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The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1875-11-17

any case that may be brought before
the court while in session-the Judge
of that court only having the power
to give a decision in accordance with
the verdict of this same jury, whether
that verdict be right or wrong. The
absurdity of this will appear, when l
inform you that this judge is generally
a man well versed in the laws of this
country, and able in every respect to-
decide any case Independent of this
jury; while, on the other hand, those
juries, whose decisions he has to abide
by, may be the veriest ignoramuses
that can be collected together. This
jury system is a great burden on the al
ready overburdened taxpayers, each
juror receiving the sum of two dollars
per day for their services, while in ses-
sion. This is easily earned, as l heard
an old gentleman expressit few days
ago: "a man has only to sit on his
seat and look wise to earn it, and two
dollars a day is not to be laughed at
these hard times" So you see the in
ducements this holds out to the greedy
on the one hand and the revengeful on
the other are almost overcomable. If
this great country would entirely abol-
ish this wOrse'than nuisance, believe
it would compare with our more favor
ed Egypt. This thing is truly dis,
grace to the boosted civilization of the
nineteenth century, and the country
that will be first to abolish it, will earn
the brightest name that can adorn the
pages of progressive history.
They accuse the rulers of our coun-
TRY of exaction; but, believe, in the
matter of exactions, the taxpayers Of
this free enlightened Republic stand
second to none. The host Of Office
holders and tax-collectors required to
collect and keep account of the eno,.
NOUS taxes levied by ''the best govern.
ment under the sum-" are enough tC
keep the poorer classes in poverty fol
all time, leaving out altogether the
enormous sums collected by the gener
al government and State governments
to run the machinery of the dilapidated
finances Of an almost ruined country
In my next, will change the sub
ject again, and, as I know your predi
lections for everything that pertains t.
the poetic at, l will try and give YOU
4 chapter on the poets and poetry O
this strange people. Until then, ms,
Allah preserve you.
ALI BEN HAMAD.
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If their magnitude and brilliancv.


of their magnitude and brilliancy.
At the last PRESIDENTIAL election,
Grants majority in Ohio was 81 ,53i.
At the election last month the major
ity for Hayes Republican candidate for
Governor, was $50.
Grants majority in Pennsylvania
was 1877, 5tS. Two years ago, the ma
jority for Hartranft, Republican candi-
date for Governor, was 34,36S, and
at the last election it was less than one
half that number.
Wisconsin gave Grant a majority Of
Is, 430. Last week the race was
close one, and one Democratic State of.
ficer was chosen.
In 1872, Massachusetts gave Grant
a majority of 1922. Last year, with
the exception of Castor, the Democrat
ic candidate for Governor, who receiv>
ed a plurality of 1882 votes, the Re
publican candidates for the various
State offices were elected by an aver
age majority of12,0OO. This year the
Republican candidate for Governor
(whose plurality over Castor is only
5000 received nearly 5000 votes less
than did Talbot, who was defeated for
the same position last year.
In 1872, Dix, Republican, was
elected Governor of New York by a
majority of "a, 451. Last year Tilden,
Democrat, completely revolutionized
things, and was elected Governor by
so, 900, but this year the Democrats
had the ring thieves to fight, (who
were rich and powerfully and the ma
jority was reduced to $4,000. New
York will roll up heavy Democratic
majority next year.
Grant carried Mississippi by ma.
jority of 81 1897, but that State has been
redeemed, regenerated and Olsen.
thralled."
Democratic majority in New York
about $4,000. The Legislature is Re,
publican. --
Pennsylvania reelected Hartranft,
Republican, by a majority of 1850.
Massachusetts, elected Rice, Repub
lican, Governor, by plurality of s..
277. .--.. --..
| In New Jersey the Republicans
elected majority of the Legislature.
Maryland elected Carroll, Democrat,
by majority of about 5000. Legs
lature Democratic.
Minnesota elected Pillbury, Repub
lican, Governor, by majority of TO-,
600. Legislature largely Republican,
In Wisconsin the Republican State
ticket was elected by a majority o.
about 5000. Legislature largely Re
publican.
Mississippi elected a Democratic
State Treasurer by a majority of about
10000. An entire Democratic dele
CATION elected to Congress. Legisla
ture largely Democratic.
Democratic Legislature elected in
Virginia.
Kansas, New Jersey, Michigan,
Iowa, and Illinois Republican.
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General Wood Workers.

