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Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1880-07-06
New Postal Regulations.

A pair Of onions will 60 for two scents.
Parties are compelled to lick their own
postage stamps and envelopes; the post.
master cannot be compelled to do this.
Nitro-glycerine and dynamite must be
forwarded at risk Of sender. If they
should blow up in the postmaster's hands
he cannot be held responsible.
1t Is unsafe to nail apple or fruit trees
with tho fruit on them, 40 some of the
postmasters have a weakness for such
things. Bottles Of whisky should be
we'll corked.
tic earnestly requested that lovers
writing to their girls, will please conflne
their gushing rhaprodles to the inside
Of the envelope.
Ducks cannot be sent through the
mails when alive. The quacking would
disturb the slumbers of the clerks on the
postal car. This rule, however, does not
apply to q "duck" ola bonnet.
When watches are sent through the
mails, II the sender will put n notice on
the outside the postmssters will wind up
and keep In running order.
Poems on Spring, snd Beautiful Snow
are rigidly excluded from thc malls
This will be joyful news to the editors
of the land,
Old maids, feather beds and inGatad
balloons are unmaisble.
John Smith gets his mail from 4,a79
post offices, hence a letter directed to
John Smith, United States, will reach
him.
When candy is sent through the mails
IL IL earnestly requested that both ends
ofthe package may be left open so that
the employees OF the post-office may test
Its quality.
Babies can he sent as third-class mat
ter, provided sucking bottles and nap
kins accompany them.
Eggs are not mailsble unless they are
fresh, and should they become chickenf
on transit they become the property Of
the Post-O flloe Department.
when you enclose money order tn
letter always write full and explicit d.
rsctlons In the same letter, go that any
person getting the letter can draw tie
money.
Alllgators over ten feet in length are
not allowed to be transmitted by mail.
Young ladies who desire 10 send their
Saratoga trunks by mail TO watering
places during the coming season, should
notify the Post Master General ut once.
They must not be over seven feet Ions
by thirteen high.
Garlic, Onions, AsSfUdita, Gum Cam
phor, Svitrer, Limberger, and Sapsago,
scnt through the mails, should 10 len
e9en at the ends.
Butter and lard are mRilable only In
the Summer months. Wrap them in
fold Of tissue paper open at both ends,
che pu,ter must have all the hair comb
ont Of II,
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1880-07-06
Hancock at St. Louis.
How He Won His Bride.

A eneytai dispatch fromSr. Louis says;
1rhe a-s.ouncernent Of THE rominatioh
81 Hancock Tor the Presidency ~as re-
cejyed in this city with general enthusl-
nsm-not only because the nomination is
seemed one likely to win, but because
Gen. Hancock Is looked upon rs almost
q St. Louisian. II the politicians gay
that the combination of Hancock and
English is a strong one, and leading Re
publicans, particularly those who were
Grant men, admit that Garfield is proba-
bly, beaten.
'JIanCock came here in 1851, and was
stationed at Jefferson barracks. He was
then lieutenant and most magnificent
looking young man. Soon after he came
here he formed the acquaintance of Miss
E'mirn Russell, daughter of Samuel Rus
ssll, leading grocer Of this city. The
couple wct at party, appearing to be
mutually amitten; some chatting COM
ncnt was made to Miss Russell on the
Fubject. She responded: Il would not
narry him II he were Prcsidentp but
nevertheless, soon afterward the we'd
ding took place in the family mansion
which stood Just across from where the
Southern Hotel now Is. Mrs. Hancock
wSs considered one of the most accom-
pliRhed and beautiful young ladies II
this country. Her father died many
years ago, but her mother, most charm
ing old lady, lived with her, and is nov
At her home in New York. Mrs. Han
cock is possessed of considerable meant
in her own right, and has n fine farm ant
country residence near Jefferson Bar
racks. She has no sisters living, ant
only one brother. " He Is n planter II
Louisiana.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1880-07-06
Mr.. WOn't-be.U nderSOId.

