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Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1871-02-15
A Terrible Railroad Disaster.

An awful railroad disaster, next TO
the Angola affair in its horrible and sick
ening details. occurred at Hamburg on
the Hudson River Railroad, on Monday
night, the 9th inst. 1t seems that a
freight train loaded with petroleum was
bound south, and when passing New
Hamburg, an axle of The oil car broke,
and dragged along the ground until it
reached tho draw bridge, when, striking
the timbers, il threw the car off of its
track, and in the face of the second Pa
cific Express An attempt was made to
stop the express which was then ap.
preaching. but there was not time en-
ough. and it struck the oil car, scattering
fragments of the oil in every direction,
aud at once igniting anil enwloping the
entire express tIaln in flames.
The express train was composed OF
the locomotive, one baggage. one ex
press car, and five or six sleeping cars
The locomotive WAS at once hurled into
the river, the engineer killed, and the
baggage and express cars piled on top Of
the engine. At the same time the Chicago
sleeping car was one sheet of fame, and
though desperate attempts wsie made
to rescue the passengers. it is said that
not one got out alive. Two Of the 9th
er sleeping cars next to it were also
wrapL in flames, but the passengers 10
them all got out safely. Then the bridge
took fire, and in less than ten minutes
afterwards the whole structure fell, car
rying with it the Chicago car and bury
ing it and its inmates out Of sight un-
der the water and among the ruins of
the locomotive and express cara.
About twenty five persons were
killed The affair has undergone thor
Dug investigation by the proper author
tiles, and it is found that no criminal
blame can attach to any one.
LUMBER STATISTICS From the ties
iirnonv of lumbermen before tue legisla
ture in the Eau Claire Dells Improve
ment matter, it is evident that the. g is n
falling of of about l 5 per cent. this sea
son from lumber operations of last win
ter. Sixty five camps are estimated to
be in the st. CrOix pineries, which will
get out about l3O,OOO,OOO logs against
170,0O0,O0O of last year. The whole
lumber operations of the state for the
present winter are estimated rs follows /:
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1871-02-15

I'M E undersigned is prepared TO pay cash
n for any number of cows. heifers and
steers, which owners may wish 10 dispose of
G. II. MILLER.
Prescott, Feb. IS. 1871. ATT.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1871-02-15
Price Sa-sent by. mail. Post-paid.

Every instrument is neatly boxed, and handsome
~ labeled with tut directions for Thousands
have been sent by mail. Address.
" j Illness & Co. CHICAGO
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1871-02-15
THE CELEBRATED
CRAIG
MICROSCOPE

h an optical wonder. reveals the thousands of
hidden wonders of Nature is of permanent use
ana practical availability. combining Instruction
with anus ement, and never losing its enterest.
II ma rnifes
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1871-02-15
TEN THOUSAND TIMES

power equal to other microscopes Of many times
Its cost. Reveals countless little worlds all
around MS. teemfng with life which to tn. naked
eye must ever remain sealed book-as eels in
vinegar. animals in water. cheese mites sugar and
itch insects, milk gfobules, claws and hairs of
insects. hundreds OF eyes in the single eve of
fly. dust of a butterfy's wings to be perfectly
formed feathers. the much talked of Trichina Spi-
rails pork worm, which was first discovered in
America with this microscope.
1t Is of infinite value to professional men, to
teachers and to students, but nowhere Is it of
greater value ttan on the family table, within the
reach of every member II will de light yourself,
your children and friends during the long white r
evenings twill show you authorizations or un-
cleanliness of various kinds of food, as sugar tea
bread, meal, &c.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1871-02-15
It is of Inestimable Value to the
Farmer

in examining insects which prey upon his crops
The power OF a $50 microscope. and so simple in
Its construction that any child can use it under
standingly. and with sppre citation.
A beautiful present, elegant. instructive, anus
ing and cheap. Over 10000 sold.
During the past six years it, worth has been
testified to by thousands of scientific men, farm
ers. school teachers. students, physicians, heads
of families and others
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1871-02-15

Gen. Sam. Hartman is in camp here,
just now, looking after some legislation
of local character in which he feels an
abiding interest. Somebody proposes to
build dam across some of the numsr-
GUS streams up the St. Croix. which he
claims will ipjure the lumber business
more than II will benefit the country, for
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1871-02-15
WOLVES AGAIN.

