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The Osceola times., 1878-01-19
MlSCELLANEOVN.

A man so years of age is to be har ged
at Auburn, N. Y, next week.
December 4, $40, 900 bushels of grain
and 10000 barrels of flour were received by
rail in New York city.
The present silver halt.dollars contain
just rs much silver as those coined before the
war, and weigh one>half per cent. more than
the old coins.
Five steamers were to sail from New
York Saturday for Europe. Shipments OF
freight are very large, il is said, every avail>
able foot of space beng occupied.
In New York there is band of boy
policemen, consisting of a captain, two ser
geants and half dozen patrolnen. The lads
are all under fifteen years of age, and report
at the station promptly at 6 p. m. every day.
They are furnished with list Of untenanted
houses which they visit at night sod inspect
with great care, to see that they are not dis.
turbed BY burglars.
The San Francisco BHiletin says: "Ii
The Osceola times., 1878-01-19

A TOUCHING scene noticed before a
Baltimore toy shop a few days ago WAS
two little girls who had between them
smaller sister who was b!icd, and were
describing in detail the colors, forms and
names Of the articles displayed.
The Osceola times., 1878-01-19
NUMBER 40.
FACTS AND FANCIES.
The 8eautirsl Gate.

INC sseoothho1 0atfs
The Beautiful Gate Of Sleep il barred
Oh, Angel within
The panels OF pearl. with diamonds starred,
Give back no sound 10 my feeble knock;
have no key that will turn the lock
How long must wait7
Oh, eveIInore and forevermore
Must stand at the Beautiful Case?
My garments are thin-my sandals worn
Sseet Angel within T.
How piercing the blast l-now sharp the thorni
The night Is cheerless the wind iswild
My bruised heart sobs like piiifal child!
How long must wait -
Oh, evermore and forevennOre
Must stand at the Beautiful Cater
II were Queen ia give my crown,
Oh, Angel withinl-
Or famed, l would lay nv laurels down;
Or rich, I'd yield thee my treasured gold.
For thy sweet shelter frOn rain and cold
How long must wait7
Oh, evermore and forevermore
Would pass through the Beautiful Gate
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-01-01
THE DAY.

The journalistic cycle brings
this issue of the Bristol News Oh
New Years Day. Exit 1871
Enter 1878. The century itself
drifts swiftly by. Into the great
tomb that holds the ashes of Han
nibal and Cezar and Luther and
Napoleon are sinking the fathers
and mothers of those of lis who
to-day have charge Of the world.
The instability of human works
was, perhaps, never more apparent
than under the calcium light of
this period. The thrones CT Han
nibal and Cazar and Napoleon are
all overthrown, and the followers
Of Luther have a wonderful mas
jority of mankind arrayed against
them.
New powers have arisen on the
map of Europe, and new princi-
pies are at work in America. The
central power of kings has been
crushed where C@zar planted it in
France, and has been strengthened
where Washington crushed it in
America, Prussia and Russia are
pressing to the Mediterranean and
the Baltic, and over the protest of
England the Turk goes back to
Asia. Africa, frozen in the night
of ages, is beginning to feel the
sun of civilization, and for the first
time her rivers begin to run and |
her inland sees to glisten on the
map of Science.
Here We still bave our institu
tions, bat no hold them in the face
of new dangers. A vast mixed
population has been told that man
shall know no distinctions where
God has observed them. Our
population is becoming so heavy
that how to live is the physical
problem of the age, and labor and |
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-01-01
The Bogus Caucus.

We observe that several country pa
pers persist in asserting that the Fun
ders' caucus is the true representative
of the Conservative party. We have
several times exposed the ebsurdity
and falsity of this pretension. A
brief repetition of the facts OF the
case must diesipate doubt from every
impartial mind.
At the beginning of the session, each
house held caucus OF the party. and
separately organized sself. The
Senate had its caucus, and adjusted its
affairs to its own satisfaction. Hav-
ing no speaker 10 elect, no controver-
sy disturbed its deliberations. The
House also had it's caucus. At the
Threshold, objection was made To the
admission Of Independent COnserva-
tives to the conference. The question
WAS discussed and decided in fhe af-
firmative by vote of sixty-odd to
twenty-odd. One Republican, pro-
Tossing Conservative views, was rres-
ent and voted, but objection being
made, he promptly requested his vote
to be erased. The House thus, in the
exercise of its unquestioned right, or
ganized itself. and proceeded To nomi-
nate Speaker. The majority select
ed a gentleman in accordance with its
views, and be was subsequently elect
ed with only two dissenting voices
two colored Republieans-the whole
party of the House, in
GLIDING those who in caucus had Op-
posed his nOminatioE-th the most active
Of them bearing high testimonies to
his character and fitness.
Both organizations. so far, were per-
rectly regularly and in strict conforms
ity to usage. But ia few days there
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-01-01
New Business
TET STORE ! NEW STOCK !
Yarbr0ugh & Wood

HAVE opened their New Stock of Dry
/ I Goods, Nrtions, Shoes and Fancy
Goods in the ENSOR BLOCK, next
door to the Book store, and are now ready
to serve the public with one Of the most
varied and
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-01-01
Especial 20 the Chronicle !

