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Clark. Heath Peach.

This season has produced some speci-
mems ofpeaches thathave been astonishing.
We saw at Messrs. Lee & Co.'s, Market
street. this city, on Saturday last, some won
derful large peaches, grown by Mr.. James
NJ Lee. of Pitts Point, Bull;tt county, Ky.
They were of the variety known as Clark
Heath, cling peach, and eighteen of them
filed a third-bushel box, and one measured
thirteen and half inches in circumference.
This variety is not only large, but has a
good color, well Favored when fully ripe,
and the tree is splendid bearer, fine for
shipping, and of course It is SO attractive
that il sells well. This sample of Clark's
Heath is the largest We have seen this sea-
son, and perhaps ever before.-South Ag-
riculturist.
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Mango on pigs is caused by minute in
sect which is probably Matched from eggs
adhering to the skin There is no way of
curing it, orpreSenting its spread, except
by killing the insects and their eggs-not
only on the pigs themselves, but also on
the sides Of the pen, posts, or anything
tiai the diseassd pig rubs against. To de-
siroy them on the woodwcrls. nothing is
probably so good as petroleum. and though
we have not tired Il, We Awe LILLE doubt
but that il would also cure the pigs, espec-
tally if spilled before the disease had made
much headway
The disease usIialiy naaaifests itself into
the skin under the amaiA and thigh, and
inside the forelegs- Al t;ie hfst, small red
biotches or pinPies appear, and these grad
.ualiy spread as the insects multiply and
barrow under the skin, II is well to give
sulphur and other cooling medicine in the
food, but the real aim must be. TO kill the
insect by the prompt and continued use of
carbclic acid, petroleum., or strong decoc-
ton OF tobacco. Solution Of arsenic and
corrosive sublimate are used in Secure cas-
Is but are dangerous zTtiuieS to placsin the
hands Of inexperienced Pe-sons. t'Un-
quentin. bun is.hot easlY appled.-s'Har-
rs on the pig"
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sheep culture.


We deem it Of so much importance to our
farmers that we think il unnecessary to
sapologize for referring so often to sheep
husbandry. Many of our readers would
be surprised il they knewhow. this industry
was growing inltbe State. When we view
the ease and cer.aiutY OF returns from
sheep growing we cannot eewhy a greater
number do not keep sheep. Our climate,
and soil are. well adapted to it. The. ex-
pense is light, and the trouble is not great.
There is a market all over Georgia for wool
lamb and mutton, and the ways to market
very accessible. Sheep are No. i fertilizer
Of the soil no, animal more profitable in
that respect They are excellent for de-
stroyine the weeds and underground Of
timber pastures In fact, there are many
material advantages which commend sheep
hnsbandry.
One mistake some OF our farmers make
in regard to Sheep and that is, that they
viii prosper and be profitable without care
or looking after. Now ifyou engage in the
business and wish it to be a success, our
alvice is, give your sheep liberal treatment;
do not put them of on short supply OF
food; do not permit; them to run all over
the country to be killed,by dogs. and when
winter comes on, do not leave them expos.
ca 10 storms.
As to variety, selec, the best common
sheep for bass and breed 10 thorough
bred rams Give them liberaiard judi
cious treatment Then you.will have in
sheep husbandry an important auxiliary 10
fill up a place on your Transatlantic
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Hume and Farm.
SWEETNESS.

- " @-@@ = ~ 1881
Much has been said by the
newspapers lately in regard to
the authorizations practiced by
the sugar rehners in the east.
1t IS even said that all the rehn-
ers in Baltimore, Philadelphia,
New York and Boston that
made a pure article of sugar
and syrup have been driven
from the business and compelled
to close their: manufactures by
those who use authorizations.
The honest manufacturers being
unable to compete with them
in prices. The CowTY. loRywal
contains an article showing that
most of the sugars and syrups
used contain rank and deadly
poison. That paper quotes DIR.
J. P. Barnum, who says: 81
have examined. quite a number
of refined sugars and syrups
during the past few months, and
have not been able to obtain a
single sample. except whole or
cut-loaf, which was free from
artificial glucose. prepared from
starch by the action of sulphur
ic acid, muriate of iron and
other equally dangerous solu-
lions. The syrups were worse
than the sugars, containing from
fifteen TO forty percent. of adult
terations-" It Is also said that
large proportion of the sick
ness of children is caused by
the use. of poisonous sweets.
This being the case people can
not be too careftilregarding the
quality of the sugar and syrup.
or molasses used in their fami-
lies. It may be taken for grant,
ed that all our Texas made SUI
gar and molasses are pure as
they are sold Just as they come
from the farms and sugar
houses.
Many farmers in this and
Austin.counties have for several
years. been experimenting with
sugar, or as it is commonly CALI
ed, ribbon cane. In every in
stance OF which we have heard
they have approved 6 erninently
successful; in most cases the
yield of syrup has come fully
up to the most sanguine expee-
tations of the producers. Mr..
E. NJ, Smith, who a few days
. ago presented the BANNER with
a sample OF home made sugar,
is thoroughly satisfied from his
experiment that sugar can be
prohtably made in this vicinity.
Over one-half of the sugar now
used in the United States is inn
ported, SO there viii be no dam
ger of oyer-production for many
years to come. Sugar cane can
be raised with much less labor
than cotton and in point of
profit there is no comparison in
the two crops. The advantages
being all on the side of the-su-
oar cron - Z ssttf III
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NOW READY FOR AGENTS,
APICTORIAL
HISTORY of TEXAS
AGENTS
WANTED.

