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Agricultural Depaifuif.
The Utility of Soot.
How disagreeable it is to be cover
ed with 8oot, mill trluii a quantify of
the filthy xtnIT is yearly dunqicd into
out of the way corners and holes. The
writer bus spout foiir-flths of Iris life
in and about garden*. During t hose
year* he Juts been compelled to fight
insect*—many of them very small,
and others large—and this “misty
eout ’ has been one of the best aids in
overcoming the myriads of insects
flint attach plants jn a state of cultiva
tion. He once lived on n place that
lay on the edge of a marsh, or large
tract of bog land,and such u location
is always favorablo for insects.
Nothing in the way of cabbage could
bo grown there successfully, without
the aid of soot—no densely crowded
heads of snowy-white cauliflowers
would have grimed the owner’s table,
if soot had not been freely used. All
the stirring of t he soil and manuring
that could he done would not avail to
produce a fair crop. Soot was first
sprinkled over the ground before the
seeds were sown, then worked into
the soil; and after the seedlings had
mndo thior second or proper leaves,
ml vantage was taken of a dewy morn
ing to cover tbpm with soot. Then,
wlicu the young plants woro trims
planted they were dipped into upaint
composed of equal parts of soot and
soil, inixod up with water, or what is
better still, soap suds, until I lie
whole was liko thin paint. Into this
handsfuls of phmtH woro thnu.
ii 1 covered up to their first leaves,
and oven partly covering l hem. Af
ter doing this there was littlo or no
trouble in producing cabbago, cauli
flowers, or any of their brothers—
such ns Savoys, Brussels sprouts, or
the curled kale of Aberdeen—lit for
any pioco of Immunity, from a prince
to a beggar.
Hoot fs one of tho best friends that
n gardener or farmer has, and if he
permits any of it to be thrown away he
is casting away his own wealth. It
will not kill wiro worm or annihilate
troublesome insects, but will make it
very annoying for them to be com
pelled to Cut «hrough it.before they
can got at the moo, succulent vegeta
bles. If soot is first sown' pretty
thickly over the soil where onions,
carrots, and other root crops are to
bo grown, and then worked in so as
not to come in contact with the seed
when it is sown, there is no fear of
losing a crop by the ravages of mag
gots, wire-worms, and other posts.
Hero in Western America wo com
plain of insects, while wo throw away
that which would drive thorn to seek
tlioir food in boiiio other place. Tho
roller fly or moth comes regularly
every May to d isilguro our r\so bushes,
often making them appear us if they
hud been burned by a hot sun, when,
if bushes had boon 'damped, ami soot
put on them in the first weeks in
May, say once n week, tho roller fly
would huvo been missing. Should
uny leaves lmvo missed a coat of soot,
look them over about 5 or fl o’clock in
tho evening, and this insect may be
easily seen on tho top of tho leaf,
whore it has gone to food during the
night, while in daytime it lays quiet
ly underneath to shade itself from the
sun.
The funnel's of England arc-grout soot
usd's, and it is ho uncommon thing
to seo a whole train of soot leaving the
towns for the farm and gardens at a
distance. The turn ip crop of England
would bo a failure each year were it
not, for soot, and this is a very im-
jiuvtanterop in many districts. After
they got into tho second loaf tho soot
begins to fly, or if not a small flv takes
possession of tho young, tender leaves)
and leaves the fanner'nothing for
his labor,
Soot is not only a good thing to
drive away insects, bi\Hs also a pow
erful stimulant. Tho ammonia it
contains readily mixes with whatever
moisturo comes in contact with it,
and makes tho plants feel good, so to
speak, Tho carbon and sulphurous
gases in it also add their share to the
health of tho plant. Therefore, kirn
friends, don’t waste your soot; store
it as you would gold, for it is quite us
valuable in the'economy of life.—An
old Gardener, in Vick's illustrated
Magazine.
Scientific Trumps.
