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, 1876-07-15
Criticism ON j. Hk. VhOmPson's
DISCOURSE.

FROM TIE TEXT,
"WMERRROIE BY THEIR FRUITS III
SHALL KNOW THEN"
By r. II. NJ.
This rule, hc proposes 10 apply To the
Fdogmas Of Christianity; Int in his dis.
course left them all out, and dwelt main
ly on what lie calls Christian morality.
Reason and common sense teaches that
morality IS u science and belongs to the
domain of nature; and il is just as con-
sistent 10 talk about Christian chemistry
Christian electricity - or Christian
mathematics, as Christian morality; for
morality is no more dependent on Christ
for its existence in The world, than is
chemistry or mathematics. Christ never
taught anything Of chemistry or msth.
'ematics; and brother Thompson has not
shown that Christ either discovered or
proclaimed anything about the science
of morality that the world did not know
before; or that he practice'l any better,
than was practiced before him.
But why did not brother Thompson
dwell upon the dogmas Of the popular
Christianity which constitute all its
peculiarities 2 Are they skeletons Of the
dead past which be was afraid to bring
out at this late layf Why did he not
tell US OF the miraculous conception of
'Jesus--th vicarious atonement of Jesus
tho dogma OF original sin and total
depravity--of justification hy faith and
eternal he'll without 1.-THE dogma Of
regeneration or of being born over again,
.nd born right at the second time, after
being born wrong at the GrStf
He il very careful to tell US to not call
any OF tue unholiness of Christian pro
fessors, the fruit Of she popular Christian
tree; such Gs prosecutions, imprisoR-
ments, banishmen.s. Siaughterings, in.
quisitorial Crueisies, stake burnings,
witch staying, Quaker hanging &c, &c.
But why did he st0op 20 try TO smirch
the characters Of Frec.thinkers before
whom he would stand, ri.hcr in mental
calibrc or moral worth, sss pigny bs
sore giants u. .rebcHTsing the vilc false.
, 1876-07-15

Sgcstooj at the nnr q. Justice
A creature wei mi Wild
Iu form too small f,r e rom"",
In frn,urc too old (. chid;
Tor look 80 woru ".' p',hrt'c
Was stamped o" Hrr rejr 2.urg 6r,r
Il seemed long year c's1Nrr.ng
Must have LEFT thr, silor' trace
20 Your name" snd ,uc Judl, - he eyed her
With kindly lnn,. ". 'un.
1T is Mary Moguirg. fvov eosc, SIR
And yourugci" - hayc turned ilitccu.'
Wel, Mury"-Ont ucn from paper
L slowly and g,aNclY read
" You are charg, ID su CORY to say
For stealing three lolyes Of bread,
You look not like M Ol,cudCr,
And Ihopc tia, you can show
The charge to bc r'aa, Now tel me,
Are you guilty OF n,is, or noY"
passionate bunt Of Weeping
Was at iist her Sole rcp'y;
But she dried her trars In = moment,
And looked in Tie Judges eye,
IL will tell you just how /; vas, sir;
My father i, trun'ard, and mother Is dead;
Aud my little brothers and sisters
We're hungry ond asked ne for bread.
At first earned l. for them,
BY working hard Nl' day,
But somehow the tmca were hard, s!r,
And work oiI fplI o,cov
~ could get uo moe cm. ,0yincnt,
The weather was bitter cold;
The young ones cried and shivcrcd-
Iittlc Johnnc's hut fou7 years old
So what was TO do. sir'
am guilty, but do not condemn,
The brcat-oh! sir WAS It steangY--
took II to give 1t them"
Every man IN the cOuft.room-
Graybcnrd and thoughtCss youth
Knew as he looked upon lcr,
That the prisoner spoke the truth.
Out from their pockets came kcrchicfs,
Out from their eyes sprung tears,
Aud out from old, faded wallets,
treasures hoarutl tOr years,
The judges face was study,
The strangcst you ever saw,
As he cleared his throat aud murlaTrd
Something about The law.
For one so learned in such matter,
So wise in his dealings with meu,
He seemed on n simple question,
Sorcly puzzled J ist then
But no one blamed him, or wondered
When at last these words they heard;
"The sentence OH this young prisoner
Is for the present deferred"
And no one blamed him or wondered
When he went to her and suiiled,
And tendcrly led from the courtroom,
The weeping, heart broken child
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-02-15
Driven to Death.

