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The Portland daily press., 1869-04-06

for the meeting Of the legislature to call the senators
elect present to order and from the certified roll fur
nished him as aforesaid call the of senators
elect, and If quorum respond, he shall preside until
the qualification of the senator's elect and president
Is eecied; If no quorum appear he shall preside and
the senators elect present shall adjourn from day to
day but transact no business except t. go into
vention to fill vacancies until quorum appear and
are qualified and president is elected. And 1t shall
be the duty of the clerk of the preceding house of
representatives in like to call the representa-
ves elect present to order and preside until the quail
cation of the representatives elect and election of
speaker # no quorum appear he shall preside and
the Representatives elect pr sent shall adjourn from
day to day, until quorum appear, and are qualified
and speaker Is elected.
SECT. 3. In case of vacancy in the Office of
tary of the preceding senate, of clerk of the pre-
ceding house of representatives or absence ina
bty of either to perform the duties prescribed in
the preceding section the shall be performed by
the assistant.
Scot. 4. No person shall be allowed to vote or
take part In the Organization of either branch of the
legislature ds member unless his appears upon
the certified roll of that branch of the legislature in
which he claims to act.
SECT. 8. This act shall take effect when approved.
lApproved March IL, 1861
The Portland daily press., 1869-04-06

AN ACT to regulate the river and interior fisheries
all the fresh waters this state % above hs the he
tide and to all the tidal waters that are included
within the limits of the fishery districts hereinafter
after mentioned.
SECT. .. For the purposes of this act the term
of the seacoast and rivers; the term andlocked sal
mon" shall mean any of the species or varieties of
salmon that do not periodically and habitually
the sea, being the same that locally known
salmon trout and "black spotted trout the term
aewife'' shall mean the small species of migratory
fish commonly called "alewife," but known also by
the local names Of ..herring'' and "gaspereau, and
shall also include the similar species found in tidal
waters and known as 'blueback;" the :erm "bass"
shall mean the striped bass of the tidal waters.
SECT. 3. The governor with the advice of the
council, shall appoint person to be commissioner
of fisheries, who shall hold office for three years,
less sooner removed, and have general supervision
of the fisheries regulated by this act He shall ex-
anime dams and other distractions existing in all
rivers and streams in the state and determine the
cessity of shways and The location, form and capac-
ty thereof shall visit those sections where fisheries
regulated by this act are carried and examine in
seminate valuable species of fish; and perform all
other duties prescribed by law. He shall report an
nually before the thirty first day of December
to the governor who shall cause three thousand
copies of each report to be printed He shall be en-
titled to receive his travelling and other expenses nee
essary connected with his duties and such compen-
sation for his services may be determined by the
governor and council who shall audit his accounts;
provided that the total amount of his pay and ex-
penses snail notexceedtwot thousand dollars annually
SECT. A. Every dam or other artificial obstruc-
ton In any river or stream naturally frequented by
salmon, shad or aewives, shall be provided by the
cient shway of such form and capacity and i'm such
location as may be determined by the Commissioner
of fisheries or by any person authorized by him to
determine the same 1t shall also be incumbent on
the owner or occupant of the dam to keep the fish
way in repair and open and free from obstruction for
the passage of fish during such times may be pre-
scribed by law.
SECT. s.. In cases where he deems 1t expedient the
commissioner of fisheries may after notice in writing
to one or ore of the owners or occupants of DAM
and hearing thereon decide what would be a suta-
bic Gshway or passage through such dam, consulting
as far as practicable the convenience and safety
cupant specifying the location form and capacity of
the required fshway, and requiring the same to be
built within specified time ..-.
SECT g. If fishway thus required to be built is
The Portland daily press., 1869-04-06

