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IA Cat that Died Of Grief.

,aOhe Of those strange events transpired
id Dayton, Ohio, recently, which puzzled d
The most intelligent, though they furnish
an interesting topictfor conversation. The
late venerable John Childs, who died a
few days ago. had anold tom-cat which he
petted and fed ever since it was small
kitten, and they had become inseparable
companions and much attached to each
other. During the last sickness Of Mr..
Childs, the cat remained in his room
nearly all the time, and refused to partake
Of any food towards the last. On the
morning after his death, "Old Tom" ap-
peared determined to enter and remain in
the room which contained all that was
mortal Of his best friend; and it was with
difficulty that the animal could be kept
cut. He persisted in remaining at the
door, and moaned there until a member
Of the family removed the unhappy feline
to department in the cellar and fastened
him there. On entering the cellar to give
poor Tom some food, he was found stretch
ed out, stark and dead! How is the death
Of the cat accounted for3 1t is an inter-
esting question. ~
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1870-04-07
slurs Upon Women,

Of all the evils prevalent among young
men, we know Of none more blighted in its
moral effects than to speak slightly of the
virtue Of women. Nor is there anything
in which young men are so thoroughly
mistaken, as the low estimate they form of
the integrity Of women-not of their own
mothers and sisters, but of others, who,
they forget, are somebody else's mother and
sisters. AS a rule, no person who surren-
ders to this debasing habit is to be trusted
with any enterprise requiring integrity Of
character. Plain words should be spoken
on this point, for the evil is general one,
and deep-rooted. Ifyoung men are some-
times thrown into the society Of thought
less or lewd women, they have no more
right to measure other women by these
than they would have to estimate the char
acter Of honest and respectable citizens by
the departments Of crime in our police
courts. Let our young men remember
thatitheir chief happiness depends upon
their utter faith in women. No worldly
wisdoms no misanthropio philosophy, no
generalization can cover or weaken this
fundamental truth. It stands like record
Of God 'itself-for it is nothing less than
this-and should put an everlasting seal
upon lips that are wont to speak slightly
of women.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1870-04-07
Walnted-A Ride.

d NJ
At the mass meeting drummed up at
the Federal Capital to bolster Bullock and
frighten Conservative Republicans, Simeon
w. Beard, albright mulatto, we'll known
ini thisieommunity, thus wound up his
speech I; .g -: ..', stt,f IN,
SIN conclusion, give us what we ask
strike out the Bingham amendment, which
ties us hand and foot. We don't want
soldiers; we want the power to raise mi-
litia w2 want guns put in our hands, aud
we will see whether we cannot protect OUR
selves. Give us this, and we will give you
the State of Georgia evermOre." APP
plause. -s9H,, iia st r-a,T1
"Goy, Bullock, as usual, "spoke few
words,". concluding TINS: s...3
~If Congress will give decision in re-,
gard To this Georgia matter, which, In the
opiniels Of many of the ablest lawyers, "a
the true one, and which is entertained by
every loyal man in our State, we will not
ask protection at the hands of the General
Government. We will be able, as my
friend, the Governor of South Carolina,
said, to put rife in every loyal hand in
the State of Georgia. [Applause. 'But
we would do this in the interest Of peace,
and not for the purpose Of expressing any
man. All we ask, as the rebels of old,
asked, is to be let alone"
The Augusta (Ga.) Constitutionulist, in
commenting on the above paragraphs, says;
We do not care to beard even mulatto
lion in his den, but, if Simeon cannot pro-
tect himself without a rifle, why, let him
have Que by all means. IfBullocki is sim
ilarly anxious, let him have one too. All
"loyal" men ditto. But they had better,
thus accoutred, practice the ''let alone"
policy as we'll as preach it. The black
men Of the South are most peacibly dis
posed, although nearly every one of them
totes his gun but fanatics like Beard
and rascals like Bullock seem spoiled for
q fight. They had better not provoke it.
If they are wise, they will never provoke
it. 10
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1870-04-07
A GUSHING LOVER.
COurtlng, with an EYe to business 3

