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The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-07-28

arrangements and agreements made and en-
tered into for an early and desperate attack
upon the intruder next TUESDAY morning.
Bright and early next morning the party be-
gan to assemble at the previously appointed
rendezvous, armed, equipped, and provision
ed for a days scout Dogs innumerable,
mot one Of which could have told bear
from hummingbird,) guns, pistols, horses,
men, boys, and one or two freedmen-all
partaking alike Of the prospect Of sport A
few minutes ride brought the party to the
place designated by the guides as where his
bearship had crossed the river. Ye local
couldn't 90 with the party, nor did he wish
to 90 didn't think bears were good to eat
this season Of the year, and even if they
were. we are so tender-hearted that we can
never eat anything when our hands are i'm
bued with its life-blood-neveri ugh never
Dismounting-some wearing countenances
aglow with excitement, eager for the fray"
whilst others, with blanched cheeks and
quivering frame their teeth initiating the
lively cIatter Of the sweet-nOted pecker-
wood their knees and ankles initiating
the castanet at a Spanish fandango-(this
latter information was handed ye local
in Observation-Disclosures was commenced
and pursued in right good earnest, Here
he goes Z" rang out and reverberated
through the forest, and such a scramble
some toward the place from which the sound
proceeded, anxious to pursue the trail, some
made back tracks for the river, and some
commenced ascending the trees, under the
impression that the animal had been beard
ed in his den, and would soon be " sloshing
around amongst his tormentors. Closer
examination, however, revealed that this
sign was where Ant'ny had passed barefoot
the day previous. Order was soon restored,
and the search resumed with renewed vigor,
Several hours were consumed in this search
without any discovery except some beaver
tracks found near the river bank, which,
doubtless was the origin of the alarm. The
party returned to town about noon, disap-
pointed but delighted with the events of the
day, each trying to shirk the responsibility
Of the sell and all trying to fasten the
joke on some one Of the party Quartz,
(yyho is at present absent from the city, or
ye local would not venture the assertion,
we believe, was the unfortunate individual
who mistook Antnys barefoot prints for
4" bar tracks.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-07-28

TRACKS, BUT MARRY BAR Tracks. -
Quite a commotion was stirred up in our
usually quiet little city, on Monday after
noon last, by some persons who had been
fishing in the river, and who had discovered
"bar signs some mile or SO below the rail
road bridge The cry of 4" boarr bearl"
was passed rapidly from one to another till
the whole community was alive with the
bar fever. A Yankee corn doctor or
patent churn and washing-maehine vender
could hardly have attracted more attention
than did Antny," who was giving his ac-
count of the 4" bar tracks Old hunters
looked dubious, while the younger and more
enthusiastic were of opinion that Bruin was
actually about After all the facts of the
discovery had been told over and over again,
and a thousand and one questions had been
asked and answered, the crowd dispersed
into smaller squads, each one selecting a
shady spot, where bears, paDthers, beavers,
and SIGH like became the universal talk.
a party, however, was soon organized, and
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-07-28

PLEASURE. that our country friends
have finished work in their crops, spirit of
enjoyment seems to have taken possession OF
the people, especially the younger portion Of
them, and we hear Of barbecues, picnics
fish-fries and pleasant gatherings all over
the country. On Wednesday, 18th inst, a
very pleasant affair came of at Sweet Gum
Spring, in District y, and we learn every
thing passed off pleasantly. The woods
thereabout rang with the sweet notes of
Bents fine old violin, while the young folks
in spite of the hot Weather kept step to its
music from sunny morn to dewy eve The
good folks round about Sweet Gum know
how to get up barbecue. We remember to
have attended one there in 1859, the 4th of
July, when our young friend Jenkins in
such eloquent language pictured the suffer
ings and heroic deeds of our ancestors in
maintaining the Declaration Of Indepen-
denee, and in establishing this glorious
government" the best the world ever saw"
We remember how he called upon US to
come up and swear upon the altar of our
country &" for her to live, for her to die. 4"
We remember in what glowing terms he
spoke Of "our Union, and how he denoun-
ced those who would attempt to sever it
We thought then that Jenkins would be
one Of the last to raise his arm against his
government; hut alas a change came Ger
the spirit of his dreams, and in less than
two short years, we saw nina dashing
rebel soldier
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-07-28

