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Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1869-05-07
Gen. Lee ,,s visits PresidenI, Graa {.

WASHINGTON, May, H. Gen. Dent has
intimsie9to Gen. Lee that Grant desires a
visit.
q LATER.-Gen. lee, accompanied by Mr..
and Mrs. Fogeart, of Baltimore, yisite q
Grant this morning.
The interview between Geueral Lee and
the President this morning, was marked
with great courtesy. When General Lee
was ushered into the Executive Office
Minister Motley was present.. The latter,
however, after moment retired, thinking /,
perhaps, the interview between Grant and
Lee had reference 10 national matters. 1t
did not, however, being confined to mere
formal greetings between the two. Gen.
Lee is stopping at Georgetown, and keeps
entirely aloof from public observation, and
his visit 70 the White House, this morning,
was the occasion Of great interest. No
other interviews were had with the Press
den by any one afte Lee retired.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1869-05-07
WHAT THE EMO UIRER & EXAMINER
SAYS.
The Duty of Ecery Vir0inian.
To Be or Not to Be, That is the Question,


1t is sufficient to say that the Convention
refused to adjourn over as proposed by Mr..
Shackleford's resolution, and that the ma
jnrity report of the committee was adopted.
That report accepts the designations of the
late Conservative candidates, urges the peo-
Pile Of the State to organize to defeat such
obnoxious clauses OF the Constitution as
may be separately submitted, and to secure
the J. gisature, and declines to make any
recommendation to the voters of the State
as to their suilrages on the eXpurgated Con
sttution, or q TO the State candidates.
And this is the situation. The position
of the Enquirer has been taken for some
time. Observing that the party was dis
tracted (though haYing our own preferen-
ces } we have insisted on concert as the first
and leading consideration. We have pledg-
ed ourselves to abide the action Of the Con-
vention, and that pledgs we shall keep
Agreeable or dissgreeable we recognizs the
! right and the authority of the Convention to
decide and TO determine the programme OF
the canvass. We may make a mouth but
we intend to take the physic.
We summon the Conservative army to
form the line Of battle. We want every
regiment in position. We want every bat
terry in trim. az course we want great
uchl tlle-l hNoOul Ndh CIV u.s. ous hhOAN - T"
substance to DO won-to ba won by an act
i've, hearty, resolute canvass.
We do not live fourteen years ago when
the fiery Wise and the chivalrous FIournoy
were were our candidates for the house at
the corner of Capital aud Governor streets
The oand dates are two strangers lone from
d stroll perhaps, the other from Springfield
or Chicago. 1t is this very fact which shows
where we are how utterly we are subiuga-
ted. We must leave Virginia to find Gov
ernor.
Be it so. Gods viii be done. We shall
not whine against destiny. They force up.
on us negro suffrage, and all sorts Of hard
things. We are silent. We did fight az
honest fight, and even won the honorS-they
got the balance, aud won the game. We
will not throw the cards in the hre, anc
leave our money on the table. But We
keep our counsel, and go on with the game
Shuttle the cards, and deal again. Per
haps we shall win something.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1869-05-07
[Corrosp9ndcnt of the Richmond Dispatch.l
" DIR II ok Il ND G. X EA
WESTERN R1ILROAD.

