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gressive weed, I have failed In my
effort, but l don't feel disposed to be
thwarted aud to that end have, at
considerable effort, gathered some
seed and will now prepare land on the
RESERVE" near Palatka, and plant
with care all the seed l have, which
I think will cover from one and one
half TO two acres. Although late
in the seasons, l feel confident OF a
growth and product that will serve
to fully demonstrate the yield per
acre and quality OF material to satisfy
the incredulous that the wild jute OF
Florida" can be made profitable and
in time one OF the staple crops of the
State. The prejudice against 1t l
find very formidable. l tried several
planters to hire a portion of their
lands and plant for me, but without
success; their reply invariably was
"No Sir, no money could induce me
to plant that spreading weed on my
ground, and in short time have it
to drive me from my plantation" All
admit it's prolific growth, which to
me argues we'll tor Its heavy yield
and consequently making remuner-
alive crop. l therefore will plant III
tull confidence Of practical test,
leaving it to time to overcome the
prejudice of others"
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Our Lake Leila Correspondent.

Editor Of the Florida Agricuturist:
We were much interested in the
long list of valuable improvements
enumerated by observer" and sent
the paper to several interested parties
at the North, but in his great effort to
do Justice to the thriving towns and
vicinities -four miles south and "three
miles southwest" and s'tonr miles
.s,it d I JeSsss-
yer a. to do justice to the enterpri.
sing vicinity three miles east of De-
Land, where about four sales and
transfers OF land have been made OF
not such very small importance in
the past three months, besides con.
siderable building, planting, clearing
etc. If no one will observe for us,
we must observe for ourselves. We
thought we were enumerated with
DeLand, we have always felt so, and
talked so at least, and have the good
Of DeLand at heart, and do cheertnlly
and voluntarily work and talk for
her, both at home and abroad.
OBSERVER No. 2.
DeLa'ed, Fza., July 81.
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The Fence Law.
Editor of the Florida Agriculturist:

Editor Of the Florida AgricukuriSt:
My attention has lately been called
to our Stock and Fence Laws, by
several correspondents who seem to
demand some modification to suit the
changed condition of the State since
the enactments of present laws. The
fence laws first enacted, were entire
ly in The interests OF stock raisers.
In 1924, our present fence law was
enacted and has continued in force
ever since, with but slight modifica-
tion. Commencing OH page 1913,
chapter ~, Bushes Digest, the law
defines the lawful construction OF
fences in the State. Sec. 5 OF said
chapter, page 334-5 is clearly uncon-
stitutional under the present consti-
tuition, but the other sections are
still IN force. The new settlers to
Florida come for the purpose OF fruit
raising ami gardening, not stock
raising, and that a modification of our
stock and fence laws is necessary no
reasonable person can deny. A"No
fence law" would be a great dctri
ment TO certain unsettled portions Of
the state where stock raising COM
prises the principal industry. In the
more thickly settled portions of the
State where gardening and fruit
raising is the principal industry the
modification OF the stock and fence
law has become a necessity that can
not be longer ignored, especially is
this the case in regard to the raising
of swine. A large numher of i'm.
migrants are poor men who find it i'm.
possible 20 clear the land, put up their
houses, support their families and
then he compelled TO bulld hog
tight fences" With the present law
if such immigrant or new settler. after
months of toll in starting a crop upon
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Pine-Apples in Florida.
NUMBER '

