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Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-11-16
SCHOOL

The teachers, as well as the parents are
annoyed and perplexed by the incessant
change of school books. Almost every
neighborhood has a different series of
books. This is q grave question and de-
mands the immediate attention of School
Boards.
A committee was appointed at the last
meeting of the County Board to prepare
a series of regulations for the government
of the schools of the county. 1t is to be
hoped that this committee consisting of
Col. I. H.. Reeves, Geo. P. Faw, ESQ.,.
and a.. Presnell will take some DECISIVE
steps towards adopting q uniform series of
school books in all the schools of the
county. If then this committee will take
hold Of the matter with strong hand, the
County Board, We feel confident, will en-
dorse any practical regulation that has
for its object a uniform series of school
books.
The leading schools in the county have,
By a kind of agreement, adopted uniform
books. A little effort now on the part of
teachers and friends of education may set
tie this vexed and b arrassing question for
years to come. Parents find fault with
the teachers for changing books when they
are not really to blame. A few teachers
located in different sections and working
independently of each other are not the
individuals to control this book question.
Let the Board of Education take the re-
sponsibility. Under the present school
law this Board has the power. to govern
this matter and it will be held RESPONSE
Bile, if it does not.
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Enigma.

am composed of fifteen letters.
My first is in whale, and also in fish,
My second is in pan. but not in dish,
My third is in man, but not in few,
My fourth is in white, but not in bl ue.
My fifth is in small, but not in great,
sixth is in love, but not in hate.
seventh is in bonnet, but not in hood
MY eighth is in fire, but not in wood,
NY ninth is in smoke, and also in steam
Ny tenth is in sleep. but not in dream.
My eleventh is in moon, but not in star,
My twelfth is in near, but not in far,
Ny thirteenth is in month, but not in day
Ny fourteenth is in corn. but not in hay,
My fifteenth is in play. but not in caper,
Ny whole, 1 am tired of seeing in the pa
per. SALLIE NJ.
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our Paper.

We shall soon enter upon another year
IL possible, our paper shall be more spir
tied in maintaining its rank among the pro
mulgators of truth, and the demand fol
a closer observance of correct principles
and the elevation of all classes to a high.
er and more thorough standard Of cult.
walton, socially and morally.
We shall continue in our efforts to fur
ther h cause of general education, and
give to any just measure for this noble
work our earnest support, believing it to
be second only to that of religion-in fact
the two go hand in hand, and having Sc
ton, we at once enter the road to refine
mcnt, 10 wealth and universal prosperity.
The Agricultural and Mechanical in
terests will, in the future, receive a more
extended space in our columns, as we
ook-upon these two branches of bust
ness as all important to the growth and
upbuilding ofthis and every country.
The year 1872 will be fraught with stir
ring events, momentous issues, terrible
conflicts Inc telling destinies. The peo-
pie Of the United States will elect their
Chief Ruler Senators and Congressmen
are also to be chosen. The HERALD AND
TRIBUNE deeply appreciates the coming
year in all its prophetic political phases.
1t will advocate no candidate for any of
flee not deemed honest, capable, and
qualified. This policy will be adhered
to in local matters as well, for county and
State elections are as important as those
OF a National character. We have not
known and will not know seetionalism-
no class, no sect,-only the general good
and the promotion of~all interests that in
ure to the benefit and blessing of the
whole country.
The liberal support, ever on the in
crease, that has rewarded our efforts, is a
gratifying assurance Of a popular appre-
citation. This appreciation has made the
HERALD TRIUBNE the leading
Weekly journal of East Tennessee. We
have firm resolves for the coming year.
and no labor or expense will be withheld
to maintain the prestige of the paper, but
every energy shall be put forth to increase
its usefulness, and make it a still more
desirable family visitor.
AS an duNcTIisiHS cnanieI, It's nHuenc
and power are felt by business men of
all classes; witness, its columns from week
to week; it's circulation is not confined
to class, party or section, and is constant
ly growing.
In earnest OF these declarations, and to
give still wider circulation to our paper,
we offer the following inducements for
1872:
Fora Club OF Five Subscribers accom-
panied by the Cash. we will give "a a pre-
MUM to the person getting up the Club,
The chronological Journal" one year,
price 80.
For a Club of Ten Subscribers. accom-
panied by the Cash 1920 we will give
Lady's Book worth So and n copy
Of the Herald and Tribune Tor one year,
to the person getting up the club.
For a Club of 20 subscribers accompain-
ed with the money [s40l we will give the
person getting up the club els worth of
books, TO be selected from a Catalogue
will be furnished on application, or
BIZ in cash.
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American Field Piece"

