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The Sumter watchman. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1855-1881, 1871-02-01
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Established facts arc silent arguments which
neither pen mol. tongue can shake, and It is upon
established facts that the reprtstion Of Hostet-
.er's Stomach Bittsrs, ss health-preserving
elixir, and ~Lolesemo and powerful remedy, 10
based. When witnesses come forward In crowds,
year aiter year; and retsrsto the came statements
in relation to the ,eueleial effects Of nedieiso
upon themselves, disbsiiefir rs eesey % literal
ly impossible. The credentials Of The unequal
led tonic and alternative, extending evor period
Of nearly twesty years, iselode indisidaals Of
every class, and residents Of every cline, and
refer To the most prevalent among che complaints
which aAlies and hsasss the hansa family.
Either multitude Of people, strsagars 70 ssea
other, have annually beea seized with % insane
and noHveless desire 70 deceive The poblis, Or
Hostetter's Bitters, for no less than ffth Of .
century, hsvs besa aaoeding such reiise 10 su2-
esers from indigestion, fever aad ague, bsllieas-
uess, esaeral debility, and nsrvoas disorders, -
no other prsparaisa has srsr impaired. To
day, while she EYES Of the reader $40 upon taese
liess, tsas Of thoassads of pessons os both ssxos
are relying 1psz The Bittsrs - . sure dsfsnes
sgsinss the siiaenb which the pesssnt season %.
scndsrs, aad their confidence % not misplaced.
TIE local possns uhish inssrsstsd dealers come
times eadesvor 70 foist 1poa lie sick in lee
stssd, ore everywhere meeting Tie fsss that 10
due 70 fraaa and inposease, while The demand
for the great vegetable specific is eoestsa1y in
crcssiu1.
The Sumter watchman. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1855-1881, 1871-02-01
MANIPULATED AND PHGNYx qua
NOS.

Messrs. PATE & STUBS, Of Sumter,
are the agents of Messrs. Wilcox,
GIBBS & Co., for the sale of their
Guauos, Salt and Plaster Compound,
manufactured at Savannah and Charles
ton, aud Pheuix Guanos, imported from
the Phenix Islands, as will be seen by
reference to the advertisement in our
columns.
The Sumter watchman. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1855-1881, 1871-02-01
To Conservatives.

Tie advertiser. having heen permanently cured
Of that dread disease, Consumption. BY simple
remedy, - anxious to make known to bis fellow
suifoeors the means Of cure. To all who desire
Il, he will send copy Of the prescription used
(see Of chayge, with the direet.ons for preparing
ssd usipg the same, which they will Hnd sure
cure for Consuuptons Asthma, Bronchitis, 10.
Parties wishing the prescription will please
address
Rev. EDWARD A. WILSON.
l65 South Second Street, Williamsburg, N. Y.
Dec 7-1y
The Sumter watchman. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1855-1881, 1871-02-01
THE sUMTER BOOK STORE.

Valentines in beautiful variety are
displayed in captivating style in the
show case of the Sumter Book Store.
All who buy writing paper at this
establishment ins,inctively ask them
selves how it is that it can be sold so
cheap.
School Books, miscellaneous Books,
&C., at very low prices.
The Sumter watchman. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1855-1881, 1871-02-01
MAMMOTH TURNIPs.

Mr.. JUNrUs SpANN, sent US some Ruta-
bagas yesterday that would fill up the
muzzle of a sisty-four pound Columbiad.
He keeps them for sale at his Con-
fectionery and Fancy Grocery.
The Sumter watchman. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1855-1881, 1871-02-01

"a Grant, says the Louisville Coz
rier, must feel it to be quite 3 pity that
Bishop Simpson did not go with the
San Domingo Commissioners. If San
Domingo were the property Of the Meth
odist Church South he would have gone.
he has never yet lost . chance to Ego
for" that sort of property.
The Sumter watchman. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1855-1881, 1871-02-01

Col. Susan B. Anthony aud tbe other
gushing woman suffrage shristsrs seen
completely to haus vou Gen. 9sasD
Butler ever. Beilsrhas leng been ~
pessed of bei1g . dtsls spOonsy.
The Sumter watchman. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1855-1881, 1871-02-01
EYE GLASSES.

