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The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-09-07
Truth in Brief.

Anybody can soil the reputation of any
Individual, however pure and chaste, 10y
uttering a suspicion that his enemies will
believe and his friends never hear Of. A
puff of the idle wind can take a million of
the seed Of a thistle, and do a work of
mischief which the husbandman must la
Dor long to undo, the floating particles
being too fine to be stopped. Such are
the seeds of SANDER 50 easily sown, so
difficult to be gathered up, and yet so
pernicious in their fruits. The slanderer
knows that many a mind will catch up
the plague and become poisoned by his in
Situations without ever seeking the anti
dote. No reputation can refu'e a sneer;
nor any human skill prevent mischief.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-09-07
A Wedding Spoiled.

Young ladies' should be warned. Their
tender and indiscreet affections are con.
stantly getting them in trouble. An ad-
venturer in East Tennessee lately pnlmed
himself off as ga gentleman of fortune,
aristocratic blood and rich relations"
He won the love of an unwise and conf
ding girl, whose paternal ancestor had
some time before gone to Heaven leaving
her the plump sun of one hundred and
nifty thousand dollars. The marriage Ger.
enony was progressing very beautifully
and much to the satisfaction of the lover,
when a policeman walked in at the door
of the church-whereupon the gay groom
walked out at the window of the same
building. He carried the sash with him
too. 1t was not necessary that he should
carry the sash off, but he did it. If he
did not run, he at least moved with ce.
lerity and has not been heard from since.
Truly
"The ancient saying is no heresy
Hanging and wiving go by destiny"
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-09-07
For the Enterprise.
Camp Meeting.

Mn, EDITOR will you please give
notice in your valuable paper that a Camp
and Basket Meeting has been appointed
for the Sweetwater and Philadelphia Cir
cults, TO be held at the Pond Spring Camp
Ground, three miles north of S%weetwater,
to commence on Friday night before the
third Sunday in September. Let all the
friends who canhot build tents now, (all
the old tents having been destroyed,)
come with their wagons and bring their
provisions, and thus be prepared to enjoy
the meeting, as it will no doubt continue
several days and nights. Camp meetings
are valuable for their social as we'll as
religions influence. This is a good loca-
ton, and convenient enough for Sweet
water, Philadelphia, and all the surround
ing country and if all the friends of
camp meetings will come out, we may
soon build up one of the finest camp
grounds in East Tennessee. Let the peo-
pie be willing to make some sacrifice for
the cause of God, and they will be more
successful in temporal business. Time is
short, and the salvation of hundreds of
souls may depend upon this means of
grace. "Whatsoever thy hand fndeth to
do, do it with all thy might" May God
make this effort an abundant success, and
let all the people say Amen.
Yours, H. P. WAUGH.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-09-07
Obituary,

Died, nj the White Cliff Springs, on the 21st
instant, JACOB F. PECK, in the 18th year of his
age. Deceased had for many years been greatly
afflicted with breast complaint, and had visited
the Springs to be near his family and friends,
entertaining no hope of receiving benefit from
the health-giving waters of that locality. The
deceased was one among the first settlers on Tel
lico River, in Monroe cointy, where he resided
for more than fifty years, beloved and respected
by all his acquaintance. He was an affection
ate husband and parent, q kind neighbor, and
good citizen, and in all the relations of life was
exemplary, dying as he had lived through a
long life of usefulness, with n steadfast faith in
the gospel of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
He professed his readiness to depart this life for
that better world. ''where the wicked cease from
troubling and the weary are at rest" Deceased
was a consistent member of the Presbyterian
Church for a number Of years. Two years ago
he lost his estimable companion. He has now
gone to join her and that inhumerable host Of
angels and spirits of just men made perfect in
the Kingdom of Heaven. G.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-09-07
Market Price of State Warrants.

For a year or more past the sheritfs and
jailors of the State have found it exceed
ingly difficult to get money enough to pay
for feeling the prisoners in their custody.
The State authorities not having the cash
to pay out for this branch of the public
service, have issued to the officers men
toned State Warrants as the only means
OF remuneration in their power to give
Until several weeks ago State Warrants
were bringing sc and 81 cents, but are
now in slim demand at something like 81
cents. Holders are 10th to submit to the
increased shave, and are therefore making
every possible shift to return their war
rants rather than transfer them at this
rate of discount. 1t is now supposed that
the Legislature will, early in the session
soon to commence, adopt some means for
the more prompt and satisfactory settle.
ment of claims against the State.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-09-07
Personal,

