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The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1865-10-19

The Memphis Bulletin informs us that
Nashville had twenty-eight thousand inhab-
itlnts before the "3rutl' Wonder what
7-qrt It means Perhaps it was on the fellows
hand that tried to see the eclipse on the 18th.
We are little east of 3. the bluff city, and
of course expected to see the suns eye
have a sickly glare at least as early as the
1Iemphiaus, but we failed to detectany signs
of the solar eclipse until the morning of
the 18th Memphis is fast place, and We
Bulletin Is a fast paper, and a good one, too,
but this time little too fast. Everybody in
Memphis takes it, and we guess they didn &
see the eclipse on the lSch Wen bet our
old rolIer-mould that Thompson WASH. on
duty on the I7thl
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1865-10-19

We this week present our readers with
the BULLE N considerably enlarged, and
shall ever strive to make it welcome visitor
20 those who contribute to its support We
have had many difficulties to contend with
in procuring late and reliable news owing to
the irregularity of the present miserable
mail arrangements, but anticipate decided
improvement atau early day, as we are soon
to have the cars running to this point on the
NJ c. Railroad Then we can get our ez-
changes more promptly. In a week or so,
the telegraph will be prepared to furnish us
with news from all parts of the country, aud
then, once a week, we will furnish the sub
scribers of the BULLETIN with items twenty
four hours ahead of the Memphis daiIiss
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1865-10-19

The report sent over the wires from New
York to the effect that Hon. Jefferson Davis
had made his escape from prison turns out
just as we expected it would We were not
surprised at the report, but ostonished to
think that any person should give credencc
20 It. Common sense should teach any one
that Mr. Davis Is no miserable coward who
wau.d sacrifice his hanoras man and for
felt all claims to sympathy from his friends
by Sinking away from the responsibilities
which surround him like q common thief
who has nothing to care for but worthless
life. Wedo not believe that jefferson Davis
would quit his place of confinement unless he
could do so without leaving a blot on his name.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1865-10-19
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= SSS% y ~ SA
m, A. Readers If the Bulletin.

Io the Readers OF inc buItIIu'
Hereafter the BULLETIN will be printed
on Saturday instead of Thursday, as hereto
fore. We make this change for the mutual
benefit of all. Many of our subscribers do
not come to town more than once a weeE,
and Saturday is the day almost universally
adopted by farmers torso doing. When the
paper was printed on Thursday, it did not,
in many cases, reach the subscriber until it
had remained in the postoficc tive or three
days, and very often till the following Mon
day We hope the change viii meet the APP
proyaI of the patrons of the BULLETIN, for it
does seem to us that Saturday is the day on
which our paper should be printed
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1865-10-19

The Republicans of the sixth District of
Massachusetts, have evinced wisdom and
patriotism in selecting Gen y p. Banks as
their candidate for Congress His experience
as a legislator and as a military adm.nistra-
tor emin5utlv fit him for the post and few
men can bring to the great and difficult task
of Reconstruction a ripper knowledge of the
actual condition of the South Gen. Banks
is no theorist, no dreamer, but a thoroughly
practical man of affairs, who sees clearly and
promptly and acts with unsurpassed self
p0ise and courage We are heartily glad
that be is to be heard in the next House.
The above paragraph Is clipped from the
editorial columns of the New York Tribune
1t will be observed that Mr.. Banks Is not
elected vet, and Greedy has turned prophet
If Major General Nathaniel PbhmEey Banks
succeeds in his enieayors to get to Congress
it viii be the first time that he has accomp-
lished any thing which he has undertaken
for long time Wonderif his rglpg5Ee ser
vice rendered the Government by the Red
River expedition Is one Of the qualifications
which ft him for thePo-t of Congressman
The New York Tribune, in its account of
the attempted escape Of DR.. Mudd, gives the
following
Iuii was Immediately brought to the
fort and the thumb-screws applied to aim.
and under the pressure ot pain ue ucAuu,yl-
edged that Kelly, with whom he had formed
an acquaintance within a few days had
agreed 90 help him to escape on the promise
of receiving NIuid gold watch Kelly was
thereup0n marched to the fort, a drum head
court martial held, and he was sentenced to
six years imprisonment and hard labor in
the TortuEas'
Is It possible that the heIlish inventions Of
the Spanish Inquisition are brought into use
I'm the land of Washington O shame
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1865-10-19
Memplis 900 Market

