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Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-09-08

PerSORdt.-We believe every citizen
of Bristol regrets the loss of Mr.. S. O..
Fisher, who has gone TO Lynchburg
TO conduct the business left by the late
Cyrus Fisher. his brother. He has
been valuable and convenient citi-
zen i'm our midst, but our friends must
now send to Lynchburg TO secure his
services. This, many of them will do.
AS a citizen he deserve every good word
this paper can say of him. His appli-
cation to business has been remarka-
hle. In all his transactions, he has
been honorable and punctual, and no
one has been more liberal aud gener-
Gus. In short time he built up a
first rate business, and only an acct
dental combination of circumstances
has taken him away. We wish him
even greater success than he has had.
Mr.. J. &. Haynes of Blacksburg, was
in town last week. and we are sorry
that he did not remain, for he Is one
of the best and most energetic builders
that have lived in Bristol.
Mr.. Jno. g. Wood has arrived. and
has taken charged OF the Va. House.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-09-08
Circnit Court Clerkship.

To the I'otcrs Of Washington county
respectfully announce myself 4
Candidate for reelection Ia the Office
of Circuit Court Geek, and ask your
support.
Your Ob't., Servant,
l.. 4. COSBY.
Iuly =. 1874
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-09-08
zoe MAIN 1REET,
BRISTOL, TEN N
Sent. 8, lS74.-tf.
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.

/ desire to sell my lot, located on
Main Street, in the corporation OF
Goodson. Virginia. 1t is a very inn
portant business location, and can be
bought cheap for cash For any in
formation, apply to my Attorneys,
c. r, Vance and J H. Wood.
LEO HARNELING.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-09-08

We desire, in all kindness but in
good earnest, to say 10 our subscribers
that we are positively in need of the
little amount they are due us. II is
absolutely necessary that we must
collect at once and we hope tn ey viii
without further delay, let us have
our money This call is intended to
apply to every subscriber who owes US
as much as ten cents.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-09-08

CdtchemdiiCc.-Mr. >. II. Ferguson,
our Hardware merchant, has left il
our office one of his new Catchema
live mouse traps which for ingenuity
and efficiency, surpasses anything we
is thrown, the mouse runs into little
prison which causes the trap 10 be re-
set, and it is thus ready for more. a
dozen may be caught in a night. with
out alarming the others. It'll cheap.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-09-08

We are authorized to announce
WM. q, G.. LOWRY "A candidate for re-
election to the Office of Clerk of the
County Court of Washington Co.. Va.
July =. 1874.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-09-08
Births.

hESSNER.-=0n Fifth Street, Bristol, on
the 18th of August, Mrs. L. NJ. Kessner, of
O son.
DEwALp--In Bristol, Tenn, Sept. Stl,
Mrs. JAMEs DEwALD, Of daughter.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-09-08
Married.

MORELL-DROKE,-On the 3rd
inst, at the house of Martain Harr,
10y the Rev. a. J Brown. d. D., MIR.
JOHN Z. MoRELL, and Mis- VADNEY
j.. daughter of Isaac DrOke.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-09-08

Mrs. B. Galloway respectfully le-
quests all indebted to her to come for
ward at once, and settle their ac-
counts. Sept l-2w.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-09-08

Fresh Beef, every Monday, Thur
day and Saturday at the meat market
II Cumberland Street.
WHEELER & EDWARDS.
April 1T.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-09-08
DOANOKE COLLEGE,
IL SALEM, VIRGINIA.
TwENTY-sECoND SESSION, Is74-'75.
Bee ms Nenf 2, and CInsRs lime Ie

Begins Sept, ?, and Closes June Is.
Course of Study as high as that of
any College in Virginia.
Literary Societies of first rank. En-
tensive Libraries. Reading Room.
Cabinet and Laboratory.
Location unsurpassed in America
The abundance of the Roanoke Val
ley renders the expenses very mode
rate. For session of Ten onths i'm
Guiding Beard, Tuition, Fuel, Lights,
Washing. &c, y about 500.
Students from Sereilfeen States and
Territories.
Ba- For Catalogues and further in
formation, address
REV. D. f. BITTLE, d. D..
President.
June 30.-3m.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-09-08
QUO SCHOOLS AND COLLIE
GES.
WHEN THEY OPEN.

