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The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-08-15
Grape Culture.
Editor OrangeJury Democrat:


Editor OrangeJury Democrat:
l have frequently wondered Why
our farmers SO generally uscd whiskcy
as q stimulating beverage, n great
deal Of which being of an impure
kind, manufactured from drugs tha.
are destructive 10 life and health Il
do not say that we cannot get pure
article Of whislcy, but do say when
We do get it,, il is an 'cXccption,)
when it is within the reach Of every
farmer to supply himself and family
with'the pure juice Of the grape. !
mean the scuppernong-"a grape to
the manor born," and which never
fails in producing its annual crop.
1T is not affected hy blight or insects,
never irjurcd by cold. The writer
knows one farmer who has cultivated
them for twenty years, ant! has never
had q failure. ay..
will give you, Mr.. Editor, his
mode OF culture, hopiug il may in
ducc our people to cultivate them and
make thcrelrom beverage infinitely
superior to all the stimulating liquors
now SO Universally used q beverage
OF the pure juice Of. the grape. |
would right lcroput in another i'm
portant claim for this grape. 1t is in
my judgment among the best, if not
the very best, table grape Of our
Southern country.
Nine vines properly arranged, plan
ted, manurcd, and cultivated will in
lew years cover 30 feet square, and
will yield 100 gallons OF supcrio"
wine. Planting must bc from rooted
vines and 30 feet apart, should be
painted in tho month of November.
Plough the ground eight or ten inches
deep, digging holes fpu,J feet in ,li-
anctcr, eighteen inches deep, I'LL the
l >,
muck from ponds or swamps, mixing
with about four pounds Of acid phos-
phate or six pounds Of flour Of plfos-
phatc, place Il pest in The centre OF
hole TO train vine to; be careful to
lay the roots well out, have them
about two inches below the surface of
the ground, water occasionally, cspe-
cially If tic seasons arc dry. When
they commence growing rub OFF all
The buds or canes but three and train
them up the posts. When they have
reached about seven feet, which will
be about the second year, erect for
lhc;n trclls to lun on, let them be
just high enough 10 be reached when
standing on the ground. Put down
four posts at the distance Of five feet
from centre post SO rs TO make q
square; across each Two post lay a
:ail or piece Of scantling, ten or
twelve feet long (I use rails split for
icnciDe) and on these lay rails split
finer or smaller. This gives 4 trcllis
OF from ten to twelve feet square. In
one or two years it will be necessary
to extend your trclis by putting two
post down midway between you: old
post, and on them put rail-; as,bc-
foe. In this way in short time
the ninety Ieet square will! be cover
ed. 1t will ie necessary to manure
every year until the whole surface is
completely shaded, Gather all the
old bones and pile around The vines,
and give them an occasional dose of
phosphate flour or ncid phosphate,
and they will very soon amply pay
for all expense and trouble.
GRAPE VINE.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-08-15

81 was once very shy," said Sgd
ney Smith, 'sbut twas not long be-
fore made two very useful discove-
ries: First, that all mankind were
not solely employed IN observing mo-
"a belle that all young people have y,
tho next, that shamming was Of no.
use. that the world wac very clear
sighted, and soon estimated man ut
his just value. This cured me, and L
determined to be natural and let the
world find me out" ro, s..t,.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-08-15

The sea is the largest Of all GENE.
teiies and its numbers sleep without
monuments. Over their remains Ma
same same storms beat and tha laa'alme laalme reaai-
ON by minstrels of the ocean is snng
to their honor; there unmarked the
weak and the powe: ful, the plnmed
and the unhonored ore alike und,stin.
tinguished, ,t.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-08-15

1t devolves upon. the Republican
leaders to prove that the Treasury
Department has. not. often secretly
printed millions of dollars to carry
elections for the Republican party,
and Subsequently pretended that the
over issue was counterfeit.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-08-15

THE Kentucky State election came
off on the 9TH, anu resulted in an
overwhelming Democratic victory.
Several precincts, which last year
we're carried by the Greenback party,
were carried this year by the Demo
Gratis. The Greenhackers and Ma
tionnls made no sort Of fight this
time. ~ '.'s ''t
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-08-15
Subjects for Reflection.

