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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1871-02-07

At u O'Clock, A. n. Of SAID day,
In front Of the late residence Of William Crow de-
ceased In Ch1IIestoWn the follow ing estate Of
which the said William Crow died seIEed, wit:
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STATEMENT.
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SATURDAY, Ms 1871 Of F.srnasg. 1871.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-03-09

This subject was suggested on hearing
some of our people talk about schools. Too
many are expecting to do great things at
once. Rome was not built in a day. In
our school enterprises there is a DISPOSE
ton to despise the day of small things.
Some say let US wait till we have a
STATE SYSTEM, others insist on the pro-
liability of a National System, while not
a few suggest the prop:iety of waiting un-
til taxes are reduced and times become
easier. All such questions ought to be
discussed. but we are unprepared for any
system. We may imagine great things
in the future, still, at last, we must help
ourselves. The sooner we begin the bet
ter. Public sentiment is not sufficient to
sustain free %sceools. Our people are I'M
willing to undergo the expense necessary
to support them.
Wefavor a National System, we approve
a State System, but the we are not fortu-
nate enough to have them. If we had
either our people would curse it because
it costs something. They worship at the
shrine of ignorance. Many are opposed
to schools, because they know nothing
about what free education is doing for the
world.
Every man who is constitutionally OPP
posed to education will vote mo Tax"
This thing of school tax is a great bug
bear. Men who make their money by
hrinding the face of the poor are opposed
to free schools. Every man that desires
to make labor cheap is in favor of mo
Tax All who want to make labor dis
reputable are loud against raising money
for school purposes, by taxation. Educa-
ton among the people will result in bet
ter thinking and nobler action.
The common people have it in their
power to lift themselves up, if they will
only embrace the opportunity. The Ia
boring classes have no friend like a good
school system. If we cannot make the
County System a stepping stone to m
thing greater, we are lot prepared for any
system. We must begin with small things.
If our people refuse a small tdr now 1T
is evident that they would refuse a larger
tar for the best system that could be or
ganized. High taxes is only an excuse,
it cannot be an argument against COM
mon schools. The man who argues against
them is sitting in gross darkness and is a
dreadful enemy to his kind.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-03-09
Cowan. McClung 81 Co.

The attention of our merchants Is espe-
pecially called to the column advertise
ment of this Knoxville firm. In doing so,
we feel that we accord the merit due to
enterprise, industry, energy and strict In
tegrity. A wholesale house in East len
nesse may once have been regarded as a
hazardous experiment, but if there ever
existed such an apprehension, this firm, by
its sys~em of punctuality, fair dealing and
general management, has established the
fact that a wholesale trade can be made
profitable both to buyers and sellers. Cow
an, McClung & Co, duplicate the bills OF
Eastern houses, furnishing goods OF equal
quality and worth, and hence the cOun-
try merchant can save a large amount of
freight, and is thereby enabled, whilst
keeping up his margin for profits, to sell
his goods at lower figures than if he pur-
chased East.
In this connection We would say that
Knoxville merchants have literally pa
tronized urpaper with advertising favors,
and having a large and steadily increasing
Circulation. it is their interest to do so.
Our paper is read by nearly ever business
man in in this portion of East Tennessee,
and no advertisement in our columns fails
of n rich return Of orders.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-03-09
For the Herald and Tribune.
Education and Schools.

I see there is a department in your pa
per devoted to education. and as L am an
ex-teacher, having taught district schools
some years in New York State, would like
very much to say few words on this I'M
portant subject. Though | may say no
thing new, still old truths, have to be re-
peated over and over, so that they may not
only reach every new reader. but also
make a deeper impression upon those who
have already read them. To have good
schools is the surest and best mode of ele-
waiting the human race. Because, in the
school room, is laid the foundation of all
our future education. AS we there begin
certain modes of thought and action, SO
will we be apt to continue them in after
life, for
ssHabit doth breed a use in man,"
Therefore, it is to the interest OF every
one to have good schools all over the land,
so that the young and rising generation
may be taught morally, physically, and in
tellectually, how bestto live that the great
est amount of happiness may be assuredt to
all. It is for happiness alone that we hive.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-03-09
letter From senator BrownIew.
T.. S. SpxATE CHAMBER,

