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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-10-01

The editor of a Virginia paper was
asked by a stranger if it was posi-
BILE that little town kept up four
newspapers, and the reply was: No;
it takes four newspapers to keep up
the town.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-10-01

Sheep-raising is profitable busi-
ness in Texas. In June, 1879, q
gentleman residing in Kinney coun-
ty invested 1,s0O in sheep. Last
August be sold his flock of 3,40O
head for 81 $50. The mutton be Lad
previously sold was sufficient to-
more than cover his expenses
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-10-01

An exchange says: A man lives
in this vicinity who states that he
first met his wife IN a storm, took
her to the ball il storm, popped
the question in a storm, aud has
lived IN storm ever since.
They are stormy petrels. esd
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-10-01

As the elder Mrs. Garfield was on
her way to church one Sunday re-
Gently, she happened to stumble.
There" she exclaimed. II suppose
the papers will publish that" So
far as we are concerned, we will
state that it Was Our intention, at
first, to publish the little incident
above alluded to, but after mature
deliberation, we have concluded not
to do so.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-10-01

Considerable suffering was caused
in New Orleans recently by the
great scarcity of water, lemons, ice,
sugar and whisky; and those patri-
OTIS who were in the habit of fire.
quently punching" each other I'M
der the ribs we're compelled to de-
sist for the time being.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-10-01

The weather has been very favor
able, during the last few days, for
the planting of oats. turnips, etc,
and we learn that q great deal of it
has been done. Our farmers should
all plant large quantities of oats,
ior grazing purposes, as there is no
longer any doubt that corn and hay
will be unusually scarce aud high
during the coming winter.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-10-01

1t is now generally thought that
Secretary Blaine and Postmaster
General james will be retained il.
the Cabinet, at least fer several
months.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-10-01

Three schooners We're moored
along the river in front of town last
Monday evening. The schooners
Robt. Haas and T. M. Pippo, load
ing with sand, and the schooner
Rebecca, loading with cotton aid
other produce,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-10-01

Mr.. p. j. Dulion has succeeded
Mr.. Geo. Kellar as local clerk of the
steamer New Camelia. Mr.. Dulion,
in addition to hauling, will here
after attend to the receipt and ship
ment of all freight per steamer
New Csmelia.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-10-01

A tine portrait of james A. Gar
held, tie murdered President, for
- cents. See advertisement.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-10-01

Last Monday was very quietly
observed in Covington, in honor of
the dead President. Although
there were no imposing outward
evidences of mourning, yet the
solemn stiffness which prevailed
everywhere. and the sadness de-
picted on every countenance, gave
ample evidence that our citizens
participated, in their hearts, in the
feeling of deep sorrow which ex-
tended throughout the entire coun-
try.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-10-01
ICpmmunicated.1

CoVISGTpN, La, sept. SU, 1901.
EDITOR ST. TAMMANY FARMER:
Dear Sir-According to the
Treasurer's report, on January LIST,
1881. there were 1928 20 in the
Treasury. The proper way to come
correctly at the facts is for. the
superintendent to send an expert
beie to examine the assessment and
tax rolls, and then examine the
Treasurer's books, and See if they
all correspond. Yours, etc,
REPoRTEB.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-10-01

Although Gov. Wilt has re-
turned to New Orleans, he is still
unable, in his PROSTATE condition,
to attend to offcia! duties, and at
his request Lieut.. Gov. McEnery
will continue to act as Governor.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-10-01

President Garfield owned real es-
tate amounting to about $4,000
During the early part of August he
is said to haze signed will, which
leaves all of his property to his
widow.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-10-01

A strange ana faIal disease has
broken out among the horses at
st. Louis. 1t is called "pink eye,"
and threatens to become epidemic
throughout the country, as did the
epizootic a few years ago.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-10-01

1t is estimated that fully fifty
thousand people were in attendance
ut the funeral of President Gar
field.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-10-01

II may be safely assumed that the
United States Senate will be organ
lied under Democratic auspices.
even if David Davis should depart
from bis recent custom of voting
with the Democrats. AS the case
now stands there are 81 Democrats,
80 Republican, and l Independent.
This settles the matter beyond all
controversy unless Senator Hill
should be too i'll to attend, and Mr..
Davis should take a sudden fancy
to vote with Republicans. The two
new Senators will be sworn in after
the Senate is duly organized, when
the strength of the two parties will
be evenly divided.-N. 0. Demo
Graf.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-10-01

