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The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1876-08-03

Mr. Wheeler, in his letter Of accept
ance, gives his cordial sssent, like
Hayes, TO The Republican platform, and
endorses the Grant administration.
This IL not u very remarkable coinci-
deAce, yot it is worth remembering, a.
showing just what ;he Republicans
mean to DO if they esn keep the reius
OF government in their own hands.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1876-08-03

We sant reform IN on: government,
and Tillcn is the incarnation of re-
form. lie pcrsoniGes just what the
country nceds, and cmbodies just what
it must lave, TO be prosperous. We
want a man who does not talk about
reform, nut wh0 does -Gform.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1876-08-03

II il said that at . recent count it
was asccrtaiaed that Gov, Hayes has
SuLliCient relatives u OHIO alone to Gil
every Office within the gift of the Presi-
dent; and they all endorse Grants nc.
mlnistraliOn, Of courge.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1876-08-03

Indications multiply that Mckee,
of crooked whisky notoriety, will be
pardoned out Of jail, and hi4 ncwspa.
per, the St. Louis Globe Democrat,
grows hotter and hotter in support Of
Hayes aud Wheeler.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1876-08-03

A party Of Mormon emigrauts, re-
crgited in England aud Ireland, lately
passed On to tho home of the Latter
Day Saints in Utah. The total immi-
grafton OF these people to the United
States up TO the present time amounts
TO about 10000.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1876-08-03

Memphis owes 50 much that, to pay
the interest on its debt, and the cost
Of government for tho ensuing year,
the city taxation must be six per cent.
The Mayor advises u compromise with
lhA crnllLnrA.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1876-08-03

Mr.. Boyd NJ Cheatham, Of Robert
son county, who served in the LcgisIa,
turc II few years ago, and is well known
in this State, died at his home, near
SpringloId, lately.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1876-08-03

Judge Aheil, Of Louisiana, ssys that
during the past eight years more mon
ey has been stolen from the Stat,
Treasury by officers of the Govern
mont than has been stolen in the Stat,
by all the official thieves, robbers and
burglars who have operated in Louis
lana since it was purchased from tho
French.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1876-08-03

The ~tcoljmouy before the Committee
on Louisiana affairs goes TO show an
amount Of corruption, aud even open
t~hicvcry, in that State, among the
Grant Casoy ring rs TO be appalling.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1876-08-03

n Louisiana Democratic CouysR-
o'n met at Baton Rouge last week and
nominated Gen. Francis II. Nichols
"''eEnor, and Wilt for
Lieutenant Governor. Gen. Nichols
commanded a Louisiana hr,,ado il,
tue Army Of Northern Virginia, and
lost a leg and an arm in the sor,,..
Ar' WIZ WA speaker of the Legisiu-
ture during the troubles in that body
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1876-08-03

All the people who want a change
in the administration Of the govern
mcnl will vote for T.Iden aud Hen.
bricks; and they constitute Il very
large majority,
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1876-08-03

Among the speakers at the Tildcn
and Hendricks ratification meeting il
Cincinnati, wcre Mr.. Frederick Has
saureck and Hon. Chss. Reemelin, two
.. Tue most plominen, German poliu.
cans 10 Ohio. Mr. Eeemcliu said he
IaI voted Tor Gov Hayes every time
"'u run for Office, but he would not
o% 'or him for President. because bs
"e n'f not the Necessary caiibrc
'"f Tie time and occasion
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1876-08-03

1t IS thought that Sitting Balls band
robbed the dead soldiers Of Clusters
command OF over $40 900, they hay
ng Just boon paid of.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1876-08-03

Mr.. Frank Il. Hemphili, OF Alabama,
has purchased an interest in the Co.
lumbia Herald and Mail, and will he
come an associate editor Of that paper.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1876-08-03

The cotton worm has appeared in
great Numbers in all the cotton fields
in Middle aud South Alabama, and
the total destruction OF the crop is
feared.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1876-08-03

A Wisconsin, editor offers to take
pay for his paper when TilIen and
Hendricks are elected, and puts it this
why "No Tiidcn, no nay"
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1876-08-03

General Joseph +. Johnston is a
the G%reenbrier White Sulphur Springs
Va. Walking is his hobby, and he
scores many miles every day. His
hair is now white, but his step is as
elastic and firm rs in war times.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1876-08-03
Abandon OHIO! Not Much.

