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Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-07-05
Fac New River Valley.

From the Border UotckmaR Of the
27.h ult., we learn that Maj. Frank
Hereford has been by acclamation
nominated for re election to Congress
from the third District. This action
vas to have been expected. \ more
efficient and valuable representative
those people will never have. One
who has already done more for it
does not live. For the legislature
from Summers, Marion, Qainn has
bean nominated.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-07-05
DE. Huston on the Cars.

Speaking of SHINING and being sim
ned against, on my way home, by the
Baltimore and Ohio route, ! was told
that DR.. Huston was on the train,-
Turning my head, he was pointed out
to me. He was seated in the rear end
of the coach, with his back to the
front: by his side was a lady closely
Veiled-his wife. He was engaged in
reading, and had the air of not taking
III the sense of what was before his
eyes. ! noticed minutes passed with
out his turning q page. Innocent or
guilty, there was everything in his
appearance to indicate a miserable
man. He looked neither to the right
nor left, and talked without raising
his eyes. He talked considerably to
his wife, seemed to be pointing to the
scenery. But | doubt if their worst
misery hereafter be not each others So
ciety. II is impossible to give n very
correct idea Of q man who does not loDk
at one, but as far as outward SEEM
ing goes, be is Il man about five feet
ten inches in hight, and square. built,
with an appearance of having lost
flesh. His clothes hung loosely upon
bin, or where, i'll the first place, an
stbODllk1DiC III. n pdANIibig ONCA IA
years sc age he has the dragging step
and gait Of three score and ten His
nair, which was originally brown, is
pretty we'll mixed with gray, and his
beard, which he wears long, is border
ed and Underlaid with gray, the sur
face varying from brown TO fox and
blasted yellow. He wore an old black
straw hat, which, when removed, re-
vealed large head and harrow fore
head, tie nose being on a straight line
from the bridge up. 1t was The nose
OF a bon UiU0pt without being red; and
then there was 10 particular express
sion in the m:stached mouth. The
pale roand blue eyes We're cold and
dead, and there was altogether in the
face, and limp, nerveles5 hands, the
reconciliation OF under the ban. He
may rally, hut there seems nothing
left TO him but to die. He was accom-
panied 10y sleek brother in the lord,
who was painfully watchfHl of his
and guarded him strictly from
intrusion. The curiosity Of the fellow
was manifested by each |
walking back to look at him, which, |
was enough Of itself TO have Iembar-
rased IN innocent man. -- i-.f. |
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-07-05
E'sigEs tney Come.

So generally are the recent advocates
Of a straight-out Democrat ticket at
Baltimore, coming TO recognize the
utter impracticability and folly of
such a scheme, that it las ceased to be
important to note individual cases.
The PittsbuTg Post however, which
has been one Of the most strenuous
and most able advocates Of such pol
icy, in accepting the situation, accom-
pauiCs the act With words SO torcible
and patriotic, that We quote the con-
clusion of its article. The Post wlclda
an immense influence among the De
moclacy Of Western Pennsylvania,
and its yielding may be regarded ~
the signal for the Abandonment Of
further opposition in Pennsylvania 20
the ticket Of Greeley and Brown. II
says:
In joining hands with people of DIFF
fcrent political antecedonts who pro-
fess the same patriotic and laW-rcstor-
ing purposes, We shall! meet them as
we would meet fellow-citizenss sudden
ly called together by fire bell at
night. Our intentions and our pur-
poses are honest and humane. We
are not to dispute about the order Of
proceedings, but to take the shortest
way to put out the flames and save
life and property. We may meet life
long enemies there, who cone for
the same good objects as ourselves;
and if we DO, we ought never think of
feeding ancient gruGges with harsh
and bitter words. We should proceed
with hearty good will to the urgent
work before Us.
4, To- Of I'm
ing dangers to, our country and its
constitution, are not less imminent
than Fire and Pcstilence are to mate
rial wealth and human life. We are
all summoned to the aid of PROSTATE
Public Justice, nearly done TO death at
the hands of the most corrupt and re-
morselcss band Of rogues and plunder-
ers that ever possessed themselves of
power in any government. On such Il
grave OCCASION, party acerbiues
should be modified. ancient disputes
should be held nj allegiance or submit
to truce. and men afOretime bitter enc
mics should form 4 solemn compact of
resistance to the outrages ofan organ
lied band of official brigands. whose
robberics have become iatOlerable.-
Such will be the bond, and SO will it
be scaled, if those of all parties who
will no longer submit to the insolent
Of Grant, and the tyrannic tramp of
his myrmidons, can for a time forget
past differences. postpone all other
and stand TO this one point
That Grants iniquities administra-
ton, which all its heresies, meditated
and established, must be preventedand
oVeTthrown.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-07-05
HENESPOBT,
Fertile V3!Icys--EsiIzrC's Garden
Crops and Splendid school
Closing Exercises,

