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Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1870-03-10
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AppIcton's Journal.

From the New York Weekly Day Book.l
1T is a work of supererogation to praise
Appleton or, in other words, ANtetons,
Journal. We are inclined to believe
there has never appeared IN American
publication that has strengthened its hold
upon the American reader so rapidly as
this eyer-welcome periodical. Griticise
Il closely. %analyze it with microscopic
minuteness, and it is hardly possible to
find a flaw or an imperfection in any de-
partment. We may be pardoned for a
disposition to pass strong encomiums upon
: Appleton when we that We
have enjoyed the luxury of a quiet perusal
of the eleventh monthly issue. so rich in
literary matter. so entertaining and in
structive, and withal so gorgeous in
illustrations. The frst-class editorial
supervision of .Appletons',' to be sure,
warrants the careful and critical reader
in his great expectations, and he, without
doubt. would feel keenly disappointed if
the viands furnished him any thing short
of a : feast of reason and a flow of soul :
and not the least inviting of these viands,
which so tempt the senses, are the superb
engravings, etc.. alluded to. which must
add enormously to the cost of the work,
but expense seems not % have been taken
into account by the liberal and enterpris-
ing publishers. Literature, Science,
and Art are given to the subscribers in
their highest character. at the price of ten
cents each weekly number, four Of which
make up the splendid February monthly,
which is = fair specimen of what each sub
scriber receives for the entire year. We
cannot refrain from expressing our pro-
found admiration for Appleton and say
to our readers that it should be a weekly
~visitant to their homes. and have a pro-
minent place on their parlor centre-tables.'
The price of APPLEroNs' JOURNAL
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TEACHERS

For the Herald md Tribune
On the 18th ultimo, at Cherokee Insti-
tute proved to be a interesting affair
The following officers were elected for the
ensuing year:
Rev. j. Il. Pence, Prest.: d. w. T.
Peoples, Vice Prest.; w. 2. Boring,
Treas. \. NJ. Jervis, Secty.
The following question was discussed
with much interest
"Wbat is the best method of conducting
Examinations in order TO stimulate a
healthy interest in our schools?"
Some miscellaneous matter was then
disposed of and a question proposed for
the next meeting. What branches
should be taught in our common schoOls?'
The attendance was large ard all felt
benefited by the exercises. Next meet
ing March 18th. All Teachers invited.
NJ fJF. IL 05 PIER.
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ssLet There he Light and There
wsfs Light
b1 a. n. ID
For the Herald and Tribune.l

~ b1 A. II. ID.
For the Herald and Tribune.]
Was language ever uttered more sub
lime. more impressive. and more compre-
hensive, than the above expression of De-
-ity? When chaos reigned supreme, and
darkness everspread the deep, the Divine
fat went forth, '.Let there be light" &c.
Light then is a blessing the most desirable I;
darkness, with its attendants, chaos and
confusion. is a curse. Light implies all
that is desirable, whether it be physical,
intellectual, or moral. But darkness IS
emblematical Of sin, anarchy, crime, mise
nv, ignorance, and then at last, eter-
nal woe. 1t is still the will of God,
that physical as we'll as intellectual and
moral light should be purely enjoyed by
all people. Then, whoever opposes a gen.
eral system of education, like a foul, clio
~ven-footed, dark-featured malignant,
crawls forth, and tries to reverse the de-
signs of Deity. The Devil is the Prince OF
Darkness. The Devil and the Pope.
would glory in seeing this Republic sunk
ins ignorance. Then as citizens OF the
greatest. the freest and the best govern
ment OH earth, let US be on our guard,
that as citizens and legislators. we may
not in our blind zeal, become the allies Of
the Devil and the Pope. But let us take
the words of God, in their most general
application. Let there be Light intel
lectual and moral. Let it spread until 1t
witty and gladden. every home in Amerl-
ca. Yea. let it spread, until it fill the
whole earth.
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THE PEOPLE WILL SEE IT.

