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The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-11-02

Texas derives an annual income Of
$780, 600 from tax on drummers. 1t
takes $500 TO qualify Il man to drum
within the limit: of the State for one
year.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-11-02

The Nashville World thus takes the
correct view in speaking Of the State
debt: :" 1t is hardly worth while to say
that the question which divided the De
mocracy in the last campaign is now be,
fore the highest tribunal in the State
and should not at this time pcrplcX the
minds Of Democrats or Republicans. If
the Supreme Court shall decide that the
law settling this question is constlu-
t'onal, then it is the duty Of all good
citizens to abide the decision. If, ON
the other hand, the court SHOULD declare
that the law is unconstitutional, then it
is the duty Of the Democratic party and
all other parties to make some provision
fer the settlement or satisfactory adjust
mcnt Of the debt upon basis consist
eat with the honor and faith ola great
State like Tennessee"
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-11-02

The members Of the bar at Carthage
had meeting recently to take into
consideration thc great en- harrassmcnt
and delay in litigation before the State
Supreme Court ON account Of Tie over.
crowded docket, The outcome II Tie
meeting was Il resolution "thal the Gov
crnor be requested to submit to the
General Assembly at the extra session,
if one is called, the subject Of the cs'ab-
lishmcnt of some court or tie adoption
Of some means Of clearing of the crowd
ed docket
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-11-02
MARY SHARP COLLEGE,
The Female University .! HE South,
At Winchester, Tenn,
4 LOCATION

4 LOCATION
unsurpassed for variety and beauty of scene
nv, and entirely exempt from all malaral AN,
epidemic diseases.
THE METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
in this Instituton are such us common sens
and the wisdom gained from long experience
have demonstrated to be most effective.
No plan is accepted or rejected because il i
"ncw' or "oH" but il proved best, no atigm
is placed upon it because it is not the birth 0
yesterday.
THE TEACHING
in this College is fully up to the progrcsslv
demands OF the present. Both the instruction
and example such that even the sluggish anC
Indifferent soon become interested, and stud,
becomes positive pleasure.
THIRTY YEARS
the Mary Sharp has stood firm amid the DIES
olation Of war and the prosecutions OF cnv,
and jealousy, and this long record OF faithful
and successful toll should be sufficient guar
antce Tor the future.
STUDENTS OF THIS COLLEGE,
occupying positions Of honor throughout til,
land, and who, by the education here recev
ed, are made blessings to thousands OF South
crn homcI,' and to the communities in which
they reside, are Ariny wtnes~s OF the thorough
work done at the Mary Sharp in educating
mind and heart.
ECONOMY
OF dress is insured by neat and inexpcnsiv,
UNIFORM.
Books and stationery can be bought al
Nashville prices. No combinations formed
by which any teacher is to receive profit in
monies spent forpupilA.
TIE PROSPECTS
of the Institution were never better; request.
for Catalogues and information received dai.
~, not only from the Southern States, but
from points north OF the Ohio river.
THE STANDARD
OF education is high, and rests upon the con-
viction that everysystem Of Instruction should
be estimated by its success in promoting the
higher education by its ability to increase
the power and range OF thought, and to not
only excite the mind to extended scientific
research, but to Join with it that pure moral
culture by which alone the true dignity and
wcll-bcing OF humanity is insured.
THE FACULTY
consist OF DR.. Y. C. GRAVES, first and only
President, assisted by full able and cxpe-
-ienced corps OF Professors
EXPENSES.
Per Month.
Tuition in Collegiate Department So 90
Intermediate 1880 3 90
Primary - 9 90
" Music, piano. with use of
instrument --------- 90
Special Vocal Lessons 90
" Painting (not including ma
teriaD observation-disclosures A 90
Drawing Observation-Disclosures . so
German and French, each 90
Board, including washing, fuel and
lights - so
Payments to be made, onc-half in advance
or each half session OF twenty weeks.
For Catalogues, or information, address the
President, or Professors G. W. Johnston and
\. T. Barrett.
Rsap The next session begins the Cd We'd
lesday in September.
HAYDEN MARCH,
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-11-02

Don't forget our Novel Ties anc
stylish Ncckwcar; and the Royal Shirt
the best made-chcap. Lenchal
Bros, Decherd.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-11-02
THE TEACHING

in this College is fully up to the progressive
demands OF the present. Both the instruction
and example such that even the sluggish and
Indifferent soon become interested, and study
becomes positive pleasure.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-11-02

