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Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1872-02-08

Mr.. " m. 7. Harris, in his essay on
"How Far may the State Provide for the
Education of her Children at Public Cost"
read before the National Teachers ASCOT
alton. sums up the argument in the follow
ing language: ,
IF we turn for a moment to the actual
history of nations, We shall find public ed
u~cation, of some sort or other. always ex-
listing. The only point is to inquire, 4"
,ciat does the directive potccr Of this PEG
pie euists to find ut once where the public
money is used for educational purposes.
In China, for instance. the schools are sup
ported by the people in their private Ca
pacity. But the Government rewards
those successfully graduating by its offices.
Hence. the money advaeced for education
is only an Investment in public securities.
In all countries the military education
is Mt public expense. Where does the
support and education of the nobility and
royal families come from except from the
public? They do no immediate work.
They are going to direct and have Others
obey. But in country. where each is
born to all the rights Of mankind without
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1872-02-08
THE SCHOOL HOUsE.

During the last few months we have
visited a number of school houses in this
county. 1t is gratifying to find a DISPOSE
ton to improve the school houses and
make it comfortable. We really need a
better class of school buildings. Our
people begin to see this. In several dis
tricts, the citizens are preparing to build
houses on improved plans.
Many school houses are in danger of be-
ing destroyed by fire. We notice, for
instance, that the stove pipe often passes
through the roof, and II doing SO, comes
in contact with the wood. In some
houses there is no place for the pipe and
it finds a substitute in an aperture through
the wall or in n window.
A little care in this matter would save
many q house from being destroyed.
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u

Died on the morning of the 3rd inst.
four miles North of JoncsborO', of Group
JOHN A. infant son of A. Il. and Jane X
Cummings, aged IL months and y days
At twenty-five minute past 4 o'clock.
4. NJ, his little spirit, OH seraph's wings,
sped its way through the rackles space
amid the soft and silent flakes of snow
that was then falling. emblamatical OF
that spotless soul that was then making
its way to that land of the blest, where
the wicked cease to trouble and the wca-
~ are ut rest. We III picture in our
minds eve his infant soul as it approach
ed the Heavenly mansion of God, and
like the dove that was sent out from the
Ark. when It found no where TO rest, re
turned and with Il gentle tap of its downy
WING rave notice to the faithful Patriarch
that it had no place wlicreon 10 rest its
foot. When the gentle tap was heard at
the window of Hcavcn I'VE imagine 1t
gently opened amid songs OF praise and
rejoicing that there was one more pure
and spotlcss soul had taken refuge, and
crouchcd gently under the protecting
wing of Him who doeth all things we'll.
sWccp not for those
Who sink within the arms of death
Ere yet the chilling wintry breath
OF sorrow DER them blows;
But weep for them who here remain,
The mournful heritors of pain,
Condemned to see each bright joy fade,
And mark grief7s melancholy shade
Flung DER hopes tairest rose"
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1872-02-08

Make School Pleasant.

