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Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1869-08-26
HcaIth Of George Peabody.

l learn from the White Sulphur Springs
to-day that since his arrival at that place
the health of Mr.. George Peabody is much
improved and his condition is generally
favorable. He labors und9r a cOmplica-
ton of diseases consequent upon old age,
requiring the utmost attention and care
full treatment. Occasionally he ides out,
but he has not for Il considerable period
beer able to visit the parlor of ii hotel,
where so many inquire anXiOusly for him.
lie receives a limited number of his friends
daily at his cottage, some of whom are
inconsiderate enough to bore him by long
conversations. which exhaust him. Ills
physicians believe he will be able to see
numerous friends in n week in the general
reception room; and according to his
plans, as already decided upon, he will
leave the Springs in about TIVE or three
weeks and return TO Massachusetts.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1869-08-26

HUNG.-We are informed that y~ester-
day afternoon the body of a white man
was found hanging to a tree, near the con-
~iucnce of the French Broad with the
Holston. When found it was yet warm.
1t was at once taken down, The above is
mere rumor, and we give it for what it is
worth. Our informant would not vouch
for the truth of it, as the party he derived
his information from was not present when
the body was found. We hope the above
may prove without foundation.-Knoc-
rifle Whig.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1869-08-26

EOUND.-Ycstcrday afternoon, about
three o'clock, as William Chcatham wa'
coming up the river from Looncy's Island
he discovered the body of Samuel Brooks,
who was drowned at the lower ferry three
days ago, lodged against the limb of Il will
lowt tree which projected over the water.
The spot where the corpse was found was
a short distance below the mouth Of Moi
fats creek, about one mile and Il half
from this place. The remains were brought
to the ferry. at the mouth of Second
Greek. where late in the afternoon Squire
JOurOlman held ~ inquest, the jury re-
turning a verdict of accidental drowning.
The body was very much swollen and
had turned black, presenting IL shocking
spectacle, the eyes bursting from the sock
cts, his tongue protruding. He evidently
had been taken with the cramp, for one
arm was held straight over his head and
he other clcnchcd on II level with his
breast, both knees being drawn mp. Nor
tification had made rapid progress, and
the smell was very offensive. IL was the
opinion of those engaged in searching for
the body of the unfortunate boy, that the
firing Of the cannon yesterday caused it,
to rise. 1t being too late after the inquest
was held to bury the remains, they were,
left in the boat for the night. The burial
will take place his morning.-Whig.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1869-08-26

THE DECLINE In GoLD.-It will be
seen from the record of events in Wal
street that gold within the past few days
has undergone quite a decline. The
highest point touched this year was 14la.
Yesterday the price had yielded to 1921.
In other words, when we were paying for
the goods which we imported from Eu-
rope in the spring gold was dearest. Now
when we are Just about to begin our cot
ton and grain shipments to Europe, gold
is cheaper. The spectators always man
o to profit by these differences. while the
general public are the losers.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1869-08-26
Rurglary.

Some one had the audacity to break into
the store of Mr.. JACOB ADLER, on last
Sunday night, and carry off all his jew
clry, Watches, and Pocket-kniTes, as we'll
rs a lot of ready made Clothing and other
goods in general. Can there not be some
thing done for our protection? We think
the authorities should go to work ut once,
and adopt some plan that will rid us of
fhcsc thieves.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1869-08-26

GAINING III ATTENTION. found
IN another column, Will bear several read
inGs, Teachers Will find it highly inter
csting. Our teachers would be greatly
benefited by reading the n. York Teach
or and American Educational Monthly.
from which the above mentioned article
is taken. Teachers, ass class, with us, do
not read enough on the subject of teach
ing. The opinions of men who have de-
voted many years to the cause, are worth
considering.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1869-08-26

OUR thanks are due several colored
Gents. (mslsically inclined,) for their per-
Torrance in the County Court room adj
Joining our office We would suggest
however, that they defer their entertain
ment until after business hours, when we
will manifest our appreciation of their
music by adjourning to a point as far up
street as possible.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1869-08-26
Miscegcnation in Its Purest State.