Mr.. James P. Taylor, of Carter County,
h.s recently received Letters Patent on
bis formidable gun, from the Governments
Of England: France, Belgium, Russia,
md the United States
He has been engaged for the past two
nonths, assisted by Mr.. K. T. Peoples, an
e1Pert 10 Mechanics, in preparing a work.
Ing-model in wood to be used as a pattern
n building the gun in Iron and Steel, in
the shops Of Colts Arms Manufacturing
Company at Hartford Conn. Nh. Taylor,
pill go to Hartford this month or next,
for the purpose of experimenting the
PORK. having about perfected arrangements
slth this Company to manufacture his
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Sale

DY VIRTUE of authority in me vested
ID by DEED OF TRUST, executed by
Joshua .Tilson, on the I'd day of anua-
nv. 1870 and which was acknowledged be-
fore the County Court Clerk of Washing.
ton County. Tennessee, on the Sd day of
January. 1870, and registered in the Regis
ter's Office Of said County and State,
in volume A., page 53, on the Sd
day of January, 1870, I will offer for sale
to the highest bidder for cash in hand at
the Court House door in the town OF
boro, Tennessee, on Monday b 4th
day Of Dcccmbcr, 1871. all b right,
title. claim M interest that the said
Joshua +. Tilson has in and to the follow
ing tracts of land, viz: One tract lying
in civil district No. Is, containing ll67
acres adjoining the lands of Eli higgins
Vim. T.. TilsOn and others. Also n
other tract situated on the waters of lndi-
an Crrck, district No. adjoining the
lands of Widow Ray, ANDREW Brown aud
otters, known as the Juba1 Haskins tract
so four seventeenths of the old John
Brown farm containing fifteen hundred
acres more or less adjoining the lands OF
a. j. Brown, VIM. Parks, Samuel Erwin
and others, In the same district, and which
Is more fully described in said Deed of
Trust.
Said land to be sold TO satisfy a Promis-
sorry Note due j.. j. Yeager calling for
S3JS rs, due the 9th day OF December,
1869, ard all costs and interest due there
ON. This November I'd. 1871.
NATHAN SHELLEY. CTrustee.
noF2tdspfa13- %
!. II yon want a good Saddle Horse. esli
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Sheriff Sale.

TN OBEDIENCE + a vendi. expo. is
Il sued from the Circuit Court of Wash
ington county at its August term 1871,
and to me directed, pronounced by said
Court upon a judgement n costs for the
sum Of S26 81. with legalinterest thereon.
in favor of q w Willard and against Vim
MeCulley L will sell at the Courthouse
door i'm the town of Jonesboro. for cash
in hand, on the 25th day of November,
1871, all the right, title, claim and interest
that the said VIM McCulley has in and to
a certain tract or parcel of and situated
in said county, district No. II, contain
ing % acres more or less, adjoining the
lands of David Kitzmiller and others. the
said VIM. McCulley's interest about four
acres more or less, to satisfy said judy
ment and costs unless sooner paid. Octo-
Der IL, 1871 >
oct26w4pf s5 Sheriff.
TNOBEDIENCE to yenGi. expo. issued
Ifrom the Circuit Court at its Aug. term
1871, and to me directed, pronounced by
said Court upon a judgment and costs for
the sum of S2S7 90 in favor of James p
Clark admir-, of the estate of Thomas
King, decd, and against G Il 9 Deake,
former administrator of said estate, n
CE May his security. l will sell tor
cash in hand at the Courthouse door
In the town of Jonesboro, Washington
county on b 18th day of December 1871,
ali the right, title claim and interest that
the said & Z May has in and to a tract
or parcel of and situated in said county,
district No.. 4, containing "a acres more
or less, adjoining the lands of Bird Brown
widow Hills heirs and others, to satisfy
said debt and costs unless sooner paid.
Oct. IL. 1877. 5 GRIFFITH,
oct26w4pfs5 Sheriff.
TN OBEDIENCE to a yendi- exponas
issued from the Circuit Court of Wash
ington County,, and to me directed, for
the sum of $50 53, with lawful interest
thereon. in favor of e. W. King. and
against the said John L King, i viii sell
for cash In hand at the door of the Court
house in the town of Jonesboro on the
18th day of November, 1871, all the right,
title claim and interest that the said John
II King has in and to a certain tract or par
eel of Tan situated in said county, district
No. 9, containing 100 acres more or less.
adjoining the lands of John Hughes. Fran
els Williams and others. to satisfy the
said Judgment and costs unlefs debt and
costs are sooner paid. Oct. IL. ISL (
~ : L GRIFFITH,
ecsoew4pfs5 Sheriff..
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IONEsBoRO DISTRICT.
sistsn Conference M. f.. Church
South. 4

