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The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-12-08
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IN. EMNEETTzHUGHES
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COTTON FACTORS AND GENERALs co1TDdssIoN MERCHANT
Wholesale and Retail GrOCeFs
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From washington.

WASHINGTON Dec 4, 1S66-Radicalism
is wild with triumph. Although checked up
in the Senate to day, it was only mOmen-
tarily aud for forms sake. Every Radical
measure will be put throughssearly In the ses-
soin Among the bills IS one stripping the
President of the appointing and pardonIng
power. The object issayoWed to be to pre-
vent the restoration Of confiscated property,
and the determination to leave Mr. johnson
without power, and only President in the
name.
Sumner to-day gave notice Of a bill abol-
ishing all State governments gin the South,
and declaring that the South shall not vote
on the constitutional amendment The bill
viii no doubt pass,
John a. Surratt, implicated in the assas-
sination Of the lamented President Lincoln,
has been re-arrested in Egypt and viii be
forwarded to the United States under
proper guard as soon as possible.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-12-08
EeaaE .aaves.ttsesssessfs.
C6anCery Sale Of Real Estate.
Monday, ll7th.Day.Of December, 1866

Monday, t17thsDay,of December, 1866
Barney L ArnstroBglvs Z II Apperson, ct as.
By virtue of an interlOcutory decree, made
In the above cause in the Chancery Court Of
Memphis ] viii sell, at public auction, to
the highest bidder, Ia front Of the Court
House door, In the city of Memphis, be-
tween the hours of 10 a 10. and u m, on
Monday, the ] 9Th day of December, 1866,
the following described Real Estate, tO-wit
Certain tracts or parcels of land, situated in
Favette county and State of Tennessee: One
tract on the north side Of Wolfe river which
it crosses for short distance, and in part
in the 10Th Surveyors district, range and
section3 CD one and IN part in the east-haf
of the northwest quarter of section No. f.
in township No (i) one, west Of the basis
meridian according TO the survey of the
Chickasaw cession and which said tract of
land consits of one piece or parcel, pur-
chased by j. J. iPatts of one James Muir
dough on p zee purchased by said Pats
of on e VIM. Butterworth, and one piece
pu released by-said Pats of one 7. Will1er-
son, bounded on the north by the lands of
T. G. Anderson, and on the east by lands
known as Mrs. Franklin's lands, and other
lands then belonging to said Apperson; on
the south in part by other lands then be
longing to said Apperson, and by VOL fe
river, which it crosses for a short distance
and on the west by the lands of DR. w ID
Jones, Jesse Butterworth, and the heirs of
John Polk
Also one other tract, near the waterssof
Wolfe river, and north of the same, and
bounded as follows: Beginning at Wolfe
river, where the east boundary of the Hord
tract intersects the same, thence in a west
wardly direction, as by the motors and bounds
given in Thos Hord7s deedFto. J.!.B 4 c. +,
Urgn hart, and along the lines described in
said deed to the river, thence along the
meanderings of said river to the beginning.
The said tracts of land, above4 described,
containing in all 1900 acres, moro or less.
The above described lands have been sub
divided into lots, plat of which can be seen
at the Office of the Clerk and Master.
Terms of Sale.-A credit of and II
months, purchasers giving bond with secu-
rity, and lien retained till payment of the
purchase money; equity of redemption
waiRed. A. ALsTON, CIk and Master.
decl-4t pf $27
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en- the ChamCery Court at
Bolivar. Tennessee.

Wla II Todd Rains. decd Carolina Prev
it, ct ais, heirs Of a \ Prewitt, deed
It appearing in this cause from the bill of
complainant which is sworn to, that defend
ants, Martini A Stegall, Susan J. Creamor,
Rebecca W Foster, and the children of Sa-
rah 7. Brown, whose names are unknown.
and after diligent inquiry cannot be aseer-
tanned; are non-residents of the State of
Tennessee: 1t is therefore ordered that pub
LEGATION be made for four consecutive weeks
in the Bolivar Bulletin requiring said nom
resident defendants 20 enter their appear
ance in this cause by the lst Monday in
February, 1867, and plead, answer or demur
to compliments petition, or the same will
be taken pro nfesso and set for hearing
er parte as to them.
francis FENTREss, OK and Master
JAS FENTREss, Comp'ts Solicitor.
decS At of SO
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-12-08
CHANCERY SALE OF
Valuable Farming Lands Steam
Saw EEiIl, ZOlI Bridge, &c.

