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after stealing Tiliens onis he stole
Tldebs policy
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N fore improperly sold TO the State for nen-
pa meut OF taxes can nave relief under a re-
cent act Of the Legislators, BY applying at the
Chaneery Clerks Office.
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nleft Chancefy Clerk.
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bire ribbon for best , year-Old Stallion at Mo-
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Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-11-06
War News.

London, NoV> ga dispatch from
Sofia TO the Daily Telegraph. dated
Thursday, says: "Fighting continues
on the Orchanie and P.evna roads. -
Chevket Pacha occupies q position
commanding the junction of the Or
chanie and Plevns, aud OrchanIe and
Loyatz roads. The Russian advance
has been repulsed with heavy loss
Reinforcements are arriving rapidly.
An attempt to retake Felische will
be made Immediately"
London, Nov. 3.-The Times
Vienna correspondent telegraphs as
follows: at is said that there are
still from 1000 to $1,000 regular
troops in aud about Cunstantinople.
The council of war has ordered these
troops to start Immediately for Or
chanie and Sofa to relieve Osman
Pasha."
Constsntinople, November 3.-The
Porte has issued to the populace Off
cial assurance that Plevua is amply
provisioned, and can hold out for
months.
London, Nov. "a Bucharest
dispatch says it is reported that the
Russians are forming an army of 20, =
900 men, with which it is designed
to cross the Balkans and advance ups
on Adrianople without waiting for the
fall Of Plevna.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-11-06
STAGE ROBBERY.
Modern Dick Turpins-The Dead
wood Stage again Robbed.

CHEYENNE, WYOMING. Nov. q
y coach which left Deadwook Tues
day morning coming south was stopp.
ed and robbed last night within three
miles of this post by two armed men.
Seven passengers were on the coach.
among whom was United States Mar
shal SweeZy. The robbers took every
thing Of value.
Lieutenant Chase. with a detach-
ment Of the Third infantry, started
this NOR ming in pursuit Of the thieves.
and after five mile chase the robbers
were captured. One of them has been
identified as Webster, the murderer OF
Deputy Sheriff, + Currey.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-11-06

SENATOR MORTON is dead. At
tor dragging dead body for years
behind a face Of great brutality he
has gone to the general reckoning
for those who relent not and for.
give never. Blue Jeans Williams
will fill the vacancy in the Senate
with Daniel Vorhcsc. Blaine and
Conkling arc left to preach the
gospel Of hate in the new century.
Mortonwas a creature Of the revos
luton, and he rode the storm pit
rs though he were one of its gods.
The peaceful reign of Hayes Lack
cd the furious elements for his sup
port and he sank as Stevens and
Brownlow.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-11-06

The speaking at Wallace's
Switch last Saturday was attended
by one Of the largest crowds OF the
campaign. All the candidates
were present, except Messrs. Por-
terfold and Worlcy, and the dis
CHssion was quite animated between
Messrs. Fulkerson and Trigg -
While Mr.. Fowler was speaking,
All individual asserted in the crowd
that he (Mr. F. lad not paid his
taxes. Fortunately the tax-collcc-
tor was present, and promptly Of
fered to state publicly that Mr.. F.
had paid his taxes for 1876, but it
was not necessary. Mr.. Fowler
responded that he had not paid his
taxes for 1877, and asked if any
man in the crowd had. That stone
thrown at him he said struck the
entire audience. The tax for 1877
was not due, and the notices for its
collection had just then for the first
time been put up. Such fulmina~
ting powder as this only recoils on
the man who touches the match to
If
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-11-06

LONDON, Nov. "a special from
Vienna To the Times says Recent
Russian success have renewed the war
agitation in Belgrade, but so ind Itier-
ent 10 Servia's attitude are the Rus.
slams now, that report Is current
that Prince KaraEeOrpevitch. the
Servian pretender, has been invited
to visit Russian headquarters and was
well received there. Whether this is
true or not IL IL certain ServiR's trim
ming has spoiled her position with
Russia, Turkey had the great Powers
alike and she is likely to commit her
self 10 some desperate measure in her
effort to retrieve herself
The Russian official bulletins report
continued progress on the Plev a,
Orchanie and LOvatZ roads. Turkish
forces numbering between three and
four thousand men, from south of the
Balkans, attacked a Russian force at
Mahren. south of Elenae. After three
hours lighting the Turks retreated
leaving a hundred dead and many
wounded.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-11-06
SENATOR MORTONDEAD.
a Happy .:c.cu-" Yesterday at
tcruuun, After a Long
Season of \ Agony.
THE STORY or A LIFE INTIMATELY
CONNECTED WITH THE COUN.
TRY's prOST STIRRING
HISTORY


