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Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1869-02-19
A LIBERAL OFFER FROM THE AP
PLETONS.

Free Foundations for L5rarieS Euagrhere.
The establishment e libraries lay chart
table ,ndovmrut, or the co operation ct ia
teligeut pnplic-spirited citizens, is a subject
that should receive general attention. As
puiitler OF morals, a means of popular
education, a relief OF crowded prisons and
almshouses, a direct promoter Of the peace,
happiness and wealth of communities, the
public library ranks with the church and
the school lt.a.pears, from signs cropping
ont here and there, espe cially in the West,
as il the times were proptious for the fur
therauce of this great work. Such, at least
is the conviction entertaiued by ID. Apple
ton s. Co., who have received, receu ly,
many inquiries ON d ffrrent States, asking
to be in ormed as TO the best method oi
founding libraries aud selecting books. In
response 10 a wide spread feeling thus shown
10 exist upon the subject, and TO give It a
20 yeriul Impulse, they have determined 10
oilrr a direct and substantial encourage
meut for the foundation of public libraues
ia all pa /, OF tee United States. The plan
which They propose rs, in scope, liberatity,
and precise adaptation 10 the heneiiceat emu
sought to be accomplished, unparalleled in
the history of public enterprise. IL is OK
follows:
The Appetons offer to give free, Nhat
may be called the foundation for libraries
every where. They viii present to each
club of persons DESTROYS of forming public
( library complete set, in IS VOLUMES, OF
their standard New American Cyclopedia.
/ This great national work, the oniy puhlcA-
lion OF the kind, is one which crgauizers of
| Ehrarins u,hally buy first of all booes, be-
cause it is the one most often CONSULTED by
/ persons Of all classes aud vacations, IN searcn
ofrnhab.e Information 90 all kinds of topics.
Sixteen large octave volumes, contsuing
many thousand pages Of the most valuable
rcuding matter, Tor the purchase of which
they would ordinarily spend their money,
they there ore receive for nothing. la Que
sense, the Cyci0pedia is in itself library
so thst frOm the start the clubs viii have
the better part Of what they wanted for
nothing. Tue only return asked bay the
donors for this muniGceut gift is, that the
club shall proceed TO raise and expeud not
less than i've hundred dollars to buy other
hook. In other words, that the club
shall bail the superst ucture ON the iuuu-
d,tiou hid by the Appletuus. In the srlec.
tion OF suitable books hy hands experienced
fnr many years ia the making Of libraries
the Appletoas viii render all the assistahct
required, aud supply the books with tht
nst al di,c1uui Tho Cyciopedla thus be-
comes a literary gift.
Tnis eXfreordiuary plan, 81 far as II ha
been submitted to the Judgment OF ipdiVd
uals, me- cts with unanimous approval Whel
{ 1t comes 20 be- gouerally knowu, il canra
fan TO elicit prompt recognition and Thankful
- acceptance from the uhabitan's OF huodrrd
p of cities, towns, and villages in tho Unlte'
= State.
= For fun particulars of plan, address
: d. APPLETON g. CO., y. Y.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1869-02-19
HEAVEN.

Beyond the chilling winds and glowing skies,
Beyond DEATHS cloudy portal,
Thore is a land whore beauty novor dies,
Where love becomes immortal.
A land whose Light IS never dimmod BY shade,
Whose folds are over vefual,
Where nothing beautiful can ever fade,
But blooms for age ctcrneL
III
We may not know how sweet its halmy air,
How bright and fair IT, flowers;
We may not hear the songs that echo there,
Through those enchanted bowers.
"
The city's shining towers We may not see,
With our dim earthly vision,
For DEATH the silent warder Keeps the key
That opcs The gates clysimi
Bat sometimes whore adown the western sky,
The fiery sunset fingers,
It's golden cato swings inward nniscloss'yi
Unlocked by ti1steu fingers.
VI
And while thcy stand a moment half ajgr,
Cleans from thc inner glory
Stream brightly through the azure vault afar,
And half reveal the story.
VII
Oh lard unknovni oh lard Of love Givine
Father all wise, eternal,
Guide, guide, these wandering, way-wor fe
Into hose pastures veTnal
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1869-02-19
JOaN KEYS. MD. D.D.S.
MILLINERY.
1nrn SPING AND CEN SUMNER 1Oc0
I0UJ, SEA&@<ISON lOUJ.
Observation-Disclosures

