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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-02-28

The President is credited with the remark
that the government had money enough to
last it till July, and if any appropriation
hills should fail this session, ne say no
need of an extra session till that time.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-02-28

One Of our citizens once shipwrecked q
TAR reputation for temperance and sobriety
on the compound word buckle-tOngue. He
struck at 1t three times as tuckle-bung, and
then said, " Well, | know | am sober
enough TO say bung-tuckle ." which he icas.
Just about. Another " unfortunate - went
overheard, the other day. in the crowded
post-othee at mail time, by telling how
cold the worth-nest wind Is raging His
fourth attempt ended with his swearing that
he would say norst-weth wind. if il took
him all night Bennington Banner.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-02-28

The western states show disposition 10
give the liquor question a very determined
answer. Ohio, Illinois and Iowa have made
Heuor-sellers liable for any damage done II
into1ication by persons 10 whom they have
sold liquor, the damages being recoverable
By the purchaser wife or family The In
diana Legislature, las; week passed bill Of
still greater stringency. which. in addition
to the above provision, declares that no IL
censes fo- selling by the glass shall be issued
save on petition of a majority Of the voters
Of the ward. village or town, and requires
all saloons TO close at O'Clock in the even
ing. There was prolonged discussion on the
bill, and itpassed by a straight party vote
the democrats voting solidly against it.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-02-28

Bold ArTNFT At RoBBERY 0v WALL
s-EEET--An elaborate and well planned at
tempt 70 rob the Wall street faukers IN
New York. was made on "Wednesday by
gang OF thieves, who lighted fires in Two
different buildings Just Al the busy hour of
a quarter past two. when deliveries are be-
ny made, and when the brokers boxes are
open and bonds and stock are in transitu
from office 70 othCe. or lying loose upon the
desks The detectives and the police had
suspicious Of the game % once and warned
the brokers. 50 that there was hasrv BARR
cading Of doors by clerks 70 prevent the
expected invasion. One broker had hun
dred dollar bin snatched frsm his hand on
the street, but beyond this capture. the
thieves, some fifty Of whom were counted
on the street during the excitement. went
away without any booty
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-02-28

The collection Of infdels, communists e.,
I spIritualists and reyolutionists known a. Il re
New England Labor Reform League. he ID
it fourth annual session in Boston on Nc n
day. Among the speakers was Veto ria
Woodhull, who launched forth into tir ne
Of abuse of society As constituted too sv.
stigaatizing the men and women as .nlv
hali-made. and defending her recent att & ok
on Mr.. Beecher a piece Of Just and q 2 nd
generalship. calculated TO make that gen tie
man with Others come forward and ackno vi
edge the truth. The ministers Of relis ion
were, in her judgment, 40, 900 hypocrI .es.
who were responsible for the sham mora lity
which existed at present. Social and ~ .ual
questions, she said, should be taught in
Schools among the documentary sta dies.
Gould she have the children under her con-
trol ior twenty-five Years, she would 50 edu-
cate them that the churches and II SAINT asv-
lums could be destroyed a. inst .tutior and
devoted 10 better uses. C0ulS She ha, her
say. she would lberate all the mui-d erers
and II any one must sufi. ~ she would 90
b9ck to the mother and seek out the reason
Why her offspring. was predisposed to COM
IA. cliihe' ana eharf e the blame 1 o the
primal cause Mrs Woodhull was eceiy-
eu, ihe reports t. Il u. with 1.-THE ildest
.t,f,-aIs ". l &c applause was no Tilder
''''4N ''40 -O0'4H e she enumerated
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-02-28

PREsIDEST GRANT AND THE PosrHAsrERs
The President states that he has no inten-
tion TO make any removals in post-ofhces.
because the present incumbents have held
positions for four or eight, or even twelve
years There is considerable pressure upon
Senators and members by aspirants for ONCE
IN the postal service. Unless better reasons
than those stated can be given, parties nav
as well save themselves any further anxiety
or trouble Wash. SPECIAL 10 Boston Glo5e
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-02-28

