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A!0 RICULTUKAL.
GARNERED FOR THE GAZETTE.
By D. A. M.
Tee Absorptive Capacity of Soils
In the remarkable and valuable series of
experiments by Messrs. Lawes and Gil
bert at Kothamstead, England, some of
the results attained were as expected,
and others were entirely a suprise. Pro
bably as remarkable fact as any brought
to light v/as the surprising quantity of
water absorbed by the plat of ground
which yearly had fourteen tons of veg
etation ploughed under per acre. The
Whole field was underdrained ; but on
this heavily manured portion less and
less water passed off through the tiles,
and of late years they scarcely run at all,
even in the wettest seasons. The excess
of vegetable matter has made the soil
so open, and increased its capacity for
absorbing water so much, that it now
holds without injury to plant growth
nearly all that falls.
On most American farms, particularly
in new tendency is for soil
to decrease its absorptive capacity. Vir
gin lands—filled with the roots on tim
'bered lands, and with heavy grass roots
on prairie, neither of them ever touched
by the plow—have an enormous capacity
for absorbing water. On such lands
water from melting snows and spring
rains oozes out till near midsummer. In
a few years after a ploughing up this
soil becomes compact. A hard crust
forms over the surface, and the water
veins close up in the subsoil. The sur
face being uncovered, rains pack the soil
more and move closely, until it is almost
impervious to more water, and the result
is Roods and freshets in spring, such as
were entirely unknown when the coun
try was new. No American farmer has
yet tried the experiment of manuring
heavily enough to greatly increase the
absorptive capacity of the soil. Most
that is done to make the soil more por
ous is by means of clover. On some
- farms where clover is largely used, the
land is growing more porous and pliable.
It is a frequent observation of such farm
ers that land where old fences have
stood for years proves on ploughing to
be less productive than the clovered
portion of the field on either side. The
increasing practice of underdraining will
‘do Mich to make soils porous and less
liable to wash by floods in winter and
spring. Whoever lives 100 years hence
in the best improved sections of the
country will find the soil so deepened by
judicious cultivation and manuring that
land will never be flooded and never suf
tel 1 from droughts. Streams that now
Swell to torrents after every spring or
summer rain will bo safely carried off in
moderate sized underdrains, which will
carry off surplus water so gradually as
to keep the soil always moist, while nev
'er permitting it to suffer from an excess
‘of'latter. If these improvements could
indUt-ta sufficient territory, the climate of
large districts would bo materially chan
ged, moderating the intense and burn
ing heats of siitnraer, and also to some
■extent the equally severe cold of our
northern winters. —[N. Y. Tribune.
Green food is essential to the well-bo
ing of poultry at all seasons of the year.
When fows are limited to confined quar
Tters this must be supplied to them arti
ficially to keep them in good health. In
wittier time we can give them cabbages
‘or chopped turnips from time to time ;
short, lato dried hay (or rowen) is very
: good for a change; cornstalk leaves
‘chopped fine they will eat with a relish.
In early spring time, when the ground
first softens from the frost, pasture sods
thrown into their pens will be ravenous
ly fe'aten by them ; and as soon as the
new grass starts (unless they can have
free access to the fields or lawn) they
should bo supplied with this excellent
succulent daily. For the young ehick
eus nothing is so beneficial and so grate
ful as a run upon the newly mown grass
ami next to this indulgence they should
have an ample supply of cut or pulled
grass every day. It should never be for
■gotten that one of the most important
things to be observed towards keeping
our fowls in good heart is the regular
supply we should furnish them of green
food.—[Dutchess Farmer.
Young chickens frequently go 1 find
in one or both eyes. Glycerine is a sure
remedy. One small drop applied to each
eye will soon cause the eyes to open, or
so soften the edges of the fids as to ad
mit of being easily opened with the
point of a penknife. One or tAvo appli
•cations will rarely fail to effect a cure.
[Chicago Tribune.
Destruction of Grain by Insects.—
Some idea of the injury caused by in
sects to agricultural products may be
formed from the statement that, in one
instance, from seventy four tons of
Spanish wheat stored in a granary, ten
hundred-weight of beetles were screened
out, and in another thirty-five hundred-
Aveight Avere removed from one hundred
and forty-fivo tons of American corn
The offender in both cases was a weevil,
known as “Colandra orisse.”
