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The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1871-11-23

The roll Of House of Representa-
tlycs, of Tennessee, rs prepared by the
assistant clerk, shows the occupations
Of the members to he as follows: Far
mcrs, 50; lawyers, 81; physicians, 5;
merchants, 3; teachers, . traders, . ;
millcrs, |; bankers, |; mechanics, | /;
merchant and farmer, |; survcyora aud
farmer, |. AS to single or double
blessedncss-Gl are married, . are wild,
overs and 8 are bachelors. The ven,
cradle II. |. Chester, of Madison, Glib.
son, Henry and Car roll, aged rs, is the
oldest member, and b. A. Enloc, Car
roll, aged "a, the youngest. or the Is
members, GS were born in Tennessee,
3 in North Carolina, 3 in Geo rgia. 9 in
Kentucky, and | each in Mississippi.
Missouri, Pennsylvania and Virginia.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1871-11-23

| am now receiving the largest and best
stock of FALL AND WINTER CLOTH
ING ever brought to this market. | am
prepared to furnish the public with all
qualities and grades Of clothing at prices
that defy competition.
The following is a partial list of articles
from my stock which will give some idea
of the extent of my purchases:
COATS.
Castor Beaver,
Blue and Black Opera,
Derby and Chesterfield,
Diagonals.
Olive Brown,
Prince Albert.
New Market.
Fleetwood, Etc.
Also a full line Of Black Cloth Coats of
all styles, qualities and prices.
PANTS.
Five hundred pairs Black Doeskin
Pants. Cashmere Pants of all qualities,
grades and prices.
VESTS.
My stock of Silk, Cloth. Cashmere and
Velvet Vests is complete as to quality,
quantity and prices.
We also have on hand a full line of
Overcoats,
Shawls.
Talmas.
Rugs, Etc Etc.
In addition to the above. we have con-
stantly IN hand a full line of Gentlcmen's
Furnishing Goods. We offer these good
to the Trade at the lowest market rates.
Our stock is new and complete in every
department. Planters, Merchants and the
public generally. are invited to examine
our Stock before purchasing elsewhere.
The many friends Off. s. EVANS. for
merly connected with this house. will
again find him at his old and well-known
stand. and he will be pleased to show them
through the Stock. and at the same time
be able to satisfy their tastes in any article
pertaining to this line.
BILLY BROWN, son of ex-Mayor W.
NJ. Brown, is also connected with this
house, and will be pleased to have his
friends give him a call, guaranteeing to
please them in every respect
NIKE POWERS,
Star Clothing Store,
Corner Market and Square,
nov23-lm Nashville, Tenn.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1871-11-23
JOHN GULL,
(Over Clerk Il Masters Office
WINCHESTER, TENN

Perfect fits guaranteed, and work also
warranted to be not only neat and duraC.t'
but in the latest style. References gwen
to all who have had work done fol tnsll
by the reterrer. oci'
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1871-11-23

vitality ofnational life, and all are
guilty who become Indifferent specta
tors OF passing events. Oar Ameri,
can institutions are o upon trial.
ana the first question for consideration
IS, whether we will maintain 4 Republic
Vol The people Of the States and for the
real freedom Of citizenship, or whether
we will yield our right. and our liber.
ties to the one mar power of the Pres.
jdcnt,
Whatever else may bc said Of this
year, 1871, it must be admitted that it
IS q year o. plenty to the hunter. The
p]gatriGs Of Illinois abound in docks Of
quail, the woods Of Wisconsin, teen
wilh deer, Missouri is alive with SPUR
rcis, robins in inuumcrable aocks are
found in Western York, Ohio forests
are broken down hy the roOsting OF
wild pigeons on iLoN, and Indiana
cornGcll5 arc alive with blackbirds.
The luxurious Kcntuckians are satiatcd
with fat opossums, Pennsylvania pur.
sues red foxes in scores, the residents
Of the Lake Superior region capture
caribou, and New Hampshire hunters
have fierce encounters with three hun
dred-pound bears. Elk are abundant
in Maine and wild turkeys in Virginia.
The newspapers Of these respective
places add to their accounts great
stories Of prodigious pumpkins, brob
~dignagian beats colossal cabbages,
lowering tomatoes, tremendous tur-
uipS, onions Ossa like in size and
,Quashcs Of s%tupendous growth. II all
these tales are credible, this year tan.
sccuds all for abundance
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Fitzpatrick, Gregory q DAVIS
AT LAW,
WINCHESTER, Tenn.
WINCHESTER, Tenn

