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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-08-12
SCHOOL.
SCHOOL. NOTICE.

MISSES FANNIE & ELLA HAIR
NJ PER will resume their SCHOOL
on lie First Monday in September rext.
The English branches will be taught a.
heretofore by Miss Fannie Harper and
Mu.lc by Miss Ella Harper. Bosrders
vii also be taken.
Thankful for the liberal patronage ex-
tended to ihem hitherto, they would be
glad to ave continuance OF The favor,
acceptable 10 all Terms made known
on apliIrstInn. Iulv 22-3t
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SELECT SCHOOL
FOR BOYS,
SIIEPNERDSTOUN. ". ~.

COURSE Of Instruction will embrace Eng
\ lIsH, Latin and Mathematics. The schola>-
tic year viii be divided into two session, Of
twenty weeks each, The first session beginning
on The Pad Monday IN September. Rates Of
tuition vii. range from $50 to $40 per anuum,
payable quarterly in advance.
1t may be remarked that it is the desire Of
the undersigned, whist endeayorIng 10 afford
81 institution acceptable TO the intelligent Peo-
re OF tits community, 10 offer su;aclcu; in
dIcemenis TO receive 4 patronage from abroad,
TO the end that a permanent; Institution for tie
education Of youth may be established ~ this
excellent locality. rs the eXigencIes OF the
school r,qgIre II he wIii be properly assisted IN
the discharge Of Ii, duties. For luther par
uCuIar, address
JOHN 5. GROVE,
At >h2rpSburg, Md,
Or Shepherd,,own.
-.
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CONNISSIONER'S NOTICE.
TO Ill Parties Interested
You ate hereby notified that viii
proceed to execute the foregoing order,
a, ny office IN ShepherGsIown. On tie
% Ia day Of August, 1871, at witch time
and place all patues are required 10 at
tend.
Given under my hand lhi, 2Gsb day
Of July, 1871.
JAMES ID. FAYMAN,
Master Commissioned.
july 80. ISL. 4w
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AND THE CRY Is
STILL
THEY COME !

ANOTHER NEW FAMILY GROCERY
STORE II SIiEPUERDSTCWN.
THE undersigned would respectfully inform
L the citizens of Shepherdstuwn aad vicinity
that they have received aud are now selling at
the New Store, North East corner Of German
and Princess Street, in Shepherdslown, well
selected Stock of Groceries, among which are
all grades Of Coffee, Sugars, Teas, Spices,
Syrups. Flour, Meal, Bacon, Lard, Fish, dried
Peaches, Tobacco, Cigars, Oranges, Lemons,
Prunes, Candies, end Fancy Soaps, in short
everything usually kept in well assorted Gro
Gerry Store, all Of which they are determined
10 sell at the lowest possible price for Cash or
exchange for Country Produce. Call and try
US before purchasing eiseH here, as We are de-
iermincd no, to be ufderSod.
Respectfully, &c,
80 ABRAHAM HARRIS.
JOHN II. SCUOPPLRT.
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WOOL WANTED!

THE undersigned. Agent, for large Manu-
L f.cluring Company, is prepared to pay the
hizLe.t price for Wool N cash, delivered in
Persons selling their Wool
will Be furnished all kinds of Factory Good.
next fall at manufacturing prices.
ID. ). REN TCH, Agent.
April 90, 1911. Il
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NOTICE q!
IN VACATION.
MARTI>.BuRG. W. Va.
Juiv 5. 1871.
A E. NrE1diee, PisIuuH,


