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Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-02-19

WE not only recommend COussens
Compound Honey of Tar for Sore
Throat. Colds HnarsPucss. CrOYr,
Whn0ping Cough etc.. l,ut We conf
IDENTIFY assert that IL raII cure Con-
sumption The increasing demand
for il. and the many Testimonials of
appreciation daily received hy the
manufacturers attest that the Com
pound Honey of Tar hears the palm
a. H rurp for II diseases nfthp Throat
and Lungs. Price 50 cen II hottie
For sale 10y Bunting d Pepper.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-02-19

4 Cheap Cjgr.-Mr c. W. Fer
gasOn is now manufacturing a cigar
for p cents. He uses Connection
filters and wrappers raised here al
home. 1t is certainly a nice looking
cigar, and smokes we'll too. and is
better than the ordinary 3 cent cigar
Call and see them at his tobocco
store, Humans old stand, Main
Street.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-02-19

Rev. Mr.. Howard has been toe
unweli to begin bis meeting rs yet
1t is thought he will be able to CEN
duct the services tonight. A large
congregation assembled at the Isl
Presbyterian Church Sunday night,
and listened to an able discourse from
Rev j. T. Frazier, pastor of NJ. L.
Church.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-02-19

The Bristol FuCorites.-Last Wed>
nesday and Thursday nights Il e
Bristol Fayontes played 30 fire
audiences in Conway Hall. The act
ing a very good aud ELECTED much
applause. There is some good aao-
ture talent in that company and il
should be cultivated The giCsS pro
cecds amounted to about So,
We hope these young people will
again favor the public with one Of
sheir exhibitions.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-02-19


The Ladies Far0rife,-The March
Number of DEM0REsT's Su.rrh
monthly is before Us. and it is br
simple justice TO say that il slaLd.
unrivalled as the f%avortte fashion m, o.
szine amoug ladies. The pre,ert
number is embellished with sixty H.
Illustrations. among which are three
beautiful Steel Engravings entitled
The 'Skein Wlnder," Dead Robin"
aud "Gentlewonan Of the 18Th Cent?
ry;" there is also d beautiful picture in
oil %colors, Spring uf life," Their Their,
are the beautiful fashion pIates-ren
gems of art-with all the latest fash
ion notes, and ali pertaining thereto.
which IL OF so much interest TO tie
ladies. A serial Story by the finest
writers, is kept running. together
with a great rdriety Of oIher highib
Interesting and entertaining ~liierar,
matter. For terms and premium list
address w. Jennings Demorest, New
York.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-02-19
Miss Addic GatchcI.

This estimahle young lady las clos
Ell out her Millinery and Mantua-
making business and will II turn Ia
her home in Washington City, early
in the Spring. 7" say hat we are
sorry that she has determined to leave
Us. is but expressing the sentiments Of
all who know her. khe Will leave
behind heI manly warm and admiriDg
GiCnds, whose lest WIshes viii follow
her. She has been faithful and tiii
cieutin All her relations. As an earn.
est aud devoted Sunday School work
eT, she has 40 superiur-having been
ian charge Of the infant class at tie
Presbyterian church for several years
past. IA, has gained the affection 81
many little warm hearts, who will
be 10th to part with their beloved
teacher. We trust that in returning
To her Old home her Re lsIinns with all
may be us pleasant there as those she
leaves behind.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-02-19

WE confidently recommend Cous-
sens Compound Honey of Tar ~ a
rure foT Consumption. and Mi coughs
of long standing. Duringthe se nSOns
Of ice and snow it is well To renrin
her that this Invaluable preparation
will afford ~ ttdv relief to Mi E.eE-hns
suffering with colds. W" might mul-
tiply words ~ praise of thir great rrE-
rdy, tut efficient l % insure ii Il vel
come in every housrhnI'i is the fart
that il il a ntNcr-faIiing curr for Con
suu pti"n. Group, Sore Throat. tt0ar-r-
Ness. Whn"PImg Cough. etc. Use
Cnu~srns' Compound Honey of Tar.
Price 80 cents.
For sale lay Bunting & Pepper.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-02-19

