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BLIND NED.
BYTKwIS RUSSELL.


Who's dat ar playin'S shucksi wish wuzna
But when de Lord he TUX my eyes, ne lef' my
-IsuSt You. slahsr Bob? rought rec0'hIse1
yOur bOwin'.
I said Ifnowed twas you. soon's / heered d,
fiddle g0in'. 81
Shot DAT ain't right-jes' le' me show you how Il
play dat tnpe-
Now. don't yeu sec dat counters ies' little BIZ
Well. nc ne5ssr lT .in'I guess youn learn % tus,
her BY an by.
You's jes' like all musicianers dat learns to pla,
by note,
You ain't got music inEOu, 50 you has to hab il
Vow dst sip,s sssIsrve-vl,y De qeOsil '5on'i you
For dars de onlies- kIn' oh music atsin' for tc
mean ~ s--.s
Do yoa sappose, when David was pickin' on ds
Ho-esssTS knao&ed de dfrsreSoc steixt a lat an
5Ryis ~ aSs s. jFqrseaea fst9s sou1lsstF al
For David knowed de music, dough he didn't
know de name.
Now. what shill4begin Ons- sOmeablirylse fac
an quiekt N4st ae-s-- A4&As5 ~
well' san, ies' pay attention. an I'll glib you
YAH Sah} young mahsrs don't. youIeei rssss lIke
you want 70 paty
You'll hab to practice awhile afore you ekals dati
Dere amt nobody round dis place LIN play ~ ID
Uncle Ned.f ~ - u a.-.a-tls- Iaa-u.a..aa
Dey isn't got IT in DER fingers. neder in deir
Dat fiddler Bin dey talks abOut-I heered him
AMI deolar 4 founded Ike ? fox among Do
kfkkAE HFhI
A Ytolee9 Is Hke an ioonian; mighty hard 60
An mighty hard to keep in order arler once it's
Dere's ailuz somsan bout it out oh kestergEnore
lees, EM - -
An 'tin't de faicies' iookin' ones dat aiiua docs
de bes'.
.Disyeer's splendid inftumeHt-I spec it cost a
You rally ought to let me hab dis fiddle for to
keep
1t ain't no use tSyou, sahi for, widOut it's in de
He kant git music Out de fnes' Hddle m de lam.
Itquires power oh science for to fiddle, sab,
An SCIENCE comes by natur'; dat's de way it is
But Lord d3t Binl It It'muses me to heah him
You neverneered a braggih, fiddler play a iigi -
But Bill. he is a caution, sahl wonder now
An Odder folks knows of-yes, | wonder
Nhar'n dey be 'fEr 40. T -
In hebben, when de musie's playin' an de an
gels shout
II Bill should jine de chorus, Sey would hab to
.ff put him out. ...'.-.'H TT'"
Wei, good by, Malis'r- Bob, sab when you's
muffin else % do
Jes' sen, for dis o' darky, an he'll come am play
t f0- yor; -
An don't glib up your practisin'-you's only seb-
enteen,
An maybe when you's OF as me you'll play de
viOleen.
.-AppletonS' Journal !.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1876-06-15

In French translation of Shak-
speare. the passage, "Frailty, thy name
is woman, is tran lated, "Mlle. Frailty
is the name of the lady"
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1876-06-15

THERE are 10000 children living on
boats in England, who receive no edu-
cation.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1876-06-15
A Man Who Claims to be Fed BY the
Angels. L

T.
+ A letter from Montreal says: A man
named Charles Henauft came before
Recorder Sexton yesterday under strange
circumstances, charged with sinsanity.
Henault halls from Isle au Nois, and
has a wife and six Children 81 He has
been in Montreal for few weeks, and
latterly became possessed of the idea
that he was the coming Christ. He
stated that he had been asked by God if
he could abstain for 40 days. He said
he could, and on the 18th of the present
month he entered upon the fulfllment OF
the promise, and since then,has eaten
nothing, merely taking a drink of water.
His boarding-miStress iyerifies the state
ments with regard 10 the fasting, this
being the reason she thought th ere was
something wong. When Henault was
asked how he felt, he.said he was as
strong rs he was before, and,was regu-
larly fed by angels, and well fed, too.
He did not fast of his own. accord-he
knew he could not do it himself; he
would not be such a fool. But he had
great faith in God and knew he would
be able to fulfill his promise. He claims
to have already put in Il days,
and feels as strong as ever. Being asked
if he would like to have a beefsteak, he
said be wonld not. touch it. He has
brother residing in Point st. Charles
The man speaks nationally ON al sub
I iects, and seems quite hearty, aithougi
those.who had seen him several week
ago say that he is somewhat reduced I
flesh. He IS said to be.a sober, stead.
man, and would insist On paying hi
way during the time he was fasting, bu
I refused food.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1876-06-15