PARIS MILLINERY HOUSE.
81 North Howard Street Baltimore.
One Square from Howard House.
VIII open grand stock Of Spring Millinery
consisting Of l,oghiopable Ladies Trimmed
Hats aud Bonnets Laces, Trimming Rib
bon, and al, the latest novelties Of the sea-
sou, cheaper than any other house. Call
and see me and judge for yourself
p. S. Thankful to my friends for past
Chvors, hope they viii continue % in future.
Large stock of trimmed goods for whole
ale only. nov ID ly
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1869-02-19

Terms per Session:
Orthography, R,adng, Writing, Primary
Arithmetic aud Geography, $3.50
Arithmetic, English Grammar, Geography,
History, First Lessons in English Compost
ti0u. SiO,9V
Higher English Branches, l2al5
Laiiu aud French, each, 1000
Music on Piano and Guitar, each, 2O.oO
Embroidery, 10 90
Contingent Fee, 80
No deductions made except in cases
protrscted sickness.
TERMS One-half payable In advance,
the other at close OF the session.
Having procured the nd ct competent
| assistants, We are prepared 70 receive all
| Who may wish to patrouZe the school.
Board can be bad on reasonable terms in
goud families.
Aug. "a, l8GSO
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1869-02-19
8. A. BOYD,

CiONFECTIONEa aud CdHdy Nm.
~ HJ0ctHFoj'. and Dealer Ia Foreign aud
Domestic Fruds. Nuts 40, Sc
WclIugs partios, &c, supplied with all
kinds of Cake. h0nieotonary, sc. at tho
Shortes notice.
D s. htiprs 70 any II tho merchants OF
Lynciburg or surrounding country.
s. A. BOYD,
SO 10; lalu ST. Lyme burg, Va.
jar 20 San
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1869-02-19
MRS. CHKaCEAULME's SCHOOL
BRISTOL, TENN.

EIHIS SCHOOL WILL OPEN
l. September z, IS6S,
And close June 18Th, 1869. fhe term vii
embrace Two Sessions ct twenty weeks.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1869-02-19
MILLlNERY GOODS. {

Mrs. Bette Galloway is now receiving hrr
fall aud winter goods tor 1868 embracing
such articles MS are usually found in her line.
She returns her thanks for former pat
ronage and begs continuance Of the same.
Snr will open her stock on Friday, Oct.
20, 1868, consisting OF bonuets. HAYS aud
patterns, to which she invites the attention
orthe ladies and puclic generally.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1869-02-19
Ientdt.
DIR, DUNN,


Den2e1I surgeon, 90
ABINGDoS, VA.
~ Visits Bristol every Friday and Sat
urday. Office on Main Street, one door
west of Enscr's Drug Store.
Bsp. Visits Marion every other Tuesday
and " ednesday Office at Major llaller's
avg. Ia, 1893. ly
JOHN KEYS, MD. ID. d. S.
A GRADUATE in both Medicine and
~ Dentistry. bat who devotes his time ex-
clusively to Dentistry, will be found AT his
Office. next door to Ensor's Drug Store, nj
all times, except when professionally absent.
lie will visit Blountville on Monday of
each Court week. He will also be Mt Jones'
vile. Lee county, at the Circuit Court.
Aug l4-u
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1869-02-19
TIE nEW MnVEmEHT. /"

At the request of freud we copy the
following from the Enquirer. Our opinions
are known in couection With the "New
Movement, but We have thorght it best to
say but little ultl our people can have
more light. We desire that Virginia shall
be true alike to her ancient dignity aud heg
present peril
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1869-02-19

We may not know how sweet its halmy air,
How bright aud fair IT, flowers;
We may not hear the songs that echo there,
Through those enchanted bowers.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1869-02-19

The city's shining towers We may not see,
With our dim earthly vision,
For death, the silent watder keeps the key
That opos the gates clysin
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1869-02-19

Bat sometimes whore adown The western sky,
The fiery sunset fingers,
Its golden gate swings inward nnlscloss'yi
Unlocked by tnsten fingers.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-07-19