We are also prepared to do all kinds Of wood
work. such as making and repairing wagons,
buggies, &C., on short notice and IN rs good
style aud at as low prices as our Granger
friends could ask.
We desire your patronage. and guarantee
satisfaction. MAULY & hVhI'
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in the "make-up" of the jovial cow
boy. And what ridersthey are. One
OF our trim, straight riders at the Ken
lucky fairs would envy the careless
ease and grace with which these riders
of the plains sit their bounding Mus
tangs. Let COW start off from the
herd, the trained pony leaps to the
chase, and n swift run he must make
to distance the wild COW for a short
way; the COW suddenly wheels and the
pony jerks up. wheels on his hind feet,
and is off like shot in the new direc-
ton, and n horSeman he must he who
can back him in these sudden turns.
But now about the soil, climate &c.
1t is certainly fertile country, pro-
ducing cotton, wheat, oats, rye, and
garden vegetables of all kinds are said
to grow to perfection here. Corn will
average in this county about with
Ohio county, one year with another,
and is now worth here 80 cents per
bushel. Wheat and cotton are the
money crops, both being grown at q
large profit by the farmers. Peaches
grow as well here as anywhere, tits
said, but apples are failure-too dry
and hot in the summers for them.
One great advantage Texas has over
most any other country. is their
ever green pastures; winter and sum-
mer the grass is green and always
highly nutritious; and stock are never
fed but when worked. The "Curly
Musquite" is the grass that grows over
the plains, and comes up seemingly
spontaneous everywhere. Notwith-
standing the immense immigration,
land is yet comparatively cheap in the
vicinity of the railroad. and can be
bought for three, four and five dollars
per acre, within four or FIVE miles Of
Ennis. ...
Timber, (pine), at the lumber yards
on the railroad, sells at So 90 per hun.
dred, very durable. The fences are
usually posts with three planks nailed
on them near the top, sometimes sim
gle plank with wire above and below
it. -..
! In this town there is mill that has
now a wide reputation as a Touring
mill. 1t grinds a thousand bushels Of
wheat daily, and large quantities o.
-four is shipped from it. At the St,
Louis fair of 1875. its -four took the
first premium. The owners are wealthy
capitalists, and have bought up large
quantities of wheat, enough to rur
them uutil the next crop. The elm stt
is singularly favorable to the growth
and harvesting of wheat; the summer,
being dry, allowing the grain to be
taken to mill unhurt from damp
weather. Farming is the most prof
table occupation of the country, thai
is, pays best for the capital and labor
invested.
l will close for the present by as
surfing you that l agree with neArly all
lofthe residents of this portion of Texas
that / have met, in saying that Texas
is charming country, land has great
future before it, and that all it lack,
is more money and muscle to bring
these beautiful plains and valleys into
cultivation, chequer with farms aho
gardens, and fill them with honest anC
industrious people to breathe its swee
and healthful air, and enjoy its ricf
products. .......-l AGAIN.
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wH. HAROEIcK, A. T. NAL
HARDHICK & NALL,

DRY GOODS, GROCERIES HATS, CAPS,
BOOTS, SHOES. HARDWARE,
QU8ENSWARE, &c.
Which We will sell low for cash, or exchange
pro lasc, paying the highest market
price. mol ly
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FIR all kinds of country produce. My motto
il "Quick sales and small profits" mol ly
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RAILROAD TIME TABLE
Louisville, Paducah Z. sor,hve.,.,,

The down train for Padueah leaves Louis
Vile, daily except Sunday at s:3Vs- n.a-d ar
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Meets regularly every Thursday evening in
Ts,lor's Hall. Transient members Of the
order are cordially invited to attend.
B. p BERGMAN, W. c. T.
WILLIE LKwIs, W. Secy.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1875-05-13
..WOLF HOWLS.v

II is q little amusing as we'll as DISCUS
ting TO hear the "wolf howls'' of the
Journal about the State debt. 1t GER
tainly requires o great deal of brass tor
Democratic editors to say that the Re-
publican prrty is responsible for our heavy
taxes, when they know or ought to know
that their party ruined the credit of the
State and involved her citizens in such q
manner that they will not be able to pay
out for many years. 1t was their leaders
acts Of Secession and Rebellion against
the Government Of the United States that
caused all the troubles. 1t may be the
finances Of the State we're not as we'll
managed as they should have been while
The Republicans controlled the State, but
il was not the Republican party that made
this large debt, neither is the party re-
sponsible for it. When Democratic edi>
tors try to make the people believe that
thoir party in this State is pure, healthy
innocent as lambs and strickly honest,
they are only letting their superfuous
gas escape from their deranged politi-
cal systems in order to ease their own con
science.
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THE mOsLEIM REYIEW.