From the Cleveland ,OJ P~laihdealer'l
There are 1872 900 Democrats in
Ohio who will fight on, fight ever. we
have A Democratic to a. Republican
counties 10 the State. We now have
majority of the Congressman in ONO,
and while it is hardly possible that we
may lose one or two districts that WE
carried two years ago, we intend 't
elect a majority OF the delegation
The Democracy of Ohio are not tn
men to lay down their guns, either ~
the dictation Of the Republicans or BE-
cause they have not always been strict
" in accord with the views OF the De
mocracy Of other States. All differ
ences will be dropped in the presence
Of the common enemy, and the DE
mocracy Of Ohjo will make such tigh'
in October as will surprise their enc
mics and challenge the admiration o
the Democracy Of the nation.
"AJanaon Ohio !E'
Nor MUCH
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1876-08-03

Grant is diminishing all his honest
advisers, and Congros, is wedding out
the thieves.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1876-08-03

The member Of the National Rapub.
lican Committee from North Carolina
boasts thNt there 10 four years Of good
stealing in his State,
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1876-08-03

The United States soldiers in Louis
lana are anxious to be allowed to
vote. They want TO vote the Demo
cratic ticket, too.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1876-08-03

President Grant seems 10 be doing
his best TO mako ''Granlism' odioug,
If he has any defenders left, they AZ,
silent.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1876-08-03

Tho United States Circuit Court at
Mobile has made an order to sell the
Alabama Il Chattanooga Laiiroad on
the 4th Of October next.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1876-08-03
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The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1876-08-03

Mr., 4, III. Riley takes the editorial
chair Of the ClarksyiIle Tobacco Lea!
recently vacated by II, NJ. Doah,
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1876-08-03

1t is said that Nj. TiIden is waiting
for Congress to adjourn before he
writes his letter Of acceptance,
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1876-08-03

The mortality among children in
New York city is fearful this summer.
The Herald reports tho death Of 2,lS6
babies in three weeks,
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1876-08-03

Hon, Is, II. Hill, of Georgia, ls n
candidate for re. election to Congress
from his district, and his return il IG-
gardGd ~ certain.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1876-08-03
TERMS OF TREATMENT.

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The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1876-08-03

Dat Of the one hundred newspaper
in Virginia only four support the Rad
ical ticket,
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1876-08-03

Zach. Chandler and his NationaI
Committee, who have charge Of the
Hayes campaign, are said to be dumb.
founded at the news which reached
Washington n few days ago, to the eff
feet that the Gcrmans OF Michigan,
who have heretofore acted with the
Republicans, arc going We in large
bodies to Iildon. Their patience is at
last exhausted, and the possibility OF
continuing Grantism under another
name has completely disgUsted them,
IA it has thousands Of others not blind.
cd BY paGtizan zeal.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1876-08-03

The one thing that the election Of Il
Democratic President would insure
would be peace al The South. BY peace
we mem entire obhtoratlon Of section
oiisn, the assurance to the people that
they are i part and parcel Of the Union
in more than name, that they can pur.
sue plans and de'elop means leading
to permanent prosperity without the
dread Of a South Carolina government
installed to waste the fruits of
industry and honesty.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1876-08-03

Tho report that Sitting Bull and
Crazy IIolse were killed in the fight
with Custer is fully conf rmcd.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1876-08-03

Emerson EthGridgo has come out for
Hayes and Wheeler, and is TO "slump''
West Tennessee.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1876-08-03
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The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1876-08-03