WHEN THEY OPEN.
Emory and Henry, Sept. 10Th.
Martha Washington. Sept. 18th.
Stonewall Jackson, Sept. 10Th.
Roauoke Coilt &c, Sept. 2ad.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-09-08
FOR ALE.

l2T acres of land, 2 miles south of
Bristol. \ lsu house and lot in the
southern part Of Bristol. Apply to
Aug. 4th. lS74-tf w. DIXON.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-09-08

Dissolution. The firm of Default
& GTubbs has been dissolved by mu-
tual consent.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-09-08
business.

picken started for New York last
Saturday evening. To select his stock
of rare aud fancy articles for the fall
trade, and especially for the Fair, he
proposes to bring an unusually rich
and nice stock. Among the specialties,
he will bring a musical box which
will be the largest ever seen
here, aud for melody, SO far ahead of
the Calliope, that comparison will be
ridiculous. He will have it on exhi-
Jition at the Fair.
Bamberger has just returned from
the eastern markets, and has much
finer and prettier clothing than we
have ever seen him have before. We
are glad to see him improving the
quality of his stock, and we are sure it
willpay him.
Messrs. w. y. Keller & Co, have a
stock of stoves and tin ware which
would do honor to any town. With
their wagons, they are penetrating
every corner of the country, and their
shipments of produce prove their sue
cess.
Messrs. Written & Cowan 10y their
new advertisement testify to their per-
inanence and success of their business.
They are beginning TO manufacture, and
such beginnings generally lead to large
results.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-09-08

BHrgttry.-Some one broke into the
ware loom of Mr.. J. J. Childress last
saHday night, and stole quantity of
provisions. Oh how we do need
hight police.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-09-08
CAPITAL AND ASSETS
$486,OOO.

Homo Institution, with local invest
ments-low rate; and no restriction upon
travel-pI Ompt payment of death losses
We commend this Company to the conf
dence of the community, and ask every man
who wishes to provide for his family wheh
he is taken from them to investigate the
subject Of Life Insurance.
For further particulars address DR.. Jas,
A. Templeton, Medical Advisor, or w. P.
Brewer. at Frost, Crockett S Brewers,
Shoe Store,
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-09-08
FOR. SALE.

Our townsman J. j.. Hill has lately
purchased farm containing 291 acres,
situated in Rye Valley, Smyth county,
Va, which he offers for sale on reason
able terms, further information will
be given by letter or otherwise by said
Hill at the Book Store.
June Eft.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-09-08
RAPE AT THE ALTAR OF
PRAYER.
A Little Girl Outraged at a
Camp-Meeting, on the saU-
bath Day.

Last Sunday morning when the
assemblage of wnrshipers at Bonds
Camp Ground, five miles west of
Blountville, had assembled for service
three little girls, daughters of VIM. A,
Boy, ventured into the woods very
few PAGES from the encampment. and
and wee followed by a young man
named James Cox. aged II, who
caught one Of them aged nine years.
and proceeded to violate her person. =
her cries and those Of her little sisters
called to their aid Messrs. Beattie Null
Inns and Andrew Snapp, who caught
him i'm the very act, and caused him
10 desist by throwing a rock, which
came within q few inches of killing
MIN. He was Immediately placed UNI
der strong guard aud held for trial.
The unspeakable boldness and attrOci-
~ of the crime, aroused the widest
excitement, among the thousands
who were there present, and came
near terminating the services. The
lite girl is child of one of our most
estimable Sullivan County citizens,
and the devil who was outraging her,
is the son of respectable parents. 1t
may as well be accepted as n fact,
that the sweet little girls we fondle on
our knees, are not safe from the bias
phemOus bipeds which walk boldly
In our midst. and society owes it to
them that these devils should be made
to suffer death on the spot Cox was
caught with difficulty, and offered 500
to be set at liberty.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-09-08
ESTABLISHED IN 1S4l.
Lee & Taylor Bros,
WHOLESALE GRoCERs, %
Commission Merchants and
Manufacturers.

Agents for Sale
Duponts Rifle Blasting and Sporting
Powder.
Union Lead Mine Co., Shot and
Lead.
French Burr Mill Stones,
James River Hydraulic Cement.
HolstoD Salt and Plaster Co., Salt
and Fertilizers.
Browns Hamburg Cotton Yarns
Special Attention paid to
Consignments of leaf and Manufactured
Tobacco, Wheat, Corn, Rye, Oats,
Flour, Bacon, Butter, Lard, Dried
Fruits and Country Produce generally.
HA LIBERAL CASH
advances made on Produce in hand
when desired.
20 000 New W, Grain r n, Bags. ,, to
and Merchants of Tennessee and
Virginia, who wish to consign us
their grain for sale.
Our Commissions on
all Grain unless instructed to Store,
=! per cent.
No Drayagc, Storage or Labor on
Grain.
Lee & Taylor Bros.
near Depot
a. Miss. & O. r. R.,
IYNCHBURG Va
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-09-08
SULLINS COLLEGE
.BRISTOL-GOODSON, VA.

