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The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1870-08-11
New Advertisements.

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The union Democrat., 1870-11-12
The Eclipse of the Sum i'm December.

No branch of science has made more rapid
progress in recent years than that department.
of astronomy which treats of the constitution
of the heavenly bodies, and especially Of the
sun. The spectroscope has found in the
light from different orbs sure test of the sut-
stances they contain; and this inquiry has led
the way to others, until sanguine students
have good reason to expect the solution of
many problems which were regarded but a
few years since as entirely beyond the reach
Of science. Enough is known already of the
composition and structure Of the sun, of the
force at work in his atmosphere, and of their
relations to the rest of the solar system to
stimulate to the utmost both curiosity and
hope; and every peculiarly favored occasion
for observation is improved with eagerness,
as promising to be, perhaps, decisive of some
pending theory or conjecture, and an era in
the progress oftbe inquiry.
Such an opportunity will be afforded by
the total eclipse Of the sun, which will take
place on December Odd, and will be seen in
southern Portugal and Spain, in North Afri-
ca from Oran to Berguela, and in most Of Sic
lily. The eclipse will be inferior, in several
respects, to that of 1868 in India, and that Of
1869 in the Western States of the Union.
The total darkness in the former lasted more
than six minutes, in tho latter more than
four, while it will at no point last quite two
and a quarter minutes in the December
eclipse. The elevation of the sun above the
horizon, too, at best points of observation,
will be only thirty degrees; so that the obser
vations will be more affected by the atnos-
phere, than when the sun was seen at an al-
titude of from City to sixty degrees. But the
simple fact that this eclipse comes after the
others; when the results of the Study given to
them have fixed more definite points of inqu-
~, and when the modes of observation en-
ployed upon them have been carefully revis-
cd and improved, make it peculiarly interest
ing
The sun is surrounded by sort of atmos-
phere or luminous nebula; extending to
vast distance on every side, but so diffuscd
and dim that it can only be seen when this
dazzling body is under eclipse, Then this
atmosphere is visible, extending beyond the
moons disk, and forming what is called the
suns corona There has been long dsputs
among astronomers as to the nature of this
corona, some surprising tito be merely an llu-
sion produced by refraction in the earth's Ct
mosphere; but this notion is now gnnarallv
abani oned, and it Is regarded as really n
part of the sun himself. and suspected Of be-
ing the true cause of the zodiacal light. so
long standing puzzle of meteorological as
trouomy. 1t is to the study of this corona,
for gaining an insight into the nature of such
objects, that the labor Of observers will be
specially directed during the eventful twn
minutes of the eclipse of December.-N, Y.
Post.
The union Democrat., 1870-11-12

Chas. Williams, Postmaster at DeerGeld
through various administrations, for about
forty years, and so, probably the oldest post
master in the United States, died, yesterday
morning, at the age of seventy-seven years,
at his home in the village of whose affairs he
had been familiar almost since the day it was
called Pocumtuck. "Dr. Charles" has been
the familiar friend of ole end young, and
held as the towns especial pride and honor.
His service as town clerk has been coevai
with his postmastership. and neither duty
has ever been sighted. He has been notably
the most CHEEKY and genial of men in the
town for all these years, and the twinges of
rheumatism have never lessened the vigor of
his spirit. His age was '.as lusty winter,
frosty but kindly" and his death will bring
mourning to the whole community.
The union Democrat., 1870-11-12

How FLocGING Works IN STATE OF FREE.
DoM.-A contingency rarely contemplated by
the advocates of corporal punishment lent un-
wonted excitement to the vicinity Of Beaufort,
South Carolina, few days ago. Mrs. Dun
can, residing at Port Royal Ferry, has du-
ring three years past kept a small boy named
Fripp as house servant. Fripp having sto-
len two watermelons, Mrs. Duncan, with a
tender interest in his morals, inflicted upon
the erring Fripp an Old Testament constiga-
ton. Fripp confded his late humiliation to
one Louisa, be being twelve years old and
somewhat Louisa's senior. Louisa declared
that eff she had such an aunty she would
kill her." This spurred the spirit Of Fripp.
AT night he secured the possession of an ak
and razor. Eventually selecting the latter
ss the mos. convenient weapon, he proceeded
about daybreak to the bedside of Mrs. Dun
can, and attempted while she slept to cut her
throat, actually making cash two inches
long. The old lady sprang mp and gave
chase to Master Fripp, who ran out of the
house through door which he had left open
to facilitate his escape, but before catching
him she sank exhausted BY loss of blood.
Fripp is now in prison at Beaufort. Mrs.
Durcan has the use of her throat, stitch in
time having saved her existence, and is as
capable as ever of training up servant boys
in the way they should go.
The union Democrat., 1870-11-12