The Now York Express prints tn
following as the platform upon whicl
Mr.. Hayes is asking the people to cleo
him rs a retormer:
The New York Custom house frauds
Uaurpation in Louisiana.
The Credit Mobilier iniqiity.
The Frecdman's Savings Bank swim
die.
The Navy Yard frauds.
The Secret Service gwindle.
The Black Friday operations.
The P~ostoiice straw bids.
The Emma Mine disgrace.
The BcIknop post leadership,
The Boss Sherherd yillainies.
The safe robbery conspiracy.
The Indian Ring robbery,
The San Domingo job.
The Vcnzuclan conspiracy.
Attorney. Gpne!aI Villains landau
lei.
Belknap's soldiers gravestoncs.
Ihe back pay steal.
The Bahuock revelations.
The Brtstow aui Jewell removals,
The Robson irregularities
The removal Of Henderson ant
Dyer Of Missouri.
The removal o. Yaryau and Pratt o
Washington.
and the expenditure Of &35,000,00
in the fiscal year Of lS74-75 more
than is found to be necessary in the Gs
cal year ending June 80, 1876.
7-srx~1nrs r-~i
Mr.. Edward Stokes, the murderer oil
jim. Fisk, OF New York, cndurcs his
S:ng Sing imprisonment with q consid
cradle degree Of pluck, He has been
there since November, 1873, and will
be released in October. AS to his fu-
turc Intentions. he remarked the other
"Some persons think it would he
prudent for me to 20 away from New
York on account of Jay Gould's ruff.
fans. There was u time when my life
vas in danger from these scoundre!s.
| didn't fear them then, snd / don't
fear them now. They are notoriously
towards. They came to inc with queer
stories, and then reported to Gould
and Fisk all that ! said. The DULLES
were always ready to sell out to the
highest bidders. They so worked up
On Fisk'G mind with their falsely ron
cocted stories that lie really believed |
intended TO attack him, and he armed
himself. If Fisk had been removed
the evil influences of Gould and
lis rulfians, Fisk and | never would
been enemies. | am going to
tay in New York city, attend quietly
o my business, and shall 60 out of
own when | feel so inclined"
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1876-08-03

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The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1876-08-03
l3"Dl,,Ei MARBLE,

We wish to call the attention oil tl,
public generally to tie fact that we ar,
now prepared to furnish any Kind o!
Grave Stones, out OF the best TcnncSsc,
Marble, and On better terms than can Do
had anywhere else.
Call ON us, vt the Elk River Marble
Mills. seven miles west of Winchester, be-
fore purchasing elsewhere.
All colors OF Marble furnished to order,
and satisfaction guaranteed.
We will box ana deliver our work, IN
good order, on the railroad, for persons a.
Il distance.
The best price allowed for produce, in
exchange for work.
Address all orders to
". G. KITCHENS q son,
or, Z. fl. FINCH. Agent,
Junl7-1y Winchester, Tenn
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1876-08-03

The Republican State Convention OF
Tennessee meets in Nashville on the
24th INIT.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1876-08-03

The Now York Express prints the
following as the platform upon which
Mr.. Hayes is asking the people to elect
him MS a rufOrncr:
The New York herald., 1876-11-07
MINISTER'S CONFERENCE.

Tho Rev. James A. Duncan, D. D., leading repre-
sentative Of the Methodist Episcopal Church South
ami President OF Randolph Macon College, Virginia,
received hearty reception from the New York Preach
Meeting yesterday. He appeared before the
Preachers Meeting and gave his brethren some warm
and earnest words Of rAternsl greeting Bishop Fos
tor gave several illustrations OF the spread Of aterna
feelings in tho South, and especially In and around
Nashville where centres the principles the Church
South.
Dr. Crawford and Dr. Hunt, the former one Of the
Cape May Commissioners and the latter q fraternal
delegate the Church South In lS74 briefly addressed
the meeting In advocacy Of fraternity Tho preachers
decided 10 take up the topic OF praying bands again
and to give the aymen chance to be heard on It next
meeting
The New York herald., 1876-11-07
SWIMMING MATCH IN ca
FORNIA.