OoN0hLssH ,NAL.-At ! O'Clock, Wedne--
Gay morn -ng. Mr.. Butler succeeded in
rushing nrough thin House his scheme
ior fot NJ several thousand dollars apiece
into lie pockets Of himself and his feI low
mer .bers. His amendment. adopted b, a
We tie ofsl to &c, raises the President 5 salary
% $50, 900, Judges Of the Supreme Court
/ and Cabinet Officer TO $4,000 nd
Senators and Congressman TO $500. in
GLIDING the present Congress.
The bill to carry into effect the fsherie :
provisions of the treaty of Washington
passed the House by an Unexpectedly strong
vote and with no well defined party division.
The only amendment DELAYS the date on
which the duties on fish from the provinces
are removed until July |. Mr. Willard Of
VT, opposed the bill, saying that the treaty.
making power had no authority over the
tariff, and the treaty did undertake to
regulate the tariff on fish If 1t could do 50.
II could regulate the tariff on iron. or any
other commodity. The bill struck q Death
blow a. American fisheries.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-02-28

a Washington special says that at the
extra session of the Senate, called to meet
on the 4th of March, the President Will
nominate for reappointment every member
of his Cabinet, including Mr. Boutwell,,
who proposes to retire the middle Of March,
if elected Senator from Massachusetts. Mr.
Fish has decided to remain through the
next administration, and will, Of course, be
included in the denominations
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-02-28

The President has issued proclamation
converting an extra session OF the ohi'eu
States Senate the 4th day Of March.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-02-28

The sawdust swindlers of New YORK are
in trouble. One of them was held to bail
in s. GOO last week, under statute which
makes it a penal offence TO devise schemes
to defraud by opening correspondence
through the mails Two Yermonters have
recently been swindled by the sawdust
game. and one Of them was lucky enough
80 recover part of his unlucky Investment
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-02-28

An exchange gives the following as the
last and great effort of some aspiring but
disappointed wOuld-be local editor eve
are in the mids; of the season for parties.
dancing, sleigh-riding. mirth and festivity
The resined hair Of the pale horse travels
merrily over the intestine Of theacile cat.
eyOking music 70 which the impatient feet
trip gally upon the floor, while the Jingle
Of the sleigh bells and the voices Of the
sleighet be. - are borne on every breeze 90
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-02-28

Cakes Ames is said to comparethe Poland
report to the conviction of man Tor MURDER
without finding the corpse of his victim
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-02-28

Army officers are indignant At the amend
ment to the army bill, which prohibits the
promotion of any officer addicted to the use
of any intoxicating liquors or drugs. They
claim that the present laws provide for dis
missal for such offences. and consider it a
direct attack on the army, as no such pro-
viso Is made in the laws relating to the
navy.
The Keessville Republican says Mr. Geo.
Call. Of that village, who is a one armed
man. his right arm having been lost in the
war. last week cut and corded nine cords OF
wood. To do this be had to 20 and return
D miles Probably in a million Of men
another could not be found equal to such q
task. He Is grandson Of Joseph Call, the
famous wrestler, Of whose proves 50 many
stories are still told by the old men. Il i
stated of joe that he once threw q noted
champion (who came on horseback 10 chal-
lenge him)ov six rail fenoe, and then
threw his horse over after him, and that he
used to say that in but one instance could
he ever discover any difference in the
physical power Of men. This one armed
and left handed woodchopper, seems to have
inherited good deal Of the physical strength
and endurance Of his ancestor.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-02-28

Russia has just taken, quietly, in the
manner in which the Emperor Alexander
accomplishes all his reforms, another step
towards the cultivation of self-relianee
among the people. Hitherto the towns
have been administered, under statute of
I7s5, by military and police officials, many
of whom only used their power to enrich
themselves at the expense Of the inhabitants.
Under the new communal law, each town is
to elect its own officers.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-08-28
To the School Directors of Frank
lin County.

find it altogether impracticablc to ear
~ out fully the present School law with
the extensive territory ofwhich the school
Districts are now composed, some of them
containingtivc hundred children embraced
in the provisions ofthc present law-thcSc
Districts from 6 to u miles in length. 1t
is therefore impossible to get men TO ac-
ccpt of the Office Of School Director ovcr Il
territory so large, requiring so much la
Dor. and that to be given without compcn-
sation. propose that you Immediately
sub1ivide yOur.Districts into Just so many
Districts as may be necessary, making and
defining clearly the bounds Of the new
District.
If necessary. form new Districts out of
territory from one of more Districts by
the consent of the Directory of the said
District from which the new District is to
be formed. When this is done | propose to
torn Il board Of School Directors for each
District as thus laid of, giving the School
Board supervision o fonly II school, ana
that in their Immediate vicinity of the
schools only in which they are personally
interested. In this way good men can be
got to accept of the position and the Law
carried out. SO, if your Districts are too
large go to work at once and subdiyidc
them, | desire this done immediately so
that | can file q petition for their incor-
poration at the next Clancery Court.
w. i. W ATTERSON.
Superintendent.
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Dcchcrd News.