" Indefinitely postponed by vote Of
20 to 49," was the fate of the bill re-
peaIing tie wolf bounty law. So the
hunters of Wisconsin can 60 on with the
wolf hunt aud the state stands prepared
TO squander So for every wolf, lynx OF
wild cat scalp which We hunter can pro.
cure. The wolf killing constituents d
the 28th senatorial district are indebted
to Senator Ives, and Messrs. Powell. Fav
and Vaughn for good deal of hard
work in protecting this source of their
revenue.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-03-23
ACETATE TT

The school question must be agitated.
Our people will learn some day that the
friends of education are not all school
.funders." We will yet have a school
system, in the county, and in the State.
The cry of "ta1ation and school funding"
don't scare us very much. The thunder
never killed any body.
The best thing our people can do IN
der the circumstances is to organize the
County System. They will see it too,
when it is too late. This matter is alto
gether misunderstood. The School law
has not been read. Free schools are OPP
posed, because men don't understand the
principle of taxation upon which they are
based. If our people mean to educate
their children, they ought to be willing to
pay for it. What difference does it make
whether it is paid in tax, or in tuition ?
1t will make no difference when we I'M
derstand it. Read the school law. Buy
a, paper devoted to education and read it
to your neighbors, or let them read it to
you. Inquire what will be your interest
and look also to the interest of the coun-
try in which you children have to live.
Remember this: your children can't live
in this country without schools.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-03-23
.McC orkle & Co.

The attention of farmers and others is
directed to the mammoth advertisement
Of McCorkle x Co., Dealers in Agricul-
tural Implements, Knoxville, Tenn. We
visited his establishment recently, and I'M
dertook a survey of the immense stock of
farming implements on hand. The num-
Der and variety is truly astonishing. Ev-
erything from a garden hoe to thresh-
ing machine can be found not in dozens
but by hundreds. and the prices range so
low as to bring them within the reach of
any respectable farmer. Messrs Meteor
kle q Co. purchase all their goods by the
CAR LOAD and in that way procure them
at reduced rates for freights. The freight
on n single article is n mere trihe which
accounts for the low price at which they
can sell to farmers. The reputation of
this firm for promptness, liberality and
fair dealing is ~unequaled by any in the
South. Read their advertisement care.
fully. There is not a farmer in the coun-
try who will not find something that he
needs on their list, and cannot in justice
to himself do without.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-03-23
ID 6,4w prs. Zee %.
SheriH's Sale.

DY virtue Of a vend. expo, issued from
ID the Circuit Court of Washington
County, at its November term. 1870, and
to me directed. pronounced by said Court.
upon a judgment and costs for the sum Of
forty-eight dollars and seventy-six cents,
debt and costs, in favor of John e. Grant
and against Rebecca Mitchell, and Corme-
liza Mitchell, 1 will sell at the Court House
door in the town of Jonesborough, WASH
ington County, Tennessee, on Saturday.
9th day of April, 1871, for cash in hand,
all the right, title claim, and interest. that
Rebecca Mitchell and Carmelia Mitchell
have in and to a certain tract or parcel OF
land situated in Washington County Ten
nessee, district No. z. containing ninety
acres more or less, adjoining the lands OF
John Bootbe and others. unless said debt
and costs are sooner paid. This 9th day
of March, 1871.
s. Il. GRIFFITH, Sheriff,
msrch6tds PR. fee 50.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-03-23
OUR PEOPLE IN FAVOR OF
SCHOOLS.

