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The Coming Eclipse,

The total eclipse of the Sun which
takes place on the 18th of December, visi-
bic in India and the islands south Of
Asia, is attracting the attention Of the
scientific world, and instruments are be-
ing placed in position to seize upon all
phrazes of the phenomenon during the
two or three minutes of its durat on, that
it may be afterwards subjected to study
and speculation from which important
results i'll astronomical science are anti
cipated. Much is expected especially of
tue English expedition OF Ceylon, which
with the recent experiences in Sicily less
than year ago to guide it, has made
elaborate preparations and been furnish
ed with nil needed appliances. The
veXed question as to the nature of tho
bright corona which surrounds the disc
Of the moon, during the observation, is
in fair way to be satisfactorily settled.
Also, connected with this question is
that of the existence and nature of the
atmosphere of the sun and the substance
and condition of the luminary itself.
Accurate data regarding these will funish
a basis for study and conjecture concern
ing the fixed stars. Hence the impor-
tance attached to the phenomenon. 1t
is to be hoped that the observers will
meet with all success.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-12-14
The End of Time,

We are passing on, slowly but surely
to our graves. Each day brings us near
cr to that unseen world, that strange
country, into which so many enter, to
dwell in happiness forever. We meeb
with no returning travellers, who can re-
late to us their experience; they pass on
never to return. We follow our friends
with strained eyes, as one by one they
pass the sea Of life and drawing near to
the shadowy land of eternity vanish from
our sight. Then the warning speaks
deeply to our unwilling hearts.
Perchance We have seen beloved one
taken from our family circle. We have
listened to the dear voice, and marked
how each day it grew more faltering, till
it was hushed in the silence of death
then we have drawn the hair from the
pmn-cold brow, and seen the delicate
form deposited in the tomb. 1t is in
moments like those that we fully realize
our actual condition, that we ourselves
are slowly yet surely travelling towards
our graves.
How many there are who seldom give
any consideration to this serious subject
They are too busy, too anxious after
worldly wealth and power, putting forth
AN their talents and energy for the great
object in view-the possession of gold,
passing with cureless glance and un-
feeling heart, the poor in their desola-
ton and misery; guarding with miserly
care their dollars and dimes; uncon
sciously sowing what others may reap,
for the time set apart in the future for
rest and enjoyment perhaps never comes.
Ere that time their souls may be called
away an account demand for the mis-
used talents ent usted to our care.
o human nature what strange phases
you pResent to an observing eye. The
Oily. the sorrowful, the talented, the OBJ
scure, tn" impenitent, the believer, the
rich aud the poor, yet all passing along
to che unknown world.
What ire riches, talent, wealth, pow.
er, or fame, placed in the balance with
eternity? Mere bubbles that do not, OIL
rather ought not, satisfy the cravings O.
the heart. Days, weeks, months and
years follow each other in succession
but we should consider how we shall ap
pear when the heavens shall be rolled
together as scroll, and the angel o
God shall declare, "Time as, but is NJ
longer.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-12-14
NO. A..
What is Expected Of Us.

We are not born in Heaven, but in
this world, where our beingis to be pre-
served with meat, drink, and clothing,
and other necessaries, that are not born
with us, but must be got and kept with
forecast, care and labor; and, therefore,
we cannot be all devotion, all praises,
and hallelujahs, and perpetually in the
vision of things above. That is reserved
for another state and place. Had it been
otherwise, God would not have put us
in condition where we are obliged to
use all means to preserve ourselves, and
yet those means not to be had without
employing upon the search of them the
greatest part of our time and care.
But we are also born with DISPOSE
tiOns to, and desires for society; we are
by nature fitted for it, and religion in
creases the obligation. We are born
members of commenwealths, beset with
relations and in need Of friends, and un-
der necessity OF acquaintance, which.
requiring of us the mutual offices Of ia
milarity, friendship and charity, we can
not spend all our time in retired devo-
tioh and study nor in plodding or tax
ing care Of our worldly affairs. We are
so framed, so constituted, that any en-
Ploymcnt of mind, any exercise of body,
will weary and unfit us to continue long
in chat employment The springs by
which all Our operations arc performed
are finite, and have their utmost extent;
and when they approach that, like
watches that have gone till their force is
spent, we stand still or move to little
purpose, if not wound up again. And
thus, after labor of mind or body, we
have need of recreation to set us going
again with fresh vigor and activity.
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Advantages Of Being o Woman.

