Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1873-07-12

saulted Ben with gun, after first captu-
ring him with dogs, and would doubtless
have Stayed him, but Ben who Is quick
and active, ran under the gun and with
large knife stabbed his assailant several
times, INJECTING, It is supposed, mortal
wounds. Ben is at large
PREsBYTERIAN FEMALE CoLLEGE.-we
direct attention 10 the advertisement in
this issue Of the Presbyterian female Col
lcgo, Rev. ]. Z. Bright, President. This
is one Of our most nourishing and worthy
institutions Of learning and is building up
n most rnviable reputation abroad rs well
a. at homo. Mr.. Bright Is an eminent
scholar and Is supported by an able faculty.
SCHOOL TAx.-An additional tax OF ten
cents on the 800 was levied by the County
Court Of Madison county for school pur-
poses. This, with The State tax and the
Peabody fund, it IS thought, will be sufi-
cient TO sustain good schools throughout
the county. However, If the school fund
from all sources should prove Inadequate
we feel certain that the Court VII promptly
increase the special tax.
JACKSON SAVINGS RANK.-The follow
ing is a list OF the Stockholders in the
jackson Savings Bank Nv. A. Cald-
well, James W. Anderson, Rob't. W. Don
nell, Il. VI. Mason, W. T. Key, VIM. Hot
land, A. Lawlcr, Madison Parker, Willis W.
wiIlioms, A. 5. Rodgers, z. c. McCowat1
j. NJ. Parker, W. X. walsh, John J.. Il.
! Tomlin, N. Rhodes, Z. Z. Graham, J. II.
| Duke, Milton I. Brown, who met on yes
! tcrday, Friday, and paid the first INSTALL
ment Of 10 per cent, and organized by
clecting James W. Anderson, President;
Milton /. Brown, w. A. Caldwell, J. M.
Parker and w. X. Walsh, Directors; n.
Rhodes was appointed Cashier and w. A.
| Caldwell, Assistant Cashier. The remain
Ing instaIlments Of the Capital Stock is to
be paid in on or before the LIST OF October,
1873, from time TO time as ordered by the
| Board Of Directors.
REDUCTION N RATS. The Western
Union Telegraph Company, In order 70
place telegraphing at such cheap rates as to
make it available 20 every one, have made
sweeping reduction in their tariffs, having
| reduced the rate in some instances as much
as 100 per cont when tits considered that
this Company enjoys an almost complete
monopoly, their lines ramifying like 30
many commercial, life inspiring arteries
/ throughout the length and breadth Of this
country, their voluntary action in this re-
/ duction bespeak for them a generosity not
usually enjoyed by large corporations, and
cannot but reward their interest in thus
rendering their lines more accessible TO all
classes, while the usefulness Of the tele-
graph as 40 agent for the promotion Of our
industries must also be greatly enlarged.
KNOXVILLE AND MEMPHIS NARROW
| GAUGE RAILROAD.-We had the pleasure
Of meeting on Sunday last at the CONNER
cial Hotel. Mr. II. N. Allen, Engineer in
charge OF the work on the Knoxville and
Memphis narrow-gauge railroad. He in
formed us that about 5000 yards Of grading
had been finished between Bolivar and
| Henderson Station, and that the work was
progressing fayOrably. No trestling or
crosstieing had yet been done, but would
| be commenced as soon as the farmers laid
| by their crops. Most Of the work is to be
| done by farmers along the line. He thinks
| 10 have construction trains running carly
In the fall rs far as Pine Ridge, eleven miles
West of Henderson Station. This ridge is
the only heavy grading on the line. Hen
derson Station has subscribed $4,000 to-
wards this road, which speaks volumes in
her praise. The people along The line are
liberal in subscribing and prompt to pay.
/ CRoPs.- Notwithstanding the annual
and chronic cracking which the farmers
more or less indulge every year about this
time, the crops in this section are rather
promising. Now and then in every neigh
borhood crops seriously injured by grass
may be seen, but as rule is the result Of
over cropping, or neglect. Information
gathered from all parts of the county justi-
fics the statement, that the cotton crop this
season in Madison county bids fair to yield
fair average, while the early corn was
pretty well made by the rains this week,
and late corn as rule is looking well.
Without severe drouth this month all win
be well with our farmers.
The SToRM.-About. O'Clock on Tues
day morning heavy storm of wind and
rain, accompanied by thunder and light
ming syvept over the city. At times the
wind seemed to approach the fury Of a
siclone, and the rain for several minutes Al
time pourcd-down in torrents, while the
loud thunder shook the very earth, and the
weird lightning lit up with glare the
whole heavens. But little damage however
was done by the wind or lightning, save
the leveling Of few trees here and there
whilst the rain was an incompatible bless
ing to the thirsty crops The corn crOI
was absolutely saved by the rain, and WI
{ are glad TO learn that it was general
MASONIC REcoRD.-The most beautiful
and speaking Masonic design we have We
c seen, is the "Masonic Record and Emble
matte History" published by Carson !
; Barnards. The picture, when framed, is
j. superb ornament for either parlor or sittlnl
l. room. In it are all the emblems of Mason
nv beautifully arranged in historic order
: with one Of these elegant designs ever.
i Mason can leave to his family an authenti
evidence Of his Masonic standing, and
: beautifully illustrated history Of his Ma
= sonic career. No Mason should be withOu
: one. Bro. ID. NJ. Mcknight, of Humboldt
a will canvass Madison, Henderson, Fayette
G shelby, Crockett, Upton and MeNair
GOuhlitNs Win NlN NAtN VI 1NAAiA9 NA-NSN ~
O cords to Masons, and we hope he will b
: received by the brotherhood with cordial
ty aud encouraged by them in his most woI
thy undertaking. A large number hay
!, been purchased by the brotherhood in thi
. City, and great many more will be oil
dered.
, HEALTH or JACKSON.-The citizens {
e Jackson have abundant cause TO be thanh
II full for the continued and remarkable goo
n health Of the city. Remarkable because a
Ie around us fearful peStilence has been rag
P ing. The physicians inform us that theI
< is less fatal sickness now in jackson tina
z there was at this time last year. 1t is tru
Il there Is a considerable tendency to bow
d affections. but in a mild form and rarely
" a serious character. II the scOurge whic
has visited Nashville, Memphis, Paduca
is and other cities around us this season
- should continue to leave Jackson uutoucl
NJ ed. we will be prepared to think her ep
10 demie proof. And there can be scarcely
50 doubt of its leaving us untouched, as it hs
r. passed ON farther North, and is rapidly d.
IN ing out In neighboriug cities. 1t is r
be markable fact that this immediate sectic
bt was never visited by yellow fever, oholer
at or any other fatal epidemic, and that mo
Mt OF the serious diseases so fatal in other !
ar calities-are mild and manageable her
Whether this exemption is owing to Il
-, purity OF the water, or the air, or both
\. we do not know; but still such is the IA
n a. the experience Of years demonstrai
at Hence for perfect freedom from the gre
iS' scour-ps Of modern times aud geneI
r., healthfulness, this immediate section
ct, perhaps no equal on the continent. tt
" ~ a. than a