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Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1868-12-11

Christpas,-rhe time that is fraught
with so many cares, hopes and ankle
ties to the little ones, when the steck-
Ing is to be hung up and Santa Claus
mysterious visit so eagerly looked for
is near at hand The presents have to
be supplied and Kuhnert the great
friend Of the Children has filled his shop
to overlooking with all the toys,
candies aud fancy articles that Bati-
more aud New York can supply. This
is his speciality Toys and collection
cries r. lis great care,
If you would please your child, make
his bright eyes brighter and merry
laugh merrier, take him to Kuhnert
where everything that childish fancy
can dictate will be found He has a
choice stock and holds himself 10 read
mess to supply weddings aud parties at
low prices. See his advertisement else.
Awhore.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1868-12-11

advertisements See the ADVERTISE
ment of the celebrated Rockford Cot
ton Yarns. p. w. Williams, Of Knox>
vile, is their Agent. and all orders
shorld be sent through him. They are
first class and at low prices.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1868-12-11

REMoyAL.-ln consequence of onr Store
House being destroyed 10y fire on the night
Of the 9Th inst we have removed to No. 9
Bridge Street, where we hope our friends
will cal 10 see us.
Dee, 4. A. WOODROOF & co
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1868-12-11
PHOSPHATES.
T,AGMERs AND PLANTERS !

II -
Insure large and early crop by applying
THE ALTA NELA PHOSPHATE.
1t is composed Of the celebrated guano from
ALTA VBLA
Combined wuh U,her va,uabe iertiligiug
material, making a complete manure.
This Company importing the guano direct
from the rIru deposits of birds at Alta Vela
is enabled to furnish alertiizer that cannot
he exceled. IL permanently curiches the
soil Piee s56 per ton. Send for a pam.
pAIet. Address,
THE ALTA VELA GUANO co.
81 Broadway, New York.
aug2S,Am
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1868-12-11

Pork Packing This very important
branch of business has opened 10 our
towns already upwards of 700 head Of
hogs have been slaughtered Colonel
Mitchell, and Messrs Moon & Williams,
are now engaged 10 the business From
S6.37 to Sc so, gross weight, have been
paid for hogs.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1868-12-11

Southern 0Pmioa.-The final mum,
Der of this Journal comes to US in mourn.
ing for its late editor, whose tragic death
and assassination fill upits enthe'col
umns The narrativeis written by L.
A. Pollard, and speaks brothers love
throughout. He states that no lawyer
? could be had in Richmond to appear
against Grant, so strong was the feeling
against his victim.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1868-12-11

sNegr6 Riot IA serious riot occur,
red, in Harrisonburg, Va, few nights
since, between the town negroes and the
negro railroad employees in which both
parties were commanded By regular
leaders, Pistols and brickbats were
freely used Wallace Woodfork be-
longing to the town party was killed
and several Others severely wounded.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1868-12-11
List Letkelm

r mn,uirg in the Ps' Office, Bristol
T,nn. De. 1868, witch If not called fer
within thirty days will be sent 10 the Dead
Letter 0hice.
P,rsoos calling for them will please say,
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1868-12-11

Blacktrood. This excellent work
for December is before US, filed With
choice literature. II oon,aius The only
interesting aud Ineligible account Of
,be Spanish Revelation we have seen
Lit furnish at s. year aud is worth
double ;he mouey.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1868-12-11

ALSO FOR SAME, Dhhlias, SIS per doz :
Hyaclnths, SO per DOS Tulips, SO per duz ;
Gus, 5Uc.; per doz +; Gladiolus, So per
d"z Iris, So per d.; Stiles, So per doz ;
Suo~ Drops, SOC. per doz sciIla, s. per
duZ.
He will furnish to order, Apple, Peach,
Pear, Plum and oIher fruit trees. Roses
and Ornamental Shrubs carefully selected.
S,rtah,rries, varieties; best a 50 per 100.
Nov. 20, ly.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1868-12-11

Personal We had tie pleasure
of meeting recently in Knoxville, the
Rev. WIN No@bray, formerly of Bris>
tol We found him as before the very
soul Of ehergy aud eG,rt H. feels
codleutof getting a sufficient number
OF parishes into active operation, to en-
able him to establish diocese in East
Tennes.ao, anl condlaocc with him is
success; Iio goes TO Chattanooga the
lst January, 1869, His stay at Knox.
Vile has resulted in the establishment
Ola new and euterprisiDg congregation,
which has just completed the erection
of new aud eleguht house of wor-
ship.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1868-12-11