We had the pleasure of meeting in our
saor'um I">' week Mr.. Frank Stephens,
OF tie firm of +, Il STEPHENS & Co, Au.
snSt", Ga. Frank has many friends and
ocqn0n'anceS IN this cOmwuni y, who
seemed to gree; him with a smile.
" Chestnut, editor o: the Ban
ner oi Peace, preached at the Presbyte-
rian Church Friday night last. The house
was pretty we'll filed with people of all
denominations in the place, aud his dis
course was an interesting one.
Mr., Burum, of the irm of Miller, BIZ
sell & Burum, Commission Merchants, Au-
guSta, Ga, was in town last Friday.
Rev. j. Is. Lee had services at the Bap-
fist Church Saturday and Saturday night.
Rev. - McReynolds preached on Sun
day.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-09-07
A Name in the Sand.

nv GIG. D. PRENTICE.
Alone | walked the ocean strand,
A pearly she'll was in my hand,
l stopped and wrote upon the sand.
My name, the year, the day.
As onward from the spot | passed,
One lingering look behind | cast
A wave came rolling high and fast,
And washed my lines away.
And so methOught twill shortly be
With every tTsee on earth Of mel
A wave from dark Oblivion's sea
Will roll across the place
Where | have trOd the sandy shore
OF time, and been, to me no more
OF me, my day, the name | bore,
To leave no track or trace.
Ind yet, with Him who counts the sands,
And holds the waters in His hands,
| know a lasting record stands
Inscribed against my name;
of all this mortal part hath wrought,
OF all this thinking soul hath thought,
And from these fleeting moments caught
For glory or for shame.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-09-07
Quack Medicines versus Roots and
Herbs,

An English journal and an American
magazine have lately been calling atten-
ton to the fact-possibly patent already
that people generally use a great deal
more medicine than is good for them. 1t
may we'll be questioned whether the prac-
tice of country folk, which once led them
to keep on hand q good supply of "sim-
PIES" of catnip, pennyrOyal, sage, and
worm root, and all the category of "roots
and yarbs," has been we'll replaced by the
introd uction first of sulphur, cream of tar
tar, and t~reacle, and followed by an end.
less host of patent medicines, to be used
on the slightest provocation.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-09-07
Why Do You Not Advertise 2

Read the following sensible remarks on
advertising from the Proof Sheet Why
is anything made public but in the belief
that it will be of interest to others Why
is it announced hat Isaac and Rebecca
we're married on a certain day last week
but on the SuppOsition that it will give
you pleasure to know it. Aud then low
err on the sheet under the standing head
of Deaths, your eye runs along always
with apprehension lest it fall on some
well known name, and reads hat the aged
father the young child, the beloved wife.
the rich, the poor, the admired, the hon
ored, the beautiful are gone for is it not
taken for granted that the world will re-
spOnd in sympathy to the incursion of a
common foe? Read in this light, the
common advertisements which crowd our
papers, have a kindly Odor about them.
Say not with a cynic sneer-as though
you were doubtful whether there was any
thing honest in the wOrld-when a store
keeper advertises his wares that it is all
sheer selfshness; for if it is pleasant for
one to announce a fresh supply of tallow
and wool, hardware or m%uslins, is it not
Just as pleasant for one who wishes to
know it Business advertisements !
Waste paper! You know not what you
say. These ships which are to sail for ev-
cry harbor in the world those fabrics
which have arrived from every commercial
mart on the earth, this iron from Russia,
tea from China, cotton from Georgia, SUI
gar from Louisiana, do they not preach to
us at every corner of the street, at the
entering of the gates in our docks and in
custom-honses, and exchange sermons on
the mutual dependence of mankind2
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-09-07
Have You any old Cigar Boxes =!

The Chicago Republican says there has
been a recent judicial decision touching
the tax upon cigars, making it a penalty
of $50 not to destroy the box after the CT
CARS shall have been taken therefrom.
This applies not only to the regular deal.
err in the article, but to the consumer, and
the individual who has a dozen empty
cigar-boxes "kicking around" his house,
or in possession of his children, had bet
ter put his foot in them, or institute a
savings bank in order to meet the penalty,
since the law does not excuse ignorance.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-09-07
In Behalf of Immigration,

Doctor Yoos, a talented and influential
member of the Swiss Congress, accompa-
MED by Consul General Heit, of Wash
ington City, are expected at an early day
in Knoxville and other points in East
Tennessee. As these gentlemen are COM
ing to Tennessee in the interest of immi.
grafton to the State, it is suggested that
our fellow-citizeus take such steps as may
be deemed necessary for giving them a
proper reception, and afford'ng them such
facilities as may be thought important
towards accomplishing the objects of their
mission.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-09-07

The veteran Snowman, John Robinson,
will pitch his three tents on the ground
in front of Mr.. Henry MnyeS' residence,
on Thursday, the 2lst Of this month. His
advertisement occupies a large amour of
space in this weeks Enterprise, which we
hope our readers will not object to, as it
pays us we'll. When it runs out we will
continue to give our patrons just as much
and probably more reading than hereto
fore. We would also say to some of our
delinquent subscribers that, when you
come to town on that day step up to the
Captains Office, settle for your paper, and
If you have money enough left, then GO
and see Old John perform.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-09-07

A Pleasant Visit.