PRovlDEGcE, $. c., ,,Aug. 5,1S79.
Editor OrangeIuy Democrat:
"rrustce." in your issue OF August
1st, has spoken fully Oh tho subject
Of Free Schools and female compe,
tence. How utterly absurd TO ttlink
Of a.iady pretending 70 teach, when
not qualified Itis4 preposterous in
the extreme. Allow me, 8Ir. Editor,
the privilege of asking q few ques-
lions: Are all men competent 10 OIL
Offices Of trust and honor? Are all
successful in their avocations Of lIfep
whether farmer, (who is the worlds
produccr,) merchant, lawyer, me-
chanic or doctor. Do you not know,
Mr.hlGditor, that there are incompe-
tent practitioners Of lnedicine? And
alas many have been killed (I can't
say otherwise through their igno-
rance, OF the practice Of physic.
Such cannot be said Of woman. Her
great tiepidity Of, doing wrong will
keep her within that sphere of purity
for which she was alone crented. But
enough, or the ''iords Of creation"
will think 1 want tho last word. A
suggcslionto our worthy School Com
missioner, through your valuable col
umns: Would it not give more uni
versal satisfaction for Tie patrons to
Cooperate with tile trustees in elect
ing teachers for their schools? May
he then worthy widow ladies' would
be elected and get what is due them
as persons of refinement and culture.
Tie Fair is coming on, and as dsn-
nj the country folks arc solicited TO
contribute. What for, may L ,ask2
To work for months in advance oaan
article" for exhibition and receive
nothing; or to he rewarded by hear
ing some one OF the managers say,
|,"Oh, it will DO to fill up" Such Ian
gnage is quite complimentary to our
scnsibilities, and many have resolved
not to assist in" filling up" any II ore.
Now, if the county really wants the
Fairto bea Complete sEccess, act just
fy' towards the Inhabitants Of thelra-
raj districts In rewarding according
TO merit, and you will have the uni,
vcrsal support Of the people.
The showery weather. which. has
lasted about two weeks has cleared
off, ard thereby urges farmers to
cure fodder that the drought did not
"cook,r ass '-' ~. -'s,e".
HAS tluiniue. Advanced In price in
spite of the ABSENCE Of the revenue
tax? One Of youppopular drug stores
rctails,il at four dollnrs and eighty
cents per ounce. If fevers should
commence, would isu0Tauttiy u
prescribe dogwood berries and cotton.
seed tea as sure cure. There is
ali opening here for a lodge of the
knights Of Honor. Ny article is va
ried III sentiment, but what is the
spice Of life? JOHN JOEL.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-08-15

u Keep cool if' you can; don't drink
any thing with alcoholic poison ip it;
eat sparingly of, plain, simple food;
keep a good conscience read the
DEMOCRAT regularly, but don't forget
to pay for it. BY close observance
of the above rules you will live until
you die. r.aI,l.-
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-08-15

Magistratc-"What A man can be
cruel enough to maltrcat his lawful
welded wife, and even hurl plate at
her head?" Prisoner-"But your
Honor, do you know my wife?' Mag
istrato-"I have not the honor"
Prisoner-"Thcn just go SLOW"
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-08-15

The head waiter at one of the
hotels in the White Mountains is u
Harvard graduate Of Tho class of
1876. g,ts e<s.,s,, ,,ty.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-08-15

We all of us are apt to prate about
our independence of, character, and
yet the notice Of as,great man affects
most most folks jqst as> a,pat on on the head
does a puppy. . ,'l'n ~ ''''f
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-08-15

