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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-02-10
Tn this Man,

The Synod OF Kentucky was III
session. The subject of raising the
salaries OF certain professors was un-
der discussions. The Rev. r. J.
Breckenridge, ID. D., was on the
floor, making a speech i'll opposition
to the measure. It has been said
that ministers of high standing and
large means, clothed in fine linen,
and faring snmptuousiys every day,
did not Syu1athiZe with those
whose salaries We're small To this
DR.. Breckenridge was replying. He
secuted the idea that ministers live
for money, or desire the luxuries of
the world. As for himself, he chal-
lenged any man To say that he lived
more lrugally than himself. Draw :
ing himselfup 10 his fall height. and
sta.ding six feet high at least, he
displayed his proportions, and ex-
claimed
"As to the fine linen, if there is a
man on this floor who dresses more
plainly than DO, offer to exchange
Clothes with him this moment
Directly in front'of the moderator,
and in sight of most of the mem ers,
sat the Rev. Mr.. Hopkins, one of the
painting clergy short, thick set.
and rotund brother, whose circum-
ference exceeded his altitude, aud in
1his respect no man in the house pre-
sented SO strong and striking con-
trast with the tall and courtly Ken
tuckian. But the proposition to swap
clothes had hardly escaped the lips
OF the speaker before Hopkins wrig-
gled himself out OF his seat, ana on
/ his feet, and cried out:
=" Mr.. Moderator, I'm this man. y
The effect was instantaneous and
/ tremendous. The image of Breckin-
ridge, with his long arms and legs
protruding from Hopkins's toggery
was up before the eyes of the synod,
They could see nothing else; and fer
while they gave way to uncontroI-
led laughter, in which no one Joined
SO heartily As the acknowledgements
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-02-10
FOR GROUP,
UBO0PEyG COUGH.

Ire Balsam VIII lie found invaluable, al,
may always be relied upon IN the most extrtIIE
cr-eS-
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GLEKGYMEN

ne Rev Isaac aIkcn, OF Aile~haEy. testi-
dies mad failed
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H0USEKEEPERS' PET,
H0USEKERPERRS PET,
HOUSEKEEPERS PET.

ENtERI family ought to have one of these
II Pets. Every Houseteeper needs one Of
theaetPets. They cost only three dollars nj re-
tail Sold by furniture dealers send for cir
GUAR to ID. ". Kent & Co. Pontiac, II
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rsYIiE proprictOrs OF the Toledo Blade, en-
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THE NASBY LETTERS,
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A0u~rlLUIU tt,NIfr~-
SODA BIscUIr.-ltave one quart
OF sifted flour; two teaSpoonfuls Of
cream tartar rubbed into the flour,
with a lump or butter the size Of an
egg. Dissolve \ teaspoonfuI Of soda
in a pint OF milk; 4 teaspoonful of
salt; mix them as soft rs possible TO
roll out nicely, ana bake in a quick
oven
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-02-10

One CT the Best AsricuIturay Pau :.
the 1 @ amt s - Boston j oulnaI a.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1869-01-06

services as Poor House Commissioners, during past
year. $50.
TIE S. Newman for paupers collins, S3l.
To w. C. Brandon, keeper of Work House,
Si6o,IO.
To j. NJ. Carter p. II. Skaggs, and Gaines Nc
MILAN, Commissioner for building or repairing a
bridge over Flat Crock, $3.50.
To a number of persons represented TO be in u
destitute condition, $3.50.
Sundry other appropriations were made, amount
ng TO about $780,
The report of the Poor House Commissioners
shows that there at present in the County Poor
House 10 inmates, of whom are males and u fo-
males. During the year 10 have died and two have
been discharged. Considerable improvements have
been made during the year. that the capacity for
entcrtaing paupers has been enlarged The products
of the farm for the year were 600 bushels Of corn
lis bushels Of wheat 4S6 dozen oats tons Of hay
and vegetables of all kinds sufficient for use The
report shows that the institution has been very we'll
managed during the yesr.
The Court appointed d. f. d, Arnold and J. NJ
Carter delegates to the Tennessee River Improve
ment Convention, 10 be held at Chattanooga.
Road cases, numerous and vexatiouz, were dis
posed of.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1869-01-06
TDUnulunll ateu.I
The Destruction OF Free Schools.

