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Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1875-09-16
How a Clergyman was Ruined
by Rum.

TIE Rev. j. j. Talbot, once an Epis>
copal clergyman, then a victim of ir>
temperance, and expelled from bis dicccss
but now reformed, locturod at Terre
~IIautc, lud,' a few days since. We cx>
tract following from his address: -
Though the words choke me, am
here tonight to say that every experts
ence of my life Is that wine is a mocker,
and that nothing is proof against the Sc
ductive siren. The mightiest and great.
es. intellects Of the world are blasted by
her stratagens. 1t found Inc in the
ranks of those who press to battle for
the right. | stood up nobly and freely,
and my soul knew n, burden. But the
destroyer came, clothed in the splendCr
Of its sunlight-in beuaty that bewilder-
ed my senses and polluted my soul.
But you ask me how tins ruin was
wrought. First by prescribed stimulants,
Then, in that Internal dt fusion that mods
crate drinking was beneficial, came
the habit of drinking wine on joyous oc-
c%asions. kept on | fell laid aside
the lsbilian onts of Him that did only
good, and wandered forth at the bidding
of my own spell>bound will. |
tell you, once put on the cbaius of strong
drink, and you may fee to the utmost
parts of the earth. as | did, and tie
anger Of God will follow you. | came
home after years of wandering. AT last
the demon Of delirium seized me, aad the
serpent of the damning still Toasted on
my quivcring flesh.
For five days and nights l lay at the
gates of bell. But He was pleased to
drag me from the presence of the ghost.
with whom | held such awful converse
can now survey the field, and measure
til? losses. The prime of my life wa'
wasted. | had q high Office aud an un
sported character. This demon of wint
dragged me down and q drunkard'S lif,
was mine, | had means, but my richie
fed. | had a beautiful home bat IL,
demon entered aud the light faded from
its halls. | had beautiful children, but
this monster took their dimpled hands
and led them to the grave.
Il had a wife. whom to know was t
love. 10 night she sits in misery, Will
, | wander restless over the earth. ! ha
! a mother, whose chief pride mas my life
but the thunderbolt struck her too
t Years of work ia the cause of right MA
/. give back to these arms my loving Wiz
: But, OBJ! what joy, when | clasp III al
r other world, the hand OF mother. An
thus | stood, and thus | stauG to day,
husband without a wife. a father wlthol
a cbild-all swallowed up in the tear.,
, mae!strom Of drink.
Il stand with scarce a friend on earth
Oh, drink of that bitter cup, and tie
ask mt if | paint in too high co,ors t!
n picture OF my despair ask me if hat
the agent of my ruin! Hate it? | ha'
the whole damniug traffic! | would
n God that every distillery in this matte
were IN flames. / would write on tt
:, skies in letters black and as their snol
o woe, woe to him that putteth the bott
il to his neighbours lips!
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1875-09-16
Adventure with q Grizzly
Bear.

FL
II. Wilbur, of the Sespe, on Wednes-
day night, about 10 o'clock while with
his sheep in the hills, heard his dog bark
ing savagely at some object, but was not
alarmed. Suddenly the dog came howl
ing to him, with a grizzly bear immedi.
atoly behind. lie had no firearms, and
no time to think what was best to do,
and before he could even turn around
was attacked and thrown be thinks, abo ut
ten or fifteen feet. He fell upon a sharp
rock and was severely cut. Alter falling
the bear came upon him and scratched
him badly about the abdomen and shoul-
ders, but did not bite him. Wilburn re-
NAMED perfectly quiet, as if dead, and
the bear hearing the dog layking ut the
cubs which, she had left behind, rem Of
swiftly. lie then hobbled home, about one
mile distant. He hassix or eightsevere cuts
on his body ,anda dozen or mose scratche:
and bruises. He willprobably recover, but
will be confined to his bed for several
weeks. Wilburn says that If the dog hai
not attacked the cubs be would have beer
devoured. : EasaFf&&3
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1875-09-16

INNS cut represents the McUOrrmiek
L ''Adyance" Self Raking Reaper, and
Mower. This Machine is the king of
Reapers, and as q Mower has no Supe. ior
in fact, we have so much confidence in it,
that we will let any RESPONSIBLE
farmer, who wishes to do so, put one or
these machines or rial with any machine
made, only agreeing to keep and pay for
the one he likes best.
| also have the McCornick's cad
vance" Droppcr, Prize Mower and their
H. W Harvester. y
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1875-09-16
The Farmers Wealth.