From the earliest visits Of European adven-
turers TO the present time. By Rev. III. ;.
Thrall, A. NJ. An exhaustive history, pro-
fisely and handsomely illustrated. tascinat-
ing in style, accurate in historical facts.
book for the times. We propose to have ey-
cry locality in the State closely canyassed-
and to men or ladies of energy, intelligence;
character and good address, 1--WE want no 9th
ers), we offer an unusual opportunity MAKE
MONEY. viii teach them to sell II and guar
antee succe and profit. Send for full des-
b, THOMPSON & co. Pubs,
uoy;,g ST. Louis, BIO.
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Soapsud water is an excellent liquid ma
nure for some garden crop, especially for
celery, which is applied every other day
during its growing season, the stock will be
crisp and Of mammoth size.
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With love the heart becomes fair and
fertile garden, glowing with sunshine and
warm hues, and exhaling sweet odors; but
withoutit, it is bleak desert covered with
ashes.
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The essence of true nobility is neglect
of itself. Let the thought of self pass in,
and the beauty of great action is gone,
like the h,oom from a soiIcd sowcr.
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Fashionable Millinery.

Ar THE BUSINESS SEASONS
II soil around, it is pleasant at each sue
ceeding change to chronicle our progress
ing success. We are pleased to do this as
it affords US an opportunity of expressing
gIeatful thanks, to the many friends for the
very liberal patronage extended to us the
past season. While thanking them for this
evidence of their goodwill, We hope to
continue to merit the same by renewed eff
forts to please, and by endeavoring to min
lister faithfully to the varied tastes of our
large and intelligent body of customers.
The stock is unusually full, and atrac-
tive, Silks, Satins. Pushes, Plumes, Vel
vets, Two-toned Ribbons, Feathers, fow-
ers, Ostrich Tips, Felt and Straw Hats,
and all the latest styles; Pallan Hats and
Bonnets, Zephyrs in all colors, Knitted
Goods, Elegant Novelties various des-
cripdon.
We are.also agent for Nine. Demorest
Reliable Patterns, fill assortment just re-
cieved. Illustrated catalogues given free.
MRS. ]. I. NORTON.
ept II, w2m.
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VEGETINE
Has Entirely Cured Me.

DUSIUN, ONt', fcsV.
Ma. STEVENS,
Dear Sir:-My daughter. after having Sc
feeble state of health. Being advised by q
friend she used the Negetine, and after using Il
few bottles was fully restored to health.
have been a great sufferer from rheuma-
tsm. lhave taken several bottles of the Veg
etine for this complaint, and am happy TO say
1t has entirely cured me. have recommend
ed the Vegetine TO Others with-the same good
results. II Is a great cleanser and purifier OF
the blood; ii is pleasant 10 take and can
cheerfnlly recommend it.
JAMES MORSE, 1854 Athens Street.
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Mrssn,s J.. II. ZErLrs & &c. :.

