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Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1870-05-26
The License Of an Advocate

In addition to the assumption
that an accused person is innocent
until he is proved guilty, it has
been customary TO concede many
privileges to the cousel for the de-
fence in capital cases. The pur-
pose Of this leniency is to protect
an innocent man who may have
heen falsely accused, and not to
shield the guilty. When a lawyer
| is retained to defend a prisoner, it
is supposed that he will secure for
his client every advantage that the
law affords, but there are thoseI
who would persuade us that it is
iustiiable for him to obtain an ac-
quittal by the use Of any or all
means.
However correct such apositIon
may be in law, it is not generally
admitted to be in accordance with
sound morals, or the duty which
all good citizens owe to society
The lawyer who is retained by a
client does not necessarily sell his
conscience as well as his legal
ability.
Some of our readers may remem-
Der the celebrated case Of Coun-
selor Phillips, in England. Phil
lips was employed to defend a man
charged with the murder of the son
Of nobleman, and who confessed
to the lawyer that he was guilty Of
the crime with which he was
charged. In spite Of this confes-
sion, and the abundant proof that
was afforded, the counselor did |
not hesitate to assert the inno-
cence of his client, and to charge
the crime upon the housekeeper of
the murdered man. So strenuous
was he in his efforts to show the
guilt of this woman that he actu-
ally drove her crazy, although he
failed to secure the acquittal Of the
real murderer. After the trial, III
appeared that both Phillips and the
Judge before whom the case was
tried knew of the prisoners guilt
throughout. The counselor, al
though officially cleared from
blame, was heartily condemned by
public opinion.
A somewhat analogous case
has recently occurred in the New
York courts, in which the counsel
for the defence of an alleged muir
derer attempted to show that his
client was the victim of the mach
nations of one whom he termed a
"panderer' and procuress. =
These are harsh terms, and yet the
lawyer who used them has since
publicly declared over his signature
that he has not the shadow of
doubt as to the personal purity
of the lady he thus grossly stigma
TIED This acknowledgment was
doubtless forced from him by the
friends of the party he had ma
/ ligned, and yet not even the full
ness of his apology can atone for
the brutality of such an unwarran-
ted attack. Perhaps, had he assailed
some one whose friends were less
influential, he too might possibly
have crazed his victim. As the
case stands, he has inflicted severe
injury only on himself.
1t is not, however, the strong,
but the weak who need the pro-
lection of the law: and we submit
that witnesses and those who are
unwittingly assoeiatiated with cap
ital cases, are as fairly entitled to
humane treatment as the worst
prisoners at the bar. Hearth and
Home.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1870-05-26

CHAR1rY-Every good act, says
Mahomet, is charity. Your smil-
ing in your brothers face is chari-
tv; an exhortation of your fellow
men to virtuous deeds is equal to
alms-giving; your putting wan
derer on the right road is charity !;
your removing stones and thorns
and other distractions from the
road is charity. A mans true
wealth hereafter is the good he
does in this world to his fellow
men. When he dies, people will
say, "What property has he left be
hind him ?" But the angels who
examine him in the grave, will ask,
"What good. deeds hast thou sent
before thee ?"
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1870-05-26

"A single snowflake is but a
very small thing. So one little sin
indulged may appear but of little
consequence. But a number of
snowfakes falling all day long,
hiding the landmarks, drifting over
the doors, gathering upon the
mountains to come down in ava
lanches, and to cover trees, houses,
and even whole villages-each one
alone may be small; but altogeth-
er, they are powerful, and all but
irresistible. So sin INDUCED grows
and increases until it becomes a
mighty power, which, but for GoHs
help, will wreck our immortal souls
We may strive, by Gods help, to
put away all evil from us.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1870-05-26
A farmer who had engaged Il

- A farmer who had engaged the
services of son of the emerald
Isle, sent him out one morning to
harrow a piece of ground. He had
not worked long before nearly all
of the teeth came out of the har-
row. Presently the farmer went
out into the field to take notes of
Pats progress, and asked him how
he liked narrowing. "Oh !" replied
Pat; "it goes a bit smoother now
since the pegs are out"
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1870-05-26