u. >. SDNATE tHAMLEit,
WASHINGTON, March 2, 1871.
EDIToRs CHRONICLE: The day be-
fore yesterday a House bill passed the
Senate granting an increase of pension to
Col. w. G. Pickens, of Blount county.
On the same day. through the klndnes OF
Senators Williams. Pomeroy and Thayer,
| succeeded in getting up the Senate bill
in regard to the East Tennessee University,
and while it was being read the third and
last time, one JOsephS. Fowler objected.
and for the second time caused i; to 60
over. This is a foolish rule of the Senate
which gives to one Senator SO mach power.
However, after midnight tomorrow is this
mans ability to defeat measures will come
to an end. This morning | presented to
the Senate. through the Vice President
the credentials of Hon. Henry Cooper us
Fowler's successor.
To-day, also through the kind assistance
of Senator Thayer. | got up the House bill
and had it passed authorizing the Secreta-
nv of War to settle with the Tennessee
Railroads, which l regard as an impor-
tant matter for the roads and the State. l
expected Fowler to object to this, but for
some reason he kept silent.
We have yet what would ordinarily be
a months work crowded into two days and
NIGHTS. and our sessions Will be Until after
midnight.
To-day the High Commission of Great
Britain, Tor the settlement of the Alabama
and other claims. accompanied by the
Secretary of State and our own Minister to
England, Gen. Schenk. appeared on the
floor of the Senate, and were introduced
to the Senators bSSir Edward Thornton.
We nave now under consideration the
building of the Cincinnati and C%hattonoo-
ga railroad, the authority for which has
Just been denied by the Rip-Van-Winkle
States Rights Democrats of the Kentucky
Legislature. OF course l am for Con-
gress geanting the authority regarding the
so-called sovereignty of the States as a her.
esy and if eUer meaning any thing this
question was settled by the late war and
means nothing now.
The indications are that we are to have
excitement as TO whether the late cleo
tions in Tennessee for members of the
House was valid or not. There are those
that maintain that the election ought to
be set aside as illegal and a new election
ordered.
A few days will decide the result of this
controversy.
The heat of to-day reminds me of an
East Tennessee June. and bears heavily
upon me. w. u. bRowNLo".
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-03-09
EDUCATION OR NO EDUCA-
TION.

In other days when the great import
ance of intelligence was not fully realized
when ignorance was winked at, and
learning found few votaries. men might
have had some plausible reasons for doubt
ing the propriety or improperly of edu-
cation. They might have been justiiable
in vindicating the negative propositions
shall we educate or not? Shall the wealth
of a nation, State, or county educate the
minds of its children? But, in this en-
lighteded age of the world, with all the
stirring examples of history-with all the
accumulated knowledge of the past-with
the observation and teachings of all great
men-with the Eight of experience and
lamp of thought" to guide us, it would
be beneath the dignity of a true citizen to
even harbor such an idea, much less to
talk for it, work for it and vote for it.
The question before the people is not
TAX or no tus. but education or no educa-
tion-intelligenae or ignorance, with its
train of direful consequences? A high
toned, moral society, or a debased, igno-
rance? Churches and school houses against
prisons, jails. and the gallows? Industry
economy, and prosperity against Incidence
and want?
Here it is-who will oppose it? who
prefers darkness to light? The crisis has
come-we must act-the rising generation
must be educated, elevated. ennobled or
degraded, disgraced, enslaved by the worst
of all tyrants-ignorance. To the parents
of this county, we would say. and especial
ly to the poor men. come and free your
children from ignorancc-suffer them to
be no longer hewers of wood and drawers
of water for the more wealthy. 1t is in
your power to rule the ballot box. Abuse
not the opportunity, it will not returns soon.
Some men aciH oppose it, but the poor man
ought to be the last one to object to it.~
He should not be so blinded by prejudice
as to vote against his own interests and
close the gates of light and knowledge
against his own posterity, and crush the
hopesof genius struggling, with chill, pen
ury and want. Next year, will be too late
tine action must be taken NOR. The
opportunity dies with the occasion. The
The demands of the times, the fry impuls-
s~iveness of youth, will not wait. lgno-
rance will have done its work, if we fail in
this attempt, before another opportunity
presents itself.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-03-09
TIE CELEBRATED GERARD
OROIDE GOLD
w ESt
S12. S15. 200. sos.

