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Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1871-12-21

as lowering of the temperature introaroo.
shortening of the wires, extendin. "',e
the whole length of the conductor I'VE,
considerable amount of friction i
duced on the supporting bells. and tb;sp a y,
fords an explanation of the soundin az
both in the wires and the poles. This ~
PLANTATION also concurs with the fact ts Ia.
poles bearing but one or a few wires r sIas
off far louder sounds than when Ioasd ns
with many, because in the latter case a tba
vibrations produced must be less unifo 'rs
and simultaneous. III
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1871-12-21
The Russian alphabet has thirty.six

The Russian alphabet has thirty-six
letters. Many of them are like Greek
letters. The Greek Delta is the Russian
ID, p expresses X, lamda is the tumbled
over K, b expresses v; N turned over (N)
is 4; q il the Greek gamma or Yankee j.
turned over thus, Il. A Greek scholar can
read and pronounce almost every word on
the signs in st. Petersburg.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1871-12-21

AN apple tree in Niagara County, N.
Y, near Lockport, yielded twenty-five
barrels of fruit this year. 1t is fifty years
old, and has yielded as mnny as twenty
barrels in previous years.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1871-12-21

-" Through tickets" to go ronnd ;. wv
world are now issued, the price being ~
145 in gold, and the running time elgny
one days: The line of route gong M We"
ward, is from New York to San Francs 70 ~,
say 5000 miles /; San Francisco to io sHo
hama, 4,700; thence to Hong Kong, i;".
miles; thence to Calcutta, $500 mlles :, ,
thence to Bombay, 1,40O; Bomoay, o y
Suez, 5000 miles; from Suck sm a, "a
andria and Brindisi to London, say 80.
miles, and from London to New i0iA'
$500.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1871-12-21

A cfscIssATIAN lately married the "
yorced wife Of his own son.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-08-31
SWEETWATER TENNESSEE, THURSDAY, AUGUST 81, 1871.
ALMOST UNHEARD OF CRUELTY.
Roasting a Child by Black Fiend

Roasting a Child by a Black Fiend.
We have read during the past year Of
cases OF demoniao cruelty, the details Of
which were almost too monstrous and
sickening for human credulity. Never
till the case below has such an exhibi-
ton of slow, tortuous and systematic
child murder been brought to light in
our State. At the present term of the
Criminal Court at Knoxville O negro
woman was tried for the murder of her
child. The verdict of murder in the
first degree without mitigating circum-
stances" found by the jury, furnishes
some of the most sickening details of
cruelty. One witness testified that the
child was tied up in bag and confined
in the chimney near the fire until nearly
sufocated, then placed in front of the
fire until the flesh ON its back was liter
ally roasted. Afterwards it was left to
run without clothing (the burns were
so sore that it could not bear clothing
on its back until its sores became in
famed and death put an end to its suf-
ferings. Other witnesses testified to the
systematic cruelty with which this wo-
man habitually treated the child. The
horrible barbarity with which the more
abandoned of the colored people treat
little children, oftentimes their own,
calls loudly for reform.
A new trial has been granted in this
case, but it is to be hoped that this wo-
man may not escape the punishment she
deserves. Too little co lcern has hereto
fore been given to affairs of this kind.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-08-31
Where the Delinauents Go.

All delinquent subscribers to newspa-
pers will appreciate the following, clip
ped from an exchange:
A story is told of an editor who died,
went to heaven, but was denied admit
tance, lest he would meet some delin-
quent subscribers, and bad feelings be
engendered in that peaceful cline. Have
to go somewhere. The editor next ap-
pcare1 in the regions of darkness, but
was positively refused admittance, as the
place was full of delinquent subscribers.
Wearily the editor turned back to the
celestial city, and was met by the watch
man at the portals with smile, who
said: II was mistaken you can, enter;
there is not delinquent subscriber in
heaven"
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-08-31

