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Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-11-20
Agricultural.
Observation-Disclosures.


The subject Of breeding, which q
Few years apO was considered as the
most interesting portion of the agri-
cultural writing, seems now trite.-
This is not from n loss of interest, but
- because the efforts Of breeders and
writers have met with such success.
that every farmer of intelligence
knows that like produces like, that
quality produces quality in tuin, as
he knows that the sins OF the parents
are visited upon the children. The
Intelligent farmer does not now ex-
poet that poorly bred animals can pro-
duce uniformly good or bad progeny.
and does not require to he told that lie
Is correct. Indeed, il Is an eucoarag-
Ing feature that SO many more farm
ers believe in breeding, than practice
breeding, for beliefs Will in time ripen
into practice.
Yet the more we study into The art,
or the science of breeding If you Will.
the more certainty we discover i'm the
minuter details and the secondary
laws, and it is the province of the
agricultural press to urge the i'm
portanee OF these questions which
are known to concern the general and
fundamental laws OF likeRcSs.
At the present time the subject Of
lh'brcedinR, as affecting the heulthful-
hess OF stock, il receiving deserved
attention, and in its discussions we
meet with assertion and theory in
ahundance-ull good in their way, hut
stlll not the facts which will prove
aud explain, One thing, however,
seems certain, that iu-hrreding has a
tendency To lessen the vitality of q
stock, aud cross breeding has "A ten
denCy To produce vigUr in the of.
spring, Tins fact may now find eX-
preston as IA law. both i'm animal and
vegetable reproduction alike, since
the recent publication of Mr.. Oar
wins work on Decentralization of
Plants.
Let us recognize the law, and we
can make this statement of Improbable
truth
Iu.hreeding has n power in itself Of
1ntensifying the quality of an ances-
tor In the offspring. Hence il is IA
weapon OF vantage in the hands OF
the breeder, On account, how
ever, OF tho lessened vlgor which
follows the practice, il Is liable To
bring evils into prominence. which II
stronger vitality would render less an
"'N''N ~ A'lFAiNfA Nhtll III hlNNNlllA
consists IN obtaining the maXimu m
at advantage aud the minimum Of dis
advantage. Hence the practice of sue.
rcssiul in.hrecding implies large and
trained intelligence.
Assuming the conclusions to be true.
in.breeding must be used as Il means
OniH 10y those breeders Of experience
who W0rk for n dCijaCa result. aud
who have the lcW and the &HOwlcdgc
To attempt an outcross on the first APP
pearanco of evil results m.hreediug
must lac oroided by he iyyo, or hy
those eedrrs who DO not study close.
~ the nature OF their animals, or well
know their own wants, and how those
wants are to Ice attained. Ia fine, we
may reasonably remark, that the prnc-
tee of in-brrading should be discarded
10y nlne-tenths, yea, nineteen TWEEN
tieths Of so.called UreedCrs-sho he
frowned on as a general practice, yet
should be valued highly as means To
an end, when exercised hy the skilled
breeder Scientific Farmer.
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MILLINERY !
New Goods !
New tore f!

New Goods New lore
Miss ADDIE GATCHIiLL has Just
returned from the Northern Cities and
viii open in her elegant new store
room, Main Street, opposite the
Thomas House, beautiful stock of
Millinery and Fancy goods and in
vites the ladies of Bristol and vicinity
to call and examine them. She has
secured the services of n competent
assistant and is prepared 10 DO mantua
making in all its branches.
April 10, lS77.-tf
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-11-20

The Question has often been asked
where can ! get my fine watch OF
clock properly repaired, so that |
can rely on it. That question can
easily be solved by having yom
time keepers repaired, adjusted and
cleaned by
A. PIoKEN,
practical matchmaker and ieweler
from London, England,
Bristol, Va, & Tenn.
June 24.-tf.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-11-20

