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Obituary.

A SAD death was that on Sunday afternoon
last. of Mrs. John Iauser, nee Fannie thinner
man. 1t is less than year since we chi onicled
her marriage TO Mr. H. and their removal to
Nebraska, where, it seems, Mr.. Ii. had pleasant
home provided for her, to be supported by the
fine income his business was bringing IN to him,
and where they had made many warm friends.
Life was rosy colored for them, surely; but the
bright clouds, as at sunset, soon deepened their
hues as night came on. The bride lost her health,
and after vain endcayorS to regain it, she was
brought to Ottawa, in hopes that old associa-
tons would i've her, but Il was too late. She
leaves behind her q child, and host Of mourn
ing friends.
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marrie0.

MAY 10Th. 81 the parsonage by Few. w. Acker. CHAs.
II. RAYMOND and Miss MINNIE BROWN.
On the 18th inst hv v D. Weeks his office In Ottawa
Mr. IUIfN HANSON TO Miss ANNA LEW lSlON; both
Of streator H.
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vi al Law. Wolff Book, Ia sale ST., Ottawa, H.
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,leW advertisements.

l.ce week in your own town. Terms and s. ontr
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Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-12-18
Gold in New York, $1.O2 SIS.

WASHINGTON, December IA
large meeting vas held in Chicago in
behalf of the reconciliation of silver.
A long series of resolution we're
adopted. The most pointed is as
follows:
Resolved, That while we have full
confidence in the integrity and pa
triotiSm of the President, and his
earnest desire to fill the duties Of his
high office and promote the welfare
of the nation, yet we view with Just
alarm the position taken by him on
this question in his late message, and
We have good reasons to believe that
his judgement has been warped and
misguided by the bad counsels of his
constitutional advisers into the adop>
ton of line Of policy which would
give the bondholbers nm undue and
unjust advantage, greatly to the det-
riment of the people. We have
searched in vain through his message
for any word of true comfort for the
struggling masses, by whose labor
money must be earned to pay these
bonds. We regard his suggestion
that by yielding to the demands of
public creditors these bonds may
be exchanged for others at reduced
interest a delusiou. There are two
parties interested in this question:
those who are to pay and those who
are to receive payment. We demand
that justice be done both by restor-
ing the old time>hOnored standard
measure Of values. The burdens of
the Government will then rest lightly
upon the shoulders of a prosperous
people, but we see no hope of returns
ing prosperity in this financial policy
of the President and his mal-advis-
eTS
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-12-18

GALVESTON, Dec. 15.-The Ne2r8'
specials report that the FL Paso troub-
les have broken out anew, and fight
ing between the State troops and the
MeXicans has been going on for two
days The following dispatch has
been received by the Governor from
the Sheriff of FL Pa9o county:
"There was fighting all day yester-
day at San Elizario between the State
troops and the Mexicans, from both
sides of the river. CHAs. KERBER."
The Governor sent the following
dispatch to President Hayes:
Il am officially informed that citi-
zens of Mexico, in connection with
citizens of El Psso county, Texas, of
Mexican birth, were fighting all day
yesterday in Texas with deta "hment
of State troops, who were aiding our
civil authorities. The Mexican force
being too strong to be repealed 10y the
Texas troops. and it being impossible
to raise n posse from the citizens, who
are nearly all of Mexican blood and
sympathy, and having no reinforce
ments within seven hundred miles,
ask the aid of such United States
troops as may be nearest the scene of
action to repel this invasion of our ter.
ritOry.
Il have the honor to be your ODE
dient servant, II. b. HUBBARD,
Governor of Texas"
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-12-18
TOO Particular,

"Peucestas," said Leonatus, one
day, when the all cOnquering amy oil
Alexander was on It's march. "Peu.
cestas, Why is the crupper of Buceph.
Glus like a ships's anchor?
Peucestas was buried i'm deem
thought for n moment; becsuse it
has no pocket to put it in ?" he ven
tUred timidly.
NAV - rOared the son Of Pella.
"Man behind the counter ?" pur-
sued Peucestas
Mop
"'ro cover his heod ?"
"Shades Of my fathers, no!'
"Because its inhrm ?'
LeOnatus only made a despairing
gesture.
"Because ita n slope mp 2"
LeOnRuIa made motion to strike
him. and Peuceslas said he wouldn't
guess any more, and he Couldn't see
why a horses Crupper was like Il
ships anchor.
"Well, it is, replied Leonntua, abe.
cause its at the end of the hawser."
which end?" presently Peucestas
inquired, with show OF interest.
And then Leuna'us looked "a long
way of and said that the peculiar ap.
pearance OF the clouds. and the hu.
midity of the atmosphere indicated
areas of disturbances,
with right sma of mean tempera-
ture at local points.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-12-18
The Cabinet Discusses the Chi
nCSE.