WINCHESTER, Tenn.
will practice in the Courts OF sra ursms
and adjoining counties, and in the sa II tIs
Courts. Prompt attention given !oa""
business pertaining to the proiess'O"'
~july20-ly
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BELGIUM.

Tho Disturbances In Brussels-Agft0tiOn In
the City-cr0wds In the Streets-The Cham-
bcrs Adj0urncd-Thc Ministers Called On to
Resign-ssD0wn With the Pricsts'' Cried In
The streets. -r -t s M ,
There was renewal November "a Of the political
agitation In the city. But few persons Assem-.
bied outside the Chamber when 1t met but
they hissed the Catholic members VINO
passed in. During its sitting the Chamber
itself was very animated. The Ministers
were urged to resign, but one OF them declared
that he would not do SO merely because he disa-
greed with some OF the people OF Brussels. Ulti-
mately the House adjourned until Tuesday next In
the course Of the evening the windows OF M. Not
holnb, one Of the leading members OF the clerical
was sounded for the muster OF the whole Clvio
Guard. t.,s sHt rlt tEr ee afla ~ sC tt|.sG
same % aay IN the G Chamber against % the accusations
contained IN letters from the PRESIDENT OF the
Chamber. and the Minister OF the Interior
casting blame upon him for not protecting
the deputies from the insults OF the people. Al.
Bara followed by accusing the Ministry OF pro-
sppostmsn of Dc bscEer to the post @ Of
OF Limburg. Tae Minister Of Finance spoke In In
mutt mutt %foiiowed. Outside q large crowd had col
lected, and us the members lett those OF the Lett
were received with cheers, wnile the clerical depu
At eight O'Clock lnis evening large crowd went
10 the various Ministries and shouted "isesgn ~
"Reslgu ~. The people then proceeded to the house
Of M Bara whom they voclferously cheered. They
next went TO the residence of N. Brasseur, who Is
mixed up In the Langrand. DumOnceau affair. There
they shouted "Down with the priests p' A
force OF gendarmes protected the house. The
crowd, winch now numbered about 1--WE
thousand persons, next went TO the resi-
dence OF M Nothomb. There they encountered q
body OF gendarmes; struggle took place. aud 1t is
reported that several persons were wounded. Many
others were arrested The crowd fell back or was
dispersed, but soon formed again and went TO tho
Kings palace, outside which 1t remained lor some
time, quito SILENT aud making no sort Of dcm0nsra
lion, except such as was Implied by Its mere
presence before the royal residence.
Soon atterward the people dispersed, singing the
s.Brabanconnen anu the "Marseillesn Us they pro-
ceeded through the streets In passing the Jesuits'
Institute OF ST. Louis there was great hooting.
Large masses OF troops, which have been sent Tor
from the country, are arriving In Brussels. v&
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BRITISH BILLIARDS.
The Billiard Championship in Eugland-C0Ok
Against Benncit-Cook Successful.

