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The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-10-09
Better than Whisky.

"Bill Arp writes: Gentlemen
there is one thing about drinking. ]
almost wish every man was a reformed
drunkard. No man who hasn't drank
liquor knows what II luxury cold water
is. have got up in the night in cold
weather, after | had been sprecing
around, and gone to the well burning
up with thirst, feeling like the gallows
AMI the grave and the internal regions
were too good for M, and when | took
up the bucket in my hands, and took
my elbows trembling like | had The
shaking aguc, put the water to my lips,
it was the most delicious, satisfying,
luxurious draft that cvcr went down
my throat.
~ have stood there and drank until
| could drink no more, and gone back
to bed thanking God for the pure, in
noccat and cooling beverage. and
cursing myself from my Utmost tor
touching the accursed whisky. In
my torture Of mind and body / have
made vows and promises, and broken
them within II day. But il you want
to know the luxury of cold water get
drunk and keep it up until you get on
ire, and tEcn try \ bucket full at the
vel in the middle of the night. You
wont want n gourd full-you'll fee
ike the bucket amt big enough, and
when you begin to drink an earth
quake couldn't stop you. | know a
Iundrcd men who will swear to the
of what | say; but you see it's n
hing they don't mean to talk about
Is too humiliating."
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-10-09

heir nature. and lost their original Com
StitutiOn, This would awaken the Nttcn-
tion OF mankind ;-imprcsscd thrnccfor-
ward with this excellent maxim mo less
essential In politics than In morals) oppose
The btstatiags,-thc would no longer shut
their eyes against innovations, which,
though uncomfortable in themselves, may
serve rs steps to mount 10 higher ana more
perntcious enterprises"
Please accept my p%olitest acknowl
Judgements, Mcssrs. Editors, for your
courtesy in publishing this communi.
cation, and believe me to be, with
much respect, Yours truly,
JonN X. BEAsLEY,
Wiarbcsin, Tenn, oct, !, 1873.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-10-09

The Louisville Courier-Journal, in
view Of the hang ing Of Captain Jack,
says: Not the least Of his crimes vas
that Of having suffered himself to be
captured, when he should have died,
arms in hand, upon the "blastcd bcath'
20 which the Government had con
signed him as a reservation.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-10-09

The New York Sun wants TO know
when President Grant will send his
double pay hack to the Treasury, and
adds that morally he has no more
right to it than the thieving Congress
men have to their back pay.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-10-09

II We speak well of any act, folks say
that we dare not do otherwise if we
censure, they call us Il traitor. If we
stay in u office and attend to our
business, folks say we arc too proud to
m:nglc with out fellows If we do not
pay all bills promptly, folks say we are
not to be trusted if we do pay proirpt-
ly, they say we stole the money. Don't
an editor occupy an enviab!e position ~
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-10-09

It turns out that the vote npon re
moving the county scat, Of Grnnly
county from Altalnont 10 Tracy city,
resulted in the negative, and not as We
stated in last weeks Home journal,
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-10-09

Agossiz having once spoken of fish
being the right food for men who had
brain work to perform, u thick head
ed youth asked how much the Profess
sor thought he ought to eat to obtain
the requisite brain food. Agassiz,
looking quizically at him, said, about
two whales
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-10-09
Journal.
TWO DOLLARS FER AssrA.

, notice can be tskCn OF Anonymous COInm unicn
ttons whatever is innndcd for insertion IN
Inv iNtnie %Jcurnat. mutt h. authenticated by
the Name and address OF thS writcr-not nee.
rHsily for publication, but rs = guarantee for
GOOD faith and responsibility.
a business letters for this ONCE should lie al
dressed 70 The Home J%0nrrsi WINCHESTER
II communications for publication must be writ.
ten on onr side Of the pRFr, and with all other
matters Connected with the editorial depart.
mcnt, should be addressed Editor ri Tho Homo
Journal, Winchester, Tenn,
10 cannot, rs Il rule, undertake TO- return article
not found uitablcfor publication.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-10-09
Cincinnati Market.
Flour dull at $7.0Oa7.I5.