We received a most pleasant visit on
Saturday last from Mr.. j. f. Grant, the
veteran editor of the Jacksonville (Ala.)
Republican. lie has been for the last
two or three weeks rusticating in Knox,
Blount and Monroe counties among his
friends.
Mr. Grant is the oldest publisher now
in N'bamo, his paper being in its 35th
volume. lie is now in his 63d year, and
has spent 81 years of that time at the
printing business. lie is rather feeble in
health, but seems to be lively and full of
vim tor one OF his age. lie left Saturday
evening Tor his home. We hope he had a
sale aud pleasant trip.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-09-07

The Governor, Secretary of State, and
Comptroller, who constitute the Commits
%sioners on the part of the State of the
East Tennessee University, are ready to
make a final settlement with the Treasurer
of that institution at anv time. All the
agricultural scrip authorized by the State
for an Agricultural College, which has
since been by legislative action changed to
the East Tennessee University, has been
sold, and the Commissioners are ready to
account in full settlement for the same
The prospects of the institution, we learn,
are very fattering.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-09-07
THE ENTERPRISE.
LOCAL AND OTHER MATTERS.
The New Schedule.

The following shows the time of ARR
val of trains at Sweetwater, under the ne,
schedule
MAIL rPAIN-PAsSENGER.
Going East, Arrives at 1896 A. NJ.
West, 1928 p. NJ.
FREIGHT TRAIN.
Going East, Arrives at 1855 A. NJ.
West, IL 48 P. NJ.
NIGHT PASSENGER TRAIN.
Going East, Arrives at 1902 A NJ.
West, 2:24 A. NJ.
NIGH FREIGHT TRAIN.
Going East, Arrives at Isl A. NJ.
" 70 5 NJ.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-09-07

Oil.

Remember that | have q Machine Oil
for $I.25 per gallon far better than Lard
Oil-won't gum, but cleans off all dirt,
&c. Try 1t. Also, l have a few French
Calf Skins-very nice-for $3.50 each,
lining skins, &C., and a splendid article
of Hemlock Leather. Come around to
the Post Office and examine my stock be-
purchasing elsewhere. l will sell
you goods as cheap as any other house in
town. H. L. FRY.
Sweetwater, July l3.-tf
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-09-07

Providence, Sept 4-James Ligg &
Cos Wooden mill is burned. The loss
is one hundred thousand dellars. The
Waterman persisted.
WHEELING, Sept. 4-The Iron and
Nail Company's mill was burned. The
loss is 100000 Three hundred men
are out of employment.
New YORK, Sept. 4.-There was a fire
in halfway, N. ]. The loss is $14O, 900.
A body was found in the ruins.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-09-07
Captain Letcher Pickens,

We call special attention of dealers to
TIE card Of the above named gentleman,
who is nov with Henry Duryee & Co.,
Nos. SUP aud 5O4 Broadway, New York.
The Captain is "A good, whole-souled clev,
er fellow, and will visit the merchants of
East Tennessee this fall, and hopes to sell
them large bills of Fur aud Wool Hats,
Caps, Straw Goods and Umbrellas. We
bespeak for him that success which he so
Justly deserves.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-09-07

The Detroit Free Press takes a gloomy
view of things. 1t says mo sane man
will now set out on a journey by rail or
water without first closing upallhis bus
mess affairs and arranging his papers so
that his executors can find them, and
kissing wife and children II last farewell.
If he comes back all right, he can claim
an interposition of Providence. If he
back in pieces, his friends can
claim that they told him So"
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-09-07

We are under obligations to d, P.
Faulds for a number of pieces of new and
beautiful music, just published by this
celebrated house, No. 10 Main street, Lou
~isville, Ky. Musicians can obtain any
instrument or piece of music they may
wish by add ressing Mr.. Fauld. He is
also agent for Steinway's and Chickering's
Pianos.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-09-07

Attorney General Alderman says "no
man has right to take the law into his
own hands" Akerman's official deals
ions would seem to indicate that he has
always acted from the conviction that no
man has o right to take the law even
into his own mind.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-09-07

I will close my gallery in Sweetwater
in about two weeks, without fail. All
wanting pictures will do we'll to call be.
that time. The public will accept
my thanks for their liberal patronage since
my commencing business here.
". 7. ROBERTSON,
sepTtf. Photographer.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-09-07

The advance of the cholera has be-
come so rapid that the governments of
Western Europe have become aroused
to a sense of the danger, and are ma
king every preparation to prevent its
spread. In one small German town on
Friday last tw~enty-three persons were
attacked by the scourge, of whom thir-
teen died Immediately.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-09-07

The Knoxville Press and Herald sug-
gests Hon. G. NJ. McGhee for Speaker
Of the House. A worse selection might
be made. Col. McGhee is a gentleman
fully competent for the position.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-09-07

A good woman arrived in Evansville
the other day with her child. After
reading half a column in the Evansville
Journal, she abandoned the child, and
has not been seen since.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-09-07
Premium List.