A PELICAN five feet high, with wings
measuring eight feet from tip to tip,
was lately captured in Minnesota,
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1876-06-15

foreign olfactories. The preparation
of the crop of this root in autumn is a
great day in a Japanese town or village,
and is fully equal to house-cleaning day
in the United States. You must not call
on, or in any way interfere with, Japan
ese womankind on ''daiton day." Dali
kon is the winter standby of the Japan
ese housekeeper. A daik0n hasno arms
or legs, no speculation in his eye, no
expression in its countenance, can not
talk properly; in other words, this long
white radish is neither good tragedian
nor comedian. Hence, in q rural Jap-l
anese theater, when the actor plays
poorly, as the audience do not hiss, they
cry, "Ddik0nt daib0ni" n.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1876-06-15
IiTHE LOVER FOUND.

The Romance of a Wealthy Boston Girl
How She Followed the Young Ger
man Whom She Loved in Europe, to
the West, and Married Him i'm Intian-
Rpolis.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-04-04
Personal.

r. NJ. Dickey OF the Sullivan Land
mark, called at this Office last week.
Thos. Curtin, our racy Union cor
responpent called on US last Friday.
Mr.. Robert Eanes, the efficient Trus.
tee of Sullivan county was in to see
us on last Friday. He is a candidate
for reelection. The people ofSullivan
can get no better man to fill that respon.
sible position.
Mr--Tipton, OF Carter county.
Tenn, was in town last Friday and
called to see Us. He is rising young
lawyer.
Mr.. s. NJ. Wither's, p. NJ. at Smiths
Creek, Washington COInty, Va. called
on us last Thursday. He has secured
us a club Of twelve subscribers. Who
will follow his example?.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-04-04
Secretary RObeSOn - Alleged
Discovery of His Connection
With a Gigantic FTaud.

WASHINGTON, March 27.-Eviden-
ces of Secretrry RobesoL's connection
with one of the most gigantic frauds
OF the age has been discovered, and
will shortly be made public. 1t in
wolves millions of dollars, ana the
President and "A late Secretary of the
Treasury were privey to the transac-
ton aud probably shared in the spoils
arising therefrUm. The evidence Is
of the most indisputahle character.
and will astound the country when
given 10 the world.
A smile costs the giver nothing; yet
IL Is beyond price TO the erring aud re.
penting. the sad and cheerless, the lost
and forsaken. Ii disarms malice, sub
dues temper, turns eHmIty to love, re-
venge Ia kindness, and paves the dark
est paths with gems of sunlight.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-04-04
Historical Tradition of the
Death of the Apostles.

Mathew is supposed to have suffered
martyrdOm, or was slain with sword
in city of Ethiopia, Mark was
dragged through the streets of Alex
andria, in Egypt, till he expired. -
Luke was hung on an olive tree in
Greece. John was put into caul-
dron of boiling oil and escaped death :;
he afterwards died a natural death ut
Ephesus. James the Great was be-
headed at Jerusalem. James the Less
was thrown from the wing of the tenn
pie and then beaten To death with a
fuller's club. Philip was hanged up
against pillar at Metropolis. Bar
tholomew was flayed alive by the COM
mand OF n barUArOus king. Andrew
was bound to cross. whence he
preached to the people till he expired.
Thomas was run through the body
with lance at CorOmandel, in the
East Indies. Jude was shot TO death
with arrows. Simon Zelotes was cru
Gifted in Persia. Matthias was first
stoned and then heheaded. Peter VINO
was crucfied, asked that he might be
with his head downward.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-04-04