Flour dull at 81 .00a7. I5.
Corn quiet at Doc.
Rye steady at s5c.
Oats quiet at BBa44c.
Mess pork quiet at SIC.
Lard dull, held at S1ac for steam, kct-
tic SIC.
Bulk meats quiet with light offe rings
shoulders nc, clear ribs &C., clear sides
"a. Bacon steady, shoulders 8AasISc,
clear rib sides 10. clear sides l0c.
Whiskey steady 1t 92c.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-10-09

An exchange says: "A Brooklyn
judge holds that where a young man
has shown a preference for II certain
young ona u kiss is virtually an en-
gagement," Then, good heavens! how
many engagements we've had in ON
time without suspccting t?-I Courier
Journal.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-10-09
Emigration Turning.
CHEAP FARMS IN SOUTHWEST MISSOURI

The Atlantic 4 Pacific Railroad COM
pany offers l,200,000 acres of land in Gen.
trail and Southwest Missouri at from 50 to
Sl2 per acre, on seven wears time, with
free transportation from st. Louis to all
purchasers. Climate. soil, timber, mineral
wealth, schools, churches, and %law-abiding
society. invite emigrants from all points
to this land of fruits and flowers. For
particulars address, A. Tuck, Land Com
ot. Louis, Mo. tiny
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-10-09

What u world of gossip would be
prevented if it was only remembered
that a person who tells you of the
faults Of others intends to tell others
Of your faults.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-10-09
The Most Perfect Iron Tonic.

Hegcman's Errated Elixir OF Bark.
\ pleasant cordial, possessing the valu-
able properties OF iron, phosphorus, and
calisaya, without any injurious ingredi-
cnt.. Asa preventative to fcveraMd ague,
and M n tonic for patients recovering from
fever or other sickness, it cannot be sur
passed. and ia recommended by the most
eminent physicians. Prepared only by
Il CO.. Chemists and Drug
gists. New York, and sold by all respcc-
table Druggists.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-10-09
FEVER

Memphis, Helpless and Suffering,
Earnestly Calls tor Immediate
Aid. Her own Rich Citizens
Fled, Leaving Her Poor to Die
AlOnc.-The ScOurgc in Every
Part of the City, and Nurses and
Physicians OycrtaXGd.--The
Deaths Largely Increased, and
Scores Upon scores Doomed.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-10-09
Insolvency Notice.

Having suggested the insolvency Of tn
estate OF James W. Estill, deceased, to
the County Court Clerk, all persons hold
ing claims against said estate are notified
to file the same, duly authenticated, with
said clerk within the time prescribed
law, or they will be forever barred. I'D
all persons owing said estate must make
immediate settlement or steps will be ia
ken to enforce he payment thereof.
SAML II. ESTILL,
SEPT 3m Administrator.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-10-09

The Springfield Republican thus dis
cusses n matter of more Importance
than people in general yet suspect:
"The current joke in Washington,
just now, is, How is your tin box2'
The President is said to have received
from Jay Cookies bank n cake box
contsining $40, 900 on the morning be-
fore the failure. Sportive people say
that Andy Johnson, who had 100000
there, is looking for his box with con
siderable anxiety. He hasn't seen it
yet"
No, and he never will see it.
The difference between being Presi-
dent and ex.President is something i'm.
mcnsc,
The Van Buren press., 1873-10-07
What Does It All Amount To2

The Little Rock Gazette Of the ID, expresses
in a few words what all the com motion in the
Republican camp Mt Little Rock amounts to
as follows:
five have been asked once we have been
lnterrogated a hundred times what the recent
changes in the political affairs OF the state
mean" A calm look over the field deveiopes
only this: The governor has conquered all
formidable opponents In his own party the
Republican. instead of opposing comes to his
support; Mcclure and Ionlcy are tloored !;
the attorney general dismisses his suit in the
circuit court it is announced from Washing
ton that the state government will be sus-
tanned by the powcr of the United states army
if necessary, and that being true. there Is no
longer any occasion for the use of the militia
and it has been dsbandcd. The governors
policy remains unchanged He has simply
overcome all the obstacles placed in his way
hy members OF his own party. That he VIII
be hated by them now with more bitter lia-
tired than heretofore we do not doubt.
The senseless rumors which abound on the
streets that 1t Is the intention of the governor
to resign in order that V. V. Smith may be
governor: that the registrars recently APP
,o; ated are to be removed. etc. are without
tho -,i,'htest foundation. Let the people of
the S,ot. re sister and elect good men to the
io~; .ioture.-,.en who will call constitutions
al convention at o,!cc if called together.
The Van Buren press., 1873-10-07
Our Friends in Need.