During the past four years, our Watches
have been so thoroughly tested, that for APP
pearance, style OF finish and accuracy Of
~time-keeping. the Gerard Watches" are
universally acceded to be the best. They
retain their brilliancy and color till worn
out.
Eas-If after purchasing and fairly trying
any one H. moi satisfied, we will cheerfully
refund the money.
They are all in Hunting Cases. Gentle
mems and Ladies' sizes. Every watch
guaranteed for time and wear, by special
certificate.
rssy- a large assortment ''Improved o.
roide'' Chains. 81 to Is. Also Gentlemen's
and Ladies' Jewelry in great variety.
fG5- Beware of limitations. Order direeg
from ms or our authorized agents. Agents
and others applying for circulars, will
please enclose three cent stamp for post
age.
nea- Goods sent TO be paid for on delive-
nv. Customers permitted to examine wiias
they order (before paying biiis) OH pay
ment of Express charges both ways.
ESsy- When SIX watches are ordered At
once, we send an extra watch tof same
kind) free.
ESs-' Purchasers residing some distances
from Express offices. and desiring 10 save
time and expense, can have goods sent
safely by mali. by RENTING with the or
der) the noun required by II. u. Money
order. registered letter. draft or check,
payable To- order, at our risk. Address
plainly
AMES GERARD & co.
No. 81 Nassau st. New York
p. o. Box 1891.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-03-09

happiness for ourselves and for those
around US. True happiness can only be
secured by the pursuance of a wise, virtu-
GUS, and upright life, and a right educa-
ton is the surest means of obtaining all
else. Education e~levates us socially,
morally, and intellectually. Socially by
filling our minds with something of real
value, which we can always share with 9th
ers, without robbing ourselves; indeed
the very effort we make to impart knowl-
edge. often opens to us new avenues to
thought. And then too. this power of
having something to give, will always
cause ones company to be sought after,
and the class Of seekers will generally be
such as appreciate and value this knowl-
edge, and so will help to surround us with
higher and better influences. Morally, by
showing US pathways innumerable which
always lead up, instead of doun, in the
scale of being, and Intellectually, be-
cause education is the source of all Guilt
waited intellectually so, by all means let
us have education. Let us have good
schools. Let every parent and guardian
be compelled to send every child under
their care. to school a certain number of
months in a year. Some may think the
law has no right to interfere in this mat
ter. but all can see the propriety of the
interference of law. Should a parent or
guardian attempt to poison a child, physi-
cally, or even withhold from it the food
and sustenance necessary to its bodily ex-
istence. Then why should it not also take
in hand proper measures to insure to every
child its legitimate and inailenable right
to live a good, true, and useful life, to
have its feet guided into the paths of wis
dom and knowledge-the only paths that
can lead from darkness mt light?-
Through the portals of the school room
are the surest ways leading into these
paths. So once again, L repeat-let our
schools be free to all, and all be compell-
ed to attend them.
E. D. S.
Factoryville, Carter County.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-03-09
I,afaSt-