The Billiard Cha ampiOhship in Eugland-COOk
Against Benncit-C0olk Success .uI..
tA i @" t" LONDON, Nov. %, 1871.
The seventh match for the championship OF the
English game OF billiards took place last night, IN
ST. James Hall, Piccadily, between William Cook,
the then holder OF the cup and his
brother-in-aw, Joseph Bennett, from whom
the challenge came. The terms OF the champion
ship that the holder Of the cup becomes posses.
after five years. but he has TO play every cnal-
lenger at two months notice. stalking f100. Old
John Roberts, VINO held the honor up till 1S7O when
the trophy was instituted, was beaten by Cook
it being understood that lie would then retire from
the arena, but his overthrow was speedily avenged
by his son, VINO maintained Ills own against
Bennett and B0wleS, who successfully threw down
the gauntlet to hrm. subsequent encounter be-
tween him and Bennett resulted In the triumph
or the latter, VINO had, however ultimately
10 succumb to Cook, who has been the possessor
OF the honor for many mouths without bclug chal-
lcnged. The match Of last night was played on O
championship table, constr iucted Tor The occa-
moved from the top cushion further than on the
ordinary tables In order TO put greater diiiicutcs
In the way OF the "spot stroke.n The play was
throughout exceedingly good, Bennett making
the largest break yet achieved on this
description OF taUle-ninety- -three-in one OF
the nnest runs we nave seen here Tor q long time.
Cook, however always had slightly the best or IL,
by 5S points. He Will now be challenged by young
Roberts. No betting was allowed IN the room and
21s. and los. were charged for admission the au-
dlenCe was more select than numerous H@N
The New York herald., 1871-12-07
SWITZERLAND.

A Visit 10 the Count do Chambord-IIenri Nv.
Interviewed-Hc Will Never Resign His
RightGuI Ilnim-Win the B0urb0ns Fuse.
N. de viemessant gives In his paper, the Figaro,
an account OF visit which he has just paid to the
Comte de CbamUord at Lucerne:- M
"Bcfore setting out" says M dc vnemessaut 'the Duo
had been kind enough TO grant me an interview
thought II right inform him that about 10 visit tho
ome de Cbambord. did not know the Prince, and am
bound 10 say that struck from the Grst with his
anabiity, his intelligence and his simplicity have seen
and known n good many famous persons think
understand men, and do not say too much when assert
the Due d'Aumac 10 accomplished prince. Wnat
particularly struck In him was his great respect Ior
everything which concerned my King, whom ne has not
uhs fact had from himaefl since the time when
dena lntersng mad been for me, At least this inter-
view asked myaef whether ought 10 mention 70 Mon
seigneur and. determining TO be guided ~ mis- ADVICE
reqnested NJ de Pououat tell what ne would 40 IN
ny place He replied Certainly, ought 70 report 70
nonseimeur the conversation You have had WIN tne
Duo fAum,le, A. the Prince has not imposed secrecy
upon JON get out and arrived at Lucerne and proceeded
empty house AZ this frost aud snow, found an
mmense Anie AZ which were seated ITO or l20 persons:
the otner notes were In like manner ! assured,
srowdea VA wmn % %a,ee wnc Lad FASTENED to pay their re.
M de vncmessant then describes b., reception by NJ.
invited him 70 reception that evening. Immediately
after his Introduction tho Comte ~, said to
the writer, "scepucs say what they please: a
may fancy himself strong and case rdenedthat
soih,ua oan touch the heart vi who knows what
r t
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IS withdrawn.
MATTERS IN MISSOURI.

Joint Session oil Rcpnblicans and Liberal
Rcpubiicnns-,Iceiiugo Of the National Board
of Trade.
ST. LOUIS, Dec. g. 1871.
The Republican State Committee and Liberal Re.
publican Committee in JOINT session to-day unani-
mously adopted the call Tor state Republican
Convention, to be held at Jefferson City on the 22u
oil February. a
The National Board OF Trade met ut the Temple at
hall-past twelve, and were called to order by the
President, Frederick Fra!ey, OF Philadelphia.
Gerard B Allen, 0f 81. Louis, then delivered the
welcoming address. and was replied 10 by Lee >.
Shirock Hamilton Hill, tne secretary, then called
the roll, about hlty delegates answering. The re.
port o The Executive committee was then read
The New York herald., 1871-12-07
ENGLAND.

