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The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1870-03-17

STRANaE.-We learn from Miss Fish.
er, young lady of German sxtrac.
ton who resides in this community,
that on last Saturday week, just before
sunset, while on her way to this place
from Decherd, she beheld negro boy.
apparently about twelve or fourteen
years Of age, hanging by the neck to a
limb ola tree: While she stood and
gazed upon him in wonder and horror,
four men came up on hand car from
the direction of Decherd, and quietly
proceeded to cut the boy down and place
him in box on the platform Of the
car, brought with them for the purpose,
after which they left in the direction
they had come. In answer to an in
quiry of the young lady, they said that
the boy came from Nashville, that he
had committed suicide, and that they
saw him'hanging to the tree in the morn.
ing This is all that we have been able
to learn ofthis mysterious affair.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1870-03-17

. Queen Victoria is badly broken out
with neuralgia. As soon rs the doctors
find it in one place on her body; it goes
to another, and makes considerable
trouble. She has had it SO long it is
old ralsia now.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1870-03-17

A GREAT WoNDER.-Mr. John Sim.
mons informed us few days ago, Of
Il strange deiormity ola lamb born on
his place. 1t was two distinct lambs
all except The neck where they became
one. 1t had two distinct bodies, two
distinct faces, one head and neck, four
mouths, same number ofears and eyes.
He has the head and neck of this won
der which can be seen at any time. by
those who are curious to sect, or skep-
tical as to the.truth of this story.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1870-03-17

Brigham Young has offered Ben
Butler $4,000 TO come to Salt Lake
and settle. Brig. argues that the Gov.
eminent will be SO pleased to get rid of
the Beast, that 1t will let polygamy
slide. We hope he will not 60, as we
believe those poor women out there
mean well, and it would be cruel. for
such a beast to snttle among them.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1870-03-17

THERE will be no certificate required
in the election for and against the new
Constitution, but to vote for County
officers certificate will be required
These are two important elections and
IL behooves every citizen to turn out
Let all come to the polls.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1870-03-17

1t was very encouraging to Boston
Sunday. school teacher, who had taken
pains to instruct poor boy in geogra.
ply, to ask him before the class what Il
''strait" was, and hear him answe: that
a "strait beat two pairs" She pokered
him
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1870-03-17

Anna Dickinson is SO fond Of dia.
monds that she carries aquantity in hel
trunk, around the country, and after
her lecture, gets them out and hugs anu
kisses them. We don't blame her. A
woman must have something to love,
and in the absence Of a;man, diamonds
are the next best thing for her to clasp
to her aching bread, basket. There
lots of fellows wish they were eighteen
carat diamonds or her hands. We pass
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1870-03-17
Fat Townsend. Plaintiff, W. Jafics Town
send. Defendant (bOth colored.l
rOriuinal Attachment

ltU 1bN ISpUb. 1 liiiltlli, ". OaliiNS ~" II
send, Defendant, (both colored.)
[Original Attachmcnt,l
Whereas. Pat Townsend applied to Jno.
W. " Williams. j. l.. for said county. on the
18th day of February. 1870. in accordance
" ith the laws of this state, for an original
attachment against the property Of james
Townsend, for debt on an accnuut Of said
attachment having been levied upon the
property of said James Townsend, and
returned before me on the 10Th day of
February. 1879, and it also appearing to
ne that said james Townsend is non
resident Of this State, and isa resident OF
the State of Alabama, so that the Ordlna-
ry and regular process of law cannot be
served upon him.
1t is therefore ordered that publication
lie made for four consecutive weeks i'll the
Home Journal, S newspaper published in.
Winchester, Franklin county, Tennessee,
requiring the said James Townsend to ap-
pear efOre me on the 10th day of Septem-
6cr. 1870, ut my office in the town of Win
chester, in said county, it being . Justice
Of the Peace Court, to defend the above
suit, or judgment by default, ex parte, will
be given against him.
Witness my hand and seal, this the o6th
day of February, 1870.
THOS, FINCH.
j. p. for Franklin Co, Tenn.
marif-tt
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1870-03-17

Trains on the Chicago and Rock
Island Railroad don't stop to pick up
brakemcn that arc run over and killed
or injured, but the conductor just tele-
graphs back from the next station he
stops at. They have got the killing
business reduced to q system.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1870-03-17

think, will endorse the Constitution,
in toto, and do 30, not because they
really approve Oft. not because 1t lis
"just suited to their mind" not because
they really want to. but because they
can thelp 1t. -.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1870-03-17
"Barrett's" perfectly harmless.