NUMBER V.
JVritten for the Florida Agricu1t,rist By Rer. J.
Fl. White
The production OF new varieties is
by means Of seeds. But seeds are
hard to get. it takes seedlings a long
time to fruit,a when fruited, mot one
in hundred are of any value. The
production of new varieties is there
fore not an inviting field for labor,
The crowns are said TO produce new
varieties, but / think this must be
mistake. The crown is only the pro
lection of the stem upward, through
the fruit, and | can see no good reason
why it should differ in its nature from
the rest OF the plant. But experience
is better than theory, and the many
crowns we have planted here have all
produced the original sort. But
there is no lack OF variety from which
to select. A list OF these varieties
would be Of no practical value to the
readers of the AGRICULTURISr. In
this region three sorts are principally
cultivated, to- w.t. Spanish, Egypt
ian Queen and Sugar Loaf The first
OF these has many other names. Red
Pine, and Red Spanish, because OF
the red appearance OF the leaves and
bloom. Black Spanish and Black
Jamaica, because of the very dark
color of the fruit in some stages OF
its growth. Commercial Plue, be-
cause OF its superior shipping qualities
it is OF the greatest Commercial value.
In addition to these | have the Birds
Eye, but have fruited only the first
two. The two have truited tor
three successiveyears, and, therefore,
know something Of their respective
merits. The Spanish as compared
with the Sugar Loaf, fruits sooner,
endures the greater degree OF cold
without Injury, and does better on
poor land without fertilizing, bat the
quality Of its fruit is greatly interl>
or. Some praise the quality OF
the Egyptian Queen Unfortunately,
calling il the best pineapple grown,
but OF those~sh ANe eaten. he
Sugar Loaf is as M superior to TIN
: Queen as the Queen superior to tn
Spanish. Because Of its commercial
value, The Spanish is the one most.
cultivated; hence, its time of frpitin!
is OF more Importance to the 'reade
than that OF any other. In theor.
the time is nicely arranged. lquot
from former number of the AGRL
CULTURTsTa "Suckers fruit in on
year, slips in a year and . hall, an
the crown from two to six years.
In September, 1878, set SIX crowns
suckers and slips, in sixteen month
they began to bloom, some OF each
They continued to bloom for abou
five months, making in all genera
truitage. The suckers fruited most
the crowns next and the slips least
| think there isnothingin their natur
that makes this difference, but 1t ]
the difference in their size. AS rul
the largest will fruit first, and what
ever hastens the growth hastens tn
time OF fruit. and whatever retard
. the growth, crowds that good TIM
into the future.
Island Home, July Z, 1880.
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Or. Trotter,s Scheme.
T me Florida ACKNOWLEDGMENT.

Editor Of The Florida Agricutturtst:
Will you please give circulation to
a "6riet" Of what | propose to
have established in Southern Flor
ida. My having been engaged in
featuring, writing and publishing the
history and resources OF Florida
throughout the United States, Great
Britain ana Europe, during the
greater portion OF the. lastltwenty'
five years, and am now placed under
obligations to select locations OF land
for the settlement OF colonies and
many other good citizens who have
arranged and are now arranging to
move 20 different parts OF South
Florida for the purpose of building
up permanent homes, where they IN
tend to torn Joint Stock Companies
to establish saw, planning and shlngle
mills, sash, door and blind factory,
shoe, boot and harness factory, TO-
bacco and cigar factory, oyster, hsh,
fruit jar aud box factory. Each and
every stock holder will be required
to have home i'll Florida, and to be
a sober, moral aud industrious man
or woman, able and willing to work
or to have the means oil commanding
1T. These factories will be started
upon basis ol MOI less than SlO,Ooo
divided INTO shares OF from $40 to
500. Each stock holder required
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HOME AND FOREIGN.

