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The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1876-04-04

wood, Coal, Hay! II Grain.
Wood delivered by the carload or In small
euantities. and cut TO suit the wants ofall.
Storage solicited, MT moderate rates. Hay
Gales on the premises.
A1 Contracts for moving Safes and other
envy hauling, made at any time. fI2.dtf
y. ,. Scriber ~ Co.'s Outntting E.mpo
ttuIn. We make n specially of outftting
hrties for he black Hills, and keep on ham
The lollowing among othe goods: All kinds
OF Guns. Revolvers, Ammunition, Horses
harness, Wagons. Tents. Wngop-coVcrs Over
coats. hubber Goods, Boots and shoes, Goth
ing of ali kinds. Ponies, saddles aud Brides,
stoves and Tin ware. Camping outfits, Fur
niture. bedding. Carpets, Crockcry, and In
two large stores full besides our Harness, Up
holsterl"g and shoe shop, covering n spacr
lSNl32 feet Call on us before purchasing
and save time and money by ii. Free de
II cry Sixteenth street. Sign of HE Big
G1n. Opposite AcDaniel's Theatre. ~ II
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1876-05-27

.sTHREE CHEERS FOR THE OLD SHIP! :"
The old Wing & Tribune is still booming.
Despite the hardness of the times our
cash receipts this week have been In ex-
cess of those at any time since the de-
structive fire of last summer, and the
public justly appreciate our efforts to
give them a reliable and instructive Jour
nal. This week our paper is unusually
interesting. On our first page is thrill
ing story, Colyar's speech and other good
matter. Inside we present our readers
with a real feast in the excellent and
truthful letter OF Col. Stephens in regard
to his section of California. Then we
have the news of the whole State, a call
for a county convention, an independent
"spat" from Reb TO ExIReb, which
shadows forth certain ideas about our
congressional race, whilst our locals are
abundant and spicy. No paper In Tenn
essee presents to its readers more varied
matter each week than the Wing & Tri-
bune. AS the canvass deepens we shall
add to our editorial force, and we will be
found always In the ''thick of the fight"
true to our traditions, fighting for the
people of West Tennessee without fear,
favor or Partially. We are encouraged
to go on, and we shall do our whole duty.
The people understand that our paper is
no mushroom affair, but that its founda-
lions rest upon tho solid rock of a glOri-
GUS past and the just anticipatiOns of a
glowing future. We expect no other fire
this summer, but i'm case 1t comes, we
shall stand it bravely, and issue out Of its
very ashes brighter and better paper
than ever before. The presentproprietOrs
mean to run live paper in Jackson, and
to compete honorably with any and all
competitiOn.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1876-05-27
[By Telegraph
A GREAT DAY AT HENDERSON
ADDRESS OF I. a. BLAIR.
HENDERSON, TENNESSEE }

HENDERSON, TENNEssEE,l
May rs, IS76-IO:13 An.
Editors Wing and Tribune: Whe day is
sunny and Reconsideration. The
usual annual commencement exercises
are in prOgress-in Col. Offers school;
and what has already transpirad Of the
exercises stamps him as one of the most
able and successful teachers in the South
"a proud distinction indeed. I Eaye
rarely, IL ever, been more edited and
amused by dialogues, speeches and com
positions. T. A. Blair, Bsq., of Jackson,
has just closed an address with fine effect
upon an audience of the school, the citi-
zens OF Henderson, and many visitors
from other places. Some of Mr.. Blair's
remarks were most beautiful. In allu-
sion to Woman he said:
She has been the theme of orator and
poet since the stars sang together. The
sculptor. with genius little less than
god-like, and mind filed with things of
beauty, carves from the unhewn marble
an image of woman before whom count
less millions bow down and worship.
And the painter, dipping his pencil in
heavenly cOlOrs, touches the canvass ana
Madonna springs IOrtn, q JOY loIeHeI.
And wonderful is the influence that
good, pure woman exerts over the mind
Of man, when lifted by his strong arm
into the glorious sunshine, and he, the
stronger plant, is rifted by the thunder
bolt, yet She clings to him with the soft
tendrils of her affections, binding and
winding the broken and shattered boughs,
She is the dependent of man in his hap
pier moods, when health and strength
cling TO him, and she Is his stay and
strength when smitten by adversely. She
winds herself into lf,e rugged reeesses Of
his nature, supporting and cheering his
broken heart. They can prove them
selves as soft and welcome as the memory
of pure dreams, as sinless as the prayer
that falls from the lips Of childhood, as
much to be desired as the diamond which
sparkies on the brow Of the bride.
Speaking OF the gallant men Of the
Confederacy, Mr.. Blair said:
Not more worthy of honor were the
proud soldiers of Philip of Macedon
when they had W rested the lost posses
siOns from the proud Athenians and
were crowned by their royal leader with
the laurels which grew in the valley OF
Tempe.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1876-05-27