ROBERT FIetifiFt ENeCAtof OF isaac
tl-HnU', deceased, %v.. GIL
samuel SFIVIvr, &c, FLfs.
vs..
Robert F!erEor, Exc'tcI. &c., Diets.
The parties ia the above mentioned causCa are
hereby notified tuAt nave nNsI uiat, tic I=,h
gay u APtII, 1915, II The Once 81 AvIK = FuiAer-
Ia said Vausr- ~ the uetUuei JvIm, 1871, OF The
CIrCu.t D"u.t o: Washington CuuIty. as Follows !;
Let. To state the kxscut"riaI account CT Robert
tlveHuT, rArCutoT al INadU iCvuur, dec Il, taking
lis iurmvr settlement as II IasIs. and To chow
into tlie hands oI saId LNccuJur. 81 might WI IA
due diligence nave come Into El- hands since hs
la-t settlement, aud what dISLuJrclu LIS he has
made, what stIll Tvmtin, Ia EIs hama after deduct
lus proper disbursements, aui wHtt, II anything,
Is due IHv LrIr. ut sid Isaac tlUrHur.
ID. W tat personal property 81 lac estate 81
Isaac ilscuur, 4, G. Hsed, was lit by the widow,
MoIbdrc;, is value, ana what lSpusI tluy war
maJe ui It by sad ExcCuIoT, and also to enquire
whether al uoI del. Idgnl kUb,It tIc,luT Is unti.
tIpd 10 cuuDpcnsEIuE iUT tus care UI d-Cei-uI
Margaret, aud To bv reimbursed aHy cap ,dIJur"s
made In her, IuI f lac md 70, then Lee wiI.aFcrt-
tain what 'XIrudtn4ts. II ANY, lie made IN her
bshaf {, add - hat would TO u rra,uuaolc coil eusd-
ton e. SAID Lxvcu,or Tor The sulloIt AID mlIutc-
lance, ciIe and att nIluu OF tie said Margaret by
the saId ExvCuIUr GTJm the date uI The Heath Of
Isaac tiernUi to the dat ct The death II laid
Margaret, d-duCuug Tie iaIr rental value If the
lands lest Tor her use and hru-Gt Ly the rIlI Of
sand Isaac for the PeriJd mentioned.
fattrcs interested must be On hand st that time
with the necessary proof.
L T. COSBY, Com'r
feb I9, '7S-4t. In Chansery.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-02-19
Preferred LoCsis.
Wanted

A young white girl, of unquPstion-
ahle character, who knows how To
Cook, Wash srd Iron, and 'io the
work of s small family. None "iher
need apply. Pay liberal and employ
ment permanent. A good OppoTtuni-
u for The right one. 4 Il d q &,
FAMILY" Bristol. Tenn. feb 1927
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-02-19
Fol Sale.

In East Goodson, q number nf beau
tiful building lots. with wide and coE-
venient streets. Also several business
near the News office. Apply to
J. IL. WINSTON.
jan -, IS7S-tf.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-02-19
.Lamnarv S. 1S78-ch-tf,
a Homo Enterprise.

Robert Pile is running Z first-c!ass
TanneIy. Sadd!ery. Harness and Col
lar business. lie is II home man, and
his work i better than eastern male
work. Give him a call.
ia CASH or goods, or work paid
for HIDES at Rnb't Piles.
nov 20, '7-tf.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-02-19

That Bacon SfeuL.-Since cur last
Dandy Harper, Moses Brooks aud Joe
Banks, all calored. were arrested char
god with stealing bacon from Mrs.
Keller. They waived preliminary ex-
animation, and were Sent on.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-02-19
Look to Your Interest,

BY calling NJ Robert Piles est blish-
mrrt. corner M8in ami Bridge St..
wien you want Il Saddle, Harness,
Collar. on Birdie. aud Won will save
money by Obtaining good work nj low
prices. nov 20. Tiff
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-02-19

Tie Southern PLutter aud Farmer,
for February has been receiVed-a
good Agricultural periodical. just
suited to this section. Every farmer
ought to take it. Published in Rich
mond. by L. r.. Dickinson. 81 a
year.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-02-19
Subscribe for ct.

