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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-08-03
ORLEANS COUNTY.

A very respectable citizen of Lowell,
hitched his team beside the road, while
himself and boy went into the field to
pick some berries on their return they
found the team in the hands of the
owner of the field, who refused to give
up the team until he was paid one dol
lar for damage done to his field in the
picking of few berries. The money
was paid over, but when the mans con-
science began to "talk," he was asham-
ed of his conduct and sent back the
money
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-03-27
Fresh Arrivals of Drugs and
Medicines at Bunting & Pep
pers, No. q, James
RInpE

We have very large and well selec-
ted stock Ofdrugs and chemicals which
we propose to sell at very low rates
for CASH or PROMPT PAYIG QUITO
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 eau supply country
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 s to O.
a. NJ, and from to p. NJ.
March. left
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-03-27
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 as 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 Sgeut-w. NJ. Clark, a Washing
ton street,
New York AGENT. Il. Evans. 81 Broad
way street
Philadelphia aGent-John 8. Wilson, 81
south nth strcet.
Baltimore ngent-w. NJ. lawson, 1877
west Baltimore street
BE careful to have your goods mSrb ell -
"Virginia and Tennessee Air Line, via
Norfolk, Va.
For further information apply to Depot
Agent nj bristol, or address,
w. f.. NJ. WORD,
Gen'I. Passenger Agent,
LYNCHBURG, Va.
Jan 80 '76-ly,
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-03-27
Valuable Lands for Sale.

WITH q view to change my bust
w ness, l offer for sale my place of
residence, known as COlamo, lying
miles east of Bristol, on the a NJ x o
II r, containing about 200 acres, over
500 acres cleared and In good state of
cultivation. The mansion is of brick,
two stories, with ell and cellars, with
tin roof, and Is elegantly finished. 1t
occupies q commanding site, and the
view is extensive aud attractive. The
grounds 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 n
small outlay could be made as charm
ing, as it is now very desirable
place.
Beaver creek tIaverses the farm, af-
fording ample water supply, and upon
it are two sites admirably suited for
machinery, one adjacent to and the
other ,wO huudI / yards distant from
the railroad. J Lere are also indica-
tons Of iron % OF value.
The land IL .vded into three par
cells, with dive rngs and appurtenances
to each to suit purchasers, as whole
it would mai tirst-class stock farm.
Also trac OF One thousand Acres,
lying at the mouth of Bcavercreek, in
Sullivan county. Tenn, II miles south
of Bristol and six from Union Depot.
This il good farming land, 300 acres
cleared, balance timber of Inequality
There is a very fine water power upon
the place sufficient for any kind of
machinery; would he fine location
for the manufacture of wooden arti-
Giles 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 II PRESTON,
Box IT,
Bristol Tenn,
April l3. '75-tf
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-03-27
Chemistry has Discovered at
Last what Everybody wants.

Woods Improved Hair Restorative is
unlike any other and has no equal
The Improved has new vegetable tonic
properties restores grey hair to a
glossy natural color {; restores faded
dry, harsh and falling hair ; restores,
dresses, gives vigor to the hair re.
stores to prematurely bald heads re-
moves dandrutf, humOrs. scaly erup-
tions removes irritations. itching and
scaly drynpss. No article produces
such wonderful effects. Try Il. Call
for Woods Improved Hair Restora-
tive, and don't DC put OF Uith any
Othe1 article. Sold by all druggists in
this place and dealers everywhere
Trade supplied at manufacturers pri-
ces by & a. Cook g. Co., Chicago
Sole Agents for the United States and
Canadas, and by Johnston, Holloway
d Co., Philadelphia.
Aug 30, '76-lY.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-03-27

Strobismu8. We we're prt sent last
Tuesday and witnessed an operation
by DR.. j. f. Hicks on the eye Of Mr..
Samuel II. McNees, OF Greene county,
Tenn. for Strabismus, or squint-eyes,
an affection of the eve in which the
optic axes are not directed to the same
object. The operation is a delicate
one. and was successfully performed
by the Doctor. Diseases Of the eye Is
one of his specialties, in which he las
been very successful.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-03-27

ProfcsSionat-By reference to our
columns will bc seen the law card of
Mr.. W L. Preston. He is q son our
worthy fellow-ctIzen of Washington
county, Col james T. Preston, and Is
a young geutl' man Of talent and ener-
gy He ia just entering upon the
practice of his profession. We feel
confident that he will succeed. Pluck
and energy always win.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-03-27
Cough No More.

