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supert1uous. Can yon Mr.. Editor devise
some remedy?
Yours
A FRIEND OF THE LABOURER.
February 22nd 1872.
The medical attendance on Estates has
been regulated by q Royal Ordinance dated
22nd February 1855, which provides that
when the owner of any Estate engages a
Physician to attend the labourers and their
families, and furnishes them with the re-
qulslte medicines, he shall be entitled to
collect fro every such individual 3 cents
pr. week as a contribution towards tie ex-
penSes, inyalids and children excepted =
If no physician is engaged, the proprietor
is nevertheless bound in cases Of disasters
or of dangerous illness to procure medical
aid. 1t will be observed that the Ordi-
nance does not enforce that q physician
shall be employed by the proprietor, but
has left it to the option of the proprietor,
provided he receives the stipulated contri-
buttons. Weknow for a certainty thatmany
Estates provide medical attendance and fur
nish medicine to the labourers, without any
deduction at all in their wages we have
also heard that Oh some Estates the week
ly stipends are regularly collected, but they
never reach the medical man for whom
they were intended, nor the Estate engag-
ing him, so that the property has had to
pay him, ottentlmes In sugar, rum or mo-
%lasses, very rarely in ready cash. This
subject will most properly come within
the province of the Commission engaged in
revising the Labour-Act, and we doubt not
fhot thA n1ottor tuiil Yooot ,v;tL, ~ o4Ao.
ton it so much merits.-The plan of Gov
ernor Birch's Draft of Ordinance for regu-
latlng the medical attendance was 10 divide
the whole Island into q certain number Of
Districts, each with its District-Physi-
clan, who was to receive a certain pay from
the Colonial Treasury, this latter collecting
the labourers' contribution from thu Es-
tates themselves, in the same manner as
public taxes. That Draft bore striking
evidence of Governor Birch's wouted care
and Persplculty it won the favour of high
medical Authorities iii Denmark and of
some few others here but it met with
violent opposition in the Colonial Council.
particularly on the part of Planters, who
did not blush to avow that by those provi-
slons the proprietor would come under the
NN"V'ot VI Vic pIy6ICtduo WIHl6 HOW tHtS0
are under the control of the former, who, as
we oil know, prefer to have a physician who
Will look "to the interests of the Estate
by giving the fewest possible certificates to
labourers and by circumscribing to the
very narrowest limits the cases of allowa-
BILE absence from work ; and many under
currents were set in motion by those prac-
tItIoners who had a large portion of the
estate-practice, intact larger than they can
overcome with proper care, and who were
therefore disinclined to see the provisions
OF the said Draft carried into effect. It
was at the instance of the Colonial Coun-
Gil itself, that the Bill was set in allegiance,
after q Committee had reported on it and
as we have always admired those provi-
slOns, we have no hesitation in recommend
ing that the "Friend of the Labourer'' get
one of his Representatives in the Colonial
to bring forward the matter anew
-TED.1
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district between Frederiksted and Kings
Hula district comprising some 45 estates
or more-the medical attendance is at pre-
sent entirely in the hands ofone Physician ;
the same district a few years ago, gave
employment to no less than five Doctors
Comment on this state of things would be
supertuous. Can yon Mr.. Editor devise
some remedy?
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-02-09
THE SENATORsHIP.
what Jonesboro Did

There was quite good attendance
Of the people on Monday last, the
first day of the County Court at
Jonesboro.
No action was taken upon the
proposition to appoint delegates to
convention at Johnson for Wednes-
day last. Mr.. j. Z. T. Harris spoke
and very implOringly, advocated the
appointment Of delegates, but there
was not a solitary response. The
people declined to respond TO the
call made by Mr.. Slack. Then
Washington County wants no conven-
ton. 1t does seem to us, that an unr
necessary and i'll timed antagOnism
has been developed to Mr.. Earnest.
Now a little plain talk seems necessa.
~, and we desire to speak of the
matter in respectful earnestness.-
Why provoke, or attempt to magnify
and perpetuate an issue between two
branches Of the Democratic party
DIR. Sewer, a confessed and avowcd
Union democrat, as the senatorial
successor of, another union demo-
crat, has thrown up the position
For the first time a confederate sol
der of spotless character, ana OF
intellectual capacity has after solici'
tation from both wings of the party,
consented to run for the uncxpired
term. Against his political charac'
ter, no word of reproach has been, or
can be, uttered. The time is very
short, limited to twenty days. \
radical, in the person of Mr.. Falsely.
is in the field. A convention cannot
now be had, that VIII be satisfac'
tory in its completeness. Mr. Ear
nest, is now..too far advanced, to with
draw hOnorably, or TO be assaulted
successfully from his own party.-
Surely the persistence of Mr.. Harris,
and of Mr.. Slack, could only defeat
the party by defeating Mr.. Earnest.
We fail to see what the rebels have
done to provoke this opposition. -
Peace has long prevailed unler their
solemn invocation of fraternal restoI.
alton. They took two union demo-
Gratis and placed the best robe upon
them-the ermine of the supreme
judgship. 1t is true that Mr.. Ear
nest fought CALAMITY for the lost cause,
but We thought our union brother
democrats, had forgivin him, and
shall this canvass tell the world, shat
those who suffered with him have
given him the cold shoulder?
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-02-09