The population OF Name is dimln-
lshing.
The crops in Ireland are very
promising.
Turkey still holds out against the
demand of the powers.
Our exchanges are full of brutal
murders and other crimes.
Earthquakes in the Island of Man
lila have killed over 300 people.
The English, for the first time,
have beaten the American team in
rifle practice.
The British Admiral, Sir f. Sey-
mour, will command the combined
naval demonstration against Turkey.
A British Army OF $500 men UNI
der General Burrows, has been an
initiated by Ayoob Khan who at
tackled them with 10000 men.
DR.. Tanner had completed his
thirty-second day Of fasting, at our
last reports, but is doubtful if he can
90 through the other eight days.
The Queen Victora has offered as
a site for the memorial statue OF the
: Prince Imperial. which was refused a. :
| place in Westminster Abbey, place
in St. Georges Chapel, Windsor,
Castle, which has been accepted by
the committee having charge of the
matter
General Grant has his third term
after all and has been elected Pres.
ident of the San Pedro and Canon
Del Aqua Company, which owns
forty Thousand acres OF mining land
in New Mexico. This position ex-
actly fills his ambition and his peck
cts for the future. His headquarters
will be in New York.
Congress, at its last session, APP
propriated $350,G00 for special mail
service on railroads during the cur
rant fiscal year, July LIST, 1880, to
June 30th, 1881. The post-ofice de-
partment recently perfected arrange
ments which were put in operation
July LIST, securing additional fast
mail service between New York and
other large eastern cities, and Pitts
burgh, Chicago, Cincinnati, Indian
apolis and St. Louis, and intermediate
points. 1t is the intention of the de-
partment to endeavor TO perfect ar
rangements with view to extending
the fast mail system from New York
via Washington, along the coast to
Jacksonville, Fla, and from Wash
ington via Lynchburg and Atlanta to
New Orleans. These branches Of
4ast system, it is expected at the
department, will be put in operation
within a month or two.
DETROIT, July pa terrible ac
cident occurred about 10 o'clock last
night on Detroit river, some nine
miles below the city. The excursion
steamer Garland, with twelve huns
dred persons on board, under the
auspices of the Detroit Moulder's
Union, while going down the river,
collided with the steam yacht Mamie,
coming up, cut her into. SO that she
almost instantly sank. The latter
had au board twenty>tour persons,
consisting mainly of Father Blyen>
bergh, pastor of the Trinity Roman
Catholic church of this city, and
number acolytes and boys officiating
in various capacities in the service OF
the church. They had been OH their
annual excursion 10 Monroe and were
returning home. The night was
bright with moonlight, and there
would seem TO have been no reason
save that OF criminal neglect, why the
accident should have occurred. OF
those on board the Mamie the
| following were drowned Mrs.
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Agricultural societies.

Florida Fruit Growers Association.-Dr.
j. c. Kenworthy, pres, Jacksonville; ID.
Ii. Elliot sec. Live Oak; d. S. Place, cor
Sec, Waldo.
Orange Ridge Agricultural and 1mmi-
grafton Society.-Dr, b. B. Bennett, pres.
John Cannon, sec; j. Y; Parce, cor. sec.
DeLand. VOlusia Co. Weekly nseetAngs
New Smyrna Agricultural and Fruit
Growers Society.--Dr. j. NJ. Hawks. pres,
M. b. Rolfe, vice-pres.; Mrs. H. Nj. Rolte,
sec. and treas.
Lake George Fruit-Growers' Associa-
tion.-Judge A. i. Bartlett, pres, George
town; w. w. Hawks, E. Kirby, Mrs: Z.
A. Manville, vice-pres'ts. A. III. Manville,
Sec, Lake George r. o. Hammond, cor,
Sec, Fort Gates; George H. Thorn, treas,
Georgetown.
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Treatlses for Premiums Offered.

At the request Of the president of
the Lake George Fruit Growers As.
ISOLATION the prizes offered by us
tor the best treatises on vegetable
and strawberry culture has been ex.
tended to the LIST of November, as
so many of the citizens and members
of the society are spending the sum-
mer north and will not return before
that time
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Effect of the Stock from the Scion.

