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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-08

by continued improvement OF harbOrs
and great interior waterways, and by
increase of our tonnage on the ocean,
Development of the worlds commerce
has led to the urgent demand for short
ening tue great se4 voyage around Cape
Horn by constructing ship canals or
railways across the Ithmus which unites
the two continents.
Various plans to this END have been
suggested, and will need consideration,
but none OF them have been sufficiently
matured to warrant the United States
in extending peeuniary aid. Fhe sub
ject, however, is one which will imme-
diately engage the attention Of the Cow
eminent with view to thorough pro-
lection to the commercial interests. We
will urge no narrow policy nor seek
peculiar or exclusive privilege on any
commercial route, but in the language
of nv predecessor, II believe it to be the
rightand duty of the United States to
assert and to mainta,n such q supervi
sion and authority over any interoceanic
canal across the Isthmus that connects
North and South America as will pro.
tect cur national interests"
The Constitution guarantees absolute
religious freedom. Congress is prohib.
tied from making any law respecting
an establishment ofreligion or prohibit.
ing the free exercise thereof. The Ter
ritories of the United States are subject
to the direct authority of Congress, and
hence the General Government is re-
sponsible for any violations of the Con
stitutf0ll III any OF theAl.
1T ia, therefore, q repToaoh to the Gov
eminent that In the most populous of
Territories the constitutional guarantee
is not enjoyed by the people and the au-
thority of Congress is set at naught:
The Mormon Church not only offends
the moral seuse az mankind ny sauetion-
ing polygamy, but prevents the adj
of justice through the ordi-
nary instrumentalities oflaw.
In my judgment it is the duty OF Con.
e while respecting to tho uttermost
the conscientious convictions and reil-
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-07-27
Notes from tho i7th District.

We are sorry to learn that while Mr..
Edwin Martin was feeding his horses
last Saturday, he received u kick from
one OF them that broke his thigh bone.
Mr. Martin being quite an old man, it
will be some time before he will be able
to be about again,
Every available place here is fully
occupied by the sojoarners, and many
applications for board, but no accommo-
dations for thcm. The visitors seem to
be enjoying themselves very much,
The ELAN and Chicken Club, from
Murirecsboro, are encamped on the
banks Of Elk river, 1t can hardly be
SAID Of these young men that they are
Fit for treason, stratagem and spolls,"
for they continually show us that they
have emusic in their souls" and are
making many efforts to roll it out.
Mai JAS d. Richardson is ncgotia-
ting With the ShcIbyyillc Savings Bank
for the purpose OF purchasing their
property here before putting up the
proposed hotel. The building is to
front on the railroad 400 feet, The
site is not definitely settled upon, but |
think it will be about the 75-mile post,
Friday, the 22d, was the hottest day
we have had this season. Mercury $50
in the shade Il STYX,
EstiIi Springs, Tenn, July p, 1851.
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4 VALUABLE FARM
FOR @sA LsE-

This farm Is located about ! J miles nearly
south from Winchester, and from its proXm-
ity to railroads. and convenience to the -pIcn-
did institutions Of learning SO we'll known
throughout the whole country, its church adj
yantagc., and being surrounded by a neigh
borhood chat cannot be- surpassed in any
country for morality, industry and intclIi-
gcncc, makes it one oi the most desirable To-
cation. in our county.
The improvements consist Of u substantial
two-,tury brick building, surrounded by beau
tiiul shade trees 1t has, but q few rods from
the dwelling, q spring Of neycr-iaIling pure,
cold water; also Il Fish Pond that Is always
we'll supplied with water. There il also Il
good supply oi fruit, consisting OF apples,
peaches cherries pears and grapes.
ANY person desiring to purchase farm
with all those advantages, lcvcry field OF
which can lie watcrcd from the pond, con-
.isting Of 40 acres. can gcta rare bargain, by
ouuIyiur to the undersigned at Winchester,
Tenn. - IL. 7lll.i''
June %, 1881. II
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This Institution, for LADIES and GEN
TLEMEN, begins its third Scholastic Year
with Faculty OF seven teachers, August
3Oth, 1881.
ADVANTAGES Location for health un-
surpassed, and easy OF access from all parts OF
the State
Young, earnest and able teachers in every
department.
Classical, Scientific andlrrcguar courses Of
instruction.
Special advantages in Music, Vocal and
ln~rllmcntal,) Pcnmanship, Bookkeeping,
and Modern Languages.
Cheaper board and tuition combined with
experimentation advantages.
t,..MS Thorough and Symmetrical Cali
turc Of Body, Mind ana iicar;; Inc watchword
being, \ True Manhood and True Woman
hood.
God places brothers and sisters in the same
family, and by placing boys and girls in the
same school the boys are gentlcr and the girls
stronger, while the morals and manners of both
are purcr and better
The instruction is given by teachers who
! have warm hearts to welcome and willing
hands to help, and is thorough, careful and
complete.
The complaints often urged, thattcochers
in Colleges are slaves to routine, that they
blindly follow prcccdents, and never originate
or adopt new methods, can not be made against
Winchester Normal She has fresh young
life, does no, roll in the old ruts; but isguidcd
by large and liberal ideas, while possessed OF
force of will to carry them out.
The Scholastic Year comprises two terms,
each Of five months.
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Wool Carding |!

