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The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-08-14

"The Grand University Excursion,
With its Comical Incidents" is the head
ing ola long communication which We
are requested to publish. But VT must
decline because its length Is not atomed
for by any very interesting or comical In
cidcnts. The writer is nice gentleman,
and gives u substantial reason himself for
orr declining to publish it when he says
his reason for writing it was: Not be-
cause ! contemplate interesting the public
with this simple description. for ] only
anticipated causing the participants to
swing the merits of our grand excursion
before their minds in print. that it may
make more lasting and visible Impress
ion.''
Now. Toe want to please the public when
we publish communications in regard to
pleasure excursions. II the writers thereof
care not to please the public but only to
interest a few personal friends, we would
suggest that they read the MSS. to those
friends in person and not ask newspaper
space which an editor presumes to believe
he can fill with something that wW inter-
est the public. Hence it is that newspa-
pers charge FOR obituaries, They are of
deep and solemn interest to the loved and
loving relatives of the deceased, but those
relatives are very, very few in number
compared with the subscribers who know
not the deceased and feel no interest in
reading long hom.ilies upon his virtues.
AS well ask an undertaken to furnish a
coffin for nothing as ask an editor to pub
fish an obituary for nothing. AS well.
also, ask a livery man to let you and your
sweetheart have n horse and buggy for
nothing as ask an editors space in which
to detail every little dagateUe which is gen
orally attendant upon pleasure excursions.
and which forms 10 small part OF court
ships happiness,
OF course our friend will not feel piqued
at our declining to publish his effort. He
says sit is the first piece | ever attempted,
and | Will Try to improve" and by the way
VI IcCUIlCIllUS us w StulliNINu Ihl'ilN'
tons in his article, says: You know it
is Il universal old maxim. the child must
crawl lcf;re it can walk" OF course if
that is a maxim it is universal, or, gener-
ally received. But while children arc in
the crawling state they are not allowed
to come to the first table to speak for
themselves. We think the writer under
rates his ability-a mauraise hontc to be
commended. But he is right IN saying he
will improve, and what we have taken oc-
casion to say will be worth Il fortune to
him, we opine. Byron was aroused to ac-
ton by the %scribbling of critics in the
Scotch Reviews, ana under the influence
Of Il dormant intellect, reused to action,
assumed his pen again and gave to the
world specimens Of sarcastic cloqUence
that placed him Tar above the malice and
envy of those who erst had deridcd his
Hours of ldlencss.
Let us hear from you again.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-08-14

gentleman came to us the other day
and said "Look here. what does the Home
dollars. "Wcll," said he, 'Send it to me-
and here's your money. | have treated
you badly; | have been borrowing your
paper for a good while and notice that
those from whom I have been borrowing
do not like to lend. and so intend to take
it for myself" There are other persons in
Franklin county who depend on borrow
ing in order to read their county paper
They should feel that such conduct is an
imposition upon the lender and the pub
Usher, and objectionable so long as they
can get the paper themselves for the small
sum of two dollars.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-08-14
To Kansas and Colorado.

During the summer season Of 1873. the
Missouri Pacific Railroad will sell EXcur-
sion Tickets from st. Louis to Denver and
return, Mt very low rates. Of tarc, and u
rare opportunity IL thereby offered. for
lovers Of nature to view the beauties of
Colorado and enjoy the delightful iccncry
and leaitli-inspiriug climate of the Parks
ofthe Rocky Mountains. Kansas, with its
broad and fertile plains, Is directly on the
route together with all the other Western
States and Territories. Is reached the Mis-
souri, Pacific R.R, and its connections. The
Texas connection of this road Is now com
plctcd, and passengers are offered Il first
class %all-rail route from st. Louis to Tex
rs, either over the Missouri. Kansas and
Texas II. r., rid Sedalia, or over the At
lnntic Il Pacific Il. n, ria Vinitd. For
maps, time tables, infoi mNtion Us to rates,
routes, &C., we refer our readers to j, i.
Thompson, southern Passenger Agent,
Chattanooga, Tenn. or T.. a. Ford, Gen
eral Passenger Agent. st. Louis. Mo.
"a Questions will be chccrfully and
promptly answered. tiny
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-08-14

