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The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-05-01

The Methodist Episcopal Church
South, including ministers, has q total
membership Of six hundred and fifty
four thousand one hundred and fifty.
nine, being an increase Tor the past
Year Of thirty-two thousand nine hun.
drcd and seventy five. Including the
China mission there are thirty six an
nual conferences, all of which, except
three. show an increase.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-05-01

Brigham Young has resigned all
lis temporal trusts, and purposes de-
Young all his energies to the service
'' TIC church as spiritual adviser. He
says nc IS going to emigrate so far in
'"' ''"'nwes' that railroad nor tele.
graph can neither ovortake them in five
centuries. If he does that he will have
to change his course and settle in the
moon
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-05-01

The Congressman still halting be
tween two opinions on the back salary
grab can place the money where it will
DO the most good by pockcting it,
This will publicly advertise them as
persons TO be passed over in selecting
public ohicipns in future.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-05-01

The census a 1870 gave Texas
a population of 100000. The
present populations is about nj mil
lion three hundred thousand. About
two hundred thousand have settled in
the State within the last two years, aud
the rush continues, The CaroIinas,
Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louis.
lana, and Europe are swelling every
day the population Of The coast, middle
aud western sections OF the Sta:c,
while Virginia, Kentucky and Tennes
see, and the Western and Northc.T
States, are constantly contributing i'm
migrants who locate in the northern
and northeastern sections,
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-05-01
Where tho Appropriations Go.

A Washington correspondent, who
has been looking over the legislation
OF the last Congress, and has examined
the list Of appropriation bills especially
shows how the Southern States ar,
treated in the matter, and says:
sin round numbers. the a%ppropria
tons last session amounted to two
hundred million Of dollars. OF this
sun the South received but twelve
hundrcl thousand dollars; less than
was given to the States Of Michigan
and Wisconsin, respectively, for clean
ING out rivers, harborS and other in
tcrnal improvements. Indeed, thcNr
States were granted morc than their
whole commerce is worth; while Mo
bile Bay and the Mississippi riyer are
put oil with Il few thousand dollars
only. Appropriations were made for
twenty five public buildings. only ioul
Of which are to be erected in the South,
at a cost Of from $4,000 to 100000
against millions for such structures in
the North. This would be correct il
the North paid the greater portion OF
the taxes; but the report of the Com
missioner Of Internal revenue comes
from the South The South how
ever, is not disposed to beg. She only
wants justice. Let the General Gov
crnment give her al amount equal t.
that stolen by carpet bag officials, am
she will then be in a position to carry
ont her internal Improvement
without further aii"
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-05-01

Two respectable young men were
found guilty by the Criminal Court at
Murfrccsboro under an indictment for
disturbing public worship. and fined
800 and costs each, amounting to
about $75. Their oGensc was wills
pering 10 young ladies' in church.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-05-01

Political matters in Louisiana are in
a decidedly bad condition. Refused
representation in Congress, the people
declined to pay taxes to a set of men
hoisted into Office by bayonets and the
decree of q drunken Judge. In order
10 collect the taxes it seems likely that
United States troops will have to be
placed in every parish in the State, and
the collections made at the point Of
the bayonet. Yet the President, the
Supreme Court and Congress have all
failed to come to their relief. This is
Tree government with a vengeance.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-05-01

The Governor has agreed upon and
ordered the bonds necessary for fund
ing, 1t will take about sixty days to
prepare these bonds, and the funding
therefore viii commence about the LIST
Of July.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-05-01
THE HOLY Bible.

Therefore it becomes men to accept all the
helps to the perfect unde r~standing of the
Divine Law.
The Undersigned proposes to the people
of Franklin county and surrounding coun-
try to furnish subscribers with the most
complete and wc%ll-arranged copy ofthe
Bible that has ever been offered the peo-
pie. because of its fullEess, verify, %instruc-
tiveness of matter, and its mechanical
execution. Published by the American
Family-Bible Publishing Company.
W. d. CHICK, Agent.
Franklin Co Tenn.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-05-01

Recently n white woman, in the
State of Arkansas, was seized by four
negroes, and her person violated. The
principal criminal was burned to ashes
on a log. heap. and his three confeder-
ates shot dead.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-05-01