Gloves, good line, in Buck, Boot
Calf, Dog Skin and heavy kid-all
cheap. Lcnchan Bros, Dcchcrd.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-11-02

Tennessee bonds are quoted at GS
cents.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-11-02
THIRTY YEARS

the Mary Sharp has stood firm amid the DIES
olation Of war and the prosecutions OF envy
and jealousy, and this long record OF faithful
and successful toll should be Il sufficient guar.
antce Tor the future
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-11-02

Payments to be made, onc-half in advance
Tor each half session of twenty weeks.
For Catalogues, or information, address the
President, or Professors &. W. Johnston and
A. 7. Barrett.
Rsap The next session begins the Cd We'd
nesday in September
HAYDEN MARCH,
President Board of Trustees.
,Iuly IA 19S0
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-11-02
STUDENTS OF THIS COLLEGE,

occupying positions Of honor throughout the
land, and who, by the education here receiv-
ed, are made blessings to thousands OF South
crn home+," and to the communities in which
they reside, are h,iny witnes'es OF the thorough
work done at the Mary Sharp in educating
mind and heart.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-11-02
TIE PROSPECTS

of the Institution were never better; requests
for Catalogues and information received dali
~, not only from the Southern States, but
from points north OF the Ohio river.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-11-02

OF dress is insured by neat and inexpensive
UNIFORM.
Books and stationery can be bought at
Nashville prices. No combinations formed
by which any teacher is to receive Il profit in
monies spent for pupils.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-05-17
A Rather Novel Sect.

The Rev. Mr.. White, of New Hamp.
shire, has founded religious sect called
Angelic Believers. They believe in the
disposition of angels to visit earth's
people, If they were only properly en-
couraged. His object is to restore the
old sociability between human and an
gelic beings. In a sermon lately White
said it would not surprise him to have
angels call upon him at any time, and
he held himself in readiness to give
them welcome. Three boys resolved
that Whites faith should be rewarded.
One of them borrowed three of his sis
ter's night gowns, and got three pairs of
chicken wings, which were fastened ON
the shoulders of the white garments.
With some other fixings by way of
disguise, the boys went at night to the
cottage of White. They knocked, and
said they were angels. He examined
their wings and raiment, and was satis-
fled. They were hungry, and asked for
kid. White had no kid. A fatted calf
would do. White had no calf, and offer
ed them pork, at which they turned up
their noses. Some cold chicken was set
before them, and hard cider, and they
were enjoying the repast when Mrs.
White came in. She was suspicious,
and examined the flowing garments, on
which she saw the name " Blodgett''
marked. cole man." she cried, "I've
washed all three o. them night gowns
afore." The Whites locked the door,
took off the angelic robes, used up two
broomsticks on the boys, and turned
them out to go home like common
mOrtaIs.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-05-17
NO. 20.

door. He'll never do IT." and our last
bullet brought down the ringleader.
There was CONSERVATION and hurrl-
ed consultation. After lapse of about
five minutes, the whole force of the be-
slegers rushed shrieking on our little
garrison. A moments surge outside
and the door fell back as Mr.. SIS
gun swung down on the crowding saw
ages with terrific force, telling two of
the foremost like oxen. remember a
wild struggle with our guns and flsts.-
Mat and the squatter lowered above
their opponents like giants, fighting
with terrible energy. The black fellows
had forced me to the ground; one was
shortening the grasp of the spear to
drive 1t through my body, when j felt
gush of blood spouting over my face
and chest, just as the savage fell on me
mortally wounded. Then / remember
the hurrah outside, and the cracking of
rifles.
"That was good back handed blow,
boss" said Mat, family; "I guess the
cooks got another squeak. Dye hear
thatp Hooray! Knowed the Doctor
would do it," said he, with renewed
energy, "take that" And then 1 heard
the dull sound of another blow, and a
low moan of pain, as the station-hands
rushed in. The Doctor soon recovered.
So did Mat, who is now one of the rich
est men in the colonies. I-well, have
large scar across my breast.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-05-17
Select Poetry.
TWO JOURNE VS..

