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The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1871-07-13

WASHINGTON, July The Surveyor Of
Customs al 81. Joseph, Mo-, has been an-
thorised BY the Secretary Of the Treasury "
issue enrollments and licenses to vessels
engaged in the coasting trade On the Mis-
souri, River.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1871-07-13

Ar recent sale of pictures at a public
sslssroOm. two amateurs obstinateiy disputed
the possession Of beautiful picture BY . Gel
ebrated painter. The picture represented an
ass. At last one OF the gentlemen said, at
is of no use; will not yield. This picture
once belonged to my uncle, and l will give
anything for it." lin that case" said his
adversary, 81 will not bid. You shall have,
it As il is family picture"
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-07-20
The FAN Elections.
The State elections this fall will take
place aS follows

The State elections this fall will take
place as follows:
Kentucky elects State officers and
members of the Legislature on the first
Monday in August Rs-e
The election in California occurs on the
first Tuesday in September. State officers,
members of the Legislature and three
Congressman are to be chosen.
Maine elects Governor and State
officers on Monday, September H. ss
Four Representives in Congress are to
be elected In Texas on Tuesday. the 3rd
of October.
A Governor and other State officers and
members of the Legislature are to be
elected in Ohio on Tuesday, the 10th of
October On the same day State officers
are to be elected in Iowa.
Massachusetts,, New Jersey, and WIS
consin elect State officers and members of
the Legislature on Tuesday, the 9TH of
November On the same day members
of the Legislature are to be elected in
Virginia.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-07-20
Vanderbilts beginning in Lite.

The newspapers often contain an ac-
count of Vanderbilt's. beginning. Most
of these accounts are apochrypnal. His
own statement of his first real success is
this: .ss
He was young man on Staten Island.
He was master of rowing. He was. ath-
letic, strong, and daring. One night a
stranger came to the landing and wanted
to be rowed across to Gowanus. The
night was dark and stormy, and the wind
blew gale. Not boatman could be
found who would leave. The landlord
said, There is nobody who can row you
over but Corn. Vanderbilt so he
was called. 1t was doubtful, he said,
whether he would do it. Vanderbilt was
found, and in answer to the request, re-
piled: Its pretty rough. but if you'll
give me $40, lie down in my boat, and
not stir. or do Just what [ bid you, III
try it." He rowed the man over and
back in safety. As soon as he landed on
Staten Island. the stranger said ''Young
man, how would you like to run an oppo-
sition steamboat Z"
'.Nothing would suit me better" was
the reply.
Have you pluck enough to obey or
ders?'' said the stranger Il have was
the response. Suppose | was to tell
you to run into steamboat, what would
YOU do?'' run into her, by
The bargain was scaled amid the storm
that night on the island, and Vanderbilt
soon began his well-known career as q
steam boat man.-Statsn island Leader.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-07-20
che Augusta, Gotten Factery.

In the Augusta Chronicle and Sentinel
appears a report of the recent semi-annual
meeting of the stockholders ofthe Angus
ia factory. 1t appears that the gross ear
nings and interest for the year ending June
10, were $19G,649 53 and gross expenses
SOL los Go, leaving asnet earnings Sl45,-
5O4 81, from which four dividends of 5
per cent. each have been paid, amounting
to $12O.OOO, leaving $35, $40 84 to go to
profit and loss, and making $258,S36 II
the amount now standing to the credit to
that account During the year, 1851
bales ofcotton, averaging 440 pounds each,
at an average cost of 1925 cents per
pound were consumed, the product of
which were i0,1S5 bales of goods measur-
ing S,527,728 yards, of which 10,l21
bales were sold during the year, leaving
on hand at date of meeting Ga bales. 1t
was resolved to build new mill with
$4,000 additional spindles, at cost of
S455, 900.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-07-20

There is a promise of an abundant
yield of fruit in all parts of the South
during the coming season. A little effort
to secure the preservation of the crop
would save all that has been lost by the
decline in the price of cotton. Millions
of dollars worth of peaches, delicious and
excellent, are permitted to rot under the
trees. Canning this fruit should be COM
menccd on an extensive scale. At Rich
mond, Wilmington, Charleston, Savan-
nah, Augusta, Mobile, and at all minor
cities Of the South this business might be
made very profitable. There is market
for all the fruit that can be put up. West
Indies, South America, Central America,
Mexico, all ask for unlimited supplies Of
our canned fruits. The business is ex-
pensive, easy and profitable. Nothing
but an inveterate fogishncss will prevent
people in the South from utilizing their
splendid advantages, and of making them
selves comfortable if not independently
rich by engaging in some of those new
and profitable industries. for which their
resources have shown a remarkable capa-
JVaShinqt0n Chronicle.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-07-20
A Chinese Dcatla-Bed.