A woman says what she chooses with
out being knocked down for it. She
can take q snooze after dinner while her
husband goes out to work. She can go
out in the street without being asked to
stand treat at the saloon. She can stay
at home in time Of war, and get mar
ried again if her husband gets killed.
She can wear corsets if too thick, and
other fxings if too thin. She can get
divorced from her husband, if she sees
one she likes better. She can get her
husband in debt all over until he warns
thepublic not to trust her on his account.
But all these advantages are balanced by
the great facts that she cannot sing bass,
go sparkling, Or climb tree with any
degree of propriety.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-12-14

One of our citizens went to the cars
to see his daughter off Securing her
seat, he passed out of the car, and round
to her window to say parting word, as
is frequently done ON such occasions.
While he was passing out the daughter
left the seat to speak to friend, and at
the same time prim looking lady who
occupied the seat with her, movod up to
the window. Unaware Of the important
changes inside, our venerable friend
hastily put his face up to the window
and hurriedly exclaimed: "One more
kiss, sweet pet" In another instant the
point of blue cotton umbrella caught
his seductive lips, followed by the pas
sionate injunction: "Scat, you gray-head-
ed wretch" and he scatted.-Danbury
Ne,cs.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-12-14
1T LEADS TO HAPPINESS s
A Boon to the Whole Race
of Woman!
DIR. J. BRADFIELD'S
Female II e egulator

Eema1e n e 3 uAaCor
TT WILL bring on the Menses relieve all pain
| at the monthly "PeriOd :" cure Rheuma-
tism and Neuralgia of Back and Uterus Len
corrhpa or Whites" aud partial PrOlapsus
uteri; check excessive flow, and correct all ir-
regularities peculiar to ladies'.
1t will remove all irritation Of Kidneys ami
Bladder relieve COstiveness purify the Blood
give tone aud strength to the whole system
clear the skin, impnrting rosy hue to the
cheek and cheeriulness to the mind.
1t is rs sure a cure in all the above diseases
as Quinne is in Chlls and Fever.
Ladies can cure themselves of all the above
diseases without revealing their complaints to
any one, which is always Notifying to their
II is recommended by the best physicians and
the clergy,
LAGRANGE, Ca, March %, 1870.
Bradfeld 4 Co., Atlanta, Ga.-Dear Sirs Il
take pleasure in stating that have used for the
last twenty years the medicine you are now put
ting up, known a. DR.. j, Bmdlfeld's Female
Regulator, and csnsder It the best combination
ever gotten together for the diseases for which
it is recommended. | have been familiar with
the prescription both rs a practitioner Of medi'
cine and in domestic practice, and can honestly
say that consider it boon to suffering fe-
males, and can but hope that every lady in our
land, who may be suffering in any way peculiar
to their sex, may be able to procure bottle, that
their suiTerings may not only be relieved, but
that they may he restored to health and strength
With my kindest regards, very respectful
ly, W. ID. FERRELL' Nj. d.
NEAR MARIETTA, GA. march 2l, 1870
Messrs. Vim. Root & Son.-Dear Sirs Some
months ago bought bottle Of Bradfeld's Fee
male Regulator from you, and have used it in
my family with the utmost satisfaction, and
have recommended il to three other families, and
they have found it just what it is recommended.
The females who have used your REGULATOR
are in perfect health, and are able to attend to
theil household duties, and we cordially recon-
mend it to the public. Yours respectfully,
Rev. II. B. JOHNSON.
We could add thousand other certificates ;
but we consider the above amply sufficient proof
of it's virtue. All we ask is trial.
For full particulars, history of diseases and
certificates of its wonderful cures, the reader is
referred to the wrapper around the bottle.
Manufactured and sold by
BIEAl FIELD 81 CO.,
Price 81 so. ATLANTA, GA.
Sold by all Druggists.
junel5,7l-ly
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-12-14

