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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-04-22
THE CoNFLAGRAT ION AT CrIsriELI

THE CoNFLAGRAT ION AT CFIsrlELD
The town Of Crisheld, Somerset
county, Maryland. was visited by a
disastl Gus confagration yesterday, by
which the greater portion of the bust
ness section of the place was destroyed.
Coming SO closely as this fire does
upon the destruction Of Prince Fred.
erick, in Calvert county, it may well
serve as warning to all our country
towns, and as a reminder OF the impor-
lance Of greater prec autions against
this danger. 1t is true that the fire at
Ciisfeld is alleged to have had an in
cendiary and not an accidental origin,
as was the case at Prince Frederick,
but there seems no doubt that the pro-
gress of the flames in both instances
might have been stayed and much pro-
perty saved, had these towns possessed
organized fire departments or any re.
gular fire apparatus. A strong wind at
Crisheld helped the FIRE forward and
Knocked the feeble efforts Of the old
fashioned bucket brigade which vainly
attempted TO arrest it. Such expert
ences as these are entirely too costly to
60 UNDECIDED, and it is hoped may
arouse other communities similarly sit.
uated TO an appreciation of the impor-
lance of looking to their safety IN this
respect. = Baltimore Sun.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-04-22

Butter will probably experience a
sudden fall in price because of the
speedy and abundant growth Of grass.
This is sad news perhaps to sellers, but
it will rejoice the hearts of the buyers,
who for months have been compelled
TO pay very high prices because of the
partial failure of last years hay and
other crops.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-04-22
Notice to Taxpayers.

The undersigned hereby gives notice
to all persons who are indebted to him
as Collector of State and County Taxes
for the years 1873 and 1879, that I'M
less such taxes are paid at once he shall
proceed to levy upon and sell all prop
critics upon which said taxes are not
paid. LEVIN J. HOUSTON,
Feb. 5-'SI. Collector
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-04-22

VIZ have received copy of J. Flank
Lewis L Co.'S Directory of the State Of
Ma, land for 1882 1t is large and
nestly printed octave of nearly coo
pages It seems to have been prepared
with great care, aud is no doubt as cor
rect as it is possible to make it As a
work Of reference regarding Baltimore
city sad tie entire State, this Directory
viii be found iovsluaLle- Ills address
i. No. 8 p. o. Avenue Baltimore
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-04-22
Baltimore, Md, Aug. oath, 1886

Baltimore, Md, Aug. a4th, 1886.
have been on the Police force for
9years and it formerly cost me annual.
ly about hundred dollars for DR.. bills
and medicine, and have for the past
two or three years been using ]. NJ.
Laroque's Anti-billous Bitters, and
say positively that it is the best medi.
cine for biliousness and Dyspepsia
ever saw or tried, and il seems especial
iy adapted to Policemen and all per
sons who are much exposed to the
weather. l never take any other med
icine, and always keep it in the house
ready for use. john Powers, Middle
District.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-04-22

To every new subscriber sending us
one dollar for years subscription to
the Messenger we will present a copy
of kendall's celebrated book, "The
Horse and his Diseases" The book
alone is worth the money, and no
owner of a horse should be without
one. Persons living out of town will
be required to send six cents in stamps
for postage on the book if they desire
the same sent by mail If.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-04-22

A COATED tongue, headache, bad
taste in the mouth, dull, drowsy feel
ing, are sure indications that your liver
is torpid and that there is a collection
of foul humor in the stomach. !. NJ.
Laroque's Anti Bilious Bitters quickly
and efectually correct these evils. IS
cents bottle. w. E. Thornton, Bal
timorc and Harrison streets.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-04-22
Married.

In Synepuxent Neck, On Wednesday,
April 10Th, by the Rev. &c. A. Grise,
Mr.. Josiah Williams and Mu. Nancy
Clark, bothsSf this countg.
AT the NJ. E. Parsonage in Berlin,
by the same, on the fsth inst, Mr..
Littleton Bowden and Mrs. Mary
Woodenton, both Of Chincoteague
Island.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-04-22

TIE faithless wife of ]. P. Homer,
Of Crisheld last week eloped with a
friend of her husband and they have
since taken up their residence at Cam.
bridge. The irate husband at last &C
counts, fully charged TO the muzzle
with old rye. was in hot pursuit. threat
ching vengeance to the partner of his
joys and her paramour.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-04-22

SUR has been en,,,.d Tor tac divorce
of Gov ilamilton'- jangh's, who was
recently married 80 Young S'anhope IN
Carroll county. Gev. sism,len. ss o
mem Der o: the bar. has rcceiytcu e. the
cle,k for the papers 10 ,he ease, aud 40
copy can he obtained until appearance
has been eutered for the d-fcuse. Mrs.
Clare Siauhope has no. been in Ha.
gersiown since the :ii-covery OF tue
marriage 10 September last.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-04-22
Kingston Greenhouses.