SALT AND LINZ Please inform
noe as to the proper way Of Stacking
lime with salt. A. s.
HWiaad, Ne.
Dissolve ;he salt in water and
slack tive lime with il. Or ;hc salt
aud lime may be mixed dry in the
fall for spring use, beneath a shed,
and the moisture Of the air will slocl,
the lime aud dissolve the salt, aud
the two will become infinitely miX>
ed. hiual sal Z. preferable for this
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-11-20

IN some parts of California the to-
mato is perennial. A resident at Los
Angeles now february gathers ripe
tomatoes from the top of twenty
foot ladder. The vine, which is TWEEN
ty.fiye feet high, has been trained on
the sunny side of the house, and
shows blossoms and fruit in every
stage of growth .-Am. Naturalist.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-11-20

TIE Commander of the Russian
band at Schipka Pass telegraphed the
Gar, 1--WE will die at our post - He
did die, but Thurman says he will live
to sell Suspeuders at 3 cents per pair
Collars at cents per box, and good
hat at 80 cents, if he dies in the effort.
sept 4, '77-tf.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-11-20

BINDING done in neat style at the
News Office. Old books rebound
Magazines and other periodicals
stitched trimmed and bound in hand.
some style. Prices moderate
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Preferred Locals.

20 cases HeW SHOeS eG Boots
/HS2 /UMbleaaR, anu p2'3ccS /HSI
INlRblc@ 001rl1 at ZHu2U0n'S.
sept 4, '77-tf
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BAGGAGE CHECKED THROUGH.

Cheap and Fast Freight Line.
This is also the great Freight Line for all
points in the southwest and northern cities.
Time as quick and rates as low ~ by any
other route. Goods forwarded in through
cars without break of bulk. All claims
promptly adjusted. Through bills Of lading
issued with rates guaranteed from Bristol.
New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore, by
our agents.
Boston agent-W. NJ. Clark, "A Washing
ton street.
New York agcnt-C. E. Evans, sCS Broad.
way street.
Philadelphia agent-John 8. Wilson, -
south fifth street.
Baltimore ageht-W. NJ. Lawson, III
west Baltimore street.
BE careful to have your goods marx ed -
virginia and Tennessee Air Line, via
Norfolk, Va.
For further information apply to Dspt
Agent at Bristol, or address,
w. f.. M. WORD.
Gent. Passenger Agent,
LYNCuBURG, VA,
Jan 80 lily.
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Main Street, Bristol, Tenn.
HAVE again reOpencd the Thorn
I as House. on Main Street, and an
prepared to furnish frst-olass accom-
mediation 10 the public. No money
and no pains will he spared |, max,
the hotel all it was in its palmies
days.
Boarders will be received on 600
terms.
Being provided with good stables
am prepared to furnish stalls. food ano
attention to horses.
Rail road passengers will find thu
house located in easy distance Of thu
Passenger Exchange, the tables wei
furnished and lodging unsurpassed.
POrters regularly at the trains to re-
ceive baggage and conduct passengers
Jan g. Taft
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-11-20
D OANOKE COLLEGE.

1874. ESTABLISHED 1858
SOUTH WEST VIRGINIA
LE&DM UgOn K.S.
With increased facilities we are now
prepared to offer o the public
all kinds of
Castin gS and machinery
Having. perhaps, the largest assort-
nent Of Datte"ns in tins part of the
state; MILLING MACHINERY, CIR
CULAn SAW MILLS. MINING AND
AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY,
PUMPS, CRUsHERs &c. We
have the latest patterns and
lnost improved PLoWs, CAST
WROUGHT AND STEEL of
the latest patterns ana i'm
prOvements, and give
speciai attention lOtfis
part Of the business.
We have the agency for the sale of
STEAM ENIGNEs from TO 50 horse
power, Burr Stones, Boiling Cloths,
&c,
A second hand Wool ARDING
MACHINE and PICKER in god
order, for sale, also pair
Portable Mill Burr
Stones.
J. b. BARRETT & CO.,
March u. ls70--if Wvthoville, Va
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Clear the Track and let
THEM COME

Another large consignment of those
CELEBRATED CLOCKS, bought tor
cash direct from the manufacturer. -
Sold at manufacturers prices, retail
and wholesale.
PTCKEM'S
Information for the People,
Bristol, Tenn, and Abingdon, Va
sept 25, lS77-tf.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-11-20

by her who In this month Is born
No gem save Guruets should he worn !;
They will insure her cnnstancy,
True friendship and fidelity.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-11-20

The February born will find
Sincerity aud peace Of mind
Freedom from passion and from care,
II they the amethyst will wear.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-11-20
SCribner'S Monthly
FOR
1877-'78.