-
Manure b to the farmer what capital
is to the merchant. Without biz labor
will be in vain, bis drafts dishopered, and
his soul discouraged. A discouraged man.
is not good for much. 1t Is not every
one that can afford to buy the trade fer
%tilisers. and these are too Otter without
merit. They are to be purchased with
caution and judgment. Iu the matter of
manure, wo believe almost wholly ip
home manufacture, and are persuaded
there is no branch Of farming entitled to
more attention than this. We can hardly
name a substance out of which the earth
with its secret chemistry cabuot extract
strength and nourishment. The earth
needs food ss we'll as the OK. Rich fields
are well fed. The virgin earth MANFRED
by the decayiug vegetation of ages yield
fifty bushels Of wheat to the acre, but man
soon exbausts it. We taxa from the hand
Of God and the bosom Of the earth mer.
cies untold, for which We forget to make
returns. Iugraiitude dries up generosity.
The race rcbs the earth ard passes Oh.
Sections which were once prolific are now
barren. This continent, with Eastern
immigration, is oLce more being SKINNED.
We FIRST sell the forest and then extract
from the FIST few inches Of earth what
ever it contains and move on. The duty
Of return is seldom present with us. The
ashes Of the forest are sent to the mer.
chants to bleach the calicoes Of Fall River
and Manchester.
The material for making manure j;
most abundant. Nature cries to us to be
wise in the application of the decaying
things about us. The very weeds of the
highways can be made available. An ole
Aboc or a big bone will tell in the orchard.
for twenty Eve years. The wasa,tub o
The Kitchen, il rightly used, is a fountain
Of nsnrishment. Some stones, clays anc
snucks arc convertible into the food fol
'the ground. The manure Of a well:fet
animal is worth twice as much as that o.
one poorly fed, whose owners perhap
lays out in whisky what he should la,
out in fodder. Every farm has on anc
within iself the powers of recuperatieu
and if man will only appropriate thes
Secrets, there will be fewer discourage,
farmers. knowledge and reflection
Judgment and industry, can increase til
yield of farms almost Indefinitely. TIL
hey to agricultural Improvement in othe
counties hasibecn root crops and Glove
medttogeSd stock on the farm /; and th
same key will open the door Of prosperit
here. Beef and mutton, hides and WOO
butter and cheese, poultry and eggs, ar
always il demand, aud. unlike grai
crops, producing them leaves the Ian
better. Nay, keeping live stock in pro-
er proportions enables the farm to pr,
duce more and better grain in a series
years than it could do if II were devote
to nothing but grain culture. Whereyt
butter and cheese factories abound Il
land becomes much more beautiful an
productive. Is there no lesson in tn
tact?-Wcckly Fitness.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1875-09-16
Watauga Mills.
TO
Farmers and Grain
DEALERS.

These mills are now being thoroughly
epaired and fitted up with new and
splendid machinery. We propose that
our flour shall take IA high stand in all the
markets of the country. BY the 10Th
or 10Th of August we expect to have the
work completed.
We respectfully call the attention of
Farmers and Grain Dealers to these mills,
for their wheat as in the East or South.
If the farmer or dealer prefers to have
his crop of wheat ground rather than
sell at home we will do it IN the most ap
proved manner and warrant satisfaction
In any market.
II desired, we will furnish barrels or
bags, tor such grindings and at the low
est prices
Those who place wheat in these mills
to be ground for shipment will have the
flour put in the Depot here tree OF cost
to themselves.
From our experience we deem 1t best
not to grind wheat in small quantities,
as it very greatly interferes with a regu-
lar manufacturing business, but will at
all times exchange floor and offal foi
such lots of wheat in a Satisfactory way
This, too, will be found, Oh actual trial
to facilitate the farmers interest, not
only in the quantity and quality of the
work but largely a saving of time ovci
the usual way of milling.
We urge upon the farmers the prime
importance OF having all wheat dry and
clean.
We invite all to give us a call.
We pay CASH for wheat; aud furnish
sacks free.
Respectfully,
WATAUGA MILL,
arter's De pot, Tenn
Aurl9 3.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1875-09-16

