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Our Ministers Hats.

We have lamented tie blrth OF
scruggs, our minister Ic.g to Columbia rofasad ad
no ambiguous terms hoE ocIrsE9 resIEf9ions 1 pro.
cession 90 sin1 m was passing in the very capital
cfsSaoF &c u sonth % American republic. The
boys syfd sy555sDs sfnggf Ss snd 6aany s1Hgs1 Gso
neai lnar Which is why we abominate
Scrnggs. We entertain far different
Continents towards another minister
from the United States to South Amer
ica. Silas A. Hudson, who represents
the United States in Guatemala, IS q
minister of whom we may well boast.
He would not plunge this country into
war by keeping his hat on. IL Is an
established fact that the man who has
due Difference to womankind has not
little of religious sentiment in hi
composition. The duties of Silas A
Hudson were not onerous last year
He sent ole dispatch to Secretary fIsl
during the year. II consisted chief.
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of a description of the women OF the
tronicaI Guatemala. He says to Don
Fish "The Ladino girl is the most
elegant in the world" Now, any man
tbat has such an appreciation of peri
satetic grace would not refuse & take OIL
his hat when a religious proces sion
might be passing. Therefore we aoom-
mate Scruggs, but we adore Hudson
fTtDn;D97UFj EIDC,ytJrY
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SOUTHERN CLAIMS. following
exhibit shows the amounts claimed and
the amounts allowed by the Southern
Claims Commission since its organiza-
tion three years ago. The claims are
classified under the states as follows
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-Jobn Reeve said to his boy, when
sbayirg proved difficulty " john, !
wish YOU would not open any more
oysters with my razors'
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Yankee inventors of patent medi-
cines are not the only ones to deface ma
ture with advertisements of their nos
trims. The foreigners have caught the
infection, and the very peaks of the
Alps are being daubed with the NAM
th-lettered advertisements Of Pari-
sian shop keepers.
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Two BRoTHRRs SHOT DEAD. II
Memphis Avalanche Of the 9th ms
says: A tragedy occurred at West ST.
ton, a short distance above Cantor
Miss, on Saturday morning, few m :
ments before the early train passed
nortL Two brothers, names unknown,
We, were ,D abot and instantly killed by a man
named Marshall The brothers had i'r
sornc sa,'r time previous cndeayored to force
Hgnrsl'aW SGa- into a difficulty, which o
,,,anoaaJ 10 avoid until the time abo' 2
1,,ant;5ned. when both we're advancii 2
on him with drawn knives in thrcn :
o,,ing manner. Marshall drew pist. |,
6red two shots in quick succession, both
taking effect, and causing the immediate
death of the brothers,
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The Use of Tobacco.


Tobacco belongs to the class of mar
cotic ard exciting substances, and has no.
food value. Stimulation means abstract
ed, not added, force. 1t involves the
paralysis of a portion of the
functions, the activity of which is es-
sential to healthy life. It will be said
that tobacco sOothes and cheers the
weary toiIer, and solaces the overworked
brain. Such may be its momentary ef-
fects, but the sequel cannot be ignored.
All such expedients are fallaclous
When a certain amount of braln-work
or hand-work has been performed, ma
ture must have space to recuperate, and
all devices for escaping from this neces-
sity will fail. It is bad policy to set
the house on fire to warm our hands by
the blaze. Let it, then, be clearly un-
derstood that the temporary excitement
produced by tobacco is gained by the
destruction of vital force, and that 1t
contains absolutely nothing which can
be of use to the tissues of the body. To
baceo adds no potential strength to the
human frame. 1t may spTr weary
brain or feeble arm to endure eXertlon
fo1 a short time, but its work is destruc-
tive, not constructive. 1t cannot add
one molecule to the plasm out of which
our bodies are daily built up. On the
contrary. it exerts upon it most delete
rious influence. 1t does not supply, but
diminishes vital force. 1t has been de-
MED that tobacco leads to organic dis
eases, but the evidence is very strong
the other way, and it would be very re-
markable if continued functional de-
rangement did not ultimately lead to
chronic arrangement of the organs that
it causes functional disturbance, no one
dreams of denying; indeed, it has been
remarked that no habitual smoker can
be said to have days perfect health.
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A veteran observer says that man
kind loves mysteries. A hole IN the
gronnd excites more wonder than star
IN the heavens.
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-"Gracious me :" exclaimed lady
in witness box, "how should l know
anything about anything don't know
anything about y
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An Indiana paper sIys girls should
be taught that God made them in his
own image, and that no amount OF tight
Iacinp will improve the model.
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CID ALEXANDER, -,,-,..- l., rh.,osr,
- AN'uIHeS Columbia Tennessee.
,,ss. vvt;,tborne Block. Jan'y. 16 1y
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a ATTORNEY AT LAW.
~ Columbia, IennessrM
s.~faI attention given to the collection oa SaAsER
, 1874-05-31
SMILES.

