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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-01

PIEDMONT AGRICULTURAL SoCIETY.-We
are all more or less interested in the question
Tin what way could the interest of tn farmers
be advanced?" From what we can deduce, the
furthering of our Agr cultural Association
would effect much in that direction, if only the
proper interest could be awakened There
seems to be an apathy on the part Of the farm
ers, and we are reluctant to admit: of some Of
the members of the Society almost akin to in
animation. There seems to be but one feeling
as it were alive, and that is the living for the
present hour. 1t seems almost frultless to at
tempt to arouse the latent energy of the peo-
pie. and make them sensible Of future
There is sacrifice to be made on the part Of
the people and the members of the Association.
No more scolding and croaking or idle lockers
on in Venice. There are several matters af.
tectlDg this question which have much aroused
the thinking man, and should receive the early
and intelligent attention of the Society. The
one of immigration and of labor, of diversified
and improved methods of husbandry, of ferti-
lizers and the improving of the condition of the
soil. These are all serious matters for the con-
sideration of the Society While other kin
provement of agriculture and the prosperity of
their sections, it is to be hoped the laudable
institution of the Piedmont will live and work,
and be fetas power in the community.
7 A call has been made for full attendance
at the annual meeting, and for payment by the
delinquent Stockholders of their last years
dues. 1t is to be hoped that twill be respond
ed to- There is much need of counsel and of
means, and there is no encouragement SO great
as general sympathy and timely payment.
The arrangements for the annual Fair cannot
too soon be put in shape. A successful exhtb-
ton will be the means of encouragement to
many an almost disheartened "toiler of the
field, y and will urge him to new vigor, and the
try, try again, and nerve him with the success
awaiting the determined one. We want the
farmers, mechanics, merchants laborers, &C.,
Of the whole Piedmont to come and mingle
with US. Let us be presented face to face, and
by this happy communing: we all shall be bet
ter men, better farmers, and better citizens =
Let US remember, ''uone of us iveth unto him
self and no man deth unto himself Cul
pepper Observer
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-01

There were 'rumors' in Washington yester-
day that there is a probability that the claim
for consequential damages" may be abandon
:, T. ., .-----. mvullcI some how or
other But, these are all mere ''rumors''
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-01

Gen. O.. 0. Howard reports favorably as to
the condition of affairs on the Indian reserva-
ton in Arizona
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-01

The Old Dominion Cheese Factory, at Ham
ilton, Loudoun county, resumes operations to-
day We wish it great success.
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.T.4RkEED.

In Baltimore, on the 18th of April, BY Rev. E
g. Harris, RANSOM Z. WHITE, of Matthews
county, Va, to AGNES N. WHARTON, OF
this CITY,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-01

Mr. Forney seems to think 1t would be a
breach of good faith not to elect General Grant
to second term" How? Why2 Where,
fore?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-01

Andrew Stuart, formerly member Of Con.
gress from Ohio, died in Washington yester-
day
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-01

ARRIVED.
Steamer Lady of the Lake, Pottridge, Nor
folk, to NJ Eldridge i Co.
schr Ii Furbur, Cobb, Boston, to ? Ag-
new.
Schr John Ward, Jersey City, to American
Coal Go.
Sloop Constitution, Lurch Mattox Creek,
lumber to Smoot s Perry.
SAILED.
Schr John Ward, Jersey City, by American
Coal Co.
MEMORANDA.
Schr Charlotte Fish, for Boston, hence, at
Vineyard Haven 29th ult.
Schr w C Atwater Martin, hence, for New
Haven passed through He'll Gate 18th ul..
Schr Alex Young Jones, hence, at Provi-
dence 9th ult
Schr Abigail Haynes, Smith, for this port,
cleared at Providence 9th ut.
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CANAL CO.n.UERCE.
$3.50 esss7:s - -
SzzESsa--LaA E1eSsl4Ssxs=:.El

- - C
ARRIVALS.
Boats Chas Robb, Thos H Faile, w J Boothe,
jr., 6 h Sistare, j B Cazeaux, + + & Young,
A Alexander and Henry Reed, to American
Coal Co. Bouts j d Tice, Jos + Hitch, Dennis
Murphy and Iowa. to New Central Coal Co.
Boat w u Msrbury, to Hampshire and Balti-
more Coal Co. Boats Four Brothers, for fish,
and < B Bonnet, tor stone.
DEPARTURES.
Boats w barrow, Annie Bell, NJ Sandcord, \
Perkins, J H Stickney, F our Brothers, Annie,
Chas Robb, M S Fcrnsner, Euphlis, Thomas
II Faie, J Tice and w j Boothe, jr., for
Cumberland.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-01