Curing Dampness in Walls. —A Rns
sian preparation for curing dampness in
the Avails of houses consists in the use
■of a mixture made by adding two lbs. of
White resin to a boiling solution of three
and three-fourths tbs. of green vitriol in
100 tbs. of water. To this are to be ad
ded ten lbs. of sifted red ocher, or other
■color, eight tbs. of rye meal, and six and
a half lbs. of linseed oil, and the avliolc
stirred together until it firms a com
pletely homogeneous mass. Two coats
nf this mixture are to bo applied suc
cessively, white hot, hut only in dry,
Warm Weather.
Cm.tvmei, a PoiKon for Mice— A prep
ai'atlon of one part calomel, five parts of
wheat flour, one part of suga’r, and one
tenth of a part of ultramarine, mixed
together in fine powder and placed in a
dish, is said to be a most efficient poison
for mice
Father in law-ioide is a Wisconsin
crime.
To tue Woking Class.—W can-furnish you
employment at Avhich you can make very large
pay, in your own localities, without being away
from hofhe over night. Agents wanted in every
town and county to take subscribers for The
Centennial Record, the largest publication in
the United States—lo pages, 64 columns ; Ele
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The Record is devoted to whatever is of interest
connected with the Centennial year; The Great
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detail. Everybody wants it. The whole people
feel great interest in their Country’s Centennial
Birthday, and evanttoknow all about it. An ele
gant patriotic crayon driiAving premium picture is
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become a successful agent, for but shotv the pa
per and picture and hundreds of subscribers are
easily obtained everyw here. There is no busi
ness that will pay liks this at present. We have
many agents who are making as high as S2O per
day and upwards. Noav is the time : don’t de
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and sample copy of paper, which are sent free
to all who apply; do it to-day. Complete outfit
free to those who decide to engage. Farmers
and mechanics, and their sons and daughters
make the very best of agents. Adress,
TIIE CENTENNIAL RECORD, Portland, Maine.
July 12—2m3.
Citation for Lctletisoniistiiission
OTATE of Georgia, Elbert County.—Whereas
O Peter I’. Snellings and John P. Sncllings
administrator of John, Snellings, deceased, rep
resent to the Court in their petition, duly filed
and entered on record, that they had fully ad
ministered John Snellings’ estate. This is
therefore to cite all persons concerned, kindred
and creditors, to show cause, if any they can,
why said administrators should not be dis
charged from administration and receive letters
of dismission on the first Monday in November,
1876 JAS. A. ANDREW ,Ordinary.
Notice to Debtors and Creditors.
Notice is hereby given to all persons holding
claims against the estate of Thos. J. Heard
dec’d, to present the same for payment within
the time prescribed by law, and all persons in
debted to said estate are required to make im
mediate settlement.
GEO. E. HEARD,
R. M. HEARD,
JAS. L. HEARD,
July 26, 1876 —4t. Executors.
CITATION.
Georgia, Elbert Connty.
Notice is hereby given to all persons concern
ed, that on the day of , 1876, Wil
lis Craft late of Elbert county, departed this
life intestate, and no person has applied for
administration on the estate of said Willis Craft,
and that in terms of the law, administration
will he vested in the Clerk of the Superor
Court, or some other fit and proper person,
thirty days after the publication of this citation,
unless some valid 01/Jeetiou is made to hts ap
pointment.
Given under my hand and official signature,
this 24th day of July, 1876.
JAMES A. ANDREW,
Ordinary E. C, & Ex-officio Clerk.
Ciisi!!<ii for Celtcrso( Dismission
OTATE of Georgia, Eibert County.—Whereas
O Peter Cleaveland administrator of Win.
L. Cleaveland, deceased, represents to the Court
in his petition, duly filed and entered on record,
that he has fully administered William L.Cieave
land’s estate. This is therefore to cite all per
sons concernded, kindred and creditors, to show
cause, if any they can, why saitl administrator
should not lie discharged from Ins administration
and receive letters of dismission on the first
Monday in November, 1876.
JAMES A. ANDREW, Ordinary.
VALUABLE TOWN PROPERTY
TOR SALE,
The undersigned olfer3 for sale his house and
lot in Klberton, which is conveniently located
for business purposes, containing all necessary
outbuildings, including a commodious stable.
The dwelling is sufficiently large for all purpose
of convenience, and has been newly painted,
and all in thorough repair.
In connection with the above, or separately,
as desired, a convenient wood lot, containing
26 acres, lying about 1J miles from town, well
wooded.
-lug. 9—tf.] G. W. ALLEN.
lIT A ATlfiPn We will give energetic men an
WAH! 1 Julia BUSINESS'’i’HATWILL PAY
from $4 to $8 per day, can be pursued in your
own neighborhood, and is strictly honorable.