Some monstrous nloralist lays down this rule
Among his mn zi1na: Always wear smtlo.
He must have learned 1t in some Jesuit school,
Vhore deepest wisdom is but deepest gui1e.
Who would obey mEst set himself the task
hhtefu1 one-to always wear mask.
Your constant s1niler is hypocr1ts.
IT'S evii that must hide, not hone6tJ.
He whose expression alwsya waass : bit,
A very prince in wickedness may be-.
IA man mny smile and be q villain still :"
And ho who atrays smiles, bo sure he tctu.
4 smile is lovely whom, through LIP and eye.
The sunny sweetness Of . soul shines out
Like quick glimpse Of glory It's a ne
When inner darkness It but wraps about.
Night rules US MI at times: shall We, the vhile,
Hide Our aAd midnight with morning smile
Our faces our windows. Is 1t meet
That one should always keep hts curtains down
When smiles are but the draping of deceit,
Better, far better, were an honest frown.
BY so1nblancs falsely sweet sin hides its art
Only from nlen-God looketh on Tho hhart.
ELLxa P. ALLIhIoN.
, 1874-05-31
Marrying an English Lord.


Lord Randolph Fl. s. Churchill, second son Of
the Duke Of Marlborough, was married Paris
on Wednesday, April 8, to Miss jenny Jerome,
daughter Of Leonard Jerome, Of New York The
ceremony WAS performed at tho British Embassy,
Row Dr.. Forbes. There was large assembtago
OF the members and friends OF the Marlborough
family, Us well as Of those Of the family Of tie
bride. The Wedding g-breakfast was given at Alr.
Jerome's hotel in tho Avenue du Roi ds Rome,
= y fan1 a
horses, decorated with ribbons, and left Paris
for Petit Val, the residence Of Mr. Moulton.
where they arc passing the honeymoon Among
the presenta received By the bride 1ero 3 mag
locket from the Prince OF Wales. It is said tha.
Mr. Jerome gives his daughter fortune Of
G40,0 600 sterling.
, 1874-05-31

tho multituds Of pilgrims, which tbf, +;n
particularly numerous. returned from ~. h1s NJ
to Bsthlehem aud wanted to enter VIII 1S 'esIa'a s
nn n.nne1s ana IN Krest procession 70 shs e;.t eH.
i111n6h iab Eitsrs sns cbsr" 1bn G.te s
hom, in order to keep tho Christian, - - ;S5sths.
ferent confessions from breaking thai. s no d.
against one another, explained to Il, nects
the Latin clergy mad it is truo, tha ries.ast ta.
age through this gate. but tEat un3sr ~ -. ps4s<
relations they must take their Tay tbro1Ma'e 1M'esst
portal Of the Latin Convent which isagaa saa
the Church itself; Thereupon the n.ss is ., n.y. a
GIN gIms 1eA upon the troops, struck tho oS..s r,'
Superintendent appeared and was sbont ~ fosuH asaH
fe1e La did not come of better. ass'
, 1874-05-31
GENTLE ZEPHYR.

