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

of the leaders stepped from the front rank
and taking a position or the floor midway
between the separated sexes, spoke a few
words of exhortation admonishing the
members of the society to live in harmony
and cling fast to the tenets of their faith.
When he had finished he quietly took his
place again in the ranks and was followed
by others in a similar strain.
THE SHAKER SHUTTLE DANCE.
During this time the worshipers stood
immobile with eyes fixed upon the floor and
hands clasped together in the most supple
attitude of humility. Not onee did one
of them move or lift the eye to look to the
right or left. In the intervals of their
service you could nave heard a pin fall in
any part of the great hall of worship. But
this was only the first part of the service.
Suddenly at a signal from one of the lead
ers all faced to the left-witb the precisi-
on of drilled soldiers-their backs to the
spectators. Taking regular distance from
each other was active preparation for the
shuttle dance, which is also a part of their
devotional exercise. All entered into this
dance with spirit, some of the brethren
pulled off their coats and hung them on the
pegs around the walls of the hall and L
was told that on exceedingly hot days 1t IS
the custom of all the brethren to divest
themselves Of their coats, and sometimes
their waistcoats also, on the beginning of
the dance.
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THE END OF TIE DANCE.

Again they stood for a few moments 81
lent as so many statues. The plain, white
pine benches, which were piled one upon
the other about the sides of the hall, were
then taken down and placed in position by
the sisters and brethren respectively.
Regularly and silently as clockwork this
was done, without any commotion what
ever. The men took their seats first, and
then, noiselessly as so many ghosts, he o-
men glided to their proper places and
dropped on the benches. Both men and
women took from their pockets their large
cotton handkerchief or napkins, which
they spread on their knees, and on which
they rested their hands.
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SINCE the time of Daniel Drawing the
den of lions, to which despotism had DOOM
ed him for his religion, and his three
friends fearlessly ~encountering the seven
fold-heated furnace, conscientious. Jews
have ever been noted for their inyincible
intrepidity and perseverance, though not
for similar demonstrations of Divine favor
and protection. On a late occasion the
Emperor of Russia was reviewing his fleet
when two sailors particularly excited his
attention, both by the precision with which
they performed several difficult manGuyres
and by the agility and daring which they
displayed. The Emperor was 50 much
pleased that he Immediately promoted one
to be a Captain-the other he appointed
a Lieutenant ON the spot. The men, how
ever, were Jews, and there is a ukase for
bidding Jews to wear an epaulet. The
Admiral of the fleet, who stood by, know
ing that they were Jews, stated the diff
Guilty to his Imperial Majesty. "Pshaw,"
cried the Emperor, "that does not signi-
fly in the least-they shall Immediately
embrace the Greek religion, of course"
When this determination was communica-
ted to the two young men, knowing that re-
monstrance or refusal would be in vain,
they requested the Empcror's permission to
exhibit still more of their manGuyrcs, as
they had not seen all they could do. This
being granted, they assembled the top-mast,
embraced, and locked in each others arms,
threw themselves into the sea, and disap-
peared forever.
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II PREACHING.

The preacher of the community then
stepped forward in front of the visitors,
his back toward the members OF the Socie-
ty, and in a calm, impassioned name be-
gan his discourse, which was addressed en-
tirely to the visitors. 1t was an artful,
logical argument in support Of the Shaker
creed; but although he spoke without
notes, it was easy to see that the address
had been carefully prepared for the occa-
sion. He studiously avoided reference to
the dogmas of the sect, and only alluded to
those parts of their creed on which few
persons would, be inclined to take issue.
| was told, however, that frequently the
preachers of the community openly and
theoretically proclaimed their doctrine as
the only true faith, and characterized all
other orders as heather. The remarks of
the preacher concluded the devotional ex-
ercises of the morning. One of the leaders
arose, simply remarked, The meeting is
now dismissed and then without a word
being spoken or a look of recognition with
one another exchanged, the Shakers silent
ly glided out of the hall, the women thro'
one door, and the men through another.
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The Practical Benefits.

