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Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-03-08

stranger, awaiting toreceive me. The
long estranged had met again. and
death in all its hOrrid form, can ne'er
erase from memory the pleasure of
that hour Murphy is an ancient
looking town, though the inhabitants
areinteresting, and some Of them very
intelligent. The ladies, God bless
them, are endowed with all the graces,
that will captivate, and cause strong
man to yield. Mr.. Olmstead, a gentle
men of highly cultivated mind has
gotten up fOurishing school at H.,
and from his appearance, deserving
the patronage 50 literally bestowed.
But I must close. May the citizens of
NJ, live long to enjoy the refreshing
breezes of heaven, waited DER their
mountain homes, is the wish of
PAT H. T.
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any ezpresaions / made use Of, al
though | was properly called to order
the other day. | have a veneration
still for the Senate Of the United States.
| consider il as the most honorsble
body upon earth. | know of none
ike it in the world in dignity aud pow
er. Any man of ambition may well as
pire to go there. I have so aspired
timply because some Of nv people said
they were going to vote for me. -o-
I NEVER ASKED A MORTAL MAN TO
-1fs aea VOTE FOR NE. IS -.L
circumstances Seem to require another
gentleman to be sent; yet it is now
thrown up against me that | have as
pired to the United State Senate, which
it is assumed | haze denouneed. Sir,
every msn here would like to be a
member OF that .)dy I,venture to as.
sert that there is not member Of this
House VINO does not want to go to the
Senate. If should ever be 80 fortu-
nst> want to 60 there among body
of honorable men; it ia ah honorobls
body; the most honorable upon earth.
And when spoke Of those Southern
Governors, some Of whom are candi-
dates for the Senate, using every foul
means in their power, by disfrauchise>
ment, bribory, loyal leagues and every
thing else to get there, | was not refse-
ting upon the Senate, and did act in
tend to 90 so. If anything | said !ook-
ed ike reflection | apelogise for it
here and now retraet it, for / never in.
tended auytn hing of the kind. | sim
ply protested against men being allow
ed to 60 there whose conduct
OUGHT 70 SEND THEM TO THE PENI-
TERTIARY.
Why, cir, the 6rst men of the
world have been there; Clay has been
there, Webster has been there, Critten-
den has been there, Silas Wright has
been there, Their memories make it a
sacred place. 1t was not 10 reflect on
she Seuate, but when ..-
1 SAW YULTURES
seeking to sit in the eagles nest pro-
tested against the Outrage. l want to
keep that Senate pure, / want it to be
constituted Of men representing great
constituencies, not Of men who force
themselves into it at the point of the
bayoHet, or BY fraud, corruption, chi
oanery, or Ostracism of any sort. Mr..
Speaker, that is the way l look at it,
That is the way | felt about it when
L spoke on previous occasion, and that
is the way feel about it now. | thank
the House kindly for its attention.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-03-08
Assault en- the Flag.

One Alf. Hall, of Jonesboro, re-
Gently assaulted Mr.. NJ. j. Crowley
Of the Jonesboro Flag, dealing him a
few blows on the head, with rock and
for the outrage, Mayor Broell pro-
ceeded to fine the said Hall. Mr.
Crowley had, in local item, touched
up the aforesaid Hall. Now we ad-
wise Mr.. Crowley to bear in mind
what Gen. Dix said on a former occa-
sion. "If any man assault the Flag
shoot him on the spot"
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-03-08

THE Christiansburg Messenger in.
forms us that certain dogs of Mr.. Eli
Weddle on the 2Oth of Feb'y pursued
and killed seven year old wolf near
Floyd c. II. The offence of the wolf
constituted in killing a lamb. BY all
means those dogs should be taxed.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-03-08
Dses net Pay!