has one. ! confess ! am not much on news
papcr advertising. have depended solely
for ,hc last five years on my husineaa nj
,crtising itself, and am satisfied with the
.csulia. TIE patronage Of the good people
hle cuahlei me to build up and establish n
hudness on n foundation which | trust will
s.t lorg enough TO form n mutual benefit
To them, ~ we'll M mypof and for all Of
which my sincere thanks are rendered.
The 10Th dry OF next June will finish my
twenty 9Th year In Brialol and | shy II
will poy nj wanting goods in my line to
call On me. Many Of you know how mnch
MY soy m Ia worth. viii try and deal ~,
"oncally with you as il you wore here In
prreon, will always coll my goods on their
own Just merits and will not toll you they
wore mado ut sumo place they were not
mndc NJ.
mch 40 IN GEO, II. MATION,
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1880-07-06
SPORTING MEN
TAKE NOTICE.

]. ". MORT Ia the only Gunsmith
in Bristol who served an apprentice
zip at the Gun and Locksmith trade
He HAS NOT PICKED 1T UP IN
THE LAST YEAR, nor does he
claim thirty years experience as n
mechanic But he does claim ten
years experience with some Of the best
Gun and Locksmith shops in the
States of Va. Tenn. and Texas, and
therefore he is better acquainted with
all the late styles of Guns &c, and feels
confident that his experience is far
superior to any who may call them
selves old and reliable Gun and Lock-
smiths
Bring your fine guns to MORT the
Gunsmith, Va. side of Main street
next door to Philip Rohr's, where you
can have your work done to suit you
in the best styles and at the latest prize
q. Dec 0 70 mo
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1880-07-06

Boys caught in using or making origi'
nal arithmetic are lucky If they are
shrewd enough to prove IT:
Two urchins sitting on n door step
with their states in their laps were heard
by passer by, saying, 1.-TWO from one
and one remains" He at once Challeng-
ed them with, "l'll give you sixpence
II you can prove that, my boys." They
took him at his word and ran into a
kitchen where their mother sat nursing
twins. In moment each boy had ba-
by in his srms, and was pointing at the
wondering matron AZ u proof that theil
novel arithmetical proposition was cor
rect. They had taken two from one
and one remained, and honestly won tn,
reward. - Chicago Ledger.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1880-07-06
Mr.. Won't.be-U nderS0Id

can do better, or even M well, for you ny
that. will see him again, wish also to
call attention to the fact, that having Sc
cured from 20 to 80 thousand pounds of
slucks, and machine for preparing them
by steam power, can furnish any size ~
quality Of mattress at prices which shall he
IA low as the same can be gotten anywhere
Else. ! always have on hand = large assort'
ment OF Undertnkcrs goods which FOR
CASH will also bo sold for ! 0 per cent. on
copt, which will be only about one-helf the
customary price. have no Scyen Hundred
Dollar llearso, with $50 plumes. aud square
nouse glass all no nd II, nor never kept one
that resembed u Circus Show Wagon. As
10 any extraordinary Attachments in my
profession, or any enormous purchasing
power, which may he oluimod by others, !
hayc nothing to say, bur will leave that for
others to'deiermiuc. According TO such
visible evidence ms thoy may b able to dis
cover. think as prospective walk through
my premises wodld convince any one that
have invested in Ly business ten dollars
10 where
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1880-07-06
"a Drop oG Joy In Eyry Word"

FLEMIN6TON, Huntsrdou Co, N. =.
Dr. II, V, PtpoF, Buffalo, n, W
Three months ago wAs broken out
With large ulcers and Aorep on my body,
limbs and face. procured your Golden
Medical Discovery and Purgativc Pellets,
end hav taken ak bottles, aud to-day !
SIN IN good health, all those ugly ulcers
lH'inE healed and left my skin In nat
urhl. healthy condition. thought nj
one time could not he cured Although
can hut poorly express my gratitude "
Nmi'Nsi There iea drop ot Joy IN evry
khlis
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1880-07-06