WAsHINGTON December 14,-The
Chinese question was leading topic
of attention to-day ct full meeting
of the Cabinet. The recent reports
to the President from San Francisco.
in addition to several papers on this
subject, brought to his attention at
various times, were laid before the
council and made a matter OF very
earnest consideration. l. was ex-
Plained at the meeting that the re
port of yesterday from the Six Com
panies was an exaggerated statement
of the disorder that had occurred.
but the President has been advised
from several sources of condition
OF affairs which may eventuate in Sc
riOus troubles. The feeling is there
fore entertained by the President and
members of the Cabinet that the ne
cessity exists for taking a careful
view Of the subject.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-12-18
OEID 81.
His use fora NloTett Register

From the Atlanta Constitution.
Old 81 came in yesterday and
wanted to know
what do one oh desc heah MATT
registurs set yer back dat is. what
do dey cos'?"
"a Moflett register? Wig, man,
what do you want to know that for p
"Ef yer'll 'skuse me, dat amt what
I axed yer"
"Well | don't know what they
cost, | don't keep bar room or keep
acOant of how many drinks take. >
"Yas, sah,' | kno'd dat, hut what
| wants ter git at ar de price oh de
registurY'
" Do you want one?'
"Dat does-an' | wants hit bad -
"What for!"
"Well, eff l on erstan's hit, cherry
time yer turns de crank de bell rings
an de clock~wurk counts 'one'?'
chats about il. -
''Jess so, an dcre's err place in
dis town dat needs one OBJ dem mer-
sheens vusscr dan dey needs er clock
in er hosspitelW
"Whcre is thatT"
"Out dar at de chu'ch dat Use hep.
pin ter boss. Yer see ebery time
dey talks up de colieckshun de plare
don't count out 'cordin' ter de- way
dc foxes sez dey put in Dat ares
de pint--do de foxes put in wat dey
SEE dey does, er does de plate,mover
git son ob de cash mixed up wild his
coat sleebes p
"Well, what is your plan now"
"Hit ar ter tach de regstur ter
de plate an inquire de coIlecktur fer
ter turn de crank an ring de bell
once fer cherry five cent dat's put in
de plate. Den de gas meeter ranges
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-12-18

the seat Of Gregory, republican, from
New Kent, has been seated. He is an
old member, an able member, aud a
thorough Readjuster.
The Funders held a sort Of caucus
last night on the call of few Of their
number, 20 worded rs to exclude the
% Independents. Our ReadjHsters at
tended, but declined to participate. -
They could get only IL Of so Conaer-
vatlve Senators to sign their roll and
only 81 Of the 12l Conservative Dele
gates. l learn they have privately
added some additional names. They
resolved to exclude the independents,
really not because they are indepen-
dents for heretofore they have uni
formly admitted them, but because
they nre Hleadjusters. This il the
plain purpose of the move. We will
zee little further whether these Fun
ders, protesting themselves to he Re-
adjusters, can cause every Conserva-
tive to utter their shibboleth before
they can have entrance to the party.
These Funders call themselves Read
justers, but they oppose everything
that can readjust. They never called
themselves by any such name until
the true REIMBURSEMENT party had
whipped them into it.
Gen. Anderson, Of this city, has pre-
scented bill offering to compromise
the debt by the issuance, in lieu of
those now out, 4 per cent gold bonds,
payable in New York and London,
with coupons receivable for all dues to
the State. There will he plenty Of
other propositions.
Thos. M. Anderson was to-day elect
ed Judge of Russell county, instead of
Judge Henry Frye, resigned.
Senator John w. Daniel and Dele
gate Harrison, of Sussex, came near
mixing last night. Friends inter-
fered, and when the gentlemen under
stood each other they found there was
nothing to fight about.
Things is workin'," and blood is
at lever heat. / SEE.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-12-18
Our Richmond Letter.
RICHMOND. Dec, Is. 1877