Dccherd Is dry and hot-watcr getting
scarce, The corn and cotton crops in the
ncighborhoOd look very well, considering
the hot. dry weather. A Coffee county
man was down here the other day aud re-
ported that in portions of his county the
corn crop was almost entirely burned up.
The new rails ON the n. & c. Railroad
have been laid down to Dcchcrd, and from
here to Nashville is Il first. class road.
Trains run at the rate ofabout thirty miles
per hour.
Mr.. c. i. Austell and family, and Mrs
Robert Russell. are sojourning at the
Springs on the mountain.
Mrs. Cora Harris, wife OF Mr.. John llar-
ris and daughter of J.P. Kenncrly, died ut
her residence, of consumption, on Thurs
day morning last.
The new Presbyterian Church is to be
dedicated next Sabbath. Rev. Mr.. Banks
of MurlrccsborO, will preach the dcdica-
ton m The Christians, or Camp
b~cllitcs, have bought the brick church at
this place.
Mr.. j. W. c. Stratton. of this place, is
quite low with compsumption.
We have had two fights within the past
Weck-no damage done. Y,
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-08-28

gives 10 cNch season some beauty OF its
own; we have travelled through the lchigh
Valley OF Pennsylvania. where the hills OF
Much Chunk rise ingrnnd magniilccncc,
and to the top Of which we were carried
in cars driven by stationary engines At
the foot; we have been up and down the
turbid current Of the muddy Mississippi
time and again; we have been upon the
sen when the whitc-hcadcd pillows would
dash themselves to pieces rs they tumblcd
against recedinS waves, but never have we
seen any prospect so beautiful rs the one
which lay ont before us like a vast Map on
Thursday last. A hundred farms in the
distance seemed like gardens, and forests
were pleasant groves TO the enchanted eye.
Hills swelling above each other until 4
blue mountain soft rs love made the hori-
on-we could but think with Byron-
"Oh, Christ ii ism goodly sight TO see
What Heaven hath done for this delicious
lahd!!'
Such Il view it would repay any ones toll
to behold. And then to be in the clouds,
IN the very dampncss thereof as we were
on this summer day. To feel the freshness
thereof! Esq. Merritt and Mr.. Wade, Of
Our party, and men whose adiposity cam
not he boosted of, complained of being
chilly and sighed for heavier coats-this
hot summer day.
Here Mr.. Hays has built him q residence
finer than any in this county. Here can
be seen his orchards and vineyards and cv-
cry tree loaded with fruit. Peaches and
pears larger and more delicious than we
ever saw or ta?ted, and with which, in
tEcir luscious beauty, Mother Eve would
have tempted Adam 'or any other man.
This much by way of introduction to
something more practical next week wien
we shall have more time and space. We
want TO show wherein Franklin county
can make Il million of dollars yearly that
she does not now make, and shall explain
what Mr.. Hays is doing and what he de-
sires others to do for general prosperity,
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-08-28

Our honest and WORTHY fellow-citizen.
John Burrough, has left us for little while,
in order to dispose OF another beautiful
spring wagon just put up at the shop of
Logan & Burrough. We call attention to
their advertisement. and note with pleas
IRE the fact that the substantial and nice
work done by this firm is coming into
great demand. To see them going oil
with work for sale reminds us of the good
old times when Winchester was noted for
her carriage manufactures that afforded
work frr u large number OF mechanics and
were a source OF great benefit to the whole
community.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-08-28
The summer days will pass more pleas
lntly il YOU use only pure drinks, such as
MONTGOMERY & CADZ0W
Non Resident Notice.
Samuel Mowry VS. ID. +. Davenport ct ais,
LOriminnl Injunction BILL

Upon motion. and it appearing to the
satisfaction OF the Clerk and Master, from
the bill in above cause. which Is sworn to,
that the defendant, ID. +. Davenport. is
Il nonresident of the State of Tennessee,
so that the ordinary process of law cannoS
be served upon him.
Its therefore ordered that publication
be made for four consecutive week in the
Home journal. published in Winchester.
Tenn. requiring said NONRESIDENT de-
PENDANT to appear on or before me lourtl'
Monday in January next, before the Chan
Gerry Court at Winchester, Franklin coun-
ty. Tennessee. and plead, answer or demlr
to compartments bill. or the same will be
taken for confessed and set for hearing cN
partc. Witness my hand. at office, in
Winchester, this July 18th. 1873.
+. II. FINCH. ca VI.
jul2i-iw AZ
Fitzpatrick Gregory and Davis Solici-
tors for Complainant.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-08-28
Non Resident Notice.
G. G.. Rose ct ais vs. j. +. Anderson ct ais.

