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Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-06-22
STATE OF TENNESSEE,
Chancery Court at Elizabcfhton.


John K. Miller VS.. George w. Folsom,
ct. ais.
TN this cause it appearing from the allie
l. cations. of the bill. that Evelina b.
Canten, is a nen-resident of the State of
Tennessee 1t is therefore ordered that
publication be made for four consecutive
weeks in the HERALD AND TRIBUNE. a
newspaper published in the town of Jones
boro, Tenn, notifying said nonresident
Defendant to appear and or other
wise make defence to said bill, on or be-
fore the next Term of this Court which is
To be held on the list Monday in August
next, or the same will be taken for con-
fessed and set for hearing eX parte.
And whereas. said bill charges that said
Defendant Evalina b. Canten. has now
in her possession, or that of her Agent, a
note of hand which George w. Folsom
executed to F. NJ. Hilton, for the sum of
SI,O36, and by him placed in the hands
of IT. Canten, as an Attorney, to secure
certain debts which have since been paid,
and that said note belongs to Complain
ant as a set-of against a judgment that
said Folsom obtained against Complain
ant, and that said Evalina b. Canten
wrongfully detains the said note from
Complainant and hat she wrongfully
gained possession of the same, having pur-
chased from parties to whom 1t did not
belong. HYATT, MeBurney d Co.
And Complainant having obtained a
Judicial Fiat for an Injunction. and gave
bond as REQUIRED. 1t is ordered hat this
publication be made, notifying aud max
ing known to the said Evalina b. Canten7
that she is strictly enjoined and inhibited
under the pains and penalties of a con-
tempt of Court from disposing of said
note in any way until tie further order of
this Hon. Court. This 18th day of June,
A-D. 1871. JOHN C.. SMITH, c d M.
John w. Upton Sol. for CompFt.
inne22w4prsfeeSl0 Is
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Attempt 10 Poison the Warden Of
the Penitcntiary and Family.

From the Nashville Union and American June II
Last Tuesday, Mr.. John Chumbley, the
Warden of the Penitentiary, and his famI-
ly, including a number ofclerks and other
attaches of the Institution who were board
ers at his house, sat down to supper and
we're eating their evening meal as usual,
when Mr.. Chumbley took something into
his mouth that had a peculiar taste. His
suspicious were aroused, and it was dis
covered that a certain dish on the table
(fruit, we believe,) was lightly covered
with a substance resembling arsenic. Mr..
Chumbley at once tool u sample to a drug
store near by, mot the one attached to
the Penitentlary.) and the suspicious sub
stance was pronounced to be arsenic,
without a doubt. fortunately no one had
tasted any of the poison except MIR. Chum-
bley, and he had not been injured.
The manner in which the poison reached
the Warden's table is hus accounted for ::
Some female convicts had during the day
been let out from the prison, and had been
employed about Mr.. Chumbley's premises,
having free access to the kitchen and other
portions of the establishment. There are
some convicts employed in the Penitentia-
nv drug store, and it may be that there
was a collision between some of them and
one or more of the pine in regard to
obtaining and using the arsenic.
1t is not very likely that those women
will be allowed to 60 outside the walls
again for some time to m
The following communication was yes
terdaJ received from DIR. G. A. Pyles, the
Attending Physician at the P~enitentia-
ry:
Ny attention has just been called to a
notice which appeared inyour issue of this
date, and which is calculated, though un-
intentional on your part, to do great in
Justice to the present management OF the
State Penitentiary. No drscnic or other
poisonous drug is allowed inside the walls
of the State prison apothecary, and it is
nv invariable rule. whenever such articles
are necessary to the compromising of a pre-
scription, to send such prescription to the
drug store of w. ID. Kline to be filled.
M G. A. PYLEs, Nj. ID.
Nashville, June Is. 1871.
We, of course, had no positive informa-
ton as to the where the arsenic came from.
Let that be as it may, it is fortunate that
the poison was discovered in time. and
that nothing serious occurred from its eff
fcts, sf1fa
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To Correspond snts.