We call attention to the advertise
ment Of Mr. n. H. Simmonds in another
column. Mr.. s. has opened a New
Wholesale Millinery Establishment q.
No. 81 North side Public Square.
Nashville, and our merchants should
make note Of the fact and visit him by
all means when they lay in their spring
goods. The merchant that tickles the
fancy OF the women will get the trade.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1870-03-17
Insolvency Notice.

Having suggested the insolvency of Nan
cy Sutherland; deed, all perssns having
claims against said estate. must file them
with the Clerk of the County Court of
franklin County. for pro rata distribution
by the first day of July. 1870. or they will
forever barred. T. II. FINCH, Ad'mr.
mNr3-At
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1870-03-17
Methodist minister in Vernon

A Methodist minister in Vermont
won't allow a bass VOL or q fiddle in
his choir for fear he will disgrace him
self by dancing in the pulpit. He says
he used to be lightning on the. dance
when he was young and tender, and
can't hold still now when he hears those
instruments. Something of that kind
allied Cooke. only it was a different
mesical instrument.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1870-03-17

E. NJ. Yerger. distinguished lawyer
of Jackson, Miss. charged with the
slaughter Of a United States officer, es.
capped from Jail about five O'Clock on
the morning of the 18th instant
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1870-03-17

AN ACT to amend the usury laws of the
State, and to establish conventional
rate of interest.
SECTION |. Be it enacted by the Gen
eral Assembly of the State Of Tennessee,
That hereafter it shall be lawful to con
tract for any rate of interest not exceed
ing ten per cent per annnm, providing
that the rate of interest be in writing,
and expressed on the face Of the instru.
ment creating the debt or obligation,
and when judgment or decree shall be
recovered on such written contract, il
shall bear the same rate of interest as
the written instrument upon which the
judgement or decree is based, and shall
be 50 expressed in the judgement OF
decree, and indorsed upon the execu-
ton issued thereon.
Sec. 2. Be it further enacted, That
the rate of interest now established BY
law shall continue equal and uniform
throughout the State as heretofore, and
no greater rate of interest than six pei
cent. per annum, SHALL be received on
any contract or obligation, unless
agreed on by the parties and reduced
to writing in the face of the contract OF
obligation, according to provisions Of
the first section of this act.
Sec. 3. BE it further enacted, That il
any person or persons shall violate the
provisions of this act, and shall con
tract for greater rate of interest than
ten per- cent. per annum, as herein pro
vided, it shall be unlawful, and shall
operate as o release of the debtor OF
debtors from all interest in excess Of
six per cent, and if the same has beer
paid it may be sued for and recovered
by the party paying the same, or his
heirs, personal representatives or cred
itors.
SEC. 4. Be it further enacted, That 6
violation OF the first section of this &C,
is declared to be usury, and upon indict
ment and conviction the party or PAT
ties shall pay fine of not less than one
hundred dollars, and it shall be the duty
of the Circuit aud Criminal Judges to
give this act in charge to the grand
Jury at each term of the court.
Sec. 5. Be it further enacted, That
this act shall take effect from the frs,
day of June, 1870.
Passed February %, 1870
". on. PERKINS,
Speaker of the House of Representatives
ID. b. THOMAS,
Speaker of the Senate
A true copy Of the original now on file
In my office. Al. FLETCHER.
Secretary of State
An ACT to repeal an Act pissed on the
Sth day of February 1869, entitled an. Act
to secure the laborer bis just reward fol
work and labor done.
Section I. Be it enacted by the Gen.
eral Assembly of the State Of Tennessee
That IN aot passed FEBRUARY 9Th, 1869
to secure the lahossr biz just reward
for work and labor done, be and the
same 10 hereby repealed.
SIC. 2. Be it further enacted, That this
act shall take effect Gom aud after its
passage.
Passed March al 1870.
WON. PERKINS,
speGksr d the House Of Representatives.
D. b. THOMAS.
Speaker OF the Senate
kin nv Office. Al. FLETCHER.
4 Secretary Of State
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1870-03-17
DIR. Z. C. MARKS.