Come, gent1e Zephyr, como sg7tn.
And ease Ely burning brow:
It's thine the tender, cooling touch.
Come, gentle Zephyr, now.
Oh now it conea on Airy wing.
And whispers In my ear
4 kindly word none else MAY tell.
And alone shall herr,
Come, gentle Zephyr, coma again:
How short thy welcome staJ:
o fold not thy ethereal wing,
Nor thy return delay.
Lighter than touch upon tho shcr.
When soft wares come md 20.
4 myHdc sense comes over me-
It Il the Zephyra Tow.
Come. gentle Zephyr, como agxn:
lore thy fairy charms:
Thy tender, breath like, mag Snail
Each anxious thought dtsarms.
Restless, I turn me round to seek
That which I may not find,
Till lightly falls upon my cheek
L k.ss by Zephyr lind.
Come, gentle Zephyr. como again.
And breathe Of chtldhood-hours
When thou, with childish innoceuca.
Did'st play among the fowers.-
a messenger from Heaven saot
To cheer M On our Why:
Then come, my gentle Zephyr frteEd-
Remain With ms Away.
a1cAdo. MARIA s1sls,
, 1874-05-31

or courts Clients often hay. Why didn't you
| win that caae? You certainly had the best OF
t!'' II you tell them the jury WIS packed. they
do not understand you. They think the old rules
obtau now, but they are sadly mistaken
Rcportor-Groat injuatice must be dona by tho
system
Mr. Wilder-There is no doubt Of 1t.
THE JUSTICES.
plaintiffs courts-that ill., landlords have no show
against tenants or employers against employed
Mr. Wilder-That is true OF great many, pnt
there arc exceptions: Ha,nes, Hinsdale, scully,
and DaEgett are pretty square men; they sre
not prejudiced, and will give man sho" for
his rights. The attorneys are posted on tho Jus
tees who favor complainants, aud invariably ask
for change Of venue.
Reporter-Do the Justices who show fayor1t~
ism gather in ANYTHING as s e.trn fess' St +,,.r
neporter-Do yca think the system ought to
be done away with
Mr. Wider-1 do,. entirely. Then everybody
would have equal chance.
Reporter-Were juries packed before the pres-
ent law was enacted?
IN OTHER DAyB-
Mr. Wilder-Yos, but more go since the fire
Jurors in the old Recorders Court Ill the time,
but they were never objected to.
Reporter-Why not
Mr. Wilder-Bccause they would give Just YER
diets, depending upon the fees only for q living.
Reportor-would they not take money from
party intorestcd7
Mr. Wildor-No. They all seemed to be square
men, notwithstanding they we're professionals.
They made an honest living.
Reporter-Do you think one of the present set
would refuse anything offered hm2
Mr. Wilder--Cnn duck swm2
Keporter-Who arc they, generally?
Mr. W1lder-Vagrants, dyed in the wool; and
many Of them have the reputation OF being
fellows who would steal dirty shirt
and men who hang around saloons and gobble
up the lunch and drink the leayings in the beer
! zlaaScs.
, 1874-05-31
The Constable's Part in the Trans
action.
Power1essncss of the Justfce---
Iuauequacy Of the Pres
ent Law,
rhe Jury System an Engine Of Knavery
and Fraud.


Tho present jury system, as applied particu-
larly to the courts Of Justices Of the Peace, has
more than once been referred to III The TRIn-
UNE as farce, and the cause OF great wrong to
persons who are so unfortunate as to be plain
tits before these tribunals. Much evidence has
been adduced to substanHnte the assertions
,palc but, since they were general rather than
Specific q reporter Nas directed to interview such
pereons as we're thoroughly familiar with the
workings Of the system and obtain their views Of
it, The result OF his labo1e is given below With
put comment, the subject matter unfolding the
s1ory with sufficient perspicuity, and making
cr:sicislu or explanatory remarks unnecessary:
, 1874-05-31

