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Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-07-18

ton. Saltville sent delegation last
week headed by Mr.. Charlie Palmer,
son of Geo. w. Palmer, who stopped
over in Washington one day. l wish
them prosperity in their trip.
In addition to the unprecedented
collection to be seen at the Centennial
Exhibition of all that Is beautiful and
grand may be seen occasionally the
President of the u. S. and his wife,
Members of the Cabinet and their
wives, Chief Justices, and associates
OF the Supreme Court of the u. s.,
and their wives, the Emperor and
Empress of Brazil, the Diplomatic
Representatives of Great Britain,
France, Austria, Prussia, Russia, and
other powers Of Europe, Asia, and the
Isles of the East. The Governors of
Maine, New Hampshire, Massachu-
sets, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, New
York and Maryland, and prominent
members of the Senate and House Of
REPRESENTATIVES of the u. S. Gems.
Sherman, Sheridan and Hancock
The nominees of each great political
party for President and Vice Presi-
dent. Mcdowell and Admiral POr-
ter. Military aud Naval men, Emil
nent Judges and Dlvines. Lawyers,
Journalists, Artists, and men famous
in every profession. Then why not
come
AS to my political status, will post
you from the stump when get home.
am first for my country and next fol
my friends. II | find a friend, IL
makes no odds to me whether we are
of the same political faith or not. &c
for him. There is an old adage to this
effect,
Remember well, and boar In mind,
trusty friend is hard to hnd
l have found this to be true to the
letter. SO be my circumstances what
ere they may in the future, l have
but few friends to reward, and as TO
enemies, 1 would not punish them if
had a chance.
Very respectfully,
.. CHAS. g. CAMPBELL.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-07-18
TUESDAY, JULY lS, 1876.
EVENT and COMMENT.

Another member of the Va. Legis-
lature is dead. Senator a. Z. Lath-
rop of Mecklinburg County, died very
suddenly in Richmond on the 10Th
from the effects of over heat. He was
born in syracuse N. Y, came to Va.
in 1866, and was IS years of age. In
politics he was Republican,.
Castle Garden, New York, was
partially destroyed 10y fire, last week.
For years it has been used as first
resting place for thousands of emmi-
grants. On the occasion of the fire a
large number of Menonites from South
ern Russia, were in the building and
it is believed the fire arose from the
pipe of a smoker. The loss Is $4,000.
The roof was destroyed.
The mecury in Norfolk on the 10th
stood ut l0l in the shade, and next day
mt Lynchburg it stood ut the same
figure
1t il said the Election Committee OF
the House of Representatives will re-
mand to the people the election be-
tween Platte and GOOde.
The Steamer st, Clair has been
burned on Lake Superior. Loss OF
life p persons.
When Clymer's Committee asked
Bristow if the President had cooper
atcd in spirit with him in his prosecu'
ton of thieves and rings he refused &c
divulge. He had previously said he
had cO-operated outwardly with him
Truly, Bristow and Yaryan may say
that virtue is its own reward.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-07-18
LETTER FROM ESQ'R. q. G.
CAMPBELL.

Ho,0 Washington city did up the 4th
Tile Glory Of Dying on Centen-
nim Doy-Negroes and The Star
Spung'ed Bonner We Republicans
after The BeikaapeTS-Me Bristol
Boy among the M'chigun Ladies'
Il rdcy letter.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-07-18
HEALTHY DIGESTION.

In regions where Liver complaint and its
consequences, such rs Dyspepsia, Loss of APP
petite, Costiyeness. Piles, Sour Stomach
Chills and Fever, Foul Breath, Restessness
at night, Flatulency Nervousness, Affections
Of the Bladder and Kidney, Sick Headaches,
&C., prevail there has long been felt the need
Of a medicine that would act specifically on
the Liver, restoring its normal functions and
at the same time be safe from after bad
effects and so simple that it might be used
by any one. 1t is claimed that DR.. TUTT's
LIVER PILLS supply this want. They act
directly on the Liver, and their constant
use will not injure the most delicate consti-
tuition They are not recommended as a
universal cure all, but simply for diseased
Liver, and those malades which follow its
arrangement. As q purgative medicine they
have no equal; their action is uniform, pro-
ducing no gripping or sickness of the stomach.
In their use no change of diet or occupation
is necessary, IS Murray st.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-01-23
GR1cD cnrRcH's srxroN