$4,000 Sharpless Strawberry plants
$4,000 Cumberland Triumph do.
Warranted genuine 100 for 75c.;
I 900 for $3.50; 5000 for $40.
Flower Seeds, &C. per package; &c
for age; as for soc. Postage stamps
taken in sums less than 81.
Thomas G.. HAROLD,
Kingston, Somerset county, Md
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-04-22

VIZ. T. Berry, the young man who
pointed pistol at Miss Lille Roach
on the 4th of March last, in Somerset
county. not knowing it to be loaded,
has been indicted by the grand jury.
The ball entered her breast, inficting
a very serious wound, which for time
was thought TO be mortal.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-04-22
Notice to Taxpayers.

All persons indebted for taxes for
1880 and 1881 are respectfully request
ed TO promptly settle the same, as my
engagements will not permit me to
consume three or four years in COM
pleting two years business.
&. & LLOYD, Collector.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-04-22
THoS. G.. HAROLD.

A man does his counting in private
and seclusion. John Henry, as boy,
goes behind the woodshed to suck his
orange. Not because he is ashamed
of it, but because he wants it all him.
self.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-04-22

CALL and see the S, 10 and IS cent
counter Of tinware, such as bread b.
sins, milk pals, coffee pots, ETC., at Jas.
L. Purnelrs, Bridge Store. Also, just
received. a large lot of Wilmington
Patent Roller Flour--best and cheap.
est.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-04-22

lee For SALE.-The undersigned is
now prepared to supply housekeepers
and consumers generally with first -cla,s
ice, in large or small quantities, upon
moderate terms. JOHN p. Moons.
April a7tf Snow Hill.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-04-22

MEssRs. ]. Il. Merrill & Co., of Po-
comoke City, have opened a branch
store in the storeshouse opposite Nock's
Washington House, and display large
and attractive stock of ready-made
clothing, boots and shoes, hats and
caps, gents furnishing goods, etc.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-04-22

REvITAL,zING the blood is absolutely
necessary for the cure OF general debi-
lity, weakness, lassitude, &c. The
best enriCher of the blood is Browns
Iron Bitters.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-04-22

LYDIA +. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound, the great medicine for the
cure of all female complaints, is the
greatest strengthened of the back,
stomach, nerves, kidneys, urinary and
genial organs of man and women ever
known. Send for circulars to Lydia
E. Pinkham, Lynn, Mass.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-04-22

BALTIMORE GRAIN MARKET. Grain
sold yesterday in Baltimore as follows ::
White corn, SS@3oc-; yellow, S2@S4
Wheat Md. red, SI.3I@SI.4o. Oats,
6oG64c. Rye, o5c. MSIoo.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-04-22

CARRIAGES FoR SALE. Being over
stocked with carriages, | will dispose
of two second hand buggies at very
low figure. A. W. SMITH.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-04-22

Mr.. VIM. T. Crosdale has purchased
the whole stock Of the Baltimore Ga
zette publishing company, and the
name Of the paper has been changed
to The Day.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-04-22

DKBILIrATED persons, and sufferers
from wasting diseases such a. consump-
ton, scrofula, kidney affections. will
be greatly benefited by using Browns
Iron Bitters.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-04-22

Tng Rev. JAS. Conway, who has for
two years past so ztalously labored
amongst US. aud who has SO ably filled
the pa pit OF the Presbyterian church OF
this place. short time since announced
his purpose Of resiguirg his pastoral
work here. to accept one of several call.
to labor elsewhere In furthcrance OF
this he asked this congregation to unite
aiih him in request TO the Presty trry
of New Castle TO dissolve the pastoral
relation To this eud congregational
meeting was hcll in the Presbyterian
church OH last "Wednesday at which DIR.
|. Z. Coston was electe secretary. the
Rev. Mr.. Conway ac.ing as moderator
R,solu,ious cf confidence aud resre,
were adopted and the congre cation re-
luctently united with the pastor ia re.
ques,iog the Presby'ery to sever the re-
lation. DIR. s. S Quinn and Mr. Wm.
7. Boston, we're chosen commissioners
TO represent this congregation in the
Pr sbytery.-Poccmoke Record.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-04-22