Hartman-1 do not know that they do. Ihay
not been in that court for year
Reporter--Is it not fact that Justices Court
arc regarded rs plaintiffs courts-that is the yer
| diets are invariably for the PLAINTIFF
Hartman--That is true II great many cases
but the South Side justices generally 60 accord
| ing to the Law and the evidence.
heportor-The Justices cannot set aside ths
! yerdict2
Hartman-No. They could under the old law
| The now ono Was changed on the 1st OF Jul,
last They could stop this packing Of ju,ie
| then. but canuot do it now. There is no remed
but an appeal
THE JUSTICES.
Reporter-Ihe Justices know 1t Is done, de
they not?
Hartn,an--Nos always. When they do, the.
bounce the bummera.
Eeportez-But they get on juries very often7
know them.
Rerortor-They will swear to anything?
Hartmau-You bet,
Reporter-And if a man wanted witnose all
he would have to do would be to give him .
point or TIVE to start on. and trust to his check
to carry him through
Hartman-That is all. They will do anythlng
to make dollar or Two.
THE OUTSIDE MAN.
RePorter-What distinguishes the "outs'de
Hartmau-Well, he is the en1artest one OF the
lot-the business manager. There arc generally
eight or ten Of them in tho gang.
Keporter-Hns not the Constable sometimes
an interest In the money paid for getting up 3
jmy2
Hartman-I have heard 1t 30 stated, but I
uerer know Of an instance of the kind.
no DECENT MEN AVAILABLE.
Reporter--Are efforts ever made to secure
respectable men for jurors2
Hartmau-~Ce1taiuiy- But Il you take venue
and 20 into store, aud summon the proprietor
or the clcrks, they will fetch around an affidavit
that they cannot attend; and hence these pro-
fessionaIn are picked up because no other men
are available.
Observation-Disclosures men object to sitting on
juries
Hattman-Thoy object to coming into JUS
tees Courts, let alone sitting jury.
Reportcr-Then you very seldom get jury OF
respectable men
Hnrtman-Not often.
Roportor-Wbat is Jour opinion Of tho jury
system, Judging from your experience Of its
workings?
GRAND FRAUD.
Hartman-It is humbug and farce ver-
diets are rarely given according to tic law and
the evidence.
Reportor-What proportion Of the jurors arc
able to understand the testimony
Hartman-A very email one. Many of thom
60 to sleep, and have seen many Of them IN
that condition. It does not make any difference
whether the hear the testimony OF not. as their
minds are made up, aud what interest il it to
them to listen to the comments OF the attorneys?
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SECOND DAY-AUG. 18TH.

Institute opened with prayer at
8 o'clock, a. m. The minutes of yes
terday were read and approved. After
roll call, Prof. Pence made criticisms
on the proceedings of yesterday. Prof
Sharpe then drilled class in the vocal
elements.
A reading class by Prof Presnell,
The proceedings of to day were
somewhat similarto those of yesterday,
and it would be unnecessary to repeat
the order of the business in detail. The
attendance OF teachers to-day was much
larger than that of yesterday. Con-
siderable enthusiasm and interest is
manifested among all the teachers,
and | am satisfied that this is the larg-
est assemblage of teachers that has
ever met in this county. | think that
not only the teachers, but the citizens
of this community are Thoroughly alive
on the subject Of education. None
have been more active in get
ting up this healthy state Of
feeling in this com immunity than
Prof w. y. Nelson, to whose eXertion'
is mainly due the erection Of thC
splendid academy just completed al
this place. Although this is only
small village, the citizens have freely
offered to entertain the Institute dur
ing its sitting.
OPSIE NJ.
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MRryViIIe Letter.
MARYvILLE, Aug. 18Th, 1874

