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The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1874-04-02

LOVES YOUNG DRRAM.-A Young mai
named Mason was tried In the Circui
Court last week for killing a horse, Will
malice aioretllought. During the progress
ofthe trial his young aiianced came int
the bar Of the Court room, where he
hearts idol was seated, and INDUCED in
serious fusllade of lip-smacking with n
much sang Jroid as If hey had met in on,
of their mountain trysting places. We
will leave the reader to imagine the effect
on those who witnessed this scene.
The trial, however, went on until the
Attorney General becoming satisfied 1--WE
suppose,) that he conld not prove the
malice-or perhaps his heart was softcned
by the evidences of the strong and appa-
rently sincere attachment of the young
couple agreed to dismiss the suit if the
defendant would secure the costs, which
he did, and was released; and to cap the
climax, Immediately procured license and
was married in the Courthouse, in the
presence Of n large crowd ~ofcurious spec
tators-all of (which is well enough. But,
marriage is n thing much too sacred 70 be
treated in a spirit oflevity, and we cannot
too strongly commend the wise and tenn
perate language ofthe Apostle Paul, when
he said, 'let everything be done decently
and in order" Order is Heavens first
law, and there is Il certain comelincss
about deccncy that makes it very attract
i've to dignillcd natures; but disorder is
NORTHUMBERLAND when exhibited
on an occasion which %partakes, in a great
measure, of a religious character, is ex-
tremcly obnoxious to good taste, as well
as good morals.
AS long as marriage ceremonies are
made the occasion for = display OF a wan
ton spirit of h~ilarity and lcvity, the ig-
norant creatures who are the subjects OF
this God-giren institution will become
thereby imbued with the idea that the
marriage tie is a loose one that may be
burst asunder at will as easily as it was
made; but surround it with the solemni-
ties to which it is justly entitled, and the
impression will be more lasting, and the
parties to the compact will treat it more
rs a covenant made under the sanction OF
the laws of God, and not lightly to be in
terfered with or broken.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1874-04-02

MEETING OF SCHOOL DIRECToRs.-At q
meeting of a portion Of the School Direct
ors OF the Public Schools, at the Court
house, on last Friday, j. NJ. RuSsey
was made Secretary, and, after some APP
propriate remarks by the Rev. w. b. Wat
tersOn, our worthy County Supclintcnd-
ent, 1t was resolved that G. W. Bowers. II.
G. Hampton and r. A. Clark, be appoint
ed q committee to examine the various
text books now in use. and select thcrefrom
those that would lest promote the COM
mon educational interest. and report on
the LIST Monday in July next. We learn
the object o. this is to choose the best set
OF books, adopt them in all our public
schools, and then not suffer any change
made in school books, which is certainly
very praiseworthy, as it will save many
dollars to those who have to buy books.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1874-04-02

IMPRovEMENT.-We are pleased to be
able to chronicle the fact that during
court week there was less drunkenness
visible on our streets than is usual on such
occasions. Verify. it is astonishing to OBJ
serve the effect, at this great distance, Of
the surging mass of distressed, praying
m upon the whisky traffic. When
an evil assumes such gigantic proportions
as to draw from scclusien. timid. modest.
chastc. dignifcd ladies'. and to induce them
to become exposed to the jihcs, the jeers,
the taunts ana insults OF the scum OF the
distiest purlicns of large cities men "'f!
begin to reflect, and rejecting act ana ACT
ing, stop setting a bad example to the
rising generation.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1874-04-02

Circuit Court was in session last week,
Judge W. p, Hickerson presiding from
Monday until Thursday, when Chancellor
A. =. Marks held the Court the balance OF
the week. Judge Hickerson's wife's sick
ness was the cause of his leaving SO esrly.
There were no heavy cases tried, all such
being continued till next term; but .
goodly number of trivial cases were dis
posed Of. The truth Is, eur Circuit Court
docket IL now so slim that our worthy
Clerk, Mr.. Thos. j.. jackson (and no coun-
~ ever had n more faithful or efficient Of
-ticcI.) declines to run for re election. Is
il the Changers, or what, thus reducing
the number of our civil suits. 10 lawyers
30 aiarmingly? Well. perhaps its because
the people are more inclined to look before
they leap nowadays. instead of leaping
first and then looking, as they used to do,
Let the causes be what they may, there is
less litigation now in our Circuit Court
than common, but n corresponding in
crease Of cases in the Chancery Court
Why not unite the two ~Courts-ccnsoli-
date them-and thus save the extra ex.
pence of one set Of Judges? These are
days OF retrenchment and reform. and thu
people will not be satisfied with any half,
WY measures.
We must not omit TO say that Judg'
Hic.crson's charge to the Grand Jury wa
mos, excellent, and IL they have discharged
their dnty rs faithfully as he did his. the
We will h1ar less complaint among law
abiding citizens Of the non-enfsrcemen
of the criminal laws Of the Stite.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1874-04-02