Particulars free, or samples worth several dollars
that will enable you to go to work at once, will
be sent on receipt of fifty cents. Address
J. LATHAM & CO.,
Feb.23.’75. 419 Washington St., Boston Mass.
sstOs2o
work for iiHin thoh spare moments, or nil the timu, than atanvUilu
also. I’aiticularH free. AdJivtw <i. Slinson Si Cos., l’orUatul.' Maine.
THE LIGHTEST-RUNNING MACHINE IN THE WORLD.
With our printed directions, no instruction or mechanical skill is .required to operate it.
The construction of the machine is based upon a principle of unique and unequalled sim
plicity, comprising simple levers working upon centres. The bearings are few, and they
are hardened and polished.
The machines are made at our new works in the city of Newark, N. J., with new -special
(patented) machinery and 1 tools, constructed exprossly to accomplish what we now offer.
livery ■machine fully ivarranted.
“DOMESTIC” SEWING MACHINE CO.,
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M 4*l I'l'¥ AT SAVINGS.—By using the “Domestic” Pa-
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|P O a ■ I I 111 costumes can be produced, at a large saving in
*v la *r JL JL JL A. MONEY to those who choose to make,or superin
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modistes, both at home and abroad, we are enabled to attain results far above the reach of the
average dress-maker. Our styles arc always the latest and best. Our elegantly-illustrated
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HOW TO GET PATENTS.
1 S FULLY EXPLAINED IN A HAND BOOK
JL issued by MUNN & CO., Publishers ot the
scientific American, 37 Park Row, New York.
Send 10 cents for a specimen of the best
Illustrated Weekly Paper published.
All patents solicited by Munn &
Cos. are noticed in the Scientific
I*ATEATS. American without charge. Hand ,
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invention. Send sketches. [Aug 2 6m.
SANDALWOOD
Possesses a much greater power in restoring to
a healthy state. It never produces sickness, is
certain and speedy ir. its action. It is fast super
ceding every other remedy. Sixty capsules
cure in six oreight days. No other Medicine can
do this.
Owing to its great success, many- substitutes
have been advertised, such as Pastes, Mixtures,
Pills, Balsams,etc., all ot which have been aban
doned.
Dune as Dick .j‘ Co's. Soft Capsules containing
Oil of Sandalwood, sold at all Drug Stores. Ask
for Circular, or send to 35 .j- 37 Wooster Street,
New York, for one. [July gij-Onv
LIVE AND LET LIVE.
Dr. A, E. HUNTER begs leave most respect
ly to inform the citzens of Elberton and vicini
ty, that he will resume the practice of medicine
in all its branches, and hopes by very liberal
charges and prompt attention to business to
merit a reasonable share of their patronage.
Dyspepsia and its concomitants a specialty.
Office over Drug Store. Give me a call.
Elberton, Ga.f July 3d, 1876.—3 m.
(?3| VT7 F. & JOHN BARNES,
VV • Manufacturers of
Patent FOOT-POWER
ACHINERY, SCROL SAWS,
[ LATHES, CIRCULAR SAWS,
I mi The only foot-power machire
w't"l,out d e£l( l centers, §1,500
to $2,000 per year mado using
q lese machines.
C. B. Miller, Sncllings Grove, Pa., says: “Sixty
dollars (S6O) per'month made with my machine,
after working 10 hours per day at a trade will
do.”
W. 11. Harrison, Lonoke, Ark., says ; “Sawed
out six dollars (§6) worth of brackets the first
(3) three hours after it wa3 set up.”
Say what you read this in and send for 48 page
illustrated catalogue, FREE. Address,
W. F. & JOHN BARNES,
Rockford, Winnerbago Cos., 111.
July 26.-tf.
FOUNTAIN PUMP.
Garden Engine and Fire Extinguisher.
For Washing Windows,
Hfountain pump. Carriages, &c.,protects
H ome or Factory
should be without the Fountain Pump. Send for
large illustrated Circular. J A.WHITMAN.soIe
Prop’r and Manufact’r,Providence, R I. [tnls,ty
1776. The Great Centennial. 1876.
Parties desiring information as to best routes
to the CENTENNIAL, or to any ot the Summer
Resorts or to any- other point in the country,
should address 11. W. WRENN,
General Passenger Agent Kennesaw Route,
may 31.—tf] Atlanta, Ga
oiftTOMtll 1
COUNTER,PLATFORM WAGON&TRACK
fSESIi
e/s AGENTS WANTED^XI
J3END FOR PE\ICE LIST
MARVIN SAFE 85SCALE CO.