Our friend G. T. MASON, whose ex-
perience in optical matters is valuable,
adversises eye glasses for all ages and
conditions of defective sight.
The Sumter watchman. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1855-1881, 1871-02-01

There is prodigal heir. and experience is his
banker, bat his drafts are seldom honorsd, since
there Is often heavy balance against him, BE-
cause ae draws too largely on small capital, is
not yet in possession, and il he wore, would die:
bat such Is not the true experience Of those who
pat their trust in the medicinal virtues Of The
.Old Carolina Bitttrs."
The Sumter watchman. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1855-1881, 1871-02-01

No medicine ever offered 70 ths people has
won for itssif such reputation in 90 short
time, as DIR. TUFTS ExPgcToRANT.
whersve, It has beea Introduced, it has supsrso'
ded all other Cough remedies. It not only
cures The Cough, bat % thoroughly purifes the
Lnnes, that no fsars Off return aoed Be- sppro-
hended.
The Sumter watchman. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1855-1881, 1871-02-01

~ Ifyou want to buy Harness, Saddles,
Trunks, valisss, Bags, satchels, Collars. Hames,
Chains, Riding-bridles. Martingalss, Whips,
e2ars, Curry-eombs, Horse-brushss, Feather
brushes, Axle grease, Oil, Leather, Saddlery
Hardware, and all Goods kept in 6rst class
ssddlery Establishment call ct J. s. TopHAx 4
Co.s., No. 8 South Front Sc. WILMINGTON, N c.
The Sumter watchman. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1855-1881, 1871-02-01
Errors ofYoash.

AaENTLBMAN Who suffered for years from
Ns1voas Debility, Premature Decay, and all the
e6scts Of youthful indise-iton, will for the sake
Of suffering humsaity, send free 70 all who need
It the recipe snd direction for making the siu,-
pie remedy BY which he was cured. Suffers
wishing 70 profit by the advertisers experience
can do % BY addressing, in perfect confidence.
JOHN B. OGDEN,
No. ~ Cedar Street, New York.
The Sumter watchman. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1855-1881, 1871-02-01

~ $1,000 Reward VIII be paid BY the pro-
priesor Of Dr.. Pieree's Alt. Ext. or Golden Medi-
cal Discovery for medicine that will equal It in
curing sll the diseases for which Il ID recon-
mended. In the cure Of severe and lingering
Coughs, Bronchitis and diseases Of the lungs It
ie without IN equal. Sold By all druggists.
The Sumter watchman. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1855-1881, 1871-02-01
DARBY'S
PROPHYLACTIC
Fluid,

OA4&Ls
: i HIS invaluable Family Medicine, for partly
ing, cleansing, removing bad odors in all kinds
Of sickness for burns, sores, wounds, stings
for Eryspelas, rheumatism, and all skin diseases,
for eata-rh, sore mouth, sore throat, diptheria {;
70, collie, diaErhes, cholera; as wash to soften
and beautify the skin; to remove ink spots,
raildew, fruit stains; taken internally as we'll as
applied externally; SO highly recommended by
all who have used it's for sale BY all Druggists
snd Country Merchants, and may be ordered
directly Of the
DARBY PRopHYLACTIc CO.,
16l William Street, II.
Eah 1x
The Sumter watchman. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1855-1881, 1871-02-01
SPECIAL NOTICES.

~ Hon. Alex. q. Stephens Of Ga says,
NO family should ever Sc without DazbyS
Prophylsetie Fiuid.S
The Sumter watchman. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1855-1881, 1871-02-01

The Pain Killer Is By universal consent al
lowed to have won for isself . reputation On
surpassed in the history Of msdicslp rsparations.
Ib instantaneous effect in the eradication and
extinction Of Pain in ell its various forms in
eideut to the human family, and the unsolicited
written and verbal testimony Of the masses in its
favor, have been, aad are its own best advertise
ments.
Tho ingredients Of the PAlH KILLER, being
purely Vegetable, render il perfectly safe and
efacaeious remedy taken internally, as we'll as
for external applications, when used according
to directions. Tho stain upon linen from its use
h readily removed BY washing with alcohol.
| This Medicine, Justly celebrated for The cure
osss many Of the affections incident ofthe human
family, hssnow beea before The public over
thirty years, and has found its way into almost
eyery corner Of the world; and wherever it has
been used, tho sarre opinion is expressed Of its
medical properties.
In any attack, where prompt action upon the
systenis Is required, the Pain Killer isin7aluable.
It's almost instantaneous effect in Relieving Pain
Is truly wonderful; and when used according to
directions, Is true to It's name. Q PAIN Kill
LER.
The Sumter watchman. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1855-1881, 1871-02-01

Relieve your children from misery, By using
Winersno Worm Candy.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-04-06

