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Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-05-30
CoMMUNICATED.
LETTER FROM TAZEWELL.
The May Queen PTecedes Gov.
McMullin and strews his path
with fOweIs-The old War
Horse Carrying Every
thing before him.
TAzEwELL, COUNTY, VA /
May 18th, 1876. J

May litn, 1910.
Mr.. Editor
Permit, in your valuable columns, a
rambling letter rom this region of the
"Clinch," where mountain slopes Of
living green gladen the eye OF man
where kline are thronging OIL the hills
and by the margin Of bright waters,
and forests leaves are whispering May
has come. The Emerald Queen has
passed along and left her impress here.
The season 10 propitious and the far
mer happy.
Tuesday, the 10th inst, being Coun-
~ Court day, the citizens were out i'm
force. Hand-shaking, lively badinage
and ready repartee were in order. The
loiterer as he wended his way with
careless step from group to group,
could hear discussed with refreshing
zest topics in endless variety--that of
politics certainly not forgotten. And
70 the morning hours were passed
High noon came on apace, and then
along the crowded thoroughfaTe, and
from the busy mart of trade, there
passed the word from mar to man,
"McMullin's going to speak ~ Max
ing my way to the spacious Court
room ! found assembled u large and
intelligent audience, eager TO greet the
veteran of Democracy. The Cover
nor was in his happiest vein, and the
"RetreBchmenta and Reform, !"
discussed in mastery style. One
question of vital importance to the
people of Virginia--that of the State
debt--the speaker fully elaborated go
On this subject no uncertain sound
was heard it was the true metals
ring throughout. Marked attention
was paid during the entire speech,
cvincing the deep interest taken by
the people in this alI-impOTtant ques-
ton. At the close of his speech, the
Governor called the attention of the
assembly to his circulars, which he
had ready for distribution. A gene
raj rush to the stand was the result,
and soon each voter had in his possess
sion paper sound to the core, un-
mistakably democratic, argumenta-
tive, convincing in truth a document
that should be in the hands of every
voter in the district. 1t needed but lit
tie observation that day to warrant me
in saying that Gov. McMullln il win
ming hosts of friends in Tazewell. And
right here / venture the prediction
that the county will give him rous-
ing majority next November.
OCCASIONAL.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-05-30
Do You Want to Paint Your
House =?

you do, 60 to uniting & Peppers and
make your purchases, where you will find
large stock of pure White Lead and PRE-
PARED LIQUID PAINT, of any shade or color,
ready for immediate use.
II you want to buy window glass at very
low figures, 90 to uniting & Peppers, near
ly opposite the First National Bank.
Country merchants are informed that
when they want to replenish their stock of
drugs they can save at least % per cent. by
calling on uniting Pepper, No. G, James
Block.
Ladies in want of articles for the Toilet,
will find large assortment at prices to suit
the times.
Sept. 81 chu'g.-;f,
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-05-30
NOTICE.
To the Tax-Payers of Washing.
ton County

My Deputies or myself will call up
ont he Taxpayers Of Washington cOun-
ty who have not paid their taxes, du-
ring the months of. March and April;
1t which time they are requested to
be preared to pay what is due from
pay when called upon, as it will be ex-
ceedingly disagreeable to distress any
one, but 1t will have to be done II
prompt payment is not made.
b. g, CLARK, 1reas'r.
Washington, Co., Va.
March 2l-3m.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-05-30
LOUISVILLE.
Enthusiastic Opening of the
COurier-JOurnal's New Build
inR-UnveiIing of Prentlce's
Statue.

