refer to the scale by means
OF which Grant weighs his Fish in the
State Depnrtment?-Ne,o Fork Leader.
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Imported Wines.

HAVE just received the following list of
i choice WINES, comprising the finest Euro
Pean brands. This is, without doubt, the
largest and best assortment ever offered in
Columbia.
CLAKETS. TS.-Rrandcnburg Frcres' lIcloc,
st. Julien. Margaux, Pontet Canct, Laltose,
Chateau LaRose, Grand Vim Latour, 1858;
MarganX, 1853; LaFitte, 1858.
HOOKS AND SAUTERNES.-Lanb
heimer, Neerstcimer Hockheimer, Marco
bruner, Rudesheimer, Haut Sauterne, Haut
Barsac.
CIIAMPAGNES.-Moe & Chandons Yer
zenay, Dry Imperial; Vim Imperial, Gleen
Seal. Bruch, Poucher & Co.'s Lac Dor, Carte
Dor, Sparkling AIoselle.
SHERRlES.-All Grades, from house of
Wisdom & Warter, Xeres de La Frontera, in
Guiding some very choice "AMONTILLADO, !"
worthy tho attention of connoiseurs.
May Is GEORGE SYhINERS.
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Quaker Linimenta a Household Remedy
1T cures Aches and Pains of all kinds, in
Il tcrHal and external. This QUAKER LINZ
MENT is the best medicine in tho world for
rheumatism, Neuralgia, Sore Throat, Tooth
ache, Pains in Back, Face-ache, Swellings,
Sprains, Bruises, Snake Bites, Stings Of In
sects, for Cramp in the Stomach, Cholera,
Collie, Sick Stomach, Summer Complaints.
Prepared only by Z. II. HEINITSH,
June9 Chemist, Columbia g. C.
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EDWARD H. HEINITSH,
Successor to FishertG Heiaitsh.
Druggist and Apoth ecary,
COLUMBIA, SC

80. THE subscriber, having purchased the
IN Einterest of DR.. John Fisher, desires to
SLSannounce that he will continue the
DRUG BUSINESS, at the old stand, and as
sume the entire management, assisted by Mr..
HUdH ROLAND WILTBERoEn, son of the lat O
DR.. J. II. Wiltbcrger, of Charleston, young
ability in his profession. TO the friends and
patrons of the old firm, to whom tho sub
scrber feels under obligations for favors
shown, he returns his Acknowledgements and
thanks.
In taking charge of the business, he assures
his friends and the public that no effort will
be spared, on his part, to sustain the high
character and well-known reputation of the
attention, personal supervision in tho COM
pounding Of medicines and tho preparation OF
Physicians prescriptions, he hopes to secure
continuance of those favors hitherto 80
literally and generously bestowed.
Z. H. HEINITSH,
July Druggist and ApOthecary.
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Crimson Tetter Wash i.

E>OR letter, Rinsworm. Pimplcs, Blotchcs,
II Tan, Freckles, Redhess Of the skin,
Chapped Hands and Face, and all Eruptions
the beauty and bloom Of the human lace. It
renders the skin soft and fair, and restores
the natural freshness and roseate hue of the
complexion, 30 attractive in the female sex.
Prepared only by E. II. HEINITSH,
juno - Chemist, Columbia sc
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E. Morris, Columbia. S. c.,
MI MANUFACTURED Of COTTON GINS, at
IY1, $500 per saw. Our Gins arc warranted
to pioase i'll every respect, or no sale. Pre-
mum awarded at last State Fair. Also, Wood
Turning in every description and atyle, at
short notice. Juno al 3mo
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Fans assume IN importance not known
to old-fashioned bellies, though the fan
has always been a most important ad-
junct to successful lirtntion. at present
these pretty trihes must correspond with
tho dress. Fans for full dress are made
OF pearl and satin and point lace, and
cost $50 or more. For moro common
purposes, linen fans, in tints of pray or
buff, and japanese paper fans, with bam-
boo handles, may be had.
George Alfred Townsend writes:
''There is no friend to journalist like
an enemy. The meancr the attack, the
more inscrutably it comes to benefit.
William Cobbett once said: Every mean
enemy brings mo n new thought, two
new friends and five new subscribers {"
The regular annual fair Of the tobacco
trade of Louisville was held in that city,
yesterday. Entries Of tobacco were
made from Kentucky, Indiana, Tenncs.
see and Illinois
Crimped waterfalls are coming into
fashion Mt the East again, and will be
moro popular than the braids.
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The Georgia Gin

The GeOrgla Gin.
rTNHE most universally and deservedly popu-
IL lar GIN in use. Everybody who knows it,
buys it, and those who buy it, are always
pleased with it. 1t claims no needles, no con-
densers, no steel brush, but simply to be the
best Gin in use, everything considered.
Prices moder: te; quality always guaranteed.
LORRICK 5: LOWRANCE,
July II emo Agents Columbia
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SPECIAL NOTICE.
IMPROVEMENTS COMMENCED.