WASHINGTON County Va, is to
have its matrimonial items during the
present month. The fair daughter of
a gentleman who has been in the
cushioned seats of our national capi>
tai, is to be conducted to the congu-
gal altar, by the son of one of the
best known and most esteemed cit
liens of the County, and very prom
ising young gentleman, who has bat
tied his way to decided responsibility
both as Lawyer. and Editor in East
Tenn, will, it is said, be seen ''cross-
ing the line,'' prior to TIE vernal
equinox, to claim the hand of a
daughter Of one Of the T. F. VS., OF
Washir gton Co. Indeed rumor has
gone SO far as to give the dramatic an
nounccment that the event will occur
on the intercalated day of the pres
ent leap year. In any event we are
promised an Editorial leap out of
Tenn, into Virginia. We tender in
advance. the congratulations which
are so natural to the saDctum of the
Ne,cs, and will be bold enough to ex-
press the hope that our brother of the
quill, may live to enjoy very many
wears of the fate which advances upon
him in this roscate disguise, and when
he comes to sum s'the whole matter"
he may have crouding up the ave
MUGS of memory no retrospect less
pleasant than this little affair which
the NewS has dared to reveal upon
him,
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-02-09
OBSERVER.
A Card.

MR.. EDITOR Il see in the Bristol
Courier of this morning that Mr.. J.
L. r. Harris, of this county, announ-
ces himself candidate for the Senate
and refers the question of his running
entirely to Sullivan cOunty-thus ig-
noring his own county, and the wishes
| of the Democratic party at home, as
well as the paper published at this
place by yourself, in the interest of the
| party. This to me has q significance
| that will be understood.
/ find iE the same paper large and
respectable list of names appended TO
/ cali for the Hon John Slack to 'recon-
| slider" his declining to run for the posi-
| ton, which he deems. and calls for a
! Convention to adjust the conflicting
claims of the candidates. This call is
| also confined to Sullivan county, al
| though there are four counties in the
! District. / have no idea that any OF
| the signers of that call knew the cir
cumstances under which | consented
! to bccomea candidate. The question
was referred to the two Gentlemen who
are now in the field and only consen-
ted to run after they declined the race.
have announced myself in all the pa
Dcrs of the District have had my tick
cts printed and circulated, and now
within q little over two weeks of the
election, to talk about getting up Il con-
yention, is worse than folly. Up to
! this time was the only candidate OF
| the party, and the proposition Is TO APP
point delegates OH Monday next, to
meet in Convention on Wednesday af-
| fer. to make q nomination. How are
those delegates to reflect the will OF
the people in that time?
The trick is 100 apparent and L IND
but one sentiment, and that is to pay
no attention to it. This move may DC
feat the party, but cannot harmoniSe 1t
or benefit these who are prime movers
in the matter. / believe my announce
ment has met with favor among the
masses of the Democratic and Conserv-
alive parties. ! am willing for them
to pass upon my course in the matter.
L have claims upon tie party in Sulli'
van county, that / believe will be fell
and acknowledged. If 1 cannot bt
elected while at home in the discharge
of the duties of my profession withou
entering intOa dirty scramble for office
such as politicians sometimes resort TO
[ will be defeated, as men hava been
who were better than / claim to be-
; I now submit my claims to the Demo
cratic parcy of the District. They ar
familiar with my past record and pres
ent standing. If am not worthy O
your confidence, bestow your favor
r upon some one who has, amid all you
troubles, been a truer friend than
, have.
Your obedient servent,
+. w. EA RNEST.
Jonesboro, Feb. End 1872.
-.TOneSbOrO Patriot,
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-02-09

THE RED Sulphur Springs property
in West Va, has been rented by the
Messrs. Peyton, for 500 to be ex-
pensed in improvements. These gen.
tlemcn have now the Greenbrier
White, and the Salt also, and will
during the coming season. put line
of coaches on the road from Dublin
to the White. This feature will be a
very great convenience, and we are
glad that these enterprising gentle
men will spend the entire rent, in inn
proving that very valuable property,
the Red.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-02-09
Now to Work!