Without recalling the excellence of
the past, the publishers of SCRIBNER's
MONTHLY announce, for the year to
come, the following papers
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-11-20

Who on this world OF ours their eyes
In March first open shall he wise ;.
IN days OF peril firm and brave,
And wear a bloGdstone to their grave
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-11-20

She who from April dates her years
DiamCnds should wear, lest bitter tears
"or vain repentance flow this stone
Emblem Of innocence is known.
The New York herald., 1877-10-08
THE LATE ARCHBISHOP.

THE REMAINS LYING IN sTATE-PRoGRAMME
FOR THE FUNERAL sERvIcEs-PRoMINENT
PERSONS INVITED TO DE PRESENT.
BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALp.1
BALTIMORE. Nd, Oct Z. 1871
Up to this evening It Is estimated that nearly thirty
thousand persons viewed tho remains OF archbishop
Bayloy, which lying state at tho
residence. The Catholic Consolidated Board met to-
nigut and perfected their arrangements Tor the grand
procession on Tuesday, which will undoubtedly be tho
most imposing civic display evor made the streets
Of Baltimore
PROGRAMME.
There have been no important changes In the pro-
gramme Tor tho nnal obsequies, except that Cardinal
McCloskey is announced to pronounce Of the i've
OF absolution from the archiepiscopal throne
the Cathedral II is not however, positively known
whether no VIII be present Or not but the Impression
prevails that he will perform the service assigned him.
AN INVITATION TO THE PRgsiUENT.
Late tonight Archbishop Gibbons appointed com.
mittee of Ave gentlemen visit Washington anu re-
quest President Hayes to attend the funeral service
The comm ttee will leave Baltimore at noon tomorrow
Tor that purpose. Invitations have also been
tcuded TO Governor Carroll Mayor Latrobe, Tho Judges
the State and city courts, the City Council another
State and city officials all OF whom arc expected 10 DO
present
Tho service will commence at eight O'Clock and last
several hours At noon tho procession will move, and
halt past T. NJ. the funeral train will tako It's
deuarture for Emmcttsburg, where the burial ritos
will be hold.
The New York herald., 1877-10-08
THE MASSACHUSETTS.


PREPARATIONS IN PROGRESS FOR RAISING THE
WRECKED yEssEL-REsCLr OF EXPERIMENTAL
PuMPINo-THE PROSPECTS OF SUCCESS.
BIZ TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
GREgSPoRr, l.. l., Oct !, 1871
Thousands OF people crowded tho beach to-day TO
see the great steamer Massach that still lies
on tho rocks OF Rocky Point. Nearly ali the loose
freight that thrown overheard on the night OF the
wreck and washed ashore to-day taken on board
the steamer Frances and conveyed to Stonington Ex-
Governor sprague. who Is a hoavy owner In tho Prov-
dencs and Stonington line came TO Groenport his
yacht TO visit the Massachusetts
PREPARATIONS FOR RAISING.
The wrcckers have heen very busy rigging the
pumps, but little additional knowledge has been gained
as TO tho real OF tho steamers injuries Two
extra divers who to-day will make a complete
survey OF the submerged and broken portion OF the
hull, provided the weather be clear, tomorrow. Two
pumps, rgged forward, were started at two o'clock
and IN half an hour the water had sunk ten inches
forward and eight inches ait, but the tide the
falling. AS the other pumps were not in readi-
mesa TO work the remainder OF tho day entirely
given TO making preparations Tor serious oiort TO-
morrow.
CONFLICTING VIEWS
Mr.. Henry Steers the builder, expressed himself
and says there is doubt about raising hor II the
weather continues favorable. Captain Merritt OF tho
Wrecking Company, or the other hand, says that
thev can yet form estimate OF the work necessary
TO noat tho steamer Whether the vessel bo
raised by the use OF the pumps or Will require TO be
taken 10 pieces viii materially depend upon tho
nature OF the blow she has received amidships IL
the grca: rock has pierced her bottom lifted her
machinery 1t Will DO no easy matter TO exclude the
watcr
RELIGIOUS SERVICES.
Among tho incidents OF tho day was religious SER
vice hsld on the beach by Rev. Mr. Gurr, OF East
Marion, whose congregation had neglected the church
to visit the wreck.
The New York herald., 1877-10-08
'sTHE DAILY NEWS CORRESPOND
ENT."