MARTI>sBUEG. W. Va.
July 5. 1871.
A. E. McE3diee, PiauuT,
VIM. A, Morgan, Executor OF Jacob
Morgan, deceased, tt ais Defendants.
This cause presented in vacation nPon
the bill, ans wefs and exhibits fed, &c,
and il appearing 10 The Court hat ST or.
der Of reference wss omitted ct the last
term of the Circuu Court, therefore by
consent OF parties by their Attorneys, it
IL ortered that this cause be referred TO
james D. FaYmaH, Master Commits
sinner OF this County, who upon due no
lce to tie parties, by publication Tor four
weeks excessively IN some newspaper
pubhshsL in the Couaty Of Jefferson,
shall state aud scile lie Execulorlsl &C
count Of Wan. A. Morgan. Executor OF
jacob Morgan, deceased, taking as a bs-
SIS Of settlement he settlements hereto
fore made and rendered by said Morgan
as such Executor, before any proper and
legal auth G!ty, so far as sustained by
proper vouchers ana evidence and cor.
rectng all mistakes that may be shown
upon lie face uf said serlemenrs, or 9th
erwi,p, and that lie Tep@H any further
maucr ihal lie may deem proper, or that
may be by any OF the parties required and
make return Of his proceedings to The
next term OF the Cont.
Given under nv hand at Chambers, IN
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IJTEw!l pay agents Salary of $50 per
W week and expenses, OF allow large
commission - sell our new and wonderful n.
venlions. Address NJ. Wagner Il Co., Mar
shall, Mich. July 20 It
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-08-12

I His Is NO HUMEUG! 05
BY sending ~ CENTS
it'll age, height, color of eyes and tsr, you
will receive. ny return all. a cor ect picture of
your future uShanl or wife, with rame aud date
marriage. Address w. FOX, p. .. Drawef
No 81, Futonvllc n. Y.
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PLEASE DON'T FORGET

PLEASE DON'T FORGET
THAT in edition to the Grocery Business,
| as per advertisement that ! am stlll en-
gagged in the FURNITURE TRADE, and have
on hand and viii keep constantly choice sup
ply Of Furniture Of every description which
y III be sold ST prices to SUIT the times. Strict
attention paid to making Collins aud attending
to Funerals All orders thankfully received
and promptly attended 10. Thankful foT past
fayo.s the undersigned hopes by strict alien
ton to business and . desire 10 please 10 merit
and receive the patronage Of generous :olic,
Respectfully. &c.
JOHN II sCHOPPERT.
ShepherdstowD, July s, ISL. Il
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A supply of good Blood


The Sea.weeL ronic, in conjunction with the
Fills permea'eS and aSs!mua,rs With the food.
Chy lfca,ion is now progressing without l.
previous fortunes. Digestion becomes painless,
and the cure IS seen 20 he at ham. There Is
no more fat ll.nce, exacerbaion OF the stom-
ach. tn appetite sets in
Now comes The greatest Blood Purifier ever
vet given ny an iadulgcnt Father 10 suffering
man Schenck's PHlmou Syrup comes Ii 10
perform lis functions aud 20 hasten and COM
piele the cuIe. 1t eaters al once upon It's woik.
Nature cannot be cheated. 1t collects and III
pens the impaired aud diseased P.r'ions OF the
lungs. In the form .! gathering It prepares
them for exre, toraIion, and 10 in very short
tim the malady is vanqvIshed,ihe rotten throne
it occupied is renovated and made new, and the
patient, in all the dIgpIty OF Tegalned 'igor
steps forth TO enjoy The manhood or wonanhood
that was
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-08-12

2 p p
~ L" III
RADWAI'S READY RELIEF
, .wu
Ia fam OHe 10 JTe"ty lHHdsS
NOT ONE HOUR
,,...r...-,.
''' '"'
ST RI hh From FAlN.
Radway's Ready Relief iss Cure for Every
Pain.
II was ia, first and is
MN o>,y nav nr,,rHy
"|'''
mat instantly stops TAO m stc'cruciaung pain',
a!ISNr lnuamNauonS, and cures ConGesuons.
whether o. the Lungs, stomach. Bowel or
Other glands or organs, b, Que sPP'.ciiion.
~ FROM ONE TO TWENTY MINUTES
no ma ter hrN violent or cNrrucniinc ,Lc main
toe RIIEi matte, N'j-"tdcn. i"hrm. Cap,
l,s' ~, I'"'''
E.7DU IN hEVDI RILILF
VIII Ad,rd Instant Eoe
,.o...,,,.,, 49,. r.,,
Ian.n,,n.,,a, -, e.. p,..,,.-
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-08-12
STAUNTON
FEMALE SEMINARY.