SCHOOL DIRECTORS, MEETING.-On Sat
nrday last the School Directors of Thu
county held a meeting ut the Courthouse
ThoS. II. Woods was called to the clail
and j. NJ. Donaldson was appointed Sec
rotary. In the absence OF any formal re-
port of the proceedings we will state that
much interest was manifested. Rev. W,
b. Wattcrson, County superintendent. had
scmblagc, and had to reply to many in
quirics in regard to what was and was
not the law-wliat should and should not
be done.
1t was agreed that public schools should
open on the first Monday in August-Gn-
stant.)
Upon recommendation OF the Supcrin-
tendent the Directors adopted the Uni
vcrSity Series of School books Tor FRANK
lin county.
We were present only 4 short while and
are not awarctlIat any farther business, il
any at all, was done. In connection with
this subject ofPublic Schools and the laws
in regard to them we may have something
to say in II future number of our pa er.
We hope that the system adopted will
be a success, albeit there are many corrcc-
tions that could be madc-corrcctions Incl
dental to every new enterprise. There is an
undcr-current Of agrarianism, or commit
nism. about the whole system, which may
break forth some day into fierce conflict
with capital, unless the ballot-box, now so
fcarlully burdcned with voters Of every
hue and color, kith and kin" shall be
scrupuIousIy guarded by virtue and wis
dom. As to the Directors elected in this
county we must say that AZ u body they
seem to be the best who could have been
chosen. We know their hearts are right
and we hope they may be able to find time
for posting themselves thoroughly upon
the whole subject.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-08-14

ExUIBIrION OF STOCK.-Wc have been
requested to urge the %propriety OF having
an exhibition Of stock ut some place i'll
Franklin county at no distant day. In tile
absence of pus6ic spirit sufficient to get VI
q Fair, like others, we think the PROPOSE
ton a good onc. Select some place neal
a rood spring. and let all persons who ave
fine stock be sure to atten The occasion
mirht be made one Of pleasure as well rs
profit. All who attend could carry some
thing to eat. or, it might be better to gel
IN a little barbecue. and extend Il general
invitation to all farmers and stock-raiscrs
to come and bring their best blood for tx
hibitiOn,
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-08-14
NARY SHARP COLLEGE.
rTuIs OLD AND CELEBRATED

L School for girls and young ladies, is
situated at Winchester, Tenn, on II bench
OF the Cumberland mountains, within
some ten miles OF the Southern University.
The advantages of II healthy saIubriolls
climate, pure air, excellent water, and cX-
cmption thus far from all epidemic dis
eases, are provcrbial and it is easy Of ac-
cess. from all points, by rail. Established
twenty-five years ago, and SIN remains
under its first and only President. Il. G..
Graves. Lid. having all the while the
cooperation Of his accomplished wife and
Matron Of the Institution. 1t is claimed
by its hosts of friends. includingm more than
one hundred lady teachers educated here,
that the MARY Sharp" has IL superior.
The 23d Collegiate year of II weeks,
including rcccS,-wcck ut Christmas, com
mcnccS lst Monday of September, 1873.
and closes June It'll, 1874.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-08-14

ACCIDENTAL DEATH.-We learn that
on yesterday. at Mrs, Nucklcs', about S
miles South of Winchester. Il serious acct
dent resulted in the immediate death OF
Mr.. James Reynolds, u very worthy gen
tleman, whoI.has many relations and
friends in our county. He, with Il num-
Der of persons, was going on Il deer
drive A gun, charged with buckshot
had been placed against a tree. by some
means the gun was knocked over and
went of. one of the shot entering de-
ccascd's neck aud the balance penetrating
in the region of his heart.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-08-14

Is the Corporation of Winchester dead
Time flies, and Winter ZONES on apace,
vet our streets remain mimproved. and
| when the wet season shall set in we shall
verify be in the condition Of the five fool
lsh virgins spoken OF in the Good Book,
We fancy now that we can see where Ill
this supinencss comes from. We may be
wrong, but at our last election for Mayor
and Aldermen efforts were made to have
men elected who would serve for nothing
Ill free Board we believe, was the name
given in advance for the baby to be born
But where will the manhood. or vigorous
youth, come in? Verify, 1t Is foolish, and
contrary to the teachings OF every page IN
the black and loathsome volume ofhuman
nature, to expect men to labor for moth
ing. We have always advocated Il reason
able compensation for men who would
agree to serve us rs Aldermen, and then
we have Il right to expect something to
be done. As the matter is now going we
may reasonably anticipate the corporate
affairs of Winchester to become rs dead Il
letter oflaw us the penalties against usury,
or tipping whisky without license. SEN
siblc men are not going to enter into any
such nudum pdctum arrangements rs the
one which was attempted to be inaugu-
at the last Municipal election. One al
derman from each ward in town, and Il
Mayor and Constable-tlese are all the Of
tlccrs we want, and let them be paid some
thing for their labor. And then the streets
of Winchester will be fixed.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-08-14