The time which has elapsed since the
charter of the Norfolk and Great Western
railroad was obtained warns us that time is
flying, and that the road is making slow
progress towards completion so that 1t is
necessary tor us to stir up aud push this
matter with renewed energy. The great
question is, will the people subscribe land
enough to build it3 This appears very
doubtful for it will take one.tourth of all
the land lying on each side Of the whole
length Of the road $3.50 miles,, embraced
Within an area of ten miles in depth at right
angles from the road. This gives little over
two millions of acres in the agg egate,
which we are told, will insure the compile
ton of the road. l do not know what guam
tity has been subscribed, but my impress
sion Is, from what information | have, that
there is not enough subscribed Qnclnding
the county subscriptions, on which nothing
can be realized but the INTEREST," to pay the
salaries of the officers If | am mistaken,
should like very much to be corrected
and il is expected that the President will
let us know the real state of affairs, for we
need the use Of the road. | have been in
formed that company Of capitalists made
a proposition not long since by which the
road could be built ia three years. II was
this II the counties would endorse the
bonds of the company for 100000 they
would subscribe $4,000, 900, and complete
the road in three years, according to con-
tract. This Is a very important matter,
and deserving the consideration of the peo-
pie 10 the conties to be benefited. On a
close examination Of the map 1t will be seen
that this road, in order to benefit Virginia,
should start at Norfolk. and run nearly due
west TO point on the Virginia and Tennes-
see road, and would pass through the mid
die Of Southampton, northern part Of Sus-
sex and Gree neville, by Jarrats' depot, on
the Petersburg railroad, a little north OF
La wrenceville, near the middle Of Meek.
lenburg, HahtsN, P,ttsylvania, and the other
western counties, which are now cut of
from railroad communication. There Is no
necessity whatever for the the road to 20 by
Danvills, for in order TO do so Il throws
the line too far to the south, TO the injury
of Virgnit interest. The directory wi |
have to take this matter into consideration
if they expect 10 build this road at an early
day. .n ~
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no TELS.
THE WASHINGTON HOUSE.
I'M NEW HANDS
LYNCHBURG. "a,

I'M N BW Ham DS.
DE1NG the owner of this valuable proper
ID ty, have taken charge oft on my own
account, with q determination of making 1t
q FIRST CLASS HOTEL in all of its de-
partments, having had it thoroughly refitted
and furnished so as TO accommodate both
ladies and gentlemen with all conyeniences
and comforts. ''.'N @'- i'
The table viii be kept well supplied at all
meals with the best that the MARKET will
AFFORD, while the ban will be furnished
with the purest of LIQUORS, WINES, sc,
and neither surpassed byany in Virginia.
The services of Mr.. NJ, 7. .Bledsoe have
been secured to take charge as prineipaiman-
ager, assisted by Mrs. NJ. j. Gibbs, both Of
them highly capable Of conducting the bust
ness Of hotel keeping, and being well known
as such, | can with confidence assure the pub
lie that in patronizing the house, they will
have no cause TO complain,
The omnibus will attend the Depots reg
ularly to take passengers up to the house
and return them to the depots free of charge.
Being centrally located convenient 10 the
principal business of the place, with the
Postoffce in the building and with first
class accommodations at reduced rates,
confidently expect fair share of patronage
from my friends and the public.
Yea ''-'1l 7. G. S. FERGUSON. :
LYNeHBURG, VA, Feb. ., 1857 ..r,
feb2l 6m.-r'd Oct, 23.U
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1869-05-07

VIRGISIA AND PAI.EsTIEE.--ln his speech
at Staunton, Professor Msury, OF virginia,
eloqurntly remarked: .h t'itpf lh
Did you ever reflect that Virginia Is In
the latitude ofthe Promised Land--that the
same skies upon which David and solomon,
and our Savior gazed, are garnished for us,
as for them that the Peiades, Orion and
Arcturus rise and set and shine upon us as
they did upon patient job, and that every
thing that Is grown there, from the fig and
vine, and corn and oil, grow here as well
and other things besidesf Did you know
that Virginia has given the greatest gift
from the vegetable Kingdom that men have
received since history begsn-ihat corn,
potatoes, ond tobacco came from this part
OF the worldi 4... -,a st, ~
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1869-05-07
ouh sourmrRN nrAn