The new assessment law Ia much
stronger, in some respects, than the
old one. The assessors are now 70
quired to visit lhe premises Of the
owne: to make 3 plat of the same, and
10 put the owner upon oath. Wher
lands are sold for taxes, the purchase
who bids the taxes and costs is put ii
possession. Formerly two years wer
allowed for redemption at the rate o
six per cent. upon the price bid; now
one year is allowed for redemption
and at the end Of that time the delin'
quent. to regain bis property, must
pay to The purchaser so per cent. on
bis bid, or else give him the rents and
OF the land for one year.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-05-01

III our next issue we will publish
some resolutions Introduced at the late
Legislative Convention by our mem
Der, II. r. Moore, Esq, They have
been read by many already, but deserve
reproduction because the attack "wrong
in high placcs'--the Congressional
back pay plumber, for instance.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-05-01

The Lebanon ('renu.) city council,
has appointed q committee of four "a
make suitable arrangements for the re
ccp,ion Of the Press Association.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-05-01

n. I.sLiTrIH, EtitorAn Proprietor.

The New York Sun makes early ell.
tries for the Presidency in 1876. It's
foremost candidates are Chas. Francis
Adams, of Massachusetts,, and VIM. 5,
Groesbeck, Of Ohio.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-05-01

1t Is now said that DR.. Livingstone
will be at home within q year. He
viii, then, in all probability, make a
occurring tour in America, and tell us
what be knows" about Stanley.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-05-01
Non-R Resident Notice.

Thomas George vs. Susan Battlefield and
others.
Upon motion, and it appearing % the
satisfaction OF the Clerk aud Master. from
the bill in above cause. which Is sworn to,
the defendants, Susan Blatchtord and her
children. some five or seven in number,
the widow and heirs at law of John
Blatchforl. declare non-residents of the
State of Tennessee, 50 that the ordinary
process of law canno be served upon
them.
1t is therefore ordered that publication
be made for -four consecutive weeksin the
Home journal. published in Winchester,
Tenn. requiring said non-resident de-
PENDANTS to appear on or before the fo5rth
Monday in June next, before the Chan
Gerry Court ut Winchester, franklin coun-
ty. Tennessee, and plead. answer or demur
to complaiHant's bill, or the same will BIO
taken for confessed and set for hearing ex
parte Witness my hand, at office, this
April 18th, 1873
T. II. FINCH, G. j. NJ.
apr2i-4w AZ
Fitzpatrick Gregory and Davis Solicit
tors for Complainant.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-05-01

Louisiana papers report the cotton
crop Is being fully ten days in advance
o. tue crep last year, and tina, corn
planting Is more extended.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-05-01
Notice.

Having suggested the insolvency of the
estate of Louis FOrnes, Jr., decd, all per-
sons having claims against said estate are
hereby notified to file the same with the
Clerk Of the County Court of franklin
county, Tennessee, on or before the 9th
day Of. May, 1873, authenticated in the
manner prescribed by law. or they will be
forever barred In law and equity. This
February the 9th. 1873.
SCOTT DAVIS, Admir-.
March8-tf
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-05-01
The Only Hope

of saving the people of our land from cor
ruption and deepest degradation, is in q
strict adherence to the law Of God AZ
contained in
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-05-01

Pursuant to the above order of sale, !
will expose the said tracts of land. town
lots. and parts OF town lots, or so much of
each OF them as will be sufficient to pay
the taxes, costs and charges thereon for
the year 1871, mentioned in above report,
to public sale. tn the highest bidder, for
cash, at the Courthous door In Winches-
ter, on the lst Monday in July 1873, it be-
ing the 9TH day of said month.
JOHN G. HANNAH,
may1-4w Tax Collector.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-05-01

1t is therefore considered by the Court
that judgment be and is hereby rendered
against the aforesaid tracts of land and
town lots in the name of the State, for the
sums annexed to each, being the amount
,ftaxes due severally thereon for the year
1871. And it is ordered by the Court that
the said several tracts Of land and lots, or
so much thereof as shall be sufficient of
each of them to satisf, the taxes costs and
charges annex d to them several, be sold
as the law directs.
Witness, r. j. Jackson. Clerk of our
said Court, at Office. 18th Monday in March.
1873. Il. j. JACKSON, Clerk.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-05-01
Non Resident Notice.