AN ACT to repeal chapter one hundred and fifty EIGHT
of the public laws of the year eighteen hundred
and sixty-eigh entitled 'An Act TO amend section
fty-fve of chapter eighty-six of the revised stat
utes In relation to trustee process"
SECT. 1. Chapter one hundred and fifiy-eight of
the public laws of eighteen hundred and sixty-eight
entitled "An Act to amend section fty-fve of chap
ter eghtysx of the revised statutes in relation to
trustee process" is hereby repealed
Scot. O. The first specification of section fifty five,
chapter eghtysix of the revised statutes is hereby
revived provided this act shall not apply to actions
now pending.
SECT. 3. This act shall take effect when approved.
IApproved March IL, 1851
The Portland daily press., 1869-04-06

AN ACT to enlarge the provisions of section twenty
eight of chapter eleven of the revised statutes re-
lating to the location of school-houses.
SECT. I. Any incorporated city may take real es-
tate for the enlargement extension of any location
designated for the erection removal of school
house and necessary budings and for necessary play
grounds, provided in section twenyeight of chap
ter eleven Of the revised statutes; provided that
real estate shall be taken within thirty feet of q
dwelling-house
SECT. q This act shall takeefect when approved.
tApproved March IL, 1851
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1869-04-09

The Bristol Post 06ice.-our people,
with very rare uuanimity, will regret
the removal of Mr. john Slack from the
Postmasssrship of this place. For those
rare qualities which constitute high.
toned gentlemen. valuable citizen aad
efficient officer, Mr.. Slack is held in
high esteem By our people. Coming
iuto our midst at the slose Of the war
as eonsistent adherenr Of the Federal
cause, he had, Of course, to encounter
those prejudices which have measurably
died out in the hearts Of our cisizens,
Nature despises violence when dealing
with human affections, ye. in the midst
Of our slow transition from SORROW over
the past TO hope in the future, Mr..
Slack has always bad the confidence aud
respect, a. he has long bad tho kindly
regard 0: the people Of Bristol,
DR., Wtiloughby has been notified Of
his appointment as str. Sacks sueccs-
sor, and will, we suppose, soon qualify
and take charge Of the office.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1869-04-09