Farmer John.


Home from his journey Farmer John
Arrived this morning. safe and sound,
HIS black coat of and his old clothes on;
Now I'm myself said Farmer John
And he thinks. s.I'll look around.
Up leaps the dogs; sGet down You pup
Are You SO glad you could eat nue. up.'
The old COW lows at the gate to greet him
The horses prick up their ears to meet him.
Well, well. well, old Bay,
Ha, Ia, old Gray
Do you get good feed when I'n away!
.sYou haven't rib, > SAYS Farmer John
The cattle are looking round and sleek;
The colt is going to be roam,
And beauty, too; how he has grown
Wen wean the calf next week
Says Farmer John wv hen I've been on,
To call yen again about the trough,
And watch you and pet You while you drinS,
Is greater comfort than you can think -
And he pats old Bay,
And he FLAPS old Gray
"Ah, this is the comfort of going away =
ssFor after ALL. said Farmer John,
''The best of journey is getting home!
I've seen great sights but would not give
This spot and the peaceful life live,
For all their Paris and Rome.
These hills for the city's stiied air,
And big hotels, all hustle and glare,
Land all houses and roads all stones,
That Geafen your ears and batter your boness
Would you, old Bay
Would you old Grayl
That's what one gets by going away"
ssThere Money is king" says Farmer John;
And Fashion is queen and it's mighty queer !
To see how sometimes, while the man
Is raking and scrapng all he can.
The wife spends, every year.
Enough, you would think for a score of wives,
To keep them in luxury all their lives.
The town is perfect Babylon
To quiet chap" SAYS Farmer John
You see, old Bay,
You see, old Gray,
Tn wiser than when went away.
s'I,ve found out this: says Farmer John,
s'That happiness is not bought and sold,
And clutched in a life Of waste and hurry,
In nights of pleasure aud days of worry;
And wealth isn't all gold,
Mortgag e aud stocks and ten per cent
But in simple ways and sweet content,
Few wants. pure hopes. and noble ends,
Some land to TILL and few good friends
Like you, old Bay.
Like you. old Gray
That's what I've learned by going away"
Aud happy man is Farmer Johu-
o. rich aud happy man is hei
He sees the peas and pumpkins growing.
The corn in tassel. the buck wheat blowing,
And fruit on vine and tree,
The large kind oxen look their thanks,
As he rubs their foreheals and strokes their TANKS
The does light round him, and strut and COO,
Says Farmer John, 'I'll take you too
And you. old Bay.
And you, old Gray
Next time travel SO far away -
Or Young Folks.
The union Democrat., 1870-11-12

What is it that nobody wants, and yet nc
body likes to lose?-A lawsuit.
The union Democrat., 1870-11-12
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Meets first Monday of February, May, Auguit ana
Noyemher Supervisor LIST District, Thos Leonard "a
district Edmond Parsons Sd District, Willard Nheeioek
The union Democrat., 1870-11-12
The late Jeremiah Mason was once engag

The late Jeremiah Mason was once engag-
ed in a famous trial, in which some good
Methodist brethren were concerned. One
morning. when the court opened, an over
jealous friend of his client came to him, and
in solemn whisper said: "Mr. Mason,
Mr.. Mason, had vision last night. Ga
briel appeared to me and told me that Broth ;,
er A. was innocent. No mistake about it,"
'.very WE'LL" said the man Of law. not so
much es lifting bis huge head from over the
table on which he was writing; very vel !;
better hare Gabriel subroenaed immediate
w."
The union Democrat., 1870-11-12