NASHVILLE, Dec. %, 1877.-The
Governor refused to commute tht
sentence of Jacob Harniss, cOnGem led
to be executed December goth, for the
murder of Isaac White, in Anderson
! county.
The session of the House was stormy
and exciting, much confusion pie
vailing throughout. The Senate bill,
as amended by Gregg was rejected by
| vote Of'54 TO ~. After a heated dis
cussiOn the vote was reconsidered by
r vote of IS 10 80.
The amendment TO submit the ques-
ton to a vote of the people was voted
down by vote Of IS to 81.
This afternoon, after divers attempts
to amend the Senate bill, it was Enal-
ly rejected by the following vote:
Ayes-Brandon, Brien, Brooks,
Brown Of Meigs, Cannon, Coleman.
Day. Denton, Douglass, EnlOe, Fish
er, Gregg, Hancock, Hendrick, Key,
Lawrence, Leech, Manson, Oliver,
Overton, Perry, Peters, shepherd,
Thomson, Tniman Of McNairy,
T0Iley and Wil.On-27.
Noes-AlexandeF, Baker, Bearden,
Boon, Brown, Of Maury, Bullock,
Collier, Co!yar, Dodson. DonneIly.
Duggan, Ford, Frazer, FriersOn, Car
ner, Gleaves, Graham, GOodpasture,
Goodwin, Haues, Hawkins, Hay
wood. Houston, Jerrolds. Johnson,
Kindrick, Lands. Lavender, Lyle.
Mahoney, McAndrev, McCammOn,
McElwee, Eesl, Nelson, PbeIan,
Quarles. Rogers, Savage, SimOnton,
Smith, Tate, Tillman, of Marshall,
Travis, Washington and Speaker
Taliaierro-46.
The greatest excitement prevailed
upon the adoption Of Phelan's bill,
scaling the bonded debt to fifty cents,
bearing uniform interest at four per
cent. 90 an amendment TO FriersOn's
enacting clause, which retained tue
bill. The vote was So TO SO.
PhelRn asserted that, by virtue of
this vote, his bill had passed its third
reading, the Speaker ruling with him.
Amid great clamor to reconsider,
cries Of Order" and motions to adj
jOurn. a messenger from the Serate
announced the adoption by hat body
of the Joint Resolution TO adjourn
sine die at noon tomorrow. This but
added to the prevailing excitement
Members got up and left their seats,
and a motion to concur in the reeolu-
ton was adopted, only fifteen MEM
bers voting against it.
The House then adjourned till nine
o clock tomorrow.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-01-01

capitol are rapidly becoming enc
mics. Cuba and Mexico and Gems
trail America stand convulscd with
social and political disorder at our
doors, and their wonderful wealth
is standing temptation to our vir-
tue and prudence. As bread be-
comes more necessary, money be-
comes more scarce, and thus the
emoluments Of office arc regarded
as booty to be divided among the
few. In the end we shall have the
history of other notions repeated.
Power will be stealing from the
many to the few, and the few will
either Cypress or corrupt the many
by its use. These great questions
will surely work out results, but
LET us hope that they may neither
slay us nor water our graves with
the blood of our children.
Forward into 1873!
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-01-01
EVENT and COMMENT.

