The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1873-07-09
The Oranges.

Particularly are they the most active
in the Western States. We notice IL
the Rural Carolinicn for July, an
interesting account of a gathering OF
the Union County Grangers, on the
first Monday in June last: for the
purpose Of ar interchange Of opinions
upon questions relating to the welfare
of the Order. There were present,
delegates from Fair Forest, Cross Key,
Cane Creek, Meador, and Union
Oranges: and the OCCASION is described
as being not OILY very interesting, but
instructive.
The CaroZinian Says:
The main question for the discus
sion of which the delegates had as
sembled, was the condition and pros
pect of the crops, &C., which was
thoroughly sifted: and the following
conclusions arrived at:
"Area planted in cotton, compared
to 1872, IN the County Of Union; an
increase of ten per cent. The present
condition and prospect of the crop
Decidedly bad. An excess of rain,
cloudy, cold nights, high winds, de-
6ciency of reliable labor, and luxuriant
grass, have combined to injure the
stand, and retard the growth Of the
plant, was the unanimous opinion.
Comparative area planted in corn !
There was some difference Of opinion
upon this question-some sections
having planted as much-others re-
porting a decrease of 5 per cent,
which, We think, may be safely set
down for the county.
What the condition Of the corn
crop? Decidedly bad.
Comparative area in wheat? Ten
per cent, less. Prospects OF the crop!
Very unfavorable.
Comparative area in oats? Increase
of ten per cent. Prospect Of crop!
Favorable.
Comparative amount of fertilizers
used? An increase Of from % to 80
per cent.
Condition Of the fruit crop? Bad.
It has been mostly killed by frost, and
a species Of blight seems to be attack
ing the apple tree as we'll as the pears.
What the supply Of labor? Def,
cient.
What as to its reliability? Worse
than 1872, while the vices Of gamb'
ling and drunkenness seem to be on
the increase.
How many mules imported from
Kentucky and Tennessee? One Grange
reported SO. The others were not post
ed on the subject.
How many home-raised mules
Very few.
How many hogs raised ? Some oi
the Oranges reported none-others
that q few small farmers managed It
raise enough for home consumption.
But as general thing most persons
relied on the West for their pork and
bacon.
What the supply of cattle? Sufi
cient for home consumption.
What the supply OF sheep? Def
cient, owing to the multiplicity Of
dogs, and lovers of mutton.
What progress in the cultivation Of
the grasses? Very little. The two
last dry and hot summers have been
unfavorable, while the mania for cot
ton seems to absorb all minor indus
tries.
How much sorghum planted ? None
What is the supply Of mechanics
Very deficient; particularly good black
smiths.
\ very interesting discussion OF
the above, and other topics relevant tx
the Order, was INDUCED in freely by
members, which was really gratifying
as afosding assurance Of the gooc
which always springs from intellectua
collision.
It was unanimously agreed, that an
other Council should be held on thu
first Saturday in August, prepared t.
report on the condition and proSpec
of the crops and all other matter:
connected with the good Of agricul
ture.
An agreeable feature of the meet
ing was that it partook of picnic
character, each member taking Will
him or her a basket of refreshments
that necessary arrans ;ment belnE
understood before hand. Now the
question here arises Why cannot tht
Newberry Gangcrs meet together, 81.
about the lSt Of August, also for
similar Interchange Of ideas, as pro
motive Of the general good? Wha
say you Newberry Oranges? w
would like very much to attend sucl
gathering Of the farming element
though no farmer ourself, and fee
satisfied that much good would b.
derived from it. We wait a reply
and will publish without charge any
call which may be handed in looking
to this object.
Dalai HEnr,<Snrc