The Secretary of State (Tenn.) in-
viteS sealed bids for the States inte-
rest in the various pike and plank
roads Of the State The statement
is made that a number of them are
non dividend paying and among the
number are found the Kindrick' S
Creek Turnpike.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-03-08

It being represented that in some
school districts of the State the apprO-
ton for the yeer 1S7I-'7l is not suf1ici-
ent to pay the Indebtedness to teach
ers for that year, the Board has order
ed that any balances that may be due
by school districts to teachers for servi-
ces rendered during the year 1S70-'71
may be paid out of the State school
funds apportioned to those districts for
the year lS7I-'72.
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A. Last.

The Court Of Claims at Washing
ton city has decided that the Procla :
nation of President Johnston grant
ing unconditional pardon and amnes>
ty to all, who had engaged in the re
belliOn, renders it unnecessary that
parties claiming losses by the Federal
army shall prove their loyalty. Very
important decision, ifone understands
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-03-08
HON. EDMOND COOPER,

in his testimony before the same
committee of this House, said that
the whole registration of the county
of Lincoln was set aside, and he says /;
demonstrated with Governor
Brownfow about his exercise of power
in the case, and asked him to permit
tbe registration of Captain Ship. who
was his appointee, and who had been
loyaI to the Government of the Uni
ted States, and captain in the cav
alry regiment commanded by Hon.
W. b. Stokes, at present member
Of Congress from this State, to be re-
instated. This the Governor declined
TO 90. using this language. as near as
7 can recoIlect: I" that our friends say
that Captain Ship has married into al
influential rebel family, and although
he NAV not have acted wrong in the
previous registration, they feared thai
he might thereafter do wrong"
And then he says:
This made my case a hopeless one
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-03-08

THE County of Crockett in Tenn g.,
has been established; the various
fractions of which it is made, having
ratified the measure.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-03-08

A Georgia darkey. TO whom Senator
Summers supplementary ciyh rights
bill was explained, characterized u as
" a trap 10 kill fopl niggers.P Z on
see, sab, some fool niggers VIII go TO
the Pulaski House and jess set hlsseli
down by white man, and de Whlse
man will jess fro dat ar niger out de
winder and broke has neck, slras
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-03-08

Millions of dollars have been spent,
and hundreds of valuable lives sacri-
feed in the attempt TO evangelize the
negroes of Africa, and yet slavery
the abhOrred, cursed and reviled in
stitution of slavery-has brought five
times more negroes into the fold of the
church than all the missionary opera
tions of the world combined. Slavery
has tanned, civilized, ChristianiZed, if
you please, the brutal negroes brought
to our shores by New England kid
nappers; it has elevated them physi-
cally, mentally, morally, and there
fore it has proved blessing to them,
and ought to he perpetuated.
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LPD0I
A. FULKERsoN.
YORK & FUJKERs0N,
ATTORNEY AT LAW
GOODSON -ERISTOu- -,

GOODSON BRISTOL, Va q Tenn.
ID RACTICE regularly in in all tile
l. Courts in Washington county, Va,
and in Washington and Sullivan coun-
ties. Tenn. and attend to the collection
of ali claims in Southwest Va. < L.
Tennessee. - e --
OFFICE, on Cumberland Street Good
son, Va sep '70-t
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Ny family ties bind me to the grand
oId State Of old Vifginis. i love the
people of the South, and l viii stand
By them IS long as l have = voice to
SPEAK; when they ara nsligoed, SLAM
dered, or oppressed, if fail to strike a
blox or say word for them EaY my
right arm Either and my tongue eisave
to my mouth. [ viii always be found
in my place honestly and fairly defend
ing them.
Mr.. Speaker, meant no disrespect
to the Senate Of The United States in
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noUNDrNG on An OLD NAN

TO malign me so that they may be able
to say " It is that fellow Beck, a mig
ger-driver, who said it; he is not
worthy of credit, his statements are
not entitled 20. consideration against
loyal men," That is the game; that
is the reason I am maiigned that is
the reason am set upon, and they Sc
lect poor old imbecile to attack me.
/ had said1that / was willing, if this
language had been used III place and
at time where my constituents, and
they alone who knew me, could have
heard II, TO have passed 1t by with the
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-03-08