We are an over worked people. The al
mighty dollar is pursued with phrcnzy
which admits Of few pauses or breIthing
spells. How frequently one hears the
phrase "drivcn to DEATH" implying all
that It does OF physical exhaustion and men
tai excitement. Among artificial rccupcr-
ants Of exhausted energy, there is not one
that 50 powerfully counteracts the effects OF
fatigue rs Hostetfer's Stomach itters, and
next to tina, natural rest tor (which nothing
can wholly compensate, it is the best and
safest resource Of those who are obliged, or
think that they are, to undergn AN excessive
amount of lab.r +. Agains' the EurtIul ei-
tccts of exposure upon the sensitive organs
he Btters are likewise an Efficient pro
trctiye. A dose or two will often CoUutcraCt
the effects which q severe wctIipg might
otherwise produce, and the danger arising
from unhealthy or fatiguiuC occupations is
materially leosencd by the daily use Of this
most reliable iortyfying cordial, which pos
sessCs the additional recommendation OF be-
ing an excellent Gntiseptic, or means Of
reiarding bodily decay, a fact sufficiently
proven by its rccuperatiyc effects in all dis
cases Of aGePloting and cxhausting ma
ture.
People who are obliged to take their meals
in a hurry, or under circumstances which
prevent that repose which the mind should
ENJOY during the process Of delutiCn are
40 toriously the victims Of dyspc;sia. They
may, however, avoid ina grent measure the
varied torments inflicted ny that Proteus Of
mslndics, by swallowing after each meal Il
wincg'aasiul OF lhe National Stomachic.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-02-15

one dollar a head be levied upon every
dog, and three dollars upon every
bitch, and if these evils are not rene
died, there will he at all events some
good result in the shape of handsome
revenue from this source and, surely
the scheme would be more expedient
and practicable than to license swear
ing. tObaccO-chewing, lying, or any
other vicious etCRtera. If our pOiitj-
clans, always nervously sensitive up
on this point, are too timOrous Of their
popularity to discharge an imperative
duty, perhaps a compromise with their
cOnsciencps could be effected hy the
passage of a law compelling all owners
of canine hrutes to care for and restrain
them from mischievous dppredatiOns,
as eftpCtually as other unruly or dan
Eerous animals are now prohibited
from runningat large aud indulging
their dangerous and destructive pro-
clivities.
1t does seem to us that this matter is
deserving Of more confederation on the
part of farmers and people than most
persons hestow upon it ; and. whether
inclined or not, to question the fitness
of the appellatiOn. we believe that
"Honest John Letcher" is right i'm his
views upon the subject, and hope that
his efforts to abate this worse than
noisesome nuisance will he sustained
10y our Legislators.
CITIZEN.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-02-15
Remember This.

Now is the time orthe wear for Pneumonia,
Lung Fever, Coughs, Colds, aud fatal results
OF predispositioa to Consumption aud other
Throat aud Lung Disease. BoscurNs
GEEHAN SYRUP has been uted in this neigh
borhood for the pS-t two or three years
without .iugle failure to cure, If you
have not used this medic ne yourself, 20 to
your Druggis DICKEY & WRIGHT and ask
him Of it's wonderful success among his Gus
toners. Two doses will relieve the worst
case, If you have no faith in any medi 70
cine, just buy IL sample Bottle of Eoschee's
German Syrup for 10 cents and try it, Rc.u-
lar size Bottle IS cents, Don't neglect a
cough to save IS cent?.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-02-15

TIE British Quarterly PcriC,C for
January, repThlishcd 10y the Leonard
Scott Publishing Co., 1 Barclay Street
New York, contains as follows:
|. Herbert Spcucrr's Sociology.
>. Among the Prophets.
3. The Hindu Woman, real and
ideal.
1. Servia.
5 The stock Exchange and Foreign
Loans.
6. Discstablshmeat in New Eng
land
Z. Political questions in Italy.
8. Contemporary Literature.
The periodicals reprinted 10y THE
LEONARD BUBLisHING CO., al Bnr-
clay Street y. y are G> follow: THc
Load0a Qurteriy, Edinbt~gh, Vest
Minister and British QuurtyIy Re-
UislCs, and R}0ckUOOd'a Ndg0yiuc..-
Price, 81 year for any one, or only
SIS for all, and the postage is prepaid
10y the Publishers.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-02-15

THE REVIVAL, begun, over three
weeks ago, at the First Presbyter-
ian church is still in progress. 1t
was transferred to the NJ. E. Church
last Friday night on account Of
their regular quarterly meeting oc~
curing at that time. There has
been some sixty odd conversions
and a probability of several more
before the close of the meeting.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-02-15