T. A. P.-There is one Photograph
Artist here. You might come-competl-
ton is the life of trade.
S. A. sober, industrious, working
men can find, wethIhk, employment 10
town or county.
TOM.-We have one resident Dentist,
and he is a No. l.
T. A. Nc. & Co.--There is Water Pow
or in town and all through the county.
There are no Steam Mills OF any kind in
town or county, EXCEPT one Steam Saw
Mill at johnson City.
EGO.-Your article is too long for the
amount of space we have-a fault with
too many writers.
y JANE R.-Our ladies are not too fash
ionable as to how they do up their
heads We can't tell you all we know, IS,
they arc "done up" They nave foreheads
but in some cases they cannot be taken
for "high."
T. A. W.-We respectfully decline to
publish your poetical effusion-try your
hand on prose.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-06-22
wrifing i'm Common scheoIs.

From the Main Journal of Education.
1t isin our common schools in the conn
try, that the massos obtain all they learr
of writing, and facts prove that very few
of such become good writers. If all who
engage as teachers are expected to teaef
in this department, then comes in the safe
maxim, "N hateve- Is worth doing at all,
is worth doing in the best way" Here
comes in the o~ft-repeated inquiry. How
shall L teach? If teachers are good wri-
tiers, 10 doubt the best way is to write the
copies, and thus adapt them to the capa
city of their scholars but if they feel in
competent to do this work, then the vari-
Gus published systems are before them,
and an opportunity of selecting such num-
bers as the wants of the class demand. IF
writing is taught at all, it should have a
time set apart expressly for the purpose,
and receive special attention. Especially
should beginners receive watchful care !;
for of ever scholars demand special atten-
ton, it is in their first lessons. Here
they form habits which last through life.
Great assistance may be given by black
board instruction. A judicious teacher
can help the scholars more with e%xplana-
tions here than they could get from the fin
est cngraylngs.
"Sounds which address the ear
Are lost, and die in one short hour;
But those which strike the eye
Live long upon the mind.
The faithful sight engraves
The knowledge with a beam of light"
Scholars are inclined to go over too
much ground, with too little attention !;
are often allowed to write when and how
they please, and as much or little as suits
their fancy. mot how much, but how
WE'LL" is a motto worthy a place in every
school-room. And the teacher who ex-
poets to succeed, must insist on scholars
spending much time on little variety
Much attention should be devoted to the
principles and movements. Drill exer-
cises on waste paper, upon such letters or
elements as frequently occur, will give
scholprs~ boldness, confidence, and a love
for the business. without which non will
succeed. Very much of the beauty in
writing depends on good taste in shading.
No two shaded lines should ever come
together in capitals, and only t, d, and p,
of the small letters should be heavily
shaded. the d and t should be two
thirds the height of loopcd letters; the p
and f. half above the line looped letters
should correspond with capitals in height.
should be two-thirds their length, looped,
and of equal slope and length above and
below the ruling. The indirect oval stem
of A, +, s.. &C., finishes at half the height
of the letter, and the direct oval of G, E,
and letters of same class, should be half
their height. The b, P, and r are pre-
ferred for business when made with one
motion. The time has gone by when dis
play or flourish wilt pass for merit.
One thing is certain teachers who ex-
pect to be successful in this department,
must nave a love for the business and if
by patient perseverance on their part they
can awaken energy, earnestness. and en-
thusiasm among the scholars, they will be
sure of success.
j. P.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-06-22
Will you Help?


Special attention is called to the new
advertisement of Mr.. III. p. Miller, in to-
days issue. We are sincere in asking
for him n liberal patronage.
One great hinderance to the prosperity
and up-building of oar town, is a want of
encouragement toward home manufactu-
ries. Men of means and enterprise are
looking to East Tennessee. Some are al
ready IN our midst and at work. Shops
for manufacturing purposes are on the
way, and it is the duty of us all to give
of our means and influence to establish
on a frmer basis those already at work,
and in this way induce others to come and
Join in the good cause.
Soon we arc to have a Foundry a Ma
chine Shop to work up our timber is in
embryo, and if our people in town and
county will but give the required aid. the
Enterprise will quickly be perfected.
Dt.ers IRE searching for and developing
the Immense mineral weIlth embodied in
our mountains. Altogether.w we are on the
right road to wealth and prosperity help,
encourage, and build up trades of all kinds
and in a few years this section will be able
to manufacture every article by machine
~ known or needed, OF wood or iron. Let
US by united effort induce working-men
to come, labor with and for those that are
here, for to that class this, as every other
place must look for success. 4 new era
is upon us. Away with your drones and
GROWERS and old foggies. Live men, work
ing men, men of enterprise are what we
want.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-06-22
SCHOOLS-COLLEGES