NJ c. r. R-Trains going north pass here
at u NJ, and make close connection at
Jackson with cars on tn Mobile q Ohio road
Trains going south pass here at p P. NJ
At the Junction close connection is made
with passenger and freight trains on the
southern division Of the road that 90 through
to Canton, and there connect with trains
to and from New Orleans direct Time
from Bolivar to New Orleans, 80 hours.
Connection is also made with trains on the
Memphis and Charleston road running east
and west Of the Junction
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-07-28

We are now Offering the public FOR DASH Of the
finest and best Dry Groceries
brought Hareman County We buy for cash sell for
cash and Of course offer Inducements over
those VINO sell on time.
No liquors Of any kind kept sale BY this house but
attention is given purchase and sale Of Dry
Ds0ds and standard Groceries.
We ofsr Dress Goods greatly reduced g
urss close them order make RON FOR
the FAN and Winter trade
M r. C. wikerson returns thanks his
friends former patrons and them that he desire.
from ish meuey by dealing with
legitimate mercantile h0use. iulyZl-3a
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-07-28

jerome Hill keeps well supplied with the
best of everything in his line of business.
Sugar, coffee, molasses, fish, salt, meal, -four,
bacon, lard, pickles, fruit, confectionaries-
in fact everything usually kept in grocery
stores always on hand, and win be sold as
low as can be purchased anywhere. Give
him n call
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-07-28

We learn that the Rev John ~ Waddel,
d. d. J.. L. D president of the University
Of Mississippi, will visit our city on the Sd
of August next The doctor is makiI a
tour Of West Tenne see, for the purpose of
acquainting our people with the advantages
to be derived from sending their sons to the
University Of Mississippi-an Institution
scarcely second to any in the country, and
which offers any young man desiring to study
for the ministry of any denomination, or
any young man who is pot able to pay for
tuition, is furnished with lodging and tuition
fees gratis The doctor viii preach in the
Presbyterian church on Friday evening the
Sd inst His great reputation as a learned
maR should secure him full house
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-07-28

Call at Elson & Cos. and see the splendid
bargains offered in all kinds of ladies' dress
goods, hats, bonnets, dress trimmings, etc.
Capt Harris and Bent. Crisp WELD the yard
stick and scissors to the infinite delight of
all who buy goods from them
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-07-28

J. & G. Warren, at Bills & Hills old
stand, south side public square, have on hand
a splendid assortment Of groceries, provis-
ions, eonfectionaries, wines, liquors, tobacco,
cigars, etc. The bar is kept we'll supplied
with the best Of liquors, from which John
mixes the most refreshing draughts
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-07-28

Messrs. Harkins & Durrett have on hand
an assortment of dry goods, embracing some
splendid patterns of ladies dress goods and
trimmings, which they are DESTROYS of clos :
ing out to make room for the extensive fall
stock in view. They viii give you good bar
gains and fine goods.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-07-28

HARRNGToN & Co.-This house keeps the
greatest variety of articles needed by the
planters and housekeepers. At this estab-
ishment you can buy anything from a cedar
pencil to complete outfit for parlor, cham
Der or kitchen. Dry goods in any qantity
or quality, sold at killing prices. Call and
examine.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-07-28

"Sell EN- cheap, and they VIII buy, is
the motto of the well known firm of Adams,
Nelson d Co. These gentlemen are all old
citizens of Bolivar, and do a general dry
goods and grocery business. Call and ex-
anime their goods and prices.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-07-28

Fleming, Ussery d Co. continue to offer
goods as cheap as the cheapest Eos. is
chief of the yardstiek at this establishment
They have on hand a good supply of wooden
ware, hardware, ovens and oven-Iids, which
they viii close out at reduced prices Go
and see these articles; Tommy Coates viii
show them to you.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-07-28

