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a NEW EDUCATIONAL soHEmE,


| To the Editors of the Union and American:
CORONA, Lebanon, Tenn, July IL, 1871.
/ have suggestion to make to the intel
ligent class of men and women in this
| State, who take an active interest In ed
ucational plans and questions. wish to
modify and Americanize the plan OF 10
cal examinations, " recently adopted with
most satisfactory results by the i've
leading universities of Great Britain,
Cambridge, Oxford, London, Dublin and
Edinburg. The governing bodies OF these
great universities prepare and publish
schemes of studies, arranging them In Six
or more suitable groups. They
appoint board of examiners VINO
offer TO examine, at stated tlmes
and places distant from the Unlvern
sity, all persons of suitable age who shall
prepare themselves on the specified sub
iects. Certificates of proficiency are
awarded in the name of the University,
with honors for special merit AT first
these examinations were limited to young
men, but now they are open to women.
The plan hiss met great success. 1t has
been on incentive and guide to the soll>
tary student. Great numbers have avail
ed themselves of the opportunity with
eagerness, and the certificates have been
of great value to those seeking employ
ment.
Now, why not have something of this
sort in Tennessee2 l think it can be
done. Let us incorporate the presidents
of all the colleges, whether for males or
females, in the State under some arpro
pirate name, say, University of Ten
nessee." Give them power and authori-
ty 10 prepare and publish every year
plan of studies on which applicants may
be examined, and to appoint boards OF
examiners, selecting the most competent
men in the State. Let these examiners
hold an examination once a year st
some suitable place in each division of
the Estate. Let these examinations
be open alike to men and women. Let
them be 80 close and vigorous that a GER
tifcate will be received everywhere as
unquestionable evidence of the most ac-
curate scholarship. Let all expenses be
met by charging all applicants small fee.
Very soon these certificates would come
to be regarded as the most potent recon-
III Cd
teachers. They would be specially vslu-
able to ladies seeking situations in col
leges and academies. Very soon all the
better positions would be closed to those
who were unable to stand the test of
these examinations.
The plan would stimulate the graduates
of our colleges to continue a definite,
we'll arranged course of study. l think
that many young ladies, those who might
intend to teach and those who might be
blessed with leisure and love of study,
would gladly and eagerly avail Themselves
of such advantages, giving up years of
aimlessness and purposeless reading for
studies directed to a definite end and pur-
pose.
l could give many arguments in favor
of the plan suggested, but | prefer to
leave it for the present to see if anybody
will second the movement. If l am
alone, it is useless to waste arguments.
If there are any indications of interest,
you may hear from me again.
A. B. STARK.
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the west. could see also, from the door
the colossal statue of Henry Clay, in the
cemetery beyond Lexington. l strolled
down sold Hary'sn fayorite walk, which
was shaded by ash and honey-locusts,
set out by his own hands some four de-
csdes before. Here, when at home with
his family, during the recess of Congress,
ne would take his morning and evening
walks, meditating, no doubt, plans and
measures for the good and glory of his
country. | could but feel a solemnity
and reverence as l passed over the walks,
formerly trod by one of the giants
OF the earth. l was shown into
nearly all the apartments of the
building. There are some ten or
twelve fire places, each having a nice
marble mantel. They were procured in
different States of the Union, except one,
winch came from Italy. 1t is the finest
marble, white as snow, and carved most
tastetuDy, the designs representing vines,
nuts and birds, most happily blended to-
gether. This mantel cost 81 900 in gold.
The doors, blinds, sash, floors, etc, of the
building are of white ash, all of the ASH
land farm, and dressed like, or in The style
OF rich and elegant furniture. Every
thing was convenient and in keeping. In
the parlor was an elegant piano. On the
mantel was volume of Literary Women
OF the South, illustrated, and among
them was our own L. Virginia French.
Will mention but one other object. This
was a life size portrait of the illustrious
Clay. DON'T remember the Artist. 1t
represented him as he appeared before
the United States Senate, in 1850, when
making his great speech on the Compro-
mise Measures. TO his left and rear,
sat John ]. Crittenden, Sam Houston, and
others. 1t is a noble picture, but it must
be seen to be appreciated; can't describe
it. Go, reader, and see it.
Now, l am done for the present. Send
on one more copy of 1.-THE Peoples"
as directed below. WIN send more names
soon. Observer
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BELLBUCKLE.
Meeting of the Farmers Club-The
Hay Crop Discussed


