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AGRICULTURAL.
GARNERED FOR THE GAZETTE.
By D. A. M,
Cotton —Tho tendency to increase in
area of cotton lias been strong for sev
eral years, checked only by Jthe recur
rence of low prices when large yields
have been obtained. In 1873 the increase,
estimated at about 10 per cent., was
evidently not overrated. The controlling
influences of the cotton mania is about
equal with the mere laborer and the land
proprietor, and appears to be little weak
ened by the deliberate judgement of all
intelligent men who see the inexpressi
ble folly of enlarging this culture to the
neglect of everything else. While
acknowledging the error, and counseling
reduction of area, many planters will
quietly enlarge their own breadth of cot
ton to reap the benefit of a presumed
decrease in tho aggregate, and thus tend
to keep up production to its highest
point. This selfishness of producers
defeats its own aims. The selfishness of
consumers is equally intense, caring
nothing for tho building up of a great
section, and only desirous of cheap cot
ton at any cost of deprivation, poverty,
and industrial helplessness of it growers.
The question at issue is not one of mere
quantity of cotton grown ; it is one of
growing cotton exclusively—the pursuit
of one idea in industry—the attempt of
a people of nine or ten millions to live
on S3O per capita received for cotton,
with which to buy bread and meat, but
raj and cheese, horses and mules. The
folly that is fought is that of spending
the entire'summer in killing grass, and
burdening the railroads in the winter
with freights of hay from the West; of
sitting in the shade of a hickory tree
waiting for ax helves to be brought from
the North; of forfeiting title to moun
tains of iron by refusal to pay national
taxes, while complaining of the tariff on
the metal of which plows and hoes are
fabricated. If half the area of grass
that is punished so vigorously in cotton
fields, were allowed to grow,it would shade
the soil and preserve the use its stores of
fertility, feed domestic animal, save mil
lions spent in commercial fertilizers,
furnish a restoi’ative rotation, and soon
enable the remaining half of the present
cost. This is what is meant by counsels
to planters to abandon the present sys
tem ; it furnishes the only escape from
continued dependence and comparative
poverty; and it is the duty of this De
partment continually to urge it in utter
disregard of the selfish but mistaken
ideas of speculators or consumers, who
are too 'short sighted to see that it fur
nishes the only hope for permanently
abundant and regular supplies of cotton.
Speculators do not desire this abundance
and regularity ; alt honest manufactures
do desire both.
Birds, their Relation to Agriculture
.—The birds of Vermont, in their rela
tion to agriculture, from the subject of a
very able paper by Prof. George H. Per
kins in 1875. There is only room for
the’ following brief extract:
Probably very few persons have any
idea what the state of things would be
if birds were all destroyed, other things
remaining as they now are. It cannot
be unprofitable for us to devote a few T
words to this part of our subject. There
are in the State of Vermont probably
not less than eight hundred species of
Lepidopterous (i. e., the moths and but
terflies,) and in the whole United States
there are not less, probably, than four
thousand. But leaving the rest of the
States, let us confine ourselves to our
own, and see what results we can ob
tain. If we suppose the number of spe
cies in this State to be eight hundred,
the increase will be something like this:
each female lays on an average three
hundred and fifty eggs, but we will place
the number at three hundred. Now
suppose that in this year, 1871, there
exists only one pair of each species, there
would be during the year 240,000 eggs
produced, which would develop into
240,000 caterpillars. If half of these
were females, next year we should have
120,000 pairs of insects, which would
produce 36,000,000 of caterpillars for
1873, and so on, so that in five years
there would come from the unchecked
increase of only one pair of each species
1,215,006,000.000,000 of caterpillars, or
200,000,000 for every single aero in the
State. It is true that the arrangement
of things now is, not one in a hundred,
if indeed one in a thousands of these
eggs ever reach maturity, but the great
agents of destruction are the birds.