[Nett Orleans Times]
An Indiana scientific expedition
has been tramping through Georgia
and North Carolina, exploring the
eaves and valleys, and seining the
‘rivers for newt-pedes offish. They
report finding many new specimens
in the animal and vegetable kingdom.
An oflieiul report of the expedition
will be made to the Hmithsonion
Institute.
A young Oil Citizen calls bis sweet
heart Hcvcngc, because she is sweet.
—Oil City Derrick. And the young
married man on South hill culls bis
mother-in-law Delay, because she is
dangerous:—Burlington I Iawkcyc.
And a South End man calls his wife
Kaet, because she is a st ubborn thing.
—Boston Globe. And a fourth wife
of a district attorney culls him Neces
sity, because lie knows no law.—New
Orleans Times. And a Cincinnati
man named his coachman Procrasti
nation, because he stole his watch.
—Breakfast Table. And a Syracuse
man culls bis wife Sluggard, because
she gets mad and grits to her aunt
every time bo stays Out to the lodge.
—Syracuse Times. A Yonkers man
calls his wife Frailty, because Shake-
speare says, “frailty, thy name is wo
man.”— Yonkors Guzotto. And n
New York insurance agent calls his
wife Honesty, becanso it’s the best
policy.—New York Herald.
A house costing over 8(1,000,000
had been nearly ^completed by Mark
Hopkins, in San Funcisco, at tho
time of bis dent h. 11 stands conspic
uously on Knob Hill, is of modern
Gothic architecture and is sur
rounded by beautiful grounds. It
contains a large amount of elaborate
woodwork and frescoing, uiul the
rooms are very spacious. A large
conservatory with glass walls and
roof for a great variety of plants is
attached to the main building. The
parlor has hangings of embroidered
silk aud is finished in beautifully
marked maple. A hall for pictures
and social gatherings is eighty-two
by twenty-five feet in size, with
height of forty-five foot, tho roofs be
ing supported by curved beams.
“Bob” Ingersoll once saved his life
by a joko-a eliaractorist ie one, too. In
buttle lie fought.manfully until over
powered and compelled to surrender,
t hough not until one of Forrest’s men
had drawn a bead on him. Ingersoll
sang out, “hold on there! ‘What do
you want to shoot mo for! I have
boon recognizing your old Con
federacy for tho last two minutes!”
When Ingersoll was exchanged his
horse was returned to him by tho rebel
General, with tho remark that ho was
the man who. saved his life with a
joke.
T. P. SARCHETT.
After over twenty years experience in the
LIQUOR BUSINESS,
I flatter myself that I know n little aliout
it, and wish to inform the public that I am
AT MY Oil) ST AM)
On the corner of the Court House Square
ready to serve all who want to purchase any
thing in my line. 1 keep always on hand u
full slock of
ALL KINDS OF LIQUORS,
AND ICE-COLD
St)- XjO"u_±s Beer
on draught. Also a fine stock of
Family Groceries.
All of which I offer to sell
Cheap for Cash.
Give me a trial and Iks convinced. I am also
Agent for the
“OLD YALLEY WHISKEY.”
1u 20. 8m. T. P. Saiichktt.
Watering place hotel proprietors
nay that everybody wants to pay a
great deal less than ever before, and
*o l>c served a great deal better.
Bov. George It. McCall, of Ilawk-
insvillo, lias been elected Treasurer of
Mercer University.—-HawkinsviUe
Dispatch.
Tho Hawkinsvillo Sun learns
through private sourco of a shocking
tragedy in Franklin county a few days
ago. A man by tho mitno of Dove
hud given his littlo daughter a task
to do hoeing in tho field. Upon go
ing to the field and finding she had
not finished her task, ho struck her
on the head with a hoe and killed her.
“1 want, and will have, a wife
without a failing,” avuh tho ropiark of
a young man who had three seasons'
experience of life. His sister with
only a country girl’s philosophy, re
marked; “Thou You’ll never marry,
because, should you find such a wo
man, she’ll be sure to want a husband
of tho same character.”