Reported for the Union and American.
The Farmers and Mechanics Club met
at Bellbuckle on Saturday, the Oath of
June. The Committee on Constitution
reported, and the constitution was
adopted w. 3. Norven was chosen
Corresponding Secretary, and A. D. Fu-
gift Librarian. The question for discus
sion, ''The hay crop in al of its bear
ings," was then taken up. The leading
speaker, Dr. Nj. NJ. Newsom, made.an
address of some length, taking strong
grounds in favor of farmers taking mole
interest in extending and improving their
meadows. He believed our lands were
not surpassed by any, North or South,
for the production of the meadow grasses,
and would yield a greater income to the
amount invested than any crop our soil
would produce. He thought farmer
should avail himself of the leisure time
after laying by his crop, to prepare his
ground well for fall sowing, msnuriug
and cleaning old meadows. He thought
fall the most favorable time for sowing,
as it gave an opportunity, in the event of
failure 10 get stand, to re-sOw in the
spring. He preferred bottom lands for
heerdsgrass or timothy. Lands not suited
for corn or wheat could be made valuable
as a meadow. lie advised the use OF
coulters in old meadows and thought the
best time for cutting was while the seed
were in theisoft state, and should be al
lowed to cure before taken up.
A. D. Fugitt said his experience eX-
tended back twenty~one years. He had
been cutting a heerdsgrass meadow every
year for that time, and still gets fue
yield. He cuts it when twO-thirds of the
heads are ripe. He had killed out tim
othy meadow in three years cutting when
it was in the bloom. He believed coul-
lering was beneficial to the grass. Stand
ing water will finally kill the grass.
d. II. Skeen said his meadow was
hcerdsgrass, timothy and clover, and he
always cuts when the seed are ripe. lie
kills out moss and dock by turning the
ground over about two inches deep in
August or September; will not need re-
sowing if cut when ripe; thinks water
standing on meadows Injuries them, and
should not be allowed.
NJ. NJ. Moseley preferred mixed
meadows: heerdgr2ss, timothy and orchard
grass. He cuts when the onion begins to
put out sprouts.
3. G. Fields thought the hay was mnch
better, ard the meadow would last longer
to cut while in the bloom.
The wheat crop was selected for dis
cussiOn at the next meeting, the discus
sion TO be opened by John Thomas.
From the interest manifested by the
members at this our first regular meeting,
and the large number in attendance, it is
confidently hoped lew era is dawning
to our farming community. They have
slept too long. The onward march of
improvement is pressing them forward in
the great work of advancement. The
Club adjourned TO meet again the fourth
Saturday in July. j. Nj.
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SUMMER COUNTY.
Gloomy Crop PrOsPecIs-SchOOI Tax
es and SchOOis-A Good school Sys-
ten the Want OF the Times.

Gloomy Crop Representation Tax
es and SchOOis-A Good school Sys-
tern the Want of the Times.
To the Editors of the Union and American:
CHESTNUT MOUND, Sumner county, Ju-
ly 10, 1S7l.-The prospect for the farm
eEs in this section is rather gloomy.
About one third of a crop Of wheat, one
half crop of oats, and corn on all thin
land looking badly. We are now need
ing rain badly, generally. Partial show
eIs on the S,h, but no heavy rains. We
have some stock for sale, but cannot sell
for any price now. The cry with everj
body is, no money! no money!! If times
continue to grow tighter for the next few
months, as they have in the past, our
people will be greatly troubled TO pay
their taxes.
Our County Court at its April term,
levied a tax of 20 cts. on the 800 worth
of property fo- common school purposes.
There was q called term of the court on
the LIST Monday in May, for the special
business Of submitting the proposition of
the county taking stock in the Cumber-
land and Ohio Railroad, 10 the voters of
the county. At this special term, when
many Of the Justices were absent, the
court ordered the suspension of the col
lection of the said school tax for the
present year. Do you do business that
way in Davidson? Sometimes we have
schools, and sometimes none; all our
schools Except in towns and q few IA
vored neighborhOods) are in most de-
plorable condition. l think this is mainly
attributable to the unsettled condition of
our ''public school system While l
am much opposed to Congressional inter-
vention in State affairs, think a Nation
al school system would be better than
sny system we generally have in Tennes
see. Let our next Legislature do its duty
in the premises. j. W. K.
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A prined circular now fore US gives
some interesting facts IL connection with
the appearance ard progress Of the Howe
family in the United States, and mentions
IN detail arrangements made for a grand
reunion Of the Howe p Harmony Grove,
South Framipghsm, Mass , on the 3lst OF
August. To tbs family gathering is IL
vi.ed every person named Howe or How,
and all persors connected By marriage
with or dascer ded f5Cm this numerous
family. Elias Howe, lO3 Court street.,
Boston, is The Secretary aud Treasurer Of
Che r. uniting Howes. Should it transpire
tha, there ere exhsGstsss quantities of the
one thing Leedtul, the love Of which Is SAID
TO b. sioful, 1T She root OF the Hove iami'
" tree. Harmony Grove will have 10 be
enlarged, or s;sc5rd will fDliow the unsuc-
c-ssfal effort ia crowd ell the attending
Howes within the festive grove.
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Health's Fosming Elixir The vola-
tile principle of the SeItzer Spa Water IS
lost in crossing the Atlantic. 1t reaches
this country estate, fiat and improbable. "
But in
TARRANT's SETTER AFERIENT,
this maichless natural TtmcdY for dys-
pepsia, biliOUsness and constipation, is
reproduced in all the sanitary perfection
of the original Spa, as freshly drawn and
drank foaming at the fountain side. l.
requires but an instant to imprOVise the
delicious draught, and for all the disOr
ders OF the stomach, bowels and liver,
prevalent at this season, il is-iu the OPT
MON Of our ab!est physicians-a safe ant
admirable specific.
SOLD BY ALL DRUGaISTs.
Ie 81 eod2s
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1871
FOR THIRTY-ONE YEARS
PERRY DAVIS PAIN KILLER