The Chinese have many customs pecu-
liar to their nation which strike the 'out-
side barbarian" as being unnatural and
strange. Their religious traditions are
so deep-rooted and so strongly fostered by
superstition as to give little encouragement
to missionary laborers. The most striking
of these superstitions are those pertaining
to the disposition of their dying and dead
relatives.-Very often the dead bodies of
Chinese men and women are found in
untenanted buildings in the Chinese quar-
ter of the city, and those unaequainted
with their superstitions are prone to set
the desertions of dying friends down as
acts of sel6ishness. This, however, is not
so as the Chinese believe that if persons
die in house that they lived in before
death their spirits will haunt the places,
ever after, and give unpleasant evidence
of their presence to all who remain.-In
order to prevent the manifestations of the
restless spirit, as soon as the doctor gives
it as his opinion that a patient cannot sur
vive he is taken to another place and left
alone to die. Yesterday case of this kind
was reported to the coroner. A young
Chinawoman, who had been given up by
her attending physician. was carried by
her relatives to an untenanted house on
Ellis Place. off Pacific, above Dupont.
They then dressed her in her best clothing,
spead new mating on the floor, and laid
her on it.-Then they brought in pre-
serves, meats, fruits, candies, boiled rice.
etc., lighted some punks and retired,
leaving her alone to await the coming OF
the common destroyer. During the day
she died, and was found last night, Coro-
ncr Letterman removed the body, and it
is now at morgue, awaiting the further
action of the relatives, who will probably
leave her to be.disposed of by the, city as is
generally theirpractice in all such cases.
Many Cinnamon, thosee Of the wealthy
classes, do not desert their dead friends,
and for the furtherance of this desire there
are several hospitals fitted up in order that
those about to die may beremoved there
until they have paid the debt of nature,
after which they are buried with all the
ceremonies of the disciples of Confucius.-
San Francisco Bulletin, June 29.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-07-20
NO. 46.
Preparing Dried Fruit for Market

The following direction for selecting,
curing. packing and shipping dried fruits
for market will be found useful to all who
desire to obtain the best prices: III
= Dried Apples-Select sound fruit, not
too ripe. Be careful to prepare them
clean. Let there be no specks of skin OH
any part, and, above all, be sure they are
well cored. Dried apples coming to mar
ket with specks of skin, or cores and
seeds still on, never meet ready sales at
market price.
Sliced apples always pay for the addi-
tional trouble, but where this is not doae,
let the above, as to cleanliness be observed.
This done, and dried of bright color,
they will sell readily for good prices.
Dried cherries, with seeds in, ALWAYS
sell. They should be carefully picked
when ripe, thoroughly dried, and Kept as
clean as possible. "Seedless'' cherries
belong to the most fancy of domestic
dried fruit, and always find a ready mar
ket at good prices. They require to be
carefully dried without being burned,
and packed in their natural state. If
mixed with molasses, or "doctored'' in
any way, it is detected at once, and they
have to be sold at very reduced price.
Dried plums should be handled in the
same manner as cherries. -s
Dried blackberries have recently be-
come quite staple. and in many sections
the best paying crop that grows. When
ripe they should be nicely dried (uot
burned) before packing. If packed be-
fore thoroughly dried, they breed worms,
become mouldy, and lead to general dis
satisfaction.
Dried raspberries always bring better
price than blackberries, and should be
handled in the same way. saa,.7 ..t
Ounces aud pears, cut fine, thoroughly
peeled and cored nice. bring fair prices.
Never mix different qualities in tho
same package, as it is always discovered,
and the price will be based upon the poor
est quality in the package.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-07-20
Dent DO IL.

