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The Benton record. [volume] (Benton, M.T. [Mont.]) 1875-1879, 1876-01-08

Of liquor to soldiers, Indians and half
breeds. Every liquor dealer knows that
il IS unsafe to sell or give q drink to an In
dian; Jet they sell publicly t. soldiers and
halfbreeds, simply because they know that
the law in the latter cases is a dead letter
and will not be enforced, or perhaps they
are unaware Of its existence. Unless the
emphatic declaration Of many eminent
physicians, and the corroborating state
ments of near every prominent official in
Maine and Massachusetts and other States
where the so-ca1led Maine Liquor Law in
its ys rious notifications is in force, present
a simple tissue Of talsehooas, then It shows
either lamentable ignorance, or deplorab1e
disregard for history, for any man Of the
present age to say that !" wherever the
Maine Liquor has been il force it has been
practically dead letter except IN the rural
districts and smaller villages" The al
most universal testimony is, that where
this law is in force there is not one-fourth
the amount Of drunkenness and crime that
existed prior to the passage Of the law.
And common sense teaches that it cannot
be otherwise; for however successfully the
law may BE evaded, illicit traffic il liquors
cannot be conducted with the same gilded
trappings aad allurements, the same dan
gers to the young aud anwary, that char
acterize their legitimate sale and use.
But the legislation sought by the peti-
ton has no feature Of the Maine Liquor
Law about it. Il makes ne demand for
prohibition. It IS simply . request that
the Legislature pass an act closing
the saloons and putting astop to the liquor
traffic On Sundays and election days. We
suppose that ii f9ur-fiiths Of the States the
statutes provide for the closing, not only
Of saloons, but of al other business places,
on Sundays, and there has never yet been
much difficulty il their enforcement. Such
laws are now regarded As the necessary
Accomplishments Of civilization.
III another part Of the article the Ms
sou1taD says
Neither morality nor sobriety can be
legislated into community Il il wants
ID get drunk on election day or reereate
The Benton record. [volume] (Benton, M.T. [Mont.]) 1875-1879, 1876-01-08

sentiment for the reception Of the law which
this worthy petition requests, and which
every well disposed person should dhearti1y
endorse.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1876-09-23


Harness me down n yorr 4. on bands;
Be SIZE 0. your and e n;
For EcoIn the II Eht Of yodr my HANDS
As the tenpeJt SEQ rs & CHAR"
So. OF S z.M.
/ TERRIFIC ExPLosIoN.-OnM Monday asst,
exactly at the hour of noon by our cock,
the boiler of j. F. Lathan's Touring
mill, on Lafayette street, in this city, ex-
ploded with loud report and great con-
cussion. The engine and mir were ut
| terIy demolished. A more thorough
wreck was never seen. Three persons,
all colored, were injured: Bedford Pyles,
who was in charge of the engine, and
/ who sat on the railroad track, some 70. ~
feet from the boiler, ct the instant Of the
| explosion, was s,-ucl in the head with a
| brick ard Otherwise severely shocked and
| injured, log having fallen upon him,
and though not dead as we write, Ql am.
Thursday it is said, viii die from his
wounds. Jesse Nelson, an employee of
the Conger Bros, at the! planning mill -,
and who was sitting near by, waiting for
his wife to bring his dinner, was so hor-
r:b.y mutilated by the falling timbers,
his SAUL broken and his brain exuding,
that he died OIL the following day. \
boy was severely scalded, but is now in a
fai, way of recovery. Ii being The din
ner hour, ans, there bcng but few per
sons near the mill, not Il single white
person was harmed, though several made
very narrow escape. MIR. John Prewett
was sitting in the back dooi, and the
mill falling Iii the opposite direction was
ali that saved him. An adjoining house
ia which MIR. James Conger resides, was
despatched with waite. and mud, Dor
ton of the bottom Notwithstanding car
ried away; and par OF the fi,e-oox
was hurried with ilcaIcuIable ve,Ocisy
I'll ,Ough one of the rooms, smashing and
entering window and going cat at an
oppsite door; Mrs. COnger was near to
the window at the time, but fortunately
escaped without any injury. The large,
20-foot boiler ut first rose twenty OF thirty
feet in ,he air, then fell to he earth, and
rebounding, sailed away, and stopped in
the backyard o. Dir. GoOdell's residence,
some twenty yards distant from the
starting point. A 50-pound fragment of
the boiler started toward the residence Of
Mrs. Hughes, quarter of mile of, and
succumbed to the attraction Of gravita-
ton but a short distance from that house.
The shock Of the explosion was trench
dOus and houses nearly half a mile of
shivered as if shaken by an earthquake.
No one can state with certainty the
cause of the disaster. The boiler and
engine were bought, new, Of Messrs.
l. & L. Greenwald, Cincinnati, and had
been In use only about five months. 1t
may be that the explosiol resulted from
the incompetency of the engineer. 1t is
rather hazardous to trust a negro with
steam power. Not one negro in hun
dred is well instructed and fairly under
stands the business. Life and property
are saved by employing VIE men.
We have rot heard any estimate Of the
loss by the destruction of this fine mill;
but suppose il must De six or seven thou
sand dollars, at least.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1876-09-23