There was no Convention at Johnson
City. Mr.. Harris has chosen to enter
the race. To support Mr.. Harris is to
defeat Mr.. Earnest by defeating the
party. Shall we divide in the very
face of the enemy and give the Sena
to:ship to the radicals? 1t must moi
be. Emmert and Easely and Brown
three radicals are in the field, but the
radicals will concentrate on one O
them and we must concentrate on AL''
Earnest, or the pcrty as defeated. LIE
us up and at them like men of soun'
sense!
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-02-09
Reducing the Rate Of Interest.

At the May election, the people
will be called upon to vote upon the
question, whether the rate of interest
shall be lowered to six per cent in all
cases. Many forcibIe arguments are
used to sustain the assertion, that
money Is worth what it will bring in
the market, like property. The basis
Ofall argument on this subject. seems
little understood. The argument can
Only apply upon the hypothesis, that
money is the equal of property. This
cannot be assumed. Money is allow
ed vast privileges which are denied
to property, and while special powers
are conferred upon money, it must be
legitimate subject for proper re-
straint. Money is legal TENDER
Property is not. Take two men of
equal wealth, the one owning proper
ty only, the other exclusively money,
and place them in the market. Are
they equally protected? To day in
Virginia and in Tenn, money is all
powerful and property the symbol to
some extent of impotence. Money
can crush property. 1t can command
and acquire large values for very
little. Property can necer command
more money than it is worth. The
man who has money has power. and
he should be duly restrained in its
use. 1t is idle to propose that so
powerfully armed man, as he who
has money, shall be turned loose
among the tender values of property
wholly unprotected. 1t is patent to
even a careless view, that while we
have advanced the price Of money,
we have witnessed a terrible decline
in the price ofreal estatate. The re-
ped of the twelve per cent rate viii
work some Inconvenience, but it is
hardly to be doubted that the move
ment will carry.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-02-09
EDIT OR OF THE NEWS /:

EDIT OR OF THE NEWS:
Your favorable comments upon the
communication | last addressed your
readers, prompts me to again ask the
space of half column for the purpose
of addressing our law makers, or at least
such Of them "as have ears to hear, "
upon such subjects as l deem of public
Importance.
Were I q member of the Legislature,
/ would endeavor to learn the 1CW OF
my constituents, and TINT should be
the rule Oh my Legislative action. The
old Democratic doctrine TO LOBBY or
resign" was good doctrine. If re-
duced to practice now, some of our
Legislators would "be taken with a
leaving.n Our Governor" also might
feel it his duty "to pack up and go"
In MondrchicdL England. if minis
tiers" are defeated on any ministerial
question, or on any question of great
public importance, in one House les
pecially the Commons) forthwith the
entire ministry" resign. Public
opinion is respected there. Not so in
free America. The chief magistrate of
State may ride into power during a
panic on a popular wave, "as the
choice of The least of two evils" and
then interpose the 'Kingly preroga-
tive" of the veto to defeat the popular
will in relation to a measure of vast
importanc TO all of us, and yet escape
"vote OF censure" or other act of the
Legislative body, condemnatory of
his action. The presiding office of the
popular branch of the Legislature may
he chosen in violation 0fthe will of
the constituency, and then 'pack a
committee" and yet escape vote of
censure by the body over whom he
unworthily presides. If "these things
can be done in the green tree, what
may we not expect in the dry?n
Now the people have the right to
have their will regarded in the franz
ing of laws, especially the tax laws.
A small duty on tea and stamp tax
caused the Colonies to rvolt against the
mother country. What slight cause
of complaint they had, compared with
ours? The farmer is taxed more than
the amount of his net income, and is
compelled to sell part of his land, his
seed corn, or his brood stock to pay
taxes" yet his appeals for "relicf,"
go unheeeded by a heartless few, who
by their situation are empowered to
Cypress MN ny sustaining an odlOuS
measure, condemned by over two
thirds of the people and by more than
two thirds of one House of the General
Assembly. The representative system
is farce if these things can long con-
tinue. Robbed of three-fourths of our
property" we were justly relieved of
three-fOurths of our responsibility
thereby. At the bidding of our "mas-
tiers, ''repudiated" far mole 'hon-
Orable" obligation to pay, and would
not suffer much in the eyes of a just
God, if we fail to pay those who have
already gotten "full satisfaction.n-t
The ''State" owes the citizen protcc-
ton in his person and property, and if
IL fails in that, under any conceivable |
state OF circumstances. il has no right |
impose upon the citizen burthom or
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-02-09