The Eight Kind Of Dog Ldto.-One
day during the past week, a bevy Of
dogs made II raid on Col. James T.
Prcston's flock of Sheep, and succeed
ed in capturing and killing three of
them. The Col, who is a peaceable
citizen, is nevertheless very active and
always up TO the emergency Of the oc-
cSsion when the enemy enters his do
minions, made descent ON their rear,
and came Off victorious, leaving four 81
the canine raiders dead on the field Of
battle.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-02-15

The February No. of the Southern
Planter ana Farmer ia received. 1t
contains picture and sketch of Cot
HOLT, President of the North Caro-
lima Agricultural Society and articles
from Gen. FITZ LEE Col. f.. DRoM-
GOoLE, 'CIvfS," Judge Cox and other
representative farmers of our South.
crn States Every question of vital
interest to the farmer is handled with
perfect cRndor. In fact 1t contains all
u farmer would like to see, and wC
trust our friends will avail themselves
of the aid it offers them in SO many
ways.
Published at Richmond, Va, at s.
a year,
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COMMUNICATED.
DOG LAW.
WAKEFIELD.

One day last week, Col ]. T Pres
ton had several fine sheep killed hy
dngs We are glad to chronicle the
fact. however, that the audacIOus
providers met with II punishment COM
meusurate To the otleuse. Instant
pursuit of these worthless, predatory
ours, thus caught BGgrdRte dciictO,
was inaugurqIed, aud after merry
chase, being overtaken, several well
directed shots sent them where the
"wOodbiue twineth," and they will
never more hunger and thirst after
mutton, Four of these canine mis-
cTeauts had their career thHs suddenly
ended, ana their car"assrs of very mi
O. oscOpic value i'm life, though alarm.
ingly atteuuated and Impoverished ON
account of their accustomed want of
pAhulum, may, in death, add in Il very
diminutiNe proportion To the improve
meut o. mother earth's surface.
BY the way, this doc law that the
Colonel manipulated with SO much
surcess on this occasion was sure.
speedy aud etlectual as Il remedy to
any further raids from these partiru-
lar incursionists which suffered lust
penalty for the temrrity and audac-
iousncss Of tueir nendi-h acts : but
then what security has he, or any
other citizen, that other dogs of like
pr0pensities ana wOrthlessness may
not at anytime commit similar depra-
dations, aud escape their reward p
We see il stated that Georgia has
$50. 600 dogs whether Virginia has
20 many we do not know. hut If she
has. God be merciful to her good peo-
pie aud grsciouSly aid them in eudur-
ING 30 heavy an affection. Now, Is
there no Balm of Gilead, no universal
for these ills ? We are 40
ply stefan, but would, nevertheless,
"a prescription, Let n tax OF
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-02-15
A Bold Attempt at Robbery.

On the 3lst of January last two at
tempts were made to rob the smoke
house and stable of Rev. VIM Sam
pie, a miles north of Bristol, and for
GOODNESS deserves especial mention
The first attempt was made about half
past o'clock, before the family had
retired. Mr.. Samples WAS attracted by
a noise at his smoke-huuse, and on
going to the door heard some one
running away, he retired into the
house and put on his shoes, aud on
coming out the second time heard
some one jump from the top Of the
smoke house. He concluded it would
be safest to remove his meat into the
house and proceeded to do so. His
wife, who was III the kitchen, heard
the front door open, and thinking
nothing Of the circumstance, went and
shut it, and returned to the kitchen. go
III few moments she heard il open
again and ran iH to see the cause, when
she came almost face 70 face with a
. a boy about II years Old, living with
them, attracted by her screams, ran in
and caught up gun that was in the
house and fred at the Ietreutiug bur
glar, who had By this time gotten sew.
CrAl yards from the house. and We re-
Eret to state that the shot missed him.
Mr.. Arthur Buchanan, living half a
distant, heard the noise aud came over
to see what was up, and finding quiet
restored returned home. About an
hour afterwRrd. Mr.. Sample heard some
ohe at the stable endcavoring to take
one Of his horses, but shot from his
gun scared the would-he thief away
Mr.. Buchanan hearing the second shot
returned and remained through the
night.
A few moments after the last occur-
renee at Mr.. Samples, Mr.. Statzer.
who lives hardly a half mile further
on, was aroused by the bayug of his
dogs. Thinking that some one was
proving around his premises he went
out, pistol in hand, to recouauitrc.-
He had only been out q short while
before q man rose up u few feet from
him. He pulled down on him, but
his pistol missed fire, owing to the
fact that all of the barrels were rot
loaded, Before he could get ready
again the man had retreated several
yards, he however fired two shots, but
he thinks without effect. He feels
satisfied that he recognized the man !;
the moon was giving considerable
light.
On going out next morning Mr.
Sample discovered q sack and in it two
and half pounds of salt, wrapped IN
paper, and pint bottle with n
little whiskey in it. The sack was
stained with blood, aud was recognized
by parties in the neighhorhood.
We have Given the particulars Of this
bold attempt at robbery for the benefit
of our friends and the citizens in that
neighborhood, and we would say that
the parties to it are known, or at least
the circumstances are such as to war
rant 1t, and it would be well for them.
II they are not now brought to justice,
10 be very careful I'm the future. We
would have published an account of
il before this, hat was Informed of il
only day or two ago.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-02-15

