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AemtULTPw % i. From the Southern Recorder, 28tb.J Wliali* an Acre Worlh ? When the Southern fuiraer, bo ho a large or f mull one, will rightly com pute the vuluo ol an acre, and set the proper worth by it, we may then ex pect that material anil teal wealth to the State that is only now imagina tive. Wc call ourselves an agricultu ral people, and admit that the wealth of our State lies in its productions. To a great extent, we may say altogether, that as a people we are dependent upon our cotton, rice, and tobacco crops for what money wo mate. As to our corn crop, we hardly feel like counting it in, if we judge from thou sands of bushe's that are brought from the West to supply the demands of cur people, and the thousands upon thousands of dollars we send out of the State for that article alone; not count ing the millions of pounds of bacon that we buy also from the West. Every man that cultivates a few acres | of land, imagines that he must put half or two-thirds in ootton ; that cotton is the ODly thing that will briDg ready money. We would not have a word to say about planting cotton, if caoh acre planted brought a bag; but wbeu we know that if it takes from three to four acre* of our worn lands to make a bag, we feel that it is labor and money thrown away, and that tbe farmer has Lever for a moment sat down and calculated tbe worth of an acre well manured and well worked. An acre of land well manured, well taken care of, is woith from SSO to SIOO An acre that will bring twenty-two bushels of wheat and thirty bushels ot corn the same year, is worth SIOO per acre ; and any pains taking farmer can make an acre produce that. The ma nure dropped in stables or yards by horses, cows, bog*, sheep, &e , will ma nure one acre well. We speak of tbe small farmer, the man with but little Stock. Care and economy is all thr.t is needed to save manure ; but so long as we drive along in our slip-shod way of making and saving manure, wa may ex pect but poor returns from the soil. If tbe small farmer could bo induced to take half t’a 3 pains tbe New England farmer does on his [dace, there would not be a farm in Baldwin ccunty that would not be worth at least S2O to the acre. But what we desire to call the espec ial ettentionof our farmers to, is the im portance of manuring at least one acre well and planting it in something that will bring him SIOO clear. It can be done and done easily, but there must be system about it. Let the small farmer who reads this, look at the nearest city or towu to which he trades, and see what article of provisions sell readily.— Take for instance, sweet potatoes, every body eats them, and they find a ready sale ; they ke<p well and can be sold by the wagon load or bushel, at front fifty cents to one dollar. A farmer knows how many bushels an acre will bring, and be knows that he can get SIOO to an acre even at 50 cents per bushel. Take the ground pea ;it will sell readily and bring a good price. Take onions, take Irish potatoes, take peas. Put the acre in anything but cot ton, and it will brißg more money than cotton would. Much manure is some times saved and wasted by trying to manure ten to twenty acres when in fact it should have been put on one or five. Farmers get discouraged and say, it won’t pay to save manure, because they have tried it, and tbeir orops were a fail ore ; and failed because they tried to do too much with too little, just as a fool ish house wife would attempt to make one blanket cover three beds. Reduce manuring to a system ; make a calculation how much one bushel of manure will manure well; how much one horse load will manure well, and then put it on accordingly. Don’t guess at the matter, but go at it like sensible men, and in a few years, with deep ploughing, you will find your lands dou bled, quadrupled in value. Take one acre at a time; see that it pays for the manure put on it, and make it so rich that you can always say, there is one acre that will pay me well, if do more ; but it is as easy to make ten do it as twenty or fifty. Torn under in the ial! the green crops of peas or the rank weeds, and much has been ac complished; but our small farmers need not expect ever to improve their lands so long as they plant cotton and it takes about four acres to mako a bale. Their lands will wear out and they grow poorer every year, and when they die, the farm is not