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AGRICULTURAL.
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GARNERED FOR THE GAZETTE.
By D. A. M.
Raising Hogs Cheaply.— ln your vain
able editorial suggestion upon this sub
ject for the iiresent month, you speak of
the utility of the many native forest
fruit bearing trees that come to the aid
of the scanty corn cribs of the Southern
cotton planter. That the old system of
a delusive stock-feeding in extensive
forests and swamps, (as practiced suc
cessfully and cheaply years since,) must
be abandoned, all will admit, who live in
a the midst of a large negro population.
Enclosures and cheap food must now be
the only means to bring up the hog pro
ducts to the actual needs of the depend
ent labor with which we Rave to contend.
Among varieties of fruit trees- you
suggest to be cultivated, is the Mulberry,
of which we have in this immediate
neighborhood several kinds, which never
fail to yield a fine crop, and most valua
ble for hogs. The variety known as
Hicks (or ever-1 earing) is a low-branch
ing symmetrical tree tliaf commences to
cast its fruit (a long black berry,) by the
first of May, continuing a succession of
crops till August. Another variety,
known as the purple or sweet mulberry,
grows to a full large tree, of giant pro
portions. The fruit of this treo com
mences to ripen in June, and extends till
late in the fall. So much saccharine
matter does it contain that many persons
have experimented with it in the produc
tion of alcohol and syrup. There is also
the female tree of the common French
mulberry, which is a prolific bearer, and
drops its fruit still later. With the wild
varieties, and the hybrids of these sev
eral improved varieties, the whole sum
mer month can be filled with dropping
food, with no labor to the hog-grower.
With the assistance of the Mock
orange (or wild olive) indigenous here,
and improved by transplanting, the wri
ter will assert that every month in the
year (in this latitude) can witness fruit
that is greedily eaten by this stock.
Tho berry of the olive ripens in Feb
ruary and March, when birds fiock to the
branches in quantities, and keep tho
ground blackened with fruit. This fruit
I have thought also contained fine me
dicinal tonic properties that improved
hogs in their general health, coming
through the exposures of the winter
with that unhealthy appearance, recog
nised by all breeders as peculiar and fa
tal, in the early spring months.
There is really but one obstacle to
successful hog raising on tho plan you
propose, (in this particular section,) viz:
pure running water. And their is no
difficulty in overcoming this with wells,
with a pump and troughs, which are
only needed in protracted dry summer
months. Many stock-raisers now assert
it as a fact, that stock of all kinds do
much better on water from wells ; that
many of the perennial springs contain
mineral properties highly injurious to all
animals, when drank constantly.
The writer can verify this, in a bold
lime stone spring on his place, that is of
no use to him, stock refusing to drink
from its limpid waters, if they can find a
mud-hole of rain water. Cattle confined
upon it in mid-summer will become dis
eased and die. With lluta bagas in
winter, lucerne in spring, with rye, oats,
orchard fruits, sorghum, with tho assist
ance of the fruits, above mentioned, we
have means the year around to feed hogs
much cheaper than with Indian corn
alone.
These valuable forest fruit trees plant
ed in orchards,[and the land occasionally
turned over and harrowed with grain or
field peas, and planted along the road
sides and avenues, make up the beautiful
relief of our Southern homes, where the
wearied husbandman, retiring from the
mid-day sun, can think of the varied
kind providences to man, if we only had
the intelligence to appreciate and energy
to appropriate.
W. B. Jones.
Birdsville, Ga., Nov. 4th, 187 G.
TREATMENT OF A BAD HORSE.
The New York Commercial Advertizer
says: A beautiful and high spirited horse
would never allow a shoe to be put on
bis foot, or any person to handle his feet.
In an attempt to shoe such a horse, re
cently, he resisted every effort, kicked
aside everything but an anvil, and nearly
killed himself on that, and finally was
brought to the stable unshod.
This defect was just on the eve of con
signing him to the plough, where he
might work barefoot, when an officer in
our service, lately returned from Mexico,
tcok a cord about the size of a common
bed-cord, put it in the mouth of the
horse like a bit, tied it tightly on the ani
mal’s head, passing his left ear under the
string, not painfully tight, but tight
enough to keep the ear down and the
cord in its place. This done, he patted
the horse gently on the side of the head,
and commanded him to follow, and in
stantly the horse obeyed, perfectly sub
dued, and as gentle and obedient as a
--well trained dog, suffered his feet to be
bandied with impunity, and acted in all
respects like an old stager.
The gentleman who thus furnished this
exceedingly simple means of subduing a
very dangerous propensity, intimated
that it is practiced in Mexico and South
America in the management of wild
horses.
♦ O'*
A. pamphlet, entitled “The Free Ma
sons—what are they ?” has been issued
by the library of Toulouse, France.