Emigrants and Travellers,
ISAVE YOUR MONEY
If You are going to Memphis, Little Rock, Pine
| Bluff, New Orleans, Galveston, Texas, or any
point on the Mississipp', Red or Arkansas Riy-
ers, or to st. Louis, Kansas City, st. Joseph,
Omaha, or any p int West or Northwest, be GER
tain and buy your tickets via
st. Louis, Memphis, Nashville and
Chattanooga
Great Through Line.
Trains run through from Chattanooga to Mem
phis, Tenn, and Columbus, KY,
Without Change Of Cars.
Therefore making
only One Change Ltt,ccn ChGiiooccg
and 81. Louis.
This is the short and quick route West and
| Northwest, being from
2sT TO 100 MILES oRTER
an byth any other route. And equal, ii not bet
ter than any Line to Texas, Arkansas and the
| Mississippi river
Emgrants by this route will not he put in Box
| Cars which have no fires, seats or comforts OF
any kind; but will have excellent Passenger
cars, thoroughly heated and well ventilated.
Remember tins and give us u trial and sec if We
do not do as We Uronose.
Rates Of Enigrants are as follows
Knoxville to Memphis, ,,.,.''.,........,sls9o
| " Little Rock, ............... 300
&" St. Louis, (Rail) .......... l.35
(RUeD ......... !7.35
Kansas City, (Riycr) ...... 1885
(RuiD ...... 81 .3j
" St. Joseph, " ....... 81 -
| (Ryer) ........ 2I.35
Omaha, " ........ 3%.35
" tRaiO ........ 37.35
San Francisco, tRaiD ....ll4.35
" e" jRiver) .....llO.3
&" Kansas City, all Riyer,.... 2l.85
Passengers and Enigrants by this Line from
Chattanooga have choice OF different Routes to
the West and Northwest, as follows Via Union
City, Hickman or Louisville, therefore giving ii
superior advantages overall other Routes.
Trains run to and from Chattanooga,
rs follows:
LEAVE. ARRIVE
3 lOn.m. Sundays Excepted. 4.3O A. IN
S.00p. M. Daily, 40 p. III
All passengers are entitled to 100 povndo bag
gage, which will be handled with care free oI
charge.
For further information address Agents Of this
Line at the following places
M. Hook, Chattanooga, Tennessee.
H. G. Rose,
L. l.. Osmcnt, Cleveland,
H.W. Renfro, LoudOn,
W. }. Taylor, Morristown,
G. NJ. flamill, Knoxville,
For Quick Time and Sure COnnec-
tions don't forget to buy your Tickets
Of the
81. Louis, Memphis, MShuale and Chat'a-
nooga G,eat Through Line.
JOHN W. THOMAS,
Genl Superintendent
w. L. DANLEY,
Gen1 P. & T. Agent.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-12-14
BOLIVAR
MALE AMI FEMALE ACADEMY,
MADISONVILLE, TENN.

TNHE EXERCISES of this institution will begin
l. its next session the First Monday in Sep
tember, under Prof. r. II. Ramsey who has
had charge of the Female School for the past five
years. Latin, Greek, the Sciences, Higher
Mathematics, Bellies Letters and thorough
English Primary course will be taught. Entire
satisfaction is assured to all patrons, from the
success of Prof. Ramsey and his popularity as
an Instructor and Disciplinarian. Board can
be obtained at the usual prices.
RATES OF TUITION:
Primary, 5 Months, $1,000.
intermediate, 5 Months, $l2,50.
Advanced, 5 Months, $500.
DIR. JOSEPH UpToN,
Prest. Board Trustees.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-12-14
DIR. O. S. PROPHITT'S
Celebrated Liver Medicine.

gs4Eg.
A CTS with gentleness and thoroughness upon
n the Liver and General Circulation-kcep eps
the Bowels in natural motion and clcanseS the
System from all impurities. ES.gH Never fails
to cure Liver Disease in any form TOrpdity,
Enlargement, Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Loss of
Appetite, Nausea, Sour Stomach, Heart Burn,
Debility, Low Spirits, Cold Feet and hands,
Costiveness, Listlessness, Collie, Chronic Dar-
rhen Chronic Chills and Fever.
ir-|e Compounded in strict accordance with
slillful chemistry and scientific pharmacy
this purely Vegetable Compound has, after the
severest tsst of twenty years incessan' use, heCn
styled the Great Restorative and RecmpGrant
by the enlightened testimony Of thousands using
it; so harmOnouSly adjusted that it keeps the
Liver in healthtul action; a.d when the dircc-
tions are obsesve,l, the process of waste and re-
plenishment in the human system continues un-
intcrrupteily to ripe old age, and man, like
the pntriarchs OF old, drops into the grave full
eff years, without Il struggle, whenever Death
claims his prerogative, Adapted to the most del
icate temperament and robust constitution. 1t
Oan he given with equal safety and certainty Of
success to the young child, invalid lady or strong
man. Jt22 ly
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-12-14

The streets of New York were never
so filthy as now-the Treasury never SO
well cleaney out
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-12-04
New York Market.
New YORK, December 2.