Con. COLLARS SPEECH.-The speech of
Col. Colyar on the question of State taxa
ton is published on our outside, and is
worthy of careful perusal. He thinks
our present rate Of taxation must go up
to so cents, which is double the amount
now assessed. The speech of Col. COlyar
was made in reply to one delivered by
Col. Bailey a few days previous to 1t,
which has been held as the best on the
high tax side.
We will publish that speech if we can
procure a copy of IL. We desire to obtain
light and to publish it., because there is
no question that so deserves candid in
vestigation as that of taxation. It does
not belong to the political arena properly,
and should be approached with the ut
most candor. Those who abuse men who
have determined to investigate the idebt-
edness of the State and who are unwil-
ling to shoulder additional burdens in
these hard times, will do we'll to pause
and stay their hands, and those who
I7each wholesale reputation should re-
feet before they stain forever the proud
escuteheon OF Tennessee, but IL the debt
can be compromised-if it can be scaled
If it can be reduced by and with the con-
sent of our creditors, We hold that we do
no wrong to accept the best terms that
can be made. State bankruptcy is akin
to individual bankruptcy, aud there are
times when communities like individuals
mus set under the principle of self-pre-
servation and renOuncing abstract theo-
ries save themselves by practical meas
ures of relief. If you can't pay a debt
to-day, take the advantage of the stay
Jaw, and our mottoi is, go into bankruptcy
rather than bear the slavish yoke of
debt lifetime-a species of servitude to
which that borne by the chill dren of Isreal
was mild in comparison.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1876-05-27

HE TWELVE PER CENT. PENALTY
Says Saturdays Nashville American
"Under the construction of the law by
Controller Gaines, the u per ct. penal
ty on unpaid taxes for the year 1879, &C
crues ON the first of June. Deputy Col
lectOrs are now serving distress war
rants before the land is reported to the
Circuit Court and condemned. for sale
Fifty cents is charged for the issuance of
the warrant, with the addition of per
cent. premium en- the amount of taxes
collected. The question for the delin-
quent tax payer to get through his hair
is whether 1t is not better for him to pay
his taxes at once, and thereby avoid a
sale Of his property through process of
law
IN addition we would state that it is
probable that no advertisement of sale Of
taxes will be made until the 10th prox.,
and therefore no penalty will really at
tach until that time. This will give tax
payers a few days more to arrange for
the payment of their taxes, and in any
event, we suppose a tax payer might
waive the advertisement of his property
and thereby save any additional cost.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1876-05-27

The Memphis Appeal of Tuesday last
comments as follows on the card Of Col.
w. w. Gates. Coming from the able and
highly respectable source it does, it is a
compliment Ofwhich any editor might
be proud:
No more suggestive card than this,
which we find in the jackson papers,
has ever found publication in a Tennes-
see journal. Not even forty-three years
OF uninterrupted, honest, earnest, we'll
directed labor could save the Nestor of
the Tennessee press from enforced emf
grafton. In his old age, after lifetime
.pcnt in the public service, he must seek
other pastures, and begin anew the battle
Of life. Sad and sorroWful rs il Is, he vet
carries with him the cOnciousness of
work we'll done; of faithful, undivided
loyalty to the people OF Jackson and Mad
isOn county, and that he leaves behind
him no truer man to continue the battle
he fought so bravcly and so nobly. In
leaving our State Colonel Gates carries
with him the afectiouate good will of the
press and public of Tennessee.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1876-05-27
TENNESSEE NEWS.
Burr Beggerly was to have been hung
at Lebanon Yesterday