In as much as the enemies of the late
School Law have carried their point, the
people can now look at its workings with
out prejudice or party bias. 1t is gener-
ally admitted that the law was a good one,
when properly administered. When it is
fully understood how its place has been
supplied it will not be doubted that it
Was a good law.
Among the great number of objections
urged against such a school system, was the
cost of carrying it on. 1t was, however,
only a certain class that raised this obJec-
ton. The poor man who paid no taxes
scarcely was made believe that the
school law was the cause of burdensome
taxation. Of course this was the object
of designing men. When the poor man
was induced to take a stand against the
school system the point was about carried.
No people have ever been more completely
hoodwinked by demagogues than those
who decided against common schools in
the late election. Time will prove all
things. A school system will benefit all
| classes. This, is one of the strong argu-
men:s in favor of general education. No
party can claim any advantage, for all
have the same opportunity of sharing its
blessings.
The rich man who paid heavy taxes
seemed to find great fault with the law, be-
cause, apparently, he paid for the educa-
ton of another's children. 1t can certain
ly be no more burdensome to pay for
schools than for the suppression of crime.
This was only an imagined objection at
least. fla railroad enhances the value of
estate it is an actual advantage to pay tax
to build railroads. The same is true, in a
pre-eminent degree in the case of schools.
But since the Legislature has gone just
far enough to open the eyes of those who
could not understand the advantages to be
derived from common schools, we trust
matters may appear in q clearer light.
Experience keeps a dear school, but some
will learn in no other. The people want
common schools, but their leaders do not
want them. The people want leaders
who are in full sympathy with their wants.
The people ask how can our children be
educated?
How many candidates have espoused
the cause of education? Kind readers
make a note of this item.
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A

The school system costs too much, says
one. The explanation of the whole mat
ter is, such en- objection betrays a great
deal of stupidity. During last year, the
State of Pennsylvania expended within her
borders for education more than twice
the amount expended in all the Southern
States put together, and still the Cover
nor of that State recommends greater ex-
penditures of money and more ample pro-
visions for school purposes. Its estima-
ted that the Soueh has 2,34O,569 adults
who can neither read nor write. If this
be true, and it n be gainsayed, it
goes far towards explaining the objection
against common schools, for ignorance
breads the light. We see it stated
that there are in the South over two
millions 1000, O00) without the means
of acquiring the rudiments of an educa-
ton. Though this may seem strange, it
it cannot be denied. How can we ac-
count for the sentiment of hostility against
the introduction of free schools? We
must do something to change public Sell
timent. Our people are standing in their
own light, when they treat with inditfer-
ence the question of general education.
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Use Equine Condition Powders
County Fair.

As will be seen by referring to another
coluwn, a large number of the citizens of
this county met at the Court House in this
place, on last Monday, to arrange the pro-
per prelimiuaries for organizing an Agri-
cultural Society. or County Fair We
were glad to sec so many of II good and
substantial farmers there ready and will
ing TO aid and assist in the enterprise
Nessrs. Maxwell, Reeves, Kirkpatrick and
Kyker, addressed the meeting. II every
thing passed off pleasantly. a Commit
tee was appointed to draft the Constitu-
ton and bylaws. That committee con-
sists of good and prominent men. They
are requested to meet here on Saturday,
the 10Th of this month. TO arrange their
business in order tor an organization on
the first Monday in April. We hope that
each one of the Committee will attend on
the day set apart, and that they Will nave
their work completed in proper time.
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School