KINGsPORT, Tenn, June 90.
McssrS. Editors:
1t has been my privilege, for 4
few days to sojourn in the commune
" of kiugsport. Just at this season,
the surrounding country wears most
pleasing aspect, The lands here indi-
cate a much higher degree of fertility
than in most sections of upper East
Tennessee. Wheat fields promise an
abundant return TO the farmer. Corn
and Oats stand high. The rich valleys
of Reedy Creek, Horse Creek, and
Holstou River are peculiarly charm
ing. An island formed 10y the difflu-
ence and confluence of the latter, con-
tanning some six hundred acres, causes
one TO feel almost unable TO refrain
from exercising a covetous feeling to-
ward a few of its choice acres. Alto
gether, this seems TO be one of natures
garden spots. In addition, the people
appear to be more than usually hoSpi-
table. a brief stay here is calculated
TO make one feel that he is upon the
spot pictured Ivy those who describe
Colorado, Montana, and other parts Of
the would be western paradise. For q
few days past. the chief point of inte-
rest among the good citizens, haa been
The closing exercises of REEDY CREEK
HIGH SCHOOL. Mr.. l.. IL. Coponha-
yer, graduate of Emory & Henry,
has been serving the community here
Ior two years, TO the great satisfaction
o. All concerned. Ii is enough 10 say
that he always does his work in the
most thorough manner. The people
CNlnce their respect for him by declar-
ing their stubborn unwillingness to
give hm up. His examination was
very satisfactory. -Four young Misses,
IN particular, deserve credit for the
readiness and correctness with which
they showed themselves able To read
Siesar's Commentaries. Al Gid well.
compositions, Declarations, Orations;
good nice prize given. 4 matter OF
regret that each could not receive a
reward for labor so we'll performed.
ouch schools must be encouraged. Our
country loudly demands a system OF
"!sh schools That Will furnish TO boys
ana girls, ia the early stages ofinstruc-
lIoh az least, all the material advanta-
yes Oh college, at about one-fifth of
The expense.
Yours Sc.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-07-05