RICHMOND, Dec. IS, 1877.
The two Houses of the Legislature
have agreed upon a Christmas spree at
home, having resolved to adjourn from
Thursday, the Goth, until the first day
OF January, at which time they are
required to be present at the Capitol to
inaugurate the new Governor. The
tedious job Of counting the VOC for
Governor and Lieutenant Governor
has been disposed of by the two
houses. and it appears that Gen. Wal.
ker ran some ten thousand votes be.
hind Col. Holiday. This case of Col.
Walker, who ran lame with no oppo-
sition, ia only surpassed 10y that of
Col. Eubank, who was beaten badly
ny Mr.. Sherrard for the Senatorship
from Bath and Highland. Col Eu-
bank IL "a Funder, and ran for re-elec-
tion. Sherrard declined all nominal
tions rs the opposing candidate, and a
few days before the election published
a card, absolutely declining tD run.
The first bill passed by the Legisla-
ture was the Cansl bill, and l am not
sure that lie not bad bill. 1t turns
over the entire lnborlng force Of the
Penitentiary for two years to the Ca
nal Company, to be used In repairing
the Canal. The State is required to
feed, clOthe, guard and furnish them
with medical attendance, with no
Limitation as to expense, and to take
ia pay the bonds of the company
We tried faithfully, both in the House
and Senate, to put restraints on the
bill, and TO limit the time to six or
twelve months, but we failed. Two
years runs the case along until a new
legislature shall meet. 1t about kills
all hope OF convict labor to our Mar
row Gauge II. r.. for two years, and
two years is great while in life.
time.
The Committee on Schools and Col
lPges has reported bill, which has al
ready gone to its engrossment in the
House, TO allow children living out
side the State, but near the line,
whose parents or guardians pay school
tax IN the State, to attend our free
schools at the option of our school
hoards. This will eject a good many
children living in Tennessee, near the
Virginia line.
The double Funding steal in the
Second Auditors office Is said to get
larger on examination Mr., Barbour
OF Culpepper, informs me he has seen
two patches ofsuch bonds that amount
10 $39, 900, aud thinks IL will exceed
$50, 900. Indeed, 10 one Knows. oF can
yet know, how much Of our public
debt has been twice funded, This sort
Of Read ustment is by no means pleas
ant. Col. Barbour very truly remark
ed that no man living can tell what
the debt Of the State II.
Judge j w Lacy, who contested
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-12-18
Tho Tenn. state DcbI.

Conference Of tie Finance Commit
tees Proposition Of he New York
Syndicate.
The Senate and House Finance
Committees met at Q o'clock yester-
day, but no definite result was reach
ed, Judge MacKinnon appeared be-
fore the committees and explained
the proposition submitted through
him 10y the Funding Association of
the United States of America, Omit
ed. J" He said the Association pro,
posed to settle the State debt, ex-
tending the time for creating a
"sinking fund" aud secure to the
holders and owners of the funding
bonds the prompt and certain pays
ment Of interest and principal, He
proposed settlement on basis of
30 cents and 6 per cent. interest.
The committees adjourned to meet
tomorrow morning, MONDAY y
NdShUHe Amer3cun 10Th.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-12-18
EVENT and COMMENT.

There nre signs Of war on the Texan
border again. a telegram states that
there was fighting all day on the l4th,
at Han ElizariO between State troops
and Nexican's from both sides Of the
river.
Congress adjourned on the 18th for
the holidays. The session will be re-
gumed on the 10th OF January.
Plevna has boon captured by the
Russians. Osmsn Pasha surrendered
Internationally.
Judge J. J. Mackinon has returned
to Nashville, Tenn, from N. Y. with
n proposition from the Syndicate to
setile the State Debt at fifty cents on
the dollar and per ce Interest.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-12-18
.MISLED BY DEMAGOGUES.'