Some years ago Sharon Tyndnlc, n cousin
81 Prot. Tyndall II ENGLAND and - brother Of
Gen. Tyndalc Oi Puiiadelpuii, secretary VI
state in Illinois. Mr. Iyudaie was ~ Quaker
familv. a thoroughly wei-hr,d aud cultured
gentleman, who tad at one time in his life been
quite wealthy and extended IiuerI sums ~ the
purchase Of hooks and works Of art, in both q
which he was a connoisseur. tn person ana
dress he was fastldously neat and refined.
have known him to wear white apaca coat An
entlrc summer without sniling or rumphnS u.
HIS profession had been that Of civil engineer
and architect He was best esteemed by the
best people and by those who knew MIN well,
and his MYSTERIOUS death 10y shot from pistol
At nient IN a lonely spot in this city has been
widely lanented though never explained. This
MIR. Tyndae. while holding his office, made
visit to New York, and a well known citizen
friend Of his. who had one Of the best pews in
Grace Church, invited MIN to attend there,
at the same time handing him his card
and saying that on showing the card
to Brown, the sexton, he would he shown
to the right scat. Mr.. Tyndale had quaint hu-
NOR something like that of Whittier, tho
uiucn Of Browns pccuiarities, to test his char
actcr and insight for himself. Accordingly, on
presenting himself ~ the vestibule, instead Of
exhibiting the card which should have been his
open se-a ne, he stepped ~ to Brown, who was
seating people right aud left, aud revcrting To
the dialect OF the Friends, he simply SAID TO
"Csn hear tho Word here to-davY"
Brown glanced at his drtb coat, which though
fautlc.sly 0ue and neat was not of the ouho-
dox color. and looking him Az over reulied In
differently. Yes, SIR! yea. sir! Will give you a
"
one Gle leaving MIR. IS ndale to his own medi-
tatiOns.
iiy aud by Mr. Tynd lie stcppod M 10 brown
again and again asked, Can hear tue Word
here tu-daVt'
Yes, ST.! yes, sir will attend to you present.
ly"
Again Mr.. Tyndale waited, until, having taken
the measure Of his uan, he presented himself
before the critical sexton, aud dtawiny the mys-
tie card from his vest pocket, remarked, " |
wish you would show me that gentlemaus pew,
II YOU please" Browns entire manner instantly
changed. with lddicrously impressive cprdality
and Difference he responded, " Yes, sir! certain
w. sir step THIS way, sirl" Ana thereon he
stalked majestcally NJ the aisle, looking neither
to the right hand nor to the left, much less be-
hind him, until. arriving at the di-ti guished
| pew, which was in the centre aisle, near the
chancel lac threw open the door, turned with O
profound bow, and IN his grandi Sc style mo-
toned Mr.. Tyndalc In, when-heavcns what
| an expression Of horror and disgust passed ovcI
| hi face, His bird had flown, aud he was yes
| ticulating to the empty airi Our friend. the sec
| rctary, had slipped into the first unOccupied
| seat near the door and from that secure post OF
| observation was quietly enjoying the strut, TIA.
! bow, the sweeping wave Of the hand aud arm
| and. above ALL the final blank look Of discOm
future.
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house. loans herself on the aide Of II near the
door, ard tent waits till s0uc one III go vets
Ter ana hids tor enter. All thin1t briug I'm
rradtD cr-. The ministers who Is usually whit"
mt.-io .ry. motions the couple to ~ nd up. and
q. rioru- the Ccrcmouv in Enrisn, winch Is
about a. tutcirhlc To them az Greek butwuen
the miu- ter $50 - tailing tncv depart, leaving
usually 20 ~ the hu-Daud's n .r,n.s. nd VI ~
about ID wear before attrn ting the urduUus du-
fes Of "hou~che,uin-.' Atior getting Co., arricd
thoctuw doe ia they do no Indiana at !
% hc doesn't like the rQutv, he gets a divorce,
which Is granted ON the most frivolous pfeteNt.
FUNERALS.
In case n husband or wife dies the Chociaws
usu ftlV have twb funerals. At the death all tic
relatives aud iiends are sent Tor; and ON thcir
arrival tneN commence a series " waiiin-s and
lament itiuus both loud and long. The nearest
~ Kin keep up their bowling and mourning
during all the first MINT aud unt'l noon ui the
next day. Inc grave IL dug in the house gem
orally IN one corner ~ the room. and after the
BODY IA deposited IN II and 1t Is ued up the sur
viving wife or husband must have bed made
utrcctly over II ana sit and sleep there for the
next ak DAYS ANY one not a parent IL buried
outside 81 tho house. somewhere I'm the ward.
Daring the six weeks of mourning the women
let their hair hang down loose over tncir shout
ders, and the men do theirs VIZ In great knot at
the back of tho head. At the expiration Of this
time preparations are made ON a grand scale for
u grand ado. Two or three bccvcs are killed
and batbacued, and like number of hogs are
dressed and boiled IN with corn. All the kniCk-
knacks when they know how to cook are pro-
fuscly supplied, and on the appointed daya long
table OF rough boards j. erected. aud on 1t the
eatubles are placed. just before eating THIS bic
dinner all the relative collect around the grave,
and for half an hour they make tue woods ring
with their howls.
A. gwen signal. however, this I'll terminates
suddenly, and rejoicing takes the pl zee Uf weep
ing aud moaning. Tue women do up their hair.
and the men unite their pigtails. and rush Is
made for the dinner After the dinner general
good feeling prt walls ; the survivor is conIrliu-
lated ON the Grn'r Ec' mn of the Whole ar ir,
and the best Wishes are rNrrcs-cd THAT lie or = ne
may soon mud another partner, which b. usually
done In very few weeks.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-01-23
Dogs not Allowed In the Cars.


