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Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1870-09-30
The MoIs,en Southern Methodist.

The holders of majority of the
Stock recently subscribed for the pur-
pose of establishing religions rews-
paper in this city, to be published i'm
the interest Of the Hol.ton Conference
of the Nj. Il, Church, South, met yes-
terday, pursuant TO published notice,
in the NJ. Il. Church, South.
On motion, Prof. Il. l.. Kirkpatrick
was called to the Chair, and John E.
Helms appointed Secretary.
The Chairman explained the object
of tie meeting to be to receive the re-
port of the Special Agent appointed to
solicit subscriptions of stock for the
new paper proposed.
Thereupon, the resolutions adopted
some time since, authorizing and en-
couraging the new undertaking, and
licensing Rev. J. NJ. McTeer to act
specially in its interest, were read.
Rev. Mr.. McTeer read the names of
the stockholders, with the amounts sub
scribed, amounting, in the aggregate,
to S3,50O.
The report of the special agent was
adopted.
Mr.. j. w. Gaut stated that, as the
amount specified had been raised, and
twas determined that the paper should
he established, and as the location of
the paper was very important matter,
he moved that the proposed paper be
printed and published in the city of
Knoxville.
Prof Price, of Messy Creek, second
ed the motion, aud it was unanimously
adopted.
Mr.. Gaut suggested that the new pa
per be called the "Holston Christian
Advocate"
Prof Price thought the Southern
Methodist better name.
Mr.. McTeer moved that new paper he
called she Holston Southern Metho-
dist ~ and the other names having
been withdrawn, the motion of Mr..
McTeer was unanimously adopted
After discussion, it was determined
that the paper should be printed in
folio form, on Il sheet 3SX24, in good
style and that the subscription price
should be twodollars per annum.
On motion of Mr.. Gaut, an EXecu-
tive ommittee-toconsist Offive MEM
hers-was ordered to be appoil ed, for
the purpose of arraigning all prelimi-
nary matters for the publication of the
paper, and to have such other authori-
ty in the premises rs may be necessary
TO the success OF the enterprise.
After discussion, on motion, Rev. j.
NJ, McTeer was unanimously elected
Chairman of said Committee, with
authority TO appoint his associates,
whereupon he named the following
gentlemen: Samuel Il. Atkin, j. w
Gaut, w. II. Hicks and John f..
Helms, to constitute the Executive
Committee.
On motion, Messrs. McTeer, Price
and Gaut We're appointed II Committee
TO select an editor.
The salaries of the editor and busi-
ness manager was left to the EXecu-
tive Committee.
Mr.. McTeer was requested to con-
tinue as Agent to solicit stock.
The meeting then adjourned, subject
to the call of the President.
r.. l.. KIRKPATRICK, Pres't.
JOHN +. HELMS, Sec'y.
RnorvHle Wig.
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TENNESSEE

AN ACCOMPLISHED FACT. COMPILE
TIoN OF THE TENNESSEE AND PaCIFIC
RAILROAD 10 LEBA NON.-On the 4th
day of July, 1869, the fist spadeful of
dirt ON the line of the Tennessee and
Pacific Railroad was thrown in air.
On the seventeenth day of September,
1870. the last rail was laid on the line
between Nashville and Lebanon, and
two days thereafter the passenger train
made its first regular trip between the
two points named. Thus, within n
little more than fourteen months alter
the first breakingOf ground, thirty and
bne-half miles of railrOand have been
completed- d-complcted, too, in the most
substantial and satisfactory manner
hnd put in running order.
DEATH OF MINNIE STURM.-Minnie
Eturin. the daughter of V. IL. Sturm,
died Yesterday morning ut seven
O'clock. Little Minnie was twelve
wears. three months and twenty-five
DAYS old. During the day previous 20
her death, while suffering extremely
but still sensible of her dying condl-
tion. she remarked to the Rev MIR.
Bachman, that she was ready ana
willing 10 die. About nine O'CLOCK
that night, she went 10 sleep ana grad,
uallv grew weaker until her spirit He'd
10 Heaven. n.-hRorUWc wing.
THE THIRD DISTRICT Con
yention 10 nominate candidate for
Congress in the Third District met at
McMinnville last Friday. All the
counties in the Dist. We're represented
except Fentress, Macon and Dehaio, D.
There were several aspirants for the
candidacy. The two-third rule was wa.
adopted, and on the fifteenth oaiio'
Col. A. E. Garrett, Of Smith oouL ",
was declared the nominee. Coi' uaI-
Tett was AN officer in the Federal army
during the war, but has been Pallantly
fighting Radicalism for the last hVe
years. .AtheRs Post.
Ex-PREsIDENT JOHNsoN.-,iaVing
been absent for the last new DAYS We
have not had an opportunity 10 lo"u
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1870-09-30
Pesi90nemcnI or TIE LyncIburg
Fair.