Mr. Editor Il read, with some interest the ar
tcle in the editorial columns of your paper of last
week. headed, How TO destroy the Free Schools in
Tennessee" 1t occurred 10 me, as / read IT, that
another important item could have been added to
the list as potent means for their destruction as
any that may be now or are likely to be in opera
ton. Those who have seen the evil effect OF the
introduction of sectarianism into free schools know
how much it is to be deprecated Theological
opinions nave nothing to do With the fitness of
teacher for his office. good teacher is a good
teacher, whether he be Baptist, or Epscopalian or
Methodist, or Presbyterian, or Unitarian And #
the teacher is not good one-if be be not capt to
teach of good moral character-having the pro-
per requisites for good government intelligence and
culture, no ism" viii make him so. Teachers
should be selected for their fitness net for their the
ology and when this last is made the basis of Sc
lection--or when it has any influence in the deter
mination--one element OF destructive tendency is
introduced which must work dsastrously; and this
not only to the schools, but to the cause of good
morals and religion.
1t will be a sad day when our youth and children
are forbidden attendance at school, because the
the parents are attached; when they are advised
by parties to whom they listen with Difference
TO absent themselves for like reason. 1t is much
easier to the seeds Of evil than it is to eradicate
the plant when it has terminated and it becomes US
all who have the we'll being of our free schools 8t
heart to lay aside all partisan feeling whether per-
tanning to politics or theology, and give the system
our hearty, united support. 4 more profound and
monstrous truth is rarely spoken than that uttered
by Mr.. Motley: When the schoolmaster, and the
schoomstress too, cease to be honored in this land
from that day forth will be dated the decline and
fall of our Republic" They dishonor themselves
and therefore lose all claim TO the respect of others
when they pervert their high office by the direct or
indirect presentment in the school room of their
sectarian opinions ard they cease to be honored
by the young when, directly or indirectly they
with u.s.. The day that Tennessee adopted the
Common School System will be, to coming ages,
the brightest in her history, if il is oserod and sus
tanned in true educational spirit. Nothing Of a
political sort has any place in the school room ex
cept in the form of Political Economy and religion
has place there only in the form Of life consecrated
TO the improvement of the young. So
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1869-01-06

Nav ,sTABLEHMENT.-Wo are pleased 90 see
.aare hos Doe 90 opened fine establishment Of Mer-
.haut Tailoring neat door TO the court house, Main
lreel by Messrs Cuguel s Pillet at which place
They intend to keep zee Oft most fashionable tai
Iariue establishments in the city, and in addition 10
taar extensive stool, of c,otbs cassmeFes and vest
iugs they have broughta splendid stock Of new and
fashionable Gents Furnishing Goods, to which they
invite tbe attention OF the gentlemen Of this city
aaI vicinity. Having been engaged as cutters in
.me OF tho largest establishments in New York
and Philadelphia these gentlemen feel confident of
giving satisfaction 10 AL who pstronize them.
December 13l l5Gs-H
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1869-01-06

A TEyE GEyrLEvAN.-W Whoever is frank, hon
.s., courteous sincere, truly honorable, generous
aud candid, iss ,rug gentleman, whether rich OF
poor. learned or unlearnel We invite gentlemen
al well "a. ladies' TO call and purchase the celebrated
Excelsior Cooking Stove, and thereby contribute 10
tra happiness OF their households.
Dor sale by Akin s Codmau.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1869-01-06

DEATH M Accidental SHoouNG.-On Sstur-
Jay of last week, two young men, sons Of Nathan
Johnson who resides five or SIX miles north Of this
place in the direction Of Clinton were out hunting
when one of them Frank r., came 20 his death in
ma.. sad manner. They were hunting rabbits, and
were expecting game TO be started up by their dogs
Hhen Frank cooked his piece, and by accident let
Do alL when il fred, dscharging the the contents
into bis neck, causing instant death. A coroner's
inquest was summoned by James II. Nickle, and
y.Tl. returned in accordance with the above facts
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1869-01-06