Quite an excitement was Occasioned on
Pennsylvania avenue this evening by n
motley procession of whites and blacks,
the chief feature of which was Il prospec-
tive bridal party, consisting of a full
blooded negro and a beautiful young
white girl scarcely eighteen years of age,
accompanied by grOomsman and brides
maid purely African in color. The party,
who were attired in expensive but suitd-
bic toggery, were on their way to some
official authorized to 10 the Job. The
groom stepped of with the majesty of an
OthelIo, regardless of the few exclama-
tons of spectators and his pretty COM
panion seemed quite content with her Sc
lection. The party, it was said, arrived
this morning from Warrenton, Va, and
proceeding to a magistrates office procur-
ed the necessary documents to make them
a happy pair. But little was said by the
passers by, h seemed amazed at Inc
sight and expressed pity for the girl ~ hsr
singular selection OF Il partner'-N' 4 :
Herald
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1869-08-26

ISAAC kEIZER, an old and respectable
ritizen of the vicinity of Cherry Grove,
departed this life on Wednesday, August
18th, 1869. We have known him for many
wears, and can say that he was a good
ncighbor, and no doubt is gone to Il better
world to reap his reward.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1869-08-26

WE regret that the advertisement OF the
~Jonesborough Female College has been
misplaced and we are unable to publish 1t
in this number of the paper we VIII say
however. for the benefit of those interest
ed. that the school will commence on Mon
day, August 30th.
Professor PREsNELL'S popularity as Il
teacher. is unsurpassed in this sectloh.-
Ills school has met with unusual success
and we take great pleasure in recommend
ing il TO all our readers who wish TO place
their daughters in a first class school, :,
They will find IN Professor iresheil an
the elements of a good teacher II ahiiu
hearted christian gentleman, VINO WIN
look after the moral, as well as lhtciiec'"
al Improvement of his pupils,
The terms for board and tuition afo
moderate, and the school building ispIeaS
antIy situated and well fitted up for the
accommodation Of pupils. Music is taught
nv prof. c. T.. DILwoRTH, who has no
n.,;or in this country-and Miss WILL
,p,r will assist Mr.. Presneu in the pri-
- dcpartment of the school.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1869-08-26

WE see by the last number ofthe Greene
Vile National Union,'' that Mr.. II. II.
INGERSOL, has assumed the editorial
charge of its columns. We wish him every
success his merit as a gentleman, and his
well known ability deserves. The paper
will lose none of its popularity by his con
ncction with it.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1869-08-26
Jack Sheppard in

The Providence Jo.,rnol gives the fol-
lowing account of a recent attempt of
Charles Williams, awaiting trial for bur
glary, to escape from the Jail in that city ::
Since his first effort he has been con-
stantly confined in his cell, except when
bathing or taking exercise in the yard
On one of these occasions he had obtained
a rusty piece of an old saw file, which he
used in constructing out of some of the fur
niture in his cell, a machine for opening
his door. First he made n saw Of a piece
of the iron of which his bed-frame was con-
structed. with which saw he cut wood.
Then taking a board forming a shelf.
he split it in pieces, and made a square
by tying the ends of two pieces at right
angles. Holding one end of this in his
right hand, he could thrust the square
through insterstices of the bars of his door,
which sits in a recess in the wall, and turn
ing the instrument down, he could bring
the other angle on a line with the keyhole
on the outward side. and eighteen inches
from the inside of the door.
Next he made a key-an improvement
on his former one-from a piece of thick
tin taken from his ration dish. When new
the ration dishes have two handles, but as
they get old many are used with one han
die. He had observed this and taken Il
handle with a wire in 1.-THE fact not be-
ing noticed when the dish was removed.
The key he made had a wooden pulley on
the shank, and a string made of threads
pulled from his clothing was wound in the
groove of the wheel. The string passed to
an angle o the square around the pivot, and
along the angle held in his hand.
The whole being completed, ne put out
the apparatus through the grating, felt for
the key hole by moving his machine until
the key entered. But the key did not fit
well, and when he pulled the string attach
ed to the pully he broke the shank of the
key, leaving a portion of the key in the
hole. An officer observed this and also
heard Williams exclaim when the key
broke, Calamity! I'm up ina balloon !
Itsa all over. The - thing has broke"
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1869-08-26
Young

If there is any Railroad Station, OF Post
Office, on this line, that is not well suppl
cd with Young America, they will please
send usthcir order as we have about forty
five to spare, and still enough left to re-
cciVc the train at each arrival, and to fill
the Post Office when the mail is opened.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1869-08-26
The Crops.