SPEECH OF NJ. NJ. BRIGHT.-On Tues
day evening last this gentleman, &C ord
ing to previous appointment, which sas
made at the solicitation of may citizens
of Jackson, addressed representative
crowd at Kings Opera House. Several
ladies were present, who seemed much
interested in the speech, and Mr.. Bright
thanked them in fitting terms for the
compliment conveyed by their presence.
We shall not attempt a full report of the
speech of NJ. Bright. His arraignment
of Grant-and his exposure of the cor
ruptions of his administration was sim
ply excoriating. and from The frequent
applause on the pa { OF the audience, it
was relisbed in a high degree. MI.
Bright has quite a. original flow of
speech, and uses ma ny quaint and pecu-
liar fisures-some of them not in the best
taste yet they usually strike ,he public
ear, and provoke ve.y la-ge smile. Mr..
light showed himself tho. oughIy pos
ed on the political situ3tiOn, and fully ca
pIble of masking telling and vigorous
campa,Sl speech, which viii do good for
Tilden, Hendricks and reform. He spoke
over an hour and held his audience web
in hand to the last, and at has close was
greeted with great applause. 1t is un-
de.stoOd that Mr.. Bright will deliver his
speech at other points duriag the can
vass. Mr.. Bright has every reason to be
proud of his speech and his reception at
thu Hgp.E- o. ra1. atffyas=
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1876-09-23
sept2-2n

"a THING OF BEAUTY, &C.''-The old
saying that "a thing of beauty is joy
forever" has been fully settled by Mr..
IKE LEWIS, who has lately refitted, and
furnished elegantly the room under the
WING Il Tribune office, rs saloon. The
location is excellent, Gust far enough out
OF the way to be i'm the way, and the sa-
loon Is a perfect little gem. Mr.. Lewis
thoroughly understands his business,
and will spare no expense to furnish his
customers with the bcsy. The choicest
and most costly, wines and liquors, also
tobacco, cigars. SC, &c. win always be
on hand, to please the taste of the most
fast.dious. Remember the place, then
call and be happy. July 29-3m
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1876-09-23
A CARD.

Having connected myself in business
with Mr.. BEN. NAHM, at the Louisville
Clothing Store, under Kings Opera
House, 1 would be pleased TO have my
friends ana former patrons call and ex-
anime our new stock of Meh's and Boys
Clothing, Hats, Caps, Furnishing Goods,
Boots, Shoes, and Trunks, Valises and
Umbrellas. Quality of Goods unexcelled
and prices guaranteed TO be lower than
the lowest.
w w GATES In
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1876-09-23

WIN DUSCAN'S rheumatic Lluiment-
used internally and externally. Good
for man and beast.
A LITTLE NOvEL.-She was plump and
beautiful; she was fair as the dark-eyed
daughter of the Orient or peri of the
weird, mysterious deep. He was a very
small, slim-legged creature, with pedal
extrenlities more like claws than feet,
and his head resembled the helmet of 3
knight of Pythias. She was sensible
that he was always about her, though
she seldom saw him. He was wild and
active and stopped at all sorts of places.
She fairly hated the tormerting rascal; ;
and yet she was determined to catch him.
When did pretty girl fail to catch one
that was 50 fond of her? She had pulled
of her soft sandal and-and-the next
thing thereto. Raising the same I'm both
hands, she seized "a little black some
thing that was sticking thereto, she got
it between the broad sides Of the nails of
her two thumbs, she pressed those nails
quickly and firmly together, and q pecu-
liar sound, such, reader, as you no doubt
remember to have often heard close to
Your head in childhood, broke the silence
of the beauty's chamber. She had caught
him at last-aAd he was 3s0d fe7'
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1876-09-23
CITY ITEMS.
Tae segsn springs Iroa ard Alum lNal
rrsrrnorr rnon p.snor r.rrer.

