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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-06-20

A great change has taken place in
the taste of consumers with regard to
the age at which cheese Is ready for
use. Formerly it was preferred IN
what old, and many farmers kept
their cheese and sold it only two or
three times a year. Cheese IS now
preferred, especially for export, new
perfectly sound, rich and mild in fla
vor. When it is kept warm at a tenn
perature from 90 to 70 degrees, it is
ready for market at from four to SIX
weeks after it is made; and it is the
present custom of cheese producers to
sell the cheese each month. as fast as
1t IS ready.
THE CURSE OF A DRUNKEN MOTHER.
Said a priest recently If there is
a curse that sod can cast into a family,
it is a drunken mother. have worked
mons them for ten years, | have tried
to shame them, and have never been
able to reform a drunken oma A
man eve zoe as low as a drunken
woman she will 90 out in the depth
Of winter to satisfy her thirst. OF all
beings cherish a fear to come in con
tact with, it is a drunken woman. If
she was in hell she would be looking
around for a rum shop!
An English scientist asserts that
flies have a speech of their own and
are not limited to the irritating buzz
for which they are chiefly diStin-
guished. By the assistance of the
micrOphone, an instrument which
magnifies sound, this fly language can
be heard. and the tramp of a fly across
a box is said to sound almost as loud
as that of a horse across a wooden
bridge. 4 curious sound accompanied
the tramp of the fly, which, it was
suggested, was caused by the neighing
Of its p~roboscis.
ARRANGING FLOWERS. The Caven
dish society of England recommends
blue bowers to be placed next to
orange and the violet next to the yell
low, while red and pink flowers are
never seen to greater advantage than
when surrounded by verdure and with
white flowers: the latter may also be
advantageOusly dispersed among
groups OF blue and orange. or violet
and yellow flowers. In MANY cases
the color of the sand or gravel walks
or beds Of a garden should be made to
conduce to the general effect.
A New York poultry f~ancier is
credited with the statement that the
first egg laid by any kind of domestic
bird IS larger than those dropped after
ward, and Is almost certain to hatch
a male of exceptional size and vigor.
As a rule. he maintains, cockerels are
Matched from large eggs and pullets
from small ones. Therefore. to insure
1.-THE cock of the walk hatch the first
lay of the hen that drops the largest
egg.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-06-20
Tipping and Nursing.

From the Philadelphia MedicuI and
Surgical report we take the following:
"A French physician reports two
cases in which children, at the breast
of apparently healthy and well-to-do
nurses, We're suffering from convul-
sions, and in which children were
saved by depriving the nurses of alco-
holic rotations, in which they were
found to be freely INDUCING. 1t is a
pernicious delusion of nursing moth
erS aud wet nurses that, when suck
ling infants, they require to be kept
up by alcoholic liquors: and women
who are little given to alcohol at other
times, become for the nonce deter
mined tipplers-this being, perhaps, of
all other times. that when alcohol is
most likely to do most harm and least
good"
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-06-20
Romantic Marriage OF Frem0nts
Son.

Social circles in Washington were
excited over the marriage OF John Z.
Fremont. Jr an ensign III the navy
and son of Gen. Fremont, and Miss
Anderson. of Washington. Ensign
Fremont has been ordered TO Parls,
and was IN New York awaiting his
vessel. Miss Anderson and her mo
Their left their home last week Tor
New York, to take a steamer for Eu-
rope. aud in that city the young lady
and Ensign Fremont met. On Tuesday
the ensign invited Miss Anderson To
take a walk, from which they returned
as man and wife.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-06-20

The FEARFUL WAsTE.-It is compu-
TED that the grain used for liquors in
a year IN h United States reaches
20. 200, COO bushels. which would maxi
l,OoO,0OO, 900 four pound loaves of
bread: Great Britain uses so. OO0. 600
oushel OF grain yearly for the same
purpose, n annually imports food to
the value of nearly $500, 900, 900.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-06-20
The Drunkard's Offspring.

Worse than all the horrors the
drunkard heaps upon himself is the
appalling future he entails upon his
offspring. Thousands of children are
annually born into the world with the
faint OF drunkenness in their veins
ready for the insidious match of temp
tatlon to touch Oft an appetite, which
VIII aus them to repeat IN still more
horrld form the sins of their sires.
Parents, IN the name of innocent hu-
manly, we beg you stop and think be-
fore you dare swallow another drink
OF ardent spirits.-Good Tenpldrs' id
rOcNte.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-06-20
Friends.