Death of Levi d. Waterman, Esq
We have to chronicle the death Of
another old and estimable citizen, that
OF Levi l.. Waterman, Esq, who de-
parted this life Friday morning last,
the oath inst, at his residence-Clear
Branch-lO miles West of Abingdon,
after only few days illness, in the
50 year of his age, He WAS pro-
minent member of the NJ. +. Church,
South--a Mason of long standing,
honored aud esteemed as Christian,
a Mason and a citizen. His remains
were consigned to their resting place
In the grave Saturday near his late
residence, by the Masonic fraternity
with their beautiful burial service
services conducted by Waterman
Lodge, No. 2l0, In conjunction with
Abingdon Lodge, No, 4s-present also
members of Spring Creek Lodge, No
l73, and Mendoza Lodge. No. ia
abingdon Yrginidn,
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-04-04

Madame Bidnchard's Concert 1t
was not our good fortune to be present
at the Concert last Tuesday night, but
we learn, that Notwithstanding the
inclemenuy of the weather, the turn
out was tolerably good. We believe
our citizens have missed one Of the
rarest treats that has presented itself
for long time. Madame and Miss
Blanchard, as also Miss Lassiter. and
Mr.. Barre, acquitted themselves hand
somely. The Bristol Brass Band re-
ceives much prase The Virqjnidn
speaking Of Madame Blanchard's CON
cert at Abingdon, says: IT'S seldom
that such an opportunity is offered to
oar citizens to hear such exquisite mu-
sic as was their pleasure last Friday
night. IL did not require a lively
stretch of the imagination to imagine
oneself under the sweet influences Of a
prima donna when we listened to the
delightful strains of music which
poured forth its sweetness upon this
pleasant occasion. The choruses were
grandly sung, and Mde. d NJ les Blan-
chard sung duet from the Opera
Martha with voices which showed
marked cultivation and decided talent.
Miss Bla nchard's voice was not only
graceful at home when rendering the
compositions Of ATdid & FlOto,O, hut
when the bis Of highly cultivated
audience called her again before them,
she sung that ballad, The last Rose
of Summer" with tender pathos
that could not have been excelled by
Nelson.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-04-04
Bristol Cotton
MILLS.

HAVING completed our COTTON
IL MILLS at this place, we respect
fully invite the attention of the public
to the excellent quality of Cotton
Yarns and SheetiDg which we are
now manufacturing. Having entire
~ new machinery Of the latest i'm.
proved style which affords every fa-
cility for making first-class goods. We
can therefore guarantee satisfaction to
all dealers and consumers. Patronage
Ofall retail dealers especially solicited.
Having in connection, our
mercantile business, we keep on hand
full line Of general merchandise and
are prepared to suit customers in al
most anything they may desire. Good
produce taken in exchange for for
goods.
Respectfully,
FULTON, SPARGER & BYRD
APPLE 6, '75.-ly.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-04-04
nIan in the Raw.

A maiden lady In the Indianapolis
Hcrdid says Let us take birds eye
view of the men az we now find them
men with their mobile passions'-
their prominent qualifications. What
is their love? ERotism. Their hero
ish? British, dare.devlish. Their
clevprness? Imaginary. Their vows
of love? Perjury. Their faith ana
fidelity? A broken reed. And where
they are good. natured. you may lie
sure 1t is from stupidity. They are
saving when they are to settle house
hold accounts. Generous towards
girls-young inexperienced chits.
Severe judges Of mOrals-tOward their
wives. Full nf observation-disclosures a
pretty house, nurse and waiter girls.
They tenderly care for their horses,
dogs, &c. and are amiable everywhere
hut at home. The married man can
be classified as
Henpecked.
Sour and gIummy,
Rakes
TYrants.
Everyday people. thirteen to dozen.
Connected jackanApes.
SimpletOns, and
Paul Prys.
Men are like sc0recrows-they are
found on forbidden grounds. They are
like bees, they hum about and sur
round the most ravishing flowers, taste
their sweets and fly away. Men are
like swallows, they often seek the dir
test corners TO liuild u cir nests. They
are like California gold, sought after
in places whore they are not found.
and found where nobody wound suspect
them to he. Like organs, their ten
derest tones are nothing hut wind -
Like cigars, more smoke than fire.
1t would be easy to continue, but
dies list, in the hope that l have said
enough to warn my inexperienced
sisters. beware of them, or rather
initiate one who knows, and make
them beware of you.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-04-04
Preferred Locals.
Miss Addie GatChelI

has removed her Millinery and Man
Making Establishment to the
Harmeliug stand. opposite the Thorn
as House, where she will be glad to
have her friends and the public to call
and see her elegant stock of Goods. -
She has purchased a fine assortment of
TOYS and Christmas Goods for the
holidays, and feels confident of being
able to please the taste of the most
fastidious. All of her goods Will be
snld at very low prices.
Nov. 80. if
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-04-04
Communicated
An Excellent Rule.

