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Agriculliiral Department. Editor Agricultural Dept. The Sun : As I have n few acres of land some stock and no dog, and have worked on a farm all my life, I beg to tell some things I know to be so. I have a neighbor who tried an experiment with hogs a few years ago. lie took four pigs one month old and put them on a half acre lot, and gnve them one good ear of corn each three times a day. By calculation you will find the four lugs consumed 4,000 ears of corn in eleven months, at which time he killed them. The hogs weighed 200 pounds and up ward, but we will put them all at 2< 0 pounds each. The 4,000 cars of coni will shell out 40 bushels. Put the com .$1 per bushel. Now his 800 poun s of |>ork cost S4O, or ft cents per |ound. Well, he had four pigs outside, of the same litter, they ate the same amount of com per day until they were two years old excepting eight weeks before he killed them, when he gave them twelve ears each per day. When kil!- <ed they weighed 135 to 150 pounds. So you see the meat he raised outside •cost more than double that he raised in •the pen. Now the above is a fact. I will now let W. J. W. Skelton tell his experience in pasturing cows. II • says : “ Six years ago I knew nothing of the worth of a pasture, but I had a cropper who owned a roguish yoke of oxen. I said to him to put them in my old sedge pasture, which I had for sheep, &c. There was about 20 acres in the field. In the fall his oxen were fat and mine were poor. Since that time I have never let my cows go outside of that i field in the summer. I now have eight cows and yearlings. My cows are fat, and I get double the milk and butter that my neighbor does.” Now, Mr. Editor, here is only two and a half acres of pasture to the cow, and none of the food and wholesale slaughter you speak of in your article week before last. You must have been somewhere in the county where we have not been to see all the good fences you speak of. One reason why our courts are scarcely ever troubled with cases of crops damaged by bad fences is that shot-guns, rocks and dogs are cheaper than attorney fees, and when a man is mad he wants revenge worse than money. Mr. Editor, don’t the law plainly say, when the stock law i adopted that the line of each man’s land shall be a lawful fence ? Now we don’t propose to force Elbert or Frank lin to adopt the stock law or build line fences; all we expect to force them to do is to take care of their stock—if they do not, when their stock comes in Hart the law say's how we shall pro ceed. I know a renter who has lived with a landowner for three years, nnd put his stock in the pasture with the landowner’s until last spring, when lie went to the landowner as usual ami said, “ I want to put my' cows in your . pasture.” “ All!” says the landowner, •* I thought you wanted the woods for a pasture ?” “ I do," says the renter. “ Well, just turn them in the woods,” says the landowner; and now he is not getting any milk worth talking about. I hope those that oppose the stock law will tell us what, the woods an’ worth as a pasture. l’lease tell “ Old Fogy ’’ to read Acts 5 chap., 3,4, 5 vs. before he writes an other article. We are told that it will cost more to build pastures than the splitting of rails to repair fences for the next ten years; but farmers know this is too thin. We are also told that ’the fenc ing in Ilart will last fur the next 20 years—when every farmer knows lie lias to split from 500 to a 1,000 raflstu every horse lie works each year, if lu keeps his fence in good repair. We ore also told if we had to raise $7,000 i! would double our taxes for the nex! six years! Now divide $7,000 by G. and it gives SI,IGG.