The most Popular. the Cheap
est ana one of til" ID st Maya
zines published in the World Is
FRANK LExLIES POPULAR MONTE
LY The March number. how ready,
r"ntnins, as dues every copy Of This
publication, uve 100 illustrations and
Us Yunrtn pages filled with excellent
nIntirr. The articles on "Celehratph
Light nuu-eS, Ancient and Modprn,''
10y Professor Charles a. JOY, Pm. ID.
"a rItgrnvinpsl; "A VISIT {" the Chin
eSr Quarter, San Frnnciscn," iy Mrs.
Frank Leslie. & engravings(. Victor
Emmanuel First King Of United IIa-
ly." hy w. StaughIon Chase. Us EFT
CRAVINGS, The Court of the Grand
M"narqme." 10y Henry Barten Baker
Il t~UglAving). are highly Interesting.
TIE si"tlr> are excellent. especially
"1Hc ND 81. ne STAN case at Oqie.
NOTpe.' tv The auIh"r rf''Tliat Lass
al L"~rre's;" and the continuation Of
The American Counties" 10y L'tIa
W. pi"Trr. There H. Riso Il large
amount uf carefully selected mtscella
ny. Including HIS CRY, Sriruc+, TRAY.
els. Fun. etc, aud II pretty chrome
frnIttis; ie"e. The price for single cot =
les l. hni - cents AuuUi SuISrrip-
ton So. postpaid. Address Frank
Ltrlit's Publishing House 537 Pearl
Street, New York.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-02-19

DoRi0L-We call attention TO the
Card of DIR. S. w. Rhea, tn be found
in another column. We can facom-
mend DR.. Rhea as a Young gentleme
In every way worthy Of the patronage
OF the people ofOur community.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-02-19
pianos at the Bottom at Inst

$105 cash with order will now
purchase a fine Rosewood case piano,
made hy a rrliAlIle manufacturer and
fully warranted for five years. For
particulars address W. +. Cummims,
Knoxville. Tenn. jan /, '7S-tf.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-02-19
iIRUSSTS.

The Jones Ventilated TTusses and
Supporters are the Easiest. Safest and
Best in the world. Acknowledged to
he the best. and recommended 10y the
Physicians IF Bristol. Now on eXhi-
hilton and for sale by J. y. DICKEY
& Co, Druggists feb ). 7S-3m.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-02-19

The Southern CuItjut0r. for Fcb>
ruary. is on our table. This is al
old and reliable magazine. and is
very popular in the Southern STATES.
Published at Athens, Ca, Ly W. l..
Jones. s. u year.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-02-19

The Whipping PoSt-Sergeant Kel
Ter, in his official capacity admins
tered 80 ~laslIes 10 Gilbert Wilkprson,
colored. on Saturday last in the pres
encc Of n large but a~pprcciative audi
ence.-Gilbert had been doin' what he
hadn't orter-Stole a basket.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-02-19

Several new Wagons far sale, very
cheap. Goods almost given away,
and men who n up aud pay me
their honest debts are worthy To he
immortAlIzpd. j. NJ. BARKER.
lot 5, '76-tk,
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-02-19
ELxUS "A. GRAY
Barber and Hair Oresser,

FRONT STREET, BRISTOL TENN
Desires the patronage Of the public
POliteness and attention given 20 "a
and satisfaction g~uar4Dtet l..
May ~ Isti.-tf
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-02-19

J. " BARKER has . sets of Cane
Bottom Chairs also Rnrking Chairs,
made hy Tinsley, which he will sell,
for cash. for u half their value.
feb s., '7S-tf
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-02-19

Glover sceG.-A choice lot, at low
eat market price, for sale hy G. NJ.
WHI1TlN. Feb. I2th 1t.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-02-19

a Rare Chance Offered TO Farm
crS.
I will take in exchange No. one
mules and horses. for first class Ag-
riculiural Implements. q M b r a cling
Respers Nov trs. and rhreshrrs.
4 few first class wagons, up to the
18th day of March.
GUY NJ. Written.
feb. 18th rs. #.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-02-19
TLevr Drug gEona Z

TLew DEug GE01o +!
You will fud in my Drug Store every
i thing that is usually kept in his line
of trade. 1t Is not necesI airy to specify,
and As to the price come and see TOR Your
self, and you VIII be satisfied that D.. j..
ENSUR'S
New Drug Store
is the place to buy ySur Drugs, ss the en-
tire stock is mem and fresh, aud 10 old
drLgs On hand.
Dr ". IA. Fame, a young ulan Of
fine s%ttaiuments, will assist ne III the busl-
ness.
ID. y. ENSOR.
jan S, '7S-tf
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-02-19

Personal.-Mr. g. W. Ward. Jr..
editor of the Abingdon Virginiun
was III town last week
Or. J, l.. McQuown. of TaylorsviIl,
Tenn, has been spending a few day :
in town.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-02-19
A.PICKEN.

