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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1871-12-07
Stolen.

EROM the Subscriber'sre near
u Red Bank Church, on the Goth, me-
dunn sized Black HORSE, five years old
next Spring,-onc hind foot white up to
fetlock- white spot on left side,
about midway Of saddle skirt. and a
small white spot on shoulder-the snip
of upper lip white, and also small white
spot in forehead.
The thief is supposed to have gone in
the direction of Columbia, or Savannah,
Georgia.
I will pay a reward of S25 for recovery
of horse; or $50 for horse and thief.
HENDERSON, SMITH, (col.)
MS- The Columbia Phoenir will copy
three times, Daily, and the Barnwcll Sen
tinel twice, weekly, and forward bills 10
this office.
Dec 6 2t 5U
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1871-12-07

sgy In York County, during the last
week, seven persons have been arrested
and lodged in Jail; fifty have been dis
charged from prison, either on bond or
parole; some twenty-five sent to Colum
bia for trial; leaving fifty-one men still
in prison at York.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1871-12-07
THE ADVERTISER.
EdgeGeld, S. c., Dec Z, 1871.
he Governors Message on our SUPP

N8 pteWeGs'
This week, again, weissue large Sup
plement, and upon it7onr readers will
find Gov. Scott new Message wrig-
Cling, twisting, untruthful, ungenerous,
malicious, selfish, little-minded affair.
Two knights with Spear and Lance!
C. C. Bowen and~R. F. Whittemore!
These twonotorious individuals are again
attracting public attention. Bower, after
his perils in the imElinent deadly breach
of bigamy, and his hairbreadth escape
sherefrom, has quietly resigned the COM
tested seat in Congress to, the negro De-
Large, and joyfully accepted aseat inthe
State Legislature. He is now member
from Charleston. To bring this about,
one Hardy, amember of the delegation,
resigned and left. place open for 1.-The
slippery Bowen tossliptin.. he tookhis
seat last week in the face Of strong oppo-
sition, and forthwith announced that he
should deal vigorously with all who had
committed frauds against the State.
AS for Whittemore, the other knight,
who is Senator from Darlington, and who,
like Bowen, was expelled from Congress
for evil deeds, he declares that he@has
evidence to bring the public plunderers
very low. And that he is determined to
drag them down without mercy.
Quake therefore, Messrs. Scott, Par
ker, Kimpton, &C., for powerful foes are
arising against youth your own house
hold. 81 IL D+t q go ..Jt4I
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1871-12-07

~ MANUFACTURING ENTERPRISE IN
CHARLEsToN.-Char is fast becon1-
ing manufacturing as. well as COM
mercial city. The largest .Inapufact tory
of doors, sashes, blinds, DC, in the South;
ern States is that of Mr.. P. P. ToALEr on
Horlbeck's Wharf in that city, sales
rooms at No. 20 Hayne street. j. Mr..
ToALE's advertisement appears in an
other column
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1871-12-07

I resr a. Boston clergyman lately spoke
of seeing-a lady" with the pearl-drops of
affection hanging and glistening on her
cheek" He meant that she was crying.
Ms- Mr.. Coleridge was once asked
which of Wordsworth works he consid-
cred the prettiest, when he promptly re-
piled, His daughter Dora"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1871-12-07

Gs~ Burke's Magazine tor Boys and
Girls is published monthly by J. w.
Burke d Co., Macon, Ga. Terms $500 a
year; six months, sl.OO. The Novem-
Der number is filled with choice reading
for the young people.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1871-12-07
NEII GOODS !,