No, young man, don't do it. Don't
marry diinples, nor ankles. nor eyes, nor
mouths, nor lair, nor necks, nor chins,
nor teeth. ncr simpers. These bits and
scraps of femininity are mighty poor things
to tie to. Harry the true thing. Look
after congoniahty, kindred sympathios,
disposition, education, and if these be
joined with social position, or even Eithy
lrcrc, Why dcn't let them stand in your
way. Get woman-not one of those
parlor lay 6gures-one Of those parlor
autonata that SIT down just 50, thunp a
piano and dote on a whisker. Living
statues are poor things to call into consul
tatien. The poor little mind that can
scarcely fathom the depth of a dress trim
ming, can't be.a helpmate on any account.
Don't throw away your time upon such
trifing things ils
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-07-20
Generals sheridan and Thomas.

CHICAGO. July "A statement hav-
ing appeared in the Chicago Tribune,
coming from its v ashington correspon-
dent, to the effect that General George
Thomas was passed over by General Sheri-
dan when the latter was made Lieutenant
General. Major General Hartsuff, Adult
ant General of the Military Division of
the Missouri, makes the following state
ment of facts in card to the ITit:ae =
When General Grant vacated the Office
General Sherman succeeded him, the list
ofMajor Generals in order of rank was as
follows :-Halleck, Meade. Sheridan,
Thomas, Hancock. General Thomas was
made brigadicr general in the regular
army before General Sheridan, but when
General Sheridan was promoted to be
major general for his distinguished servi-
ces in the Valley of Shenandoah, ending
with the battle of Cedar Creek, not a
voice was raised against the justice and
propriety of his promotion. which was
accompanied by an autograph letter from
President Lincoln, thanking him for his
great services to the country. Subse-
quently General Thomas, for his distin-
guished services at the battle of Nashville
was made major general, taking his place
on the list next below General Sheridan.
If therefore General Thomas has been
made lieutenant general, it would have
been General Sheridan, i'll addition to
Generals Meade and Halleck, who would
have been passed over.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-07-20

The following is an extract from COR
respondence of the Cincinnati Gazette:
had talk with one of Mr.. Vallandig-
hams near relatives, to whom he often
spoke freely. He said his new departure
idea was two years old, and had been
thoroughly studied. His papers were
voluminous He had written complete
autobiography. One of his favorite hopes
was to make 4th of July Grafton at the
centennial anniversary in 1876, and he
commenced the preparation of it. He
loved the Calhoun theory in politics, but
thought it died with the echoes of the last
gun at Appomattoz Courthouse. He
wanted negro suffrage kept out Of politics.
It was on, us. Let US see how it worked.
IF well, why we'll. IF not, let the people
remedy it. He believed that they were
ready for new constitution, and feared
sometimes military dictatorship. The
new departure was against his prejudices,
but he believed it best for the country.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-07-20
Had Him There.
A. BARNES.

A traveller once arrived at village
inn after hard days travel and being
very tired, requsted room to sleep in,
but the landlord said they were entirely
full, and that it was utterly impossible to
accommodate him that his wife had to
sleep on the sofa and himself on the floor /;
but he would see what his wife could do
for him. The good woman on being
applied to, said there was room he might
occupy, provided be would agree to the
con litions, viz, to enter the room late in
the dark, and leave it early in the morning
to prevent scandal, as the room was occu-
pied by lady. This he agreed to. About
two O'Clock in the morning an awful noise
was heard in the house, and our friend
the traveller was heard tumbling heels
over heads downstairs The landlord on
arriving at the spot, inquired what the
matter was. The traveller CALCULATED,
as soon as he was able to speak,
.sOh Lord that woman's dead"
II know that" replied the landlord /;
'9but how did you did you find it out %
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-07-20
Chancery Sale of Land.