Cumberland almanac. The Nash
vile AMERICAN, is one of the best pa.
pers published in Tenn, ana is always
up to the times i'm all matters that is
likely to be Of use or interest to its rea-
deis. The above almanac is sent to
every one of its subscribers, and is
very useful, especially to the jewellers
in Tennessee and adjoining States, as
1t is calculated to the mean time for
the horizon of Nashville,
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-02-15
NOTICE.

fiNHE purchasers of the Johnson
1 Land from the Town of Goodsun
Will come forward aud pay their notes
and coupons that are due. But seven
months of the 8 years now remain,
and all notes not paid 10y July 5th,
1876 will be put in the hands of our
Legal Attorney at once for suit and
collection. The Council have given
all the leneinry possible anu now it is
the wish of the Council to diminish
the debt we owe the original owners
rs fast ~ possible and relieve tho town
from interest. This is the last call.
BY order Of the Council,
JOHN Il. TERRY,
Mayor of GoOdson.
Nov l6. '75.-Gm.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-02-15
Miss Addie GarChclI

has removed her Millinery and Man.
au-Making Establishment to the
Hurmeling stand, opposite the Thorn
as House, where she will he glad To
have her friends and the public to call
and see her elegant stock of Goods. 49,
She has purchased n 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
sold at very low prices.
Nov. 80, '75.-tf.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-02-15

The WEATHER.-The weather
during the past week has been quite
Warm, with rain nearly every day.
Our streets and by-ways are lit
terally overlooking with mud. Last
night it turned considerably colder.
This morning VIC are having a light
fall of Snow.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-02-15
From the President of the Alb.
ingdOn Academy of Medicine,

MEssRs. LANDRuM & LITCHFIELD.
have used in my practice, the "Mass''
as made from the ''Seven Springs" and
most cheertully adj my testimony of its
great value in Scroiulous Affections, many
0 the diseases peculiar to Females. aud
particularly us an efficacious remedy for
In digestion, accum panied with general dc>
bility. Having tested the great value of
this "Mass," can safely recommend it to
Physicians, being assured it will prove
satisfactory,
VIM. WHITE, NJ. D., Jan. Gath, 1876.
HOW TO ORDER-send all reniuances
p. o. Money Order OF Registered Letter. as
letters are frequently received broken open,
we cannot be responsible for risks. Fo"
sale by BUNTING & PEPPER End DICKEY &
WRIGHT, Druggists, Bristol Tenn.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-02-15
Valuable Lands for Sale.

WITH a view to change my bust
w ness, | offer for sale my place of
residence, known rs Culumu, living 3
miles east of Bristol, on The A NJ a q
II K, containing about 100 acres, over
500 acres cleared and iu good state of
cultivation. The mansion Is OF brick
two stories, with ell aud cellars, with
tin roof, aud is elegantly finished 1t
occupies n commanding site, and the
view is extensive and attractive. The
gIOunds are well improved, and I'd
jOurning them are apple and peach
orchards, with "a variety Of other fruit
trees of the choicest kind. Altogether
the property Is valuable, and with "A
small outlay could be made as charm
ing, as it is now n very desirable
place.
Beaver creek tavPrses the farm, ar-
fOrding ample water supply, and upon
it are two sites admirably suited for
machinery, one adjacent to and the
other Two hundI yards distant from
the railroad = acre are also indica-
tious of iron o. o. value.
The land IN .vidcd into three par
GELS, with dive ,ngs and appurteuancrs
to each 10 sui purchasers, as Il whole
it would maR a first-clu-s stock farm.
Also trac of One thousand Acres,
lying at the mouth of BravcrCreek, in
Sullivan county. Tenn, II miles south
of Bristol and six from Union Depot.
This is good farming land 800 acres
cleared balance timber of fine quality
There is a very fine water power upon
the place sufficient for any kind of
machinery; would be a fine location
for the manufacture of wooden arti-
cles a great deal of cedar and pine,
with other valuable timber abound on
the land and in the vicinity,
Also some smaller tracts of unim-
proved mountain land of good quality
Correspondence solicited.
Address
Col J Y PRESTON,
Box II,
Bristol Tenn,
April IS, '75-tf
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-02-15