The funeral pageant in New Or
Jeans. last Monday, in honor of the
dead President, is said to have been
the most solemn and imposing
spectacle ever witnessed in that
city.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-10-01

For the first time in the history
OF our country, the Presidentia!
chair is occupied by native Of
vermont State"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-10-01

We learn that a race will take
place in Covington this evening,
when Messrs. Eddie Bossier and
Thos. Cook will test the speed of
their respective nags, for distance
of 200 yards and ether perquisltes.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-10-01

Miss Mary kelIar will open her
school in Covinston next Monday.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-10-01

This is the waruest day we've
had during the present month.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-10-01

The United States Senate will as
semble at Washington, next Mon
day week, tho 10th inst
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-10-01

Treasurer of st. Tammsny, Parish
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-11-02
The New Legislative Appor-
tionment.

Article II, Section 1 of the State
Constitution declares that can cnumc'
ration of the qualified voters, and an
apportonmcnt Of the Representatives in
the General Assembly, Shall be made
in the year one thousand eight hundred
and scvcnty-one, and within every sub
scquent term Of ten years"
1t will be seen from this Constltu
tionaI provision, which is mandatory
that Gov. Hawkins will have to con
vcue the Legislature in extra session
this year, for tn purpose Of making
the necessary apportlonment OF Sena
tors and Representatives. The 10 years
within which the apportlonment "shai
be made" will expire within tins year
1881 1t is thought that the Governor
will soon issue his proclamation calling
| the Legislature together for this Specla
work.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-11-02
For Sale p!
A Pretty Home at Decherd,
Tennessee,

Embracing residence with ten rooms, besides
attic and cellar; stable and barn; fine els
terms; orchard and vineyard OF choice fruits ;
PASTURE garden; Italian apiary-all in II
sounrc Enclosure Of four acres. Site, scenery
and health almost unsurpassed. Three min
utcs' walk from depot on n. Il c. Railroad
terminus Of Win. u Ala. Railroad. A large
brick Depot recently built. Three new COM
modious stores just putup and Il steam griSt-
mill going up. Splendid opening for first
class hotel, and own the best and nearest site
to the Depot for hotel, which would sell at
greatly reduced price to the purchaser ofmy
home place. Choice OF routes to New York,
either via Nashville and Louisville, &C., via
Chattanooga, Cincinnati, &c, or via Chatta-
nooga, Washington City, &C., and but little
difference in time Of mails and travel going
or coming.
may be seen for few days on the place,
but, being absent ON professional business
nearly all the time, will leave some one to
show the property.
For terms, &c., address
+. ID. SANFORD,
March 30, SLIT Dechcrd, Tenn.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-11-02
Sales
For November rs, 1891.
Davis & Martin VS.. A. II. Gustin.

Davis Il Martin VS.. n. ii. Gustln.
Bv virtue OF an order OF sale in my hands,
issued from the Circuit Court OF Franklin
county, Tenn, in above cause, ! will,o
Saturday, November 26th, 1881,
Mt the Courthouse door in Winchester, Tenn,
offer for sale to the highest bidder Tor, CASH,
the following described tract OF land, lying
in district no. ) Of Franklin county, Tenn:
lightning at stake in edge OF pond, with
gnn and two oak pointers, runs % poles to
Gray, corner; thence north ~ poles to
auothcr corner Of the said Gray tract; thence
east - poles to another corner OF SAID tract
thence south to the above named corner and
uointcrg: thence north 81 east with Ken
Parks line to Il stake in the edge OF the fence,
south with swcct-gum pointers 100 poles
thence south 24Io west 80 poles to sta Ike IN
the center Of a branch with gum pointer ;
thence somh S74', west 4S!' - poles to n
stake west Of said fence with gum pointers
thence south 20 west AZ poles to stake stand
ing west OF said fence; thence south 81 west
3Si poles to stake in the east boundary ol
Jacob Martins tract; thence north SOpoles to
the bcginning-co containing 80 acres
Levied upon and will be sold as the proper,
tv of 4. ii. Gustin, to satisfy this order OF
sale, amounting to $40 and interest and
costs.
This Oct. 81 1851.
|. II. HALL, Dcp'y Sheriff.
nuyo-tls 81
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-11-02
Elections for November 9Th.