Seminary Mogaaiae Second mum.
Der Of this work reached us sometime
since and but for the pressure of other
matter would Sooner have been noticed
It Is neat end filled with interesting
matter. 1t deserves and must command
the patronage of our people. Those in
tcrcsted in educational matters should
not fail tie get it. It is published in
Richmond. Virginia, at the very low
price of, ST so year.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1868-12-11

Notice The order of publication APP
pearing elsewhere.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1868-12-11

Courier J0urnai This large aud
excellent paper is now mailed to sub
scribera at the following rates
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1868-12-11

Cheap bit oe,y deo, -Partie' who
have eagerly taken the soft bait Of the
%Southern Insurance Co" will regret to
learn that that institttion has turned
out to be a magnificent swindle. Judge
Baxter and Others have applied to and
obtained from Judge Cary attachments
against tho assets of the bogus concern,
and in their bill they fully exhibit the
enormity of the fraud We see the
card Of this "Sout hern" humbug on
several of the buildings of our town, as
peoI lie have the opportunity of iusur-
ing in such companies as the Phoenix,
but prefer every new experiment that is
represented to them, they mast console
themselves with their own folly =
G0od insurance must be paid Jor.
And when one is burned cut Thea he
has his remedy.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1868-12-11

Discovery Of Sc}t,wdter--Messrs Il
f. Bib, & Co., who have been for
some time boring for saltwater on the
Knoxville & Kentucky Railroad, have
been rewarded with partial success at
a very moderate depth. The vein they
have entered is of very Cine quality,
but not being satisfied with the quantity,
they are going ahead and viii doubtless
accomplish their important undertaking
in the most satisfactory manner. The
indications are of the most hat,ering
kind, We wish them the utmost sue
cess. wW EU EAHH t
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1868-12-11

Scotts Monthly This magazine con
taius much interesting matter, is a
Southern work, lively aud spirited,
shonld be on every table ia the South.
Atlanta, Ga price, 81.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1868-12-11
ate OF W.. 4 Tenn. Il. Il.
HARMELING BROTHERS,

Dry Goods, Groceries, Hard
ware, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Kerosene
OIL Lamps, Chimneys, Salt,
Iron and Castings.
All Of which we offer to our friends AMI
the public generally on the best possible
terlns for CASH or COUNTRY PRODUCE,
We do not intend to be undcrsold in this
or any other Market; our business win he
conducted on STRICTLY CASH PRIN
CIPLES, which from experience we arc
is the only true mode Of con
Quoting business, to enable a merchant to
sell Cheap Goods. Therefore we hope our
friends will not ask us for Credit as
We SHALL KEEP NO BOOKS!
And il will force US 70 refuse them, which
is exceedingly unpleasant. On these terms
we shall be pleased to have a call from all
our friends and customers.
Constantly on hand Fine Chewing and
Smoking Tobacco, Little Mollie Cigars, SC
nov2Otf BARMEIING BROS.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1868-12-11

NEW CONCERN.-w have this dav
~ formed coparlh"rShp uUder the style
anL firm ct WooDRouF & Co., aud have pur-
chased of A. b. Rucker his entire stock of
&oods, sc. We prop ne 10 continue the hu
sihrss n all its branches, a. the old stand,
M. 1873 Main Street, Lynchbnrg, Va. where
we will always keep ou haad well selected
stock of Grcoir-s and Staple Dry Goods,
sc, and will sell them cheap for Cash, or
IN exchange for Country Produce. We
hope 10 receive a liberal share of pa ronsge
promising to work cheap and faithfully,
ALFRED NJ. WooDRooF.
Nov. ., 1868 AMRRosg h. WoaDRooF.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1868-12-11

SoS- ALL kinds Of Job work neatly
executed at this office.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1868-12-11

APples-Mr Robert Thomas will ac,
ept our thanks Of tho Blitdrs for. a
basket of very fne apples. Robert is
mindful of the printer and often sup
Plies them with some delicaoy.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1868-12-11

LuNDlNG 1T INVOLVEMENT, with
n ny present lamencso, 10 continue ac-
tive business longer. lhavn sold out my
stock OF Goods, Gtocrres, g., TO Messrs.
Woodroof & Co. who will coniinue the bu,
siness in all its branches, az the old stand,
whore hope it may be the pleasure of my
friends Ia call on them. ] commend them
a. active business Young men, and WORTHY
of patronage. AMBRusE b. RUCKER.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1868-12-11