At Satory, France, yesterday, Gertou, a com
muuist, adjudged guilty of being connected
with the murder of hostages was executed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-01

The INTEREST CLAUsE.-Some discussion
having arisen as to the effect of the popular
vote upon ratitying the repeal of the IL per
cent. interest clause of the constitution it may
be proper to state the facts of the case The
constitutional provision, as it stands, makes s
per cent interest to be legal land egalizes inter-
est up to - per cent. under special written con-
tract 10 our former constitutions the matter
of interest was not touched, but was left to the
Legislature To repeal the interest clause will
therefore simply remit the matter to Legisla-
tive control.
The popular vote upon it is necessary to re-
peal it, the constitution providing that for a
repeal of any of its provisions the Legislature
shall in two successive sessions repeal it, and
that repeal be then ratified by popular vote.
Should the election result in ratifying the
repeal, the subject of interest will be within
the control of the Legislature which may then
at any time establish the legal rate of interest
at 4, 6, g. or any other point, afhxing such
penalties for usury as may to it seem proper
Petersburg linden.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-01

REMARKs-Receipts Of Wheat are very light,
with An active demand for all grades prime and
choice samples are in especial request at high
figures offerings of &c bushels red, with sales of
prime at 1O3, and lot not strictly choice at 2lO.
Corn is active and firm; offerings of ATS bushels
white and so of mixed, with sales of the former
at IS, and of the latter at "A and IS. Rye is un-
changed sales of Sc bushels at ITO. Oats are
ssady; offerings Of 3l6 bushels, with sales ut 20.
FIJI MARKET.-The receipts Of Fish since
yesterdays report have been 10000 Herring
an Is Geo Shad-the former selling at from to
81 50 per thousand, and the latter at from Z to
s. per hundred. Sturgeon brought from to
S4, according to SIZE
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MOURNING GOODS.

Just opened lot Of
ga Black Deaines
Black Tamse Cloth.
a lpacas of extra quality.
Heavy Black English Grapes.
Also large and fine Grape Wells, for full
mourning.
my1 j. NJ. STEWART
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-01

u MORGAN'S SAPOLIO removes stains
ID. from Marble and Paint, cleans windows,
scours knives and table ware, and is the very
best thing ever used in general house cleaning.
Every person should use it. For sale by
GEO. McBURNET Il SON,
my l l66 & ITO King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-01

S0 '0I -" y !"
ICE COLD SODA and VICHY WATER
are now supplied by the fountains at my drug
store northeast corner of King and Washington
streets fan 25-tf] SAML LUNT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-01

CE-ALEXANDRIA CANAL CO.
~ The annual general meeting Of the stock
holders of the Alexandria Canal Co. will be held
in the chamber of the Board of Aldermen, told
Theatre) in the city Of Alexandria, on MON
DAY, the 9th day of May, prox., at II o elk m.
ap Scots P. q. UHLER, Clerk.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1872-01-04
FOR 1872.
ART

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corded to their enterprise, whereyerit has
been introduced, has convinced the pub
fishers of The Aldine of the soundness of
their theory that the American public
would recognize and heartily support any
sincere effort to elevate the tone and
standard OF. illustrated publications. That
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ct for anything better-indecd the success
of THE ALDINE from the start is direct
proof of the contrary. +.
As an excellence ofthis Department the
the publishers announce during the COM
ing year, specimens from the most emf
nent American artists.
Literary Departmental is only neces-
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mcnt of The Aldine has been entrusted
to Mr.. Richard Henry Stoddard, who has
received ASSURANCES of assistance from a
host OF the most popular writer's and poets
OF the country. The volume for 1872 Will
contain nearly 300 pages and about $50
fine engrayings.
A GfIROMo TO EVERY SUBSCRI-
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and will be repeated with the present
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Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1872-01-04

CARRoLLToN, No., Dec. 18th. III.
Editors Herald and Tribune Enclosed
you will find two dollars. for which please
send me your excellent paper next year,
(1872.) l have taken it part of the time
since l have been in Missouri, and am at
. great loss without it.
Your columns devoted to education are
very interesting to me. as l am a teacher
and was engaged in teaching in my native
State, Tennessee, until that arise Legisla-
ture. friends of education. friends of the
youth of the State, repealed the Common
School Law, and denied the children the
mental food, which they so much need
Since then l have been teaching in this
State.
We have q good school law we'll cxecut-
ed /; consequently we have good schools.
In nearly every district in the county, and
not only this county, but almost all over
the State, there is a good school house.
seated with good desks (not slab benchcs,)
furnished with b~lackboards, wall-maps &c.
In many cities and towns there are grad
cd schools superior to many of our would
be colleges. We have a fine three story
public school house, built at q cost Of
$43, 900, in a town (Carrollton) Of about
three thousand inhabitants. The school
is headed by Prof. D. Root Jr., a graduate
of Hamilton College. New York, assisted
by a corps of eleven teachers, who are bu-
silly engaged in instrueting the six hundred
children that daily assemble there for in
struction. There lisa great interest taken
in the cause of education here, which is
all the time increasing. The teachers are
to their work. We hold Teachers
Institutes twice a year and discuss. the
best methods Of teaching. governing
&c.
When l look around me aid see what
IN interest is manifested in the cause of
education, then think Of my native State,
far behind in an educational point of
flew, SO blind to it's greatest interest-the
of the youth, l am made to
with shame and sorrow.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1872-01-04

beseiged in turn, yea, with all her far
reaching ~monopolies of wealth and inlu-
ence must transfer the balance of political
power to the giant genius of the West
whose life yet fingers in the opening
bloom of infancy.
There is another interesting feature of
this new apportionment. as it has a bear
ing upon the electoral vote for President.
In the combined Electoral Colleges of
the respective States, there will be 357
votes, and Of this number 179 votes will
constitute a legal and constitutional ma
jority. To be further understood, we say
that If the people fail to elect the incom-
ing President by an electoral vote of
States amounting toa less majority than
179votes over all opposition candidates
combined, then the election will fall up
on the House of Representatives and will
be held under its own prescribed rules
As the country is constantly increasing in
population. no serious objection can be
urged against an expanding membership
Of the House Of Representatives. as q diff
fusion Of political power strengthens and
supports the general structure of the gov
eminent, as it makes closer centripetal
and centrifugal influences. I'm a multi
tu6e of counsellors there is WISDOM and
the more enlarged the representation in
the House of Representatives, the more
urgent and pressing will be the duty and
necessity to every Congressional district
in sending one of its best men to the Ma
tional Councils. By having an enlarged
Congressional representation, nearer will
be reached the will of the people.
We must also add that it is a matter of
congratulation with the Republican party,
that every State North. West and central,
whose representation is increased. is large
ly and permanently marshalled under that
faith and order.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1872-01-04
Ia. BRANsCOM.

1t will be seen from the following let
ter. which we have permission to publish,
that our Revenue Collector has been at
tending to his business more closely than
was supposed By many who took pleasure
in circulating reports to the contrary.
CONTROLLERS OFFICE,
NASHVILLE, Tenn, Deer. %, 1871.
y. HACKER, ESQ.,. A. Branscom's
account FOR 1870 is over-paid, and the
credits he is entitled to, releases and COM
missions will nearly or quite settle ac-
count of 1869.
His credits have been placed to. wrong
account heretofore.
Respectfully. &c,
i. r. PENNEBAKER, Compt.,
BY Aide, elk.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1872-01-04
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
LOOKOUT
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS,
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, TENN.
Rev. C.F P. BANCROFT,
Principal

THIS Institution is situated on the east
i ern brow of Lookout Mountain, about
FIVE miles from Chattanooga. The loca-
ton is beautiful, heathful, accessible, and
yet sufficiently isolated to secure the stu
dent from the mental and moral distrac-
tions of a large town. 1t was founded in
1866, by a retired, christian merchant Of
New York, with the aim of making provi-
sion for the thorough education of the
youth of both sexes. under the best teach
ers, and at moderate expense. 1t is en-
tirely free from political and sectarian in
luence or control, while seeking to prepare
its pupils for honorable. useful citizenship,
and to impress upon them constantly the
necessity and value of personal religion.
1t gives instruction in the common and
higher English branches, in the Classics,
in Music, and in the Science and Art Of
Teaching.
There are two sessions, each of twenty
weeks, beginning on the first Thursdays
of February and August.
Board and Tuition, 500 per session ;
total average expense, $125 per session.
For catalogue, or additional information,
address.
c. C. CARPENTER, Superintendent,
= LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, TENNESSEE.
72jan4m1f
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1872-01-04