HISTORY.
INDIANAPoLIs, Novem her .-Sena-
tor Morton died at $50 p. NJ. The FREE
quent bulletins of to-day render il UNI
necessary to recount his sulIerings
and the measures employed to allevi.
ate them. About noon Mrs. Morton
and her sons were, by her request,
left alone with the Senator for about
an hour What passed between them
is not matter for inquiry. Before
5 O'clork it became evident that he
had entered upon his last hour on
earth. He had rested during the
greater portion Of the day in half ly-
ing, half sitting position. AS he grew
weaker, the supporting pillows were
Withdrawn, SO that he lay prone upon
the bed A deeper silence now per-
vaded the room. and remained n
broken except by an occasional ques-
ton to the dying man. Once, when
the Senator exclaimed, Il am dving.n
his sisrer-inlaw, Mrs. Holloway. in-
quired, You are not afraid to die,
oliver" He gave negative annwer
by swaying his head Soon after a
similar exclamation, question aud an
swer passed between him and DIR
Thompson. At $40 he exclaimed:
Il am dying: / am worn out" and
these were his last words. After this
it was difficult to discover that life
remained On the doctors announce
ment that he was going, the gaze Of
his wife and SONS became fixed On the
face of the husband and father, with
now and then a piteous look of inqui.
ny towards the doctor until his further
announcement 1T is overn The
widow clasped her sOns to her, ex-
claiming quietly, but in tones never to
be forgotten "My darling boys"
The friends withdrew, leaving them
for time, when they were tenderly
led from the room.
This evening, by direction OF the
Mayor, the city bell has been tolled
fify-fOur strokes, indicating the dead
Senator's age.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-11-06
VICTORY J

The ticket is Fulkerson, Fowler
and Kelley. The vote will he
found elsewhere in detail. FulkeI-
son beats Trigg in the District
In the county Fowler gets 1889,
Kelley 1886, Worlpy 1,O39, Por-
terfeld 1929, Coale 2S9.
The Editor of the News &C
knowledges the compliment Of a
reelection, and returns to the peo-
pie of Washington county his pro-
foundest acknowledgements.
The tabulated vote will be given
in Our next.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-11-06
WASHINGTON.

All Government Officers Closed
on Account OF MoTtOn's Eune-
raj.
WAsHINGToN, Nov. 5.-As the IN
neral of Senator Morton takes place
to-day, all the Government Depa, t.
ments and Government offices have
been ClOsed.
Col. Blackburn, of Ky. declines Il
place On the committee on the Pacific
Railroad vice Porter resigned.
The Committee on Foreign Affairs
Of tie House considered the appropri-
alton for the Paris Exposition.
Some Washington specials repre-
sent Senator BlEiL's condition as seri-
Gus.
Col. French, Sergpant-at-Rrms, had
the Senate and its approaches taste
fully draped with embllms OF mourn
ing for Morton.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-11-06
Return Of Oakley
EEaIl,

NEW YORK, Nov. 2. The return of
exMAyor a. Oakley Hall TO this city is
as my steriOus us bis Disappearance last
March. No one appears To know how
he came Mr.. Hall declares he eau.
not explain his sudden DEPARTURE
His remembrance Of the frat part OF
last January is very indistinct. He
had uo ideaof where he was going or
the reason for his act.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-11-06

NoTHING decisive this week be-
tween Turk and Cossack, but the
weeks work is again sadly against
the Turks. There is danger that
the retreat of Osman is now cut
off from Plevna, the fall of which
place will probably end the war
The Turks have fallen back to the
last dcfenccs of Erzeroum.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-11-06
OLD CHURCHES.
The EpiSCopaIians Discussing
Ecclesiastical Architecture
st. Johns Church Alluded 10.
New York Tribune

