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The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-12-17

In the Supreme Court Butler is arguing
the difference between the Presidents
pardon and amnesty, maintaining that the
pardon only saves the recipient from pen
allies, whereas amnesty returns forfeited
rights.
Commodore Meade was produced in
court, in New York, Tuesday afternoon,
under writ of habeas corpus, and Dir.
EIalstead, who was appointed to examine
his condition testified that he was perfect
ly sane.
A Connecticut legislator, having become
satisfied that the married people desire
separation, proposes to annul all existing
marriages. The small minority who are
satisfied with their present condition can
ret married again, which will be cheaper
than to compel the majority to sue for
divorce.
VIM. Barker, who was we'll known
throughout the country as "Billy Barker"
and was young clOg-dancer of extraordi-
nary skill, was lost in the late Ohio river
disaster.
A Life Insurance Company of Hartford,
receiving no returns or funds from their
agent at Atlanta, Georgia, sent for him,
and committed him to Jail upon his arri-
val at Hartford last week. The amount
due is about $4,000, and he claims that
he has never received it from the sub
agents.
New York, Dec. l0.-The celebrated
Sanitary Fair OK weighing upwards of A.
600 pounds, raised by Carlos Prince, and
now on exhibition in Boston, was tender
ed to General Grant last evening, by Ma
ior w. W. Holland, and is to be served at
the Inaugural dinner in March, in Wash
ington, under the supervision of 'the Re-
publican Central Committee.
The Department of State has informal
advices that all South American repub-
lies and Spain now accept the plan Of a
convention of plenipotentiaries at Wash
ington, as proposed by this government
for the restoration of peace on the Pacific
coast.
WASHINGTON, Dec. l0.-The public
debt for November published to-day,
shows an increase of $ll,9O0, 900, caused
by the payment of nearly $25,OOo,OOO last
month, for interest. Coin in the treasury
decreased nearly $4,000, goo since the last
report, and the currency increased ST.
100000, caused by the sale of gold for
currency.
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-12-17

" Although the UhristmAses are be-
gaining to come little too close together for old
folks like ourself, we have 10 doubt the next
week seems prospectiyely almost an age in the
eyes of the lght-heartcd youngsters Of this COM
munity. We heard II little fellow say day or
two ago that he wanted ga week OF Christmas and
week Of snow" What a merry heart he must
have to make such wish, but how much he will
change should he live few decades longer.
Then the recurring Christmas will be as mile
post to the grave, an usherer in for the next year
of new troubles and responsibilities and the
snow but suggestive of suffering to others, and
perhaps of unobtainable comforts for himself.
The memory of the past Gnl an instructive SYM
pathy with the enjoyments OF the little ones by
whom he may he surrounded will then be about
all of the old-time Christmas he can call his
own. OF course there are exceptional cases.
Once in n while we see grey-headed boys and
girls, people who die young even at three score
and ten. As such are very exceptional cases,
however, we advise our young friends to excr-
else all possible patience during the intervening
days and then 80 in for Christmas with rush,
not forgetting to buy thor fre-crNckers from
Hugh Fry AMI to make all their noise on that
side OF town.
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-12-17

The lynching at New Albany will
probably become an international affair.
Two of the persons hung had been return
ed from Canada, under the extradition
laws, with pledges from the United States
that after fair trial, resulting in acquit-
tai, they should be sOiely returned to
Canada.
The number of designated Federal
graves is 10000. Partial lists, not yet
printed, increase the list 100000 graves.
Occu pants of full 100000 are unknown,
Congress viii undoubtedly adjourn
from the 2lSt instant, to the 9th proXimo.
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-12-17
SPECIAL NOTICES.
TO CONSERVATIVES.

THE ADVERTISER having been res Ored to
l. health in Il few weeks by very simple REM
cdy, after having suffered several years with II
severe lung affection, and that dread disease,
Consumpton-is anxious to make known to his
fellow sufferers the means If cure.
10 all those who desire it he will send copy
Of the prescription used Gree OF CHARGE with
the directions Tor preparing and nsins the same,
which they will fnd a sure cure for CoNYaP
TIoN, ASTHMA, BR 'NcHITlS, &c. The only oh
ect of the advertiser in sending the Prescription
is to benefit the afflicted, AMI spread information
which lie conceivcs to be invaluable ; and he
hopes every sufferer will try his remedy, as it
will cost them nothing, and may prove bless
ing. Parties wishing the PRESCRIPTION Will
Ileass address Rev. EDWARD A. WILSON,
i6j South ID St., Williamsburgh, Kings Co., Ny
nOyl9 ~
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-12-17
NOTICE.,