New MUsIc.-we have Inadvertently
failed to return thanks to the publisher
Prof. W. l.. Dewitt, 3IS Harrison Ayanue
Boston. for the following pieces of music
What the Swallows Sang'-poem from
the German by Ruckcrt- and music by
Ilerrmun Strachiauer. Dedicated to Mis-
Addie b. Hunt, of Winchester.
Sparkling ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
scribed to Miss Mary lIalsell and Master
Uarland p. Baird. of Winchester.
THE Daisy''-an instrumental piece.
Prof. Dewitt 10 well known to the peo-
pie OF Winchester, and we recommend his
publishing house to all who want music
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-08-14

Sunday, Monday. and Tuesday were tho
hottest days of the season. PcrsPiratloi
poured from every pore, and we could but
wish for the darkness Byron spoke OF tt
come, when tie bright sun would be cX-
linuutshtd and stars should wander in the
eternal space. The stars came according
to their custom, but still the cooling cartl
sent up its cxhalations and we were moi
happy. We sighed for autumn, or winter
or spring-any season save this. In fact
the subject is too warm to write about
"Oh! for Il lodge in some vast wilder
upss" &c.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-08-14

The L%ynchburg Pioneer says that Mr.
Charley L. Shivcrs, Town Constable o.
Lynchburg (and well known to most Of
our Franklin county people, was arrested
not long since ut the instance of W. Il
Taylor. Shivers was charged with having
drawn a pistol OH said Taylor with intent
to kill. The suit was brought before Esqs.
Martin and Bobo, and the evidence not
being sufficient to sustain the charge the
case was dismissed and the State taxed
with the cost"
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-08-14

herewith take occasion to return
grateful Acknowledgements to each or my
Iast patrons. and beg they may continue
their purchases with the new firm. |
shall at all times be in the salc>rooui. to
wait upon and extend slcl. iaNorS 'S may
be in my power. We will he glad that
those in arrears call and settle, That the
former books may be closed up with as
little delay IL possible.
Very respectfully,
BRADFORD NICHUI.
aprl7-tjull0
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-08-14

They have recently had Il little touch OF
cholera ut Winchester, Franklin county,
jackson Wing and Tribune.
But not M case of cholera has occm
rel in our town. One person died here OF
cholera, and lie contracted the ma.ady in
Chattanooga. We say this much as due to
the prominence of our town in point OF
health. If it were otherwise our pen
should not abatc an item Of truth.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-08-14
Chancery Land Sale.

BY virtue OLA decree of the Charcery
Court of Franklin county, Tenn. 1T it,
June Term 1873, pronounced IN the cause
James y. Davis Admir-. of William Nc
Murray decd. " NJ. H.'Bonc Il wife Mar
tia II. Bone. | will sell TO The highest bid
der for cash, at the Courthouse toor in
Winchester on
Monday, Sept. Is. 1873,
the house and lot described in the
plcadingS. situated in or near the
Town of Winchester, Tenn, adjoining The
land OF Sam Smith Il others, containing
about three acres. sale to be made to sat
isfy decree of complainant, for the sum OF
5000. 40, together with interest and costs
This July 3Oth, 1873.
Il. II. FINCH, {. 4 NJ.
Au.7-tls Tl.)
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-08-14

The editor..ot thel.Faycttcville EXPIRES
writes 4 whole column about a bat that
got into his room lately. He tried to knock
the bat down, but several attempts result
ed in the breaking ofhis coal oil lamp,
falling over chairs and bed posts, &c, and
yet the bat got away. 1t must have been
a Jrick-bat-in his hat,
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-08-14

The editor of the Lynchburg Pioneer
has had big beets, big potatoes, big cab
bagc and big apples. sent to him. and now
has the audacity to say that no one has
sent him Il big watermelon. Such u
hint may fool some one Of his subscribers,
but it could not win up here in old Frank
lin.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-08-14

And now they talk OF having Il picnic
shortly in the vicinity of Fayetteville, but
the editor OF the Express is not prepared to
say whether The vague rumor, as he calls
it, is founded OH fact or not. Let us hope.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-08-14

At the election. OH Thursday last, tor Il
Magistrate and three School Directors Oh
this district, VIM. NJ. Russey was elected
Magistrate and w. NJ. TAFT. Wiley ). En-
brey and J. l.. Baugh we're elected for the
School Directory honors. Report saysthat
Messrs. Embrcy and Baugh will not serve.
Another lame place in \ law full of objec-
tons which will, we hope, be eliminated
uitpr a While,
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-08-14