Burr Beggerly was to have been hun 2
at Lebanon yesterday.
Nashville American: John NuIrov
for many years connected with the press
Of Nashville and Memphis, as local re-
porter, died Of consumption Monday.
On Thursday of last week, May 18th.
they had a suicide in Chattanooga, Robt.
Burrows shooting himself in the head
with pistol.
Milan Exchange: John Netherland is
announced as a candidate for Judge OF
the First Circuit, in Tennessee, in place
Of Judge Gillenwaters, deceased
The Democratic ticket for Haywood
county is as follows: For Sheriff, J. W.
Jones; for County Court Clerk, C.. p.
Tallisferro; for Circuit Court Clerk,
Thos. A. Rayner; for County Trustee,
T. w. Harrison.
A disastrous fire occurred at Murfrees-
bOrO, Tenn, on the 24th inst, destroy
ing property on the public square, esti-
mated at SAC, 900. Since the war all the
houses or the public square I'm that town
have been destroyed by IRE, and those
since rebuilt, are of a much better class
Of buildings.
Nashville American A careful and
accurative canvass of the Republican del
egatiOn from Tennessee to the Cincinnati
Convention shows fifteen for Morton.
seven for BristOw, one for Blaine, and
one unknOwn-pOssibly the "Great I'm
known" reserved 10 eclipse the person
from Maine.
Milan Exchange: Corn is looking first
rate, and the prospect now is good. Our
farmers report a fine stand of cotton
never better at this season. We under
stand the wheat prospect has improved
greatly during the past two weeks, and
there will be a much greater yield than
was at first thought. Mr.. g. w. sims
brought us a bunch of wheat, Saturday,
which is about five feet high, aud well
headed. liz was sOwn on land which has
been under cultivation fifty years
FoREsEEISG RAILWAY MORTGAGE
In the u. ). Court an order has been Is.
sued by Judge EmmOns, is the case Of W
b. Duncan ct al, trustees, vs.. the Mobile
and Ohio Railroad Company, directing
the foreclosure of mortgage in the in.
terest of first mortgage bond holders
and the sale Of 50 much Of the road a
runs through Tennessee (llS miles and
and such proportion in other States a
lis miles bears to the whole length of the
road, $50 miles. 81
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1876-05-27

| do not think this county offers great
inducements to lawyers or physicians, or
to men in search of POSITIONS in stores,
banks, railroad Offices and the like. Pro-
fessorships in the puolic schools pay
well, but the supply is equal to the de-
mand. When an applicant passes his ex-
animation and his name is put upon the
roll he generally has not long to wait for
vacancy.
Carpenters, masOns, plasterers, paint
ers, blacksmiths and wagon-makers gem
orally get good wages, but these occupa-
lions are sometimes overrulcd. Farm Ia
borers willing to work for wages can
always do well. Men who have capital
and understand selling dry goods, drugs
or groceries, can make money.
An industrious farmer who can pay
for twenty acres of land and put on it
few improvements and have means
enough left to carry him through the
first twelve months, can support family
with ease, and lay up money. Farming
and fruit raising in my opinion is the
surest road to success. The great desi-
deratum is water, and if farmer has
that and is honest, industrious and sober,
he need fear nothing.
have always avoided the responsible
ty of advising friends to come here. If a
Tennesseean is satisfied where he is, l
would not think of tempting him to leave
the old land for home among strangers.
But If he has made up his mind to imi-
CRATE, know of no country so attractive as
this. At first he will no doubt be home
sick. He will miss the familiar faces and
warm greetings of old friends and neigh
bors, and the grand old forests, and the
summer showers, and the old church
with its hallOwed memories. But in the
nature of things these causes of sadness
will gradually cease, and he will prob
ably soon find himself in love with this
beautiful and prosperous country. But
still no man ought to determine to settle
here without Erst looking for himself, as
those who act otherwise are often dissp-
pointed.
1t must be remembered that there are
drawbacks here as well elsewhere.
Farmers are troubled by rabbits, gophers
and squirrels,-the latter just like your
gray squirrels but living in the ground,
which are destructive to some crops
and yOung fruit trees and vines. There
are also some minor annoyances 10 house.
keepers, such as ileas and flies, which are
quite troublesome. All these annoy
anceS, however, diminish rs the country
grows older. Once in eight or ten years,
after a very dry winter, there is a failure
Of the wild grasses and a consequent loss
by cattle and sheep, and partial failure
of the crops.
Most persons DESTROYS of coming here
would like to have in advance some spe-
cial information about lands which are
in market. Your old townsman II. J..
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1876-05-27
ACnII for q Comfy CorentiOn.

