South Carolina Usury Law Debate and Debt Reform
A lengthy polemic argues for restoring the old usury law to curb exorbitant interest rates blamed for credit distress. It details state debt, invalid bond issues, and calls for fiscal reform, urging lawmakers to protect borrowers and taxpayers while criticizing Charleston influence and bondholders.
Thoughts on side crops of cow peas and oats
Thoughts of the Month outlines planting cow peas and oats as side crops on southern farms. It details sowing methods for peas in stubble and drills, notes benefits to land and stock feed, and compares costs and harvest ease while recommending German millet as another forage option and guidance on corn fodder and sweet potato slips.
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Corn and Pea Intercropping and Cotton Ploughing Tips
A discussion on intercropping corn with peas showing potential yield gains and guidance on ploughing frequency for cotton. Notes cover sowing peas in corn, crop management when peas are present, and factors affecting ideal ploughing timing and soil preparation for fertile clay soils. Southern Cultivator June issue referenced.
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The Fence Law Section 1 Repeals Fence Duty by Township Vote
An older legal text describes a fence law allowing townships to substitute stock fences for field fencing. It outlines election timing in August or December, 60 days notice, appointed election managers, and county commissioners declaring results. If majority votes for the fence substitution, the new rule takes effect January 1 next. It also covers enforcement, trespass damages, and county powers to erect fences along borders to curb stock incursions, with taxes to fund fencing and gates on public roads.
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