We have received the Premium List
aud Rules and Regulation, in pamphlet
form, of the Eastern Division Fair. We
will examine the pamphlet, and speak Of
the Fair in our next issue.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-09-07

CALIFORNIA is producing cotton, and
some few of the plantations will produce
an extraordinary amount. Many South
erners agree in pronouncing the exper-
iment there a complete success, and
many believe that the San Joaquin Val
ley will prove a far better cotto l-grow-
ing region than favored localities in the
Gulf States.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-09-07
Five Dollars and Costs.

A female fifteenth amendment was
brought before Squire Boyd, on Saturday,
charged with boi,terous conduct on the
public streets. After examination of the
case, She was fixed FIVE dollars and costa.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-09-07

Mrs. Mallory is still prepared to cut
and make Ladies' and Misses dresses,
make, trim, and remodle, hats and bonnets,
in the latest fashionable styles.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-09-07
SMeetMater Institute.

The board of Trustees have made ar.
engagements by which this School will be
opened On an enlarged basis about the
18th of September.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-09-07
Look to your Interest - PatrOnize
Home Manufactures.

On Saturday, October 7th, 1871, l
will offer for sale to the highest bidder,
at Sweetwater, on sixty days time, a lot
of elegantly finished Wagons, made of the
best material. Purchaser giving note
with approved security.
JACOB McNEEs.
nup11tf
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-09-07
Wanted.

Goddard & Co., want dried fruit, apples
and peaches. Also, butter, eggs, and all
kinds of produce, for which they will pay
the highest market price. Bring them in
at once. sepStf,
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-09-07
Religious Services,

We have been requested to state that
Rev. NJ. j. Templeton will preach at the
Cumberland Presbyterian Church Sunday
neNt,
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-09-07

Why is a good husband like dough ?
Doughn't you know? Why it is be-
cause a woman needs him.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-09-07
WAntHl.

Fat Cattle, for which I will pay from 2
to 3 cents, according to quality.
arg24tf WM. CLEVELAND.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-09-07
Wanted,

At this office, Immediately, a smart and
Industrious boy, who has some knowledge
of type-settiug. TO such an one u desi.
rable situation will be given.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-09-07

Brick Pomeroy is lecturing in Califor-
mia on "The Assassination OF Lincoln
Its Causes, and the Necessity For it,"
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-09-07
Monroe County Agricultural AssOci-
alton.

On Monday last, at the adjournment of
the County Court, a large number of the
citizens uf Monroe county assembled in
the Court House, and listened to a very
interesting speech by NJ. +. johnson, esq e,
om tn" Hubj"crS of Agriculture, lmmigra
trou, &c. after winch the Monroe County
Agricultural Association was organized b,
the election If the following named off
Gers
Colonel II. B Yearwood, President.
A. 7, dicks, esq, Secretary aud Treas'r.
NJ. +. johnson, esq, Corresponding Sec'y.
The Association, if these gentlemen &c.
cept the Offices assigned them, will be a
complete success, and great good will no
doubt be accomplished. 1t is proposed
that next year we have a Fair. Let all
our farmers look to this, and begin at
once to make arrangements for the Fair.
The ball once in motion, it will not stop.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-09-07

!. NJ. DOLL, PreS ...........A. G.. SCOTT, Sec.
W. ". LEFTwITcH, Supt.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-09-07
Atlanta Markets.

Reported by STEPHENS & FLYNN, Gen.
eral Commission Merchants, Forsyth Street,
Atlanta, Ga.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1871-04-20

FAITH.-Dr. Paul Caster has just
returned to the city, after having
made the circuit Of his appoint.
ments. He reports having had :l4O
patients during tho last ten days.
receiving from them in fees $780,
He has taken in an average of
$1,000 per month during March and
April, and the cry is still they come |!
The Doctor uses no internal or ex.
ternal remedies, saving the rubbing
on Of hands and . lively application
of printers ink and faith. He calls
himself the "Faith Doctor" and judg.
ing from the immense concourse Of
afflicted people who call ON him from
time to time, wherever he is, and the
remarkable cures reported by his
patrons, there must be something in
Faith and Rubbing which is inexpli-
cable to US poor sinnersi 4
If pecuniary success may be taken
as . criterion of merit, then Doctor
Paul Caster may be considered to be
able to double discount all the doc.
tors in Ottumwa put together, as We
suppose he has more patrons and
makes more money ont Of them than
the entire lot.