HAvlNG bought out the Stock In Trade of A.
Ill STEVENS, we have formed Copartner-
snip for the purpose of carrying on Grocery
and Commission Business.
We will also deal in Planters Supplies and
everything usually found in first class Grocery
House.
We will give prompt attention to any Con-
Segment of Cotton Or other Produce made to us,
ami do our best TO deserve the patronage OF the
customers of the old House, which for the past
thirty years has been tavorably known here
and OF all our old friends who may favor US with
business. W. NJ. DUN BAR " W.
W. M. DUNBAR, OF South Carolina,
THOs. NJ. GCLDsBY, Of Virginia.
Dec. II. 81.
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-12-17

n The Southern Home journal,
published at Baltimore, Nd, by John Y. Slater,
is one of the hundsomest and most interesting
papers in the country. The Home Journal has
especial attractions for Southern readers. 1t
las now ready, and for sale by all newsdeacrs,
Mrs. WistanleyS great story entitled "The
Peasant Girl" aud "lhe Cruise OF the Six Hun
drcd," by Major W. W. Goldsborough. The ac
counts given of the horrible suherings and pri-
yations inflicted upon Six Hundred Confederate
Officers, who were sent, in 1864, from Fort Del
aware to General Fosters department in the
South, for rctaliatOry purposes, is almost beyond
human belief, but there are still many living
witnesses 10 TIE facts. Everything we have ever
read of brutality to prisoners during the war
pales before tins, which causes an Involuntary
shudder. Baltimore, Nd, at So per annum.
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-12-17

" We are now daily in receipt of the
Nashville Union and American, one of
the best newspapers published in the
South. The various departments are ev-
identity in the hands of experienced men,
and the combination furnishes a paper in
teresting, useful and reliable. Sec pro-
spectus in another column.
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-12-17

" Godey's Lady's Book makes IA
most promising start Tor the coming year. The
January number, received last week, is fuller
than ever OF interest and beauty. Cooley las
good subscription list at this Office, but it ought
to be at least quadrnplcd. Commence with the
New Year, ladies', and get something worth Eay-
ing for your money, Address L. A. Cooley, N.
i. corner 9Th and Chestnut streets, Philadelphia
Pa. Terms So year.
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-12-17

" n press OF Utner work has conl-
PEELED us to issue this week rather shorter ra-
tons Of reading matter than usual. And tLen
our only full grown printer has le.t and gone to
practising medicine. lie expects however to
start an obituary column" in the paper as soon
as the people will give him a chance to work on
them Su!iicie ntly.
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-12-17

" Attention is again called to the
card of Hooper Harris & Co., New York.
General John G, Vaughn, who is with
them, will give special attention to any
consignments from the South, and will
promptly fll orders. We commend this
House to the consideration of our friends.
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-12-17

" H, L. Fry, at the old post-otfice,
besides other good things for Christmas,
will have on hand next week fresh Oys-
tiers, direct from Norfolk. When you call
at his establishment 50 prepared to trade
with Bill Young. He don't know but one
way of doing business.
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-12-17

" SplIman wants the world to know
that he is still alive and vigorously kick
ing. He has great many nice things on
hand for the holydays, besides his usual
stock of things useful and ornamental.
Buy something from the young man and
make him happy and prosperous.
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-12-17

W Colonel Peter DOMAIN, late associ-
ate editor of the New York Record and
Vindicator, has decided to return South
on account of failing health.
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-12-17
100000 DOLLARS.
A Chance to Draw any of the
above Prizes by Purchasing
Sealed Ticket for 25 Cts.