-
W. Ii. Pepdleton, Rev. Geo. a. Smith,
and Messrs. Geo. ?. Tayloe aud 1. c.
Fowler. AtNt fNtgf
The opening sermon was preached at
TIA. n. on Thursday 81 Rev. + II In
gle, subject, the separation Of our Lord
fFsm his disciples By the termination Of
bis life on ear,h. At night the convo-
cation sermon was preached by Rev.
w. II. Pendietou npOn the neeesity for
lay e9oFeEa'ioh IN tie work Of The mins-
rs. On Friday at II a. NJ, Rev.
Jno- A. Wharton preached upon the
temtation Of Christ. and tae closing ser.
mon vas at nigst BY Rev, w. N. Peudle.
ton, ID. D.
The county Of Amherst vas added 10
the cOny0catlnn aud Rev. Geo. A. smith
ADD Rev. b w Hubbard ADMITTED to
mew bership. Substantial aud liberal
ard was extended 10 Enauusl Church.
bristol, and the most lively interest
manifested in behalf Of tnst conrreea-
ton. The assessments made Tor the
present year upon the various plrishes
are asked for in time for the meeting Of
the counsel, on tue last Wednesday 10
May.
Rev. WA. n. Peuiieton was elected
President, Rev z u. InElc and Rev
Il Setter Treasures for the ensuing
year, and St. johns Church, Liberty.
appointed as the place for holding the
neKt session Of the Conyocation, aud
Rev W. n Psndl5roa appointed to
I preach the Convection sermon.
BY resolatioa the times for the
sprirE ana fan sessions Of the body
we're fzed permanently for the fourth
"Wednesday in April and the Wedues.
day preceding the fall moon ia Sep.
| ,ember
NE fsiBoEips appIu,meuts were
nale tvr associati6ts;
ei Steven :, BeItgEd, Friday before
The +th sunday in August, by Ne,srs.
Graumer, 1ubbar,l aad Psudleton.
Churches in Campbell. prior 10 tie
visit ofthe Bieaop, Rev YIN Grammer
and w. II Psudietu
Trinity, bedford. Friday before the
3rd Sunday in October. Jao. A. WEar.
ten and ". Ii Pondleton.
St. Thomas, Bedford. Friday before
the Is, Sunday in August J. A. Whar.
ton, Il. W Hubbard and W. H PeudIe-
ton.
s.. Marks, Fiueastle, Friday bef5ra
the lst Sunday in September, W. II.
Pendlston and L. Il. lug,e.
Church % pedlar Creek, Amherst
Friday before the md Sunday in Jalv.
W. n Peudlet9n, VIM Grammer and
}. A WaaTton
St johns, Liberty, Thursd1y before
the 2Dd Sunday in June. j. a Whar.
ton, II. Suffer- and w. II Peudleton.
! DR.. PendIeton was appointed to gisi;
the next meeting Of the Executive
Committee Of the Diocesan Missionary
Society in the interest of Emanuel
Churb, G0Odson, aud sitter singing the
Gloria i'll Exeelsis, TIE Coayocatiou
adjourned to meet in ST. J3hn's Church
Liberty, on the 10Th day of September,
I
Ia F. oL1y DASxELLr.now 20 this city. formerly
Proleesor Of PysoloCy ADD Plsl0los cal Anatomy r
/ the Middle Georgia Medical CoIsge, Chief surgeon
state Of ,oEth Carolina duHug the war, We Fresi
i Dent Georgia Medical Association s.lys
Or. Lnr'sllcs II have carefully examined youl
[ formula fof he lesai4lis- add recommended * I,
several Of ny patienis Ihe comb nation Is happy
one and must prove potent remedy in an diseases
requiring the virtues Of great alternative medicine
| wish ven snccess- II. OLIS DANNELLE.
\ B1Htugre, bril- 81, Is6e.
ux-r-a--lu5sru-z.zars-.zss
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1869-04-09

The Temperance Meeting referred to
10 our last issue will take place tonight
in the Baptist Church. Tie members
Of the Division are requested to meet at
their Hall at 7'oclock pouetsalIy, when
procession will be formed and march
to the Church, where the rs uIar install
lation Of officers will take place AL.
drssses may belexpectsa from Capt. b.
g. Maynard, Mr.. |. G. Fowl Ter and
Others. The ladies are especially 10.
vited. Marshalls have been appointed
that the -eeremonias may Be conducted
with due propriety and to she cemior
Of all present. t
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1869-04-09
Jos. R. ANDERSON & Co.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.

J. r. AN DERSON,
WILL SELL Tor cash OF Produce:
$50 Peices Prints and Delsnss, 10 TO 20 cts.
10000 yds. Bro Sheeting, - to IS cts.
3 600 yds. Bed do IltoIs cts.
IS Bags Rio CJff4e, - TO % cts.
30 Dbls Sugar, l4I5 20 Is cts.
3 Bbls Syrup, at IS cents,
1000 lbs Sole Leather, 100 Kegs Nails,
100 Kegs Nais;
80 cases Boots aud Shoes;
Driungs, Jeans, Spool cotton Hosiery,
Collars, Hoop skirts Batt0ns, BrOoms, Tuos
aud Buckets, Grsia Bags, s..
AT BALTIMORE PRICES.
FREIGHT ADDED.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1869-04-09

Parchasel Hosse Mr.. W. B.
Melvin has contaminated bis trade with
Mr.. JnO. n. Hsmmi,t for the purehase
of the house aud lot lately Owned by
the Latter. gentleman, We-copgratula,e
Mr.. Me!yia on bis good fortune in OBJ
tanning so good bargain. Eleven
hundred dollars Is very low for the
property, but money moves everything
and Mr.. Melvin paid the cash in hand.
He is an euterprisingr accommodating
and useful citizen and is most welcome
III our midst.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1869-04-09