An ALTERNATIvE.-A Congregational min
lister of Boston was caught. one day last week
swearing at a COW that had kicked over a pail
of milk. On being reprimanded for his pro-
family, he said he only swore on such occa-
sions, and thought be should have to give up
being christian, or else trade off that cow.
The union Democrat., 1870-11-12
COUNTY coURr
PROBATE CouRr

Meets the fourth Monday OF eaeh month Jraga
q IL -.'--- "'7N
.ranrt Com missioner. D. u hEO@oNp
The union Democrat., 1870-11-12

In East Tennessee, the other day, an old
lady waved red flag till train stopped, and
then asked the conductor if her daughter Sal
ly was aboard. The language used by that
conductor in reply is described as terrible.
The union Democrat., 1870-11-12

There is Hard Shell Baptist preacher in
Kentucky who positively declines to have his
life insured, on the ground that 81. would be
jest straight bettin' against the Lord Al
mighty"
The union Democrat., 1870-11-12

A progressive law-maker in Georgia has in
troduced bill in the Legislature making
dissatisfaction" valid ground for divorce.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-08-17

DUBLIC SPEAKERS AND SINGERS WILL FIND
the Lozenges invaluable for clearing and strength
eDng the voice There particular directions to
be observed in the of them Containing nothing
deeterious they can be taken as freely requisite
One or two LoZcnges dissolved gradually in the mouth
repeating it if necessary, will almost invariably give
immediate relief in many of Hoarseness, loss of
voice. Coughs irritation, Soreness of the Throat &c
occasoned by cold unusual exertion of the veal
Organs For Bronchitis Asthma, &c of long standing,
it will be necessary to take them frequently
sion requires.
EsStop the little cough soreness of the throat and
Lungs in time, and HART'S I.OIENGES WILL DO
IT TRY THEM.
Price % Cents per BOX.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-08-17
Bismarck He Captured His Wife
4 Dinner AnecdOte.

The following, which we take from HE'S
kels life of Bismarck, shows how the
great Prussian captured his bride. His
love-malling tactics were characterized by
the same CELEBRITY and promptness which
gave the Prussians victory at Sadowa:
{" In the society and ut the house of his
friend and neighbor, Moritz Won Blanck-
burg, Bismarck had often seen n Trend ol
his noble hostness who greatly interested
him. But he first became intimately ac-
ouainted with Fraulein Johanna Won Put
hammer on trip which both of them
made in company with the Blanckenburgs.
bismarck soon became aware OF the alice
ton he felt for the young lady, but he
naturally found many obstacles III learn
ing-as may be readily understood-Wheth-
er his affection was returned by her. This
would easily explain the inquietude OF his
behavior, for even when assured of his at
! tachment being returned, there were still
MANY difficulties to be surmounted.
1--WE have already mentioned the repu-
tation which Mad Bismarck had won for
/ himself among the elder ladies and gentle
men of Pomerania. The CONSERVATION
and horror may easily be imagined in
which the quiet house of Herr Won Put-
hammer was plunged on the receipt OF a
letter in which Bismarck directly ana
frankly asked for the hand of his daughter.
But how much greater must have been ms
horror when tne Scllllt uuuSll''l vi 'ii'
house in modest but firm manner, ac-
lknowiedged her affection. Ii seemed rs II
| had been felled with an axe old Herr
Won Putkammer said, in describing hi'
feelings at that time. Even the story o
the wolf, which always devours the meek
est lambs, did not console him.
However, he was far removed IRON
! nIaymg the tyrant father, and he gave hi
consent, although with n heavy heart
, consent he has never had reason to regret
Her mother, of a more spirited nature, pro
tested until Bismarck appeared nj KEN
field and before her eyes clasped his brlu
to his heart. With a flood of passion@
, tears she then consented To their UNION
and from that moment became the warm
, est and most Jealous friend of the man {
: whom she gave her beloved daughter afte
so severe struggle. In = letter to MS sl'
I ter 'Arnimeu,' Bismarck announces IN
y fact under the motto All right"
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-08-17
FOREIGN MISCELLANY.