FAITH.-The following good story,
whether true or not, we'll illustrate the
assurance Of faith
One day when Bonaparte VS. review
lng some troops, the bride of his horse
slipped from his hand, aud the horse gal
lopeed off. a coommon soldier ran, and
lying hold Of the bride, brought back the
hoise to the Eanperor's hand, when he
SAID to the man :>'Well done, captain
The soldier inquired, OF what regiment,
sire !! OF the guardes, answered Napo-
leon, pleased with his instant belief in his
word. The Emperor rode off the sold Ter
threw down his musket, and, though he
bad no epaule'ts on his shoulders, no
sword by his side, nor a4y other mark OF
advancement, he rae and joined the staff
OF commanding officers. They laughed
at him and SAID What have you to dc
here 7 He replied, 4 am captain of the
guards. They were amazed. but be
said {: The Emperor has said so, and
therefore, | am Ii like manner, through
the word of God, He that be!icveth hath
everlasting life, is not confirmed by the
feelings Of the believer be ought to take
the word of God, as true because he has
said 1t, and thus honor him as God @.
truth aud rejoice with JOY unspeakable -
repent, forsake your sins and believe.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-04-06

hou shohldst be thankful that nothing
worse has happened to thee
Come in. them said the deb;or, find
ing himself fairly caught come in. anc
l will pay you if must
| fhe three went into the house together
and the slippery gentleman having ascer
tanned the amount of the bill, paid it il
full. 4he tailor having signed the receip
placed it in the hands of his late creditor
with feelings such as may be readily i'm.
ag;ned. The swindler took it, and for the
first time glanced at the various items O
Which it was composed. He said nothing
till he came TO the last charge, which was
for advertising ; when he broke forth
Halo what's this !? For advertising :?
That's an odd charge in tailor's bill
You're cheating mel
oh, no, cody replied the Quaker
that is all right. have charged thee
the cost Of publishing the advertisement
which thou jus. showed me.
Here the swirdler savagely demanded,
DO you mean to say that you caused the
publication Of that advertisement p
Truly. did, replied the Quaker, with
most provoking GOODNESS.
You told great falsehood in it Y
quickly retorted the rogue.
Convince me of that, said the imper-
turbable Quaker and thou wilt find me
ready to confess the fault
you said in your advertisement that
should hear of something to my advantage
if would come here
Thou art mistaken Immediately re-
sponded the Quaker; 1 only promised that
thou shouldst hear ofsomething to aavan-
tage ; and is it not to the advantage
of a poor tailor to collect an old debt ?
If [ can catch you in the street. said
the swindler in the deepest rage, TN give
you such a thrashiug as will not leave the
breath in your body 7
Nonsense, DOW = said the Quaker & if
thou really intendcst to do anything of
that sort, we bad better step out into the
back yard and flush the business at once ,
The rogue was comp lefty abashed by
the GOODNESS of the Quaker, and stood
speech less, and almost petried.
Now, said the tailor, good naturally,
let me give thee piece of advice =
When next thou hast occasion to get a
suit of clothes. thou had better not attempt
to cheat the poor tailor, but pay him hon
estly tor then will thy conscience not
disturb thee, and thy leep will be sweet
and refreshing. Farewell ?
There is no doubt of the literal truth
of this story, as the writer received it some
time since from the lips of the Quaker
himself
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-04-06
A gricultural and Domestic C.


| THE IRRIGATION OF LAND.-An ex-
change says Irrigation may be spoken
of as the art Of carrying water unto land
in order to increase is fertility The
art has been practiced from tie ear lest
historical times in all civilized countries.
Water meadows have been established in
this couaty for hundreds of years, but of
late public attention haa been aroused to
the Importance of still further extending
the area of land thus treated Although
drainage and irrigation appear at first
sight TO aim at two opposite objects. the
first to take water from the land, and
the second to cause water to flow into il,
yet they must not be looked upon as au-
tagon sic. It indeed can readily be
shown that, while draining frees land
from surpeyAuous moisture, it is the
means of causing a larger body of water
than formerly to pass through any given
section Of the soil. The same rain fall de-
sends upon tie drained as upon the un-
drained field bat owing to the arrange
ment of underground channels, there is
in the former case no pudding of the
surface, no trick ling over the land, into
contiguous bitches. evaporation is check
ed, aud the land is dry. because the wa
ter has quickly passed through it. Drain
age, therefore, is the means of altering
the condition of water in the soil, rather
than of depriviug the soil of so va liable
an ell ment as fertility% BY it stagnant
condition is changed into state Of move
ment; aud the full advantages of the
rain are realized. Without it the land
is water-logged, and showers which
ought to find their way down to the roots of
plants soak The surface and feed the neigh
boring cutters. The benefit of irriga-
ton may likeways be traced to the con-
slant change of the water as it passes over
the surface Of the meadow, giving up IT'S
richness to the heritage near which it
flows. Thus drainage and irrigation may
be shown to have much III common, and
the idea Of their being opposed to each
other may DO dispelied; nay, further,
as preparatory step in the formation of
water meadows, it is often advisable to
underdrain the field, thus Showing that
the two operations, so far from neutral
izing, may assist each other in improv-
ing the me land.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-04-06

