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Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-06-08
OUR SCHOOLS


Our village, romantically embraced IN
the arms of the hills, has many public bene-
fits to boast of, which are not to be found
in larger and more pretentious towps.
Chiefly among these are our two Institu-
tions of learning, the Female College and
the Holston Male Institute-the former
under the care of Professor Henderson
Presnell and the latter Professor r. III.
DUNCAN. Both of these gentlemen are
ripe scholars, and have an adaptation to
their work, formed by long experience.
Unitedly, the regular attendance is about
three hundred pupils. The Female College
is situated III the west end Of town, in a
beautiful locust grove. The grounds are
now being terraced, and good taste is
manifested in all the or namental appoint
ments. The building is three stories high.
with the basement. built of brick, with
veraudah supported by four colonnaces.
The observatory commands a magnifi-
cent view of the surrounding country, with
sweet valleys and green hills stretching
away southwark in the hazy distance. OUT
lined by the blue ranges OF. the Kittatin-.
nies. The Male Institute, which crowns
considerable eminencc in the extreme
eastern part of town. is an imposing build
ing in size. but plain and uhpretending as
to exterior and interior. Both of these
institutions will be closed in a few days.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-06-08

A young prepossessing lady, a resident
of South Haven, Conn.,, has within the past
four weeks been much troubled with mys
terious rappings, which have almost con-
tinually been near her, especially after re-
tiring. The first evidence of this unwel-
come visitor was on the evening of March
10th. The lady was sitting alone in her
room, when she heard tapping on the
window sash, Search was made, but no
cause for thesound was discovered. Sever
al times during the eveningthe same phen-
omenon occurred. TO avoid the strange
action of what at the time was supposed
to be some malicious person. she occupied
the space apartment on retiring. No soon
er was she in bed than the same rappings
were heard not so, gentle now. but fierce,
and number of windowlights were bro
ken. Since that night, with occasional
intervals, the mystery has been kept up,
and notwithstanding the closest watch and
most diligent search, nothing to solve the
problem has yet been discovered Why
this innocent lady should be made the
victim of the spirits is matter which ex-
cites the wonder of her jneighbors and
friends. 80 .tHi e p1a "#s1s sssaa.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-06-08
ugih Price FOR Herscs.

- The sales of Dexter at $50 900, and
Lady Throne at SO ,000,- and Kentucky at
$4,000 are set as high as has been paid
for horses iu England. At New Market,
in 1905, a bay, by Pipato, sold for S75,-
O0O.I In the same year, a two-year-old
colt by Benningborough, 7two-year old
by Volunteer, and three-year-old FLY by
Sir Peter, were sold for 81, 600. each.
For the celebrated horse. Shark, $50, 600
was refused. and C'Kelly declined to
accept AN offer of 100000 for his stallion
Eclipse. Tradition says that the Duke of
Deyonshlre refused for Flying Childcas the
weight of the horse in gold. \ few years
ago the great sire Stockwell gould not be
bought for 100000. aud we presume that
when Gladiator was carrying everything
before him on the English turf, Count
Lagrange would not have parted with him
for $150,000. iag srsf ri arul ys
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u1 From the ATLANTIC MoSTELr for June.
saa THE ROBIN. aat
BY JOHN c. WHITTIER

". H..
My old Welch neighbor over the way
Crept slowly out in the sun of spring,
Pushed from her ears the locks of gray,
And listened to hear the robin sing.
Her grandson, playing at marbles, stopped
And cruel in sport as boys will be,
Tossed a stone at the bird, who hoped
From bough to bough in the apple-tree.
8 Nay"' said the grandmother; C have you
not heard,
My poor, bad boy! of the fiery pit.
And how, drop by drop, this merciful bird
Carries the water that quenches it?
''He brings cool dew in his little bill,
Aud lets it fall on the souls of sin:
0u can see the mark on his red breast still
OF fires that scorch as he drops it in.
"M My poor Bron rhuddyn! my breast
burned bird, i- aFa L-ttl
Singing so sweetly from limb to limb,
Very dear to the heart of Our Lord
Is he who pities the lost like Him.
"Amen!" said to the beautiful myth;
:. Sing, bird of God, in my heart as well:
Each good thought is a drop wherewith
To cool and lessen the fires of hell
:" Prayers of love like rain-drops fall,
Tears of pity are cooling dew,
And dear to the heart of Our LORD are II
Who suffer like Him in the good they do!'
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-06-08