llving located permanently in Win
s .m offers his services to the public In
a sm me branches Of his profession. His
v,ncs 10 at present ut the once Of Colyar.
s Narks q Fitxpatrick. where he may
sS ssys b. iousd rsl~ professionally
app s,a2Assly gss
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1870-03-17

The Legislature adjourned Monday,
before last, to meet again the 9th OF
May next.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1870-03-17
Everybody uses "Barretts. ="

McKolx 4 Co.. No So College street
Nashville, are still selling al kinds Of
Furniture - cheap - the cheapest, and
those who want anything In there line
SHOULD not forget their location.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1870-03-17

It 10 said that there is clause 10
Chicago marriage certificates as fol
lows: "Good for thirty days unless or.
dered otherwise"
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1870-03-17

THERE was Catholic service at the
Court House on last Sabbath, aud the
congregation Was large.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1870-03-17

The partnership heretofore existing be-
.,r.nn w, ID. Watterson and John X. Beas-
lev has been dissolved. ,o,
IVY WATTERSON & BEASLEf.
uoyrh Eth, 1870.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1870-03-17

Losf 6ADDLs.-W. Brazelton had
. saddle carried of-ip . mysterious
manner . short tipd ago spd would b.
thankful If the possessor vpsld rstsss
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1870-03-17
W. D. WATTERS0N,
ATTORNEY AT Law

WINCHESI Elk, IENN"
viii practice in the Courts OF franklin
and adjoining counties, and IN the Su-
prcnc Courts and Us. Courts Ut Nasil-
vile. l., u.
Journal building. Cup stairs.)
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1870-03-17

GOLD was quoted in Nashville on
the 10th, at liz and ia. Silver at
107 and ITO.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1870-03-17

The Memphis Board Of School Wis.
itors have prohibited oil religious ex.
ercises in the public schools of that
city. This excludes the reading Of the
Bible.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1870-03-17

Nashville 4 C. r. r. Stock is quo
ted ut 2Gc.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1870-03-17
MILLINERY GOODS,

consisting in part of Ladies' Hats ant
Bonnrts. ill kinds of Ladies' and Gentle.
mems Straw Goods, Trimmings, Ribbons
ETC.. which will be sold exclusively to the
trade. Merchants visiting Nashville fol-
supplies will please call and examine thu
goods and prices. -
WI SIMMONDS.
marl7 I'M Public Square.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1870-03-17

Bank OF Tennessee, old issue. quoted
at 74c. New issue, 15c.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1870-03-17
LOCAL.
;. r. Beasley, Local and News Editor
PERsoNALs.--Hop. John v. Wright
re. appears In our midst after an absence

PERsoNALs.--Hop. John v. Wright
re.appears In our midst after an absence
of several months. He aeeus to be en-
joying excellent health, and we con.
graduate him on his good looks.
Mr.. James Scott, ofthe firm OF A. G.
Adams &Co., Nashville, was in town
last week and gave US Il substantial to-
ken Of his regard, Mr.. Scott is well
known in this county, and we believe
that he possesses the qualities calculated
to commend him to our cnterprising
merchants.
Our citizens will be proud to learn
that one Of their number-the talented
Mrs. Adelia C.Gravcs--has written .
book entitled ."Seclusaval,"' and that
the first edition will consist of 10000
copies.
DR.. Borroughs. who was stricken with
paralysis several years ago. does not
seem to get either better or worse. What
q blessing it would be if He who wept
at Lazarus grave was again on earth to
heal the ills Of man.
Mr.. White was in town also q few
days ago and looked as genial as the
sunshine. He is partner in drug
store in Nashville.
We understand that there has been
a perceptible Improvement in the
condition Of Mrs. McCutcheon since
last issue. She suffers much.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1870-03-17

snd have arrangements made with the
manufacturer for furnishing any imple-
ment' or any kind of machinery that may
" ,eqS,rsA go ~ sAsstssr sssos
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1870-03-17

Advertisements inserted at 81 30 per
.,n,rc OF ten lines (breyier slze,) first IN
sdrtion. and 10 cents tor each subsequent
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1870-03-17
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Rates of .1dccytiSiMH.

All Subscriptions Required Strictly ia Ad'ant!
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Dissolution.