Effect OF the SIOck lfOfll tIlo OcIOIl'
Another interesting subject at the
meeting Of the Nurserymen's Asso-
citation at Chicago, was as follows;
ssTHE EFFECT OF VARIOUS STOCKS
ON THE SCION AND TIE
FUTURE TREE"
The paper was read by Mr.. Edgar
Sanders, OF Chicago, and contained
several valuable suggestions. At
the outset Mr.. Strong said that ma
ture adapted two methods of propa-
eating plants, by seed and by
division. When the vast quantity OF
seed annually produced was consid.
cred, it certainly would seem as if
that source was sufficient for all pur
poses. The method of division was,
however, widely extended. More
varieties were expected from the
seed method; while from that of divi
sion nothing was expected but a re-
newal of the parent life, without per-
ceptible alteration. Thus when
I vafreJy u greau vsftte 10 pr0udce'st u
is desirable to perpetuate it, and this
can be doue only by the system OF
division. In this sense, the latter
method is invaluable No pertec-
ton can be successfully obtained
with strawberries by runners with
raspberries by suckers, and with cur
rants ,by cuttings. 1t was curious,
although we'll known, fact that a SIM
ole bud, or scion, inserted in a KIN
dred stock will grow and preserve It's
individually although drawing nour-
ishment from root entirely differ
ent from its own. While the graft
preserved itsidentity,5 the bud was
affected in it's growth to perfection
or otherwise by the quality OF the
stock could not be denied.
1t may be safely concluded that
strong, vigorous, and hardy varie
ties will prove good stock for varie'
ties of the same species, which are OF
more delicate growth.
The question whether there is any
perceptlble influence by the stock Ill
retarding the early opening flow OF
sap, thus rendering the buds less
liable to be nipped by carly frosts'
could only be settled by trial.
II many districts peaches were In
iured or destroyed by a growth
called "the yellows" fungus torma-
ton ON the roots OF the trees, spread
ing from tree to tree in the planta-
tions and often running whole or
chard.
Mr.. Henderson, of New York, ex-
pressed a belief that what is called
variegation Ill plants was nothing
more than a disease. 1t came under
his observation in, grating that
healthy plants were often innocu-
lated, SO to speak, with a maiady
which produced spots, just as vac
cination produced pustules on the
human body. He did not think that
grating had any effect on a tree
more than to make it stronger or
weaker, just as good or bad soil
might do.
MIR. Powell, of Syracuse, N. Y,
held that grating often changed the
appearance of trees and plants, and
changed the nature of the fruits pro-
duced by the process.
Mr.. Manning held about the same
ideas.
Mr.. Moody believed that the
grating often affected the tree but
hardly ever the fruit.
The discussion was continued i'll a
! rather. desultory manner by lew
gentlemen. none of whom seemed TO
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other All, or nearly all, their sug;
gestions were made in the cond!-
tional mood, which crooked backed
Gloster" abhorred and rebuked.
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Sharp County record., 1880-07-29
GEN. HANCOCK AND THE THE
CATHOLICS.

The nomination Of Gen. Winfield
Scott Hancock for the presidency by
the democratic national committee
at Cincinnati, has apparently given
satisfaction to every one, even to
the republicans; though in their
case the satisfaction is somewhat
marked by the reflection that che is
hard man to beat" We, who are
not politicians, rejoice that this Is
so, tor we could deplore nothing
more than the nomination Of a man
whose personal vices or weaknesses,
or whose political crimes made him
an easily defeated candidate. Gen.
Hancock has been for many years
standing in the fierce light which
beats upon possible presidential
candidates, and the only thing that
G2n- sse allegnI,s him was the
fear that possibly he had incurred
the hostility Of the Catholic body
by Unnecessary cruelty to q Catholic
prisoner, Mrs. Surratt, and to her
confessor, Father Walters. 1t must
be noted that those who have been
vioIentin alleging this are not Cath
olics, and care very little for Catho-
lie feeling on the subject. In view
Of the distinct and emphatic testl-
mony Of Father Walters, Of Wash
ington, D. c.. and Of Bishop Keane,
OF Richmond, Va, is quite mani
fest that Gen. Hancock. was not
guilty of the cruelty alleged to
his unfortunate prisoner and her
cOnfessor.-N. Y. Catholic Review.
Sharp County record., 1880-07-29
OFFICE OF SECRETARY
OF STATE OF ARKANSAS. ]


In conformity with the requirements of
the act Of the general assembly of Arkan-
sas, entitled "An act to regulate the mode
of proposing and voting upon amendments
TO the constitution of the state of Arkan-
sas,' approved April >, 1879, l hereby
give notice to the electors in this state,
that at "the next general election for SEN
ators and representatives" to be held in
this state. tO-wit: On Monday the 9th day
of September, A. D. 1880, the foregoing
proposed amendment to the constitution of
the state of Arkansas will be submitted
to the electors of the state for approval or
rejection" and that each elector on de.
posting MS ballot at such election shall
vote for or against said amendment and
that each eIector in voting upon said
amendment is required by law to have
written or printed on his ballot the
words, if in favor It's adoption, "FOr the
Amendment No. l." or, if against its adop-
ton, "a gainst No. l Amendment.
Witness my official signature and
TSEAL. seal of office, this the I'd day of
February, A. D. 1880.
Signed JACOB FRoLICH,
Secretary of State.
Sharp County record., 1880-07-29