Most of us can recall many unpleasant
memories connected with some of oul
school-days. The DEARLY located and un,
teacher and dry and meaningless lessons
are not easily forgotten. We however
rejoice that advancing years bring i'm.
provements to our schools-though it may
be more tardily than to other affairs.
To the teacher We would say-do what
you can to make the school pleasant and
attractive.
You can do much to secure and foster
an air of c~heerfulness and happiness in
the school-room. Asthe father and moth
or add sunlight and %joyousness to the
home circle by their kindly interest and
genial manner-or cast a gloom about it
by their indifference or hsrshness so the
teacher will by his manner, looks, and ex-
pressions do much to make the school at
t~ractive or repulsive.
If he will enter upon his duties with
q countenance bcaming with love for his
work and for his pupils, he will find beam
ing and happy faces answering his and all
his reasonable requirements, and tasks
will be promptly and cheerfully met
On the other hand if the teacher enters
the school-room with a scowling brow, and
speaks in fretful or morose tones, he will
chill the young hearts about him, and eff
~fectually cut aft all sympathy between
himself and those for whom he labors.
We know that the teachers work is
hard work, his trials of patience are many,
f-, o-l -ro,f hnf laf hin, mot for
get the magnitude and nature of his mis-
sion.
He is working upon the soul. He is
moulding mind. He is forming charac-
ter. He is reproducing himself in his
pupils. What he is they will become
IF he is kind, faithful, cheerful, they will
partake of his spirit.
If he is peevish, sour, and cross, they
will soon reflect the same qualities.
Make it your daily study to promote
the happiness of your pupils; not by al
loving them to have their own way. but
by alluring them into the right way and
causing them to love your way, both be-
cause it is right and because they love
you. NNgWHe .TtsSENA w
Manifest an interest in them, not only
in the schooLroom, but wherever you
meet them. Let them see that you re-
cognize them ; that you take pleasure in
watching them at their innocent plays
1t will give you a hold of their loving
hearts, and will in no way harm you
Mother" said a little girl, 81 met my
new teacher in the street and he did not
look at me. When Miss A. vas u
teacher she would always stop and speak
with us. Mother, 1 don't think l. shall
ever love our new teacher" Don't for
get that your pupils watch you. and that
they treasure in their loving hearts every
kind word, every smiling expression, eve
ry friendly act. ~. .',N O. N'
Then try earnestly to make your pupils
happy, and bind them to yourself and
their school with the cords of love and
kindness. eial
If so you will do them good, and when
they become men and they will
honor and love you as once who scattered
flowers and sunlight about their school
DAYS, and wove beautiful and 'unfading
flowers Into memory's garland.-Conn.
School Journal.
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. -saI.n n TRIBUNE.
-C,,IN NOTICE

,e.n to all persons subject
Is hereu! Tax, to wit : Merchants,
10 sPriSnes, /, Agents, Architects, Ply
siciaps, rxpress Wagons, Hacks,
.rs, Butcness' nealers, Hotel and Tav-
Horse ana pedIars, Liquor Dealers,
srn Keeper, Agent selling. Insurance
Sewing hacnl ONE forward and take
Companies, before they find their cases
cut q Lieen' - the proper authorities for
In he4sn Il made my duty by law
s0lleSeO~. .uch taxes, and I wish to do SO
60 e0le any costs or trouble to all those
80 bound to pay
wHo JOHN f. GRESHAM,
Clerk Co. Court.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1872-02-08

distinction, all must be provided for,
Not by paaper schools, for that would be
to burn into the plastic mind of the youth
his misfortune and he never would out.
grow the stigma. Neither is it safe to
leave the education of youth to religious
zeal or private beneyolence for then in
CAPABILITIES of the disastrous kind will slip
in. and our State find elements heterogene-
to it continually growing up. dhGt1
The government of a republic must ed
ucate all its people, and it must educate
them 50 far that they are able to educate
themselves in a continued process of c1i-
ture extending through life. This implies
the existence of higher institutions of
pwdtic education. And these. not 80 much
With the expectation that all will attend
them, as that the lower schools, which are
more initiatory In their character, and
deal with mere elements. depend for their
efficiency upon the organization of higher
institutions for their direction and @ceptrol
Without educating in higher Institutions
the teachers of lower schools, and further
more without the possibility towering be-
fore the pupils of ascent into the higher
schools, there can be no practical effect
given to primary schools. The public ed
ucation must therefore extend through
the three grades of culture: otesC 7
LIST, The primary, in which initiation
10 given into mere elements. s. ,4-.sl
I'd. The culture in respect to general
relations of the elements; the course of
study which involves the digestion and
generalization of the isolated facts of
primary education. ..li
Sd, The university education wherein
elements and relations are subordinated
and a knowledge of universals is acquir-
cd.
1t is, indeed. a great thing to have even
class of society educated. No doubt
all profit by 1T, even when the education
is confined to the few. But in a democracy
all must be educated ; the interest of pro-
perty demands 1.-THE interest of the
government demands it. And one genera
tion of well educated people in a State
forces upon all adjacent States the neees-
sity of public education as a mere war
measure-as a means of preservation of
the State. So also will the existence of
successful democracy force upon the
world the adoption of democratic forms
of government as the condition of their
continued existence. An ignorant people
be governed. but only a wise people
can govern itself."-St. Louis Journal
Education.
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Free SchO0ls.