Mr.. Ed TOR In Bro. Spiller's
Church they have committee. who
wait on members and visitors, and ps
cort them out, who 40 far forget the
sanctity,ofthe place and occasion. as to
desecrate the Church by splitting to-
bacco juice on the floor.
Doubtless the congregations of
our white Churches would adopt
a like rule, were IL possible to select a
committee free from indulgeance in
the ugly habit Of flooding the floor of
the Church with tobacco spit every
time they enter it.
The application Of this rule. IL said
to keep the floor Of BRO. Spiller's
Church neat, clean and church-l:ke.
OBSERVER.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-04-04
Do You Want to Paint Your
House =?

If you do, 90 to uniting s Peppers and
make your purchases, where you will find
n large stock of pure White Lead and PRE-
PARED LIQUIn PAINT, Of any shade Or color,
ready for immediate use.
II you want TO bay window glass ut very
low figures, go to uniting s. Peppers, near
ly opposite the First National Bank.
uptry merchants are informed that
when they want to replenish their stock Of
drugs they can save at least rs per cent. by
calling on uniting & Pepper, No. 6, james
Block.
Ladies', in want of articles for the Toilet,
will find large assortment at prices to suit
the times.
Sept. 81 chn'g.-tf.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-04-04
Blank Deeds.

We have printed limited mum
Der Of Deeds, which are exactly in
conformity to the code, with ac-
acknowledgements printed for both
the husband and wife. They are
printed Oh fine tough Bond Paper,
and will bear folding and handling
without damage. Parties wishing
handsome statutory or-n fer deed
will apply at office of the BRIsroI.
News
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-04-04
Fresh Arrivals of Drugs and
Medicines at Bunting & Pep
pers, No. 6, James
Block,

We have a very large and we'll selec-
ted stock ofdrugs and chemicals which
we propose to sell at very low rates
for CASH or PROMPT PAYING LUtTO-
MERs Special inducements offered to
Physicians and country merchants
Give us trial We have received
our supply of fresh and reliable Gar
den SEED We can supply cOuntr y
merchants with Seeds, on commission
Also large stock of White Lead,
colored Paints, Oils and Varnishes.
Our Store will he open on Sunday,
for dispensing medicines from s to 8,
A. M, and from 3 to p. NJ.
March. left.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-04-04

Col. T. C. NJ Anderson. at his
residence in Lebanon, Va. on We'd
nesday, the 22d inst, after a lingering
illness, in the 59th year OF his age
He was a native of Greenbrer county,
w. Va. but had spent most of his
life in Russell. The Progress says.
No man perhaps was so extensively
known TO the men, women and chill
dren of Russell, as Col Anderson; and
none we are assured was more general
ly esteemed and loved. abingdon
ViTginidn,
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-04-04

Too Much SpiritS.-Dr. J. J. Ensor
was called in to see colored patient
the other day, who, like great many
people, supposed that If medicine was
good thing, the larger the dose the
better, and acting upon the supposi.
ton, swallowed about two tablespoons
full OF spirits turpentine, which nearly
cost him his life. If he RECEIVERS, we
think it likely that it will teach him a
lesson.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-04-04
@ O. SULLINs
Female COLLEGE,

Opens uniformly on the 4th Thursday
in August and third Thursday in Jan
uaIy in each year and rurs 20 weeks.
Rev. b, SULLINs, d. D., President and
Prof Mental and Moral Science.
AEv. d. S. HEAK"N, A. b IL. & II. Col
iege,) Latin and Higher Mathematics.
MRS. Is. l.. CnANCEAULNE, Priucspal
Academic Dept.
Miss EMMA Cox, Principal of Preparatory
and Primary Depts.
Miss ALLY JAMES, Asst in Prim. and
Prep. Depts.
Mrs. CLEO HEARON, French.
F. Il. HACKER, Principal of Music Dept.
and Prof. OF German.
Miss Mamie r. CHANCEAULNE, Assisant
in Music.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-04-04
uOmely MaXims for Hard
Times