The author declares that the Free Ma
sons are possessed of a secret which is a
secret of tho devil, and that they per
form a devil’s mass on an altar lighted
by six candles. “Every one, after bav
ing spit on the crucifix, tramples it un
der foot. The diabolical ceremony ter
minates by everyone ascending the altar
and striking the holy sacrament with a
poniard.”
Lord Chancellor Campbell, a few days
before bis death, met a barrister, and re
marked : “Why, Mr. , you are get
ting as fat as a porpoise.” “Fit company,
my lord, for the great seal,” was the
repartee. i
A. K. CHILDS. R. NICKERSON. Y. H. WYNN
CHILDS, NICKERSON & CO.,
No. 15 Franklin House Building, Athens. Ga.,
Wholesale and Retail
DEALERS IN HARDWARE
IKON, STEEL, KAILS, HOBSE & MULE SHOES, HORSE SHOE NAILS,
.A. G It I CULTDRA TANARUS, IMP LIE MtE IST T S
Leads, Oils, Glass and Varnish, HaTness Leather,
MILBnRNT "W AGOK S ,
COTTON, MANILLA AND JUTE HOPE
Carriage and Saddlery Hardware, Fellows, Hubs, Spokes, Puggy Wheels, Axles, Springs 'etc.,
Rub her and Leather Belting, Mill Saws, Mill Findings, Anvils, Bellows, Vises, Hollow
Ware, etc. Manufacturers’ agents for the sale of
FAIRBANKS’ ST AND ARB SCALES.
Cider Mills, Syrup Mills and Evaporators, Watt Plows, Farmers Friend Plow, Pliraps, Circular Saw
WINSHIP and SAWYER’S CELEBRATED COTTON GINS
Any aiticle in our line not in stock, will be ordered when desired, with the least possible delay
taJ! and Examine otir Slock and Prices.
MORE GOOBIiEWI. o MOM NEW GOODS.
J. H. HUGO INS,
Has just receive a large and well 3ellected stock of New Goods of all kinds, and is now prepared
for the Fall Trade. He desires to call special attention to his stock of
FINE AND CHEAP BUGGY HARNESS,
And his new and well selected stock of Saddles and Bridles which were .bought at low prices and
can be sold cheaper than ever. As usual his stock of
CROCKERY AYR GLASSWARE,
Lamps and Lamp Fixtures is full and complete. His stock comprises Family a i Fancy Groceries,
Dry Goods, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Leather, Kerosene and Machine Oil, Lime and Cement. And
owing to the fact ihat he is now
SELLING ONLY FOR THE CASH OR COUNTRY PRODUCE,
his prices are greatly reduced. Remember the place.— No. 7, Broad Street, Athens, Georgia,
Great Bargains in Watches, Clocks and Jewelry
Are now being offered by
F. P. TALMABGB,
PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND ENGRAVER
And dealer in Solid Silver Ware, Plated Ware, Musical Merchandise, Breech Load
ing Shot Guns, Rifles, Pistols, Cartridges, Caps, Fancy Articles, &c.
Watches and Clocks repaired and adjusted accurately, and wan anted.
Jewelry and intricate repairing promptly done. Lkttkr Engraving a specialty.
College Avenue, between Burke’s Book Store and Postoffice, near Broad st., ATHENS.
IT T. BIUUMBY &Tgo7 9
DRUGGISTS AND PHARMACISTS,
COLLEGE AVENUE, ATS2EN3, GA.
JUST RECEIVED.
Strictly Pure Lead, $12.50 per 100 ibs Brumby’s Tooth Towdcr, 25c vial
Paint Oil, 85c, per gallon King's Toilet Powder, 25c box
Copal Varnish, best $2.00 Cream Liniment, 25 vial
“ “ No. 2, $1.50 Starch (Satin Gloss) 10c lb
Turpentine, Spirits 75c Glue, Fine 25c lb
Toilet Soap, 75c per doz. Horse Powders, $1.50 dozen
Fine Perfumery, Musk, &c., 50c per vial Nerve and Bone Liniment, $1.75 dozen
Pond’s Extract, 50c vial Baking Powder, 25c box
Vegetine, $1.25 vial We buy Beeswax
Baby Boxes, $2.50 each Keithe’s Remedies a specialty.
FINEST STOCK OF PERFUMERY AND CHRISTMAS GOODS
Ever brought to Athens on the way to us. Ca;l and examine Samples free.
1841. Oil ESTABLISHED HOUSE. 1878.
W. A. TALMADGE,
PRACTICAL WATCH MAKER AND JEWELER,
Healers in Watches, Clocks and Jewelry.
Silver and Plated Ware, Musical Instruments, Cutler}, Canes, Guns, Pistols, Etc.,
Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Guns and Pistols repaired in the best manner nd warranted. Sole
Agent for J. MOSES’ ELECTRO GALVANIC SPECTACLES.