At meeting Of the Executive Com
mittee of the Lynchburg Agricultural
and Mechanical Society held on Tues
day. the 10Th inst, the following pre-
amhlo and resolution. postponing the
Fair was adopted:
WHEREAS, it is believed by this
Committee that the interval between
the Fair of our Society and that of the
State Society at Richmond will
cause Inconvenience of many persons
at n distance who contemplate eXhib-
iting fine stock &C., at both Fairs, and
may prevent eirattendance at either;
and whereas the time now fixed for
our Fair is 30 early as to conflict with
the engagement Of farmers in saving
their tobacco and seeding their wheat
therefore,
Resolved, That the time for the be-
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1870-09-30
BRISTOL VIRGINIA TENNESSEE FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 80 1870

ginia ought to be found vieinV with
each other as TO who should first and
most contribute to the cosummation
of the important work and especially
when it il plain TO be seen that the
outlay must quickly bring an equiyu-
lent return of remuneration.
Yours, truly,
WIN. MAHoNE, President
A SOUTHERN NATIVE UNION Con-
VENTIoN TO MEET AT * KNOXvILLE-AN
EMINENTLY CONSERVATIVES Plat
FORM-ANoTIIER WEAK INVENTION
OF THE ENEMY.
RICHMOND, Sept. 21-Hon. Geo. w.
Booker, Congressman from Virginia,
and A. j. Hamilton, of Texas have is
sued a call for Convention of the ma
tive Union men of the South, at Knox
vile, Nov. l. The subjects to be brought
to its attention will be the acceptance
of the 14th and 18th amendments as
the final status of the African race /;
universal amnesty and the restoration
to every man of the civil and political
rights enjoyed before the war; COM
pensation to loyal people for the prop
erty taken during the war; a fair dis
tribution of banking capital in the
South and West the abolition of the
ironclad oath; giving the rights of
citizens to all persons from whom the
duties of citizens are required, and
the payment of the public debt aecor-
ding to contract. The call says the
convention will not be of a party char
acCer.
HoN. ROBERT RIDGwAY-The
latest reports from this entleman con-
vey the gratifying intelligence that
his condition has greatly improved,
and his friends and physicians are en-
couraged TO anticipate his entire re-
covery from an illness of unusual dura-
zion and Severity.-Lynch6t0g Vir-
ginian.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1870-09-30
MAGAZINES.

Good Health.-The October number
OF thissplendid work is an improve
ment on all previous ones. 1t con-
tains, Gymnastics The Nervous sys-
tenn and Vision Leprousy of the BIZ
BILE and its Present Existence i'm Ameri-
CT; More about Tea; Woman's Dress
How to Bringup Babies II-Teothing,
DC. &c. Terms 81 per annum or with
the NEWS $3.50 for both.
Il Splendid Mdgdzine.-Th fash-
Ions in Demorests's illustrated month
ly, for October, are authentic and
original. Its Lady's Club affords
valuable and interesting information
upon all subjects, and it is the best
magazine for the utility and ornam en-
tation of the household. 1t offers a
magnificent parlor Steel Engraving
valued at $40, or II lino Chrome, worth
S., to each subscriber. Subscription
price, So per aunum. Address, w.
JENNINGS DEMoREsT, s3s Broadway.
New York.
.DemorcsPs juvenile magazine, Young
America, for Octoberis full of fine illus
trations, spicy and instructive stories,
and much to amuse the juveniles.
Demorest is achieving II great success
in YOUNG AMERICA. He is also Civ
ing splendid premiums to each subscri
per Yearly, $3.50. Address, w.
JENNINGS DEhIoREsT, S3S Broadway,
New York.
The Fcrmey's gazette, Richmond is
tho very best of our Agricultural
Monthlies and costs but Sl.50. Add ess
=. B. French.
The opening article in LiLincotfS
Magazine for October bears the title of
THE Ghost of Ten brock Van Der
Hcyden," and is story of unusual
merit, being distinguished by the re-
Alism of its delineations and the lively
and forcible nature of its style. MARY
Ann and Chyng Loo" is an amusing
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inent financial operations of the Wes-
tern Union Telegraph Company.
PRUSSIA the German Nation" is a
brief political essay. which will, at
this important juncture in the affairs
OF Euprope, be read with much atten-
tion. "MeXican "Reminiscences" a
collection of sketches from the pen of
q former diplomatic agent 10 Mexico,
are concluded. They furnish many
anecdotes concerning the social and
political characteristics of a most rev.
olutionary people.
The Present issue of LpincoPS
Afaqazine is rich in fiction, the most
prominent contribution being the con-
tinuation of Anthony Trollope's New
Novel. isis Harry Hotspur of Hum
elevate" The number also cantains
two poems and some descriptive and
critical sketches of II pleasing and in
htructivc nature. Porcelain Manu-
factory at Nielsen" is well worth a
reading. The Monthly Gossip" as
usual, Is varied and entertaining.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1870-09-30
IMPORTANT NEWSPAPER CHANGE.