1t was because | did find that state of
things 50 existing that made the re
mark L did, Ifthose facts did not ex-
ist,sthen was guilty of slander. If
they did exist, and if told the truth
to the House, that Tennessee had been
by misrule a, Pandemonium for four
years after the war closed then was
not guilty of any SANDER. stand
either as willful and malicious libel
er, or stand confirmed by the facts as
they may be shown.
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The fish women Of the town can beat
at that. But will repel with honest
Indignation charges made against me
come from what source they may, that
either in my personal or official char
aeter, as member of the House or as
g gentleman, have ever been guilty
of anything unworthy of myself, my
family, and my people. If had been
the man am charged with being, l
would not have been here.
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have never told a lie about one of
them. am prepared to prove every
fact which L have stated here or else
where about the tyranny of the usurp-
ers in the Southern States. And il
will not do to put up a man to villify
me and then say, "Oh am a cripple;
can not write can not walk" and
vend their malice by making him their
mouth-piece. Are all of these South
ern Governors of whom spoke
cripples? p? / am prepared to prove all
have said against every one of them.
And il is because --.... ....
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PTGfeSStOnOI GTF6S.

L. l.. YORK,
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-03-08

Section three ofthe act provides that
ali other persons except those mention
ed in section one of this act are hereby
aud henceforth excluded and denied
the exercise of the privilege of the
elective franchise under this act for
the term of five years from and after
its passage. The first section having
limited the right to a very limited
number, and the second having made
a sweeping exclusion of participants
in the rebellion. That act.
DISFRANCHISED SEVENTY THOUSAND
MI-N
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1872-03-07
Attempted Assassination of auecn
victoria.

LO&DON, ftD 2y-Nldnl0ht.
The excitement tonight over the re-
port of an attempt "n the life Of the
Queen is intense. Extras of evening
papers appeared in rapid succession, and
cOnfrmatory details became known.
Crowds are still assembled in the streets
discussing the news and awaiting fur
ther particulars. An official statement
Of the facts was promptly made in Par
lament this evening. which. when it
became known outside greatly relieved
the public anxiety.
While the House of Lords We're dis
cussing, in committee. the Ecclesiastic
bill, Lord Granville entered and said he
hoped their lordships would excuse the
sudden interruption of the proceedings.
but he had an announcement to make
which was desirable should be- made
without delay.
He then proceeded to state that at
half past five this evening the Queen
was returning from drive, had reached
Buckingham Palace. As the carriage
stopped at the gate, young man ran to
her side and presented pistol within a
foot Of the Queens head. The Queen
bent her head down to avoid the shot.
but the pistol did not explode The
fellow in one hand held papers granting
release to FeniaD prisoners, which lac
showed TO the Queen to sign. threaten
ing her at the same time with "A pistol
He was instantly seized by attendants
and prevented from doing further harm
and it was then found that the pistol
was unloaded and that it was of such a
primitive construction that if it had
been loaded it probably could not have
been discharged.
Her Majesty was very calm and
showed that courage which she had often
before exhibited. She directed that a
statement of the circumstances be inn
mediately made in both Houses Of Par
lament in order to prevent exaggerated
rumors.
Lord Granville said he would not
dwell on the details nor point the con-
trast between the dastardly act and
Tuesdays extraordinary exhibition of
the nations loyalty.
The Duke of Buckingham briShy ex-
pressed the thankfulness of the House
at the escape of Her Majesty from
danger.
Mr. Gladstone made a statement in
the House of Commons similar to that
of Lord Granville.
The would be assassin was taken to
the nearest police station. He gives the
name of O'Connor, is about 10 or 20
years old. His behavior in the station
was wild and his language incoherent.
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GuVendiSh
MASONIC BALI