Favette Chapter Royal Arch Masons,
meets on the Wednesday evening before the
full moon: Mills Gardner, Il +; J.
F. Ely, King; A. G. johnson, scri6ei .
p Robinson, O. H; A. M. Stimson, F, 81
Il. L. Robinson, R. A. g.; J, P, Popfjoy,
@. M, Sd Vale; John Millikang Q. NJ: "a
Vale: R. A. Robinson, q. M, LIST Valei
John Miser, Tr.; B, H. Mllllkan, Sec'yi
L. @, Karney, Guard.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1870-05-26

= An Trishman, having acci-
dentally broken a pane of glass in
a window, was making the best of
time to get out of sight, but unfor-
tunately for Pat, the proprietor
stole march on him, and having
seized him by the collar, exclaim-
ed: "You broke my window, fel-
low, did you not?" To be sure I
did" said Pat, "and didn't you see
me running home for money to pay
for it?"
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1870-05-26

- The mayor of county town
was questioning the boys at a rag
ged school, and he asked them what
we're the pomps and vanities of this
wicked world. He asked them one
by one, but they could not tell him.
At last a little boy near the bottom
said:
Il know, sir. The Mayor and
corporation going to church, sir. "
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1870-05-26

= ma" said a little boy, "has
aurtv got bees in her mouth p =.
mo, my dear; why do you ask p
"'Cause Captain Jones caught hold
of her and said he was going to
take honey from her lips; and she
said a,Well, make haste "
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1870-05-26

- The attorney General of Cali
fornia has rendered an opinion
that until the lays Of the State are
changed, or Congress adopts some
LEGISLATION in the matter, it is the
duty of the county clerks to ret2se
to register negroes, but urges them
to obey the State laws pending the
action of Congress.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1870-05-26

= Self-control is the best evi-
dence of cultivated intellect and a
clear conscience. 1t is great
pleasure to meet those who wisely
listen and observe-who review
what is said without prejudice, and,
with or without advice, commit no
errors. Nothing is so difficult to
do-nothing so rarely done
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1870-05-26
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.

Judge of Fayette Common Pleas Court
A. S. DIcEEY ,.of Highland County.
Probate judge. B. PRIDDY.
Prosecuting Attorney,-M' PAvEY'
Sheriff.-GoNRAD GARrs.
Clerk of Court.--M BLANCHARD
Auditor.-ABEL MoCANDLEss.
Treasurer. @. JOHNSON.
Recorder.-Z. W. HEAeLER.
Suryevor.-JAMEs A. MCLEAN.
Coroner.-JoHN A. PARRETT.
Commissioners - CuRRAN MILEKAN,
WILLIAM CLARK, ENos REEDER
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1870-05-26

A lady wished a seat. A
portly, handsome gentleman bro't
one and seated the lady. "Oh /!
you're Jewell" said she. "Oh, ~"
he replied, 81 am a jeweier; I have
juS set the Jewel"
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1870-05-26

Of the Yangtze Kiang, is sur
rounded by wall eighteen miles
long. The city of Tiensing, in the
northerly portion of China, has a
wall fifteen or sixteen miles in
length. The city of Foochow, with
one side exposed to the river Min,
is surrounded by high wall. Wher.
ever stone can be had, it is used for
these structures. The city of Ran
chack, also on the south side ofthe
Yangtze, is surrounded by a wall,
running over the top of the noun
tain a thousand feet high. also
saw, while ascending the Yangtze,
a monstrous wall surrounding area
on the top of a mountain, where
the Chinese of that region took
their wives and children for safety
during the terrible rebellion that
swept over q great part of China q
few years ago.
"Then, in thousands and tens Of
thousands of instances, in China, a
high wall is built right before the
door of a private dwelling, to ward
off spirits Of ancestors, who are
supposed to be blind, and obliged
to move in straight lines, and who
will, consequently, stumble against
the wall when they come to it, and
give up the pursuit.
"After giving a good deal of at
tentinn to the subject, I am salts
fed that the whole amount Of wall
in China, if put together, would
build one twenty feet high and ten
feet thick, entirely round the globe,
and would require five thousand
men to work steadily for two thou
sand years to accomplish the work
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1870-05-26