Tickets describing each prize are SEALED in
Envelopes and thoroughly mixed. On receipt of
Is cents n sealed Ticket will be drawn, without
choice, and delivered at our office, or sent by
mail to any address. The prize named upon it
will he deli, cred to the ticket holder on payment
Of One Dollar. Prizes will be imme-
diately sent to any address, rs requested, by ex-
press or return mail.
You wiH kuow ,Uhat your Prize is be-
fore you pGy for it. Aay Prize may be
unchanged for another Of The SO me. ualae.
GJ- No Binaks.
.LFs Our patrons can depend on fair dealing.
REFERENCEs.-We select the few following
names from the many who have lately drawn
Valuable Prizes and kindly permitted lis to pub
fish them: j. S. Wilkens, Buff 10, New York,
S. 900, Mrs L. Stuart, 10 Nelson Place, n. Y,
$50; Mrs A. Monroe, Chicago, ILL.,, Piano val
ucd at $3.50; W. Curtis, New Haven, Gold
Watch, $500; Robert Jackson, Dubuque, Sewing
Machne, 500; Phillip Mccarthy, Louisville,
Ky, $500; Jas. Rogers, Washington, b. c., Alu-
steal box, 8 so; Miss L. Walworth, Milwaukee,
Wisconsin, Piano, $500; Rev. y, W. Pitt, Cleve-
land, Onio, MelOdcon, sl2a.
We Publish no names without permission.
Opinions of the Press.
"Thcy are doing the largest business the
firm is reliable ami deserve success. "-Weekly
Tribune, Feb. 5.
ave have examined their system and know
them to be a fair-dealing firm. IN. Y. Herald,
Feb. q, 1868.
"Lagt week friend of ours drew a $500 prize
which was promptly receiyed.-Daily News,
March 8, 1868.
Send for circulars, giving many more referen-
ccs and favorable notices IRON the press. Lib
eral inducements to agents. Satisfaction guar
anteel.
Euery Package Of Sealed EnrelOpes
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IT, Six Tickets for One Dollar, 10 for Tive
dollars, So for Five dollars, 10 for Fifteen dol
lars. All letters should be addressed to
HARPER, WILSON 81 co.,
l73 Broadway, n. Y.
| dealt 2mO.
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-12-17

" AS our whole time is occupied in
attending to matters inside of tho office,
it will be regarded as great favor from
any friends of the paper if they will COM
muncate such items of public interest as
may come to their knowledge.
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-12-17

" The Kingston East Tennessceon
says that the butchering season has fully
commenced in that vicinity, and quite Il
number Of porkers have been slaughtered.
Prices range from s. to S. so hundred.
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-12-17

" Sweetwater is nice place and has
nice people, nice churches and schools and
nice things generally. If the sun were to
shine all the time perhaps it would be a
lively place, in its peculiar style of live
illness. But it doesn't, and after shutdown
Sweetwater is anything but lively. On
the contrary everything and everybody
seems to die about that time with unfail-
ing regularity. Can't something be start
ed to enliven the place little these long
winter evenings7 Even stupid debating
society would be better than nothing.
And it would be strange were such an
one not to be less stupid than debating
societies usually are that is, if there is
anything in meditation. If there is a
"meditativer" place in the world we have
never heard of it. The name of the place
ought to be changed after dark to Sleepy
Hollow or Everybody onhiSownhooktown
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-12-17

u Hog killing has been the principal
amusement in these parts for the past few
days. 1t is bad time of year for the
porcine tribe almost everywhere.
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-12-17
ERRORS OF YOUTH.

A GENTLEMAN who suffered for years from
"A nervous debility, Premature Decay, and all
the effects of youthful indiscrcton, will, for tue
sake of suffering humanity, send free to all who
need it, the reel &c and direction for making the
simple remedy by which he was cured. Suffer-
ers wishing to profit by the advertisers experr-
fence can do SO by addressing, in perfect conf
dence. JOHN b. OGDEN,
No. AZ Cedar Street, New York.
nov 10, 1868 ~
COMMERC IAL.
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-12-17

" The Press and Herald says that
the Colorcd League of Knoxville has
unanimously nominated L. N. Parham,
for Mayor.
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-12-17

" Last Friday and Saturday were
by far the coolest days we have had this
winter.
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-12-17

" See Great Prize Distribution by
Harper, Wilson & Co., l73 Broadway,
New York. Every ticket prize.
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-12-17

" None except those receiving cards
of invitation are expected ut the Bird and
Wine supper to be given at the FoRERuN-
NER Office on Christmas eve.
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-12-17
Agents for the Forerunner.

