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Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-05-05
"COLORED RIGHTS"
State Gathering of the Clans Of
AfTic to Consider Their Po-
liticiIl Status.

The State Convention called by the
colored voters, meets in this city to-
day. Up to this writing, the prosper
for a liberal attendance from distance
does not seem fiattering, but some of
the managers here state that they are
expecIing large additions by this
murning's trains. A Banner reporter
i'm search of Information as to the OBJ
jects contemplated by the convention,
encountered the following eXplana-
tons from a few of the prominent and
more influential colored leaders last
night.
Henry Harding. one Of the callers of
the convention, says: 1.-The main
point to be discussed by that body, is
the urgent necessity of the colored vo-
ters throughout the State sticking to-
gether and forming what might be
termed a balance of power between
the two parties, and stand ready to
vote with that party that Will award
them their fullest rights, and make a
DrO rata division of emoluments. The
body will probably offer resolutions in
dorsing a candidate for Governor"
These sentiments were indorsed by
other prominent cOlOred men, both of
~
The cue to their action may be taken
from a speech made by Nelson Walker
before the County Convention OH the
things, he said:
"The Republican party in Tennes-
see owed to the colored people ali it
had gained, it was owing to their
votes that seven Congressman from
this State are now enjoying the OIL
cial robes in which they were en-
caSed.n e-.---
1t is possible that the oolored voters
contemplate furling of their former
political sails, ami spreading tull
canvass to catch some of the coming
breeze.
Among the delegates who arrived
Yesterday was w. B. Scott, ST., for
merly of this city, and at present Sc
nicr proprietor of the Maryville Re-
publican, published in Blount Coun-
ty, He takes very clear-headed ana
sensible view of the colored situation.
The recent letter of Garritt Smith on
the subject of civil rights contains
some suggestions that he thinks are, In
the main, sound.
He thinks it would be mani!estly
,ialpoiitic on the part of the people OF
his race to insist upon mixed schools,
and while asking a recognition of the
simple civil and political rights which
Amer ican citizenship entities them to,
to look to no single partisan organiza-
tien for Justice In that direction. He
viii 90 as far rs any other colored citi-
zen in demanding of political parties
guarantee of civil rights, but not to
the extent Of that vaulting ambition
which o'er1eaps itself. And while he
claims the republican right to vote for
Democrat or Republican, as suits his
inclination, he thinks the colored peo-
pie should stand together until their
rights are assured. AS a body, he
says, we represent so many votes
Being in a minority, let us place them
where they will do the most good for
ourselves with the least harm TO our
neighbor. Instead of farming them
out Internationally to keep one set of
politicians in office. we might be open
to sealed proposals, for change, and
see if we can't do as well, if not better.
Nashville Bdaacr, ApTit 28th.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-05-05
The Life of n Female Circus
Rider.

A young woman who rides horse
back in a circus has communicated
her biography to a reporter of the Bal
timore american, who publishes its
mysteries. She appears, by his report,
to be more refined than Miss Josephine
Sleary and her associates, in Hard
Times" and she certainly earns lar
ger salary in a week than the lady who
married the celebrated Mr.. e. w. b.
Childers did in year. The reporter
describes her as "a young and pretty
girl, with an innocent, artless manner,
but with a quiet consciousness that
she is able to take care of herself !;
dressed very elegantly in black vel
vet basque and silk dress made in the
finest style. and with very little jewell
ry about her.n She is the daughter of
a celebrated circus rider who was for
merly the leading attraction at Asst
ley's; receives one hundred and fifty
dollars q week; in nine months has
only fallen from her horse twice, had
her arm broken in two places long ago
by IL fall designs all her own costumes;
and thinks that French female riders
as a class have the most reckless aban-
don, but English women most endu-
rance. The reporter inquired whether
circus people have any religious feel
ing" and was told in reply that jump
ing through hoops did not prevent her
from trying to do good, and that she
was a member eff church and in good
standing.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-05-05

GREGORY of the Petersburg In
DEx APPEAL, permits us to believe
that we made a happy escape from
cremation when we left the
Cokade city, yet day or two later
he actually got Joe Evans to apply
for an enlargement of Blandford
Cemetery, SO we presume the Pc
tersburgers intend just to bury a
man and afterward burn him. Il
Gregory doesn't quit ink-rc-mat-
ing with Joe Evans, we mean to
Lave him deposed from the l. A.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-05-05

IT is curious thing that Rich
mond has been for week without
water, owing to the heavy rains and
floods. And this too when the
Senators and delegates were driest.
But SO it is, and her people say it
is all because the turbid James subs
merged her water works
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-05-05