Henery Ward l3eecher once hearing one
of his own published sermons delivered in
an obscure village the preacher on his way
out aud said, That was very good dis
course; how long did it take you to write
nY %, tossed it off one evening, when
had leisure. was the reply Indeed !!
sa id Mr.. Beecher IL took me longer
than that to think out the framework of
that very Sermon Are you Henry
Ward Beecher?' exclaimed the clergyman.
1 am, was the reply. We'll, then,
said the unabashed preacher, all | have
to say is, that amt ashamed to preach
one OF your sermons anywherer
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-04-06
Who'll be a Goat.

Some persons do not ish to remember
the late Confederate struggle for indie
pendence; They rather seek to forget
the war and I'll its Incidents. But there
are still some incidents of that great war
which amuso US yet as they amused us at
the time of their occurrence.
During the fall of 1868 80 ldier of the
Bird Alabama regiment strayed into Rich
mond, on leave of absence, and about
night-fall, he became tipsey from frequent
draughts of liquid fire Roaming over
the city, he at length entered an Afri-
can church, when he found negro hold
ing forth on the parable of sheep and
goats. He took seat near the pulyi.
and gave the preacher fixed attention
Now, my brederen," said the orator,
when dat great. Gpal day come round, Dc
sheep, dey go on de right hand to glory,
and de goats, dey go upon de lef hand to
everiastin torment.-And now. my bred
rem, in dat great final day, who here is
gwine TO be goat ?''-Paasing nomen:
he xclalmed, Il say my brederen, who
is to be goat?' Another pause and lie
exclaimed. at the top of his voice, "My
brederen, who'll be goatS"
The anxious and excited Confederate
could stand the scene 10 longer, but ris-
ing from his seat he uttered Look
here Old fellow, soonern see this thing
play out III be the goat.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-04-06

COLLECTING MANURE FROM Cow YARDS.
Talk to farmer about the value of
manure and the importance of collecting
and saving it for future use, and he is as
tonishei that any one should suspect that
he is not master of that subject and prac-
tecd 1t to the last shovelful. Then take
walk vita him to his summer COW yard,
where the IN liking is done morning and
evenings, and the lane leading to it, and
you will iad the droppings Of perhaps
six months or year scattered about and
tramped into the dusts and partially
washed away by the rains, to the amount
of cart loads. One cart of this is worth
more than two from the barnyara, as any
practical gardener will tell you. But
the farmer looks upon these droppings,
many of which are reduced to powder. as
beneath his notice There is a waste
that might have added ten bushels Of
wheat to his granary or ton of hay to
his hay if it had been collected
every week and properly applied One
hour's labor every week would have saved
all this, which would have been worth
more in producing crops than ton of
phosphate. at cost Of sixty dollars cash.
These droppings make their mark when
applied to the land-the phosphates nos
always. These remarks do not always
apply to all farmers, there are many
honorable exceptions. and their ielIs
show it to their advantage; but there ara
too many to whom it will apply, and theic
fields tell a tale too. but hot much +,
their credit. We hope some Of them will
take the sTiat and do better in the future
fields gro horrible tell-tales.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-04-06

XTIRGINIA TELEGRAPH COMPANY
H ALEXANDRIA VA,
Stockholders in this Company will please take
notice that the following acting agents the
only authorized persons to make collections OF
money for this Company viz
MOSES WALTON Director Woodstock.
COL. G. W. MURPHY Agent Mt. Jackson.
CAPT. G. B.SAMUELS q :. Front Royal.
a. b. TRICK Director Harrsonburg.
ROBT. BEVERLEY President, Plains.
VIM. Il. TAMS Agent Stanton.
When they collect, they will also furnish the
party paying them, with certificate of Stock
Money paid TO any other persons except myself
will not be recognized.
GEORGE C. WEDDERBURN
Secretary and Treasurer.
Harrisonburg Register please copy.
Feb. 23-tf.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-04-06