Sole Agent for E HOW.vRD & CO.’S; FINE REGULATORS, MARBLE and all other kindsjof
CLOCKS, best that is made.
Also Agent for YAIE LOCK MANUFACTURING COMPANY.
Oposite Pest Office. College Avenue, ATHENS, GA.
BELL & CO.
Hardware Merchants
Deopree ISiock, Broad Street, Athens, Ga.
Factory Agents for
SASH, DOORS AND BLINDS,
STEAM ENGINES, THRESHERS,
SORGO MACHINERY, &Q.
TALMADGE, HODGSON & CO.
HEADQUARTERS FOR
Groceries and Provisions
ATHENS, GEORGIA.
1,000 Sacks Liverpool Salt, 200 bbls. Sugar, 100 Sacks Coffee,
100 bbls. Molasses. 25 bbls. Syrup, 50,000 lbs. Bacon,
200 rolls Bagging, 500 bundles Ties, 500 bbls. Flour,
2,000 lbs. pure stick Candies, 1,000 lbs. Fancy Candies 150 boxes Crackers.
Mackerel, Fruit, Soap, Starch, Soda, Potash, Staple Goods, Woodenware, &c., &c.
Brandies and Liquors of every variety. All at the very lowest figures for Cash,
Highest rates for Cotton. [Oct. 25,1876.
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/pi ... __X „ _ _ "E 4 THE undersigned have this dav formed a
vj o jjai tnersmp.;—* <* * w* <* i****
COTTON AND COMMISSION BUSINESS
At the old stand of Franklin & Whitney, under the firm name of
FBANIsLIN BROTHERS,
Liberal Cash advances made on Cotton in Store, and prompt attention gin to all business
entrusted to their care.
HENRY FRANKLIN,
SAM’h FRANKLIN*
Formerly of FRANKLIN A WHITNEY.
Under the terms of Dissolution of the him of Franklin & Whitney, either partner will sign in
liquidation. Having full access to the old books, note3 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 sojiberally extended.'to his former house, and solicits
a continuance of-the same to the new firm of FRANKLIN & BROS.
September 13 -tf S. FRAN KITIN'.
HIGH PRICED ~COSdS 'eXPLODED*!
WITH THE DECLINE IN COTTON.
Tho undersigned offers this season a line of goods selected with great care and bought at the
recent low prices, not to be questioned in this market, consisting of
STAPLE AND DOMESTIC DRY GOODS
Notions, Boots and Shoes, Hats and Caps,
Hardware, Crockery and Glassware
?And a great many other pretty goods which we will take pleasure in showing.;
|Wc shall do our best to give Tf iHO
i HSrSATISI'ACfIOK TO A5.5,. JO. JLIO ©6 W. .
THE CHEAPEST AND THE BEST
IN THIS STATE OP OEOBQIA
At A. K. CHILDS & CO.’S, Athens, Georgia.
jerSIGNT OIF THE RED FLAG.,^
CARPETS,
FALL TRADE,
18 7 6.
New and handsome styles of
o ay r :p e t s ,
WINDOW SHADES,
FLOOR OIL CLOTHS,
WALL PAPERS AND BORDERS,
LACE CURTAINS, AND
CORNICES, RUGS, MATS
AND DRUGGETS,
Opened this week for Fall Trade, at
Prices to Suit the Times.
At JAS. Q. BAILIE <t;BRO’S.
*&■ i ,000 yards Carprts 18c. to 35c. per yard
Nov 22—3 m ♦
iftlliJlMS.
THE subscriber has constantly on hand one
of the largest and best 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 i3 enabled to sell at prices incredibly
low. and will sell regardless of cost.
The following scale will furnish some idea of
prices, viz:
10,000 Pairs Men’s Brogans, 75c to sl.
10,000 Pairs Women's Balmorals, 75c to sl.
Men s Kip Boots, 3,2.25 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, Zeigler, Sellers and
Dunbar.* K. F. J 2 4 S.I. 453 I’ li,
289 Broad Street, Augu. ta, Ga.
Globe Hotel
AUGUSTA, GA.
Thoroughly Renovated, Remodeled and Hew-
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 Feme in the South.
JOHN W. CAMERON,
Proprietor.
TIIOS. M. BIXFORD, Chir'Clerk. [sp2o,Cm
~Z. MCCORD, ~
Grocer and Commission Merchant,
And Dealer in
SUGAR, COFFEE, BACON, LARD,
FLOUR, &C.
294 Broad Street,
AUGUSTA, GA.
CENTRAL ' HOTEL
MRS. W.M THOMAS •
PROPRIETRESS,
AUGUSTA GA
R. P. EBBRHART. J. 0. EBERHART. W. P. VARNEY
iiijoisim
Manufacturers of Leatner
AND
BOOTS & SHOES,
Athens, Georgia.