Making all possible deduction on'account
of all destructive influences, except the
birds, we have left a large figure, and if
this is multiplied by the number of pairs
actually living on, and, as all know, of
some kinds there are thousands, the pro
duct is something appalling. * * *
If there is a race of beings on earth
which should l e protected from destruc
tion by its relations to the general econ
omy of nature, that race is the birds.
Vengeance swift a.nd terrible decends
upon those who will not learn that they
are important, nay, even necessary to the
success of all agricultural pursuits.—
While we may be much aided by those
insects that destroy others of their kind,
we must rely chiefly on the birds, and in
so doing we shall not lean upon a broken
reed.
Drying Figs at the South. —The edi
tor of the Rural Alabamian, who has
had some experience in the drying of
figs, says that there is no more difficulty
in putting a first rate article of dried
figs into the market from the Gulf States
than , from Smyrna. The difficulty has
been that the right varieties have not
been cultivated. The common large yel
low fig of the South is not well adapted
for drying, being too juicy, too hollow,
and too open at the eye, and it is very
liable to injury from damp or rainy
weather at the time of its maturity. He
recommends the Brunswick, Large
White, Genoa, Smyrna, and Figue d’Or
varieties for drying
♦
An Irishman was once asked why he
wore his stocking insides out. “Because
there is a hole in the other side,’' he re
plied ___ __
ERRORS OF YOUTH.
A GENTLEMAN whe suffered for years from
. Nervous debility, Premature Decay-, and all
the effects of youthful indiscretion will, for the
sake of suffering humanity, send free to all who
need it , the reeipeand direction for making the
simple remedy by which he was cured. Suffer
ers wishing to, profitby this advertiser’s experi
encecando so bv addressing in perfect confidence
JOHN B.OGDEN, 42 Cedar St., New York.
"^TTOONSUMPTIYES. '
The advertiser, having been permanently
cured of that djead disease, Consumption, by a
simple remedy, is anxious to make known to his
fellow sufferers the means of cure. To all who
desire it. he will send a copy of the prescription
used (free of charge), with the directions for
preparing and using the same, v liich they- will
find a sure cuue for Consumption, Asthma,
Bronchitis, &c.
Parties wishing the prescription, please address
Rev. E. A. WILSON
194 Penn Street, Willinmsburgh, New York.
U. P. EBERHART. J. G. EBERHART. W. P. VARNEY -
S.P.IJ (.odium,
Manufacturers of Leatner
AND
BOOTS & SHOES,
Athens, Georgia.
Con stantly on hand and for sale a large, stock of
BROGANS, MEN & WOMEN’S BALMORALS,
Boys’ and Misses Shoes of same styles.
Their stock is of the best material, workman
ship superior, and prices to suit the times.
They offer their manufactures both Wholesale
and Retail. Give them a trtal.
~ Z. iv, CORD,
Grocer and Commission Merchant,
And Dealer in
SUGAR, COFFEE, BACON, LARD,
FLOUR, &C.
594: Broad Street,
AUGUSTA, GA.
J ___ -.TL * THE undersigned have this day formed a
u opal tner&ni p.r£!sr hip ror *• of
COTTON AND COMMISSION BUSINESS
At the old stand of Franklin & Whitney, under the firm name of
FRANKLIN BROTHERS.
Liberal Cash advances made on Cotton in Store, and prompt attention given to all business
entrusted to their care.
HENRY FRANKLIN.
SAM’ii FRAYK.LIK*
Formerly of FRANKLIN & WHITNEY.
Under the terms of Dissolution of the bun of Franklin & Whitney, either partner w>il sign in
liquidation. Having full access to the old books, notes and accounts, will be pleased and ready
at all times to settle with the former customers. In retiring from said firm, begs to extend his
thanks to the many frinds for the patronage so liberally extendedjto his former house, and solicits
a continuance of the same to the new firm of FRANKLIN & BROS.
September 13 -tf S. FKAMiLIS.
188, SiljS 11.