I" ! go on journey far away"
He said-and he stopped and kissed me then
"Over the ocean for many day
Goodbye" and he kissed me once again.
But only few short months had fed,
When again answered my husbands kiss
+" l could not tarry away" he said;
" There is never land as fair as thls''
Again stood by my husbands side.
"I go on a journey, sweet, to-day;
Over the river The boatmen glide
Goodbye; shall linger long away;''
|'Ah, he will come back soon, know"
l said, as l stopped for the parting kiss
He cannot tarry, he told me SO.
There is never land 80 fair as this.''
But many month and many year
Have flown since my darling went away.
Will he never come back to meet me here 2
Has he found the region of perfect day?
Over the ocean he went and came
Over the river, and fingers there
oh, palld boatman call my name
Show me the region 80 wondrous fair.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-05-17
Noah Webster.

Noah Webster came very near being
Washington's private secretary. Some
old letters show it. 1t was about 1888,
when Noah Webster was teaching
school, that a mutual friend applied to
him to take the position of tutor and
private secretary in the family of Wash
ingtOn. A correspondence was begun
and five or six letters were exchanged,
Washington stipulating that the appli-
cant should keep his books, teach three
children (the Custis children, probably
and act as his secretary. Mr.. Webster
insisted that he must have some time for
private study, and, more than all, that
he must be allowed to marry, which
hope is not singular ambition in a
young man. The great soldier and the
great photographer dill not make bar
gain, and perhaps the world gained~a
dictionary and lost statesman.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-05-17
A Dog Worth Having.

THE episode am going to relate oc.
i Cured not far from the township of
Horsham, Victoria. Where the exact
locality is have no intention of divulg-
ing; but if any of my readers are ac-
quainted with the part of the world I
refer to they will remember that there
exists one or two large streams within
the wide radius have named. Beside
one of these rivers there was standing
about twenty years ago a hut, which
was known at the Homestead as Deep
Water station and it is here that my
lot placed me as hut-keeper. 1 lived at
the Deep Water station for two years.
If readers of the following story wish
to know who am 1 will crafty their
curiosity 80 far as to state that L was
born in the the north of England. My
father was retired tradesman. He
gave me fair education, but 1 never
fulfilled the expectation formed of me.
This night, while / write, L can show
nothing to prove that 1 ever succeeded
in the world. 1 am poor clerk, strug-
Cling for bare existence, and sometimes
struggling with wild, strong impulse
to wander and work through the country
as often did before, near the scene of
my former experience. like the red
sunset and the wild plains as much as
ever; like the glow of the sunlight
among the gnarled, queer trees; like
the ripping of the water-the waving,
shadowy grass of the silent hill, the
bright, still moon, the wilderness away
from towns; like Australian life, but
not among the dusty streets or near to
white, sweltering roads. For twelve
years followed these impulses faith
fully and enjoyed my brush life; with
little profit, 1t is true, but with much
pleasure. All that have to show for
my wandering hardships, as l write, is
long, ugly scar across my breast, and 1
am going to tell you how 1 got it.
remember was sitting at the hut
(the Deep Water hut one summer after
noon, looking for the coming of " Long
Mat" The sun was passing away
blood-red behind range of dim, blue
hills; long shadows were rapidly spread
ing; the deep-water hole had lost the
light; the hills behind the river were
just tipped with crimson glory, and
stars seemed dropping like silver specks
on the paling sky. Long Mat" the
shepherd, was later than usual.
The darkness had not quite fallen
before ] recognized the bleating of the
flock in the distance, and soon after the
white fleeces of the sheep slowly appear.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-05-17

eB- One of the punishments in vogue
in Russia is known as the Z" red herring
torture" and is practiced by feeding the
miserable victims on salted fish, and de-
nying them water to drink until they
will consent to make statements incrim-
mating themselves and others.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-05-17

EY think it best not to dispute
where there is no probability Of con-
vincing.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-23
BURDETTE ON POLITICIANS.