'0nesboro' Crit, at Spedwell. Nov. 1S-
"atauga Crit. and Taylorsville mis-
At Henson's Chapel, Nov. 25-26.
rail- Branch Crit. Blountyille. Dec. To-
81. Clair Crit. at St. Clair, Dec. so-Sf.
%Greeneville Crit. at Kidwelps Jan. e-7.
Newport Crit. at Parrottsville Jan. 20
h0ea'Own Crit. at Rhcatown Jan. o.
SonesborO' Station. Dec. 1924.
neelng Of the Board of District Stew
<os' at Speedwell. Jonesboro' Crit. Nov.
P.h. Tie members of the board are
.enry Hos, VIM. r. Reeves, p. ID. Mas
<Aga,e, Isaac Boring. g. w. Nelson.
no pavauit, II. II. Mourley, F. NJ.
-etiy and A. j. Mcbride. Please at
"nren- VIZ. Hrcxs. r. y.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-11-16

It is not perhaps, SO generally known
as it deserves to be, that a few drops of
any kind of perfumed oil will secure
books aud manuscripts from the deterior-
ating effects of mould and damp. The
species of leather 90 extensively used by
bookbinders owes It's powers of withsta1d-
ing the effects of these destructive agents
to the tar of the birch tree-betula oaloa.
The preserving of books. written on pap
yrus and parchment, By meansof perfum-
ed oils. was known to the aHcients. The
Romans made use. for this purpose, of
the oil of cedar. hence, undoubtedly. the
expression Of Horace. .'Digna Cedra,"
meaning any work deserving of being an
nointed with this oil. 1t is frequently
the case that valuable collections of books
are greatly damaged by the effects of
damp, and manuscripts to-swhich- great
attaches are often wholly
The hint may be worthy of no
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-11-16
Omcer Resisted.

A short time since, J. A. FEBRUARY, U.
\ : MARSHALL, vent to johnson County,
armed with a capias issued from the Fed
eral Court at Knoxville for the arrest of
] man, named Digger, for violating the
t-S. Revenue Laws. He found Digger
2 the midst ola large party of his friends.
pugGer was informed that he was need
ed,' when he swore he would not be ar
rested. Marshall FEBRUARY told him he
nust execute his duty, aud when he at
kmPted to do so Digger fed. The Mar
shail drew his pistol and ordered him to
nHit- Two os Dugger's friends presented
per arms at the Marshall and told him if
z shot at Digger they would shoot him.
W course, the Marshall saw the situation
4 once and it was a useless hazard to
Prosecute the matter further, as Digger
as already out of his reach.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-11-16

Every year increases the p0p1lari-
ty ofthis valuable Hair Preparation
which is due to merit alone. We
can assure our old patrons that IL y
kept fully up to its high standard;
and it is the only reliable and perfect
ed preparation for restoring GRAY
OR FADED HAZE to its youthful color,
making it soft, l~ustrous, and silken.
The scalp, by its use, becomes white
and clean. 1t removes all eruptions
and dandruf, and, by its tonic prop.
critics, prevents the hair from falling
out, as it stimulates and nourisbes
the ha~ir-gIands. BY its use, the hair
grows thicker and stronger. In
badness, it restores the capillary
glands to their normal vigor, and
will create a new growth, except in
extreme old age. It is the most cor
nomical Ham DREssINo ever used.
as it requires fewer applications
and gives the hair a splendid, glossy
appearance. A. A. Hayes, MD,
State Assayer If Massachusetts,, says,
aThe constituents are pure, and care
fully selected for excellent quality.
and I consider it the BEST PRxrA-
RArIoN for its intended purposes.
sod b. az Drroofsss. esd nns~s& As1@1~A
Proo One Da11ar. 4lI4 ~
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-11-16
THE total area of Chicago, inc