+. T. Estill VS. President Directors and
company o. State Bank of South Caro-
lima Ut ais.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-05-01
MONTGOMERY & CADzOW,
Public Square,
Winchester, Tsnn.,

Keep on hand
at their Saloon,
for retail, or for
in large
les. "A tlne
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-03-29

SPRING MILL1NERY.-Mrs. Gregg, who for
twenty-five years has been leader in the millin-
cry business of Ottawa has just received her
spring stock, and we find IT not behind any Of her
former efforts, in variety or general excellence
She has complete assortment of ladies' hats of
the latest styles, with all the flowers and pretty
trimmings to match She has stamped embroid.
cry, and does stamping to order and furnishes
brads and floss to match. She does bleaching
and pressing to order, and is ready to receive
calls from her customers and the ladies in gene.
raj whenever they wish to see her new goods
She has very pretty line of real and imitation
hair goods in all the new styles.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-03-29
Board of Education.

The Board Of Education of this city met Oil
Monday evening last ut the City Hall.
Miss Emma Black resigned as teacher in tIsC
primary department Of the I'd ward school, arr
Miss Hattie Black applied for the vacancy.
Director Hit, the president Of the old board
made valedictory address, and ballot wa.
taken for president, resulting in Cullen getting
D votes and Marklc |. Cullen went in on q
speech.
On motion of Marklc, the salary of clerk was
fixed at 800, and Mead reelected.
The committees are as follows:
Tcachcrs-Marlilc, Dyer and Nash
Financc-Nash, Catln and Hit.
Supplles-Maierhohcr Marklc and Catlin.
Buildngs-Dyer, Maierhoier and Hit.
The rule was frightened up on nonresident
pupils, who will be required hereafter to pay
tuition in advance.
Adjourned TO Tuesday evening, April LIST.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-03-29

WASN'T APrRECIAfBD-A sad case of want of
appreciation of individual enterprise by a blarst.
ed monopoly has Just come to our KNOWLEDGE
y couple Of years ago a couple Of freight trains
on the Chicago, Rock Island and p road ATTEMPT.
ed the difficult feat Of passing each other on the
same track Though it is well settled rule of
natural philosophy that two bodies cannot occu.
/ Ply Tie same space at the same time as firmly
founded rs that, should an irresistible BODY
come in contact with an immovable BODY, there
would he general smash up The collision of
these eight trains was attended with the most
satisfactory results, so far as smashing things
was concerned. 1t occurred to the individual
ABOVE alluded 10 that il would be good thing
to take few Photographic views of the wreck
and send them tn the officers Of the company for
two purposes: First to prove that Ottawa had
a live artist; and N to enable the world, includ
ing the officers of the road, to see the ruin made
by those trains and their freights of dry goods.
groceries, &C., and save them the necessity of
coming here in person
\ bundle Of these vicSs were sent TO the Board
of Directors, with assurance that they were life
like, and that few dozen would be sent without
'h'i 70 W 'hu "IhccTs, aiso lnlliiatlng tnat the
cnterprising artist would lie happy te 20 out on
the road, at any point from Chicago tU San Fran.
cisco, to take views of accidents, showing men
and women killed or manned, &C., am winding
up with "dnd a pass would be very convenient
&C. The Board got the pictures, and then thcy
got mad and directed the Secretary to 20 for the
cheeky photist, which he did:
d" Sir, your views would be a. 'dampurty' adj
vertiscment to get people to travel on our yoad !!
For impudcncc, you'll do"
That pass has never been heard from, and
Bowman rides on plain tickets, just like COMMON
pcnnlr.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-03-29

ALsCHULER.-Abe is at home with big stock
OF spring goods, in the clothing and gents furn.
ishing line, and wants the boys to call around
and look at his stock He has very fine stock
OF carefully selected goods, and has been enabled
to mark prices on all his goods at very reason
able prices. He has large lot of finely made
trunks for ladies and gentlemen, of which are a
number OF Saratoga and others equally splendid
Mr.. Yentzer is boss Of the custom tailoring de.
partment, and is provided with an abundance of
new and fashionable piece goods, cat of which
he can get you up new suit of No. clothes, Of
any quality of cloth, on short notice
Alschulers line of furnishing goods, such as
fine undcrshirts, drawers, ties, collars and hand
kerchiefs is large, and he offers all goods at a
very reasonable figure. 3...
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-03-29