| would say to the public thatI am pre-
pared to make a. good, ii not better, WOOL
ROLLS tham were ever turned out from any
establishment in the state. Last year my
r,rdcr turned out some inferior rolf, but this
wear will attend to the carding myself and
Guarantee satisfaction, or no charge will be
made. Respectfully,
JhS. VI. GRIFFIN,
Prop Winchester Wooden Mills.
Nuril l.. lSNU
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The following is the selling prices for
the articles mentioned, in this market !;
Cabbage, 10 to ljcts snap beans ~
to 15cts per gallon; Irish potatoes, ~
to 5Octs; butter, ID to 2Octs roasting
ears, 1Octs per dozen; eggs, to locts;
chickens, 10 to lSct.-oniy those enter
ing upon second childhood command
the latter figure.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-07-27

The editor of the Journal has made
and is still making improvements upon
his residence property. While his home
is already one of the most handsome
and desirable in Winchester, we
venture to assert that when the I'M
provcmcnts now in progress, together
with those contemplated, are completed
it will be decidedly the lovolicst country
residence in the State.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-07-27

A few days since Mr.. James sawrie,
+, native Of Winchcster,) WHO'S in the
omrlov of the \. d c. Railroad, laid
dawn on the track near Shcllmound to
take 4 rest. He went to sleep, and was
knocked off by II passenger tram and Sc
riously though not fatally injured. He
was taken to Chattanooga and properly
cared for
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-07-27
Blaoksmithing and Repairing
ANDREW KNAPPER,

In the shop formerly occupied by y; FaSs-
nacht. on High st., Winchester, Tenn, is pre-
pared to do all manner OF Blacksmithing and
repairing OF machinery. Flows made or
pointed, and horses shod promptly, and per-
i,ct satisfaction guaranteed. Eighteen years
experience in the largest cities in the "ol'i
country" ldec"ly
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-07-27

Franklin County has three scholar
ships now vacant in the University OF
Tennessee, at Knoxville. Hon. Jno.
X. Beasley has the appointing power
Call on him for further information.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-07-27

Our County Court, at its last session,
divided the county into eighteen road
districts, and elected Commissioners foI
same. A road tax of 10 cents on the
500 worth of property was levied.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-07-27

A new comet has been discovered,
and will soon be visible to the naked
eye. The old comet has entirely dis
appeared when last seen it was travel
ing on the Star Route.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-07-27

We are sorry to learn that Davy, our
editors Youngest child, fell from the
noor-woy (abrnt cigh feet in lis new
kitchen now being erected, to the
ground, last Monday, and was Il little
bruised. We hope that he received no
internal injuries.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-07-27

A paper is being circulated asking for
AID to buy new seats for Mary Sharp.
College. We hope our citizens will sub
scribe literally. Next week, ifpossi-
bic, We will publish list Of the con-
tributors.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-07-27

A difficulty occurred at Marble Ill.,
several days since, between two men by
tbc name of Neil and Mann. Neil
,,os badly stabbed in the neck and 9th
erwisc injured, though his wounds are
not considered dangerous, Mann was
arrested and gave bond.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-07-27

There are several chicken-cating hogs
running at large in the west end OF
town. The owners, if they have any
regard for their neighbors, should put
such hogs up.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-07-27

Mr.. Dick huris, who lives about five
miles from town, on Elk river, tells us
chat Indications are good and he will
prospcct for coal on his land this fall.
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Mary Sharp College ltomo.