TAe .SeUsR Springs IrOa ard AtBm Mass.
TESTIMONY FROM BISHOP PIERCE.
take pleasure in commencing the Sew
en- Springs "I.on add Alum Mass" 20 ali
who may need simple and efficient rem
edy for the ordinary ills to which flesh is
heir. To some of my friends it has been
Invaluable rs n ionic and restorative. |
know one case of remarkable recovery
from ch onic Dyspepsia. 1t is a ''pana-
ceaN fOf Sick Headache, both TO cure
when it comes, and TO prevent if taken in
time. One great viz tue is, it is not bad to
take, not often true Of physic. Respect
fully, G. +. PI2GcE, Sparta, Ga.
The above certificate from Bishop Pierce
is sufficient passport to every right
thinking mind, that the t'Seven Springs
Mass" is truly family medicine, and
every family win keep and use it.
This Mass can be had in this city st the
drug store of Messrs. Neely & Pybas and
DIR. j. t. Jones, and by Druggists gener-
ally. Gail at once and get bottle.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1876-09-23

'Ha ness me down W n yorr a on bands;
Be sue 0. your r and e 1;
Foo Ecoin the n 'ght Of yOdT my HANDS
As the te-npest sco,us & char -
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1876-09-23
Personal.

Messrs. f. H. Kelly and 81. Robert;
have gone centennialward.
A number Of our merchants, who have
been East purchasing goods, have return-
ed to the city.
Judge Mcfarland, Of the Supreme
Court, is in the city, stopping with Capt.
J. NJ. Woodland.
Judge Sneed, of the Supreme Bench, is
expected here to-day, aHd wiz stop with
Mr.. William Galloway.
Jake Smith, Esq, oae Of our leading
g.Ocers, who has been sojouruing among
friends in East Tennessee, has returned
30 The city, and is looking remarkably
well.
NJ. /. G. Scarce, representing the live
and popular eIotheirs, Julius Winter &
Co., OF Louisville, KY. The many friends
ard customers Of Nj. Scarce in Jackson
viii be pleased TO see him.
Mr. Benjamin Nahm, of the great
Louisville Clothing Store, having been
North and East, has returned to the city.
While in Boston he laid in a very heavy
stock Of boots and shoes, suitable for this
market.
Mr.. William w. Gates, jr., well known
to all our citizens, having been engaged by
the Louisville Clothing Store, is new at
his post. Willie is a No. salesman and
is, as the printers say ga fat take'' for
any clothing firm.
W. 2. Robertson, head Of the very pop
ular and successful dry goods firm of
Robertson & Bots, of this city, has just
returned from q sojourn in the great cit
les of the North aud East, where he has
been purchasing new stocks for his i'm
mense trade. His many friends in the
country will be pleased to learn that he
is in fine keaIth and hopeful of the fu-
furp
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1876-09-23
hoy. and ChIIdren's Clothing,
To be found, cheap, at the
LOUISVILLE CLOTHING STORE

The FATR.-The time for holding our
next annual Fair is close at hand. 1t is
therefore the duty of our people to bestir
themselves in this important enterprise,
and make it what it should be. The Jack
son Fair is the leading one in this Divis-
ion of the State, and the high reputation
which it has attained should be kept up
to its full standard. Let us have again a
grand rally of the good people of old
Madison during the last week in next
month. The crops are excellent. Hog
and hOminy will be plentiful, and every
thing is favorable for what we should
make the grandest Fair ever held in West
rVannaSsao
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1876-09-23


CONlMEE CIAL.-COtton has come in.O
Jackson (, eely during the past week, and
our cotton mart bears the aspect once
more of thrift and s:it Incident 10 a
revival of trlde. The sampler and
the maker are Oh hand, and the buyer
smiles graciOusly as he sees the loaded
wagons pouring in from every direction,
and we take this occasion to say to our
planting friends III Henderson and Nc
Marry counties, that our buyers in Jack
son a. ''heeled'' with greenbaeks, as-,l
are amply supplied with the sinews Of
wa. We would advise you to come and
see them before you sell elsewhere, or
before you ship 10 distant market,
which is always dungeons bpsiness TO
the small planter. On Tuesday last air.
NJ V. B. Exum hauled liz ten bales of
cotton, in response to the offer of $50
gold premium, on the part of Maj. J. s.
Chiles of this city. A committee, COM
posed of Messrs. LAWYER and Hayley were
constituted, and the cotton being duly
sampled, it was pronounced fully up to
the standard of "Middling," and was
bought by Mai. Chiles, at the price of
lO16 cents per pound. Chiles ''planked
up" the $40 in good democratic coin, just
like little man, AID Exum ''smoled a
gracious smile," as it passed in ringing
accents down iato his breeches pockets.
Chiles shipped the ten bales to J. IL.
Dowell 6 Co., st. Louis, Mo.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1876-09-23