Judge Gilman, our worthy County Judge, late.
" tried an aquatic experiment, with results
very unpleasant to him, and without having any
particular effect ON the water. 1t was March -
and calm 'cas the skies, which II is to be inferred
was Fox river likewise.
Moored to the bank OF the classic stream, the
name whereof We have given above, was beau.
tliul skii or yawl, or jolly boat, or whatever the
Judge calls It, 1t made for pleasure The amount
OF pleasure it afforded the Judge ON that even.
M was dlsgustingly thin. 1t was Sunday after.
noon, and the pellucid waters of the river sug.
gested boat ride" an hour on the waters of the
DARK plue sea "a cruise on the bounding bill.
lows or brief life on the ocean wave. and a
home on the rolling deep" The Judge stood
upon the deck of his vessel, and, waving Il fond
adieu 10 the land, struck his oars in the ripping
waters and glidcd almost noiselcssly on the bo-
som OF the smooth current He found the air
refreshing, the exercise pleasant to his Youthful
sncws and muscles, and cyhileratinc to his
thoughts. SO he rowcd up stream, humming,
MurmurinS Sea- Pretty soon he neared the
dam, ana suddenly found his boat gliding along
the back current without any effort from him.
soon she gipt,d in under the dam and was o{,.,I
under. He was invited out of that boat with
degree OF suddenness that precladed all idea of
pOtencss on the part of the water n threw
him up and banged him down, and bumped him
around in the most careless, even reckless man.
ner paying no more respect to him than il Ia,
had been a log OF wood, instead of a cuupt.y
judge-a piece of pine instead Of his honor tbn
County Court. The Court pinned to be out of
there
At length he was washed ashore in a damp
As soon as he could collect his scat
tered breath he looked up towards where the
water came down and remarked: THAT was a
dan(p) cool BATH He went home to dry, and
though the shock and the ducking were severe,
and heavy cold followed, it is to be hoped that
he will soon come out all 90 X"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-03-29
A Card.

To the Voters Cfhe Torn Of Otuna;
II will be seen by the announcement in another
column, that am a candidate for Town Collector
at the town election next Tuesday. | have been
resident of this city for twenty years have tried
my best TO live as good citizen and earn my
bread by hard, honest toll. If the people will
honor me so far as to award me the collectorshp
| pledge myself to serve them faithfully and
honestly. W. c. PATCHiN.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-03-29
HULL
new GOODS.

Shall open next week our
New stock of SPRING GOODS.
We assure our friends that
we have the largest, cheap
est and best stock we ever
opened i'm Ottawa. We now
propose to divide the profits
with our customers and sell
goods cheap.
Our Carpet stock has been
more than doubled in guam
tity and almost halved in
price.
Please call and examine
the new styles and look at
our stock.
W. II. HULL.
~ An SnlIn Gfnnnf
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-03-29

GOTSG AwAY.-Rev l.. Y. Hayes who has 80
long and successfully filled the position Of pas.
tor on the Presbyterian Church in this city, has
been rendered u "sitn in Madison, Wis, in n large
and wealthy church there. We commend him
to the good people of the most beautiful inland
city Of the west a. a gentleman worthy Of their
confidence, and preacher Of considerably more
than average ability
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-03-29

Mr., Lon. Piergue, the xxx oyster end Tom
and Jerry dealer, says in this weeks Republican
that he will accept my challenge, as published
in last weeks FREE TRADER; but think you
had better read my challenge again. 1t reads
that sold as many cans of oysters since last
September as he did but it don't read that | sold
more, as the craw-fsh Lon Piergue makes it rcsd
in this weeks Republican. And was the second
otler-from the LIST Of January-too much for
your Tom and Jerry stomach, that you don't say
about it in this weeks Republican,
Yours truly hereaftcr-Amen!
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-03-29

The Cutlery works have so far rcmedied the
disaster of the obstruction Of the Dayton dam by
putting in IA steam engine for temporary use,
and will resume work on Monday.
Mr.. Rugg, at his furniture factory, and Messrs
Mairhofler, Dent d Co., at their pillow factory
have also put in a large steam engine for temper.
airy use.
We understand Mr. Thomas, the canal super
intendent is driving the repair of the Dayton
dam with great energy, and expects to be able
again to fill the feeder in few weeks.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-03-29

OPERA HOUSE Book SToRR.-,Jas. Murray is on
hand with Il full assortment Of books and station.
cry, late newspapers and periodicals, chromos
notions, cigars, &c. You will find an abundance
Of everything you may need in the line of first
class stationery establishment, at the Opera
House Book store
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-03-29
SPACE.
Z. l NJ. 2 NJ. 8 NJ. 6 n. | Y.
Twelve lines of Agate make one square.