The following fines, by Father A5ram RYAN. q
hnoxyille, TONI, were written FOR the Me.noria
Assoeiiuion OF Ffedorcksburg, va They will an
q response Ia every southern heart
Gather the sacred dust i.t. f.rrs.rrs
OF the warriors tried and true
Who bore the dag Of our nationis trust
And fell ~ the cause, though lost, stil Just,
Ana died for me and You, ..'s,l
{. Gather Them each and ALT a1
From the private TO the chiefl '|H
Come they IRON the havel or princelv hall.
They fell for us, aud for them shoald fall
The tears Of a nations grief
Gather tho corpsos strewn
Ger mauy battie plain,
From many a grave that lies so lone,
Without a maine and without a stone,
Ni Gather the Southern slain. lTga
We caro- not whence they came.
Dear is their llfeless clay
Whether unknown or known 10 fame,
Their cause and country still the sams-
They. died wore the gray,
Wherever tho bravo have died,
e They should not rest apart
Living they struggled side by side
. Why should tho hand Of Death divide
single heart from heart?
Gather their scattered clay. ,...
Wherever II may rest;
Just rs tkey marched to tho bloody fray, Z
Just as they fell on the battle day
H Bury them breast TO breast
The foeman need not dread
This gathering Of the bIavel
Without sword or flag, and with soundless trea
We muster once more oar deaihless dead
Out OF each lonely grave '.s
The foemah need not frown;
They are all powrrlcss now
We gather them here, and we lay them down,
And tears aud prayers are the only crown
% We bring to wrestiie eath brow. -
And the dead thus meet the dead,
81 Oh While the living o. er them weep l'a
And the men whom Lee aud Stonewsll led,
And the hearts that cice together bed
ni Together still shall sleep.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1869-05-07
THE NASHVILLE P. 0.
A RESPITE.

There has been lively contest between
Senator Fowler and the Representative
from the Nashville District of Tennessee In
regard to the Postmastership Of Nashville.
The incumbent Is father-in law Of the Sena-
tor. The Tennessee Delegation effected
the appointment OF Mr.. Hopkins, whom the
President, at tho request Of Senator Fowler,
withdrew before action was had in the Sen
ate. The Republicans now here are very
bitter against Senator Fowler. Judge NJ II
one of the principal founders Of Antioc
College, Ohio, for Ave years Postmaster at
Nashville, is strongly urged by his friends,
Gen. Schneok and others for the place. II
Is said that President Grant has given Sen
ator Fowler a positive promise that NO
change will be made for the presently.
Y. Tribune, april 2sh.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1869-05-07

AdvIcos have been received from {

n Advices have been received from Cuban
sources, which indicate the failure OF the
last movement OF the Spsuiards under
Lesca. This Is the third effort they have
made to destroy the revolution. Ia several
engagements in the central Departments,
they have met severe repulsee, and tie
Patriots have captured a large number "
arms, etc. 'N 'ffi ti'At
s All movements Of the Spanish troops
must soon terminate, owing TO the rainy
season TIE hardy population Of the OobiAs
Mountains are being organised 20 take
advantage Of this. Arms and munitions
have been received by way Of Mexico, and
more are expected York Tribune.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1869-05-07
WONDERS OF 0UR nay.

WHAT is to become of this old earth IL
man NEEDLES with nature much longer after
his present audacious manner is a curio MS
been question for the philosopher. We have
been obliterating the most stupendons bar
rers between sea and sea, and compelling the
waters of the Mediterranean to mingle with
the Indian Ocean; we purpose emitting
through the mountain chain which divides
the Atlantic from the Pacific there Is a
plan for turning the Iberian peninsula into
an island by maritime canal arross the
whole breadth OF France; and now, IL we can
believe a Western correspondent, there Is
actual danger of the Niagara Falls. Chica-
60 contemplates cutting canal 1000 feet
wide and so feet deep from Lake Michigan
to the Illinois River. So vast volume of
water would be drained by such a channel
from the Great Likes into the Mississippi
that Chicago would become virtually sea-
port, the Falls would dwindle to one-tenth
their present dimensions, and the st. Law
renee would be nothing but crock. And
If the Darien Canal should be constructed
it is suggested by Capt. Silas Bent, In his
lecture on the Thermometric Gdtelcdys 10 The
Pole, that the Gulf Stream might force Its
way through the cut, Instead of being de-
Elected as now upon the coasts of Europe
and thus sudden change Of climate might
snead disaster through the richest countries
of the Old Worli, and England become a
region of almost Arctic colby. y. Tli.
blsne
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1869-05-07