Sir Charles Dilkc nj Lecds-The Royal Fam
lily md Its Expcnses-sEorit, Not Birth,
>houId Itule-,inccuro Ohlccs-Tho Crown
Lands Not the Private Property Of tue
Roy al Fnmily-NIonarchy or Republic.
Leeds NOV. 23) correspondence London Post]
the Victoria hn /, Leeds, on the occasion OF Sir
Charles Dixie delivering his address on lhe redis-
DuOn SS 81 seats ana royalty H.neG 9e %
ones had been ISSUED there was great amount
OF conclusion at the doors, Alderman Carter, M r,
had these improper orders The conservatives and
loyaisls OF the town mustered in strong force; but
as ali the entrances TO the nall had been guarded by
policemen many OF them had TO content them
selves with holding mass meeting IN the square
outside and there they manifested their enthusiasm
In favor Of royalty and their opposition TO Sir
inside the hail. long before the hour when the
proceedings commenced, 1t was evident that there
was strong conservative element. The diversions
or an aoup the 10 'nS @ openng u ne
the singing OF national and patriotic airs with mucn
Alderman Carter, NJ. p. occupied the chair, but
he was very badly received BY the meeting and ne
could not obtain hearing. Z. - =. =.
with moderate patience during the greater part OF
his heightened harangue. He commenced by
upon monarchy Oh account Of Its excessive cost
lie had spoken as representative OF the matter OF
the roJ al dowries and annulties; he had shown
tnat there was an expenditure OF a million a year
on the Court, and, as there WAS 10 believe
that the royal FANNY mad large private fortune, he
had argued mat in the ace OF large an expcni-
ture II was unustitabe and unnecessary to ask for
more. HIS figures he was prepared to Defend Refer.
ring to The circumstances tnat several royal princes
received pay as officers IN the public service with
out having The requisite training, he said to point
out these things was not to condemn the monarchy,
for they were no necessary part OF It. lie would
despair OF our future II he did not believe tnat
the majority OF the people were determined that
merit ana not birth should rule. lie explained
ms remarks touoning the royal household A
large portion or Its oficers were made use OF for
pontical purpores. He maintained that 1t was the
duty OF those who had the power TO put an end TO
this state OF things. lt was utterly TO misunder
stand his meaning TO suppose that 1t was
had not the power, II she had tho will, to
aDollsn the sinecure offices OF which ne spoke.
doubtedly did harm to the cause OF monarchy In
England. The Queens Ministers sought to advise
her 70 abolish them. ~ ON see. then" exclaimed
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S m worth Re y wrons = happiness 70 nnd "a one. ne
g.: ''s
s nS
Dear s ~sS sS.s s @
here s2SS tho
aHo, y Moa.sis replied .omswhs. sadly, II
sss he s ssss s mot s.s y
tlndnsss win excuse my rsnsnss m Allow me TO msse @ an
o s0%pari.oa % Which = Win sapis,a my Idea Ny lamp i.
f fS' n.y.
Your 1ss rekinaling replied the Prince kindly
snd thank you Tor ne article you published on the day
II have done but nv duty Monsegneur and beg you 70
SSS the
.nH n . Fnss sD a. G s a D0a him.
two O'clock The ns.; afternoon a. the appointed hour
e aq b:
ss. s. y ssaff
soS.sisnsar replied l. Il :. actor.
ss .ss '1 ss Of the Il Ass:
hard q yss Which !. may Tons ao III. &
s e s soon and sn
quarters-a time which can assure my readers well
s'as %
H. s:u sss.
OF nothing with which already either
sn sa ssas w VI Pr1s sssa:
s ny ns IL
You French Prince, who has ths frigd aspect
sSssa'ss :s ~:
sd fS % for "Hss ssas %
H.. ss 80 Of
archbshop, and that You walk about your with
linen spoke o. The D9S aAa@ss and SAID what housns
souDon r. and Il r ns 1--WE q,
Sy
the evils which menace would be forever avecd"
aa2r VIZ xs s %S are open " said
Monseisneur but allow me 70 use figure y II YER.
other arms when each !. holding IS Dag ia his hand
no. ssf & =
upon upon that subject. Passing 70 other matters I
s s:
are no s a S.tS
lived ssDs ss 1yaos from ne. Or
msps By
1O,
y &. Prince s
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an interest in 80 Interesting question as that,
Ssrs i your saloons have heard suggestion
made which may well be the commencement OF soiuon"
"Why said gentleman of tirty OF age,
whose name DO not know but who has grand air, why
the monarchy when II peases. choose The Gag which u
approves and which would thenceorh become the Gag Of
talked about journal and its but
to that OF the aDdcaon which had been spoken Of In the
press.
letter, but my friends dissuaded me from doing So
for all possible sacri6ces Az to abdcaton"
said he, rising and lifting mp his with energy
never, never have mission TO fulfil, and 10 im ossibe
fOr ma Tn be pu III
authorize to write that in Journal and to 80 to
all the world" ri .ft - AKA ..t
replied sT will endeavor reproduce
exactly words have just heard and the in which
they have spoken.n Before taking my leave could
resist TO the Prince Monscigneur, have
you visits you ought TO pay In France
II you ihaiI desire nothing beter,' answered
he, with smile. tt N
The New York herald., 1871-12-07