There isanotiiing lower, than bypoc.
rlcy. TO profess friedship and act
enmliy is q proof of total deprsvity.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-08-15

exhausted or potash, phosphcric acid
and chlorine, that peas alone or even
combined with lime could not restore
these elements to the soil. Forum
atcly such is rarely so in our soils
in which case resort should he had TO
o'her means, such as bone dust and
gypsum, stable manure and guano {;
either will help the pea amazingly in
providing more luXuriant vine which
is sure to eliminate from lateral
state enough Of these elements to en-
rich the land. If lands ever made
food crops they surely can he made
to do so again, simply by the plan
here sugg eslcd, for it is but science re-
duccd to practice and many about us
are practicing what they preach on
this subject. After all, science is
nothing more than properly cultiva-
ted common sense, directed to the in
vest'gation of iacts relating to any
subject, and its value to the farmer
has been simply and we'll illustrated
in the recuperation of worn lands bv
the use Of the pea vine in the manner
herein and heretofore suggested.
There are vc"y many who auxiously
Feliciana sentinel., 1879-05-17

For a nice cool glass of soda water,
!, our readers to tho neat estab-
l;shmcnt Of Messrs. Swcetlnan ~ fr'eno
c,o+ ,f the hill. Price, ) cents glass.
Feliciana sentinel., 1879-05-17

A Dangerous Torpor. -Torpor Or inac'
tivity OF the kidneys is seriously danger
GUS to those organs, since it is the prece-
dent of diseases whicl, destroy their sub
stance and endanger life. This sluggish
ness may be overcome by stimulating
them, not excessively, but moderately
an effect produced by Hostetter's stom-
ach Bitters, general invigorant and al
terative, possessing diuretic properties OF
no common order. The impetus which
this admirable medicine gives to their
eyacuative function counteracts any ten
dency to congestion whicA may exist IN
their tissues. Both they and their asso-
ciate organ, the bladder, are invigorated
as we'll as gently stimulated by the Bit
tors, which exerts kindred influence
! upon the stomach, liver and bowels, and
ty strengthening the system, enables 1T
| to withstand malarial epidemics, to which
when exposed it might otherwise sue
cumb.-m.3,-1m
Feliciana sentinel., 1879-05-17

Soda water at Sweetman S
Er;erd's. Five cents a glass.
Feliciana sentinel., 1879-05-17
BASE BALL.

Last Sund y (May 1lth) the :
Fe,iciana Base Ball Club, again
went over to Pointe Coupce Par
ish. this time to play the celebrated
Excelsior Club, of New Texas
Landing. At twolve O'Clock the
FeIiciaoa Club together with large
delegation Of their friends, went on
board the steam tug j. IL. Mon'~
ton. kindly placed at their disposal
by Capt. Jas. Obique, and were
sooa at their destination where they
were received by the Excelsiors in
full uniform. After the prelimna
~ interchange of salututioas and
introductions, Mr.. II. e. Cham
bcrs was called upon to act as un-
pjre and at ha.f past one the game
commenced. From the very hrst
the Felcianas had it all their own
way, and won easily. One feature
of the game that deserves mentIoa-
ing was a beautiful fly cat ch made
by Mr.. E. Taylor of the F'e'icianas.
The ball was struck to center field
and was about to drop into that
players hand when Taylor having
his attention riveted only upon the
. ball, ran from the second base
"s.olc" the ball out of the fieIoer's
: hands and rolled on bis back still
, holding the ball above ground. lr
the third inning OF the game, we
: regret tc gay NJ. Wells in catching
u By had his haad split. Mr.
Spencer, who filed the position lr
q creditab,e manner, was snb~titn'
ted ia his place. Between two ant
three hundred people witnessed the
" game. The members Of the Fell
y ciana Clue take this opportunity Q
,r rendering their sincere thanks t.
II Capt. Jas. Ooiq1e, for the seneros'
to tv he displayed 10 letting them hav
the use of his tuy boat. The fol
H. lowing is the score.
OF SCORE BY INNINGS
- Innings 81 g. Total.
III F.liclana. 22S7234 32--3 -33 run
q Excelsior. O6 : U . OIL run
-, Scorers-Me~srs. Lawson AM
,ot Leba,ut. Umpire H. E. Chan
NV b.rs. of St. Francisville. lime
w. game, 8 hours and Is minutes.
- FELICIAN
Feliciana sentinel., 1879-05-17
DIED ::