Murders mark the Christmas week
as usual last Thursday, at Farm.
Vile, Col. VIM. r. Berkeley, a very
eminent lawyer, was killed 10y Capt.
WIN. II. Kennedy, a son Of the former
proprietor of the BOlingbroOk Hotel,
Petersburg. Kennedy Knocked Al Col.
Berkley's ofiice-dOor, and as soon as il
was opened shot him twice and killed
him Instantly. lie then executed the
law upon himself by shooting himself
IN the temple, and after a few hours
expired. Col. Berkeley had made ar
Engagements TO have a large party at
his house that evening. AS a lawyer
he was recently pressing Kennedy for
claim OF $40. Kennedy is believed
10 have been insane.
A citizen named Fuller was found
dead at a Turkey blind near his home
nj BOykin, Meckiinburg county, last
week. His body bore evident marks
of murder. Capt. JnO Wren, OF Rich
mOnd, was sent for, and has arrested
J. l.. Smith snd his son, f. j. Smith,
the latter Of whom has confessed that
his father shot Fuller.
A gentleman in Memphis arose in
the night, thinking burglars were
about, and permitted his pistol TO go
off, killed his wife and child.
President Hayes and wife celebrated
their silver wedding last Sunday.
VIM. f. Chandler tells stories on
Hayes which he had intended keep
ing secret if Hayes had gone with the
extremists. He says Hayes promised.
II the count was allowed to proceed,
to withdraw the army from South
Carolina and Louisiana and to recog-
niZe Hampton and Nichols. He saws
the President shall not stand midway,
out must go back to the Radicals or 80
forward to the Democrats.
Virginia Cousols got on drunk
during Christmas and fell-to 555, the
lowest point touched since 1870.
The main business square of Sweet
water, Tenn. was DESTROYED by fire
Christmas evening at 10 o'clock. Mr..
VIM. s. Saul, late Of Bristol, lost
nearly all his goods. but had some
$4,000 Insurance.
The Nashville american thinks the
Legislature will not pass the Mofett
Register bill, at least in its present
shape.
Flor. Temple, for many years queen
OF the trotting turf, and the first to
bring the record below 20, is dead, !
al the age of 50,
The Tennessee Legislature was CO ! /
ed to readjust the State debt and ad- |
tOurued without il. The Governor /
recalled them and they have adjourn
ed without doing anything The |
boDdhOlders seem willing. but the /
Legislature seems "a feared" Of the /
people.
The battlefield at Plevna Is said to
be q charnel. house. The dead are vet |
unburled, and even the wounded are
starving. England threatens and
Russia presses her victory by making
for COnstantinOple.
Russia has lost so OGO men thus far.
The war has been no child's play, if
there has been but little said about ii.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-01-01
ms. Would be clad to have such

tons. Would be glad to have such
young men in Virginia.
How fast this age in which we live.
I hear of men from your town coming
over the line looking after some OF the
cronked.w hiskey boys.
On Christmas day we had quiet
times. The only thing Of note was q
large wedding party at Dan Weeks ,
one of tie T. Z. VS.. Two OF his
daughters were married to Snapp aud
Lyane, of BlountyiIie, Tenn.
Rev. James Fieenor is enjoying
fine health this winter, and is preach
ing rs in days Of yOre.
Mai. J. HiekHm is much afflicted Of
rheumatism. We all come in for our
share OF caused by taxation.
Mr.. Editor, there are two things
that are certain taxes and death
Taxes come first, and when a man
can't pay any more, then the Com
mOnWealth kindly permits him TO die
Hoping that neither will ever over
take you, / bid you goodbye. U. G.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-01-01
The Tenn. Legislative Failure

The Tennessee Legislature adjourn>
ed sine die last Friday without max
ing any adjustment of the public
debt. Here was an opportunity for
forcible REIMBURSEMENT and here was
fat refusal to embrace the oppoF-
tunity. Practically that body had
nothing else before it. We wish We
could say there was nothing done
The bondholders made two offers,
the first at 60 cts, the second at 80
cts. The Legislature neither accept
ed one of these, nor made any offer
in reply. The result is simply a spit
in the face of the bondholders.
Of course the State may get lover
terms, but it cannot get a better rate.
To enforce a lower rate would be
dishouorable to the Commonwealth.
We do not condemn the rejection of
the tax-receivable feature. This was
right enough, but We imagine it
would not have been insisted on by
the boudholders. The Legislature
has been vascilating and consequently
incompetent. The members seem to
have feared both public opinion and
their own judgements. BOIdness
there was none, and as to Statement
ship it is invisible.
We see plainly that the refusal last
year to levy q tax, forced the offer
Of60 cents. The refusal to pay 90 fore
ed the offer Of SO. We much fear the
refusal to accept 50, will be to dis
honor the State. The debt vas less
than % millions. The new debt
whould have been less than u mills
lions, and the sum could have been
paid. As it is the Legislature refused
to accept anything and refused to
offer anything. To this it added the
refusal to allow the people to vote
or any proposition. 1t would be
wild venture to hope that the people
will be satisfied with such action and
such non action, Neulrals and out
siders will simply look on in wonder,
and yainly ask what Tennessee can
want.
Virginia has a much greater debt.
and she would gladly settle it at the
rate which Tennessee has scornfully
rejected.
We ix no blame on any one, but
it rests somewhere, and the people |
are very sure to make an effort at
locating the responsibility. There
needs to be light On the subject, in
order that the blame may be fixed
where it belongs.
Only one measure was passed and
hat was to provide for the expense
Of this fruitless session.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-01-01
Tennessee Legislature.
[Speelsl to the DaiIy Tribune. ]