The State election of Mississippi vii
come or next Tuesday, Nov. 9Th
There are three parties in the ield-th'
Democrats, Republicans and Indcpend
ents all well organized.
New York elects Secretary of State
and four other State officers, an Asso
ciate Judge of the Court of Appeals, its
Legislature and four Congressman.
Pennsylvania elects State Treas
urer and county officers.
Massachusetts elects n Governor and
other State officers, and its Legislature.
New Jersey elects its House of Rep
rescntatives and part of its Senate.
Maryland elects its Comptroller, its
House of Delegates, and half its Senate.
Minnesota elects its Governor and
other State officers, and its Legislature.
Connecticut elects its Governor and
part Of It's State officers, its House, and
part Of its Senate.
Virginia elects Governor, other
s .ate officers, and the Legislature.
Winchester elects a Governor, part Of
it, Senate, and its Assembly.
Colorado elects judges and county
officers.
Nebraska elects Supreme Court
Iudgc and two Regents Of the Univer-
~
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-11-02
Conference Appointments.

The next session of the Tennessee
Conference vii! be held III Franklin
At its late session the following ap
pointments were made for this, tn,
ShelbyvilIc district
Thomas l.. Moody, Presiding Elder
ShclbyvilIc-WiIiam Burr.
Winchester Station-A. \ Allison.
Salem Circuit-Gco. l.. Bcalc.
Fayetteville Station-ll $. Mcbride.
Fayetteville Circut-T L. Darnall.
Corncrsvilc and Lcwisburg Stations
A. K. Faris.
Petersburg Circuit-G S. Byron.
Pisgah Circuit-J. o Blanton; W.
II Anthony, sup.
Kclso Circuit-To be supplied.
Medium Circuit. p. Funk.
Rich Valley Circuits NJ. Parks.
Lynchburg-G ". Vim.
Marble Plains Circuit-William Nc.
Queen.
Berlin Circuits. W. Bransiord.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-11-02
For Dress, Pleasure, and Cusiur's
Suits, fine makes in Underwear, &c.
call on Lenchan Bros, Dccherd.

George Scovillc, Guitcau's counsel,
tells what Guiteau wants, in the follow
ing extract from Il conversation
What sort of defense does he
wantY
He wants the Republican party to
take hold and help his case along, fur,
nish the spcst Of counsel to carry him
through, and the money requisite in
conducting the case
On what ground does he base this
dcmandY
He says that he saved the RepubIi,
can party in killing the President, and
that the party being indebted to HIM
for DANG that, it is only right that it
should come to his defense and help
him through and out Of his trouble"
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-11-02
The Great Grain States.
Prom The Now York HerNld ]

An extra census bulletin, just issued,
giving the cereal productions Of the
United States by counties for the year
ending June 80, 1881, shows that the
states which lead IN the enormous grain
yield Of the country, Illinois may be
said to head the column. 1t produces
the most wheat, corn and oats, and
ranks second in the production Of rye,
California leads in barley and Pennsyl-
vania in rye. New York is first in
huckwheat, second in barley, and third
in rye and oats. The great wheat
state, are Illinois, which raised ffty.onC
million bushels; Indiana, forty.sevcn
Ohio, forty-~iX; Michigan, thirty-ive
Iowa, thnty-onc; California, twenty
nine; Missouri, twenty-five; and Wis
consin, twcnty-four. In these State.
we're produced nearly thrce-tourths Of
the whole wheat crop Of the country.
Nearly third Of the entire corr
. yield Of the United States was grown II
Illinois, whose product amounted t.
three hundred aud twenty-five million
bushels The great corn States ARK
Iowa, which produced two hundred an'
,egcnty-iye million bushels Missouri
two hundred aud two; Indiana, on,
hundred and fifteen; Ohio, one hun
draI and five.
OF cats the product in Illinois wa
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-11-02
STOCKING VAR