| Editors Wing aud Tribune:
understand that the Grads" are play
ing deep game and are running candi-
dates for Sheriff and Register on the sly.
Cockrin is said to be out for Register and
Perkins for Sheriff. How is this? stay
at home, attend to my farm and confess
that am not thoroughly posted on pass
ing events, aud must therefore rely upon
others to a great extent for Information.
But the question arises, is Madison cOun-
ty to be turned over to Radicals misrule
and negro domination, and arc We to be
again doomed to a political blight? In
my neighborhood there is a demand,
small now but growing, for a convention
which is to be gotten up fairly, and to
be conducted honestly and all candidates
are to have an equal and fair showing
therein. Too many candidates are inju-
rious and demoralizing to our labor sys-
TEN. They visit our fields in the day
time, and our negro cabins at night time
and disturb our hands with solicitations
and visions of equality and breed idleness
ana confusion. A first class hands hak-
ing viii disturb lot of negroes for a
whole week, and do great injury to the
landlords. A multitude of candidates is
an evil. A convention is severe mode
of reduction but If the people can stand it,
the candidates mast. 1t is the touchstOne
Of a mans patriotism, and favor the APP
plication of the test. Whose duty is it
to call county convention aud to indi-
cate the mode and manner of electing
delegates thereto? Let the Executive
Committee call the convention and the
people viii respond.
Yours &C.,
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1876-05-27

Even as the savage sits upon the stone
That marks where stood her capitoIs and hssts
The bittern booming in the weeds, he shTinks
From the dismaying solitudes."
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1876-05-27
PRoprCTfoNs.

Nearly all the fruits, nuts, vines, gar
den vegetables and field crops which
grow anywhere in the Middle States,
seem to flourish here. The agricultural
productions are chiefly corn, barley, cas-
tor leans, peas, peanuts, pumpkins, Irish
ana sweet potatoes, beans turnips cab
bag and every variety of garden vegeta-
bles Among the fruits are apples,
pears, peaches, cherries, apricots, figs,
plums, oranges, lemons, lines and OIL
ives. OF nuts We cultivate almonds, Ital-
ian chestnuts and English walnuts.
Many fine varieties of grapes are eultiva-
ted from which large quantities of bran
dy and wine are manufactured for home
use and expectation. The report of the
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1876-05-27

PUBLIC MEETING.-A meeting of the
citizens of jackson and Madison county
is called to convene at the courthouse in
this city on the first MOnday-the 9th
day-of June.
The object of the meeting is to appoint
proper committees, and make suitable ar
rangements for a celebration by a grand
barbecue, an historical address and peril
nent speeches, the Fourth-of-July, the
natal day of Freedom in this country.
We earnestly hope this meeting may
be very largely attended by people deter
mined to revive the Gin the South) long
and culpably neglected custom Of cele-
brating, as a benefit to the rising genera
ton, the birthday of our nation. By all
means let every man do what he can to
further the praiseworthy object of the
meeting.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1876-05-27

SILVER GIVEN AwAr-What's that !?
Silver given away? Yes, it's a fact. A
beautiful Silver Plated Napkin Ring
handsomely decorated in japanese style,
will be presented as premium TO every
yearly subscriber for the Southern Musi-
cal Journal, monthly musical magazine
published at Ludden & Bates Southern
Music House, Savannah, Ga, at the low
price of $l.25 per year, post paid. The
Journal is Invaluable to musicians and
gives monthly music worth fully the
years subscription price, while the Pre-
MUM Napkin Ring could not be pur-
chased at any jewelry establishment for
less than 1925. 1t is of best double plat
ed metal and not in the least on the
cheap order. Five hundred subscribers
have already been supplied with them
and not one has ever expressed dissatis-
faction.
For Ten Cents, We win mail 4 speei-
men copy of the journal containing 81 90
worth of music
LUDpEN & Bars, Publishers,
Savannah, Ga.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1876-05-27

WASHINGTON, May 22.-The President,
TO day, sent TO the Senate the following
nominations. Edwards PierrepOnt, of
New York, Minister to England; Al
ph0nsO Taft, of Ohio, the new Secretary
Of War, Attorney General; J. Dopald
Cameron, of Pennsylvania, Secretlry, Of
War.
The Senate, in executive session, con-
flrused the nominations.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1876-05-27

A little four-year- boy, Willie by
name, enjoyed the luxury OF sleeping
with his mother during short illness.
After his entire recovery his mother told
him one night that he was To 90 again to
his own little room. lie made no Objec-
tions, but after being undressed said TO
his mother, ''MOther. want to say my
prayers alone tonight
''But why do you want TO, Willie"
because l want to, mamma"
Mother humOred him, aud standing
outside the door, heard Willie pray as
follows: 80 God, make Willie sick; make
Willie sick; make him real sick; make
him wommit; but don't dead him.
How much that boy wanted TO sleep
with his mother Editors Drawer, in
HaTper's Magazine for June
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1876-05-27