The following letter was recently pick
eH up with SONIC other papets of similar
ctaractsr, aHH haudedi TO an acuuaintance
of the owner to be tetutned, but some
how fell into odr hands. The letter pur-
ports to be an answer to an advertisement
by "a sweet sixteen of means" for a cor
respondence with a gentleman of character,
which lately appeared in the Theatrical
Bulletin Here it is :'A tN'A ~ 5''i'-''
What sweet sixteen with Means ?
Why, | am just the fellow you're looking
for, you bet. Have been waiting these
past five years for this opportunity, and
DoR1-how opportune. / will not ask you
to exchange photos, for I know you are
beautiful. A thought strikes me! Oh
cruel thought-how can l write you
Might not this be all cruel jest : Alas
no; it can not However, to show me
that you are sincere, and inspire me with
contidence-for I am very bashful and
unassuming-enclose me half dollar,
want to have sure thing on square
meal tomorrow. No doubt you willre-
celve scores of letters in answer to your
"ad." However, Pm certain none will
strike you as forcibly as mine. Great
presumption, is it notl >' 't q
I'm yours-to be continued, if desired +;
if not, Pm off the track. ,s 3 ~ Y
Seriously, ]. CESAR pABBs.
T. S.-Don't forget the four bits.
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Return Of a Wanderer- -Thirty-two
2 y ~ Years in Exile, 1910

The ill-starred Canadian rebellion of
1888 sent many brave and good men to
exile in far-of lands, and among the rest,
many of our countrymen. The Troy
Times thus refers to sad case
-"s'A number Of Americans were impli-
Gated in the rebellion, and England, ever
slow to pardon and every ready to punish
those who seek to overthrow its power,
condemned them to long and weary exile.
Among the residents Of this State who
were connected with the rebellion was
Samuel Washburne, of Fort Edward. He
was in Canada on business for his father,
and at the beginning Of this struggle for
liberty his revolutionary blood boiled
over, and he Joined the patriots. The
fate Of the struggle is a matter of history.
Washburne was captured, condemned to
transportation "beyOnd the seas" and
sent to Van Dieman's Land. For thirty
two years he has been in exile, suffering
untold horrors and living a lingering death.
But at last release came to him-whether
by expiration of sentance or pardon we
know not, and this morning Washburne
reached our city on his way to his former
home, which he has not seen since early
manhood. He was Of course destitute and
needy, and calling upon Superintendent
Brownell for aid, was afforded the means
to reach Fort Edward, At the age Of
sixty-eight years he returns with the hope
Of finding some of his kindred above the
sod"
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1870-04-07
Isaiah, tx, 6,

A little incident occurred at Nashville
the other day which illustrates the utility
Of the telegraph, and the various uses to
which it can be applied. A young LADY
visiting the city from a neighboring vii
iage was invited by anloperator, who was
sweet on her, to visit the telegraph office.
A party of young ladies and gentlemen
was made up, and allrepaired to the Office,
under the guidance of the gallant opera
tor aforesaid. After explaining the tel
egraphic apparatus, and exhibiting the
working of the battery, he proposed, for
the amusement Of the party, to take off
the next dispatch which should come over
the wires. An opportunity was soon af-
forded, and the operator took off telegram
sent by a lady in Kentucky to a lady in
Texas, which when complete, consisted sim
ply of the words, "Tsaiah, tx, g." So
unique telegraphie message created con-
siderable surprise, but not one of the par
ty was sufficiently well-posted Sunday
school scholar to repeat the verse refer
red to. Determined to know what the
words of "Isaiah, ix., g." were, our young
telegraph friend and the Lebanon young
lady stopped at Billy Golfers on their
way back, and asked to see Bible. With
eager hands they turned the leaves togeth-
er-but when they found the place, and
glanced at the first paragraph Of the verse,
they laid the book quietly down; and with
very red faces softly left the store. If
you want to make that young lady angry
in earnest, ask her what is the latest news
by telegraph. a 81.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1870-04-07
Publishing a Newspaper Under
~ .la1 Difficulties. llHLaa

The following curious editorial an
pouncement appears in the White Pine
Daily News, Nayada paper, Of March Ia:
"ApoLoeErIc. AT the present writing
we are IN the midst of the most terrific
Storm we ever experienced anywhere. The
atmosphere is not intensely cold, but it
curls about with a rapidity, variety and
industry nottat al charming. The tin
roof Of the Office has gone off entire, and
all hands are at work without shelter.
The gale is SO terrific that repairs cannot
be made, and we are compelled to freeze
it out, paying for an, early subsidence Of
the storm. Under the circumstances, it is
necessary to crave the indulgence Of our
friends with the deficiencies in this issue
Of the Daily News, Every man is in his
place, alliiudlstriously working ia the
cold, hborilgI to bring out some sort Of
publication, to keep up the proper daily
appearance" sS, j NH c5 81, ',.,s, !.
y The man who don't pay the printer is
an owe body. a9 's1rs ~ y.
\ fakr ~ -. YH .
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1870-04-07