The QEasteriy lieeitiHg for Bristol
station Commenced IN Lass Saturday
sud IS stu ia progress. We under-
stand Eet- ". ". Bays, yhe pulpit
w5oaer q our day vii! b. 10 Attendance.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1869-04-09
. A 30 XD-

D "a y = z d
CtONFECTIONEk, and Candy Nam
y HJdcfHFeI', aud Dealer in Foreign anu
Domestic Fruits, Nuts, &c, Sc.
Weddings, Parties, &C.. supplied with All
kinds Of Cakes, Confeeti0naFy, &c. &C the
Sh0rtes notice.
LP Refers 70 any Of the merchants Of
Lynchburg or surrounding country
5. A. BOYD,
No. rs; Main St. Lynchburg, Va.
jar 90 3m
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1869-04-09

"A
TIVE .Committre.
henry u. COOKE Vice President.
ENRSON " PEkT, Sec. and Actuary.
Tbi. Company chars The following advHn-
tagrs:
It National Company, chartered by
special act OF Congress, le6s.
Il has paid up capital VI 81 100000.
IL Offers tow rates OF premiums.
u furnishes larger Insurance. THAI other
COMPANIES for the sane money.
lis definite asd S.uAIn IN ms terms.
Itl,a Lo,le company in every locality.
h. policies are exempt run attachment.
y ere are no unnecessary restrictions IN
the policies.
Essry policy ia n0u-forfeitable.
Pphciys may be- taken which pay TO the
insur, a their full amount, and return all
the r. miums, 20 that the insurance costs
out tas Interest 90 the annual pay meni
PueiCs may be taken that will Jay 70 the
itrsur, q, AFTER a certain number VI years,
during life, an annual Income u one-teAtA
ts~ amount named IN the policy.
y, extra rate Is charged tor risks spoa
H. lives u femAlrs-
II insures, NOT 10 pay dividends 10 policy
holders, but At 5, low esot that dividends
will be impossible.
Circulars, pamphlets AMI full particulars
given 90 application " The kcanSh Oniea VI
JAY COOKE & Co,
ess1isEos, D. D..
General Ages for D. c., Va. aud W. Va.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1869-04-09

R,eorsYea.-We arc glad to see our
fr;Sas Col. /. b. Dunn again, on street
Af.er 4 long aud paiufal afiia'loa with
M. eyes RsceutiY be employed DR..
MuI.r. Of New Oflesnes "a Perform
sar,i,h opsration up5u them Tie Dr..
sbiSnsd strict confinement 20 the house
for thirty one days, At the termination
Of which time the Col has 50 far IN,
p-svs,is as .o warrant .hs e4Pneialion Of
entire success.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1869-04-09
II KUHNERT & SON,
BAKERS CoNFECTIoNERs
OPPOSITE TIE VA. DEPOT.

FOR CHRISTMAS s. TIE HOLIDAYS
We have just returned from Baltimore
vim A splendid Sock o. the Finest Con
frctianeries ever display ed in eur town.-
Embracing a fine lot Of Candies, 1om Com
mon 10 the most elegant a'd delightful
French article. Raisins, Pigs, Jslhes,
Prunss, Dates, &c.
Also. large and elegtntly assorted as
sortsd Stock uf toys foe b y and Girls,
uhich vii be offered verv low Zoe Cash.
Ace MAJ L. kJUNEET * son.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1869-04-09

Rec Wn5. M0leBray. Of Chatauooca,
viii, ID. Y, hola service IN Emanuel
Church, (Episcopal) on WEDNESDAY
evening next, at , o'clock
Our neerle are i,rvifeyl n, attend
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1869-04-09
TT Fl Il
Piedmont Land Agency Of ViFgilia.
Il. 3. cJIaRanhau,
LOCAL pARrSER At
pRIsTOL.GooDsoN.