EEAS BEEN TESTED IN EVERY VARIETY
4 I Of climate, and by almost every nation known
to Americans. 1t is the almost constant COM
pEDiOn and inestimabe friend OF the missionary
and the traveller, on sea and land, and no one
should travel on our lakes or rivers without IT,
Pain Killer was the arst and Is the only
permanent pain reiiever. since the Pain Killer
Wa first introduced, and met with such uusur
passed sale, many Liniments, Panaceas and otner
remedies have been offered to the public, but not
one OF them bas ever attained TIE truly enviab,s
standard Of the Pain Eiller. Why is this SCI Is
is because Davis Pain KtIfec Is what il
claims to be-a reuevsr Of pain lis merits are
unsurpassed
II you are suffering from internal pain, twenty
or thirty drops n little water will most in
siantly cure you There is nothing to equal It. In
few moments It cures Cole, Cramps, Spssms,
heartburn, Diarrbps, Dysentery, FiUx, Wind in
the Bowels, Sour Stomach, Dyspepsia, sick Head
ache. In sections OF the country where FEVER
AND AGUE prevail, there Is no remedy held in
greater esteem. Every housekseper should keep
II at hand 20 apply Il at the first attack Of any
pain 1t will give satisfactory relief and save
hours OF suffering.
Do not tri1e with yourselves By testing uutried
remedies. Be cure you call for and ge, the genu-
ine PAIN KILLER, as many worthless nOstrums
are attempted TO be sOld on the great reputation
OF this valuable medicine.
- Directions accompany Zach bottle.
Price, IS cts, 50 cts. and 81 per bottle.
} n. EEARRIS * CO., CINCINNATI, o.,
Proprieto-s for the Southern and western States
For sale by
BERRY, DEMOvILLE s CO., Nashville
EWIN, PENDLETON & CO., NashyiIle.
LIIIEEER UASLEE, NeAhVilis.
wHELOCB, FINLAy & Co., New Orleans
G. P. JONES Z 90, Memphis
K A. ROBINSON & CO., Louisville.
A8d By all Medicine Dealers.
jeI3 dtiu NH n. "a &wIan 50
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Recovering.

Miss Heard, Of Trenton, Tenn, who was
so badly injured by the accident on the
Northwestern Railroad, has sufficiently re-
covered to be able to start for home to-
day. 0nr young friend ]. W. Scott, a
cousin Of the young lady above named,
who was also enc of the wounded on that
iil-fsfed train was ont OF the street yester-
day evening, looking considerably worsted,
but so far recovered as to be able to start
for home in day or two.
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- - - - ---
GEN, IOseph +. Johnston.

This distinguished gentleman and great
military genius purposes visiting Beersae-
ba Springs during the present month, and
we understand that many of the old officers
in his command daring tbs war will make
it convenient to meet him there. The
name Of 10. Johnston sends a thrill TO the
hearts of Tennesseesns, and no gentleman
in the South would receive a more cordial
welcome with our people.
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BATCEzELoR,s EsAER DYE.