81 feel,n said the fat passenger, as the
train crossed the Ohio line, chat an
in the land of statesmen. There is a
smell of apostoffice in the air, and the
low sweet sound of consulate is heard
in the dewy distance. ! see the shad-
owy forms of marshals yet to be, and
out of the dreamy gates of Impossible.
! see the sad procession of Never to be
supreme judges, 1t is dear and IA
vored land, this grand old step-mother
of presidents
eve all love our country" said the
sad passenger, "and we fight and swear
and work and lie and sweat and curse
and shout for the privilege of admins
tering her finances. Oh, America,
America, what would country be with.
out offices!'
ut would be like n cat without voice,
the man on the wOod-box said.
cor cigar without a match" the
cross passenger said.
Cor room without q bed,' said En-.
dymion, the sleepy passenger.
"Or bar without whisky" said the
the tall thin passenger, whereupon sew
eral voices Immediately asked what that
was.
CATER ALL" the Jester said, "politi.
clans are no worse than they used to be-
but there are more ofthem. And therein
is all the evil. Grasshoppers are nc
more voracious one season than another
but the years that they multiply theil
census by countless millions they are
able to do indefinitely more mischief
than when there are barely enough Of
them to furnish fish-bait for the indus
trious citizens of the republic. And al
the mischief in the country isn't done by
the politicians, There are lawyers who
would honor the bar by getting them
selves kicked out of it. There are edi
tors who disgrace journalism. There
are ministers who protane their pulpits
There are several people outside of poll
tics who need a little killing, Their,
is--r
And seeing that his audience had gon,
to sleep, the Jester prepared to follow
their example.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-23
ELEGANT JEWELRY CHEAP,

To introduce our new styles and influence
trade, we make the following unparalleled Offers
for a short time: THE Berlin Packet contains a
gold plated watch chain, agate shawl pin, lady g
elegant set jewelry, sea bean cuff buttons, coral
necklace, set of agate studs, gold plate band
ring, collar button, key ring, pocket book: iini
tatioD silk handkerchief, pen, pencil, comic en-
velopes and visiting cards, All these mailed to
you for BIC. in stamps packets for 81. The
lot can be retalled at from ~ to s..
The Royal Casket contains one superb anne.
thyst ring, elegant coral blouch set in box. fan
cy necklace. coral sleeve buttons, engraved gold
plate bracelets, rose scarf pin, gold plated ladys
set, gold plate sleeve buttons heavy gold plate
studs, lovely cameo scarf pin, genuine Partisan
diamond stud Maltese cross with p. diamond
center beautiful jet sleeve buttons plated collar
button, plated link watch chain, plain gold plate
ring, nobby cameo ring, Maltese ear rings with
P. diamond settings, gents fnll comb, amethyst
set, lady full plated set with white stone set.
tlngs jet and cameo scarf pin, eng. gold plate
sleeve buttons. The whole of this magnificent
collection sent secure by mail for 81, 2 for M70,
4 for 50. This lot can be retailed easily from s.
to $40. Address, N. Y. ,Jewe1ry Co., AT.
anta Ga.
THE ATLANTA GLOBE says: This company is
perfectly reliable. and the amount they give for
your money is astounding.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-23

Elise Wilde, and crouching 9 few,
feet from her, with cleaning eyes and
working tail, was a huge tiger.
viii took in the situation Of affairs
in an instant The tiger was one
that had escaped from some travel
ing menagerie q few days previous.
He still held in bis hand the knife
which he had been using a short time
before; and thinking only that his
darling Elise was in danger, he sprang
towards the tiger. Seeing him ap-
proach, the huge monster turned
from Elise, and uttering sullen roar,
he darted like q flash Of light through
the dir.
Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic Regulates the
Bowels.
1t was a brief but fierce and deadly
struggle that followed; but at last the
knife reached q vital part, and the
royal brute fell dead upon the ground ;
poor Will, torn and horribly lacerat-
ed by the sharp teeth and long lance
like claws Of the fearful animal, fall
ing beside him.
All this time Elise had been gazing
in o kind of fascinated horror at the
terrible struggle before her. When
she saw Will fall, seemingly lifeless,
upon the ground, it aroused her from
the lethargy into which she had fall
en- /; and with ringing cry for help,
which brought the servants trooping
from the house, she sprang forward,
and sinking beside Will, she raised
his blood stained face in her lap.
20, Will! Guardian she walled,
raining a shower Of passionate kisses
| upon the pale, blood-stained face.
'Look up. 1t is your Elise that is
calling you"
The light touch Of her hand, and
her endearing words, seemed to have
a magical effect; for his eyes opened,
and he drew the sweet, anxious face
down close to his, and with a voice
vibrating with passion, he murmured :
"Then do you care for your old Will,
Elise 2"
| Her face was scarlet with bushes
now; and looking into the tender eyes,
he read there something that made
him very, very happy.
Upon examination it was found
that his wounds were not dangerous,
but very painful, aud would contine
him to his room for several weeks,
Elise proved to be an excellent nurse,
however; and under her kind and
loving care he rapidly recovered, and
in q few weeks he vas able to pro-
coed to the village church, where they
were quietly married.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-23
SEEDS THAT SURPRISE.
The Farmers, ssROnan ya. >,