The Grand Masonic Ball given by La
fayette Lodge. No SO, of this place, on
the 92d inst, at the hotel Of r Downer,
in Weathersfeld, was not only Brilliant
but beautiful assembly, and those whose
good fortune it was to be present have
many reasons for gratifcation Al
though the weather was severely cold,
the " fraternity obcyed promptly the
summons to join together and unite in
the festivities No word Of fault or
censure can find place, the murmur of
the slightest discOrd was not heard, and
the aim Of all was evidently to enjoy to
its fullest extent, this festive occasion,
50 faultlcssly prepared and it would be
unjust to pass, without some expression
of cOmmcndatiDn, 50 we'll deserved and
richly earned, by mine host Downer,
who at this time, a3 ever, was the right
man in the right place, and every guest
although feeling that where the room
of one was occupied by two was little
snug) was made to feel at home, and
comfortable. His house was thrown
open and he ruled as none but our friend
DOWncr knows how to do. | should
do injustice to all, should fail to men-
ton the sumptuous rcpast, so bountifully
served to the assembly, and it added the
highest credit to Mr.. Downer's already
we'll established reputation, in furnish
inu a SOunre 5JPn1
Among those whom we noticed from
abroad, and who dare venture through
the frost, almost in a situation to be cut
in halves, were the following:
Geo. H. Carter, Manchester, Vt. Sam
Young, C. D. Brinck and Mr.. Thomp-
son, Springfield, Vt; E. D. Keyes,
Rutland; Mr.. E. Butterfield, Boston;
Oliver Sykes, Windsor, vt, Charles L.
Fletcher, Mr.. Fullam, Ludlow, VT;
Carlos Hawkins. w. Z. Buck and o.
White, Reading J. L. Whipple, James
Fitton and Trial Russell, Cavendish; S.
L. Thompson, Proctorsville. These are
but few of the many present, there be-
ing about seventy-fve couple in all, and
the Masons generally appearing in rega-
liza. | take pleasure in saying that much
credit is due our brothers Spring and
Field, whose courteous and gentlemanly
bearing as managers of the evening,
was highly satisfactory to all, and only
adds another laurel to their already gilt
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1872-03-07
THE RUTLAND HERALD.
FRIDAY, MARCH l, 1872.
Ths Development of Japan.

A recent opportunity for an interview
with the Japanese Minister, resident at
Washington. gave us an insight into the
purposes of the government of Japan,
to model their institutions after those Of
the United States. in such manner as
to make a second America, when its
reformation is compIetpd. Our institu-
tions Of l.a,ninr have been visited and
their WORKINGS fully examined. and our
industrial and agricultural institutions
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1872-03-07
Selections.

An active performance Of our du
ties is the mother Of a pure conscience
- FeuchteI's Lcdcn.
Any one can drift But it takes prayer
religious principle, earnestness of pur
pose, constant watching, to resist the
evil of this world. to struggle against
the tide
He that believcth shall not make
haste That is he shall not be in con
fusion, running hithcr and thithpr. as
one who has no resource. He shall
stand still. and wait for Divine teach
ings, not like one who is inscnsiblr, but
like one who is dependent. -I ICecil
Chemists tells u8 that a single grain
of iodine will give color to seven thous-
and times its weight of water. So a
casual influence may permeate ones en-
tire life and character A single assoCi-
ate, book, step, or act may change the
whole current of ones being.
-Treatises on Christian brotherhood
are not what you need Select the man
the most disagreeablc to you and the
one who has said the hardest things
about you. Go up and shake hands
with him, and ask him how his family
is, and how his soul prospers All your
enmities will fly like a flock of quails at
the bang of rifle.
A lady, who has been travelling in
the Argentine Republic, gives a sickcn-
ing account Of the annual religious cere-
m0ny Of tlagellation. She was present
IN tho principal church in Cordoya with
81 vast crOwd, all provided with ''disci-
pics;' the lights we're eXtinguished, and
then for ten minutes went on a sound of
siashing flesh as the poor people LAID
the instruments of torture on their own
bare shoulders.
We have felt very much as Luther
did about the observance Of Sunday.
when he said he would urge the people
20 deal with it as a real holiday, rather
than have them regard the formal keep
ing of it as procuring a sacramcntal yir-
sue, The truth is, one may do, or leave
Qndone, many of these things, and be
going upward while another may do or
leave them undone, and be slipping to-
wards the perditions.
The passion for gain is everywhere
saPping pure and generous feeling, and
everywhere raises up bitter foes against
any reform which may threaten to turn
aside stream OF wealth. | sometimes
feel as if great social revolution were
necessary to civilization, in order that
Christianity, now repelled by the almost
universal worldliness, may come into
new contact with the soul, and NAV re-
construct society after its own pure and
tsinterested principles. .-[Channing.
Il can never be alone in the world,
for the world itself is the presence of
God to my mind and heart Wherever
! turn my feet, wherever | turn my
thought encounter the besetting God
The morning comes, He floods me with
His light--in the evening the heav-
ems are all eyes, through which He gazes
as pitylng father on His child. Every
process In nature Is the going forth of
the everlasting on His messages Of love,
and every event in my experience Is a
message of love fulfilled in me.-rF. H.
Hedge,
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1872-03-07
Port Henry Races