A sevepty-nine-year-old maid, v no
was quite III IN Jorstowp, told the doctor
she had never been Rugged by n man In
her life, and asked for one kiss. The
gallant doctor complied with the request,
81 couree, aud she got well. When the
doctor got home and told the story TO his
wife he got--well, he Ia balder than he
NNA,
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1880-07-06

1874. ESTABLISHED 1858
SOUTH WEST VIRGINIA
IRON WORKS.
With increased facilities we arc now
prepared to offer o the public
all kinds of
Castings and machin cry
Having, perhaps, the largest assert
ment of patterns in this part Of the
State; MILLING MACHINERY, CIR
CULAR SAW MILLS, MINING AND
AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY,
PUMPS, CRUsHERs &c. We
have the latest patterns and
most improved PLows, CAST
WROUGHT AND STEEL Of
the latest patterns and i'm
provements, and give
special attention TO this
part Of the business.
We have the agency for the sale OF
STEAM ENGINES from to so horse
power, Burr Stones, Boiling Cloths,
&c.
A second hand Wool ARDINa
MACHINE and PICKER in good
order, for sale, also apair
Portable Mill Burr
Stones.
]. b. BARRETT & CO.,
| March II. lS70.-t; wvtheville.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1880-07-06
Town Property for Sale
A Chance to Make Money.
Dwellings, and Lots
on Easy Terms.
Take Your Choice.
GREAT FALL IN PRICES.

The following described property can
now be had of bargain, or any one of the
lois described. The cost of each piece 10
merely mentioned to enable one to judge Of
the reductions that will be made. The
owner, Mr.. W. b. Jones, is prepared to lose
largely on their cost, and any or Q who wish
es either q complete and furnished home,
fitted up with every conven encc, and situa-
ted in the very centre of town, or one in
the suburbs of tho town, or an unimproyed
lot can be accommodated, as to price and
terms. The various pieces are described
as follows:
NO. Is about ope acre lot, with n
large story frame dwelling, with a" ell
about 40 feet long, front porticO and side
porch, good cellar, fine we'll of water, sta
BILE, ice house and other out buildings
Original cost about $4,000, Nnd-situatcd on
the corner of Shelby and 9th streets, Bris-
toni, Tenn.
NO, Is n half acre lot. on the cor
ner of Bridge and Lee streets, "A very de-
sirable building lot for private residence,
being high, dry and healthy; near the Bap-
tist Female College. Original cost about
$3.50.
NO. 3 Is about half acre lot, lying on
the south side of the the Vineyard lot, and
fronting the 4. 7. Va. and Ga. Railroad on
the east side and near tho Tennessee Depot
and cost originally 1915.
MO 4 Is Slots continuing % acres on
n beautiful elevation in Bosangvillc-oyer-
looking the towns of Brietol, Tenn, and
Good on, Va, and is the handsomest build
ing site in or near town and cost originally
1870.
NO 5 Is half acre lot in Bristol
Tenn adjoining the Brick House lot of J
NJ. Barker and lately occupied by Andrew
.Galliher Esq. Original cost about 5000.
These lots arc all offered for sale on &C.
commodating terms and for further infor-
nation apply to W. d. JONES, owner,
Philadelphia, Pa, or to W. W. JAMES and
HON. |. c. FOWLER, Bristol, Va. & Tenn,
August II, 1927
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1880-07-06