There IS but IittIc activity in the market.
yet prices are ruling high, and holders are
not disposed to favor buyers, even with a
shadow of a decline We quote.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1865-10-19
.uenrphis advertisements.
DIR ID. MORTTMORE
Office. Room No. % worsbam House,

cTbe same occupied by him the pas. four gsa-.3
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1865-10-19
Eroeerias Etc

Tie above tgures are wholesale rates !;
small quantities viii be charged a slight ad-
vance,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-08-31
Proclamation by the Governor
u Ohio.
COLUMBUS, Aug. 80

SoLuABus, aug. oV.
Whereas, Our State has been greatly be-
reaved by the loss of its Executive head, His
Exeelency, John Brough, late Governor Of
Ohio; and
Whereas, It is q fit custom for the people
so afflicted, while bowling in all due humility
to their heavy dispensations of Divine Provi-
dence, to show also their sense of the attic
tion by some general recognition of the pub
lie value and private worth of the departed
which make that loss Of such general concern
and of such deep feeling; and
Whereas, His singular integrity and fidelity
to all public trusts, his extraordinary general
ability and his still more extraordinary ca.
paci,y for administration duties and labor in
times of trial like this, do especially entitle
the memory of Governor Trough to deep re-
cognition on the part of his fellow-citizens
during the solemn pageant of his funeral OBJ
sequies.
Now, therefore, the people Of the whole
State of Ohio are hereby respectfully, but
earnestly requested, to cease from their usual
avocations and all secular business persons to
close their several places of business and to
devote the brief time between the hours oi
10 o clock A. N. and 8 o clock p NJ of Friday,
the lst day of September prox., 10 grave and
appropriate meditations on this, their great
calamity; and it is hereby expressly urged
upon all members of the General Assembly
and other officers of the State who may re-
ceive this invitation and can with convenience
attend his feneral, to be present on this mos,
sad occasion.
(Signed) CHARLES ANDERSON.
Governor of Ohio.
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The Freetllnen,s Affairs.

NE" ioRk, aug. o0
A special to the Times from Washington
29th, says Gen. Schemmclfcning is at the
point of death in Philadelphia
An interesting report has been received at
the Freedmen Bureau from Col Thomas.
Assistant Commissioner for Mississippi. dated
Vicksburg, August 18th, containing an ac-
count of affairs in tha, State He saws rail-
roads are being rebuilt roads and bridges re-
paired, telegraph lines extended to the cities
and interior towns of the State. and in a short
time communication will be easy and rapid
The colonies of freedmen working the lands
assigned them at Davis Bend, Camp Hanley
near Nicksburg, De Soto Point, opposite, and
at Washington, near Natchez, are all doing
well. Their crops are fast maturing, and ~
fast as harvest time approaches, the number
of rations is reduced and they are compelled
to rely upon their own resources.
At least 10000 bales of cotton will be
raised by these people, who are raising crops
on their own account.
The number of idle people around them is
constantly decreasing, as labor is abundant
and good prices are offered for all kinds of
work.
The Treasury Department has turned over
to the Bureau all lands, houses and tenements
held by them. These include houses in Vitks-
burg and Natchez, which were being rented
from month to month, and plantations leased
July lst, 1865.
The General commanding the department
has returned large amount of property to
citizens which has been in the possession of
the Government. The feeling against taking
the property of the most violent rebels is
strong.
The amount of rations issued to whites is
about the same as is issued to freedmen.
Not less than 5000 people are cutting wood
for steamers on the Mississippi river, and
more people are engaged in the business than
ever before, but they support themselves.
The number of freedmen in the State is
estimated at 346, 600, of whom only 5000 are
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-08-31

HALIFAX, Aug. 80.
The steamer Africa from Liverpool 10th,
Queenstown 10Th, arrived with two days later
news.
Political news unimportant. Nothing had
been determined in regard to the Atlantic
cable. Future proceedings were to be re-
solved upon the 2lst.
Capt; Anderson of the Great Eastern. in a
letter SAYS it viii take ten months to provide
proper gear for lifting the cable and to make
necessary repairs to the Great Eastern. He
suggested that the new cable should be made
and Laid in May next. and he old one be then
picked up and repaired. he has every conf
dence in the future success Of the cable, but
thinks il uselessto renew the attempt 10 lay
II during the winter months.
The Suez canal opened on the 18th instant.
and vessel laden with coal passed from the
Mediterranean to the Red sea.
VERY LATEST.
LIVERPOOL. Aug. 20.-Cotton sales yester-
day Saturday, were 10000 bales: market
frmer, but prices unchanged. BreadstuHs,
market dull; provisions firm; produce steady;
LoypoS. Aug. 2o.-Consols last evening,
e93(a 50. for money; !. {. 7s!@79; Erie
53t 5-2os 6s(a,6sl
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-08-31