Miller's Compound Syrup of Hore-
hound, prepared by Messrs. Polk,
Miller & Co, ApothecarIes of Rich.
mord, is the best remedy for Coughs,
COitlS, HOdr8eneSs, and tickling in the
throat, ever offered to the pubic. The
physicians of Richmond and the sur
rounding country pronounce it excel
lent. The prOprietors do not keep the
formula from medical practitioners
it is for sale 10y druggists and country
merchants throughout the State. Price
25c. per bottle.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-03-27
Do You Want to Paint Your
House /?

Iryou do, go to Bunting & Peppers and
make your purchuses, where you will find
a large stock OF pure White Lead and PRE
rAREp IIQuIp PAINT, OF any shade or color,
ready for immediate use.
IfNon want 10 Ray window glass at very
low figures, SO to uniting & Peppers, near
ly opposite the Eirst NHtional Bank.
Country merchants are informed that
wnen they want TO replenish their stock of
drugs they can save at least a. per cent. by
calling ON uniting Pepper, No. 6, James
Block.
IS1tcs, in want o, articles tor the Toilet
viii find large assortment st prices tosuii
the times.
Sept 81 chn'V.-,f
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-03-27
APRIL SNOW.

WHAT do you say to tho snow today"
ooh, the robins and roses are coming.
For South wind and sun will I'm! the old way;
And tho brown bees soon he manning.
you've had your revsl--you've had your day
''Oh, snow, II Is time foT leaving!
For never round paths Of warm, sweet May
should tho w.ntsrN ghost b" growing"
"WhAt do 90. say to shs snow today
ooh the r. in tho naples is glowing,
II still in tho heart Of oil woods yon delay
Tho pale ansmonJ's blowing.
"Ycu've heId yoSr rSVel--you've HAD your day
To the tune Of the Forth winds hummtng;
Bat there never wSs Juno yet that lost her way
And IN. robins and ro.es are coming"
- Tiaginiu T. 7oenr,at, ST. NicholHsJor AprH
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-03-27

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 Oil 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 BRTsToI
News
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-03-27

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 jeweler,
from London, England,
Bristol, Va. IL Tenn.
june 24.-tf.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-03-27
Preferred Locals.
4 GARD.

To all who are suffering from the
errors and indtsCINtiOns Of youth,
nervous week.-mrs.. early decay, loss OF
manhood, &c, | will nd recipe that
will cure you, FREE OF CHARGE,
This great remedy was discovered by
IA missionary in South America. Send
n self addressed envelope to the Rev
JOSEPH T. INMAN, Stationary ID
Bi6te House. NoW York.
Nov. 7, 1876, -6m.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-03-27

ECLECTIC MAGAZINE. The Ertec.
tic for April presents an admirably
engraved portrai. of William Black,
the popular novelist, ard in the let
ter-press the editor gives brief but
appreclative sketch OF his life. The
literary contents of the mum per are as
follows: "Ge0sraPhical and Scieu-
titic Results oE the English Arctic
expedition - "A New " ork on Rus
STA - beng review ard synopsis "t
Mr.. W.H.ce's excellent book; fas>
c,nstiux biographical sketch of "Ei
mnd Kean :" Great Storms -
''Recent Music ant Musicians,
with specia reference to Mend, lssOhn;
a scienti6c examination of "Mcsmer.
ism, Ody ism. TabIe-Turning and
SvirituAl,sm." by DR.. W. B. Carpen>
ter; The Poet in the Ci.y;"
"lIaaony "Othcr WORLDS aud
C.her UniverSes. by Richard 4
Proctor. Il. A, +. r. S.; wits
and Wittic ism" and "The Jews in
Europe." III addition to all these
GooA thiugN, there are th'ec' chapters
OF Mrs Oliphan,'- interesting story Of
"YouuR Musgrpve, and copious edi'
totial notes ou home and foreign lit,
ature, science, and art.
Published by f r. PELToN, q
Bond Street, Ne~~YoTk. Terms 81
per year: Single number, IS cents.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-03-27
Remember =!