Rev. j. G., Wagner A. NJ. and j.
G. Barb, A. M. Editors. Terms s 0 so
a year.
Volume /. No. l.. is on our table. 1t
is intended to be an organ Of Mosheim
Institute. 1t will have strong connections
on the following subjects:
In favor of Colleges; in favor of vii
lage High Schools and Academies ;in favor
OF the co.education Of the sexes; in favor
of the highest education Of women 10
favor of a system of we'll regulated Free
Schools; in favor of raising the scholastic
and professional qualifications o fteachers
in favor of good salaries to competent in
struotors: in favor OF examination. in
spection and comparison Of schools in
favor of a rigid, wholesome discipline in
schools; in favor Of good morals and Ell.
quette in favor of the highest refinement
attainable in all schools.
We should like to see fewer COLLEGES
and better ones. With this exception we
approve the above.
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dead. Aud It is a notable fact that the
18th district Beech Creek) has eight of
the committee still living, none of the
other districts giving over four in nuns
Der.
Cleon Moore, the Chairman. and Mich.
olas Fain, the Secretary, have long since
passed away And how with the multi.
tude, which gathered from the hills and
values of old Hawkins on that memorable
day? Many of these are now sleeping in
the silent grave; their children have
grown up to take their places. While
we look back to. these times of old, we
must 'oonfess and advancement in the arts
and sciences, an note a thousand and one
improvements, which tend to alleviate the
toll of man, but it is questionable whether
in true manhood any advance has been
made, and we incline to the opinion that
in this particular we have been on the
decline, and we fear that we are still,
progressing downward from the true man.
hood of 1915. If this be true, then it
becomes q matter of serious concern to the
American people, We we're a nation of
men, trus, hardy and patriotic. devoted
alone to country, now we are fast degen-
Grating into a nation of imbeciles. Merit
is no longer the passport to official posit>
Ions of honor, but the masses are led by
the d%emagogue, who worship, at the shrine
of but one GOd-seif. The Stateman.
the Philanthropist and the Educator.
have a great work to do, In developing in
our present day a type of true American
manhood after the pattern of the men of
1915
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1875-05-13
An Important Lesson.

Editor Herald and Tribune: l see
from the advertisements of our neigh.
boring Wooden Factories that they
have reduced the price of their work
to very great extent since last year.
What a great pity they had not
learned that very important Lesson to
work for fair prices when they first
started their Factories and not had
the farmers paying such ~extravagant
prices all this time when they could af-
ford to work at a reasonable price. then
perhaps, the farmers instead of selling
their sheep would have increased their
facilities for growing wool, to the ex>
tent that might soon have been run
ming several hundred looms in our
own East Tennessee, or at least enough
to supply our own demand.
But they say that we were the first to
reduce the price Of work. Very well.
We are willing to assume the response
bility.
We will also regulate our prices as
follows:
Picking, Carding and Spinning per
:, pound l2lcts.
Parties furnishing grease ; if fur
nished by the Company ID cts
Weaving five leaf Jeans, Satinet &C., 4O
cents per yard.
With these prices we warrant our work
to give perfect satisfaction. Persons
wishing work done cheaper will send u.
their wool aud their prices aud we viii
furnish them a job to suit the prices for
we are satisfied We can afford to work
cheaper than any Factory in the South
as we are prepared to do our work with.
out having to pay extravaganza prices for
Northern Skill.
Respectfully
j. p. SCOTT, &CO.
1t. Elizabetuton Tenn.
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$25 ReWard.

Escaped from Jail 10 Jonesboru', Tenn.
on the night of the 18th, OF May 1875,
one black man, Bacbus Hines; who had
been convicted to the Penitentiary of the
State for the term of five years but had
taken an appeal to the Supreme Court,
The said Hines is about 6 feet, | or 2
inches high, weighs about $50 pounds,
is tolerably dark and when be laughs shows
large red gums; has large white teeth,
when he left he had on a pair of Ken,
lucky Jeans pants, rather brown color,
had on no coat nor vest, rather long slim
face is always on the lookout, seems 20
be on the watch. 1t is thought that be
and the white man, will try to make their
way to Kentucky ; now for the apprehen-
sion Of the said Bachus Hines and his de.
livery to me at Jonesboro', Washington
County, Tenn, or his capture and delivery
in any Jail within so miles of Jonesboro'
SO that | can get him. | will pay all ex,
peSuseS aud SIS reward.
r. NJ. YOUNG,
Sheriff of Washington County, Tenn.
MAY 18th 1875
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SUPT. w. III. GEISLER.

