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Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-07-14
Read carefully the able commu-
munication on the THIRD TERN, to
be found on this page.
ARLINGTON.

Justice, which ancient art paint
ed with leaden feet, but iron hands,
seems at length about to overtake
even the American eagle in his
radical fight. Here is a telegram
worthy of the attention it will re-
ceive:
A Washington dispatch says the
United States Court for that district
has decided the action of ejectment in
favor of e. w. G. Lee, the devisee of
the late G. w. Parke Custis. The es-
tate is the mill property on Four Mile
Run, in Virginia, and is part of the
Custis estate which was sold during
the war by the United States for taxes.
1t would seem that this decision may
effect the Government title to the en-
tire Arlington property as the title to
the two estates is practically the same.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-07-14
Comets of Old Times.

We condense from long account
recently published. notice of some
of those comets which in old times
with fear of change perplexed the ma
tions. We find these celestial visi-
tors TO have come within human Wis
ion enc hundred and thirty years be-
fore Christ, and in Ammo Domini 248,
324 and 399. One European emper
OF is said to have resigned his throne
in consequence Of the supposed waru-
ing of comet, and King of France
was so terrified by one that he found
ed monasteries and converts, IN all
parts of his dominion as a Precipitation
of offended wrath. At the time Of
Holley's comet Of 1906. Pope Calix-
tuS III ordered all the church bells in
ChristendOm to be rung to avert evil
spirits. Every where on the earth 5
surface. down to the period of SIR
Isaac Newton, comets were source
of apprehension and fear; and even
in our own day a great many very
excellent people have been terrified
by the idea of a collision with the
esrth-an occurrence which, if it did
happen would not have the smallest
effect upon either Baltimore Ga
zette.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-07-14
Tic New Postmaster-Ge

Hon. Marshall jewell vas born in
Winchester. n. H., Oct. oath, 1925.
His father. Pliny Jewell, Of Hartford,
was senior member of the firm of 2
Jewell q Sons, tanners aud curriers',
and at early age young Marshall was
put to work in his father tanRery,
wh.re be remained for some years,
until he went to Boston to perfect
himself in the business of currier. In
lS47 he moved to Hartford, and work,
ed for two years in his fathers currier
shop. He then relinquished the busi-
ness and learned the art of telegraph
ing, and, being an expert operator, was
engaged in the Office in Rochester,
n. Y, from which place be went to
Ohio and afterward to Columbia,
Tenn. After the election of Gen.
Taylor to the Presidency, Mr.. Jewell,
who was warm supporter of the
Whig nominee, removed to Jackson,
Miss, and was subsequently elected
General Superintendent of the tele>
graph line between Nashville and
New Orleans.
He returned to New York in 1S49,
and the following year entered into
partnership with his father in the
tanning and betting business. and by
his energy and skill soon enlarged the
business of the house and gained for
it a high reputation. He visited
Europe iu 1859 and 1860 on business
connected with the firm and in 1865
he again went to Europe, extending
his travels to Egypt and the Holy
Land. Mr.. Jewell has never been an
active politician, bat he has always
been in sympathy with the Republi-
can party. Although comparatively
unknown as politician, he was elect>
ed Governor of Connecticut in 1869,
and his record for that year was so
good that in 1871 he was again elect
ed to the same position, and re-elect-
ed the following year, thus serving
for three terms the highest Office
which the citizens of his native State
could confer upon him. On the 20th,
of May, 1873. tie President nomina-
ted Governor Jewel. to succeed Hon.
James L. Orr. as Minister to Russia.
and in this high office he has eXhib-
tied marked ability.-N Y. Times.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-07-14

tremity gradually northward.-Balti-
more Sun.
These sensational professors and as
tronOmers ought tc be punished. They
cause a vast deal of suffering amongst
nervous people. When we reflect that
we cannot see through a column of
steam or a very cloud, and yet can see
stars through the tail of a comet, we
may well treat such tails" with con-
tempt, and say with that great philoso-
pher and physiciso, John Tyndall that
we could put whole comet, tail and
all, into a one-hOrse cart. The tail,
too, always stands off opposite the sun
evidence enough that it is about as
substantial as a shadow. The atmOs
phere of the earth is a cushion that
would protect us from injury if solid
body moving at the speed that usually
characterizes visitants from the celes-
tial regious were projected into the sir
above us. It would be shivered into
ten thousand pieces and almost con-
sumed by its own heat. Look at the
comet if you will but laugh at it.
Richmond Dispatch.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-07-14
CANDY" JOHNSON.