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Dec. %, l577.-
The afternoon session Of the House
was greatly enIivened by rather deci-
sive action relative to the Senate bill,
the previous question having
called on every proposition, II
ting off all debate, and for
House TO direct voting.
Rogers Withdrew his mots
previous question Oh the :
entered Monday afteruOO.
Gregg to make motion To
inserting four per cent. for
ing fifteen years. Rogers
the previous question on I.
which was adopted. undo
element. by Y 10 2S.
The Senate bill was then
on second reading and reject
vote of 40 TO 80, amid much &C
and anxiety, considerably heig.
by the announcement of the vU.
AfteTward the bill WAS reconsider,
and was Put upon its second reading
with The following result; Ayes 81,
noes SO.
The speaker announced that the bill
had failed for want of the cOrstitu-
tiOnal majority, and the House stood
transfiXed with establishment st this
unexpected turn.
A motion was made to reconsider
and the Speaker was requested to
withhold his decision till tomorrow.
The speaker, after adjournment, dis
covered he was in error in his ruling
and that the Constitution did not APP
ply except to bills on third reading.
The House adjourned till TO morrow.
at which time it is believed an at
tempt will be made to harmonic on
the Senate, bill.
The Republican members voted sol
id against Gregg's amendment
against the Senate bill as amended
against the reconsideration of the
vote respecting it; and against its
passage on second reading, having de-
teTmined, as is BELIEVED by many, to
make the Democrats responsible for
the passage or rejection of the propO-
sitiOn.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-01-01

C0NTsDEETgaL Notice to Agents. New
Organs Is stops 1920 Is, S9s, -. SIS, ., SOB
Pianos retalI price 1850 only $40. Dan3ei
z. Beatty, Washington, n. J.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-01-01
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 a great deal of care. and at
prices lower than ever heard Of before.
Our PRINTS are handsome and Of the
latest designs.
Our DRESS GOODS are choice and at
tractive.
We have Alpacas from Csc. to Sl.0O, and
Fancy Dress Goods from II cts. to 80 cts.
per yard.
Our stock Of Domestics, Tickings, Sheet
inc. White Goods and Flannels is complete.
Gross Grain Ribon and Hamburg Trim
ming in endless variety and cheaper than
ever. Corsetts of MANY makes and eolors.
Shawls, Hosiery Consisting Of ladies all
wool, seamless, fieeced-lined, fancy striped
and other qualities), full line of children's
Hosiery Gloves Of all kinds (ladies Kids
as low as 50 cts.). Table Linen and Oil
Cloths, Window Curtain white Lace and
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 fl ON % cts to $500 per yard. We
hare received the "Rich lrdson Carpet Ex-
hibitor," the greatest invention of the age,
and have direct access to a magnificent
STOCK of
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-01-01
Communicated
DUO ROAD, ON THE STATE LINE.
Editor Of the Meas

DUO ROAD, ON THE STATE LINE.
Editor Of the Meas
We out here in the brush are at a
loss 10 know what OF how TO do. 1t
seems like our crops AMI effects all go
to pay taxes. and then our debt is no
lees than when we first began. Il
Seen is on the right track, only let
him bang on until REIMBURSEMENT
takes place. One other branch of
business needs to be readjusted. and
that is the trade of and in Bristol. -
All kinds of produce are going off at
prices ruiDous TO producers. We have
q considerable amount of tobacco to
put on the market, but who can live
at the prices paid Shall we go in
quest OF other markets or dig and
toll on at the present prices and pros
poets. In Scott county alone, there is
q vast quantity of the weed for sale,
but who can raise il at To cents per
pound? Would it not be right for Us
farmers TO hold our tobacco until
March or April, and then ship to some
Eastern market? So, also, our grain
and other produce.
Isaac HaPr, of Tennessee, has just
closed his school at Laurel Hill, Va,
and is going to King College. He is
an enterprising, worthy young man.
His brother, DIR. VIM. Harr, has COM
menced the practice of medicine. He
has been over the line, professionally,
on several occasions and it affords me
pleasure to Say he rendered good ser
vice. He was in the Many-Sinks |
to the poor in their allie /
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-01-01