Universal Suffrage may now be cons;d
cred an assured fact. 1t was virtnonn ~
tablished before the election, by the 4oc;
sion OF the highest tribunal in the STATE
me popular voice, without regard to parN
W VI party differences, having been thus
py that decision, permitted for onco froa
expression at the ballot-box. doc;doJ tbot
there should be no taxation v;tLa, -
resentation, and this declaration
the more valuable that it was uttorod 80
the spirit of reconciliation and na.
Now, we are to see that the practical bono
fits thereof be not lost to us. We want
population badly, for population is wealth
We are very poor. We have suffered lone
and lost heavily, yet not, we trust, ire,
trievably. The North is rich and power
full, because it has population, secured bv
its monopoly of the foreign immigration
The man who says he does not want for.
eign immigration or northern immicra.
ton, is simply a dolt and a useless imbe-
Gle, blocking the track to progress. We do
need population, and need it badly. 1t is
to our interest to go forward instead Of
backward. We have infinitely more in
terest IN the future, too, than in the past.
To enjoy the earliest benefits of the suf-
frage we have decreed shall be universal
in Tennessee, together with that Peace
which must be its natural sequence, we
must show to the world that our Uniyer-
sal Suffrage means protection and co-ope-
ration-net prescription or revenge-thc
cause of constructives against the selfish
ness of ~destructives, and that our purpose
all along has been to build up Tennessee
not to tear down the National Govern
ment, as our slanderers have repeatedly
insisted, to our serious injury commercial
ly and politically.-NashUiUe Banner.
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THE MANNER OF WORSHIP.

We had been seated but a few moments
when two of the sisters and brethren, act
ing as leaders, began in a low. drawing,
sing-song tone to chant one of their pecu-
liar songs or hymns, the words of which
we could not distinguish. All the wor-
shippers at once joined in, moving their
hands in an energetic manner up and down
in unison with the music. Several songs
were thus sung-the peculiar gesture of
the open hand being one of the ceremonies
of their service. After this ceremony one
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CHANTING FOR TIE DANCERS.

their hands in unison with the singers.
Moving forward a step or two, all faced
about together and shuffied back to the
position which they had occupied. This
was continued without variation at least
half an hour, and it was surprising as well
as amusing to see with what zest and ener-
gy some of the older brethren and sisters
entered into the exercise.
THE MARCH AROUND H SANCTUARY.
Suddenly this ceremony also ceased at a
signal from some one of the leaders, and
all faced again to the right, in the same
position as when we entered the house.
After remaining in the same meditative
immobile position before described, for
some moments, they began preparation for
another feature of the worship. All formed
in column of fours, according to height, the
men in one column and the women in an
other. Again the choir drawlcd out their
doleful chants, and the columns marched
in step to the music around the building,
the women in a reverse direction to that of
the men. Many joined in chanting the
music, and all kept time to the air IN the
peculiar emphatic gesture of the hands
and arms as before. For half an hour at
least did they thus march around the hall,
the choir forming a circle and occupying
a stationary position in the centre of the
floor, and at a signal all again assumed the
position they had occupied, with the pre-
cisiou of soldiers.
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SHAKER MODE OF RETALIATION.

The Shakers are very sensitive of any
comment that may be made in regard to
them. Ny friend, whose newspaper is
published in a city near their settlement,
had fallen under their displeasure. He
had, we believe, published the particulars
of the suicide of a yonng girl, but had not
Intentionally reflected upon them. Meet
ing Brother Benjamin Gates, the chief
leader among those of the New Lebanon
Society, as he was going up the stairs with
a pitcher of water, he thus accosted him !:
Good morning, Brother Benjamin"
Good morning, sir" replied the pletho-
ric Shaker sitting down his pitcher, and
who looked as though he Toasted upon the
good things of this world, "but 1 don't
know you sir"
cob, 1 am Mr.. W., sir; don't you
know me?"
"Ah! yes, sir we hear from you some
times, sir. We hear from your paper,
sometimes, sir" responded the Elder, his
color rising, and his face becoming red with
excitement. "You take great pleasure,
sir" he continued, sin abusing us, sir.
You take great pride in reporting our prl-
vate affairs, sir. Keep on, sir. You can't
injure us, sir-keep on, sir, keep n. And
catching up his pitcher he rushed up the
stairs trembling with rage. j. H. H.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1869-04-22
Omitted States Internal Revenue.