From the San Francisco Spirit OF the Times Oct 2s
An exciting swimming contest decided last
Sunday afternoon at Long Bridge. The competitors
wero William II. Daily, champion swimmer Of Cai-
fornia, and James Maben Scotch athlete, who 10 the
holder OF many medals gained In Australia and Bonnie
Scotia" by superior excellence In the Of his
ana legs while IN the water. Tho Tor 800
sido 300 yards II has been on tho tapis since oc-
tober IL
The race advertised TO take place at flood tide
five minutes past two p. Mand long before this hour
arrived Long Bridge tor distance Of 500 yards was
black with wouldbo spectators IL s estimated that
Al least 5000 persons Witnessed the contest. The
starting point from raft which was moored
little north Of the swimming baths.
At precisely nve minutes past two o'clock the men
appeared tho RAFT each clad In swimming trunks
around tho loins, and handkerchief tied around the
head.
The courss-30 yards straight lay. directly TO tho
north. along the bridge, though tho bridge bends
little 10 tho west, that n the swimmers kept ON
straight thoy would bear the same relation the horse
hair 10 the fiddle bow.
A. eight minutes past Two O'Clock pistol was fired
- signal for the STARR and both took the waser simu
The New York herald., 1876-11-07
A HEAVY BURGLARY.

Some time during Sunday night burglars effected an
entrance to tho silk importing establishments Of f.
Oeberman Co.. No. 62 Worth street. and sue.
cecded in carrying away sixty pieces Of silk, valued
at about SO OOO The burglar was discovered early
yesterday morning by the porter when he entered 10
sweep the place.
The store presented a scene Of confusion. Boxes
broken open their contents scattered the
floor Costly pieces OF silk torn and rnmpled upon
and brace and bits, two jimmes and remnants Of q
rcpast, consisting OF o few half eaten sandwiches,
showed that the burglars had found q harvest
Captain Calrey, OF the Fifth precinct, noti-
fed and promptly made an investigation. He found
that the burglars had entered from the root through
the scuttie, which they had forced open. How they
ascended TO tho root was at first mystery, but the
Captain succeeded In tracing their movements TO the
building No. Ga Thomas street, two houses distant,
which they first entered by orcibly breaking In. They
then ascended to roof and crossed tho silk
establishment Their escape with the booty was 90
complished by the same route.
The police have yet clew 20 the thiove&
The New York herald., 1876-11-07
SAD, VERY SAD!

On Thursday afternoon Of last week, the ID inst the
body of woman about forty years OF age was found
floating in Newark Bay, under the Central Railroad
Bridge, Union county, N J. 1t had evidently been but
a short time in the water, II not disfgured
changed from q natural, lifeike appearance; had
marks of violence the body, except slight scratch
the forehead, which had the appearance OF being
caused by floating against the bridge after death Two
men fishing, on discovering the body. notified the
County Physician, who had the body brought 10 shore
Elizabeth and calling undertaken had II
taken to his Morguc for examination They failed 10
find anything 10 identity tho body; but there In
the pocket a small portemonnaie IN which wero Sow
era pawn tickets, with Mary NJ. Quinlan
them, Tor articles Of wearing apparel for small
amounts. There was also letter written 10
Frank White, asking his assistance in some difficulty
in which the writer and friend by the nane OF Annie
found themselves stating she had been his aunt
Thrty-sxth street 10 nnd him, and had sent young
also, but without success, and signed Mary ~
Qu.nan There was direction TO the letter or any
address, whereby he could DO notified. The body was
dressed In dark drcss, with black silk overskrL
black and rod net hood all neat and not very much
worn. The deceased has light blue eyes, light brown
hair weight abou, 12o pounds five feet one inch In
height Tho body Is in good state Of preservation,
being in chest awaiting Identification at the un-
dcrakers establishment Of George G. Ford, No 12l1
East Broad street, few doors from the Union depot Of
the and Central Railroad Of New Jersey
NJ Elizabeth. Union county, N. j.
The New York herald., 1876-11-07
POLO IN INDIA.
From the London world.1