4 New York correspondent OF HE
Boston Herald, writing OF the social
position of actresses there, says i
have seen Mr.. rockingham promena-
ding at a reception with sara Jewett,
Dr.. Bellows eating cream at a church
fair with Linda Dletz, and Mr.. Beecher
walking home from church with JET
freyS-LewiS on his arm.
It is queer the girls were not asham-
ed of such company. Ed. +. < ~.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-06-20
The Farmer and Mechanic.

Concord Kegi ter.
The Farmer and Mechanic is gaining
in circulation and usefulness in the
State every day. As h organ OF
the Agricultural Department of the
State, and Grange Journal. together
with the popularity OF Col. Polk, and
Capt. ShotwelI-its editor-its succe> is
established. Subscribe for it, to Capt.
r. 4. Shotwell, Raleigh, n. Z.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-06-20
lO LOVERS OF FLVNfE>

We desire l. can !oul a,.ea..a.
STOCK Of
CHOICE FLOWER ~Il.~
We also have a full stock d. Gra.e
rants, including -1eTaGlutu>. E.s-
Tons, FucnsIa>, ~ie.AugpuIu4u.
SUMNER PIONEERING BULBS
Dahllas in SIXTY yarirli :. GAa...,
varieties, 500 luheroSe> IIlaau.,
SMALL FRUITS,
otfaWterry, IaNpbtrrs. B-4ahh-..
VEGETABLE PLANTS
Cabbage, Tomato and 10. r,...
BOUQUETS, NREATH>
and Floral Designs made tear4.-
Pants sent 10y mail any Gl,e.a.
safety.
Is. "FAIEru.n
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ELIZABETH IRON WORKS

CHARLES w. PETIT I~r.r
No. $50 < 2S2. Water st. Nnrf... g..
Manufactures
Steam Engines and Boilers.
Saw and e list Mills.
Skating, Pulleys, Hangers. l.f.
and
CASTINGS, CASTINGS. CASTING.
Special attention given t. rrra.-
Steamboats, and Machinery uta.. kr..
~ Machinists and Boiler le.s.
sent TO any part OF the country e..
repair work feb liz.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-06-20

NJ ksEEEl
THE
hELV u NISSrp-
fi'ls'es =. tiaiAaa saal,. 80.
Offers every variety u lie ,i!aI.
IN tai
Trees and PLANT.
NJ

suited u a southern elm T..
Shaie Trees, EvergreenS Roses n.
der flauts, tlowerinE ~Ernt1 -
e. Seeds. Green Nous
Dutch Bulbs, Cumb-r
We have a very large storA Fri SAL
dhti IL Wh'ch t"r the opening & ~.
year oi 'ne eh'efPfiSt We o@es ye.s
f1"'rer'"g >hr1.hs by the 100 Or ,o.,.
ROSES AND EVERGREENS ASgEgt-
FIow"r seeds oy mai, : p~aelae
buIns ana small Pants u. =
Larger orders, cay express
as Plans Of grounds carea.ey
with fuli particulars. Write taf
iosueS- We luN4te c~urrv>ggHd.n..
oi eversreen> fer tue cel.rsc1
jan4-f. N
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1878-06-15

be united with one or the other, as
his interest leads him to elect.
Politically, the colored man is our
equal, made soiboth by the laws of
the nation of which we are subj jccts,
and by the laws of the State iii
which our dcstihies are cast, and
these laws we cannot annul or change
materially. His vote in the ballot
box counts equal with the white
mans vote, either to redress an
injury or to perpetrate fraud; and
inere is no Other force which the
white man can bring TO bear upon
that vote, t" properly direct it, save
his superior intelligence. When the
colored man holds Che balance of
power, as he evidently does in thi 3
and other counties, the white man
dares not ignor, the influence of his
vote; if he does, it is at the peril of
his own interest and the best interest
Of his country. With these facts,
therefore, so tangibly before us, it
becomes question Of great moment:
In what position shall we place our
selves politically ur the negro, so as
to direct the influence Of his vote By
our superior intelligence? We Ger
tanly cannot do it by standing aloof
and leaving him to the manipula-
tions of cunning politicians in the
shape of shrewd carpet-baggcr, or
an unprincipIed scaIawag; but n po-
sitlon must be assumed in some way,
which will enable us to bring our in
tclligcncc III contact with the voter
and thus con troll the vote. There
can be no better time to assume this
position tEan now, or more mpor-
tant political principles involved
than those CT Tie coming campaign.
1t strikes as at this writing, as a
neces sity of the proper position, that
political principles should determine
the party lines and not color of race.
Abbevillc may have struck The right
cord, but we are sure Edgcfeld has
not. q
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1878-06-15
The Colored Vote.