The statistics Of last years cotton crop
lust now made up, show that the crop
was 3,03o,50S bales, being the largest
raised since the war, except that Of 1870
II, which was 4,352,Sl7 bales Good
Judges in the South estimate that the
present crop, just now ready for market,
Is larger than the last, and nearly as large
as that of 1S7l-72 1t is safe to put it
down at 100000 bales. The average
bale last year was 46l pounds, which at
IA cents--three cents below the quota
ton OF New Orleans strict good ordinary
would be S64 "a per bale, Striking
Off the odd cents, and estimating the crop
Of 100000 bales at S64, it will bring
S256D00,000. All this value will 20 into
the channels Of trades nearly all fit will
pass through the banks. if their doors
are open to permit 1t to do so; ard the
bulk of it will flow thc;c during tha next
three months What the Western and
North western produce crop is we have
no means Of estimating, but it is safe to
say that the surplus, or that portion Of 1t
which will go to market, IL the facilities
are offered, is $500, 100000. These lg
urss afford some comfort. They show
that cotton, corn, wheat, oats, rye, bar.
lev, hemp, tobacco, hogs and hay are our
friends in this extremity, and will help us
if we give them the opportunity.--So'n
LoNis RepuJiicdn.
The Van Buren press., 1873-10-07

The Van Buren Press, several weeks since.
proposed Col. Jordan E. Cravens of johnson
county, for Circuit Judge. to fill the place
made vacant by the cowardy assassination
Of Judge Mecrs. We lave been necessarily
absent from our post for some time and on
that account have not before this noticed the
suggestion of the V. b. Press. With all our
heart we second the same. The Governor
could not in the District find his superior, if
his equal, for the vacant position. Col. Cra-
7ens is not only an able lawyer, but he is, at
all times. honest, upright and impartial,
Should Gov Baxter appoint him and should
he accept. that Judicial District would be for
tunate indeed. We have known Col Cravcns
long and well and to such AS have not enjoyed
that pleasure we can say that he is one
:" Formed in the very prodigality of nature A"
Pine Btgt Press.
True every word OF it. Col. CRAvENs had,
however, ne ambition in that direction.
The Van Buren press., 1873-10-07
Very Valuable Work.

The Undeveloped West or. Five Years in
in the Territories. Being a Complete His
tory of that vastTegion between the Missis-
sippi and the Pacific; its Resources, Climate
Inhabitants Natural Culosites, etc, with
Life and Adventure on Prairics. Mountains
and the Pacific Coast. BY j. II. Beadle, West
ern correspondent oftlc Cincinnati CONNER
cial, and Author Of" Life in Utah, "etc.
The National Publishing Co., of St. Louis, has
just issued Of the most remarkable, and attrac-
tive books of the century. 1t is well known to every
one that, far beyond the Mississippi and stretching
over half the continent, is a vast region Which we
vaguely term - The Great West "a region abound
ing in the most wonderful natural formations, rich
in precious mineral deposits, and offering the great
est attractions to the settler and the tourist Though
often spoken Of, it is almost an unknown land !"
Mr.. Bcadlo went into this region for the avowed
purpose Of seeing and describing it, and his journey
ings and observations were all governed by a fixed
purpose, that Of discovering and making known the
actual character, condition and resources of the
country visited by him. He first travcrsed the
States of Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska and Kansas.
examining the lands, and living and convcrsing
with the people Of those sections. For five years he
kept moving from point TO point, exploring the Ter
ritores and the great and rich state of the Pacific
Coast cncountering strange people and innumorablc
Hh1usnlIs anu plHNIHt m'tHs haHsois III his ""h'Si
ings among the savapes. Ne visited the rich mines
of Colorado Utah, Nevada and Idaho (; passed into
California and Oregon, and there enjoyed peculiar
tagcs for seeing md investigating the resources
nd jos; ties Of those remarkable States, lie spent
o"ns;ds,oIl. tim in New Mexico, Arizona and Texas
and is account ~ his observations and discoveries
IL, ,ho.o .,ran,o and d. py interesting portions of
our country will commcna his 'ook 10 the careiu'
consideration of the scholar, as el '' 10 an VINO
seek practical information or Amusement ''N on's
companions in his travels in Arizona were -h" :"
guides and for weeks duringh his explorations in thai
Territory he never saw the face of a white man.
To prospective emigrants and settlers in the " Far
West this history Of that vast region will prove an
invaluable assistance, supplying as it does. want
long felt of FULL authentic and reliable guide to eli
mate soil products, distances localities, means OF
travel, etc. 1t may be relied upon. for It contains
no second hand information.
1t is comprised in one large octave volume OF s23
pages and illustrated with $40 6nc engraying' ofthe
scenery lands, mines people and curiosities of the
Gront West. .L..
The low price ut which the work Is issued brings it
within the reach of ALL and the great popular inter
est in the subject and established reputation Of the
author combine to make it the best and most popu-
lar book of the day 1t is sold by subscription only
and agents are wanted in every county.
The Van Buren press., 1873-10-07
Tho Trans. ontinertal Railroad.

