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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1872-11-14
COMMERCIAL HONOR,

Two centuries ago it was thought an insult
in the Highlands of Scotland to ask note
from debtor 1t was considered the same as
saying, II doubt your honor" If parties had
small business matters to transact together,
they stepped out into the open air, fixed their
eyes on the heavens, and each repeated his
obligation with no mortal witness. A mark
was then carved in some rock or tree near by
to be a remembrancer of the compact Such
thing as breach of contract, We are told,
was then very rarely met with, so highly did
the people regard their honor, and so truly
did they fear Him beneath whose eye they
performed such acts.
When the march of improvement brought
in the new mode of doing business, they were
often panied by these innovations. An anec-
dote is handed down of farmer who had been
to the Lowlands and learned worldly wisdom.
On returning to his native parish he had need
of sum of money, and made bold to ask a
loan ola gentleman of means, named Stewart.
This was cheerfully granted, Mr.. S. counting
out the gold on his literary table. This done,
the farmer took a pen and wrote receipt and
offered it to the gentleman.
"What is this, man?" cried Mr.. Stewart,
sternly eyeing the slip of paper.
1T is a receipt, sir, binding me to give ye
back yer gold at the right time," replied
Sandy.
"Binding ye? Well, my man, if ye Gamma
trust yerssI, I'm sure I'll ma trust ye! Ye
Gamma ha' my gold" and gathering it up, he
put it back in his desk and turned his key on it..
"But, sir, I might die" replied the canny
Scotchman, bringing up an argument in favor
of his new wisdom, "and my sons might refuse
it to ye. But this bit Of paper wad compel
them"
"Compel them to sustain dead fathers
honor !'' cried the high-minded Scot. "They'll
need compelling to do right if this is the road
yer leading them! I'll neither trust ye nor
them. Ye can gang elsewhere for money !
But yell find none in this parish thatll put
more faith in a bit O paper than in naigh-
boris word O. honor, and his fear O God p
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1872-11-14

ACTION IS MANS SALvATIoN.-Men who
have half dozen irons in the fire are not the
ones to 60 crazy. 1t is the man of voluntary
or compelled leisure, who mopes and pines
and thinks himself into the mad house or the
grave. Motion is all nature'slaw. Action is
mans salvation, physical and mental; and
vet nine out of ten are wistfully looking for
ward to the coveted hour when they shall
have leisure to do nothing-the very siren
that has lured to death many Successful
man. He only is truly wise who lays himself
out to work till life's latest hour, and that is
the man who will live the longest, and will
live to most purpose.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1872-11-14

houses, ana even pOlnI OuL LILO uoois oio VIII
dows. &c., and this whether the doors be shut
or.open. When window consists of one en-
tire sheet of glass it is more difficult to discov.
er than one composed of a number Of small
panes. From this it would appear that glass
is a bad conductor of sensation, or at any rate
of the sensation specially connected with this
sense. When objects below the face are per-
ceived, the sensation seems to come in an OBJ
lique line from the object to the upper part of
the face. While walking with friend, /
said, pointing to fence which separated the
road from field, "Those rails are not quite as
high as my shoulder" He looked at them
and said they we're higher. We, however,
measured, and found them about three inches
lower than my shoulder, At the time of
making this observation was about four feet
from the rails Certainly, in this instance,
facial perception was more accurate than
sight. When the lower part Of fence is
brick work and the upper part rails the fact
can be detected, and the line where the two
meet easily perceived. Irregularities in height
and the projections and indentations in walls
can also be discovered. A similar sense be.
longs to some part of the animal creation, and
especially to bats, who have been known to
fly about room without otriking against any.
thing after the cruel experiment has been
made Of extracting their eyes"
Our WITH Ir.-How many kind thoughts
die unborn; how many kind words are stiAed
unspoken. Hearts hunger for word of ap-
probation and praise, and would leap for
gladness if they knew the kindness that others
feel toward them; but while they plod on in
doubt and darkness, we stife kindly aspira-
tions, and the cheering thought and sympa.
thizing word dies within our hearts and makes
no sign. Why need we be so reticent concern
ing things that are goods Most people are
outspoken enough when angry or discontented.
They find fault boldly, with relish !; but
words of praise are with them exceedingly
few.
1t is true that he that Aattereth his neigh
Dor spreadeth net for his feet. We are to
avoid fattery and fulsome praise. But yet,
when glow of honest admiration or approval
rises within our hearts, why not out with it,
and let it gladden. others, as it cheers us?
How happy families might be if every thought
ofthankfulness, and sympathy, and love found
voice. and manifested itself in speech and &C.
tion, from day to day. How many home,
now dreary and uncomfortable, might be made
Joyous with light and sunshine if we would not
only rebuke with fidelity, and reprove in love,
but would also show in words and deeds our
sense of gratitude and approval, when we can
honestly do so.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-05-03
Howl Manage My Poultry.