€G| for each venr’. Does Hart only pay $1,160.60$ yearly ? —if so, surely all this talk about bur densome taxes ought to stop; 3w.t we conclude this was said for etreef. and not for a fact. Now, gentlemen for Fence, we favor No Fence: Ist. Because we ear. fence out stock w ith one-fifth the labor required to fence our cio| is. 2d. Because we <4©rf!t We to fence against atiyliodv's stock but ourown. 3d. Because we get .xticl*f tdie liaid est work on tlic farm 4th. Because we cun s>ew4 the winter in improving our cleared (and, and thus keep the forest for msr children. sth. Because it cemq*eSs every man to take care of his own rogues. •Stock Law. The June number of the Carolina Ht'anner eon tain.an interesting account •of tthe proceedings of a farmer's dub in Hartford oounty, Maryland. The t(i)ic dieussef. 'was,** Would farmers be justified at prescut prices in going into debt for fertilisers tor the coining eroj of corn"." Tbc chib numbers twenty ■one and ft is somewhat remarkable that eighteen out of twenty-one believed that dt vuld pay to go in debt for fertilizers for at least some of the field crops. They were almost unanimous in the opinion that it would be safe to go in debt to procure fertilizers for wheat; a few doubted whether it would pay to run such risks on corn. One farmer echoed an opinion that we have often heard: “It may be doubtful whether or not it. pays to farm with commercial fertilizers, but certainly it does not pay without them.” Another says: “ If a man is justified in going in debt for anything it is for manures.” WE ADVERTISE WHAT WE SELL AND SELL WHAT WE ADVERTISE! rHE BEST COOK STOVE IN AMERICA I If you loft tiin it, ask JOHN B. BENSON, a. k. childs & co, 154 a/Z -L J[X a/V USE THIS BRAND. pftgrj Trade Mark Registered IcOruary 12, ISC, 90 25-10) CHEMICALLY PURE. BEST ,1N THE WORLD. Aid lißttßr than any Salaratis. One tenspoonfnl of this Soda used with sour milk equals Four teaspoonfuls of the bes* Baking Powder, saving Twenty Times its cost. See package for valu able information. If the Haspoonful is too large and does not produce good results at first, use less afterwards. 131 i OLD AND RELIABLE, ! £Dr. Sanford’s Livkr Intiooratob!! sia u Standard Family Remedy for > SdiaeMes of the Liver, Stomach [ jaud Bowels.—lt is Purely [ {Vegetable. — It never || 'Hj [ {Debilitates —It is | B jC.ithsrtic and {su <- $ St on ic. q 9 B BnA ££*•? \m ® j [ Stuy ip |J u g v \ v ® 3 o^ s, | H ’ I •afifS'^ao 0 , v\i' ,tui mfcsmfl 1:' a *\ l a° c.o 0 .**\*wL. ! i a %D : 3 ; i 8 V t oCJJf i P |\v': I j v*j I pWC lit}lin my practice]! '1 G J H PJ*^ % “ IUI tlie P ul)lic .|! 'll* *** lor c:ore thau 35 yer.rs.S I y JJJ-* w th unprecedented results.? 'c SEND FOR CIRCULAR* e'S. T. W. SANFORD, M.D., ISsftS&Siftf AST Dill (.VIST WILL T:i,L YOl ITS Mlri'TlTlOX. J •p}V, | ’.STW'VT*vmrts'''"->'aAW a, BURNHAM’S JLmmmL WARRANTED BEST AND CHEAPEST. Price* reduced. fret. I MILLING SUPPLIES. Wfirks: 4 lirt-tft.m t. i.Hiir >*ilcr 4'a.. !* ltki Office : 2:t k. licit v t* St.. (A EORGTA—HART COUNTY. Y Pursuant to au act of the General Assembly of this State approved Align-t 20th. 1872. it i or dered that an election l*e hehl on the first Monday in July. 1871). at which the questiou shall Ih* submit ted to the lawful voters of said Couut\ of " Fence” or '• No Fence.” Said electiou to lie held at the places ami under the same rules and regulnt on* aa ;ue provided for M'*tnWi of the General mbly. The return# of h&M election* shall l>e made to the Oiiliimry of said County, by 12 o'clock M. ot the next da\. Given iinler my band alnl olticiul signa