Bf1g" All these fabrics will be made NJ b,
woOl, as he is determined to use M .L,g
material or cotton, and guarantees this tol
customers.
lie will exchange these goods for wooI
pay the highest market price in cash. u
receive barter, such as Hutter, Eggs yepp
bles, Poultry, Lard, Bacon, &c. " %
He is also prepared to card Wool nton
in the best style, and respectfully solics 4
patronage. Price only eight cents Der non
for all delivered at the Factory. When
livercd at the Railroad Depot he will 9th,
for it, return it, and charge ten cents, "
also card Wool on the tall
All conSignments, orders, &C., sent TO h
will be promptly and carefully attcndcd,o
At his Mills there is commodous ",
enclosed by good fence, where teams viii
safe. Also large room for persons who h,
to stay over night or two.
JAMES NJ. GRIFFIN,
mar27-ly Winchester, Tenn
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-11-02
Served Him Right.

a dispatch from Grecnvillc, Mssls-
sippi, Of date Oct %, says:
John Laner, from Huntsville, Ala,
killed ID. Lipscomb Love, Of West
Point, Miss, here yesterday. The
causes which led to the killing are as
follows: Love and Lanicr were both
suitors of Miss Ida johnson, an accom-
plished young lady Of Huntsville, Ala.
She accepted Lanier and they were
married, while Love was in the city.
He left for Mississippi few days after
the marriage, and from West Point
mailed to some Of the most prominent
citizens Of Huntsville wedding card.
containing his own name and that o.
Miss johnson on one side, and on tn,
other Il printed statement rejecting up
on the chastity Of the lady, and ever
charging her mother Of being cognizan
Of it. Lanicr, accompanied by hi
lathcr,in-law and two brothers starte,
in search Of the traduccr, and aileI
visiting several towns in Mississippi, RAJ
upon the gentleman O. in GreenvilI'
on the day mentioned. He shot hin
first with n double-barrclcd shotgun
and then empted two pistols into hi
body His Authoritarian stood close by
and rs fast as he cmpticd one weapon
handed him another. Public opinion
both at Huntsville and Grecnville, jus
tity the killing. 1t was something thai
could not be passed over; no apology
even if one had been rendered, conI'
have been received, and the course o
Lanicr was compelled by public opln
ion It's iuncxiblc as II law. \ man whit
dciamcs Il woman in the manner men
toned puts himself outside the pale, an'
he had just as well take his life in hi
hand to have it ready.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-11-02
A VALUABLE FARM
FOR SALE.

This farm is located about u miles nearly
south from Winchester, and from iii proxlm'
ity to railroads and convenience to the SpeH'
did institutions OF learning so well Know"
throughout the whole country, It's church az
vantages, and being surrounded by,a neis',
borhood that cannot be surpassed IN an,
country for morality, industry and ln''iIl'
gence, makes it one OF the most desirable ~
cations in our county. =,
The improvements consist Of 'lo''I'l'la'
two-story brick building, surrounded By %a',
tiful shade trees. 1t has, hut few rods lro ,
the dwelling, spring OF neyer,ialIns pun" pun,
cold water; also, a Fish Pond that rs ats",
we'll supplied with water. There Il al'g
good supply OF fruit, consisting oil apple
peaches, cherries. pears and grapes. ,.,,
Any person desiring to purchase la' y;
with all these advantages, (evcry helu VI
which can be watered from the pond, eJ u,
sisting OF 40 acres. can geta rare bargain y.
applying to the undersigned at MnsnVI"'
Tenn. ). III, EollLi'
EsS"rrice, $500.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-11-02
French Language.

Prof, 4. Jourdan is prepared to give French
lesson. to Il few more pupils. His classes are
making fine progress, References: Governor
Marks and lady, DR.. Mnrrcll and lady, }. L.
Baugh and lady, W. J. Slater and lady, NJ
+. Petty and lady, h. 5. Henderson and lady
DR.. Cp. Baird and lady, Mc.-rs. Embrcy and
sons, and Misses Maggie March, Ida Lcicbcr
and Melissa Merritt
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-11-02
The following affair occurred recently
near BrockviIIc, Texas:

The following affair occurred recent,
near Brockvillc, Texas:
"a family named Sloan had recently
moved into the ncighborhood to pick
cotton on the farm Of Mr. Hill. \ dis
putc arose between the Sloans and anc-
gro, Lum White. because of an accusa
ton made by him that the Sloan chll
drcn had been grubbing peanuts from
his patch. Lum went to the house OF
Sloan on Tuesday and wanted to whip
the children, bat was prevented by Mrs.
Sloan and her daughter, about ID years
Of age. For this he sworc revenge, and
next morning upon the plea that she
would show her where some fine muca-
dimes were, the wife of Lum cnticcd the
girl to Il deep ravinc, where Lum was
in waiting. While his wife held the
girl, Lum outraged her, and then, using
his pockct-knitc, cut her bowels open
both lengthwise and crosswisc-delib-
eratcly cut eff pieces Of the entrails rs
they protruded and scattered the trag-
n!ents far and near. He then cut the
girls throat and left the body where it
was found. At the inquest the woman
confessed to all the revolving details,
when Il Young man named Hart, incens-
cd ut the recital of the tiendish brutal-
ty, shot the negro man dead. The wife
of Lum and an old negro man who
lived with them, were started ON their
way to Carthage, but crowd of men
met the escort and took the prisoners
and shot them.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-11-02

The Hermitage Club, an organization
Of Nashville, whose Is members repre-.
sent an aggregate wealth Of 81 1000, 600,
have bought II residence on High street
in that city, at Il cost of'S2O, 900, and
are fitting it up for their club rooms.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-11-02

Mr.. George Scovllc, Guitcau's coun.
sci, has published an appeal to the pub
lie in behalf of his client lie states
that many religious persons are believed
to have heard Guitcau's attempted lee
lures on Christianity. lie is of the
opinion that those who heard the assas.
sin can furnish evidence of his insanity,
and they are appealed to Sin the inter,
est of patriotism, justice, humanity, and
mercy" to come forward and supply
such information as they may have.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-11-02

The Supreme Court Of Tennessee, in
Maury county case, say that the
Sheriff can only get fifteen cents for
summoning a ccnire, Heretofore they
have been charging fifteen cents for
each juryman.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-11-02

All kinds Of the best Of Jeans, Lin
seys, Shawls, Blankets, &c, Of the best
material, constantly on hand at the
Winchester Wooden Mills, and will be
sold cheap for cash, or exchanged for
wool
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-11-02
The Shah of Persia lately upderwcn

The Shah of Persia lately underwent
the operation Of having tooth extract.
ed. Prayers for his safe passage through
the ordeal were offered up in advance in
the mosques, and he made his will and
took IN aiicctionate farewell of all his
wives. He survived and the congratu.
latory offerings amounted to 5000 du-
cats
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-11-02

Wheat and rye are being injured in
several counties in Middle Tennessee by
Il worm which has not been given any
Mann.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-11-02

" Ali subscribers who see Il eros,
x Amark on the margin = their pa
per this week will plca>' understand
that it means that we are in need o.
money, and that their time is "out anC
and over" and they ought to come u
and pay up, and continue their county
paper.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-11-02

The Supreme Court Of the State has
decided that when a man not at his
utuaI place Of business, sells or offers to
sell watermelon within one mile Of an
assembly collected for religious Worship,
lie is guilty Ola misdcmcanor under the
statutes Of the State.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-11-02

Guiteau's trial has been postponed
until November Nth.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-11-02

General Walker, Superintendent If
the Census Bureau, has resigned and lis
resignation been accepted.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-11-02

1t is announced that there is not Il pa
per large enough in Davidson county,
to hold the immense list Of delinquent
taxpayers.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-11-02

Brighton's Rubber Overcoats, Circu.
lars and Newports for Ladies and
Gents; also, Reversible Top, used for
Dress or W. proof. Lenehan Bros.
Dechcrd.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-11-02

The transit of Mercury occurs on the
9TH of November Astronomers are
making all the arrangements for getting
q GOOD view.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-11-02

1t is thought that destraint will have
to be made for at least half the taxes
for 1881.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-11-02

On account Of railroad freight cutting
North of Nashville, five hundred men
have been discharged from the roads
centcring there
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-11-02

"a larger acreage Of wheat" is re.
reported from every portion Of the
State.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-11-02

First Assistant Postmaster Tyncr has
been ousted from his position.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-11-02

G1y" a large lot of ail-Wool Blankets
for sale cheap at the Winchester Wool
en- Mills. deS
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-11-02

The Democratic Senators met il eau
Gus few days since and discussed 'ho
matter Of the S,crctary,hip Of the Sen
ate, but without reaching amy conclu-
sion. The general impression seems to
b. that Col. Shobcr, Chief Clerk, viii,
by resolution Of the Senate, be en-
powered to discharge the duties Of Sec
rotary, and that no further action viii
be taken until the regular session IN De
ccmbcr