This splendid Hair Dye is shs best In the world,
tie only true and perfect Dye. Harmless-ReltA-
ie-Instsntzneous-So disaPpointment-No RI
o1culO1z tints-"DoEs EoI CONTAIN led MOB ANY
VSrALIO Poison To INyUaR THE HAZE Oh SYSTEM
IEvgorates the HAIR and leaves soft and baauti-
fui; black or brown. Sold By al druggists and
dealers. Applied At tas Factory, 10 Boad street,
hsE YORK. sep97-Iy
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POWDER l. superior Ia every respecs 20 any other
ever msnlfsc. ured. It ia put up IN i, y, 1 and
pound cans. y. ich contain that quan2ty Of
powder by A-TUAL NIT WEIGHT, while ths nsa-
jority of Baking FOEGsrs Of red fan short FROM
one-eighth to 0rs-baf Of what IS represented.
A your zrocsr for DoorxYs, and You viii not be
sstished with any ether. Manufactured by Doc
LEY BRorsEs, 60 New street, New York.
iyIt dec llWEwlt
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SPECIAL EOTICEs.
County merchants, teachers, parent.

Country merchants, teachers, parents
pupils viii find the 6est and easspess toex
Of School Books psed in CITY, country and
other schools throughout t5s stsss at W.
O. Collis- zoos, a Union street. Nash
wills, Tspe ~ IL
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AM JUDGEMENTS.
For Mayor.

We are authorized to announce Dr.. c.
K. WINSTON as a candidate for Mayor Of
Nashville, at the ensuing Municipal cleo
ton. ID.
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UNION AND AMERICAN.

Remember when writing for "a
newspaper, write only on one side
of your paper.
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Peaches are one dollar bushel in SON.
eryille.
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CONSUMPTION.
ITS CURE AND ITS PREVENTIVE.

Many hrman being has passed away for whose
death there other reason than the neglect Of
known ard iudisputaby proven means OF cure.
Those near and dear 10 family and friends are
sleeping the dreamicss siumber into which, had
they calmly adopted
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The Board of Aldermen meet in regu-
lar session ct o'clock this afternoon.
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GROVER g. BAKERS
Sc ING NJ ACHINE.

The following are selected from thon.
sands of testimonials of similar character,
as expressing the reasons for the prefer
ence for the GROVER & BAKER Machines
over all others
IL ike the Grover & Gaker Machine, in
the first place. because. if | had any other,
should still want Grover & Baker. and, hav
ing Grover X Baker, it answers the purpose
of all the rest. 1t does q greater variety OF
work aud 1t is easier TO learn than any other"
Hrs. j. c CroIy (JenHy June
- have had several years experience with
Grover x Baker Machine, which has given
me great satisfaction. think the Grover &
Baker Machine is more easily managed and
less liable to get out of order. prefer the
Grover x Baker, decidedly" ."-.urs DR.. HATS.
Nep York.
- have had one in my family for some two
years. and from what know OF its workings.
ana from the testimony of many of my
friends who use the same, can hardly see
how anything could he more complete or give
better satistaction."-M General Grant.
"I believe it to be the best. all things con
sidered, Of any that | have known. 1t is
very simple and easily learned the sewing
from the ordinary spools is a great aivan-
tage the stitch is entirely reliable i, does
ornamental work beautifully; it is not liable
TO get ont of order" ."-.Hrs 4. ~ .Spooner. 30
Bond Street. brooklyn.
.' | am acquainted with the work of the
principal machines; and | prefer the Grove
X Baker TO them all, because | consider The
stitch more elastic. have work now in the
house which was done nine years ago, which
is still good Hrs. Dr. NeCready, No. 80
East Tirenty third Street. Ne,- York.
More than two-thirds of all the sewing
done IN my Hiy for the last two years has
been done by Grover * Bake;'s Machine and
never had garment rip or need mending
except those rents which frolicsome boys will
make in whole cloth. 1t is in my opinion by
far the mDst valuable of any ! have tried
Hrs Henry iIard Bcecker.
The Grover & Baker Sewing Machine
Company manufacture both the Elastic
Stitch and Lock Stitch Machines, and
offer the public choice of the best ma
chimes of both kinds, at their establish.
menis in all the large cities, and through
agencies in nearly all towns throughout
the country Price Lists and samples of
sewing in both stitches furnished on ap-
pication to Grover & Baker S. NJ. Co,
ll5 Market street, Harrisburg.
April y. 1870.
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AGENTS WANTED FOR
GDADRM GMRAWBs