The income tax is levied on all incomes ex-
ceeding one thousand dollars. Take the case
of an average family, which is estimated to
consist Of five persons, and the income paya-
BILE by the father of the family is only two
hundred dollars per head. Now, the neces-
sary expenses of an individual in these times
of high prices and Deprecated currency are
much greater than this sum; so that the tax
on incomes, so called, is really tax on ex-
penditures. In other words, it is a tax on
what has been expended for the necessaries
of life-a tax which becomes, in the strong
language of Adam Smith, "a curse equal to
the ba1renness of the soil and the incemency
of the heavens" IL must thus be classed
with those taxes which necessarily fall either
on wages or on profits. In proportion as they
diminish wages they must equally diminish
the comforts and enjoyments of the largest
and most important class in society,
spreading pauperism, misery, and crime
throughout the country; and, as an able
writer on political economy declares, ''they
cannot diminish profits without occasioning a
corresponding diminution of the power to
accumulate capital, and without also stimu-
lating its transfer to those countries in which
taxation is less oppressive" In the United
States, where we can boast of a boundless
extent of fertile and unappropriated land,
and where no feudal privileges fetter the en-
ployment of industry or retard the accumula-
ton of wealth, such taxes on the necessaries
of life are at present less injurious than in
the smaller and more densely populated
countries Of Europe. But even here the
rapid increase of our population and the
steady narrowing of our unoccupied territory
will ultimately make such taxes a grievous
burden. The fragrant injustice of an income
tax which can be so unequally administered
that the income returns of half dozen
wealthy citizens in New York exceed the total
amount of the income returns of New Orleans
is already patent. The income tax will ex
pire by its own limitation next year, but why
should not the coming Congress abolish it al
once?,
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-07-19

there is no great obstacle to the immediate
conclusion of treaty Of annexation.
Such treaty might be finished before the
meeting of Congress in December, and con-
summated in season for the Hon Joseph
Howe, the eloquent statesman of Nova Scotia,
to be appointed Secretary of the Navy in Mr..
Robeson's place before the end of President
Grants first year of Office; and we will under
take that he will not be in Office half an hour
without revoloing Bories Illegal order giving
British names to American ships. Let the
Canadian Commissioners reflect seriously on
this subject. If their overtures for annexa-
tion are cautiously made, we have no doubt
Mr.. Fish will receive them in kindred
spirit. BY this means they will get real
and not a sham reciprocity; and they may be
sure that their constituents will never be in
danger of losing again the advantages secured
for them by their efforts.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-07-19
THE BETTER WAY.
From the N. Y. sun

FROM the NJ I, sun
Some gentlemen from Canada have just ar
rived in Washington to talk over the subject
of new reciprocity treaty. MIR. Secretary
Fish has welcomed them with the dignity and
urbanity of gentleman of the old school, and
they are now solemnly deliberating ON the
provisions which they would like to have in
corporated in a new convention. But if they
make a treaty, will it be ratified? That is
not SO certain. Mr.. Fish may think he can
get it through, ,sbut so thought Mr. Seward
about Reverdy Johnson's Alabama treaty,
until the Hon. Charles Sumner knocked it
higher than kite. We don't believe that the
sort OF reciprocity which is now contemplated
can fare much better.
But If our Canadian friends wish to make a
treaty that will pass Congress and stand for
thousand years, let them negotiate for the adj
mission into the American Union of the Can
adas, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick Prince
Edward Island, Cape Breton, Newfoundland,
Labrador, British Columbia, the Hudson's Bay
Territory, Prince Ruperts Land, and all the
rest OF the continent north Of the present
frontier. That would make six or seven new
States OF the Union TO start with, having
congressman, Governors, Lieutenant Cover
nors, United States Senators, Judges, spies
upon Cuban flibusters, custom house officers,
postmasters, mail contractors, and internal
revenue officers without number What a
prospect this would open to the ambition OF
the great men and patriots of the DOMINION!
AS ior the new State Legislatures, the present
members OF the Provinvial and Dominion
Parlaments are already sufficiently corrupt to
enter INTO immediate competition with the
| best that we have to show on this side of the
line. In swindling railroad concerns the
Canadians are also fully our equals. Indeed,
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-07-19
THE INCOME TAX-WHY NOT ABO-
LISH IT?
From the N. Y. Herald.

