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Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1876-03-16

IN SCHOOL.

IL. PREsNELL:-ln your educational
column several weeks ago were two
articles defending fogging in schools.
| would treat the rod just as you would
Webster's old elementary spelling book
| would not give it room. 1t is true
Solomon said, spare the rod, and
spoil the child" But | have my
doub,s whether he meant by that, just
what many suppose. l take it this
way, that the rod means needful dis,
cipline of any kind.
Love is the great ruling power that
is to conquer and govern til world.
1T is all powerful and Is equal to every
emergency" But you say you will
stand by the teacher who after exhaust
ting every other means, will enforce
discipline by the rod. II have
serious doubts whether we have chill
dren among us, whose better feelings
have become so blunted and corrupted,
that kind treatment, properly directed,
would not check or conquer the spirit
of INSTRUMENTATION. There is within
every child q germ, a divine love, which
when appealed to, and touched, will
control, and o%verule his animal nature
And our great Law Giver says, IF
you love NE you will keep NY con-
mandments."
'You say when it becomes necces,
sary to s the rod it should be we'll
used" When it comes to this, that a
child can be controlled only by violent
means. it is a proof that some one has
failed in his highest duty toward the
child, and it would become MS better
to turn ourselves about to find a cure
for the wrongs the child has received .
rather by than our own acts become a
party to the wrong.
My ideas upon this subject may be
upon the extreme. But | have seen it
abused to such ali extent, and have
seer the effect that it has upon chill
dren, that my Whole nature turns away
from it. And there ire so few people
that know when or how to whip. !
have this idea, that children are not
ours to do with just as we please
They are individuals like ourselves
They do not belong to us, but to the
humanity of which they form a part.
and they are here to execute q certain
work, and it is simply the office OF
teachers and parents to prepare them
for that work"
And think that the rod is one thing
among a great many other things, that
belong to the past One who does
not know how to control without the
rod, will not know how to control with
it.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1876-03-16
LEESBURG SCHOOL.

This school closed on last Friday after
a term Of four months. The teacher,
Miss Iinnie Carmack.' conducted the
school with credit to herself and salts.
faction to her patrons. The closing ex.
ercises wero very satisfactory to the
friends Of the school. 1t always affords
MS pleasure to know that the teacher has
succeeded. But few know what difficult
ties beset the teacher, or what labor is
necessary to teach a successful school.
Miss Carmack has done a good work.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1876-03-16
THE OUTLOOK.

The traveller standing at the base Of a
lofty mountain is discouraged and appal cd
by the irksomeness Of the steep aud ton
turous ascent and the seeming dangers Of
toilsome way. The summit, towering
high in the heavens deies the presence
only Of man. The precipice frowns upon
the gazer like a petrifei eternity, and
the vast mass lifts itself as an unknown
world Of rock, forest, cascade, jungle and
shade. The traveller makes the asceLt
and reaches the attitude only to find
grander heights before him, but he c.u
look down on the plains he has left bathed
i'll sunlight and flashing with sill, OF
threads OF rivulet aud river. The pc.
sition Of the friend aud advocate of gen.
eral education in this state ten years ago,
in many respects, is not unlike the traveller.
Before him arose a mountain obstacle,
There was not an available dollar Of
public funds. The school system we had
was the worthless legacy of q past age.
The people we're demoralized BY the
evils Of war and impoverished by its IA.
pacity. The educational interest was
buried in the heap of general ruin.
Educational enterprise trembled with the
paralysis Of death. Hardly a ray Of
light gilded the gloom. But the friends
Of education went resolutely to work, and
upon the weak foundation of those dis,
ordered times they reared the present
Structure of public education. They
planned, devised. persuaded and argued
until they laid the base, and upon that
they have been rearing the Superihtsnd.
ent. The grade of scholarship has been
advanced, the qualification OF teachers
has become a matter of due consideration
improved methods of instructions hav.
been adopted, talent and competency
have been enjoyed in the school>room
tie people have been aroused to a con.
ceptlOn Of these interests and many q
the popular prejudices against common
schools have been eradicated. As VIC
look from this underground back upon
what has been accomplished we gather
the greatest encouragement. The labors
that have hitherto been put forth have
been rewarded to a great degree. The
old regime of schools has given place to
an improvement worthy of the progress Of
the times. There is improvement in the
architecture of school buildings, in the
government and training of pupils and in
the adjuncts and means which render the
public school a public necessity and
blessing. But from this vantage ground
are to be discerned still greater heights
that unite our footsteps and demand
our attainment. We are only enjoying
the dawn, and the glorious light of the
perfect day awaits our patience, courage
aud united effort.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1876-03-16
SUPERINTENDENT