COTTON. PicKING.-J. II. Scarborough,
Esq, living ak miles East of Jackson,
took notes of the cotton picking on his
farm on Tuesday last, Sept. 10Th. His
two sous, Peter and Willie, 10 and 10
years OF age. respectively, picked: Peter
226 and Willie 227 pounds; Daniel Alex
ander, young man, BOG pound, and an
other young man named VIM. Betty, 800
pounds. This is hard to beat-99S pounds
for four hands per day would soon get a
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1876-09-23

NOTICE.-Ludden & Bates will cOntip-
ue, during the prevalence Of the Yellow
Fever in Savannah, to I'LL all orders for
Music, etc, as usual. Those who desire
can have orders filed at their Branch
House in Augusta, Ga, by addressing
them at that place. Pianos and Organs
shipped directly from the North, with
out passing through Savannah.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1876-09-23

The "phunny pheilows" about town
say certain gentleman last year had a
dam by a mill site, but now has no mill
by a dam site; and then walk in and take
''sugar in their'n;" after which they
walk out, sit astraddle on the chairs,
laugh a right smart chance Of a while,
and then "say II agin."
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1876-09-23

Our blacksmith friend George Scargan,
on Tuesday evening last, bought half a
large matron from a farmer fof tine sum
OF seventy five cents! The meat was the
finest we ever saw in the city. The
butchers would have had not less than
two dollars and half for .he same.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1876-09-23

An AMPUTATIoN PROBABLE, AND a
LIFE, PERHAPS, IN DANGER.-On the night
of Saturday, September 10th, Phil. d.
Estes, sou of Mr.. Addison Estis, of this
city, had his arm crushed in coupling
cars at Resedale, Kansas. He was time
keeper in the rolling mills at that place,
and in assisting to switch out some cars
loaded with iron, met with the accident.
Gangrene having set IN, the physician
has but slight hope of saving the arm.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1876-09-23
Albert 5. Whitfield and i'll. Pipklns.

EIGHTEEN or THEM.-Two negroes
from Brownsville and one from Some--
vile, all charged with murder, were
lodged in Jail here Thursday, to await
the action of the Supreme Court. There
are at present eighteen prisoners in our
county s'donjon-keep," and five of them
are to be tried for murder.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1876-09-23

From Wednesday morning up to the
hour Of our going to press, the atmOs-
phere has been very heavy, and very de-
pressing to weak lungs; aId many will
welcome the fun food-tide Of sunligh:
that will no doubt be flowing TO day.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1876-09-23

TIE SUPREME COURT will convene on
Monday next, and as the Madison county
docket will be taken up first, the lawyers
have been busiIy engaged for several
days In preparing briefs in the different
l.arraaa
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1876-09-23

DIR. C. T. Duncan is now almost ezclu-
sively engaged In the manufacture of his
various and justly trusted family medi-
cines, which are messing ready sale, and
giving universal satisfaction. See his
notices interspersed throughout the mat
ter Of this page.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1876-09-23

number one secondhand seventy saw
Eagle Cotton Gin for sale. A bargain
will be given to amy one wishing to pur-
chase one of these valuable Gins, almost
as good as new. For particulars apply to
J. r. McCUTCHEN Il CO.,
sept 2-2m Jackson. Tenn.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1876-09-23
For the Whig and Tribune
SUMMER NIGHT.

The chairs upon the gallery floors
Are vacant in the breezy gloon;
The southwest wind ereeps through 81 IN d.pr.
And pulses sWestly through my room
In orchard leaves the poultry dre-se.
No hint Of dawn the cock discers.s.
Cieadss chatter in the boEzhs,
And yelled in misi the starlight burn.
The candles Of the night are din.
The new-moon sank an hour sso.
A silver thread around her rim,
Her crimson crescent burning low
whispered thrill Is in the trees.
Where itful brssrss psuse and pas
Like falling waters Toar tbe bsss
The cricket's cry Is In the grass.
Nor gT0wls the watchdog in Sis sleep.
No sound Provokes his angry bari.
The spell Of slumbsr, hushsd and deep
Comes with The sea wind and the dark
Providence, Tenn, Sept II, 1875. !. e. II.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1876-09-23

Farmers having horses, mules OF cows,
that are poo. and in bad health mo appe-
lite, hide-bouHJ, shoGlduse DR.. Duncan
stock Po'rdeis. They regulate the bowels
and kidneys-the best in use. Try them
and be convinced.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1876-09-23

