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The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1872-12-19

4 IIEARSE Observation-Disclosures is 4
town of nearly 2OOO inhabitants. 1t is Il
very old town, and it is noted for its
schools-its learning, DC. 1t is not be-
yond the borders Of civilization. for Il per
son may get ON the cars III Winchester and
90 to the sends of the Western continent
on the cars. But Winchester has no We
hicklc for conveying the dead to their last
rcpoSc. Not Il hearsc in Winchester.
This IS Il shame. Now, can we not have II
hcar>e: Shall wClon9er have to see 4 cart
convey II dead to the cemetery? Just as
ouchoose, gentlemen of Winchester, but
The latt that Winchester is sadly deficient
in this respect. We haze no hcarSe. Well,
the day will come. for God has proclaimed
it, when all ofus must die. You need not
shudder-you need not beguilc your
thoughts with this scheme of aGgrandise-
mcnt or that of plcasure-you must die,
When grim death presents his bill you
will be insolvcnt, and no bankrupt law can
place you In status Qu0. And there Is Il
strong impulse in mar TO be buried de-
Gently. Can you have such a burial in
Winchester? No, sir! Now, let Us all
forget awhile the prospects we have to add
a little filthy lucre" to our pile" and
see if we cannot raise a subscription Suili-
cicnt to insure Il vehicle fit for carrying
the dead to their last resting place. If our
undertaken cannot afford Il vehicle of
respectable appearance, let the the corpor-
alton of Winchester purchase one, and let
the undertaken pay so much for its use.
But says some one, "this would be
spcculatiop.'' Not 4 bit, sir. The mer-
chant charges for goods whcrcwith to
trim the body of the deceased; the under
takcr charges for the coffin, and the SEX
ton charges for digging the grave. Now.
sir, we want Il hearse. Let the people buy
one, or the corporation buy tive care
not which. Let Us have some sort ola de-
cent vclicklc for conveying dead ones to
the place where all OF us must go, sooner
or later. We are in earnest about this,
and if some one will take the matter in
hand we believe that very soon we can
raise from $500 to $500 for a hearse.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1872-12-19
Non Resident Notice.


u. Il. Poe ct ais VS. A. J. Poe ct ais.
On motion, and it appear ING to the sat
iSfaction Of the Clerk d Master, from the
Bill which is sworn To. that defendant, y.
i. Poe, is "A nonresident Of the State of
Tennessee. 50 that the ordinary process OF
law cannot be served upon him.
1t is therefore ordered that publication
be made tor four successive weeks in the
Home journal. Newspaper published III
Winchester, Tenn. requiring said non
resident defendant to appear on or before
the fourth Monday in January next be-
fore the Chanccry Court at Winchester,
and plead, answer or dcmur to complain
ants bill, or the same will be taken for
confessed, and set for hearing cN partc rs
to him. Witness my hand, at office, this
10Th Of November. l672.
+. II. FINCH, G. a NJ.
dj-td H.
Williams n Carr, SO icitors for Com
plaipantS.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1872-12-19
Land for Sale,

c. l.. Burks VS. Mary Herring ct ais.
BY virtue of Il decree of the County
Court of Franklin county. Tenn, pro
nounccd at the December Term, 1872.
will. on
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1872-12-19
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The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1872-12-19
F~ASSNACHT,
WAGON MAN UFACTUBHB
Winchester, Tennessee.

1 desire to cal! the special attention or
/ armrrS or those that ar III ncru oil II
wagon of amy drscriptionSto my work.
They would 90 we'll to come rNaInlh'
it before purchasing elsewhere My WaS-
ons are put up of
the Best NHtcTidi,
and they will also be found to be OF light
draft. one particular point i'll, Il wagon
No work nor expense is spared to make Il
DcSiru6Ic and GcOd UdDOh.
NV prices are low and the work warranted
to give
Entire SATISFACTION.
No wagon of the kind can be bought Tor
less money ut any place.
ANDREW FASSNACIlT,
Winchester, Tennessee
iuup D3 I'm
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1872-03-30
TIE FADED VIOLET.