WE BEG TO INFORM OUR NUMEROUS
friends and customers that we have so arranged
our Goods and Counters that there will net be
the slightest Inconvenience i'll making pur-
chascs while the alterations in our store are
going on.
We would advise parties a. a distance, who
cannot personally eclec, goods, to send us
their orders and nc will most certainly please
in both quality and priccs, or return the
money.
We ship by Express sc. o. D." or as direct
ed. Still further reductions in prices. The
stock must be cleared.
June II j. II. K NJ. l.. KINAHD.
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Domestic News.


WASHINGTON, July 1S.-The Govern
portation, under neutral flag, of the
Brest a1d southampton mails, which
have recently been carried by the steam
er North German, OF the Lloyd, Ham
burg and American Company, and the
Compagne Gevernle Tiansntlantique.
The French Government forbids any
cyphers in kilograms. No collision yet
reported.
The Departments at Washington have
received no unusual dispatches, except
that of the Prussian Minister to hold
German vessels in safe ports. The Ad-
ministration have no fears of complca-
tions or of dangers to American ship
ping.
New YORK. July 1s.-Many Germans
have telegraphed Bismarck for safe
transportation home to join in the fight.
Norway and Sweden will join the
French, provided the French feet ope-
rates in the North German seas.
England is negotiating for neutrality
with Holland, which, it is said, France
favors. The position of Russia is un-
certain. Tho latest surmses show that
the disposition Of Russia is to support
Prussia.
The French Corps Commanders are:
First, Canrobert; second, Palikao; third,
Trossard; fourth, McAIahon; fifth, Trilly;
the Imperial Guard and Reserve, Basine
France distrusts Belgium, because two
alienated Frenchmen, Chasel and Brai-
mant, command her corps.
Telegraph companies have made ar
rangements to reach all European coun-
tries without touching France.
Don Carlos has been expelled from
France.
The evacuation of Rome is again re-
ported.
The French men of-war are Watching
the.departure of Prussian iron-clads from
England.
The latest from tho front up to 1 p.
M, is that no blood has been split.
Baron Alfonzo Rothschild has resign
ed the Partisan Consul -Generalship, be-
cause the King Of Prussia refused to re-
ceive him at Ems.
The Prussians ere in force at Soar
burack, Newberg and Linden.
RALEIGH, July 19.-Kirk arrested sevo-
raj citizens of Alamance, Friday. A writ
of Aadeas corpus, granted by Chief JUS
tice Pearson, Saturday, was served on
Kirk:yesterday, and lie refused to obey,
saying, "that sort Of thing was played
out" The charges against those arrest
ell are not made known; there was no
warrant sworn out against them; they
are tho first citizens of this County.
Trouble is anticipated. An injunction
will be served out to-day, forbidding the
Treasurer paying money for State troops.
There is no instruction nor resistance
to civil law in the State.
The recent arbitrary arrests of conscr.
vatives, by Kirk, have created intense
feeling, but the people are determined tc
bear oil with patience and fortitude, and
rely on the bnllot-box, in August, as q
proper corrective.
New ORLEANS, July 1S.-A difficult,
occurred Sunday afternoon between the
whites and blacks, passengers on the
steamer Creole, when near Mississippi
City. Michael Neider, white man, wa.
cut with razor, two negroes were sho
and killed, and another severely beaten
The steamboat Right of Way exploded
this morning near Thibadeaux Bayo,
Lafeauche and sunk almost Immediately
killing twelve and wounding eight O.
ten-somc severely.
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To tho Public,

To tho Public.
MESSRS. JOHN L. CLINE a. co. beg to
lV1 inform the citzens of Columbia, that
they have this day opened all ACCOUNT
ANTS AND GENERAL AGENCY BUSINESS,
and are now prepared to undertake the adj
justment, balancing and keeping of Accounts,
for merchants and others. Administration
Accounts, United States and State Official
Documents carefully prepared.
business will be promptly attended to on
application to Mr.. J. Z. CLINE, Managing
Partner, at the County Commissioners Office,
under the Court Room. June % tI3