Maryldad Farmer This is work
that'we could not do well without. It 10
one of the best Agricultural monthl'es
in America and we do net know how
any farmer can afford to be without it.
Baltimore; price 81 so per annum.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1868-12-11


An extra copy is allowed 10 the club
agent for every club CT ten at 81 60
each, and az additional extra copy for
every additional ten subscribers and
an extra copy is allowed for every club
of twenty at ST so each, aud an addi>
tional extra copy for every additional
twenty subscribers.
Payments di,oays to be made an adj.
nnnro
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1868-12-11

Annudl. Quarterly court The an
nud term of the quarterly court for
Washington county, Virginia has BEEN
in session for two weeks. OF course
anything they do is right, for the court
tan do DO wrong, but the people re-
respectfully osk their august magisties
to state before hand when the next
term viii be held; for unless this be
done, they will 60 at much expense and
loss of time to await the close Of the
criminal docket, which comes up guar
terly,
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1868-12-11

To city subscribers, per week, 20 cents,
payable TO the carrier. 70 News Agents,
three cents per copy.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1868-12-11


Nice.--We are now prepared to exc.
cute all kinds Of job aud fancy printing
in the highest order, at Baltimore
prices, Wedding cards, tickets and
circulars in any color and variety.
Interpreting We had visit few
days since from Mr. w, II. Helm, of
Knoxville who with bis father, John
Il, Helm, is engaged in getting up a
Directory for Knoxville and alltleGdiug
towns Of East Tennessee, 1t will COM
prise complete history of the city up
to January, 1860, an abstract Of the
tax law and stamp duties, express sta
tons 10 Tennessee, Georgia and Ala.
oama, q complete post Office directory
for the United States, a list Of money
order Offices, besides much other useful
Information, aud We cordially recon
mend him aud his enterprise soali bust
ness men.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1868-12-11

I1teres'ing.--It Should ever be mat.
ter ofinferest 10 those travelling to know
where to stop. In this connection we
take pleasure 10 saving that when in
Richmoud they will find our old friend,
john p. Ballsfd, of the Ballard House,
as polite and attentive as of yore. The
Ballard House is model 0F ncatness
and the table unsurpassed. Give them
a call.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1868-12-11

young america. This Tavorite
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Il is decidedly the most varied. and.
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of the small sum required for its pos,
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Of a Christmas dol is one of the attrac.
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otherwise, full of good things. Sub
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Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1868-12-11
GENERAL ME6CH4NTs,

NJ EW GOODS NEW GOODS Il
II. IlARMELrSG (GEo. HARMELIy0
ata nf " (. Tam u u
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1868-12-11

iNooti'g A.grdy,-Alr Samuel Bib,
son of Col. II. IT, Bib, bad, near
Knoxville last week, difficulty with u
discharged laborer, who demanded sat
i,factiou, and shot several times at him.
One Of the balls struck the toe of Mr.
Bibbs boot, another cutting his watch.
chaio in two. Emboldened by the
passigcpess Of Mr. 1}ibb, he returned
next day and renewed The attempt on
his life 9his time, however, Mr. Bib
returned his fire aud he lo!t, and en-
deayored to have Mr.. Bibb prosecuted.
Of course Mr.. Bib was discharged,
and in turn proceedings have beeu in-
stituled against the offender.
I We have this statement from very
reliable gentlemen from the locality Of
the occurrence. The Knoxville Wig
gives rather a different account of il.
from which It appears That Sam Bib
(not VIM. Bib, as the Wing has it,
was assaulted by WIN. Bunker and Geo.
Wells, each Of whom were bailed by
Esq. Joorolinan in the sum of 81, 600
A iioager DiyaVied The valuable
aud costly brick stable in Abingdon,
used by Gov. Floyd in his lifetime, has
been renovated and is now uscdas b, ard
ing house for the Jackson Female In
stitute. The character of improvement
is Of first rate order, aud it is altogeth :
err now neat and elegant building
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1868-12-11

w A N T e d.
Wheat, Flour, bacon, Lard, Feathers,
Wool Beeswax, Dried Peaches aud Apples,
Genseng, Snake Root, Tallow, Butter, Dry
Hides Tor which fair price will be paid in
Cash and Goods at cash prices, Wholesa.s
or Retail,
Bristol Goodson, ". ". JAMES.
Aug / 1868.
The New York herald., 1868-11-28