ture, thi* June Ith, la'79. F. C. * TiPUKVSTX f'rdinarv. A K. CIIILDS. K. NICKERSON. V. H. WINN. CHILDS, NICKERSON & CO., No. 15 Franklin House Building, Athens, Ga., Wholesale and Retail Dealer* ia HARDWARE, IRON, STEEL, NAILS, HORSE AND MULE SHOES, HORSE SHOE NAILS, Lead*, Oil*. Glass and Varnish, Harness Leather, MILBURN WAGONS, COTTON. MANILLA AND JUTE ROPE, Carriage and Saddlery Hard warn. Felloe*. Hub*, Spoke*. Buggy Wheel*. Axles. Spring*, etc., Rubber and Leather Belting, Mill Saw*. Mill Finding*, Anvil*, Bellows, Vice*, Hollow AVare, etc. Manufacturer*’ agents for the sale of FAIRBANKS’ STANDARD SCALDS, Cider Mills. Syrup Mills and Evaporators, Watt Plows. Farmers Friend Plow, Punipa, Circular Saws. WINSHIPS’ SAWYER’S & MASSEY’S CELEBRATED COTTON GINS; Also Agvnta for H AIL’S II KB AND BVKGLAR PROOF SAFES. [y Any article in our line not in stock, will be ordered when desired, with the least possible delay. 104 Call anil Eiantine our Stock n*l Prices. 155 WITH HAMMER. HRANB. The Best Wagon on \\ r HEELS IS MANUFACTURED BY Fism Bms & €o* WIS. WE MAKE EVERY VARIETY OP FARM, FREIGHT,& SPRING WAGONS And by confining ourselves strictly to one class of work ; by employing none but the Best of “\77"oxlsrrLeEL, Using nothing but First-Class Improved Machinery and the Very Best of Selected Timber, And by a THOROUGH KNOWLEDGE of the business, we have justly earned the rep utation of making “THE BEST WAGON ON WHEELS.” We -rive the following warranty with each wagon i W> lli rvlir Warrant the FISH BKOS. WAGON' No to he well made In every particular and of good material ami that the strength of theaame ia sufficient for all work with fair usage. Should anv breakage occur w ithin one year from thin date by reaaon of defective material or workmanship, repairs for the same will lie furnished at place of sale, free of charge, or the price of said repairs, as per agent s price list, will he paid incaah liy the purchaser producing a sample of the broken or defective parts as evidence * _ _ _ jssa.%%. FISH BROS. & CO. Undue. Win. Jan. la,, IS7S. (JNO. C. HI’MISS. ) Knowing we can snlt von, we solicit patronage from every- section of the United State*. Send for Prlrt-s ud Te nils, and for a copy of our AGUICULTCKA L FAl'Klv to 101-152 FISH BBOS. & CO., Bacine, Vis. wSSmBt JMiffljr ~v//rmM arpMELfST. iat A g| 111 I*ll UlJiii^U ft fl [y I Hll active, euergetic (Xtnvuaaera to "* Alii A UUt engage in a pleasant and pro fit a de busiui'NM. Good men will find this a rare chance to make money. Such will pleans* answer this Advertisement by letter, enclosing stamp for reply, i *tafiu£ what busiuesa they have leeu engaged in Noue but tboae w ho mean busiutwoi need Apple. Adilresa, FINTJCY, HARVEY &IU, * l 1 ’! Atlanta. Ga. (1 EOIfGIA—HART COUNTY. Y Whereas. F. S. KoVrts Executor of the estate of Jotdmn Totman. late of said county, de reased, applies to me for letters of dismission from said executorship. These are therefore to cite and admonish all concerned to show cause at my otliee on or before the first Monday in September next why said letters should not be granted. Given under my hand at ofiiee. this 4th day of Jnne, 1879. !*m F. C. STEPHENSON. Ordinary. SPRING MIUINERY. HAVING just received my second stock for thin muni. I am enabled to offer to my cuatomera an ele gant stock of MUiuery Gouda . also, a large aiMorttueut of FRENCH AND AMERICAN FLOWERS, At well an the lateat noveltica lu Tien, Ruclitng and Veilings, at i>ricca not to be competed with. HAIR GOODS. HAIR GOODS. upwards. lM*inff the chea|H**t ever offered in thin market. Call at once, Aiul have the ad% outage of selecting from a full aturk. AH orders will receive prompt attention at the Emporium of fashion. A. F. PICKERT, IVES £ THOMAS, 42 &44 WHITEHALL ST., - - - ATLANTA, 64. LEADING FURMTURE HOUSE IN GEORGIA! LARGEST STOCK IN THE SI ATE ! PRICES TEN PER CENT. CHEAPER THAN OTHER HOUSES '. IVES & THOMAS. 