Ill HOUSE

" <Ao- NL- l. Il-N1NA -AE3
Main Street, Bristol, Tenn.
I HAVE again reopened the Thorn.
L as House. on Main Street, and am
prepared to furnish tirst-olass accom-
mediation to the public. No uonaS
and no pains will be spared IA mah
the hotel all it was In its palmie,l
days.
Boarders will be received on r.
terms.
Being provided with good stables,
am prepared to furnish stalls. food ana
attention to horses.
Rail road passengers will find ths
house located in easy distance OF ths
Passenger Exchange, the tables well
furnished and lodging unsurpassed.
Porters regularly at the trains TO 70.
ceive baggage and conduct rassS ngen
Jan g. '74-tf
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1880-07-06
MOUNTAIN VIEW
FOR SALE.
A.
| offer for sale the property on Solar
Hill, Goodson, known rs


Overlooking the entire town Of Brls-
tol and commanding one Of the most
lovely aud extensive prospects In the
country, The buildings and either 2,
4 or Is acres of ground will bc lnclud-
ed ~ the purchaser may wieh, rhe
hnildinga arc VI brick and the walls
hro thick mud sound with moder-
ate expenditure tho property eau be
made the most beautiful and desirable
N Nil Bristol. ls location In lust
hcroes King Street from Sullns Col.
lego,
nlAo ofltr for sale n house md lot
on front street north NJ the Virginia
lIouse, house aud half mere lot com
mandlngly situated jupt east ~ the
Nn Depot, md eleven acres OF land
Just west Of Solar hin Tho latter
viii be sold IN Just such slzed parcels
IN tho purchaser may wish.
A decided bargain can bc had In any
" this property Address the Editor
NJ the Btletol News, or mo In person,
caro- OF r. A. Lancaster 4 Go, New
York.
]. j. LANCASTER.
mch. 9. lssO-0m'
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1880-07-06

N GENTS WANTED FOR tho best and inlm
Ia selling Pictorial hooks and Bibles Tl"'
reduced 30 par cent. Addrots NAT, PUB W.
Philadelphia, Pa,
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1880-07-06
Mr.. Won't-be-U nderSOld

that have MARKED his announcement,
and if do not undcrsell him, | shall fall
short, and utterly fail in my purpose. |
have two very important reasons for doing
80. The first hut not tho most important
re ason is, | need money and am compelled
to have it, and as my other, and most i'm
portant reason is altogether personal. will
say nothing about II here, but should any
becurious enough to want an explanation,
| have the papers and will take pleasure in
giving It. AZ presume it is generally well
known that keep, by far, the best stock to
be found between Lynchb:rg and Knoxville
| will not undertake to specify items, but
keep everything usually found in furni-
ture store, and while Il is n well known
fact, that oil kinds Of material and goods
have advanced from 10 to so per cent. with
in n few months past, it will doubtless he
| n very singular announcement for me to say
| that have. since tho first of the present
year, reduced my prices from 10 to 20 per
cent. Notwithstanding such is the fact.
will cell you hcdstead now for $500 that
| sold last year for $500 and like proper
ton on everything else. Our rule last year
was rs per cent profit on all goods which
| bought, and 10 per cent. on special or
| ders. You can buy from me until further
notice for 10 per cent. on invoices, which
| invoices you can always examine for your
selves, and specisl orders will be free gratis.
Nov If
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-02-22

the last calendar year was the largest on record
the Imports. ACCORDING to the Bureau OF Stats
tics reaching ee0e 0s0 40. and tho exports 1920.
sl7. lQl showing IN apparent balance ia favor 81
is4 the apparent balance Of trade was asalns,
eIceeded the Imports By $50. 100. 900; ID 1875
the balance Id our favor was - 800 600
In 1879 It was t1s5 900 900: 10 ls77 1t
was 4s2 6O00 goo: and In 1878 1t was e3Os 800 600.
But last year there was decrease In the Rppa-
rent trade balance Of Sis 900 600. due mainly to
notably iron. which stimulated the impor's OF
merchandise alone to the extent Of tsi go ois In
excess OF the amount imported during the pre-
ceding year. And IL the returns OF the foreign
trade of the leading ports for tho past month be
taken "a q fair criterion. the balance In our a.
vor IL likely to be- further materially decreased ~
indeed It do not quite disappear. during the
imports over tho same month last year OF about
100 per cent. Even should our imports fall to
show tho same relative increase during the re-
naming eleven months OF the year. It is not
safe to count upon continuation OF our OK
ports OF food staples upon the same colossal
event Of good harveats on the other side. OF the
this year. our exports OF grain and
provisions are quite certain to decrease;
besides which va are threatened with new
rivals In the business OF supplying Western
Europe with wheRt OF no mean pretenetons.
These are the British East Indies. Australia.
whose recent harvest is estimated at $4,000 900
and the Argentine Republic. Spectators
would do we'll to heed these facts and eontiu..
Ranolea laat by the maintenance Of the boom
they seriously impair the golden Influences
hat have done 20 much during the last few
years to increase the general prosperity.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-02-22
NEW ORLEANS GRAIN MOVEMENT.