the payment of liabilities incurred shy
ia, without his authority, and perhaps
before he was born. If one generation
can bind another to do any particular
thing. then there is no such thing as
freedom in the world. At common
law, the so14 is Rst bound to pay the
debts" ofthe father. although incur
red for the sons benefit. How much
less should pieceo Virginia be bodnd
to pay the "bonds" of the schote of Va.
What is equitable and that Only,
should be paid, and if this Legislature
gives "bonds," to do more than that,
their action will hereafter be 'repudia-
ted"
OBSERVER.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-02-09

In the U. S. Senate or Monday lrst,
Senator Johnston introduced bill tc
charter the Puget Sound and Norfolk,
Oceanic Continental Airline Rail
road and Telegraph Company; grant,
ing the right of way from Puget Sound
through Washington Territory. Ore
eon. Idaho, and Utah, to Boulder
City, Colorado, and authorizing a
consolidation with other railroads to
reach the Atlantic ocean at Norfolk.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-02-09
Non-Resident's Notice.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF SULLIVAN
COUNTY, TENNESSEE.
d. D. MoRRELL ! in this case II appearing
VS. from the Sherif's return
POLICY HINES, ct al What Samuel Gregg, who is
one of the Exrs of James Gregg deceased Is a non
resident of this State upon application of the plain
tiff by his Attorney it is ordered by the Court
that publication be made for four successive
weeks in the 90 Bristol News 1" notifying said De-
PENDANT SaIn'l Gregg, to appear at the next term
being the March term 1872 of this Court and make
his defence To said suit, the same will be taken
for confessed to him, and Judgment by default
rendered against him.
true copy from Civil Record Page 455
a, II. BULLOCK, CLERK.
Feb .. 4w. Primers Fee IS.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-02-09

OUR thanks arc rendered Senator
Johnston, Hon. Frank Hereford,
Hon. Fernando Wood and Hon.
r. r. Butler for interesting and
valuable documents.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-02-09

This line wonld inevitably use for its
principal eastern eennsetiosl the N.
NJ. & O. II. r., and is Of such i'm
mense Importance as to afford a new
and enlarged field for thought.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-02-09
A LARGE STOCK At LOW PRICES

HAVE Just opened in James
i Block, Main Street, Bristol, new
and large Stock of Hardware, CUT
lery, &c. and now present to the
people ofthis country an array of that
class of Goods which is not surpassed
by that of any retail house in Virginia.
My assortment being large and thor
ough am also prepared to wholesale
to country merchants at rates which
will be to them both satisfaction and
advantage and / ask an examination
of my goods and prices. An enume-
ration of my stock is impossible in
this advertisement. The list would
be practically endless. 1t is my de-
sign to engage permanently in the bu-
siness in Bristol and l ask the support
of public sentiment and the patronage
of the county. -
S. r. FERGUSON,
feb . If. Late of Portsmouth, Va.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-02-09
PROFITABLE EMPLOYMENT.

We de,ire to engage a few more Agents 70 sell
the World Renowned Improved BECKEYE SEW
ING MAC HINES at liberal salary or on Commits
sion. Il Horse and dagon given to Agents Full
Particulars furnished on application, Address W.
A. HENDERSON & CO., General agents, CLEyB-
LAND, ST.. Louis, No. 4w
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-02-09

MEssRs. GRIFFIN & HOFFMAN
Newspaper Advertising Agents, No.
4 South Street, Baltimore, Md, are
duly authorised to contract for adyer-
tisements at our forrest rates. Adver-
tisers in that City are requested to
leave their favors with this house.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-02-09
&c. FOWLER, Editor,

jHcssrs. Aiken C. Co. arc our authorize
ed agents TO obtain and receipt for SUD
soriptio7ss 10 the Ne VS. at Union
Tenn. Pdrtiss desiring to subscribe
can enter Htci1' cya6 lists ut the most
advantageous rates erer offered ar this
country.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-02-09
OUR ABINGDON LETTER.