T,his cut shows the widely known n
il world renowned Studebaker
Wagon. No better wagon is made IN
the United States. Studebaker Bros
have the largest establishment ofthe Kind
in the world. No timber is used in the
construction of these wagons, without
irst being seasoned three years, under
heller.
have also on hand a stock of Sulky
and Revolving Hay Rakes, Grain D,ills,
Sulky and Gang Plows, Turning and
aud Double Shovel Plows, Corn Shelters
Corn Mills, Cane Mills, E~yaporators,
cider Mills. Ckurns, Feed Cutters, Re-
volving Road ScrapeT. or in short any
thing in the line of Farming and Labor
Saving Machines.
j have added to my stock the celebrs-
ted Eclipse Portable and Stationary En-
CINE and Circular Saw Mill.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1875-09-16

ISr Coanarisit zen dolh,A4 K % ne
Tirs: National Bank Of Phldslphia arc in
circulation.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1875-09-16

GRAIN RAISERS REFUSE to sub
nit to The wastcful and imperfect work
of other Th"eshers, when posted on the
vast superiority OF this one, for saving
grain, saving time, AMI doing fast,
thorough and economical worL,.
THRESHEkMEN FIND IT highly
advantageous to run amachine that has
no ''Beatersn "Piekcrs," or "Aprun,p
thit handles Damp Gram, Long Straw,
Headings, Flax, Timothy. Millett and all
such difficult grain and seeds. with EN-
TIRE EASE AND EFFECTIVENESS.
Cleans to perfectiye; saves the farmer
his thrcsh bill by extra saving of grain.
wakes no "Littcrings,' requires LESS
THAN CNE-lIALF the usual Belts,
Boxes. Journals and Gears, easier man.
J aged, less repairs, one that grain raisers
! prefer to empty and wait for, ever at adj
vanced prices, while other machines are
"out OF jobs
-Four sizes made with G, s., 10 and u
horse 'Mountedr Powers, also a spe-
ciality Of seperators ~"alone," expressly
for Steam Power. and to match other
Horse Powers.
II interested in grain raising, or thresh-
ing, write for Illustrated Circulars (scnt
tree) with full particulars of sizes, prices,
terms. etc.
NICHOLS, SHEPARD &c CO.,
Battle Creek, Michigan
AprilS
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1875-09-16
unjust Suspieiens.

LN |MHA 10. n II. MZ AM
The other cay a Detroit husband went
.Q9 on . ashiug excursion with a small
party, Of frieadss Returning at midnight
he pounded on the door and awoke his
wife. AS she let him into the hull sic
raw that something a.led him and cried
out:
"Wby Henry, your face is as red as
-"Guosser Mt he replied, feeling
along DOM the hall.
"Aua 1 believe you've teea drinking.
aho added. 49,
"Whazzcr mean by THAT n he inquired
trying to stand still?
s'.Oh, Henry, your face would never
look like that if you hadn't been drink.
ing"
mi to blame?' he asked, tears in hi
eyes. sSpossn big bass jump Jpn hi,
meth face an make it rcd--mi tt
Llame?p ua Hg4a&&fHAH
Aud he sat dawn on the floor and criet
over her unjust suspicious.
MVax,ASaA,~
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1875-09-16

IT, Two rats were seen to 70 TO a
pond and drink in a town in Kentuckey
each having one epd ola straw in its
mouth. 1t vas subsequently found that
one Of them was totally blind, and wa,
led to water in this way BY the other.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1875-09-16
City under the Sea.

In the later end of the last century
old Port Royal disappeared beneath
the waves IN an earthquake leaving no
other memorial behind than these few
paths of reefs. In calm and clear
evenings, when there is not q ripple on
the CLASSY surface Of the sea you may
look down into fifteen fathomt of water
and see submerged house towers, and
churches, with sharks swimming quietly
in and out of the windows of theirs
belfries. The works Of centuries was
destroyed IN q few moments by one
single convulsive throb of the thin film
on which man has lived aud sp~eculated
for ages past. An American diving
company investigated in their cutter
prize,Ly taleser Untold wealth buried
hepcath the sea by this sudden shock
rescued no treasures but the hg bel
suspended still in the bell tower and
dopated the same to the museum of ths
island. where il may be seen with many
puzzllng Inscriptions upon !. which no
body has as yet been able to decipher
-BaTuio Courier
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1875-09-16
Hard Times in Georgia,