MEssR's j. H. ZEILrS & &c. -
Gentlemen, We, the undersigned, engin-
GERS, on the Georgia Central Railroad, in
grateful obligation for the benefits we receiv-
ed from the use of Simmons Liver Regulator
during the Yellow Fever Epidemic in Sayan-i
nah, Ga. during thh summer and fall of
1876, desire to make the following statement
That during the aforesaid epidemic, We used
the medicine known as Simmons Liver Regu-
lator, prepared by j. Ii. Zeilin & Co., and
though exposed to the worst miasmatic infiu-
ences by going in and coming out of Savan-
nah at different hours of the night, and also
in spending entire nights in the city during
the prevalence of the most fatal epidemic,
with bnt the single exception of one of us,
who was taken sick, but speedily recovered,
we continued in our usual good health, cir
cumstance We can account for in no other
way but by the effect, under Providence, of
the habitual nse of Simmons Liver Kegula-
tor while we were exposed to this yellow fe-
yer malaria.
Respectfully Yours,
MELTON + COOPER
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We lesrnto climb by keep.ag our eyes
not on hills that lie b.hind rs but noun
,zins tise before u.s.
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Located II miles East of Brenham, on
the Washington County Railroad.
Full descriptive Catalogues sent to
any address upon application.
The Gardens, Grounds and whole
Nursery Stock, are free for inspection
at all times to the public, without their
being expected to purchase anything ii
they do not wish to.
will have many new fruits and or
nsmental tress for sale next fall, and
will be pleased to slow them to visitors
while they are growing.
WIN. WATSON, Proprietor.
Brenham. NAV 23.dv. 1871
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Barnes House,

Conner Name Street and Texas Avenue
Houston, Texas.
The Old Capitol Hotel rebuilt and ur-
nished with entire new furniture. Fine
sample rooms, and especial attention to
travelling commercial gentlemen.
]. L. BARNES, Proprietor.
PETER LOISELLE, Stewart.
aug3I-f.
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Rhsumitism is a Disease Of The Blood.

The blood in this disease, is found to con-
tain an excess of fibrin. Yegetine acts by
converting the blood from its diseased contti-
ton TO a healthy circulation. Vegeiine resn-
lates the bowels which is very Important In
this complaint. One bottle of Vegciine will
give relief; but, TO effect apermanent cure, 1t
al bottles, especially in cases OF long..stand-
ing. Negetine is sold by all druggists. Try
it, and your verdict will be the same as that
of thousands before You, who say, 81 never
found so much relief as from the use of yege-
tine" which Is composed exclusively Of
Barks, Roots and Herbs. En
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.yegetine" says Boston physician, ''has
no equal as a blood purifier. Hearing of It's
many wonderful cures, affer all other rene
dies had failed, visited the laboratory and
convinced myself of its genuine merits :. 1t is
prepared from banks, roots and herbs, each of
which is highly effective, aud they are COM
pounded in such a manner as TO produce as
ionishing results."s !1A 3ee
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THOMAS B. OGLESBY,
PRACTICAL
Gin-Dresser and Repairer.

Takes pleasure in announcing that he is
now prepared to apply to Gins his new pat
ent Gin-Dress at reasonable rates. My
mode of dress is superior to the briar-point,
or any other in use; inasmuch as it does not
nap, cleans the seeds, makes better sample
and gins faster.
l have also procused, at heavy expense,
a new patent cumming machine" with
which l am enabled to repair worn out gin
saws, providing new teeth and making them
do as good work as new gin. Satisfaction
guaranteed in every instance.
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Y F. MATCHETT, NJ. D.
Surgeon and Physician
Brenham, Texas.

Respectfully informs his old friends of THU
eiiyand vicinity that he has resumed practice.
olicr nj tlic bennington House. may aO.'II.
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VEGETINE.
Nothing Equal to it.

sorTH SALEM, Mass, Nov. Il, 1876
n. r. SIsvEHs, -fs.-
DEAR SIR:-I have been troubled with Scro-
fnla, Canker, and Liver complaint for three
years, Nothing ever did me any good until
commenced using the VEGETINE am now
getting along first-ratc, and still using the
NEGETINE. l consider there Is nothing equal
to 1t for such complaints. Can heartily re-
commend it to everybody. Yours truly,
Mrs. LIZZIE Nj. PACKARD,
No. 16 Lagrange Street, South Salem, Mass.
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CAUTION.

The genuine Simmons Liver Regulator is
wrapped in clean, neat WHITE WRAPPER
with the red symbolic letter stamped upon IL
in the form of a ribbon gracefully curved
in to the letter embracing the emblem of
our trade, Spatula, Mortar and Graduate with
the words A, Q. SIMMONS LIVER REGU-
LATOR or MEDICINE thereon, also OBJ
serve the signature of J IL. ZELLIN 4 CO.
in red ink on the side.
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CHANGERS AND PLANTERS
WAREHOUSE.

/ will continue business atmy old stand
and solicit the patronage of my friends and
and loH:er customers. have now on
hand
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Thepotato crop on the Pacific will be a
failure rfis year, but then the people con-
sole themselves with the thought that the
yield Of grain will be the largest ever
known.
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Oak Hill Nurseries.