That a. Picken has just returned
from the Northern end Eastern MAJ.
hets with the very latest styles of
Jewelry, Clocks, aud Silver.wsie, aud
having bought for cash will give the
public the advantage Of cash disoou nts.
Pickeu's New Model Jewelry Store,
Bristol, Tenn. no 5S7-f.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-03-27
HaFshll. ls7o--tf

hNnO Can't he made by every agent every
hNNiNI month IN the business We furnish, hat
WV thoAe willing 70 work can easily earn
a dozen dollars day right 10 their own localities.
Have no room 10 explain here. Business pleasant
and honorable, Women, aud boys and giTls, DO As
well a. men We will furnish you a complete
outht free. The business pays better than any.
thing else. We will bsET expense Of starting
you. Particulars free. Write and see Farmers
and mechanics, their sons and dsughtsrs. and all
classes IN need OF paying work At home, should
write TO us aud learn all about the work At once
gov 10 the time. DOnt delay, Addrssi,. T4UH
4 CO, AaggSta1s NcBV. JAY ll,'YS-fys
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-03-27
A Good Renter

Can get a very valuable property in
ing vt once on N, M. Taylor, Esq, or
house and the largest collection of
choice grapes, strawberries, pears,
peaches. &c, In the county.
April 25, '76-tf
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-03-27

Soaring Machine For Sale. We have
for sale very fine Florence Sewing
Machine. Call and examine, The
Florence is among the very finest of
all the machines.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-03-27

Il HOUSE.
Re opened by
J. NJ. THOMAS,

J. NJ. THOMAS,
Main Street, Bristol, Tenn.
I HAVE again reopened the ThOm-
L as House. on Main Street, and am
prepared to furnish first-Class accom-
mediation to the public. No money
and no pains will be spared l. make
the hotel all it was in its palmiest
days.
Boarders will be received Or 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 g. '74-tf
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-03-27

BINDING done IA neat style nj the
Nuws office, old books rebound
Magazines and other periodicals
stitohe ed Trimmed and bound in hand
ONE style. Prices moderate.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-03-27
Remember d!

That the most chaste, elegant aud
cheapest stock Xmas presents and
New Years gifts is at PiCken's New
Model Jewelry Store. no 5S7-t.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-03-27
BLNENBFRl

1bat The largest. prcttiest and cheap
80 stgeh of Diamond, Amethyst
issH sud olher rings As at Pinkeu's
kss AnieL Jowolry btoHe, no 5s7--tf
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-03-27

Buutng - Pepper are "a receipt
u their Garden Seeds Keep large
supply, Call early and secure an as
soffineni, March TT.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-03-27
Remember q!

That the only place you can have your
Xmas presents engraved free OF charge
IL ut Plcken's New Model Jewelry
Store. no 5S7-tf.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-03-27

If you want Dry and Warm Feet, Buy
ome-Mndc Shoes, at the Shoe Factory, at
the Sign of the Big Boot, on Main Street.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-03-27

Book Binding. The Netos Office is
now prepared &C. bind Magazines, or to
rebind old books i'm neat and sub
tantial style, and at moderate prices.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-03-27
THIS PASSENGER LINE,
Baltimore, PHILADELPHIA, New York.