MANUFACTURER JEWELLERS WATCH
MAKER.
BRISTOL, Tenn. ABINGDON, VA.
The Public are cordially invited to
ca u and examine a specimen Of onr
work before it is sent to its destina-
zion. Trsculnm College Tenn. the y
may rest assured that the entire stock
was manufactured at the above house.
Feb 18th rs If.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-02-19
NEW ADYERTISEaENTS.
Commissioners Sale Of Town
Property.

Pursuant to Decree Of the Circuit Court
If Washington County, WIN the Gaze of
J. 81. Barker vs.. A S. Gallihar ct ais. |
viii offer foi sale, mt auction, at the Court
House Door in Abingdon, Va. on Monday
the 25th o. Ma ei 1878
A VALUABLE BRICK RESIDENCE.
known MS the \, 3. Gallihar property, and
which is Lot No. 159, in the Johnson plat
Of the tow of Goodson, fronting Russell
Street of said tovn.-said property is
new and pleasantly located
TERMS:
Cash sufficient to pay the cost OF suit, ex-
prnses and commissioners Of Fale. and the
remainder on n credit of six and twelve
mOrths, equal inst '%lnIents, with interest
from date, the purchaser required to IKE.
cute notes to NE as Commissioner with
good personal security and a lien retained
for ultimate pay meut.
D. F. BAILY.
Commissioner.
feb, 10 Ts tbs,
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-02-19
FrOIa the President OF the Alb
ingdOn Academy III Medicine.

SIEssRs. LANDEUM & LITCnFIGLp,
Abingdon, Va.
have used in my practice tie "Mass"
as mude from the 'Seycn Springs" and
most cheerfully add my testimony Of its
great value in Scrorulous Affections, many
Of the diseases peculiar to Females, and
particularly a. al cticacious rCmc"y
for Indigestion, accompanied with general
debility. Having tested she great value OF
this Mass | can safely recommend il to
physicians, being assured ii will prove sat
isiactory. WIN. WHITE, NJ. d.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-02-19
REMARKS

The times may be considered hnrd, and
money scarce, but a few dollars invested
for the ''Seven Springs" "lron and Alum
Mass are worth $40 &c every one thus
spent to any person who is not perfectly
well aud hearty. Their: are persons that
would give $40 a bottle rather than be
with.ut it.. a gentleman in Mississippi
says he would give SIGA for a single bottle
if he could not obtain il for less. The re-
tail price is only 8l.0H per hottle-seut
post-v"id to any post Office. This Mass ~
for sale by BUNriNG & PrPphR, ard J. 4.
DIcKEY X CO., Bristol, Tenn, and by near
II nil regular Druggist, but if tie Druggist
nearest Won does not keep it, send TO Lam
drum K Liichfeli, Abingdon, Va, and yo"
viii certainly geti il for TIE price.
Jaa % IL ly.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-02-19
Commissioners Sale.

NCRSVANT to = decree in tho cases Of J. y.
4 Iugu.dsby ". TEomaH Curtiu, and 70 RoseE-
heIm ". 1humts 'uItin sud the Town Of Good-pr,
enter, d at the January tenn OF the Circuit Cont
at sshIIEl'ne 0 MY, last past, the undr TSiguvd
Commissioner will oheI for sale, at public cutlery
- The
CURTIN STCRE-HOCSE BUILDING,
on Main street in Good on, the said Store Reuse
and lot known la the plan at said tow a. lot 30.
Z, and also another vacant lot H. ssid tnvp, known
as lot M l52 sold as he prop. rty Of Thomas
turun hut lot No. lh3 not to be sold it the
h use and lot No. { produces 4 sufficient sum 10
pay the debts, interest, auI costs Tor which this
sale is made.
TIME OF SALE.
18th DAY OF MARCH, 1878.
TERMS:
Cash In hand sufiei IT To nay costs Of suits sni
Xi-B~vr "f SALE, hrii < si5d go, uuH tl- remain
DIR or qua! irstailmeuts, ur 6. Z and $ months
time. N.tos, with gaoI personal secnruy re-
qUiTcd Of the purchaser, ana a l"in r. tanned 20
secure ultimate Paymcn. Possession given
when sa!e Is C. mfrmed By The Court.
g.. l. YORK.. Com'r.
feL 70 '7s-Iw
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-02-19
Commissioners Notice.