CHANGES IN THE TAX BILL.-For
want Of space we defer the publi-
cation OF the changes in the Tax
Bill until next week, when it will
be published, it being Of interest to
our readers.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-02-15

House and Lot for Sdle.-Mr. J. w.
Jet offers for sale, his new two-story
brick residence OH Solar Hill. The
location is very pleasant and desirable
An opportunity to buy this class of
property is not often met with in Bris-
toll. See advertisement in another
column.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-02-15

The Peach Bloom in this locality
has not all been killed, After close
examination on high ground we find
an abundance of buds yet alive. hut we
confess that the prospect for keeping
them is not fiattering. The weather
continues warm beyond precedent
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-02-15

New sty les Of collars, ties and bow
at BambergeT's. Aug. TT.
Bar iron may be dsetul, but
bargains still more So 60 to J. Bam-
berger and get rig outflow.
Aug. az
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-02-15
Lynchburg Tobacco Market.
LYNCHRuRa. Feb. Z. 1SzG.
BristOl-G3OdsOn Items.

Overcoats selling ut sacrifice at
j. Bambergers. Aug. TT
Every good citizen can be found buying Il
new suit Of clothing at Bambergcr's for the
coming far. Sept lift.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-02-15

BINDING done in neat style at the
NEWS Office. Old books rebound
Magazines and other periodicals
stitched trimmed and bound in hand
ONE style. Prices M odprate.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-02-15

John dear, 60 to Bamberger's for
one of those lovely ounce hats, only n
CIV more left, Aug. TT
Lost, bargain by not calling on us for
your winter outfit. Come early to Banner.
ger. SEPT. Aft.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-02-15
From Oar Union Correspondents
BRISTOL, TENN.
Feb. IA, 1876.
DEAR EDITOR.

DEAR EDITOR.
Having spent day or so in your
town, | can say that | have enjoyed
myself splendidly, Though the mud
was Thin and deep" Your cores
pondent had the pleasure of attending
services at the Methodist Church on
yesterday (Sabbath) and heard an eX-
celleHt sermon from the Rev. Mr.
Bishop. which sermon was deep and
logical. We also attended the same
church last evening and, though the
wei ther WAS exceedingly inclemeut,
we found a crowded house, from which
we may observe that Bristol GOuds0n
have a church going people :; they love
To sit beneath the cheering sound of
the gospel and l may add-while the
lamp burns so brightly tO-day-may
this people accept and choose the bet
ter paIt,
Our news, dear Ed. IL scattering
nothing worth spending time putting
ia print, Politics are ehbing. In a
few days | will write again.
Yours.
WAKEFIELD.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-02-15

PcrSonal-We were pleasantly en-
'ertalned on Monday last. 10y call
from our friend VIM. V. Vance, a
prominent young lawyer Of our sister
town Of Union,
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-02-15

II. Martin Wright Baltimore, Md, says:
For two years had been great sufferer
with the Piles. ! used one bottle Of CDR.
Wnde's Liver Corrector," aud am new en-
tiIelv cured
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-02-15
Our Agents.

The following gentlemen will act
as our Agents, and are authorized to
procure and receipt for subscriptions
and other business in our name.
Tazewcll c. II Va, II. G.. Anderson
Lebanon Va, Capt. j. w. Nc
Broom.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-02-15
Buildings Undertaken.

three hundred thousand brick, ready
for lay ng up, and will undertake the
construction Of buildings In whole or
i'm part. When parties prefer it I will
complete the building aud deliver the
key.
JOHN MCCROWELL.
April 9, 1875. IF.
Ladies' shoes, cheap for cash. at Bamber-
&c 's. Sept l4-tf.
If your red haired cousin, who il
knock-knced, and has "a sore heal,
asks you where to buy pair of fire
:alf skin boots, what would you tell
him?
Go to Bamberger's for a pair and be
happy. Aug. TT.