bV York tickets, via Baltimore, good to stop
over in Baltimore and Philadelphia any length %
time.
The cheapest route to BALTIMORE 10 via Nor
folk, Va. Daily. except sunday
For PHILADELPHIA we offer an excellent COM
binstion Of Railway sud Steamboat Travel, via
Norfolk and the Boats ~ the Baltimore steam
Packet Company. baby, eNcsBt Sunday
For NEW YORK, the magnificent Steamships
Of the Old Dominion Line, leave Norfolk, Va,
every Monday, Wednesday and saturday even
ings No close connections made during the
winter months,
There are no routes equal to these in cheapness
and elegant fare aud beautiful scenery,
Fare from Bristol, Tenn, to Richmond, Va. Sl4.7h
Fare frCm Bristol, Tenn 10 Petersburg" l4.75
Fare from Bristol. Tenn via NorfG6 to
Baltimore, meals and state. room on steam
,riurludeGJ $3.50
Faro from Bristol Tenn, via Norfolk to Phil
SdrlphR, via Baltimore meals and state
roc m on steamer iuciudcd) $50 SO
ITe from Bristol Tenn. via Norfolk 20
New York. via Old Dominion S. 5. Com
pEny, (mcsls and state room on steamer
iucludedl $50 90
Fare from Bristol Tenn, via Norfolk snd
baltimore, aud thence all Railroads, via
Philadelphia to New York, meals and
state room on steamer included, 1880
Fare from Bristol Tenn, via Norfolk to
New York and return, meals and state
room on steamer Included, ~ "
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-03-27
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Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-03-27

FG CIGARS in town, call on
w. Is. e b. +. PAYNE
Nov. l6-tf.
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Jan 80 '76-lY.
The New York herald., 1877-09-13

IN MEMORY OF ). G.. OGDEN.

The leading officials or the Custom House held .
meeting yesterday afternoon In Collector Arhur'i
roou Tor tho purpose Of expressing appropriate
pathy the death of the auditor, Samuel q.
ogden. Among those present Messrs A u.
Cornell Naval Officer and his deputies. Colonel Burt
and Mr. Couch; surycyor sharpe and his deputies,
James L. Benedict aud Colonel Edwin ,. Burton; Ap.
prasar :. g. Dutcher, Special Deputy Collector John
Il. Iycccker, Cashier James Hoffman. Assistant Au.
dor samuel j. Jacobs and Mr.. John J. Herrick, Nr.
Joseph rreloar; Deputy Collectors Batchiord Morris,
Wynkoop Tanner aud Pnclps Messrs. j. u. baulch
and George Wright; Mr.. Frederick j. Philips Private
Secretary OF the Collectors Mr. George Hitler. Super.
mtcadcnl Of the Cuetpm House; cx-Mayor j. W. HUI.
ter, OF Brooalyn, former deputy oc Mr.. ogdeu and
many others
Mr. Jacobs called the meeting to orier and IN feel
ting manner stated tue monrn!ul object OF the gather.
Ing. General Arthur was chosen presiding officer The
ioiowin. preamble and rcsoiuiions Unanimously
adop.cd;--
wlerca. an all.sise Providence having removed
This iie our friend aud colubocr, samuel a. Ogden auditor
hlled Win honor 20 the and credit to himself
for nearly thirty Ny years and
an efficient aud Trustworthy officer distinguished Tor III.
of integrity in The dischre Of noorant and respon'ie
hgtic ana We bis a>oc@tes lose true. Kind and reliable
friend therefore
Resolved rnat recognize him tho type Of an honest
man, ait hin officer. good citizen and Christian
ilemsn. OF whom 1t may be truthfnily said, We
good aud aithini servant
Hrsovcd That tender 20 The widow and family OF the
ae.icS az our heartfelt '"p''h'' Il" n' Their hour
customs of this port meet IN the Collectors
the day OF the obseqpics aud attend the funeral services
a body.
Tx Mayor Hunter delivered a very feeling address,
In which he culoglzcd tho many virtues OF the de.
ceased. General Arthur called upon his chiefs OF d.
visions TO allow as mauy OF tho employees as bs
attend the funeral OF Mr. Ogden, which takes p,acs
this afternoon from Trinity Chapel
The New York herald., 1877-09-13
OUR OUTRAGED NAVAL OFFICERS.
70 rug EproR or tn. HEnAlp:--

70 ruE Error or ruE HEgALp:-
observe by your Washington correspondent in this
mornings HERALD that tho approaching extra session
OF Congress will provide only for the army pay what
s to be done for the suffering officers Of the navy aud
Marine corps, who have not received a dollars psy
ior several months past These officers, bear
aloft our flag upon the aud also upon the land,
should certainly be provided for, and hope youi
influential journal will agaie tho subject on oul
behalf NAVAL OFFICER, Brooklyn Navy ysrds
BRooxLyS. Sept. Il, 1874
The New York herald., 1877-09-13
THE "Boss' pooLEp.