inR-UnveiIing of Prentice's
Statue.
LOUISVILLE, May l6.--The inaugu-
ration Of the new COurier-JOurHat
building took place this afternoon
The ceremonies Of unwilling the statue
Of Geo. d. Prentice, which graces the
building, were very imposing. The
streets in front Of the office OH Fourth
Avenue and Green streets and for half
a block around. were densely packed
with people. The windows Of the
Masonic Temple and all adjacent build
ings within seeing and hearing dis
lance were filled with ladies. An ex-
traordinary interest in the ceremonies
was manifested by the many people,
distinguished persons, including Gov.
McCreery and James B. Beck. being
present. The programme OF the in
augural exercises were as follows -
The unfurling OF the flag music by
the Great Western Star Band prayer
by DR.. T.. p. Humphry address by
DR.. Il. s. Bell : the unwilling Of the
statue by George d. Prentice, Jr., and
the coronation of tho statue by Mrs.
Clarence Prentice ; the PrentiCe's re-
QUEEN, by VIII s. Hays an original
poem by d. l.. Swope, Esq, recited
by Colin Alfriend, Esq ! music by the
band.
In the evening the display Of fire.
works from the balcony Of the build
ing was witnessed by ali immense
concourse of people, Tomorrow a
centennial edition will be issued, and
will be double sheet and the largest
daily ever issued in the United States.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-05-30

AK OLD IDEA.-Whsta All odd thing
it would he il James Gordon Bennett
were to buy the Stewart palace az a
home for married life? 1t is one Of
the loveliest spots in the city. There
is the reception room, the parlor, the
dining room, each of eighteen feet
ceiling, gorgeously furnished and eX~
hibiting "A style unequalled in Ameri-
ca. There is the picture gallery with
forty feet wall graced on either side
with works of art, whose value IL one
third of million. There are the
stately apartments up stairs, whose
finish exceeds descriptiOn-and all the
occupants are mourning widow and
her servants. All who pass the spot
notice impressive silence which sur
rounds it. 1t is just the place for
Bennett. The idea is both practical
BILE and important. Bennett can pay
more for the place than any other
man, because he is the only very rich
man who is willing to throw away his
money; and then rs a married man he
will need a house suited to his posi-.
tian.- TROY Times.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-05-30
RuiIdtnga Undertaken.

i have now on hand from two to
three hundred thousand brick, ready
for laying up, and will undertake the
construction OF buildings In whole or
in part. When parties prefer it will
complete the building and deliver the
key.
JOHN McCROWELL.
April 6, 1876. TT.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-05-30

Book Binding. NelOs Office is
now prepared to bind Magazines, or to
rebind old books in neat and sub
stantial style, and at moderate prices.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-05-30
Preferred Locals.
For Rent.

A beautiful and convenient dwell
ling in Bristol. Terms Moderate
Apply at this office. Mar. 14-tf.
Bargains in Socks, Hankerchiefs
Umbrellas, at j. Bamberger's.
March 2S.--tf.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-05-30
Fresh Arrivals of Drugs and
Medicines at Bunting & Pep
pers, No. q, James

We have a very large and well selec-
ted stock ofdrugsan chemicals, which
we propose to sell at very low rates
for CASH or PROMPT PAYING CUSTO-
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 be open on Sunday,
for dispensing medicines, from to 8,
a. NJ, and from TO 4 p. NJ.
March. left.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-05-30
TMNHOMAS
IL HOUSE.
Re opened by
J. M. THOMAS,


J. NJ. THOMAS,
Main Street Bristol, Tenn.
HAVE again reopened the Thorn
l. as House, on Main Street, and am
prepared to furnish first-olass accom-
mediation to the public. No money
and no pains will be spared I, make
the hotel all it was in its palmiest
days.
Boarders will be received on good
terms.
Being provided with good stables
am prepared to furnish stalls. food ana
attention to horses.
Rail road passengers will find the
house located in easy distance Of the
Passenger Exchange, the tables well
furnished and lodging unsurpassed.
POrters regularly at the trains to re-
ceive baggage and conduct passengers
Jan O. '74-tf
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-05-30

Clothing made to order at Bamber-
gers, fit guaranteed, numerous SAM
pies to select from. March est.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-05-30

The Question has often been asked
where can | get my fine watch or
clock properly repaired, so that 1
can rely on it. That question can
easily be solved by having yonr
time keepers repaired, adjusted and
cleaned by
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-05-30