Geo. ". Telford and z. Z. Mathes, EXIT s
of E. l.. Mathes, decd, ct al, vs.. Geo.
w. Nelson, ct M, and L. n. j. Greenway,
ct al, VS.. p. NJ. L. Greenway' ct al.
nERSIANT to n decree of the Chan
cery Court at JOnesboro, at its May
term. 1871, i'm the above cases. will offer
for sale at the Court House door in Jones
boro. on the 2d day of September, 1S!l,
the land mentioned in the pleadings, iy-
ing in civil district No. 2, Washington
county. Tenn, adjoining the lands of
Joshua Greene, Z / Mathes, Danl Moore,
Wm. Greenway, ct al. containing 100
acres more or less. will sell the same on
a credit of six and II months in equal in
stalmepts without the right of redcmp-
tion. bonds and security required for the
purchase money. and lien retained or
said land until the purchase money is iui-
ly paid. June 2S 1871.
III B.F. SWINGLE, clerk anu eiasler'
july6w4pfs7
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-07-20
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 it
home 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 filed with
dispatch at satisfactory prices. We solicit
a trial, and know that none who favor US
with an order will have cause to complain
either in regard to prices or the quality of
the goods. THos. OCoNNER.
Gay street, Knoxville, Tenn.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-07-20
TIE unpleasant odor produced by pc

TIE unpleasant odor produced by per-
spiration is frequently the source ofvexa-
tion to persons who are subject to it
Nothing is simpler than to remove this
odor more effectually than by the applica-
tion of such costly perfumes and ungents
as are in use. It's only necessary to pro-
cure some of the compound spirits Of
ammonia, and place about two tablespoon.
fuls in basin of water. Washing tho
face, hands and arms, with this, leaves
the skin as sweet and clean as one could
wish. The wash is perfectly harmless,
and very cheap. 1t is recommended on
the authority of an experienced physician.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-07-20
Original Attachment.
Tn the Circuit Court at J0neSbOr3.
STATE OF TENNESSEE,
Washin of on Comfy

George p. Fraker, VS.. Reuben Arnold.
TN this case it appearing by affidavit tnat
il the defendant, Reuben Arnold Is in
debted to the plaintiff, and is non-resi-
dent of the State, so that the ordlnrry
nrocass of law cannot be served on him,
and an original attachment having been
sueS out. returnable to the Circuit Court
of Washington County, and the same hay-
ing been levied on defendants property,
It Is ordered by the Clerk, that .pnblica-
ton be made four successive weeks III the
Herald and Tribune. a newspaper pub
lished IN Jonesboro, Tenn, commanding
the said Reuben Arnold TO appear before
said Court at the Court House in Jones
boro. on the 2d Monday after the 4th Mon
day i'm July, 1871, to make defense to said
suit against him, or it viii be proceeded
with eX parte.
iune29w4pf sol c. WHEELER, Clerk
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-07-20

Farmers are very much in the habit of
making too sudden changes, and perhaps
they are not any more inclined to this
than men in ether pursuits; the masses are
disposed to drop that branch of industry
which for time appears to be less re-
muperatiyc than some other. On tho
question Of farmers retaing American
Merino sheep the Rural New Yorker gives
the following sensible advice:
We would not stick to them under cir
cumstances clearly the most favorable to
mutton sheep, nor would we stick to NUT
ton sheep under circumstances clearly the
most favorable TO Merino sheep. Under
no conditions would we sacrifice really
choice sheep Of either breed. Especially
would we not do it in the case of the
Merino. Choice mutton sheep can at any
time be imported from England The
hardy. heavy woolcd American Nlerino--
which it has taken Fifty years Of careful
Improvement to form and establish-which
is 80 peculiarly adapted to our climate
and wants, If allowed TO became extinct.
could not be re supplied from any other
country. and its loss would be an irrepara-
Bile one. If wool continues to be adequa-
tely protected, the time is not distant
when all our choice Merno focks will be-
needed to breed rams for the great wool
growing locks Of the West and South, and
for inAumerable smaller flock in all por-
tions of our country. al
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-07-20
Had Fix eer "A E,oyer.

The Wytheville Dispatch relates the
following:
Not far from us a yoang lady attempted
to leave the parental mansion, at dead of
night, by lowering herself from her cham
Der by means of pully and rope fastened
to the window. She had just reached the
ground, where her lover awaited, seized
the young man, fastened the hook to his
pants, and raised him skywards. leaving
him dangling in the air until morning.
The elopement is postponed indefinitely.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-07-20
Attention Smokers,

ROLLINGS' CHOICE SMOKING TOBACO.
We had occasion to try the above brand of
choice smoking tobacco and considering
ourseif a judge of the weed, take this meth
cd of recommending it to our readers. 1t
is manufactured by Messrs Davis and
Hensley, Knoxville, Tenn. If our mer-
chants will condescend to bring on supply
of it instead of the miserable stuff, half
stems, that we have been compelled to use
of late, they will not only advance 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, 1871-07-20
CUANCERY SALE OF LAND.