Elizabeth FlssEor, Ttf.
Robert FIeennr, Executor of Isaac
t!.gnu', deceased, SC. glG
SAMUEL Spl,Ivr, &c, FI.hs.
vs..
Robert F!erECr, Exc'tOI, &c, bets.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-04-30
BURGLARY AT TAzEWILL O. H.
DIR. GildeTsIeeVc's House Rob
bed and His Wife Almost As
sassinaIcd.
NEGROES ARRESTED
Dimculty OF Preventing Lynch
Law

The WytbeVilIe Enterprise publish
es brutal aud daring outrage, that
occurred at Tazeweli g II Gu Mon
day night of last week. During DR..
Gildersleeve' absence. to see pa
tient on Monday night = lot Of ne
groeS Knocked at bis door, and called
for Miss Liza" Mrs. Gildersleeve
OpeGed the door, ard huge negro
attempted TO throw a blanket over
her head, at the same time Telling
her to the flpOr wish some instrument
supposed 10 be hatcLet, while she
isy eenseless snd bleeding, they
roLbsd the house of 800 in money,
aud other articles. Some OF the
ne sAtor>, Nho siterward heard her
g.s.u~, raised an alarm, aid the
tsietoS Ged
Freak whitman, his wife and son,
wee. SG.2ectsd sad ~ once arrested.
Sg>p.c...i sss so strUnc as.'nst them,
that s1ey vcry Nith htcu4,y ..,cd
froai tie fiery "f the young men ri
the tssn. nrs. GildersleeVe. sho is
a daughter Of DIR. Raleigh w
Ea:cE, = hS.Ey ,1Wed.
k,.nk Whitman /. a very bad ne
gro. I'D be seen frequently on Fed
ersI Grand Jures st Abingdon He
is over .;x feet high, aud uulsnaily
staIasrt.
We Shall have further particulars
before al. iycu, II the k-rrs ge.-,s 80
pre-, ana all give them to our read
erS
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-04-30
Ex-Presidont u Sohnson's Family.

OF the family of the late ex-Presi.
dent Andrew johnson, a correspon-
dent Of the Brooklyn Eag'e, writing
from Greenetille, details the follow
ing particulars:
The children, three in numbe, are
separated. Mrs Slower and Andrew
Johnson living in Carter county, and
Mrs. Patterson, the eldest daughter,
is some twelve miles away, residing
on her farm. She has supervision
over the papers and books of her
father. and is the e-taker of all
the interests Of the family so far as
they relate tn the fame and name OF
the ex- President Had she been OF
a different sex she would have been
greatly like him 10 public efforts, for
she possesses his cast of mind. aud
has his traits in more that the usual
degree. Daughter that she was she
occupied the first place in his heart
and gratlfed his pride in an eminent
degree. OF late years she has been
an invalid aud lives very retired. -
Her husband-Hon. DAVID T. Patter-
son, member Of Congress- during Mr..
JohnsOn's Admin n;stration-is a sue
cessius farmer, and his only son An
drew Johnson, szain IS very like him
IN has preference for farm life. The
daughter, HOW young lady, is at
school, North, and the foar cnnsti-
tute the household, with which Mr..
Johnson spent much of his time the
last years of his life. The other
Mrs Stover, has a son
also named fos his grandfather. aud
Two daughters, oUe Of whom married
the private secretary of Mr. Johnson.
This gentleman, Mr.. Maloney, is liv-
ing IN GreeneviIle, aad is the repre-
sentative of the family here. Andrew
Johnson. The ex Presidents only son,
had a newspaper here for time,
snd st one !ime took part in politics
TO some extent. but he exhibited lit
tie desire for public life, and lat,crly
has given uP al interest in II. He is
quite young. however, and may come
into public notice in the future. =
When Mr, johnson died, three years
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-04-30