The Lagrange Reporter says; AS
an evidence Of the scarcity Of money
tinfthis country, we give the following
account ofprices paid for some articles
sat.thei Late Dr.. John s. Hills, on last
Monday: Good mules sold for S.
each good horses at the same price ;
oxen sold for 81 each; young cows,
with calves brought s. and 1929; q
good two horse wagon went for So, and
q log cart with irons for 81; wheat
sold for so cents a bushel q new bug
ICY and harness brought$25 and o car.
rage and harness s.. A horse collar
was the highest article sold bringing
$l.S0- almost as much as an OK
These sales were made on sixty days
time and were reported to us by one
who was present.
There is a CIR. living at North Beverl.
Mass, whose brieflife of three years ha
been an eventual one. She was born OIL
board ship 10 the Pacific ocean. Befor'
she was three days old her mother died
Before she wos seven days old the shiI
was wrecked and sank. The wa
wrapped in q blanket and kept her warn
and the sailors paid every attention t
her, and kept her alive with biscui
soaked in water, and were hardly les
attentive to the little ones wants tina
her father. Ten days after the wrec
they were picked up by an English vesst
and taken TO Liverpool. Thence the
came to this country, ana the little on
has been brought up at the house Of he
grandparents.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1875-09-16

A bove cut represents the Nichols,
AShcpard q Co.'S "VibratOr" THRASH
and Separator. This machine is warrant
ed SUPERIOR to any other Kind of machine
in the United States for Thrashing, G., an
ing and Saving Grain, of all kinds and
in all conditions. With this machine, |
offer for sale, Nichols, Shepard and Co.'S
famous Triple Geared Mounted Horse
powers, for 4, G, S, or 10 horses. This
Power has no equal for StIengtH, Dura-
bility, Lightncss of Draft and Convent
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1875-09-09
EnCOuraRinG.

In spite OF the continued sultriness of
the weather, which naturally has some
effect in. keeping purchasers out OF the
city, we learn from some of our best
merchants that trade is steadily reyiy.
Ing, and that there is a better feeling, by
far, than prevailed even q fortnight
since. The truth Is, that while no sud
den increase Of trade is to be expected
alter two sears OF apathy and dullness,
there is general conviction that the
period of stagnation is virtually over.
There is more assurance OF the non.
rene wal of violent disturbances through
another panic, since such failures as
those of Duncan, Sherman & Co., and OF
the Bank of California, have occasioned
nothing more than temporary surprise and
local app rehenslOns that were speedily
dissipated. The productiveness OF the
country, the demand for its breadstuffs,
the large increase OF importations, the
growing anxiety of capitalists to find
employment for their money-these are
lacts which newspaper reading people
have thoroughly appreciated, and which
have been effectuai in promoting restof-
alton of confidence.
Before this month expires we feel
certain that the returns from the move.
ments Of the cereals, from Our railway
traffic, and OF the importations of goods,
will show that the spell under which
our Industries and commerce have been
held has been broken, and that prosper.
ity has begun to return in such manner
as will encourage, not speculation but a
healthy development OF our material re-
sources. A situation in which the great
est failures scarcely cause a ripple on
the surface, is one which may easily be
changed to one OF positive hoperulness.
N. Y. MailA
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1875-09-09
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LOUIS AD0LPhE THEIRS.
How q Statesman and Historian Lives ani
Works, 'H

