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AGRICULTURAL.
ANSWERS TO AGRICULTURAL QUESTIONS.
Please answer the following questions in the
way that best suits you. What I wish is anoth
er grass seed to add to my list: j
Can the sulphate of lime, refuse from the
manufacture of “Soda Water,” be profitably
used, and if so, what is its value for agricultu
ral purposes? . . ,
Can any grass be grown to profit on rich oot
tom land subject at some periods of the year to
an overflow of two or three inches ?
Do you know a preventive to the grub or wolf
on cattle ? It is said that they are in poorer
condition, and more apt to die at seasons when
they are most numerous.
1. When our correspondent has seen more of the
value of the best European grasses, instead of
“wishinganother grass seed," he will desire at
least ten different species in order to avail him
self of all the resources of his soil for agricul
tural purposes. Nature produces more than
three thousand known species, and many genera,
of grass to suit different climates, soils, and
other varying influences, as well as the equally
diversified wants of the animal kingdom. They
operate to enrich the earth, and increase its
power to feed and clothe mankind. Hence,
every system of alternate husbandry, designed
to perpetuate the natural fruitfulness of the vir
gin earth, involves the skillful use of cultivated
grasses. Their function is to transform air,
water, and the debris of rocks, into the flesh and
bones of animals. In this way, they are the
means employed by an all-wise Providence
both to form and spread manure over the sur
face of the ground wherever grass will grow.
Try orchard grass in addition- to the A vena
elatior or Stanford grass, which we have yet to
describe in our study of grasses.
*2. The sulphate of lime produced in the manu
facture of soda water is equal in all respects to
any brought from Nova Scotia. You can use it
at the rate of one hundred pounds per acre on
any crop. Its value depends on circumstances.
We never paid over seven dollars a ton for
ground gypsum; and have seen thousands of
tons sold \vhen ground at two dollars and fifty
cents a ton.
3. Os all land for meadow or pasture, that
which is occasionally overflowed is best. The
bottoms of the Connecticut river and its affluents,
which are covered by water every year, sell at
two hundred dollars an acre, where the land on
the adjoining hills may be purchased at from
one-tenth to one-twentieth of the money. The
cost of manuring the uplands is heavy, while
the inundated bottoms produce far more hay or
corn, and require no manuring.
4. Cattle kept up aro less troubled by the
gadfly that produces the grub in the backs of
cattle, than those that run out in old fields and
woods. Much may be done to keep ticks, flies,
and other insects from .annoying live stock. The
subject will be discussed at length before many
weeks in the Field and Fireside.
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THE QUARTERLY JOURNAL OF THE U. S. AG
RICULTURAL SOCIETY.
Although the affairs of this national society
have been badly managed, yet wo are pleased to
see evidence of improvement in its quarterly
journal, and trust that an institution which might
be an honor to American Agriculture, and do
much for its advancement, will continue to com
mend itself to the favorable regards of the pub
lic. The great error of the society has been in
making too much of mere cattle and horse shows
to the neglect of its Journal, which, had it been
properly conducted, would now have from fifty
to one hundred thousand paying subscribers.
A national organization for the promotion of ag
riculture can do but little good, except through
the agency of printed matter. The Press is the
lever that moves American citizens, and creates
public opinion, and governs in all the States. If
Mr. Poore, the present secretary of the society,
will give his whole time, and best efforts to make
a quarterly journal worthy of a nation of educat
ed farmers, ho can succeed in the undertaking,
and will command all needful assistance. His
paper on the “Archives of American Agricul
ture” in the number for July, is a valuable con
tribution to our agricultural literature. The
Journal has other articles of merit.
Persons who may wish to receive the Journal
of the Society and become members, can do so
by sending two dollars to the Hon. 13.13. French,
Treasurer, Washington, D. C., a year; or by pay
ing ten dollars, one becomes a life-member, and
will receive the Journal without any additional
payment.
COTTON GROWING IN AFRICA.
At a recent meeting held at Bradford, Thomas
Clegg, of Manchester, presented a statement of
the efforts he had made in Africa to promote the
culture of cotton. In 1857, he was able to
gather only two hundred and thirty-five pounds.
In one year the cultivation increased to one
thousand eight hundred and fifteen bales; and
forty chiefs had been induced to engage in the
business.
BULLOCK S PATENT COTTON PRESS.