We send the April number of the
Tennessee School Journal to every
Superintendent in the State. We urge
every Superintendent to work, write and
talk for the Journal The school system
must be defended from the attacks of
political Adventures. This Journal is
able and willing to fight for universal
education. To the County Superinten-
dents it looks for help. These officers
are the great DEFENDERS Of free edu.
cation. They can WELD an immense
power for good. Give them q chance.
The s~lumberiug energies Of the people OIL
Tennessee must be aroused, her citizens
must be awakened to a sense of their
duties. We need school houses, we need
teachers. More than 400, 900 children
are calling for the elements Of an educa,
ton. We must heed the call. Send
the school master abroad. There is nc
time to be trified away in discussing thi.
or that system Of education. We have
a good one. 1t can be improved, en-
larged end made more efficient. Lei
US apply ourselves TO that work.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1876-03-16
CALL FOR A REPUBLICAN
CONVENTION.
Rooms Of the State Republican
Executive Committee.
NASHVILLE TENN

o
q. WHEELER, Member State Central
Committee, lst.. District,
sIR:-By viltue of Il Resolution
adopted at a meeting of the State Cen,
trail Committee, held at Knoxville,
February 3rd, 1876, the following list
of gentlemen were appointed a Con.
gressional Committee for the lst., Con.
gressional District of Tennessee, and
are hereby empowered to take proper
steps to make a full and complete or,
%ganization of the Republican party OF
the district, and organize and call a
Convention to nominate q candidate for
Congress, and also to appoint dele,
gates to tie State Convention which
meets at Nashville on the 18th day Of
Nav next.
You are therefore earnestly request,
ed to take immediate steps to carry
out said resolution.
BY order EDWARD S. JONES, Sect'y.
LIST OF COMMITTEE FOR 1sT CON-
GREssIoNAL DISTRICT.
johnson County-H. P. Murphy,
Principal, Thomas Smythe. Alternative,
Taylorsville, Tenn.
carter County-F. s. Singletary.
Principal DR.. j. H. Alexander, Alter
Native; Elizabethton, Tenn.
Washington County-M. S. Mahoney,
DR.. c. Wheeler Jonesboro' Tenn.
Sullivan County-John Welsh, Prin.
cipal; Vim. II. Fain, Alternative ;
B%lountville, Tenn.
Greene County-M. G. Fellers ;
Greenville, Tenn. g .-1H edF
Hawkins County,. R. Armstrong
Principal CO.. Mckinney, Alternative,
Rogersville Tenn. -a
Hancock County,. P. Nichols,
Sneedville, Tenn.
Hamblin County-G. A. Boyd, Prin.
cipal; John Tate, Alternative Morris.
town, Tenn. ,
Cooke C%ountY-C. T. Britton. Prin-
cipal; George S. Ogden, Alternative ;
Newport, Tenn.
Granger County-Dr. John Pearcef
Principal; Allen Tate, Alternative ;
Tampico, Tenn. ..I
Claiborne County,. Y. Chadwick.
Tazewell, Tenn. ,.ar
Unicoi County-Wm. McInturff,
Longmires, Tenn.
Pursuant to the above CALL meeting
Of the Committee was held at Jones
boro' on Friday the 10th of March,
1876, each member having been duly
notified by letter. The Committee Or
ganized by appointing c. J. Mckinney
Chairman, and NJ. S. Mahoney, Score,
tary. -.-
On motion it was decided to call q
Convention for the above objects to
meet at Bulls Gap, Tenn. on Wednes-
day the Sd day Of May, 1876.
The Republicans in tho several
counties composing the LIST Congress.
sional District, are therefore earnestly
requested to call County Conventions
at an early day, and appoint delegates
to said Convention,
G. j. MCKINNEY, Chm'n.
N. S. MAHoNEY, Sect'y.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1876-03-16
PsIiucs in Grecne-Conventien
Wanted ut an Early Day.