Take care of the pennies" Look
we'll to your spending. No matter
what comes in, if more goes out you
will he always poor. The art is not in
making money, but in keeping it.
Little eXpencps, like mice in a harm,
when they are many, make great
waste. Hair by hair, heads get bald a;
straw by straw the thatC h goes off the
cottage, and drop by drop the raIn
comes into the chamber. A barrel Is
soon empty; if the tap leaks but a
dlOp minute When you mean to
save, begin with your mouth; many
thieves may pass down the red lane
The ale jug is great WASTE. In all
other things keep within compass.
Never stretch your legs further than
yRIr blankets will reach, or you will
sOOn be cold. In clothes, choose suit
able and lasting stuff, and not tawdry
tineries. To he warm is the main
thing, never mind the looks. A fool
may make money, but it needs wise
man to spend it. Remember. it is cas-
ier to build two chimneys than - keep
one going. If you give all tn back and
board, there is nothing left for the
savings bank. Fare hard aid work
hard when you are young, and you
will have chance to rest when you
are old.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-04-04

THE Southern Cuitiudtor for April
is before US, filled with its usual varie-
ty OF useful and instructive matter
for the farmer. 1t is an old reliable
magazine, having stood the test of
nearly thirty-four years. Terms So
per year. Published by w. L. Jones,
Athens, Ga.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-04-04

Sick.-We are sorry to learn that
Mr.. Thomas Ensor, father of our re-
spected tOwnsmen, Drs. J. ]. and DaYin
Ensor, has been lying quite i'll ofpneu-
monia, but we are glad to state that
he is much better at this writing
His recovery at one time was consid-
cred very doubtful.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-04-04
Supreme Court Decision.

ATLANTA, GA, March 29-The
State Supreme Court unanimously de-
cided that the head of family can
waive both for his family and him
self the right to homestead, thus en-
ahling the people to create n valid lien
on the full value of property.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-04-04

The Question has often been asked
where can I get my fine watch or
clock properly repaired, so that |
can rely on it. That question can
easily be solved by having yonr
time keepers repaired, adjusted and
cleaned by
A. PICKEN,
practical matchmaker and ieweler,
from London, England,
Bristol, Va. e. Tenn.
June 24.-tf.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-04-04

The highest and uoblest work that "A
man can do for God and humanity. il
the work that he should do. The hrn2d-
est sphere ofmOst heueficent influences
that re is fitted 10 occupy. is the sphere
20 which God has called him. Happy
the man that finds aud fills il!
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-04-04

The soul that does good To others.
grows i'm goodness. He that Is IA medi-
um ~ blessing TO Others is himself bless
ed thereby. Hence, seliihness is folly
as well as sin, for while il prevents our
doing good to others In the same de-
gree it prevents our doing good 10 our
selves.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-04-04
Buildings Undertaken.

l have now on hand from two to
three hundred thousand brick, ready
for lay ng up, and will undertake the
construction OF buildings IN whole or
in part. When parties prefer IL will
complete the building aud deliver the
key.
JOHN MCCROWELL.
April 6, 1875. TT.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-04-04

N. W. CoHege.-ProE DuPre, OF
Wofford College, Spartanburg, S, c.,
has been elected President Of Martha
Washington College. ard /: is under
stood will enter upon duty In that in
stitution the 4th proX.-AbiagdOn
IJr0iniaH.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-04-04

Boarding department IN charge Of President
and wife. Young ladies furnish their own pillow
cases, sheets, towels and lights. Washing can be
had AZ a dollar per month. No deduction from
bills unless In cases Of protrscted sickness.
81 For particulars address the Principal At
hrlatoI. Tenn SEPT Is, '74.-tf
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-04-04

Mrs. A. R. SULLINs, Natron.
The Painting and Drawing Department
will be taught by Prof. Hacker.
Wax Work will be taught by Miss Chan
ceaulme.
Terms Per Session of Five Months.
The terms per Session of twenty weeks one.
hall IN advance, unless by special contract are as
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-04-04
Cottage Chairs-Vcry Nice and
hCAn.

! have a nice lot of cane. bottom
chairs, fine finish and beautiful style.
Will be sold cheap, Any style of
furniture put up to order, low
II. A. Buckley.