worth two dollars per acre. Remember, that an arcre of land is worth SSO when well manured, und will be worth SIOO if kept well ma nuied, for it will bring provisions to that yroouDt any time. Will our Email farmers act upon the suggestion here after 7 \\ e know of two tier ain Mil ledgeville that produced 47 bushels ol wheat, and the same year produced 84 bu-hels of corn. It was manured from the stable, but well don* and well ploughed. What would ten such acres be worth to a small fanner? Hints to Farmkks. —A writer gives the following advice: Don’t buy a piano for your daught ers while your sons need a plow. Don't give a person a chance to dun you. Prompt payments mase indepen dent men. Keep good fences, especially line fences ; they promote good feelir gs be tween neighbors. Decent and substantial clothing for your children, makes them always think betior of themselves and keeps the doctor away. Don’t starve your land; if you do it will grow lean. Don’t buy patent rights to sell again. Don’t become surety for him who waits for the sheriff. Buy a farm wagon btfore you do a carriage. A Quaker’s Better to his Watch maker —1 herewith send thee my pocket clock, which standeth in oe<d ot thy friendly correction. The last time he was at tby friendly school, he was in no way reformed, nor iu the least benefitted thereby; for I perceive byjthe index of his mind that he is a liar, and tbe truth is Dot in him; that Li- pulse is some imes slow, which betokecetb not an even temper; at other times, it waxelh sluggish, no'.wi'hstanding, I frequently urged him, when he should be on his duty, as thou knoweth bis usu al band denoteib, I find him slumber ing, or, as the vanity of human reason phrases it, I eatch him napping. Ex amine him, therefore, and prove him, I beseech thee, thoroughly, that thou mayest, being well acquainted with nis inward frame and disposition, draw him from the error of his way. and show him the path wherein he should go It grieves me to think, and when I pon ! uer therein, I ant verily of the opinion ' that his body is fjul, und the whole moss ia corrupted Clean-e him, there fore, with thy eharmin r phisic, from all polution, 'hut he may vibrate, and circi 1 1 e t ccording to the truth. I will place him for a few days under thy care, and pay his board as thou requirest. I entreat thee, fiiend John to demean thyself on tbi# occasion with judgement, according to the gift which is in thee, and prove thyself a workman; and when thou hy> st thy correcting hand upon him, let it I o without passion, lest thou shouldst drive him to deal ruction. Do thou regulate his motion, for a time to come by the motion of the light that ruleth tbe day; and when tbou findeth him converted from the error of fits w ays, and more conformable to the above mentioned rules, then do tbou scud Lim home with a just bill of charges draw n out in the spirit of moderation, and i' shall bo sent to theo in tbo root ol all evil. AQiakeressnt Bloominton, Indiana, jealous of her hu>band, watched his j movements, and ac ually one morning, discovered the truant hugging and kiss ing the servant girl, broadbrim Was long in discovering the face ot his wife, cs she peeped through the half opened dcor, am] rising vith all the contacts of a general officer, thus addressed her : ‘ Betsey, the had better quit peeping, ot thro will came a dis urbance iu the family,’ •*l*apa, please buy n.e a muff when you go to Boston V said a little three year old Ruth. Her sister Minnie, hear ing this, said; “You are too littlle to have a muff.’ “Am I too little to be cold?" rtjoin ed the indignant Ruth. An excellent cure for dyspepsia is to give a hungry dog a piece of meat and chase him until he drops it. A lellow in an oblivious state took up his lodgings on the sidewalk. He awoke next morning and straights ened himself up, looked upon the ground upon which be tawd made his couch, and said : “Well, if I had a pick ax I would make up my bed.” A correspondent, in describing a recent grand dress ball, says of a lady that ‘she looked sweetly io a plain white muslin dress lucked up to the waist.’ £=SrKe brave, be noble, bo true, and j you will pass through the coming year as through a white colonnade of monu mental pillars. A New jersey Radical paper says his party in that State are working like bea vers, whereupon the Post thinks they’ve got a dam bard job. A human donkey at Chicago was staring at a man’s wife the other dav, with a lorgnette, when the married man took the printed card, “Taken,” which Iny on a reserved seat near by, and held it up before his wife. Donkey looked do more. “My dear,” said a rural wife to her husband,on his return from town, “what was the sweetest thing you saw in ben nets in the city ?” “The ladies faces, my love.” That must have happened years ago. Don’t undertake to kiss a furious wo man risk not a smack in a storm. A gecious out West who wished to make a half a d> zen shirts, marked the first “John Jones,” and the rest “ditto.’' A sailor defines a comet as a star sprung a leak. Query for the Lyceum —Dors a mil ler ever grind bis teeth. Democratic I*lailo»'iii. ADOPTED BY TUB NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC CON VENTION. The National Democratic Party, in Nitioni I assembled, reposing i's trust in the intelligence, patriot! m, aud dis criminating justice of the people, stand injr upon the Constitution as the found ation and limitation of tbe powers of the Government, and the guarantee of the liberties of ilia citizen, and recogniz ingthequesiionsof slavery and secession ae having been settled for all time to come by tbe vrar or tbe voluntary action of the Southern States in Constitution al Conventions assembled, and nev<-r to be renewed or reagitated, do, with re turn of peace delta id Ist. The imtn' diato restoration of all the States to their rights in the Union under the Constitution, and of govern ment to the Ame iean people. 2nd. Amnesty for all past political of f, nce.«, arid the legulation of the eleotive franchise in the S'ates by the citizens, and the payment of the publio debt of the United States as rapidly as practi cable. 3rd. All money drawn from the pco pie by taxation, except so much as is requisite for the necessities of the Goa ernment economically administered to be hoDcstly applied to such payment, and where the obligations of the Govern noent do not expressively State upon their face, or tbe law under which they were issued does not provide that they shall be {'aid in coin, they ought in right and justice to be paid id the lawful money of the United States. 4th. Equal taxation of every speceis of property, according to its real value, including Government bonds and other public securities. sth.One currency for the Government and the people, the laborer, and the of ace-holders the_ pensioner, and the soldier. G:b Economy in the administration of the Government; the reduction of the standing army and navy ; tbe abol i-hment of the Eteedman’s Bureau, and ail political instrumentalities designed to secure negro Supremacy, the simplifi cation of the system, and discontinuance of the inquisitorial boards of assessing and collet liug internal revenue, so that the burden of taxation may be equalized and lessened, ‘.be credit of the Govern ment and currency made g od, the re peal of a'l enactments for enrolling the State nibitia into national forces in time of peace, and a tariff for revenue upon foreign imports, and sueh equal taxation under the internal revenue laws as will afford incidental protection to domestic matiuf et l'ies, and as will without im pairing the revenue, imposo the least burden upon the best, protect and en courage tbe great industrial interests of the country. I 7 1 L. The reform of abuse in the ad ministration, tbe expulsion of corrupt men from office, the abrogation of use ‘ less officers, the restoration of rightful authority to and the independenceoi tbe Executive and Judicial Departments of the Government, the subordination of tbo military to 'ho civil power, to the | end that tbe usurpations of Congress and tbo despi tisru of the sword may e se. Bh. Equal rights and protection for naturalize and native born citizens at borne and abroad. The assertion cf American nationality, which aball com mand the respect of foreign powers, fur ni-h an example and encouragement to people struggling for national integrity, corttitutionai liberty and individual r ghts, and the maintinance of the rights of natural zid citizens against the abso lute doctrine of immutable allegiance, and the claims of foreign powc rs to pun ish them for an alleged crimecommitted beyond tbeir jurisdiction. Upon this platform, the Democratic 1 party appeals toevery patriot, including j all the conservative element and all who desire to support the Constitution and restore the Union, for getting all past differences of opinion, to unite with us in the present great strugle for the liber ties of the people, and that to all such, to whatever party they may have here tofore belonged, we extend the right hand of fellowship, and hail all such co-opperating with us as friends and brothers. ASIATIC CHOLERA IN CHINA. Almost Every Case Cured With PAIN KILLER. Read the following letter from Rev. R. Tel ford, Missionary to Chi .a, now visiting bis home iu Pennsylvania : Washington, Pa., June 25, 1866. Messrs. Perry Davis A Son, Providence, R. I.