on the Tuesday following; did that day meet him.
ana ! askesl him for $saooo; asked him what ne
ne had failed; wept when he told OF his failures
did not demand the money OF Mr.. Hopkins.
heard.
JUDGE PAxsoN THEN CHARGED THE JURY
in the following words
"fhe Jury should give this case a calm, fair ana
impartial consideration, uninnuenced BY any other
cause than the law and evidence; for every verdict
rendered from biased or partisan motive was a
direct stab at our republican Institutions Far
better that every dollar involved in this case
should be thrown into the rlver than that tae
defendant should not receive fair and equal justice,
Common wealth II the defendant S Obtained ID ,S,s
check by falsely representing he had purchased
loan for the sinking fund and converted t to his
own use, he would te guilty OF the larceny OF the
check. There was no evidence OF the application OF
this check TO The purchase OF loan for the sinking
evidence satisfies them that the defendant fraudu-
lenty converted The check to his own private pur-
was empoyeS y NE cy not t for TINS snHe
action, but to handle the ctys loans continuously
and receiving tins check In the course OF and by
virtue OF sucn employment, ne frauduently mlsap-
proprialed It, lie would be guilty OF the two charges
Of embezziemenr. Finally, II the evidence estaD-
shed that he receiver the check for u specific pur-
pose, namely to be applied TO the purchase oil This
loan, and devoted IT TO his own use, he coull be
ANTI
The Jury retired about nine O'Clock and returned
IN nall an h0ur with verdict OF
GUILTY OF ALL THE CHARGES,
with recommendation TO the mercy Oh the Court.
Notice or motion Tor new trial was gwen and
application made for his admission To bail IN the
meantime.
The Court allowed him to renew his ball IN
S30,O0O upon TINS bl.
ANTECEDENTs
Mr.. Yerkes before his failure was one OF the
snrewdest, aud by all odds the most active, broker
In Third street. Even with the weight upon him or
tne conviction by Jury OF his countrymen. Mr..
Yerkes mas the sympathy OF great many mcr-
chants and bankers with whom he has formerly
done business Had It not beer for an unfortunate
combination or circumstances he would have come
out oil right; yet II is nothing more tnan an
'unfortunate combination OF circumstances" tnat
cOnvicts the veriest iOotpad In our Cities Like
many others, who arc even now 'rembling In their
boots" lest some dishonest venture go against them,
ierkes tOok big cnance and was Oeaten.
THE FUTURE.
Should the second trlal go against him he viii
d0ubtcuy go TO prison. The result OF the next trial
seems to be q OregOne conclusion, Judge PaxsOn
granting the motion more from sympathy Than from
any idea that 1t would turn out TO Yerkes' advan-
The New York herald., 1871-12-07
M1DDLssEx COUNTY IN. ~ IN MouRN1Ne