Mr.. Editor Public sentiment is
gradually crystaliziug as to the coming
man, for the impending Congressional
conflict. The claims of the numerous as
pirants are being dispassionately can.
vassed by the people, and a nole pros
entered as to tho Major part Of them,
while a mental adjudication has been
whispered to the breeze, reverberating
this significant; fgurative sound, 1.-THE
mountainous atmosphere of Hawkins is
favorable to the health, success and life
Of the Republican party"
JUDGE GILLENwATERs,
the embodiment Of dignity, the imperso.
nation Of Justice, the conservator Of Re-
publican principles, is growing in popu-
larity daily. There seems to be q spon.
taniety of public sentimen. enlisted in his
behalf, unshared by either Of the other
distinguished gentlemen who are as
pirants. The Judge has no political
hirelings here manufacturing a temporary
fevor, yet the public mind is a glow with
feeling in his behalf, and is rapidly act,
thing down on him with its electric power
of condensation. The people are not
oblivious of the fact, that he retired from
the last Congressional fight to save the
party from disurgaLization, when he could
have carried it triumphant. They pro-
pose to be heard in the coming contest
and reward the Judge for his self.sacri-
fee in behalf Of the party. He made
many friends during the protracted ses.
sion of Court here, by dispensing justice
without fear, favor or affection, and ex,
peditipg business with the greatest de-
gree of dispatch, consistent with the mag
nitude of interests involved. From pres
ent aspect of affairs Judge Gillenwaters
is regarded as the man in this county.
Gillenwaters' stock is at psr in the
Congressional market, and if the people
have a voice in the selection Of delegates,
they will be instructed to 60 for the Judge
beyonl sll question.
Many inquiries are made, aud reason
suggested for a Convention at an early
day, hat the party may have time to har
monte and solidify the discordsnt Gle
ments, and enter the conflict with energ,
and enthusiasm.
F~raterpally,
SnAs.
,Gresneyille Tenn, March 18th, 1876
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1876-03-16

WE may build grand school edi6ces in
every school district in the State, we may
raise ample school funds by taxation and
otherwise, we may endow magnificent
institutions with millions of money, yet
without a full and constant supply of well
trained, skilliul and devoted teachers, our
efforts for universal education will be in
vain.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1876-03-16

We heard an intelligent gentleman
remark, the other day, hat he could not
help noticing the improvement that had
been made in school matters in Washing,
ton county. The County Court is en-.
titled to much credit for the decided
stand it has always taken for free schools.
We hope the magistrates will push on the
good work. Our schools need encourage.
ment.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1876-03-16

Some of the teachers who taught in
the Public Schools for the year 1873,
have not been fully paid. The Court
ought to look to this matter and pass an
order to have their claims adjusted. The
teachers need the money. They have
waited patiently. Their claims are just.
l. is evident that the school none y Of
the above named years or a. least a part
Of it has been used for other than the pur.
poses designed. This may not have been
intended by the county officials, but
nevertheless such is the case.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1876-03-16
March 9th, 1876.
Attachment Notice.
Thoms j. Shown,
Jacob Rotten.