A CHEsTERTowN man purchased a
bicycle in Centreville one day last week
and rode home on it, distance of 10
miles, in two hours.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-04-22

FoR the first tine in the history Of
Somerset county, one Of its colored
men served on the Grand Jury, at the
late. term Of Court.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-04-22

az We do all kinds of plain and
ornamental Job Printing at city prices.
Orders by mail will receive prompt at
sensien
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-04-22

Mr.. VIM. Porter, a respected citizen
Of stockton, died At his residence in
that place, after long illness, on We'd
nesday night last.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-04-22

A DESCRIPTIVE price-list of the roses
grown at the Kingston Greenhouses
may be had free Of charge by applying
et this Office.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-04-22

REV. James Conway has accepted a
call to the Presbyterian Church at
Odessa, DEL, and the people Of that
town are to be congratulated.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-04-22
{ SMALL POf Il
!. ERADICiTED !.
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CoSrAGiox destroyed.
SICK Rooms purified and
made pleasant.
FEvERED AND Sex PER
SONS relieved and re-
ffeshed by bathing
wit h Prophylac.ic
Fluid added 20 the
water.
Sort WHITE COMPLEX
Ions secured by its use
in bathing.
IxPURE AIR made harm
less and purified by
sprinklins Darby 5
Fluid about.
To PURIfY rnE BREATH
CLEANSE THE rEErH,
it can, he surpassed.
CATARRH relieved and
cared.
EeYsIPELAs cured.
BUGyEs reiived Instant
Is.
SCARS prevented.
Removes all unpleasant
oSlors.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-04-22

WE would respectfully inform the
ladies that our wagon will be in Snow
Hill on Wednesday. the a6th inst.
Parties wishing plants will please notify
Us By postal.
THos. G.. HARoLD.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-04-22
COLLECTOR Lloyd will visit Berlin
on Saturday, April soth.

DIAMOND Dick " has gone to Chin
colleague Island.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-04-22
Town Election Notice.

NOTICE IS hereby given that an
II election will be held at the Court
House in Snow Hill on
Monday, the First Day Of May,
1882, for the purpose of electing three
Corporation Commissioners for the
Town of Snow Hill, to serve for the
ensuing two years. The polls will
open at 9 O'Clock A. NJ, and close at !
Pm. BY order of the Board.
John S. AYpELoTTE,
Apl.a2-at. Clerk.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-04-22

county:
VIM II Payne Roland F Bevans
Tbos II Parker Wilmington Bound
Thos c Prui!t Sidney I Selby
JAS 7 Hancock DIR Geo 7 Truitt
John S Timmons Elijah g Parsons
Nathaniel G Miller Robert f odfrey
Jos NJ Layton Maroon b Williams
Alfred J Townsend f.enry G. Hudson
Wm W Tiuitt Irving Townsend
HUI h King VIM Is Colbin
Jasi Cottiugliam Ephrsm Jones
job n w Smith VIM S Dickinson
Jas II Nc Grnth Joshua Il S;urgis
Frederick Conner J Inn F Dckcrson
Isaac q Coffin Alfred II Jones
Moses Bowen Jnsbum Collins
DR. John s Aydelotte Jas II Collins. Jr
JAS Smack Geo s Chopper
James W.nnell REM j Jones
Jtbu 7 Parsons Severn Murray
VIM Pitts Edgar Fontaine
Henry Jones Ara Bowen
Jas II Selby Stephen L Pu rnell
joseph Godfrey David II S,rsu ghn
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-04-22
: DRTHERLA
PREVENTED.l

CHOLERA iissipated.
Snip FEVER prevented
by its use.
IL cases Of death in the
house, it should al
ways he used about
the corpse 1t will pre-
vent any unpleasant
smell.
An ASTIporE for animal
or Vegetable Poisons,
Stings, &c,
Dangerous etIluvias OF
sick rooms and hospi-
tails removed by its
use.
YELLOW FEvER
kAADicATyD.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-04-22
List of Jurors.

The following is list of the grand
and petit jurors drawn to serve at the
May Term of the Circuit Court for this
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-04-22
Prophy lacl.~
FITTING of SMAL
PreNented

fituDH OF SINAI
Prevented.
ULCERS purified an q
healed
GASGRExE prevented
and cured.
DYsESrERY CURED
WOUNDS healed rapidly.
ScuavET cured la short
time.
TETTER dried up.
II IS PERFECTLY HARy.
LESS.
For SORE TH4oAT Il Is q
sure cure.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-04-22

HAROLD. the Kingston florist, will
be in town next Wednesday.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-04-22
Commissioners Notice.