Miss Walters better known In the sporting circles
OF London and Paris by the sorQuet OF ''Skttles !"
died recently in the latter city.
On the night OF the 4th number OF explosive
bombs were thrown at the doors OF the bishops pal
and the French consulate in the city OF Trieste.
On an average there are ten patents taken out
every day in Paris making the respectable total Of
about $50 annually.
There are upwards OF one thousand somnambu-
lists calrvOyantS and fortune teer5 in the city OF
st. Petersburg, Russia who realize handsome In
comes by practising their ingenuity on the creduous
A company has been raised in Spain to secure the
throne for Don Carlos The liability is limited, and
the shares 800 each. Till the present they are
not quoted at premium
In the year 1857 London consumed 200 900 rab-
bits, which were mostly imported from the nOrtn OF
France, where the annual trade In these animals
amounted to about $4,000.
Some years ago a young man in Berlin assisted an
old man who had slipped on the pavement. Afew days
back he was surprised by receiving $15 900 left him
by the person whom he had SO slightly benefited.
The Council OF State OF the Canton OF Obwald,
Switzerland, has published edict forbidding any
youth under eighteen years OF age TO smoke. under
severe penalty.
The municipal authorities OF Florence have forbid
den the performance 0f q new play, in which the ex-
Queen Isabella and her intendant. Marfor were
spicuously made to figure.
Spain numbers TO- 994,274 persons above fourteen
years old. therefore TO I'LL up the gap caused by the
removal OF the octroi he tax on oil articles OF con-
sumpuonl each one must pay, directly or indirectly
the sum OF 81 05 annually.
The New York herald., 1868-11-28
NOMINATIONS Of ALDERMEN. ASSISTANT ALDERMEN AND
SCHOOL OFFICERS

About thirty nominating conventions were held
last evening. The following are the names OF the
candidates nominated
Thirteenth District. Edward Berrian. Mozart, and
he also received the democratic Union nomination.
ASSISTANT ALDERMEN.
Fifth pistrict.-Lorens Bonner radical republican.
Eighth Dstrict.-Tbe radical republicans will
make no nomination.
Thirteenth District---Samuel T. Lappn was en-
dorsed by Boys In Blue mt l9q seventh avenue.
Fifteenth Dlstrict.--James Gibson, nominated by
the German Democratic Club
SCHOOL COMMISSIONERS.
FIRST District-rimothy Brennan. Mozart.
Third District.-MOzart and Democratic Union
Conventions adjourned TIL tonight.
sixth District-Chares Lehritter. Mozart. The
Democratic Union also nominated Mr. Lehrtter.
SCHOOL TRUSTEES
First Ward.--John f. Batterhy, radical republican.
No nomination VIII be made by Mozart.
Fifth ward.-Joseph r. Graham, Mozart, also
nominated by German Democratic Club
Sixth Ward.-Jonn Halk, received both Tammany
and Mozart nomination.
Eighth Ward.-David S. Page. fun term; Matthias
Clark, TO MI vacancy, radical republican.
Ninth Ward.-Wllliam j. Van Arsdale Tammany
and Mozart. The Democratic Union Convention ad-
journed TIN tonight.
Twelfth ward.-The Democratic Union Convention
adjourned till tonight
Thirteenth ward.-Joseph +. Ellery, Mozart.
Fifteenth Ward.-The Mozart Convention adjourn.
ell till tonight
sixteenth ward.-Arthur Ahmnfy. Tammany can
didafe, was nominated 10y Mozart and Democratic
Union. J. W. Howe Conservative Republican.
seventeenth Ward.-1he Mozart Convention ad.
journed till 10 night
Nineteenth ward.-Daniel Sullivan, Mozart The
Democratic Union made no nomination.
Twentieth ward--Michael Roche. Mozart
Twenty-secoDd ward.--Michaei o'Bricn, Mozart.
The New York herald., 1868-11-28