The total area of Chicago, including an
nexed territory, is over $4,000 acres. of
which the South Division 1888. The to-
tai number of buildings in the city was
about 100000. of which 1900 were on
the south side, and 10000 on the north
side of the river. The area of the burnt
district in the South Division is $50 acres /;
the number of buildings destroyed, $500.
including 1900 stores, % hotels, and 60
manufacturing establishments the num-
Der of persons made homeless, 21,600.
In the North Division, 1900 acres were
burned over, 10000 buildings destroyed
mostly dwslling-houses, and 100 manu-
factories. and 10000 persons were turned
out of their homes.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-11-16

In this era of great mental activity, all
official, commercial and social move
ments are contributing to the elevation of
the masses. Facilities for travel and
transportation and the means of transmit
ting intelligence and difusing knowledge
have so increased that civilized commune
ties cannot dispense with steamships,
railroads, telegraphic communications
and educational facilities. An unwilling
ness or mental inability to recognize the
fact that all ranks in civilized countries in
our day, by the stimulating effects of
commerce and education, are making rap
id progress in social improvement, dis
qualities any n from rightly understand
ing the popular movements of the present
time.
The laundering of the locomotive as it
flies over the land, the majestic gliding of
the steamship on the ocean, and the 81
lent operations of the magnetic telegraph
whose wires now e%ncircle the globe, as ac-
tive and powerful instructors of the peo-
pie, and everywhere are stimulating a de-
sire for the acquisition of knowledge and
the difusing Of information. Men of all
classes literally run to and fro" and In
consequence thereof knowledge is ~increas-
ing. r. -
The systems of public instruction adop-
ted in Prussia, Belgium and other nations
of continental Europe, are now Familiarity
known in England and the British Min
istry, no longer able to resist the demands
of the masses and the necessities of the
times are busily engaged in the business
of i~naugurating q system of public in
structior. Even the Sultan of Turkey
and the Gar Of Russia are providing for
the education of their subjects.
Almost every civilized country in the
world has its Bureau of Education con-
nected with the Executive Department of
the Government. Almost every State of
the American Union has its SuPerintend-
ent of Public Instruction, who, as the
chief of q bureau, is Entrusted with the
business of collecting and difusing infor-
nation in regard to education, and ofde-
wishing and recommending plans and means
of extending its blessings ito every class
and grade of children in the land.
An interest 50 important as that of ed
ucation requires supervision. proper direc-
ton and guardianship. fully as much as
and public finances.
Though the Treasurer of this State ez
o6icio performs certain functions, former
ly assigned to the Sup erintendent Of Pub
lie Instruction, yet it is impossible for
him. in his double capacity Of Treasurer
and superintendent. 70 give that attention
to the business of popular education
which its importance demands. In this
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-11-16
To CONSERVATIVES.

The advertiser, having been perma-
neHtly cured of that dread disease, Con-
sumption, by simple remedy, is anxious
to make known to his fellow sufferers the
means of cure. To all who desire it, he
will send a copy of the prescription used,
free of charged, with the directions for
preparing and using the same, which they
will find a SURE CURE for CONSUMPTION,
ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS, &c.
Parties wishing the prescription Will
please address
Rev. EDWARD A. WILSON,
264 South Third Street Williamsburgh,
New York. 7%Inoy9w52
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Attention Soldiers Of ls12.

Mr.. E. N. Griffith, who has just return
ed from Washington, is now prepared to
prosecute claims for Pensions for the SOL
lies- of 1912, and their widows. He has
full instructions from headquarters, and
his success in the past, as a claim agent is
a sufficient guarantee that your business
will be attended to promptly and success
fully. Give him a trial. Address
e. N. GRIFFITH, Esq.
Jonesborough, Tenn.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-11-16
opinion we have reason to believe the