When Ex-President Johnson was
here last Thursday many of our citi-
zcGs called on him at the Nickels
House, At whose boun;iful tables sew
cral OF them diled with him. The
Ex>President is a manifcent tallier
and his converse tions were little less
than fine oratious, or more correctly
speaking learned and forcible lectures
on The political situation. The period
Of bis retirement, after a service so
Through comprehensive and conspic>
nous, has furnished fHe opportuni
ty fer his ponderous and active brain
to create an ideal of order which
must be worked from our past politi-
cal chaos. and we hazard little In
saying that he has now the most logi-
cal and practical views CT all o0r
Statesmen. Never ia his life before
was he so highly capacitated for
public service, and Tennessee. almost
prosrate beneath her necessities, will
lose largely if she should longer fail
to call into official activity his great
powers. On the subject our State
finances we want a great leader. A
collection of mediocre mental equals
never yet achieved any large public
good. Such men are jealous of each
other and their opinions merely clash
inharmoniously to the tune of nothing.
1t was the overtopping intellect of
Jefferson that gave birth to the De-
ciaratior of independence. Frank
lin was the one embodiment of our
efficient foreign ministry. Washing
ton was our one great genius on the
field. Look what a work they
wrought.
The great Statesmen of Virginia
and her sisters other than Tennessee
are either dead or in their dotage.-
Only Tennessee has yet LEFT in
the prime and maturity of his
powers such a mind as that of An
drew johnson. And as never before
has she bad such sore needs, so il
cannot. ust not be, that she will al
low him to sit down unused at this
time.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-07-14
The Comet.

Professor Henry M. Parkhurst, CT
New York, says that on the 25th OF
June the tail of the comet (Coggia's)
now seen in the northern heavens was
three thousand miles in length, and he
assumes an increase of one-tenth each
day, arriving at the startling result,
that on the 20 of July it will touch
the earth. He does not, however, an
ticipate any appreciable physical eff
feet further than possible electrical
phenomena like the aurora. On
Thursday, July 2, at half-past O'Clock
the comet will be easily seen by the
eye in the northwest (no other descrip-
ton will be needed, with tail about
six degrees in length. On succeeding
evenings the nucleus will move to-
wards the south, while the tail will in
crease in let.gth, so as to bring its ex-
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-07-14
TUESDAY JULY Ia, 1874.
EVENT and COMMENT

GEN. o. o. Howard escapes
through the investigation barely by
the skin of his teeth. The President,
without a word of congratulatioh CT
approval, assigns him to duty on the
Pacific coast in the department of
Columbia. or the seven Military
Commissioners, only four were for
acquit.ing him.
a terrible storm, on the 4th, swept
over Baltimore and Washington, de-
stroying, in many instances, the tele>
graph wires, and injuring much prop
erty. Some Of the ornamental trees
in the Capitol Square were totally de-
strOyed, and even thOse around the
White House were not spared,
DR.. J. R. Jennings, brotber-in-
law of Gov Wise. committed suicide
last Wednesday morning in Nashville.
Gov. Wise's daughter was with him
at the time.
Ex-Gov. Foote proposes to COM
mence, in November next, the pubi-
cation of a paper in Washington. -
He takes a month the start of Con
gress.
Alexander II. Stel hens has not for
wears written anything Of reasonable
brevity. until few days ago, when
he announced that he would not be
candidate for recollection, and that,
without speedy improvement i'll his
health, he would resign bis present
term.
As a specimen of the failure of our
old, but distinguished politicians, for
this new age, Mr. Stephens late term
IN Congress is conspicuous, He has
not attempted to attract tue admira-
ton of any one but Grant, and has
even failed to attract his attention
until Ben Hill struck him.
THE Richmond Whig announces
the birth of newspaper at Mount
Arrarat. in Arabia. It is called
WbiGS from DIT. AJrarat, and quotes
the price Of Armenian Girls for wives
at from $40 to $50, according 20 age
Why did not the fool editor call t
Noah's Messenger, or the Dove, or
tie Rainbow?
Newspaper men are asking why
Grant went all the way to Russia to
get a Posimaster~General. We an
swer, because Jewell was a first-class
tanner, and one does not pick a first
c'ass one in this country every day.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-07-14
Letter from Washington.
The Washington correspondent