l. HE Subscriber is now receiving his
Stock of
EALL AND WINTER GnoDS.
To which he invites all 10 call and cx-
anime for themselves, as I SELL FOR
CASH, and will SELL Us CHEiP -iH
THE CIIE-lPE,S1. Now in Store
y nice lot oi Winter CALICOES,
Printed DELAINES.
Plaid PopLINS, Striped p0rLINS.
Colorcd SERGES.
Ladies' Velvet HATS, Trimmed and
Unrrimmcd,
Velvet RIBBONS,
Bonnet RIBBONS and PLUAIES,
Bale North Carolina PLAIDS,
l Brown SHIRrINGS,
Sea Island SHIFTING,
KERSEYS, JEANES, CASSIS1ERES,
Geo. PLAINS, LINSEYS,
White and Bed FLANNELS,
Opera and Canton FI.ANNELS,
Bed TICKINGS,
Bleached SHIRTINGS and SHEET
INGS,
Mems, Boys, Youths and Childron's
HATS,
Ladies', Misses, Mems, Youths and
Chiltlrcns SHOES and BOOTS, of all
kinds,
Gloves, Hosiery, Handkerchiefs,
Ladies' SIIAWLS, Large and Small,
GROCERIES, all kinds,
HARDWARE and CRCGKERY,
FANCY ARTICLES, NOTIONS, and |
all other articles kept in u Dry Goods
store.
49, b. C. BRYAN, Agent:
Oct. 4 If Al
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1871-12-07

gB- Samuel Fewell, of York, (says the
Phoenix, was arrested and keptin Jail
five-weeks, and then released, upon the
ground that there was nothing against
him. So with John Rattaree, confined
for one month. And SO withJmahy
others.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1871-12-07
NEW GOODS.
FRESH .lRRIT.1LiS AI' REDUCED
PRICES,

w III. BRuNsoN has Just received
Case new styles FALL PRINTS,
Bale Plaid OSNABURGS,
2 Dozen HOOP SKIRTS,
20 Skirt BINDING,
Red Twilled FLANNEL,
4 Cases Ladies' Dress and Walking
SHOES, made to order,
Cases Extra size BALMORALS,
Planters NIP boots,
Full lines Of Gentlcmcns' Hand-sewed
TIES and CATERS always on hand.
My Stock of Dress Goods, Blankets,
Balmorals, Cssiineres. Satinets, Jeans,
Opera, Rcd AMI White Flanncls, Shawls.
Fnrs, Trimmed Hats, and a full line of
Notions, will be sold at BARGAIN PRI-
CIIS from this date.
a good stock of SHIRTINGS and
SHEETINGSalways on hand, at bottom
prices
All goods m,rkcd in plain figures.
An early callsolicitcd,
w. II. BRUNSON.
Dec. 6, If 80
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1871-12-07

: nse- Immigration is needed in South
Carolina. Individual effort can accom-
plish nothing. The South Carolina Land
and immigration Association has &C
cordingly been organized, and to secure
a large working capital they offer 2405
cash gifts, equal in value to $500, 900, at
So ticket; the latter to admit the bearer
toa Grand Concert, in Charleston, on the
9th of January next. The plan is work
ing like a charm in the South and West
and is warmly endorsed by eminent men
throughout the country. Only 100000
are to be sold, which makes the chance
of drawings fortune as one in sixty two.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1871-12-07

Under the proper heading will be no
ticed the marriage of Mr.. Charles A.
Calvo, Jr., of Charleston, South Carolina,
with Miss Angeline f. Thompson, of
Chester. Tsy
Mr.. Calvo is typo, tlevotee of The
art. preservative of arts and for some
time ably filled the position of foreman
of this office-is widely known, and much
esteemed in Chester, and all join with US
in wishing him a prosperous and life
long happiness.in his new sphere. May
'indulgcnt Heaven, on Tho young and
beautiful bride, bestow its richest boun;
tiss.--Chester Reporter, 3Otl.
u IL - -1s,---- -.----
~ WE Know that for cleaning paint,
windows, china and glassware for pol
ishing knives, tin, iron, brass and copper
wares, and for removing stains from
marble and porcelain, and rust from mia
chinery, Enoch Morgan's Sons Sapolio
is the best thing in use. 1t 40
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1871-12-07
Fair Warning.

A LII Persons are warned from COM
N hitting any Trespass upon the Tract
of Land, lying upon the G. c. q A. r. R.,
opposite the Saw Millof w. w. Adams,
Esq, and formerly owned by Mrs.
Amanda Riddle, decd, now the prop
crty of the undersigned.
Said Tract of Land will be leased or
rented to All approved Tenant.
J. L. ADDISON,
LEWIS JONES.
Dec. 6. ct so
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State Of Sout Carolina
LEXINGTON;OUNTY.