SroyE-.-Wo have now on hand large assort-
arri Of stoves Of all descriptons-stoves suitable
r churches, school houses, shops dwellings, store
houses and Offices The Southern Star, manuiac-
,lrcl no Knoxville, and for sale exclusively by
Hlas. W. DePue Gay street, is suitable for every
farmer OF East Tennessee cooks perfectly, and is
I'D twenty per cent. cheaper than any Northern
.are The celebrated cooking stove Protector is
.nv ready, also manufactured at Knoxville, and for
.ae only 10 the above place. cooks TO perfection;
burns coal or wood every stove warranted, and we
aro selling them twenty-five per cent. cheaper than
amy Northern staye can be sold.
Those wishing stoves, castings OF tiuware, call
aa8 examine the stock novl2u
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1869-01-06

DElrH yT J. c. RAMS ET-Jyhn Crozer Ram
.ay. who served A. United States District Attorney
aha was once candidate for Congress in this Con
.-a.-i1uH District died in this pfsce Friday
night Of las. week. His remains were interEe; 10
Gray Cemetery on Sabbath evening Flnera cor
vices we're held at the First Presbyterian Charcb
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1869-01-06

CAIIsArA BAEK.-It is said that Nessrs. Drake
IS Co. Tropriotgrs Of the Plantation Bitters) are
Che largest importers Of Calisaya Bark in this coun-
try. aud thg' with the exception Of an occasional
aIo, a.I They import is used in tho compounding of
.aer celebrated Plantation Bittor5-to which they
undoubtedly indebted for their wonderful health
.elari0g properties. As Tonic and Appetizer
obey ar3 n5, surpassed and we cheorfGlly recon-
mend ,aom An drst class druggists keep them for
.aIc.
MAasoLIA WArEE.-Superior to the best im-
I 'ytod German Cologne, and at half the price
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1869-01-06

RAILROAD CoyDUCToEs Issuance Con-. Any,
This Is no Insurance Company highly oorcn e. =
able. and viii prove blessing TO all that join
.-l H with feelings Of intense gratitude that &C.
knowledge through your hand the receipt Of S706,
abe amount due mo as the widow Of one Of your
n.ambgr ! hope you may succeed in your noble
aud benevolent undertaking, ard may if be long,
very long before you are again called TO chronicle
tho loss Of one Of your brotherly band An insttu-
ton az pr9mr. ought 70 receive all encouragement
Mrs. JcHN T. OBRIEE
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1869-01-06

OcULIsr. OPTICIAx-D A. b. Barker, who is 80
justly celebrated for his unparalleled success in cur
ing diseases Of The eye has taken rooms at the La
mar House where be will remain but a short time
He is prepared TO furnish all persons who are suf
fering from defective vision, from any cause, with
superior Spectacles and Eyes. Hundreds of certif-
Gates be seen at his office from we'll known sur
geons, physicians and citizens. Hours from . A. NJ
TO p. NJ. All are invited TO call ian eff
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1869-01-06

FoE sALE.-A Hoe Cylinder Railway Printing
Pres. guaranteed TO be in perfect working order.
Also Hoe Paper Cutting Machine, for sale st the
Vine office
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1869-01-06

issued 90 the knoxville and Charleston Railroad
viii De paid at the Peoples Bank in this city.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1869-01-06

BLANK Books, RECORDS EXECUTION DocKETs
&C. made 20 order at short notice in any style Of
binding desired. The trade supplied at New York
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1869-01-06