From the London World
II IL astonishing how many accidents Of . serious
kind arc happening India during rather ovcrfurous
games at polo The latest that Of Mr. Garstln,
young man. full health and bodily vigor, who was
official on the Rajpootana State Telegraph. On the
9th OF last month he playing with some officers at
Agra; the horse OF Of these cannoned against poor
Garstins and tho inheritor Of rame well kaown in
India and himself personally an amiable and popular
man. was dead in ten minutes Leaving Garst'n's case
out Of account for many reasons, IL may generally
be remarked that games OF polo on other than
ponies, not even on 'sgallowsys" d. G,
horses thirteen hands nigh), are getting too fre.
quent in India When fiery Arabs are only hall
trained and spurrcd and hear the rattle OF
polo sticks about their ears and get raps from hying
balls, and about them number OF animals AS ex-
cited they scampcring wildly about, while ridors
laughing and sometimes shouting, IL Is no wonder
that now and then they grow unmsnageable and
serious accidents occur. Polo playing In India is
yearly becoming wilder sport IL IS In every proba-
blliiy true that tue best polo players in the whole
world are tho indigo planters OF Chumparun and Tir-
India, and whose small broad-backed Arab ponies,
with dash OF Clutch and Katawar blood in them, are
simply unriva,led. The true Kattawar horse Is prob
ably between iour brecds-the wild ass Of the
Rum Of Clutch, the Persian the Arab and she
ordinary horse OF Western India. kattiawnr
ponies, with . strong element OF Arab in them
are probably tho bost polo ponies 10 the
trained. quick eyed and have immense persever-
ancc. Here indeed, We have their fouriold breeding
exemplined at least IN three particulars. From the
wild ass they inherit ndomitabe perseverance,. Cap
tain Mutt, OF Bhownuggur. once chased sorely
wounded wild two relays or horses for more
than forty niles Then the Persian is almost always
doce and easily trained horse. Finally. nothing
sed be said OF the nimbcness OF the Arab There are
polo ponies Benar tor which their owners would
laugh at being asked 50 take f500
The New York herald., 1876-11-07

taneously Daily entering with skimmng dive. which
sent him forward with great velocity, though be re-
mained under water longer than his opponent Maben
took the water somewha. deeper, and came up with
his right arm extended cutwatsr and clawing tho
water with his left band. making wnat Is called tho
Gardner stroke" pfopeil'ng himself through the
water with speed even greater than that oil Dailys
who was using the "breast stroke" with tremen-
dous spring from his "kck," with both feet well to-
gcther II was aquestion OF superiority ofstroke
and Maben seemed TO have The advantage though, as
he put nearly all work the matter OF ability
20 Keep up the gait became q necessary factor IN
oetermining the chances Tor Up 200 yards
Maben's side stroke kept him slightly ahead at ono
time nearly two lengths: but then be diverged little
10 the right BY the advice OF friends the wharf, who
thought ne was losing the direct line and Daily put on
tremendous spurt or power using his enormous side
stroke oy which he seems reach out three feet
more with his right hand and takes great armful OF
water bringing his body easily after his The
rxpidity with which he glded past seemed to break
haoen's courage, and when Daily turned his back
payfny, but still keeping his speed, his competitor
fell on In his exerons and seemed struggle against
hope. Daily used his breast stroke again. then his
side stroke and again his back during the last hun
dred yards, as II be wore merely giving exhibition
and felt no uneasness about the contest each gambol
bringing out shout OF applause from the spectators
and boisterous demonstrations OF delight from the
friends Of Daily. The goal reached by Daily about
yards In advance OF Maben, who confessed himself
fairly beaten, and the umpire announced that Daily
had won the match and the amount OF the stakes,
which were promptly paid over by Colonel shaw.