At the request of the manufacturer, we wit
nessed the operation of the above named cotton
press yesterday in the city of Augusta, when a
single negro pressed a bag of some five hundred
pounds, in a few minutes. It is difficult to see
how mechanical power can be used to better ad
vantage for baling cotton : and with fair man
agement, the press ought to last at least a life
time. See advertisement in this paper.
The Crops in Florida. —The Fernandina
East Floridian, of the 16th ultimo says : From
many portions of the interior come gloomy ac
counts of the injury occasioned to the crops by
the drought which has now prevailed for several
weeks. Late com has been very seriously dam
aged, and the prospects at present are, that the
yield of that article of food will be extremely
small. Cotton is also suffeiing, but not to the
same extent.
XKK SOTCKKJI3ST VSEO JUE9 KXRJRBIBK.
HORSE SHOE VS. SOLE TILES FOR UNDER
DRAINING.
Messrs Editors: Years ago, I lail in En
gland thirty miles of drains, at first with the
common horse-shoe tiles, latterly with pipes. In ,
the outset, I cut the drains two feet deep: then, ,
upon better knowledge, three feet, three and a '
half, and four feet deep. I was so persuaded of I
the superiority of deep drains, that I took up five \
miles of horse-shoe tile drains at two feet, and |
laid them deeper, but in the same lines. Ob- !
serve, these horse-shi>e tiles were laid the ends of
two tiles upon small flat roofing tile or slate, to
prevent their sinking—in short, to answer the '
intention of the flange afterwards adopted. ;
Without exception I found them more or less j
filled with earth! This was owing to the clay j
floor (hard enough to appearance.) bee ming :
softened by the running water. Asa conse- j
quence. the tiles were gradually setting in mud, j
and in a few years longer would have been
worthless as drains. I need scarcely say that
when I re-laid them I put under them contin- j
uous soles or flats, and ever afterwards used
pipes.
By the way, is Scraggs’ still the best pipe |
machine in England, and has it been imported, j
or have we an American machine as economi
cal? lam afraid we shall never drain exten
sively out West with two-inch pipes at twelve
dollars per thousand. I hope to see them fur- j
nislied, by-and-by, for half the money. Take j
our States through, twenty-five dollars an acre
for draining is too high, and we shall go on but j
slowly till we buy our pipes at five dollars or six !
dollars. I suppose the best machinery and a !
larger accompanying demand will before long
give us pipes at a more reasonable rate. I say
more reasonable, because two-inch pipes are not
worth in England, if any, more than five dollars.
But to return. Is my experience at all con
firmed in American practice ? In view of satis
faction upon this point, may I ask your corres
pondent, John Johnston, to dig down in a few
places to horse-shoe tiles the longest laid, and as
certain and report their condition —especially
have the tiles sunk in their clay bed little or
much, or not at all ? Is the water-way washed
away, or choked up in any degree ?
Taking into account the quantity of land to be
drained, the cost of draining, and the great ad
vantage of thorough draining as a first improve
ment, the best possible sort of drain becomes
(with items of depth and interval.) an object of
national importance. Tho question is then rather
worthy of present discussion, because so little
being done in any way, so vast a proportion re
mains to be well done. The favorable estimate
of the benefits derived with even present costs,
furnished by the gentleman above mentioned,
must stimulate us all to our earliest efforts in the
same direction. Indeed, reports of select farms
—in the several matters of drainage, cropping,
machinery, stock, their original and their im
proved state, their progress, that is, and the price
thereof—are at last the most practical instruc
tions we can receive; and, with the scientific
lead of an intelligent editor, all that a periodi
cal can well set forth. Meanwhile, a greater at
tention to plowing in lands narrower than usual,
and more careful water-furrowing by the plow
after seeding, and indeed after plowing, should
there be prospect of rain, may do something to
make our farms drier, till we can afford to drain
them with pipes. John Badley.
Macoupin County, Illinois.
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CONTRACTION OF THE FEET OF HORSES—THE
CAUSE AND REMEDY.
The tendency of a horse's feet, in a healthy con
dition, is to expand whenever the weight of the
body is thrown upon them. Being a very com
plicated piece of mechanism, they are very easily
disarranged, and once out of order are difficult of
repair ; hence, the necessity of preserving them
in a soimd condition.
CoxmtcTioN is Caused —lst, By cutting
away the bars of the feet, which are the main
stays for the support of the quarters. 2nd, By
(opening the heels as the smith calls it,) cutting
away a portion of the frog, in consequence of
which the moisture of the frrg becomes ab
sorbed, losing its elasticity, and destroying its
function, thus exposing the feet to injury by con
cussion. 3d, By standing upon plank floors. 4th.