To indicate the great advantages that the
river route offers for grain hipments we have
6rst OF all 10 note the arrival at our wharves OF
X several large British steamers. which have
II como In ballast from the ports OF Boston. New
York and Baltimore. the three large Atlantic
shipping points for grain.
This proves that from New Orleans grain
can be shipped ut lower cost than from any
Atlantic port. while paying here for ocean
transportation fully three times higher rates OF
freight.
Our grain shippers. crowded with orders for
export have naturally been competing with
each other for barges to bring down their corn
and wheat from ST. Louis This competition
has driven freiGhts up TO twelve cents per
ouahel, and II Is even reported that higher
rate Was offered without obtaining the room.
This price Of twelve cents per bushel will give
10 barge for one trip down some $1,000 or $1,000.
which is about 50 per cent of Its cost. for
months round trip from st. Louis and back.
Tho result OF this enormous field for profits has
led 70 different new barge lines being formed
md the construction OF some $50 fine new
hAraes.
This large addition to the existing fleet OF
bArges will not be In excess OF our require
ments, although freiRhts before long will be re-
duced to Ave cents a bushel. a rate that leaves
about 10 per cent month profit on Investment.
During the last thirty days. upon the grain
brought down, the barges have cleared q net
i profit Of fully sio0.ooO.
We are glad to observe that q new floating Oh
Ovator ID being built upon the hull OF the for
mer Gov Morton. To meet the requirements OF
tho additional number Of barges. we expect
soon TO see In construction one or two more
floating elevators
Everything Ia tending to make New Orleans
the chief port for the export Of grain from this
continent. Until Chicago sees tho importance
OF establishing the necessary canal facilities.
40 as to bring its grain deposits to New Orleans.
81, Louis will increase Its receipts. and become
gradually the grain emporium Of the West.
New Orleans ID the natural port for transfer
j ring the carGoee brought by river craft into
4 the large ocean going vessels.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-02-22
MARKsrs M TELBG RAPH.
DOM ESTIO.