Twelve lines OF Agate make one squaIe
Advertisements not under contract must b. plainly
mark cd the length Of time desired they will be contn
ued and charged foI until ordered out
Business and cards mot exceeding five lines
Inserted at Ave dollars per I'VE lines, dol
ar per line extra
Transient advertising in all TO be paid strictly in
advance.
nv Yearly advertisers disGontnuing their advertise
mens before the expiration of the contract will be chag
ed the full rates above Extra charge will also be made
for dissolution and other connected with their
regular business.
Local notices Cftet cents per line.
tg- In no will these terms be departed from
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-03-29

One evening lately a couple Of gamin-. Of the
young America style, we're al the Opera
House, in the gallery. During q lull in the pro.
ccedings one Of them observed the FREE co picture
Of Shakespeare over the stage and observed,
Say, Jim, whose mug il tha:" on" respond
ed Jim, You know this is the Ma.ou-e. bildin'.
AND tAats VI Ma.nn Lin.elf-
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-03-29
JOBBING DEPARTMENT.

Our facilities for dong all kinds OF JOB Work, In the
rous styles of the art surpassed in this section
and respectfully solicit those wishing anything done in
this line give call By the judcous and liberal
OF prRters ink many mans fortuneh as been made and
the aet is still open. Try 1t.
Orders by mail promptly attended to-
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-03-29

OYSTERs-Hcnry Walthcr will continue the
oyster business for few weeks longer, in the
well known fsvortc brands.
He takes this means Of thanking the public
for the- liberal patronage in the oyster line dur
ing the past winter and up to date
He will continue the other lines OF his bust
ness "A usual
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-03-29

New TOBACCO HousE.-F. II. Marvin Il Co...
about the 18th of April, will open large tobacco
store, in the building now occupied by F. c.
Prescott. They will deal in cigars, tobacco, &c
at Wholesale and retail. These gentlemen have
abundant means and will make the business q
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-03-29

Pyramids Of clothing Of the latest styles for
men and youths, and al prices to defy compcti
tion. We manufacture all our own goods. We
do not buy Of second hands, thereby saving ten
per cent. to the purchaser. All goods warranted
rs recommendation sham. The place is the
unrNalcd White Corner VI. STIEFEL " Co
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-03-29

The Chickering Piano is now sold at lower
prices than any other trst-class piano. An ele-
giant piano, with carved legs, is now sold at $40,
old price 1915 A written warranty from the
factory for five years comes with every piano.
We have the leading styles always'on hand.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-03-29
J WALTHEH
DRAMArIc Tnorrr-Mr. Charles McGinnis

DRAMATIC TRoUrE-Mr. Charles hcGnni-
writes us that he will come to Ottawa Oh OF
about the 18th Of April with 4 star dramatic
troupe and give Us flrst-class entertainments.
Mr. McGinuis is a successful manager, and
knows what the people of Ottawa will appre-
ciatc, and has dramatic company which he
thinks will ill the bill.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-03-29

NEW GOODs.-Nr. Lynch il al New York Sc
lccting mammoth stock OF spring goods. II,
viii buy very heavily this spring, and will outd,
all former efforts in asplendd stock in ever!
particular.
Remember to call a. Lynch * Bcatty's mex
week and see the new goods
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-03-29

Rev. Abel Butterfeld, of Salt Lake City, ant
missionary of the Latter Day Saints, will preach
at the universalist Church, in Ottawa, on Sunday
evening, March 30th, at ~ o'clock
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-03-29

PERsoNAL.-George Goodman, agent for Our
Boys. popular Magazine for the rising genera
ton Of the masculine persuasion, is in town. He
is also dispenser of Fluid Lightning" which is
not an exhilcrating beverage, but magic cure
Of headache, neuralgia and toothachs