On Thursday, May 18th 1879, at quar- ,o
ter to n. M. P1ERRE LEBRET, native
of Pleurtuit. France, and for fifty years
a resident Of this place, aged n years
Tho deceased was an old and hisn.S
respected citizen of this Parish, and MS
death has cast that gloom over the CON,
munity which the passing away OF goou
and true man naturally causes. lh"'
his soul may rest in peace is the prayer
of many who have felt the Kindness % u,
his nature. His romans were lnterro''
in the Cemetery of St. Francis Ch"'ol
In Poince Conpce.
Feliciana sentinel., 1879-05-17

- photograpiing is cheap methou oy
Shich Il likeness of youth and beauty
law be preserved to your friends. bayou
{ar:, has not had an artist tor years ;tH"
Sur peonle have been deprived oil this
breat pleasure, but now there is no eX-
Suse for any not "securinS tho slluo"
Y Sro the substance fails.' Messrs. Mayes
= Underwood, artists with we'll estao-
ished reputation for excellence OF WORK,
Nave opened their picture gallery a'
firemen's Hall, ard will remain there
3nly for q few days. Their charges arc
reasonable, and FROM those who nave
hlready patronized these gentlemen We
learn. their work is equal TO tha6 Oh
&ny artist in thus section. Give them
call.
j "RocK IN THE RoAD."-During our
through life many are
heard to exclaim, Rock liz the Road LII
Spth.r words an impediment presents IT,
eself, the wheels of time arc retaroe"' ms
8onward march is prevented. and as n'S
TIME is very valuable to his 1a1niiS' ne
&is in great haste to clear the road OF this
%rreat rock which detains him. A"'
Nrock is nothing moro nor less than 4 cas'
&of chills, whicn stops him from his oail:
4 work by which his family is suppor'cu
EBut q friend passes along and tells mn
Ito send to the nearest store and get on
Il bottle of Days Ague Tonic and take
rand no will never have another rock
a the road
Il Poor Tn1Sa.--We pity that muo
81 abused organ, the liver. 1t IS aouse
Il ard held responsible for every little acl
md pain. 1t is made to daddy nearly d
H diseases and is worked to death. lhis
.auite detrimental, unwise and unsai
u Let tho liver rest. 1t is all Q. X. W
q no strong medicines. Keep your bowe
81 open now and then by the use OIL Ill
" and simplo remedies, those which a
pleasant and harmless. Such u reme'
81 is Baileys Saline Aperent, winch IS
pleasant, cooling and effectual p"rsat''
and effervesces like soda water. ~
sold at one half the usual price anu ~
;;MN ;MN you need.
Feliciana sentinel., 1879-05-17
LITTLE GEORGE.
ADAPTED AND AFFEcTlcNATELf INsCRIh-
ED 10 MR.. AND MRS. j. D. AUSTEN.


ED 10 MR.. AND MRS. J. D. AUSTEN.
Love called from earth Heaven,
The brightness of a little angel life
Awhile that he had given .,
To cheer with smiles this dreary wofid
OF strife.
No morning ever wore
A lovlier glow upon it's fairest skies
Than that pure soul whlch bore
To heaven the incense of loves sacrifice.
With deepest thrills of Joy
Her prize, the mother 10 her bosom
press'd
A more than princely toy,
Given to be awhile her angel guest.
1t frightened day by day.
And shed quiet glory all around
TO strew along lite's way,
Sweet promises with stainless beauty
crowned.
But SOON passing cloud,
Hung midnight shadows in tho mornlns g
Wearing funeral shroud,
And breathing on the air u wailing sigh
A calm. sweet face looked out
From the mist woven folds of gathering
gloom,
Revealed Il shining route,
And whispered Send thine angel treas
| ure home"
| He asked His gift again,
| That earthly love withheld ~ little time
Beyond life's dreary plain,
1t breathes the ether of His heavenl
cline.
For when the way grew steep,
Thut tender infant feet must surely trea1
His lamb, with pity deep
In smoother paths, the loving Shepher
! led.
Feliciana sentinel., 1879-05-17