LEAlNGlONtOUNl I,
COURT OF COMON PLEAS.
Daniel Drafts. Plaintiff
VS.. Summons,
David Holcman, Defdit,
To David Holeman thOefendant in this
action. III. -hy E-.
You are hereby sumoned and re-
quired to answer the ,mpiant in this
action, which was filedn this Court on
the 3rd day of Novener, 1871, and to
serve II copy Of your aver on the sub
scriber, at his office, atsxington Court
House, South Carolinawithin twenty
days after the service the summons
upon you, exclusive of tlday of service.
If you fail to answcihis complaint
within the time aforess, the Plaintiff
will take Judgment agait you, for the 1
sum of One Hundred andn 99-1OO Dol
lars, with interest Mt thratc of Seyen
per cent. per'annum, froIthe 10Th day
of January, one thousandght hundred
and siStS:segeaH u; "a ,a7, and cos Dated Dated No
:. PORT, PlantifAttorney.
- Dec. G. - -isa.4, OF. ..,,i jr-,50
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1871-12-07
STONO FERTILIZERS,

lHE price o the stono Phosphate
having declincdsI,5O per ton, caused by
several Manufactures not resuming
work since lastSpring, and the probable
increased sales 4 Fertilizers, the STONO
PHOSPHATE:NMPANT have reduced
their prices, this giving the consumers
All who !'aveohcrcd heretofore will
be charged ut til, reduced rates.
SIS TOMPKINS, Agt.
Dec 6 If 10
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1871-12-07
SOLUBLE
Pacific Guano.
Price. s45 Cash, with the Usual Ad-
vance for Time.

EXPERIENCE IN THE USE OF this
u Guano for the past six years in this
State, for Cotton and Corn, has so far es-
tablished its character for excellence as
to render comment unnecessary.
In accordance with the established
policy Of the Company to furnish the
best Concentrated Fertilizer at the lowest
cost to consumers, this Guanois put into
market this season at the above reduced
price, which the Compapy.is enabled to
do by reason OK dts c1afge Lfacil ilftiesl and
the reduced cost Of manufacture.
The supplies put into market this sea-
son are, as heratofafe, prepared under
the persona. sppsyintselndene :! per Of Dr.. st.
at Charlesten{ 8. .C!, ,shehce, planters may
rest assured that its QUALITY and COM
POSITION is precisely the same as that
heretofore sold. At the present low price
every acre planted can be fertilized with
200 pounds Guano at cost not exceed
ing the present value Of 80 pounds Of
cotton, while experience has shown that
under favorable conditions Of season and
appIication irems two To- shree1ad ID the
paturaf capacity 9f the Spill Henees urf
der no conditfonSl could its -Spplfcatioh
fail to compensate for the outlay. Apply
to J. N. ROBSON,
Agent Pscific Guano Company,
No. 6s East Bay and Nos. and 2 Allan
tic Wharf, Charleston, 8. C.
JNO. 8. REESE e. CO., Gen'l Agents.
Nov. % 3m 40
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1871-12-07
HYMENEA

/ MARRIED, in this: Town. ,son, December
5th, 1871, by the Rev., E. T. Walker, at
the residence of Mrs, COL. Bland, Miss
sALLIE S. BUTLER, Of Greenville,
and Major c. S. MALLARD, Of Liberty
County, Ga.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1871-12-07
A Card