Ii happencd the other day on the
Lchln VALLEY Railroad. The tram has Just left
Elston and the conductor was making Ills MT
round, wnen he observed a small white dog vita
a bushy tail aud bright black eyes sitting cosiiy
on the seat beside a young lhoy 80 handsome
pumpkin. But duty WAS duty, aud he remarhed
Ia his most deprecatory manner;
rim very sorry, madame, but IFS against the
"Ohl my, Is that sof" and she turned up two
lovely brown ewes at him beseechinsly. what
IN the world Will | dor / cant throw him
away. He's "A Christmas present from my aunt.
by no means, miss. Wen put Inn In n bag
gage car, aud he'll be just as happy as robin In
"Whatl put my nice white dog In nasty,
stuny, dusty baggage car -
I'm HWfully sorry, miss. do assure you, hut
the rules 81 this company are as inleXble rs the
laws u the Modes and them other le lows, you
know. lie shalt have my oyercoat 10 lie on and
the brakeman snail give hun grub aud water
every time he opens his mouth"
IL Just think It's awful mean, 50 do and |
know somebody will steal II, 50 they WILL and
she showed half notion to cry that nearly
broke the conductors heart but he was hlm,
ana sang out to the brakeman, who was playing
"IIere, Andy. take this dog over 20 the bag
gage ear. and tell en- to take Just the best KIND
The young lady pouted. but the braekmnn
reached over and picked the canine up as ten
DERBY a. though IL was a two-weehsold bauy,
but as he did 50 "A strange EXPRESSION came over
his face Ike wave Of cralnp collie, aud he sad
hastily to the conductor:
" Here, you just hold him minute TIL put
this poker away" ana he trotted out OF the ear
door and held on to the brake wheel shaking
like man with ague,
The conductor no sooner had his hands on the
dog than he looked around Tor holo to TALL
through.
" Wh-wh-why, this Ia a worsted dog"
Yes, sir" said the little miss, demurely.
"Didn't you know thatr
mo, I'm most awful sorry to say didn't
know that;' and he laid tho Christmas dog
down In the owners lap, aud walked out on the
platform. where he stood halt an hour in the
cold, irving To think Of hymn ne 10 suit the
worst sold man on the Lehlgn Valley road.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-01-23
A Wonderful Wheat Country.