From the 1T. Louis Journdi OF Elucalon.I
As adjunct to facilities and privileges,
school libraries are essential. In reading,
children learn to apply what they know
of grammar. geography. arithmetic and
history. At the same time they increase
their store of learning and catch an inspi-
ration which their school books do not con-
tain. Geography and arithmetic give to
the mind a kind of science to the arts of
life. School studies confer discipline,
power and specific instruction reading
gives pleasure, profit and universal knowl-
edge.
Reading is a relaxation from study,
and ..change of labor is half as good as u
rest" Pupils tire with geography, arith-
metic and grammar with grammar arith-
metic and geography: with lessons, and
nothing else. Reading relieves this tedi-
Gus sameness. and is u profitable employ
ment. After an hour spent in perusing
some entertaining story, study may be re-
sumed with renewed zeal and earnestness.
Books prevent IdleneSs and crime. Chill
dren are fond of books, and the time they
spend in reading is all gain; idleness
would otherwise cheat them out of pre-
| cious moments, or mischief would surely
| engage their attention. Books give to
children the elements of manhood and save
| thousands from ruin. Who can estimate
the value of books?
AS an aid to parental discipline, books
render much assistance they encourage ILL.,
dustry. and operating on the better quail
tiles of the soul, they subdue the passions
and inspire attention, obedience and love.
Reading expands the mind, quickens
thought. ~excites ambition. stimulates VIZ
tue, creates noble aspirations, mends the
manners and makes men. DO we need
arguments in proof of these assertions?
No common experience has established
their truth, beyond a doubt.
Libraries are collections of books; they
are this, and more. A library Is a re-
pository of intellectual wealth, a savings
bank ..from which those who establish
it NAV draw ION demand" the natural sus-
tenance of the mind, and leave its stores
un~exhausted for the use of the genera
lions who may succeed them.
Are librariesthen worth the attention
OF the people. DCuOOl IlDidiloos w WhiS
we understand, a library in each school
district in the State, would be invaluable
to u people. Libraries do much towards
the general diffusion of knowledge, and as
we'll as school-houses and teachers. they
are an important means in the promotion
of the interests of education. Will our
legislators crusader this matter? Rail-
roads and money are not the only things
necessary for our convenience and welfare
Will our lawmakers do something to en-
courage the form alton and maintenance o.
a school library in every school district
in Missouri?
The Public School Libraries of st Lou
is and st. Joseph are working wonders
they supply mental illumination to many
a b household. If, with these, other local
| tiles make a start" and establish a libra
nv, would the State do wrong to shelly
those who help themselves Money i
valuable only in its use, and the most val
liable when the best use is made.of it.
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Knoxville WING.

The Editor of the Knoxville Wing, in a
late issue, Jumped over the fence" For
several weeks past that paper had been
doing good service against the proposed
new Constitution. Some excellent edIto-
rails appeared against the poll tax quail
fication But, strange to say, the color
of the spectacles through which the editor
has been looking, suddenly changed. and
he closes an editorial of recent date
thusly: Nevertheless, the Constitution
taken as Il rhoIe, is about as good as we
are ever likely to get. and therefore we
are in favor of its adoption" We had
hoped brother Charleton would nave
stood firmly 1T his post and battled for the
rights of the poor. But. alas! he is gone
aud the only hope we have is in the fact
that the Wing has a character for making
freouent changes, and it viii not, there
fore, be long till it will be OH u line
again. 1t ..5dngS bob-tGiL.'
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1870-03-10

A large number ofthe citizens of Wash
ington County met-etthe Court Housein
~Jonesborough, on Monday, 5th inst, for
the purpose Of forming an Agricultural
Society. & n
On motion, George p. Faw, Esq, was
appointed Chairman, and d. w. F. Peo-
pies. Secretary.
Messrs. wm.>H. Maxwell, Col. T.. III.
Reeves, and Hon. Sam J. Kirkpatriek,
made very appropriate speeches encour-
aging the County Fair.
On notion, the Chairman appointed a
Committee of seven to draft a Constitu-
ton and bylaws for said Society, viz:
George W. Telford; W. S, Strain; J.F.
Deaderick. T. III. Reeves, Samuel Mitch
ell, II. Ii. Carr, James Grisham.
On motion it was requested that the
s.Herald and Tribune and .'Union Flag"
publish the proceedings of this meeting.
The meeting then adjourned to meet again
OH the 1st Monday in April next.
G.. p. FAW, Chm.
d. w. F. PEOPLES, Sec'ty.
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The Wonderful Prophet.