By improper shoeing.
An ordinary observer will, upon an examina
tion of the common shoe, notice that it in
clines from without inwards at the heels, thus
forming a concavity for the feet to rest in; tho
consequence is a lateral resistance to the ex
pansion of the hoofs, when the weight of the ani
mal is thrown upon them. The effects of this
resistance is to force the heels together, creat
ing pressure upon the sensitive parts, with
in the homy case ; establishing fever by which
the moisture of the hoofs are rapidly absorbed,
rendering the hoofs hard, brittle, and liable
to crack, and not unfrequently causing corns,
navicular joint lameness, bony deposits to be
thrown out from tho lateral wings or processes
of the coffin bones, rendering the animal per
manently lame or unsound. These are but few
of the bad effects arising from contraction;
enough, however, to serve our purpose at pres
ent.
Remedy. —Preserve a level bearing by mak
ing the shoes perfectly flat on the quarters, so as
not to interfere with the expansion of the feet.—
Sfiould contraction already exist to considerable
extent, bevel the shoes slightly outward at tho
heels, in order to facilitate expansion. Care
should be used not to bevel too much, or bulging
of the lower part of the hoofs at the quarters
will be the result. The shoes should in all cases
be forged, and not twisted, as is sometimes done
to save trouble by the bungling smith. Proper
applications, to soften the horuy parts and pro
mote elasticity, should also be used. Such pre
parations are put up in the form of hoof oint
ments. R. Jennings, v. s ,
Prof, of Anatomy in the Veterinary College of
Philadelphia, Pa.
Specific for Bugs on Vines. —Having seen
by your paper that many truckers in your sec
> tion are anxious to ascertain a simple and sure
remedy to destroy bugs on squashes, cucumbers,
and the like, I will give you one which is al
most a specific, and within the reach of every
one, especially those living on the sea-board.
Procure fresh fish—of any kind whatever,
the commonest and cheapest just as good—a suf
ficient quantity, according to circumstances, say
one peck to a barrel of water. Let them stand
therein a day or two,' in order to commence de
composition, and emit their necessarily unpleasant
odor; then remove the barrel to your patch, just
dampening the leaves.
In addition to driving away the bugs, your
plants will become green and healthy, and soon
grow beyond the reach of any future swarm of
depredators. It may be necessary to use the
water two or three times in the course of two
weeks, but remember that every application is
equivalent to a dressing of manure, which will
amply repay for the labor, which is very trifling.
Fresh fish offal is of equal value with the fish.
Cor. Co. Gent.
AGRICULTURAL EXHIBITIONS FOR 1859.
Alabama, Montgomery; November 15—18, t
Dr. N. B. Cloud, Secretary, Montgomery.
Canada West. Kingston; September 27-30. j
California, Sacramento; Sept. 27-Oct.6, O.C.
Wheeler, Seeretarv, Sacramento.
Connecticut; H. A. Dyer, Secretary, Brooklyn.
Georgia, Atlanta: October 24-28, James j
Camak, Secretary, Athens.
Illinois, Freeport; September 5, S. Francis. ;
Secretary, Springfield.
Indiana, New Albany; Sept. 26-oct. 1.
lowa, Oskaloosa: September 27-30, J. H.
Wallaeo, Secretary. Muscatine.
Kentucky, Lexington: September 13-17, W.
D. Gallagher, Secretary, Louisville.
Maine, Augusta; September 13—16, K. Holmes I
Secretary, Wintlirop. i •
Maryland, Frederick city; October 25-28, j
Samuel Sands, Secretary. Baltimore.
Missouri, St. Louis; Sept. 26-Oct. 1, G. 0. j
Kalb, Secretary, St Louis.
Michigan, Detroit; October 4-7.
New Jersey, Elizabeth; September 13-16,
Wm. M. Force, Secretary.
New Hampshire; October 5-7.
New York, Albany; October 4-7, B. P. John
son. Secretary, Albany.
Ohio, Zanesville; * September 20-23, D. E.
Gardner, Secretary.
Pennsylvania, Philadelphia; September 27-30,
A. Boyd, Secretary, Hamilton.
Tennessee, Nashville; Oct. 6-7.
Wisconsin, Milwaukie; September 26-30, D.
J. Powers, Secretary, Madison.
Vermont. Burlington: September 13-16, C.
Cumings, Secretary. Brattleboro.