Mr.. Macgregor, who Is still 10 the Holy
Land with his famous canoe, II h Roy,
writes an interesting letter TO the london
Times, from Jerusalem, in which he gives
some really fresh information regarding
Solomon's Temple and Its remains. Deep
down near the foundation ofthat exceeding.
Iy ancient structure, among the rubbish d
the Temple, be picked up the tooth Of 9
camel whiep. no says, must bave lived
among the gebusites before the wall WI
built.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1869-05-07

The Paeias Railroad passes about 26
,nss north of Salt Lake City, and will
u u,.,S be connected With that place by
a branch road.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1869-05-07
LAND OF THE MORMONS.
THE INLAND SEA.
From the Sail Lake city Reporter.

Oar remarks on the Great Salt Lake, a
few DAYS ago, have ELECTED some criticism
and few have expressed doubts OF their
correctness. In one point, speaking of the
rise Of the Like surface, the language may
have implied that the increase had been
equal ia consecutive years. Such is not the
case, The Lake rose nine feet during the
wears 1866 aud '67. The water, in 1865
and prior thereto, contained very nearly 70
per cent. Of saline matter, and during the
dry season thousands of bushels Of salt were
nrecipitated on the shores. Some Of this was
taken away and used by the settlers, ther o.
mainder was with the rising Of tho Lake
a9ain taken up aud dissolved. We present
here the analysis of the Lake water, taken
by DR.. Glle In 1855
:" Oae hundred parts by weight were
evaporated 10 dryness In water bath be-
low the boiling point, and then he2ted to
about 500 of tho thermometer, Aud re-
tanned az that heat till the mass ceased "a
lose auy weight. IL gave solid contents
% 1872, which consisted of
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.
orthogrsphy y. kss SaOs,,n %y'Hps' $500
Arithmetic, English Grammar, Geography,
History, First Lessons in English Compost
ton. -afT IN 800
HIGHER English Branches, l29lo
lain and French, each, 1000
Music On Piano and Guitar, each, SO'oO
Embroidery, 'y ia
u Contingent Fee, iloo
p'SSFRMS-Ooe-half payable IN advance,
the osi,er at close of the session
W Having procured the AID Of competent
...issants We arc prepared 70 receive all
Who may Wish 20 palropize the school.
hoard can be had on rsaseaable terms In
good families. iifi
Aug. "a, 1865 II.
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mrs. cHANCEAULME's SCHOOL
BRISTOL, TENN.

yTAHIs SCHOOL WILL OPEN ,.z,,!.,
4 NAF Sepfeinbr 7,-lS6S.
AID close June 18Th, 1869, The term VIII
embrace twY Sessions OF tweety weeks
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1869-05-07

This Is about six times as dense as ordi-
nary SEA water 10 which the solid contents
are commonly estimated at 80 per cent.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1869-05-07
BANKERs q BR0KERs.

embodios the piuciples aud opec's wwop
General Grant IN his IN stg' iormsiiy
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1869-05-07

Ono o Out Oanes.'-'' 49, 80 - =. - 2
hsan anlte suecesfnl in pro citing cherries !
NV ,hs u.s OF stalled hANk' PeEshed on The
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1869-05-07
j EWB1ERs6
mENRY c.vCALDwELI.,
WATCH-NAKER q JEWELLER