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and Linseed Oil, Paints, &c.
Call and examine before you
purchase elsewhere. ,."e. iel9
We buy Bacon, Lard, Grain Z Of t
all kind, Eggs, Butter, Feathers,
Dry Hides, Clean Cotton and Lin
en- Rags, Tallow, Flax ( Seed,
Meal and Flour. For which we
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justify, either, in goods Or cash.
We are also Agents for the
Buckeye MOWER AND REAP
ER, and would be pleased to re-
ceive orders from persons in need
of these, articles. .'2'tio' ',u y oH'Et
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: Price Reduced.

p The South Western Printing and Publishing
Association ,l have completed Arrangements
whereby they, are enabled to supply mail sub
scribers, either singly, or in clubs, with the =
Leading Magazines and Weeklies,
at publishers lowest club rates. either Of the
following S4.00 Periodicals at $500 per annum,
viz: Harper's Magazines, Harper's Weekly,
Harper's Bazsr., Atlantic Monthly, The Gal
axy, Putnam's Magazine, Appleton's Journal,
Lppincott's Magazine, Blackwood's, Frank Les
,ie's Illustrated Monthly, Frank Leslie's Illus
rated Newspaper, 0ldland New, The Chimney
Corner, Hearth, and Home. /, Either o., the fol-
lowing $500 Periodicals at s225, viz: 'Godey's
Ladies' Book, MSdaihe Dsmorests Monthly, The
PhrenOlogical Journalili The following Sal
Periodieals at tS2,p0s viz !. The Riverside, Pack
ard Monthly, The Ladies' Friend. !, The fol-
lowing IS, 90 Periodicals at s4. 90, VIZ: The Ec-
lectic Mhgazihe, Every Saturday The Nation.
The followihgpublished at s2l0O as 81 so, Wiz:
The Young Folks.T s SSAtthur's Home Ahgasine,
Peterson's 4, Magazine. address, i !, IA ytr
s. w. Printing and Publishing Association,
m3l-lm. Care Bax 4l9, Cincinnati, Ohio.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1870-04-07

A Yankee one day asked his lawyer how
an heiress might be carried off.--"You
cannot 90 it with safety" said the coun-
sellor, "but I'll tell you what you may do.
Let her mount horse and hold bridle-
whip; do you then mount behind her, and
you are safe, for she runs away with you"
The next day the lawyer oundthatitwas
his own daughter who had run away with
his client. y bi'da 1elq tt'l i9i FeG
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1870-04-07
Cost Of Ioaferispr,,

Does the young man whopersists in be,
ing loafer ever reflect how much less it
would cost to be decent, respectable man
Does he imagine that loaferism is more
economical than gentilityl Anybody can
be gentleman, if he chooses to be, with
out much cost, but tits mighty expensive
being loafer. It costs time in the first
place-days, weeks, months, ofit--in fact
about all the time he has, for no man can
be frst-class loafer without devoting
nearly his entire time to it. The occupa-
tion well followed hardly affords time for
eating, sleeping, drive had almost said
drinking, but on reflection, we will except
that. The loafer finds time to drink
whenever invited. III gsgi0t8r iiis blF
It costs friends. 1 Once fully embarked
on the sea of loaferdom, and you bid fare
well to every friendly sail that floats un-
der an honest and legitimate flag. Your
consorts will only be the buccaneers of So
ciety. \ 1t costs money; for though the
loafer may not earn cent, or have one
for months, the time lost might have pro-
duced him much money if devoted to in
dustry instead of sloth.a 1t costs health,
yigor,l comfort--all the true treasure of
living, honor, dignity, self-respect, and
finally, all regret or consideration when
dead. Be asgentleman, then; it is far
cheaper. 9g, icilas ai 70 ,pst
AT q trial in an Alabama to wn not long
since, one of the witnesses, an old lady Of
some eighty years, was closely questioned
by the opposing counsel, relative to the
clearness Of her eyesight. "Oan you see
me ?"esaid he.l ssYes," was answered.
"How we'll can you see mel" persisted the
lawyer swell enough,n responded the
lady, "to see that you hre neither negro,
an Indian nor gentleman.p' The answer
brought down the house and isilenced the
counsel. W gaI al an2aa Vi .aros 9dA3
A VIRGINlA MARRIAGE CERTIFIcArE.-
To all the ivorld greeting Know ye
that JohTp, Smith and Peggy Myers are
hereby certified to- 60 together and do, a,
old folks does, anywhere inside Of Copper.
as precinct, and when, my Commission
comes, ! am to marry 'em good, and date
'em to kiver accidents.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-03-07
Very Suspicious.