New Advc 1T = G m q n t =
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-09-10
Democratic Platform Of Elko countv.

The following IL the platform Of PRINCIPLES adopted
by the Democracy Of Elko. In convention assembled
We. The Democracy Of Elto county. in convention
innate triumph VI the principles which we have so
long maintained. renewing our pledges OF devotion
First-Thst will continue to oppose the effort. O,
the Radical party to eenrAEe all power In Congress
and to subyert the Federal Republican .yste of Gov
the utmost Of our power ana Ia At e will
not relax our endearors 70 restore the Government
It's original basis in all IT'S essential relations until
restoration Is completely effected. .H.- ..--|
Secopd-That the system Of national taxation under
the existing tarih and revenue laws throwing as IL
Industry rather than the wealth OF the country s
Just and oppressive and calculated TO aid subec.
uon OF the masses 70 an ari'tocracy OF wealth and
plete reformation thereof, upon the basis Of Justice
1hird-That return Of the principle of honesty aud
economy In the administration Of public Affairs ts the
only sure and proper remedy for the present and
prospective financial Ills Of the nation.
Fourth-IhAt monopoly In every form Is unjust,
pretudeal 70 the general welfare and be toiera.
ted and maintained only In direct violation Of the
witness with alarm the tendency u consolidate aud
and the United States. ...|
Fifth-ThAt the right Of suffrage 4. sacrea 10 the
free white citizens Of the United States. and that any
obstruction or condition in the way OF the exercise Of
that right IL violation Of the spirit OF laws and
the Intention OF the trainers of the Federal Consu
ton Therefore. We pledge our united efforts for the
repeal vf tie law providing for the payment OF poll
tax as prerequisite &c the right OF voting
sIth-That the presence Of the Chinese. other
MongoiEn races in our midst Is demnralizing To
ciety; that Mongrel labor Is anagonistc the pros
peFiy aud happiness OF the white race. and that
Democrats we pledge our united opposition 10 the
Introduction OF Chinese into the United States whether
they come as coolies under contract Of their own
individual will that opposed 10 permitting
Chinauen % work our mines. TO purchase and own
red! est'te. or 20 acquire title 10 quartz placer
mines, and that will eudeAVor 10 the abro-
cation Of tho treaty known and called the Burlingame
Treaty" the broad ground that such treaties and
such people are financially. socially and morally
destructive TO the beet interests Of the white Aboring
element on this coast. Further do not assume to
dictate 10 the people Of other States the question
and simply ask TO exercise undou0ted rights under
the Constitution.
seventh-That the Democracy of Elko County hereby
pledge their earnest and united efforts to insure the
election Of the candidates nominated.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-09-10

HALF-EDUCATED.- The following sensible
remarks We find in tho Salt Lake Tribune:
The last thing which mon and women think
Of learning upon earth is how to meet the va
rious diseases TO which thoy are all liable
every hour. Men and women are started out
into life without the slightest knowledge of
what to do when they are sick. They are
taught how 10 talk aud write, TO make money,
but never how to preserve their lives so that
thoy nny have n chance To Talk, write, and
make money. II ought to be part of every
boys and girls accomplishments, taught in
every school, to know how to cure colds,
coughs, foycrs, how to heal wounds, how to
neutralizo poisons-in word, how to keep
themselves alive, for Of what use are accom-
plishments IL one docs not live 10 onioy them? !?
And yet such is tho folly OF tho world that
men and women-all Of us, in fact--Bnd our
solves as helpless as babes when sickness
comes upon MS or any dear TO us. One Of the
great results OF the coming age will be TO moet
this difficult; and tho day will yot come
whom any persons, and especially any OF the
mothers Of the race, who are not prepared 10
doctor themselves and those Of their own
house in any ordinary sickness, will bo looked
upon M but half-oducatod. May that time
come quickly.
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o2s Gifts In all.