THE "BOss' FOOLED.
O. What would they do. A. They would get Tilden
10 let up on me, aud their influence with Mr. Bar
rett, who they said, they had under their CONTROL to
let up on me.
O. You did what thcy wanted? A. did
T. Did MI rilden let up on your A. don't think
he did; II does not LOOK II ne did that rs not tho
ter; that is only one Of the many times have been
deceived.
q. Now about Judge Barrett: who was it repre-
scnted 10 you that hc would let up on your A.
Senator Bixby; Mr. Barrett was not Judge then; he
was worse than any Judge in the city at the time,
being counsel OF the Committee OF Seventy: II was
worse tnan the Council OF Ten In the days OF Venice
Did you notice any fruits OF that promise that
direction; did Judge Barrett let up on your A. I
think not he decided against mo everything that
ever camo before him. 1t too late then TO remedy
what had done; mad carried out my part oi the
programme.
Mr.. Cowing--I would like to ask one question with
last day of his examination. Alter having stated that
Mr. Voorhees was paid 81, 500 TO stay away from the
appointed, you were asked what was the motive that
incuced you to form this combination 10 havo
,ns mr. 'oSaneeI Sn ,s., stay away You You replied to
cheat you" Do you now adhore TO that answer, or
did 1t merely occur to you at the time DO you
remember tnat these Supervisors who were TO pay
81 500 to Keep another away safe parties select
inspectors OF elcctiony A. Oh no; do not think
men were governed 10 those matters by correct ideas
partisan who would not take advantage O! It,
O. Do you now recollect auy instance In your poti.
cal lie when the other side as pleased to call
them, TOOK any advantage IN The appointment Of IN
spectors OF eiectiong A. don't know that we ever
gave them u chance; We had men better drilled
than to allow them to do that.
You do not think at that time that probably these
inspectors OF election who should bo selected by
Six Supervisors might be Incapable of taking per-
centagcsY A. do not think anything of IL; we did
not know but that thoy might take one Of our own
men In the way we took theirs ana did not propose
TO have that done
The committee then adjourned to Saturday. at eleven
O'Clock.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1877-10-06

permit me to attend the Convention of Indi-
ana editors to which you invite me. Conscious
of my lack of power to speak adequately of
the journalistic calling, whose shortcomings
have for long time interested me, should
nevertheless be glad to urge it's numerous and
gross abuses upon such of my comrades as
might care to listen to me; its coarse and
reckless personalism its senseless jabber of
spurious wit; it's general want of truthfulness
and responsibility. 1t is so easy to handy
epithets, to squib and fb SO hard to investi-
gate patiently, and condense in five lines of
pith five hours of labor. I do not pretend
that journalists are worse than other men, but
being more conspicuous, they should be more
circumspect, mere thoughtful, more dutiful.
The habit of disjointed thinking is producing
a crop of irresponsible writing which lowers
the tone, abridges the influence, and impairs
the usefulness of the press; so that the cur
rent newspaper seems to me to be equally
narrow and fragmentary, wanting not GER
tain vigor indeed, but elevated and generous
prompting. The journalism of the period is |
thus almost destitute of self-respect, and I'M
til it gains its lost moral nature-at the ex-
pense perhaps Of its vivacity-its tendency
must be downward. beg your pardon for
speaking so bluntly; but observant members
of the profession to which all of us are bound
for life can hardly fail to share with me a
sense of shame in the confession, along with
a spirit of hope that the future may have bet
ter things in store for us This is altogether
admirable, and we greatly commend Mr.
Watterson for the manner and matter of his