"Lv StaT, tlat WIN thy S0it, sad Light
Came cut upon my bridal eve,
J have song to sing Tonight,
Before thou tak'st thy mournful leave.
Since then 50 softly time has stirr'd
That months have almost seemed like
hours
And I am Ike little bird
That slept too long among the flowers,
And waking sits with wayeless wing,
Soft singing mid the shades of even;
But, oh I! with sadder heart ! sing
] sing Of one who dwclls in Heaven.
The winds are soft, tic clouds are few,
And tcnderest thought my heart beguiles
Is floating up through mist and dew
The pale young moon comes out and
shines.
And to the'grcen resounding shore,
In silcery troops the ripples crowd,
Till al the ocean, dimpled DER
Lifts up It's voice and laughs aloud
and star on star, all soft and calm,
Floats up yOn arch serenely blue;
And, lost to earth and stepped in balm,
Ny spirit Eoats in ether, too.
Loved one though lost to human sight,
feel thy spirit LINGERING near,
As SO tly as ] feel the light
That tremblcs through the atmosphere ;
As in some temples holy shade
Though mute the hymn and hush'd the
prayer.
! solemn awe the soul Pervades,
Which tells that worship has been there,
\ breath Of incense, left alone
Where many censor swung around,
VIII thrill the WanderCr like to one,
Who treadS Oh cOusoCTatcl ground.
! know thy soul from worlds Of bliss
Yet stOops awhile 10 dwell with he,
Hath caught the prayer J hrcathel in this
That at last might dwell with thee,
| hear a murmur from the seas,
Ihat thrills me like the spirits sgas
! hear a voice on every breeze,
That makes 70 mine its low replies
= voice all low and sweet like thine
II gives 40 answer to my prayer,
And brings my soul from Heaven a sign
That / will know and meet thee there.
III know thee there by that sweet face,
Round which a tender halo plays,
sill touched with that expressive grace
That made thee lovely all thy days;
Ey tiIat sweet smile that Ger it shed
beauty like the light Of even,
Whose soft expression never fed
Eyen when its soul had flown 10 Heaven;
I'll know thee by the starry crown
That Cutters in thy raven hair;
Oh By these blessed tiaus alone
I'll know thee there, III know thee there.
Tor al thine eyes, within whose sphere
Tho sweets OF youth and beauty met,
That swan il love and softnCss here,
Must swim in love and soitucss yet.
For an It's dark ard liquid beams,
Though saddencl by thousand signs,
We're Eoiior than the light that streams
Down from thc gates Of Paraajac-
Were bright ald radiant like tie morn,
Vet soft and devy rs the eve,
Too sad for eyes where smiles are born,
To young ior eyes that learn 90 gricyc.
I wonder II this cool sweet breeze
Hath to"chcd thy lips and ieunithy brow,
For al, my spirit hears and sees
Recalls thee to my memory low;
For every hour We breathe apart
VIII but increase, if lhat can be
The love that fills this lonely heat
Already filled rs full Of thee.
Yet many tear these eyes must weep
And many a sin must lie forgiven,
Ere these pale Eds shall sink to sleep
AID You and l shall meet IN Heaven.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-07-05
-INPOET4NT TO OUNER,
NEW GOODS AT
. z n ~
FOR SPRING TRADE.

s"sS's%s'
We are now receiving our first pur-
chase of SPRING GOODS, we will
continue for the next thirty days to
open our Spring Stock. Receiving
this week
90 pieces new style Prints.
80 pieces Brown and Bleached Domes-
tics.
10 pieces Ky Janes-Denims- and Boys
summer wear.
Bleach and Brown Drill, Cambrics,
Lawns and Jackonets.
!. /, IA fine Brown Muslins.
1914 and 81 Sheetings and Pillow Slip
Goods, Spool Thread, Corsetts, Al
pacas, Delaines and a nice line of
Notions.
1000 pair Ladies, Gents, Misses and
Boys Shoes in all styles, bought from
the Manufacturers, and sold at job
bers prices Our line Of Shoes is the
best we have ever Offered. and lower
than before sold. No Shoddy work.
\ splendid stock Gents and Boys Hats,
Boots, &c,
E&TWait and see our selection OF
Ladies Goods we will receive in few.
days all the new styles of Ladies dress
Goods in every style quality, and
cheaper than before sold.
Terms Cf6d Or TrOdacc IN hand.
50 Sacks Liverpool salt just TO hand
I. L. DUNS & co.
April 26,-tf y
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-07-05

VIRGINIA wales gailan.iy into the
canvass. The Richmond Conyen-
ton VAS in every way decided sue
cess. That the Old Dominion would
60 for the Cincinnati ticket, was cas-
lily forcsccn. In Virginia and Ten
ncsscc, the new departure Lad been
tried, and the people were satisfied
with the experiment. The Bourbons
have surrendered. In the Southern
States VIC have left, Stephens.
Toombs, Bianton, Duncan, and a
few of their admirers. But the great
heart ofthc South beats for Greeley,
and Greeley will be the next Prcsi-
dent, we think.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-07-05

We call attention to the announce
mcut Of Gen. Walker rs a candidate
for Congress. Many Of our readers
know him as a very efficient and lead
ing member OF the last House Of
Delegates. Many Of them know him
as very efficient member Of the bar
Of S. ". Virginia, and many Of them
know him as the gallant commander
of the S,oncwaiI B:igade Gen.
Walker is en- earnest, energetic work
or aud a courteous and atiab.e gentle
man. Ii he should be tie nominee
our people of the 9th district wiil be
well and src1itabiy served in Con
grCSS.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-07-05
grccS.

g At length We have found use for
Alaska. It enabled Senator Thur
man IN his address at the University
of Virginia to assert that our climate
embraced every variety from the tor.
rid to the fricid.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-07-05
WEI G..s., it no More.

