Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1872-01-27

luxurant crop ere many moons have passed.
A Splendid stock OF Fall and
Winter Goods at COst.-B. N. Nc
Gettrick offers his magnificent stock Of
goods now on hand at CosT, until the 1st
OF March. No goods will be allowed 70
leave the house without the CASH. II you
want goods CHEAP, come to MeGettriek's
with the CASE and get them. He IS IN
EARNEST. jan2O-4t
PAY YOUR LODGNG.-At a church not
overly far from Jaskson, on Sunday last, =
venerable and devout brother slept com
fortably during the service and ceremony.
After the benedictiOn was pronounced, q
deacon stepped up to the sleeping brother
and demanded hfty cents. The pious sleep
er, much asionished, asked" what do
owe you fifty cents for - " For lodging
promptly replied the serious deacon.
MURDER.-Betweer Medon and league
station, on the Miss. Cen. z. R. on Monday
night last, negro man by the name Of Hal
Spiyey, murdered in the dead hour of
night, two Of his cOlored companions. 1t
appears that they, labOrers on the Construc-
ton Train, had just been paid of, and be-
fore bed time had INDUCED in little game
Of seven up," by which Hal, the murder
er, lost all his money. After going to bed,
and when the successful players were
sOundly sleeping, Hal, took an axe, split
their heads open, robed them Of all their
money and ned. The murderer, Hal spivy,
was a negro in COED standing upon the
road, and it is urged by those that know
him, that he was not sane at the time, nor
had he been for several months. Up TO this
writing he had not been apprehended.
A NEW PRoPosITION.-The following
proposition, to build the Jackson and Ten
nessee River Railrod came from and esteem
ed friend E. II. A. living at SCOTS Hill, in
Henderson county:
'9Let those living in one-fourth Of mile
OF the proposed road, give three fourths Of
their land; these in a half mlle, give half
those in one mile, one-fourth; and so on in
ratio"
He further adds, that by this plan, those
most benefited will pay most, and that every
man win contribute in proportion TO the
advantages derived, and thus the road can
be built without prejudice or oppression to
any. We cannot endorse the scheme, for
the simple reason that it is wholly imprsc-
ticable. However, we wish to give the
broadest latitude TO the discussion Of the
question, and viii leave our friends plan
to be digested, and answered by the friends
Of the road in Henderson County. Our
columns are open to both sides.
The intermediate examinations
of the Baptist Female Seminary commenced
grs I'D II,
private, and the answers are written. All
books and sources Of aid are carefully re-
moved and the students are writing out the
subjects which are IN their minds. Ex-
perience proves that this is the mode in
which real scholars are made. These very
exercises without any vulgar ostentation,
or empty parade, are the quiet forces that
are to assist in emaneipating the dignity
and honor Of true intellectual training
from the miserable farce Of popular, super
fetal rehearsals. The Preparatory De-
part n1eTt of this institution is recognized;
and it Is determined to make this rs a model
school equal to the collegiate and academia
departments Of this Seminary in advanced
teaching. To accomplish this, Miss n. J.
Jesse has been employed to teach the Pre-
paratory Department. Miss Jesse is an ac-
cOmplished scholar and an experienced
teacher. Let the community consider these
superior advantages for Preparatory pupils
A FRIEND IN NEED &c.-Our attention
TO a no very commendable trait in human
nature, was attracted recently in this
wise. A man who had struggled through
the greatest difficulties and poverty, and
had commenced to get rich, was kindly and
generously offered assistance, by man Of
wealth, who had refused him repeatedly
the smallest aid when he was in great need
of help. When he was struggling with pow
erty, and needed helping hand, none was
extended, but so soon as he became indie
pendent, assistance was daily thrust upon
him. "a friend in need, is friend indeed"
sounds well, and We presume is often
quoted, more especially on that account,
for it is precious few ever see it in anything
but words. Young men struggling with
poverty, should understand this, and nerve
themselves for the stern conflict. Help in
need friends, have passed away if they ever
existed, while those who always want to do
you a favor when you don't need it, throng
every highway and byway of life. The
circumstance above related is true, and we
doubt not but what every reader of this
will recall q similar incident,
THE HOTEL ENTERPRIsE.-For the pur-
pose Of encouraging this much needed en-
terprise, we will state that the stock Of the
Louisville Hotel pays 20 per cent. premium,
and the Southern Hotel at st. Louis % per
cent. In fact there is no better investment
than improperly of this kind judiciously
located. We have no doubt but what the
stock, in the Hotel now under discussion
in this city would pay from IS to 25 per
cent premium, and why is it that men Of
capital don't take hold of it promptly, is
a mystery to US. No town or city in the
world needs alhrst class hotelsworse than
Jackson, and it is both unwise and disgrace
full to delay the matter longer.
BAPTIST FEMAL L SEMINART.-An ad-
vertisement in the proper place, will show
that this well-conducted seat OF learning
begins its Spring term on the first Monday
OF February, 1872. Rev. &. W. JOHNSON,
came into our midst highly endorsed from
his old home in Virginia, and has fully
sustained his former reputation. He is
fortunate in being sustained by an able
corps Of assistants. The buildings are all
new, well lighted with gas, convenient in
every respect. and we know OF no institu-
ton Of a similar kind that presents greater
inducements to pupils. Terms Of tuition
moderate, and the best OF board at low
rates.
IT Is RATHER SAD.-In Sundays edition
OF the PIaiR-DedEer, in which God, the
Constitution, and sold Madison - is fearful
ly mixed up, our announcement OF the
probable visit Of the Grand Duke ALEXIS
to jackson, is taken seriously to task. The
English Of our venerable neighbours criti-
cism is, he, from principle, of which comod-
fly he has an immense lcargo, breads a re-
ptetion Of ''Pure old Madison" as festal
beverage. True, it is, we ought to "haYe
known BETTER and we now propose to make
the ''amends honorable" First, we as
master of sermoniesH will kindly and
judiciously provide for our venerable
neighbour" a private bottle of 'pure old
Bourbon" Second, we will see that he has
a due share of the precious bones LETT
from his Highness table. Thirdly, we will
call the attention OF those delicate females,
who may be frightened at our eontortions
in worrying down ''pure old Madison" TO
the sublimely beautiful physique Of the
Apollo OF the Plain Dealer. In addition TO
our neighbours criticlsmsshe voluntarily
promises that His Highness the Grand
Duke, win decide, Gas to what party Of
American politics the WHIG AND TRIBUNE
Is DEVOTED" In this connection, We will
anficinata hr sfnfinr that His IIinhnass