The Farmers SBOnRnZa.'
Maxixe new vegetable from $. A. differing
from anything ever grown here, delicious raw or
cooked. Seed sent by mail 20 cents q paper.
Soya Bean of Japan, half bean half pea said by
chemists to be the richest human food known.
Fine fodder plant. also. Seed, Is cents a paper.
Cuban Queen Watermelon, just imported lar.
gest variety ever grown in U. s., firm, luscious,
crisp and sugary best to keep or ship, % cents
a paper of2O seeds, papers for 81. Very scarce.
Logofwood Muskmelon, largest known, to q
feet Longtime quality, early and prolific, Is
cents paper. Climax Tomato richest flavor,
early prolific solid-unequaled in every way
IS cents a paper. White Egyptian Corn from
the Nle), yields immensely in the South where
other corn falls. Unequaled for table or stock,
20 cents d paper, IS cents o pound. Teosinte,
one plant feeds a COW two days; 10 to IL feet
high Is cents paper. Cuzco Corn, grains
inch long Z in broad Seed will bring fabu.
lous prices, Is cents a paper. All the above
sent for 81, 3 of each for 81. Address &. II.
Gilbert d. Co., Atlanta. Ga.
Reference. Hon. W. L. Calhoun, Mayor OF At.
lonfa
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-23
A STRANGE STORY.

Some ninety years ago there tlourished
in Glasgow club of young lncn, which,
from the extreme protligacy of its men,
bers and the RIGHTEOUSNESS pf their o.
gies. was commonly called the He'll Club
Besides theirnightly or weekly meetings,
they held one grand annual saturnalia
in which each tried to excel the other
in drunkenness and blasphemy and
on these occasions there was no star
amongst them whose lurid light was
brighter than that of Mr., Archibald b.
who endowed with brilliant talents,
and q handsome person, had held out
great promise in his boyhood, and raised
hopes which had been completely frus-
trated by his subsequent reckless dissi-
pations.
One morning after returning from his
usual festival, Mr.. Archibald b., having
retired to bed, dreamed the following
dream:
He fancied that he himself was
mounted on favorite black horse that
he always rode, and that he was proceed
ing toward his own hOuse--then county
seat EMPOWERED by trees and situated
upon q hill, now entirely built over, and
forming part of the cify--when y
stranger, whom the darknes5 of the night
prevented his discerning, suddenly seiz-
cd his horses rein, saying, "You must
go with me W
"And who are you ~ exclaimed the
young man, with vollty of oaths,
whilst he struggled to free himself,
"That you will see by-and-by," re-
turned the other, in tone that excited
unaccountabe terror in thogouth who,
plunging his spurs in his horse, attempt
cd to fly, but in vain. However fast the
animal flew the stranger was still beside
him, till at length, in his desperate at
tempt to escape, the rider vas thrown ;
but instead of being dashed to the earth
as he expected, he found himself falling
-faling-falling still, as if sinking into
the bowels of the earth.
At length a period being put to this
mysterious descent, he foutd breath to
inquire of his companion, who was still
beside him, whittier they were going
'''Where am ? Where arg you taking
me ?" he exclaimed.
ITO hell" replied the stran ger; and
immediately interminable dohoes repeat,
cd the fearful sound, 'To hell ! to hell
to hell y
Atlength light appeared, which soon
increased to q blaze but instead of the
cries, and groaus, and iamentings, as the
terrified traveller expected. nothing met
his ear but sounds of mTth and iollity
and he found himself at the entrance OF
superb building, far exceeding any he
had seen constructed by human hands.
Within too, what % s6ene2 No amuse-
ment, employment, orpnrsuit of man on
earth, but was here being carried on with
vehemence that excited his unutter.
able amazement. There the painting
steed still bore his brutal rider through
the excitemento of the goaled race. There
over the midnight bowl, the incorporate
still drawled out the wanton song o.
maudln blasphemy. The gambler car