A retired physician writes, "How
does it happen that, amid the ever
listing cryag nst men 9 sweeney
er hear a word against its sister evil,
gluttony? [ think [ can assert with
truth that. in long practice. three
have died among my patients from
lover eating, where one has died from
drink. Whence come apoplexy,
paralysis, dyspepsia, and a host OF
other diseases. but from too much
and too rich food taken under the
most imprudent circumstances. And
yet we hear Of no society formed to
prevent this growing vice. A man
eats until he drops down and expires
with apoplexy by the road side, when
up comes the coroner with a jury OF
twelve good men and true, who pro-
nounce averdict, Died from intemper-
ance." So he did, but what kind OF
intemperance was it? | have heard
more than one minister in the pulpit
expatiatc with great vehemence
against the sin of drunkenness, whose
very appearance vas proof positive
that he was pre-eminently guilty OF
giattony,"
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-05-05
ular will, if not wiser as to the pop
ular service.

ular will, if rot wiser as to the pop
ular service.
The Tax bill will bring sweat
from the brow oflabor, and groans
from the heart of trouble. The
feature Of it which has doubled the
tax on merchants, is certain to ex-
cite and inflame that useful and in>
dispensable class of our people. 1t
has been asserted that it will tend
to destroy the wholesale trade in
our cities and drive our merchants
to foreign ones. The Odious
stamp tax was very properly de-
feated in the House, after it had
passed the Senate. But will be
impossible to pass upon the whole
work of the Session, until it can
be carefully and patiently exam
ined and this the people will do,
before we shall have another one.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-05-05
THE JEWS.
BY JULIA PLEAsAxTs cAEsswELL.

How many cOldly pass them by
Or, mayhap, idly sneer
But deep emotions throng my heart
When Israel's sons appear.
Far down in the distant vale of time
My busy fancy flies,
When Salen's warlike sons went forth
10 deeds of rich Omprise.
The land of Beauty and of Song,
Unrivaled Palestine!
Where ShsrOn's Rose burst into bloom,
And honey blent with wine.
What does not mankind owe to her,
When like an amulet,
She hung upon the Pagan world
A diamond cased in jet
The very laws that guide our feet 1, Fl
Through every blooming zone
We're in her sacred courts preserved
On blocks of solid stone. W Lhl
Nor isthe4ion. .JHdah.dead:-l -
His march is stately ly yet,
And many a star of beauty beams
In lsraefs cOronet.
Her dark-eyed daughters still are fair.
Her sons are stalwart still:
Their arms stretch forth for every nrize
Nerved with an iron will.
Their names are written proud and bigb
In Music and in Art,
And Fame no wide arena boasts
Where they bear not part.
Through forums and through senate halls
Their silvery accents roll,
And with Isaiah's burning fire
Enehant the human soul.
And Judah seems to bear aloft
Aladdin's wondrous lamp.
While earth. responsive, Yields her Gems
Where Judah's exiles tramp.
Although they roam without n land
From Salem darkly hurled
Her princes rule, with magic hand
The Golfers of the world.
They are power. The gentiles feel
In every throbbing core
The strange influence of that tr;h,,
Which roams creation DER.
Imperial race thy splendors gilt ..5,.
The gllmmering dawn of Time
When earth lay blushing in the arm,
of Eden's golden prime.
And brighter yet the flames shall -;
Where Salem's altars stand ii'0
Times last great act shall char, Al.
Ia our Redeemer's Land III 'ne "0rio
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-05-05
Literature.

The EcLKcTIc also finds room for an array of In
Sructive aud entertaining articles In general liter
ature which is surpassed by none OF ihe litera-
Y rnoLthlies Iss selections made from all the
English periodicals, and occasionally from those ei
France aud Germany, and cover a literature ineOm-
paTsbly richer and more productive than any Other
to which the reader can find access. A class OF
writers contribute TO the English magazines and
newspapers such seldom appear in American
periodicals. and the best Of these Essays. Reviews
sketches, Criticisms, are reproduced Ia the EcLRc-
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-05-05
EMORY & HENRY COLLEGE
VIRGINIA.