4 LII PERSONS having bills against
"A the Counts are hereby notified 20
present the same 90 ihe County Com
aiissierers Ell Worcester County on OF
heiagc the
9th Day Of May, 1882,
other~isc The rsid h;ils will 10, appear
,n The levy 10 DC struck On thst day for
the present year.
by order OF the d ari,
Jas y. 1Arx,
Apri ga, Clers,
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-04-06
CHICAGO TRADE.
wheat Slightly HfGher-COrn and Oats
ActIVe-PrOVisIonsS Steady.

CHICAGO, April 5.-The wheat trade is
Tagging, so much So that to-day the wheat
crowd changed places with the corn men, the
latter taking the large pit usually reserved
for wheat dealing. The market was n tribe
more active, but though higher, under the
influence from corn snd wet weather,
the trading was chiefly speculative, and the
advance was small, precarious. and coon
lost. Receipts and shipments continue small.
The market opened sole higher, improved
4 shade, then gradually weakened and be-
came remarkably dull, declining 1@1ic
ruled Grmer, luctuated. and finally closed
I@Ic below Monday's prices. Sales were
made at 81 29s@9I 305 May, 81 27$(d)1 2Ss
June, 81 23291 % July, 81 1901 1IAugust.
On call sales were Insignificant, and some
were higher, while others were lower. The
close was steady, the activity centered in the
corn trade, and the market opened firm, soon
advancing 2(92sc ON account of outside
orders TO buy, aud the competition was brisk
throughout. Toward the middle of the ses-
sion the market weakened, declining IG9l Be-
and ruled steady at the decline, closing ] lc
higher for May, lie for June and &c for July,
and sales were made at 7S4GDT4sc May, 71s
arse June, 7l4@73ic July. Trading was
mostly in May. Shipments looked up lit
tie, but receipts continued small. On call
there were large sales, and prices for the
most part were easier, though May closed
stronger.
Oats advanced smartly .4@14c, every
option sharing in the rise. Shortage seemed
to be apparent to-day. The receipts and
shipments were just fair. Sales were made
at 49@494c May, 4S5@)49c June, 44sG946sc
July. On call the sales were trifiing and
prices chiefly weaker.
Pork was fairly active and steady at
slightly better prices. Sales were made at
Sl7 50Gal7 574 May, S17 724@17 so June,
SIT 95@17 97l July.
Lard WAS quite active and steady, adj
vanciug 2l@95c. Sales were made at II 81 10
1I324c May, 11.424@I1.474c June, II. 5249
ll.G0c July. On call there was no particular
change, though the sales of lard were heavy,
II 500 tierces
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-04-06
Fighting for the County ssa,.

DETROIT, April 5.-Wexford county has
long had county seat war on its hands, and
the fight ranged all along the line between
Manton. which held the fort, and Cadillac,
that .aid-siege thereto. Finally all the legal
formalities necessary for the transfer have
been complied with, and the present week
has witnessed the termination of the contest.
The sheriff proceeded to Manton, with twenty
assistants, to remove tn. records, but was
met by couple hundred Mantonians and
driven off before they were all secured.
Returning for reinforcements, he was placed
at the head OF 800 sturdy Cadillaens, with a
band of music, and again visited the enemy's
stronghold, where they encountered de-
termined resistance. Knives and clubs were
freely used, and many cuts and bruises given
and taken, but the invaders finally succeedt
in battering in the windows and doors and
securing the remainder of the county prop
erty, with which they retired from the field
in triumph and the cruel war was over.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-04-06
CROP NEWS.

= Pontotoc (Miss.) Democrat: "Wheat i.
unusually forward and promising"
Waverly Journal: Fewer peanuts and
more grain, corn and hay is planting"
Dresden (Tenn.) Videffe: "Fruit is unin
jnred. The crop prospect was never better
Marshall Gazette: "More corn is planting
here than ever before; wheat never looked
better; feed is scarce"
Water Valley Central: "The farmers are
all busy blowing and planting their crops
......... The fruit crop, 50 far, promises to be
a large one."s
Starkville Miss Ne,rs: 1.-THE oat crop
through this section, as far as we can learn
promises well. This is ons of the most
valuable crops the farmers can raise"
Corinth Subsoaer: "The farmers in some
sections of the surrounding country are up
with their work to a remarkable extent, con-
sidering the amount of wet weather we have
had"
Kosciusko (Miss) Messenger: "Planting
operations are rather behind time in all
parts of the country, but in this the farmers
are not behind those of other counties.
Farming operations seem 10 be slow gem
orally this season.
Yazoo Herald: "The lean condition of
most of the horses, mules and cattle which
have been brought to this city from the
overlooked country, shows the great mistake
that planters make in not raising plenty of
CORN and other grain crVPs."
Alamo Tenn Sentinel: "a large number
of the farmers in this county have finished
planting corn. Never was more energy dis
played by the farmers and they are in fine
spirits, anticipating splendid crops. Wheat
never looked better. 1t is expected 10 be
ready for harvesting by the middle of May
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-04-06
ONLY ONE ,THINe no OUR cow.