TIE Second Session Of this Institution will
/ open on Wednesday Tie 18th Of September
nest
The aim Of this School is to furnish a Semi
nary Of high grace for the education of the
daughters Of tie Lutheran Church, as well as
others who may desire to enjoy Its adyanta-
gcs.
lis Faculty of ZEN TEACHERS embraces a
moug ITS number as aoc instructors as are TO
be found IN any similar institution.
The entire expenses Of pupil for Board,
Tuition in the English, Scientific, aud Latin
course, including furnished room, fuel, lights,
and washing, tor the scholastic year, vii be
$24j. Extra studies reasonable.
Letters addressed TO REV. }. !. MILLER,
Principal, or Prof. +. LOUIS ldc, SupcrInlcn-
dent Of Music Department, w.i! receive prompt
attention. July 22-il
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WHEAT AND CORN
" NTED

THE undersigned will pay the highest cash
l. price for WHEAT and CORN delivered al
his Mill at Dam No 1. lie also has on hand
coarse and ine SALT. Cor sale by the sack OF
bushe. He will also keep on hand the very
best FLOUR for sale or eIchsnge for Wheat
and Com.
lie Is also agent for Samue! Boyer for tie
purchase OF Wheat aud Coru.
Els. SNYDER.
July Is On
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8 O'CLOCK.

cox a MuNTH-Expen>es rad-Mac
= ~ or Female Agents Horse and outfit
furnished. Address, Saco Novelty Co, Saco,
Mime.
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CORNERSTONE
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
A S Special Commissioner appointed TO
\ seuIe the accounts OF DR.. John Brls.
coe; deceased. Administrator Of K. ID.
Shepherd, Jr., deceo, ed, and also hI' &C.
counts as guardian of the infant children
OF said II. d. Shepherd, Jr.. notice ls
hereby gwen TO oil persons having claims
against said Guardian and AdmlnIsI.a'or,
to present hem properly proved under
HE law at NY office in Shepherds'own,
W. Va. on HE 2s;h and 29:h days OF
August next.
J. s. BRAGONlER,
Special Commissioner.
Inlu % ISL Nv
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-08-12
FEVER AND AGUE.
HEALTH BEAUTY =
Strong and Pore Rich Blood Incrcs,c NJ Flesh
aud Welght--Clcar Skin and Beau i'ul
Complexion Secured 10 oil.
DR.. Railways
S..RSAPARlLLlAN RESOLVENr