OF the three methods OF using tobacco
that Of smoking has ihsinuatcd itself most
extensively among the youth Of this eoun-
try, and is in reality the most hurttul use
that can be made Of the weed. Tobacco
employed in this way, being drawn, in BY
the vital. breath, conveys its poisonous
influences into every part of the lungs.
There the noxious fluid is entangled in the
minute, spongy air cells, and has time to
exert its J,ernicious influence on the blood
not in yivifying, but in yitiating it The
blood imbibes the stimulant narcotic prin-
ciple, and circulates it through the whole
system. IL produces, in consequence, a
febrile action in those of delicate habits.
Where there Is, any tendency to phthisic
and the tubercular deposit in the lungs,
debility of these organs, consequent on
the use of tobacco in this way, must favor
the deposit of tubcrculous matter, and
thus SOW the seeds of consumption This
practice impairs the natural taste and
relish for food, lessons the appetite, and
and weakens the power Of the stomach
greatly. The great prevalence Of aeravipg
thirst among smokers can be traced to its
action on the lungs and because it is there
instead of in the stomach, the liquors that
are drank do not alleviate the thirst, but
rather aggravate it. Itistime that medical
testimony was tsfncd to this point.and the
great danger pointed out that theatens to
.lnake US nation of Sybarites and pigmies.
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An Adroit Swindle by IN Female
rf SnarDer. fiH.-s

The Washington Chronicle tells this
story: '''
About week since genteel woman,
blessed with handsome face, entered the
grocery store of Messrs. Beall d Middle
ton, on Pennsylvania Avenue. inquired
the ruling prices of different commodities,
and left the impression with the infatuat-
e1 attendant that she was in the produce
business at some place in the vicinity of
Rockville, Maryland. Her wants, which
were few. though her queries were mauy,
were finally disposed of, and payment was
rendered for the few trifing articles
bought, at the time of which, however, she
displayed huge pocket book well filed
with legal-tenders. . .l., .r
Quietly, and with much courtesy, she
bowed herself out OF the store, but return
ed in few minutes to ask small favor
-..W Would the firm be kind enough to ac-
commodate her with their check for $50,
as she wished to mail that amount to a
friend in Rockville?" OF course the firm
could see nothing unusual in the request,
as she rendered the amount of the check
in greenbacks for the favor A check on
the Bank of Washington, payable to the
bearer, was accordingly filled up and the
woman retired.
After leaving the store. she repaired to
the establishment of Mesars. Hall q
Hume, on Market Space. Here, as in
the place she had just left, the clerks were
all anxious to DO her bidding, her pretty
face and winning manners having potent
effect. There too, in an inferential way
she led those waiting on her to believe
that she owned an establishment III Rock
Vile. and was quite anxious to ascertain
definitely the ruling prices of our market.
The few purchases were made. the same
well-stufed pocket-book exhibited, the
same sang froid of departure aud the un-
expected return. Ta1s li-.u1r
She stated that sick friend residing 10
Maryland was dependent on her bounty,
and that she was anxious to mail the dis
tressed one small remittance. RProduc-
ing Sl09 in lawful currency. she request
ed the firm to exchange their check for
that amount, as she disliked the annoyance
OF secuTlDS uIdlt, anu 1iltt a CncCk pay
able to bearer would be preferable, as the
sick friend resided some distance from
Rockville, whittier draft would have to
be sent. The check was filed up and, al
in the other instance, made payable at the
Bank of Washington, and with the $l09
check in hand, she smilingly departed.
The little circumstance had almost beer
forgotten by each when a request wa
made By them upon the bank wherein
they deposited their surplus. funds to set
tie their deposit books and return all paid
checks. Messrs. Hall L. Hume could no
imagine when they gave acheck for $1,000
and were 50 stupid as to make AN entry o
$l09. Messrs. Beall & Middleton are
also in quandary. Check y. -, drawn
by them for $50, had been charged agaiDs
them by the bank for 5000. The whole
transaction was first class swindle.
.. II, 4 A.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-06-08
saddles and IEz,ur.rn,css. 3.