Il 49, #-A
The reader, doubtless, has observes
that the interest taken in Colleges, AGA
denies, and High Schools is gradually in
c~reasing in all sections of the country
The newspapers, as a general thing. have
given special attention to the closing ex
e~rcises Of a great number of these schools
This is, indeed, encouraging to the friends
of education every where.
We only wish that more attention
could be given to education, especially to
that part of it that falls under the head OF
Common Schools. Prominence given to
this department would greatly increase
the efficiency of Higher Schools. 1t has
been very truly remarked that we have too
many Colleges. We are not able to sus.
tain them, and, hence they 1uctuate SO
much that confidence in them is greatly
shaken. All this arises from the neglect
of Common Schools. We can not hope to
have fourishing High Schools so long as
we over look the Importance of primary
education. The great mass of the peo-
pie never expect to attend the schools of
High Grade. 1t is certainly desirable
that they should, but circumstances are
such as to render it impossible.
While as much prominence be given to
Higher Schools as they deserve, the Com
mon School should not be neglected. In
all East Tennessee we do not know of a
single College that has succeeded. Many
in operation now are likely to succeed,
because they are taking proper steps in
educational progress. -
The Colleges that are most likely to
succeed are those preparing teachers for
Common Schools and Academies. The great
want of the country is, a better class OF
teachers. The Higher grade of schools
must supply this want. The children who
are poorly taught in the primary schools
are, with great difficulty, prepared for
College classes.
We desire to see our Colleges move in
this matter more generally so that the
place of a Normal Schonl may. in some
sort, be supplied. We need teachers, and
the College must meet the want. Good
Common Schools will strengthen and build
up the Higher Institutions of learning.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-06-22

NEW MARKET, June ~, 1S71.-We
had the pleasure of attending some of the
closing exercise of the Holston College
which is located in the quiet village of
New Market. Prof. Pierce, who is now
in charge Of school, is a teacher of ability
as the examinations of his classes fully
testified. We met quite a number Of
pupils who appeared to be interested IN
their studies. About one Hundred and
Twenty have been enrolled with an average
attendance of something near one hundred.
The school as now organized. is a free
Public School supported partly by dona-
tions from the citizens of New Market,
and partly by aid from the Peabody Fund.
Under this arrangement, the school has
greatly improved during the year.
The citizens seem to take much interest
in the school. Quite a number was in
attendance during the examinations of the
various classes. There was no little rivalry
among the members of some of the classes
as there were several prizes to be gained or
fSst. This made the exercise still more
interesting.
The prizes were offered by the citizens
generally which shows how much interest
is taken in the school. Holston College
was in former days, a fiourishlng Institu-
ton. WhenA. 81. Mathes wasat its head
it was school of considerable reputation.
Many men who are now in prominent posi-
ton inthe various professions were Educa-
ted at H~olstsnrC College.
1t is now a graded school and promires
to do a good work in the cause of general
education. New Market is able to sup
port one good school and its citizens if
they will work together can establish one
of great usefulness to the surrounding
country.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-06-22

TN OBEDIANcE to two Fl Fas issued
lfrOm the Supreme Court held at the
Court House in Knoxville, Knox County
Tenn, at its September term, 1870, and
to me directed. for the sum of S64,l0 cts,
costs adjudged and decreed against Sarah
NJ. Vincent and her securities, l will sell
at the Court House door in the town of
J~onesborougb, Washington County, for
cash in hand, on the End day of July,
1871, all the right. title, claim and interest
that Sarah NJ. Vincent has in INT to
twenty acres of land more or less, it being
a part of her Dover tract, adjoining the
lands of Hunt and George Vincent,
in Washington County District No Is and
running with the Murray Branch, unless
debt is sooner paid. This the 18th day of
June, 1871. S. +. GRIFFITH, Sheriff.
jul9w4pfS5.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-06-22

On last Friday night, we attended the
closing exercises of the colored school,
held in Mt Zion Church in this place.
The entertainment consisted in singing.
Destinations. Essays, Dialogues &C., We
were indeed highly pleased as well as as
tonished at the progress made by the
colored people, in so short a time. They
were very orderly and acquitted themselves
creditable.
Mr.. Judson has had control of this
school for the last year, and has labored
faithfully and earnestly in behalf of the
colored people, discharging his whole duty
toward them.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-06-22
The East Tennessee Wesleyan
University.