SUDDEN ILLNESS OF MR.. ARCHIBALD FoRBEs-
HIS RETURN TO ENGLAND.
From the London World.I
There will be general grief at hearing that ME- Arch
ibad Forbes health broke down badly before Plevna
on the l1th inst Mr.. Forbes had only imo to reach
Bucharest and despatch to the Daily Nos his spen-
did telegram announcing the virualdeeat OF the Rus
SLAMS when he compelled to take to his bed with
an attack OF raging fever Latest advices state that
Mr. Forbes has boon ordered to quit tho Danube
gether and that he Is his way to England by easy
stagcs This 10 how q German comic paper accounts
for ME Forbes general accuracy about tho war
CATALOGUE BETWEEN TWO WAR CORRESPONDENTS.
s'Mr Forbes meots Dr. Entoutcas In tho street, and
the following conversation takes place:-'Bon morn.
ing, Mr.. Archibald, what mach your 'Oh, am schr
very. Und your % quasii Segg mi, Mr. Archi-
bald, vie mach you dat init 6xty bel the Berch
ters p 'Oh, very simplel mako nome Beschrcbing
OF Slacht vorher hx and erty. Damn 60 the
Russian commanders and segg to him. Here is a I'm
description. nu makcn ste mir NAL mo Slacht danach
The Russian commnndeur, being a gcfallng man.
erweist mi the little pleasure and damit all rghtp y
The New York herald., 1877-10-08
MIDNIGHT WEATHER REPORT.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFPfcEn
WASHINGTON, Oct. 81 A. u.

WAR IMPAIRMENT,
OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL OFPfcER,}
WASHINGTON, Oct. 81 A. ~
Indications
For Now England, light variable shifting to warmer
southcasteriy winds, increasing cloudness and rain
areas, with falling barometer.
For the Middle Atlantic States, warmer and incrcas-
ing southcrly wnas, increasing coudincss and rain,
falling barometer In advance OF storm centre the
ohio Valley.
For tho South Atlantic statos, nor,hcastory vecr.
Ing to southcrly winds, partly cloudy
weather, rain areas and falling followed by rising
barometer.
For tho Gull States, higher PRESSURE stationary or
lower temperature, variable winds, mostly IRON tho
northwest IN tho cast districts clearing weather, and
in the west districts clear or partly cloudy weather.
For tho Iako region, castcriy winds backing to
colder norhwcstcrly, cloudy, rainy weather, failing
followed by rising barometer.
For Tennessee and tho 0hio Valley, warm southerly
vocring coldor northwcstcrly winds, cloudy rainy
weather and falling, followed by rising barometer.
For the Upper Mississippi and Lower Missouri val
cys higher PRESSURE northwcsterly Winds stationary
or lower temperature tho FIRST district, rain areas,
followed by clearing weather, and in the second dis.
trict clear or partly cloudy weather.
Tho rivers will remain nearly stationary.
Cnutonary signals continue at Buffalo, Eric,
Cleveland, SandusKy, Toledo. Detroit, Port
Huron, Grand Haven, Chicago. Milwaukee and
section 1, and have been ordered Tor Cape
IIatteras Kuty Hawk Cape Henry, Norfolk,
Cape May, Atlantic City, Barncgit, Sandy Hook, New
York, New Haven. New London, Newport, Woods
Hole, Boston, Thatchor's Island, Rochester and
Oswcro
The New York herald., 1877-10-08
The ORDER OF KNIGHTHoOD.