1t is argued that our people are in ia
vor of education, but opposed to a County
System. They prefer a State System.
This will do to keep up appearances, but
the truth of the matter is, they are in ia
vor of schools when some 6bdy else will
foot the bill.
Let us look at the question ola State
System. We anxiously look forward to
the time when the state shall feel herself
able to organize a school system. Such a
thing may take place within the next four
or five years, but the circumstances sur
rounding us render itsextremely doubt
full. The financial condition of the State
is such as to preclude the very idea of a
school system, unless heavy taxation be
resorted to. How can men, who oppose
the County System on the ground of hea-
Wy taxation consistently advocate a State
system? Some would have us believe
that q State System is cheaper than a
County System, while the opposite is true.
The people in different sections of the
State are not agreed as to what kind of a
system is best suited to their wants. A
State system of any kind will work with
more or less friction so long as the people
entertain such conflicting opinions respect
ing the benefits to be derived from COM
mon schools. These difficulties will be
seized upon BY politicians for political
purposes to the detriment of the school
interest so that a State system in Tennes-
see is a long way in the future. This we
deplore, greatly deplore, in as much as
several years viii be virtually lost to the
children of the State, if the counties do
nothing to foster common Schools.
One of the most common arguments
urged against a State System is, that it
takes too many officers, that the money
passes through too many hands before it
reaches the teachers, and that most of it
is swallowed up in paying fiat salaries to
useless OIlCcTS. II ScCulS SliduHC ludI III
same men should object to a county sys-
ten which, if it has any thing at all to re-
commend it, is its simplicity. In the
county system the money is paid into the
hands of the County Revenue Collector
and by him paid over to the County Trus-
tee, who pays it ont to the teacher upon
the order of the District Board that EN-
ploys him. The money never leaves the
county. but remains In the hands of bond
ed officers TAX Collector aud Trustee)
elected by the tax payers themselves, I'M
til it is paid to the teacher. The only
expense attending the whole transaction,
is one per cent allowed the Trustee for
receiving and paying out the money and
one per cent to the collector, two per cent
in all. Where is there any opportunity
for swindling, or school funding" as it
is commonly called. If honest men be
elected to the offices of Trustee and TAI
Collector there is no possibility of the mo-
ney being mlsappiled-
Whether it means anything or not, we
have voted down common schools in the
county of Washington. We may try to
smooth the matter over, but it will do no
good, Tor the county system is the only
means we ave of organizing common
schools. The next legislature may or may
not give us a better system.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-03-23
Saddles and Harness.

The undersigned offers to the merchants
and farmers of Tennessee and the South,
the very best articles of Saddles and Har
ness. for sale in East Tennessee, all OF 1t
nome manufacture and warranted superior
to the general run Of Eastern made goods,
while the prices are as low and IN some
cases lower. then the same goods can be
bought at in 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 filled with
dispatch at satisfactory prices. We solicit
a trial, and know that non who favor us
with an order will have cause to complain
either in regard to prices or the quality OF
the roods. THos. OCoNNER.
Cav street, Knoxville. Tenn.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-03-23
WHAT OUR HI
THINK OE US.

We clip the following from the Nash
vile Union and American, of the 18th
inst, and while we regret the necessity
which calls for so severe a criticism, we
must acknowledge that it is deserved in
every particular:
'voTING DOWN THE SCHOOL TAX"
The question of levying a tax for the
support of free schools was submitted to
the people of Washington county, and it
was defeated by a majority of more than
one hundred at the election on the 18th
inst. The Jonesborongh Union Flag says
..this is not because our people are oppos-
ed to education" All! indeed! Well
they have rather a poor way of showing
their appreciation of education. They are
decidedly in favor of free schools as long
as somebody else contributes the money to
keep them in existence. The Radicals
have been very eloquent in their denuncl-
alton of the members of the late Leglsla-
ture for repeating the Radical free school
law. So far as the Radicals of Washing
ton county are concerned, the vote on the
18th inst. shows how much sincerity there
was in their condemnation of the late Lee
gislature. They were contentto draw the
school fund from the public treasury, but
when it came to furnishing that fund them
selves they preferred to have no free
schools. We must judge them by their
works The ~Jonesborough Herald aud
Tribune (Radical) favored the tax, and
that paper explains how it was defeated as
follows:
THE people as a whole have voted
against the tax through a misrepresentation
of the facts. 1t seems almost impossible
that this should be so after all that has
been said on the subject, but nevertheless
such is the case. The men who were best
Informed on the subject voted for it
Some of the heaviest tax payers IN the
county voted for it, while men who never
paid even a poll tax voted against it.
PEOPLE will ask why was this? Because
thew were told that nothing was exempt
from this tax. Not even the fowls in their
barn wards or the clothes on their backs.
This is the style of argument that has been
used to deceive a too ~credulous people into
voting to p~erpetuate the ignorance that has
already been their ruin"
..One result of the defeat of the school
tax is to deprive Washington county of
the benefit of the Peabody fund. The
Herald and Tribune says the county was
receiving about three thousand dollars
frem this source which will. as a matter of
course, be withdrawn. as it is only given
in aid of free schools. We trust that the
men who voted down the tax will reconsid-
er their action. 1t is a stigma on the
character of Washington county that her
people refuse to tax themselves for the
benefit of free schools"
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-03-23