We have been in the habit of surprising
that the Wilamet Valley was the greatest whoat-
growing county on the habit lble globe, AID
have felt like INDUCING In an indehuite amount
of vaingloroDs Boosting over the record OF helds
producing ~ busutls or more 10 the acre, and
whole farms averaging 30 or ~ bushels. But we
receive some Information concerning wheat
raising I'm stern WASHINGTON Territory which
surpasses the best showing We remember 10
have seen.
G.. Maier, living near the base OF the Blue
Mountains, in Mala " ala Valley, la ls,3 raised
on a slxty-acre held 4.GsO bushels Of wheat, an
average of q, bushels TO the acre amt in 80,
from sixty-acre tract, 3i2J bushels, OF D. bush
els TO the acre.
MIR. Mastcrson. residing four miles south -
Walla Walla, raised on ten acres 81 bushels, -
bushels To the acre.
Mr.. Kennedy, whose farm Is on Dry Creek, six
miles from Waln Malla, harvested 49, bushels
from $50 acres, 81 bushels aver. ce; and tins Was
volunteer crop, that Is the second crop from
one sowing.
These crops, saws our informant. were pro-
duced on or linarN wheat lind-land that Is " no
better than hundreds of thousands OF acres now
king vacant IN NHlla Walla ana Within ~ cnun-
ties especi lly north 81 snake River. where there
- country vast enough to produce more than
2iOn0UOO bushels per nnuun, and where failure
Of crops has never been known
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here's too much of fellow getting boAt--S
his own game. There arc men So old at the
tn iutss that yOn'l tiiuk thar You've rot a guy,
hut when II comes 20 guess 40 TIE card he picks
IT up every time. lie can run on I'M this way and
hur-t the hunt. | know a man VINO b. now
merchant In Mddl,hurv. who had hil bank
hfokcn in this way. and went into amOrc ceit in
business
"Wu,ra dill you maize your last venture,
Neit" asked the rcpNr. rr.
II Wa on tue Oiiu and Mis- efpii road. ncrr
Olucv. used to work 10 road zach and lurtn
pretty trurou-'ily. one dt, rut an Ola follows
wa'rl.td cluiu. II biz uuntv. Hni cvon hts
ping hat. and ne .uutnlri. lie passengers went
cr,lv. luct locked the dunts, icrNfd down a
section uf the tell !, pc. and Ne" going to hang
me. whether or no. rucy mad the cord ground
my nrcS. but I begged 30 th.t they chan ed
their mind, and, stuuuirn the u. in, took me
out. Tie mo to a sailing, and let me emain
there N II hadn't been Tor some hunters u ss-
Ing that way, / don't know how I ever would
have rot out. Since that time rye been out Of
the business, and mean to stay OUT"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-01-23
Not Good Divorce.
Enm ne san Antonio H.rald.

Yesterday mornings stalwart and rather
good looking colored man applied to Mr.. Bur
ton the District CLERKS efficient deputy, Tor
license to marry, at the same time presenting u
letter. The following conversation was had %,
" How old j. the woman YOU want 10 marryf
~ reckon she rs about forty
"Hds she ever been married before p
"Indeed she has. she Is a wildly, and her hus-
band Is livin' wild his fust VIE IN Washington
Guy ,
"Wcll, IS she divorced Z"
"nat's de divorce what YOU got in your hand,
II jr-t came from Washington bY the post ON &C.,
The divorce" proved 10 be lie ter from
Thomas SENS, the husband Of the widow, hnd
was actually dated NV. (, Washington, DIS.
tucl Of Columhy," and read alter the clerical
err Irs have been corrected
nY,R MISS NALyiSY Your loving husband, thari
me,is mere 900 rgnt and living VIII his ~lie ana en-
Gtcu. / give you irnye TO marry ANY -- ithel you
~AD. t9, ali lith.i ns mn y9a may give nm lusn
aud yes. lttt nina. Gltr my love 10 Admirlh'
ire t,. Ny wife fruHs her love o. you ana tue thl
ar I, and remain ats ever. your loving husband uhit
Geta DO us part Neri resptctlu.B, THOMAS SINS
The gentleman who wanted 70 lead the blush
Ing lrioc 10 the alt rwa. somewhat incrdulou7
bIt SIR. Burton proved D. hy the local that the
"utoTce' Nds not good one.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-01-23
JEWELRY MIXING IN PARIS.
The Austrian Princess's DiRdem In Prepura-
tiOn for the Centennial.