On Saturday night week, (says the Clarke
Coarierl abou. Il o'clock, negro rode up to
the house Of gentleman living some two or
three miles from Wildwood, and pretended to
deliver a message, that his daughter, living IN
Millvood. had become suddenly i'll, and request-
Ing that her sister would immediately come to
her; this the sister proceeded Immediately to
put in execution, ouly accompanied by little
brother, fortunately gentleman in the house
thought il best 10 accompany her, which proba-
bis prevented terrible catastrophe, as the
sudden sickness Was a mere pretence, and while
the party were on their way TO Millwood, the
negro rode q little ahead and tying his horse
which had been taken from the stable of Mr..
Estep. ayailed himself Of the darkness to es-
cape. Il was found on arriving at wildwood
that no such message had been sent, and We
are left to conjecture the vile intent Of the false
messenger.
Only short time ago respectable colOret
woman at the Post had been taken off on q
similar message, but suspecting foul play
effected her escape in the dark. We haY,
:houshsit best to make this public as precau
ton.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-03-07
Virginia Legislature,

In the Senate, on Monday, the till to pro-
vide for the organization of townships was dis
cusSed at some length. The subject was final
ly recommtted. Mr.. Peudleton offered two
resolutions calling for certain information in
regard to the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Company, which were adopted. Nothing else
Of general interest was done in the Senate.
In the House the bill for the formation OF
townships was perfected and ordered to be en-
crossed. Abill was passed amending the char
ter of the Alexandria, Loudoun and Hamp-
shire railroad company and changing its name
to the Washington and Ohio Railroad Com
pany." The bill to incorporate the Luray Val
ley Railroad Company was also passed. Both
bills 60 to the Senate for concurrence. The
Senate amendments to the House bill regua-
ting the interest on loans, was concurred in,
except the last, which was not acted on.
On Tuesday the Senate passed the enabling
act, and it is now law After its signature
by the Governor the offices in the State now
held BY military appointees will be filled by
the Governor
On Wednesday John L. Marye was elected
Lieutenant Governor and W. H. Ruffner Su-
perintendent of public education.
In the case of the Lieutenant Governor the
republicans declined voting, claiming that the
election was unconstitutional
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-03-07
Disabilities.

The bin which passed both Houses Of Con-
sress for the removal Of the disabilities Of two
or three thousand Southern men, when prepared
10 be sent TO the President for his signature on
Monday last, was arrested by motion Of Sena-
Tar Sumner for a reconsideration Of the bill.
The ayowed object of this motion was to
reach the name Of former North Carolina
Senator, Thomas L. Cingman, but no one can
doubt that it was the product Of Summers vim
dictiyeness towards Southern men.
It took four years TO heal the crack
on bis skull given by Preston Brooks, "a hurt
from wai,h brave Irjshman would have re-
covered in the course Of one night and the
stalwart Senator. therefore, loses NJ opportuni-
~ 10 pour out lis venom upon every thing
southern but the negro. Butthe Senate will
scarcely indulge him in tits uuuauly kick a, a
disabled adversary
We are glad to see that Senator Lewis has
been able TO get favorable action upon smother
ill for the removal Of disabilities.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-03-07
Virginia Looking Up.

We don, mean from her recent Prostra,ion
in the dust as a military sa:rapy, bu, financial
". We end that at New York on Tuesday
jas. there was m active demand for the old
bonds Of Virginia, a, CO. an advance Of per
cent in one day This rise Was sscrbed to
orders to buy for foreign account. Sagacious
capitalists abroad see something encouraging
II the spirit with which railroad enterprises
are pushed, sud feel sure that tie interes, OF
the bonds viii hereafter be faithfully paid
The prejudice that twenty years ago existed
against the extension ofthe railroad from Balii-
more through the Valley has died ont, sud our
sjlest men are now active in the effort to secure
foreign capital for the development Of the IN
Iiyalled resources Of the Cd Dominion.
In this connections we may state that the Le-
cislaturc Of IVES, Virginia has granted to the
Alexandra, Loutoun, and Hampshire Railroad
Company q charter 70 extend their road TO the
Ohio River; and We gather from remarks oil
Senator Wiley that the route is not only the
shortest from tide-wa,er, but that the grade,
are easily overcome, in no case exceeding 3;
feet to the mile
We have faith in the zeal and energy Of Hon
Lewis Mckenzie the President Of the Road
and feel some degree Of confidence shat, viii
the cooperation Of tue Senators and Repre-
sentatiyes Of West Virginia, some natioua. ait
may be obtained for the work
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-03-07
Going Home To Vote.