The Mary Sharp College is undergo
ing more extensive repairs than we had
imagined, and the changes which are to
be made arc radical and important.
The chapel is to become the prcpara,
tory Department, and will be appro-
priatcly furnished and fitted up with
black boards, new seats, desks, &c,
The rooms formerly used for the Pre-
paratory school will become Professor
Gardeners Painting Studio, and with the
fine pictures which this department can
furnish, will be an attractive feature in
the new arrangement,
DR.. Graves room has been already
enlarged to the size Of the old chapel,
and, when ro-Aoorcd and furnished with
the elegant new seats and desks already
ordered, will be one Of the pIeasantcst
rooms we know of. This will be the
study Vail and chapel.
The upper story is to be newly hoorcd
throughout, the old plastcrjng taken of,
and every room, eleven in number
completely renovated, and furnished
with new pianos.
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STUDENTS OF THIS COLLEGE,

occupying positions Of honor throughout the
land, and who, by the education here rccciy-
ed, are made blessings to thousands OF south
crn hoincs," and to the communities in which
thyy reside, are L,iag ritaeSSeS Of the borough
work donc at the Mary Sharp in educating
mind and heart.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-07-27
ECONOMY

Of dress i. insured by a neat and inexpensive
mitom. .
Books and stationery can be bought at
Nashville prices. No combinations formed
BY which any teacher i, to receive profit in
monies spent Tor pupl!s.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-07-27

People have no right to turn their
horses and mules out to to Craze upon
our streets Ifyou are not able to feed
your stock, sell them to some one
who is.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-07-27

Hurricane Springs, in this county Is
one of the most popular summer resorts
in the South. There are over 3OO Wis
itors there this summer.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-07-27

Rev. Allen Tribble Of the NJ. e.
Church, who was Presiding Elder Tor
this district at one time, and we believe
a citizen of our county, died in Hum
phreys county, Tenn, on the 2Sth ult'
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EXPENSES.
Per MONTH.

PAYMENTS to be made, onc-hali in advance
for each hall session OF twenty weeks.
For Catalogues, or information, address the
President, or Professors G. W. Johnston and
r. Barrett.
psa, The next session begins the I'd We'd
ncsday in September.
HAYDEN MARCH,
President Board Of Trustees.
July If 1850
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-07-27

The Young Mems Christian Assocla-
ton of Winchester is, we are glad to
learn, doing good work in the surround
ing country.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-07-27

The Family Doctor says gill OF
strong tea taken at bedtime will destroy
night sweats. VIII some one please
send US recipe to prevent day swcats ?
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-07-27

No town in the whole South has SUI,
perior Observation-Disclosures over Win
chester. (This item is copyrightcd.)
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-07-27

1t is over twelve months until another
county election, and already we have
heard of several probable candidates.
The more the merricr--ior the printer.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-07-27

A dog fight on the Square last Mon
day afternoon attracted considerable
gathering. Dog fights rank next to
circus professions in drawing crowds.
There is considerable complaint
among our Magistrates about not re-
ceivine tic Acts Of the last Legislature.
At whose door docs the fault lie?
The thermometer in our Office, Inst
Friday afternoon, registered 1907.
The are only four prisoners in our
county iail-two whites and two blacks
There are several visitors at Pyiant
SPRING IN this county.
Read Sheriff Turner'S election notice
in this issue.
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We are glad to learn that the man
ayers of our schools anticipate an unu-
sualIy large attendance next session.
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$4,000 WORTH OF Goods
AND SOME CASH,
10 III C|VEI ROR WHEAT,
CARTER & BROTH Err