ORCHARD AND NURSERY. Wash ing
aud scraping are of great benefit to neg-
lected trees (; and washing, at least, may
| be done with advantage upon all fruit
trees. 1t destroys the young and almost
invisible growth of moses and lichens,
kills dormant insects that have idden
in the crevices, and improves the tree
generally. Various tree washes have
been recommended, but there is probably
nothing better than good homemade soft
soap, thinned with water to work con-
veniently with brush. Remove the
loose scales of bark by means of blunt
scraper before washing
Insects are to be fought at all seasons.
Remove the eggs Of the tent caterpillar
before they butch They are to be found
near the end of small twigs. glued
around in neat band. The wing less
females Of the canker' worm begin to as
| cend the tree as soon as the ground
lhaws. There are many protectors, all
(which agree in ciple-that OF inter-
posing barrier ovet which the insects
cannot crawl.
Cions may still be cut. Pack them in
fresh sawdust or, if put in tight box
and keptin cool place, they will keep
in good con ltion until it is time to set
them
Grating should be done only when
the swelling of the bud shows that vege-
tation is starting. Coins may be cut and
preserved in moss and sawdust.
Pruning is to be done only when the
growth begins. In pruning neglected
Etrees, the object should be to get an open
and we'll balanced head Take care that
bad wound is not made by the falling
of the limb when partly sawed off Pare
wounds smooth, aud cover them with
melted grating wax or brown paint.
which may be tinted, to be less conspicu-
Gus.
Planting The time for setting trees
will be governed by the locality. At the
North nothing is gained BY planting too
early. Cold. drying winds are very ir-
furious.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-04-06
NO. &c
No Conlmoi. Vote.

General --, of Nebraska. large,
jolly sort of a fellow, was successful
candidate for the Legislature of that
State. After the election he took trip
to Omaha, to have good time. and re-
ceive the congratulations of his friends,
one of whom said to him:
Well. General how did you run do WI
there?
O, replied the. warrior, did just eter-
naly scoop them routed them, horse. foot
and Dragons.
How did the vote stand? ~,
Well. replied the General. It was none
of your darned undaiasouss thing; l only
got one majority.4 ~
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-04-06

THE WHOLE STORY

Oh yes-Fll tell you the story,
The very words that were said,
You see the supper was cooking,
And was slicing some bread,
And Richard came into the pantry,
His face was exceedingly red.
And he opened his half shut fingers,
And gave me glimpse of his ring
And then-oh yes I remember.
The kettle began to sing,
And Fanny came In with her baby,
The cunningest bunch of thing.
And the biscuits were cut in minute
Well. what came next Let me see
Oh Fanny was there with her baby,
And we all sat down to tea
And grandma looked over her glasses
So queer ut Richard and me
But it wasn't till after tie milking,
That he said what he had to say
How was it Oh Fanny had taken
The baby and gone away
The funniest rogue Of fellow
He had a new tooth that day.
We were standing under the plum-tree,
And Richard said something low,
But l was tired and fustered,
And trembled, almost know
For old Red is the hardest of mixers,
And is terribly slow.
And thtnLlet me see-where was I!
Oh The stars grew thick overhead,
And we two stood under the plum tree
Till the chickens few up to their bed ;
Well, he loves me, and we are to be marie
And that about what he said
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-04-06

An Irishman, being recently on trial
fot some offence, pleaded not guilty; and
the jury being in the box, the State solicit
tor proceeded to call Mr.. Furkis,on as a
with ss.-With the utmost innocence
Patrick turned his face to the court and
said
Do l understand, your honor, that Mr..
Furkisson is to be witness forenenst me
again ?
The judge said dryly. it seemed SO.
Well, then, yeur honor, | plade guilty,
sure an yer honor plaise, not because ]
am guilty, for | am as innocent as YET
honors sucking baby but just on account
OF saving Misther Furkisson's soul
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-04-06
A Mistake.

That editors are delighted to get any
thing to fill Up the paper.
That they have plenty of time to correct
bad manuscript.
That they should puff everybody fol
nothing.
That they must have no opinion Of
their own.
That they should know every thing
whether informed of it or not.
That they have plenty of money.
That they should 'netice' every scala
wag show that travels.
That they should have news, whether
there is any or not.
That they should print every man 5
name who attends dog fight or a horse
race.
That they have time to talk an hour
with every one of the hundreds who come
into the Office every day.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-04-06

Boys, never be idle. Always have
something to do. You can study when
you are not at work with your hands,
Every word of God has lesson upon it
for your mind to master. You can walk
the street aud pick up a piece of paper
being tossed about by the winds. and up
on that piece of paper will be a lesson for
you to learn. Never be idle when you
can find SO much work to do.