The East Tennessee Wesleyan UNIVERSE
ty situated at Athens is an Institution in
which the people of the south, and especi-
ally East Tennessee should feel deeply in
rterested. No Institution is so well pre-
pared to give that thorough and pratical
training which will ensure success in eth
er a professional or literary life. This
Institution began its first Collegiate year
in 1867.
The commencement exercises which
closed on the 18th inst, were very interest
ing and altogether satisfactory. The Bac-
c%alaureate sermon was preached on Sun
day by the President, Rev. DIR. Cobleigh,
ID. D., The examination of the classes
lasted several days, and gave evidence of
excellent training on the part of the Pro-
fessors and Teachers and aptness on the
part of the pupils. The committee on
examination reported that the classes did
remarkably we'll upon the wi ole.
The speeches and essays OF Tuesday
night elected praise on every hand. On
Wednesday a large and attentive audi
ence was highly entertained by the gradu-
ating class consisting of six gentlemen and
four ladies-ten in all. Such a class will
do honor to any Institution. We should
like to say a word in favor of each member
This how ever will suffice, when We state
that four of the class will return to the
Institution either as professors or teachers.
The catalogue shows an attendance of
one Hundred and Fifty Seven during the
year. The Institution is gradually but
surely growing in public favor. DIR.
Cobleigh who is at its head stands in the
very front rank of educators and under
his supervision, the East Tennessee Wes-
leyan University is sure to exert a con-
trolling influence on the educational in
terest of the South.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-06-22

OK Thursday evening, June 18th. the
closing exercises of Holston Male Institute
took place in the NJ. E. Church, where a
large assemblage of the youth and beauty,
the gay and the grave of the town and vi
cinity, gathered together to witness the
proceedings of the evening.
Eight speeches were delivered by the
young men of the Institute. contesting
lively for the Holston Prize Medal. Each
one seemed determined to excel, and by
the beauty of composition, graceful move
ments upon the stand, correct and easy
gesticulations, speaking in plain audiable
voices, they gained the undivided atten-
ton ofthe audience.
To p~articularize would be pleasant, yet
we cannot as our space is limited. Each
one of the contestants aquitted himself
with honor, showing eonclusively, that ne
had been earnestly, and honestly engaged
for the ten months past in storing his mind
with knowledge, and preparing himself
for future usefulness and greatness. 1t
was with difficulty that the Committee on
award were able to determine who had
won the prize. But after careful consul
tatlon, Ben. E McLin, of Jonesboro.
Tenn, was declared the lucky man.
Subject; The Secret of Success.
We hope that these young gentlemen,
in their course of life, will exhibit a con-
sistent devotion to the noble sentiments
they uttered on this occasion. Youth is
generous; the fresh impulses of the heart
are pure-and by cultivation, age. and
the cares of the world will never divert
these magnanimous feelings of the SOUL
Without ~disregarding the admirable
system adopted by the Principal of this
School in teaching other branches of edu-
cation. we might refer to their plan of in
structing the pupils in the principles and
practice of elocution, but time forbids.
All were delighted with the whole pro-
ceedings. examination-and commence
ment, and we are sure more general salts
faction has not been given since the school
has been in operation. May success ever
attend the worthy Principal. r. HI. Dun
gan, and Assistants In their high and re-
sponsible calling.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-06-22

In our Tennessee exchanges we see adj
vertised the various Mineral Springs of
the Middle and Western portions of the
State, as ready for the pleasure hunting
and health seeking people, But here in
the very garden spot of the world, where
we have water of the finest medicinal
properties surrounded by scenery most
magnificent, not one word is said, and no
one dares to improve or even open a house
for the entertainment Of visitors at one of
these valuable springs.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-06-22