New YoRK Feb. 81 Southern nonr steady.
sn 4 10 cnoee a9 e a % '@s
| unsettled closing l@2n better-,he latter for
cash; uaRraded rcd 81 4oe01 81. Corn opened q
| 5a'. for ungraded. Oats eh.de easier t,lrly
ao,ve; 4s'. for No. 8. HOGS ehoicea,eady. others
dull and unsettled: yearipR. TOYS Cofrse
lots l4s@lst. SuRar-Raw dull aud weak :
centriiusal 8h, fntr to good refining 7aD7h.
prime ~ refined moderately active: standard
| 96ga Mola- ses unchanged, but quiet. Rice
| stendy. demand moderate
horin unchanged. Turuentlne firm: At. Wool
pulled ao0o5s. unwnehod 1sa4o. Texas 2ldo4o
pork hsneM sss r nn1 b a
f.'rly active. closing firm :7s2.@7.s So. Whisky
nominal; .! TO- F Fret his llrm. Hides dull A. a
loh@ll; Texas selected soaso 10 ssooll.
suR TO 7z.ms. ezra @ s'sas. off A saaaaza,
crushed and powdered 9a@9'.. Rranuiated "a
,HHIcAao, Feb 81. Flour dull and nominal
Wheat active, firm aud higher; No, rod winter
81 ~: No Chicago sorinR 81 ~. No. do
but steady: fresh 32a. Dressed hogs firm and
unchanged Pork strong and higher at 81 9s
Larn @ ha ahor rhs s ~ ap u
steady and unchanged.
The Drovers' Journal reports: HoRs-Rs-
atey active and Sc higher. light steady at 81 2odD
80. choice heavy 81 $500 30. mixed. packing
aooet 80 oa,leahecepts 600 shipments
ers' strong and fairly aei at $2 a00Da. calves
s40p5 go: stockers and feeders quiet bur slow and
scarce AT 81 BOOB 30. Sheep-Heeeipts 200: prices
unchanged.
sT. Louis. Feb. 2l--Flour moderately active
and higher; fancy 80 TX. family SIS 80. Wheat
steady and higher, No red fall 81 29%. Mo-
higher at e9A. Whisky steady Ct u o. Pork
meats slow but strong: shoulders 4@4.1o. ribs
9 bo1s.eo sides 6.6bn6.7o. some holding for
higher prices. Bacon lrmer; shoulders 40
| @b ribs y 80. sides 7.oo
shipments 1900. Cattle steady and Unchanged
| 1900, sheep-No market: shipments 1900
| CINCINNATI. Feb 7i.-Flour frmer: quota
tions higher: Wheat stronger at q 40; receipts
and higher at so@a9h. Oats weaker at SO u @oa7
Pork steady ut 80. Bulk meats in good demand
shoulders "A ribs es. sides 81. Bacon firm |;
shoulders 81 ribs -; sidos ~. Whisky in fair
| lo@1oh. New Orleans 7@sk. Hogs quiet: com
| mon 50 bO@4 IS. light - 1904 50. packing 81 800
6s. butchers - e5@!76; receipts 100. ship
LOUISVILLE, Feb 81. Flour quiet and IN
changed. Wheat firm at 81 as. Corn firmer !;
| No, white 1905. do mixed 4o042. Oats quiet
and steady; No white 20. do mixed $4,000
meats steady: shoulders 4'a4yl. ribs 6s sides
6K Bacon firmer; shoulders s. ribs 7 30 sides
~. Sugar-cured hams 9G1oH. Whisky steady
| at 81 O6.
BALTIMORE, Feb. 2l.-Oats steady but quiet :;
| Southern 400. Provisions steady and un-
changed. GofYee firm; Rio. cargoes, 1440l5X.
sugar firm A soft ~. Whisky auiet at - 1917.
WILMINGTON. N. G.. Fob 2l-splrts Of tur-
| penttne quiet and steady:A Itosin firm; 81 TX
for strained. 81 %. for good strained. Crude
yellow dip. Tar steady at 81 10. Corn I'M
| changed.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-02-22
THE PROPOSED NEW COTTON EXCHANGE
BUILDING

In another column will be found notice
calling meeting at The Cotton Exchange
directors room ut 1880 y. m. Tuesday. Feb
Suary "A. OF those concerned In Oarondelet
street real estate. IL seems that quite a num-
Der or Baronne street real estate owners are anx-
dous to have the New Cotton Exchange located on
that street. while those interested In Carondelet
street are equally anx ious to have The Exchange
located on the property situated at the north
west corner Of Carondelet and aravier streets
and now occupied by the old building used az a
carriage warehouse and small offices Neoes
earily wherever such a handsome and valuable
building Ii located as tho members Of the Ex-
change propose to build. will greatly enhance
the value Of the surrounding property.
In the meantime considerable discussion and
4 lively time generally is expected pending tho
settle ment OF 80 important question as the To-
cation OK the site OF the new Cotton Exchange
building.