FTUIE subscriber has constantly on hand one
X of the hugest and host selected stocks of
Boots, Shoes and Hats in this city. All of which
goods being purchased at the lowest figures for
cash ; and being entirely unincumbered with
rents, he is enabled to sell at prices incredibly
low, and will sell regardless of cost.
The following stale will furnish some idea ol
prices, viz :
10,000 Fairs Men’s Brogans, 75c to sl.
10,000 Pairs Women’s Balmorals, 75c to sl.
Men’s Kip Boots, 2.25 to $4.
Boy’s Kip Boots, $1.50 to $2.
Misses’ Goat Shoes, 50c to $2.
Together with a large variety of Gents’ and
Ladies’ Boots and Shoes, selected from the most
celebrated manufactories in the United Slates,
especially those of Miles, Zeiglcr, Soilers and
Dunbar.” E. F. GAEXAHER,
289 Broad Street, Augusta, Ga.
Globe Hotel
A UGUS TA, GA.
Thoroughly Kenovated, Remodeled audlTew-
Furnished.
Located in the centre of business,
In convenient distance of the R. Rs.
Near Telegraph and Express Offices
And under the present management will be
Surpassed by None in tne South.
JOHN W. CAMERON,
Proprietor.
Til OS. M. BINFORD, Chi' 'Clerk. [sp2o,Gm
COTTON FACTOR
hND
General Agent for Eureka Guano,
No. 9 Mclntosh Street,
AUGUSTA, GA.
sept 20 3m
IS TAKEN INTERNALLY. AND POSITIVELY CURES j
RHEUMATISM, GOUT, NEURALGIA AND LUMBAGO.
SOLD RY DRUGGISTS EVERYWHERE. SEND FOR CIR
CULAR TO
HELPHEWSTIfcE & BENTLEY.
DRUGGISTS, WASHINGTON, D. C. >
SANDALWOOD
Possesses a much greater power in restoring to
a healthy state. It never produces sickness, is
cciiain and speedy ir. its action. It is fast super
ceding every other remedy. Sixty - capsules
cure in six or eight days. No other Medicine can
do this.
Owing to its great success, many substitutes
have been advertised, sucii as Pastes, Mixtures,
Pills, Balsams,etc., all or which have been aban
doned.
Bunr'as Dick <j - Co's. Soft Capsules containing
Oil of Sandalwood, sold at ell Drug Stores. Ask
for Circular, or send to 35 ( y 37 Wooster Street,
New York, for one. [July 26-Gnv
ft BjfpPH w 'o give finer etic men an
lllftSllHlS women
ft iii® I Ml. BUSINESS THAT WILL 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.
FOUNTAIN PUMR
Garden Engine and Fire Extinguisher.
For Washing Windows,
R PI FOUNTAIN PUMP, j Carriages, &c., protects
buildings from fire, and
’■ Throws water
Hone or Factory
should tie without the Fountain Pump. Send for
large illustrated Circular. J A.WHITMAN.soIe
Prop’, and Manufact’r. Providence. R I, [ in 15,'y
M I
HUNTER,PLATFORM WAS
aXJAGFNTS WANTED'a
JsEND Foi\ PRICE USP
MARVIN SAFE %SCALE CO.
265 BRQADWA Y M Y.
721 CHESTNUT ST. PHfLA. PA.
108 BANKST.CLEVE.O. .
U. S.~PiANO coi",
910 BROADWAY NEW YORK,
Make only One Style,
AND
Have but One Price.
$290.
Sent on Trial-
NO AGENTS. NO DISCOUNTS
no Commissions.
SEND FOR ILLUSTRATED CIRCULAR
MAILED FREE
July 19—tf
TO GET PATENTS.
TS FULLY EXPLAINED IN A HAND BOOK
X issued by MUNN k CO., Publishers of the
Scientific American, 37 Park Row, New York.
Jg@“ Send 10 cents for a specimen of the best
Illustrated Weekly Paper published.