You gave it to me long years ago
In the shadowy evening time,
While the clouds stole rn'd the mount'nsida
And the bells rang ont chime.
The blossoms listened at our feet,
The trees stopped from above;
You said, "This flower win say for me 81
All that my heart says-Love,"
nv. .oa. ,,. ~ ; ~. nave se' ias4s
' '' 'N ''''''' IS
And life was at its blithest then;
The world ne'er seemed 90 bright; saEs
For the sweetest story ever told
listened to that night;
And often. often, whom alone,
I've kissed my violet blue,
And said. Zen - I keep my flower
So will my'lovebe true"
All me! have it hidden Jet,
That little faded vislet.
weparted long, long months ago,
With not sign to tell
That once, in far-o6 happy dsys,
We two had loved % well.
We parted with fsw cold words-
We two who oft had ssid
Not all the world should como bstwesa-
All, we'll: the love We desd-
The love was dead bat yet, bat yst,
] keep my faded violet. q
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1872-03-30
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Thursday and Saturday at 8 P n.
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arrive Monday ane Thursday . A. NJ.
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Depart Tuesday ut P. N. arrive
by II NJ.
Alexandria to Homer depart Monday
at PIP. M. arrive by II NJ.
Alexandria to COtile Landing and Col
fax depart Mondays Thursday and
Saturday ut 6 A. II. arrive by GA. u.
Postmasters are not required to 70
ceive mutilated currency in exchange
for envelopes aDd postage stamps.
The person entitled to letters recei.
we'd by mail, are those whose names
are in the address, and the delive.,
should be to the person addressed, or
according to his or her order.
IL. B. RINGGOLD, p. n.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1872-03-30

A guest at hotel in Belfast, Maine,
on being told that dinner was ready,
stripped off his coat, and, accOmpani.
ed by his wife, entered the dining
room in his shirt sleeves. A waiter
brought him a bill Of fare, which he
regarded curiously, end then laid it
down. Pretty soon another bill of fare
was placed in his plate. Then he arose
in his wrath, and exclaimed, " | didn't
come here to read show bills. came
sfter acme dinner"
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1872-03-30
n friend has informed us, that

u A friend has informed us, that
we have very unwittingly, and certain
~, very undesignedly created some
dissatisfaction, by articles copied and
original, which have appeared in the
Gazette, fer some Numbers back, in
which cOlored. as well as white digni.
taries were freely spoken of, and COM
mented on. Our object vas merely
amusement, taking shot at folly as
it few, and as to making any discrimi-
nation or inviiious comparison, we
have only decidedly to say, such WAS
never our intention.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1872-03-30

- During the last few days we no.
tice tile. workmen have considerably
advanced towards completion of Lev.
in & Ferguson's iron-post verandah to
their new building corner of Front and
Murray Sts., extending considerable
distance on each street.
Levin & Ferguson's corner is.already
- favorite loafing place, and will no
doubt become considerably more SO,
as the heats of summer progresses, and
the cool shades and South breezes of
Murray street become more inviting.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1872-03-30
AppORrroNMENT OF DELEGATES.

By authority vested in me, and in
pursuance to the following resolution
unanimously adopted at meeting of
the State Central Committee of the
Republican party, held March g,
1872, at the committee rooms, to wit
Resolved, That the president of this
committee be and is hereby authorized
to call State Convention of the Re-
publican party of Louisiana to meet at
the Mechanics Institute, in the city of
New Orleans, at twelve o'clock N. on
Thursday, May 2, 1872, for the pur.
pose of electing delegates to attend
the National Republican Convention
called by the National Republican Ex-
ecutive Committee, to be held at Phil.
adelphio June 8, 1872. Also, to nom.
mate n Governor, Lieutenant Cover.
nor, Secretary OF State, Auditor of
Public Accounts, Superintendent of
Public Education, Attorney General
and Representatives in Congress, and
to transact such other business ~ may
come before it.
do hereby call a convention of the
Republican party of Louisiana, to be
held at Mechanics Institute, in New
Orleans, at twelve o'clock M. on
THURSDAY, May 2, 1872, to select
delegates to the National Republican
Convention to be held at Philadelphia,
June 5, 1872, and also tn nominate Q
Governor, Lieutenant ,GouernOr, Sec
rotary OF State, Auditor Of Public Ac-
counts, Att. rney General and Repre-
-sentatives in 'Cengress, and to trans
act such other business 40 may come
before it.
The basis of representation to said
convention shall be as follows, viz:
NIrMRER on nEI rn ATEa
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1872-03-30

T We call the attention of our
readers, to the sprightly communica-
ton OF "Town Talk and wish that
others of our friends, would thus come
TO our aid in assisting to make our pa
per readable in these dull times, and
10 mail days
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1872-03-30

THE BALL.-For the last time we
remind our ball goers of the opportu-
nifty they will have of enjoying that
innocent amusement next week under
the most favorable auspices, as the
ball to be given by the Hebrew con-
gregation for the benefit of their Syn
agogue will no doubt be one of the
most perfect one in its arrangements
and details. given he,e for long time.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1872-03-30

Never lose an opportunity Of seeing
anything beautiful. Beauty il GodS
handwriting wayside sacrament;
welcome it in every fair face, every
fair sky, every fair flower, and thank
Him for it, the fountain Of lovelinesg;
and drink it in, simply and earnestly,
with your eyes; tits acharmed draush6
q cup of blessing.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1872-03-30

Capt w. G. Capers, who was ~ a.
Ger Of the First Louisiana Regular Ar
tillery, during the war, il now one q
the editors OF the Shreveport South
western. He is poet, besides having
written that pretty song, "CasSie
Bell"
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1872-03-30
REPUBLICAN STATE CONVEN.
TON.
TO MEET MAY 2, 1879.
CALL OF THE STATE CENTRAL COM.
MITTEE.
STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE

STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE }
Republican Party OF Louisiana, =
New Orleans, March Ii, 1872
The committee met pursuant to adj
tournament, President Pinchback in the
chair.
There being a quorum present the
committee proceeded to- business.
The following resolutions, presented
by Hon. A. +. Barber, wcs unanimous
~ adopted
Resolved, That the president of this
committee be, and is hereby authorized
to. call State convention of the Re
publican party of Louisiana. to meet
at the Mechanics Institute, in the city
of New Orleans, at twelve o'clock NJ,
OH THURSDAY, May 2, 1872. for the
purpose of electing delegates to attend
The National Republican Convention,
called by the National Republican
Executive Committee, to be beld at
Philadelphia, June 5, 1872; also to
nominate a Governor, Lieutenant Gov
ernOr, Secretary of State. Auditor Of
Public Acs cunts, Superintendent Of
Public Education, Attorney General,
and Representatives in Congress, and
to transact such other business as may
come before it.
On motion of Hon. 81. j. Campbell,
the minutes were ordered to be print
ed in the official journal.
By order of the committee.
p. 3. s.. PINCHBACK
President.
WILLIAM VIGERs, Recording Score
tary State Central Committee Repub.
lican par of Louisiana.
All Republican newspapers through
out the State are requested to copy.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1872-03-30
~ The two first Mondays of April

- The two first Mondays of April,
are likely to be comparatively memora-
BILE, at any rate with us Alexandrians,
and our immediate neighbors, particu
Iarly the young, and still younger.
Next Monday We are to have a ball,
and Monday after Noyes Great Cres-
cent City Circus. Well, one line we
remember will apply to both.
"a lofty jumping and leaping round"
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1872-03-30

At marriage lately in Maine the
brides voice faltered, and she paused
in the midst of the impressive ceremo
ny. Her little niece, bright little
three-year old, thinking the naughty
minister Was compelling poor aunty to
say something disagreeable, stamped
her little foot and exclaimed in a tone
of authority, Auntie, don't 90 thay
it,
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1872-03-30

~ Some little momentary excite
ment of local nature was gotten up,
In our quiet burgh a few evenings
since, by an abortive attempt of a
Juvenile fifteenth amendment, to get
to the windwaU of A. ksatt, who
proved too cunning to be thus caught
mapping, and the unlucky operator
instead of the contents of . drawer,
had to put up with the inside of . jug.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1872-03-30

~ We have to ask this week, the
indulgence of our readers in regard to
original articles, for though we never
feel disposed to try, their good nature
too much in that way, indisposition
has prevented us in the present mum
Der, almost from making the attempt.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1872-03-30
Freaks of the Japanese I'm.
bassy.

A Washington correspondent says
hat it is hard to tell who Is em5asss-
Aor-aa who is servant, japanese dig.
Lity being peculiar species of that ar.
ticle, and not the kind Of dignity that
we encourage. Besides the "Japsr
20 much resemble each other that you
can hardly tell which is which. les.
terdsy happened to BE- in the Airing.
ton, when Mr.. Sheckles, the clerk, re-
oeived IN order for q sick functions.
RVS meal. He had marked moro than
twenty fancy dishes-that 10, rich
things that sick Yankee will studi.
ously avoid. And he told the waiter
to be sure and bring him plenty Of
hard boiled eggs aud ice-cresm. The
other night about twelve O'clock three
or four OF them got together in . room
and ordered hard boiled eggs and ics-
cream tor supper. Sheckels says they
will never get around the world ifthsy
live in other cou ntries ~ they live
here. They do not seem to eat much,
but they live on the most outland.
ish" food.
They seem to think all the hotels
ara under one management, if 10 may
judge from their movements. Yestsr.
day lot of them went into the Ebbitt
House, took breakfast, and walked OF
without paying or making any expla-
nation. When they first camc they
were nearly all quartered at tho Ar.
lington. Some went to other hotels
Now they are scattered all over tbs
city, some in hotels, others in board.
ing-hOuses, but the principal officers u
embassy all stay at tho Arlington.
Yesterday was standing ut the 0fIics
of the Arlington when an angular f.
ced Jap came up, with baggage on his
arm, and said to the clerk, " he gcin'
away. Me won't DO here no more.n
"Where are you goiugi" said the
clerk.
"Moin' goin to Ebbitt House,
"Will sou give up your roomr
mo; me and two other fellows
goin'; free other fellows como from
Ebbitt. House take our place"
So they 90, to, the Imperial, Metre
politan, Welckers, Wormley's, and ~
over. The hotelkeepers like it. They
can make from ten to twenty dollaru
acreage q day oul of each Jap, from
Iwakura to Hokepoke, aud it will b
found that the government will have
such bills to pay for the same Japs Co
the same time at two or three different
hotels. If any one happens to twil
them about their curious antics, they
say, "Me don't care; me got plenty
money, aud me goiln' spend it."
Some Of them smoke opium almosl
continuously. The ohambcrmxids q
the hotels think "it's funny smellis
tobacco they smoke" They have shaa
full Of ivory pieces and q board o.
which they playa game that seems r.
he very amusing to them. Tho otis
evening . party set together h I
room aud commenced playing TIL
game. At interyals, when . playsI
seemed to BE- cheekmated, they laugh
ed hoisterously. and went through 81
sorts of periOrwapcea, such - tufninl
hand springs and standing on thai
heads.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1872-03-30

The SEAsoN.-With the exception
of the last few days, March has been
much mere of a Winter, than Spring
month in this latitude. On the first
day, of the month, We had veritable
snow storm, and since succession Of
freezes and GOLD rains. Nothing plant
ed SO far has made any satisfactory
progress. whilst a greater portion of the
-corn>has never gerpinated. There is
some prospect now of seasonable
weather, and we suppose every one
will improve lit, for ifever people
needed to exert themselves ours No.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1872-03-30

u We ask our friend who twitted
us with being a Reformer, to take our
extract headed Nomadic Parties,"
selected before our conversation with
him as an answer.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1872-03-30

The various parish committees
throughout the State are requested to
call parish conventions to elect dele
gates according to this apportiopment.
BY order of the committee,
P...B s. PINCHBACK,
President.
WILLIAM vIoERs, Recondlng Score
tary Republican Executive Committee.
Republican papers throughout the
State are requested to copy.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1872-03-30

q We,were again nnlucky enough
to miss the hospitality Of our host OF
the Exchange Hotel, in little enter
tainment, he gave to some of his
friends, amepg whom were several of
the prominent members of the Rapides
Bar, on Monday evening last, to meet
Lieutenant Bandy, the officer sent up
here by General Emory, to make en-
quiries into ailedged dislOyalty. We
have no doubt, we missed IAN intilectl-
al, as well as gustatory treat, and
that as many good things came out as
went ir, and at any rate we under
stand, snch was the opinion Of the
guest, it was most desir able 80 to i'm
press.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1872-03-30
u. S. GRANT.
OUR CHOICE FOR PRESIDENT
II We are authorized to announce

~ we are authorized 70 announce
the name of
HON. j. MADISON WELLS,
ofthe Parish of Rapides, as Candi-
date for Representative in Congress,
from this District, to fill the vacancy
-occasioned by the death of tho late
Hon. James McCleery.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1872-03-30