o l. g U obs ON,
OFFERS for Sale, in addition to a 'num-
" Der OF other, the following valuable
farms:
759. \ Farm, situated in Sullivan county.
Tennessee, on Holston River three miles
from Union Depot, nine miles from Bristol,
one and A hall miles from st Tenn, < Va.
Railroad where there is switch, containing
two hundred acres Of land-one hundred
Of which is cleared and 10 good state of
cultivation-tne balance is we'll timbered,
Original growth, Pine, Poplar, Oak, Sc.
and best quality Of upland. On it are
Houses, a new Saw Mia grist Nil with
enc pair Bubrs and I pair corn Stones
Wen watered and in coed neiehborhood--
three CHURCHES wIhta ! = miles. Psiee
s. coo, half cash balance in one year.
5S0.-Superior Water Power on Hol
stou river in sullivan county, Tenn, miles
from Bristol, 7 miles from Union, and 4
miles from East Tenn. & Va. Railroad
switch, With $50 acres OF land, seventy Ave
cleared of which, l. acres is river bottom.
The balance we'll timhered-White Pine
Poplar, Oak, sc. On 10 is two story farm
house with ak rooms, several tenant
houses, no. Saw mill, Forge, with
three Bi5cming fires, 4 CupoIa, aud a Corn
mill. This is perhaps toe most extensive
water POKER in the state-capahle OF dd
wing auy amount ct Machinery, and Is fine
lncati "a for Wooden and Cotton factory.
or for Iron works on large scale.
Jan. p IT,
ALSO
A small house and lot at the West
End Of Bristol Lot contains / Of an acre
Pril $500.
A dwelling near the Presbyterian
hurch, With uescssary out houses. acr
all in good repair. Price $500.
3 unImproved lots on the Va 4 Tenn.
r Iroad- Apply to E. e. McCanahaua
Lancaster Building
A TRACT or LAND containing a1'l Acres, three
quarters Of a mile from Bristol Immediately on the
ya. q by Railroad Il acres we'll set In grass, the
balance Ia wheat. Also
A TRACT OF 2s ACRES OF LAND. half mHs
fron town 20 8 acres ia timber, the balauco lu
cultivation This tract Wi be soli Ia lots to sui,
purchaser
ply to L. b. McCLANAHAN.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1869-04-09
Cold, u New YORK, 1878

Pub Docs.--Me are indebted to
Senator Fowler for continued ,fagors in
the way of public documents.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1869-04-09

Virginia Postal Affairs. We notice
the following changes: Osborn's FORD,
Scott county, observation-disclosures TO
be sent to EstillviIle, Va; Ebert S.
Thompson, Postmaster at Rose Hill,
Lee county, vice Sylvester L. Thompson
resigned.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1869-04-09

GofotA We uu3erstand tie Presi-
.dant aud digectors OF the Va. y Fenn.
Railroad have promised depot at this
place, upon the condition that Col
G0fofta shall build it at his own ex-
peuse. This be proposes 70 do and from
Zoe rapid aud substantial show OF in
provement lately male there We know
what 10 expect Col, Goforth is now
nsskina hislmilI one % the dnest in
the eoansry. He boasts that be eau
Grind twenty bushels Of cora per hour
IL "a six miles east Of Brissol and will
soon be one Of the nOss attractive Pla-
90. on the Road.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1869-04-09
convoeatlon OF south western va.