I will tell you how l manage my
hens, and they always lay the year
around, in Winter as well as in Sum-
mer. The 1st of April | had two
broodS of chickens hatched. As soon
as they were large enough, killed
all the old hens. When one wanted
to set. / had her killed. l think
young hens lay better than old ones.
The chickens are a cross between
Brahma hens, and Leghorn GRO yer
My coop is on the north side of the
barn, but the south side is much bet
ter, if one can have it so. [ give
them warm water two or three times
a day, and keep corn by them all the
time, and also give them few oats
occasionally, and what crumbs are left
from the table. l throw old bones to
them to pick, as they are fond of them.
Three of the pullets commenced to
lay the first of September; the other
four the last of September. These
have laid three, four and five eggs
day ever since. They haven't been
out doors once since snow came. L
think hens won't lay unless they have
bones, meat, sun, and little salt i'll
their food. -MRs r. G. BENNETT,
in Maine Farmer,
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-05-03
9itGh an6 Gae6ttt.
NOxiouS Insects.

Young cabbage plants, after being
transplanted. are frequently cut off at
the stem by a black grub. which lodges
in the ground. Whenever that is OBJ
served, search.around the root of the
plants, cut off. and you will find the
grub a quarter of an inch under tie
surface, and kill it. If it is not there.
it will be on the plant next 20 it. and
near by there will be another. They
are always in pairs and near to each
other.
There is a small black flea in vast
numbers, which eats off the leaves of
young cabbages, both when they have
come from seeds and after being trans.
planted. If the plants are lightly
busted over with fresh Stacked lime
for two mornings, while they are wet
with dew, the lime will kill or drive off
the heas, and the plants will thrive.
There is a grecnish, mealy louise
that attacks cabbage when half. or
nearly full grown, frequently covering
the whole plant. A busting of fresh
lime, for two mornings, over the
plants while wet with dew, will kill
all the intruders.
A large. green grub, with black
bands around its body, which devours
the leaves of carrots, celery, parsnips
and parsley. 1t is slow in motion,
and can be gathered with the hands
and killed..
All kinds of fruit trees should have
their stems washed now with strong
solution of carbolic soap and water.
1t will keep off borers and cut worms
and if the heads of the trees are
syringed with a weaker solution of the
carbolic soap and water, insects will
not be apt to attack them. Another
Swinging of the heads of the trees.
after the fruits are set, may keep off
the " cuIculio' from plum and peecb
trees The cause of failures in keep
ing off insects is that remedies are not
preserved in a sufficiently long time.
A man standing upon pair of steps
ten feet high can syringe over trees
twenty feet highly. E., in the
Journal Of the farm.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-05-03
Trimming Grape Vines.

A correspondent of the weekly San,
living in Western Maryland. sends US
the following, which is. in fact, the
application of rude surgery to plants.
But, unless the trimming be delayed
until the sap begins to rise in the
Spring, there is hardly any necessity
at all for stanching:
As the season for trimming grape
vines is at hand, it may be of interest
to some ofyour numerous readers to
have the following:
Last February | trimmed some of
my choicest vines too close thereby
causing them to bleed so much that
| was in danger losing them. Seeing
that some of the smaller ends had
dried, and thereby having their pores
closed did not bleed at all, | needed
the lesson it taught me, and heating
an iron scared the wounds, which
closed up the pores and saved my
vines"
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-05-03

and one Of our best breeders, slaught-
cred the following at 8 months DID,
weighing 500, 375, 375. 365. 322. 333
and 34S pounds. These were all bred.
flttened and slaughtered by him, and
carefully weighed. lie also slaught-
e ed the following sows, 16 to Is
months old, and each having had one
litter of pigs: No. 1, GA pounds;
M. 2, $50; No. 8, 562; No. A, 5l7;
No. 5, 26S. 1t will be observed, the
average weight per menth of these is
greater than the Clark breed, publish
ed last month, and it is probable, that
if they had been kept till ten months
old, the proportionate gain would be
greater-as White Chester at 8
months is growing, thriving and devel-
oping rapidly. The respective weights
are. however, very creditable to both
breeds Practical Farmer.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-05-03
.Chesser white, Breed orswine.