For year or two past the only bracelets
in vogue among Partisan fashionaDlcs nave peen
the slender lorte Buuheur Circlct-, scarce broad
tr than thread, Of winch TX or seven are 10
he worn on one arm In oriental fashion. Ina set
Of these slender bracelets just PREPARED for "A
young Russian countess. there were seven. each
one set with single lCari OF precious STONE
surmOunted win dialuncs, comprising Oh
pearl, a pink one, a white one. an emerald
sapphire, n ruby, and "A diamond. delicate
arm thus adorned would re dazzling 10 behold.
More artistic and more really graceful Wa,
bra elet comp Nsed OF 1--WE strings OF pearls OF
graduated lengths, the largest being quite long
e,t was just Of a sufficient length To drop grace
fully from the arm. 10 the inside OF the clasp,
which was OF utimonos,a slignt tut strong gpid
circlet was affixed. which, fitting the arm closely,
permitted the strings of pearls to hang loose in
most picturesque fashion.
but the grcutc-t marvel ~ workmanship was
a tnZZt OF ONidiZed silver. enameled after the
st,le II the ceebr,ted LIMOGES euame.s. The
bottom Of the cup WAS occupied by a scene rep
resenting knigat on horseback arcnsted oy a
nude nymph with flame upon her nrow-the
beguiling Wil-o-the-wlsp. tie hordcr was
wrought In delicate aresque Of flowers anu
vines and WAS further corated with satyts,
heads In en- mel. THIS marvel was cot M Tor
the Vienna eXniuiti0n. II Is valued AT S1.GOO.
Last Of all the diIdem now in PREPARATION for
the Ctntenni. was brought out and placed 10
fore me. IL was ordered by an Austrian Prin-
cess. Ii T. entirely composed Of rubies and dia-
monds. cnch some having been selected with
peculiar care. IL consists Of "A hand of runlcs
ana diamonds, above which rises row Of hcur-
Ons. formed each OF large ruby set IN uia-
mnud-. and Alternating with single large pear
shaped diamond, OF the finest water. Right ~
front the disd"m rises in a ncur-dt-iys-s shaped
ornament, viii h nav te detached and worn as
Il brooch, smaller one taking It's place In that
case. The centre stone OF TINS ornament Is
almost unique II H. an immense ruby Of glow
lug fire-red hue. lar pUrer than the ordinary blu
ish red OF rubics in general. Were II not Tor a
alone would be worth $1,000 The whole value
Of this was $4,000.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-01-23
American Brandy.

Mr. Sargent Of California presented to
the Seuate a few days ago the petition oi the
state Niuicul ural Society of CALIFORNIA; setting
forth some interesting facts connected with the
culture Of the vine and manufacture of brandy
I'm that state, and asking for certain relief II
Gems that grape growing has reached point
in California where 10 h. NO Longer profitable.
There is no sufficient demand either tor the
graica or the wine made from them, "hud the
result H. says senator sargent, That we lcod
our grapes to hogs IN enormous quantities. aud
large areas of land lie waste which might he
cultivated uselully 10y this Industry. me
reason for this is that The preference for foreign
wine causes the California Nntagrs 10 accunu-
late with little demand even at the low prices
they are sold at. The California vine growers
desire to make their grapes into brandy, which
completes better with the foreign brandy; but
the Government tax on brandy together with
al 80 gallon-for brandy is not palatahle under
six yeaTs VI age, and, generally, not marketable
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-01-23
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

SATURDAY, Jan. 22-P. M.-The stock
speculation at the opening of business reflected
some weakness, and prices yielded A0s per
cent, but under the leadership Of Lake shore,
which rose to IS, and Ohlos, which further adj
yanccd TO 22H, the general market became
strong and higher. a firm tone subsequently
characterized the operations until the final hour
Of speculation, when, under the influence Of
liberal reallzations 10y parties who usually close
out their accounts at the end Of the week, the
market fell OF TO about the lowest points Of
the day. Like Shore opened AZ 6, ., declined
10 O., then advanced to GS, but al the close
dropped to G6's, with final transactions at So.
Pacific Mail was conspcuously weak at the FIRST
board, aud declined from 81. TO 36'., but soon
rallied to 81 y and closed at 31h Ohios In the
late trade dropped 3 y cent. 70 2l7s-the lowest
point Of the day-and Western Union WAS h y
cent. lower at 'GE. Northeastern common
yielded y to A's-though recovering to AZ
but the PREFER rose = to COZ, then fell n TO
50ai, and closed AT 597,. New York Central was
- h cent. lower at 10, and Union Pacific de
clined from 6sJ@ to So. Some Of the hears took
advantage of The realiHltlunS above rclcUrl 20
to out out fresh snl m contracts, AMI IN Luxe
Shore especially there was "A vigorous stulhs
movement for sueculatve account Rock
Island was active In consequence nI tiin cover
ing of tho snort, who hrCtul' alarmed hN tho
sudden rally I'm New NnrN Central on FitaN,
and the price rose to lu. D., tnouau later falling
of IN I-h. Wabash further adv need To o m
the morning. but clio ed al 6, after selling at 5a.
The 81. Paul stocks wcr also y ana - lower re.
sprrtVtly. Ncusan Central sold down 90 huit
Tine following table represents tho opening
hi-hcst. uud lowest sales of the principal stocks,
REGULAR way, during the pist week, together Nith
the number OF shares deal, IN: