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8 SOUTHERN BANNER; MARCH 26, 1S7S !.♦. *&;•**. I 5 f-aj * ♦ . ¥ the accumulations? of half a life* tiinJ V i Anttantwral. —*** bi-cioming cxceedifily Iran} Agricultural Statistics—Re capitulation. Circular Xo. 4S. issued, from the Agricultural Department of Georgia, by Commissioner Janes and dated Dec. 27th, 1877, is a recapitulation and comparative statement of other circulars made up from county re port^ and issued by the Department during the year, under the heading of “ General Sta'S^Bttj^tges” theOom- missioner says: The reports show a slight increase in the final total yield of Corn, Cot ton, Sugar Cane and Sweet Potatoes over the estimated yield of the Oct. Report; a large increase In tlie yield of Sorghum, and a small decrease in Ground Peas and Chufas. In this Circular the “ Total Yield ’’ compared to 1876, and the actual “ Yield per Acre ” of the leading crops, are given in detail—by sections. Other valuable information is aggre gated "by sections. Attention is in vited to-these tables, as they will be found to contain; a great amount of valuable and interesting matter, and will furnish many useful suggestions, worthy of the most careful considera tion by the farmei who is desirous of improvement. The estimates and opinions of hundreds of practical tanners iruui eveny section of the State, on the various questions that affect our vital interests as an agricul tural people, and which lie at the very foundation of our prosperity, Lave been thoroughly and carefully di^esftid S^tl“ 'coh^Ti(raTed, and pre sented in a condensed form. Com ments on these tables are made, with the view to direct the attention more closely to the results reached in them —suggestive in many instances of the only sound policy which should govern in the future. The wise far mer will be guided by the light of experience, and led by the wisdbm ration of Many are now beginning in earnest j to adopt and practice the policy they have long openly advocated, but j practically repudiated—raising firm supplies oA the farm. This policy in years" past has' been advocated by mai y to induce others to plant less cotton—whilst, its advocates have quietly enlarged their cotton fields for .the greater harvest and higher prices. But the higher prices face not been attained,' and their hopes have been disappointed. There is -decided and increasing tendency to diversified fanning, stock-raising, ’fruit-growing and rais ing smnlf grain, and a disposition to develop the minor resources of the farm—sorghum, sugar cane, millet, ehuias, etc. ■ t I t G-TTAZtsTO. \Y Ilium's ltiiwbuiie x Buf^phosphafe. A first-class Fertilizer, which has been tried by many farmers last season, aud given entire ssjttsfuietioii. Tt is uow offered at a low figure—taking Middling Colton .at 15 cents per pound. Call and see the Analyses, and geFterms, at , F - < ‘ ■* I f n HEisriytiBEtr feblO-lm. I !SE, Ageni|i; il-tHens, Ga. SEN U> Iisr YOXJR Subscription for the Banner For 1878. ~ ATHENS GUANO AGENCY. COTTON OPTION 15C. 1000 TOUSTS BLACIVSMITIIINU j LIVERY AND SALE A Gentle Hint.—In our style of climate, with its' sudden changes of temperature—rain, 'wind and sunshine often intermingled in a single day—it is no wonder that our children, friends and relatives are so frequently taken from us by neglected coldly half the deaths resulting^direetly from this cause. A bottle of Boschee’s German Syrup kept about your home for im mediate use will prevent serious sick ness, a large doctor’s bill, and perhaps death, by the use of three or four doses. For curing Consumption, Hemorrhages Pneumonia, Severe Coughs, Croup or any disease of the Throat or Lunge, its success is simple -ifohderful, as your druggist will teH you. German Syrup is now soldvin everyjtown and village On this continent Sample bottles for trial, 10c; regular size, 75. For sale Ly It. T. Brumby & Co. with duo abandon which results from obi the success of an regard to the:^ opinions, ■ his cherished but fallacious theories, give up his prejudices, and reform his system of fariumj| rtnd general forth economy GENElStL; CQNDtl^gji OP FARMING. Tiie Allies to thfiSpestion, “ Are the q« L-ne'wlly the I'annels, ger^3By, in better or worse condition than last winter?” —as will appear by reference to the Table, show that ino farmers are in better condition in every section ex cept Southwest Georgia, and'parti- cu’arly so in North and Southeast Georgia. |UTheso have been favored with better seasons* and have pro** dueed larger crops of Corn aud Cot ton than the other sections of the State. For the Slate at large, by average of the sections, 57 per cent, of the correspondents indicate their condition as “better,’’ 18 as “the samej’^ond 2& ,«» ■“ worse,” than last winter. On the whole, it is safe to say that the farmers of Georgia are in better condition, in several re spects, than at this-date last year. There lias been a material decrease in the amount of corn and cotton pro duced, but, on the other hand, the wheat crop was much better than lasc year, the ainouut ot home-raised pork is greater, but above all, and more than all, closer economy has been practiced in many of the details of living, aud the aggregate of debt reduced. This improvement is not indiiated by any material increase of money in the farmer’s pocket, but has a deeper and broader foundation—upon which, prosperity may be slowly but surely built. The farmers are gradu ally realizing their situation—their altered circumstances, resulting from the revolution of labor and loss of property. Speculative ventures in planting cotton—to replace in a few years the Joss of the patrimony and } COMMERCIAL. THE-ATHENS MARKETS. CORRECT!-!) BT THE MERCHANTS EXCHANGE. COTTON—Middling 9}$@9%c. FACTORY GOODS. Cotton Tarn Osn»burgB._ % Shining .. % Sheeting,—.. >f SPROVI&ONS a 6*: Flour.... Corn, pr bu. Pent, “ Meal, •« Wheat “ Bacon, sides,.. shoulders-......— hams,—. . Lard, : Irish, Potatoes..... Sweet .—- SO 00 a 8 00 £5 a 90 i 85 Butter.. J<"MpKr Hemlock Leather....JEji:.. 25 a PwMw»ther..i <9- a 40 Ha/.".-. . “ - — J-' mvfaAjF" » 4Ua 48 Calf Skins.... — -4U S55 00a6QOU Kip Skins 21 00140,00 tor.. 0 ooaio oo Green Hldes...„__^,:....-a 4 ooa , BAG GIN O' TIES, ROPE. ngpryd Tierlpcr bundle) - ifebpe, cotton — 5Mh25 Rope,grass ——'~—Sfcg 15a20 The shore are retaU prices, fecial rates to wholesale buyers. • . -1 GROCERIES. -Sf Sugar, crashed — —. . lls li>, :: lEE5 : —— “ Demsrera. Coffee, Rio Uguayra.... Java.......... aGufievguba., Candles, spertn ...... adamant tallow— Cheese, State English Dairy Onions, per T „ rT1 , Starch 75al l>0 e/: a 5 Tallow Rice. Per lb...... •Mackerel, No. l.kits *1 75 1 50 1 25 tl 13 48al 25 •< No. 2, Kits “ No. 3, Kits.... Salt, I'cr Hack Chawing tobacco Smoking Afaccaboy American Havana 330 00a 50 75 00a 100 25sT35 12a AMMUNITION. Powder... iter lb Shot •• « Lead * 4 . M Caps, p**’ bn* 10a 20 Si 35a 00 5 00a 12 00 5 00a 7 00 1 60a 3 00 LIQUORS. Corn whiskey. r French brandy American Gin Bourbon whiskey 1 50a 4 OC 1 50aIP 00 •nwwr-. Ss5 Wines .* HARDWARE. Iron ^Sircdca, ft lb—.—.. Castings , Nails,l>r keg.. . Cotton Cards- ... Horso Shoes-..— ...» ....... “ “ Nalls. .. 2 75 <i 5 00 20a20 S 05 Mule Shoes, per keg ....... NEW LAW BOOKS. A SUPPEMENT to the code of geor- gia, containing the Public Acts passed by tbe General Assembly since 1873, and the Constitu tion of 1877, with annotations, side references and catc-ii words, after tbe style of the code. To which is added the scaling ordinance and tbe Limitation act of 18C9, with other statates never before codi fied. By. N. ti. Harris, of the Macon Bar. Price 33 00. For said by BURKE A FLEMING. 2 ry EL KG ANT CARDS, no two alike, with tj name, 10c.; or 15 Comic Photos or Ao- tresses, 10c.; or 20 Fine Scroll Cards, 20 styles, no names, 10c. post paid. nov20-2t. J. B.1IUST D. 'Nassau, N. Y. J OB WORK OF EVERY |DE scription done at this office OUR NEW BRICK SHOP —AT THE— Corner Clayton Anil Jackson Sts. First-Class Horse-Shoeing. A Specialty, by the best Sheer in Georgia, j G-imsmitliing. Guns, Pist-.ls, locks, etc., repaired at short notice and satisfaction given. ^ STF.EL WORKING. », Mill Picks, Hoes, etc., of the finest temper. Work warranted. PLANTATION WORK. Plows, Wagons, Carriages, etc., repaired in the best ma.mer and at short notice. Sole patnntee of Bassett’s plow stock. fjohxx M- Bassett. u-arch20-ly. ' - 7 “T . Thomaa S-fc., A-hlnene, GSa. r pj‘". Je.; j&v J ksLi. '• .'■**» * ' J. Z. COOPER, Proprietor. Good and Gentle Ilorscs, Carriages, Buggies, (top and no top) Phaetons, &e., «&c., for hire. Careful Drivers sent with teams when desired. DROVERS Are reminded that I have ample StuWe Boom, Clean Stalls and Extensive lot for their accom modation. Give me a call. J. Z. COOPER. jan292tn. -AND- rn=r c,„T" -FOR- jiUGauas, BUGGIES——BUGGIES BUGGIES, Athens, Geokgia, MuGufacturer of and dealer in all kinds of j Meriwe BLACK! TWO SHOPS Carriages, Buggies, Wagons, Ton or no top Buggies and Spring Wagons All kinds of vehicles repaired at short notice painting and trimming donfi in the beat and latest styles. Work, put up to order and war ranted to give sntiafactidti. i 1 Black Smithing - Done in tin- best man mi, harness made and rw^j paired at sliort notice. I use the best material that cun be had, and have skilled workman who know their business. Having an experience of eleven vears 1 feel confident of giving satisfac tion. Give me a trial aud I ftot^ttisfied you trill be pleased as 1 do the cheapest w'orit in'the city. Shop opposite * J. COOPER’S LTVEBiY STABLE. Baggfhg, Ties, Eopp and dtlier supplies fur nished, A&4, libemTlSb idvaneeAroade 6n consignments lor sale or shipment to Lfverpool or Northern'ports. 2TTr. A. A. WInit, Caafudr and f'orrespoudeut of the late firm of Groover, 8tnbbs &.Co„ has ail interest in the bnsi&S,-; aug21-tf F©4r, ITU’S- FOR 1877. '' !.fit- jan2‘jflm. W. R. BEAVERS. mW THE WHITE SEWING MACiBV™ ... ^llifiki,, CHARLES F. STUBBS, (Successor to Groover, Stubbs & Co.,) COTTON FACTOR —AND— General Commission Merchant, AGENT’ FOB TIIE C NORTHEAST GEORGIA. THE PAUTFIC'GUANO COMPANY sell the largest amount sold in the State by any Company. They have a capital of $1,000,000 Abundant lioinc evidence as to IHperphosphate. HIGHEST ANALYSIS -a..