.Nlv YEAR N kS0yyIME-A number Of
..r citizen. held public receptions at their houses
.- r-GIay. and quite a number Of "new year calls
r-- a.. &C. Amid q multiplicity Of business, We
... hal tr. pleasure Of attending one Of these re-
options. at ta, asgniGaont residence Of Chancellor
%. b. Temple. on the Knoxville and Kingston
Tamr.a, a large number Of ladies and gentle
mon called during the tay and were kindly rocciv-
I'D hy Judge Temple au5 his oslimabio lady, and
EarahIy. ayc. vs will say msgnidcently, enter
.aau-I NI-s Temple possesses 10 a high degree
Obi. capacity al rendering her guests pleasant and
a. hame and We think al will Join us in saying
taa ...l o.. Julco Temples was a delightful one.
$50 rrra. .hal $40 are unable 60 notice other enter
.Ham.rr .. the same character
T.. a custom which ought % bo moro general
.s...arscI among us u s calculated 81 bring US
lH ...l... with each other i0 nsch way as ~
..ga. a.H n.raI uaa ana improve the sta.o Of soci
e,y. IH.-a na ba,.cr way % break down i'm
proper political or sectional prcluiicos than Tor The
perr.a o. become thoroughly acquainted with Gao b
H.H.r
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1869-01-06

SHEET Music MAGAZINES, &c, bound in every
style at the Wing Office.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1869-01-06

Book AND Jon PRINTING Of cvcry dcscrip.
dondone az the VINO Office. on short notice
lud reasonable terms
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1869-01-06
Jht Auoxrille aEhio.
Knoxville. Tenn, January 6, 1869.

Dlr6ClOu LdOeAs OF Tags
and sud upwards.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1869-01-06

MJMcTAL ELEcTIoE.-The annual election for
Mayor and Aldermen Of Knoxville came of on
saturday The contestants for the Mayorality we're
Capt NJ ID. Besrdcn and E n. Parhsm. Beardon
resolved 500 votes Parhum l2l, leaving Bearden
minority of iGl votes
The following are the successful candidates for
Aldermen.
kAuAElLLE.
30 WsI- II. Barry and w. c. BRANDON.
"a Ward Joseph Richards and NJ. f. Smith
sd Ward W Hope and Isaac GammcD, (col-
.reIN
E.h Ward G L. Powell and Charles Morrow
.,h Ward VIM. Hays and John Ferritor
EAsT l,SoNyILLE.
DO Warl-W. +. Soay and A. r. FormwalL
- Ward John D. Williams and d. Brown,
.g.H5rI..
% Ward Noble johnson and S. H. McLemoro
.a WarI-M Householder and Luke Wnds.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1869-01-06

SHOOTING AFEAR.-on Thursday aorning OF
last week, Nj. j. Caildress, who was acting as At
torney for widow in the county for tho collect on
OF government claim, went to the Office OF c. II
Flournoy on business connected with said claim
whore a difficulty occurred which might have
proved serious. The money had boon received on
the claim, and Mr. Childress was SO informed hut a
misunderstanding arose in regard to Mr. Floprnoy' $
fees for collection which resulted IL Sngry words
and Childress donouncing FlYurnoy swndler.
a scuae ensuod-Flournoy struck Childress with a
hatchot and he struck Y nth heavy cane, knock
ing the Ratchet cut Of his hand. Flournoy drew a
pistol and Sired the ball passing through Cs clothes
grazing the abdomen The parties were then scpa-
rated and taken before Recorder Swan, who, on
hearing the testimony in the case, lined Flouraoy
$40 and discharged Childress
Flournoy was afterwards arrested on warrant
from r Justice Of the Peace, snd taken before
Esquire Alley, where no waived an examination,
and was bound TO the next term Of the Circuit
Court.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1869-01-06

M'CLUBG, GILLESPIE & CO..

DRY GOODS,
Fancy Goods,
&C.,
Gov Stroo4 KDcvv;Ilo
Vay street, hh0AVllle.
above business. and beipg familiar
with the wants of our nort;o,,lor
Our stock will be supplied weekly
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1869-01-06
FOR sale
PREPARED C0C0ANUT
VIM. ]. BETTERT0R & BRO,
MARKET SOUARE.
20 ALECTURE

Book BINDING Of every description done
at the VINO Office
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NOTICE.
nnN'T Y0U 90 TT

nrasa 90 nissshsd Fari wide, pfIas quautY .bsttaa
y, 80 sni suh sc ls Larger aut saaeF CiHtf iu pros
ortian sand Cor ths circular aai .i0t
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1869-01-06
We beg leave to call the
attention of Merchants to
the above Card.