TRIBUTE FROM THE RUSSIAN EMPEROR TC
GENERAL ALFRED T. oosHoRN, DIRECTOR
GENERAL OF THE CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.
CINCINNATI, Oct. I, 1871
General Alfred T. Goshorn, OF this city, whose fame
was made national last yoar by his administration Of
the affairs OF tho Centennial Exposition at Phiadc.
phia, has just beon notified Of his being endowed
with the order Of knighthood by the Russian gov.
ornment, for tho attention bestowed by him upon
tho Russians who attended the Exposition last year.
Tho following ocal letter from tho Russian Minister
at Washington received by him yesterday, trans
mitting the Imperial order Of Emperor Alexander TO.
gether with the insignia 20 which his rank en-
titles him. So handsome and at the time SO
woll mcrted o compliment from royalty has seldom
been bestowed upon American citizcn-
LETTER OF THE RUSSIAN MINISTER.
IMPERIAL RUSSIAN LEGATION.
WASHINGTON, ID. e., Sept u, 1871
SIR havo Just received from the Imperial Minis.
try OF Foreign Affairs envoy containing tho rece
decree conierring upon you tho knigh,hood OF tho
second class with the star OF the Order Of ST. Stans
laus that my most gracious sovereign has been wiling
bcstow reward OF the services rendered by you
the Russian Commission OF tho International Exhib-
ton OF 1876 iee tho utmost pleasure In forwarding
TO you this token OF His Majesty good WILL beg
request tho placing OF your signature on tho hereby
enclosed receipt for the return Of which carly
period would feel obliged.
Accept SIR the renewed assurance OF tho sentiments
with which remain, yours very truly,
N SHiSKlN, Russian Minister
The following is the text Of the royal patent issued
10 him by tho Russian Emperor
BY the grace OF God, We, Alexander H., &c.
To The Director General oil the late International Ex
hibltlon Of Philadelphia, ALFRED I. GosmoRN:-
In consideration oil the special services rendered by
you 10 the Russian section OF tho International Ex-
hbitlOn phiIadclphta, have ed
to you. In agreement with tho proposition o the Min
lister OF Finance, the knighihood Of imperial and
royal order oil 81. Stanisaus OF tho second class
the star tho insignia OF which arc hereby annexed.
Receive II as token OF our imperial and royal favor
and good Will ALEXANDER.
Imperial seal
AELLERBERG,
Chancellor oil the Chapter OF orders
General Goshorn's acceptance OF this evidence OF
royal approval has boon transmitted, to tho Russian
government
The New York herald., 1877-10-08
A LITTLE OF EVERYTHING.


There is li:sle Of everything IN IT, shreds Of
speeches. from NJ. Gambetta articles OF NJ. About pro-
iessons Of faith OF NJ Barodes homiies OF NJ. Jules
Simon, plcadings of n. Chalicne-everything except
the words Of NJ rhors This Is what the democratic
press brings us this morning. asking us 10 believe that
II Is the work Of the great statesman. Alter having
made usc OF his mortal remains electoral imple
ment, aitcr having closed tho Invalides against him,
alter having wrcsted military and national honors
from his memory, his name - abused Tor making a
loud nolsc In favor Of band OF ambitious politicians
he died respected by all, passion was silen. before
his tomb. We. his adversaries OF a day. rem
dered solemn homage to him. Gradually the cccentri-
cities OF politics vanish before the halo OF tho great
lberator OF the country. Thus divested OF what OBJ
scured his glory he about TO 60 down to posterty
Already his spirit appeared TO be soaring above our
sad debates with the serene majesty which only death
gives whom wo row SEQ men raising the cover of the
tomb and declaring, Let us take those mortal
mains again. they have already served In tho hour
OF his obsequies, they may do Now
that he Is at our mercy will snatch away tho
narchical garb which hc has worn throughout his fc-
time to invest him with a red mantle. Now that no
cannot any longer protest will push him into tho
melee and make him say everything that may servo
desgns" And after daring 10 conceive this Idea
they have darcd to execute It.
The New York herald., 1877-10-08
AN IMPORTANT HISTORICAL DOCUMENT.
ha