JACOB KOten.
The plaintiff having made oath that
the said Jacob Rotten was liable to him
in an amount within the jurisdition of n
Justice of the Peace, and was Il non-resi-
dent of the State of Tennessee, and hav-
ing executed bond as required by law
and obtained a writ of Attachment which
was levied upon the personal property
of said Jacob Rotten and returned before
me to be proceeded with as the law directs
| therefore order that publication be
made for four successive weeks in the
HERALD AND TRIBUNE, a newspaper
published in Jonesboro', Tennessee,
commanding said Jacob Rotten to appear
before me at my office in Taylorsville,
Tennessee, or the 18th, day of April
next to defend said suit or the SANE will
be proceeded with, EX-PARTE. This 9Th
day of March 1876,
WESLEY Il. ALLEN,
j. Z. for johnson County.
M9w4ptSs.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1876-03-16

THE school at Swadley's, Dist. No.
10, will close on Friday, March the 3lst.
N, B. Sberfey. the teacher has prepared
himself specially for teaching. He
spent several years under the tuition of
Prof. Sharp of Maryville, Tennessee.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1876-03-16

L. W. CARRIER who taught a three
months school at the Chor okee Seminary
closed on last Friday. Mr.. CARRIER is
one of the youngest teachers of the
county. lie taught a private school ana
as we learn gave general satisfaction.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1876-03-16
Who is Pendleton?

Since it has been discovered that
mMr. Pendlcton received $4,000 e hear
shut little said BY the Democracy, about
Belknap.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1876-03-16
NEW HAmPsHIRREE..

The State election in New Hampshire
last Tuesday shows large Republican
gains. This is the year for Republicans
TO do their duty, and they have com.
;, menced the work in good earnest in the
Saboye named State. -.a
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1876-03-16
CHANCELLOR KENT.

SUPERINTENDENT Ed. Wise and Mr.
II. b. Kohr will leave in June for their
new home in Tennessee where they will
conduct a Normal School. Success attend
theD.- Washington Gazeue.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1876-03-16

ALL experience shows that we cannot
obtain a supply of competent teachers
unless we create special agencies for their
preparation.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1876-03-16

The parent who sends his son into the
world uneducated, defrauds the commu.
nifty of a lawful citizen, and bequeaths to
it q nuisance.
w., -
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1876-03-16

THERE is nothing Of earth so precious
as the mind, soul, and character Of a
child.-DR. CLAIMING.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1876-03-16
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Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1876-03-16

"CULTUEE is the Nations greatest
want"
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1876-03-16
THE master makes the school"

"Wealth is a child Of the cultivated
human BRAIN
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1876-03-16

Coon Common Schools are the basis Of
every wise system Of education. ED.
WARD EVERETT.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1876-03-16

The Country School, the hope Of the
State, needs ouri special attention.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1876-03-16

Ceal Coat.
Persons ordering Coal of me must AZ
company the order with the o q or
pay immediately on the delivery of the
Coal. Respectfully,
S. II. ANDRsoN,
Feb. 22nd, 1876.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1876-03-16
Fraternally

Gresneville Tenn, March 18th. 1876.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-08-23
POLHAMUs'S TWO WIVES.
One Plea ding for His Release and tho Other
Determined TO Prosecute Him.