he mem bers composing the above
firm have had long experience in the
above business, and being familiar
with the wants Of our particular
section, feel assured that their stock
is well suited to the trade.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1869-09-10

children go to school, while yours
stay at home; and if they live in q
comfortable house, pleasantly fur
nished, while you arc hiring a
few rooms in the cheapest quarter
OF the town, then I suspect that
you will chew the cud Of Il great
many bitter reflections. When it
IS too late, you will be very wise.
You will say to yourself, it may be,
q A man is fool who signs for any
larger sum than he can convenient
~ pay" Amen, say |!
"Bclorc a man puts his name
down on another mans paper, he
should ask himself, am L willing TO
give this person as much money as
L sign for?" Amen, say I!
"To sign bond on the suppcsi-
ton that it is q mere form and
that you will have nothing to pay,
is TO put ones head into a fools
moose. Amen, again, say I!
There is no harm in signing fora
nclShbor or if you lave got the
if you arc able to pay
the amount without harnling your
own household; and if you love
the man for whom you sign enough
to be willing to Give him outright
the sum covered by your endorse
mcnt. Otherwise, to go surety for
q neighbor is a folly, a sin and
shamc.-H. W. Becchcr.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1869-09-10
ABBEVIILl, S. c., FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 1869

The United States government to hclp
them achieve this freedom, but it by
no means follows that they will give
up thcir liberty as soon as it is obtain
cd, for the pNrpoao Of transforming e
'thcir country into Il province Of tho
United States. If the President docs
not mind he will find moro difficulty
in the way Of his pct scheme Of an
ncSation than ho has heretofore an
ticipa!cd-ar and the opposition will
como from most unexpected quarter.
What the Cuban people scom to desire,
is liberty and Independence, and not
the nero change Of Il Spanish for an
American mastcr.-Ckronicle & Senti-
net.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1869-09-10
X.VII---NO. 90.

dispcnsablc to rouse Tho public mind
from its apathy, and chase away the
Hists Of superstition.
therefore determined to seize tho
hrst favorable opportunity THAT offer
cd for shooting a clergyman whilo in
the act Of uttcring his accurscd PERU
rics. | have done it. l have myself
cast the ball and donc tho best to rem
dor the shot fatal. I am sound in
body and mind, and scorn tho suggcs-
ton that L havo acted under tho dis
turbing influence of temporary insan-
ity. 1 perfectly knew what I was
about, and am convinced there arc
many able to comprehend the disin-
tercstedncss of my purpose, though
they may, perhaps, not approve the
method chosen to compass it. My
design WAS to shoot Dir. Heinrich, and
L was prepared to pay tho penalty of
the decd"
Such, in substance, was the state
mcnt Of tho reckless, misguided
young man. Inquiries seem fully to
confirm his words. lie having miss
cd at distance Of three PAGES, ut first
gave rise to the surmisc that he had
ircd with blank cartridge; but it is
only too true that there was ball in
thc barrel. The course Of tho ball
has been exactly traced. Passing
within an inch Of the clergyman's
head, penetrated tho open ballus-
trade of the gallery, in which the
Dom Chor-cclebratcd for it's vocal
performances - was stationed, and
grazcd the check Of one Of tho Choir
listers, boy Of twelve. Tho littlo
fellow, although his check instantly
began to swell, did not leave the
but sang his allotted part to
the end. Tho Prince Adalbcrt, tho
only member of tho royal family
present, when the service was over
hastcned to express his sympathy to
tho clergyman and tho little choristcr
boy.-CoTespondence London Times.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1869-09-10

but nevertheless ho ought to have
honorcd tho old fos;il--ho ought to
have honorcd tho old f0ssil-ho ourit
to have printed q valcdictory. L said
rs much to him, and ho replied:
81 havo resigned my placc-I have
departed this lifc--I am journalist,
cally dead, at present, amt II"
Eyes"
"Woll, wouldn't you consider it dis
graceful in corpse to sit up and COM
mcEt on the funcral!'
L record it here, and preserve it
from oblivion, as tho bricfest and best
''valcdictory" that has yet como un-
der my notice.