1t has been whispered about for sever
al days that another immense Radical
swindle has been discovered in Penn
sylvania. A very large amount was paid
by the General Government to the agents
Of the State of Pennsylvania tor expen-
ditures of the State during the war; in
assisting the Government in carrying
on the war. Special kilograms from
Washington, ono of which we find in
the Louisville Ledger, show that there
has been developed piece Of financial
corruption in Pennsylvania which prom
ises to seriously embarrass the Republi-
can party at the approaching election in
in that State. Several parties belong
ing to the Attorney Generals Depart
ment there have been in Washington
for the last day Or two for the purpose
of procuring information to prosecute
one Evans for alleged defalcations, which
amount to about $4,000, this sum be-
ing misappropriated by Evans from GER
tain monies paid him by the Treasury
Department in liquidation Of the Penn.
sylvania war claims.
1t charged that portions Of this mon
ey have been spent to further the poll
tical interests of Governor Geary, who
gave Evans his present position, and
that some of the leading Republican
newspapers, including Forney's Press,
have shared in this plumber to large
extent.
The Radicals in Washington and in
Pennsylvania are exceedingly alarmed
at the impression the developments of
the mammoth fraud are working, and
they will use every effort in their power
to hush this case up, but inasmuch as
Geary has great many enemies in his
own party, and is not in particular favor
with the administration, it is not thought
that these efforts will succeed.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-08-31
ALPS Fairin Love and War.

Our friend Blucher, up at Virginia,
is smart. Finding, as he suspected,
that he had sundry rivals in certain
young lady's affections, he concluded to
freeze them out at one swoop. Soa few
days ago, when Yellow Jacket was up to
500 per share, he visited the fair one and
delighted her with generous present OF
ten shares of that stock, confidently re-
marking to her as follows; "Now, dar-
ling, you just hold on to this few days.
It's now up, and it's gong up to q big
figure. I'm on the inside and know all
about it. Hold on to it and it will make
your fortune" Just exactly ashe expected
she told her friends-his rivals. They got
excited and all went for Yellow Jacket.
They even pawned their watches and
jewelry, and borrowed all they could, buy
ing Yellow Jacket at so days margin,
and having to put up 25 per cent, OF
course. jacket is now down below their
margin, and those rivals are now burst
ed out. No show for them now, and
Blucher enjoys love and revenge alone
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-08-31
Mrs. Cen. Lee.

A letter from the Rockbridge Baths,
speaking of Mrs. Gen. Lee, who is a Wis
itor there, says:
Mrs, Lee has won the hearts of all.
She has cheerful word for every one.
Though seeking relief from o chronic
malady, she forgets her own ills, and
visits in her wheel chair the sick, and
ministers by pleasant words Of advice
and encouragement to all. Bishop
Leighton said, on returning from some
impressive scene, that "he had met q
sermon in the street." The serene faith
and active benevolence of this noble lady
touches the heart beyond all pulpit ora
tory. 'r
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-08-31
A Long Branch Story.

They have very nice people over at
the Rowland House. They are the
cream of Philadelphia society, but some
of them do very queer things. An af-
fair has just leaked out which is d little
out of the way of the best regulated
families. I am sorry to bring an action
against one of my own sex. The curl
osity Of Eve brought all the trouble we
have in this world upon us, and from
that day to this nothing stops woman
when her curiosity is once up, especially
if she is curious to know something
about herself, her husband, or her lover
Only hold secret in your hand, and
it's like bunch Of catnip to cat, she
will jump, frisk and frolic around, and
never give over purring until she gets
it. The story is this: A husband was
in the habit of visiting Chamberlain
Cottage, which is the resort of great
many fashionable gentlemen. The wife
heard some way that he was fairly en-
chanted by the game, and was q heavy
loser. Woman's curiosity was exercised
to see the game herself, and by some
device to cure him of his passion. She
broached the matter to her brother, but
he could suggest no way. She made
confdant of lady friend, who proposed
they should visit the house, and confront
the husband at the table.
For week and more the subject was
gravely considered, when it was resolved
that they should disguise themselves in
gentlemen's clothes. How to do that
was the next thing. The lady's brother
was obliged to leave in day Or two for
Philadelphia on business. He left, and
having the key to his room, the ladies
soon found the wardrobe desired. Dis
guised as two fashionable young men,
they entered Chamberlain's splendid sa-
loon about 10 o'clock in the evening.
Fortunately for them quite crowd of
persons were surrounding the tables.
The lady took position SO as to look her
husband full in the face. Throwing
down ten dollar bill, she said: "Ten
dollars on the red" The husband, whose
mind was so intent on the game, had
not been attracted by the new comers
until he heard the voice. When he
raised his head he saw it was his wife.
With wonderful selfcomposure, he set
tied his account and left the house.
The lady won the first turn, and follow
ing the example of her husband, left, as
she came in, with her companion, unno-
ticed. She joined her husband, for he
was in waiting for her outside. I have
only to say that he was deeply mortified,
and promised to turn over q new leaf.
Woman's curiosity, you see, has done
some good.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-08-31
Nowadays.