PoRT JERvIs, Aug 22.-Raphael POLKA
mus who married Annie Moore OF this Ilace in
1873 having at that time wife living in Pater-
son, and who was arrested for the crime In
Scranton last week, had hearing yesterday.
The Paterson wife was pretent 1t was ascer-
tained from her that the prisoners name Is
Raphael Polhamus Aquero. He Is the son Of
Cuban parents, and was married before he ms
the Paterson woman. His first wife was the
daughter Of DR.. McGregor Of New York. lie
left New York with her osteEsbly TO go to
Cuba. lie returned alone. The parents Of
his wife were never given any satisfactory
reason for her non Appearance, and they
believe sue was foully dealt with. Not
withstanding this suspicion, Aquero tried
to Induce McGregor TO permit him TO
marry another daughter of bis This was indig
nantly refused. when he tried to get her TO
clone with him, but failed, and to escape arrest
he ned to Paterson. Tners he made the ac-
QuAintancs OF Mary Ann Mosier, factory airl in
that CITY, by his oily manners and prepossess- :
tug appearance he accomplished her rum, and
attempted to escape the consequences. but was
compelled to make some restitution by marry
ing her. He deserted her, as stated In sunday 9
sun, and found another Victim In the person OF
Miss Moore in this place. and was finally arrest
ed In Scranton. As the crime OF bigamy was
committed IN this state, Aquero Will be brought
here for trial.
When ne was taken before the Alderman In
Scranton yesterday, the Paterson ann fOrt Jervls
wives were both present with their childrsn
The latter still clung to the prisoner and begged
husband go. The Paterson wife Is determined
however, TO prosecute Aquero TO the full extent
OF the law, and has taken measures to obtain
requisition for his removal to this state.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-08-23
THE DEAD SPEAKER.
The Body Lying In state In Washinsten-A
Procis smstion by the President.

WARRINGTON, Aug. 2.-The remains OF
the to Speaker Kerr arrived here this morning
At 8;l5 by the Baltimore and Potomac Railroad,
accompanied by Mrs. Kerr and her son. Repre-
sentatives Milton Sayler, 4. 8. Cox and II. Casey
Young. and MIR. Adams, clerk OF the House Of
Representatives. The body was enc lsed In
casket covered with black cloth. The mouldngs
are Of neavy plate, and there are six heavy
plated massive handles on the sides. The cover
Is Of plate glass, and extends the whole length
of the oasket. An extra cover Of black cloth and
-plated mouDtinRs fts over tho glass. The
interior is lined with white silk and satin.
On the arrival Of the party In Washington Ser
Reant-at-Arms Thompson took charge OF tho
remains OF Mr.. Kerr. and had them removed to
a suecial car. A detail OF six men of the Capitol
police were placed on guard, the outer cover OF
the casket removed, and the body lay In 81 ate
until 1890 A. NJ. During the morning number
OF Mr.. Ktrr's friends and others visited the de-
Pot to view the remains, ana re s,rack rue w,tn
tightly over the face, and each bone stood out
plainly. 10 those who had not seen the Speaker
In the last days OF his sickness IL was hard, nut
for his whiskers to recognize him as he lay In
the casket. Over the Senate and House wings
Of the Capitol, Gags were at bali hall mast , as wei
dwellings.
Al Ii:5O the casket was closed. and at 11:5o the
e-President Ferry, Represent tstive Morrison.
Sergeant-at- Arms Thompson, Mr.. Adams, Clerk,
and several other Omcers OF the rouse OF hep-
ressntatlves with the remains, left for New AL
bany, Ind, via Harrisburg and Indianapolis.
Representatives Sayler and Cox did not accom-
psny the party.
The Indianapolis route was selected on ao-
count Of Gov. Hendricks OF Indiana having tel
ceraphed here to know which route the party
would take. 1t Is expected that Gov. Hendricks,
with delegation Of State ofhcials, will meet
them at Indianapolis, and accompany the re-
mains to the home Of the late Speaker.
LoNo BRANCH, Aug. 2.-The following has
Just been received from the President;
1t 10 with extreme pain that the President announces
the people OF United btatos the death OF the
Speaker Of the House OF H'presentnilyes the Hon
Michael G. Kerr, OF Indians man OF great intelec
tuAl eDdowments. large culture. great pro6ity. and
earnesness devotion TO the public Interests hai
passed from the position Of power and usefulness
which he had been recently called. The body oveI
which he been selected to Dresde not being 10
render s tribute Of affection and respec to tt
of the eceased the President invites he peo
pie Of Unted States 10 solemn recognition OF tn,
public and private worth, and the services of puf'
aud eminent character. u. >. GRANT
BY the PresidenL JOHN L. CADwALADHR, Actini
Secretary OF State.
MAhHfnoToN, Aug. u, 1570.