MAkN WILLIE, aug lotlIi loit'
EDITORS CHRONICLE According to
appointment our candidates for Con
gress, Col. Thornburgh and Judge
Houk, each made their appearance in
due time. The crowd gathered at the
court house at about Il o'clock, and
the speaking was opened by Houk,
whose effort to defend his famous AS
sessment law and his position on the
notorious funding bill did not seem
to be very highly appreciated by the
crowd of good old farmes and citizens
present, and when he made his person
al attack on Mr.. Rule, some of his
warmest friends openly declared that
they would never again support him
for anything. In fact his whole effort
was an unhappy one for this place.
Col. Thornburgh in his speech was
eloquent, manly and statesmanlike, ana
to the point. He made many friends
and elected favorable comment, even
from those who oppose him. The re,
suit was a grand success for Thorn
burgh. Houk's friends were sadly
disappointed and Thornburgh's high
ly pleased. BLOUNT COUNTY.
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Raccoon valley Items.
RACcooN NALLEY, TENN.,

kACCOON VALLEY, lENN'
Aug. 18th, 1874.
EDITORS CHRONICLE: Having Just
returned from our District Conference
at Beaver Ridge, / thought it might
not be improper to drop you few
items.
Conference convened Wednesday
night, August 18th. Introductory
sermon, by Rev VIM. Haske ell.
Text, Make full proof of the Minis.
try" The sermon was clear, Logical
and forcible, directing the Minister to
make full proof of his ministerial
work.
Thursday morning, Conference met
at $50 o'clock. Our Presiding III
der, Rev. j. j. Marker, proceeded
to appoint the various committees :
Bro. Markers manner Of conducting
business is admirable. We were well
pleased with the harmony If action
aud he good feeling that peryaded the
entire body during the business SEES
sions. The reports from the various
charges were in the main good, but
ought to have been better. Thursday
night we had the good pleasure to hear
an excellent sermon from Bro. Gold
man, from Knoxville. He gave Us q
glorious feast of spiritual food. May
the great Bishop Of souls give his la
bors abundant success.
Friday-Conterenc met ut $50 A
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kvosylLLE. TENNESSEE.
SALE OF VALUABLE LANDS.
gn the GhanCcTS Court at
SeVierViiIe.
Thomas c. Brabsou VS.. NJ. p. Thomas, Admins
traitor Of S. Felkcr, deceased.

IN OBEDIENCE TO AN ORDER AND
L uecrrC made in the above cause at the April
term, 1874. Of the court | will sell to the highest
bidder, and in bar of the equity OF redemption,
upon the premises. on Saturday the 5th day OF
O'clock + n large and valuable tract of land
cont lining about 800 acres more or less, 30 acres
Of which is island. lying in the lith civil dis
trct ct Sewer county sta of Tennessee, On the
youthsdo of the French Broad river, near and
below he mouth of Rnyd's creek. adjoining the
lands Of James Ellis, William Kandlts and others,
known as the Brabson Mil place, on which is a
very valuable mill site. with good dam already
built. aiiUrding ample power 10 NOV any kind
of machinery that might be de II ed, on which
stands a valuable saw mill in good running Older.
This mill is new. About one half of this tract IS
VA luabls timber land. the balance cleared, soil
very rich and productive, and every acre suscept-
hi of being cultivated the most of 1t level land.
Taking into consideration the location Of this
liant, It's va liable water power aud the prOduc-
tvcuess the soil. it i, one Of the most valuable
farms in SEWER c'ul ty. Those desiring to pur-
chase land would do well to examine this farm
before the day Of sale.
The laud will first c sold in three lots, the is
land separate, then in two u s. and then alto
rcther. and the sale that brings the most money
win be adopted.
One hundred and fty dollars Of the purchase
money will be required in han and the remain
der IN equal sums IN one and two years.
Notes wlth approved security bearing interest
from date wi ! be required of the pure aser for
the deferred payments, and a lien will be retain
ci on the land until the purchase money is fully
paid u. I. GASS, q. * M.
Secicrvile, Tennessee, July 18th. A. d. 1874.
rg1A1tNyXlt
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NJ, Bro Marker in the chair. Pray yer
10y G.. w. W. Henuegrr.
The reports were received from The
different committees. and after some
warm discussions, were adopted
presume the reports will appear IN
the NCthodiSt dduOcutC, lu .uil
During the conference four candi-
dates were examined and licensed to
preach. Their names are Moses
HOdgeless and ---- Kinds
Friday night Bro. Russell preached
an able sermon. After the night SER
vices the conference concluded the
business Next conference meets at
New Market Saturday Brother
Marker with the most of the preach-
ers left for home.
Religious services were conducted
by Bro. Maskall. Bro. Muskall preach
ed IA lucid and clear sermon, but it
lacked vim Bro. Broom, an En-
glishman, preached at night, followed
by Bro. Kinds. Penitents were called
and four presented themselves at the
altar for prayer.
Sunday. Bro. Pierce delivered as
able, If not the ablest sermon ! ever
heard. His theme was Holiness. "
God bless Bro Pierce. All honor to
the people of Beaver Ridge oar stay
with them was pleasant&nd profitable.
i. NJ, HINDs.
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Educationa WORK N campbell County.