An outrageous swindle on Government and
the soldiers, by paymasters. has been discoy-
cred. Col Binney, paymaster in charge a,
Norfolk in violation of Instructions, took
$4,000. 600 .n treasury checks to Norfolk and
had them cashed. then took in exchange
1:30's. By an arrangement with the National
Bank at Norfolk, whose President is noto-
rious seeesh, Binney received one half the
percentage allowed by Jay Cooke & Col for
heAcirculation of 1905. The National
Banks at Norfolk and Richmond gained large
ly by the transaction. as the bonds paid TO the
soldiers came back to their counters to be ex-
changed for legal tender at from half to one
per cent. discount. Merchants and suffers
followed suit. and the soldiers could not buy
the smallest article with them unless he sub
mitted TO the infamous swindle. All paymas-
tiers engaged in the swindle are under arrest
and will be severely punished.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-08-31
New York. Aug. 80

The Savannah Herald of the 26th is re-
ceived but contain no news of any import
ance.
Gen. Brennan has issued an order for a tax
on citizens to defray the expenses Of cleaning
the Streets also an order that all arms and
accoutrements belonging to the government
be turned over to the quartermaster.
Business is apparently reviving in Savan-
nah. Two thousand three hundred bales of
cotton had arrived there during the week end.
ing Aug. 26th.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-08-31

NEW YORK, Aug. 80.
The steamer Columbia brings Hrvana dates
to the 26th.
News from St. Domingo announce that a
revolution is going on in the Island. The
capital and other towns have pronounced
against Gen. Pimentel and have declared in
favor of Gen. Jose Maria Cabral. naming him
Protector Of the republic and authorizing
him to take immediate supreme command
until new government can lie established.
Gen. Pimentel is charged with conduct in
complete defiance of law and order, persecu-
ting members of the provisional government,
loading citizens with chains and threatening
DEATH setting aside the edicts of the dele
gates TO the national convention, ordering
their arrest and causing new members to be
elected, publicly offering reward for the
head of Gen. Poanco, who before him was at
the head of the gov ernment, aud threatening
the government of Hayti and endangering q
war with that country. These and many
otherilke charges have been preferred against
him.
Gen. Cabral has accepted the cause upon
him and appointed his secretary and other
civil and military officers At last accounts
Csbral at the head of body of troops had
gone to put down the opposition to him in CT
boo.
Indications of petroleum has been discov-
ed in Cuba and company has been formed
to work it.
The weather is warm and sultry with but
little rain.
Gen. Dulie will remain in command of the
Island
The Stonewall is still at Havana.
Kirby Smith is still at Mantanzas ON plan
tation owned by planter formerly of New
Orleans.
A company has been formed and obtained
grant from the Queen to lay submarine
cable between Porto Rico, Cuba, and the
United States.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-08-31
From North Carolina.

RALEIGH. n. u, aug. Il.
Lieut.. A. ". Hahn. on speciel duty of an
important character in the Department OF
Virginia. has arrived here from trip through
the Northeastern portion Of the State. where
there Is no military force. reports that three
negroes were shot in Northampton the other
day by the home guard, or county po-
lice. for refusing 10 return to their masters
after accepting of employment elsewhere
that the people refuse to recognize the free
dom of the blacks. who are treated in the
most fendish manner for merely expressing
desire to be free, and that shooting and kill
ing these creatures appears to be the order OF
the day.
Lieut.. Hahn also says Union man in
Hartford county was driven from his home
for employing a colored girl as servant with
ont consulting her former master He also
says perfect reign of terror exists in that
portion of the State on account of the absence
of the military.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-08-31
New HAVEN, Aug. :

The saddlery and harness establishment OF
the Lindsay Fire Arms Company, in this city,
was destroyed by fire at noon to-day. loss
of the company is $4,000; on which is an
insurance of $4,000 mostly in New York com-
panes.
The fire communicated to large brick
building occupied by the Parmalee Piano
Forte Company, destroying the Interior of the
building and large amount of valuable stock
The loss of the Piano Forte Company is
$4,000 on which there is an insurance OF
$4,000. The fire was accidental
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-08-31