of the Richmond DIsPATCH says:
The melancholy days have at last
come. Grant shook the dust of the
capital from his boots at five o'clock
this afternoon and started for Long
Branch. All the members of the Cal =
met have also left town, or a0iU do so
i'm the earliest trains tomorrow, ex-
cepting perhaps Williams, who, what
ever else may be said of him, is gener-
ally to be found at his post. even in
the dullest of the dOg-day season. He
is not rich enough to make very exten-
sive pleasure tours. The Cabinet and
the President will make flying trips to
Washington during the summer. The
Secretary of the treasury will be here
most of the time. How the new Post
master General will stand the hot
weather after his sojOurn in Russia of
c'uFse cannot be known until he al
Tives.
General Bristow has nearly compile
led his reorganization OF the Treasury
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-07-14
priStOl WOODEN
= = Mills.
Building Completed and Ma
chinery Here
Now READY TO RECEIVE WoOL AND
CONVERT THE SAME INTO
WHATEVER THE CUsTo-
MER MAY DESIRE

FIX
Picking, Carding and Spinning into
any sized yarn, 20 cts. per ib., cIfsto-
mer furnishing grease. Salt grease
not used. All Wool should be thor
oughly washed and tags clipped
Goods made with special reference
to-the Farmers needs, Shall endea-
vor TO have always on hand, an assort-
ment of Yarns and Woolen goods for
sale and exchange. Also bale cotton
from the new Cotton i'll. Wool
bought or disposed of in any manner
to suit the customer. Blankets made
for 50. 90 each, or for one-half. Spin
ming for one-third on share. Jeans
made for IS cts. per yard, Linsey
p cts. Wool sent by rail will receive
prompt attention. Instructions
should be sent by mail. OF tackled on
the inside of the sack. All persons
are respectfully invited to call and see
the new Factory and ac hinery.-
Work done by experienced men, and
business done on a cash basis. For
further particulars address
BRISTOL WOoLEN ILL, or
c. II. LEWIS, Proprietor.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-07-14

A Kansas boy earned a nice Bible
by committing 800 verses to memory.
and then he traded his bible for a shot
gun. and accidentally shot his aunt in
the leg. A solemn warning to all
aunts with legs.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-07-14
va. & Tenn.
WooIen Mills
Bristo Va & Tenn.
Jordan & Pepper

PR0PRIET0Rs.
The Va. & Tenn. Wooden Mills, will
be ready to receive Wool on the lst OF
June 1874. and will manufacture for
cash or on the shares, into Cashmere
both plain and fancy, Jeans, Flannels,
Tweeds, Doeskins, Linseys, Blankets,
or yarns of various grades and colors.
TERMS:
Carding and Spinning 2Oc per
pound.
Blankets 50 each or one half for the
other.
Cassimeres. Flannels &c, according
to style and texture
Machinery OF the finest quality and
all work warranted to give satisfaction.
Address ali letters and packages 20
Va. & Tenn. WOOLEN Mills,
JoRpAE x PEPPER, Proprietors.
Nay 5-5n.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-07-14
LIMESTONE,
July, 4th, 1874.