The Gallatln (Tenn.) Examiner says thu
work on the new hotel in that town is
rapidly going forward. The work on oul
new hotel in Winchester is rapidly not go
Ing forward, and we would as soon expect
Grant to return his salary steal as cxpcc'
u change for the better. Estill Springs
will have'a hotel before we do-mark it
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-08-14

In next weeks Home journal we will
publish an interesting communication to
the Houston (Ga.) Home journal, by its
young editor, Eddy Martin, at present on
u visit to his relatives in this county.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-08-14

The Lynchburg Pioneer says the Meth
odist Church in that place is receiving it,
first coat Of paint. We fear that some of
our churches in Winchester have received
their last coat of paint.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-08-14
Chancery Land Sale,

BY virtue of 4 decree of the Chanccry
Court of Franklin county, Tenn, at it,
June term. 1872. pronounced in the cause
of A. c. Williams vs. j. NJ. Martin, | VIII
sell to the highest bidder for cash, at the
Courthouse door in Winchester. Tenn. on
Monday, Sept. lst, 1873,
the 2l3 acre tract Of land described in the
pleadings, adjoining the lands of Gardner,
West 4 others. situated in civil district
No. 4. of said county. Sale to be made to
satisfy decree Of complainant for the sum
of Sl022.S5, together with interest and
costs. This July Both, 1873.
II. II. FINCH, G. IL NJ.
Aup7-tdS TiD
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-08-14

BROKE HIS LEG.-A little son Of Mrs,
VIC Newman, lat the residence OF Capt
IL. w. Newman) fell from II chair Monday
night last and broke his leg.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-08-14

Last Sunday, Monday and Tuesday were
the hottest days of the season. Adiposc
individuals like ourselves most naturally
sigh for 4 cool retreat.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-08-14
This is the Short Route East

And the only direct route to the Soutl
and Southeast.
Passengers for McMinnvillc and Man
chester. " incIicstcr and Alabama. or tn,
Jasper Branch Railroads, will take the
: 100 A. NJ. train.
SLEEPING CARS accompany the = 30
=. NJ. Train to Memphis and G:Ij =. NJ.
Train to Chattanooga.
For Through Tickets and further infor-
nation apply at CITY Transient Office. Max
well House. and ut Chattanooga Depot,
Church Street.
JNO. W. TIIOM As,
W. l.. DANLEl, Gcul Sup't.
Gen. L. and I. Agent.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-08-14
Emigration Turning.
CHEAP FARMS IN SOUTHWEST missouri

The Atlantic & Pacific Railroad Com
puny Offers l.200,O0O acres Of land in Gen.
trail and Southwest Missouri ut from 50 to
SO per acre, ON seven years time, with
free transportation from st. Louis TO all
purchasers. Climate. soil, timber, mineral
wealth, schools, churches, and law -abiding
society, invite cmigrants from all points
to this land of fruits and flowers. For
particulars address, a. Tuck, Land Com
missioner. st, Louis. Mo. thy
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-08-14
Come up and Settle.

All persons indebted to Garner Il Hand
~ will save cost by coming up forth with
and settling .heil Indebtedness. They make
this as a last call.
Aug7-tf
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-08-14

The Fayetteville Express says that corn
prospects in Lincoln county continue to
improve under the effects OF the good
showers of rain which have visited all
parts of the county.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-08-14

Advertisements for less than three months will
insertion, one inch makes Il square.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-08-14
VALUABLE FARM for SALE
Hunts Station, Tenn.

One mile and 4 half from the above
n.mc6 station. on the WA \. Railroad.
offer for sale the following described farm
Situated OH the waters of Robertson creek
and bounded as follows: On the north by
the lands OF ID. J.. Martin; on the south by
j. y. Wakefield; on the east by }. ID. laps
comb. and OIL the west by VIM. Rich
said tract contains
200 acres, more or less,
50 acres i'm cultivation and the remainder
well timbered. There are two dwelling
houses and all necessary O~ut-houscs. q
NEVER-FAILlNG WELL,
and plenty Of stock-water on the farm.
TERMs-One-third cash and the remain
der on one and two years.
JAMES n. KEITH,
Hunts Station, Franklin Co., Tenn.
ang7 2m loo
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-08-14

misunderstanding every I'd Lords
Day, at Decherd, by Rev. j. NJ. II. Smith
son. of the Christian Church.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-08-14
No. | Jack for Sale.

propose to sell a splendid Jack. He J
49, hands high. will be nine year.. Or.
@ x spring. is of a beautiful mouse iie Is
and sired by an imported %Spanissscll him
perfect in all respects. and Yfor stock.
very low for cash, or trade lone Journal.
tS-Apply at office Of b
Iuly3l-lm
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-08-14
WINTER ARRANGEMENT
OF TIIk
ST.. LOUIS,
NASHVILLE CHATTANOOGA
Central Short Line.