G. G.. POSE ct ais vs. j.. +. Anderson ct ais.
Upon motion. and it appearing to the
satisfaction of the Clerk u Master. from
the injunction bill of complainantS, which
i sworn to-, that the residence ofdcicndant,
". L. Craig, is unknown, or that he is Il
non resident of the State oiTcnncsScr. so
that the ordinary process Of law cannot
be served upon him.
1t is therefore ordered that publication
he made for four consecutive weeks in the
Home journal, published in Winchester,
Tennessee, requiring said nonresident de-
PENDANT to appear ON or before the fourth
Monday in January mex before the Cham
ccrv Court at Winchester, franklin county
Tennessee. and plead, answer, or d"murt TO
complainantS' bill, or the same will be
taken for confessed, and st for hearing
cXpartc rs to him. Witness my hand at
office, in Winchester, this July 10th. 1873.
Il. II. FINCH, {. Il NJ.
%jul7-lt' 4 80
Brannan & Hunt, Solicitors for COM
plainants.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-08-28
Plain, Medium, Fine and Hand
some Furniture,


cycronercd in amy establishment in this
State. The quality of II work shall at
all times be number one.
Our Chamber Suits embrace every style
that can be seen in any of the larger
cities. whilst or agents IL New YORK
supply our stock with each pattern OF
parior Work. whether of Foreign or East
crn finish. immediately upon IT. earliest
Introduction,
We keep in stock both Plain and Hand
some Bcdstcads. Bureaus, Wristbands,
Wardrobcs, Chairs. Rockers, Tables and
Stands. Springs, EXtrncion', llatrarks,
Settles Chamber, PNrlcr, DininG-IOom,
Library. Hall. and ONCE Suits; Sofa Bed
stcadS. Sofa Lounges, Bookcases, Sccrc'
tarics. cribs, Lounges, W halnotS, ElaScres
Towcl-rackS. BARRIER Chairs, SAFES ana
CupbOardS. Trundlc l;cd>tcadS ana Mat
rcSScS-iL. fine, everything usually kept IN
Furniture WarcroomS.
yEj" We pay particular attention 10
packing and shipping our Goods
We shall be enabled to fill promptly all
orders entrusted us, having an earnest uc-
sire to please Our friends.
With increased facilities for carrying on
business. and a determination to sell our
Goods as low rs any other house in the
Trade, we solicit patronage, confident
that we will merit favor, and promising
our best en- lcavors to give entire SatlSiac-
ton
IN" Parties visiting the Spring Expo
Sitiou will find it quite Il treat examining
our goods. which we take pleasure III eN-
hihiting, whether they wish to purchase
or not. Respectfully,
NICIIOI 4 MCGAN Otk.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-08-28

II. G. Ilandley continues to order new
goods to suit the times and wants of the
people. His fine fashionable Hats for
gentlemen are all the go, and only u few
more left on hand. Those nice country
hams please every one, and now he has 4
lot OF other desirable articles coming in,
of which timely notice will be given.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-08-28

ARREST Of THIEVES Monday
morning last Constable Geo. w. Hunt, and
several others, brought into town for trial
three descendants of African persuasion,
namcd respectively Andrew Johnson, Tom
Waldom. and Tom Turner. The two
former were arrested under a search war
stolen from j.. II. Walker. of Lincoln
county. The clo,hing was found in their
possession. Also was found at the time OF
arrest a freshly-killed sheep. and the UNI
lawful murder of said animal was fixed
upon said Thomas Turner, who was COM
mitted to our unsafe Jail by Esq. n. Il.
Martin. The apparrel-thievcs were sent
to Lincoln county for trial.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-08-28
PRICE or rick ETS