Al-hESIONEs
July, 4th, 1874.
The Grange as an Institution, pro-
uses 20 eschew politics altogether !;
'i oll committee appointed by that in
eulliiOn and authorized to act for it,
SIeHds request to a union man not to
Toist the American flag on the 4th of
- The flag in his possession, was the
Ulu battle flag of the Third n. c.
GEionnted Infantry. commanded by his
'rnlh' Col. Geo. w. Kirk. ."-Jonesboro'
1ier 'td and Tribune.
We clip the above from a paper
That seems to desire to arouse lit
lie blood and thunder feeling, just
al the time one of its Editors is q
candidate for Office. Now mark
Tue facts as we gather them from a
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-07-14

Without a rich heart wealth is an
ugly beggar.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-07-14

Mr. ALEXANDER KIRK:
1t is the wish of the Committee
that you do not put up your flag at
this place to-day.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-07-14

Newspaper men are asking why
Grant went all the way to Russia to
get a Posimaster>General. We an
swer, because Jewell was a first-class
tanuer, and one does not pick first
c ass one in this country every day.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-07-14

DR.. J. R. Jennings, brotber-in-
law of Gov Wise. committed suicide
last Wednesday morning in Nashville.
Gov. Wise's daughter was with him
at the time.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1874-07-08

THRoUaH MANY II ANDs. --In viewing that
tiny bit of steel called needle. 1t is hard to
realize that seventy pairs Of hands to make a
needle and each pair necessary to make the
needle perfect. If any one .pairrefu to do
their part, the whole would bel failure--not
needle would be right, It is painstaking in
little things and in small parts which leads to
excellence and success Weare apt to slight
bits Of work, thinking it is no matter and of
account. The details of a plan must be
faithfully carried outEin order TO make the
plan asuccess. If the parts of work are all
well denes the. whole viii be complete, and
only then.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1874-07-08

Keep spade close by your kitchen door,
and whenever tramp comes about and begs
for dinner. request him to earn 1t by dig
ging four feet sqzafe in the garden. The
tramp win invariably refuse to pay this
price, EfYMA h80 y 1s&iSl<A
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1874-07-08

Never fail to do daily that good which lies
next to your hand. Trust God to weave your
little thread into the great web, though the
pattern shows it not yetsp The grand harvest
Of the age shall come to its ieaping, and the
day shall broaden itselfto a thousand years,
and the thousand years shall themselves as a
perfect day. Nc DoHAlp. CIR srtf 4
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1874-07-08

The only waysto make the mass of mankind
see the beauty of Justice is by showing them
inpretty plain terinssthe consequences of in
justice. Ss''s
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1874-07-08

Elbows business now P'a inquired one
Nashville merchant of another, the other day.
"Dnll, fearfully dull, was the reply, ssTfe
fact is nobody buys anything just now but
provisions and zyhiskey--th necessaries Of
life, asst we're g4
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1874-07-08

There is d r6renlz ii nobleness and even so
benighted, foEeetfs u o. his high calling, thee
is always hopS man that actually and
ea1neety W raTrsr = So sTff >. szssF
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1874-07-08

God gives manhood but one clew to success
utter and exact Justice that he guarantees
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1874-07-08

I had rather never receive kindness than
never best ~ ora. II ot osreturn q benefit is
the greater sinss but not to confer it is the
earlier wM eM
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1874-07-08

What has surprised me most in history Is
to read of SO few kings that have .abdicated
their thrones--not above dozen or two at the
most. - i, sasee " ss59H M
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1874-07-08

Ingratitude is always kind of weakness.
ungrateful. g IA 8
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1874-07-08

1t is easy to look down. on Others to look
down on ourselves is The difficulty,
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1874-07-08

To have ideas is to gather. To think is to
weave them into garlands..
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1874-07-08

He handled his gun carelessly, and put on
his angel plumage," is the latest Western
obituary notice. AA@es = ts@ss' z -
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1874-07-08

The cup that neither cheers nor inebriates
the hic-cup.x@ aazlf ~ stap2ss
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1874-07-08

The right side Of q drinking saloon--tht
outside. s1s@s sssSs E'.s go g -
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1874-07-08

It is betterto carve your name on hearts
than marble. ~ y
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1874-07-08

Leave your son good reputation and an
employment
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1874-07-08

A modern school boy $ aspirations-' wish
Iwere afountain that Knight be always play
ing" .s
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1874-07-08

Prosperity makes friends adversely tries
them. ~ #51Es Akss 1853
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1874-07-08

How to get foot-hold--take boot-jack
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-12-26
TH0RNBURG & McGINNIS'S
LIME SPREADER.
PATENTED 1873.