Alas how everything has changed
Since was sweet sixteen,
When all the girls wore hOmespun frocks,
And aprons nice and clean,
With bonnets made of braided straw,
That tied beneath the chin,
The shawl laid neatly on the neck,
And fastened with pin.
/ recollect the time when
Rode fathers horse to mill,
Across the meadow, rocks and field,
And up and down the hill
And when sour folks" were out at work,
Ut never made me thinner.)
jumped upon horse, bareback,
And carried them their dinner.
Dear me young ladies nowadays
Would almost faint away
To think of riding all alone
In wagon, chase, or sleigh;
And as for giving "pa" his meals,
Or helping "ma" to bake,
Oh, dear 'twOuld spoil their lily hands,
Though sometimes they make cake.
When wiAter came, the maiden's heart
Began to beat and fiutter;
Each beau would take his sweetheart out
Sleigh-riding in a cutter;
Or, if the storm was bleak and cold,
The girls and beaux together
Would meet, and have the best of fun,
And "never mind the weather."
But now, indeed, it grieves me much,
The circumstance to mention,
However kind the vounO mania heort
And honest his intention,
lie never asks the girls to ride,
But such man is Gagged;
And if he sees her once o week,
Why, surely, "they're engaged"
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-08-31
Radical NeMSnaner War,

The Times is again accusing The Tam
many Republicans with seeking the dis
rlption of the Republican party. 1t
charges that the Tribune is publishing
accounts of the county in the interest of
the Tammany ring; that the boiling gTri-
bune has contributed to the election Of
men pledged to the support of the ring.
The Tribune declares the Times guilty
Of untruthfulness, and says it wants to
arrogate to itself the war against rob-
bing the city treasury, which the Tribune
is carrying on now, as it has been here
tofore.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-08-31
SeOtt's Literary Courage,

From Harper's Magazine for september.l
The literary courage Of Scott, and his
conceded indifference to fame for its
own sake, is well illustrated in his reply
to dear friend, who, after the assured
success of "Marmion," cautioned him
against attempting the "Lady Of the
Lake"
"Do not be rash" she said, "you are
already popular, more so perhaps than
you yourself will believe, or than even
l or other partial friends can fairly allow
to your merit. You stand high, do not
rashly attempt to stand higher, and in
cur the risk Of fall: for, depend upon
it, a favorite will not even be permitted
to stumble with impunity."
To which Scott replied in the words
of Montrose:
ale either fears his fate too much,
Or his deserts are small,
Who fears to put it to the touch
To win or lose it all"
"If l FAIL" he continued, it is q sign
that ought never to have succeeded,
and 1 will write prose for life; you shall
see no change in my temper, nor will l
eat O single meal the worse"
Yet he felt the excellent judgment Of
the true and friendly warning.
He was glad of his fame, enjoyed it
simply and naturally, was healthily, not
inordinately, proud of it. He made use
of it. 1t brought him acquaintances,
associations, and facilities that he great
ly desired He made much money with
it, and generous use of his money; but
withal depended not upon his fame for
any deep comfort or lasting joy, and
never forgot its instability, its way of
forsaking merit for i'll desert, of passing
from any possessor at any time, asking
no leave for its errantries.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-08-31