Mrs. A. r. SULLINE, Matron,
The Painting and Drawing Department
will be taught by Prof. Hacker.
Wax Work will be taught by Miss Chan
eeaulme.
Terms Per Session Of Five Months,
The terms per Session Of twenty weeks one.
half In advance unlss' By special contract are as
follows
Primary Dspartmsnt.s.... ..,......,........flO 90
ISL Acad emlcs..sss. ..,.s s.s......... y 90
u. Academic -.............,..,,..l 90
oIa Academic .sss.....s .........s. ....l7 90
Collegiate DeuErtment including LAtI 80. 20 90
Modern Languages, each ..,....... 80. 10 90
Music on Piano and Guitar, each, with ussof
llauO s.ss. s..s s....s...s.,s. rs 90
Painting aud Drawing, each, ........ 90. 10 90
NsedlewoTk sud Embroidery, each, 900. 10 90
Vocal Lessons to the whole school, ........ Pree
Special Vocal Lessons, .........,.......... 20 90
Deafd ana WOOD ...s.,...... 90 90
N'HNlhReht fees.s.s. .......... 90
Boarding department IN charge Of President
and wife. Young ladies furnish their own pillow
eases shects, towels aud lights. Washing can be
bad at dollar per month. No deduction from
bills unless 10 cases Of protractsd sickness.
hH For particulars address the Principal at
Bristol. Tenn SEPT. 10, '74.-tt
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-05-30
rhe Merchants, Farmers, Mechanics
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Patents are obtained on tho best terms. Models
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vice free. special notice Is made IA the SClEh-
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u. ~, aud I42 EngrRvlngs OF mechanical
movements. Price 20 cents.
Address for the Paper, or concerning Patents,
MUM & Co.. 81 Pak Row, New York Branch
omco, Cor, p, 7th sts., Washington, ID. o.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-05-30
Cottage Chairs-Very Nice and
Cheap.

Cneap'
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
III. A. Buckley.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-05-30

A. PICKEN,
practical matchmaker and jeweler,
from London, England,
Bristol, Va. & Tenn.
June 24.-tf.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-05-30
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WHAT PA YS P
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Middletown transcript., 1876-08-26

The Mixed trains will be run subject TO de-
lays incident to freight business. Treins will
stop only at stations where time is given.
734 P. NJ. train on Monday, Wednesday
and Saturday will make close connection at
Delmar with train for Ocean City.
Nsw Castle Trains-Leave New Castle for
Wilmington and Philadelphia at II 10 3. m.
IL 35 and 6 4s m. Leave Wilmington 6 20,
II As N, and l % p m for New Castle.
Smyrna Braach zrains--Additionalt to those
above leave Smyrna for Clayton 10 30 a m
6 80 and Z IS I'm. Leave Clay yton for Smyrna
s05 a M, 25, Z 05 and 55 p m, to make
connection with trains North and South)
from Clayton.
CONNECTIONS:
At Townsend, with Queen Annes and Kent
Rail Road. At Clayton, with Maryland and
Delaware Rail Road At Harrington, with
Junction and Breakwater Rail Road. At Sea-
ford, with Dorchester and Delaware Rail Road.
At Delmar, with Eastern Shore Rail Road, and
Wicomico and Pocomoke Rail Road.
aug. 5-tf H. F. KENNEY, Sup't.
Middletown transcript., 1876-08-26
CHURCHES.

FOREST PREsBYTERIAN.-Rev. John Patton,
D. D., Pastor. Divine service every Sunday
at IL. 80 q, m. and 100 pm. Sunday School
at q. m. Lecture on Wednesdays at 7.30 P.
m. Sunday School in the Chapel at Arm
strong's every Sunday at 2.3O p. m.
Sr. ANNH's PROTESTANT EPIsc0PAL.-Rev.
VIM. C.. Butler, Rector. On Sundays-Morning
Prayer, 1870 a. M; Evening Prayer, TOO
p. m. Sunday School, "a. m. Evening Prayer
on Fridays at o'clock.
MrrHoDIsr EPIsooPAL, L. 9. Matlack,
D. D., Pastor. Service every Sunday at 1913
q. m. and I 80 p. m. Sunday School at $50
q. m. and 2.30 p. m. Prayer Meeting on
Thursdays at 7.30 p. m.
CoLoRED MsTHoDIsr.-Rev. n. Morris
Pastor. Service every other Sunday at 1890
p. M; 3 and pm. Sunday School every
Sunday at ! p. m.
Middletown transcript., 1876-08-26
Peach Trees.