The Abbevillo County Democratic
Convention refuses to admit colored
clubs to representation in that body,
but permits colored men 10 unite
with the several clubs OH exactly the
same footing with white men. The
color line has been wiped out and
both races are to stand upon COM
mon platform Of equal rights and
equal justice to all, without regard to
race, color or previous condition.
This is certainly a jump, not step,
forw ard tor county that has a
black majority. Abbcvillc an
Edgclield, adjoining counties, stand
just opposed to each other in their
ideas about managing the colored
vote, b 9th, we think, adopting ex,
tremcs.
Thepropcr disposition of this vote
i'll the State, and particularly in the
low country counties, is n question
with which the Democracy will have
to contend at no distant day; and
every step taken toward its ADJUST
mcnt should be deliberately consid-
cred before decided upon.
The colorcd people are citizens and
voters in our country; whether igno-.
rant or not, whether by or against
our will, does not a fleet the fact, and
they must be fairly and justly dealt
with by the Democracy. / f our con
duct toward them be other than Just
we can never expect to do away with
their prcjudices and unite them with
us upon any reasonable terms. The
color Of the man will decide to what
party he belongs save few scala.
wags, who, lurplundcr and gain, may
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1878-06-15
Gov. Hampton.

Gov. Hampton reached this point
w cdncsday morning on the 10!
o'clock train to attend the Annual
Commencement exercises Of the
Clallin University, and proceeded
Immediately to the College where the
exercises were i'll progress. AS he
entered the room the entire asscn bly,
arose to their feet and welcomed their
and our Chief in most gratifying
manner. As is usual upon such occa
sions, he was not permitted to sit long
before call was made for him to all
dress the students and colorcd people
assembled. This he did in his usual
happy and sensible manner, congratu
lating professors and students upon
the recurrence Of this season and the
privileges with which they were sur
rounded. lie said, his desire has ever
been TO see the coored people thor,
eugh!y educated, that they, in com
mon with their white neighbors,
might become 4 progressive people
making good citizens, who should la
Dor for the best interest of our entire
country Whlcst education was nc
cessary in order THAI this progress
might be had, still it was impossible
to be good and reliable citizens With
out becoming at the same time good
and religious people. Good morals
must be coupled with education or
the desired end could not be attain
ed.
These timely remarks were listened
to with marked attention, and ut the
conclusion Hon. II. 3. Elliott arose
and gave his cndorscm mt to the words
the Governor had spoken, and said.
he knew the Governor long enough
to believe that he was sincere and
would labor to fulfil his pledges made
,-thera and elsewhere The past and
the present were guarantees Of the
future. The colored people in Orange.
burg, as we'll rs elsewhere in our
State, have been very favorahly i'm
pressed by the liberal and consistent
course Governor Hampton has pur
sued, and if no evil circumstances
surround them between this and tn c
election, lie will receive the entire
colored vote Of O,angcburg. So much
for consistency Of conduct, liberal
political sentiment and .inte gritty of
character. Let the people learn a
lesson here and the solution Of the
problem involving he colored vo te
will have been found.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1878-06-15
NOTICE, ],

AT the Fair Of the Orangeburg Ag,icul-
turai and Mecl,w,ical Association. +, h.
held this coming Fall, the following
Premiums will be awarded for Field Crops
to wit:
For the largest yield of Cotton on one
acre, other than = negro quarter or horse
lot, $40 90.
For the next largest yield of Cotton on
one acre, other than negro quart or or
horse lot, So 90.
For the largest yield. of Corn on five
acres upland, other than II negro quarter or
horse lot, not less than thirty bushels por
acre, $40 CO.
For the largest yield of Corn on five
acres of swamp and reclaimed lands, no,
less than fifty bushels per acre, $40 90.
For the largest yield Of Pea Vine Hay
on one acre, not less than 5000 lb.., one
bale as sample, So CO.
For the largest yield of Wheat on two
acres, one bushel and three shcnves 4: n
sample, not less than thirty bushels, 50 90.
For the larg' st yield of Oats on five
acres, oae bushc and three shcaves as Il
sample, not less than thirty bushels, 81 90.
For The Target yield of Rye on one acre,
one bushcl and three shcnvcs as Il sample,
not less than fifteen bushels 81 10.
For the lareest Yield of fupland Rice on
one acre, one bushcl and three sheavc, as n
sainplc, $5 90.
For The largest yield of Peas on one acre,
no; less the fifteen bushels, one bushcl as n
sample, $3 co.
For the largest and best yield Of Sugar
Can" S!yr"r, upon ono quarter acre, not less
than forty gallons, one gallon as a
sample, s. co.
For the largest and best yield of Sor.
shu;n syrup upon one quarter acre, not
less than twenty gallons, with one gall on us
II sample, s. 90.
FOR the largest yield OF Sweet Potatoes
"n one ha. acre, not less than ono hundred
bushels, one bushel as sample, s. 20.
Fo, the largest yield of Turnips on one
quarter acre, not less than fifty bushels one
n"-hcl ~ sample, =; co
For the largest yield Of Finders on one
quarter acre, not less than ten bushels, one
b'ls!cl ;tS Il sample, 3 CO
For the largest yield Of Cluf:,s on one
quarter acre, not less than twenty-five
bushels, one hu~hel rs sample, 81 90.
For the largest and best samplcof Onions,
not less than one peck, - 90.
There will also be Il premium awarded
iorthc best Essay written on f;,rnling.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1878-06-15