The following named gentlemen are authorized
to act as Agents lor me FuR4RUNNkR. Their
receipts Tor subscriptions will Oe acknowledged
by the proprietor:
+. Il. GRIFFITH, MadiSOnyille, Tenn.
j. ii. SANS, LouLOn,
LAFAYGTrs JOHNSON, Benton. "
DR.. ". Il. CARTER, Tellico,
Rev. W. A. Nelson, RlceyIlle, "
Dr.. LEoNAGn, Jalappa,
! Milton hILPAraICh, DucktOwn, L"
NJ. +. BRYANT, "
john q. VAUGHN, New York City,
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-12-17
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
NOTICE.

WITH view to turn my whole attention to
w the Commission Business, !, Oh the 2Oth
instant, disposed of my Entire Stock OF Gro;cr1
les, &C., to W. NJ. DUNBAR y co. who VIII
continue tie Grocery business at the same OLD
stand, and for whom bespeak the patronage Of
my friends. A. oIEN END
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-12-17

w E, tie Undersigned, having this day formed
w II Co.. artnership Tor the transaction OF u
Grocery AMI P,olncc Business, under the name
and style OF WIN. NJ. DUNBAR Co., 90 re-
petfully solicit the patti onage so literally be-
slowed on our predecessor.
WIN. N. DUNBAR,
lIlUS. NJ. GULDSDY.
Augusta, Ca, Nov. 81, 1865.
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-12-17

" See advertisement of Bryant, STRAIT
ton & Earhart's Business College, Nash
vile, Tennessee. This is we'll known as
one of the very best Institutions of the
kind in the country. Nothing is of more
importance to young man, no matter
what his position in life may be, than a
thorough business education a knowledge
of bookkeeping, the capacity to calcu-
late rapidly and correctly and to write a
clear, legible hand. These requirements
can be readily obtained at the Nashville
College, and at comparatively small cost.
~ In another column will be found
the advertisement by Mr.. A. Stevens, Of
Augusta, Ca, Of fine plantation in Tho
mas County, Ga, for sale. The property
is fully described in the advertisement,
and is certainly worth the attention OF
those faving money to invest.
Mr.. Stevens also announces the sale OF
his entire stock of groceries, &C., to W.
NJ. Dunbar & Co., who will succeed to
the business; and that in the future he
will devote himself entirely to the Com
mission business.
Attached to the last-named notice will
be found the card of Messrs. W. NJ. Dun
bar Il Co.
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-12-17

" Gold closed in New York on Mon.
day at $l.35S.
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-12-17

r eaf Tobacco-Choice Varieties fol-
~ sale at Brick Store, sign of the
june lift RED FLAG.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-12-14

The Baltimore Sun urges that the States shall
contest the power of Congress to give right of
way for railroads, should thai body undertake
10 grant charter for a railroad from Wash
IngtOn TO Cincinnati or elsewhere. And should
the different States not do so, the Sun suggests
that individual citizens of the States should
brIng the constitutional matter involved to a
test SO II seems that even il we are fortunate
enough to obtain Congressional sanction for
obtaining an outlet aud improved railroad ia
CIlttIes, We are 10 have all sorts of legal OBJ
stacles brought TO bear against us IN behalf OF
the present monopoly. Another Baltimore
paper Inlmates that the action OF the courts
VIII also be invoked 10 hinder the proposed
EaIlrCad connections through that city, by
which Washington has hoped 10 get freight
and baggage through without the present har-
RAISING break Ot connections. With such true
Ulent opposition by our neigh bors 10 every
et'Cr; 10 improve our communicate ms. we are
about III the position of YorIck's starting
Il. can't &C. out -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-12-14

There is considerable feverishness in the
public mind Just now in regard 10 the decision
likely 10 be made by the United Safes Su-
PRIME Court upon the momentous question OF
the constItuuonality of the Legal Tender Act
The opinions Of the lower courts have been
generally favorable TO the legality of the act,
snd this fact is cons dered to be TO a certain
extent hopeful for an affirmative decision by
the Supreme Court; yet in a case of such mag
nituce and affecting such wide interests, there
- naturally much anxiety in view of possible
decision against the power of Congress, and
much speculation as 10 what the results OF such
= decision Will b.
The n. Y Pos argues that there Is no reason
lot such alarm as some express. If the Coar
hnds that Cor gTess has no constitutional power
10 pass the act, then the act is void from the be-
ginning. Greenbacks are not now and have
lot at any time been in law a legal tender for
the payment of debts, public or private
Any man agreeing to pay dollars is
bound IN law TO pay coined gold. But
contracts made since the Iegal-tender notes
became the money of account by she custom o.
trade. Will be held by the courts to b. bound by
that custom. Contracts made since the pub
HCauon OF the legal-tender act as law and in
view Of that act, will be held TO refer 10 tina,
act and 10 include II; so that the legal-tende-
clause Will control them. not as law, but as
part of the contract. Such q decision. there.
4 re- If made, will not stop all business, disturb
all accounts, and ruin all debtors, as some
people imagine. II will not even unsettle
again contracts which, made in specie times,
have been settled under the legal-tsnder act
But old debts, contracted before 1861, will NO
longer be payable in anything but gold coin
New contracts made after the decision, will be
payable IN such money as may be agreed upon
10y the parties
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-12-14