I;is stated that about eighty clerks IN the
departments have put their names down to 60
home to vote at the State election in New
Hampshire which takes place on Taesdly
next
This shows tina. New Hampshire has a con-
siderable share Of tie sp1i's The above does
Tot give the whole number. for there are doubt
less some who have not the means to 60. The
movement. however, shows thl, tho leaders Do
10. consider the Granite State altogether secure
for the Radicals What ifsome of the eighty
should have the pluck to vote tie Democratic
ticket. Could they escape the pl,ty gu.,Io-
tine, Yy,we hear much about tie freedom Of
elections tt would be a fair subject o.. nqui-
~ as to how many Of these patriotic clerks
lave voted In Washington.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-03-07
Distinction IN Favor of Color.

Congress lately passed an act appropria,ing
SSO. 900 for the relief Of the destitute people
Of the District Of Columbia. The blacks are
tie principal 5snefciaries The restitution is
said to be great among the women aud chill
dreu, and the late cold snaps have increased
the suffering vet the galleries Of the two
houses Of Congress are daily filled with stall
worth male negroes who find more edifcation
il listening to the TRADES Of Sumner and But
.er on equality before the law than in hon
est efforts to earn bread for their families
There is a constant demand for labor in the
South. We; not one Of these uew-Inade citizens
viii touch a shovel or a hoe TLeiugenuity Of
the committee on public buildings viii SON be
required to devise some effective method of
veaulatius the galleries; for all the spices
o: Araby would fail to produce an enduraJle
atmosphere.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-03-07
CONGRESS.


MONDAY.
In the Senate Monday, Mr. Reyels, the color
ed Senator from Mississippi, was appointed
member of the committee on labor aud educa-
ton. Among the bills introduced and referred
was one to authorize the corporation Of Wash
ington city to endorse the bonds of the South
eru Maryland Railroad Company, and another
10 enforce the fifteenth amendment so as to en-
force universal suffrage. A communication
was laid before the Senate from the Postmas-
ter General in relation to the ranking privilege.
The most notable occurrence in the House
was the resignation Of Hon. John I. Deweese,
of the fourth congressional district Of North
Carolina, and Hon. j. S. Golladay, of the third
Kentucky district. against whom charges had
been preferred Of selling cadetships.
By Mr.. McGrew, of West Virginia, bill for
the relief Of the board of education of Bolivar
township, Jefferson county, West Virginia
TUESDAY.
In the Senate, Mr. Reyels, the colored Sena-
tor from Mississippi presented memorial of
colored voters of Philadelphia urging the pas
sage Of the bill to secure the rights Of all citi-
zens under the fifteenth amendment.
In the House the committee on military af-
fairs reported resolution in the case Of John
T. Deweese. Representative from North Caro-
lima, charged with being concerned in the sale
Of cadetship appointments, declaring him I'M
worthy seat in the House. The resolution
was unanimously adopted Another resolution
was adopted combining the investigation of ca
detship cases to the present Congress and to
executive and judicial officers of the govern
ment. The Senates amendments to the postal
route bill were concured in. The committee
on banking made report in relation to the
gold panic.
WEDNESDAY.
The Senate passed the bill to relieve certain
vjrginisns of political disabilities The Judi
ciary committee made report upon the con-
dtion of affairs in Georgia
10 the House the bill amending the act tc
secure homesteads for actual settlers on the
public domain was passed. bill was re.
ported to establish uniform system of natu.
I ralization.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-03-07

KEROSENE ExPLosIoS.-On the night Of the
18th inst, near BentonvilIe, in Warren county
an explosion Of kerosene lamp occurred, by
the falling Of a lamp which communicated the
FIRE TO another lamp on the same table, at the
residence Of Mr. James B. Morrison, by which
Mr.. NJ, bis wife aud youngest daughter were
severely burned. II is feared that Mrs NJ,
and her daughter will hardly recover, as they
we're very severely burned about their faces and
arms. Mr.. Ms, burns were severe, but con-
fined TO the hands aud arms.-Shenaadoai
Herald