Raw of Hope Temple No. 222, meets ey-
cry Monday evening at their Hall IN Ely $
block. VI. U. T., John B. schum;
W. V. T., Miss Nee. Howe;, r.
W. CT, j. B. Pnddy; F. S., D. Elliott;
W. T., e. G. Hamilton; R. s.. Mrs: Mag
eie Ustick; W. NJ, Mrs. P. W. Willett;
". l. G., Mrs. T. D. McElwain; w. o. G''
James Gould.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1870-05-26

Wink at small injuries rather
than avenge them. If, to destroy
a single bee, you throw down the
hive, instead of one enemy you
rake thousand,
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1870-05-26

- "Well, my boy. do you know
what syntax means z" saida school
master to pupil.
" Yes, sir" was the imuo1iate
reply, at is the duty on Wlisky,"
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1870-05-26

Four colored girls are employed
in the Government Printing office
in Washington, to run the rullng
machine.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1870-05-26
Z. O. 0. f.

Temple Ledge, No. 227, meets at Wash
ington every Tuesday evening at their
hall on Court street. @ PGrYin' N. o.
Geo. P. Barnes, v G.; M. BlanehaTd' ~
s.; L. @. KarDey, p. s.; Q. L. Getz' treas
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1870-05-26

; CsY@ Besides Che above Trains, There are
irregular Trains, and persons approach,
ing or passing the Rail Road Track should
at all hours of day and night, be partic,,
ularly on their guard for themselves and
LIVE STOCK, rs to Trains in both direc
tions. Any injury inflicted will otherwise
rest on thier own carelessness.
o. ". SHATTUOK, Train Master.
March 81 1870.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1870-05-26
Thr 9erald.
PUBLISHED EVERY
THURSDAY NOR MING
N. M u MS

p.r WAR IN advance. 90
within the year, S,5O
EoR aix month B, 80 W.
failure to notify the Publisher of Q
wish to discontinue the paper ~ tne ,2iaS GnS
q an en- gagemest, will be regarded as Wish
10 continue the pSper'
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1870-05-26
mnnmr az ApYERTTSING

T'ERMS Ut I'D ~
Tb. following prices for advertising
ho1a Sssn agreed upon by the publishers
- - ,,a.a IN This town.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-08-24
Ayers Sarsaparilla,
FOR PURIFYING THE BLOOD.


The reputation this ex.
!. !. !.
II cellent medicine enjoys,
~ y is derived from its cures,
M <S< "A many of which are truly
/eALkz ~ marvellous. Inyeerate
~ cases of Scrofulous dis
NJ Jn ease, where the system
IN gM seemed saturated with
EA al corruption, have been
- 10 - purified and cured by it.
II - Scrofulous affections and
zz=HsA disorders which were ag-
..agssse gravated by the scrof1-
lous contamination until
they were painfully affecting, have been radically
cured in such great numbers in almost every sec
ton of the country that the public scarcely need
to be informed of its virtues or uses
ScrofuOus poison is one of the most destruc-
tive enemies of our race. Often, this unseen and
unfelt tenant of the organism undermines the con-
stitution and invites the attack Of enfeebng IA
tai diseases, without exciting q suspicion of its
presence. Again, it seems to breed infection
throughout the body, and then, on some favorable
occasion, rapidly develop into or other of its
hideous forms, either on the surface OF among the
vitals. In the latter, tubercles may be suddenly
deposited in the lungs or heart, or tumors formed
in the liver or 1t shows its presence by eruptons
on the skin, or foul alterations on some part of
the body. Hence the occasional use of q bottle
Sctre s ~ , Is even wnen nc
flicted with the following complaints generally
find immediate relief and, at length, cure, by the
use of this SARS1PARILL1: st. 1ntio-
nD's Fire, Rose o. Erysipelds, letter, Salt
Rheuni, Scdtd Head, Rfngtcorm, Sore Eyes,
Sore Ears, and other eruptions or visible forms
cealed forms, as Dyspepsia, Dropsy, Heart
Disease, Fits, Epilepsy, Neuralgia, and
the various Utcerous affections of the muscular
and nervous systems.
Syphilis or Teneredl and Mercuridt Dts
eases are cured by il, though q long time is re-
quired for subduing these obstinate malades by
any medicine. But long-continued use of this
medicine will cure the complaint LeucOrrh@d
or Whites, Uterine UIcerdttons, and Female
Diseases, are commonly soon relieved and nlt-
mately cured by its purifying and invigoratng
effect Minute directions for each case are found
in our Almanac, supplied gratis. determinations
and Govt, when caused by accumulatons Of ex-
traneous matters in the blood, yield quickly to it,
as also Ltrer Coniplaints, Torpidity, Conges-
ton or Inflammation of the liver, and Jauls-
dice, when arising, as they often do, from the
ranking poisons in the blood. This S4RS1,s
and yigor of the system. Those who are Lam
guild and Listless, Dependent, Steeptess,
and troubled with Nervous ApprehenSiofs or
Fears, or any Of the affections symptomatic Of
Weakness, will find immediate relief and con-
vincing evidence Of its restorative power upon
trial.
PREPARED By
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-08-24
The Best Place for a Horse.