Corn in particular, is suffering from the
effects of dry weather. In the northern
part of this county the farmers are very
much discouraged at the prospect. All
the adjoining counties are also suffering
from the same cause. Corn on the rivers,
looks well.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1869-08-26

WE advise every body expecting to go
into the newspaper business, to buy their
printing material'ofH. l.. Pelodze, & Co.,
Richmond, Va. Our new press and type
are from that establishment, and we are
pleased to say gives general satisfaction.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1869-08-26

j., SEE the advertisement of Col. A. j..
Brown in another column. The Colonel
has been in the practice of his profession
at this place for many years, and will
give satisfaction to those who may in.
trust their business in his hands.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1869-08-26
The Big Horn.

Sec the advertisement of Mr.. J.. GAL
LAGHER, in another column, who viii
always be found at the sign Of the big
horn" Mr.. Gallagher has been in bust
ness here for n number of years, and has
given general satisfaction to his customers.
Don't fail to call and see him when you
want to fix up for house keeping.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1869-08-26
HERALD N
FOR ADVERTISING.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 1869.
ReIIHJOUS.

The Rev. VIM. MOwBRAY, of Chat
tanooga, Tenn, of the Episcopal Church,
will preach at the Methodist church in
this place, OH the night of 10Th inst.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1869-08-26

IT Is said that cruelty is the real cause
of the fever disseminated by Texas cattle /;
they are heated and worn out by over
driving-forty or fifty miles a day-and
half-starved at that. Disease is a natural
consequence.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1869-08-26
JAMES II. MEEK. son of Chas. v

Mr.. JAMES III. MEEK, son of Chas. W.
Meek, of this place, died at E~mbreeville,
ON the morning of the Dist inst. We ten
der his bereavcd family, and large circle
of friends, our sincere sympathies in their
great affection. They nave this consola-
ton. that the deceased lived an eXempia-
Nv christian life for a number of years, and
died in the hope of a bright immortality.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1869-08-26

WHEAT.-The long continued drouth
which has extended over n large portion
of the United States. cutting shor the
corn crop, will certainly have 4 tendency
30 advance he price of wheat in market
a. well as at home.
If our farmers should be lucky to get n
good price for the large crop of wheat on
hand, they will be able to a many of
their debts, and still have a sufiiciency
of the .needfulr left 10 make them easy.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1869-08-26

WE call the attention of Our readers to
the card of 5. j. KIRKPATRIC, Attorney
at Law. We take great pleasure III re-
commenting Mr.. kirkpatrick to those who
may need legal advice, as he is strictly
honest, well qualified and rs accommodate
ing as they make them.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1869-08-26

COL. 7. III. REEVES, of this place, is a
candidate for Clerk of the House of Re-
personalities of the next Legislature. If
one of his peculiar politics must be elected,
we hope the Col. may be successful, as he
Is honest and honorable, worthy and well
qualified.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1869-08-26

OUR friend 20. GEO. T.. GRESHAM has
returned from Nashville, and resumed
charge of the Union Flag in this place,
which paper, under his personal supervi-
sion will be conducted with renewed en-
crgy- Col. Grisham is al Editor of long
experience, and his ability is well known.
May his shadow never grow less, and as
to the "F1ag,' "long may it "wave !"
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1869-08-26
Good Democratic Doctrine.