IMPoRTANT NEWSPAPER CHANGE.
The Hc1rH f Home, finely illus
trated paper of high character, hith-
crto issued by Messrs. Pcttengill, Bates
d Co., has been purchased 10y Messrs.
Orange Judd & Co., of 2S5 Broadway,
New York, the well known publish
ers of the AmcricaH 1gricuitTdiist.
Messrs. 5. NJ. Pettcngill n Co., whose
great Advertising Agency, established
in 1919, is one OF the largest and most
reputable I'm the world, find that their
extensive business requires theireNclu-
business requires their ext tlusive atten-
ton, and they therefore transfer the
Hearth and Home to the new publish
ers, whose long experience and album
dant facilitieswill enable them not on
ly TO maintain the past high character
of the paper but TO add materially to
its value. The new publishers also
announce reduction Of the terms to
S3 per year. The change will not at
all affect the american Agricultwdtts',
which will continue on Independents
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1870-09-30
THE STORY OF LOVE.

neneath the oak IN saffron haze.
The village elders sat together.
And talked of crops aud market days.
or suns and stormy weather;
rAr of the West was all ahlaze
From upper clouds to neither.
1nPnrPle pomp, and fiery flush,
. The kingiy day, like victor CORY,
oa chariot wheels with splendor iush.
Rode down the slopes Of glory;
Aud twilight crept, with tender hush.
To heaven like pilgrim hoary.
Anon the moonheam's amber sheen
Lit up tho leaves OF oaks and ashes,
Aud kissed tho children on the green
= And foil, In silver FLASHES,
where lovers talkei in leafy screen.
To maids with downcaSt lashes.
Ths old, old tale, forever young,
IhSt Eve rshsarssd In sinless, Aidsnn,
That bero wept aud Sappho su ng -
with bliss and pain o'erladen:
The old, old tale that lovers tongue
Forever tells to maiden.
The Lovers walked in fragrant dusk
4 with clasping hands aud hiding faees
The 9 eiders talked Of grain and hu,k.
= And children ran their races;
And erikrts cherped, and pleasant musk
Arose from loafy places.
I'll. one by one, with measured strokes
Tho village curfows chimed eleven;
And, one by one, beneath the oaks,
/ The elders said " Guoh-evenir
And, one by one, the children folks
went homo, to dream Of heaven.
And silence crept along the leas,
And misty shadows grayly glistened
But still, beneath the moonlit trees,
The lovers talked and listennd
And all the old. old histories
For them were newly ohristeued.
All care beyond, all fear above.
They feel their love and softly breathe Il.
And hear u sobbed by brooding dove,
And see the roses wreaihe II;
And dream that true and tender love.
OutlAst eth all beneath 1t.
No dream indeed no twilight CLEAN
OF lights thai fades in shadows hoary
Iut golden breaks, that softly CLEAN
(, From opening Eat Of glory;
Our life the thread. onr hearts the theme.
in heaven we end he story.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1870-09-30

ly as heretofore. The illustrations and
reading matter OF the two journals
will be entirely different. Either OF
the journals will be furnished from
now to the end of 1871 Us months, } al
the yearly subscription rate, viz. the
WEEKLY HEARTH and HOME, at 50 /;
the MONTHLY AMERICAN AGRICULTU-
RALIsT, Sl.5O; or the the two for 81
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1870-09-30
A Novel Device.