We generally like to know what other
people in other States have to say about
US and our State. Here is what a cor
respondent of the Fenton (Mich.) Domo-
crat in writing from Jonesboro says about
free schools: 100 EZ
People who have enjoyed the bless
ings of free schools, and never visited
where the reverse is the rule, are apt to
become careless and selfish, nay, even un-
grateful for the fortunate conditions un-
der which they lsve, and blessings that
they receive therefrom. The influence OF
a correct free school system, is like the
life blood to the physical system, causing
new life to the eneryated moral, social,
agricultural, mercantile, mandatory and
every other department of life that is worth
living for, or engaging in. And this
whole country needs this influence.
"My yeople are destroyed for lack OF
knowledge was proclaimed by the "He-
brew Seers of long ago" And this age
with all its egotism has not grown out Of
reach ofthat principle.
One of the most righteous acts that
Congress and the people could do. would
be, the establishing of a National Free
School System throughout the whole coun-
try, over every State and Territory, bass,
ed upon equitable principles in its work
ings. and every Office connected Herewith
so ordered. as to be purely of a mental
and literary nature, avoiding all tempta'
ton 10y purely mercinary motives. Its
influence would be far reaching, and Its
blessings upon the people and nation un,
numbered.
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ACETATE 1T.

Free schools are gradually gaining
q round. 1t will be a long hard struggle
before our people enjoy the blessings OF
general education. Old ~prcjudices must
die out, preconcerted opinions must be
changed. and new ideas must be promul-
gated among the masses before we can
expect to have ommon schools.
Our people have to learn that schools
cost something. But then they are cheap
at any price. Taxation for school Pur-
noses Is not understood. If n man has
ten children to educate they will cost him
ten dollars a month provided he sends
them all to school and pays one dollar a
month tuition-6fty dollars for FIVE
months. This is as cheap as he could ex-
pect tuition in any private school. Few
men can afford to to pay so much money.
The children of many of our farmers and
mechanics will go ~uneducated if We de-
pend on private schools.
Suppose the man mentioned above pays
tax on real estate to the amount of Three
Thousand Dollars. his tax at the rate of
,lr.. mills on the dollar would amount to
min. dollars. A school tax of three mills
ON the dollar would give the county q
school fund sufficient to carry on a school
of FIVE months in each district in the coun-
~ As a matter of dollars and cents it is
much cheaper to educate in free than in
private schools.
What difference does it make whether
he pays dpe dollars in tax or tuition? II
he pays flee dollars in tax and can draw
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1872-02-08
Something Nice.

Messrs. Briggs & Bro, Rochester, N.
Y, will please accept our thanks for a
copy OF their illustrated Catalogue OF
Flowers and Vegetables. The outside
appearance of the work, with it's highly
cmbellished cover and tint-edged leaves
would seem to indicate that the book
comes before us for notice from some ex-
tensive photographic printing establish
ment. The publishers are Seedsmen, said
to be the most extensive i'm the world.
They raise and sell flower and vegetable
seeds, sending them in large and small
quantities to all parts Of the world. There
is no one Interested in flowers or garden
plants, who cannot be benefited by this
beautiful catalogue. Try them with an
order, and our word for it, you will be
perfectly satisfied.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1872-02-08
To CONSERVATIVES.

The advertiser, having been perma-
nently cured of that dread disease, Con-
sumption, bya simple remedy, is anxious
to make knOwntO his fellow sufferers the
means of cure. To all who desire it, he
will send 4 copy of the prescription used,
(frcc of CHARGE, with the directions for
preparing and using the same, which they
will find a SURE CURE for CONSUMPTION,
ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS, &c.
: Parties wishing the prescription will
please address
Rev. EDWARD A. WILSON,
264 South Third Street Williamsburgh,
New York. 7~lnov9w52
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1872-02-08
sudden Dcnths.

Last week, Mr.. Absolom S~tonecypher
died very suddenly at his home. near
Limestone Depot. We learn that he conn
planned to amember of the family of be-
ing sick, when he laid down npon his bed
and in a short ltime expired. He was
about middle-aged and was always stout
and healthy. aE :
Last Friday a colored man, named
Thomas Allison, living a few miles from
town died under similar circumstances.
He is spoken of as an honest, industrious
and wcll-to-do man.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1872-02-08
Answered.