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WHY HORSES BITE THEIR CRIBS.
This question seems very sensibly answered
by A. S. Hall of Malden, Mass., in the N. E.
Farmer, and we give the substance of his rea
soning on the subject:
Colts are raised in the country, and live for
more than half the year in pasture; when old
enough to work, they are usually much confined
and especially so when brought to the city;
they are changed from their natural life of graz
ing, rolling and stretching at length on the
ground to rest —and as the Hebrews longed for
the flesh-pots of Egypt, so they hanker for their
old pastures in the country; and in their long
ings gnaw their cribs and hitching posts, and
every sleigh and wagon-back they stand next to.
Mr. 11. gives two cases in which this propen
sity for gnawing was cured in a short time. —
One horse gnawed through the bottom of a two
inch plank manger in three week’s time. After
this he was put out in a little yard, to pick some
grass and ground, and roll, for one hour at a
time, if he could not spare his services longer.
In four or five weeks he was almost entirely
cured. Another horse equally inclined to gnaw,
was cured in two weeks, by being allowed to
roll two or three times a week, and a chance to
gnaw the frozen grass in the fence corners.—
Two others luwses owned by Mr. Hall, have been
cured by like simple treatment, and he recom
mends those who can do no better, to provide a
barrel of fresh earth, and a soft place to roll on,
for their horses, and they will find them more
healthy and less inclined to gnaw everything
within reach.
Every horse owner may have observed that
horses at pasture seldom practice this habit, and
the same is true of cattle and other domestic
animals.
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"Warmth of Soil gained by Deep Cultiva
tion'.—A correspondent of the London Mark
Lane Express says: “We all know that heat and
moisture are the two elements of decomposi
tion and rapid growth, as shown in tropical
countries. Deep and loose cultivation tends to
this result. Possibly the action of light may
also be important. One cause of the rapid
growth of market-garden vegetation is depth of
cultivation, combined with the subterranean heat
of the decomposing manure; and wherever there
is heat, moisture is attracted. The necessity for
a more perfect cultivation is obvious; even on a
fallow you pick up small, hard knobs or clods,
which, on breaking into fragments, exhibit a
little treasure of unexplored and unavailed of
territory, confirming the great Jethro Tull’s prin
ciple of infinitessimability in cultivation. I have
great faith in the use of Croskill’s clod crusher
in very dry weather, for the breaking of obsti
nate clods.”
Crops in Mississippi.—Our exchanges from
Mississippi bring the intelligence of frequent
rains in almost all the counties, giving new
growth to the cotton, and securing the crop of
corn. With scarcely an exception, journals of
the latest date from all parts of the State ■ con
gratulate their readers on the promise of the
coming harvest, the crops now looking finer and
being more forward than they have been for
many years at this season.— X. O. Picayune.
hi
New Wheat at Louisville, Ky.—The Louis
ville Journal mentions the receipt of the first
new wheat of the season at that place, on the
25th ult., and remarks:
The many samples of wheat that have been
shown our city millers indicate that the quality
will be finer than we have had since 1839.
Crops ix Virginia.—lt is admitted now, we
understand, that .there are the finest crops of
wheat, rye, and oats in Virginia, generally, this
year, that have been seen for several years past.
The prospect for corn, also, at this time, is good,
but, of course, much will depend upon the weath
er in July and August.— Alexandria Gazette.
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Crops ix Arkansas.—The Batesville Balance,
of the 10th ult., says: The grain crop of this
section, from all the accounts that reach us, is
perhaps the heaviest ever raised in the State.
We hear of no bad crops anywhere, except now
and then a small field injured by the late frosts.
POLITICS, COMMERCE, NEWS.
THE CONSTITUTIONALIST Is published. Daily,
Tri-Weekly, and Weekly, In Augusta, Ga
In polities, it is Democratic. In its spirit and aims,
Conservative. In its commercial tables and statements,
accurate and reliable. In its news department, prompt,
industrious, truthful. In its telegraphic arrangements,
its facilities arc unsurpassed. They are, in all respects,
fully up to the requirements of the day.
The Constitutionalist belongs emphatically to the
school of State Rights and Strict Construction. Its prin
ciples are those of the Democratic Party, as set forth by
the National Convention at'Cincinnati. It is the advo
cate of the sovereignty of the States and the union of the
States; bnt not one without the other. It is fur the equal
rights of the States, and of each section.
For the South it claims equality In the Union, or inde
pendence out of it
A uniform, firm, and consistent course for the thirty
seven years of its existence, is a guarantee of fidelity to
its principles.