E. F. Kincheloe VS.. Silas Ratlitf others
DURSU ANT to-a decree of the Chance
i ry Court at Jonesboro, at its May Term
1871. in the above cause, l will offer for
sale at the Court House door in JOnesboro,
Tenn, on the ID day of September, 1871,
the land mentioned in the pleadings, ly-
ing in Washington county, Tennessee,
civil district No. 13, adjoining the lands
of widow Howard, Ambrose TilSon, Jno.
Payne. and others, containing los acres.
TERMS Six months credit with note and
approved security. and lien retained un-
iii fully paid; sold without the right of
redemption. Also,~at the same time and
place tract of land of Enoch 1Ioward's 5
i'm the same district, adjoining the lands
of Jas. A. Wells heirs, z. Cubine, Ham
nah Hale and John Payne, containing
ACRES, more or less; sold on six months
credit note and approved security. and
lien retained until fully paid for; sold
without the right of redemption. June
2S. iS71. Is. r. SN lNGLE,
july6w4pfs7 Clerk and Master.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-07-20
STATE OF TENNESSEE.
,hancery Court at Elizabeth Q

Elijah Simerley VS.. G.. w. Nelson, ct al.
CrosS-Bill.-s trF
VT appearing from the allegations in said
cross-biIl contained, which are sworn
to. that defendants Charles, W. Nelson.
and Alison e. Davis are non-residents OF
the State of Tennessee.
1t is therefore ordered that publication
be made for four successive weeks in the
Herald and Tribune, a newspaper pub
lished in the town of Jonesboro, Tenn.
notifying said nonresident defendants to
appear and answer or otherwise make de-
fense to said bill, on or before the 1st
Monday of August next, or the same will
be taken for confessed as to them. and set
for hearing. ex parte. This 23d day OF
June, 1871 - JNO. c. SMITH, c & NJ.
iune29y4pfa5 w
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-07-20
"Tcnd the Corn Late. p,

A correspondent of the Iowa Home
stead says sensible words, as follows:
"Tend your corn well tend it late
don't be deferred because timid neigh
Dor, who may like an excuse for neglect,
says you will ruin it if tended when tho
blades curl up. This is all barsh the
blades will open as the sun recedes be-
hind the tree tops, and your corn will
grow apace. If you abandon your corn
early. that inevitable late crop of weeds
and grass will come upon your land like
a cloud, and in place of corn you will
reap nubbins.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-07-20
Attention Soldiers flS12.

Mr.. L. n. Griffith, who has just return
ed from Washington, is now prepared to
prosecute claims for Pensions for the sol
lies of 1912, and their widows. He has
full instructions from headquarters, and
his success IN the past, as claim agent is
sufficient guarantee that your business
will be attended to promptly and success
fully. Give him a trial Address
+. n. GRIFFITH, Esq.
Jonesborough, Tenn.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-07-20
A Refreshing summer Drink

A friend states that the most thirst
quenching drink that he has found during
the unusually hot summer was cold black
tea, to which lemon juice ond sugar were
added in quantities to suit the TASTE
We have often used cold or iced tea, and
found it an exceedingly grateful summer
beverage.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-07-20

If you want the best quality of Boots
and Shoes of all kinds, made to order, call
on Fl. p. Miller, next door to the Post
Office. Jonesborough, Tenn. All work
warranted to give satisfaction. L employ
none but frst-class workmen. All orders
promptly attended to. Give me trial.
II. p. MILLER.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-07-20

0. 3 Smith & Co. have removed
their Book Store from 81 to the building
known as the Wing building. JOS Gay
Street, Knoxville, Tennesse, where they
keep constantly on hand a fine assort-
ment of books, magazines and literary
Journals of all kinds, Also, stationery of
the finest quality and at very reasonable
prices, fools cap, letter and note paper,
envelopes, bill-heads, cards, etc. Give
them trial before purchasing elsewhere