All patents solicited by Munn &
Cos. are noticed in the Scientific
PATENTS. American without charge. Hand
Book Free. No charge tor ad
vice and opinion regarding the patentability of
invention. Send sketches [Aug 2—6 m
“¥ KARNES’ towlk LoKl
jKjrERY, CIRCULAR AND SCROL
. _ .fSmjSKWS, LATHES, ETC. FANCY
WOODS AX D DESIGNS.
i | Different machines suited
tL'tSyWI X v/ to the wants of mechanics
% an< * n!i >atcurs. Men, Boys and
Ladies are making $3 to §lO per
day using them!! Old styles
thrown’aside when these machines are known ! !
Lumber from -} to 3|- inches thick, hard or soft
wood, can be ripped by man power at the rate of
from 125 to 600 feck per hour, line measure!!!
These machines are all practical and thoroughly
tested. Thousands of them are now in use. The
Velocipede Scroll Saw, for miscellaneous work,
is admitted by all to be the Jolliest little ma
chine in the business. Say where you read this,
and send for 48 page catalogue.
W. F. & JOHN BARNES,
July 20-tf..] Rockford, 111.
iiriwuioii
AT HOME.
HEARD & CAMPBELL
} RESPECTFULLY announce their new SAW
\ MILD in thorough working order, and *o
licit the patronage of the public with full con
fidence of their ability to give satisfaction. The
mill is located in easy distance of Elberton
and to all in its vicinity who desire lumber a
great saving in hauling can be made.
Every effort will be made to accommodate
the patrons of the mill.
Steam Gin!
After this week, our Steam Gin at Elberton,
with condenser attached, will be in lull opera
tion, and while we do not expect to
GXN ALL THE COTTON
by close attention to our business, wc confident
ly hope to get our share.
Our Mr. J. E. CAMPBELL will give his con
stant personal attention to the business.
W. 12. KING & CO.
Sept. 13. —3m.
CE 1F I L HOTEL
MRS. W. M THOMAS,
PROPRIETRESS,
AUGUSTA GA ‘
!ew§ mm shoes.
PETER I£ B3 S3 W A NT,
OF 1 AUGUSTA, C3--A.
VT/OULD IMPRESS UPON HIS FRIENDS AND CUSTOMERS IN ELBERT and ADJOINING
' t counties, the importance of buying Reliable BOOTS AND SHOES for their families. He
has purchased of the best makeis in the country, about 350 CASES of choice work, and guaran
tees to sell them’for CASH 25 and 30 per cent, lower than last year’s prices.
THE OSE PRICE SYSTEM ASD STRICTLY FAS Si DEALING
Still the rule of the House, All shoes bought will be exchange 1 inside of three months or the
money refunded. Come one, come all, and see what splendid bargains arc here
4 , PETER KEENAN,
- „ Central Rlock. Augusta, Ga.
j. hT duncan & bro 7
ELBERTON, GEORGIA,
DEALERS IN GENT MERCHANDISE
Tho STOCK consists of
READY-MADE CLOTHING, UMBRELLAS, DRY GOODS, EVERY KIND,
LADIES’ <* GENTS’ HATS, BOOTS, SHOES, FAMILY GROCERIES, SADDLES
CROCKERY, CIGARS, TOBACCO, BRIDLES, WHIPS, KEROSENE, Ac
Our StoelFwill be disposed of tor cash at bottom puces. Also on crelit to prompt-paying
i*stomera and no others. JfIST'CO JIE AND SJ3R CONfVINICED!
_ _ J- FT. Sc J. A. DUNCAN,
REaYES & NICHOLSON.
SUCCESSORS TO CESTLU & REAVES,
Have in,st re ana ure receivii g daily a large and well-assorted stock of
FRESH AjN : D DESJIRABLE GOODS -
Consisting, in part, of a. full line of Staple Groceries and Dry Goods
HATS, BOOTS, SHOES,
WOODEN WARE, MANILLA ROPE, CANNED GOODS,
JELLIES, GINGER PRESERVES, ,PEACHES, &C.,
Which we invive the pubiic to call and examine, and we intend selling at
HOW PRICES FOR CASH.