Teems—Daily. $6 00
Tri-Weekly. 4 00
Weekly 2 00
Cash, invariably in advance.
Paper stopped at the end of the time paid for.
JAMES GARDNER, Proprietor.
Augusta, Ga.
HORTICULTURAL.
Communications for this department are re
spectfully solicited. Address them to the editor, |
at Athens, Ga.
Horticultural exchanges will please direct to
the same address.
cohhercial.
AUGUSTA MARKET, JULY S—l P. M.
Cotton. — The recent European intelligence has had
no effect on our Cotton market The demand is good, j
and sales are made at 1134 c. for strict Middling qualities.
Tue Crop.—Previous to the recent heavy rain storm, |
which was accompanied with wind and hail, in many lo- !
calitics, the prospects of the planters were very favorable. !
But for some days past, the temperature of the weather
hits been unseasonably low, and we are not prepared to j
say what injury may result
Breadstuff®. —Flour is dull, and Superfine is quoted
at |6 50 for City Mills, and f 6 25@56 50 for country
brands. The demand is light, and quotations may be re
garded nominal. Corn is in moderate demand, at per
bushel, and sells by the car load at from 95c. to 9Sc.
Provisions. —Bacon is in good supply, and for hog
round sells from 10J4c. to 11c., as to quality and qnan- i
tity. Fine llains range from 12c. to 14c.; Clear Sides |
ll?«c.©l2c.
Live Stock. —Shoats sell at wholesale at Sjtfc. to 9c. t j
and good Beef Cattle at 434 c. to sc. There is an abund- i
ant supply of the latter, but the quality is not of the !
best.
Augusta Factory Goods. —The good 9 sold at the
Agency in this city, in quantities of five bales or more,
are quoted as follows, for good fonr months paper: %
Shirting 734 c.; 4-1 Sheeting 534 c.; Ji Drills S%c.; and
Osnaburgs from 10c. to according to the weight of
the commodity. Our wholesale dry goods stores sell
Augusta Factory goods at the Factory prices, for cash.
BULLOCK’S PATENT COTTON PRESS.
THE undersigned is manufacturing the above IMPROV
ED PRESS. Placed in, or attached at the end of the
Gin-house, can be used in any weather; makes one of
the most convenient ever invented for Baling Cotton.
The frame is Wrought Iron Roils; Press, all complete,
weighs about two thousand pounds; can be shipped by
railroad, or hauled on wagon, at one load; occupies a
space on the ground two and a half bv five and a half
feet; box ten feet high; may be worked by hand or horse
power.
The manufacturer guarantees three good hands can
press five hundred pounds of Cotton into a bale two feet
square by five feet long, in* less time than six can with
the Screw.
Planters visiting Augusta can see one in daily opera
tion at the Press Rooms of Messrs. Camflelil A Crane, on
the alley rear of C. A. Williams & Son.
Every warehouse man in Augusta knows that Captain
Camftcld has pressed four hundred to six hundred bales
annually for the last ten or twelve years, on a Bullock
Press, and the old Press Is as good now as ever.
This Improved Progressive Lever Power Press has
been thoroughly tested; proved Itself to be superior to
all others heretofore used, In Speed, Power, Durability,
and Economy. Price ♦l4O to ♦l5O.
Prompt and particular attention given to orders,
O. T. TERRY,
-jy9 3in 830 Broad St, Augusta, Ga.
HOYT’S AMMONIATED
BONK SUPERPHOSPHATE OF LIME.
LITE offer to Planters HOYT'S SUPERPHOSPHATE,
YY which has been extensively used through Georgia,
and found to be peculiarly adapted for Cotton and Corn.
Experience has shown this to lie the cheapest, most per
manent and best manure yet known. Its results are
guaranteed to give satisfaction.
THOS. P. STOVALL & CO.,
jy9 ts Agents.
GARDENING EOR THE SOUTH.
THIS WORK, securely enveloped, will be sent by
mail to any person enclosing one dollar and twenty
five cents per copy. The odd cents may be sent in post
age stamps. WM. N. WHITE.
Athens, Ga., May, 1559. my2S-tf
A. P. BIGNON,
MANUFACTURER and dealer in FINE READY
MADE CLOTHING, HATS and FURNISHING
GOODS, for men ami boys, No. 189 Broad street Augusta,
Ga., next door to the offices of the Constitutionalist and of
The Field and Fireside, respectfully solicits an examina
tion of his stock, and hopes to receive a liberal share of
patronage. New and Fashionable CLOTHING received
weekly per steamers. A. P. BIGNON.