Whole tickets $4,000; halves $500; tcntllS
or each coupon $500; Eleven Whole Tick
cts for $4,000; Do Tickets for Sl.0OO.OO;
l13 Whole Tickets for Sj.O0O00; 227 Whole
Tickets for Sl0.0O0.0G. NodiScount ON less
than S500.00 of Tickets at a time.
The unparalleled success of the Third Gift
Concert rs well aS the satisfaction given
by tile First and Second makes it only ne
cessary to announce the Fourth to insure
the prompt sale of every ticket. The
Fourth Gift Concert will be conducted IN
all its details like the Third, and full par.
~ticulars may be learned from circulars
will be sent free from this office to all who
apply for them.
Tickets now ready for sac and all orders
accompanied by the money promptly fill
ad. Liberal terms given to those who buy
10 sell again.
THOS. +. BRIWLE T7E,
Agent Publ. Libr. Ky. and Manager Gift
Concert. Public Library Building.
Louisville, X.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-08-28
George IIockerSmith and wife VS. knight
d Darwin. adm'rs, ct. ais.
Injunction Bill J


Upon motion. and it appearing th the
satisfaction of the Clerk ~ Master. from
the Bill in above cause. which Is sworn to.
that the defendant, 7. j. Darwin, Is Il
nonresident of the State of Tennessee.
sothat the ordinary process of law cannot
be served upon him.
1t Is therefore ordered that publication
be made for four consecutive weeks in the
Home journal. Il newspaper published III
Winchester. Tenn, requiring said non
resident defendant to appear on or before
the it'll Monday in January next, before
the Chanccry Court ut Winchester, Frank
lin county. Tenn. and plead answer or de-
muir to complainant's bill. or the same will
be taken for confessed. and set for hearing
office in Winchester, Tenn. this July
18th. 1873. I'll. FlNCll. C.N VI.
iul2i-4t 4 80
Brannan Il Hunt and Williams & Mar
tin, Solicitors for complainants.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-08-28

FINE ~CABrAGE.-It has been said among
Northern people that fine cabbage could
cabbage has nowhere been raised this year
than in this county. We have before us
now a head raised by Mrs. Levi Tcnncy
ut her residence. known as the Robertson
Turner place. about two miles from town.
1t weighs ten pounds and measures one
foot in diameter.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-08-28

W. W, W.. of Montgomery, Ala, writes
us as follows: 81 have never received but
one Home Journal since | sent you my
subscription. Please leok the matter up,
rs | don't like to miss the journal" We
assure our friend that the Home journal
leaves this post office regularly every week
to his address. Uncle Sans postal depart
ment is at fault.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-08-28

herewith take occasion to return
grateful Acknowledgements to each OF my
last patrons. and beg they may continue
their purchases with the new firm. |
shall at all times be in the SalcSroohl' |"
wait upon and extend such tavorS rs may
be in my power. We will be glad that
those in arrears call and settle, that the
former books may be closed up with rs
little delay rs possible.
Very respectfully,
BRADFORD NiCHOI.
aprl7-tjull0
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-08-28

The Fall session oftnc Carrick Academy
began last Monday. Messrs. Clark anu
Bledsoc have hitherto won golden pm
ions from all their patrons. and that they
will be equally as successful in the future
we have TO doubt. BY reference to their
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-08-28
This is the Short Route East,

And the only direct route to the SoutlJ
and Southeast.
Passengers for McMinnvillc and Man
chester. " inclcstcr and Alabama. or the
Jasper Branch Railroads, viii take the
s 200 A. VI. train.
SLEEPING CARS accompany the 80
p. NJ. Train to Memphis and Gao T.. NJ.
Train to Chattanooga.
For Through Tickets and further intor-
nation apply ut City Transient nicc, Max
well House, and at Chattanooga Depot,
Church Street.
JNO. W. THOMAS.
W. l.. DANLEY. Gcnl Sup't.
Gen. +. and Il. Agent.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-08-28

DIED, in this place, August 2lst, 1873
WILLIAM, infant son Of Mr.. & Mrs. W. S.
Davis.
Also, on the same morning, JULIA ANN
CAROLINE, infant daughter of Mr.. q Mrs.
William Vaughan.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-08-28
Notes and Accounts,

All persons indebted to Murrcll & Tur-
hey. either by note or account. are hereby
moi flied that such notes and accounts are
in the hands of Geo. W. Hunt, and prompt
settlement must be made.
augH BY
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-08-28
$ 100000 for. 500,


divided into 10000 cash gifts, will be dis
trlbuted by lot among the tickct-hOldcrS-
the numbers of the tickets to be drawn
from one wheel by blind children and the
Gifts from another,
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-08-28

Our County Superintendent of Public
Instruction publishes n card to the Dircc-
tors which demands, and we hope will re-
ccive, their immediate attention.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-08-28

Elder David Lipscomb will preach at
the Courthouse in Winchester, on Friday
10Th instant.