The Trans.CoatiRental railroad will be
completed from Sherman, Texas, to Par
Is by the st OF November, and to Tex
arcana, where it will connect with the
Cairo and Fulton, by the lst Of January,
1874. The North Texan, published at
Paris, says; This gives us outlet to all
the great cities north and east, while the
Texas and Pacific, to Shreveport, gives
US connection with New Orleans and the
south. And by the Trans Continental
west to Sherman, We can go via the Mis-
souri,, Kansas and Texas road To the
northwest, or via the Houston and Tex
as Central to Galveston, Houston and
Austin. And in less than twelve months
We expect to have the Houston and Great
Northern road to our city, thus giving
us a direct competing line with the Cen
tral to the Gull Of Mexico, while in two
or three years at most we will have the
St Louis and Mexican Gulf road cross
ing the Trans. Continental at Psrs, thus
giving us direct competing lines to Sa.
bne Pass aud Galveston, south, and to
all points north. Our railroad prospects,
little behind some Of our sis
ter towns, are second to none, and Paris,
in our opinion, bids fair to become the
most desirable and flourishing city.
The Van Buren press., 1873-10-07

IsoM ENLow's DAUGurER.-ln letter from
ams Of Van Burcn, we learn that A, & =. X,
R. Co. have promised to give Iscm Elbows
daughter a free pass to her friends in Calisor-
MIA, to whom they were destined when the
old man was killed. They write that she has
sufficient money to pay all her incidental eN-
penscs. The ways of Providence are mystic
rous, 1t is doubtful if the old man had been
permitted to continue his journey il either
one had arrived safe TO their relatives in Cali
lOrnia. 1t Is certainly very kind in Messrs.
Crowdus, VIM & Co. in cXcrting themselves
in her behalf
The Van Buren press., 1873-10-07

,g- The Memphis Appeal Of the lst' the cdi-
tor of which is well versed in the situation OF
Arkansas politics, has this to say of the pres
cnt situation Of affairs:
C,v,rnor Baxter. it will be seen from n
nrnss di.pntch from Little Rock, does not in
tend change Of policy. We were therefore
correct in our conclusion of yesterday, that
the purchase of the Republican In his interest
and the withdrawal of the suits against him
in IN. circuit court, are for him victory, the
result of his courage and persistency IN
policy that. in the main, has been indorscd ny
\ majority OF the conservative people 0i ar,
kansas. IT, as we said Yesterday. ne VIII now
stand by the people ana see ',at ney "n'I ,bs
good work. for which he deserves their kindly
remem brance and gratitude.
The Van Buren press., 1873-10-07
The Modocs.

A dispatch from Fort klamath dated
Oct. Cd, says that Captain Jack and his
five associates will be hanged Friday
morning at 10 o'clock sharp, and to- day
the carpenters drove the first nail into
IN, structure that is being erected TO
meet tie requirements Of the sentence
They will sli be suspended from one
beam. and at given signal will swing in.
to eternity together. The execution VII
be public to allow the K,cmaths and
neighborisg Indians a full view OF 'hc
manner in which the law Of the Unitee
States is metsd ont to transgressors.
The Van Buren press., 1873-10-07
IL Dr. TnRusroN introduces the Grangei
FLAT In Van Burcn ..t

tB- Woods Household Ndgdzine. for Octo-
per, has thrust its CHEEKY little self into our
presence. 1t brings TO- us the treasures 1t hos
',een gathering the past month, aud all arc
deserving OF notice. Each has Its own pccul-
|ar value, and Maggie" holds up this. that
fnd the other literary gem and nrchly seems
10 say, what do you think of this!" and
|" Isn't this nice ?'' and Look at thatH And
I've glance at them all and say, Yes! Yes
are good" There is also pretty en-
grwng Of the chrome Yosemite. which the
pubsher Is Offering as a prcmium-wh.ch II
would be well for all our readers to examine
IA it gives a very accurate idea, save in size
and coloring, Of what the chrome Yosemite IL
Price of the Magazine, One Dollar ayear-
with chrome, One Dollar and Half Adj
Dress WOODS HOUSEHOLD MAGAZINE. New
ourgf, MY.
The Van Buren press., 1873-10-07
Proclamation by the Governor.