Mr.. u. r. duncan, of this place, Doc.
Garber Of CARRIERS Mill. and Messrs. W.
y. and 5. NJ. Reeser, of Rheatewn, D. K.
Edwards and w. J. Duncan, furnish us
correct answers to our mathematical pro-
blems Of last week.
H"Dock" will send the answer, we
will publish his puzzle.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1872-02-08
Greyer & Bakers

Sewing Machine excels in all these i'm.
portant points:
Beauty and Elasticity of Stitch.
Perfection and Simplicity of Machine.
ry.
} Using both threads directly from the
spools.
No fastening of seams by hand and no
waste of thread.
Wide range of application without
change of adjustment.
The seam retains its beauty and firm
ness after washing and ironing.
Besides doing all kinds of work done by
other Sewing Machines, these Machines
execute the most beautiful and perma-
lent Embroidery and ornamental work.
V. TEETER, Agent,
Jonesborough, Tenn.
nov30tf
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hew Advertisements

the sttention of farmers is especially
SS,.scted to the advertisement of F. Il.
Sarv, General Agent for the sale of the
ss!tyillc Plaster.
-ase experience aud observation of SOL
suliac and intelligent farmers, c~ultivating
npe character of our soil, teach them that
se;iuu growth and development of all
aas OF grasses are attained by the appli-
s.:sa OF this fertilizer, and without it
osu 'er Is almost a total failure. We urge
q. agricultural friends to invest largely
.taSter, knowing that the returns will
~ 10 abundant compensation, for the out
--We can heartily recommend the
syo. Agent as q fair dealing and
Snaneery Sales. Mail Contracts, and
ehange in advertisement of p. NJ.
"a ;L"nS' whom we can safely recommend
'gose having produce to sell.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1872-02-08
Our Prospectus.

Attention Is asked to our new pro,pec-
tH on the fourth page OF this issue. Now
liz the time to subscribe to a live, enter
Pridhg aud newsy paper. We shall 'ful-
ly redeem all promises made and conf
IDENTITY ask 4 generous and intelligent peo-
pie to assist our efforts.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1872-02-08

IN tuition fire times as much, it makes a
considerable difference. 1t costs more to
educate the few who are able to pay tut
ton in private than it would to educate
all in free schools-that is the difference.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1872-02-08
Postal Orders.

During the month Of january, 146 Pos
nj orders were sold by the Jonesborough
Post. Onice, amounting to s3,356,S7. This
il rather u falling off from previous
molihs,. but January is generally the
dullcst period of the year.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1872-02-08
Lee, TnyI0r &Ce.

This enterprising firm is out again this
morning with another new advertisement.
This firm advertises more literally than
any other in the South, and the result is
they arc doing the largest and best bust
ness Of any firm in Virginia.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1872-02-08

For nice ChrOmos and other fine PIC
surcs. first class Walnut and Gilt Mould
ings. Superior Letter Paper and Envel-
ppes, &c.. all at the lowest prices. go to
o b SMITH Il Co, los, Gay Street Knox
. vile, Tenn. july27tf
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1872-02-08
~erge Brown.

we call the special attention of farmers,
gardeners, and florists to the card of this
Ssn,ieman to be found in another column.
= mas Just received a very large lot of
esn seeds from Michigan, and will sell
.nenl at very low prices. 1t is very i'm
POrlaht that our farmers should SOW moth
ne1out pure, fresh, seed. Mr.. Brown
4eePs n other kind. Give him your or
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1872-02-08
Died.

A1fSus
oh Saturday last, a child OF Mr.. A. B.
Cummings departed this life.
Also on the same day, at Morristown,
'he loungest child of Mr.. G. NJ. Murrell.
we lender TO our afflicted friends the
reepest ~sympathies. Flowers too rare
"nu beautiful for earth are created for
'ue bright garniture of Heaven.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1872-02-08
Fair Premiums.

The Committee appointed some time
since by the Directors to prepare n list Of
premiums for the Fair this fall, is request-
ed to meet at the Office of S. j. Kirkpa-
trick, in this place, on Friday the 10th of
this month, at 9 o'clock, A.. N.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1872-02-08

General William Thompson, who was
Quartermaster General under Andrew
jackson at the battle of New Orleans.
died at the Bellevue Hospital, New York,
on the seth ult.,,- of old age. He was at
one time very wealthy, bat died in pen
ury.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1872-02-08
New Cars.