N. 6.—Always on hand, well-made Clothing for Ser
vants. my2S
G. VOLGER,
Direct importer of choice Havana segars,
and manufacturer of DOMESTIC SEGARS, No. 193
road street Augusta. Oa. All orders will be promptly
and faithfully executed. ts my2B
BOOKS AND STATIONERY.
MEDICAL, School, Law, Religious and Miscellaneous
Books, Stationery, Music, Perfumery and Fancy
Goods. For sale low, by WM. N. WHITE,
my 23 Bookseller, Athens, Ga.
IMPORTANT TO PLANTERS.
THE RICHMOND FACTORY, Richmond county,
Ga., continues to manufacture WOOLEN CLO'l’ll
at 1234 cents per yard for plain, and 16 for twills—finding
every material except the wool. The extensive and
constantly increasing patronage the Factory has enjoyed
for past years, assures the proprietors that the article of
Winter Clothing for negroes, made by them, has not been
surjiassed by any cloth made North or South.
Recent extensive improvements, and others now being
erected, enable us to keep tip the standard of the Goods,
and to secure an early delivery.
Planters, or others, who may wish to send us wool to
be made into cloth, can send it dirty or clean. If washed,
it should be done in cold water, and done thoroughly. If
sent dirty, we charge half cent per yard extra for wash
ing. Burry Wool is not objectionable; the burs are re
moved by machinery. The name of the owner should be
marked upon every package sent
Wool sent by railroads In Georgia, Alabama, Tennes
see, or South Carolina, to the Augusta diqiot, with the
owner's name, and “ Richmond Factory ” marked upon
it, will be regularly and promptly received, and the cloth,
when made, returned to the points directed. Each jmr
cel is made up in the turn received.
We would especially urge upon our patrons the great
necessity of sending in the wool as soon as clipped ; if
tills rule is followed, the parties would always be sure of
having the cloth in amnio time.
All instructions to Messrs. Fleming A Rowland, our
Agents in Augusta, Ga.
A. JOHNSTON, President Richmond Factory.
April 1,1559. jelß ly
MARIETTA FEMALE COLLEGE.
THE KENNESAW SCHOOL PROPERTY, erected by
Bishop Scott, of Oregon, having been purchased for
that pur|»ose by the subscriber, the exercises of the next
(fourth) session of the College will ho imened in it, en
larged and improved, on the 10th of AUGUST. Board
may be had for ten dollars per month, exclusive of lights
and washing. Only a limited number can be boarded on
the premises by tlie President hut with the Professors
and other good families, any number that may apply.
Tuition, as good as can lie,had in all the departments of
College study, at the usual College rates.
Farther particulars from W. H. ROBERT,
Pres. M. F. C.,
Or, Col. G. N. Lester, Sec. B. Trustees, Marietta, Ga.
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SOUTHERN SEED STORE,
"YTO. 208 Broad street Augusta, Ga V. LaTASTE
lx respectfully informs the public, that he keeps on
hand a fine assortment of GARDEN ANI) FIELD
SEEDS, from the celebrated house of D. Landkktii A
Son, of Philadelphia
Gardening being the advertiser's legitimate trade, per
sons mav apply to him with confidence of receiving none
bnt the best or Seeda Orders by mail attended to with
disjiatch.
V. L also keeps a fresh assortment of DRUGS AND
MEDICINES, to which he calls public attention. Call
In and see us; whether your object bo to buy or not, .you
will be always welcome. ts my2B
ULRICA STILL AND SPARKLING
WINES,
FROM the Vineyards of Dr. O. A. Ulrich, Tallapoosa
Co., Alabama In the above Wines, now introduced
for the first time in this city, we offer an article of per
fect purity, fine color, anil delicious bouquet, unsurpassed
by any native Wines, and taking rank with the best for
eign. Among connoisseurs, there has been no diversity
of opinion from the above, and it is only necessary to give
It a trial for the most sceptical to he convinced of its
truth. DAWSON A SKINNER,
■ je4-tf Sole Agents for Augusta
PIANOS! PIANOS!
JUST received, and in store, an assortment of Piano
Fortes, than the justly celebrated manufactories of
Karen, Bacon & Co., Hazelton Bros., A. H. Gales A Co.,
of 6>f, 6JL and 7 octaves, varying in price from $275 to
$450. These Instruments are too well known through
out the whole country, to need any puffing. Persons
wishing a first rate Piano Forte would do well to call and
examine the above before purchasing. Every Instrument
warranted as represented.