J were herd mutterings and growlings
from the Funders because they had
failed ia saddlinga FundeT is Speaker
on O Readjusting house. Then fol-
/ lowed the trick aud device of the
/ FundeTs 10 organize joint caucus OF
I the two houses. In doing this. they
disregarded the settled usage Of
| the party, which was that the chair
man OF the House caucus should call
the meeting for the joint caucus and
| Invite the Senate caucus TO meet them.
Instead of Observing this well estab-
| lished precedent. the Funders-sOme
twenty Odd-with0ut any authority,
proceeded by card, published in the
papers, to call a joint caucus ana 10
take 10 themselves the right to dictate
who might be admitted 10 its dellber-
ations. This was not merely usurpa-
ton of the rights of the House, which
had organized to suit itself, just as the
Senate had, but il was an indIgnIty
aud outrage to which 80 selfrespect-
ing gentlemen could submit. Of
course, the House caucus took no part
i'm the bogus proceedings. but lett the
Rump 10 enjoy the fruits OF its own
lRbOTs.
At the proper time The chairman of
the Il ouge caucus in strict Observance
Of the invariabie custom. called a
meeting of his body and invited the
Senate TO join with them in delibera-
ton This was done, when the chair
N Of the House caucus stated the
Il of the meeting To be the orgeni-
Of Joint caucus Ofthe COnserv
erty. Senator QUESENBERRY
-eupon nominated and elected
Al of the joint caucus ofthe
,ative party-a position he had
wears, and the duties Of which
JwayR discharged with digni-
impartiality, and 10 the uni
ltisfaction. Certainly, there |
law in his title to chairman
he Conservative party Of the |
ure-and none other will he |
lzed by any true Conservative. |
as is a plain statement IF facts, |
,ich cannot be ContrOveTted. The |
attempt of the Funders to convert the |
Conservative party into a Funding !
faction has failed-and, as the people |
of the country are not quite IS big |
fools as these gentlemen would have
them to Le, they may yet hear Of their
frauGfui and baflled scheme at the |
polls.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-01-01

TENNESSEE will not have the Punch.
The cold shoulder was given DR.. Mof,
EFT after his invitation to Nashville.
The Legislature needs no Moffett
Register, if she means to pay no
debt. In a few days the punches
will be on The counters of the Good
son Bars, bat cur Bristol friends can
drink in silence.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-01-01
PULHOlTA IS 4 SURE
Cure For CONSUMPTION

READ THIS STATEMENT FROM PATIENT. From
T. ] Carson, College Hily, Cincinnati: II was
IN the last stage Of CONSUMPTION. In ten days az
ter taking PTTEDSA my CHrLLs, NIGHT
SwEATs and FEVER decreased, and finally alto
gether disappeared mere skeleton before,
am now well stored with flesh. Ny restoration is
d marvel to all who know me-"
PSiE&OEA may be ordered through any
Dealer IN Medicines. Circulars, containing par
tIeuIara of MANY CASES successfully treated sent
free. address OSCAR G. MOSES, Is Cortlandt
Street New York,
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-01-01
$4,000

worth of Carpets eff every quality and dee
sign manufactured in the Eastern and
Northern States.
Our facilities are unsurpassed for giving
you the Carpet you have so lOag wished
for. and at prices that will make you hap
Ply for years TO come.
When you come to Bristol, he sure to visit
us before parting with your money. We
feel deeply interested in your welfare and
dent Wisn you to leave town with any re-
grots.
Mr. ". T. Thomas and Mr.. John Ben
ham are with US, AMI are anxious to sell
goods. They viii take pleasure in showing
and pricing and especially in selling to all
who call on US.
Thanking our fri ends for all past fayors,
and hoping TO merit a full share Of their
PATRONAGE in future, We are yours,
Our Term are Respectfully,
CASH.
YaRBR0UGH & WOOD.
Dec 4, TIT
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-01-01

Gold is down to lO2, and Virginia
Consols to 55a, the lowest price
reached since July when they stood
at 76I. A mouth ago they were So.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-29
HalIoweII Post Once.

ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF MAILS.
Western Mail arrives daily, Sundays excepted,
at 3.39 and 90 p M; closes at | 40 A. NJ, and
for the night Pullman train at p. Nj.
Eastern Mail arrives daily. Sundays excepted,
at 5.51 ana ll.55 A. NJ; closes at 800 and s
Pm
Litchfeld Mail arrives on Tuesdays, Thursdays,
and Saturdays, at 10 A. M; closes Sundays,
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8 p. NJ.
Office Hours from 7.30 A. NJ. to s. so p. NJ. As
no mail arrives on Sunday, the office will remain
closed ou that day. Mails made up on Sunday
evening for the Monday morning trains.
f.. ROWELL, P. NJ.
Hallowell, December, 1877.