** -1 • */i-.W • ' -—ITS REPUTATION ESTABUSUEB IX THIS SECTION FROM THREE YEARS USE. ' M <*OJ- Those Who Used it Last Season [jvr on the road to the upper bridge and opposite Mr. JOHN Z. COOPER’S, * ■ j/-. Livery Stable. VV e have first class workmen HORSE SHOEIITG g and Concave Shoes iMamiiY.ctured to order. DNS, BUGGIES (kinds of F CAKKIAGES, Machines and Jm plements repaired on short notice, ianll-tf. CITY If ILLS) r Having made arrangements for a steady at rival of pure Kentucky id Tennessee- Said to be the —'• iiamcsc-runuing, the most beautiful, cheapest, best, and largest Sewing Machine in the world. Ladies and the public are mvite;l to call and see, at the Office, next door to Win, McDowell’*, C *llej£c Avenue. J. BANCROFT, Agent. feb5-lv. Garden Seed! AND Wo have now the largest stock of Seed in this part of the State, all of which are Fresh, tmt a single package of old Seod in our stock. We have also a large stock of STEEL HAIR BRUSHES, The fourth lot since October last. Our ^ . DRUGS, Paints, Lead, Oils, \ arnishes, Turpentine, We can offer at low prices. 0. W. LONG & Co., sepll-ly I Athens, Go. I guarantee to the pfablifi the following 1 of flour, equal or superior to any in the market, at corresponding prices : Snow Flake, While Rose, :?t it Mi w ;• Family, Double Extra, mi.—mi i« *. -e. .hvmmmjmamman ^aham j|la^r, B^ltetl Unbolted Meal, Grits, Horse Feed, Cow Feed, Chicken Feed, etc., etc. ‘Shorts and Bran. Orders Left at J. C. Wilkins’ Will be attended to. E^*Cash paid for good WHEAT and CORN at mill. Pnblio grinding promptly attended to. W. 0. KEMP & CO- deol 1-801 WANT IT AGAIN. t r . ft Anti ured the Agency for the sale of the ibrated brands of Fertilizers : BEArBLEY’S PATENT, • • j * ' *f » . • * J •* SI . Bradley’s AmBioniated Dissolved Bone, ■ . . A 5 ' ■ ;i) .r Bradley’s Palmetto Acid. ’ m .. sij niM*!* • ■ , 'They are confidently commended to the planters of this and adjoining toumies as first class manures'; they have been used in Georgia for the past ten years with iuercasieg popularity each year- Their analyses this year are higher than ever belore, and the million dollars irnich the “ braiiley Fertilizer Company, have invested in their business is a sufficient guarantee that their present hig.i standard-will be maintained. ZCt W ■ .?*om oNAWBp a ami COTTON OPTION' 15 CENTS. PLANTERS’ HOTEL, l A.TD GFTJ.ST-A., O-A.. The Leading Hotel of the City. Noted for its cleanliness, and the excellence of its table. •RATES—$3 00 PER DAY. The Proprietor solicits from the citizens ol Athens a continuance of that liberal patronage they have heretofore given him. B.F.BB.OWXT, octl6-lm. Proprietor. I respectfully refer to the following plat them for years) as t* file merits of these Gi „ ■ * r l n i used them last season imhik ol' whom have used ■eliable Fertilizers. At Athens, Ga.,—I. T. Austitf, J. H. Biawner, R. Chastain, Elba Collins, R. T. Durham, D. YIT* Elder, James Fulcher, W. W. Harrison, L. J. Johnson, Wesley Nance, Pleasant Moon, James O’Dillon, J. E. Randolph, M. W.«ikes, S. F. Woods, A. G. Turn er, J. M. Willougby. FOR PRICES AND TERMS APPLY TO. feb.i9.2m. J. R. CRANE, Agent, Athens, Ga. Guano. WATSON AND CLARK S SUPERPHOSPHATE. rtB? FASHIONABLE CABDS, with name 10c. 25 Escort Cards, 25 styles, 10c. nov80-2t. J. B. HUSTED, Nassau, N Y B ILL HEADS AND LETTER Heads done on shonotirt ce J OB WORK OF, ALL I' ESCRIP- tion neatly done at thi- office. a -AND— Arlington Guano. FOR SALE BY LAMPKIN & PITTMAN COLLEGE AVENUE, ATHENS, GA., Also, Dealer in General Merchandise and Family Groceries.