The speech of Mr.. Hewitt, OF New York
week, has excited unusual attention from
both free traders and protectionists, on ac-
count Of its practical good sense. 1t was
neither free-trade nor a protectionist
speech, but a speech on the tariff and the
amendments required in it. Mr.. Hewitt has
been engaged for nearly forty years in the
iron trade, and is therefore OF ripe experience
and t:i y, l. -:I~i -. t:.----- II
free-trade views. He recognizes that the
war tariff, left SO long without being put on
peace footing, has led to investments and
complications which cannot be disregarded
in any settlement to be made; violent change
would bring ruin to many enterprises. We
think the warmest advocate Of free-trade
as the ultimate policy of the United States
will agree in the necessity of the caution Mr.
Hewitt expresses. Heshows that protective
tariff will not save from disaster and hard
times, such as we had from 1878 to 1879
What the country requires now, and without
delay, is first reduction OF the coat OF raw
materials; second, a reduction of the pro-
tective duties to n rate that will fairly COM
pensate the American manufacturer for the
difference in the cost OF their labor and that
of the labor employed by their foreign COM
petitors. We are penning up our manu-
features with Chinese wall, while what we
want is access 10 the worlds arkets; we
want two strings to our bow" the home and
the foreign Market aud we are confning
ourselves TO one. Are we wise 10 do so? Our
foreign trade at present is mainly confined to
the expectation of food products and other
raw material, but this kind of trade is sub
iect TO mutation, we may have bad harvests
and be unable to supply the European de-
mand. On the other hand Europe may have
good harvests and the demand drop off from
us, leaving us with surplus on hand we
can neither sell no consume. There is an
other contingency; we are habitually regard
ing European dependence upon us for grain
as permanent thing, but the tendency in
Europe al this moment is toward a cheaper
and more extended production. The de-
lnand for food and the loss of gold that fol-
ows inability to supply the demand, and the
increasing competition to be struggled with,
+, are not without theic effect. Restraints to the
prosperity Of the farmer are decreasing in
Europe from the disposition that exists to
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-04-06

on the Paducah railroad. Major Smith
is Shelby county "born and raised."
but he has had the advantage of some North
ern experience in farming. 1t is in conse-
qnence Of his attention to the methods he
has gained knowledge Of that he is proving
90 successful in his operations. Last fall, by
the aid Of three horses, he plowed ten acres
OF ground from ten to twelve inches deep;
this he cross-plowed in the spring with two
horses, and the seed was put in with drill.
The gratifying result is what We have de-
seribed above, and should the weather con-
tinue favorable he expects this wheat TO be
ready to cut by the 10th OF May. Mr..
Smith is now at work planting fifty acres
with corn on ground plowed ten or twelve
inches deep last fall, and cross-plowed this
spring. He is also planting fifty acres with
cotton, all deep plowed like the wheat and
corn; he also grows clover and grass for hay
for his stock Mr. William Harris, of Vicks-
burg, is associated with Major Smith, and the
ground they are eultivatiDg is on the
uplands. There is an agricultural associa-
ton at Carrville which is doing much to
encourage enterprise and further improve
ment. Among other things it is offering
premium Of $40 for the best five acres of
corn, and We think that, unless there are
some uncommon good farmers in the neigh
borhoOd, Major Smith will carry of the
prize. Such an example as he il setting is
of sterling value. His neighbors see for
themselves what good methods do; the sight
arouses ambition TO do as we'll, and the
whole country il bene6ted-benefted in
degree no preaching, no magazine or news
paper writing can benefit; it is plain, unde-
niable fact. Major Smith has his own flour,
his own meal, his own feed for his stock, and
his fifty acres of cotton will bring him clear
money, nnhampered with store debts. Go
We and do likewise"