Our servants diSebcying theiI
lnaSIcTs-1hcP popular ceusure
sure 60 cOInc-HOw the cIcV-
ice Will surely sct 10 the
middle Of The Wliifiictree-
Paying the debts Of our
dead ancestors with
out tic rigIlt 10 use
ths f. proper Y-AbIe
reVeiW Of lie f.
H. by "Obscr-
Ver."
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-02-09

CoPAL, Coach, Japan and Asphaltun Varnishes
for sale at very reduced prices at the Ne" Drug
Store.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-02-09
FREE TO AGENTS.

bound canvassing book of the PICTORIAL
HOME BIBLE. Containing over 500 IIiustrn-
tiORs. With Comprehensive Cyel1pedia ex-
planatory of the Scriptures In ENGLISH AND CIR
MAN. WIN. FLINT Co, Philadelphia, Pa 4w
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-02-09
At the New Drug Store

1000 POUNDS PURE White Lead, will be sold
very cheap to CASH PURCHASERS. Come to the
New Drug Store to Bur your Paints and Oils, If
You want to save money.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-02-09

THE Gem and Hero Fruit Jars-hslf gallon and
quart sizes-For Sale cheaper than can be bougnt
anywhere else. Also Jelly Glasses. Just the
thing. Every family should have these Jars and
Glasses. Call at the New Drug Store and examine
these goods and and prices before you buy
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-02-09

Save Your Money
BUr ron CAST!
| A II D u n n S
WHERE YOU WILL FIND OPENING
This week, direct from the Eastern Cities {
large CHEAP, and beautiful Stock of
NEW GOODS.
For cheapness, beauty, and lslity, viii
compare favourably with any in the South
west. We offer all CASH buyers great in
ducements in new and cheap Goods, bought
at bottom prices, and embracing all the --latest
winter styles.
OOpieces browx and bleached Cotions "A
ga, ga, and 10-4-all shades and prices.
I2S pieces Ct winter prints, elegant styles,
s to l2B and NOTHING ABOVE l21 cts, and
the best goods made at that price.
IS pieces plaid checked, and fancy Linseys,
at from 23cts to 40 cts.
20 packages white, red, mixed plaid, and
fancy Ftannels, very low,
90 pieces of black silk finish and mohair
Alpacas. Black mourning gro devenice,
princes cords, in all colors.
pieces Delaines, corded alpacas, solid
Lusties, royal Brocades, Scotch Palids, all
wool delaines at bottom prices and in all
colors, at from 23cts, to the best silk finish
ed goods at Sl.25.
so Ladies' all wool shawls, in every style, for
Misses and Ladies' montrose, plaid, brown,
black and high colors, from Sl,I5 to 800,
Gents best all wool Shawls, Boulevard
Skirts, new and elegant, cheaper than we
have ever sold them.
$50 doz. spool thread, cotton and silk, all
colors- spoOls, 200 yds Green & Daniels
Thread for 25cts.
Hoop Skirts, bustles, &C., Ladies wool Hose,
all colors. Misses, Boys, and childrens'
hose, every style and price,
q doz. Ladies Collars, in lace and linen,
Cuffs to match-new elegant styles Ladies'
Chemisetts and sleeves, under Jackets,
Corsetts, colored and plain. Gloves, kid
embro'd and white kid Laces, Ruffiing,
Quillings, Frillings, Bobbin, &C., &c.
We have nice CHRISTMAS GooDs,-embr'd
Handkerchiefs, SC, &c.
heavy stock of Clothing, Ticking, James,
Cashmere for boys and gents.
Muffs, Collars, and Furs, beautiful assert
ment at very low prices.
$50 Ladies new style winter Hats, from IS
to 800. Chignons and Curls, Switches,
&c. Ladies' and Misses Carriers, Neck
laces, sc.
Our stock is more varied and beautiful
than We ever before offered, and viii be
found as low as any house selling for Cash,
can offer the same quality of goods. Our
terms viii be exclusively for PAY D0wS,
CASH or PRODUCE.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-02-09

CoLoRED PAINTS, Dry and Ground in Oil for
Sale at very low rates, at the New Drug Store.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-02-09
Notice.

WE HAVE TURNED OVER OUR IN
w sold Stock Of Furniture. in Bristol
to MEssRs
KING & HILL,
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-02-09

DON'T forget the SIGN Of the NEW DRU6
STORE " when You come to Town, where you can
buy everything in the DRrs, PAIsT and FAscY
Goods line, cheaper than any where else, Call
and see for yourself.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-02-09
NO CREDIT, and NO TICKETS

Our friends will please examine our stock.
II viii pay you for looking and prieeing,
whether you buy of us or moi.
I. u. DUNN & co.
Nov. u. Tiff. Sign of Red Flag.