LONDON, Aug. 9.-Letters from Paris
say that the citizens are defiant of martial
law and continue to assemble in the streets
and discuss the war
LONDON August 9.-Authentic advices
from France show that Marshal Bazaine,
ommander-in-Chief, has 100000 men at
Metz; Mcmahon $4,000 at st. Averune,
and Canrobert 3d. 900 at Nancy.
LONDON, August "a dispatch from
Carlesruhe, dated to-day, states that Stras-
burg is surrounded by an army of 10000
Prussian troops mostly from South Ger
many. The city must surrender, as the
garrison is composed of only 1000 soldiers.
METZ August $3.50 A. M.-The enemy
IS in large measure, concentrated in front
Metz
PARIS August 0.-The JoUundL Oficiel
contains the following notices and DEGREES:
The departments of the Saone, Loire,
AK and Rhone are declared i'm state of
siege.
Marshal Bazaine has direction of the
operations. The corps of Gen. Frossard
has retired in good order on Metz. All has
been quiet during the night.
The decree relative to the incorporation
in the ranks of the National Home Guard
of all citizens between the ages of 80 and
40 years, who do not already belong to
some of the military organizations, revokes
all chiefs of corps and prescribes measures
for the immediate re-arming of the Guard
WIN guns altered TO Dreecn-lOauefs III sec
tons where the National Guard has not
heretofore been organized. The chiefs of
battalions have already been appointed,
and, thanks to the efficient measures taken,
the organization of the National Guard will
soon extend to every part of France.
In the Department of Zine, where that or
ganization is strongest, it has already given
proof of devotion and patriotism which
cannot be changed by the circumstances
through which we are passing.
On demand of the Minister of War upon
the Project of Seine, this morning, he
charged the engineers of the municipal
service with the execution of plans for
strengthening the Notifications of Paris.
Services will be organized at once, and di-
vided between three chief engineers and
eleven assistants. Each chief will be in
charge of an arrodssement. The Perfect
commits the chief supervision of the entire
work to the inspector. The directors OF
Notifications opened negotiations with the
most considerable contractors of Paris
These contractors said they would make nc
conditions, but placed their fortunes, theil
personal services, their materials and theil
experience at the disposal of the authori
ties for the defence of Paris. The officials
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-08-17
DIRECTIONS:
Harris MagnoIian Cough Drops


This medicine can confidently be recommended for
all diseases of the Throat, Bronchial Tubes and Lungs
1t is invaluable a remedy for Coughs, Colds. Lo
Of Voice, Sore Throat Influenza Dphera, Bronchitis
Hoarseness Group, Whooping Cough, Asthma and Spit
ting of Blood. 1t docs not profess to consumptC
but from the largely demuccn aud basamic charac
of the ingredients of which it is composed il is camed
that il will do all for this dire disease that Couch
Medicine cfH d9.
This medicine contains No OPIUM, or other ingre
dent of dclctcrious character and may be given with
disease and patients of every age. Dose from ten
drops To pOontul according to the Of the pa
tent and repeated in every instance the urgency NJ
the requires, in one, two three four hours.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-08-17
DamOn'S Stock Powders.

JWESE POWDERS ARE PREPARED FROM
/ Medicines which possess Laxative, Tonic and Puri
Tying properties and when administered 10 Horses pro
duce the most beneficial results As laxative, the.
eXpel from the stomach and intestncs all foreign sub
stances AZ tonic they increase the tone and strength
of the system; and purifier they ccase the blO0t
and lay the foundation for strong and healthy circu
lati0n. They preventive of Lung Fever, anu u
excellent remedy for all the disease which this no
bic animal is subject. Their -Iucns the lung
and gives smooth and CLOS, nee 20 the skin
and by increasing the appetite ~ aud strengt
to the whole system
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-08-17
FOR SALE.
Great inducements to Purchasers,

- EVERAL FARMS AND LARGE TRACTS OF
- land in Green county some of the finest in Tonnes
see. The large tracts are susceptible of division into
many desirable homosteads, with superior advantages
for COUNTRY STORES Mills, Coon MARKETS. &c. An
excellent opportunity for the settlement of colony.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-08-17
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medicine. 1t does not net rs astrngcnt alone, but
by reducing the acdty Of the sccicting membranes of
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DIRECTIONS:
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Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-08-17
Price. 25 cenIs BOX.
DIRECTIONS l.