GEO. A. OATES & 880.,
Sole Agents for the above makers.
N. B. —A splendid assortment of Guitars, Violins, Ac
cordeons, Flutes, and every article in the musical line,
always on hand. The stock of Printed Music on hand is
the largest in the State. my2B-tf
PLUMB & LEITNER,
DEALERS in choice Medicines, Chemicals, Drugs,
Paints, Oils, Glass, Varnishes, Brushes, Perfumery,
fine articles for the Toilet, Fresh Garden Seeds, Ac., Ac.
Also, manufacturers of Plumb's celebrated Double and
Single Cologne Water, and Fluid Extract of Buchn, near
the Post Office, 212, Broad-st, Augusta, Ga.
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GEO. A. OATES & BROTHER
BROAD-STREET, (between the U. S. and Globe Ho
tels,) Augusta, Ga., Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
School and Miscellaneous Books, and Foreign and Domes
tic Stationery. Gold and Steel Pens and Pencil Cases;
English, French and American Writing Papers; Copying
and Seal Presses; English and American Copying, Wri
ting, and Indcllible Inks; Letter, Note, and Wedding En
velopes; Port Folios; Ivory Tablets; Writing Desks;
Backgammon Boards; Dominoes; Playing, Visiting and
Printers’ Cards; Gum Tickets; Pen Knives; Drawing
Paper; Water Colors; Mathematical Instruments; Port
Monnales; Card Cases; Pencils; Bristol Board; all kinds
of Drawing Materials; also a large assortment of fine
Line Engravings and Lithrographs.
iar Books being constantly ordered a Single Volume
of the smallest value may be sent for. my2S-tf
CHEAP DRY GOODS.
WILLIAM SHEAR has now on hand a very large
supply of Fancy and Staple Diy Goods, suitable
for the present season, comprising a splendid assortment
of Ladies’ Dress Goods, Spring and Summer Mantillaa
French Embroideries, and almost every article required
for Family or Plantation use, all of which will be sold at
the lowest prices, and to which the attention of the pub
lic is respectfully invited.
W. 8. has received from New York a full supply of
Ladles’ Mourning Goods, nmong which are English
Crapes, Summer Bombazines, and Challies of light tex
ture and extra quality, very desirable for summer wear.
Augusta, June 4th, 1559. jc4-6
RHODES’ SUPER PHOSPHATE LIME.
OK.il TONS of this Celebrated FERTILIZER now in
ZDU store, and for sale by J. A. ANSLEY A CO.,
Agents for Manufacturers.
N. B.—'This Fertilizer can be applied to Growing Crops
as a Top Dressing, or otherwise; and its effects are un
questionably good at any and all seasons. Credentials
from Georgia planters of the highest respectability, can
be furnished in favor of the use of this manure. Pamph
lets sent by mail, when desired. Jelß lm
DOWNING HILL NURSERY.'
THE subscribers beg leave to call the attention of the
public to their large collection of Southern raised
Fruit Trees, embracing all the best varieties that have
been tested in the Southern climate.
Also, a fine collection of Ornamental Trees and Shrubs.
Catalogues furnished by mail, free of charge, to all ap
plicants. Address
PETERS, HARDEN A CO.,
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PROSPECTUS OF THE
SOUTHERN FIELD AND FIRESIDE,
A LITERARY AND AGRICULTURAL PAPER,
Published Weekly, in Augusta, Georgia.
Dr. D. LEE, Agricultural Editor.
W. W. MANN, Literary Editor.
WM. N. WHITE, Horticultural Editor.
Devoted to Agriculture, Literature I ’, and Art It is in
quarto form of eight pages, folio size—each issue con
taining forty columns of matter. In mechanical execu
tion, it is in the best style of the typographical art la
utility,.it will be all that the best agricultural science and
practical knowledge of the South can furnish. A weekly
visitor to the homes of Southern Planters and Farmers,
it will be more useful and acceptable to them than any
monthly journal of equal merit
In mental attractions, it will he all that a spirit of en
terprise on my part, and a laudable emulation on the part
of others, can evoke from Southern Intellect and cultiva
tion.