NEW 10RK, Aug. 80.
The Herulds Washington special says the
late Treasury defalcation was not SO disas-
trous as at first supposed, nor is it by any
means certain that the Government will sus-
tain loss in the forced settlement Nearly
81, 200, 600 were involved, if report be true
Of this amount it has transpired that about
100000 were promptly settled by convey
ances and assignments. Preparations to be
good for the balance have also come into pos
session of the Department, in addition to the
bail bond, which are held for nearly quarter
of million Of dollars. From all these
sources the Government can certainly realize
the bulk of the unpaid balance.
Gen. Swayne, Assistant Commissioner of
freedmen's affairs for the State of Alabama.
telegraphs from Montgomery, under date OF
the 18th inst, to Gen. Howard, Superinten-
dent of the Freedmen's Bureau, calling for
an additional military force to put stop to
the cruelties practiced upon the freedmen of
Alabama by the late shareholders and others
Gen. Swayne suggests that the Second Maine
cavalry b seat to him ct oncs.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-08-31
The Wifz Trial.--Seyenth Dav.
WASHINGTON. Auo. 2O.

"AshiASfok. aug. oO.
The Wirz Commission reassembled this
morning.
Gen. Thomas, member of the court, said
he understood the prisoner had been hand
cuffed while in prison. He could see no me-
cessity for such rigid Heatment and precau-
ton, as the prisoner is always attended by
guards
Col. Chapman explained the handcufin ng
was at the instance of the counsel for the
accused, as on the day the counsel deserted
him he said he would never again appear in
the court, and as the prisoner seemed to
mediate suicide.
Mr.. Baker now saw no necessity for hand
cutting the prisoner and presumed that the
continuance of it arosefr misapprehensions
and would not be repeated from anything
he has heretofore said, by the prisoner !
counsel.
Col. Parsons, at one time commanding the
post at Andersonville, showed that Wirz was
assigned to the prison by Gen. Winder, and
had full control Of it. The witness had sub
sequently prayed to be kept in the neighbor
hood to abate the nuisance, but was obliged
to abandon the case at the instance ofGeneral
Cof
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-08-31
- Sr. LOUIS, Aug. 80.

H AfMA ST. LOUIS, Aug. 80.
Two hemp warehouses on the corner OF
Ashley and Second streets, containing 10000
bales hemp, burned last evening The loss
on stock and building is about Ss25.0O0; in
sured for $25O,00O. The principal losers are
b. w. Lewis 4 Bro, Branhan l. Hopkins,
Lewis 4 Coz, Carr 4 Luke, Southworth 4
CO., and p. Randolph.
Henry 0. Clarance Mccarthy, deputy head
centre who died in Minnesota q few days
since, now lays in state at Mozart Hall in this
city, and is visited by large crowds of peo-
pie. The funeral viii take place op Sunday,
and an invitation is extended to all the circles
in the country to send delssstss. s9s-
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-08-31

The case or Peter B. Mumford, broker in
Wall street, charged with defraudng Green
leaf, Ferris & Co., of whom he purchased
S2s,00o in gold by means of worthless checks,
was disposed of this morning and resulted in
the discharge of the defendant. 1t was shown
that his credit at the bank was good, having
deposited on the day the purchase was made
S220,00o in deed. The counsel for the prose
cution made the statement in court and thus
secured the release of Mr. NJ, who has been
confined in the Tombs cell for a week.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-08-31
1900 e---------------------
From New Orleans.

New ORLEANS, Aug. 80.
The steamer Andalusian, from Boston, has
arrived.
Carl Schurz arrived at Vicksburg on his in
specting tour.
The steamer B. E. Hill sunk in the Yazoo
river Saturday night. The boat and cargo is a
total loss.
Advices from the Mexican border to the
18th. represent curiously fraternal state Of
Grande and certain dignataries of the Maxi
miliay government, who it seems have been
hobnobing together and toasting each other
in true convivial style.
Our generals are reported as expressing
friendship for the Empire.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-08-31
TRENTON, n. j., Aug.

IHENIUN, ". u, mug OV
The New Jersey Democratic State Conven-
ton met in this city this morning, and the
attendance was very large.
Col. Robt. Hamilton was chosen temporary
chairman.
Committees on resolutions, credentials and
permanent organization were appointed, when
the convention adjourned for dinner.
Gen. Runyan at this moment stood the
best chance of receiving the nomination for
Governor
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-08-31
NEW YORK. Aug. go

NEW OK, Aug. 30.
The Heroids special says Mrs. Hunter ha.
left Washington for home, fully persuaded
that her husband will be released on parole.
No leave has been made in the case of Alex
II. Stephens His brother-in law. Governor
Brown, has waited upon the President in re
lation TO the matter
The President has decided not to establish
the bureau of pardons.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-08-31
FoRr MONROE, Aug. 80.