Constantly on hand and for sale a large stock of
BROGARS, 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 then 1 a trtal.
HOW TO GET PATENTS,
TS FULLY EXPLAINED IN A HAND BOOK
A issued by MUNN & CO., Publishers ol tie
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
PATENTS. A merican without charge. Fland j
Book Free. No charge for ad
vice and opinion regarding the patentability of
nvention. Send sketches. [Aug 2—Cm.
BADMCOS PATENT FOOT
•A HAnnco power maciiin
Jvr.ERY, circular andscrol
.Am Is tvWS,’LATHES, ETC. FANCY
woods and designs.
i 1 fl Different machines suited
1 v to the wants of mechanics
ApSkJik t-i an, l amateurs. Men, Roys and
'm Ladies are making $3 to $lO per
day using them! I Old styles
thrown'aside when these machines are known !!
Lumber from | to 3J inches thick, hard or soft
wood, can be ripped by man power at the rate of
from 125 to 600 feet per hour, line measure I!!
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,
July2G-tf..] Rockford, 111.
BOOTS AND SKOESi-
PETES KEENAN,
OF AUGUSTA, O^A
AY? OULD IMPRESS UPON HIS FRIENDS AND CUSTOMERS IN ELBERT and ADJOINING
VV counties, the importance of buying Reliable BOOTS AND SHOES for their families. He
has purchased of the best makers 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 \E PRICE SYSTEM 4M> STRICTLY FAIR BKIMVC
Still the rule of the House, All shoes bought will be exchanged inside of three months,“or the
money refunded. Come one, come all, and see what splendid bargains are Uiere.
PETER KEENAN,
Central Hotel Itlock, Augusta, Ca.
J H. DUNCAN & BRO.
ELBEIITON, GEORGIA,
DEALERS IN GEN’L MERCHANDISE
The STOCK consists of
READY-MADE CLOTHING, UMBRELLAS, DRY GOODS, EVERY KIND,
LADIES’ <f- GENTS’ HATS, BOOTS, SHOES, FAMILY GROCERIES, SADDLES
CROCKERY, CIGARS, TOBACCO, BRIDLES, WHIPS, KEROSENE, (fee.
Our Stock will be disposed of for cash *at bottom prices. Also on credit to prompt-paying
ustomers and no others. fisiU'C'OJIE AYR 111. FO.\Y INCEIY !
_ T_ ZHE Sc J- A. DUNC A IST,
REAVES & NICHOLSON.
SUCCESSORS TO CENTER & REAVES,
Have in store and are receiving daily a large and well-assorted stock of
FRESH AND DESIRABLE GOODS,
Consisting, in part, ol a full line of Staplo Groceries and Dry Goods
FIATS, BOOTS, SHOES,
WOODEN WARE, MANILLA ROPE, CANNED GOODS,
JELLIES, GINGER PRESERVES, PEACHES, AG,
Which we invive the public to call and examine, and we intend selling at
LOW PRICES FOR CASH.
ATHENS AND KI6II 'SHOALS MANUFACTURING CO.’S GOODS
A specialty, jgg)rMerchants are particularly invi’ed io examine our stock, as we feel confident
we can compete with adjacent cities in prices.
M. S. KEAN,
lOw 0 Wholesale and Retail ||j|
Fall and Winter Dry Goods
271 Broad Street, Augusta, Ga.
My stock is now corap’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 ut the
lowest prices. TERMS STRICTLY CASH.
I have secured the services of MB. AY. SI. YAM., 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.
Boooks! Pianos! Organs.
ATHENS, GA. T. A. BUHKE3 AGENT FOR
STEIN WAY’S MATCHLESS PIANO, and
MASON & HAMLIN CABINET ORGAN,
Books and Stationery, Grold Pens
And everything usually kept in a first-class Book Store. I will sell ORGANS nnd PIANOS as
low as they can be bought in the State. In addition to the STEINWAY PIANO, I sell tho
HAINES BROTHERS, SOUIIERN GEM, MATHUSEK and PARLOR FAVORITE, all warranted to
be as good instruments as can be bought lor the money. .
ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE AND TRICE LIST MAILED FREE ON APPLICATION.
ESTABLISHS3 2,850,
DA&T & REYNOLDS,
(A. A. DART)
BUILDERS OF
tIMf CARRIAGES A
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
DUKTBH WAGON!
now on exhibiton at the Centennial. The best, easiest and moßt durable vehicle
in existence.
For circulars &c. apply as above.
BARGAINS IN
FURNITURE!
at DeGRA AP’S
47 and 149 Broad Street, AUGUSTA, GA.
in all its branches Sunday and night calls 102 Greene st.