Early on Wednesday morning The first
Fall rain descended, laying one of the
heaviest dusts ever known ia this section
Of the State. "Shoe-mouth deep only
half described it; and many pairs of
lungs will long bear it in painful remem-
brance; while the innumerab.e "cuss
Words tlIat IoOHId slip out in spite of
some Iaale people, during the long dry
spell, 70 say nothing of several ''drat the
lucks" from the sweet lips of the ladies,
was had incense to ascend to heaven.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1876-09-23

ATTENrIoS.-The fall session of the
Henderson, Tennessee, Male and Female
Academy opened July 10th, 1876, under
more favorable auspices than ever be-
popular seao3l at present, renders it nee
essary TO build an addition to the al
ready cOmmodious building.
Music, with use of instrument, will lac
taught at $50 per term; drawing at $40,
and painting at SIS per sesaion.
Miss Bette Mason and Mrs. Ann Spen-
Ger, of Henderson, Assistants.
Miss Alice McKelvy, Milan, Tenn,
Music and Drawing Teacher.
For further information address the prin-
cipal. ). ID. OZlER,
July l5-9t Henderson, Tenn.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1876-09-23

RELIGIOUS NOTICE.-The Sacrament of
the Lords supper viii be administered
in the Presbyterian Church on Sunday,
October LIST, after the II o'clock service.
Preliminary services commence on Fri
day night, September Doth.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1876-09-23
NOTICE.

Gen. II. p. NEELY, Receiver OF the NJ.
C. & T., and NJ. c. railroads, having paid
his pay rolls up to date, the system of
giving employees orders, and collecting
debts for others against employees, VIII
be discontinued on and after September
LIST, 1876. H. p. FARRAR.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1876-09-23

giants from all parts Of West Tennessee
may be looked for in jackson during the
approaching fall session of the Supreme
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1876-09-23

SEED WHEAT.-We have for sale, Bough-
ton (whitc) Fairly May and Red Chat
Wheat, as 1ine a; ever was seen, perfect
ly clear of smut and cheat. Cal and eN
anime it. Also Seed Rye for sale.
sep 9-3t BOND & DEUPREE.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1876-09-23
COMMERCIAL.
Cotton Market.
REPORTED BY j. T. M'curcHES . co.

Our cotton receipts up to this time are
much larger than corresponding time
last year. The dry weather has caused
it 70 open much more rapidly than usual
Our receipts in this market will average
from fifty to seventy bales per day. The
demand is moderate with a downward
tendency. We quote our market as fol-
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1876-09-23

RELIGIOUS NOTICE.-There will be a
meeting held, commencing Sept. Goth, at
10 o'clock A. NJ, at the new camPg ound
at the Shodgrass Spiings, 10 miles North
of jackson, near she Christmasville and
Ashport roads. Services held only du-
riBg the day. All are invited to come
with provisions prepared. Ministerial
help solicited.
G. X. BROOKS, Pastor.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1876-09-23

Those that are suffering with indigcs-
ton, loss of appetite, are we%N and de-
b'litated-females in delicate health, and
those troubled with return of chills, will
find a sure relief by using Dr. DUNcAN' 5
Stomach Bitters.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1876-09-23

FlFIH AvENUE HoTEL.-This Is one of
ste best stopping places that can be
found anywhere between the Gulf and
the Alleghanies. James w. Bachelor,
Is the proprietor, and J. N. willard, one
Of the cleverest and most accomplished
caterers in the land, is manager. Fare
worth $4-only $3.50 day. Located on
Fifth, near Green street, Louisville, Ky.
When you visit the beautiful Falls City,
be sure to stop at the Fifth Avenue, the
best hotel in Kentucky. [sepl6-6m
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1876-09-23

MOORE, EMERY & Co.-This is one OF
the leading grocery houses in the "Bluff
City, and enjoys large patronage. Mr.
Emery of the Inn is well knOwn in this
section and is building up a renunerative
trade in Jackson. We bespeak for this
staunch and popular house a good patron
age from West Tennessee. Read their
card in another column and when you
visit Memphis don't forget them.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1876-09-23
JAS. BLACKMAN, Sec.

HIS EAR.-COl. Buekner, the celebrat-
ed well-digger, was accidentally wOur-
ded la the ear Thursday. Mr.. II. A.
Sneed, whose garden had been seriously
injured by hogs, armed himself with a
shot gun, and fired at one of the pigs
The shot missed the mark, but stray
squirrel shot struck Col. Buckner on the
ear, passing through 8, but not causing
a mortal wound. When last heard from
both gentlemen were doing well, and the
Colonel says he heal the shot.