We have Just returned from Nashville
where VIC spent a most pleasant time, as
any one will inevitably spend if he shoulC
rtop at the Commercial Hotel, conducted
by j. G.. Fulghum. But, to make asst
rance doubly sure, the acquaintance of )
W. Peacock, clerk, must be male. Whcr
you go to Nashville, don't forget the Com
mcrcial. Ifyou take your wife or daush-
ter, Mrs. Fulghum Will treat them so kind
" that you viii never stop at any Other
house.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1874-04-02

The FROST, the early part of last week,
though heavy, did not kill much Of our
fruit. Plenty left yet. Apple trees now
are in full bloom, and the trees are very
full. We Hope to have a good fruit crop
this year, especially of apples, as our apple
crop failed last year, and we like apple
dumplings and apple-vinegar.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1874-04-02

GoNR EAsT.-Mcssrs Jos. LcnclIar and
Carter, of the firm of Lcnchan, Williams
4 Co, Dechcrd, have gone East to LAY in"
their stock of Spring and Summer goods,
and we predict that they will 80 ahead Of
amy business house in the country. Our
readers will hear from them again.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1874-04-02
rnR COUNTY COURT CLERK.

We arc authorized to announce w. M Z.
Taft a candidate for County Court Clerk
at the election in August next.
We are authorized to announce Gem.
Arlcdge a candidate tor reelection to the
ofice0 Of County Court Clerk at the ensuing
August election.
We are authorized to announce Peter
Williams. Jr. a candidate for County Court
Clerk at the ensuing August election.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1874-04-02

CoHvICTED.-A boy about 10 or 20 year
old. named Conner. was sent to the peni-
Tertiary, last week, for three years, for
stealing a gold watch from 7. j. Williams.
His counsel pleai non comros mcntis, but
tho Jury couldn't sec it in that light, hence
the verdict. There he will. perhaps, learn
the great law Of meum Ell tuum, and will
have no use for a ,1atch, as the State will
furnish him several, gratis.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1874-04-02
$SO Reward!

STOLEN, FROM MY STABLE. NEAR
- Bcllhuckle. Tenn, on the 9TH instant
a BAY FILLY, 3 years old this Spring,
with Il little white in forehead, about l5La
hands high. and in good order. At the
same time was also stolen Il new Spanish
Saddle with black. quilted seat and fair
linsCy skirts.
| have reason to believe that the tibet is
IL spare-madc man, about 20 or % years OF
age, and of light complexion. lie may,
however, so disguise himself as to not ans
wer any description | might give.
For the recovery OF the Filly | will give
$50, and also $25 for the thief.
c. +. LOWE,
marl92ts Bellbucklc, Tenn.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1874-04-02

4 letter from the Mayor Of Austin, Tex,
as, to Mrs. Susan Faris, of this place. in
forms her that her son, W. w. Faris, dice
in that city OH the 28th of March past
Billie vas 4 Winchester boy and was like
Wv all who knew him.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1874-04-02

EFOwing to the hardness of the
times, Robert Russell, at Decherd, is
offering his stock of Dry Goods, Gro
ccries, &c, at reduced rates for cash.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1874-04-02

Mr.. Temp. Harris, OF Chattanooga, and
Miss Jennis Tutncy, daughter OF Judge
2. Turney, were married at the residence
Of Judge Turney, near this place, on We'd
neaday last, by Rev. Mr.. Woods.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1874-04-02
NOTICE.

The partnership existing heretofore un-
der the name Of Jordan & Matthews is this
day dissolved, by mutual consent. All
persons indebted to said firm must make
their settlements. in future, with Wiley S
Embrey, my lawfully appointed agent.
NJ. G. JORDAN.
March 2Sth. 1874.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1874-04-02

The Etna, OF Hartford, is, perhaps, the
strongest and safes. company in America
to insure in. w. j. Slater, agent in Win
chester, will issue policies on liberal terms.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1874-04-02
QTTCE.
u. 3, Internal Revenue Special
Taxes,
May l. 1874, to April 80. 1875.