SKIS AZ AkIBbIAN KESOL EN
Has E,ado Tho MOTT Astonishing Cures; "a
Qulck 50 Rapid are The Change The Body
ndergor', under the lniiucncc Of this Im.
" oDdcrul MedlslDc that
Every Day an Increase ~ Flesh and
UGgM ~ S,,1 and ItH.
The GREAT Ba0CD PurIVTG.
Every drop Of the SAR-,PiRILLitN Rts1L.
vrNr communicates through he Blood. Swc,i.
Urine, aud other fluids nui Juices ~ the sys.
tenn the vIgor OF lic inr II repair. he wssir. of
the body with new and sound material. s"roi
ula y philIs, Con.uiuV ton. blartullr DD-
ea.r, lccr. N the Throat, Mouth. Iupofs
Nodes IN the Gland, oDd Other part. Of ibo
system. Sore Eyes. S,ft mofous discharges rom
the Eirs and the wort forms q, skin Discs
Is. Err tons Fever Sores. ScalJ Head. RIM
Worm, Salt Rheum, EvsIpeIs' Acme. Black
Spots, " ormS IN the Flesh. TUmors. CsnccB
n the Womb. snd OK weakening and "a nfUi
discharge. \ light Swesi,. Loss Of sper1 SH1
Oh wastes Of the lie principle. are within tbs
curative range Of TN, wonder Of hodcfn Chem,
lslfy, ard a Jew days use will Prove to sby
orson using It for either IT ihrse l1rms ot d..
ease II. potent power TO cure Ihen.
Not only does the SaupptriIli.n Ec'olvsDI
crrcI' al knosn remedial sgsnt' IN he cu,, Of
Chronic, Sofoiulou.. Constitutional. sad skin
diseases; bot II Is the only positive cure Tor
Kidney md Biadir Compiainis,
Urinary. aud Womb diseases. Gra,cl. Disrls.,
Uropsy. Slopp'ge Of Water. lneoniinencs ia
Uune. Bugh,s Disea,e, kloqmi1uri1, and Of
al os,os where there are brick Ju't deposits.
DR.. Railways
PERFECT PURGAIlvE PILLS.
perfectly tssteie's, elegantly coated VIII sweet
gun, purge, regulate, punfy, olsaDsr. and
strengthen. Railway Ptts. ( the cure Of al
disOrd.rs Of The stunoob, LlrsT, Bov,l-. KID
ney., Bladder, Nervous Di.esse-, Headache,
Conuipa,IoI. Cost: 'eDess. Indigestion. Dyl
pcr-ia. B'iiousne", Bilious Fever, lDnsmms.
ton Of tn Bowe's. Plies, snJ oil DenDssneGis
Of The Internal Vrosn. WSusnied IN effect
positive cure. PofsIy Vegetable, containing
no mercury, mine ais. or dslsbfious drugs.
A few dose, ol Rsdssys Pills will Tree the
system from all the abov, named disorder.
Ifce IS cent, per bJr. sod by DfuggIsts.
Read False soJ True Send one Llsr-
stamp 70 Rsdgsy g. Co. Nos Nsidcn Lsns
New YORK. information worth iaaesssJ4 slII
be sen. 200. 10y ls-y
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Augo,t lG. 1870.
Mn. I. ". CnAPLI>E-Sr: We Tie
undersigned hereby ccrity that We have
used YOUR PHOSPHATE upon our
wheat land and from experience pro-
nounce It 10 b. no. FERTILIZER.
We feet assured that we have gained N
quality. weight and q1annly, on all crops
heretofore rsIsed by Us. giving iu'i and
adequate compensation therefor. We 10
tend using the same on our lands hereai
ter. AID do most cteerfulIy recommend
The same to al farmers, feeling assured
that if once tiled they will use No other.
Rs.pectfgIIv, &c,
THOS. LICKLlDER.
JACOB FULK,
JOHN d. SFALEY.
THOMAS TURNER.
LORENZO ErCHISON,
|. THOS. CHAPLlNE,
MARTIN B!LLMYER.
The underlined he's on hand and FOR
sale about J ) Tons Of lhe above FcrulI-
ger which will be sold IN lsig- o. ANAL
ouspu.ies. to close out $50 ! B>rre! OF
Bone. Ton Of Salt Cake. and boxes
in which to manufacture the Fertilizer.
Gall and examine The articles. they
will be sold upon reasonable lerma
ISAAC ". CHAPLINE.
Shepherl.'oan. Jore q. ISL t
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RIFLES, SHOT GUNS, REYOL.
VERS,
Gun matesisls Of every kind. Write for Price
lis, 10 Great Western Gun Works, PITTSBURGH
Pa Army guns and RcvolvtrS bought or ira.
Gsj for
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Pills ! Pills :! Pills !!
u1R!GHT'S. J4yne's. Ayers. Ne
Il Lanes, McGiIPs. Bale. Cosisrs,
Brandfeih's. Schenck's. Hance's. Gil.
pins. Railway. Wars. Deems. Hal
Iossy's. Turner'S NeorsIgIs. and Shell
lenbsrger's Fe'er hsue Pills, a.
feb u II. VI. Billings Drug Store.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-08-12
PUBLIC SALE.