This gentleman spent a day with us
last week. He represents the school 10.
terest of Sullivan County to be in a rather
unsatisfactory condition. The people
voted adown the school tax. We IN.
derstand by this that the people oppose
public schools, but learn from Supt.
Geisler that a small vote was polled-the
friends of the measure failing to 60 to the
election.
Supt. Geisler is not discouraged. He
is pushing on. string up the people, and
holding Teachers Institutes. His labors
will not go unrewarded, for a live man
at the head of school matters is a sine
qua o to success. 1t may take time,
it may require personal sacrifice, but most
certainly will the agitation of the cues,
ton bring good results. 1t never has
failed to do it. Sullivan County with an
efficient school system could be greater
and more prosperous in every sense than
without one.
Let her people hold up the hands of her
wide awake County Superintendent, Prof
G%eisler, for upon him rests the response.
bility of success or failure. He deserves
a good salary and abundant encourage
ment. Success to his labcrs and to the
schools Of bis County.
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some of which were good. The declama,
tions were good also. This school has a
number Of boys who are noted for their
excellence IN defamation. PIof. Pence
has taught here fonr years. He has been
successful. The school has made some
character. 1t has done some good work.
The people appreciate it too.
One little girl has attended school
every day for four years. She is a bright
girl, the daughter of a widowed woman.
Her name is Alice Walter. Prof. Pence
in some remarks at the close of the exer-
clses gave some encouraging information
respecting the school. Mr.. Pence is one
Of those silent workers whose influence
molds and shapes whatever it touches.
Hon. j. Z. I. Harris was called
upon for a speech. He knows how to
make a good talk. He takes strong
ground for public schools. In the course
Of his remarks, be spoke of the opposition
III last Legs ature to public schools. He
said where there was a live county Super
intendent. there was but little or no op>
position. Mr. Harris opinion is entitled
to great weight tor be was one of the most
active members of the Legislature.
John Allison, jr., was called to
he stage and made a happy little speech
which he can always do.
The day passed off pleasantly. The
good people of the neigborhood had pre-.
pared an excellent din Der and sufficient
Tor all. The occasion was one which
teacher, pupils aud people will long re.
member.
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S25 Reward.

Escaped FROM the jail in Jouesbo1ough
on the night of the 18th of May, 1915,
one white man who was in Jail for steal.
ing a mule, his pane is John r. Bisb.
but he may have changed his name, as he
did wpen he came to this place he called
himself ". Z. Harry, this man Dish is
about 20 or may be 80 years old, rath.
er pleasant open countenance about 5 feet
10 inches high, would weigh about 100
or perhaps no lbs. Dark hair, rather
full face, was tolerably well dressed when
he left, Dark Coat, SLOUGH broad. brimmed
hat, and is tolerably smart, but eau be
caught, in contradictory statements, by
close attention, was raised in Virginia.
l will pay $25 for his delivery to me
ia Jonesborougb. Washington county,
Tenn, or in any Jail within so miles of
this place so that l can get him. This
18th day Of May, 1875.
r. M. YOUNG, +
Sheriff of Washington County Y.
May 18th If.
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CHERoKEE GRADED SCHOOL

The closing exercises of this school
took place on Friday April 30th. The
exercises consisted of Declarations, Com
positions, REGULATIONS, Orations, &c. The
examination of the classes or Thursday
was attended by masy of the patrons.
We were not present, but understand the
elias os did we'll.
We attended the general exercises and
enjoyed them very much. The patrons
and friends of the school seemed to enjoy
them too. We know these people. The
are friends Of the public school interest.
A good audiencc is always found at the
closing exercises of the school.
We call special attention to the SIM
plicity of the exercises. Nothing was
done for show. The audience saw the
school in its normal condition. These
we're no sss1gs, bat simply composition
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HAWKINS COUNTY.
An Interesting Document. Of Isa5