For Lung Fever, any symptoms of the disease Civ
a Tablespoonful three times a day,
For Chambers, Heayes Distemper, Founder Cough
and other complaints to which the Horse is subj q
give n tablespoonful three times day until cure
efected-whch is generally produced in few days-
These powders. if used two three times week, dV
ring the spring and winter months will prevent yOS
horse from being attacked by these dangerous dseas
and greatly increase their usefulness.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-08-17

The New York Gildcrs' Union has a
hundred members and bank account OF
come four hundred dollars.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-08-17

I ARGE TRACTS OF LAND N JEFFERSON
IL county Some of the well known French Broad
Bottoms. Also, several small upland farms and fine
timber.
4 NUMBER OF FARMS VARIED IN QUALITY,
n location and price i'm Knox, Blount Boane and
other counties Plats and fall descriptions furnished
application.
MANY THOUSAND ACRES OF MOUNTAIN.
vi Mineral and Timber lands for sale cheap.
GENERAL SMALL TRACTS OF LAND NEAR
~ the city, suitable for suburban residences market
gardens or fruit farms
TANNERY.
4 WE'LL LOCATED PROPERTY WITH ALL
y necessary fixtures for conducting the business
Blacksmith and Shoe Shops with complete sets of TOOLS
offered az low price.
LNINE COUNTRY RESIDENCE AND FARM NEAR
Il Jonesboro'. All kinds of fruit on the place
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-11-15
The Next Congress.

The table printed below shows the preba.
BILE political complexion Of the House Of
Representatives of the Forty-second Con-
gress. Elections are yet to be held in Cali
fornia, Connecticut, Georgia, New Hamp-
shire and Texas, and. the result in those is
ouly estimated We think, however, that a
close scrutiny of the list win make it evident
that the calculation is not too favorable to
the Democrats.
In view OF the general Democratic gains
throughout the country, the New York
World claims of the I members coming
from. Georgia, 2 of the from Connecticut, 2
of the from Texas, -hnd the 8 California:
members. We concede the three New Hamp-
shire districts to the Radicals. By this 'esti-
mate we foot up total OF los Democrats,
1873 Radicals, and Independents, leaving
Radical majority in the next House of
only 25 against 100 in the present House:
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-11-15


and all sorts Of elandestlne and Illicit correspond
ence. Itblds, iair to supersede the personal atr
yertisement column. The agent Of Satan, who
keeps the shop SAYS: 81 propose to keep tho
roughly genteel office, where anybody can have
mail matter addressed and kept until called for
All classes Of society, by means Of this office, can
exchange otlets loalJ without danger OF expo.
sure have among mypatrons already the names
Of merchants, bankers, brokers and professional
and business men OF all grades, many Of whom
are well known in the community. Ladies, too,
from the Fifth Avenue, Madison Avenue and
ether fashionable streets up town. stop in front or
nv door, and other points in the neighborhood,
and send their servants to my office for their
mail. Sometimes mysterious ladies come per-
sonaily, who are heavily yelled, and whose en-
trance and exit are almost instantaneous. They
receive their highly-prized eplstles and depart.
It's none OF my business who they are. Ii dlo
know I wouldn't tell. I never diVulge any Sc
crets 1 may have discovered He declares that
he receives ard delivers two or three hundred
letters day. Old Sawney Is evidently loose IN
RrOadTSy,
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-11-15
Columbia Hospitality.

The citizens of Columbia were "on hos
sspitable cares intent" during the whole OF
last week, aud exerted themselves to'the at
most to give worthy entertainment. to the
busy thousands who thronged the thriving
capital. All the arrangements connected
with the State Fair were excellent The
Grand Ball of the South Carolina Club was
model Of refined taste, courteous care, and
skilful management. And the dinner pro-
vided for the delegates to the State Sur
vivors' Association was fine example oi
bounteous cheer, coupled with a cordial
and generous greeting.
A host of pleasant memories remain VIII
those who had the good fortune to visit Co.
lumbia during the State Fair.