NEW Ohh, ASSSiuoSA -.
FLOUR-The market is firm al
IS 75@6 10 for superfne State; s. a.
66 S. for extra State; Sc 5000 "a
for choice State; s. S0@6 10 fol
superfine western Sc $500 90 fol
common to medium extra western;
Sc 65@7 10 for choice do; 81 1907 81
for common to choice white wheat
western extra; S. 50@6 70 for common
to good shipping brands extra round
hoop Ohio; Sc 1901 10 for trade brands;
Sc 7O@7 10 for common to fair extra
St. Louis, and 81 1909 % for good to
choice do. Southern flour is steady
at Sc SO@7 25 for common to fail
extra and IS 24@9 % for good to choice
do. Rye -four is unchanged at 81 4O@
ATS. Corn meal is quiet.
GRAIN-Wheat, a shade firmer al
81 5l@l SIS for good mixed; 81 GOA
/ 60 for winter red western; 81 65@l 81
for amber western; 81 65@1 70 for
white western. Rye quiet and firm
Barley scarce and firmer. Barley malt
quiet. Corn dull at 79@793c for west
ern mixed Oats 55@554c for western
and Ohio.
PROVISIONS-Pork, the market
is firmer, at sl3 55@l3 e. for mess
$40 SO for prime and $ll on for prime
mess. Beet is quiet at $40 O0@
IL 90 for plain mess and ST. OO@l4 OC
for extra do. Beef hams steady at SIG OC
623 90. Cut meats dull for shoulders
and &c for hams middles are quiet
Lard is quiet at 9sc for No | to prime
steam, and 9Bc for kettle rendered.
BUTTER-Is quiet at l2@25c fol-
western, and 2l@33c for State.
CHEESE-Dull at ll@l3c fol-
common to prime.
COTTON-On spot opened steady
at 1850 for low middling, and l9c fol
middling uplands.
PETROLEUM-At l2!c for crude
and 22c for refined.
TALLOW-Quiet at 9@9ac.
WHISKY-Unsettled with buyer:
at Q0c.
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II head came from Maryland, llS5
from Virginia, 80 from West Viz
giuia, and 6SS head from ONO
total receipts for the week 2754
head, against ,3076 last week, and
174l same time last year. OF the
offerings $50 head were taken oy
Baltimore butchers, zoos sold to
country dealers and farmers. and
379 head to spectators for Eastern
markets-total sales for the week "a
head, against 2441 last week, and 1904
head same time last year.
SHEEP-The supply during this
week has been fair, aud fully equal TO
the demand, which has been some
what slow for common qualities, while
the better grades were in more demand
than last week, though prices OF all
kinds remain unchanged. We quote
fair to good fat sheep at 4@5fs
per ID gross. Stock sheep dull
at 81 O0@3 so per head, as te
quality. Receipts this week 341l head
against 1927 last week, and 4ooe
head same time last year.
HOGS.-Tbere has been an over:
supply during this week, in consequence
of which prices have fallen of f@8'
per tb. but the demand has been fair a
the decline. We quote to day a
S. 50@6 90 per 100 TBS net, as t
quality. Receipts this week ] 80 head
against 9467 last week, and 9OSO heat
same time last wear.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-12-04

road; She would do nothing until she
would Bee which Ohio company would
40 the most. There was no time 10
lose. Whatever was done must be
done quickly Wheeling had no prefer.
ence In the Ohio routes. The ronte
must be selfsustaining, for he did not
help. ~
I Captain Mcclure said he thought
there would be 100000 raised BY pri.
vate subscriptions in Wheeling.
Governor Stanton thought that a
large majority Of the people Of Wheel.
ingwere in favor Of the Wheeling creek
route; itwould only be as necessity
that another route would be taken.
w. G. Jobnson's motion to procure
an engineer to survey the Harrisville
route was carried.
Lindley II. Branson aud W. johnson
were appointed a committee to raise
money to defray the expenses of the
additional survey.
Robert johnson moved that a COM
mittee be appointed to solicit subscrip-
tons OF stock and procure releases of
the right Of way. Carried.
The chair appointed as said commit
tee William Binns, Eli Siebert, John
Mclaughlin, l.. i. Branson, James
Nicholson, Robert johnson, Jacob
Moore, William Bend and James Hen.
derson.
w. S. Poulson, of Cadiz, inquired the
field over which this committee were
expected to labor and it was determined
that they should make their efforts
from Wheeling creek to the Cadiz tow D.
ship line.
1t was suggested that Bridgeport
would subscribe stock, and should take
action to procure releases of the right
of way up Wheeling creek.
1twas resolved that the Cadiz Sentinel,
Cadiz Republican, Wheeling REGISTER,
Wheeling Intslligencer, and other papers
friendly to the proposed road be re-
quested to publish the proceedings.
The above is a brief synopsis of the
railroad meeting at Harrisville. The
meeting was large, and composed of the
representative men of Short Creek town
ship, who evinced great earnestness in
the matter. 1t is evident that road
will be built before a great while, but
over which route we will not attempt
to predict
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-12-04
New York Money Market.
NEW YORK, December