Our Object
Is always to do right. But who is 1t
that never errs? We may sometimes ven-
ture too far, in urging certain measures
that we think will prove to be beneficial
to our people while others who nave an
equal right to their opinions, think that
we act unjustly. When we are convinced
of our error, we are always willing to re-
tract. We never become excited over the
unwise and unjust remarks of others. but
consider the source from whence they
come" If we are attacked in a gentle
manly manner. we would take pleasure in
having a respectable CONTROVERSY over the
subject at issue, knowing as we do, that
truth, right, and justice are sure to win
sooner or later. We will never stOop to
quarrel with ignorance, from the fact that
it would not be interesting to our readers,
and that it would be very unpleasant to us
to get up an article that would do the SUBJ
iect Justice.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-03-23

RoLLINGs' CHOICE SMOKING TOBACCO.
We have had occasion to try the above brand
of choice smoking tobacco and consider
ing ourself a Judge of the weed, take this
method of recommending it to our rea-
ders. 1t is manufactured by Messrs Da-
sis and Hensley. Knoxville, Tenn. If our
merchants will condescend to bring on a
supply of it instead of the miserable stuff,
half stems, that we have beer compell-
ed to use of late. they will not only adj
vance their own interests, but incur the
gratitude of smokers generally. Try it.
Address Davis & Hensley, Knoxville,
Tenn.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-03-23
ATTACnMENT.

Samael ii. Miller. ys. billiard Love.
TINE PLAINTIFF on affidavit says that
the defendant IL indebted to him, and
Is a nonresident of the Stale. having oh
tanned from A. g.. Collins. aJurtice of the
Peace, an original attachment against the
estate OF the defendant, rcturnabls 70 the
March term Ofthe Circuit Court Of WASH
ington County, 1871, and the same having
been levied OH the defendants property
it Is ordered by the Clerk. that the dcfeIi-
dant appear before id Court at the Court
House In Jo~ncsborough. Tennessee on
the second Monday after the fourth Mon-i
day Ia March lS7l,to defend said %attacli-
partc. It Us further ordered that this no.
fice be published Ia the Herald and Tfi-
bune. anewspaper published la the town
Of Jonesboros Tenn. az
11mar2-prfeee5 FF
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II. REYNOLDS,

John H. Reynolds,
CLEVELAND, Tenn, is combining his
manufacture exclusively to the wants'oi
the people of East Tennessee. His Bug
oies are made with an eye to our rough
roads, yet trimmed and painted III nrst
class style. His Hacks. which are being
used all through East Tennessee for Llv-
ery purposes, are giving complete salts
faction. and his Wagons cannot be excel
led in quality and price. They are built
of the toughest seasoned timber, and IRON
cd nv the best of workmen, and euerypdrt
is rigidly inspected by a long experienced
,caqon maker before leaving the shop.
mar2w4
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-03-23
s d cial N e s.
Attention Soldiers of 1912.

Mr.. +. n. Griffith, who has just return
ed from Washington, is now prepared to
prosecute claims for Pensions for the sol
les 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 Jour business
will be attended to promptly and success
fnlly. Give him a trial. Address
+. n. GRIFFITH, Esq.
Jonesborough, Tenn.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-03-23
Religious.