At Sherwood old stand viii be found the
new firm Of Messrs. Gray q Wilkersons.
This is a new firm, in which are the names
of two young gentlemen weIl-known in this
community. As viii be seen from their card
in another column, their stock is well selec-
ted, of the finest order of goods, and will be
sold at the lowest cash prices.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-07-28

Swinebroad & Tate, at their establish
ment, northwest corner public square, sell
low all kinds of dry goods, boots, shoes, hats,
ready made clothing, etc, etc Call on EN-.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-07-28

Messrs. Blood & Co., 36l Main street and
40 and 40I Monroe street, keep constantly
every variety Of oil, lamps, tinware, etc, to
which they invite the attention OF. persons
visiting Memphis.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-07-28

Messrs Hardy & Wilson, at r. S. Hardy's
old stand, have on hand a well selected as
sortment of ladies dress goods, dress trim
mings, hats, bonnets, shoes, e.e. Call and
see them.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-07-28

Katzenbach's music store is at 81 Main
street, Memphis, where can be had anything
in the music line Sheet music of the latest
publications and from the best composers
always on hand, and every style of instru-
ment from the best Manufacturers for sale at
the lowest rates
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-07-28

The summer season is fast drawing to a
close and our summer goods are not all sold,
we therefore offer extra inducements to cash
buyers in that line
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-07-28

agriculture, have the crops Of Hardemnn
shown such disposition to grow as at the
present time. The recent abundant rains
which have visited every portion of our county
have infused new life into the hitherto fam
ishing fields of corn and cotton, and now
our farmers are beginning to count upon q
liberal yield Of the great staples We think
we hazard nothing in saying that, with one
or two more good rains, the crops Of our
county, this year, viii equal in quality, if not
in quantity, those OF amy previous year for
some time past = favorable fall is all that
is necessary IT, insure good cotton crop.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-07-28

One of the oldest establishments in the
Western District is the mammoth hardware
house of Messrs. Orgill Bros. q Co, corner
Front and Monroe streets, Memphis Ma
chinery of every kind, farming implements
hardware, foundry ware, etc, etc, of every
style and of the best quality and most i'm
proved patterns always on hand Give them
call
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-07-28

A BARGAIN.--Mr Jerome Hill offers for
sale his store house, one door south of the
Court house A bargain may be had for
cash, as he IS determined to sell The build
ing is comparatively new, has good base
ment, and is every way well adapted for
most any kind Of business.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-07-28

Il goa are really IN a9ant Of bargains III
all kinds Of goods, call on ElSon d Co,
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-07-28
Nm. NJ NJ 49,. Az enioient Sher

Mr. w w McCarley the efficient Sheriff
Of our county, has our thanks for his kind
ness in behalf Of the BULLETIN a few
more such workers rs Mr. McCarley, and
ye BULLETIN would soon reach every
fireside in the Western District When an
opportunity offers, Dick, we'll " do the thing
nice toward returning the favor.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-07-28

Summer clothing at greatly reduced rates
at L. c. ELson &c Co.'S.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-07-28

SUI greater reductions IN dress goods at
L. c ELson C Cos.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-07-28

NoTCE.-We offer cur stock of summer
dress goods at cost for cash.
FLEMING UssERY Il Co.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-07-28

Ladies tine se,ced shoes 81 so pair at
L. c. Elson C COS.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-07-28

For pictures of yourself or friends, while
sojourning in the city of Memphis, call on
Mr. Y. Day at his splendid gallery at No
388 Main street Day takes EN- wet or dry,
sick or WELL dr-(hic) Dictated or sober
Go and see his specimens.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-07-28

Gents tine linen shirts 81 IS at L. c.
EZson Il C5s.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-07-28

Gents fine se,0ed ealfskia boots at s. 80
pair At Z. C. EIson e Cos
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-07-28

GENTLEMEN TAKE NoTICE We will sell
our remaining stock Of summer clothing at
cost for cash.
FLEMING IJSsERY & Co
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-07-28

Ladies fine enan1eZed collars and cuffs
at Z c. Elson C COS.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-07-28