~. A. &c tcURLEy respectfully announ-
ces to his old friends Of. Carolina, that
he is now in the employment of Mr..
JOHN BONES MOORE, Successor to
John Bones d CO.. ,ls5, Broad Street,
Augusta, Ca, where he will be most
happy to see them, and supply them with
HARDWARE and CUTLERY, IRON,
NAILS and OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
MENTSsOF ALL KINDS. 81
Augusta, Nov. 2. At, ar 4s
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1871-12-07

aas- The Grand Lodge of South Caro-
lima will be "called to labor" in the
city of Charleston, on the 10Th of Decem
Der. The corner stone of the New Ma
sonic Temple will be laid at that time
Gen. J. B. Kershaw will deliver an ad-
dress upon the occasion. All Master
Masons wishing to be present on that
occasion, will only be charged one fare.
no An election Is being held to-day
fWednesday in Augusta for Mayor and
tcouncilmen. The present Mayor, Chas.
Estes, and several of the present board.
of Council will be re- elected, there being
but the one ticket before the people.
Gg.A telegram from Omaha, on the
4th, says: Snow in Republican Valley
is ten feetthick, .Manylpebple havebe
frozen to death. One epartyof seven men
were found frozen to death. Trains ar
rive a day late. Nonew trains started.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1871-12-07

\ New Statement of the State Debt.
The Columbia correspondent of the
Charleston Courier, under date of De-
cember 1, says:
Thereport. of the Joint Special Inves
tigating Committee is in course of pre-
paration, and will be rendered IN about
ten days. The committee report the cut
,tanding debt of the State at SIG, ,S55.UoG
in round numbers. This is made Up a.
follows: Total amount of bonds printed
s22, $4,000 deduct for sterling fund,
s6,OOO,O0O; deduct destroyed, S5Cp,0 /;
deduct not yet issued, 81 100000; deduct
not yet signed, $3.50. .OOo-ss, $50, 600. Total
amount of new debt, $14, 900; add old
debt of the State, S6,665. .0oO-total present
State debt, $40, ,s55, 600 An amount con-
siderably in excess Of debt as heretofore
stated. g
These figures are in round numbers
and what the committee will report. The
committee say that agreat many bonds
are not yet accounted for, and must be
considered an outstanding liability. The
entire committee seem to be of the opin-
ion that the immense increase arises from
the speculations of the State House, and
that they will denounce them in their
report.
What are you going to do about it ?
.lHS,re1. that THE Courier SAYS:
We call special attention to our tele-
graphic despatch, published this morn
rag, from Columbia. BY this, it appears
nat the special investigating committee
,fsthe Legislature have prepared, and
sill soon present, their report. They
declare the outstanding debt (cxcluding
the sterling loan bonds, of SG,OOO,OOO i'll
tie hands of the American Bank Note
Company at $40, ,S55, ,OGO.
We arc gradually arriving at the truth.
they show that large number OF the
,onds out are unaccounted for. The ell
ire committee concur in the opinion
Fi,at large portion ofsathes public debt
.,;ls been missapplicd for purposes OF
speculation.
The committee is composed entirely
of Republicans. All honest men will
commend every effort made by the Re-
pablican party itself to.expose the frauds
and their perpetrators, and. thus sustain
public right and justice. q
5 The odium hasbeen fastened upon them
by. men of their own party. They yhave
a high public duty to perform in bring
ing to justice those on whom the respon--
sibility rests, and thus proclaim on the
side of right. Cardozo still refuses to
attach his name to any more bonds.
There are but-two- parties now--those
who oppose and those who defend fraud
and wrong.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1871-12-07
MELVILLE Q. NORRIS
WITH
Christopher Gray & Go.

RESPECTFULLY solicits call from
his Edgefeld friends, at the famous Dry
Goods House, No. 202 and 204, Broad ST.,
Augusta, Georgia, where he will be
pleased to show them anything in the
dry goods line, at the most reasonable
prices. .
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1871-12-07
Strayed or Stolen,

A BOUT the first of October last, from
n the plantation of Mrs. JAS. Hatcher,
a mediuin-sizcd COW-black on head
and sides, and white OH back and belly
or 8 wears old-crop and splitin each
ear, with an underbit in right ear. This
Cow was raised by Mrs. Sallic R!nchart,
on Clouds Creek, and may have return
ed to that vicinity.
A liberal reward will be paid for the
recovery of said Cow, or information that
will lead to her recovery.
S. MARSH.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1871-12-07
Masonic Notice.

