The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1872-07-12

the DECK ana her pasSen ers-a score IN num-
ber-had gathered in groups, mostly forward,
and were gazing with great interest uDon the
wild, rugged shores before them, so far as the
fog suspended upon those shores permitted
them to become visible.
The ship had come here for water, nearly all
her water casks having been stove or started
during squat ten days previously, and every
soul aboard of her having been since that date
upon short allowance.
Upon the quarterback stood Capt. Luke
Pedder, looking. unusually happy, with WiD.
HaWley beside him.
q" mean to get our water aboard before
dark, Captain Pedder, and so avoid losing
night here" said the young executive, totally
Of the plot to leave him alone on
the desOlate island, and Of the extraordinary
adventures which were before him. The
strange events that happened there and indeed
the whole of this thrilling story, will be found
only in the New York Ledger, which is now
ready and for sale at all the bookstores and
news-depots. Ask for the number dated July
13 and in it you will get the continuation of the
story from the place where it leaves of here.
From the Nashville Enterprise.
The Grape Culture and Crops.
We have taken some pains 10 accer-
tain the grape prospects of our State
this year, and we are glad to learn the
yield is very fine and great additional
labor bestowed upon vineyards. Last
year they We're good, but this Will be
far in advance. A few years ago and
a vineyard in Tennessee was regarded
as hazardous experiment.. Now they
are no longer experimental tests, they
are grown, fun grown successes, to
gladden. the hearts of all, especially of
those reaping such rich harvcsts Of
profits. We know of one in Giles
County owned by friend, \. Cox
Esq, which We would rather own
than the richest cotton plantation iii
the State Those who ut first looked
upon bis efforts with niSgiVing and
doubt now cOncede him more enter
terising and sagacious than any other
citizen Of the county. He branched
out into graIe growing and fruits, and
he will lead the way in this new field
Of development, and is keeping pace
with the science and demands of this
new enterpri G. He wins the success
he deserves; and we hope others viii
take note Of him and profit 10y his
succt IS Tennessee ought to be the
Viney aid of America.
Since writing the foregoing we have
read the following communication from
fiieHd Cox published in the AgricJlltu-
raj department of the Union and
american with the comments of that
ed t'r, with the letter we commend TO
the attention OF our readers:
GILES COUNTY FRUIT GROWERS ASSO-
CATION.
We take pleasure in directing our
readers to the suioined letter from Mr..
\. Cox Of Giles county, who has done
ami is Going SO much to stimulate the
culture of grapes and Other fruits in the
State. We hope to be present at the
CNh hi ion. We can conceive of uC
place whore 20 much valuable and re-
.iaile Information i'm regard to fruii
culture can be so quickly and SO easily
obtained. The exhibition last yea
was triumphant success, and lore
Swallowed the high position which ihC
State is destined 10 reach as a f ui'
growing section. We should like Ia
see all Nashville turn out to see this
display of fruits, and while, we en-
courage Industrial pursuits 10y cXhi-
billions at the capital, let us foster and
stimulate our products by grand eXhi-
bIlionS in the country
PULASKI, June II, 1S72-ThC Giles
County Fruit Growers Society are now
actively engaged in making prepara-
lion for their annual exhibition OF
fuitS, wines, flowers, etc, which will
open on the 18th and close on the 17th
of August, 1872, ut Pulaski. TIE SPLEEN
did success that crowned their last ex-
position, together with the present
charming prospect for large crops of all
kinds, have inspired them with won
derful vitality, AMI unlimited conf
Gence in their ability 10 produce the
finest exhibition of the kind ever at
tempted IN the S0tfth. This inspiration
i not alone cor fined to the Society, bu,
is caught up by our country people
e neraIlY, and popular enthusiasm Is
felt for the enterprise that viii secure
for 1t the grand success confidently eX-
pected. On last Saturday the Society
completed theiF-list Of committees, all
Of which is composed of ladies and gen
demon whose known tastes and energy
eminently qualify them for the posi-
tiOns. \ large. building, $50 f ct by 81
has been rendered by the enteTpTi,ing
firm Of Hill & Miller of this place, to-
getuer with all the grounds neceSs Try
for the Horticultural Garden, ice cream,
soda fOunts, etc. The building Is
within three hundred feet of the
Pnbl c Square, aud will be fitted up
and ventilated in such manner as to
secure the comfort OF the visitors, and
euhance the beauty ofthe exhibition. In
a word nothing is to be done by halves
but perfection in taste and arrange
mcnt is to Ice rs nearly approached n
loss bic.
is expected That arrangements viii
o d
and that special trains viii be run,
leaving Nashville early in the morn
ing and return after the close of the
exhibition at night of the same day.
Allow me to say at this point that mas
much ~ the people OF Giles, almost to
a man, women and Child, visited the
Nashville Industrial EXPOS ton and
were so DELIGHTED with what they saw,
they claim the privilege OF entertain
ing thousands Of the citizens Of Nash
vile together with the thousands eX-
pectcd from other sections If tine
country. They feel Is though they
had a special claim on Nashville citl-
z-us and they hope iHasmuch as they
contributed 50 largely to the mum ser 81
visitors to your Exposition, that they
viii not be denied the pis a-uIc uf e-ing
your citizens here iH tITYc nUmbe s..
The fruit crop in ihis country PROM
i-es an abundant yield, especially
Crane 1 never saw such a pro pect
for grapes: the Vi O. are utterly lo4d-
q = II IN the or Un 20 t'1c tor s. Fruit
growers from North" d STA a. nd
for i.n,r- aCe Visi'iir my ii eva dis
aim s. daily, I'll of - hom shy tIt v
never saw sue quantities q go. pee ca
vines ~ EUrOpr = dis cOiHtr.. They
"a so unite Ia saying that the u.ce = of
g.: pc culture ia Icnucs=,e IS c,fo5tish-
cd ECa9qd at yaCS'iOp. aiId that ur
so ANA china impair; a ricIH.ss gud
fincness OF ar0- 10 wines n-asie here
t4s,t is areIy aimed u the wine q $
{ ic,- Of Euro o.. Truly The Gly l9W
Come when Or Baccuus y Ill have 20
yr III his "thry Us 20 'he new king in
America" y. Cox.
va c,nDor feel the pleasures of