A PACKAGE OF LETTERS SENT FROM
METZ IN A BALOON-THE ARMY IN
GOOD CONDITION-THE PRUSSIAN
BLOCKADE EFFECrIvE.
PARIS, Sept. Is, 1870.
The Prefect of Neufchatel telegraph
ed yesterday morning that small ba-
loon had been round the previous even
ing, which contained II package of
soldiers letters, dated sept. l6, address
ed to the soldiers families. There was
also slip of paper, signed by Gen.
Coitiuieres, commandat OF Metz, which
stated that the troops in that city were
in good condition, and their health
excellent. The blockade established
by the Prussians was admitted TO be
effective, and their only means of
with the outside world
was by balloons. This balloon was the
second they had sent out. Tribune.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1870-09-30

[CoPY DIR. CoLEMAN's CERTIFICATE
| certify that have examined DR.. J Bun
tings Formula for his Tonic aud Alternative
Bitters, and have no hesitation in recommend
ing il 10 the public, as a most valuable end
efficient remedy, in all diseases requn ng
Tonic and Al.eYat ~ trcohnont.
kiRed.l OuAs.'r. GoLEaAE, ND.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1870-09-30

ginning of the annual Fair of the
Lynchburg Agricultural and Mechan-
ical Society be changed to the FOURTH
TUESDAY IN oCrBoER the 25th Of the
month.
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BRISTOL, TENN.

After years of study and practice in the Fine
Arts, and possessing one of the best arranged
sky-light Galleries in the State, in which
have every facility for making all kinds Of
Pictures known to the Art, can in honesty
invite all who wish pictures of any kind to
visit me, assuring you my work shall not be
surpassed by any in this country. The i'm
perishable Pearl and Ivory picture made to
perfection. Special attention paid to copying
all kinds of pictures. | also call attention to
my beautiful collection of Parlor Pictures and
Frames, both oil and water colors, much lower
than ever before sold in this country. Prices
reduced so all can afford to decorate their
rooms. Sterocopes and views, beautiful be-
yond description. You can contemplate Ma
lures great Book of beauty and become ac-
quaintcd with the wonders Of the world,
"scenes to the eye real' lacking only the
breeze to feel You are there.
would say to all who love and appreciate
the fine arts come and see. Thorough in
structions given in any branch of the art +,
complete outfits furnished.
g. b. SMITH.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-03-09
FROM WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON. March

WASHINGTON, March 3.
The President sent to the House of Repre-
sentatives day II letter enclosing the COM
munication from the Secretary of the Interior,
in relation to the obligations of Congress to
make appropriations to carry out the Indian
treaties made by the peace commissioners of
1867. The President says: l desire If the
Indian war becomes enevitable, that the gov
eminent of the United States at least, shall
not be responsible for it. Pains will be taken
and force will be used if necessary to prevent
the departure of expeditions.
The Reconstruction Committee this MORN
ing discussed the right of Congress to inter-
fere to restore order and repress outrages in
Tennessee. but took no definite action.
Messrs. Maynard and Turrell of Tennessee
testified as to the state of affairs in Tennessee,
and Mr.. Butler, chairman of the committee.
said there was no doubt of the right of Con-
gress to interfere with the authorities of Mass
achusetts. should the occasion arise.
Secretary Boutwell, has reported in favor
of the discontinuance of the mint in New
Orleans, that at Philadelphia being sufficient
for the atlantic states.
The Internal Revenue receipts to- day we're
1926, 243 for the month; S5,l8l,77l for the
year to this liz, 246,489
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-03-09

Messrs. Bodwell & Wilson have just COM
pleted, at Howell, the erection Of group
OF sheds over their new granite yard adjacent
to the railroad depot. Their former yard on
the wharves nearly opposite the Cotton Facto-
ry, is still deeply buried beneath the ice drift
that lodged at the city. Many valuable pieces
of finished granite are under the ice in the
old yard, and will not be accessible until after
the employees Of Messrs. Bodweli Wilson.
together with several other citizens, partook
Of u sumptuous supper at the Granite House,
by invitation of Messrs. d. & w.
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Miscellaneous.

NEW YORK, March 8.
Lewis b. Morrowey, Scythe Manufacturer
at Newport, Conn, visited the gold room
this morning, wearing an old white hat which
provoked an attack by the brokers, resulting
finally in the old man being driven into the
street. where he drew a revolver in self-de-
fence. The police arrested him and removed
him to the station house.
There were seventy fires in this city dur
ing February. The total loss was S72S, 500
Total insurance, Sl,275, 900.
PORTLAND, March 8.
In ward tw yesterday there was no choice
for two of the councilmen. Another trial to-
day resulted in the choice Of one democrat
and one republican. This makes the council
stand ii democrats Cor rather liberals, as
three Of them are republicans though elected
on the "citizens" ticket, to IL republicans,
and IA to l 4 on joint ballot.
CHICAGO, March 8.
The municipal elections in Des Moines,
Ceder Rapids, Iowa, Monticello, Illinois,
was carried by the republicans.
CINCINNATI. March s.
The number of hogs porked this season
was 1886; average weight, 326 pounds !;
average yield of leaf lard, q Is pounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-03-09
Election in New n ampshire-Re-
turns from 1874 Towns-Republican
Loss nearly 1900.