SCOrCfS-M5~StS' b1"o'" e1'o
Leba,nt. Umpire II. e. Cham
b,rs, of St. Francisville. lime OF
rame. 8 hours and Is minutes.
FELICIANA. I.
Feliciana sentinel., 1879-05-17

.yFree book of nearly lOo largo
octave pares for the sick. Full OF Ealu-
able notes on scrofnla; diseases Oh the
breathing organs: diseases of men; dis
eases of women aches and pains; heart
troubles and great variety OF CHRONIC
DISEASES, with evidence that III mos1
cases these diseases are curaDle. Sen1
for one stamp. Address,
MURRAY HILL PUH. Co.,
mar.15.-3m. No. 129 +. 2Sth Street, n. Y.
Feliciana sentinel., 1879-05-17
FELICIANA1s sENTlNEL.

bod Assessor = Notice in this issue.
r,a wenther during the past week
(esn quite favorable for farm work
4cuss. J JEwELRY, AND sLvENwARE.
1 l. White, wndsworth, Medina Co..
han issue d large book containing
v;urs and prices of over 1900 peices
mated and solid jewclry. He
.h;s book free for ten cents, which
k,o refunded with first order.
h this issue will be found the card
I Joe Baier, House Carpenter and
fsr. to which we call attention. Mr..
Ia a thorough workman and gem
= that we'll deserves public patron
Give him trail.
I'VE feel that we owe an apology 10
ead,rs this week for the scarcity OF
no matter and it's quality. Our ex-
for the shor tcoming is the indispo-
Of the editor during the past week.
will try and make it good in tho near
he. however.
The Juvenile fircmcn, of Bayou Sara,
|. Red Eagles" No. 2. gave ball on
day night last, and qnite a large
her of ladies' and gentlemen were in
odance. To the sound of sweet mu-
ancinc was participated in toa late
To master Harry Whiteman, who
MICS quito a prominent position IL
Youthful company, tho SENTINEL Is
ar many obligations for a kind lnvl
m to bo in attendance.
On Saturday last w. D. Rosillio,
hont Of this town, was up in th
mn hunting squirrels and saw fou
largo and handsome deor and hear
nd whsle in another direction whlcl
bred him of tho presence of the tiftl
4 Il not been for the game law
70 our friend informs us, he coul
ly have killed ono or moro OF tines
4 roamers of tho forest.
Halls Vegetable sicil,an Hair RI
ker has for many years occupied a
orablc place in tho toilet OF America
man. and has also attained popularlt
Foreign cou untries. This IS bccaus
does ne, form what it promises. l
rmcst friends are those who have use
invest. and those who sound its prals
,oudcst arc those who from actu
beri.uce and personal trial have der
|F trated that by its use gray HAIR
a. torsd to its natural color anu d'
isl, and wiry hair is mado soft and Ii
lus, a thing Of beauty, and matt
Hioy and pride to tho wearer.-Suo'o"
Eanl Democrat, Corinth, Miss.
On tho 9th, the Bayou sara u
,h had another exhibitson of th'
hi. The following is the official scor
Feliciana sentinel., 1879-05-17
~ ~ ST9MSS
G., B. & e. ENOCHS.
DEALERS IN

.MO.TUNIE.NTAL WORK,
\XTE ARE NOW prepared to furnish
w all kinds of Grave Work and Iron
Railing at reduced prices. Parties ad-
dressing us at Bayou Sara, or at William
II. Pipers, Baton Rouge, we will call ana
see with our designs, OF which we nave
a large variety.
Feliciana sentinel., 1879-05-17
t.. Iet cravens shrink and towards sigh,
'Tis thine to do and not to die"

Let cravens shrink and towards sigh,
'Tis thine to do and not to die.
Young men these modern times are
beginning to loolr after p young ladys
health before asking her hand. AS a
matter of businessthis is quite right. " no
wants IA rale, sickly, litelcss, nervous
and hysterical woman for wife Young
lady YOUR disease is depicted in your
very countenance. Your feeble walk,
vour short breathing, yoru want of bloom
70 the check, your lifeless eye-all speak
that you are in i'll health, and as many
young gents are experts these DAYS 'ney
perceive your condition and 90 not WISH
to marry you. Ifyou should be thus at
aictea send at once for DR.. Droolngoie's
English Female Bitters' and its use VIII
at once restore you to your health.
Feliciana sentinel., 1879-05-17
NOTICE.