Proposed Amendment
CONSTITUTION Of ARKANSAS

No. l-Joint resolution, proposing an
amendment to the constitution OF the
state.
Pcso7rp7 Bg the hluac 0f representatives Of
the grgryaI assemble Gt the Sfdfr ~ ifh"RN"S
m majorityOf all the members present dgTte"g
MertiJ:I ~,
That the following article shall be pro-
posed AZ an amendment TO the constltu-
tion of the state of Arkansas. which Wnen
agreed to by majority of all the mem
bers elected TO each house and adopted Dy
a majority of the electors Of the state vot-
inc at the next general election for sena-
tors and REPRESENTATIVES. shall become
mart of the said constitution, namely:
ARTICLE Xxx. The general assembly
shall have no power 70 levy any tax or
make anv appropriations to pay either the
principle or interest or any part there OF OF
anv of the following bonds Of the state,
to.wit: Bonds issued under an act OF the
general assembly of the State OF Arkan-
sas. entitled An act TO provide for the
funding of the public debt Of the state
approved April 6, A. D. 1869, and num-
bered from four hundred and nInety-one
to eighteen hundred and sixty, inclusive,
being the funding bonds delivered to
F. W. Caper, and sometimes called "lIol-
ford bonds" or bonds known as railroad
aid bonds, issued under an act OF the gem
eraI assembly of the state of Arkansas, en-
titled An act to aid in the construction OF
railroads. approved July q, A. D. 1908,
or bonds called "levee bonds, being bonds
issued under an act of the general assem-
bly, of the state of Arkansas, entitled An
act providing for the building and repair
ing the public levees of the state and for
other purposes approved March 10, A. D.
1869, and the supplemental act thereto ap,
proved April y, 1869, and the act enti-
tied An act to amend an act entitled An
act providing for the building and repair
ing of the public Ievees of this state, ap-
proved March %, a. D. 1871, and any
law providing for any such tax or aP-
preparations shall be null and void.
Took effect April 3, 1879.
The foregoing is a true copy of the
original roll on file in nv office.
Witness my official signature and
SEAL seal of office, this the ID day of
February, a. D. 1850.
Signed JACOB FRoLICH,
Secretary of State.
Sharp County record., 1880-07-29

S. W. PEEL.
Bentonville, Ark, March 29th, 1880.
Sharp County record., 1880-07-29
Tashington, D. G., Mar. l, 1880.

To the T-oter8 Of the Fourth Congressional
District Of ITfGnSd8:
I am a candidate to represent you IN
the next congress Of the United States,
subject to the decision of a democratic
convention. should one be held. In max
inr this announcement, | cannot boast OF
a long experience in COD gress, or OF spe-
cial familiarity with the details of business
before the various departments of govern
ment. and urge these as reasons why l
should be elected. l come before you
solely upon my own merit-the suficiency
of which | leave you to determine. HaV-
ing spent my entire life in this district, l
know no other people but you. For what
I am and have, am indebted to your gen
erosity and my own industry and energy.
| had the honor to serve large portion
of your district as prosecuting attorney
for four years. As to how l discharged
nv duties, leave it to those | served to
say. | never held many public places,
but you have generously given me all |
ever asked and for the very liberal sup
port | always received at your hands, |
here return my sincere thanks. Should l
be elected, promise to serve you honestly
and faithfully, and to devote my entire
time, energy and such ability as possess,
80 the promotion of your interests.
The Uon. 7. NJ. Gunter, the present in
cumbent, is also a candidate. He is an
honorable gentleman and worthy of his
trust and | propose to meet him and all
others who may present their claims to
you, in that spirit Of frankness and cOur-
tesy that should characterize all aspirants
for that position. Should you choose an
other, l cannot of right complain. The
office is yours it is our right to ask, and
yours to say, who shall serve you.
Hoping to receive your generous sup
port, and to merit your confidence, | am,
XarQ resnAntfnllz1y
S. W. PEEL.
Bentonville, Ark, March 29th, 1850.
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AT EVENING SHADE, ARK.

We have Just received our mammoth
spring stock of goods, selected with care
by US in person, and at the lowest cash
prices, the advantage of which we pro-
pose to give to our customers; therefore,
you will save time and money by calling
on us when you need anything in our line.
We are grateful to our patrons for past
favnrsr and viii endeaT0r to merit a con.
tinuatiOn Of the same. Come and see us.
WILLIAMS & METCALF.