May !, 1874, to April 80, 1875.
The law of December 81, 1872, requires
every person engaged in any business. AZ,
o@cation, or employment which renders
him liable to II Special Tax, 10 procure and
place coHSpicu0HSly in his establish ment or
place Of business, Il Stamp dcnoting the
payment of said Special Tax for the
Special Tax year beginning May |, 1874,
before commencing or continuing bust
ness after April 80, 1874.
The taxes embraced within the provis-
ions of the law above quoted are the fol-
lowing, viz:
Rcctliers ....,.,n..,,. ...... $4,000
Dealers, retail liquor ............. 25,OO
Dealers, wholesale LIQUOR ....... 10000
Dealers in malt liquors, wholesale 5000
Dealers in malt liquors, retail ..... 1000
Dealers in leaf tobacco .......,.. % 90
Retail dealers in leaf tobacco. 40. 10000
And on sales of over $ 1000, fifty
cents for every dollar in excess
of $1,000.
Dealers in manufactured tobacco 800
Manufacturer of stills ..... 5000
And for each still manufactured. 2OG0
And for each worm manufactured POGO
Manufacturers of tobacco ........ 1000
Manufacturers of cigars .,,..,...., 1000
Peddlers of tobacco, first class tmore
thar two hOrscS) ...... ........ 5000
Pcddlers of tobacco, 2nC class (two
horses -. .,.,,,.. ~........ ! 500
Peddlers Of tobacco, 81 class Zone
horse .,................... 1900
Peddlers OF tobacco, 4th class, ION
loot or public c%onycyance) ..... 1000
Brewers OF less than 800 barrels. 5000
Brewers of 800 barrels OF more CO.. 10000
ANY person, SO liable, who shall fail to
comply with the foregoing requirements
will be subject to severe penalties.
Persons or firms liable to pay any OF .he
Special Taxes named above nus apply to
w. b. NickS. Deputy Collector, fayettc-
vile, or to j. We. Bryant, Collector Of
Internal Revenue at Murfrccsboro. Tenn,
and pay for and procure the Special Tax
Stamp or Stamps they need, prior to May
LIST, 1874, and eithOW rlrther n0tice.
j. w. DOUGLASS,
Com. Internal Revenue.
OFFICE OF INTERNAL REVENUE,
Washington, ID. G., Feb. IL, 1874.
apr2-4w
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1874-04-02

GI- When you go to Dechcrd, he
sure to call on Robert Russell. He
has a well selected stock Of everything
in the mercantile line, and is selling at
prices that defy competition.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1874-04-02

We arc authorized to W. r.
Francis, Jr., n candidate for reelection to
the office of Trustee OF Franklin county at
The ensuing August election.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1874-04-02
WEDNESDAY, MORNING, APRIL tst, 1874

We will soon have the Home journal
printed on new and beautiful type, and
both sides will be printed at home.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1874-04-02
InsolVent Notice.

Having suggested to the County Court
Clerk the insolvency of the estate of Miss
Sue +. Sharp. this i to notify all persons
indebted to said estate to make payment
Immediately. and those having claims
against the same must present them, duly
authenticated. within the time prescribed
by law, or they will be forever barred.
7. X. CURTIS. Admir-.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1874-04-02
March 2Sth. IS

have no further interest in the Board
ing House, or the debts due it, or its future
business. T. L. MATTHEW'S.
anr2
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1874-04-02

We are authorized to announce N. Il
Martin n candidate tor Register of Frank
lin county. Election in August, 1874.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1874-04-02
OBSTACLES TO MARRIAGE.

Happy Relief for Young Men
from the effects of Errors and Abuses in
early lite. Manhood Restored. Impede
ments to Marriage Removed. New Meth
od of treatment. New and remarkable
remedies. Books and Circulars sent tree
in sealed envelopes. nddreSs. HOW ARD
ASSOCIATION, No. 2 South Ninth ST.,
Philadelphia Pa.-an Institution having
II high reputation tor honorable conduct
and professional skill. oct29-73-ly.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1874-04-02
More than 100 Miles Shorter to 81
Louis than via Nashville,
Time to St. Louis 10. Hours, Al Hour;
Quicker than by any other Route.