How q Statesman and Historian Lives and
Works. ~
There is nothing the matter with M.
Theirs beyond his seventy-eight years.
His health Is excellent, his spirits are
elastic, and his activity is unabated.
The change into the new house has not
been attended with any bad effect. For
SIX months before he moved into 1t a
calorifere was going night and day, and
large fires were kept up in the sitting
and bedrooms. The. cross-walls and
the lining oil the outer ones are of brick.
Every room inhabited by the family is
hung throughout with w0oien or silk
brocade, having beneath a layer OF tarred
PAPER, which prevents any de1eterious
emanation from the fresh plaster. Large
wood-nres blaze in saloOns, bed-cham-
bers, and iii the library.
in the morning. On getting out OF bed
be takes cup of chocolate. He then
runs about the garden, looking ut the
flowers; visits the green house, and
goes to see his horses. After doing this,
be ascends to his library, on the first
floor, TO work at his desk or to classify
mis- papers. He is assisted by secre-
tary, residing in the house. NJ. Barthel-
elemy st. Hilaire comes every morning
TO aid in tile arrangement of the politi-
cal correspondence, which was carried
on between 1870 and 1873.
Nj. Theirs has several literary irons in
the fire. He is still engaged on his phi
losophical treatise, i'll which he vindi-
Gates Spiritualism (Which nobody must
confound with spirit-rapping), and he is
writing memories which Will probably
appear only when this generation IL in
It's grave. A history OF modern French
art is also said 10 be in course Of prog
ress.
Privileged visitors are received in the
morning between and ~. The door is
most carefully guarded against bores
graph Is organized between the con-
cierge's lodge, the secretary's cabinet
and the ante-room in which Lewis, a
confidential valet of eighteen years.
standing, keeps ward.
NJ. Theirs is much less accessible
than wnen he was President. Then he
was the servant OF the pubic; now he Is
working for pleasure, for fame, and for
the diffusion OF what he deems 10 be
sound ideas on philosophy and politics.
In the evening, when he has mad his
afler-dlnner nap, he belongs to his
friends. Nine. Theirs is. uneasy at the
way i'll which he layishes his mental
gifLs upon them. He sits on snug lit
tie sofa, at right angles to the WIDE man
tlepiece, and defended from drafts by an
ample screen. There he talks sepa-
rately with political friends, ambassa-
dors and some ladies, in whose conver-
sation he taxes pleasure.
NJ. Thiers is an enthusiastic horticul-
turist. He knows each flower in his
garden, and treats il as a personal
friend. The little semi circular pleas
ire ground at the back OF his mansion
is tended by two gardeners. The mas
ter's ideal is SO hign that they scarcely
suffice for the work. Fhere is no fresher
or more delicious spot in Paris than
this oasis. Birds are encouraged to set
tie in it.-Cor. London Times.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1875-09-09
The PRAYER Cure.

Apropos of the recent cure Of Rev. 8.
H.. .Platps lameness in answer to prayer
by lady at Ocean Grove the Baptist
Weekly does not see why such should
not happen now as well as in apostolic
days. 1t cites a number Of instances OF
physical cures effected in mOderndays
in answer to prayer, and declares that
among the Friends the continuance oi
the gilt OF healing has always been firm
ly held. SIT may be-" says the Weekly,
shat while the Christian world has been
gravitating yisibly, more aud more, to.
ward the vanishing point Of faith in the
supernatural, and now that the modern
era Of science has begun to shape the
thoughts Of men by only scientific meth.
ods, that a special occasion has arisen
lor a fresh display Of signs and wonders
to keep the Church and world alive and
open The realities of Gods immediate
yIsitation."-N. Y. Herald.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1875-09-09
Happy Homes.

Wealth is not essential in making our
homes leyely. II is true, riches can pre-
cure many things which are beyond the
reach OF me poor; their homes can be
Imade stately and grand; but money can
not purchase loving hearts aud happy
faces, and those are necessary elements
In pleasant home. lfyouhave but one
| room, make that u bower oi neatness and
| order. A few books on the table, q pic
ture on the wall, a flower tn the window.
These, with o glimpse OF sunshine, q
bright face and cheerful smile, make O
! picture which cause the most disc0n-
tented to exclaiM, "There rs no place
| like homep
Wiyes and mothers, make your homes
place Of beauty, haven of peace and
rest to the husband returning weary,
and perhaps disheartened from his days
| labor. Let no complaint OF your own
cares greet his ears; offer him bright
smiles, gentle words and loving acts.
Let him associate every thing thatis pure
and good with your name; forge rOund
him such chain of love as will draw
him from every other influence, to home
and you. And your children-giye them
all the innocent amusement you can.
Let them think their happiest moments
are spent under the roOf-tree. Teach
bu6ul W i0f& uuu CouuuC IA yous Auuo
you will be able to guide them over the
shoals OF temptation, into the clear
stream Of an upright lite, down which,
after your care Is Withdrawn, they may
glide safely to the Golden Gate.
Hus bands and fathers, do not let your
presence cast Q gloom over the house,
hold; do not come with frowns or words
Of reproof; make your little ones love
you; teach them to dread your absence
and long for your return. When their
glad voices ring out in tones Of welcome
DO not hush them nor their joyous laugh
ter, the overflowing OF happy hearts, but
give them also kind and merry greeting.
Enter their sports, live over your child
moods days with them. 1t is not be-
death your dignity to give them happi-
ness, and remembering how coldness
chilled your own heart in your youth,
give them plenty of warm, generous
sympathy. And through all, guard and
Keep them from evil, tor it is while
young the seed is sown, which In time
brings forth good or bad fruit.
Let all members of the family do their
part toward making home happy. Then,
as the years roll by, out OF the fullness
of their hearts eacn may say, "My home
is to ME the most beautiful on earth"