From the NJ y. Herald
Several journals have lately published lists
of the income returns of certain wealthy citi-
zens. These returns are in many cases such
as would stagger the faith of Quetelet and
Buckle in the modern science of statistics
1t has been said that figures, like dead men,
never lie; but the very reverse would appear
to be the truth if the figures relate to returns
of this kind. A personal income tax is odious
in all countries, and particularly so in the
United States. In this free country less
offensive method of meeting the expenditures
of the Government should be devised. 1t is
here regarded as so manifestly inconsistent
with the spirit of our institutions that scarcely
any man scruples to eyade its provisions. The
fact is notorious that where this tax is levied
on the sworn statement Of individuals, it fails
to come up to the true amount. The dis
crepancy between a return by the taxpayer of
millions for one year and zero for another is
too glaring not to provoke public attention.
Moreover, only Government employees and
salaried men have to pay the full amount
In the case of the former, the tax is levied on
their monthly salaries and deducted from
sums due to them. 1t is in fact, collected in
advance. Men not in Government employ
are tempted to keep no account of their in
come and forget conveniently what they re-
ceiYe. In their case no proof of fraud ex-
lists 1t is not uncommon for men living in
fashionable style, keeping equipages and seve-
raj servants, to return to the assessors an in
come of but few hundred dollars. Those
who ought to pay most escape scot free, while
men whose incomes are known to be mode
rate are heavily overburdened There is no
way of remedying this inequality or of collect
! ing the Government dues fairly and fully.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-07-19
ASA PACKER-DANIEL e. SICKLES-
HORACE GREELEY.

From the ~ Y. World
The Democratic nominee for Governor of
Pennsylvania happily yindicates the wisdom
of his selection and assures his success before
the people, alike by the praise which springs
spontaneous from the lips of his friends and
by the admissions compelled by his worth
from the worst of his enemies at the very
mention of his name.
Says the Tribune, in enforced praise of the
mani
Asa Packer, a smart Connecticut boy Of old
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-03-21

SPRING GooDs.-we cannot otherwise than
regard an individual 10 the light of benefactor
who directs hs talents and energy towards pro-
motipg the happiness Of our race; such chsrac-
ter NJ J. Miller Jr., the popular merchant. cor
Der jackson and rchoupitoulas street. Knowing
the the great Inconvenience which the inhabitants
of the district lsbored under in being forced to
make fatiguing ride of several miles to purchase
their dry goods, he with eommendsble forethought
hurried to their relief and the elegant store now
grazing that locality indicates his Iabors In their
behalf. In to-dsy's issue this popular dealer ad-
vertises select assortment OF bareges. mozam-
biques, black apacas grenadines, linen lawns, and
which our lady readers will perceive he is offering
at the most reduced figures.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-03-21

passed twenty should ever wear hat. unless she
ID on horseback, or II working in her garden.
They are mot suitable for dress on any but freah.
young faces. For those who admire hats We
would say the light straw or chip. trimmed with
pea blossoms. or sprays Of hlac or roses. are the
most seasonable and win wear better than those
Of Grape or tus. It Is almost too late for feathers
or We would mention one We saw with tuft Of
green feathers and satin bow that was very
charming. t ..st,.s .s..t-
For attentions shown we thank Mesars. Benthuy.
sen, Holmes and Brsselmsn, and Madamss
McCauley and Dodge. ,...-,. bs.s
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-03-21

The steamship Cortes, Captain Horstio Nelson,
sails this morning at O'Clock. for New York
direct, with full freight and the following pas.
sengers: Mrs. jackson, Geo. B. Pope Miss A.
Porter, M. Harley, A. Kelly, c. Wilson, 8. Mstz,
s. II. Smith. g. Gunderson, A. Thompson, J. Hun
ter. and IA in the steerage.
The steamship Juniats, Captain Hoxie. sailed
last evening at 6 o'clock for Philadelphia via
Havana, with full cargo and the following pas.
sengers for Havana: Mr.. Tobases and wife,
Porto Castro, Miss Eliza Martineze.
The steamship Genl. Meade, Captain Sampson,
sails this morning at O'Clock, from New York,
direct, with full cargo and number Of psssen-
gers
The steamship vicksburg, Captain Burton, SAIL
ed last evening for New York. direct, with full
freight and number Of passengers.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-03-21

The LOAN AND PLEDGE AssocIATIoN.-The
opening of the above institution in the old Ma.
sonic building, corner Perdido and st. Charles
streets, presents new feature In our commercial
affairs.
Chartered by the Legislature Of Louisiana for
the period Of twenty-five years and operating
under an authorized capital of half million. 1t is
prepared to make advances on ell descriptions Of
merchandise and real, movable and personal
property at rates of interest more advantageous
than can be elsewhere obtained.
The president, VIM. A. Marchand, is gentle
man extensively known 10 our community as o
fnancier of marked ability and superior judg-
ment The board of directors have also been
selected for their long experience 10 moneyed
transactions and tried integrity, and the COM
munity may feel assured that none but sstisfac-
tory results can attend any business arrange
ments that may be entered into with these gentle.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-03-21