—Dear Sirs : During a residence of some ten years as a missionary in Siam and China, I found your Vegetable Pain Killer a most. valuable remedy for that fearful scoui ge the j cholera. In administering the medicine, I j found it most effectual to give a teaspoonful of Pain Killer in a gill of hot water sweet ened with sugar; ‘hen after about fifteen minutes, begin to give a tablespoonful of the same mixture every minute until relief was obtained. Apply hot applications to the ex tremities. Bathe the stomach with Pain Kil ler, clear, and rub the limbs briskly. Ot those who had tbe cholera and took the medicine faithfully in the way stated above, eight nut of ten recovered. Truly yours, R. Telforo. In an attack with Diarrhoea, Dysentery, or Cramp Cholic, don't delay the use of the Pain Killer. Sold by all n.edicinj dealers. Price 25 cents, 50 cents aßd #1 per bottle. Swatow, China, Sept. 22, 1865. Messrs. Perry Davis & Son : Dear Sbs—l ought to have acknowledged long ago the box of Pain Killer you had the goodness to send us last year. Its coming was most prov ideolial. I believe hundreds of lives were saved, under God, by it. The cholera ap peared here soon after we received it. We resorted at once to the “Pain Killer,” using as directed for cholera. A list was kept ol all to whom the “Pain Killer” was given, and our native assistants assures us that eight out of every ten tj whom it was prescribed re covered. It has, too, been very useful in ra* rious other diseases. It has proved an incal culable blessing to multitudes of poor people tbiougbout all this region. Dur native preach ers are never williug to go out on their ex cursions without a supply of the “Pain Kill er.” it gives them favor in the eyes ol tb. people, aud access to families and localities by wboro o'heraise they would be indiffer ently received. Believe me. dear sir, gratc lully aDd faithfully yours, etc. J. M Johnson, Missionary in China «pißo’*Bly in i iiiii, WAREHOUSE * COMMISSION MERCHANT. DAWSON. GEO FARMERS, TAKE NOTICE! I AM NOW PREPARED TO RECEIVE,' weigh, mark, store, sample and sell, or ship yonr cotton at moderate rates. Will moke liberal CASH advances on cotton stored in my Warehouse, and allow the planters to bold as long as they wish—sell when they see proper, or ship it at any time, and to any place they choose. 1 would advise my patrons to sell iiekr, but if they wish to tiy other markets, I will ship their cotton to parlies in Macon, Savannah or New York whom 1 know to be responsible and reliable gentlemen, aDdwho will guar antee tbe planter entire satisfaction. My Scales are correct, as the Ordinary’s Certificate below, will show, and they cannot be changed to make them weigh more or less : GEORGI A, ) Ordinary’s Offiie Terrell County. $ fer said ccuoty. I, T. M. Jones, Ordinary, in arid frr said county, do hereby certify that I have this day tested the Series used by J ho A Pultun so. the purpose ot weigbiog cot'on at. his Warehouse and find them correct, said weights balancing with the Standard weights in my office for the use of Terrell county. 010 witness whereof I have hereto signed roy name official ly, and affixed the Seal ot my office. September 28tb, 1808. T. M. JONES, Ordinary, Terrel 1 County. COOKING STOVES! COOKING STOVES / I HAVE THE LARGEST AND FINEST assortment of CookiDg Stoves that has ever been brought to this market, aod I will sell them below Macon prices with freight, &e., added. I invite all, and especially the ladies, to call and examine my stock; and would advise every family who has none, to purchase on° as soon as convenient, as the demand is so very great, the prices will certain ly increase during the coming winter. Sell, or draw bn one Bale Lotion, AND BUY YOU A GOOD STOVE WITH FURNITURE AND FIXTURES enough to last a life-time. You will have no more use for negro cooks, who are becoming a nuisance, but every lady can do her own cooking with pleasure, even with their “Sunday harness” on, without stoopmg or straining, and without scorching, smoking, greasing or smutting her bands and face, or dress. The following are some of my best patterns of S'.oves. I have sold a great many of them, and every oie has given entire satisfaction : BARLEY SIIEIF, lined throughout with Tin R flectors. FORE'T QIT.EN with six holes and Hot closet. IR<W WITCH, *nh ORIENTAL, RED JACKET, PALMETTO, DELTA, EASI REN PREMIIM, Ac. If parties should want ary Cooking or Heating Stovo which I have not on hand I will order and sell it lower than it can be bought in New York, or any % TOY, ootls-n036-3m ‘WESTWARD, THE STAR OF EMPIRE TAKES ITS **»,' SECURE A HOME IN THE GOLDEN STATE! The Imigrant Homestead Association of California 1 INCORPORATED under the laws of the State, November 30tb, 1867, for the purpose of providing HOMES FOR ITS MEMBERS. and thereby, induce lmigration. CAPITAL. STOCK, 1,000,000 Divided into 200,000 shares, at $5 each. Payable in UNITED STATES CURRENCY. Certificates stock issued to subscribers immediately upon receipt of the Money. NO PERSON ALLOWED TO HOLD MORE THAN FIVE SHA RES. A circular containing a fnll description of the property to be distributed among the Stockholders will be sent to any address upon receipt of stamps, to cover return postage. information as to price of lands in any portion ol the State, or upon any other subject of interest to parties proposing to investigate will pc cheerfully furnished upon receipt of stamps for postage. V 11 letters should be addressed, Secretary Imigrant Homestead Society, Post Office Box, No. 86. sept3;2raw SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. H. T. JOHNSON, JXS- H CAMPBELL, Late of I-ate 01 Seymour, Johnson A Cos. Campbell A Beal, B. 0. smith, Macon, Ga. [Albany, Ga. JOHNSON, CAMPBELL & CO., New Grocery, Liquor, AND Commission House in Macon' \\J E have opened onr house in Macon for »T the purpose of transacting a general Grocery, Liquor, and Commis sion Bll»iness« Our Goode ar** new, well assorted, and bought Low for Cash, and comprise everything needed by Planters, or kept in a First-class GROCERY HOUSE ! We propose to sell oor Goods ttiih small profits, and incite tbe attention of Planters and Merchants of Sooth Western Georgia to our stock, hoping, by promptness io business md fidelity to the interests of our customers, «o obta n a share of tbe public patronage. Capt. W. L. Johnson, of Americas, Ga., is with our House, and will be glad to see all of his old friends. oetljlmw THE PLANTERS’ WAREHOUSE. rpOthe Planters of Hay, E*r\y, and Cal I houu counties. Ga . and Henry and Dale counties, Alabama, the undersigned would most respectfully inform his Friends aod tae Planters of the above uamed counties, that he has erected a LARGE AND COMMODIOUS WAREHOUSE, On the corner ofWasington and Hartford (Streets—Oposite the Masonic Hall, where he is prepared to Receive and Store all Cotton and other Produce that may be brought to him. He will Nell or Mhip Cot.on to reliable parties in New York, N.vaunah, New Orleans, or any point his friends may desire—either by Railroad or Steamboat.— He will aiwaws keep on h&Dd a good supply of BAGGING, ROPE, IRON-TIES, SALT AND— Plantation Supplies, Which he will furnish to farmers as low as any house in Southwest Georgia. He hopes by strict attention to business, to merit a rea sonable share of uoblic palrosage. J. T WALKIR, FORT GAIN?#, GA , Sept, 17th 186« 8op(17 3m SUBSCRIBE FOR THE IAVSIIJIIMU PUBLISHED EfBRT THURSDAY MORNING, At the beautiful and enterprising town of Dawaon Ga THE Is printed on strong white paper, and contains fouiteen widu columns, a large portion of whieh is devoted to the latest reliable news. 19 A Paper for the Farmer, A Paper tor the Merchant, A Paper for the Family Circle, A Paper for Everybody. It will not be surpassed by any paper in tlie section, iu its JECIMTH Ml MUIUHIIUDT MBITS. ITS LOCAL INTEJTLIGEIs CK* Its compilation of News transpiring in the State aud throughout the nation, and in all the requisites that go to make up a WIDE-AWAKE. FIRST-CLASS HEWSPAPBT The Journal htts an extensive circulation throughout the rich cotton bel acf Sou.th. Western Georgia* Terms Os Subscription: O TINT fi YEAR. ® 2 °° SIX MONTHS, 125 To Advertisers the list for advertising. RATES MODERATE. 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