To be seen at Jonesborough, Tennessee,
= strange and wonderful prophet, whose
generation was before the creation OF Adj
am. He was not the Wandering jew, nor
the son of Noah. nor the old Levite, nor
John the Baptist; for he was certainly be-
fore them all.
The Scriptures make mention of him
particularly in st. Mark. St. Luke ana ~.
John. So that we may believe he Is no
imposter. He never lay upon his moth
er's breast. His beard is such Is no man
ever wore. He goes b~are-footed, like a
grave Friar. He years no hat in winter
or summer but often appears with a crown
on his head. His coat is neither Knit MOI
spun. silk nor hair, linen nor WOODEN. lie
is a tee-to-taler. He prefers an humble
dwelling TO a palace lie is very watch
fuI. He sleeps not in a bed but sits in q
angular Kind ofehair, with his clothes ON.
He was with Noah i'll fhe Ark, and was
alive Mt the crucitixion. Nearly all the
world hear him. He has been a faithful
follower of the banner of civilization from
time immemorial, N from one end of
world to the other. He once preached a
short sermon. which convinced a man OF
his sins. and caused him TO weep bitterly.
Though he never rides on horseback, he
is i'm some respects equipped as horsemen
are. He is an advocate of early rising,
though he never r~etires to bed. His pro
pIlecies are so r u that the moment you
hear his voice you may know what is APP
preaching. He is a needfui accessory OF
domestic life.
This wonderful prophet is a free guest
for a few days at the Washington House.
Messrs. Sewer & Mathes will serre him
we'll.
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A National system Of Education.

BY A. Il. B..
For the Herald and Tribune,l
A bill establishing a national system of
education, has been introduced into the
House of Representatives at Washington
quite lately. This is most certainly. a move
in the right direction. Every friend of Con-
stitutional Liberty, sees the necessity of
this. Every Republic rests upon the yir-
tue and intelligence of its citizens. Then
to perpetuate our nationality pure and in
tact, we must see that our citizens are uni
versally educated. To oppose general
education, is to oppose liberty. virtue and
happiness. For o enlightened statesman
ship to oppose general education, is most
certainly an anomoly. When, if as States,
we worse than stultify ourselves by OPP
posing the education of the masses, | say
let our National Legislators take the task
in hand, and give us a National system
a system which will reach the masses, and
spread intellectual and moral light all
over these lands. If need be, let it be a
i system Of compulsory education. None
but such a system will reach many cases
| in the hooks, corners and ''out of the way
places in our Republic. We have, now
and then, parents who look upon their
sons and daughters, not as immortal and
intellectual beings, but as just SO much
brute force, out of which they may obtain
a certain amount of service until the age
of 81 years. Now, to meet such cases.
and they are by no means rare, we need
a system with power in it. A system
which will go out into the hedges and by
ways. and compel them to COM in. OF
course We mean a National system of Free
Schools. But, some may say, ga Nation
al System, and compulsory at that, is con-
trary to true Republicanism. Let each
State have a system of its own" Well,
this might do, and in many instances has
done most admirably. But then, we
have States in our Republic in which there
is no system of Free Schools, or at least,
which may be called such. Icontend that
a State without a liberal system of Gene
eral Educution, is in part, without a tru-
ly Republican form of Government.
The subjects of a National System is GER
tainly the most important which has been
introduced into our Congress for a long
time. An enlightened people cannot be
enslaved, or hoodwinked into blindly fol-
lowing bad and unprincipled political lea
: Iex Let the words -oll on, until from
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DISEASES OF THE BLOOD.

"The life of the flesh is in the Blood
is a Scriptural maxim hat science proves
to be true. The people talk of bad blood.
as the cause of many diseases. and like
many popular opinions this Of bad blood is
founded in truth.
The symptoms of bad blood. are usually
quite piain-bad Digestion-causes inn
perfect nutrition. and consequently the
circulation is feeble. the soft tissues loose
their tone and elasticity. and the tongue
becomes pale. broad, II frequently COW
cred with Il pa>ty, white coat. This cOf,-
dition soon shows itself in roughness Of
the skin, then in Eruptive and Lucrative
diseases, and when long continued. re-
suits in serious LESSONS of the Brain, Liver
Lungs, or urinary apparatus. Much very
much. suffering is caused by impure blood.
1t j. estimated by some that one-flfth of
the human family are effected with ~scrofu-
Ia in some form.
When the blood is pure, You are not SO
liable TO any disease. Many impurities of
the Blood arise from impure diseases of
large cities. Eradicate every impurity
from the fountain of life, and good spirits,
fair skin and vital strength will return to
you.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1870-03-10
K OF
Meets with Great Success in the cURE
OF
Diseases of the Nervous Sys.