DR.R.R. RICHARDSON has located
~ permanently at Bayou Tunica, West
Feliciana, and offers his professional scr.
vices in all the various branches OF Ply"
s;cian. Surgeon, and obste,rcian. Office
at j. NJ. Rodney's Commission Merchant.
Tunica, La. ela-lm -sUo
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-07-24
ELM GROVE RAILROAD.
A GENERAL INVITATION.


You've not been to see US, old man. for some
You've deserted us quite without reason or
rhyme,
Fixed DAYS are so formal, destroying all ease,
but drop in and see Us whenever you please.
No, to-day, by the way, for the wifc's not quite
Nor tomorrow. for how she'n be then can't
tell;
But Old friends like you must be welcome no
fear,
So pop i'm, in passing, whenever you're near.
On Tuesday and Wednesday we go out TO dine,
And next week 10 Brighton we run If its fine;
But its always pleasure, you know, To see
YOU,
Sojusi spare MS an evening, old iellow-nOw do.
Not on Thursdays, though, please, remember
MiehseI brown viii be here, Brown from over
the way
haven't forgotten your quarrel with Mike
But come in and see US whenever You IKE
Both the wife and the daughters are given to
But the chances are great that you find me at
n not at the club or at Haverstock Hill
Now drop i'm, old fellow hope that you viii,
You can't miss your way, and you know my
abode,
And Blackheath'S no distance from Bhyswatcr
rOad.
Now you'll promise you'll come? You can
hardly refuse.
Come Ia luncheon or dinner whenever you
choose.
You always are welcome, give you my word,
cur cook will he leaving, know On the thrd;
We can't get anOther-itS really too bad,
But pay Us visit-we shall be 50 giad.
Now mind that you come shall look for you
soon,
Pop i'm and surprise US some fine afternoon,
How pleased We shall all become soon now
do try,
You'll look US up shortly, old fellow good
bye.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-07-24
New Electro Motor.

According to correspondent oil La
LitHtiere EiectriqtIe, Nj. Marcel Deprez
has solved the problem OF an electro
magnetic motor capable OF doing useful
work in many industrial pursuits.
Deprez's apparatus is barely eight
inches long by less than six inches IN
breadth; it weighs about six and one.
half pounds, and can supply apower OF
nearly eight foot-pounds per second
with five Bunsen elements. This IS
considered an extraordinary result, and
one which could scarcely have been an
ticipated few years ago. Under these
conditions sewing machines may be
worked by electricity without any cum
brous apparatus. This ingenious sys-
TEN consists of horseshoe magnet OF
eight plates five and three-fourths
inches i'm length, between the poles OF
which is introduced a Siemens arma-
ture, acted upon by the magnet over 4
length of two and three-lourths inches.
The electromagnetic armature, IN
stead of being placed transyersely tothe
magnet. is arranged longitudinally and
parallel 10 it. Under these conditions
the magnetic power is found to be con-
siderabIv Augmented. The Siemens
armature is well known. 1t IS kind OF
galvanometcr frame, OF which two sides
constitute the two poles OF straight
electro-magnet with a flat core, broader
than it is long, upon which the wire is
wound. The axis OF this electro-magnet
is parallel to the coils OF wire ia the
magnctizing helix, and, consequently, to
the arms OF the magnet. At one end 1t
carries a reversing commutatOr, and at
the other end it is provided with PIN
ion which gears into a wheel OF which
the diameter is thirty times greater.
When the apparatus is properly regula-
ted the armature makes 30 revolutions
per second, and, consequently, the
wheel which it acts upon makes three
revolutions. 1t is upon the axis OF this
wheel that are fixed the pulleys trans
hitting the movement, and by which
the engine is caused to work either a
sewing machine or any other apparatus
that is to be set in movement.