T1HE next regular communication of
\ Concordia Lodge, No. so, A. f. NJ,
will be held on the evening of the 18th.
The officers of the Lodge for the ensuing
Masonic year will be elected at that time,
and other important business will be
brought to the attention of the Lodge.
4 full attendance is desired.
BY order of the Lodge.
D. r. DURISOE, Sec'ry.
Dec. 6. 2t so
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1871-12-07
S7I. FALL TRADE. 1871,
- u - q a. fc.II ,.S.G.
GUNS. GUNS. ~. .!GUNS,
80 * IL, J,,IZTf

GUNSsrr.,.s GUNS. .r'!E,!GONSs
Double and Single Barrel Guns, T.
Breechloading and Muzzleloading Guns
in. of English, French and German
Manufacture, -
AT sAEAh PRICES.
Single Guns ut $3.50, 90, $500 $500,
Sl2,OO to $40 each. Double Guns
= u from s. 900 to 500 90 eachJl
PISTOLS. PISTOLS S.s.anPIST0LS.
Smith & &Wessoit, Colts, Aliens Sharp's,
andallthe popular apd approved kinds.
g .kMMUNTTIONy' FOR GUNS,
PISTOLS AND RIFLES.
..sRoRTsMEN.ssGOoDs OF
ssau "a GREAT VARIETY.
Best Qualify am4! at Lowest Prices /!
Country Merchants and Sportsmen are
invited to call and examine our large and
well selected stock of the above Goods,
which we import direct and buy from
the eInanufacturers- Weguapantccquali-
ty equal to, and prices.as low as-any res
ponsible house in this country.
'cOrders by mail filed pros pity, and
sent by express G. o. d.
n POULTNEY, 'TRIMRLE& Co.,
- 200, w. Baltimorc Street,
.'"' = ~" B.VLTIMoRB,I AiD.
= sept7 = ('iIKGG tol9 oS Sc
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1871-12-07

rnFr. Try. samples cf ogreat s.pnge,
Rf'ks 81 1.OOo fUEssfutedn wly-30, years
] I'LL established Fine sieehgrayingr ftee
o subscribers. Agents make So lay. Send for
Saturday Gazette, Halloveil>.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1871-12-07

it, Sovely be doubted AS evidence of its strength
MAKE the following with other good Companies Companies that
acknowledged be good and recommended the public being
sound, safe and reliable by all Insurance Commissions
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1871-12-07
Its Plan Of, Insurance is Mutual,

Being ONLY PLAN Insurance its net has de-
clared paid oits PocyHode THREEANNUAL DIVIDENDS
ranging from no 40 Per Cent which will compare favby with
other good Companies. 's:'sA ,a4sHiM
fully provides for the nonoreeo its Ries and has the following
the policy holder any ms6ap revolution be
rated from the home Office and thereby be from paying hl
intervening removed and entitled 70 tic
Mo'A tic Andeyng aa eqisa
rights The late taught many the South the penalty being
fasted7
Gold Currency offers every
tage consistent with the safety of the Company. ,11
1t has been operation bn four years and its business and
exceed Companies much older Its ratio
less than oNEHALF the CT other Companies Of like age
perience. lAsErf Ygn gE ysy@
1867 hence the the PIEDMONT ARbrsefos
Metroon n ams ace e Union Central 6ho a. sS9s
Missouri Mutual do $3.50 Piedmont Arlington, of Va 1885
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1871-12-07

in the House, q message was received
from Governor Scott, returning the fol-
lowing bills without his signature and
his, reasons therefor: a bill to consoli-
Sdato4fle Northwestern. Railroad with the
-<Greansille and Blue Ridge Railroads
bill to incorporate teachers institutes in
the various Counties Of the State.
His annual message was then read by
the Reading Clerk; and was made the
special order for Tuesday next, at i
o'clock.
A concurrent resolution from the SEN
ate, proposing to adjourn until Monday
next, was, after considerable debate,
amended by striking out Monday and
inserting Friday, and; then returned to
t, : Senate. 1851 Et} III
The House then proceeded to the elec
setion of ltte committee under BoSley'si
resolution, and the following members
were elected up to the hour of adjourn
1nent: Messrs. Cain, Wilkes, Myers,
Hayre, Je-. ey; bittlefield, Yocum, War
Icy and Thomas. -s' "
on motion, the House adjourned.
ON FRIDAY, the:1st, in the House, the
Speakeg announced that the unfinished
business. from Wednesday was the elec-
zion of tic remainder of tie committee
under Mr.. Ecwley's resolution, las here
toicrc noticed ly us.) Nominations were
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1871-12-07
LAW CARD