VIZ have noticed, lately, new and ele-
CANT mail ears attached to the passenger
trains OH our road. They were built i'll
the shop of the Company at Knoxville,
and speak well for the Workmanship Of
the builders.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1872-02-08
Buckingham's Dye.

AS our Remover in many cases
requires too long a time, and too
much care, tn restore gray or faded
Whiskers, we have prepared thu
dye, in one preparation which wiIk
quickly and effectually accomplish
this result. 1t is easily applied
and produces a color which VIII
neither rub nor wash Off Sold IN
all Druggists. Price Fifty Cents- 7
Manufactured by r. p. HALL, T. c.
NASHUA. MI 49,,
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1872-02-08

Ifsyou desire rosy cheeks and a com
pleiicn fair and free from Pimples, Blotch-
9, and Eruptions, purify your blood by
taking DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis
eoyeFy
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1872-02-08
,Notice-Election

IN TUESDAY THE 2Oth DAY OF
W February, next i will cause the
Polls to be opened in each CIVIL District
IN Washington sCounty, Tennessee, and
hold an election for the purpose of elect
District of Tennessee, to fiji the vacancy
occasioned by the resignation of Hon. W.
fR. Sewer. This 10th day of January, 1872.
3. Il. GRIFFITH,
tdel Sheriff of W:ehS Uoaiity. Tenn
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1872-02-08
.NyOUNCEMENTS.

~ We are authorized and re TIos
a. the name u Cap.; ga
n. EAsLEy as a candidate ior SIa.e 5G hy
ator, to Ill the Sami am w r. SEWER.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1872-02-08

n you have a sick friend just insist up
" enc physicians using Darby's Prophylac-
Erluld in his room. You know not how
Iucn 1t will add to the comfort and safety
O'a al who attend upon the patient
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1872-02-08
Naaa Teachcrs.

r...bsrs who desire certificates are re-
70 meet the Examining Board on
I: dass S.eoud Saturday of February 1872 at
%. !. .SsIock, in the Female School Build
An teachers who have no certificate
nv J. L. LAMPsoN.
-. r. H. DUNCAN,
II. PREsNELL.
Examining Board.
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Revival.

very interesting revival of religion
has been. going on a. the M. L. Church at
Elirabethton, for two weeks. Many have
made rofessions and joined the church.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1872-02-08
d N A L
BY III. PREsNELL.

"Tbere is within every man n divine ideal, the
TYNE after which he was created, the germs OF
n perfec person, and il is the office OF educatlon
to favor and direct these germs RANT
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1872-02-08

BE- Of good cheer there is life and health
for you yet. So those that have taken
simmons Liver Regulator attest.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1872-02-08

ry- We are authorized and requested :
20 ANNOUNCE Col. WIN. Z. an ~, 10 a
..ncv occasioned by the resignation OF
Hon VIM. Il. Sewer. .ue
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1872-02-08

We are authorized to
the name Of Maj. F.W. as a
candidate for State Senator, MI Ihe va
r.ncy occasiOned by the resignation OF
H. Seyirr.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1872-02-08
Religious.

Rev. J. l.. Mann, will preach at the
Court House next Sunday morning at
f0I O'clock.
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WOOD, WOOD!

Those OF our patrons III wish 10 pay
their indebtedness in WOOD, are holiheu
70 bring it along forthwith.
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United States Hotel.
Cor. Fulton, Water and Peaxl
Streets, N. Y. -

THIS well known favorite hotel has TO-
Il Gently been renovated, rcmodeled
and furnished new n elegantly through
Out. 1t is kept on the European plan, ana
has ample accommodations for four hum
drcd guests. qaE
parts of New York and Brooklyn than
any other house in the city. The Broad
way Stages pass the hotel every tkrss
minutes, besides various lines Of Stress
Cars, one of which intersects every other
route in New York.
1t being but two blocks from Fulton
Ferry, makes IL convenient for those wish
ing to visit the 'tCity of Churclics.'' ~
from this ferry divergc all the principal
Railroad routes in the city of Brooklyn.
GEO. N. TERRY,
~Jw7lnov23w3 Proprietary
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1872-02-08

Georgia planters have had comparative
ly little trouble in getting hands this year.