II AVlNG quit farming I will sell al
IL ny residence | p miles Eas, Of
kearney svIle. adjoining 'Hazle6eld."
at public auction, to The highest bidder.
On Tuesday, 22nd of August,
instant, all ny stock and farming uien-
slls, consisting in part as loI!ows;-
A Head Of Horses,
one oil them a No. | Brood Mare with
Colt by her side,
= Colts,
one syears old, and one yesrling,
e head of Cattle,
Got them good Milk Cows.
20 head of Fattening
Hogs,
Brood Sows aud Pigs,
Farm Wagon aud Bed,
Bsrslesr PIow,
2 Double Shovel Plows,
Large Harrow.
Gum Spring Drill with Guano
Attachment,
Sets Of Gears, new, with Fur.
!ey's Chains,
Pair of Srotcher..
Brides, Collars, and many other ar.
ticles
TERNS-A credit Of twelve months
will be given on all sums over len dollars
note and approved security required. The
, NOES to bear interest from date, bat II
paid promptly when due The interest wI
be RENTED. Sums OF len dollars an
under cash, and no property 10 be re-
moved unnl settled for.
&C. Sale to commence at 10 o'clock,
A. NJ
WI. NJ. SNYDER.
G. D. McGlincy, AGctioneer.
August 5, 1871. 3w
30n For First Glass Pioncs-senI on trial,
# ZeEt5 -, ag.n,s Allra.s y J,,,, f',,,.-
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CONSUMPTION,
Its Cure and Its Preventive.


BY ]. II. SCHENCK, NJ D.
Ar ANY n human ;eipe has passed away, for
III whose death there was 10 o her reason than
the neglect Of known and ndispu ably proven
means OF cure. Those near aud dear 10 family
and friends are sleeping the dreamless slumber
INTO which, had they calmly adopted
DR.. Joseph H. Schenck's Simple
Treatment
and availed hemsevc. his wonderful efica.
cious medicines they would not have fallen.
Dr.. Schenck has 10 his own case proved tha.
wherever sufficient vitality remains, that vitaIi.
~. by his medicines and his directions for their
use is quickeGed into heilt fui vlgor
In This statement there is nothing presunp-
tuOus To The fai.h Of lac Invalid is made no
representation that is not thousand times
Subslantla,ed by living aud visible ". ks. The
theory of lie cure by DR.. SChenck'S medicines is
as simple a, it is uuiaing lis philosophy re.
QuIres no argument, II is sel-assuing, self
convincing.
The Sea- weed Tonic and Mandrake Pills are
the first Two weapons with which the citadel OF
The malady is assai ed. Two. h.rus Of the cases
of consumption originate IN dyspepsia and
func,ioCal!y d,sordered liver. Win this cond
ton the br nchial tubes "sympahlze" with The
stomach They respond 10 the morbdc action
Of the liver. Here then comes tie eliminating
result, and the setting IN with all its distressing
symptoms Of
Consumption.
The Mandrake Pulls are composed Of one OF
Natures mobiles, g;lls-the PodcphIIium PelIl-
tum. i hey possess all the bIoodsearchlng, al
lerative properties Of caIomel, bu. unlike .aIO-
mel, they
"Leaye no sting Behind"
The work OF cure il now bhg'nrIng. The
vi;;a,ed al mucous deposits in the towels and
in the aImenla,y canal are elected. ] he liver
like clock is wound up. il aroases from lis
iorpidity. The stomach acts Respectively, and
the patient begins 10 feel that he is getting at
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-08-12

S0O For First Glass Piancs-seut on trial.
%JU NJ agents. Address U. $ Iano Com-
panN, 6f5 Broadway. New York
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-08-12

Blackburn Hughes, of Martinsburg,
delivered an eloquent and appropriate
charge t. the Knights, who were under
the Ma,sha)ship Of Capt Kirk Cunning
hgm. who Lays acone led into trays Of
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Berkeley County.

We clip thefcllowing articles from the
Martinsburg papers during the past
week:
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-07-13
A SCHOOL

1t is so common to heart the poor spoken
of in connection with a school system
that many seem to believe the rich are
not benefited by it. General education
does not benefit the rich less in affording
protection for their property than it bless
es the poor in afording them the mean.
of gaining useful knowledge.
1t can be shown by unquestionable
testimony, that persons who possess the
greatest share in the stock of worldly goods
are deeply interested in the subject Of
popular education, az one of mere insur-
ance, saysa distinguished author. ''The
effectual way of making insurance upon
their property would be to contribute
from it enough to sustain an efficient sys-
tenn of common school education, thereby
educating the whole mass of mind, and
constituting it a poll ce more effective than
peace officers or prisons"
This subject might be illustrated by
examples drawn from our own town and
county. The money expended for the
suppression of crime and the prosecution
of criminals mounts to a great deal more
than we pay for the education of the
young.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-07-13
EuignnaS.