Gossipper," in the Rural World, says:
" Winter or summer, except in stormy
time, there is no place 80 comfortable for
colts or tired work horses, a. good pasture
lot. TO tie up tired horse at night i'm Il
narrow cell, with plank floor to stand on
is species of cruelty that civilization
ought TO be ashamed of. If the poor ami
mai must be confined like convict in a
dungeon, for PHYS sake let him have his
head, and give him at least twelve feet
square, with soft dry floor to stand or lie
on.
In the large cities land is worth more
in money than horses but on the farm
there is no excuse for any such wicked
economy. Ask the horse what he wants,
and he will tell you that place where he
can walk around, lie down and stretch his
tired limbs and roll over from one side to
the other, gives him more ease and COM
fort, after day of hard work, than the
most costly plank stall, with all the ac-
Compartments of curry combs, stiff bristle
brushes, rubber. cloths and dexterous host
lers, that can be produced"
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-08-24
FRIGHTFUL TRAGEDY.
a Negro Desperado KiIIed with an Axe

The Sweetwater Enterprise gives a descrip-
ton of bloody tragedy which was enacted
Monday last on Mr.. Joseph Bilderbecks place
about two and half miles northwest of that
town.
siOns, Ike Wilson, a desperate negro, when in
toXicated, had cursed and abused Harry Row
an and his wife, both of whom have been for
some time employed by Mr. Bilderbeck On
the day referred to above, Ike came to town.
procured whiskey, and started out in the drec-
ton of Mr.. b. farm. Approaching Harry ;
house, he commenced indulging in profane and
indecent language, when Harry who was at
work in afie.d close by, attempted, by halooing,
to get him TO desist. But, instead of doing So
he advanced towards Harry, threatening and
cursing him. The latter, seeing that his oppo-
nent was armed with knife and stone, com
menced backing to fence corner all the time
begging him to go of and let him alone at the
same time, telling him that it was against Mr.
Bilderbecks orders for him 10 come about the
place that there was a peeacher close by, and
II was a shame for him to curse and carry on so.
Ike replied cursing the minister Mr.. b., and
Harry, and added II am going 10 kill both of
you!' Continuing 10 advance upon Harry, the
latter raised an axe and dealt him blow on the
top of the head, literally crushing in the skull.
As he fell forward Harry pushed him TO one
side, thinking, in his excitement, that the blow
had overreached his victim. Wilson remained
in an insensible state until ten O. clock Monday
night when he expired. DR. f. Bogart was
summoned to attend him. but his injury was OF
such nature 10 render surgical aid useless.
Harry was brought to Sweetwater on Tuesday
morning, and arter patient investigations 81 Ehe
case by Justices Boyd and Childress, he wi& SCI
at liberty
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-08-24
Sale OF Real Estate.
CHANCERY COURT-KNOXVILLE.

CllANCERl col RT-kNONNILl4E
James Rodgers md wife Jane Swan ct al.
IN ACCORDANCE WITH A DECREE MADE IN
i this cause at the April term and revived and
modified at the July term, 1870 of said Court, / will
sell at Ebenezer Station. the Railroad ten miles
west Of Knoxville, the farm in that vicinity belonging
day, the 18th day of September 1870. will first offer
i in four separate tracts; No: of &7 acres; No2
than an acre each. Afterwards. il will be offered all
together and the sale adopted which brings the best
in cash, and for the residue interest bearing notes with
good security, will he required due one two and
three years aud lien retained till the purchase money
j. paid The land will not lag sold for css price than
$1,000 o. plot of the divisions be- AZ the
Office Of the Clerk and Master and will be exhibited at
the sale. ID. 4, DEADERICk, c. A VI.
aupld-wit.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-08-24
FARM AND HOME.
EASTERN DIVISION FAIR.
Meeting of the Executive Committee Yes
terday.