Located within corporate limits of the
city of BRENNAN, Washington County,
Texas, is to be found the most extensive,
complete and reliable assortment of home
grown Fruit Trees in the State; compris-
inp-
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The management of the poultry depart
ment of the Paris exhibition does not seem
to bepopular- English exhibitors say thai
birds are sold, etc, and not accounted for.
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Its said by some that italian bees do
not work on red clover. F. A Smell of
Carroll Co., H., tells the Bee Keepers
Magazine that they do.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-02-14

Yesterday morning two young men named W. r.
Marrow and John OC"uncll, respectively, were ar
rested by Detectives IcElfICsh and MuDcvitt on a
charge Of forgery preferred BY members Of the
Workingmcns Assembly. The facts In the case
are, that short time ago Colonel Dom fiGtt was
invited TO lecture before the Assembly. lie con-
srnted and the lecture given on the 5th Of the
present month The tickets were printed under
The direction of the workingmen. The defendants
managed TO secure one of the tickets and had four
hundred duplicates struck of. OIL which they
forged the initials Of Mr.. j. r. Hamilton, chairman
OF the lecture committee. They succeeded In dis
posing of a large number =. tile forged tickets at
twenty five ccBis each. Te fact that the receipts
Were not as large as expected from the number OF
tickets received at the door, led TO discovery of
the fraud. and the lecture committee Of the As
semby Investigated the subject As result OF their
inquiries, they had Marrow and OConnell arrest
ell un the chsfge stated above. Bail was fixed at
500 each, and the case will he tired before Judge
Smell this morning. This fraud has undoubtedly
been prECticcd on other organizations, who have
not been so lucky at to have expert printers on
their committees.
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AlNUsEMEyrs.


The performances at the Comique Yesterday az.
tenoon and evening served 10 attract large audi
ences, who were amply rewarded, as the bill pre-.
sentcd was complete. The Parker Sisters, In their
sketch, Filtration" were the recipients OF unstnt-
ed applause, in response to which they sang med
Icy OF choice songs In charming manner Their
dressing Is faultles in fact they have no supcrors
In this respect In the variety business, and but few
equals Robert v. Ferguson, In his song, The Mad
Butcher" made q big hit. This gentleman is one
of the best comedians that visited the Comque.
Hts facial expression Is enough TO make the most
miSanthrupc happy, and as he tries hard TO please
his efforts are successful as Is attosed by the mum.
Der Of recalls which he receives The Tudors, John
and Amy, In their broadsword combat, are wonder
full, and should be seen. The German BROTHERS, ~
their songs and dances, have struck big lead and
are very popular The Lawrenccs, Jennie and Al
bert In their trapeze business are rstclns thcif
terrific feats IN gymnastics causing the bchulder to
trenible for their safety, Last, but not least, We
come to the 'autocrnis Of Ethiopian comedy. Miles
mud Evans, Their style Is excellent, dancing can
not be surpassed and without doubt they are the
pets of the town,
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81. yHm6s-E y Maynard, MasS l. W Humphrcy,
NC F~cDtt, y O. Jake TRULY, Pu s TncScr, Va:
J S MOURN. Richmond 0utman, New York;
Fincklng Pa WIN Holycr. Pa Il ii Angomer, New
Orleans: W Graham, Now Orleans; David klug.
man; NeM f1rki YIN C9ehrsn; HarpsIs Ferry; J
NJ Hill, PA; Thomas PiIman. Concord, IL q Elts,
Pa II q SanGorn, New York; W Rouse, Md V
KcrnHn, Now York; l. W Robinson, Ark: II LostCr
New York: II BardWeiI, N as; c II Adams aud vile.
New York; Mis-, Horner Ia Aboott PAT Hyde,
Va Tac!ey. Ohio; CLAYTON, ONO Mrs llnsklns,
New York; W q Brown. W Va; "a wurley, W Va:
I Ilogard' Ohio; Gen q : Nichols, New York; +
Nichols, Colorado; q Wysche. Va.
EbbW.-Gen J i barnard, y = Al Chr c Liver.
more; Mass X FAYE and wife, New York: W l.
Merrill, ) 4; 5 BraHton. Va NV Fiske, US A.
W q Markham, New York; @ IL Martin aud wife
Md: = Russell, Nd; J y phlbr!ck, Mass II u Reed
and wife, Philndclphin Rev W BonhnIn and wife
New York; Major e Breckenridge and wife, u : Al
q Mitchell " Al Marsh, US \; W Il simpson,
a. pr W II PsnroSe, y : y Ell Hichm3nd and
W II lngersol, New York; u A Richmond and wife
Yd;W Brace, Moi DIV Graham, Pa; lie Gardner
Ghd wife, New York. Fisher, New York II
Flanders Phsdlphis
Hnp'rigL-FJ Rogers, New York; Mr. Perkins Bos
tom b W slate, New York; Is Hawn, Jersey City
$ !. Iyap, Philadelphia: N Thompson and wife
Boston, BA fiske, y y; Lyman Harvard, Proyl
Hall city W Benton aud vile Richmond q Rel
lugg and wife, Danville.
Metro Olilm-J NJ Mackey, = {, Miss NJ ID Aston
n c. W II Temple, New York; Y Evans, New York
J. Is Gilbert, New FORK. q kyer, Pa. & A Cusswel
Chicago; q W Carson, New York; u Fitzgerald, Ark
New York; NJ II shrver. Nd X l. smith and wife
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-02-14