1t is asserted, that at the opening of the
Centennial at the City of Brotherly Love,
on the 10th of May, Sir Edward Thorn
ton, special commissioner from Great
Britain, having alluded to Gen. Grant
having twice been elected, etc., the Gen
eral Enthusiastically responded by say
ing he knew of no better reply than to
ask them all to drink. What an eloquent
President.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1876-05-27
sntnrdar. Jnne lOth. $50.
Chancery Sale Of City Property.

In the Chancery side of the Common
" Of Madison, Tennessee.
John c n Garland ~ n nha-l Faion sud wife Kate
e.. 81 81.
10y virtue Of IuieroGutory Decree 81 sals
ID In the above cause February lst 1870 VII seil
al public auction % highest bidder. a. ihe NORM
door ~ the Court House Ia Jaskson, Tenn on
saturday, June 10th, 1876,
within legal hours the following described lot or par
eel Of ground situated IN fhe city Of Jackson ana
hounded aud described IS follow:
R.giunIn AZ a -fafe south east corner OF James
n RSavs' ot runs thence sbout .I5l feet 90 an
allev rert 81 Gooel's stable thence north on line
usrsri -ith aid alley about los feet; thence west
about ~ = feet ReaTs, northeast eorneri the"'e
south los feet With Reavts' ine 70 NE bekiunAus -
Terms 81 sale.-On a credit Of seven monthss Puf
chaser 70 execute note with approved security an"
~ NJ WISDOM. Clerk A Master.
ny y. l.. Nesey, Deputy G. a "
Jpo. l. Rrovn solicitor. aprls-&.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1876-05-27

The recent nomination of cabinet oni-
GERS by the President have been confirm
ed by the Senate. The appointment of
Cameron was doubtless made in the in
tarest of Conkling and shows conclusive
ly that the power of the administration
will be used in behalf of the favorite son
of New York.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1876-05-27
Attachment Notice.
State Of Tennessee, MeNairy Co.

w
j. e. Ijams, vs.. James II. Walker.
this cause u Appearing By AFFIDAVIT that the dafen-
dsnt. J. II. walker, IL justly Indebted 20 The plain
tn and Is q nonresident OF the State that the
binary procrss Of Law Be served him, and
original attachment having been levied the said
H. Walker real iti therefore ordered that pub
Published In the % jackson, Tenn. for four
cessive weeks. commanding the said Jas a. Walker "a
appear before me. Ino W Walker, acting Justice Of
the Peace my Office in the 5th civil district Of said
county the Bird day Of June IsTG and make defencs
said suit against him. it will be proceeded with
parte. JNO. W WALKER,
Justice Of the Peace Of MeNairy County
NAV C. lsTG-4t
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1876-05-27

The holders Of the bonds Of Tennessee
in the North, by refusing to compromise
when the occasion shall be presented, and
continuing to emulate Shylock in demaA-
ding the pound OF fiesh," will kill the
goose that lays the golden egg.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1876-05-27

We believe now that success i imPossi-
bic without New York, aud We are going
10 get New York by nominating Tilden.
We don't like him as well As a Western
man, but that IS not the thing We fear
a Western man cannot carry New York
or any other Eastern State, so we drop
the West and go for Tilden.-Cineinnati
Commercial.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1876-05-27

Passengers purchasing Centennial excursion tickets
the Memphis Charleston Railroad and its oounec
tions will upon applicstoto Conductor be extended
''stop-over' privileges the route between Memphis
and " ashngion, going or returning.
sLKErfSG COACHES or ALI NIGHT TRAINS
Sleepers leaves Memphis daily at 5 90
DIN for Chattanooga, Bristol, Lynchburg,
Washington without change.
I6S-Rstes always low b. any other route
Ticfet OfIee aTR Esin Street, Memphis. TeHn-
TON B. DUNN TON n. kikEAE.
Passenger Agent. rs Main ST. Ticket Aga
3 Jay Genii Passenger sud Ticket Agent
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1876-05-27

Every year we see that public senti-
ment recognizes more and more the hon
or and wisdom f the farming business.
Young men now, with fiourishing farms,
are as much appreciated as popular young
doctors, or accomplished bank clerks
were few years ago.