My first in man, but not in boy,
My second in bat, but not in toy,
My third in door, but not in house,
My fourth in rat, but not in mouse,
My fifth in heap, but not in pile,
My sixth in laugh, but not in smile,
My seventh in smoke, but not in spark,
My eighth in light, but not in dark,
My ninth in ice, but not in freeze,
My tenth in wind, but not in breeze,
My eleventh in coarse, but not in fine,
My twelfth in rope, but not in line,
My thirteenth in life, but not in death,
My fourteenth in lung, but not in breath.
Ny whole was a strong friend of the
Union.
My first in hammer, but not in nail, :
My second in fowl, but not in quail,
My third in silver, but not in gold,
My fourth in catch, but not in hold,
My fifth in cap, but not in hat,
My sixth in mice. but not in rat,
My seventh in grammar, but not in book,
My eighth in word, but not in look,
My ninth in eye, but not in sight,
My tenth in strength. but not in might,
My eleventh in lane, but not in road,
My twelfth in lade. but not in load,
My thirteenth in rye and whisky too.
Which my whole abhors as much as you.
We hope that our young friends. and
older ones too, will take a pleasure in I'M
these little knots and send Us the
answers. Who will try first?
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-07-13
FREE SCHOOLS.

Many erroneous opinions are prevalent
respecting these schools The term 'free
school, does not seem to be rightly under
stood even among those who lay claim to
some degree of intelligence, for we often
meet with individuals who argue that the
school ceases to be free whenever the pa
irons are required to contribute for its
support. It is hard to convince some
men of their error in this respect.
The provisions which have been made
for the support of schools may be reduced
to three kinds: first, by means of funds !;
second, by taxation third, by acombina-
/ ton of both of these methods. Connecti-
cut, which has a school fund of more than
two millions of dollars, many years a 60,
adopted the first plan named above. The
second plan is by taxation, and Massa-
chusctts furnishes an example oft. The
third plan of supporting schools is COM
bination of both of the others. New York
until within a few years, Rhode Island,
and Michigan may be given as examples
of this plan.
DIR. Wavland, in a letter written on
this subject some years ago, says: 1.-The
best legislative provision with which l
am acquainted is that of Maine. They
have no fund whatever, but oblige every
district to raise for education a sum pro-
portioned to the number of its inhabitants
or its property. If a town or a district
neglects to do this it is liable to a fine"
Schools cannot be maintained without
money, for education is expensive, wheth-
er it be provided for in the District
School, Academy or College. When the
people in any district or neighborhood
raise among themselves the money neces-
sary to carry on a school and then open
the doors of the school house to all the
children they nave q free school. When
the State pays the expense, the school is
free, so it is when the county furnishes
the money.
The idea that education ought to be
given to a people is all wrong. They
must be taught self-reliance. Our chill
dren too must be taught to help them
selves. The great Peabody in making
bis munifcent donations for education in
the South acted on this principle. The
lesson taught us by this renowned philan-
thropist is worth more than the millions
of dollars which have been so generously
given to aid the cause of education. Eve
ry dollar expended has been the means of
raising at least two.
Here we see the great principle upon
which every free school system ought to
be based clearly illustrated. 1t is intend
ed to stimulate the people to s~elf-exertion.
When this is not done, the object of free
schools will never be attained. If the
people wish to feel an interest in schools,
they must give literally to their sup
port.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-07-13
Sunday Schools.

The County Sunday School Convention
that assembled in Jonesboro last May,
made arrangements to have a general Sun
day School gathering this coming fall. 1t
is hoped that all the districts in the coun-
ty will organize Institutes or primary con-
v%entions and prepare for the foli meeting.
Some of the districts in the county have
organized already and are holding meet
ings regularly. The wonderful success
that has attended Sunday School Conven-
tions in other places should stimulate Sun
day School workers in our midst to great
er effort. Let every district be up and
doing. Let every effort be made to arouse
the people. The Sunday School interest
demands 1t. The Church demands it, the
whole country demands it.
The programme for the fall meeting,
we trust, will soon be ready for distribu-
ton. Let us all 90 to work in earnest.