tive cyclone passed through Andcr-
son, Greenville and on as far as Cam
den blockading the paths and roads
everywhere by uproolcd trees, rended
limbs and shattered fence rails. In
some portions of its track every
building was demolished, and, where
hail accompa MED the wind, the crops
bear the appearance Of fields reaped
with a scythe. In the wreck Of a
house used as Sunday School, and
at the time occupied us such, the
entire school was buried two liulc
boys, the sons Of widow, were taken
cat dead and one ether fatally wound
cd. Tie track of this cyclone varied
from oncha!l to three miles wide
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1878-06-15

last two years from 81 to 5000 in his
tax item "'onc, and not one of those
stay-at hcluo men can deny it. AS
soon rs the RAIDS get in power again
and put about 81 mills taxes upon
them, they will be the very first to
get off the handle about it and run
up TO Hampton for redress. But it
will be too late, then. Now is the
time to work.
| will not trespass upon your col
umns longer, but will write on my
return from Il big fish down on the
Santec, giving full details Of fish,
crops, politics, ,&c.
SNOnZER.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1878-06-15
[For the Orangcburg Times.

E1i'r Nrony,bwy Times
Other sections have annou need,
through your columns their favori-
tes for the Legislature. Pine Grove
likewise has choice, and by special
request, the writer begs to submit the
name Of q gentleman, whose ability,
patriotism and wide experience, both
in this and other Counties, cannot be
questioned, and whose character,
both rs gentleman and christian is
far above suspicion. That gentle
man is Capt. Il. N. Slawson. Should
the Convention system" prevail, of
course the nomination will be cheer
fully submitted to its action.
Pine Grove, S. C., June llth, 1873.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1878-06-15

On Sunday a tornado accompanied
with hail passed through Edgefeld,
Laurens and other counties. Its
path was about two miles wide, its
velocity and striking force terrific and
the devastation complete. Hail
stones rs large MS goose eggs fell with
such force as to pass through the
shingle roofing of houses, shivering
window glasses, indenting posts and
fence rails, and stripping the trees in
the forest Of their limbs and leaves.
In some places the weatherbording of
houses were driven off and poultry
and other animals killed.
On the same day most dcstruc-
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1878-06-15
Charl

The bill appropriating 100000
for the Improvement of Charleston
Harbor has passed the u. S. Senate
bya vote wh ch insures its passage in
the House. This act of jus ticc, forced
from the hands Of the nation, is due,
i'll the main, to the energy and iullu-
ence Of Senator NJ. G.. Butler and tn c
President of the Charleston Cham
Der of Commerce. Other insisnili
cant streams and way-side Northern
and Eastern ylowns have had millions
expended upon them without dol
lars benefit to inland or foreign com
merce, yet Charleston, one of the
trade marts Of the South, has been ut
last awarded this credituble sum.
Surely there is a letter time coming,
and the remaining 100000 neccssa.
ry for the comp'e ion Of the work, W
not be withheld. With increased
Railroad facilities, rapid transporta-
tion, less freight discrimination, and
a deep and CONNIE dious harbor, our
old city by the sen may. yet proudly
lift her head above the waters and
take her proper position among the
cities of the land.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1878-06-15
Dissolution Of Copart-
nCl.ShiD.