MUTINY ON BOARD THE PERUVIAN Iron
CLADs.-A difficulty has occurred between the
officers and crews OF the Peruvian fleet recent
ly fitted out in New Orleans. The Transports
are now lying In the Mississippi, the crews OF
which We're shipped IN New York with the
express understanding that they should be
paid two months in advance, aud that they
were to serve under the United States flag for
one year. Yesterday the officers of the vessels
hoisred the Peruvian flag, when the crews mu-
timed and refused TO work the vessels, on the
ground that they were no longer under the
protection of the stars and stripes. Last night
the officers attempted by force TO compel the
crews to work the vessels 10 sea; but the crews
refused, and all communication with them was
cut off. The crews then threatened that should
the attempt be- made to force them TO sea. they
would throw the officers overheard. This had
the desired effect, and the officers AZ once ap-
pealed TO the police force of New Orleans Tor
assistance. The police officials declined to IN
terfere, on the ground that they had no iuris.
dIction. and the conflict between the officers
and crews is progressing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-12-14
Lynch Law In Indiana.

The Reno brothers and Charles Anderson.
charged with Tobbing the Adams Express
Company, and held for trial In the Jail at Ne "
Albany, Indiana, were hung Saturday night
by vigilance committee, from seymour, Iu-
diana. Inc following particulars Of the affair
are give IN despatch dated I2th inst: About
three o'clock this morning, Luther Written,
Of the outside guards al the jail, was met at
the entrance by party of men, who pres anted
pistols at him. demanding silence IT death.
Written shouted, however, but was seized
Knocked down, and informed IL An other shout
was uttered she should die. BY this time the
jail office was filled with men searching for the
key. Sheriff Fullenlove, understanding the
situation, came down from his sleeping apart
nent, and gained the door leading TO the west
side of the Jail. Here he was met by an armed
force, with pistols directed at him. He ex-
claimed: "Gentlemen, don't shoot; 1 am the
Sheriff" One of them, however, fred the shot
taking effect IN the right arm and Infiicting a
painful wound. The keys were demanded,
but he positively refused to surrender them
AbOut a dozen of the men then entered Fullen.
loves room, " here his wife lay in bed, and de-
manded the Jail keys of her, which she refused
TO give: but they found them concealed in a
drawer. Thomas Matthews, of the inside
guards, was compelled TO open the cells of the
men the mob had determined TO hang.
Flank and William Reno Were the tirst vic
Tins. They were dragged out and hung along
side OF each other on the same pillars. Simon
Reno was then broaght out, but he fought the
mob with great desperation, knocking one or
two down before he was overpowered and left
suspended between the ceiling and the floor.
Charlrs Anderson was the last victim. He was
heard TO beg for the privilege of praying: but
this request was refused, and he was hung AT
the south west corner of the Jail. At O'ciock
the train. with the entire party, consisting of
from seventy TO one hundred men started
of.
Charles Anderson and Frank Reno were sur
rendered by the Canadian authorities upon the
solemn pledge by the nted States Govern
ment that they should have a fair trial, ami if
found innocent, be returned 10 Canada.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-12-14

General Young, who a few days since re-
CeIved the appointment OF Supervisor Of In
t-rnal Revenue for Southern OHIO, will, &c.
ccrdiIg 20 The Cincinnati CommsrciqL. resign
Lis present Office Of Recorder of Hamilton
county 10 accept the new position. This
course her surprises some OF his friends as
he place he gives up i considered worth some
~i-.'t. Pr year. while The salary OF the one he
proposed 70 lake is limited by law 10 5000 per
am UI2. Without knowing anything of MI
Y. OF desiring TO reflect upon him In the least
We nay say thai under ordinary circumstances
his would not be d healthy sign.