MATCHMAKER & JEwELLER
Bristol GoodsOt, va, g. Tenn..
Repairs all kinds Of fine Watches with neat
ness and eare--Daplex aud ChFoRomstcr
Bscapements carefully repaired and adjus-
ted. Having had H,-
A Lifetime Experience
1NLa fAt % In the Hsisin ess,
In the principal cities Of the United States,
am enabled TO execute work in good work
manlike manner, on more favorable terms
than il can be done for in any Of the large
cities and ! fiatter myself that my ~ork
for, the last two years has rendered satisfac-
ton to all who have extended me their pat
ronase, and is of itself recommendation.
Thankfel for past patronage, respectfully
solicit continuance OF the same.
- U WILL ALSO FURNISH
FINE WATCHES lAND TlME-PIECES
OF every Description, from the best estab-
lshmenis, both in Europe and America, on
the shortest notice and win keep, as here
tofore, well selected aud assorted Stock
of the best l ~.
spECTACLEs, EYEGLASSES, Sc, SC
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1869-05-07

smllos, sDd from the gayest scenes OF los
ls,iy, aud quietly remark my heart y
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1869-05-07

who accidentally sailing past A1rics, sought
10 impose himself upon the z.morln as , ,he
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.EANKS 81 eve9
hh ihia Qllleo.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1869-12-29
Msmphls and Charleston Railroad.
SPECIAL NOTICES.

The Great Pictorial AHnuaI.---Hostet-
ter's United States Almanac for 1870, for dis
tribution, gratis, throughout the United States
and all civilized countries of the Western
Hemisphere, is now ready for distribution,
and all who wish to understand the true
philosophy Of health should read and ponder
the valuable suggestions it contains. In ad-
dition 70 an admirable medical treatise on
the causes, prevention and cure OF q great va
riety OF diseases, IL embraces a large amount
OF Information interesting 20 the merchant,
the mechanic, the miner, the farmer, the
planter, and professional man; and the cal
culations have been made for such meridianS
and ATTITUDES a. are most suitable for a correct
and comprehensive NATIoSAL CALESDAs.
The nature, uses, and extraordinary SANTA
effects OF HOsTETTER'S STOMACH BIT
TIERS, the staple tonic and Alternative OF more
than half the Christian world, are fully set
forth in its pages, which are also interpreted
with pictorial Illustrations, valuable recipes
for the household aud farm. humorous alec
dotes, and other Instructive and amusing
reading matter, original and selected. Among
the ANIMALS appearing with the opening OF
the year, this is one of the most useful, and
may be hal 6r Us aFtiRF. The proprietors,
Messrs. Hostetter & smith, On receipt OF q
two cent stamp, viii forward a copy by mail
to any person who cannot procure one IN his
nelghbornood. The BITrERs are sold il
every city, town and village, and are extern
sively used throughout the entire civilized
yvorTd
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to Taxpayers
OF SHELBY COUNTY.

THE Tax Books for the year 1869 will be
L ready January l, lS7O, and l will imme-
diately thereafter proceed TO collect accord
Ing to Law.
erty must come forward at once, or they viii
find their Taxes in the hands OF Constables,
who are authorized TO distrain q sufficiency
Twill attend at the following named places
for the purpose of receiving the state and
County Taxes for the year 1869:
FIRST
At c. NJ. Freed's store Hazel Flats, on Tues
day, January llth.
SECOND DISTRICT.
At W. c. Wards, Esq on Monday, Jan. 10th.
THIRD DISTRICT.
At Bottoms Store, on saturday, January Sth.
FOURTH
At Cuba, on Friday, January Tth.
FIFTH DISTRICT.
At Enginehouse, cor. Second St., on Monday,
January 2th.
x DISTRICT.
At Raleigh, on Saturday, January 18th.
SEVENTH DISTRICT.
AT Bartlett, on Friday, January Hth.
EIGHTH IsrRI
AtShelby Depot, on Wednesday January 18th.
NINTH DISTRICT.
At Baskerville, On Thursday, January 18th.
TENTH district.
At Colliervtlle. on Monday, January 18th.
DISTRICT.
At Germantown. on Tuesday, January 18th.
L DISTRICT.
At Mechanicsville, on Thursday January 10th.
THIRTEENTH DISTRICT
At Arnold's, on Friday, January 2lst.
FOURTEENTH
At Once, corner second and Union, on Tues
day, January 9th.
FIFTEENTH DISTRICT.
At Handwerker's Grocery (Chelsea), on Sat-
urday, January I'D.
SIXTEENTH ISTRICT
AT Whites Station, Wednesday, January 18th.
SEYENrEENTH DISTRICT.
At McCOnnells Church, on Thursday Jan eth
Nm. MCLEAN,
Tax Collector Shelby County, Tenn.
re- ONCE in County Court Building, corner
and Union streets, Room No. 4. de2
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49, DoS N
TRADE.