NEW Y oRK, December =.
In the gold room depression has been
the great feature Of the week, and the
prices have declined to ll0s, the lowest
point touched for a long time. Gov
eminent bonds have fallen off in sym
pathy with the prices Of gold, but still
all per cent. gold bonds are at par,
premium in gold, and the supply on the
market is small. The investment for
railroad mortgages has been large:
The St. Joseph and Denver City railroad
per cent. gold bonds are selling freely
at 973, accrued interest. A telegram
from Washington this afternoon gives
it as Secretary Boutwelrs opinion that
the coin for the redemption OF $780,
100000 500 bonds will be about S2O,
100000, and the balance will be ex-
changed for new bonds. There is now
due the Government from Lational
banks over $l0,000,000 in gold, which
the Government will draw for as occa-
sion requires. The $20,000,000 includes
the Sl6,0O0,0O0 due by the national
| banks.
MONEY-Market easy at 6@7 per
cent. on government and stock collat'
erals.
FOREIGN EXCHANGE-Market
dull and nominal at the close.
GOLD-Market closed up quiet at
1l04@llO$.
GOVERNMENT STOCKS-Market
quiet and steady at the close. United
States currencd Is at ll3@ll32.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-12-04
cincinnati Market.

SlNClNNATl, DeCSiuuCl -.
COTTON-Dull; middling at lSic.
COAL-At 10000, delivered.
COFFEE-Firm and advancing
common to choice at 2l@23c.
CHEESE-Firm at 14k@l5c.
EGGS-Falling off in demand; de
cline Of &c; new at Csc.
FLOUR-Firm; family at Sc COO
6 Is; superfine at s. 50@6 %.
GRAIN-Wheat firm; red winter al
81 42@l 45; hill at 81 50@l 81; white
at 81 5O@l 60. Corn steady at 45@5Oc
Oats steady at 36@4Oc. Rye and Bar
ley unchanged w
HOGS-Good demand at 81 30@
4 as; some extra lots at 81 30. Receipts
lO.446; receipts for the week, 1915.
HAY-Quiet.
MOLASSES-Fair demand; old crop
New Orleans at 35@50c; new crop at
6O965c.
OILS-Linseed quiet at 72@73c.
FROVISIONS-Dull; little Going;
mess pork held firm at $l3 0O@l3 %;
sales at Sl3 3j!; sellers holding till
February. Lard at $4,000. Bulk
meats quiet; shoulders at Sc; rib sides
at 5I66c; clear sides at &c. Bacon
firmer; shoulders at &c; clear sides at
Tic: sugar cured hams weak at l3c.
POTATOES-Increased in demand;
best northern at $4,000; sweet at 81 5O
@3 90.
SUGAR-Steady and firm.
SEEDS-Firm but quiet.
WHISKY-Strong at 9Oc.
LIVE STOCK-Receipts Of cattle,
1O4l; sheep, 400.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-12-04
Baltimore Live stock Market .

BEEF CATTLE-The market was
dull throughout to-day, as usual when
preceding Thanksgiving Day, and
prices were fully fc lower for the
common grades, which constituted the
bulk of the offerings, and t@ic on the
tops, which were somewhat better than
those of last week. OF the receipts some
400 head were reshipped East with
out being offered here, and the balance
were closed out at g 50@5 IS per cwt
Prices to-day for beef cattle
ranged as follows: Best beeves at
s. OO@5 Is; generally rated first
quality at 81 25@5 co. medium
or good fair quality at 50 25@4 25;
ordinary thin steers, oxen and COWS
at 81 5O@3 25; inferior and lowest
grades of cattle % 00@0 OO-general
average of the market to-day. "a Is.
Extreme range of prices 81 50@5 IS.
Most of the sales were from s. so to
a IS per 100 pounds. Of the receipts
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-12-04
For Rent.

-. .OCS FIRST AND SECOND
'',H,rit0omS aud cellar beneath, on
~, W Market street, and adjoin-
!. Try Store OF Mr.. X. J. Smyth,
present. BY the MeSsrs. Hub
"a -14.'lre WarerOoms. They have
=. - ,set and front OF % feet, the
%, TpAt OF which is filled with
me location is No. | and re-
=, =. ,'> S.r 10 any business requiring
oilers. Possession the LIST of
/, Il, iMaree-StOry Storehouse and
\, ~ %lin street, directly opposite
- ,,alhi az present occupied by
" son, WatchmakerS and Jew
- IN -"I tenant, If desired, the
p. -, " materially altered and inn
81. ,....oAlm.ty 10 the Grant House
%, :, ,,'yh>lpn bridge make it a COM
., ,ae' stand. Possession, April
WM. PAXTON,
Fourth street.