Notice is hereby given to all persons liable
to pay Internal Revenue Taxes upon Income
Watches, Carriages, &C.. together with all
who are required to pay Special Taxes, that
the said taxes are due on or before the 80 h
day Of fpril, aud that my Deputy. ". II. Har-
rison ESQ, will attend at the following ra-
ces and times, between the hours of Q A NJ.
and I. NJ. Of each day, to receive the same
after which the penalties OF the law will be
strictly enforced. and collection made by dis
traint or otherwise:
AZ Ninton, Benton county, on the ith 5th
9th 18th and sth days Of May, 1869.
At Blairstown, Benton county on the 10th
llth and 18th days CT May, 1862
At Toledo, Tama county, on the 18th 18th
10Th 2Oth 2lst and % days Of May, 1869.
Dated at Sigourney, Iowa, this 10th day of
April, A. D. 1869. Al POPE,
lnl6w2 Collector 4th District of Iowa.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1869-04-22
RO.iD NOTICE.

State of Iowa, Tama County, 81.
Notice is hereby given tina: Road Petition
has been presented to the Auditor Of said
County, praying for the establishment of
county Road, to be called the John p. Dupre
Road, IN Section 81 Township 81 North Of
Range Ia West of the 9TH Z. NJ, and that the
I'll day Of June A. d. 1869 is fixed for final
hearing before said Auditor, ard all persons
interested therein can appear and show cause
why said Petition should not be granted.
THOMAS s. FREE.
County Judge and ex>Ohcio Auditor.
April 18th lS59.-.n16w4
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1869-04-22

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ELLIS is the title Of handsome and intense,
ly interesting volume just issued by JONES,
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Tho long residence of the author Of this
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Of such work.
This very interesting and useful book is
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and is.pransely illustrated with engravincs
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only ~ subscription, .nl ,Le publisher.
want an Agent in every county.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1869-04-22

PBonIDIronY LIQuon ORDINANCE REPEALED.
The Council, last Monday, repealed Or
dinance No. 10, propularly known AZ the Pro-
hibitory Liquor Ordinance. A petition,
signed by q majority Of the legal voters of the
town of Toledo, brought the Council to this
act of justice. We are no advocate Of the
vices of the Beer Saloons, as all who know
u, will testify, but VIC think we only express
the opinion Of the most strenuous temperance
persons when we say that to be just, to be
strictly impartial, n Prohlbitory Ordnance
should include all vendors of intoxicating
drinks Beer is no more harmful to the indi>
ydual or to community, than Wine and
Brandy, aud to inhibt the one and license the
others is hardly on q level with common no.
tons of justice.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1869-04-22
Eow to Improve our Sanitary Con dition

A great cause Of disease is improper food
and hurried eating In order fully to un>
derstaad how to eat and now TO conduct our
selves after eating, II is necessary tina. we
sheuli be acquainted, in some measure, with
the process of nutrition. Many persons tum>
bic their food precipitately into their nioa; lis
and swallow it without nastication, contrary
t, express laws Of nature. Food should un>
dergo thorough mastication and salvation
before il enters the duodcnum and becomes
mixed with the bic and pancreatic juices.
This bile is there secreted by the liver, The
chymc having undergone the changes advert
cd TO is urged by the peristal,ic motion OF The
intestines onward through the almertary
cana. If the peris,altic motion be dimin-
ished, owing 10 the deficiency of bile. the prog>
ress Of digestion is retarded and the bowels
become constipated and dyspepsia eften fol>
lows In such cases thorough and active
carthartic should be used 10 produce specific
action, arousing the secrctions ard pr,iuc
ing free bilious excavations The best ar.
tcle for this purpose is Dr.. Rohack Blood
Pills, the use Of which should be followed by
Roback's Stomach Bitters, 10 give tone to the
stomach and aid digestion. [ni6wi
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1869-04-22

Tho Iowa State Reporter, of Waterloo.
comes with the '.Jusque an Rcpoir," Of IT, G.
Nicholson, anil Saluiatory of its now pros
proprietor and Editors, Messrs. Smart & Par.
rott. With change Of proprietors it changes
Its political faith and now speaks out in
the bold Republican dialect. We mark this
improvement with pleasure, and we have no
doabt Messrs. Smart & Parrott will continue
the Reporter in that high status of ably cons
Quoted journals wherein its merits have here
tofore entitled il to be placed.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1869-04-22
RO1D NOTICE.