Athens km mm skoals
A specialty. jggj”Merchants are particularly invited to examine our sto ,- k, as we feel confident
we can compete with adjacent cities in prices. Si EAVES & WSCHOLSONf Athens, Ga.
|o7jl M. S. _ ”KBAN,“|o7ji
ifji' Wholesale and Retail | /^jj
Fall and. Winter Dry G oods
271 Broad Street, Augusta, G-a.
My stock is now comp’ete in every department, and goods coming in by every steamer.
Nothing allowed to grow old or fade on my shelves. I buy to sell and they must go at the
lowest prices. TERMS STRICTLY CASH.
I have secured the services of MIS. W. £3. VAIL, who will be pleased to serve his friends
of Elbert and adjoining counties.
Samples sent when requested and Express freight prepaid on C. O. I) bills amounting to $lO.
YvVYYmLIi"""""" ~ It. NICKERSON ■ V. H. WYNN.
CHILDS, NICKERSON & CO..
Ho. 15 Franklin House Building, Athens. Ga.,
DIALERS IN'HARDWARE
IRON, STEEL, NAILS, HORSE & MULE SHOES, HORSE SHOE NAILS,
AGRICULT U R A E IMPL E M E IST T S
Leads, Oils, Glass and Varnish Harness Leather,
MILBTJPvN W AGONS,
COTTON, MANILLA AND JUT& ROPE’
Carriage and Saddlery Hardware, Fellows, Hubs, Spokes, Fuggy Wheels, Axles, Springs ‘cte..
Rubber and Leather Belting, Mill Saws, Mill Findings, Anvils, Bellows, Vises, lloLow
Ware, etc. Manufacturers’ agents for the sale of
FAIRBANKS’ STAMMEB SCALES.
Cider Mills, Syrup Millsand Evaperatois, Watt Plows, Farmers Friend Plow, Pumps, Circular Saw s
WINSHIP and SAWYER’S CELEBRATED COTTON GINS
Any aitide in our line not in stock, wiil be ordered when desired, with the least possible delav
t'all a>d Examine oar Stock ansi! Prices.
Boooks! Pianos! Organs.
ATHENS, GA. T. A. &9 Oi&lQ3j AGENT FOR
STEiN WAY’S MATCHLESS PIANO, and
MASON & HAMLIN CABINET OEAGN,
Books and Stationery, Gold Pens
And everything usually kept in a first-class Book Store. I will sell ORGANS and PIANOS as
low as they can be bought in the State. In addition to the STEINWAY PIANO [ sill the
IIAINES BROTHERS, SOUHKRN GEM, MATHUSEK and PARLOR FAVORITE,>II wananted to
be as good instruments as can be bought for the money.
ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE rthg PRICE LIST HAILED FILLS ON APPLICATION.
ESTABLISHES 135a
DART & REYNOLDS,
(.&. A. ZSAUT)
liUILDEKS OF
iat? X WW jP, ?Q>' try x m zt ari o o o
•Via It :M c k ©AackmiH A vrL ©Vf
NEW HAVEN, CONN.
Manufacture work expressly for the SOUTHERN MARKET, and from long
experience are thoroughly conversant with the requirments of the country. The
work itself used in every Southern State is its own recommendation, and renders
a detailed description unnecessary.
We also manufacture the CELEBRATED
DBXTBH WAGON!
now on cxbibiton at the Centennial. The best, easiest and most durable vehicle
in existence.
For circulars &c. apply as above.
BARGAIN S IN
FURNITURE!
atDeGRAAF’S
47 anfl 149 Broad Street, AUGUSTA, GA.
JBSTUndertaking in all its branches; Sunday and night calls 102 Greene st. 5
MILLINERY.
o
MISS VANN IE RICE,
has just returned to Elberton after purchasing
one ol the most
ATTRACTIVE STOCKS
OF
MILLINERY AND F&NCY GOODS
EVER SEEN IN THE COUNTY.