VIRGINIA, having vetoed educa-
tion and declared it luxury which
our fathers had not, and therefore
were our superiors, now sends Rev.
John Jasper north to preach the
gospel of ignorance. Through the
Funders we are teaching that edu-
cation snust stop, and through the
negro ignoramus, Jasper, we are
teaching the people OF New Eng
land that the Sun has ceased to
wait on the whole heavens in order
to dance attendance on this little
planet. These are companion
pieces with which to decorate the
escutcheon Of the State. The
earth TO refuse obedience to the
Sun and the Funders obedience to
the will ct the people,
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-04-30

We think public sentiment will
hardly sustain the taking of the
cOlored ignoramas, Rev. Jno. Jas
per Of Richmond, on q lecturing
tour to the Northern States. Hav>
ing produced IN absurd sensation
about the world being fat, and
fixed on the back of some turtle,
or imaginary elephant, and the
sun moving, he is now to be
taken to the land Of the pilgrim
father. TO have as much money az
possible made at the expense of
further carricatare of the Chris
tisn religion.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-04-30
TUESDAY APRIL 30, 1878.
EVENT and COMMENT.

$50 negroes left Charleston, s. c., on
Easter Sunday for Liberia. l04 were
adults, the remainder children. IL
might be doubted whether months
experience on the coast OF Atrlea
would cause the hearts of these colored
brethren ard sisters to beat warmly
for their dear native land.
A buckingham farmer, who had a
wife and grown daughters dependent
on his labor, took his crop Of 700
hounds OF tobacco to Richmond, aud,
when b e Tobacco Exchange an
nounced that his crop had netted him
Just fifteen dollars, burst into tears.
John Bert, Er., of Washington, Pa,
IL said To be the oldest Free Mason i'm
America. He WIS born in Ireland So
years ago.
Judge Hall does not propose to sub
NIT 10 the recent Republican Conven-
tiOn of Knoxville that overslaughed
him, and be announces himself can
didate for reelection. Ex-Attorney-
General, J. Z. J. Williams. democrat,
announces himself and we suppose
lie can beat two Republicans.
President Orton, of the Western
Union Telegraph Co., died in New
York on the 22d inst, of Apoplexy.
RogersVille had its seventh fire for
the season q week ago. This time il
IL q stable. But ii seems they can't
catch that chap who does it all.
The Morfistown Gazette announces
the conviction OF Thorn. Lawrence,
negro, for attempting TO rape Mics
Lula Austin, and The acqUittGl OF Nan
Fry for the murder Of her step-fstber,
James Fry. The negro MAS given a
ten year term, but he was allowed
new trial.
Mathew NcTnturf escaped while
being delivered to Mrssrs. SIemm mons
and DosseT by the sheriff of FEyette
county. So the murder Of Shaw. at
JOResbOro in 1868, goes unavenged.
Gov. Hampton, of s. C.. has been
invited to deliver the literary addrs~s
at the Blaeksharg AgricUIt~EAl aud
Mec hAnicsl College, in August neAt.
Mr.. GoTnato, Of Princess Anne Co.,
Va hs@ haeu offered $50 900 EOr hiS
lncky ti-ts st in the LOHisiAna Lottery.
There srs plsHty 81 persons here "a bO
would s1IiAH TO the name GOrontO for
half the money.
Talk shout doge not being property
and of th sir having nc value. Res-I
this: AT the dog show iR RsItiGiose,
Captain W. Foster, sf L,-sbUfg,
ntess he En9iiSh sstCpTs Sirhy, vAl-
ned 1t sic, go, BTeuda s. 0t.O, aud Pei
ham 81 500. Kirby wss imported from
the famous kennel of Rev. J. {. Ne
DonRe, Of EngiRDd.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-04-30
ERd of the Telegraph Monopoly

kRd of the Telegraph Monopoly.
IT is & curious coincidence that
almost simultaneously with death
with President Orton, of the
WGetern Union Telegraph Co.
came the decision of the Supreme
Court Of the u. S. that no State
can grant to that, or All other
Company, the exclusive privilege
to make snd use the telegraph, but
that the whole msttcr 10 one of
such interstate Commercial na-
ture that Congress h~e unlimited
control over it. II 10 to be ho,.ed
that the decision hes eli tie i'm
pOrtSnce Of it's seeming" and that
telegraph and telephone will still
farther compete, so We can have
cheap speech as we'll as free
thought.