The 3 40 A. NJ. Train to Memphis arrives
there same day, twelve hours in advance
of rival lines. Connects at Humboldt for
Mobile. New Orleans, Galveston and inter-
mediate points. and connects at Union City
for st Louis and all points West and
Northwest. The 8 800 A NJ. and 800 =. NJ.
Trains connect at Chattanooga for Rome,
Atlanta and all principle Southern. Cities.
Passengers for Washington City, Balti-
more, Philadelphia, New York and Boston,
as well as all points in East Tennessee and
Virginia. make direct connections through
by both Chattanooga trains out of Nash
Vile.
This is the Short Route East
And the only direct route to the South
and Southeast.
Passengers for McMinnyille and Man
chester. inclcstcr and Alabama or the
Jasper Branch Railroads, viii take the
| s 100 A. NJ. train.
SLEEPING CARS accompany the 2:3O
p. NJ. Train to Memphis and 6:lj p. NJ.
Train to Chattanooga.
For Through Tickets and further intor-
nation apply at City Transfer Office. Max
well House, ard at Chattanooga Depot,
Church Street.
JNO. w. THOMAS.
W. L. DANLEY, Cent Sup't.
Gen. Z. and L. Agent.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1874-04-02

Two Washing Machines-Dotey's and
lalkinS'-ier sale. very low. Apply to
II i NJ AFTER.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1874-04-02

LEAvEs. Shelbyuilie Trains. ARRIVES
4 100 I. NJ. Daily, Sund'y excepted. 9:36 AN
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1874-04-02

This Route is IS Miles Shorter to Men
phis than via Decatur.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1874-04-02

TNRAINS run to and from Nashville rs
1 follows:
LEAVE. Chattanooga Trains. ARRIVE
8 800 A. NJ. Sundays Excepted. 2:l5 p. NJ
. 90 p NJ. Daily. $40 A. NJ
LEAVE. Memphis Trains. RRIv
3 45 Am. Daily. $50 A. NJ
, 80 p. NJ. Sundays Excepted. SIS p.
Time to Memphis, NJ hours.
LEAVE. 81. Louis Trains. ARRIVE
3 :i5 A. NJ. Daily. $50 A. NJ
Time to st. Louis 1917 hours.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-06-25
AN INDUEMENr.

We recently heard rather good
story on one of our city ministers.
During q revival in progress in one OF
our country churches near the city,
among the regular attendants on the
meeting was a beautiful and estimable
but rather unsophisticated young lad y
whose friends were very anxious to
have her united with the church.
She seemed, however, reluctant to
do so, and the minister in question
was requested to "talk to her." This
he did several times, on one occasion,
saying, in q jocuIar manner:
"Miss M, if you will join the
church I'll marry yOu," meaning he
would perform the ceremony.
Some few weeks after this the min
lister preached at the church, and after
the services met the young lady.
"BrOther -," said she, you know
you promised to marry me If I'd join
the church. Are you going to do so
don't want to wait any longer"
The minister saw his dilemma, and
attempted to explain.
:" meant i would perform the cer-
emony," he said, "that's ali. | can't
marry you myself for i am already
married, and love my wife too much
to desire to swap her off for another"
The young lady become indignant ;
declared she'd leave the church and
that she ''neYer did have much faith
in these town preachers"
Our minister friend declared that
he Willneyer again use any other than
plain Scriptural argument to induce q
young lady to join the church.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-06-25
AN INDEX TO MARRIAGE.

1t don't require an astrologer, me-
dunn, or gipsy with direct pack OF
cards. 1t is very simple-lies in a
nutshell, and can be expressed in a
very few words. They are these
The last person you would naturally
think OF.
If girl expresses a fondness for
majestic men with large whiskers,
make up your mind she will marry a
very small man with none. If she
declares that s'mind" is all she looks
for, expect to see her stand before the
altar with pretty fellow who has
just sense enough TO tie a craVat bow.
If, on the contrary. she declares that
she must have a handsome husband,
look about you for the plainest person
In her circle of acquaintance, and de-
clare "that is the man." for it will be.
Men are almost as bad. The gentle
man who desires wife with mind
and mission, marries a lisping baby
who screams at the sight of a mouse,
and hides her face when she hears a
sudden knock at the door. And the
gentleman who dreaded anything like
strong -mindedness, exults in the faei
that his wife is exactly everything he
declared he detested.
If girl says of one: 'eMarry him
I'd rather die," look upon the affair
as settled, and expect cards to the
wedding of those two people.
IL a man remarks OF a lady, "Not
my style at all 70 await patiently the
of his name in the mat
rimonial column in connection with
that very lady's.
And if any two people declare
themselves 6 friends and nothing
more" you may know what will come
next.
There is no hypocrisy in all this, and
such matches are invariable the hap
piest. People do not know themselves
and make great mistakes about their
Love is terribly perplex-
ing when he first begins to upset ones
theories; and when his arrow first
pierces the heart there is such flut-
tering there that it is hard to guess
the cause. Besides man proposes and
God disposes, and it is the '1 don't
know what" with which people fall
in love, and not those peculiarities
which could be given in a passport.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-06-25
THE BEST BANK.

We have been repeatedly assured
that farming don't paw, and the boys
have believed the assertion and gone
to elerking, or teaching, or trading
! 'sbusiness" they call IT. But recently
the books have been opened-the
| ! books in which the accounts of all the
occupations are kept, and being footed,
we see what really pays AND what is
Improbable. Bankers, supposed to be
sort of nobility, have smashed ma
ny of their clerks have proved 10 be
great rascals ;raiIroad obligations have
gone to protest; of the richest and
grandest of mortals, shutting millions
of dollars, often in day, have shrunk
down to be quite common. How sit
with the farmer2 Has the panic
touched him? Does he lie awake
thinking of the hard times Not much
1t is true that if he owes more than he
is able to pay. or if he has bought
more land than he can work, he is in
trouble, and now something must be
sacrificed; but this dilemma was
bound to appear, panic or no panic.
Most farmers are ont of debt, or they
owe so little they can see their way
clear, and the sun rises aud sets as
aforetimes; the cows give milk, the
OublcI CU4AACSs AACAAS AtsV e 1OSS. lot
ten, and the country grist mill runs
just as though Jay Cooke had never
smashed and his safellites with him.
The truth is, farming is an institution
founded on such solid financial basis |
that it can never break. The farm is
not emily bank, it is mint, making |
it's own money, which is worth just as
much for the use of mankind as it I
was 1000 years ago, and as it wifi be
worth 1900 years from to-day; aud |
although this money is not exactly the /
same as greenbacks and specie, it is
better, for it underlies all others, and I
goes before them, and makes all other
things that are worth much under the
stars possible. And yet we have
been hearing all along that this insti-
tuition of the farm does not pay.
Bless you, in the long run there is
nothing else that does pay. Let a
man travel this world all over like
Rosin the Bow 5; try everything, be ev
he will come at last to see
that the surest thing is a farm, we'll
stocked and titled, and that there is
no warmer place on earth than by the
farmers kitchen fire.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-06-25
a HUNDRED xEARs AGO.


One hundred Yeas ago there was
! n0t g singIe white fffan ifaaEha1 Is BOW
Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana or Illinois
Then, what is now the most flourish
ing part of the United States was as
little known as the country in the
heart of Africa ittelf. 1t was not till
l776 that Boone left his home in North
/ Carolina to become the first settler in
Kentucky. Aud the first pioneers OF
Ohio did not settle till twenty years
later still. A hundred years ago Can
ada belonged to France, and washing
ton was modest Virginian Colonel,
aud the United States the most loyal
part of the British Empire, and scarce
| ly speek on the political horizon in
dicated the struggle that in a score of
years was to lay the foundation of the
greatest Republic of the world.
A hundred years ago there were but
four small papers in America; steam
engines had not been imagined, and
Locomotives, aud steamboats,, and rail-
roads, and telegraphs, and postal cards
and friction matches, and revolvers,
and percussion caps, and breech-load-
ing guns, and stoves, and furnaces and
gas for dwellings, and iHdia-rubber
shoes, and Spauldings' glue, aud sew
ing machines, and RnthaPcite Goa, and
photographs, and chrome o-paintings,
and kerosene Gil, and the safety lamp,
and the compound blow pipe, and free
schools, and spring mattresses, and
wood engravings, and lever watches,
and greenbacks, and cotton and WOOL
en- factories, in anything like the pres
ent meaning of these terms, were ut
terly unknown. A hundred years
ago the spinning wheel was in almost
every family, and clothing was spun
and woven, and made up in the house
hold, and the printing press was q
cumbrous machine, worked by hand,
and nail, or brick, or knife, or
pair of scissors or shears. or razor,
or woven pair of stockings, or an
ak, or hoe, or shovel, or a lock, or
key, or plate of glass of any size,
was not made in what is now the
United States, Even in 1890, there
were only seventy-fiVe post-offices in
the country, and the whole extent of
our post-oftice routes was less than
hundred miles. Cheap pos
tage was unheard of. and had any one
suggested the transmission of mes
sages with lightning speed he would |
have been thought utterly insane. The
on cue hand and the teles-
cope on the other, were in their infan-
cy as instruments of science, and geol- |
Ogy and chemistry were almost un-
known. In word, it is true, that to
the century past have been allotted |
more improvements, in their bearing |
upon the comfort and happiness of
than to any other which |
has elapsed since the creation of the
world. With all these improvements
within the century, who would allow
such narrow and contracted views as
10 suitable Centenn.Sl Celebration
of the marvellous progress Of the age.
Baltimore american.