TINE next Session Of Five Months, Of this School
for Young Ladies' Will commence on the
2sth Day Of August, '7S, in charge
Of he following teachers
REV. u. SULLlNS. A. NJ. Principal and Prof,
OF Mental, Moral and Advanced Nat. Sciences,
Mrs. B. L. Oh SnceauIme, Principal Academic De-
rartment,
Mrs. Sulins PRINCIPAL Primary and Preparatory
Departments and Miss L. Cox and Hiss Jimmie
Cartwell, Assistants.
Prof. F. Z. Hacker; Teacher Of Music and Paint
ing and Drawing.
Mrs K. Sullins, Matron.
TERMS, per Session Of Five Morths-oue hal f
in advance, unless by special contract:
Primary Department. ..,......- ......sI0 co
Preparatory Department, ......-....... J 90
AGA lemie Dept in Two classes, Let class. II co
" "a class, .... u rC
Collegiate Department Including Latino. 20 60
Modern Languages, each ...-................ Q 90
Music or Piano and Guitar each, with use Of
Glano ..--...... ..-...... .,......- - 90
Painting and Drawing, each, .............. 10 90
Need!ewOrk and Embroidery, eaSir, ...... Il 90
Vocal Less OHs 10 the whole schoJl,........ Free
SPECIAL 0cai IsssOES, "a 90
D0dTd and wood, o. o.
Boarding department ia charge Of Principal AMI
his wife. Young ladies furnish their own pillow
cases, sheets, towels and lights. Washing can be
had at dollar per month. No deduction from
bills unless in cases Of prOtrsctrd sickness.
sE-For particulars address the Principal at
Bristol. Tenn. Jan. %. '73.-tf
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-09-08

sash, Blinds, Doors. Mouldings
Scroll Work, Brackets, Mill Work,
Flooring and Weather Boarding. can
all be had of Lee & Ferguson at their
new Steam Factory, between Lee and
Water Streets, Goodson. Lumber
will be furnished. or not as desired.
Work done in first class style in
short order, and at prices to suit the
people. The Factory is two stories
high, 32xG4, with engine room l2x25
with engine of 20 horse power Ad-
dress
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-09-08
A r Circuit Court continued and held for
- Washington County, at the Court-house
thereof on the PSI day of MAY. 1s7..
ANN HARNELING, &C.
LEO. HARMELING,

Extract From DscreS.
ait is ordered by the Court that L. i. York be
appointed a special commiss Toner to sell two lots
mentioned and described in said report lots Nos
1875 and 49, fronting Scott street in the town of
GoodsOn, Washington co, Va, that he shall sell
at public auction in front of the Mayors Office in
the said town of GOOdson after giving 50 days
notice, by Postin, notices one at abingdon AT the
Court house and at least one in Goods6n. Said
:. Ie to be made for cash in hand sufficient to pay
the costs OF this suit, and the commissions and
penses of sale, notes with security to be required
" the purchaser payable to said Commissioner,
and a lien retained on the lots until purchase
money is all paid. 1t i ordered that said Com
missioner report his proceedings to ths next term
OF this court. Copy
Test, L. T. COSBY, C. C..
Pursuant TO the following decree will sell the
two lots described therein at public outcry, in
front If the Mayors Office in the town of GoOdson,
Washington CO. Va, on the IL DAY of SEPTEM-
Der, 1874, on the terms named in the decree.
L, YORK, Cem'r.
Au-I, Tit.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-09-08

KING College opened with an in
creased nun Der of Students. We APP
peal to the pride and self interest Of
our people and ask them to sustain
this institution. Dent send your boys
from home! DOn't!!
SULLINs College has more boarders
than at a corresponding period of any
previous session.
Prof i. B. Minor gave last week
Il course of Lectures on Astronomy
They exhibited profound learning and
research, and were the most valuable
and entertaining that our people have
yet had the opportunity of hearing.
Rev. Mr.. Cutler preached series Of
very interesting sermons at the Chris
tan Church last week.
Milly Hinton, a uegress of advanced
aye, connected with the Laundry dc
partment of Sullias College, died last
'odtuiHt19 CNChlA6s
Lee Street, Goolson, is be ing graded
from Edmund Street near Col. Terry's
to the creek.
We are glad to see that Prof c. II.
Vaughn has arrived and entered upon
his duties in King College, and to
learn that his health has much i'm
proved during vacation.
Rape is becoming quite a popular
pastime, but rape at Il camp-meeing
is something new ia the land Sulli--
van County stands distinguished in
the Catalogue of strange crimes, but
then her people know just how TO
stamp out imfamy, and ut the same
time TO observe law.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-09-08