The Concert and Distribution Will take place under
the immediate direction OF the Board OF Trustees of
the Mercantile Library Association, assisted By a
supervisory Committee, selected from State City and
County otncers and well known citizens Of San Fran-
cisco.
ROBERT B. SWAIN. President " L. A.
W. H l.. BARNES. Vice President.
". G. RALsrOS, Treasurer. ...
After paying the expenses OF the entertainment and
making the distribution Of the gifts, above an
nounced, the balance will be applied TO eItnguishinR
the present Indebtedness Of the Mercantile Library
Association.
Holders OF tickets to which gifts may be awarded
Will receive the same presentation OF such tckets
or coupons to the business Agents of tho Board Of
Trustees, at thsir once, :
31S California Street,
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA.
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COMP

PELoW is TABULAR STATEMENT OF THE
ID prcTorton OF the Premiums paid TO several Life
Insurance Companies, which have been returned to
policy holders dividends since the org4ntzaton Of
the Companies The 1gures are taken from the
sworn statements Of the respective Companies to the
Commissioners OF Insurance
As LEe Insurance rates, in all Companies, are in
every case higher than the estimated OF insur
Anee there s ought 10 be- at the end of each
surplus which varies according to the expenditures
arising from working expenses, death claims. etc,
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-09-10

Al Grass Valley, short time ago, young
mentioned that fact, the Union adds the fol.
lowing grotesque paragraph; "This young
man is only 20 years Of age; too young TO be
40 rash because he Is impecunious. As he did
not mako success Of tho job, wo forbear
giving his name. Those who get their names
In this paper as suoides, must succeed Suo.
casa Is tho toat of mort"
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REroRrs say that the blockade of Hamburg
by the French has inflicted great damage.
One thousand vessels are said to be idle in
that hitherto busy port. Tho rope-makers
and sail-makers, mast and block manufac-
turers, ship-builders, ship.ohandlers venders
Of nautical instruments, and tho dealers in
ships stores, are on the verge of ruin.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-09-10

young lady in Oshkosh was lately pre-.
ssented with an elegant card.oase from one of
her admirers. A fow days aftorward, while
showing IL TO a lady friond, sbo remarked that
sbo wished ho had given her o larger ono, "as
deckr' '''' :"
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-09-10

Mountain City Mining Compnny-Loca-
lion Of works, Cope District, Elko County, State Of
Nevada.
\TOTlCE.-Thoro arc delinquent upon Tho following
~ described stock on account Of assessment levied
on the fourteenth tiithl day Of July A. d. 1870 the
several amounts set opposite the names Of tho
apnctIYn Hharehnlhhra. as follows;
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-09-10

ALL the Freshmen class at Amherst College,
this year, were conditioned on spelling. For
ty-cight out Of the eighty-three applicants nt
West Point were rejected because they could
not spell correctly.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-09-10

st. Louis minister prayed in his church
that "the wicked game of baseball, and the
devils tattoo. called Shoe Fly, may speedily
spend their force"
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-09-10

great many Americans arc offering their
services TO Napoleon and Bismarck. They all
want to shed some patriotic gore as suffers
Ncr Fork Democrat
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-09-10

No less than ~ miners have been killed In
the Eureka mine, Amsdor county, California,
since its opening
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SENATOR REvEs undertook to lecture at
Kansas City at rs cents n head, but only SIS
to make a free thing of it, and the ball was
soon filled with blnckncss that was opaque
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'These amounts and ratios for 1869 ONLY as
the Companies marked thus have been doing bus.
in the Ststs Of New York until the last few years
Consequently the amounts Of total premiums and div.
idends not readily obsinable. Giving the business
for 1859 only however Is than fair for the North
western and ST. Louis Mutual as their dividends
since organization will not average SIX per cent
The above examples will enable the insuring public
TO Judge Of the respective merits Of the different
panies represented IN this State Whether It s better
TO invest their spare earnings in company which has
returned s31 IS for every 500 received In it's large
total OF premiums ovcr Fifty.two Million Dolars) OF
to invest In companies returning the lesser amounts
" above.
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NOTICE.

HOLDERS OF TICKETS to the GIFT CON-
CERT in aid OF the Mercantile Library Association
are hereby notified that the Concert is postponed until
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CAUTION.

CAUTION.
Bc sure. In making your application, that you know
how much your payments. as agents Of NorE COMA.
SiEs are In the habit Of giving cash payment ONLY,
Disgusting the fact that your policy is saddled with
note against IT, Said note will have 20 bc given during
every year. that In few years the value OF tho In.
suranoe will be seriously decreased. .. -.
Notes on endowment Insurance arc n faiiacy. and
every respectable Company In America have aban-
doned their use.
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" ". BURR