WHEREAS. 1t has como TO the knowledge Of tho
w Executive, that JosRPH THOMPSON, who waSin-
diccd for murder In the frsdcgree. the fall term
has escaped from the custody Of the officers OF the
law and is now at lafRct
Now, therefore, !. Elisha Baxter. Governor Of the
state of Arkansas by virtue of the authority vested
in e By the consU' utcn and laws OF said state do
hcreb, offer I'd for the arrest of said Joseph
Thompson and his delivery to the proper authorities
OF this state.
In testimony whereof. have hereunto set my hand
and caused the seal Of the State to be at
f. sI fixed ut the city OF Little Rock, this seven
tecnth day of July, A. .. 1873.
ELISHA BAXTER,
Governor of Arkansas.
By the Goyerpori j. NJ. JoHSsos,
Secretary Of State. 4
BY Frank Stropg, Deputy.
The Van Buren press., 1873-10-07
A Move in the Right Direction.

The citizens of johnson county, In calling
upon A. ID. KING to become a candidate for
the Legislature from that District to fill va
cancy, is certainly move in the right direc-
tion. MIR. King is one of the very best me n
OF the District and in every way capable of
making an efficient Legislator. We trust the
call will meet the appreciation of the whole
District. This 10 the correspondence,
CLAEsyILLE, ARK, Sept. 81, 1873
GAIT. A. d. KING
Sir: In accordance with proclamation is
sued by his EXcellency, Elisha Baxter, Gov
erhor of Arkansas, the vacancies now exist
ing IN the general assembly of the State are
to be filled, and as there are two vacancies in
the lower house from this District, we think
1t but just and proper that Johnson county
have the privilege of selecting one of said rep
resentatives, and in looking around and sur
veying the field carefully for a man who will
allow the use of his name. one in whom the
people of all parties can bring no reasonable
objection te bear against, and that will dis
charge the duties of the Office in the true in
terest OF the whole people of the District. We
have selected you and make this call, your
long residence in our midst and known in
tegrity gives us the utmost confidence in YOU
We therefore hope that you will yield any
personal considerations you may have in view,
and for the good OF our District allow US an
nounce you AS candidate to ill one of the
existing vacancies.
Respectfully.
II. B. Johnston, J A. johnson,
Robert Houston. G.. ). Pickett
j. f.. CravenS. l.. n. Swargerty,
J. b. Mcconnell, and host of others.
The Van Buren press., 1873-10-07
DESCRIpTION. /.

Said Joseph Thompson Is fifty or ffty.fve Year,
old Ave feet ten inches in height has black hair is
bald on tho crown and front Of head, wears long
beard generally colorod weighs about one hundred
and sixty or one hundred and sixty-hvc pounds Is
very excitible in conyersation and sesticulates a
great denl, il considerable Of horse jockey, has
been seen several times In Yell county since his
cape, and travels to and from Southern Missouri
through Western Arkansas and Northern Texas.
The Van Buren press., 1873-10-07
Proclamation by the Governor.

NNHEREAS, 1t has como to tho knowledge Of the
w Governor, that Sidney Wallace, who was in
dctcd for assault with intent to kill, at tho March
torn, S7l of the Circuit Court Johnson county,
in this State, and against whom other ihdietmcnts
have been found in said court for the ssion of
various crimes has escaped from the custody Of the
officers Of the law and il now at large
Now, therefore, l, Elisha Baxter, Goyurnor Of the
State Of Arkansas by virtue of the authority vested
In nj b- the constitution and laws of said state do
hereby ,es reward of Two Hundred Doars for the
rest OF the said Sidney Wallace and his delivery to
he proper authorities Of this State.
In testimony whereof, have herennto set my
" hand and caused The seal of the State to
u..S.l be affixed. at Little Rock, this 18th day
ofJuly,A. d. 1873;
ELISHA BANTER,
Governor Of Arkansas,
by the Governor:
j. N. JonxsoS, Secretary OF State,
BY Frank strong, Deputy,
The Van Buren press., 1873-10-07

tF GRAN WILCOX and L. II. SoUTuMAYD
have formed a law partnership under the
ryle of WILCOX Il SoUrnMAYD. One or the
othsr will be found at the office az all times
during office hours ready to attend to busi-
ness.
, ~ Attention is called to the advertise
ment of Messrs Gates COLLINS in our pa
per They have just received general as
,ortment of Fancy Groceries. which will be
,old low. Look at the advertisement and
rive them a call.