The Question has often been asked
where can I get my fine watch or
clock properly repaired, so that |
can rely on it. That question can
easily be solved by having yonr
time keepers repaired, adjusted and
cleaned by
a. PICKEN,
practical matchmaker and icweler,
from London, England,
Bristol, Va. & Tenn.
June 2S.-tf.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-09-08
Cnunfr Court CIerkship.

July :, 1874
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1874-08-27

C&- At last the Beecher-Tilton nasti-
ness is about to be wound up-at least
so far as the Plymouth Church Commit
tee is concerned. Mr.. Moulton's last
statement is very full, and to an outsid-
er appears very crushing to Beecher.-
He goes into the minutest details and
quotes in full all the letters and docu-
ments bearing on the case, yet the COM
mittee's final report prOnounces Mr..
Beecher innocent. The whole thing
from beginning to end is an ugly, filthy
mess, and even IL Mr.. Beecher be guilty,
Hilton, MOulton and the committee have
covered themselves with infamy. But
the end is not yet. The whole thing
viii be re-opened before the courts. II
Beecher be not guilty he is the worst
prosecuted man on earth, and is unfor-
tunate in having to combat a network OF
proof, positive and circumstantial, al
most overwhelming, while he has nc
rebutting proof save his own statement
and that of Mrs. Tilton. If he is guilty
he is certainly the most corrupt and un,
mitigated villain living. Our sympa-
thies have been with Beecher, but he il
now undoubtedly under a dark cloud
which we fear will never be rifted.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1874-08-27

Judge of the Twelfth Judicial District,
and discharged the duties with great
credit, faithfulness and justice, until his
resignation in February, 1874.
Judge Porter is a fine specimen OF
those splendid physical features for
which Tennessee is so famous. He IS
over six feet in height, well built and
weighs about 40 pounds. He has a
large, massive, weil-f0rmed head, with
high broad forehead, with marks OF
strong intellect and plenty of driving
power His hair is dark but slightly
grizzled, his eyes are a clear bluish-grey,
deep set. He has q massive jaw with a
firm lip, denOting tirmness and determi-
nation.
Judge Porter's career has been noted
for great industry, sterling integrity
and close attention to business, neglect
ing nothing that he undertook to do,
and as a consequence he has been uni
formIy successful in all his undertakings.
His superior education, his strong prae-
teal everyday common sense, his cor
rect knowledge of human nature, and
his amiable temper, have made him uni
versally popular. Judge Porter is
known, too, to possess both moral and
physical courage, and is not afraid of
men, mobs or rings. He Is close Fea-
sonor and a good debater, and will car
ry the flag of the Democracy triumph
antIy through the canvass.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1874-08-27
The Stnte senntorshin

For many years past the Senator from
this district has been chosen by mutual
agreement, from the counties alternate
ly. According to this arrangement, it
is thought by Lawrence people and con-
ceded by many others, that Lawrence is
entitled to the Senator this time. Some
OF our people very justly claim that
Giles having double%th population of
Lawrence and Wayne combined-that
is, two-thirds of the entire population
of the district-should be entitled to
name the SeRator two-thirds of the
time. But Lawrence claims that even
cOnceding this, Giles has named the
Senator two terms since she was con-
suited, and that therefore she is entitled
to it this time. Many of our people are
disposed to yield to their claim, while
others are not. 1t is important that we
should arrive at some understanding in
the matter, SO that there will be only
one democratic candidate in the field.
Lawrence has already a good candidate
in the field, and 1t might be well for our
county convention next Monday week
to take some action In the matter-either
to recognize the Lawrence man or sug-
gest some one else.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1874-08-27