Too long the Southern people have been content to look
to Northern periodicals for instruction in agricultural
matters, and to Northern literary papers for mental rec
reation. There is, however, a growing spirit of inde
pendence and of self-reliance at the South. Our people
are awaking to the conviction that we have the elements
of success In the experience, knowledge, and scientific
investigation, of the dwellers in our own Southern homes.
The truth is gleaming upon us, that we have literary re
sources of own worthy to be fostered—that among South
ern writers should be divided some portion of that vast
stream of Southern money that Hows perpetually north
ward to sustain Northern literature.
My aim is to establish a pat>er that will boa vehicle of
information useful to Southern Planters and Farmers, and
a repository of Southern thought, imagination and taste,
in the realms of Literature and Art; and to obtain for it
such an extent of patronage and success, as will Justify
the most liberal compensation to all its contributors.
Able and experienced editors arc engaged, and steps are
in progress to secure contributions from the most pleasing
Southern writers, of both sexes. Much latent talent will
be brought to light, and furnish some agrecanle surprises
to Southern people.
"Full many a gem, of purest ray serene,”
will flash before their admiring eyes, and cause a gen
erous glow of pride in Southern genius.
The Agricultural Editor is Dr. Daniel Lee, the dis
tinguished Professor of Agriculture in the Univerity of
Georgia—editor for many years past of the Southern
Cultivator , and a leading contributor to many Northern
agricultural journals of the highest reputation.
The Horticultural Editor Is Mr. W». N. White, a skill
ful and experienced cultivator of fruits, flowers, and vege
tables—a writer of repute in these departments, and au
thor of that popular work, “Gardening for the South.”
The Literary Editor is Mr. W. W. Mann, of this
city, an accomplished writer, of tine taste, and scholarly
attainments, who, having retired from the active duties
of the legal profession, spent many years in Europe, and
was for several years the Paris Correspondent of the Na
tional Intelligencer and Southern Literary Messenger.
THE SOUTHERN FIELD ANI) FIRESIDE will
combine the useful and the agreeable. It will furnish
the Southern Farmer information useful in every field he
cultivates, and the Southern family choice literature, the
offspring of Southern intellect, worthy of welcome at
every fireside. It will be. In all respects, a first class pa
per—on a scale of expenditure more liberal than has yet
been attempted in the South, and designed to rival, in its
merits, the most distinguished of the North.
Terms— Two dollars per annum , in advance.
No club rates allowed. No credit allowed in any case.
Bills current in the State from which they ore sent, re
ceived at par.
Postmasters will be allowed fifteen per cent, on the
amount of subscriptions obtained by them.
On all subscriptions exceeding twenty, sent from one
office, twenty-five per cent w ill be allowed.
In addition to this commission, a premium of one hun
dred dollars will be paid to that Postmaster, in each of
the following States, who sends the largest number of
subscribers, with the money, by the first day of August
next: Georgia, South Carolina,'Tennessee, Alabama and
Mississippi.
Other premiums and prizes w ill be duly annonneed.
Contributions solicited from the pens of Southern wri
ters.
A special appeal is made to the ladies of the South for
their patronage and good wishes.
This paper will be entirely silent on politics.
On matters pertaining to their respective deportments,
address the Editors. On matters or business generally,
Address, JAMES GARDNER.
Augusta, Oa., May, 1559.
EMORY COLLEGE.
ORDER OF COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES fobISC#
SUNDAY, JULY 17th —Commencement Sermon by
Rev. J. Hamilton, D. D., of Alabama.
Monday, July 18th, Board of Trustees meet at 9 A. M.
Sophomore Prize Declamation at night.
Tuesday, July 19th, Junior Exhibition at 9 A. M., fol
lowed immediately by an Address (with presentation of
prizes,) to Sophomore Class, from R. G. Harper, Esq.
Address before Alumni Association at 4 P. M., by Rev.
C. A. McDaniel.
Wednesday, July 20th, Senior Exhibition at 9 A. M.
Address before the Literary Societies at 4 P. M„ by Hon.
E. A. Nisbet, LL. D.
JAMES E. PALMER,
Scc’y Board Trustees.
Oxford, Ga., June 22d, 1859.
I*. S.—Arrangements arc made to have three public
houses opened during Commencement exercises.
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BROOM & NORRELL,
Dealers in staple and fancy dry goods,
288 Broad street, Augusta, Ga. A complete assort
ment always on hand, at the lowest prices, and upon the
most accommodating terms.
Goods ns represented, or may be returned,
taf Packages delivered, free of charge, in the city or
Hamburg
J J. BROOM, | W. O. NORRELL.
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