W. J. SCARE ROUGH , & CO
BAR ROOM;
ZD-uJblim.., G-eo.,
Keep always well supplied with
Aurora Beer,
WINES LIQUORS AND CIGARS.
Also n good assortment of
Family Groceries,
Which they will sell «t prices to suit tho
times. Give them a cull. je 20, tf.
THE DUBLIN POST
o
THESPEOPIE'S PAPER.
Will bo published every
Thursday Morning,
IN
DUBLIN, - GA.
AT $1.50 Per Yacr.
Each number will contain a carefully con
densed epitome of the news of the week from
ail parts of the world.
The selections for family reading will be
of tho highest tone atut choicest character.
The Agricultural Department will be fill
ed with matter invaluable to every fanner
and gardener.
Local IN"e~w~s
will be
A LEADING FEATURE.
Professional Cards.
JAMES J. CONNER,
Attorney at Law,
DUBLIN, GEORGIA.
je 20, lv.
JAMES E. HIGHTOWER,
Attorney at Law,
DUE LIN, GEORGIA.
Office next door to Dublin Post.
je 20, ly.
MEKCEE HAYNES,
Attorney at Law,
D UBLIN, GEO 11 GIA.
Collections made a specialty. Office in
Court House. je 20, ly.
J. E. HICKS,
-A/trb^y aij Xiarw’-.
—AND—
KEAL ESTATE AGT.
Mount Vernon, Georgia.
Jo 20. 1878, ly.
Efforts will be mnde to secure at least
s^-rogulnr weekly- eoryespontient ill each
finis district of the county.
on
mil
Arrangements are being "made to secure
full reports of local affairs in Johnson and
Montgomery counties.
The latest Savannah market prices' of
cotton, wool, turpentine, etc., with tho Da
rien timber market, will be carefully report
ed each week.
All good citizens are respectfully solic
ited to co-opdmte with me in carrying out
die work so auspiciously ifcaugtmtrcd, of
mnking the Post a grand success,
R. L. HICKS,
Editor and Proprietor.
FOR SALE.
A few packages of tho
W II E A T
OF
T A. O S
For Sale at this Office. tf
The National Hotel.
(Nearly opposite Passenger Depot,)
Macon, Georgia.
TERMS PER DAY, 0 ..... *2.00
SINGLE MEALS 75cts
r piie Proprietor feeling thankful for Hie
I very liberal patronage he has received
for the Inst teu months, now begs leave to
say that this
FIRST-CLASS HOTEL
Is in perfect order in all its arrange
ments, aud tho most, convenient of any in
tho city, living only 100yards from the Pas
senger Depot office, where are always
Attentive Porters
To receive Baggage and conduct Passed
gers to and from the Hotel.
I have made such improvements as to
enuble mo to accommodate all who muv lie
pleased to give us a call. My fare shall be
as good as the fare of anv house in the State,
and my terms reasonable. Call aud try us.
E. C. CORBETT, Proprietor
E. 0. BOSTICK,
Attorney at Law.
IVRIGHTSVILLE, GA.,
je 20, 1878, ly.
A. F. DALEY,
Attorney at Law,
WEIGHTS V1LLE, GA.,
je 20, ly.
THE DUBLIN DRUB STORE,
IB- CT_ -ZE =, 3?o-px*±e1jOX*
I again announce to the public that I am keeping constantly on hagd a complete
assortment of v
DRUGS and MEDICINES
Of all kinds. I guarantee all medicines which l>cnr my own laliel, ns those used in
tilling prescriptions, to be pure and of full strength.
—I also deni in— .
PATENT 35/CEHDXOI3STES,
tt „ ,, —Such its—
Hunt, luinkin and Lamar’s Preparations
Bradfleld's Female Regulator,
Simmon's Liver Regulator,
Cough Bulsahl,
, , • Liver Pilis,
And many others, which are highly commcndublc-.
PAINTS, OILS, ETC.