The DISPATCH is rather rough on
itself when it says Mr.. Fowler has
been misled by Demagogues-
meaning, of course, to refer to his
views in favor Of REIMBURSEMENT.
Mr. Fowler was favorably impress
ed by this measure when he read
the DIsPATCH's own editorial of the
9Th of July, 1877, in which that
paper commented tavorably on
Gen. Mahone's letter, and said it
saw nothing to condemn in its pos
sition. Mr.. Fowler may have been
misled by this, but he has too much
respect for the Editors, as we'll as
for that opinion, to say they are
"demagogucs."
T e DIsPAToH threatens Mr..
Fowler and Col. Fu1kerson with
Mr.. Trigg. Very good ! Our
clever friends of the DIspArCH did
that when the canvass was hot and,
though Judge Hughes went along
with the DIsPATcH to the rescue Of
Mr.. Trigg, it did not work.
If we have to tell the people we
could not Readjust," we shall tell
them the failure was due largely to
the DIsPAToH and its party.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-12-18

meht u show jess how much hit orter
pan out! Yer sec, dcre's some parts
oh 'Iigion dat's got ter pend on
science ter hep it keep s,ratc I"
That's new krnk, ST. but what
are you going to do when they put
buttons it, the plate?"
Oar now Dogg'd ef III tho't ob
dat! Use gotter 90 back an mend
dat plan somewhar' r.
And the old man went off badly
bothered over the problem.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-12-18

Wife" comic song, was sung by Mr..
ID. V. Price, accompanied by Miss
Chanceaulme on the piano. A fine
voice, well-trained, brought out with
great force the spirit and sentiment of
the piece.
Miss Chanceaulme and the young
ladies OF the College handled the
piano and guitar with ease and grace.
Mr.. Sheriff., Of our place, accompa-
MED the piano in most Tieccs with
the violin, His performances were
exquisitcly fine, combining in won.
defful degree the scientific and the
popular. lie Is destined to rank as a
musician.
Among those Who took part and
won laurpls in the musical perform.
ancp are the following: Misses Chance.
aulmc, Mary Price. Mary Lloyd, IA.
die Wiuen, Addie Northrup and Ed
it'll Schoolfeld. Many assisted i'm the
chorus whose names we did not gath
or. Several gentlemen acted i'm the
songs, and the whole affair was quite
a creditable one of the sort. The mu-
steal culture Of the College was seen
cropping out in all the performance
Mrs. Witten deserves great credit for
the entire performance. She is to our
opinion a lady Of eminent administra-
tive ability.
The College has reached a plane Of
enduring hope. With such a strong
faculty % they have secured at PeO-
pies College they cannot fail of sue.
cess.
And on this "occasion" we will
write one or two more linea and close.
We are inclined to think that if the
people of the Valley and elsewhere
want their daughters taught music
Pikeville is the place. for we never
heard better performer than Miss
Chdnceauime. Why, she is a perfect
Ivory pawist."
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-12-18
The Concert at Pikeville.

The following extracts are taken
from an editorial in the Valley Her.
dld, published at Pikeville, Tenn, in
which one Of Bristol's fair daughters
is very highly and deservedly compli-
mented
"While we were at PikeVille we had
the pleasure Of attending the Ladies'
Concert at Peoples College, given by
Mrs. Il. o, Witten, Miss Mamie
Chanceaulme and others. to raise
funds to aid in building stone pave
ment from town 20 the College, a dis
lance of half n mile, 1t came off on
the evening of the S0th OF November.
We were present 10y special invitation,
hence we were very DEAD HEAD
But 10 was decided success financial
ly, about one hunded and fifty peo-
pile were present, and about siXly-dve
dollars was realized, although a largo
number of the attendants were admit
ted on twenty-five cents. The Con
cert contested Of charades and music,
together with an occasional comic
speech. Some OF the characters were
acted In very respectable style yes.
we would say that we never saw bet
ter performers outside of a theatre. for
the actors all performed their parts
very creditably indeed they seemed
to enter into the spirit of the charac
ter represented by them, and acted as
really as If they had been accustomed
to the stage,
The music Of the occasion was ex-
celleIt, not TO say superb In every
sense OF the word. THE Fidgety
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-12-18
$4,000

worth Of Carpets eff every quality and de-
sign manufactured in the Eastern and
Northern States.
Oar facilities are unsurpassed for giving
you the Carpet you have 30 long wished
for, and at prices that will make you hap
Ply for years 10 come.
when you come "a Eristol, he sure TO WHIT
us before parting with your money. We
feel deeply interested In your wcl-inre md
don't VISA you TO leave town with amy re-
grets.
Mr.. W. 7. Thomas and Mr.. John Ben
ham are with ms, aul are anxious to sell
goods They will take pleasure in showing
and pricing and especially in selling to all
who call on ne.
Thanking our friends for all past favors
and hoping 20 merit fuil share Of their
paroRa1e in future, We are yours,
Our Term are } Respectfully,
CASH. ST
YS1BR0UGlI & WOOD.
Dec 4, '77-4t
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-12-18

The boots and shoes of the country
cost $l5, 100000 more than they ought
to, because of the exactions of the pro
.ective tariff, aud the increased cost
that the people pay does not 90 into
the national Treasury, hut into the
pockets Of the manufacturers.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-12-18
THE AMERICANS sURRoUNDED.