JACKSBORo', TENN, Aug. 10, "a.
EDITORS CHRONICLE: From infOr-
nation contained in the CHRONICLE
from different parts of the country,
education seems to be the chief topic
Of the day, and having seen nothing
from our county upon the subject per
haps few lines to let the world know
there is such place, would not be out
of the way.
Our efficient and energetic County
Superintendent, DIR. c. ID. Russell, is
stirring up quite an interest through
out the county. He has succeeded in
getting Teachers Institute estab-
lished, which promises much general
good, and through his influence the
Trustees of our county academy have
secured the services of Rev. :, w.
Tindel, of your county, as Principal,
one of the best teachers that has eyer
taught in the county. The Directors
of the common school employed w.
Agee, an experienced teacher. from
Indiana, as assistant, and the two
schools are combined, making one of
the best schools north of Knoxville
in Tennessee. We have now one hun
bred and twenty-five scholars i'm school
and still they come. The healthy To-
cality, beautiful mountain scenery ;
| the low rates of board and tuition,
together with the thorough training
given to students, offer extraordinary
inducements to young men or ladies
| to go to school.
There is another good school at
Fincastle, with Prof Johnson ms
principal, and Miss Matt. McNew as
assistant. 1t is also literally patron
lied. The County superintendent is
endeavoring to raise the grade OF
teachers throughout the county, a
matter to which every County Super
! inteudent should look.
Our Sunday schools are generally
doing well. We have County sun
day School Convention that meets
semi-annually, and has been the
means Of accomplishing much good
| Vocal music also comes in for liberal
share, especially at this place. Much
| improvement has been made under
the instruction of G. w. Smith, who,
10y the way, is an excellent teacher.
CAMPBELL.
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Two and a half TO Is Acres.

On .wo Of the lots there is good young orchard;
On one containing "a acres is a good Yariegated
...arhle quarry, and on another contain ng is acres
is q good water powcr wi fail of about - feet.
A bout one half If the farm is finely timbered.
The farm will be sold as Il who and in parcels,
AID the salc re0 IL ng the highest price Will be
olnpipl
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curt at knoxville,
EGnn eSSec.
No 26i2.

Henry 7 Patton George Z. Patton, and James
Patton vs.. NE. Il Carte samuel +. carter
Dewitt Carter. m
Itarpea-n from the bill which is sworn to
that the defendants samuel J. Carter AMI Ida
n,n residents of the State of Tennessee, it is
ordered that the said deieuda-ts appear before
The 8i Monday in September next 1874. and
make dcfcnse 10 the bin flied in this cause. or
he same will ne taken for confessed. 1t IS tur-
Tier ordered that TINS notice be published in the
kn,Nvile Chruuicl for four consecutive weeks.
4 tru copy Attest;
NJ. l.. PATTERSON, G 4 NJ,
BY w. A. GALBRAITH d. C. 4 NJ.
July o. h, ls74-w 4 t,