The undersigned offers to the merchants
and farmers of Tennessee and the South,
the very best articles of Saddles and ilar
ness. for sale in East Tennessee, all of it
home manufacture and warranted superior
to the general run of Eastern made goods,
while the prices are as low and IL some
cases lower. then the same goods can be
bought at I'M the East. Employing none
but first class, skilled workmen, we ac-
knowledge no superior manufactures. Or
ders from any locality will receive prompt
and careful attention and be filed with
dispatch at satisfactory prices. We solicit
trial, and know that none who favor US
with an order will have cause to complain
either in regard to prices or the quality of
the goods. THos. O'CoNNER.
Gay street, Knoxville, Tenn.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-06-08

HOOKS and eyes have now only a small
and steady sale. The introduction of
buttons for dress fastenings has charged
the popular demand. There are seven
factories in Massachusetts where hooks
and eyes can be made, and an invested
capital in this business of over 100000
lies idle, awaiting the freaks Of fashion.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-06-08


RoLLINGs' CHOICE SMokING. TOBACCO,
We had occasion to try the above brand of
choice smoking tobacco and considering
ourseif judge of the weed. take this meth
Cd of recommcndingait it to our readers. p 1t
is manufactured BY fMessrs Davis aud
Hensley, Knoxville. Tenn. If our mer-
chants will condescend to bring ON a supply
of it instead Of the miserable stuff, half
stems. that we have been compelled to use
of late, they viii not only advance their
own interests, bat incur the gratitude of
smokers, generally. Try it. Address
Davis & Henslcy, Knoxville, Tenn.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-06-08

There is no virtue that adds SO noble q
charm to. the finest traits of beauty as that
which exerts itself in watching over the
tranquility of an aged parent. Th0re are
no tears that give SO noble a lustre to the
cheek of innocence as the tears of flial
sorrow.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-06-08

When man dies, people ask, What
property las he left behind him ?" But
the angles. as they bend over his grave.
inquire, wv hat good deeds hast thou sent
before thee ?''---Uohemct. lU ti
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-06-08
Jonesboroueh, Tenn.

Fire Insurance IL
Is duty we owe to'eursolvcs. for our
own protection Life Insurance is a duty
we owe to eur families. Neither should
be negIected-especially when we have
good men who represent good companies,
at our service. at any and all times
Messrs. l.. Is. 4 J. G. Edwards, OF Knox
vile. have controll of East Tennessee. for
the Liverpool & London q Globe. Fire
Company, and the Piedmont q Arlington
Life Company, Representing twenty mil
lion dollars, and pay all losses. promptly.
both Fire and Life. Office, % Gay Street,
Knoxville.-tf.
For best quality of strong Boots, for
farmers and Others, sau on..,.-......--..-..s-- on
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Attention Soldiers Of 1872.

Mr.. f. n. Griffith, who has just return
ed from Washington, is now prepared to
prosecute chilns for Pensions for the sol
lies" of 1912, and their widows. He has
full Instructions from headquarters, and
his success IN the past, as claim agent is
a sufficient guarantee that your business
will be attended promptly and~success-
fully. Give him trial. Address
i. n. GRIFFITH, Esq.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-06-08

2 TT is cheaper and better to do right than
to do wrong, and be forced to pay for the.
injuries.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-06-08

Punctuality in engagements Ras neees-
sary to the agrieplturist as it Is to the
merchant. 80 f
All permanent improvenents Of land
looks to lime for their basis.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-06-08

If you want good Saddle Horse, call
on II. c. Lynch. uJt-s ai If
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-06-08
Good Advice to Writers.

The rule regarding talk, "Wben you
have nothing to say. say it. applies equal
ly to writing When you really have
something to write about, DO not peck
and scratch around the subject like a hen
pounce upon it bold, ike an eagle. Almost
every article presented by Impractical
writer's to magazines--no matter how
admirable the subject-drifts TO leeward
for Que or two pages before the writer
gets steerageway on his thoughts, and the
reader finds out where he wants to sail to.
This fault could easily be avoided by
proper revision Cut out all that does
not bear on the subject discussed every
ineffective repetition of the same idea.
Then consider whether you have said what
you wanted to say in the best language at
your command If not. write ON till you
wanted to say in the best language at,your
command. If not, write on til you feel
satisfied. Then condensc and prune. Do
not seek for striking metaphor. or spright
ly epigram, to decorate your article. If
such occur naturally they may be put in,
but with caution. Consider whether you
really gain anything by them; whether
they really add force to your writing, or
merely fatter your vanity at the time.
Afterwards, when all is done in the way
of argument, you may here and there
carefully add an apt quotation or pungent
witticism, to attract attention and make
some important sentence snap. like the
cracker of a coach-whip Remember, too.
all the time, that facility in composition.
as in all otl er accomplishments, can. only
beobtained by practice and perseverance.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-06-08
E.T. Va. & Ga. R. II. Time Table