141 42 A 44 WniTEIItI.T, STREET. ATI.4XT*. T6IT FINDLAY, ROBERTS 5 CO, (Successors to Ward Brothers, Established, 18164 IAH’O TEES HARDWARE, CUTIERY, GU*S, 9, South Calvert st, Baltimore. ATHENS FOUNDRY AND MACHINE WORKS, J&.THEITS, GENERAL FOUNDERS AND MACHINISTS. Pattern Work, Smithing and Repairing. HAVING an extensive collection of P.lTri I'XS. M.tMIA) TIREIt IKON AMS I’ It AKM CASriXUS, >lll,l. AND GIN GCAKING. MINING AND MII.I. MACHINERY Also, manufacture and have ua hand SAW MILLS, Sl’R.tn MILLS. HORSE POWERS HIRESnERS, FAN MILLS, t'OI.TN ( KLEURATEU t OTTOS I'HESSES. Ac., Ac. For oirculara, prices, Ac., address R. NICKER SORT,' Agent and Supt. rF- Orders left with E. B. BENSON A CO. will bre prompt nttenth n. 163 W. G. ASHLEY, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IX WHITE PINE DOORS, SASH AND BLINDS, WINDOW GLASS. PUTTY DOOR LOCKS, HINGES, BLIND HINGES, SCREWS, And all other kinds of BUILDERS HARDWARE a* tha vy EtrWEST CASH PRICES. N3. 33 South Brmd street, - - ATLANfA, GA. TWELVE LIGHT WINDOWS AND BUNDS. ri.AINItAII.SASII.rUIMIitIIGLAZF.iI. I OCTSIME ItI.ITWS, ROLLING SLATS ... , . , -Liglit Windows A Bauds Size of Glass. Size of Window. Price Wind wj Size of Pair. Price of Pair. “ “ Bxlo 2- 4x3-10 $ 80 2- 4x3-11} $ 9.5 10x12 2-10x4-6 1 15 2-10x4-7} 1 15 .. , . 10x14 2-10x5- 2 135 | 2-10x5- 31 130 V"?F i \ lOx Ift 2-10x5x10 105 I 2-10x5-11} 141 lt . ,lk * reduced 10x18 2-10x0- ft 185 2-10x6- 7} 160 | prices, for nti ictly 10x20 2-10x7- 2 210 (| 2-10x7- 3} 180 j ca ‘ s,l • White Pine Doors, 4-Panels, Moulded on Stiles and Rails, O. (. Raised Panels. ONE INCH DOORS. | 1 3-16 INCH DOORS. | 1 3-S INCH DOORS. Size. Price. Size. Price. Size. Price. 2- ox - 0. $1 00 2- ox - 0 - 91 25 2- 6x6- 6 91 45 2- 4x6- 4 1 0.5 2- 4x6- 4 1 40 2- Bx - S 1 60 2- 6x6- 6 1 10 2- 6xo- 6 1 40 2-10x6-10..... 1 75 2- Bx - 8 1 25 2- Bx - 8 1 55 2-10x6- 6.„ 1 75 2-10x6- 6 1 45 2-10x6- 6 1 70 3- ox - 6 1 95 2- 1 45 2-10x6-1) 1 70 2- 0 to 3-Ix7-0 1 95 3- ox - 6 1 50 3- oxo- 1 85 2- 0 to 3-ox7-P 2 15 3- ox - 0- 1 50 3- ox - 0 1 85 9- 0 to 3-oxß- 2 25 Raised Moulded 4-panel front Doors 2 10x6-10 to 3xß, Square and Circular Top Panels, from #3.50 jo #5 23. All order* promptly tilled an I satisfaction guaranteed. 164 Wr White Sewing Machine Cos. Cleveland, ohio. plows] plowsT WE have just received s douhlo dose of AVERY'S best Plows and Stocks. We call particular attention to our DOUBLE PLOWS, . which wo sell at just half the price asked for other double plow-stocks. If it is cheap Plows vou want, this is the place to get them. E. B. BENSON & CO.. Ilartwcll, Ga. BENSON A CO., Bowersville. Ga. BUY SHELL ROAD TOBACCO! Best in the World! For (tale by HOWARD. WOOD A CO. 151 ATLANTA. GA TO MAKE MONEY Pleasantly and fast, agents should address FINLEY, HABYKT A CO., Atlanta,*}* i (1 KOKGIA—HAKT COUNTY. X Whereas, J. A. Megarity, administrator of th estate Ilf 1). P. Balli nger, late of said county, deed, applies to me for letters of ilismission tia.ni said ad ministration. These are Ihetefore to eilo and ad monish all concerned to show cause at my office on or before the first Monday in August next why said letters should not tie planted. Given under my hand at office, this 7th day of May, 1879. 3m F. C. STEPHENSON Ordinary. JOHN P. SHANNON, A TTORSEY-AT-LA W, KLBKRTON, GEORGIA. Practice* in the Comities of Elbert, Hart, Madlaon and Franklin, and in tha Supreme Court wHw employed.