Mr.. Andrew Croy, an old gentle
man of So winters, living in Blacks
burg, has, within the past few weeks,
cut five front teeth. From the start
made he has prospect of a full set OF
new grinders furnished by nature,
one of the best dentists now in prae-
tice. Mr.. Croy since this last expert
ence in the business OF teeth cutting,
he does not wonder at the children
crying during the process, as the teeth
lump and hurt, and sometimes make
him jump too.-Mont9omeTy Mcs
SengCr.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-07-05

GES Grant has had the degree Of
j. j. D.. conferred upon him b.
Harvard University, and for that pro
cccdure, the faculty of Harvard
should be deprived Of their own de-
orppC
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-07-05

The women of Illinois viii, on the
fiIst day Of July next, be eligible to
hold appointed Offices in that State,
under the act passed by the Legisla-
ture last winter. Section one enactS
that no person shall he precluded from
any occupation, profession or employ
ment Except Military on aecount of
sex. The only other exception is that
woman cannot be eligible to elective
offices; and nothing in the act shall
be construed rs requiring any female
to work on streets or roads, or serve
on jurics. The woman of Illinois
ought 10 rejoice over this triumph,
short As il falls OF the demands made
10y the radical rciormcrs in petit
coats.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-07-05
Rcirir,, ef lnn CORPS.

Mr.. Hoffman Chief Field Engineer
of the Cumberland Gap extension,
returned to Bristol on Saturday Of
last week. He reports the compile
tion Of the final survey.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-07-05
VOLUME VII.

q. D.rPrendce said; No living poet
can surpass in gracefu1ness and beauty
the following lines, from the muse of
Amelia. They are exceedingly beau
tiful:
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-07-05

Mr.. Greeley states that he will not
inquire into the previous party afilia-
tons Of those who support him.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-07-05
JOB WORK
FRIDAY, July 5, 1872.

Resistance to Greeley is 0be-
5f:n:e to Grant.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-07-05

JUDGE Davis has declined the nomi-
nation of the labor rcformers.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-07-05

LIME POR SABB-
I All NOW prepared furnish large ouan
Il tities of E.tEsle at my Kiln nca1 Mis-.
Mary Smiths, within 3 miles Of Bristol. or
| will deliver II If desired. The price shall
be lower than heretofore knogn.
SAMUEL BROOKS.
Feb. 23.--tf.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-07-05

PiPEs & SNUFF at Garter d
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-07-05

Pale star, that with thy soft, sad light
Came cut upon my bridal eve,
have song to sing Tonight,
Before thou tak'st thy momnful leave.
Since then so softly time has stirr'd
That months have almost seemed like
lo,Irs
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-07-05

BY q wise PROVISION Inc water as It
comes from the wells is quite warm,
adapted to irrigation, but unfit for
pleasant drinking. No north side of
The we'll here for pleasant. drinking
purposes il is left uncovered over
night, and cools so as to be palatable.
In transplanting trees or vines q small
wooden or sheet-iron pipe is inserted
near the. roots, TO n depth Of twelve
or fifteen inches, With few stones
10 the bottom. This is filed with wa
ter three or four or more times the
first years. or until the tree is well
rooted. The water being fed low down
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-07-05

And I am Ike little bird
That slept too long among the flowers,
And waking sits with waveless wing,
Soft singing mid The shades of even;
But, oh! with sadder heart ! sing
] sing Of one who dWclls IN Heaven.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-07-05
ADyERTxstEG Rates

The Rate fyr Advertising intLe Nrvs
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-01-15
The Paw OF the Rear.

Mrs. Mary Clement Ames. in letter
to the Independent, thus describes the
Grand Dukes hands,
His hands are simply huge, and have
the grip of polar bear-Tat least they
are capable Of bearing more hand-shak-
ing than ordinary hands. saw him go
through with this American ordeal the
other evening. He did it with patience
and grace, If not with enthusiasm. 1t
gave a sturdy, unsentimental grasp to
the daintiest d-gloved hand outstretched
to him. But the face Of Alexis told
many stories during the proeess-one
instant it looked pleased, the next weary,
the next Indifferent, and the next would
brighten again. He is very handsome
and agreeable, said young lady who
danced with him; but he has the ugliest
hand ever saw And if she makes the
thin, sensitive, nervous American hand
her criterion, it is not strange that she
calls his giant fist ugly. 1t is an ugly,
honest hand, and looks as if it had trav-
eled down the Romanof line from day
when the Romanoffs were not royal"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-01-15
Keepinr GoId.Fish.