STEPS-A man had committed
murder,--was tried, found guilty and
condemned to. die. "A few. days before
his execution he drew upon the walls
of. his prison gallows with FIVE steps
leading up to it.
On the first sep he wrote, ",Dis-
obedience to parents.
On the second, Sabbath breaking.'
On the third, Gambling and Drunk
enness."
On the fourth, "Mardw.'
The fifth was the platform on which
the gallows stood representing Death.
This poor man doubtless -wrete the
history of many a wasted and lost life.
Thousands are ruined every year by
pursuing these steps although they
may not reach the platform.
Paul describes another path for
those who seek an interest in Christ.
LIST. "Being made free from sin !"
End, " Become servants to God;" 3rd
t" Have fruit into holiness; :4th.
" Everlasting life"
For the wages of-sin is death ;
but the gift Of God is eternal life
through Jesus Christour Lord"
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1872-03-30
Communicated.
/" TOWN TALK

Like every one else is luxuriating
in the dull times, and getting no gay
er fast over the prospect of "wus a
,cemin.n His" phiziog naturally long
has been, for some time growing grad
ually longer, for want of something to
cheer him up-and, at last, it is come,
in the shape of the organization of
Glee Club; and in consequence, his
late wOebegone mug has shortened up.
slightly, and he congratulates himself
on being now able to get up a smile
without an effort, at the aastering
prospect of having lots of vocal mu-
sic-such singing as will lay the proud
est of the great Opera singers iu'the
shade.
A permanent Club Room ia secured
aud furnished regardless of expense
with all the modern appliances; and
the acknowledged artistic taste of the
.nemb ers, is q sufficient guarantee of
their ability to get up and render sat
isfactorily, to the most criticising au-
dience, an pnexceptiOnal programme.
The good people may been the 'qui-
vlve to enjoy soon rare musical treat
as the Club have in rehearsal such
gemsss, 81 am blind, l cannot see,'
for tbs tobacco smoke. "Vive Id
mour,n for all I care. "The Ram of
;Darby.n "Drink it down" and IT.
tie more. Cider do. To conclude with
that favOrite air, Here lies my old
Cabin Home; Solo, by the internal
Revenue all under the ably handled
baton of Her Won Bismarck No. 2.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1872-03-30

TIE DAY OF REsT.-Never was
there q more blessed institution than
the Sunday. the sacred day of rest
from labor. For the souls. health aud
aud the body's health of the human
race. on at least one day ID the seven
there should be an over-recurring in.
termission of daily toll. Thus, let .
man. attain to the period of three score
year., and ten, be has gained a holiday
oil. ten years duration, even ifhis lot
has been Labor for the remaining three
score years. Let childhood be taught
to use, and manhood discreetly use,
this blessed breathing time, ~ a day
on which to raise the thoughts beyond
the world, not less than for purposes
of innocent recreation.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1872-03-30

An editor and his wife were. walking
ont in. tha bright moonlight one even
ing. Like all editors wives she was
of an exceedingly poetic nature, and
said to her mate, " Notice that moon;
how bright and calm aud beautifal!o
Couldn't think of noticing it, :, return
ed the editor, +" for anything less than
the usual rates-a dollar and fifty cts.
for twelve lines"
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1872-03-30

APRECIsE ANswER.-Bill SpOOner
a dry, humorous fellow, had been sum-
moned as witness in case of as
sauit aud battery, and Mr.. s., a
lawyer given greatly to badgering and
brow-beating, in the course. Of sense
less, cress-questioning, said to him
"Mr. SpOoner, you say you saw the
defendant strike the plaintiff with his
istf"
81 did, sir"
'"Distinctlyr
eyes SIR
How far were you standing from
the parties At the timer
~ was standing six feet four inches
and half from the defendant, and
seven feet three inches and a quarter
from the plaintiff"
sand pray, sir, if l may ask, how
can you be SO precise p
"Why, sir" replied SpOOner, with
the utmost GOODNESS and candOr. "I
said to myself at the time, SCENE
peeping, pOke-yOur-nOse rascal may
take a fancy to ask me about this, so
Ill Just take out my rule and measure
it, And did"
Mr.. s. collapsed, and BillSpoon
er stepped down.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1872-03-30

u We referred last week, to the
card of our genial and accommodating
friend, John Deegan, Esq, of the in
fernal revenue service, and had no idea
at the time, that we should have seen
him 40 busy with other peoples bust
ness, as he has been the past week, at
his parior at the Exchange Hotel, into
which he every now and then invites
a fly, though he let's them out again
he not being the last executiOner un-
der the law. We tried to throw our
selves in his. way, thinking perphaps
short interview might possibly be of
advantage to rs, as we nOticed it ap-
peared to have an exhilerating effect
upon some of his constituents, but he
did not appear to see it.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1872-03-30
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