Almost nine-tenths of our people suf-
fer from nervous exhaustion. and are
therefore. liable to its cOmcomitant evils
of mental depression. confused ideas, sOlt-
ening of the brain, insanity, and complete
breaking down of the general health.
Thousands are suffering to-day with
b~rOkcn-down nervous systems, and. I'M
fortunately, tobacco, alchohol, late hours,
over-work, mental and physically, are
causing diseases of the nervous system to
increase at i fearful ratio.
The SYMPTOMS to which diseases of the
nervous system give rise, may be stated as
follows. A dull, heavy feeling in the
head. sometimes more or less severe pain
or headache Periodical Headache. Dizi-
ness. Noises or Ringing in the Head Con-
fusion of Ideas; Temporary Loss of mein-
DRY Detection of Spirits; Starting dur
ing Sleep; Bad Dreams; Hesitation in
Answering Questions ; Dulness of Hear
ing; Twitching of the Face n Arms,
&C., which. if not promptly treated, lead
to Paralysis, Delirium, Insanity, Impo-
tency, Apoplexy, &C.. &c.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1870-03-10
Equine Powders create a good appetite.
Candidates.

CIlIIOIUGIECSs
Last Monday, although n colo and drea-
~ day to most of us, still it was a fine
time for candidates. Many of the sover-
eigns from different parts of the county
were here on business. and the gentlemen
seeking office we're thick Oh the street all
day long, each one making terrible efforts
to convince the '.dear people, that his
claims should certainly receive the atten-
ton and support of the voters ofthis coun-
ty. We like to see the excitement getting
up as it is just at this time. 1t will ave
the effect TO bring out the whole voting
population, thereby securing the election
of good men.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1870-03-10
For rough coat use Equine Powder
Intelligence OF Animals.

We have received Il copy of a new book
entitled Intelligence of Animals" 1t is
an excellent work filled with interesting
matter of many animals, insects, dc. The
lower animals certainly possess in a GER
tain degree the faculties of man. At least
we think those who read this book will be
so convinced. Don't fail to send for a
copy. Price 81 80. Address,
CHARLES SCRIBNER & Co.
G54 Broadway, \. Y.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1870-03-10
Kicks IL MiIhado.

We call the attention ofall parties ship
ping produce, to the advertisement of
these gentlemen, TO be found in another
column. We know from experience that
they are .sclever fellows" and that they
will use every effort to get the very high
est prices possible for ny produce that
NAV be shipped to them.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1870-03-10
KOSkoo.

This medicine is rapidly gaining the
confidence Of the people, II the numer-
GU testimonials of its virtues, given by
practitioners of medicine, leaves no doubt
that il is a safe and reliable remedy for
impurity of the blood. liver disease, &c.
The last Medical Journal contains an ar
<icle from Prof. X. s. Newton, NJ. ID. Pres
ideut of the Z. MediCollege. city Of New
York. that speaks in high terms of it, Gu
rative properties, and gives a special re-
commentator OF Koskoo to the ractition-
ers OF medicine. This is, we believe, the
first instance where such medicines have
been officially endorsed by the Faculty of
any of the medical colleges, and reflects
great credit upon the skill OF Dr.. Law
renee. It's compounder and also puts skos-
koo- in the VAN of all other medicines of
tie present day.-Nezfo.k Daily Journal.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1870-03-10
DISTINCT

We are authorized and requested to
announce the name of WM. a. FEBRU-
AIRY as Il candidate for Constable in the
.Jonesboro district ut the ensuing election
i'll March.
We are authorized and requested to an
nounce the mime of WIN. Il. BOYD, aS Il
candidate for Constable in this. the 18th
District, ut the ensueing March election.
We are authorized and requested TO an
nouncc the name of JAMES \. ESTES,
for Constable in this, the 18th District.
Election 1st Saturday in March next.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
REVENUE

We are authorized and requested tOan
nOunce the name of A. Il. CUMMINGS. a.
Il candidate for Revenue Collector, at the
ensuing March election.
We are authorized to ISAAC
\. BRANSCoM. Il candidate for Revenue
Collector, ut the ensuing March election.
We are authorized to DANIEL
ID. HARDWOOD. a candidate for Revenue
Collector. ut the ensuing March election.
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