The Atlanta (Ga. Constitution, speak
ing of recent discoveries of Radical vii
lainy in that city, says "cases already
discovered fully indicate how over six
millions of dollars was spent on the State
road in two years, though the details
may never be ferreted out" The Sa-
vannah (Ga.) News, commenting on the
above, asks the following question: "Can
it not be ascertained how much of the
State road funds were invested in the
Kimball Hotel?
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-08-31

We have it upon reliable information,
says the Cartersville (Ga.) Express, that
there is young lady in Cherokee ooun-
ty who frequently takes evening rides
upon horseback with large buck niger
for gallant! That young lady is the
daughter of Gov. Bullock's superinten-
dent, who runs the splendid farm Of his
excellency in the county aforesaid.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-08-31
A Dinner and q Kiss.

al have brought you your dinner, father
The Blacksmith's daughter said,
As she took from her arm the kettle
And lifted its shining lid.
"There is not any pie or pudding,
So | will give you this"
And upon his tOil-wOrn forehead
She left childish kiss.
The Blacksmith took off his apron,
And dined in happy mood
Wondering much at the SAVIOR
Hid in his humble food;
While all about him were visions
Full of prophetic bliss,
But he never thought Of the magic
In his little daughters kiss.
While she with her kettle swinging
Merrily trudged away,
Stopping at sight of squirrel,
Catching some wild birds lay;
And | thought how many n shadow
Of life and fate we would miss,
If always our frugal dinners
We're seasoned with kiss.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-08-31

Mrs. Stanton related i'll San Fran
cisco how, once upon time, Horace
Greeley, when she was speaking, arose
and asked: off you vote, are you will
ling to fght?" To which Mrs. Stanton
replied: Certainly; just as you fought
in the late war, by sending a substi-
tute."
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-08-31
WATCHES! WATCHES!
BELOW CosT,

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$l4. Aluminium Gold ;;;;:: SlS.
SIP. Pure Coin Silver SIS.
$40. 0roide Gold :::::::! Sl2.
We offer to the public our elegant assOrt-
ment of Ladies' and Gents Watches
and Chains, and other kinds Of
Jewelry, at the lowest cash
prices ever offered heretofore to purchasers.
Full Ruby Jeweled Levers, lS kt.
Gold Hunting cased Watches, warranted,
usually sold at SIS, only $40 each.
Elegant second quality ls kt. Gold full
jeweled Lever Watches, warranted for
time and wear, $50 each.
Extra fine time keepers, Aluminium
Gold, Hunting cased, full jeweled Lever
Watches, equal to gold in appearance and
for wear, warranted, at $l4 and SlS each.
Pure Coin Silver, Hunting cased, full
jeweled Lever Watches, at $l2 and Sl5
each.
Fine 0roide Gold Watches, with extra
fine movements, at sig and SIS each.
Also, fine Gold Chains, Ladies' and
Gents, from $40 to Sl5 each.
Rolled plated fine Gold Chains, at S4,
S. and So each.
Our Watches are regulated and adjust
ed to keep time to the minute before sent
to purchasers, and if not found so, we
will take them back at any time and re-
turn money,
We require no money in advance, and
all goods ordered from US will be sent by
Express c. o. D., with privilege to exam
inc them before paid for.
In all cases ordering six Watches at a
time, the purchaser will receive one
Watch of same quality free.
Please state the kind and price of
watch desired and order direct from
+. OFFINGER & CO.,
2l John St., N. Y.
P. o. Box 5l86.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-08-31

A writer in the New York Tribune
thinks that one man or woman writes
all the letters in all the pape' from all
the watering places, as they are all alike
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-08-31

"Give the Devil his dues" reads well
enough in proverb, bat what would be-
come Of you and me il this arrangement
is carried out.
The Sumter watchman. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1855-1881, 1871-06-14
1AwYER.s PUZZLE.