MERIDIAN, Miss, March 7.-1 ester
day, during the trial of three negroes who
were charged with riotous conduct, one
of the prisoners, named Finley, alias Ty-
Ter, shot and instantly killed Judge Bran
lett, the presiding officer. Indiscriminate
firing then ensped, and two negroes were
killed i'll the Court room. Tyler jumped
from the second story of the building to
the ground and was pursued by the sheriff
and his posse and shot dead.
The citizens assembled in large num-
bers, armed to assist the officers, and the
sheriff ordered them to disarm the negroes.
In doing this several were killed last night.
The total number killed so far is six ne
groes and Judge Bramlett.
WASHINGTON, March 6.-The i'm
parchment OF Gov. Clayton has bee .ban-
doned.
Clayton has definitely declined the Sen
atorship.
WASHINGTON, March 5.-Morton,
Sumner and other extremists will resist
an early adjournment, on the plea that it
is unsafe to leave the loyalists unprotect-
ed until December. A big struggle is
pending.
Among the bills which passed the Sem
ate. but failed in the House, was one re-
lieving some six thousand Sontherners of
of their political disabilities.
Congress appropriated one hundred and
sixty million dollars.
1t is understood that the President is
opposed to the early adjournment of Con-
gress. He wants the San Domingo ques-
ton settled.
LONDON, March 5.-The Napoleanists
deny that thereare any intrigues. The En-
peror will wait the decision of the people.
LONDON. March 6.-The Times Yer
%saillcs special says the prescribed limits of
France are being rapidly evacuated by
the Germans. The movement is conduc-
ted quietly and orderly, Mont Valerien
and the other forts around Paris will be
evacuated on the 9TH, Rouen on the 18th
and left bank of Seine the 10Th. Forty
thousand troops from the provinces are
now marching into Paris. The respective
staffs have arranged that the incoming
French and outgoing Germans shall move
on different roads to avoid collisions.
Napoleon is hourly expected i'll Eng
land.
A despatch from Parissays hat the city
is in great excitement in consequence of
the determined action of the revolutions
party. The revolutionists have intrenched
themselves at Montmartre with a battery of
gun and the government has brought up
troops of the line to resist any attack the
troops may make on the city. The reports
of the organization of the revolutionists
are very much exaggerated. That the
theatre is filled by an organization of very
formidable character is too obvious to be
denied.
Victor Emmanuel in writing to the En-
peror Wilhelm expresses surprise and in
dignation over the hard terms imposed
upon France.
VERSAILLES, March Ga World
Versailles special of the 9th says numer-
Gus conversations held at Bordeaux and
Versailles with deputies to the National
Assembly. including Grevey, Gambetta
and Favre compel the belief that a civil
war will soon occur. ending in the r%estora-
ton of the Orleanists.
Extensive emigration IRON the coded
territory will occur. Large bodies will
come to America.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-03-09

THE official statement of the public
debt of France at the beginning of 1870
showed a total of 81. 600, 0O0, 900. Three
loans were contracted during 1870, which
when capitalized will amount to $780,
600, 600; French war expenditure, yet to
be covered by loan, 5000. 600 900. Ger
many now demands 81 600, 000, 900, which
if it can be borrowed at all, will prOba-
bly, be on such terms as will make the in
demnity reach 81 500, 000, 900. The New
York Times estimates that supposing. at
the end of three or more, probably of six
wears, France should be able to pay this
enormous bill, she will find herself in the
possession of I national debt which reach
es the enormous total of 81 O0,0OO.OOO
1t is not easy to see how, under any form
of government, no matter what It's pros
pect for stability, such a sum as that is to
be carried. In addition to all this tenS-
tory is to be added to Germany which
yielded the treasury of France about twelve
millions of dollars per mum
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-03-09
Rencounter Between Lawyers.