An Interesting Document Of lSa5
The following document handed us
by R. G.. Fain, of Hawkins County,
explains itself,
AT a meeting Of the friends ofTexas
held at Rogersville, on the 2lst of July
i845, to take into consideration the
propriety of celebrating the annexation
Of Texas, to the American Union.
Cleon Moore was called to the chair,
and Nicholas Fain appointed Secretary.
On motion Of Orville Bradley, the
following resolutions were offered to
che consideration of the meeting.
RESOLVED, that the friends of Texas
will celebrate the completion of annex
alton by the action of the Texian Con-
gres, by a dinner to be given in the
town of Rogersville, on Thursday the
alst day Of July, l845.
That the following gentlemen shall
constitute a committee of arrangements
r. G.. Fain, George r, Powell, C. NJ.
Reenman, Andrew j. Mountcastle
Nicholas Fain. VIM. Shanks, James
n. Moore, Capt. Bentley, James SAM
eders, Wm, Smith, Jacob Miller, VIM.
Lyons Jr, Robt. Cooper. z. Hord, VIM.
Lyons Sr. VIM. Henderson, John
Click, Jesse d. Bloomer, James Payne.
Anderson Campbell, Barney Cantwell,
A. p. McCarty and Alex Hale.
That the following gentlemen shall
constitute q committee Of invitation and
they be specially instructed, earnestly to
invite the attendance Of ex,President s.
Houston, now in Blount county. Orville
Bradley. Richard G. Fain, James L. Full
fsrson, George R. Powell and Cleon
Moore. That the following gentlemen
constitute q committee for the first dis.
triet. VIM. Walker, A. P. McCarty,
Jacob Wrinkle, John Cantwell, Joe Mills
and Eli Henry.
For the second district, Barney Can't,
veil. John Staten, WIN. Griveu, VIM
wilder. Joseph Guland, - Templeton,
VIM. Baldwin.
srd district James Willis, George
Psyne, VIM. ]. Bloomer. Jessee MANS
John Hicks and Ezekiel Anderson.
eth district, John Vaughn, George An.
dersOn, Beverly Ford, VIM. Sullivan
George Hu.d, George Mattock, Vim
Hartley, John Click and John Edens.
9Th district, Joseph Campbell, VIM
Babe. Joe Duvalt, james Leviscy, vardy
Collins, Solomon Collins, Washington
Baker, Alex Gains. Robt. Campbell Alex
Campbell.
9Th district. WIN. Mann, VIM. Ellis. A
n. Edmohds. VIM. Crews, (ittle) Rober,
Cooper, John Taylor, Nathan Wells
James NJ. Bellamy, wm. P. Phipps, N.
A. Roland and Henry Crews
9Th district. VIM Barns, John Win.
D. u. Smith, ?. s. Hale, Eudyper Ship,
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1875-05-13
THE GRANGE MANDATORY.

Inc Orangers OF GREENE county
want the Grange Mandatory for Up
per East Tennessee, located at Fullens
Depot. They will make a strong pull
for it. We suppose that each county
Of the six, will contend for the location.
A compromise will have to be made,
and the county offering the greatest in
ducement will no doubt be successful.
Would it not be prudent for the citi-
zens Of Jonesboro to call a meeting
and make arrangements to offer an ex>
ira inducement to the locating commit
tee. We hope our citizens will go to
work earnestly at once to secure the
location.
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DUTIES OF COUNTY SUPER
lNTENDENC a..


|. To execute the plans of tie State
Superintendent.
ii. To inspect expenditures.
Ill. To seeur and report statistics.
~. To improve the buildings and
grounds.
V. To direct The course of study.
vi. TO require good programmes.
VII. To xamln teachers.
VIII. To procure practical teaching.
TX. TO visit schools.
X. To hold County Institutes.
ri. To organize Normal Institutes.
XII. To remove unworthy teachers.
We take these topics from the st. Louis
Journal Of Education. Look over the
topics. Ask yourself what each topic
implies what it means. Every County
Superintendent should post them up
in his Office and read them over and
practice them in the discharge of his
Official duty.
Our public schools have not surmount.
ed all the difficulties that hinder their
progress. but they have made substantial
progress. They are better now than ever.
We must make them better still. Teach,
ers, school officers, and people should co.
operate together. In union there is
strength.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1875-05-13
II. PRESNELL, Co, Sup't.
school Directors.

Notice is hereby given that the books
OF these officers must be put in such shape
as to bear an examination. These officers
will be called together in short time to
make settlement aud compare their books
with the books kept in this office
II. PREsNELL. Co, Sup't.
TEACHERS having volumes Of the
Teachers Library will please return them
at their earliest convenience.