The New French Ambussad0r-His Reception
at the yatican-Exciting RuBers I'm the
City-Brisn in n uda&e-Run0rs Of the Re-estnb-
Iishment Of Catholic Hierarchy In Scot
Iand-The Health of His Holiness.
ROME Nov. e. 1868.
Fhe new French Ambassador, Marquis de Bsnne-
vile, has arrived In Rome and had interviews with
Cardinals Antonelli and Berardi, the Foreign and
Home Minister'S but IL WAS expected he would NOS
received by hts Holiness before Tuesday, the 10Th
inst. In consequence, however OF pressing de-
spa,ches necessitating nis immediate communication
with the Pontidca government his Excellencys ere
dcntials were presented TO the Pope and no WAS re
ccived by his Holiness the 9Th IN private audience
80 sudden was the affair that his Exceency had 70
make OF tne carriage Of the Charge d'Afraires
NJ. Armand, his secretaries were summoned IN great
haste 70 attend hun. and the liyeries OF bis servants
we're those employed by his predecessor, Count de
Sartiges. The Ambassadors state reception al the
Vatican wlll'tske place later but meanwhile being
recognized In hs ofncis dignity he can commence
business with Cardinal Antonelli.
As mentioned In my preceding letter msny spec
ulations are aaoa with regard to the nature OF the
promised Snodus riterdt % which bis ExceIlency Is
understood 10 be the bearer The most extended view
Of the case Is mat in consequence Of the urgent
representations Of General Menabrea and the desire
OF that Minister satisfy the susceptibities or the
Italian nation AZ much az possible ON the meeting
of Parliament, the september convention win be re.
established ana the french troops win be Withdrawn
from the Pontihciai dominions the imperial govern.
ment only sttpulatng Tor TIE right OF keeping
vessel Of war stationed In the harbor of Civa yec.
cha with some hundrede of marines on boarl con.
eanty ready 10 discmbark IN case the safety 0r the
sovereign POntl1 should require thelr Intervention
am afraid that tba is q Ut0pian dream and that
the 5nOd,ts uageHdf will be reduced TO mudinca.
finns OF the customs tarn
The Court of Rome - very reluctant 10 break on
diplomatic gt.Sj0ls Win lie E0fcilNentV VI cVaD.
The New York herald., 1868-11-28

try 80 productive hitherto TO the Pontncai exche
quer as Spain. Monsignor Franchi, the Nunclo, Ia
Envoy Selor xlmenes. who for the present, IL only
charged 70 the direction OF the Embassy and
On s the vatican hear vs
Some changes IN the organization OF the POntifcal
Cabinet are expected for the beginning OF the year.
and centralixing power in the government. There
will be henceorth only two Ministers Of State-one
for the interior ana tne other other for ioreign anairs
dinas Berardi and Antonelli all the other ministers
such AZ those OF nnance police, arms and public
under the two ernfne,attssiani. The present Min.
lister OF Police, Monsgnor Randi, u 70 be made
Cardinal when he VIII be succeeded BY the Marquis
Capranca, now Assessor OF Police, instead Of Sgn0r
Colemasl, recently dismissed az ~ said by fnstiga-
tion Of Cardinal Antonei, who, doubtless. remem-
DeS 81, a MSrons s WI
Rome and the provinces freer from robbers than Mon
sgn0r Randi has DONE
Of the Scotch College having been carried on BY
brigands. This week It is the robbery IN Princess
Wtgenstein's house, and the plunder OF her valua-
bic Jewelry and objects OF art besides ready money
amounting TO about $4,000, which occupies. the
gossip mongers Of Rome. The Princess had gone
leave last Sunday afternoon-AI Saints day, by the
by-when this great coup was efIected 1t ID still
mystery who the robbers were, where they came
how they got ou the door being found bolted inside
when the Princess returned, so that an entrance
was only erected for her By means Of crowoa,r but
who came to Rome tempted by accounts Of the
Princess great wealth In jewelry and the unpro-
tected state Of her house. Princess Witgenstein
resides hab,tualy In Rome, and Is favoraby Viewed
in ecclesiastical circles; her disaster therefore, has
drawn forth the sympathy Of high placed individuals.
and several cardinals have paid her visits OF con-
dolence The Rev. Mr. Campbell is none the worse
for his sojourn with the brgands who took leave OF
him at last with cordiality and respect some shaking
hands with him and others kissing his HAND the
usual salusation offered here to priest. He con-
firms that the ransom demanded was $20.OO0 and
not only $4,000 as published by the O6se7pdtO1e
Romano.
The reestablishment OF the Roman Catholic nier.
archy in Scotland Is much talked OF In ecclesiastical
circles, and the formalities will it is sad be ar
ranged when Archbishop Naming comes TO Rome;
but am incredulous the realization Of this pro-
ject as also consider premature the announcement
that Ora Manning and UllathOrne will be made car
dinals In the cOnsstory to be held on the 21st Of
December.
The Pope continues to enjoy good health, and made
very brilliant appearance with his gala equipage
on the morning of the 4th, when he repaired In state
10 the Church Of st. Charles BOrrOmeO, II being the
festival OF that Milanese saint