All goldfish dealers say feed the
goldfish nothing at all; they will derive
their sustenance from the water" A
correspondent of the Rural New Yorker
says:
have kept goldfish for two years or
more. The first six months, or there.
abouts, lost eight fish by following the
instructions of parties from whom pur-
chased. then thought i would use my
own judgment in the matter and see If
feeding would kill them, as | had been
informed by the aforesaid dealer. l
now have FIVE goldfish, three minnows,
one craw6sh or crab and four turtles, in
an aquarium thirty by sixteen inckes
and twelve inches deep. have on the
bottom about two inches Of fine lake
sand, and scattered here and there stones
built up or piled so as to form runaways.
/ feed them about twice week with fresh
beef cut into small pieces and dropped
on the water, when, quick as trout
after Ay, they viii seize the pieces until
satisfied. / have often seen them jump
three inches above the water trying TO
catch fly on the side of the glass. l
keep small plant Of the Gala species
in a pot standing in the water all the
time; some say it helps to keep the water
pure. change and renew the water
twice week during the winter and three
times during the summer | find it a
great pleasure to sit and watch the fishes
at all times, and would not part with my
aquarium for anything.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-01-15
nrnking sure OF nd.

From the Hartford Courant. January T..
As the 4:30 train from New York
reached STAMFORD Saturday an antique
looking dame thrust her head out of the
window opposite the refreshment-room
door, and briefly shouted, Sonny" A
bright-looking boy came to the window.
Little boy" said she, have you
mother3" "Yes, ma m. " Do you
love herr" "Yes, nam" And are
you faithful to your stadies?" Yes,
ma m" Do you say your prayers
every night" "Yes, nam" Can |
trust you TO do an errand for me2
Eyes, nam" al think / can, too,
said the lady, looking steadily down on
the manly face; here is FIVE cents TO
get an apple. Remember, God sees you. "
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-01-15
Pho.phoric Lights for Use at Sea


A series of interesting experiments
with phosphoric light has been made
in the Firth of Forth. This light, if
brought into use, would supersede the or
binary blue light now universally used
as danger and other signals in the naval
and mercantile service The phosphora-
ted substance is contained in tin lamp,
holding about half pint, and before be-
ing used hollow tube at the top and
bottom of the lamp is opened. The
lamp is then suspended by an ordinary
piece Of wood, which is thrown into the
sea. A bright light Immediately flashes
up, and continues to burn very brilliantly
fo- upward of three-quarters of an hour.
The light was also exhibited from the
masthead Of vessel by placing the
lamp in small can containing water,
constructed for the purpose. 1t is ex-
pected that the light will be very service
able for indicating the position of life
buoy at night. While the experiments
were being made the steamer was going
at full speed From the time the lamp
and life-bpoy were thrown overheard. the
engines stopped and reversed, and boat
lowered, to the time when the buoy and
light were picked up, only three minutes
elapsed.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-01-15

brilliant clearness of the sky has en-
abled them to find many more than were
previously known. Argelander writes
that "no work could be more import
ant" gyu
When an American astronomer, aided
by an American inventor, can obtain ex-
act photographs Of the great southern
constellation, most valuable addition
will be made to astronomical science, Of
which Americans may be justly proud.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-01-15
Hair blonde and HaIf Branette.

Afsingular freak of nature fell under
my notice long ago, and of which have
frequently thought | would make a note
of, and do it now: A young lady &C
quaintance. and one whom after her
marriage l several times saw profes-
sionally during her peril, was half blonde
and half brunette. The right side was
fair complexion, blue eye and light
colored hair. Left side dark complex
ion, black eye and dark-colored hair
This female is still living, probably some
sixty-fTe years of age, and the mother
and grandmother Of numerous progeny
Her physical siugularity was not prcps-
gated.