The latest dispatches from FL Paso
report five ran gers and merchant
named K lis killed by the Mexicans
yesterday. The State troops are en-
trenched at San Elri2aio. surrounded
by n mob of several hundred Mpxicans
from both sides Of the river. The
Governor has telegraphed orders to re-
cruit men from the nearest points in
Texas and New Mexico to aid the
State troops.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-12-18
HANDSOME STOCKS,


in this special line, ever brought to this
market. We have the cream of the New
York, Philadelphia and Boston markets,
selected with great deal Of care and at
prices lower than ever heard of before.
Our PRINTS are handsome and Of the
latest dcsignf.
Our DRESS GOODS are choice and at
tractive.
We have Alpacas from Csc. to sl.OO, and
Fancy Dress Goods from ". cts. to 80 cts.
per yard.
Our stock Of Domestics, Tickings, Sheet
ing, White Goods and Fmnuels is complete
Gross Grain Ribon and Hamburg Trim
ming in endless variety and cheaper than
ever. Corsetts Of manv makes and colOrs.
Shawls, Hosiery Consisting Of ladies' all
wool, seamless, ileeced-lined, fancy striped
and other qualities), full line of ehildrens
Hosiery ; Gloves Of all kinds (adies Kids
as low ms 90 cts.). Table Linen and Oil
Cloths, Window Curtain white Lace aud
Paper), Ladies Skirts, Towels, Napkins and
DOylies and thousand other articles too
numerous to mention.
We have made Shoes a specially Our
stock is large and varied, in price and
quality, and suited to the wants Of all.
In our Carpet Department you will find
Carpets nom % cts to $500 per yard. We
have received the 'Richqrdson Carpet Tx
hibitor," the greatest invention Of the age,
and have direct access to magnificent
stock Of
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-12-18
PULMONA IS 4 SURE
cure FOR CONSUMPTION

READ 1EIs STATEMENT IRON A PATIENT. From
I. J carson, College lli,-, Cincinnati: 81 was
m the last stage Of CONSUMPTION. In ten days az
ter taking FULN0GA my CIRRUS, MIGHT
SWEArs and FEVER decreased, and finally alto
gethor disappeared. mere skeleton before,
am now well stored with flesh. My restoration is
a marvel 10 all who know me-"
PbLIeSA may be ordered through any
Dealer in Medicines. Circulars, containing par
usulars OF MANY CASES successfully treated sent
free. Address OSCAR O. MOSES, Is Cortlaadt
Street New York.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-12-18
PLANTERS
Tobacco Warehouse

EfIE above named House will be opened
Il for the reception Of Tobacco ON MON
DAY, the 2Sth Of November, 1877.
Arrangements have been made so that par
ties desiring advances in goods on Tobacco
in Warehouse can bo accommodated. We
hope by strict attention to business, and fair
dealing to merit your patronage
TO- Sale Days; TUESDAY, WEDNES-
DAY, THURSDAY and FRIDAY Of each
week. The usual charges will be made.
HOLLY, SIMPSON s. co.
nov 10, '77-tf.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-12-18

Ct,HEsDENTEAL Notice TO Agents New
Organs Jt SloHs $40 u, 500, r. $50. g, st5.-
PiaBOa retou price 1850 only @l7j. DEniel
+. Beatty, Warrington, y. j.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-12-18
New Business
NIH STORE ! NEW STOCK !
Yarbr0ugh & Wood

uAVE opened their New Stock of Dry
4 / Goods, Nntious, Shoes aud Fancy
Goods in the ENSOR BLOCK, next
door to the Bool, Store, and are now ready
to serve the public with one of the most
varied and
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-12-18

The music Of the occasion Was eX-
cellett, not TO say superb In every