—A good stock of—
PAINTS, OILS, PUTTY, GLASS, LAMPS, and LAMP GOODS
of every kind. Also,
STATIONERY and WRITING MATERIALS
Of every description always on hand.
TOILET ARTICLES.
r l lie Ludics arc especially invited to come and -inspect my stock of
Fancy and Toilet Articles,
—Consisting of—
Colognes, Extracts,
Lily Whites.
Hair Oils,
Brushes,
Combs,
Tooth Brushes,
Etc., Eta.
ToTsaoco and O ±gax*s
A few of the best brands of CIGARS aud TOBACCO always to be foundin stock,
All goods sold at the lowest prices for
WM. H. WYLLY,
Att’y and Counsellor at Law,
SANDERSVILLE, GA.
Will practice in the Courts of the Mid
die and Oconee Circuits. je 20, ly.
J. C. Bowen. O. Bowen.
DOWER & BOWER,
A TTORNEXS LA\V.
IRW INTON, GA.
je 27-1 y.
Dr. K. II. Hightower.
PRACTITIONER OF
MEDICINE AND SUItGEYY,
Dublin, Georgia.
Calls promptly attended day or night,
office next to llotcl. Room ut the residence
of James E. Hightower,
je 20, ly.
DR. I. H. HARRISON.
General Practitioner,
DUBLIN, GEORGIA.
Office at Dray Store.
Calls during absence may be left with E.
J Tahtlky. At night ho can be found
at the residence of Mrs. Keene,
je 20, ly.
W. C. BALES’
Gun and Blacksmith
Shop.
Ky-All kluds GUN and PISTOL RE.
PAIRING done promptly and seientifl
tally \U kinds of
Blacksmith Work
Also executed at
BALE'S SHOP.
(Wolfs He* Stand),
juoe 20 3m
Dr. T. H. Hall
WILL RESUME TUE
Practice of Medicine
From this date.
june20-!!m
O .A. S ZEE _
E. J. TARPLEY.
J. B. WOLFE,
AGENT FOR
Scofield’s Iron "W ork:s
MACON GEORGIA.
—SELLS—
STEAM MILLS,
GRIST KILLS,
CANE MILLS,
COTTON PRESSES
KETTLES,
. oi-v& - * -
u YRr ~r . %
SMALL ENGINmM
For Gins and Plantations, and aU other Machinery.
E2? Onegin anhpress, one horse jsneer, note on handfo.i sabc. a §F$
Will he pleased to see any parties desiring to purchase anything inthis line.
~ - G-ai-
. JOEL E. PERRY,
DEALER IX
Family and Fancy Groceries,
CO UN Til Y PR OD UCE,
DRY GOODS, BOOTS, SHOES, HATS,
—AND—
General Me r olia ndise
DUBLIN, GEORGIA
Highest market price paid for Wool, Hides, Tallow, Etc. j uno 20, 8m.
juuc20
Cm
C. HICKS, M. D.,
PRACTITIONER.
Mount Vernon, Ga.
je 20, ly.
J. W. FLANDERS, M. D.,
Physician and Accoucheur.
WRIGHTSVILLE, GA.
Calls attended day or night. Office at
his residence, jo 20, 1878, ly.
W. F. CEFFCKEN,
BuggyMalsier.
Building and Repairing' done to
Order. All work entrusted to me
Neatly and Promptly executed at prin
ce* to suit the times. Shop on south
east corner Court House Square,
Call and see,
jane 20, ly.
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BOOT & SHOEMAKER.
GREA T RED UCTION IN PRICES.
Call and have your Boots and Shoes mndo
to order, and thus secure a hotter boot
and n better fit than you can possibly get by
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je27-8m. Dublin Ga.
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Managers.
R. M. ARNAU,
Scientific Blacksmith,
Southeast Corner Public Square.
All work done warranted to please or no
charge,
BUGGY WORK A SPECIALTY.
KEEPS ALWAYS ON HAND
A Fixe Assortjiext of Plows
—ALSO—
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