TNAlNS run to and from Nashville as
L. follows:
LEAVE. ChdtdNO0gu Trans. ARRIVE,
$ :OO A.. NJ. Sundays Excepted. 2:lj r. NJ.
9:OO =. NJ. Daily. $40 4. NJ.
LEAVE. Memphis Trains. ARRIVE.
3:i5A.M. Daily. $3.50 \. N.
: 80 =. NJ. Sundays Excepted. 1913 =. NJ.
Time to Memphis, ia. hours.
LEAVE 81. LOUiS IrdiRS. ARRIVE.
3:ij A. NJ. Daily. $50 A. NJ.
Time to st. Louis 49,. hours.
LEAVES. ShclLyrHle Trui"S. ARRIVES.
1 200 /. NJ. Daily, Sund'y excepted. 9:3j 4. M.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1873-12-19
529 IL ACRES OF LAND.

more or less, being the portion of land con-
veyed to the said Thomas J. D. Bowie in the
division of the Real Estateof Thomas j.
Bowie, late of Montgomery county, deceased
and designated as Lot No. 2, as will fully APP
pear in the deed to the said Thomas j. b.
Bowie, dated the 10th day OF January, in the
year 1866, and recorded in Lber E B. p,
No. 2, folio 600, &c, one OF the Land Re-
cords Of said Montgomery county.
These lands adjoin the lands of Hazel b.
Cashel, Washington Bowie, aud the lands Of
which the late Thomas Worthington died
seized and possessed, being about three miles
from Mechanicsyille and about six miles from
Gailhersburg, on the Metropolitan Branch Of
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.
The locality of these lands is equal TO any
in the State for health, the surrounding neigh
borhood % the best in our county conveni-
ent to tie Turnpike leading from Brookevllle
to Washington, D. O., and also convenient TO
Churches, Schools, Mills &c.
The improvements consist of good And
comfortable two.story
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1873-12-19
ROAD PETITION.
TO tie Hoaorabe Boayd of Commission
ers .for Montgomery Cousdy:

To the HoaoraJle Board of Commission
ers Tar Montgomery Cou'dy:
THlRTY days after the publication of this
4 notice. the undersigned will petition the
Commissioners Of Montgomery county TO es-
tahlish as County Road the road commenc-
ing al the point where The road from Mrs.
Charles Clarke house enters the Washington
and Coleville Turnpike road, about half a
mile East from Sligo Greek, running thence in
a soulherly direction along the said road of
Mrs Clarke to Allied Drane's land thence
through said Drane S land TO the land of +.
p. Blair, thence through the land Of said Blair
to the new cut road The road that it is pro-
posed 10 establish being that already in use by
the permission Of the owners of the land thro
which passes.
Also. a road commencing at the bridge on
Sligo Greek on the road running East from
Silver Spring Depot, thence rpnning along
said creek 10 the new cut road running to
Washington City, being the road. which said
Blair has already opened 10 public use.
F. p BLAIR,
MONTGOMERY BLAIR,
O. H. P. CLARK
TH0S. RAWLINGS,
f. V0LDlNAR.
Nov21-Efn
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1873-12-19
GRIsT AND SAW MILL,

run by water power. There is also fine
healthy APPLE ORCHARD.
The lands are in a fair state of cultivation
good enclosures, sufiicieucy of Wood, and well
waiered
TERMS OF SALE.--One-third Of the pur-
chase money 10 be paid in cash on the day of
sale, and the residue TO be paid in two equal
insiallmeuts in one aud two years FROM the
day Of sale the purchaser or purchasers Civ
ing notes with approved security for the de-
ferred payments, bearing interest from day Of
sale.
va Conveyancing at cost Of purchaser.
GEORGE PETER,
nov 2S-ts Trustee
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1873-12-19
HAMILTON 0LDFsELD,

DUMP-MAKER,
EtLicorr Cry, Howard Co, Nd.
Gives his undivided attention 20 the prose-
cution Of his business, in All It's branches.
PUMPSoR the most approved kinds made
to order, and READY-MADE PUMPSaiways
on hand. The charge Is so Gents per foot.
ALL NEW WORK WARRANTED.
NEs- Orders addressed 10 the subscribe
at Ellicott City, Howard county, Nd. viii
be promptly attended 10.
mar3-tf HAMILTONO LDFlELD.