The Chaucery Court has been in
session during the week Chancellor
FIELDER on the bench. One Of the most
perp!exing questions that ever came be.
fore court for solu,ioa was presented
this week. aud for the benefit Of those
who delight to entangle conundrums
and solve riddles, We will give the ease
as it was presented to the court: A
sells lot Of lahd to B, and takes his
note for the purchase money. B subse-
quently mortgages the laud to c, the
latter of vhora has notice OF AS lien
for the purchase money. B after this
exeeutea another mortgage to D, who
has notice Of the prior mostgaGa to c.
bu. has no notice Of the lien 10 favor Of
n, for the purchase money. New As
lieG is superior to that Of g, bat DIS lien
is superior to that Of H. Whiie Cs lien
is superior to that ofl. A. attempts 20
enforce his lion, and D ssspsia and says,
"You can, DO thai ny iiss lien is
superior to yours" pattemp.a to en-
force his. snd G asspe up and says, "You
ean't Go that, D, for ny lien ia superior
to yours." G st.ampia 20 enforce his
lien, and a eamss u Aad asssrts the
superiority Of bis ias the purchase
money. AID 30 Il continues TO move
around 10 Q circle without ever Gading
N. -
The Sumter watchman. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1855-1881, 1871-06-14
PEMALEKU.KLUx AT WEST POINT.

The New York papers exclaim in an
nlarmed chorus, What's to be done. :"
The commandant at West Point Military
Academy has decided that this year the
cadets should not have their annual hop.
The Secretary of War overrules this de-
clsion. and the hop is to come off. BY
preseri?.iyc right each cadet is entitled
to a partner, shd thus so is co!ored ca
det Smith. The ladies, not having the
fear of Congress before their eyes, now
combine together in defiance OF that
body aud its solemn cnactments, to de-
prize citizen Of his rights on account
Of color, for they utterly refuse TO dance
with the black cadet. 1t has been sug-
gc>ted that colored lady be invited for
his hehooi. Fat iu this case the fair
rebels say tina: they won't 60 to hop at
oil. and thus band Of Kq Kluz in
diMit7 triumph.
The Sumter watchman. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1855-1881, 1871-06-14
HON. JEFF. Dawes MISSISSIPPI Es-
TATMS NOW OWNED BY ONE OF
HIS FORMER SLAVES.

A letter to the Chicago Tribune de-
scribes a visit made in company with
Mr.. Jefferson Davis to the plantation
formerly owned by him in Mississippi.
The writer says:
We left at nigh. on the R. E. Lee,
one of our finest steamers, and landed at
the Hurricane plantation about daylight
the next morning. This plantation, and
another known as Briar6eld, we're occu-
pied before the war by j. E. Davis and
his brother, President Davis. They
we're sold to favorite freedman, Ben
Montgomery, for 100000, payable at
the end Of ten years, (lst January,
lS76.) interest at six per cent, payable
annually. Ben, who is very black, but
thoroughly educated before the war, met
us and gave US breakfast, waiting on
the table himself, but not Offering to
take seat. After breakfast We bad
carriage and rode over the magnificent
estate, the extent OF which you can forR
some idea when 1 tell you that Ben
Montgomery made last year $500 bales
of cotton and a large quantity Of corn.
We dined at Briar6eld, the former
residence Of Jefferson Davis, and now
occupied as residence by the aforesaid
Ben, and you will not be surprised to
learn that the former slaves Of Mr..
Davis greeted him with all the warmth
of affection which they were capable Of
expressing. Mr.. Davis met them
cordially, and encouraged them by many
kind words. After dinner, at which
our wealthy host again waited on us in
elegant style, we passed on to very
large and valuable plantation which has
been purchased by Ben Montgomery
and added to the Davis estate, and
which will add to his crop this year
probably 1000 bales more, making
800 bales in all, if it is good crop.