THIS Machine has been thoroughly tested
Il and found to broadcast Cur MANuREs
from well rotted BARK Yam MASUREs, Re.
FUSE TAN BARK, CoNPosrs, &c, with perfect
evenness and great rapidity.
Also, TO BROADCAsT or DRILL in the rows at
any distance apart desired, LINE, PLASTER,
ASHES, SUPER PHosPHArEs, &c, ioih perfect
erenness, at rates from one bushei 10 any de.
sired quantity per acre.
Orders are solicited, and will be filed as
fast as they can be manufactured in the order
of time in which the orders are received.
An agent will deliver the Machine as soon
as possible, and, on thorough trial by the
purchaser in his own way, and in oil ways for
the purposes it is intended, and If not satisiac.
tory in all things, no sale.
By this system We hope to place it in the
hands of every intelligent farmer as rapidly
as they can be constructed, and hasten the
revolution that il is destined to work in the
Application Of Manures.
We hope, by the policy Of no sale, unless
satisfactory after full trial, at least to engage
the attention Of calculating and sensible
farmers. Address
J.. II. COLE,
Finksburg, Carroll county, Nd,
Agent for Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey
and Eastern Pennsylvania. sep l3-tf
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-12-26
Selert Aoetrp..
CHRISTMAS TIDE.


When the merry spring time weaves
Its rosy bloom and dewy leaves;
When the primrose opes its eye,
And the young moth flutters by;
When the plaintive tnrile-dove
Pours its notes ofpeace and love;
And the clear sun filings its glory farand wide;
Yet, my soul will own
More joy in winters frown,
And wake with warmer flush at Christmas tide.
The summer beams may shine
Upon the rich and curling vine,
Aud the noontide rays light up
The tulips dazzling cupi
But the pearly mistletoe
And the holly,berries glow
Are not even by the boosted rose outyied;
For the happy hearts beneath
The green and coral wreath,
Loved the garlAnds twined at Christmas tide
Let the autumn days produce
The yellow corn and purple juice,
And Natures feast be spread
In the fruitage ripe and red
lis grateful to behold
Gushing grapes and fields of gold,
When checks arc brown and lips deeper dy'd,
But give, oh give to me
The winter night Of glee,
The mirth and plenty seen at Christmas tide
The northern gust may howl,
The rolling storm-cloud scowl,
King Frost may make slave
OF the rivers rapid wave,
The snow-drift choke the path,
Or the hail-shower spend its wrath
But the sternest blast right bravely is defed,
While limbs and spirits bound
To the merry minstrel sound,
And social wood-fres blaze at Christmas tide.
The song, the laugh, the shout,
Shall mock the storm without;
And sparkling wine-foam rise
Meath still more sparkling eyes;
The forms that rarely meet
| Then hand to hand shall greet,
And soul pledge soul that long leagues divide.
Mirth, friendship, love and light,
Shall crown the winter night,
And every glad voice welcome Christmas tide.
But while joys echo falls
In gay and plenteous halls,
Let the poor and lowly share
The warmth, the sports, the fare;
For the one of humble lot
Must not SILVER in his cot, (pride.
But claim an ample need from wealth and
Shed kindly blessings round,
Till no aching heart be found
And then all-hail to merry Christmas tide |
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-12-26

WHERE THE ADVANTAGE WAs,-"I
had more money than he had to carry on
the suit, said an individual who had
iustwon law suit over his poor neighbor,
'and there's where | had the advantage
Of him. Then / had much better counsel
than he, and there had the advantage
Of him. Aud bis family we're silk while
the suit was pending, so he couldn't attend
to il, and there | bad the advantage Of
him again. But, then, Brown is very
decent sort Of man after all. Eyes, "
said the listener, "and there's where he
had the advantage Of you"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-12-26

A well known lawyer in Boston had a
horse that always stopped and refused to
cross the milldam bridge leading out Of the
city. No whipping, no urging, would in
duce him to cross without stopping. Sc
he advertised him--''To be sold, for nc
other reason than that the owner wants to
90 out of town"