opinion we have reason to believe the
Treasurer fully and heartily concurs.
In view of the fact that, as a people, we
cannot afford much longer to put off the
Inauguration of a public school system in
every county in the State, and in consid-
GRAFTON of the general concession by all
the friends of education that a Superiu-
tendent of Public Instruction, with super
visory and advisory powers, is needed to
aid and assist in collecting information
upon this important subject, there can be
no good reason why the Legislature should
refuse to create such IN Office, limiting
the authority and powers of its incumb-
ents in such a name as shall prevent
those malfeasances charged against form
er superintendent that impelled the last
Legislature to abolish this important of
fee.
A Superintendent of Education in Ten
nessee. besides performing the duty of
collecting information upon the subject of
practical operation of eur school Law,
and of tabulating statistics for the infor-
nation ofthe Legislature and the people,
be required to visit every county
the State and address the people on
The subject of public schools, to stimulate
hem to action under the present law. to
if need be, its provisions, and to
up the friends of education to tn e
necessity of cooperation in the important
intrusted to him. Such an officer
at the present time, be but little
with the duty of Investigating
questions of finance. Az an adviser of
he people, if fully imbued with the sp;r-
t which demands the creation of his Office,
lie may make himself eminently useful
~ skillfully directing the organization of
system of public schools that day by day
hall gradually approach perfection and
meet the progressive demands of the age.
.NdshUiAe Banner.
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Buckingham's Dye.
o THE wHIsK1l

As our Remover in msny cases
requires too long n time, and too
much care, to restore gray or faded
Whiskers, we have prepared this
dye, in one prcpo,usi0n; which viii
quickly and cffcctually accomplish
this result: 1t is easily applied,
and produces a color which viii
neither rub nor wash of. Sold By
all Druggists.A Prioe Fifty Csnta
M~snussctured by r. ?. HAIL, q CO.,
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-11-16

civ Pa. son-in-law of Rev. Samuel NJ.
SHARKS. died at ST. Louis, Michigan, width
eI he had gone hoping to improve his
health. He died on the Sd inst, and his
remains were inferred in the cemetery at
the former city on Tuesday following.
We extend to the bereaved family, and
his relatives and friends in this place, our
,incerest sympathy. -
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-11-16
Badly Seld.

A stranger stopping a few days ago at
the Washington House, hearing a school
bell, inquired of. the jocose proprietor
what it meant. Blandly replied the
Capt, "a steam boat leaving the wharf"
Why where is the river" again asked the
.stonished stranger. On, replied the con-
rulsed joke-cracker. II am not response
bic for that"
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-11-16
A Small Affair.

The "big row" near Bells School
House on last Sunday turns out to be an
assault upon a young man on his way
home from preaching. Although a vast
cloud of witnesses thronged Squire Collins
court on Tuesday morning on account of
the ''horrid affair" Matters were cut
sbOr: in the investigation and the a~ssail-
iss party fined ave dollars and cost which
be secured.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-11-16
Bitters.

The Messrs. McClung & Bettertons, of
Knoxville, are manufacturing these just
ly Celebrated Bitters from Pure Bourbon
Whisky. They are superior to anything
of the kind now manufactured and as a
simple Tonic may be used with great bene-
fit by all persons suffering with debility,
indigestion, dyspepsia, or disease of the
Liver. Try them and we are satisfied you
will use 10 other. Sold by Druggists
generally. 7Isept7tf
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-11-16
WANTED.

East T. Va. & Ga. Railroad Stock.
The highest market price will be giveE
for One to One Hundred Shares. Address
e. n. RICHARDS, East Tennessee
Book House, Knoxville, Tenn. augl0m2
o. B. SMITH & Co, los, Gay Street,
Knoxville, are offering better bargains in
BOOKS, STATIONERY, &c, hen ever
before. The reason of their great success
is, they buy and sell for Cash. july27tf
BUY your School Books of D. B. SMITH
& Co. 0S Gay Street, Knoxville. They
buy in large quantities from the publish
ers, and offer great inducements to coun-
try merchants. iuly27tf
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-11-16

For nice Chromos and other fin pic
lures, first class Walnut and Gilt Mould
ings, Superior Letter Paper and Envel-
opes, Ne, all at the lowest prices. go to
o SMITH & Co, los, Gay Street Knox
vile, Tenn. july27tf
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-11-16

Such hOrrid feelings as l experience no
ons can imagine. | feel respondent, as
though something awful was going to hap
pen. Use Simmons Liver Regulator, if
you would avoid such feelings.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-11-16
ImmcrsiOns.

On last Friday evening. five persons
we're bspt lied by Elder Barker of the
Christian Church and received into that
religious body.
On Sunday following, Rev. Geo. G.
Tbrasher, pastor of the Baptist Church, in
this place baptized quite a number, con-
yerted during the recent revival.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-11-16

THE MAINE JOURNAL OF EDUcA-
TIoN.-The November number of this
School Journal has made its appearance.
1t is always welcome. because its place
cannot be supplied. Every teacher ought
to read it.
Address A. p. Stone. Portland, Me.
Price $1,50 a year.