State Of Iowa, Tama County, SIS.
Notice is hereby given that Road Petition
has been presented to the Auditor Of said
County praying for the establishment of a
county Road to bc called the Samuel H. Bald
win Road in Section 8 Township s. North of
tango IL West Of the 9th +. NJ, and that the
2ith day Of june A. D.. 1869 is fixed for final
iaarine. before said Auditor, anl all pc rsons
interested therein can appear and show cause
why said Petition should not be granted
THOMAS S. FREE,
County Judge AMI ex >Oiiicio Auditor.
April 10th lSGa-n1swi
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1869-04-22
ROAD NOTICE.

State Of Iowa, Tama County, So
Notice is hereby given that Road Petition
has been presented to the Auditor of said
County, praying for the establishment of a
county Road, to be called the Samuel Strain
Road in Section 80 Township SO North of
Range Ii West of the 9th p. NJ and that the
26th day of Juns A. D. 1869 is fixed for fl
nal hearing before said Auditor, and all per-
sons Interested therein eau appear and show
cause why said Petition should not be granted.
THOMAS S. FREE,
County Judge and ex-OlIicio Auditor.
April 20.h l359.-n1jw4
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1869-04-22
ROAD NOTICE.

State Of Iowa, lama County, IS.
Notice is hereby given that road petition
has been presented to the Auditor of said
County, praying for the establishment Of a
county road to be called the Chas. Baxter
Road in Sections Is and II Township 81
North of Range Is West of the 9th Y. NJ, and
that the 22i day June A. D. 1869 is fixed for
final hearing before said Auditor. and all per-
sons interested therein can appear and show
cause why said petition should no, be granted.
THOMAS S. FREE.
County Judge and ex-O sicio Auditor
April 18th lS6Y-nl6Y4
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1869-04-22

pEMoREsr's MoSruLy is rapidly gaining
favor with the ladies. THE Ladies Club a
department not found in any other fashion
magazine, gives answers to all questions con
corning matter of taste, dress, etiquette, health
&c. Ladies having good old fashioned dresses
are Given directions for changing them into
more tasteful styles. Bridal outfits for ladie.
Of diferen circumstances, babies, chldrens
misses clothing all receive Iattention Fer
this department alone ths magazine is worth
its price.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1869-04-22
nO.iT NOTICE.

State Of iowa, Ia ma County es.
Notice is hereby given tia; Eoad Petition
has been presented to the Auditor of said
county, praying for the establishment Of
County Road to be called the Jargon Cohr.
Road, in Section 25 Township IS North Of
Range IS West ofthe 9th +. NJ. ana that the
18th day Of June A. D. 1869 is fixed for tina |
hearing before said Auditor. aud all pers On
interested therein can appear and show cause
why said Petition should not be granted.
THOMAS S FREE.
County Judge and ex, otiieio Auditor.
.April lQth lS69,-.n1GwI
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1869-04-22
ROAD NOTICE,

State Of Iowa, Tama County, Sc.
Notice is hereby given tina. Road Petition
has been presented to the Auditor ofsaid
County, praying for the establishment OF n
county Road, to be called the WIN. II. S.ivers
Road, in Section "a Township s3 North OF
Range Is West Of the 9th Z. NJ, and that the
I'D day Of June a. d. 1859 10 fixed for final
hearing before said auditor, and all persons
interested therein can appear and show cause
why said Petition should not be granted.
THOMAS 5. FREE,
County Judge and ex,Otiicio Auditor.
April 10th lcGy.--nl6w4
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1869-04-22

PArRoNizE HOVE ISDusTRY-That is
the policy, whether you believe in
"Froe Trade" or protection" Don't
neglect the institutions located in your
very midst The Home Manufacture
ing Company, at Iowa City, turns out
some just as good Cassmcres as arc in
the market, whether made in New
England or Great Britain. Merchants
ard Tailors, o! Tama County, send to
"A. w. Pratt, General Agent, Iowa
City, fer SAMPLES Of their goods. stiff
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1869-04-22
ROAD NOTICE.

State Of Iowa, Tama County, So.
Notice is hereby given that Road Petition
has been presented to the Auditor Of said
County, praying for the establishment of a
ounty Road, 70 DE ;called tha T. j.: Hoadly
Road in Section 5, Township S3 North Of
Range / 4 West the 9th p. NJ, and that the
2Sth day Of June a.. D. 1862 is fixed Tor fl
nal hearing before said Auditor, and II per-
sons interested therein can appear and show
cause why said Petition should not be granted.
THOMAS S. FREE,
County Judge and ez ,ofiicio Auditor.
April goth 1869.-n16w4
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1869-04-22
RO4D NOTICE.