Very early yesterday morning, after brief NJ
ness, Major Charles N. Heroert, Prosecutor Of the
Pleas for Midd,esex county, New Jersey, died At
his residence, In New Brunswick. hc was quite
young being only In his thirty. fifth year. and ms
demise was very unexpected. lie studied law IN Gov
ernor Parker's oflce and was admitted to the bar In
1850. He was private secretary to Governor oldcn.
and for his zeaIousness a republican politician
was appointed Prosecutor by Governor Ward. Tnls
oilioe Is equivalent 10 District Attorney IN New
York. lie gained considerable reputation py MS
skIlful handling OF the trial OF the notorious muI-
deress Bridget Durgan, VINO was hung there Iour
years ago. In his county no man was more popular
with a parties.
The New York herald., 1871-12-07
THE POSTAL TELEGRAPH SCHEME.

The following ofical letter explains the position
OF the Western Union Telegraph Company IN rela-
ton TO the postal telegraph scheme;-
su lst~ NEW YORK, Dec. Q, 1871. 4
Hon. JAMES b. BECK, NJ. c., Washington
You are reported In Inc morning papers as having
stated IN the House yesterday that, whereas the
Western Union Company had opposed the assump-
tlon OF the telegraph by the government before the
last Congress- understood 1t TO have changed lis
position and 10 be nxious Tor ~. Permit me 10
assure you that you have been misinformed. The
Western Union Company is nfexibly opposed to any
interference of the governments with their business
meeting OF the Board OF Directors was held this
morning, W hch was largely attended, ana res0lu-
ton was unanimously passed protesting against the
right and the policy or any acquisition OF their
mittee, consisting OF MIR. Horace +. Clark, Mr..
A. B. Cornell, Mr.. Edwin ID. Morgan, Mr.. Moses
ana send TO Washington protest against
the suggested action OF the government
and TO claim It's protection against interference and
against the policy OF the establishment OF competi-
tive enterprises. WILLIAM ORTON. Presldent.
The New York herald., 1871-12-07
THE CANADIAN PARLIAMENT.

Wnrm Discussion ON u Motion 10 Provide
Means for the Return of Canadians from
tue United s,tDtes.
QUEBEC, Dec Q, 1871.
In Parliament, on the motion Of the Treasurer 10
adopt the report OF the Committee on supply, Mr..
Marchand moved that the resolution for $4,000 for
immigration pe amended so as to provide that
$4,000 be expended IN bringing Canadians back
from the United states.
After hot discussion the motion was withdrawn.
The New York herald., 1871-12-07
AMERICAN CHESS CONGRESS.

CLEVELAND, OHIO. Dec. Q, 1871.
The Chess Congress assembled In this city yester.
day. A contest Is now going on between nine rep
resentatlve men oil the American chess world.
The New York herald., 1871-12-07
THE BOSTON MAYORALTY.

BOSTON, Dec. 0, 1871.
Convention OF the Mercantile HALL Citizens
Committee mas nominated Mayor CASTOR for re-
nomination, A4f tF#NM f ie
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-sa1dfr icll a-o~-~->-~>>,~~~~~>~~~ ..s t ts.
President Theirs and the Explanations
'. Of the Chinese Ambassadors.
THE TIEN-TSIN MASSACRE
The Count de Chambord Inter-
-@e viewed at Lucerne.
POPE Plus AND PRESIDENT THEIRS.
t@It3 ~>~~~,.>~.~~~~~o~~>~~~~ .M st.s@
Sir Charles Dixie Again on the
,m Cost of Royalty. Mae
POPE Plus AND PRESIDENT THEIRS
THE TROUBLES I'M BRUSSELS

The steamships City OF Antwerp and Russia, from
Liverpool VIA Queenstown, arrived al this port yes
terday They bring mails up to the 26th ult, being
tour days later than those already received.
The New York herald., 1871-12-07

Charles wrim, a truck driver, was locked up yes
terday by Justice Cox, At Jefferson Market. for
breaking into the stable OF Valentine Coon, OF 10
Watts street. and stealing quantity VI harness,
val. ed NJ 500. e #H @a4 NH4
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