The Boston Post the leading Demo-
cratic Journal of New England, referring
to the cowardly attack uponthc colorcd
printer Douglas, says:
We see no reason, if II negro be rcspcc-
table, well behaved and competent, why
he should not be permitted TO follow
any avocation he desires, and to serve
whoever wishes to employ him. One Of
the most faithful men we ever had in our
office was o negro, who. lived with Us for
twenty-five years, and when he died We
sincerely mourned the loss of "A true
friend. We think all combinations OF the
many to Cypress the few not only unjust,
but mean and neutrality-suspicious. of
those personal rights which are the vital
attributes Of Republican liberty.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1869-08-26

"a WORK OF NECEssITY.'-Whilc
tarrying for a brief space of time at Cor
~, Pa, en- route to General Kanc's resi-
dence, General Grant was called upon for
Il speech. lie replied briefly, thanking the
people for his reception, and said he was
sorry to have disturbed them at so early
an hour. Upon this a voice cried, You
disturbed us earlier than this one morning
before Petersburg.'' TO which Grant i'm
mediately responded, AYE, but that was
a work Of necessity" This is one of Gen.
Grants prcftiest speeches. No doubt the
country will find General Grant, as il did
at Petersburg, ready whenever the occa-
sion for another "wOrk of n~eccssity w
arises. In the meantime let him enjoy
his Connecticut particular while IuxrI-
Rating among the outrageous shades OF
the AIleglianies.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1869-08-26

ZEE the card OF DIR. j. II. Cazier. He is
one of the best Dentists III East Tennes-
sce. lie never puts up n sorry job.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1869-08-26

MIR. MARTIN KERN, died at his resi-
d"ncc i'll this place, on the morning of the
2jrd inst, aged years
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1869-08-26
AFIRM at Mobile were in the habit OF

4 FIRM at Mobile were in the habit OF
missing money from their till Il few min
utes after it was deposited there and could
not understand it. On last Wcdncsday
evening one of them placed six dollars, in
quarters md halves, in the drawer, and
half an hour after il was gone. lie was
bewildcred, but presently heard a noise
from the counter in the rear Of the drawer
He hastily drew the latter out, and found
that Il large hole had been cut in the back
part, and upon Il closer examination the
thieves, a family of mice, were discovered
together with the stolen money. The
young rascals had taken i'm all about fifty
dollars, and cutting the bills into small
pieces, IA formed two comfortable nests
of them.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1869-08-26

Marsh Shugart, a colored boy. aged
about eleven years, was committed to jail
a few days ago, in Cleveland for stealing
money and jcwelry from Rev. MIR. Ruble.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1869-08-26

The Office of the Rock City Mills Com
pany was entered by burglars on Tues
day morning last, and a trifle over Sc in
small change, stolen.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1869-08-26

The HartsvilIe VideHe recommends non
Bailie Peyton for Speaker OF the oeh&t
White wheat is quoted at 81 80 ana rcd
NJ sI 90 per busnel in Cleveland.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1869-08-26
PURCHASE LANDS &c.
TERMS:

The JOURNAL will be published MONTH
" at FIFTY CENTS a year.
Address,
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1869-08-26
REAL ESTATE JOURNAL,
A~DVERTISING MEDIUM

for all the Real Estate thai may be placed
in the hands of the Company for SALE or
RENT, and will be circulated through the
Northern and Eastern States.
In addition to advertising, the JOURNAL
will contain
The national Republican., 1869-02-18

FUNERAL OF POLICEMAN GARRETT.-The
funeral Of the late Henry A. Garrett took
place from his late residence, corner Of sey.
enth and Z streets south, and was very
largely attended. The remains were escorted
10 the Congressional burying ground by O
detachment OF my policemen, under Lieut.
Soonan, Lincoln Camp Of tho Sons Of Lib
No. 7, Of Odd Fellows, and Columbian En-.
campment, with the marine band. The ser
vices were conducted by Rev. Mr.. Baldwin
OF Ryland chapel, Island.
The national Republican., 1869-02-18

THETT or CLoTHISG.-John Barony was
arrested on complaint Of Mr.. P. Wallach,
charged with stealing two pairs Of panta-
looms from the store OF complainant, on the
corner Of Pennsylvania avenue and Four
and-a-half street. The accused was taken be-
fore Justice Walter, but being In an intox-
Gated condition was ordered TO be locked up
until sober, when hearing will be had.
The national Republican., 1869-02-18