Clothing Il cost for Wheat.
pa A few Dress Linens, regardless of COST for Wheat
mD" Great bargains in Dress Goods, for Wheat
pey Big inducements in Hats oal ages for Wheat
D7 Many goods a to close stock, for Wheat
@ 500 pn single and doubwop Jeans just opened for Wheat
constantly being added various lines be sold at close
profits for Wheat If YOU want celebrated Mitchell Wagon White Sewing
Machine or any kind Of Machinery cheap for Wheat All kinds
good Barter exchange goods and low as for cash. we
kind of Barter Please and let us price our
goods and we don't fault so barrels (54 and 7busl-
cl salt just received Very Respectfully, NNhll'' DIV
~" The cash system works well. 1t enables us "sa
tU o keep goods down to rocEJoHOm pras "aA
ra Will run no accounts except where deposits @aa
made in advance. ~@N
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Watermclons are becoming plentiful
in our market. We hope those persons
to whom we furnished seed last Spring
will forge! us,
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-07-27

Bat few apples brought to our market
so far The crop is not panning out az
well as was predicted.
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Couldn't we have IL concert, or some
other kind Of entertainment in our
town, just for diversion?
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The profane language used on our
streets sometimes, by both whites and
blacks, is disgrace to the town.
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We PROMISED w NV WV Hc"i lioH'
ls.
We arc man of but few words.
We expect to devote especial attcn.
tion to the local page.
We expect to say what we think up,
on all matters of a local nature.
We will eight it out on this line if it
takes all the summer"
We love all the people of Franklin
county, and shall cndeayor to win their
esteem.
We were all made by one and the
same God, and are, or should be, us one
fmily.
We will make no distinction in speak
inc Of persons, We are all as good as
och other 50 long as we behave our
selves
We are Democrat, "to the manor
born," and favor the repeal Of the Re
publican party.
We propose to issue this paper ON
schedule time. Whenever an article
correspondence is received too late
for the week for which it is intended, it
IN Lovn ia lov over for fine next train.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-07-27

Wen bet Winchester has more idle
negroes to the square inch than any
town, Of the same size, in the State.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-07-27

Ice sells for two cents per pound IN
Fayetteville. In Winchester it sells
for five cents per pound.
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to s242.62. There Is also Il railroad
and telegraph tax, which has not yet
been made out
The total valuation of property, real
and personal, in this district under the
assessment for 1880 was Sl06, 23O; to-
tai taxes, s3,3s2. 49!. Increase in val
nc, s4S,950; increase i'll taxes, ST.
1864. The railroad fax is not inclu-
ded in these figures.
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There is not vacant dwclling-housc
in Winchester, and there is Il demand
for at least twenty.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-07-27

A young lady who will associate with
Young man who drinks liquor, only
rpco,rnpes him to continue in that
rvn
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THE TEACHING

in this College is fully np 10th" progressive
dompnds of thcrrcgcnt. Both tbs n 'jjon
and example such that even thrr.| 'iH
indifferent soon become intcrys',J AN! Judy
becomes q positive pleasure.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-07-27

We decline to give any information
in rcrard to the weather this week.
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IIIlNTN. NEAKS

the Mary Sharp has stood firm amid the dcs-
olatiun Of war and the prosecutions Of envy
and jealousy, and this long record Of faithful
and successful toll should be Il sufficient guar
ontcc iorthc future.
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EXPENSES PER TERM OF FIVE MONTHS:

Board can be had with the President at Sl2
per month, exclusive OF washing; Sl3 nclu-
sivo OF everything.
The best families in Winchester and vicinity
will open their houses to boarders on favorable
terms.
THIS School Is NO House OF REFORM.
Those with permanent bad habits need not
enter, for the welfare of the school and safety
OF Others will require their removal.
ONLY WoRKING STUDENTS WANTED
Those who 90 to school to spend money, to
keep bad company, to be thought respectable,
&C., had better go to some fashionable College,
for they will not be happy here. This School
is no refuge from care and labor. The stu
dent wins success only by patient industry and
hard study. Students willing to expend all
thercncrgics in the great work OF education
will find congenial spirits in the Normal.
For Catalogue, or any desired information,
address j. \. CLARK,
iull2 Secretary Faculty.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-07-27

The scholastic population of this, the
lst civil district of the Franklin county,
is S91-59S whites and 1913 colorcd.
Next week We will give the scholastic
population of the county, by districts.
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TIIE PROSPECTS,

If the Institution were never better; requests
ior Catalogues and information received dal-
". not only from the Southern States, but
rom points north OF the Ohio river.
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Total voting population--------3G3O
On account Of the short time given
the Commissioner, it was impossible
to give the census by districts.
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One Of Winchostcr's Young ladies
speaks of her sweetheart as her night
blooming serious beau
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-07-27
The Reason We Can Tell You.