il HE Undersigned have this day
formed Partnershipfor the PRACTICE
of Law in theCourts of this State, and
the Circuit Court Of the United States.
JOHN =. BACON,
J. D. TALBERT
Dec 4, 1871. 3m so
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1871-12-07

ass- Col. F. w. Tickling has been en-.
gagged to assist Messrs. Johnson and
Stansberry in the trial Of the prisoners
arrested under the Ku Klux Act.
gs- OF the twenty. eight white men on
the jury in the United States Court, three
fourths, it is said, are Radicals.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1871-12-07

We need stop Companies Of age but continue the com
PARSONS with Companies older 7salj
Atlas of ST. Louis Missouri, year older is 37eo
Connecticut General years older is 226l
Continental, Connecticut three years older, $3.50
Globe, New York, three years older, is A33
Guardian New York, eight years Older, is GO<}k2659
IIahneman. Ohio ye older. is 3471
Hartford Life and Annuity year older is al 3459 a
Mutual Illinois years older 2313
National, New York four years older, is 1853
Security New York, five years older, is .5.sf 2487la
Universal, New York two years oderis 1898
Widows and Orphans New York three, ,yeao older, is 2075
World New York, year older, 3..O7
PIEDMONT AND ARLINGTON, OF VIRGINIA. 1888
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1871-12-07

THIS ARTICLE IS PREPARED UN-
Il DER the superintendenc Of DR.. ST.
JULIEN RAVENEL expressly for COM
posting with cotton seed.
It was introduced by this Company two
years ago, and its use has fully attested
Its yalues 200 TO $50, pounds of this arti-
Gle per acre, properly coniposteds with
the same weight Of cotton seed, furnishes
the planter with FERTILIZER Of the
highest excellence at the smallest cost.
"A compost prepared with this article, as
by printed directions furnished, contains
all the elements of fertility that can enter
into first class FERTILIZER, while
its economy must commend its liberal
use to planters.
For supplies and printed directions for
composing apply to
.g,iis; j. N. ROBSON, 80,
Agent Pacific Guano Company, ~
No. 6s East Bay and Nos. and 2 Allan
tic Wharf, Charleston, sc.
)!IssSl'| Hsl1 slh1EIfs9 II 9hl9Ae e'fRikI fkk# k1kE9BsI.
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Dec. 5
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-09-06

five may judge from what James Brooks, of
the New York Express, writes from Japan in
regard to the system of agriculture there, our
Mir. CaprOn, who resigned the Agricultural
Bureau Commissioner, to go out to tell the
japanese what he knows about farming, will be
carrying Goals to Newcastle. Mr.. Brooks
writes:
81 thought once, when on the Nile, that the
Egyptians, who could turn sands into gardens
were tie great farmers of the world; but the
Egyptians could make no such farming gardens
as these. Proud as i am OF the arts, sciences
and marvellous dOings of my own country,
blush when compare American farming with
this! Here are the rice fields artifcially created
luxuriant in beauty now, terraeed from hillside
Up and down, and watered by the hill streams
or rot vatered, as huSbandman wills. There are
barley fields, and bean fields, and fields of all
sorts Of Japan agricultural productions. Forests
cap all the hill-tops. Two crops are raised in
japan in one year, even ON the rice fields, where
the first crop is grain. The grain harvest Is
over in April or Nav. The rains come on in
June and July, and now the new crops are up
aRdthe whole country is one beautiful landscape
Of green"
An this is bad for Horace-we don't mean
Greeley, but Capron.