Brig. Gen. Osborne and staff arrived in
Norfolk this morning from Richmond. The
General is enroute for home in Chicago. He
expects to be mustered out.
The sales of government horses and mules,
which took place to-day was very satisfactory.
The anisAah brought high prices. M
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-08-31

The steamer Pennsylvania, which arrived
yesterday, from Liverpool brought the large
number of1OS3 passengers. This is believed
to be the biggest crowd ever brought in on
one steamer.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-08-31

Special Dispatch to the Gate City.
MARsHALTowS, Aug. 80.
]. B. HOWELL: Our fair is we'll open. The
contributions are liberal and the display very
fine. Your portion of the State should be
more fully represented by attendants. c.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-08-31
DIED:

In oancy, Ausn,s zTth, Is6s g.rI, eIde,t dsuxhtei
Of Fanny L. and Rafu4 L. Miller E.q aged ten Year,
month. sud iwsntyfonr days Of dsesse OF the
and brain, occs<ioned by grain OF corn In the
Kecssuqua papers please copy.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-08-31

UNITED PREsBYTERIAN = FtstA street between
Man and Bondeau. Services every sabbath at III
md !, "A p Sunday School 9H y.
JAMES BRowK. Pastor.
FIRST observation-disclosures nigh and Fourth
'treets. Services every Sabbath at IL 4 m rrdsL
suHday School a IN. j. hLLsrRx Pastor.
UNITARIAN CHURCH-Corner High snd Fourth
,treefs. Services every Sabbath ~ II sunday
school Qa M r. HAssAlL. Pastor.
CHATHAA SQUARE, II. y. .CHUkcif-ccrner ofSev-
nth and NyrsAn streets Preaching every Sabbath 1t
u . N. and ZIP. IN sabbath scnooJ At m. Public
Prayer Meeting on Wednesday evenings.
n. VI. wsav-e, Pastor.
PIRsT BAPTIST CHURCH--Thrd street, betseen
Oopcert and High eervi~es every sabbath ~ ID u.
- cus,t.r be.ors 8 D. m. Sa5hatb SOL ooi glz
.f3 JiT. wRsrovER, Pastor.
OOy3IEaATloNAL CHURCH-Hish street, between
Eih and Sixth Services every Sabbath - II - sra
p. m. sabbath echool at s4b m srayer A1sing
a. wednesday svsainSs. ossass tsAcass, ktxsps.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-08-31

WANTED-Girl to cook, wash and iron
w Asd DO gsnesai housswcrk for . family OF three
PEI Apply ecrnss Seventh and 0risans strsses.
LIST
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-08-31
NEW FIRM.
SPIESBERGER & MYERS.
Fall aud Winter Goods !
AT THE
PHIlA OEIPHIA STORE,
.V0. III Main ST.,

BETWEEN FOURTH AND FIFTH, SOUTH SIDE
gives us grea. pleasure to inform you that
= Sr srs resevip yery tseg7 st ck fai I'd Win
ter Goods and ~ili continue receive during
stspe and tanc. Dry Goods q she latest styiex. Gu
stock OF Clot h., Woolens Cso4kings sad nn nas
crscng variety in the usrkut ~ goods fr
g"ois and L,dies Cloair. Is and shall unsarpas~e
and unequaisd this Irkss variety aud cholcs
selections.
Other fnase In the trade. ani horhr stcc,
will prove attractive ~ all large close buyers NJ
Particularly sefcit attention and Invite you 10
sruiue stock tiur Cloak and M.nriis departnien
Il the most attractive iii tnis city. Our Fall
nf-r samples cf foreign and Domestic d-~iger, frsu
ssry low priced ~ the n-st goods sie al
Tor your ir.pe tian ard orrers We have ~lso
large sfock OF Bonasrt. OF goods hand
onsistnx Of Jeans Plaid aud hire Fasn.is and home
made Blaakess, Blus, fay and u hits Yarns.
sug5i SAN
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-08-31

o Ton Main, between Levs aud hlr.
- - soid DR1AsT-r -. ared .-riri
rhe hnc vU - Nd, -. ~arded by le&vinx Ii si
snls Sne.. auE3i-oSt
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-08-31
Nsm Aoutrtisenn nts.

DRIVATE sCU00I.-Miss SrE ". " r.
= sIsH III Commence tte FsH T chi COL On
ynixy sepi. 4th 1865. be- a. RI room, on YI1A
street. hef--sn Aorgan and ish Terms hsrsto6Des-
l-d3t