All goods sold in future Tor Cosh o,
Couiry Hrolicr, Large stock on hand.
You can save money by coming to
W.. BAcGu Il Co.
July &, 1881.
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Lo9K ouT!

All persons indebted to me are re-
quest ted to come forward and settle up
by the lst ofScptcmbcr next. Further
time will not be given, rs my business
will then undergo Il change.
\. =. LOWE.
July 21, 1881. Nv
4taz4.ga--g lssz1l-. Is-sSfv'N
b. II you want cold ice cold enough to
lrcc2r the mercury call ON }. e.. N!cdgc
who keeps the oldest, pwctt and most inyigo-
rating liquors, ciama and tobaccos in town
iuur92-4m
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Save Your F,u,ts and VoGo-

cables.
will prepare, ON MY Eyap'rator, all
Kinds Of Fruit and Vegetables brought me in
-uMriu, quantities to justify handling, giy-
ing half the products. Come and see my
murnUr at wy house,
ignp%9 $. ". NOUGIllON.
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TIIE STANDARD

of education is high, and rests upon the con,
yiction that every system OF Instruction should
be estimated by its success in promoting the
higher education; by it, 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 bv which alone the true dignity and
wcll-bcing Of humanity is insured.
THE FACULTY
consist Of Dr. u. c. GRAVES, first and only
President, assisted by full able and cxpe-
ricnccd corps OF Professors.
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Deputy County Court Clerk, NJ. C..
Forbes, is busy making out the tax
book (tor 1881 under the new assess
mcnt law. He has promised to furnish
Us a tabulated report as soon as he fin
ishes his labors, and we will lay it be-
fore our readers. Below is his estimate
for this, the lst district
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ZONE JOURNAL.
rri,us on ADVERTISING,
S aiutaticn.

We promised to let you hear from
Montgomery County sentinel., 1881-07-01

Our 80 cents unfinished Shirt is made
of good Cotton and Linen Bosom.
Onr Elliptic Shirt for 65 cents, aud
our Globe Shirt for 10 cents. are the
best ever offered for the money.
The above. well finished for wash
everything complete, Is cents extra.
d a full line of Gents Collars, Cuffs,
Hose, Handkerchicfs, &c
examination. Orders by mail promptly
S. b ELLERY a co.
1ll2 F Street, Washington. d. c.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-07-13
CLOSING PRICES or PHILADELPHIA STOCKS
TUESDAY. July l2--P. NJ.

TUESDAY. July l2--P. VI.
To-day's stock market for the first four hours
of business was entirely natural, and it's action
consistent with current events. As was 10 he
expected, the opening figures showed some
declines from yesterdays last prices That re-
suit was due to the early orders 20 sell
genuine stocks. After that the traders again
took possession of the market, and with an
extraordinarily dull movement fluctuations of the
smallest dimensions followed Yet the tone vvos
heavy, and buyers except for turns were
scarce. After o'clock however, there was an in
creased pressure to sell, and prices dropped RAPIDLY
There is no doubt that the downward
movement in prices during the last hour was accel
Grated by rumors that the news from Washington
was uniayorablo for the Presidents recovery. The
business of the day III stocks amounted IA 3o2 ooa
shares against $4,000 shares for yesterday But a
large proportion of to-days transactions was made
in the last hour To-day the decline was general
including Western Union and st, Paul. and tbere
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-07-13

hardly is an exception where the last figures are NOT
near to the lowest of the day. The market closed
weak.
only a small business was done in Government
bonds either at The Board OF at the Offices Of the
large dealers. Prices easier, and the final bids
Tor all the gold issues, except the continued Is
show Is per cent decline. The market closed quiet
and steady at the following quotations: