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TEDS] POST. THURSDAY, JUNE 27,1878. II. L. HICKS, EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR. PIKE FARMING AND BIG HOGS Home Facta and Figures. , Judge Dancanand Mr. J. T, Rodgers 6f Pine Tueky District sat in our office for sometime Inst M sc Saturday discuss* ing farming, stock, poultry &c. They urebotli gentlemen who hove long been regarded a* outhorii ies on these subjects, and we gladly luid down our ]>cncil ami scissors for a while to hear them. They arc employed by our State com missioner to report the condition of the Various crops in their respective sec tions. After weighing all the reports front'thc different parts of tho county and thoir own observation, thoy agreed that the coni crop of Laurens county was 40 per cent bettor than this time lust year, and 20 per cent above uverage. Cotton, stalk much above average) but fniit, only 10 per cent above. Sugar cane, considerably above average. Hpring oats, slightly below average; fall outs, somewhat above. Potatoes, above largely. Judge D. explained at length tho “Hardaway method” of raising corn. He is tcying a small field on that plan this year,—ns are also Mossra. T. H. Rowe, Seaborn Weaver and Andy Hobbs,-but he doesn’t believe in it. The corn is firing near the ground, und will evidently fall below the - expectations it encouraged a month ugo. Thoy drifted into n discussion of hog raising. They hove both lately procur ed a puir of fine Poland Chinn pigs— thoroug|i. brad. They bought them in Atlanta. They have been induced to make this further effort to improve their,stock by thoir encouraging ex perience with tho Berkshire brood. Judge Duncan took four or five each of tho Berkshire and tho common brood, and treated them all oxactly alike from tho time thoy. wore very smull pigs till oighteon months old, when he butchered them. The common stock Nvelghed 130 lbs. npioco, tho Berk shire 28Q lbs. Mr. Rodgers killed u Berkshire nt less than two years of Hg^, which nottbd him 420 lbs. They cxjicot something extraordina ry from a cross between Berkshire and Poland Chinn. Their snnguino expec tations about tho Poland China stock, uro confirmed by Mr. Frank Taylor, who has just returned from North ’ Ar- kunsas, wifero ho says this is tho pro- vailing brood of hogs, and that they ..wfecpftd JHMwl? marvelously. Would that moro of our fanners would invest , iilltllo more money, time nnd thought tho improvement of if we only would. ft < A FLt vT lUJKT. Letter tVoin nn Enthusiastic , . tielpniit. Par- LAunnss County, Ga., ■ ’ V! ‘ ■ | ^Jiilae IS; lSfSC ■ ’ ? * Ed. Post: Last Sunday morning soon after Aurora had gilded tho eastern horizon with her rosy fingers, yonr cor respondent with a gay and pleasant pur- ty of young ladies nnd gentlemen sot ! forth for a ramble through tho fields in quest of plums, and a day’s enjoyment. A walk of a mile—made short by tho romping humor,- racy chat and gush ing spirit always inspirod in youth by free bracing and gladsomo oxeroiso in ~Wth» open air—brought us to a magnif icent orchard of plums. Without the usual ecromony of “saying grace,” with right keen gnsto wo “wont for” that dolieioua frugal ropa.sk Tho edge was . soon taken off our appotites, when tho feast w«* turned into tho gnmo of “chunking” each other with green plums and “maypops.” Wearied at hist wjth sports like these, wo retired to delightful grassy scats beneath the . wide-spreading branches of a grovo of stately oaks, to oh joy the calmer pleas ures of * conversation nnd “throwing lovo vino.” Wo would, fain have drawn ‘ oujftlie remaining horn's of the clay in f this happy and sequestered retreat, but warned by the low muttering thunder wo hurried to a neighboring house whore wo got protection from the rain «l and a good dinner to hoot. Your cor respondent would like to detail other pleasant reminiscences of the day, but fearing that he has already transcended thoeoaco due to so frivolous an occa sion, ho will desist. Suffice it to say the whole day was ouo of uuaUoycd pleasure and Happiness, filled with in cidents for sweet recollection in the long bye and five. With my best wishes for the success of the 1*08T, I am yours truly, SfliAXGESL “LITTLE ALECK”—SOME HOT SHOT FROM JACOBUS. Laurens County, Ga., June 24, 1878. Editor Post: In Mr. Stephens’ letter of the 10th in>t.> to the chairman of the Democratic Executive Committee of tho 8th Congressional District, he says that he lias never asked for a nom ination at the hands of the Democratic party. And this he undertakes to set up in defence of himself against the just attacks of tho Democratic press, made upon him in consequence of his recent menaces in defiance of the pow ers of the party. One who is little acquainted with the history of Georgia politics sinco the close of tho late war might be duped by this assertion and led to the belief that it was not without foundation; but those who arc sensible and have kept up with the politics of tho country dur ing tho timo before mentioned, know full well to tho contrary of what Mr. Stephens asserts. Why, sir, unity of action in tho Dem ocratic ranks is what threw tho carpet bag yoke of oppression off of tho necks of the pcoplo of Georgia. And this unity of action had its cxistonce in the policy of nominations. Such was the clamor among tho people for nomina tions ut the time that tho Democracy was going into power in Georgia, after the infamous carpet-bag reign, that no man dared ask for office through other instrumentality thanthutof nomina tion, if he sought office at the hands df the Democracy. And to-day Mr. Ste phens would not dare to publish such a letter as the one referred to were it not that he is impressed with the idea that nominations are on tlic wane iifhis Dis trict, nnd their significance less potent than in former days. Nor would Mr. Stephens huvo written said letter had he not boon laboring under tho impres sion that tho Democracy of tho 8th District could not consistently nomi nate him under his present, political af filiations and positions. Then it is not for tho reason, as ho asserts, that the convention will bo composed of in triguers nnd tricksters that, he will not ubido by its results, but becuuse lie de sires himself to trick the Democrats of Ilia District, in ordor that ho may again go to Congress. Well aware" is Mr. Stephens that the true Democrats of tho 8th District, cannot consistently vote* for h i m to represent them in Congress. Ilis notions and positions are too foreign to the principles of Jeffersonian Democra cy; and that, too, nt a juncture so crit ical jn tho affairs of American politics. Hence, Mr. Stephens’ position as to nominations, nnd his strenuous efforts to intrigue with tho negroes and Re in the improvement of their stock. ... ... oll . . , wliut a glorioaa country ,vo m ,Ul have h > "S™“ “^L 6 ® th ft** “ ? rdra to trick tho Democrats out of having a member in Congress who will represent their views on questions oF politics; questions which are so vital to their well being. Thon Democrats of tho 8th District, beware! Spurn tho efforts of Mr. Steph ens to poison the air of your party as you would spurn death. Tench him to understand that you are fully aware that his selfish ambition is in battle ar ray for the destruction of yonr dearest, best interests if that destruction will give promotion to h is pcrifinal aggran dizement. Mr. Stepbons further asserts in his letter that ho would lmvo chosen to re tire to private life were it not for the reason that there were soino important questions of finance, etc., still unset tled (?)Vhich tho inference is, devolved upon him to arrange. Oh, Amoricu! Where is your faded gloryP Whore is your philosophy that snatched the lightning from the Heav ens, and your-geniuses thfdn£Ti whicii to-day vour messages are sent to every land and clime? Whore, Oh! where are the representatives of your grand trio, and yonr so many others that once held an aprcciutivo world spell-bound by the cloqiience and wisdom tliut flow ed from your Legislative halls? Where are your patriots of whom it has been said that their fame is eternity and their residence creation that it now devolves upon-an imbecilo (who is clamoring for your suffrages through his past glory,) to put. through your legislative bodies your measures of most momentous im portance? Oh, day of degeneracy, stay thy hand, and let our national luminary once more shine forth to cheer! Jacobus. Tke New Pock.—LeoXIl h$sfound that uneasy lies tho head that wears a crown, even though it, boa Papal crown. Tho cares of office are telling fast upon his physical powers, aud he is think mg of uodieating. „ .ery News. - The boys around Mt. Vernon say that fishing is paying sport. Mr. John Johnson in thenper por tion of the county died on the 12th inst., of cancer in the check. Mr. G. W- Davis has nearly comple ted his new store in Mt. Vernon, which will add to the looks of the town. On lust Tuesday, Allen Jeppard con ceal^ himself by the field where Rich ard Johnson was plowing on the farm of Mr. D. Q. Morri-oh, and as Richard was turning his horse at the end of the field, Allen came from his hiding place and fired ou Richard, the ball passed through the flesh part of the arm at the shoulder, and Richard passed through the field on the points of his hoofs. They had a fight the week before, and Johnson came out best. Judge P. McRae’s attention was call ed to the musical cry of a few hounds on last Sunday morning aud on going out to ascertain the cause, he found about fifteen or twenty of his sheep dead; ho finally succeeded in getting the dogs quiet, aud Monday morning ho went out and after a short absence, returned with seven dog scalps and a broad smile. Johnson Items. The Sunday-school at Whrightsville is in a flourishing condition. They are to have a celebration on the 20th of July. The infant son of Mr. George Morris died on the 12th inst., of pneumonia. The exorcises of the Wrightsvillc Academy, as a public school opened on tho 17th inst., under the tutelage of Prof. McConnell. The building committee expect to commence work on the Methodist ehureh soon. Sheep killing dogs are on the ram page in Johnson. Some of them have been made to bite the dust. STATE NEWS. The Sunday-school excursion on the Macon and Brunswick railroad on the 17th inst., was a big thing. 1,700 ex cursionists. The SandersviUc and Hawkinsvillc high schools are to close with public exorcises on the 27th and 28th inst. The Sandorsville cornet band have boon selected tor furnish tho music ftt the Emory College commencement, in The Sundcrsvfflo 'Herald is publish ing a series of interesting and instruct ive letters from tho pen of the editor’s brother now traveling in Europe. Wo learn from the SandersviUc Cou rier that the hail storms through that section did not do near so much damage as at first supposed. The Hawkinsvillc Dispatch conies to tlio front with forty-three squashes on one vino, The Quitman Free Press warns tho pcoplo of Hu#k)in>villo against j>H<£ James Thompson, who has eloped from Quitman with his niece, leaving a wife und six children. It is expected that he is making for tho neighborhood of Hawkinsvillc. , There are fifty pcoplo in Telfair coun ty who know how to run a newspaper.— South Georgian. Peace in Europe.—It seems to he a foregone conclusion that the Congress of Powers now assembled in Berlin will settlo tho Eastern question without further bloodshed. Still, the sittings of tho Congress are not without some evil onions. The question to be set tled is, how much control Russia is to bo allowed to have over tho empire she lias over-run and dismembered. Rus sia, of course, after her immense sacri fices, .naturally expects much. Eng land, difthfe contrary, wijjics to robber of pretty much all the substantial fruits of her victory, and Austria seems to be in sympathy with England. It remains to bo seen what tho other powers will agree upon; but that wo shall have a lasting pence is morally certain. The Communists.—In an election for delegates to a Constitutional Con vention on the 19th inst., in Sun Fran cisco,* tTio Communists elected nearly their whole ticket- Thoy have been making considerable demonstrations in other Western cities. They are com posed largely bf low-bred foreigners. Congress Adjourned. — After a long session, occupied mostly in party manoeuvring, Congress adjourned on the 20th inst. Not much work of na tional importance, has been transacted by the second sesrion of tho Forty-fifth Congress. The lilvcr bill, the repeal of the bankrupt law and a few other measures wjjl corer the really import ant work of the national wisdom. The robber Robeson, Grant’s Secreta ry of the Navy, will probably be tried and punished for his crimes during his term of office. The investigating com mittee have brought to light some startling facts connected with his man agement of the Navy. The Boston Post tells the story of tl»c* great fraud briefly ns follows: “It is on its face a low. cheating con spiracy; as vulgar as any thing of that sort very well can he; a scheme concoc ted for the purpose of making it appear that a-certain person was elected Presi dent who was not elected; a last desper ate device of a defeated'party to resene through its shameless leaders their lost fortunes at the risk of free institutions themselves. It belonged to history that a pVoject so base and revolutionary should be exposed to the last action aud syllable. T. P. SAjlCTIETT. After Over twenty years experience in the LIQUOR BUSINESS, I flatter myself tlmt I know n little nbout.it, and wish to inform the public that I tun AT MY OLD STAND On the corner of the Court IIousc Square, ready to serve nil who want to purthusc any thing in my line. I keep always .on hand a full stock of - ALL KINDS OF LIQUORS, AXD ICE-COLD S“b- XiOixis Beex* on draught. Also n fine stock of FAMILY GROCERIES All of which I offer to sell Cheap for Cash. Give" me a trial and he convinced. I am also Agent for the “OLD YALLEY WHISKEY.” ,ic 20, ilm. T. P. Sakchett. TEE DUBLIN POST. The People’s Paper v Will be published every Thursday Morning: IN DUBLIN, - - GA. AT $1.60 Ter Year. Each number will contain a carefully con densed epitome of the news of the week from all parts of the world. - » The selections for family reading .will be of highest, tone and choicest character. The Agricultural Department will be filled with matter invaluable to every fanner and gardener. ft- the. Local IDT©“Vv7“s WILL BE A LEADING FEATURE. Efforts will he made to secure at least one regular weekly correspondent in each militia district of the county. Arrangements are being made to secure full report** of local affairs in Johnson and Mont gomery counties. The‘latest Savannah market prices of cot ton, wool, fin-pentinc, etc., with the Darien timber "market, will be carefully repoited each week. All good -citizens are respectfully solicited to co-operate with me in carrying out the work so auspiciously inaugurated, of making the Post a grand success. R. L. HICKS, Editor and Proprietor. A Cin For Sale. Mr. T. II. Rowe is offering for sale very low a'60 saw Pratt gin, in good condition. Je 20. tf. Beef! Beef! Beef! Messrs. P. J. Adams & G. B. Turner re quest us to say to the citizens of Lublin and vicinity that'they will be in town every Fri day morning with fresh beef of the finest quality. Parties wishing to get good beef regularly should sec these gentlemen and make arrangements accordingly, jc 20. tf. SOMETHING NEW. Important to Farmers and Gardeners Mr. L. L. O&uext, of Cleveland, Tennes see, United States of America, proposes to send a sample of his Bio Seed Fall Wiieat, The Wheat of Taos, Singte grains measuring * ixcu ix length. free of ehurge to every subscriber to this paper on receipt of a P. O. stamp to pay postage. , Agkxtb wanted everywhere to introduce this new variety of wheat. Address, L. L. Osxikxt, Cleveland. Bradley coiuity, Teun., 4t. Cuitod States of America. MACHINE SHOP. Manufacturers of STEAM ENGINES, BOILERS, SA W, 'GRIST AND SUGAR MILLS, -AND- f COTTON PRESSES, For Horse, Hand, Water or Steam Power. Kettles, IRON RAILING, ' GIN GEARING and .. f -a. .A HORSE POWERS, and all kinds of Machinery and Castings. SUGAR MILLS Iron Railing Specialties. This being a new establishment, all our PATTERNS ARE NEW, ‘ * ' With all the Modern Improvements, First Class Work Guaranteed and Prices .Yery Reasonable. CaU ou or address A. REYNOLDS & SON, Corner Fifth and Hawthorn Streets, (near Southwestern Rail Road Freight Depot), Macon, Georgia,* %*gpSend for Price-list and Circulars. junc2fi-ly CHEAP CASH STOEE. DENNIS K'EA, Holmes Cross-Roads, Ga. Dealer in Forcign.and Domestic IDlEf^Sr GOODS, Groceries, Hardware, Glass-ware, (.'rockery-ware, Tin-ware, Hats, Boots, Shoes, School Books, Stationery, NOTIONS AND FANCY s, Stationery, |~‘1 ARTICLE, | i, nil of which willj bo And other articles too numerous to mention, sold at the Lowest Price* for CASH or PRODUCE. ' These goods have !k*co selected- with great care, and are sure give satisfaction to all who may desire to purchase. June 20-Srn