When you are in Memphis, 60 to c. G.
.CIeaYes & Co.'S book store, corner Second
and Monroe streets, and examine the SPLEEN
did collection of books, stationery, etc, with
which their shelves are teeming, and which
they are Offering to so great advantage to the
purchaser. This is a substantial house, and
worthy the patronage Of all and everyone
wishing anything in their line.
For tinware, stoves, stove-trimmings, etc,
we direct the attention of persons visiting
the bluff city" to the establishment of
Messrs. Choate & Co, No 232 Front street
These gentlemen pay particular attention to
orders from the country, and viii take great
pleasure in attending the wants of everyone
who may be pleased to visit them or favor
them with their orders.
-a-+S.-1---
We k11o5o the .J5,n, Of EEsOn d Co. are SCI
ling their goods oery loso, as they are making
preparations to bring on a AeaUy Fail stock
and must sell their simmer goods to make
room for it, call on them.
We direct attention to the card of Messrs.
Miller, Jones d Co in another column.
They have a splendid assortment of gro
ceries, wines, liquors, provisions, tobacco,
etc, which they will sell at the lowest mar
ket rates Mr. T B. Adams, formerly of
this place, is a member Of the firm. Call on
them when you 60 to Memphis-No 322
Front street
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-07-28

sttsntion PAID Carrisge Painting and herir
ing All work done promptly. NARRATED give aaf
ton. Terms cash Jun2-sm
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-07-28

FLEMNG, UssERY & Co.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-07-28

FLEMING, UssERY q Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-04-26
rTO CONTRACTORS AND OTHERS.

Proposals are invited until April 18th, inst
for the leasing for a ternaof years Of the Alex
andria Canal, including all of its real and other
property. This canal extends from the city OF
Alexandria, Va, to the city Of Georgetown, u.
c., on the north bank of the Potomac, where it
connects with the Chesapeake and ONO lana ia,
The water is from thence conveyed across the
Potomac in a wooden trough and superstruc.
ture, which Is built on granite rock piers ana
and then by land into the Potomac at a IeIan-
dri4. The following descr!pt ion of the piers OF
the aqueduct is from a repor It by the late NJ. {.
Ewing, esq, Civil Engineer - An abutment IS
built against the Chesapeake: and Ohio Canal ut
Georgetown. The Alexandria Canal commence
ing at this point is carried across the Potomac
on al aqueduct l6:Of ct long. Thi. aqueduct
was located BY surveys made in 1891. OF the
eight piers az now built 4 are in water from 80
to 40 feet deep and founded % to 80 Tee oeIoW
tle surface. The abutmcnts and piers were all
built in Golfer dams pumped out and dredgcd by
steam machinery to the solid rock, which
they ere erected in cement and troweI work
from foundation. This laborious c Instruction.
was the work Of several years, with a large
force engaged night and day except during prrt
Of The winter mo tbs The piers are carried up
30 fee. above the river sur,ace, and are there
fore in height from IS to 70 feet. They are
about 10 feet long nj base, and II to Il feet thick
ut the water surface. They are Of granite rock
laid in GENE t, and having stood the iio"d5 and
ullIt5 lOl Sc'clal Nloi'I ~
Of imperishabe material and workmanship -
The cost of the aqucduct, S575,38l a., including
about sou, ONO for the wooden trough and super
structure. The other portion OF the canal, en-
bankmeats, cuIverts, locks, wharves, ferry at
Georgetown, &c, cost over SooOVC The
Alexandria Canal msy be properly called the
terminus Of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal: -
There was transported Of coal alone, over the
Alexandria Canal in 1860, about 100000 tons,
and the coal tr de has largely Increased since,
but owing to the war no coal has come over the
Alexandria Canal, for the reason that the aque-
duct has been used BIZ the Government us a
wagon road from Georgetown to Arlington,
keep the canal and aqucduct in order and repair,
and to use the canal and aQueduct for the pur,,
poses for which it was originally instructed and
no other unless by consent Of all the contract
ing parties For further information, such "a
obligations to be assumed, and conditions to be
complied with, address, or apply in person u
HUGH LATHAM,
ap 9-3w Mayor Of Alexandria, Va.
National Intclligencer, Washington; Her
aid, New York; aad Telegraph, Cumberland,
Md, Sta w@w and send bill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-04-26