Business to-day was only moderately
active, bu; the order Of trade was brisk IS
usual. The holidays are never partic1-
iarly noted for animation. though the two
or three weeks preceding are generally
the busiest Of the year. People prefer
spending the week between Christmas and
tbs New Year al home at their own fire.
sides, and this year is no exception to the
rule. There was no packet from above
since our last, and prices are steady OIL all
staple goods, with some Improvement
possibly on bulk meats. Alate st. Louis
provision circular says: 1.-The p%robabili-
lies are that the receipts in January and
February Of this year viii be much larger
than last year, as the reports from the
country say feeding is rapidly progress
ina. The receipts Of hogs last year in
creased gradually from the 1st Of March
until during the middle of June, they
ranged from $4,000 to $1,000 per week.
The whole number received from the lst
of March 10 the lst of October was S42,-
e67 head. We fully expect that the re-
ceipts this year throUgh the summer viii
be much heavier than last, as most intel
ligent drovers report they have never
known so many young hogs through the
ountry as there are at present, and far
mers never had so great al inducement
10 feed them. Several parties at the pres
ent time are estimating the probable *
tent Of the packing, but estimates just
now are all 'moOn-shine.' To prove how
very reliable they must be, the estimates
OF two authorities differ nearly 100000
head. We have no desire to risk our rep
utation on any surmises. Packing will
continue as long as hogs can be found,
and the probability is that before the
season closes packers will be much more
tired Of paying for, than the farmers Of
furnishing them. The foreign demand
hardly amounts to anything, and will
scarcely be increased at present prices.
the probabilities are it win be supplied
almost exclusively from spring and sum
mer hogs"
BAeoIxs-Only a light demand exists
and prices are unsteady. Heavy Ken
tucky, 25928Hc; India, 25@26e.
BurTKR-A very choice article is in de-
sand st see, bat S5s ia tbs general price
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COTTON.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE,
MEMPHIS Dseamhar y ls5Q.

The market was moderately active to
day, with a good inquiry for the better
grades, but it Will be seen that only a few
bales above Low Middhngs changed
hands. Of the stock on hand it is esti-
mated that nearly one-half is held OF the
market, and the unsold portion Of the
other half is made up principally Of
Mixed and Stained C~ottous, which are not
much in demand. Middlings and above
are taken readily At our quotations. The
sales embraced: > bales Ordinary, At Die;
p Ordinary and Good Ordinary, at 22Hc;
200 Mixed and Stained, al 2ZG22Zc; q
Good Ordinary, at &92Ac; 293 Good Or
diuary 10 Low Middlings, at 23ZG238c;
~ Low Middlings, at 23kc; IL Low
Middlings, al 235sG23Zc; 5 MiddIings, at
z55Ic; IS MiddIings, at 24c; 9 Middlings to
Strict MiddLngs, at 244c; - Strict Mid
dHngs, al Rae; 10 Good Middlings, at
25c, and . do. al 25z4c-an aggregate Of
1865 bales.