The Executive Committee Of the East Ten
nessee Agricultural Society met yesterday at
the Board of Trade Rooms A full board was
present, and the meeting was characterized by
zeal and harmony commensurate with the IN
terests at stake.
Capt James S. Boyd was elected Supcrinten-
dent of the fair grounds, and the Secretary was
AUTHORIZED to receive sealed bids from parties
desiring TO erect stands for refreshments, etc,
during the progress of the fair.
The buildings will be completed and the
grounds enclosed by the 18th proXimo. at which
time it is designed to have a grand mass meet
ing Of the farmers, mechanics, professional men,
societies and Others from all points Of East Ten
nessee, and dedicate the Improvements.
This is matter in which we are all vitality
interested and one which should receive the
most earnest and liberal support. Sectional
pride business and social interests all should
act as incentives in making Us bono every ener-
CIV in the furtherance of this undertaking. Not
only will our agricultural and farming Interests
receive n new impetus, but every other branch
of business will feel the effects of it. y health
full spirit Of emulation would be infused in all
branches of industry and mechanism which
would make itself manifest throughout the
length and breadth of this section
Our cattle sheep, horses, hogs, fruits and veg
etabes; our furniture, agricultural implements,
and all articles produced or offered for sale
would be brought to the notice of the people in
"A manner that could be done in no other way
Acquaintance would be formed that would be
the means of largely increasing trade and great
~ benefit the buyer and the seller And most
of all would Knoxville be benefited. Her
manu- facturers merchants, mechanics even the
day laborer, would feel the stimulus emanating
from the enterprise.
Then let us all take hold with a zeal and spirit
betting the results at stake, and each do his or
her part to make the East Tennessee Agricul-
tural Society Fair for 1870 the best ever held in
Knoxville A great deal depends on us, and
we hope that the primary meeting suggested on
the 10Th of September will be one largely at
tended, and index of the interest taken in its
success by our people. All should ,rork.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-08-24

Milton Bireley, three times disconsolate
widOwer, went to Kokomo, Ind, to meet
and marry Miss Lizzie Tanker Lizzie
not appearing, he married Lucinda Morri-
son. Lizzie turned up shortly after, and
finding that she was too late, thanked God
that she had escaped and went home.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-08-24
l, A. L. Wilson vs.. Elizabeth Wilson and others.

/. A. l.. Wilson ys. Elizabeth Wilson and others.
INTlIIS CAUSE THE DEFENDANT. THOMAS T.
Wilson being a resident of Tennessee. as sta.
ted in the bill 1t is ordered that publication he made
for four successive weeks in the Knoxville Chronicle
notifying said defendant TO appear before the ChaneeTy
Court at Knoxville. the third Monday in September
next then and and there to make defense the bill,
the will be taken for confessed them and
set for hearing cXparte.
augl6-w4t. u. A. DEADERICK, c. AM
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-08-24
Notices 10 Non-Residents.
CHANCERY COURT-KNOXXILLE.

N'IF19E~191'I IN-N'-N
Absslom Looney VS.. Mathew IIillsman ct ais
IN THIS CAUSE.-THE DEFENDANTS GORDON
4 Mynatt, Mary Mynatt. Richard liisman Rebecca
Harris sarah Hillsman and Elijah Mynat being non
residents of Tennessee stated in the bills II is ordered
that publication be made for four successive weeks in
the Knoxville Chronicle, notifying said defendants TO
appear beiore the Chancery Court at Knoxville, the
third Monday in September next, then and there to
make defense 20 the BILL the same will be taken for
confessed as to them, and set for hearing eN-parte
augl6-w4t. ID. A. DEADERICk, c. 4 NJ.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-08-24

The reputation this ex-
cellent medicine enjoys,
Is derived from its cures,
many of which are truly
marvellous. Inveterate
cases of Scrofulous dis
ease, where the system
seemed saturated with
corruption, have been
purified and cured by it.
Scrofulous affections and
disorders, which were ag-
gl.avated by the scrofu-
Ions contamination until