While ten men watch for chances, one
man makes chances; while ten men wait
for something to turn up, one turns some
thing up ; SO while ten men fail. one sue
ceeds and is called a man of luck, the fa-
yorite of fortune. There is no luck like
pluck, and fortune most favors those who
are most indifferent to fortune.
The teachers of England are complain
ing that they have too much theory in
their new school boards. They are over
loaded, it seems, with new tangled "meth-
ods." much as our own often are, in the
discussions of their ..lifc" brethren, at
meetings and In the educational journals.
John Bull cries aut against German
methods" and begs for american school
rooms" which shows that John has the
correct idea.
Men may tear down whatever they
build up, except education. which is
nodded in their type and stamped in their
very souls. 1t alone of all human archi-
lecture is indestructible, imperishable,
and solid as the foundations of the world.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1872-01-04
BRIGGS &
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And Summer F1owering Bulbs for
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Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1872-01-04
THE NEW CONG RESSIONAL.
APPORTIONMENT.

The House Of Representatives. as it
stands at present. embraces the represen-
tAtion of thirty-seven States. amounting
to two hundred and forty-threc members.
This number is based upon the national
csnsus of 1860. with a ratio of 127, 900
population to each member. A bill has
passed the House, for new appointment,
upon the national census Of 1870, with a
ratio of 1880 population to each mem
Der, which will give an increase of forty
members, making in all. 2S3 members.
Under the operations of this bill. Ten
nessee will still retain her eight Repre-
sentatives, whilst Vermont and New
Hampshire lose each a member. Massa-
ehusetts gains one, New York one, New
Jersey two, Pennsylvania two, Missouri
four, Illinois FIVE, and SO on. In the d.
visions of the country, New England loses
one member, the Middle States gain five.
the Western States twenty-threc, and the
former slaye holding States thirteen
The increase of representation due the
late slave States is owing to the effect Of
the new Constitutional Amendments. un-
der which all classes, black as we'll as
white are enumerated. 1t will be re-
membered that under the regime of slave
~ and the unamended Constitution, the
basis of representation was adjusted ''by
adding to the whole number of free per-
sons, including those bound to service for
. term of years excluding Indians not tax
cd, three 6fths of all other persons" In
fhis way, three-ffths of the slaves of the
South we're enumerated in the basis of
Congressional Representation 1t is an
apparent fact that the increase of repre-
ssntation in the National Legislature fall
ing to the complement of the Western
States, is owing to the vast Immigration
from the Eastern States and foreign
tries. seeking their fertile prairies and
overshadowing advantages.
1t can be readily seen from the stand
point of this new apportionment, that
Westward the star Of empire leads the
way" has been transmitted from a george
Gus expression of p~oeical felicity. albeit
tempered with 3 dubious pen of prophecy.
into an actual, living, permanent reality.
Tor the East, with her gigantic manufac-
turies, her amazing enterprises. her in
credible undertakings and speculations.
her Mammon thrones of Wall Street. her
sruies Of Bulls and Bears beesiging and
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1872-01-04
Africa.

NEW -YoRK, December ga Cairo,
Egypt, letter of December /, mentions a
report current there that Sir Samuel Bak-
err and seven hundred of his men, who
were exploring Central Africa and the
head waters of the River Nile, died of
starvation. One report states that the
men mutinied ana shot Baker. Another
report states that only Baker and wife
were left of the expedition.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1872-01-04
The Morristown Gazette says:
Little Rock.

LITTLE Rock, December 28.-One of
the largest fires that ever occurred in this
city has been raging since 10 o'clock.
The whole square of buildings from Nc
Almont's corner to Odd Fellows build
ing, has been destroyed, including the
Journal printing Office. The following
houses. as far as can be ascertained at this
time, are burnt out: McAlmont's drug
store, McGann's clothing house. Lunibrook
4 Townsend, grocers; j. N. Shepherd,
boots and shoes; III. Landberger, dry
goods; A Sinsell, gunsmith; Southern
Express office Beurger's saloon Henich,
livery stable journal Office, and one or
smaller officers and shops. The fire
lis now I 40 P. NJ. under control.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1872-01-04

THE ALMANAC Publishers complain
that their business is destroyed by Ayers
American Almanac. The people prefer
it to any other, the Farmers, Western,
Southern, or the numerous local almanacs
when they can get Ayers. 1t supplies
the best astronomical data. weather and
jokes of them all, and above all medical
advice which is invaluable for ever family.
1t is supplied gratis by the druggists, and
should be preserved for constant reference
and use. We are sure that no good
housckeeper or grandmother goes willingly
without onc.-Ant Slavery Standard, N.
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