ILLNESS OF REGISTER BoswELL.-F. A.
Boswell, esd, Is confined TO his house by Sc
we're illness, and his physicians express an
opinion that he will be unable to attend 10
his public duties for several days. Mr.. VIM.
B. Chase, assistant register, is attending to
the duties Of the office In the meantime.
The national Republican., 1869-02-18
WARRANTS.
psPAnrnssr OF TEE IsrEEI

OF I'M
PEssIos OPPIcR. Feb. 0, 1850. !
,ApplleAtions hayioE been made under the CT Of
June ~, 1850, for the reissue Of the following de
seribed Land Warrants, which ara alleged to have
been lost or destroyed: Notice IL hereby given
that At the date foli.wlns the deseripticn Of each
warrant q new certificate or warrant Of like to or
An II, s7, for 100 acres. issued under the .e, Of
September, 1850, In the name Of Lucinda, wIdow Of
,S ,kSSysios' aud was granted August II. lsoS-May
No, Ole, for 80 acres. issued under the act Of
March 8. l815, In the name Of LaIAru, Tilley, aud
We, EIsntea August 8, ls5s March 70. isD'
No ,ssl, for 1D acres, issued under the aet OF
March 1865, the ma n- Of Lydis Carlton, widow
q sssJ Johq Caslteps aud was granted December 81.
No ios ess Tor 40 acres issued under the act Of
March 8. 1888, in the name Of Joseph 0nean, and
Va. Ersa.sd Z. i,s 1st9S"r "a 1877 ApriIio: iSe
March y, 1855. ip the name % haley. D. Chaney,
spS W.. az ssAn,sd i September 4 iSi April 1872
March 3. 1855, f. q. name q Bailey p, Chausy,
No 81, ,aS7, fsr % acres. issued sedeI ths, sct Of
aud was granted December i, 49, Nay isS,
aaIonar of pansIons
The national Republican., 1869-02-18

THR MERCHANTS Of this city who have sub.
scribsd to the Mercantile Agency have al,
ready derived benefits from It's office, No.
400 Seventh street, between D and E.
The national Republican., 1869-02-18

PoToNAc FERRY CoMPASr.-The stock
their annual meeting at the banking house
Of Jay Cooke 4 Co. and elected the follow
ing gentlemen as q board Of directors, W.
A. Darling, II. D. Cooke, II. c. Fahnestock,
II. C. Swain, W. Remsen, J. A. Wills and s,
8. Howison. The directors subsequently
elected 8. 8. Howison president, and s. 7.
Brown secretary.
The national Republican., 1869-02-18

The ATTENTION Of landlords is called TO
the superior advantages offered under the
plan Of the Mercantile Agency, located at
No. 400 Seventh street, between d and f.
The national Republican., 1869-02-18

RETIREMENT OF SUPREME CouRr JUDoEs,
in the Senate yesterday Mr.. Trumbull,
from tho Committee on the judiciary, re.
ported a substitute for the bills relating to the
Judges Of the Supreme Court, introduced by
Messrs. Wilson and Sherman, which is as
follswsI
Be u enacted, de-, That any judge Of any
court OF the United States who shall, after
having attained the age Of seventy years, re-
sign his office, shall thereafter, during the
salary which was by law payable to him at
the time OF his resignation.
The national Republican., 1869-02-18

The FEAST OF PURIM.-On the 18th day
of the twelfth month, Adar, (February 25, }
the Israelites celebrate the festival Of Purin,
In commemoration OF the deliyerance OF the
Jewish nation from destruction In conse-
quence OF the vile plots Of Haman, the conf
dant of King Ahasuerus, as may be read In
the Book Of Esther, in the Old Testament.
Il Is not what Is strictly called Mosaic
feast, but n Rabblnlcal festival, a kind Of
half-feast day. From time immemoral 1t
has been celebrated by the Jews by domestic
Joys at the table, by sending yictuals and
gifts TO kindred and friends, by giving aims
to the poor, and by the reading Of the book
Of Esther at the synagogue, and a special
prayer Of Thanksgiving, Al Anlssim, In
church and at the table. In later years
mutual visits In masks were added to this
prescribed ceremonial Of old.
We understand that our Hebrew fellow
citizens are making great preparations to
appropriately celebrate the festivities Of the
occasion.