CONCORD, March 8.
Pleasant weather and active canvas drew
out large vote at State election to-day.
Four candidates were in the field for Gov
ernor, viz, Onslow Stearns, Republican, and
present incumbent; John Bedel. Democrat
Samuel Flint Labor Reform, and L. 0. Bar
rows, Temperance. For Railroad Commits
sioner, Chas. z. Gage, Michael 7. Donahoe,
George Roberts and II. d. Pierce.
Returns up to 8 o'clock are from lis towns,
which show Republican loss of nearly 1900.
Stearns is probably elected; but his majority
will not exceed 500. The result is looked
upon as doubtful. About one half the State
is heard from and over half the votes are in.
The result of few principal towns is as
follows: @'1''> 1.a -
Amherst tearns, 1874; Bedel, 90 Flint
2; Barrows, 2. Last year-Stearns, lS5
Bedel, 100.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., 1881; Bedel, go
Last year-Stearns, l73; Bedel, 1929.
Dover-Stearns, 1,O2s; Bedel, PA Flint,
23S; Barrows, l. Last year-Stearns, 924
Bede, 444.
Concord Stearns, LAP; Bedel, 455
Flint, $50; Barrows, "A. Last year-Stearns
/ ,5O4; Bedel e95.
Portsmouth-Stearns, LAP; Bedel, 7O5
Flint, 8; Barrows, 2. Last year-Stearns
LIZA; Bedel, $50.
LATER-l0: 80 p. M.-l47 Towns
One hundred and forty-seven towns, COM
prising over two thirds of the State, give
S,earns, 26,554; Bedel, II ,sSl; Flint, 4,s77
Barrows, ISL.
Stearns' loss from last year is over 1000.
His majority last year was 1871. He is prob
ably elected by from | 900 TO 1900 majority.
The Legislature is Republican, with the
majority reduced from last year
CONCORD, March 9TH A. NJ.
The Republicans have probably elected six
of the Senators, and there will probably be
two vacancies, and three of the five council
lors.
9th-2 A. M.-l64 Towns.
One hundred and sixty-four towns give
Stearns, 27,766; Bedel, 10, 420; Flint, STA
Barrows, 500.
The returns so far show net loss to Stearns
of about 1850, over last year. Returns
to one o'clock show still further loss tc
Stearns; without giving summary they indi,
cate his election by 1900, or 800 majority
they embrace about seven eghths uf the
State. ,..
The Democrats have elected probably fou,
Senators, viz. 4th, 9th, sth and 18th districts
The Republicans have undoubtedly carried
LIST, I'd, Sd, 9th, eth and 9th districts. The
10th and 18th are considered doubtful, with
preponderance in favor of Republicans. Re-
publicans have probably carried of the
Councillors districts and the Democrats l, the
same as last year ''+
The House, will show little change, there
being probably 40 or so Republican majority
in that branch.
Representatives elected Wolfboro', Blake
Folsom, +. Goodale Northwood, VIM. A.
Caswell- Nottingham, A. T.
Stevens-Democrat. 'N'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-03-09
Supreme Judicial Court, March Term. Charles
Danf0Fth, J. Presiding.

Dsnforth, J. Presiding.
TUESDAY, March s.
4O6-City Of Augusta Is James W. North
ct ais, commissioners of the sinking fund of
the Kennebec Portland Railroad Company.
w. p. Whitehouse for ptf. Bradbury and
Libbey for defts. Marked Law" on report.
Miss Abbie Pulsifer was appointed steno-
grapher for the term, and duly sworn.
2S3-Lorena 4. French rs Joseph w. Pat
terson. Action of ejectment. Lancaster and
Lbbey for ptf. vose for def Evidence got
out, withdrawn from the jury, and marked
Law" on report
22O-David Ware Is James Hewey, Whit
more I'd for PITT. L. Clay for deft Testimony
closed.
Special venires having been issued for the
return of jurorsto take the places of those who
have been excused from serving, the follow
ing new jurors appeared: Eben NJ. Brown,
Mt. Vernon; Daniel S. Drake, Albion; Ar
thur H. johnson, Watrrville; George A.
Longfellow, winthrop; William M. Robin
son, vassalboro'; Greenlief o. Shaw, Water
vile; and J. w. Starkey, Vaasslboro'.