We published in our last issue the
weights of some of the sandy or black
breed of hogs slaughtered near wood
bury, n. Y, the past fall. We give
below some statistics of our well-k onwn
Chester Whites, which it will be seen
exceed the others at proportionate
ages. Their weights will hardly be
found equaled by any other breed,
and seem to demonstrate that the
Chesters are still the farmers hog,
making the most weight of meat and
lard at the same age, and for food
consumed. The Chester Whites
have lost credit in many, perhaps in
most sections of the country, because
there was a great demand for them
two or three years ago. and white pigs
were picked up in Chester county. and
sent out, without any reference what
ever to shape, quality or breeding. -
Although, as we have stated before,
the Chesters may not be called the
pure type of fixed breed, with deter.
inmate points. yet there are certain
strains of blood which have been pre-
served with care and which truly rep
resent, as we believe an invaluable
breed. They have inUdrjably in our
own experience as shipper, and so
far as our knowledge extends when
sent cut by others. given entire salts.
faction. A single cross with the small
Yorkshire, and then reverting again
to the Chester, may fr perhaps the
dish face, smaller ear, a shoter nose,
while it also may deminish in size
A cross with the large Yorkshires can
be no advantage to them. Most of
the CHesters of the right strain have
already the short and dished face,
but this valuable point occasionally
varies. It however requires great
skill and Judgment in venturing to try
and improve an animal so nearly right
for the farmer as the best specimens
OF Chester swine already are.
We give the following. as weights
which have come to our knowledge,
and are reliable:
N. Guilbert. of Montgomery county,
slaughtered his large Chester hog Bis
marck. ? years and 4 months old.
weight. dressed, 800 TBS.
William Worral. Delaware county.
slaughtered one IA months old weigh
ing. dressed, 552fbs.
Thomas McCabe. Delaware county,
two hogs weighing respectively, 754
and 726 lbs. ages not known.
Jefferson Shaner, of Chester county.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-05-03

Home and Health. The April num-
Der of this valuable and spicy family
and health journal is received and
deserves more than a passing men,
ton. After a year of unprecedented
success. the publishers announce a
series Of improvements which bid
fair to eclipse anything heretofore at
tempted. The May number is to be
greatly enlarged, and will be under
the editorial management of REV.
G. LYON. n gentleman of rare ac-
quircments. In every number there
will be the most entertaining and in
structiye reading for parents and
adults, the choicest stories and anec-
dotes for young people and children.
wit and humor for old and young.
valuable information on plants, fruits
and flowers. useful hints on house
keeping and cooking. and full sum-
mary of current events transporting in
the world, together with the most va
ricd and elaborate articles on hygiene
and medicine, and numerous practi-
cal suggestions on the art of preserv
ing health. on the care and food of
infants. and on the home treatment
Of all diseases and ailments. Not
outstanding all these improvements,
the price is to remain the same, 81 so
per annum. Address: HOME PUB
LISTING HOUSE. or De PUY LYON
& Co, - Fourth Avenue, New York.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-05-03
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Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-05-03

Eclectic Mogazine.-The May
Number of this excellent Magazine,
is embellished with fine steel por>
trait of Hamilton Fish, Secretary OF
State, and the more important papers
are: Robert Burns - Science and
Immortality "Nafoosa, story OF
Grand Cairo" "a Voyage to the
Sun - can English estimate of Gen.
eral Lee" 1.-The Vintage in Portu-
gal;' "A French Anarchist - ga
Spanish Orator. The Law and the
Lyre;" Marie :" Modern Man
r.ers;" 1.-The Shore and the Glacier ;"
and The Constitutional Prospects
of Germany Another installment
of The Strange Adventures of a
Pbaeton" is given, and the Editorial
departments are copious and enter
tanning.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-05-03
BaIsToL-GooDsoN DIRECTORY.
Churches.


PERSEVERANCE 9Th ST., Bristol,
Rev. G. A. CALDWELL, pastor. Services
Ga Sunday at ii A NJ and s P NJ. Prayer
meeting, Thursday evening at o'clock.
METHODIST-On Lee St., Goodson, Rev.
G. TAYLOR, preacher in charge. Seryi-
ccs on Sunday at ii A NJ and Nj.
Prayer-mceting, Wednesday Evening at
8 O'Clock.
BAPTIST-CornGr of Main and Virginia
Sts., Goodson, Elder j. 7. KINCASoS
pastor. Services OF. Sunday at ii A NJ
and P NJ. Prayer-meet;ng, Wednesday
Evening at O'Clock.
OIRIsTIAN-On Depot ST., Goodson, Rev
SAMUEL MILLAHD, preacher in charge,
Services on Sunday at II A NJ.
EPISCOPAL Corner Moore and Cumberland
Sts., Goolson, Rev. PENDLEToS BRooKy
Rector, Services every 4th Sunday at II
A NJ and NJ.
CATH0LIC-On Depot St., Goodson.-
Rev. j. A. Meurer, Pastor. Service
every 4th Sunday at 10 A NJ.
MISSIONARY BAPTIST-Church on Main
Street. Services at their new Church, by
Rev. J. G. TALBOT every Sabbath at Z
n, and every Thursday at ?. NJ.
Strangers are welcome and cordially invi
to worship with either Of the above dc
nominations.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-05-03