The opening race at the seventh an.
nual meeting of the Port Henry Trot.
ting Association, which was advertised
for Tuesday, on account of delay in
clearing the track and placing it in a
proper condition, was postponed until
Wednesday. This was race for purse
of 800, open to all horses that never
trotted better than three minutes. First
prize $50; second, $25; third, $15.
Mile heats, three in five to harness. The
following entries were made:
- Allen enters 'Black Jim" James
McCabe American Boy" W. G. Ar
thur Katy McBride;" John Porter
"Old Crane" Alexander Stowell
Nancy"
The fret trial resulted in dead heat
between American Boy" and Nancy" "
while the third, fourth and fifth heats
and the race were won with ease by
American Boy, Nancy" taking the
second money, and BLACK jim" the
third.
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THURSDAY MORNING. MARCH 7, 1872

tering crown in this direction. And the
same compliment may we'll be paid to
brothers Mason, Thompson and Brinck,
in their respective positions.
The ladies in attendance showed by
their unostentatious appearance, that it
Gin their minds is not all gold that gilt
ters, andprOYed themselves the wives and
daughters of Masons and. sensible men.
No superfuous display; neatness and
modosty, crowns Of Christian beauty, was
their polar star The music by Haw-
kins' full band, was very good Dane
ing closed at four a. m, and the assem-
bly, quietly withdrew, only wishing that
strength and night could be prolonged.
l will conclude by saying that al
though many pleasant gatherings have
graced the season, the nOstentatiOus
beauty of the Masonic ball at Downers
has far exceeded our antiCipations, and
we hope again to meet our brothers and
friends under like happy circumstances
when the year shall again roll round.
MISCELLANEOUS.
The school in this village closed on
the Goth inst. 1t has been under the
instruction Of Mr.. Lawrence of Spring
field Vt, all experienced teacher, a
good singer, and thorough musical in
structor The school made very good
progress, and much credit is due to our
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1872-03-07

REoRGASIzED. The Republican Con-
gressional Committee was reorganized
last week, and Hon. Luke 2. Poland
was substituted in place of Hon Charles
w. Willard as the representative of the
Republican party of Vermont. Judge
Poland is not only earnestly devoted to
the Republican party, but an unqualified
advocate of the reelection of General
Grant.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1872-03-07

GENERAL SHERMAN AND TIE PePE.-
General Sherman had prolonged audi
ence with the Pope previous to his depar-
ture from Rome He visited Cardinal
Antonelli subsequently. The General
remained in conversation with His Holi-
ness during a space of one hour. We
may infer the conversation was of a
character pleasing to both parties, as it is
evident, from the term of the interview,
that Pic Mono put aside all assumption
of state ceremony ON the occasion.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1872-03-07

WOODSTOCK RAILROAD A meeting
of the citizens of Woodstock and neigh
boring towns, favorable to the compile
ton of the Woodstock railroad, is called
to meet at the Town Hall, in Woodstock
on Saturday, March I'd, at 1.30p. m.