The Rev. Mr.. Lockwood, of Taylors-
Vile, preached at the Court House last
Sunday.
Rev. George Philips (colored) on last
Sabbath baptised by immersion two per-
sons in the mill pond near town.
An interesting revival of religion has
been in progress for several days at John
son City. The services were commenced
by Rev. j. p. Milburn and Rev. NJ. De-
busk, of that place, but other Ministers
have gone to their assistance and earnestly
engaged in the good work. 1t is to be
hoped this revival will greatly improve
the morals of this pleasant mountain vii
lape.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-03-23
FUNDERS."

The County Trustee and Tax Collector
are both bonded officers and are allowed
each n per cent. for receiving and pay
ing out school money according to the late
law.
Sec. Is. The Collector shall be allowed
n per cent for collectiong and paying out
said money, on settlement.
Sec. &c. The Trustee may retain one
per cent on the amount received and paid
over by him, as compensation for his SER
vices.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-03-23
That Bible.

\ few. weeks since, We stated that the
Honorable County Court refused to make
an appropriation to buy a Bible for the
use of prisoners in the Jail. The state
ment as we made it, was correct. But
we have since been informed that the MEM
bers of said Court donated a sufficient
amount from their own purses to pay for
the Bible, for which they deserve credit.
We take pleasure in stating the facts in
the case, as it is not IL intention to do
Injustice to any one.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-03-23

In Washington County the school tax
meets with bitter opposition. yet the Re
publ,cans claim a working majority. and
there are more Republican papers publish
ed there than in any other county In the
State. We commend this fact to the care
full attention of Radical editorsthroughout
Tennessee, as another proof Of Democrat
ic ignorance and hostility to popular edu-
eation.-NaskuN Bonner, 16tA.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-03-23
Cotton Y arms.

Cotton Yarns.
LENoIR d BROS.,-Superior Cotton
Yarns, at 81 IS per Bunch. Should the
Yarns fail to give satisfaction they can
he returneI and the money will be re-
funded. d.
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CANCERS CURED!
THE BALM OF GILEAD,

THE BALM OF GILEAD,
A DISCOVERY UNSURPASSED.
TN the annals of history is now in the
hands of DIR. n. T. Krous, who is ex-
tracing CANCERS in FORTY-EIGHT
HOURS WITHOUT PAIN, insuring
every case, charging nothing without a
cure.
He is the man without mistake,
Who never fails a cure to make;
Then why will you still delay,
Call and see him while you may.
This most distressing of all maladies, is
now under my control as completely and
certainly as a common sore. My remedy
acts naturally and promptly, extracting
the cancerous tumor and eradicating the
whole diathesis from the system. L speak
from experience, and rely upon facts we'll
founded, having a full Consciousness of my
ability to cure every case
Office. S. ". CORNER ATKIN
HOUSE, KNOXVILLE, TENN.
Persons desiring consultation. will find
every comfort at the Atkin House, and
can be under my immediate care.
From a number of testimonials volun-
tarily given, l deem it necessary only to
give a few.
LIMESTONE Cove, Ten. Mar. 16, 1868.
This is to certify that on the 10th rday of Au-
gust, 1865, L applied to DIR. N. T.. krous, for a
cure for a cancer located near my left eye which
gave me mnch pain and uneasiness, as L had tried
several physicians at Salisbury, N. G., and 9TH
ers in Tenn, without any benefit, only rather in
creasing my danger, as 1t was situated near the
edge of the eye-lid. 1t was of about seven years
standing. DIR. Krous made a prescription which
soon made a radical cure All being thus afiic-
ted will be well paid TO give him a trial.
Very respectfully, ID: l. BIKE
HAMPTON, Tenn, Dec. 6, 1866.
DE-. N. T. KEoUs: Dear Sir.-I cheerfully give
my name to the public as n beneficiary Of your
skill. Ihave been the unfortunate victim OF can
GER, and even submitted TO the painfUl task of
surgical operation, all without any benefit hav-
ing to submit to the most excruciating pain for
six years, 1 applied to Dr. N. T. krous, who
made a prescription which gave immediate re-
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Ell N L.
ny PROF. HENDERSON PREsNELL.

aThere IL within every mar a divine ideal, the
TYNE after which he was created, the germs OF
a perfect person, and it is the Office of education
to favor and direct these germs. MANI