265 15R0ADWA Y /V. K
121 CHESTNUT ST PHfLA. PA.
[IOB BANKST.CLEVE.O. .
Closin g- Out Sale
FOR 1876.
Bargains in all classes of goods,
FIB .THE SEJT HIT? IMS
Can be had by old and young, rich and poor, black and white,
AT J. SELIG’S
Where the entire spring stock will be
SOLD AT COST
J. H. DUNCAN & BHO.
ELBERTON, GEORGIA,
DEALERS IN GEN’L MERCHANDISE
Tho STOCK consists of
READY-MADE CLOTHING, UMBRELLAS, DRY GUUD S, EVERY KIND,
LADIES’ (fc GENTS’ IIATS,BOOTS,SHOPS, FAMILY GROCERIES, SADDLES
CROCKERY, CIGARS, TOBACCO, BRIDLES, WHIPS, KEROSENE, <f-c.
Our Stock will be disposed oftor cash at bottom prices. Also on credit to prompt-paying
ustomers and no others. JSSTCOJID2 AMD Did CONVINCED!
JL IP- <Sc J-. ID ITINTO-A-INT-
L. SCHEVE ELL. GOODLOE 11. YANCEY.
L. SCHEVENELL & CO.,
ATHENS, GKA...,
Dealers in Watches, Clocks
JEWELRY, SILVER WARE & FANCY GOODS,
Will duplicate any bill from any section and have the largest stock, and, with best workmen, are
prepared to do repairing in superir style. WE MEAN ALWAYS JUST WHAT WE SAY, and
our customers can al vays depend on getting the best goods in market at lowest possible prices.
We arc Agents for the
REMINGTON SEWING MACHINE,
The BEST now before the public. This machine has taken premiums over the Singer, Howe
Wheeler & Wilson, and Wilson machines wherever exhibited in competition, and on the testimony
of experts has been demonstrated to be the best machine for all practical purposes. Dont pur
chase till you see it. Oar store is No. 3 Broad street, Athens,Ga. REMEMBER, it is no trouble
to us to show our goods, and we are always glad to see you. E. SOI EVENEEC& ED.,
NO- 3 Broad street, Alliens, Georgia.
HENRY FR ANKLIN,
ANI)
COMMISSION MERCHANT,
No. 2 Warren Block, AUGUSTA GA.
FETER GARRECHT
THE ELBERTON BOOT & SHOE MAKER.
Is still ready to fill orders for
(Old drtlnt, |Ucn, Tadics and (Children.
Or Anybody Else.
KEEPS AND MAKES UP THE BEST FRENCH STOCK, WHICH, WITH
THE WORK, IS GUARANTEED SUIT.
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Designs and Finish, and Wonderful Variety of their
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These remarkable instruments possess capacities for musical effects and expression never before attained.
Adapted for Amateur and Professional, and an ornament in any parlor. Cifr* Boautiftil New Styles now roady.
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Florida, North and South Carolina and Reas
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i mm & stiMR,
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Have received a large and well selected stock
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DRY GOODS
GROCERIES, HARDWARE,
Ac.,
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J. 11. JK*IVES & C O.
T. M. SWIFT. if. K. SWIFT.
TIIOS. M. SWIFT & CO.,
Dealers in
meml inn
At the old stand of Swift & Arnold,
KLBEHTON, GA.
1 ) ESI’RCTFTLLY SOLICIT A COXTINU
XV mice of the patronage hitherto awarded
he hous , ptomising every effort on their pint
to merit the same. jun.s
Gentle Spring
Has come, and
T. J. BLACKWELL’S
ini sin
is also coining in, which will embrace a select
variety ot goods pertaining to this mail'd.
DRY GOODS, SHOES,
WHITE GOODS, HATS,
DOMESTICS, HARDWARE,
GROCERIES, SKGAKS,
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TOBACCO, &c.
CALL AND SEE THEM
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THE
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ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
The rates of board UOnt loi Liar
Hotel have been re- J L dueed to §2.50
per day, For this /j.UU l’ ricc we- offer
a*, coimnodations anil (j UH fine unsurpassed
hy any $3.00 or SI.OO / P\ house In the
South. ZJ.uU
Gome and get ari Old Virginia welcome.
LEE & HEWITT,
It. ProiuleoNe.
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and giving the Organ the Brilliancy anti Prompt
ness of the Piano.
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910 BROADWAY NEW YORK, •
Make only One Style,
AM>
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$290.™
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