Yesterday morning while Circuit Court
was in session, IA case was pending in which
Judge Geo. +. Brown and III. III. Taylor,
Esq. were counsel on opposite sides.
The latter gentleman in the course of
some remarks made a statement which
Judge Brown denounced as IA lie." and
raised his cane, We are told, as if to strike
Taylor, when that gentleman picked up a
chair and struck Judge b.. staggering
him. Mr.. Taylor raised the chair aud was
about to strike Mr.. Brown again, when
Sheriff Gossett stepped between the COM
batants and order was restored.
Judge Hall indicated the majesty of
the law so fagrantly outraged, and i'm
posed a fine of $50 on charlottesville
Chronicle.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-03-09
Time tests the Merits Of all Things.
1910, PERRY DAVIS 1870.
Vegetable Pain Killer"

A FTER THIRTY YEARS, TRIAL IS
N still receiving the most unqualified
testimonials TO its virtues from persons OF
the highest character and responsibility.
Physicians of the first responsibility re-
commend it as a most etfectual prepara-
ton for the extinction of pain. 1t Is not
only the best remedy ever known for
Bruises. Cuts. Burns. &c. but for Dysen-
terry or Cholera. or any sort of bowel cGm-
plant. it is Il remedy unsurpassed for eff
ficiency and rapidity of action. In the
great cities of India and other hot eli
mates. it has become the Standard Medi-
cine for all such complaints, as well rs for
Dyspepsia, Liver Complaints II other
kindred disorders. For Coughs and Colds.
Canker. Asthma and Rheumatic difficult
ties, it has been proved by the most album
liant and convincing testimony to be an
invaluable medicine.
Directions accompany each bottle
PRICE, % and 30 cents per bottle.
gaA. Sold by all Jonesboro' Druggists.
E. j. SANFORD s. CO., Knoxville.
71feb16wo2
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-03-09

THERE are three persons living in
Jonesborough who have nearly attained
the age of ninety years.
THE wheat looks exceedingly well,
and promises an abundant yield.
You've ladies of Jonesborough who
have bad colds are advised to use pepper
mint lozenges. They have a magical eff
feet, especially when administered by
young men,
Our supply of wedding cake last week
was overhauled by three bread-maruders.
The bearer barely escaped being devoured
himself.
Several interesting communications in
tended for this weeks issue, were unavoid-
ably crowded out.
A series of meetings is being conducted
at the Court House, by Elders Able and
Barker.
Last Monday the t, WI was crowded
with citizens, attending County Court, &c.
The merchants had a big days business,
perhaps as large as has been in the last
six menths.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-03-09

The managers appointed by the Arkan-
sas Legislature to prepare articles of i'm
peachment against Gov. Clayton have made
a report that they can find no evidence
to warrant such articles, and recommend
that further proceedings in the case be dis
pensed with, and the Legislature so agreed.
Five c%onvicts escaped from Sing, New
York. last night by saving through the
iron window bars of the hospital. Scores
of people joined in pursuit as soon as the
alarm was given, and two were recap
tured.
Tie United States frigate Worcester,
with provisions for the French, sailed
from Boston Yesterday.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-03-09
TH Il
HIGHEST PREMIUM

Atthe World S Fair, was awarded to the
Grover & Baker Sewing Machine. Gro
yer Baker improved Family Sewing Ma
chine, is unrivalled in utility, elegance
and durability of work; in ease and sim
plicity of operation, and in durability and
n~eatness of mechanism it stiches; hens,
fells, braids, tucks, trims, quilts. geathers
and embroiders. &c, &C., makes the lock-
stitch and the chain-stich. No change of
needle, thread, tension or throat piece re-
quired by goods of different qualities
The thread iced not be held at the begin
ing or fastened at the end of a seam
Feeds itself without assistance, allowing
the operator to sit erect-excelis especial
" in bias goods and thin fabricks. The
merits of the Grover & Baker. for manu-
facturers use, Tailors, Shoemakers. Sad
dlers. and Carriage-trimmers, is universal
" admitted to be the best in use.
These machines are on exhibition at the
Shoe Store of n. P. MILLER, next
door to Post Office, Joncsborough Tenn.
HAMILTON q CO., Agents for
Grover q Eaker's Sewing Ma
chine %, Gay ST., Knoxville. Ten.
7lmar9tf
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-03-09
AGENTS. I READ THIS
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Business new, light, and profitable. Per-
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BOYS and girls can earn nearly as much
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we make the unparalleled offer. To such
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