The undersigned Wm NJ. lIutson having
been commissioned rs "Master" for Orange
burg County, the copartnership in the
practice of Law and Equity, heretofore
existing between the subscribers has been
necessarily dissolved.
The unfinished business Of the late firr,
will be CLOSED by w. +. llulsor alone, as
Successor, and he will continue practice in
all the Courts.
VIM. NJ. lIutson will att end to all Office
business committed to him, such rs advis.
ing. drawing deeds, wills and other papers,
giving opinions, adjusting accounts. investi-
eating titles &c, and will practice in the
Probate Court.
w. NJ. HUTSON,
w. +. III UTSON.
Orangebnrg April 9th, 1878.
may Is If
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1878-06-15
[For the Orangcbnrg Times
PINE GROVE, ). G.

1~'' W '""D""'J if"tio
The last meeting Of the Demo
cratic Club ut this place, possess cd
more than ordinary interest. Several
important matters were acted upon,
bu, the subject Of the evening was
Primary Elections" 1t was dis
cussed at length, pro and con. After
which Il vote was taken to obtain he
sentiment of the Club. The vote WAS
ur nimous against the Primary sys-
tenn.
We trust this important matter
will be decided very soon, ior we
feel that very much depends upon
the amicu5lc adjustment, OF Til, vcx-
cd question. This is no time for
wranglc or experiments in our ranks,
tut should be season OF! activity,
that the fruits Of oar labors may ap
pear Oil 11ii oi November next
We turn from these imp ,rtan t
matters, TO record another, wh!ch is
at least more pleasing, if not of such
vital impnrI. o. i'hur,ily n.
most Of the citizens o this commun
lty turned aside from their respective
v"catlons to enjoy Il short respit c
from the labo,s, cares AMI anxictin:,
which meet us, daily, in our path
and, to GU 'tivatc the "socia! element"
which is often 80 sadly neglected in
This "progressive age" The place
selected, for the Picnic and ish din
ner, was "Wccks' Landing" on the
shady banks Of the majestic Santcc.
The day WAS pleasant, and was
fraught with enjoyment, especially
to the young people-w',o found
much enjoyment, i'll Lout.ri,.c<, dis,
coursing sweet music, both vocal aud
instrumental. social games &. while
the older ones, grouped arOunl to
discuss the grav,r questions and re-
saklies f life, ana smiled to see their
children happy. The surrounding
scenery of this place, is rather ro-
mantle, and is calculated To MAKE
one feel somewhat sentimental, espa-
cial'y while being borne upon the
oscm Of the meandcring river, with
one Of the fair sex in "lrail bark"
Query :-Undcr such circumstance,
is Il young man accountable for all
the vows plighted, the soft sorl $
spoken, and the poetry repeated?
Thus far we have omitted one Of
the most important features, viz /:
The dinner
Lives there man with soul so dead
Who to himself hath never said"
Give me something good to eat?
1t is sufficient to say, the table was
well filled with the best the country,
and the surrounding waters could
supply.
Thus has been added to the past,
another of life's brightest days; there
hes been formed another picture on
which memory loves to Iinger.
These social gatherings should be
more frequent, for by intimate inter
cou rse, we ar" enabled to know each
other better, and from this know
ledge, springs that mutual confidence,
which is the basis of society. Did
we meet oftencr in the social circle,
many Of the evils and mi<understand-
ings, which arise from IL want Of con
fidence, would never exist, many
dark days would be frightened and
much of the gloom that ovcrshado
our paths would be dissipated.
IRA.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1878-06-15

We clip the following we'll mcrited
compliment to our fellow townsman
and much cs te emed citizen, the Hon.
Samuel Dibble, from that wide awake e
Spcvhts' Daily, of the 13 tn inst:
"At ~ o'clock NJ, the Hon. Sum
uel Dibhle, of Orangeburg, one of the
first graduates Of the Institution in
more senses than one, addressed the
membe rs of the Preston and Calhoun
Societies and an enthusiastic audi.
enre, which throngcd the College
chapel.
Before entering upon his theme
directly, Mr.. Dibble referred with
much feeling to his never to be for
gotten associations with Alma Mater,
and the great pleasure it gave him to
revisit the scenes Of his youthful
studies, and meet the friends who had
been to him rs the members of II tami-
ly. MIR. Dibble's subject was: "Thc
Importance of our becoming an cdu.
cntc1 People," which he handled with
mastery power, doing full justice to
his we'll earned reputation rs an ac-
complished orator"
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1878-06-15

The sessions of the great European
War Congress will be secret; but The
world will be fed with such crumbs
of information, as a committee an
pointed for that purpose, may choose
TO give it from time to time.