State Of Iowa, Tama County, So.
Notice is hereby given that a Road Petition
has been presented to the Auditor of said
County, praying for the establishment Of a
county Road to be called the John w Flem-
ing Road, in Section 50 Township Sc North of
Range 10 West of ths 9TH p NJ, and that the
2i,h day Of J unc A. d. 1859 is fixed for final
hearing before said Auditor and all persons
interested therein can appear and show cause
why said Petition should not be granted
THOMAS S. FREE,
County Judge and ex,OAicio Auditor.
April 18th lo69-nl6wA
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1869-04-22

We Sglean frem an exch nge, notice Of
change Of prop,ietors Of the Excelsior of Mas
quohcta, Mcssrs. +. WILDER and ". Scott
Beiden, are the new hands at She lever. We
have no doubt any enterprise to which Capt.
Belden puts his hand will succeed Were.
member Capt. Belden rs one Of the best ne
officers of the "a Cavalry, always ready for
duty, always doing his duty. Capt, accep,
the good wishes of your old fellow SOL
der who hopes 10 hear of your success in this
enterprise. viii you X?
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1869-04-22

At meeting Of Post 1913 Grand Army Of
the Republic held at Toledo Iowa, April 10th,
1869, for the purpose Of making arrangements
to celebrate the goth day Of May in decorat,
ing the Graves of Deceased Soldiers, the fol.
lowing resolution was unanimously adopted
Resolged, by the Comrades Of Pos. l03 Grand
Army Of the Republic at Toledo, Iowa; that
We have a reunion Of our comrads, AMI that
We cordially invite all honorably discharged
soldiers TO take part with MS in the exercises
of the c9th day May, 1869, when we n ect to
show he regard We have for our deceased
comrades by strcwing flowers and cvergrcens
on their graves.
The following committee of arrangements
was also appointed.
L. b. Einn, Toledo. W. Gallagher, Tama
City +. Patterson. Tama City. F. S. Mitchell,
Oxford, W. A. Daniels, buckingham. V.P
Gray Eureka. Jas. II. Ross, Chelsea. s. j.
NJ. Bear, waltham. George Sharp Spring
Creek. L. A. Scott, West Irving.
THOMAS s. FREE,
Post Comm andcr
n II GRAHAM Ana
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1869-04-22
ROAD NOTICE.

State ofIowa Tama County. ss.
Notice is hereby give that a Road Petition
has been presented to the Auditor OF said
County, praying for the establishment CT u
county Road to be called the W. Worden
Read, in Section 10 Township So North Of
Range IA West OF the 9th p. NJ, and that the
ojth day OF June A. d. 1869 is xed for final
hearing before said Auditor, and II persons
interested therein can appear and show cause
why said Petition should not be granted.
THOMAS S. FREE,
County Judge and OK Oticio Auditor.
April 10 1869, -n1sw4
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1869-04-22

How often do you hear the complaint from
mother and father that their sen or daughter
is not we'll; that they have 10 Appetite that
they feel languid; that their head aches; tia,
thy are growing thin and feeble. and that
;'icy have no life or energy left. That they
are low spirited, aud perfectly incapacitsted
90 participate in any Pleasures, or perform
any mental or physical duty. And the qaes.
ton is often asked, wha. shall do Tor them?
or what SHAH give them? Our answer Is,
let them try Plantation Bi.ters moderately
three times day, ana our word Tor i, they
viii recover
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1869-04-22
HOiD NOTICE.

State Of Iowa, Tama County, So.
Notice is hereby given that Road Petition
has been presented to the Auditor of said
County, praying for the establishment of a
county Road to be called the James Philips
Road, in section 80 Township 81 North of
Range Il Yves, Of the 9Th p NJ, and that the
s1th day Of June A d. 1869 is fixed for Ana!
hearing before said Auditor, anl all persons
interested therein can appea- and show cause
why said Petition should not be granted.
THOMAS s. FREE,
County Judge and ex>Oificio Auditor.
April - lS69-nlGw4