TNIIE SPRING SESSION of this widely
4 known and popular Institution begins
on the 29th of January next, and closes on
the 18th of June, which is Commencement
day. In view of the present financial de
preston. we now make this liberal offer /:
For Ono Hundred Dollars paid
I'm advance, we will give, for one entire
session of 20 weeks, to any student in
the Collegiate, Scientific or Business cOurfe
his Board at the Byars House, (now re
duceI to $40 per monthly Tuition, Fuel,
ROom-rent, Washing, Library and Contin-
gent Fees. In the Preparatory department
the charges will be even less. Board at the
Fulton House and in private families rray
be Obtained at moderate though at somewhat
more advanced rates. The advantages now
offered here TO those seeking thorough col
legiate training and culture, were never
exceeded in our previous history. as those
best acquainted with the school will testify.
If you desire further information write to
i. E. WILEY, President.
Emory L. D. Va.
July lst lS73-sm.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-05-05

While Mr.. Daniel Graham, of AL
ALBANIA, was praying in church the
other Sunday, his revolver went of and
lodged bullet in his leg The wear.
inc of revolvers to church is certainly
a very graceful habit, and may be-
come a very useful one where the
preacher is disposed to fool around
his text for more than two hours and
half, but wearer should see that
the weapon is one of the sort that
won't go off until told to DO so.-
Com. Joar.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-05-05

THE Legislature is no more, for
a season. After four months of
work, the members lave returned
to their constituents to await their
verdict. What that verdict will
be, no man can yet say. Certain
it is that much has been done,
which might have been better done,
aud some which had better have
been let alone, and the members
will, at the end of eight more
months, return wiser as to the pop
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-05-05
MEXICAN BARBARITY.
An American Divine Most Bra
tally Murdered.
Particulars Of the Enhuman
Treatment Of Rev. DT.
Walters.

NEW YoRK, April 27.-Rev. Daniel
7. Watkins, Protestant missionary
at Guatlalo lara, Mexico, has adj
dressed Il letter to the Secretary of the
American Board Of Foreign Missions
giving an account Of the murder of
Mr.. Stephens. He says Mr.. Stephens
had been in the hay loft but few mo-
ments when a furious throng entered
where he had taken refuge. Seeing
soldiers in tine crowd he ran to meet
them, thinking they had come to his
help, and when be cried, Protect me,
protect me-" they replied, ''T'hey
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-05-05

ed that there still remains four mil>
lion dollars of authorized bank sote
circulation assigned to States hav-
ing less than their quota of bank
circulation, and have the option of
twenty-five millions more to be taken
from those States having more than
their proportion. When this is all
taken up. or when specie payments
are fully restored. or are in rapid
process Of restoration, will be the
time to consider the question of more
currency.
q. S GRANT.
EXECUTIVE MANSON,
April, %, 1874.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-05-05
Eclectic Magazine
OF
Foreign Literature, Science, and Ar.
1874.
(THIRTIETH YEARJ
Sninnna

TITO This department, the ECLECTIC gives lar
ger space fhan any other magazine in the
world not exclusively scientific. IL Onl y
presents from month to month az ample record oi
discovery and invcntiOn but gathers from the
whole field Of foreign eurreRt literature the bes;
articles Of the mrs authoratstivs thinkers and
writer's Of sach men rs Profs. Huxley and Tyn-
dali, Richard Proctor, b. A.. Prof. owen, DR.. W
B. Carpenter. Max Muller, and Mr. =. Norman
Lockyer, all Of whom have been represented ia re-
l.. Il fl.l. Ma,
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-05-05
Editorial Department.

The Editorial Departments are LITERARY NoTT-
cKs, dealing with the books published at home
FoREfGS LITERARY Norris, giving the freshest in
70 nation about literary matters abroad ScIEScE,
which, supplements the longer articles with brief
parag apbs covering tlsa whole scientific field and
in VARIETIES will be fouRd choice readings. cul-
led from new boOts aud foreign jOHrnsls. 10 0ttsr
Eclectic ppblieation at,emps any Mfao Ire hess
deparfmeHis.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-05-05

THE angry Gods Of the SEASONS
have declared an armistice for the
burial OF the dead hopes of our
young month of May.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-05-05
ARKANSAS.
THE BLESSINGS OF TWO GO
VERNORS AND A GANG
OF HORSE-THIEVES.
Baxter EXhumes COnfed-64
Founder Ready for Action.
Both Parties Expecting Rein
fOrcemcntS.

I WASHINGTON, April Ex-Governor
Baxter, of Arkansas, has telegraphed
President Grar as follows:
1t is not true 1 have declared mar
tial law outside of Pulaski County.
Nothing has been done on my part to
prevent a peaeeabIe settlement by the
Legislature. ] only want to protect
myself until that is done. ft4T
LITTLE Rock, April 27,-There is
no material changes between the two
belligerent Governors, or the United
States forces. The Baxter men to-day
removed an old seige piece from the
lower end of town, where it. was used
by the Confederate forces during the
war, and stationed it at the corner of
Markham and Scott streets. 1t is
64-PoUNDER,
and has been cleaned ready for action.
Baxter's forces were increased by the
arrival of one company from Hem.
stead County to-day. '
a portion of Brooks forces now oe-
cupy TIE Benjamin Block, opposite the
State House, and were drilling to-day.
Both sides are
EXPECTING RE-INFoRCEMENTs
tonight. The people generally seem
to be satisfied that the Legislature
should settle the pending difficulty,
though the Brooks side say the Legis-
lature will not meet in obedience to
BaXter's call. Col. O'Sullivan, of
Brooks side, who was wounded i'm the
skirmish Tuesday last, is getting on
finely, and hopes are entertained of
his recovery, Each side sent
DELEGATIONS TO WASHINGTON,
to present their side of the question.
At BOughtOn, OH the Cairo and Fulton
Ra lroad, one hundred miles below
this city, fifteen citizens followed a
GANG OF HORSE THIEVES,
and on Sunday got into fight with
them and killed three and lost one of
their Lwn men by being killed, and
had another wounded.
ST.. LOUIS, April 27.-The Demo-
Gratis Little Rock special says the la
test advices from Pine Bluff are that
Colonel White still holds the court
house and has seiXed the telegraph
Office. and under the martial law,
which he has declared in that county,
Will conscript the people.
Major General Barton, Baxter's
Commander of the Eastern District,
arrived there and commenced arrest
ing prominent citizens. The dispatch
also says it is expected martial law
will be declared in Pope. Johnson,
Hampstead and other counties under
Baxter's sanction, and that it is be-
lieved to be
y DEEP LAID SCHEME
to obtain money, as. the sheriffs of
these counties have just completed the
collection of taxes, and the money is
still in their hands. preparatory to
making up their accounts with the
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-05-05
Fiction.

The EcLEcTIc, without giving GndHs prorain-
10 this department, offers It's readers The best
serial stories IN be had, together with the short
stories for which the English magazines have
i.rh Al hna Id rArsrf aficn
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-05-05

The Roman Catholics of New Bruins
wick are moving strongly for separate
schools, and have prepared an address
to the Queen on tile subject
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-05-05

come, they come :" and at the same
time the soldiers and others discharged
muskets and other fire arms on the be-
loved brother, killing him instantly.
One shot entered his eye and several
in his breast, and as soon as the vii
lians reached him they used their
swords, cutting his head literally to
pieces, and taking the brains out, it is
said, with sticks. They afterward
ROBBED HIS BODY
of every article he had on, and his
house of everything he had. They
took all his books and burned them in
a public place. A small English Bi-
BILE, that vas in the martyrs hand
when he died. shared the same fate,
and lest the awful crime should fail to
prove their utmost barbarity, they en-
tered the church and announced the
deed well done by ringing twice a mer-
ry peal of bells.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-05-05
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Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-05-05
DENTISTRY
Or. }. H. Scales,

Graduate of Baltimore College of Dental Surgery
OFFERS his professional services to the
~ Citizens Of Bristol and vicinity.
OFFICE opposite the New York Cheap
Store, Bristol. May 8, 'IS-tf.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-05-05
Special Tel. Corr. couricr-Journal.

Special Tel. Corr. Courier-Journal.
q WAsHINGToN, April 2S.-The Presi-
dent is reported to have stated some
days in reference to the Arkansas
difficulty, that he was ready to respect
a decision, made. whether by the Su
preme Court of the State, or by the
Legislature, and that the Legislature
should receive protection when it as
sembles. If this pledge be redeemed,
the threat of Brooks partisans to dis
perse the Legislature, the decision in
favor of Baxter will be reaffirmed.
DECISION OF THE SUPREME COURT.
The decision of the Supreme Court
il the case Of the State of Arkansas va
Elisha Baxter, upon the relation OF
Joseph Brooks quo warranto, is as
follows:
Under this constitution, the deter
mination of the question as to wheth-
er a person exercising the office OF
Governor had been duly elected or not.
is vested exclusively in the General
Assembly of that State, and neither
this nor any other State court has ju-
risdiction to try suit in relation to
.
what it may, whether at the suit Of
the Encouragement or on the rela-
ton of claimant through him, or by
an individual alone claiming right to
the office. Such issue should be made
before the General Assembly. 1t is
their duty to decide, and 10 other tri-
bunaf can determine the question.
We are of opinion that this court
has no jurisdiction to hear and deter
mine writ of .quo-warranto, for the
purpose of ofrenderiug ajudgment of ous-
ter against the chief Executive of this
State, and the right to file an infor-
nation and issue writ for that pur-
pose is denied.
This decision was made by three OF
the four judges of the Supreme Court,
and nullifies any pretended title OF
Brooks under the decree Of subordin-
ate court.
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