ST. OOhh - CbutNh hAhuNCo n Os
New York Tribune
While the Church Congress il die.
cussing ecclesiastical architecture, it
may not he amiSs to remind its read
ers and listeners of some of the beuuti-
ful Episcopal churches of the last
century, which are still standing in
the South. First among these in his
toric interest is st John 3 on Church
Hill, Richmond. wherein Patrick
Henry made his famous speech which
every schoOl-bOy declains before he
is out OF his Ioundabnuts. At Alex
andria il the Parish church where
Wilmington had pew, and near
Palace Court in williamsburg. quain-
test of Virginia towns, stands Bren
tons church. Beyond the Ashley
river. near Charleston, is the antique
parish church of st. Andrew, while
opposite the City Hall aud the Court
House stands St. Michael's, one Of
the most beautiful churches in the
South, with spire which II the only
handsome thing in Il shabby and din
gy city. The most interesting of
church ruins is the crumbliug tower
at Jamestown; but the most beautiful
il old BlandfOrd church. in the ceme-
terry ut Petersburg. During the war
tablet was placed upOr the walls TO
commemorate the exploits Of a small
bnnd of soldiers who defended the
city. One of the few interesting
churches near New York, the old
Dutch church in Sleepy Hollow, near
Irving's grave, has been married dur
ing the summer by whitewash and
fresh paint.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-11-06
Valuable Lands for Sale.

WITH a view to change my BUSH
w ness, | offer for sale my place OF
residence, known as COlamO, living 3
miles east of Bristol, on the A NJ d o
II Il, containing about 700 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 il elegantly finished. 1t
occupies commanding site, and the
view il extensive and attractive. The
grounds are well improved, and I'D
journlng them are apple and peach
orchards, with 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 very desirable
place.
Beaver creek traverses the farm, af-
fordiug ample water supply, and upon
it are two sites admirably suited for
machinery, one adjacent to and the
other Two hundI j yards distant from
the railroad. J Lere are also indica-
tions of iron % of value.
The land Ia .vided into three par
cells, with dive ngs and appurtenancea
to each to suit purchasers, as a whole
1t would mai a tirst-class stock farm.
Also trac of One Thousand Acres,
lying at the mouth of Beavercreek. in
Sullivan county. Tenn, II miles south
Of Bristol and six from Union Depot.
This il 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 fine location
for the manufacture of wooden srti-
cles 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 I PRESTON,
Box II.
April 10, '75-tf Bristol Tenn,
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-11-06

Don CAMERoN failed to get his
father appointed minister to Eng
land, Mr.. John Welsh, a Phila-
delphia merchant, and one Of the
Centennial leaders, gets the covet>
ed prize, The appointment meets
with general favor.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-11-06

Our friend Geo. w. Palmer, of
Saltville, had to show his fine short
horns at the State fair last week
against the President, but Palmer
got the premiums and plenty of
them, though it rsincd after the
Alaska fashion.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-11-06
General News Items.

w. II. Taliaferro, Esq, father Of
General William i. TalIaferro, died
at his residence in GlOuster county on
Wednesday last.
When exSecretary A. II. II. Stuart
was ia Washington last week he call
ed on President Hayes. dlned with
Mr.. Evarts, aud attended Cabinet
meeting, which body adjourned for
about an hour in order to afford the
mutual pleasure of introduction and
social conversation.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-11-06

Apocslyptic wonders have been re-
Gently inaugurated by pilgrimage on
the part Of Gen. Jubsl A. Early TO
Richmond to take drink with Presi-
dent Hayes, Hayes gave Jubal fra
ternal hug but told him he was a te-
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-11-06

THE money editor of a New York
paper predicts that William ii Van
derbilt won't have u cent OF the great
fortune his father left him in five
vanrS -
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-11-06

TIE Danville EXPRESS says there
aro eighteen candidates for the
Legislature in Pittsylvania county.
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WORKING of the New Road Law,

Working al the New hOOd SAW
II Ia said that the section Of road of
which Mr.. Ed Smith ia the contrao-
cor IL probably one Of the best in the
county. All of which has been
brought about 10y the operation OF the
new Tuad law.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-11-06
PETERS.

Decentralization 81, Trlgg 16
House OF DEL. Fowler "a, Coale 1 +,
Kelley l6, Morley Sc, Porterfleld SO.