MAIL.
Western Train arrives, 7:l5 a.m.--de-
parts 1872 a. III. u
Eastern Train arrives 4:52 p. m.-de-
parts 4:55 p. m. -,'- ',-.'-'i t
FREIGHT.
Western Train arrives 1918 p. m.--de-
parts 1925 p. IL.
.----...4-....- G-AAUrxx,- A xra,,t-..s
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aIcClung and Bettcrtons,

McClung and Bettcrtcns.
Knoxville, Tennessee, Wholesale Deal
ers in TObaeco's Cigars, liquors. Wines,
Brandies, Gins, Fancy groceries, &c.
Tobaccois ut manufacturers prices
Wrapping paper at Manufacturers prices
All orders carefully attended to- Il :
70may26y1 F.- 3d." - 40 - "a
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Attention Smokers,

For finest quality Of Ladies' Shoes, call
oil IL. p. MILLER.
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Livery and Sale Stable.

Livery and Sale Stable.
I'll. G. LYNCH, has opened new Livery
and Sale Stable, in the rear of the Post
Office, Jonesboro, Tenn, where can be
found. safe and reliable Saddle and Har-
ness stock. Carriages, 'Buggies, and every
thing usually kept in frst-class Livery
Stable, will be furnished at reasonable
rates, and on short notice. Horses and
Mules sold, bought or exchanged. If
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-06-08

Fax,a correspondent ofthe Nashville Ban.
ner. writing from this place, has She fol-
lowing mplimentary notice of
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-06-08
Reduetior, OF Prices.

We have reduced the price of FFFG
Rifle Powder to 56 30 per keg, and are sell
ing our fine Sporting Rifle. Double and
Single Barrel Gums. Metallic Cartridges,
Shot. Caps, Bar Lead. Sporting Tackle
and Gun Materials ut equally low prices.
Merchants should make note of these
facts and send us their orders, or visit US
when i'll Knoxville.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-06-08
Removal.

Removal.
0. B Smith & Co. have removed
their Book Store from 81. to the building
known as the Whig building. los Gay
Street. Knoxville. Tennessee, where they
keep constantly on hand Il fine assort-
ment of books. magazines and literary
Journals of all kinds, Also, stationery OF
the finest quality and at very reasonable
prices, fOOlsScap. letter ana note paper,
envelopes, .bill-headS. cards, etc. Give
them Il trial before purchasing elsewhere
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-06-08

For frst-class Turnout, go to II. c.
Lynch's Livery Stable. If
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-06-08
DIR. SIMMONS

L Yer h g gu l q t or,
a preparation of roots and herbs, warran-
tedto be strictly vegetable, and can do o
injury to any one. +. -.... -.,.,...... ,.
1t has been used by hundreds, and known
tor the last 40.years as one of the most
reliable. efiicacious and harmless prepara-
tions ever offered TO the suffering. Iftaken
regularly and persistently tits sure to cure
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-06-08
Death of ScI,ag,ryA.

Schamyli is dead He was the leader of
the Caucasians in their frequent revolts
against tie Russians, and his followers
looked upon him him as man inspired bv
God. From 1924 to 1881 he commanded
the Caucasian army in war against the
Russians which bore the character of a
holy crusade but he was finally defeated,
and at first reported killed. He subse-
quently organized other revolts, and was
for time successful, his operations prov
ing particularly annoying to the Russians
during the Crimean war. In 1859, howev-
er, he was captured and sent to st. Peters
burg.
The Russian Government thenceforth
held him as prisoner, but supplied him
with ample means to live in comfort, and
even in luxury. He was recently allowed
to 60 on pilgrimage to the holy places of
tho Mahommedau faith, and while on the
Journey died at Medina in his seventy-third
year. -eb 81
Schamyl's career has served as the theme
of sensational play which bad longsrun at
one of the Paris theaters. His experience
strongly resembles that of Abd-elKader
the leader of the Algerian tribes, who for
many years after his downfall was suppor-
ted by the French Government of Napoleon
III
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The Louisville Ledger says