ConyOeattSH OF sonth western va
This eelesias deal body held its ssmi'
annual session for the present year IN
Thursday anl Friday Of last week in
81. Pauls Church, Lynchbprg.
Present, Rev. ". y. Psndle'on, d.
n Rev. Jna a. Wharton, Rev. H..
sa,ter. Rev. WIN, Grammer, Rev. +,
". Hubbard, Rev e. II. lagI' Rev.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1869-04-09

Get Your Tickets The fare over he
Va. & Tenn. Railroad is now fire cents
per mile Bat if tickets are procured
OF the sgea-s before getting on the
trains ds,laetion VI 20 Per cent is al
lowed This makes The fare, BY ticket.
four cents per mie as heretofore, We
uadaIs,ana All aevoads 30 Va i Tenn.
save u,s ado t,a rais rule i' is
st.srar4 lngo .aat Dat i,esets shoH.i
10 p..ss.ass. hs.ass sfsriias, By aII per-
sens Sr4Erling OF ibe ears.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1869-04-09

It sleeps The psopla cut Of their mail
matter one day iooser, aud the irresa
i'ri''es 81 prcseut are -ieiPsY intolerable
IL operates against es and the people
Of those counties. while i5 benefits no
one. Abingdon would &c, is mail one
DAY earlier STA Bristol.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1869-04-09
BRANCH OFFICE:
FIRST ATIORIL BANK BUILDING

Where the general business Of tho Com
pany Is transacted, and 10 htsh AL general
correspondence should be addressed.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1869-04-09

Gobg % NaskgHie Col Geo J.
G.ri-p.sm wilbsooa remove the oihee Of
tiie uoi6u Flag to Nashvi.ie, in eousc-
"a, nee Of BIS position as State Printer
1hs Col. Is one IF the few meu who know
huv to discriminate between personal
courtesy aud political difference OF oPin
ION We hope his new field OF labor
may be profitable and pleasant TO him.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1869-04-09
" L MtHrrs. JSo. D. PowELL,
Bris,9i. Tsan AfitH4fn Ca.
MARTIN Il POWELL,
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
And Wholesale Dealers In Produce,

BBRTOL, Traa., md ATLANT4, Ga.
FNRHE senior partner, Nr Martin, wiz have charge
u. ~ tllc fosNarding and Furghasing department,
D. Bristol, M. Powell who BIAS had au experience
III lf.sru ytars Ia Produce in the cry II thafia-
4oosal tie srcurng and disposal ~ eousigunieli.s
Ia t4s crv af Atlanta, aa-
All cous isumcuts will be dsTfse4 ~ on arrira
sszA-
ltrresr0ldlntf VII BE- puncfupllY ard gsrr7rt. y
iniaruls of Prices rnrrsut Will a.so give special
sttentInn sn ardcrs Cor Cotton Nafus, baucstics,
All cher arflsles 81 southern export
March l1--n
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1869-04-09

eE4 ~ s,',.ss,ls.sl .ssss 49,:
Mail train leaves Bristol. IS P ~.
Arrives in L7uchburg, SAD, An.
Freight trsins leaves Bristol, 7.45 A.. VI.
Freight train arrivesat54 As An &BPM.
Nail Train leaves Lynchburx, A 40 p. N.
arrives in Bristol, 5.55 An.
Distance 2o4 miles Pare 4 cents per mile.
IS minutes allowed for supper in Bristol.
EAST TENN. & VA. RAILROAD.
Nail train leaves Bristol 5.3T A. NJ.
Arrives ~ knczville t2 81 z. q
hsu traTa leaves Knoxviiis, iIi5 A. N.
Nail trAia arrives il Bristol Gao ?. ".
Treight trains leave Bristol, us A. n.
aud 5.25 P. N.
rreight trains arrive in Bristol, SIS a..
Al. ana 500 r. ".
Distances $50 miles; Fare 5 cts. per milo
- fuiautes slt7waFt f5r siTPPer - Brissot.
Teuu. tina being 80 uinuIss SD yer than
Va. tinse, the apparent Waat 81 cenneetieu
.betveen the ahes schedules Is exuisiued.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1869-04-09
Pay Up YOnr Debts.

To those who have made promises and
failed TO comply, we have a word to say
q Get tie money, redeem your PROMISE, and
ia the future make no debts On other men' 5
promises" Every mans experience teaches
hiA the credit system only wcakens cou6
denee in our trading Community, and has
played 0Et.'
j. L. ANDERSON.