FROM THE FIELDS OF LITERATURE. Con-
tanning selection from ONE HUNDRED of the
most popu ar AMERICAN and FOREIGN authors,
including Adams. Bancroft, Bacon. Beecher,
Bulwer, Chaplin (E. H.. Carlyle. Cooper. De
Quincy. Everett. Emerson. Newman. Hall. j.
G. Holland. Irving. Longfellow, Parker. Phil
lips. Punshon. Robertson, Ruskin. Whately
Webster and others equally celebrated for
their skill in the use of beautiful lauguage
and for their strong enforcement Of noble
IDEAS. Six hundred pages. elegant chrome
frontpiece in ten colors and many choice en-
cravings. at one half the price charged for
any other book Of its quality. Agents can
sell twice as many of this book as of any
other in the market. Ladies meet with the
best of snccess.
Clcrgymen, Teachers, and energetic young
men and ladies wantsd in every township to
act as Agents. on very liberal terms. Sead
name and address for Circular to ZIEGLER
& McCURDY, Philadelphia, Pa, Cincinnati.
Ohio; Chicago, Ill. St. Louis. Mo-; or
Springfield. Mass. nov9. 6m
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spy mirrors attached to the win
dows Of houses are becoming quite com
non ini fashionable neighborhoods of
New York They are suspended upon
strong metal frames in such way that
person can sit in the window, out of
view, aud see the callers and passers by
The fashion originated in Holland, where
they are so common that they are con-
sidered necessary sdiuncts to every house,
aud are called "spiegelen
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medicines 'A'
Evidences of the most resporsi sible and re-
'lable character furnished on applications
with hundreds of thousands of living wi,
nesses, and upwards OF 30. coo unsolicited cor
tihcates and recomendatory letters. MANY O,
winch are from the highest sources, incluiinr
euihen. Physicians Clergymen, Statesmen
e.c:. me Propritor has never resorted to
does not do this from the fact tkat b;s ort;
cies rank as Standard Preparations. and do
not need to be prored up by certificates.
Henry I. Helmbold's Genuine Prem.
arations,
Delivered to any address. Secure rom oh
servation
Established upwards of twenty wears
Sold By Druggists everywhere. iairess Ie,
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A great blast came of at the " Stone
Giant quarries at Greensburg, on the
Delaware, few days since, in the pres
ence Of many spectators and visitors
from Philadelphia. There were 65 kegs
of powder of % pounds each, used, and
u is estimated that 2I 600 perch of
stone were thrown out and 10000 perch
loosened. weighing altogether about l5o,-
OCc tons.
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Ciothiug.
New Store in Patterson

CAMUEL STRAYER, having purchased Of
- Levi Hecht, keeps in the new Brick Build
ing. Main Street, Patterson, large and ele-
gaat assortment of Ready Made Clothing
consisting in part Of
O0ercoafs, Frock Coats,
Dress CootS, PantdIoons,
Tests, Dra0ers, Coltars,
Undershirts, Handherchiers,
Boots d; Shoes
And everything usu lily found in first class
Gentlemans Furnishing Store.
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Mediral.

,ers for information. in confidence. 10 HEN
RYT. HELMBOLp, Druggist and Cbemn'.
Only Depots: II. T. HELMBoLDs Drug
on5 chemical Warehouse, No h94 Breadyway
Nv YORK. or 10 II. T. HELMB0LD'S Medi-
cal Depot, lO4 South Tenth street, Philadel-
phia. Pa. rp,vp1ro
IT HELMBOLD'S. TAKE No OTHER
iune lily
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HELMBOLr'S TNTRACT BUCHU is din.
reiic and blood-puriiying, and cures all dis
eases arising from habits of dissipation. and
excesses and imprudences in life. impurities
Of the blood, etc, superseding CopaIba in
affections for which il is used. and ~ phililic
affections for which it is used and syphiitic
affections these diseases used in cannec-
ton with HELMBOLD'S ROSE WASH.
LADIES.
In many affections peculiar to ladies. the
Extrac; Buchu is unequaled by any other
remedy-as in chlorOsis or retention, irregu-
larity. paintulness OF suppression of custom
AIRY evacations, ulcer ated or schirrus state OF
the uterus, leucOrrhea or whites, steriliIy,
and for all complaints incident TO the sex
whether arising form indiscreion or habits
of dissipation. Ii is prescribed extensively
by the most eminent physicians and niidwiYes
for enfeebled and delicate constitutions. of
both sexes and all ages (atuended with any of
The above diseases or symptoms),