TIE WHEEL OF FoRTUsE.-Mr Chas. T. How
ard. the courteous president Of the Louisiana
State Lottery, announces that the drawing of the
capital prize of $4,000 will transpire at 10 A. NJ,
on the morning of the 9th. at the rooms Of the
company, over the old New Orleans Bank. But
few days more allowed for those who have
delayed obtaining tickets to avail themselves Of
the opportunity, and as the amount to be drawn
for represents handsome fortune. we have no
doubt that the revolution Of the wheel will be
Witnessed BY many anxious votsries of the tickle
goddess. ..
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-03-21

LIFE Observation-Disclosures arguments seek.
ing to prove the usefulness of life insurance are
out of place. as every man of common judgment
is convinced that it is his duty TO thus provide for
his family, in case Of his death. The only ques-
ton, therefore. is in which company to insure. In
this connection, we recommend perusal of the
advertisement of the Guardian Mutual Life Insu-
rance Company of New York. If the long list OF
the best men of New York which constitutes its
board Of directors, and its statement Of assets and
dividends do not convince q man of the benefits
accruing from an investment in the Guardian, no
other reasoning would be of any avail.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-03-21

S. B. CHURCHILL & Bro, Al MAGAZINE STREET.-
In another column we refer our readers to the I'D.
vertisement Of Messrs. s. B. Churchill & Bro, No.
Al Magazine street. This firm has long occupied
high position in our commercial circles aud is
not only regarded as being scrupulously correct
and reliable in all transactions, bot also recog.
uized as among the most extensive dealers 10 the
Southern market. Their stock Of plows are from
the celebrated manufactures of Hall & Spear,
while the supply Of gus, cutlery. etc., Is ele-
gantly a. sorted.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-03-21

DIAMOND BONE GRINDING MnL.-The above is
constructed expressly for grinding, pulverizing
and graduating bones for fertilizing purposes !;
also for grinding and grsnulating bone coal for re-
aning sugar, syrup. liquors, etc. These mills are
for sale by the manufacturer and patentee, Mr..
W. ID. Levitt l66 Gravier street.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-03-21

InPRovED DEAG. SAW AND HoRsK PowER, ron
CUTTING LOGS INTO FHE WooD, sruFF FoR
SHINGLES, STAIRS. SPoKEi, Ero.-we invite at
tenton to the above, whilh Is for sale By those
extensive dealers Messrs- Chas. Z. Wynne q FAR.
l66 Gravier street. The machine IL simple In con-
struction, easily kept 10 order and Possesses re-
markable speed. I'D e |, te.t. re t..s 49,.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-03-21

wvsrvRs PsopucE.-Tchoupitoula street Is
one ~ our busiest mar,s at present. with its active
and energetic grocers irfusing life and prosperity
into our commerce The principal demand APP
near. 10 he made for mess and prime pork, sugar
rured hams and -four, all Of which hessrs. Newton
a Chapsky, No. "a. are Offering OF the choices
orsl,tiss and at the lowest market prices.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-03-21

ExrRAoRpsARY BARGA AIMS, CORNER MAGAzSs
AND Sr. ANDREW SrREErs.-Such is the concise
manner in which Messrs. Brsselman q Co., pro-
claim the arrival of their magnificent spring stock
We had the pleasure Of looking through this es-
fabNshment the other day, and were lost in our
admiration Of the taste and Judgment displayed in
the various selections.
In to.days issue. the advertisement Offering best
qusl;ty imported double width mozambique ct
thiiy-fve cents. will create, we have no doubt,
quite autter OF excitement among our lady
rerders.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-03-21

CHARLES G. lille of l67 Poydras street, has
most seryiceable Mexican saddle, bride and
mar,ingse, which are held for rattle for the benefit
Of Rev. jeremiah Moynihan's new church tickets
sooents. To be rallied during the fair at Odd
Fellovs' Hall. commencing March 2sth.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-03-21

F.crs.-The Farmers and Mechanics Manual
contains interesting tables that are Of vaiue'to
syerv merchant. planter. mechanic and working
xaan. No intelligent person VIII be wisnou'n
when they know its contents. One thousand en-
ergetic agents wanted Address James d. Hum
mel. publishers, LOG Camp street. New Orleans.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-03-21

IcrErne.-Among the Inauy attractive drinking
saloons for which our city Is 50 remarkable, we
know Of none that Offers more Inducements to
connoisseurs than the pPpuIar establishment Of
Frank Richards, on Camplstrset, opposite Lafay-J
cite Square.