A correspondent q the Country
Gentleman gives an illustration Of
manafiag pssch trees. A year or two
after he had planted an, orchard Of
peach trees, b spread on . portion Of
it the strong manure from . covered
pen where sheep had BEEN wibaefed,
apd mixed il with the soil BY plowing
and dragging. The trees blossomed
finelys seklwell made an extEasgrowth
Of wood, and the fruit and trees looked
fair and rarely prosperous until the
peaches began to ripen; then, within
twelve hours, they became rotten and
worthless. Worse than worthless, in
deed, for so active and yirulent was the
corruption that it seemed to pass from,
the peaches to the shoots that bore
them, and Mr. A. was obliged to pick
about fifty bushels and throw them
away, in order to sase his trees. s.
This rot only extended as far in the
orchards as tho sheep droppings had
been applied |; the fruit on the rest Of
the trees of the same sort and iu the
same soil ripeied safaly and handsome
ly. Of course many different opinions
were ventefed - TO the csuse Of the
phenomenon. Some held it must come
Of slectriciticity-that convenient be-
cause quasi-supernatural modern ge-
nips. Some thought, as the ground
smalled rankgof the strong manure
that another Of the powers Of the air
ammonia-had fumed up in such force
as to penetrate and destroy the fruit
from without. when its skin became
thin There cannot be doubt, how
ever, ofthe disorder from within.
Middletown transcript., 1876-08-26

A MAN who was not clever at con-
undrums, in attempting, to get off one
tea party at bis own house the other
evening. became exceedingly mixed.
He intended to ask the old question.
!" Why is woman like ivy?" the fa.
mlllar but gallant answer to which is,
+" Because the more you are ruined the
closer she clings" But he ,put it.
:" Why is ivy like woman ?'s which
none Of the ladies could tell. and so
the unfortunate man told them himself
that it was +" Because the closer it
clings the more you are ruined"
Middletown transcript., 1876-08-26
99ritnltural.
Poultry Raising.

have had ffty years. extensive ex.
perience with poultry, and can state
positively there is no difficulty in keep.
ing young and old healthy. and in
raising ducks or turkeys, if they are
not coddled to death. The only OBJ
stacles are vermin, lice (Heas in Eng
land). rats, hawks, weasele. &c. Al
low the brooas perfset liberty with the
mother, fi1e4 after being cooped on
some hsalthg ground away from the
haunts Of the old fowls for day or
two. Take the coop frst and place it,
then put the hens. &c.. in, so that the
chickens can pass ous ana in at pleas
ure, then on the second Or third day
let the hen run around with the young
ones ari ,he will 60 in at night. The
best coops have no bottoms. SO that
they can be moved into fresh, .un-
stained ground daily.
Water should stand all day in a
shallow vessel let into the ground, 50
that nothing can be drowned. Young
ducks require large quantity, and it
should be changed and replenished
often. Where there is water 10 ponds
or stream runs by. if not too rapid or
too large, ducks will naturally take 10
it and do we'll. They require feeding
while young with meal mixed with
water. and as they get older some grain
or corn can be put in water. as ducks
will eat it much better than when
thrown on dry ground. Turkeys will
not eat grain while young curd is the
best feed, alternately with meal which
can be mixed with milk. Turkeys are
best to have their liberty, for if the
turkey hens take them about after the
first day they come of. they will re-
quire no shelter, for the mothers in
stinct il the same as the wild ones,
and she will nurse when required, and
not weary them. My son has one old
hen and Eve young ones, which young
hens have had broods with full liberty
since they we're day old, they never
had peppercorn or any other quack
nonsense, nor was one egg ever boiled
for them. They have had less care and
less feeding than the other poultry, yet
they grow and prosper in every sense.
Their feathers are all so smooth, and |
atrsngl that the wet grass has no i'll ef- |
feet, but the instinct Of the old and |
young keeps them under trees ahd brush
in vet ,weatAsrs where thsre lis little
grass or sught else to hold water,
What makes evident the nonsense
written aboae keeping OhioksdS dry; 10 /
that Ibis u the wettests season ever
known. and meadow grass eighteen
inches to tMo fest high il Iall around
the chickens. ducks and turkeys, and
they are continually strolling OF
amongst it, and they are at liberty to
do do so from 4 A. NJ tillnight. NJ
OF course there are casualties. in the,
best regulated Hocks Of poultry. While
have been writing, the rats took five
,hickons from one brood. Rats are
great pest the old ones, too cuppinsl
. Be trapped Of take poison, have to
be watched for and shot. or some un-
usual method Of trapping resorted to.
"a g n Oeaatry Gsntleasdn Y i
Middletown transcript., 1876-08-26