The postponement of the GoodsOn
Sale Of Lots, was the result of the
petition of large number of the vo-
tiers of the town. The cause of the
petition, is the temporary delay in
letting the Cumberland Gap R. R.,
to contract.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-05-03

s. S. Contention. the 50th
inst, the Sunday School Convention
Of the Holston Conference is to be
held in this town. The $50 dele
gates will require accommodation,
which our citizens shonld. and doubt
less will, prepare for in advance.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-05-03
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The American Washer Saves Money, Time,
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anu
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Dreaded, but Economy, Efficiency, and
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IN calling public attention to this little machine
a few of the invaluable qualities, (not possess ed
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here enumerated,
1t is the smallest, most compact, most portable
most simple in construction most easily opel ated
child ten years old, with few hours practice,
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is perfect little wonderi 1t is a miniature giant
doing more work aud of better quality, than the
most elaborate and costly. One half of the labor
is fully saved by its USE and the clothes will last
half longer than by the old plan of the rub
board. 1t will wash the largest blanket. Three
the ablution of any fabric. from Quilt to Lace
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within the capacity of this LITTLE GEM It can
be fastened to any tub and taken off at will.
No matter how deep rooted prejudice may ex-
list against Washing Machines, the moment this lit
doubt Of its cleansing efficacy and utility ban
ished, and the dour and detractor at once be-
come the fast friends of the machine.
We have testimonials without end, setting forth
its numerous advantages over all others, an from
hundreds who have thrown aside the unwieldy,
useless Machines, which have sIgnally failed to
compsh the object promis ed in prominent and loud
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1t is as perfect for washing wringer is for
wringing. The price another paramount induce
ment To purchasers, has been placed low hat it
is within the reach of every hOusekeeper, and
there is no article of domestic economy that will
repay the small investment so soon.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-05-03
S $50.
FOR SALE.

1 am ready to negotiate on very
favorable terms, the sale of the most
valuable water power within the vi
cinity of Bristol. 1t is within one
mile of Main Street and furnishes a
fall of IL feet with room above that
point for more than one Factory with
fall of twelve or more feet. The
property is peculiarly valuable and
can be had at a price low enough to
entice manufactures to our locality.
/. G.. FOWLER.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-05-03

Temperance State Lecturer Mr..
NJ. J. Golfer has been lecturing at the
Presbyterian and Baptist Churches
on Temperance. His addresses have
been very highly spoken of, and have
doubtless resulted in good.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-05-03

gloss and freshness of yolth. Thin
hair is thickened, falling hair checked,
and badness often, though not always,
cured by its use. Nothing can restore
the hair where the follicles are de-
stroyed, or the glands atrophied and
decayed; but such as remain can be
saved by this application, and stimu-
lated into activity, SO that a new
growth of hair is produced. Instead
of fouling the hair with a pasty sedi-
ment, it will keep it clean and vigorous.
Its occasional use will prevent the hair
from turning gray or falling of, and
consequently prevent badness. The
restoration of vitality it gives to the
scalp arrests and prevents the forma-
ton of dandruff, which is often so I'M
clearly and offensive. Free from those
deleterious substances which make
some preparations dangerous and inju-
rious to the hair, the Vigor can only
benefit but not harm it. If wanted
merely for a HAIR DRESSING,
nothing else can be found so desirable.
Containing neither oil nor dye, it does
not soil white cambria, and yet lasts
long on the hair, giving it rich, glossy
lustre, and a grateful perfume.
Prepared by DR.. J. C. Aver & Co.,
Practical and Analytical Chemists,
LOWELL, MASS.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-05-03

SUPREME COURT OF AFPEALs-This
court adjourned on Saturday to meet in
Wytheville on the 10th June and in
Staunton on the Goth August next. 1t
assigned fifty causes TO the Special
Court Of Appeals, which meets here on
the lst July next. A docket of these
causes viii be printed by the clerk and
will be forwarded on application to
counsel. The Homestead" question
.ronld have been decided by the court
here. bat for the fact that all the argu-
s,enth were. not in the hands of the
court until the day before its adjourn
ment. and then there was not time TO
write the opinions. 1t will be decided
carly afCes the meeting in June at
Wytheyille.-R Richmond Dispatch.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-05-03

The Peaches at Mount Airy, Va
were all killed by last weeks frost.
Immediately at Bristol we had none
to be killed. but in the county ada
cent, there is prospect for half a
prOn
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