The little Australian girl Celeste" only fourteen
years Of age. will give concert at Wizards Hall
tonight She appears to be real musical wonder
She plays upon two instruments at the same time,
the plano and organ, preserving perfect harmony,
and continues to play aftcr being blindfoldcd with
equal facility and harmony. Nextthe keys ofboth
instruments are covered with cloth, but the hnr-
monous execution continues, aud finally the stop
page Of her ears effects no cessation Of the accuracy
OF her playing She Is also an improvisatrce Of no
mean order She represents storms and battles with
wonderful precision and never tires Of playing.
The puzzle of the matter Is As To how IL Is done.
With two and half of the Ave senscs absent, by
what natural or supernatural gilt docs this uii
cultivated child Of nature perform these incredible
feats? Is II spirit controls If So II II unlike any
other known phonomena. Is II mspirational with
out her being entranced? II cannot he jugglery:
What Is III We hope the truth may be clucihated
tonight Let the scientists and the investigation
all assist at the performance and explain this won
dcrful phcnomeuOn
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-02-14

A very pleasant masquerade party took possession
of No. 1872 II street northwest 'on Tuesday evening.
Among the characters Represented were the follow
ing Snow Flake" Miss Mcllie stewart; Nor
mandy Peasant Girl" Miss Imogeno Barbour;
French Waiting Girl" Miss Jennie Barbour;
widow Bcdot," Miss Susie Barbour; spanish
Lady" Miss Jessie Schcll; "Old Lady" tsuperb).
Night" Miss Nellie Eddie: daughter of the Rcgl.
mcnt" Miss Lizzie Eddie; "UipsCy," Mr.. Charles
Mays; scotch LHsse," Mis- Katie Mudd; "Tmnl.
BORNE Girl" Ms. H. T.. Weaver: "TopSy," Miss
Harvey; scotch IAssic." Miss Matte Newell :
gentleman Of Court" l.. 7. Schel: Military ON
cor" W. Starkwcathcr: Clown" \. ]. Lombard
sailor Joseph Stewart: "rup-CUrn Man" Charles
Mays; Turk" A. Barbour: Hall and-HalLn il. +.
Weaver; buffalo Bill,' Mr.. Loud; "olh Lady,
William Newell; "AsirOlOgvr, Mr.. Harvey; Ham
let" Rubcr, RCyburn.
Dancing was kept up until the wee sma' hours, >
aud all went ~ their homes thoroughly pleased
with the happy hour, which sped away 80 rapidly.
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Celebration of the Emmett Centenary.

Pursuant to n call through the daily papers
number Of gentlemen met at Baiers Hall last even
ing, for the purpose Of taking steps TO properly
celebrate the centenary Of Robert Emmett, which
occurs on the 18th Of next month. Mr.. d. A. Brosnan
was called to the chair, and J. T. Lynch elected
secretary.
Mr. BrosnRn read tho call for the meeting, and
stated thc object which the lovers of the Irish states
man had In view. 1t Is proposed to invite some
distinguished American statesman to deliver a
lecture on the life and times Of Robert Emmct be-
fore the various Irish societies Of this city The
proceeds arising from the lecture after the penses
ore paid Will be sent to Dublin IN aid IN erecting q
statue on the spot where Emmett was bchcadcd, on
the 10Th Of September, 1873
On motion OF Mr.. Cornelius Ryan, a committee
OF twenty was appointed by the chair to make the
necessary arrangements.
After listening to addresses from q number of
gentlemen present. the meeting adjourned subject
10 the call of the president