IN OBEDIANCE to two Executions is
lsued from the Supreme Courts held at
the Court House, in Knoxville, Knox
County, Tenn, at its September term
1870, to me directed for the sum of $64, 10
cts costs that was adjudged and decreed
against John b, Hunt, guardian of Kate
and Laura Vincent. l will sell at the
..ourt House doOr in the town of Jones'
zorro, for cash in hand, on the p day of
July, 1871. all the right, title, claim and
interest that John b. Hunt as guardian of
said Kate and Laura Vincent, has in and
to a tract or parsel of land situated in
Washington County Tenn, District No
10. said to contain 100 acres more or less,
adjoining the lands of Vincent, Dykes,
and others, unless deb and costs are
sooner paid. This 10Th day of June,
1871. Sc. GRIFFITH, Sheriff.
jul9w4pfS5. 81
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-06-22
oBEDIANCE to a vendi expo issued

TN OBEDIANCE to 4 vendieXpoi issued
lfrom the Circuit Court of Washington
County Tenn, at its April term 1871, and
to me directed, pronounced by salG court
upon Judgment and costs for the sum of
1870, and with interest thereon from the
22nd day of November, 1869, and S26.25
costs and printers fee So, total amount
402. IA dollars in favor of E. E. Mathes,
and against E. Bashor, Peter Bashor, Sc.
c~urities and others, L will sell at the
Court House door in the town Of Jones'
boro. for cash in hand on the END day OF
July, 1871, all the right, title, claim and
interest that Lucy Bashor, administrator
of B. j. Bashor, Deceased, has in n to
a tract or parsel ofland situated in said
county ofwashingtOn, District No2. con-
tanning siXty-three acres more or less, adj
joining the lands of David Keplinger, q.
w, Nelson, and others, unless Debt and
costs are sooner paid. This the 80 day OF
June 1871. S. E. GRIFFITH, Sheriff.
ju19w4pfS5.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-06-22
Boon's Creek Institute.

An advertisement OF this Institution APP
pears in our paper to-day. We learn that
d has had quite a prosperous year. We
are glad to learn such facts, and give
Them publicity with pleasure. Give us
good schools, thorough teachers, both for
Enlnd and heart, plenty of workshops, lib
orally sustained, and at once we are not
only prosperous, intelligent, moral and
Wealthy, but an independent people.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-06-22

SOME few days ago we printed a small
poster for a gentleman from N. c., who
had lost a valuable horse by theft. This
poster gave a description of the horse that
had been stolen. and by it the thief was
detected, captured and lodged in our Jail
on Friday last. Monday he was given to
the Sheriff of n. G.. His name as given to
us is VIM. Il. Wilson. We wish him a
lifetime sit in the State P~enitentiary he
is represented as q perfect desperate.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-06-22

Thirty years have elapsed since the in
Production of Davis Pain Killer to the
public, and yet ut the present time it is
more popular and commands n larger sale
than ever before. Its popularity is not
confined to this country alone; all over
the world its beneficial effects in curing
the - ills that flesh is heir to-" are acknow-
ledged and appreciated, and as a Pain
Killer its fame is limited to no country,
sect or race, has never peer equaled by
any incidence in Europe or America.
1t is sold by all medicine dealers.-4w
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-06-22
Correction.

The minister who had al appointment
at 'Bumpass Cove on the day of the Sun
day School row, wishes us to correct the
statement made that he ran off during the
excitement. The facts are, the minister
did not run, but succeeded hnanlly IN
quieting the crowd. to some extent, and
delivered to them a sermon based on the
following sentence:
whatsoever sineth, transgresseth the
law" without taking time to pray or sing.
We hope that his sermon had the effect to
reform the Cove" in such a manner, that
quiet and good order will be maintained
at their future meetings.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-06-22

We observe from our exchanges that
ne Wheat crop in Tennessee is much larger
b. vs. expected some time back. In
county, the harvest is pretty well
fbre-zE. and we are informed that the
yisid Of good wheat is far more bountiful
Pan vas anticipated some weeks ago. We
pave 10 doubt. their is plenty for home
presumption and q little to spare.
The recent rains have aided much to
tne oat crop. and corn is looking healthy
Pnd growing finely,
Inc grass crop is said to be very abund-