One of our physicians Informs US that
he now has under treatment young lady
of this city, whose blind adherence 10 the
rule Of Queen Fashion has caused her the
most cxcruciatIng suffering, and mag pos
sibly render her cripple for life She
is victim of high-heeled shoes. A few
weeks since she purchased u pair of those
unsightly abominat;ons and was inIpru-
dent enough to attempt to walk in them.
The consequence is, that for the past ten
days she has been confined to her bed,
suffering dreadful agony from swelled feet.
For time it was thought that amputa-
ton would have TO be resorted to, but by
careful attention this dreadful alternative
has been avoided, and in few weeks she
will be able to hobble about the house,
1t is extremely doubtful, however, wheth-
er she is ever able to wear anything tight
er than moccasin again.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-06-08

All kinds of Printer Stock atthe lowest
Eastern prices ate. b. Smith Sc Cos
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-06-08
II. p. MILLER.
Stacy 81 Angel,

Stacy 81 Angel,
Knoxville, Tenn will pay so each for
all the Spencer Rifles and Spencer Car
bines that are sent them in the uext 80
daysadm cl lls8 20 i.'4 nov24d
Get the Best a i1qm. 90
IF you want the best quality of Boots
and Shoes of all kinds, made to order, call
on IL. p. Miller, next door to the Post
Office. Jonesborough. Tenn All work
warranted to give satisfaction. | employ
none but frst-class Yorkmen. All orders
promptly attended to. Give me trial.
b an1i11IrIa gaiazaH fP. MILLER.
I have large lot of ready made Doors
and SHOES of the very best quality on hand,
and asI want money I an, detetermined to
close them out at COST FOR CASH. Call
soon and get good bargain. Sd .83
H. p, MILLER.
Feb. 23, IS71.t
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High HecIs--A Warning to Young
t...r. are Ladies'. 80. I,.,.r.---,. .r z

The Philadelphia Age, describing q
visit to a hospital in that city. remarks
that the wearing of high-heeled boots by
ladies and children is openly condemned
by learned surgeons. and adds: ;r $50.
Dr.. William III. P&nceast remarked the
| other day, after performing a painful OPP
Grafton on an interesting little girl whose
feet had been ruined by wearing wrongly
constructed shoes:
This is the beginning of a large har-
vest of such cases. And what. else can
be expected ?, s., Mothers walk the streets
with heels on their boots from two and a
half to three and half inches high. and
not more than an inch in diameter, and
their daughters follow the same bad and
barbarous practice. In many cases sever
al sprains of the ankle are suffered. But
these are not the worst fruits of the high
heel torture The toes are forced against
the fore part of the boot, and soon begin
to assume unnatural positions. In many
cases they are actually dislocated. In
others the great toe passes under the foot,
the tcndons harden in that position, and
lameness is contracted, for which there is
no cure but the knife. When the injury
does not take this form it assumes other
aspects almost as horrible and distressing.
There are thousands of young girls tip
toeing it along our streets to-day, who, in
few years, will be cripples if their par
ents do not interfere and remove the cause.
We will have race of women almost as
helpless, SO far as walking Is concerned,
as those of China. We condemn the
practice of confning the feet of Chinese
children in wooden shoes, and yet that
practice is no more injurious to the feet
than forcing them in small boot, with an
Alpine heel. This is matter of grave
and serious import, and hence we press it
upon the mothers and fathers Of the land
If they would not feed The surgical hos
pitals, and have groups of manned daugh-
ters in their homes, they must commence
crusade on high heels. r. No father
should have high-heeled boots in his
house, any more than he would keep Vi
cious dog in the parlor. When skilltul
surgeons, Ike DIR. Panceast, from the op-
Grating room, raise their voicesa against
high-heeled boots, it is time for old and
young ladies to pause and listen. At this
period they can choose between high heels
and the operating knife. In a short time
it may be the latter, or permanent lame
ness. ----. J-s ...tri aft l.a
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Money7-Special Notices, ,IHb
WHERE TO BUY. TOT
Wall Paper. Window Glass, Drugs
Paints and Oils.

If you want Wallpaper, write for pri-
ces and samples, sent free by mail. If
you want Paints or Oil, save twenty per
cent by ordering fromu
Cash aUiU do 1t.
HEALD & LOCKE.
7lfeb29-ms1 Knoxville, Tenn.