lriVW thc Duly NcWs.J
The moan attempt Of tho French Ministry 10 limit
the circulation OF the electoral address OF NJ Thiers
only, liko their other plots, plague Its Inventors
II is no mere party address, It Is important hstori-
cal document well worthy OF the place IL seems
destined to occupy IN the political annals Of France
The death Of N. fhcrs was great disaster Tor tho
Republic which he had 10y ally accepted and was WILL
ing serye but II Is fortunate that spent his last
strength IN composing this address, which almost
compcnsatcs his party Tor his loss NJ Mgnet says no
had written It out with his own hand had fully revised
the irst part and had put aside the second part
for revision the very day he died. II liz therefore
the authoritative expression OF his latest and ripcst
OPINION IL ISL political legacy more scasonabe and
some respects more valuable than any statesman OF
modern times has lcit bcnnd him. Very few men
have ever had such cnance OF doing their country
posthuuious service or have been so happily preparod
TO make the most OF II, crue. iate seemed to
snatch away the guide al one OF the most important
crises OF the national !e; but " has left and even
consccratcd the guidance. II. Theirs living might
have had less influence Than he has thus speaking
from his grave. HIS electoral address reads like the
judgment OF history on contemporary doings IL ,s
more verdict than manifcsto; q judicial estimate
OF men and parties rather than o poiiLical snpeaL
The New York herald., 1877-10-08
TAKING REVENGE FOR HIS FALL.

Roland's marc was the finest In the world, but she
had one defect-she was dead. Just the Same is
tho with the manifesto OF NJ Theirs. Not, how
evor, that Is the finest OF such productons vio-
lent spun out It does not bear the character OF
simplicity and clearness with which the historian
liked TO mark hts writing: Is the work OF pom al
ready struck by death. We willing to believe-n
order not be suspected OF aspcrsion-that 4. Is .
sketch, the last part Of evidently betrays that fact
Everyone knows how arcently NJ. Theirs desired to
pretend to present these rough notes as his
political testament We repeat, the course
adopted Is misfortune. This fdctuua rs the
deceased himself called It, is an electoral
circular, In which the defunct at the same time put
forward MS candidaeshp 10 the legislative representa-
tion and to the Presidency oil tho Republic. Naturally
that writing regards determined situation Of which
the author was the keystone But, tho writer being
dead, what remains, we ask, OF tho cght or ten
columns which the journals devote TO the publication
OF the said docnments Nothing, nothing, nothing
What was possible not long since Is 80 no longer.
The New York herald., 1877-10-08
OBITUARY.
DAVID STANTON.

Mr. David Stanton died in this city yesterday morn.
ing of apopIexy, in tho torty-sxh year OF his ago
For more than twenty years Mr. stanton has been
gagged In various schools OF the city as teacher OF
penmansnp Al tho time OF his death he was teacher
OF that branch in grammar school OF the New York
University, the Mount Washington Collegiate tnsti
tute ana the classical schools OF Messrs Hobby. In
his particular department no excelled 20 degree that
cassed him as an artist with the pen and omwanded
for him widespread reputation. To this accomp psh-
ms mt he added that vocal music for many years
tho leading basso in several church choirs OF this city
nnd was Tor The past seven years n member OF tho
choir OF st, Francis Xavier's Church. His funeral
will take place o-morrow at his late residence, No. 81
St Mark place.