Ihe goods will be opened for examination aa
rapidly as they arrive, and an inspection is so
licited by the ladies in this and neighboring
comities.
She will be found at the old stand.
Oct 11-3 m.
jc f. wiLsoy &~co7,
The subscribers have removed to No. 12
Franklin House Range, Broad Street, ATHENS,
GA., where they keep constantly on hand a large
and beautiful stock of
FURNITURE
of every description to which they invite tho
attention of the public, and which will he sold
astonishingly low!
AND BURIAL GASES
Furnished AS LOW or LOWER than by any
other ertablishment in the city.
The citizens of Elbert are cordially invited to
call and examine our Stock when they visit
Athens. Wewill sell them Furniture CHEAPER
and MUCH BETTER than they purchase else
where. Wo will take great pleasure in showing
them our stock. Be sure and give us a call
Oct 25, ’76.
~ . RA. TTLE.
All our friends who were lavoied with credit
by us in the past are earnestly solicited te come
up and settle their arrearages, as we cannot pos
sibly do without the money longer. The times
are hard, we know, but they are as hard on us
as anybody, and we think we are entitled to a re
turn ot the money we let our friends have the
use of for two or three years. It is ours and
we need it. We do not wisli to resort to harsh
means, but wo must do it if it is necessary.
T. M. SWIFT,
KoALPIN ARNOLD.
octßtf] Late firm of Swift k Arnold.
C A K P E T S,
PALL, TRADE,
1870.
New and handsome styles of
C A R R E T S ,
WINDOW SHADES,
FLOOR OIL CLOTHS,
WALL PAPERS AND BORDERS,
LACE CURTAINS, AND
CORNICES, RUGS, MATS
AND DRUGGETS,
Opened this week for Full Trade, at
Prices to Suit the Times.
At JAS. G. BAILIE & BROS.
I,oooyards Carpets 18c. to 35c.per yard
Nov 22—3 m
C'it for Lelfei-N i)isn;issiou.
EORGIA, Elbert County.—Whereas, Eppy
vJF W Bond administra*or of James M San
ders, dee’d, represents to the Court in his peti
tion duly filed and entered on record, that he
has fully administered James M Sanders’ estate.
This is, therefore, to cite all persons concerned,
kindred and creditors, to show cause if any they
can, why said administrator should not bs dis
charged from his administration, and receive
letters of dimmission on the first Monday in
March, 1877. J. A. ANDREW,
Nov. 24, 1876.] Ordinary Elbert Cos.
orr Week to Agents. Samples FREE
•V)')*■-->// P. O. VICKERY, Augusta, Maine.
RUCKERS VILiLE ABLAZE!
GO AJSTD SEE WHAT YOU’VE MISSED
THE GOOOS BEING SOLO I3Y
A. J. * F. B. CLEAVELAND
ARE AS CHEAP OH CHEAPEP. THAN’ EVER SOLD IN THE COUNTY
: prices paid DAD POTTOTV in cash, and in net
tilemeratof acounls 1 Gil OGI X aa extra price.
THE CHAMPION
APPLE MAN
Comes forward with r. thousand and one things
to suit the taste and fancy of the most fastidcous,
both in price and quality, viz:
Fancy Candies, Stick Candies,
Oysters, Jellies,
Canned Beef, Oranges,
Sardines, Strawberries,
Potted Meats, Peaches,
Pickles, Cranberry Sauce,
Egg Macaroni, Scotch Snuff,
Cigars, Chewing Gum,
Nuts of all kinds, Cream Tartar,
Gloucestershire Sauce, &c., &c., &o.
Besides a good stock of FAMILY GROCR
RIES, DRY GOODS, HARDWARES, SHOES,
IIATS, &c., &c. All of which will be sold low.
He also professes to love money and cotton and
takes this opertunity to inform all who are in
debted to him that he must have it—will pay
from 9] to 20ets for good cotton.
Nov 8, '76] 13. B. TATE, Jr.