They will also cause. the above quoted laws to
be read at all religious and other meetings of
the colored people until they are sufficiently H.
formed of the important change effected by
legislation in their domestic relations.
III. The Officers and Agents of the Bureau
will, by all means in their power, assist the
State Authorities in preventing the lewdness
and adultery, made penal offences in the 4th
Section Of toe second Act above quoted, and
will: impress upon colored persons the conse
qnences as well as the crime Of its violation
They will further instruct the freed people that
the Act only sanctions union sexisting at he date
of its passage, and for all those subsequent or
proposed in future, licenses must be obtain
ed and soleIonization made, Without which they
will be criminal Offences
w. In ordert to carry out more et1cIentiy the
above laws and instructions, the freed people
will also be required to assume surname where
none is now borne by them, aud informed that,
except in the case OF female upon her mar
riage, the name now used, or thus adopted, can
only be changed by the Circuit Courts Of the
State. O. Brown,
Colonel and Assistant Commissioner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-04-26

The Gazette Police Reporter committed IN
unintentional error in Tuesdays issue. when
he stated that MI Isaac I.ittcn had been ar
rested and brought, before the Mayor. OH the
complaint Of one Of his own faith, for keeping
his store opcn On Sunday ....
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-04-26

The German Dramatic Association, OF this
city, reopen, at their new hall, corner Of Wash
ington aud King streets, tonight. The per
foruance will commence with the Rolf Diam
ant, translated by Que of the members Of the
association
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-04-26

The cold snap Of the last two days has in
duced several needy individuals to appropriate
the wooden front door steps of so0e Of CUR
citizens, TO the cheerful and comfortable pur-
pose of supplying their stoves will fuel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-04-26

In addition to the above requirements, the
Agents Of this Bureau, within the three coun-
ties named, will recommend to the freed people,
married by the operation of tho law quoted,
but for whom the marriage rite has not been
performed by proper authority, that they have
their marriage duly soiemnized by some Minis
ter Of the Gospel or other authorized person,
and receive from him a Certificate of Marriage
The Superintendent Of Marriages vii! he fur
nished with blank certificates, to be given in
such cases, as also certificates for persons mar
ried hereafter in accordance with Law, and
will seek the cooperation Of all Ministers o.!
Colored Churches in rendering sacred the mar
-@ 7"..'. S. 2. LEE, Major and Supt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-04-26

In Washington, Oh Tuesday eveaing, a man
suddenly jumped upon the horse Of one OF the
President ordcrlles, which Was hi;ched in front
of the War Department, and putting spurs to
him, successfully escaped across the 2Guedact
bridge intn this COUNTY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-04-26
IT II. DALTON,
FASHIONABLE TAILOR:
No. 5. st. Asaph street

NO. y. .CU tASdlli HLICCC'
ALEXANDRIA. VA.
Clothing Trimmed and made in the best man-
ner to order, also Requiring and Altering done
Quick and Neat.
Old Clothing left on hand over three months
wi be sold for repairs. :,
patrons and friends Of Prince William and I'D
Joining counties Jap 23-Cml ". Il. D
WISHING TO GIVE ENTIRE ATTEN-
" TION to the Metal and Heavy Hardware
branch Of our business, (ncuding Carriage and
Wheel stock from ana after this date We Will
offer our entire stock Of BUILD Eh>'. CABl-
NET MAkERS.' and UPuOLSTEREko
HARDWARE at cost, with expenses added.
10 dealers and others who, under the constant
fluctuations of the market, are unwilling to car
ry heavy stocks, IN "Xcelen chance Is here oi-
fcrcd to buy small quanticic, at whgieSale rates.
JOHN H. ELVANS & 90,
500, Pennsylvania avenue, " a>hlngton.