The following candidates were before
the Convention: Chancellor r. J. Nor
gan, of Shelby; Judge Sam1 NJ. Fife,
of Smith; Col. John Netherland, of
Hawkins; Judge James D. Porter, of
Henry; Hon. Dorsey B. Thomas, OF
Humphreys; Hon. EnOch Ensley, Of
Shelby; Michael Burns, Esq, of David
son; Hon. Marcus J. Wright, of Shelby;
Hon. D. NJ. Key, of Hamilton; Chan
cellor A. S. Marks, of Franklin; Col.
JnO. S. Kerr, of Shelby; Col. Jas. E.
Bailey, of Montgomery. The fourteenth
and final ballot (many of the candidates
having been withdrawn) stood: Porter
$50; Bailey 359; total vote, 94S; neces-
sary to a choice, 632. There being no
election, as the twe-thirds rule had been
adopted, Col. L. D. Myers, of Maury,
Withdrew the name of Col. Bailey, and
moved that Judge Porter be declared the
unanimous choice of the Convention.
This created the widest excitement and
enthusiasm, and the motion was adopt
ed without dissenting voice. Judge
Porter was notified and accepted as fol-
| lows:
ssMr. President and Gentlemen of the
! Convention: 1 am here simply to sig
nifty my. acceptance, and, at the same
| time, to thank you for the distinguished
honor which you have conferred upon
me; for it is a distinguished honor, COW
eted from the time of Sewer, Polk, Cave
johnson, my distinguished and veneer
able friend here beside me, and long
line of distinguished men. If the peo-
pie ratify your action, l pledge myself
to be true to the principles of our party
| and the platform which you have adopt
ed. l wish to say that in my bosom
there is an utter absence of undue exui-
tation over the honorable gentlemen
who have contested with me the honor
Ofyour neutrality-suspicious. who have
been my friends and with whom have
been proud to act in times past.
In the coming canvass, l expect and
invite the cooperation of the Demo-
cratic masses whom you represent. Gun
party supremacy must be maintained IN
Tennessee and all the States. This done
we may hope for new era of prosperl-
ty in Tennessee. The tide of victory Is
already with us. The recent elections
foreshadoW victory in November-the
most magnificent victory ever achieved
by any party in Tennessee"
After congratulatOry addresses by ex'
Gov. Harris and Hon. j. d. G. Atkins
the Convention adjourned.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1874-08-27
SCHEDULE.
sd. & G. S. R. R., Decatur Divis'n

~ The war of races seems to have
actually commenced. We had week
or two ago Austin and Byhalia, Missis-
sippi, and Somerville, Tenn, and now
war of races is in progress at Lancaster,
KY, and there have been two battles in
South Carolina-one at Georgetown and
one in Barnwell county. The negroes
of the whole State are armed and def
ant, and are led forward to plumber and
murder by a set OF organized brigands,
with Gov. Moses at the head The white
people have been plundered and muir
dered and overrun until patience has
ceased to be a virtue, and they have at
last determined to try the virtue OF
breech leaders in the effort to relieve
themselves of the knaves and hirelings
who have so long oppressed, taxed and
bullied them. At Georgetown even the
negro women were armed and the whole
race was bloOd-thirsty-but few hun
dred guns in the hands of white men
dispersed them. We fear the worst has
not come. We shudder at the fate of
the negro when it does.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1874-08-27
THE wAls OF RACES.
Four Whites and Four Blacks
Killed or Wounded.

LANCASTER, NY, Aug. 22.-We are
really having a terrible war between n
party of whites and blacks. Fighting
has been going on at intervals since last
Wednesday. Yesterday morning some
negroes shot Fred. Yeakley,. which so
eXasperated the whites that large par
ty took possession of the town this
morning, and firing had been kept up
all evening. The negroes are fortified
in the house of VIM. Sellers, and it is
thought that two of them were killed
this evening and several wounded. The
whites fired a house near Sellers house,
with the intention of burning the ne
groes out, and It is now burning. The
whites now have the negrOs surrounded.
It is reported that Sellers has gone af-
ter more negroes. The whites have also
sent for achievements. A perfect
reign of terror exists and there is no law
nor order here. The troops stationed
here refuse TO interfere, aud the citizens
lear the town Will be burned. A party
OF whites from Lincoln county are here
with arms and ammunition. A regular
engagement has Just occurred between
the troops and rioters. The troops were
called lntoStown to try to uueu the ri
OF, when they We're fired on by both
parties. They returned fire and Several
were wounded on both Sides Sellers,
dwelling is now burning.
On the part of the negroes the affair
appeared TO be strictly regarded as
WAR OF RACES,
for they not only fired on their ADVERSE
ries, but shot at eveay white man they
saw in any portion of the city. The
white men on the contrary allowed all
peaceable negroes to pass unframed.
The result up to the 23d was four
whites and four blacks killed and
wounded. Martial law had been de-
clared, but the factions were still under
arms.