Mrs. McGrLL sat in the parlor talk
ing to the minister. q What I do
love. said she = is, to see the children
.njoy themselves. And yet when, a
moment after. baseball came singing
into the room. scattering the remains
Of q fifty cent glass, do you supaose
she leaned ont ofsthe window and cried:
Here's your ball. darling; never
mind the old glass" Not much She
sailed out the front door like cyclone,
and banged the head of the boy who
owned the ball against the railroad un-
til he thought the Fourth Of July had
arrived two months ahead Of time.
Middletown transcript., 1876-08-26

~ F. .4
DEscHAMps, the comedian, visited
St. Petersburg once to play an engage
mont. He. arrived, in mid~inter.
g Holy Moses l'' he ejaculsted, !. but
it's cold I" Five minutes later be was
before q magistrate.
What have / done? OF what
crime am / accused p
{ You heye been guilty Of sediti9ps
utterances. IN fgfi "a II
"Seditious utterances r. \ ~ III !
Aye! Did yen not. "a few mo-
ments since. advance the proposition
that here. in the capital Of his Imperial
Majesty. it WAS freezing cold?p N
81 did And it isl | have chill
blains, even."'
:. Prisoner! do not make matters
worse This time will .qgsrIook your.
offence. But do; not repeat it. Un-
derstand, for the future, that it is not
cold-that it has no busincs. to be cold
lin Russia. =
Thereafter, though the Neva was
frozen solid. Deschampa did not fail. to
parade the streets in nankeen panta-
looms. When be returned to France,
after narrating this incident be added
:" played dominoes six years in one.
cafe at ST. Petersburg with set that
that hadn't any double-six, and never
dared TO ask for the missing domino :
Middletown transcript., 1876-08-26

AT the closing OF concert, while q
young gentleman was struggling with
his hat. cane. oyercoat. opera glass,
and his young ladyis fan. all Of which
he was trying to retain on bis lap, a
suspicious-looking black bottle fell on
the floor With q thnd. + There be
exclaimed to his companion, i" / shall
lose my cough medicine. = That was
presence Of mind for yon.
Middletown transcript., 1876-08-26

An old lady had married q young
and rather fast man. On one occasion.
shortly after their marriage. the hus-
band vas about to set of on a journey.
His wife accompanied him to the rail-
way station. and there bade him adieu.
I" Charles!" she said, remember
that you are married" : N''''s
:" Caroline! I will make a memoir
andum ofit." be replied. with alacrity.
And he at once tied knot in his hand
kerchief.
Middletown transcript., 1876-08-26
REGISTERS ORDER.
REGISTERS OFFICE,
Man. n 1-x. N-

REGISTERS OFFICE,
New CASTLE COUNTY, July, 1876.
Upon the application of HENRY DAVIS,
Executor of ISAAC CAULK, late of Apo
quinimink Hundred in said county, deceased, ),
it is ordered and directed by the Register
that the Executor aforesaid give notice of
the granting of Letters Testamentary upon
the Estate of the deceased, with the
date of granting thereof by causing adver-
tisements to be posted within forty days from
the date of sach Letters, in six Of the most
public places of the County of New Castle,
requiring all persons having demands against
the Estate to present the same or abide by an
Act of Assembly in such case made and pro-
vided and also cause the same to be inserted
within the same period in the MDDLErowN
TRANSCRIPT, newspaper published in Middle
town, and to be contiued therein two months.
Given under the hand and Seal of
~, Office of the Register aforesaid, at
I LIS. New Castle, in New Castle County
e~-' aforesaid, the day and year above
written. s. G BIGGS, Register.
NOTICE.
All persons having claims against the estate
of the deceased must present the same, duly
attested, to the Executor on or before the
5th of July, 1877, or abide the Act of As.
sembly in such case made and provided.
HENRY DAVIS,
Executor.
Address -Middletown, Del. jull5-2m