BY virtue of sundry introductory DEGREES at
the September term, 1866, of the Chancery
Court Of Hardeman county, Tennessee, j
will on Saturday, the Goth day of December
1866, at the Court House door, in the town
of Bolivar, between | a. m. and p. N. sell
to the highest bidder, the property des-
cribed In said DEGREES as follows tO-wit:
Que tract of 32j acres of land in district
No 10, Hardeman county, being the tract
conveyed by A n Prewitt to B. f. Viii
Hams by title bond on the 9th October, 1860
A fine chance is here offered for a valuable
home Terms, cash, balance on credit
of one year, bond and approved secu-
rity required, and lien retained for defer
red payments.
One tract containing l65 acres, known as
the land upon which j. w Deming resides
miles from Bolivar, on the Jackson road
and contains some very fine farming land
well timbeFed and watered. Terms of SALE
cash
One tract in civil district No u, in range
1, and section 2 Of the 10th Surveyors dis
trict, upon which William A. Bass resides,
containing ] Sc acres, well timbered and wa
tered, and very valuable. Terms Of sale,
cash
Also, shall sell at the same time and
place, an undivided third % of the fine
Steam Saw Mill, machinery and fixtures, on
Piney creek known as Faucets Mill. :
Terms of sale, J cash, and balance on a
credit of one year, with bond and approved
| security for deferred payment, and lien
retained
Also at the same time and place an un-
! divided fourth (}) of the Toll Bridge, Toll
House, Leyee, and privilege across Hatchie
river. on the dirt road from Bolivar to
jackson, Tenn, and the so feet of land on
each side of said levee, so far as it runs
through the lands formerly owned By Thos
Joyner, decd This property is very desira
/ BILE. Terms of sale, cash.
/ Francis FENTREss, Cik & Master
/ nov24-4t prs fee $50.
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Petition TO Sell Land for Division
and Dover.

In the County Court of Hardeman county.
Violet LitreIl ct ais, Milton LitreIl ct ais.
It appearing from the petition in this cause,
which is sworn to- that defendant Madison
Dittrells residence is unknown, and cannot
be ascertained by dilligent inquiry and that
defendant, Milton Littrel is a nonresident
Cf the State 1t is therefore ordered that
publication be made in the Bolivar Bulletin
for four consecutive weeks requiring said
defendants to enter their appearance in this
cause on or before the first Monday
in January, 1867, and plead, answer or
demur to the petition in this cause, or the
same will be taken for confessed, and set for
hearing &c pdrte as to them Nov 22d, 1866.
JAS. B. HARRIss, CPk & Master
nOv044 At mrs fee 50
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Legal .adrcrstsenaesats.
Petition TO seIl.Iand to-pay Deb

In the County Court Of Hardeman county. Tennessee
Ray syrena Ray Malinda Ray. John strieklin
and wife. Betsy Striekn. ct ais.
1t appearing to the undersigned from the
petition which is sworn to, that defendants,
John Stricklin and wife, Betsy Stricklin, are
non-residents Of the State of Tennessee: 1t
is therefore ordered that publication be
made in the Bolivar Bulletin, a weekly news
paper, published in the town of Bolivar, for
four consecutive weeks, requiring said de-
PENDANTS to enter their appearance in this
cause by the lst Monday in January, 1867,
and plead, answer or denur to the petition,
or the same will be taken for confessed as
to them, and set for hearing er-pGrte.
JAS B. HAKRIss, G. & NJ.
deeS-4t of 81 so
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CHANCERY SALE OF
Valuable Property in Grand Juno
ton, tennessee.

Polk admir- de bonis nou vs. Heirs Archer Pledge deed
By virtue of an 1nterlocutory decree Of the
Chaneery Court of Hardeman county, at its
September term, 1865, viii sell for cash, at
public auction, in the town Of Grand lIunc-
ton on Saturday 242d DAY of December, 1866,
at u o'clock N the house and lot formerly
owned and occupied by Mrs. Elizabeth
Pledge. Said property, situated in the town
of Grand Junction, only a short distance
from the depot, is very valuable Nov. 18th,
1866 FRANCIS FENTREss, G. & N
nov244t prs fee 81 so
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Jerome Hill, agent of Levi Joy } NJ Fletcher
Attachment having been levied on the lands
of the defendant In this cause, it is there
fore ordered by me that publication be made
in the Bolivar Bulletin, for four consecutive
weeks requiring the defendant to appear be-
fore me at my Office, in the town of Bolivar,
Hardeman county, Tennessee, on the 18th
day of December, 1866, and defend this suit
or the same will be proceeded with ex partee.
Nov. 10th, 1866. G. III. ANDERSON.
nOvI7-4t of So. j. p of H c.
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Chancery Sale of Valuable Land.
On Saturday, 18th December, 1866.

On Saturday, 18th December, 1866.
BIontezuma Jones vs.. J H Ralstou. et ais.
By virtue an interlocutorY decree made in
the above cause at the September term, 1866,
Of the Chancery Court Of Hardeman county,
l will on Saturday, the 18th day of Deem
Der, 1866, at the Court House door,Nin the
town of Bolivar, between the hours of 10 a.
m and II m, sell at public auction, to the
highest bidder, a tract of 246 acres of valu-
able farming land-well improved-On which
there is a Clubhouse and good dwelling and
out houses. Said land is situated in Harde-
man county, Tennessee, about II miles west
Of Bolivar, and known as the Ralston land,
and bounded on the north by the lands of
E. p McNeal and Thos. Boyle on the east
by the lands of Mrs MCGOWAN; on the
south by the lands of Mrs. Walker; on the
west by the lands of j NJ. McCalla Terms
of sale, cash, balance on credit Of Is
months, with bond and approved security for
deferred payment, and lien reserved Nov.
18th, 1866 FRANoIs FENTREss, C. & NJ.
NOvI7-4t prs fee So
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A.Ifachrnent in Debt.
Alvin Warren vs.. D II Porter.

w y 7
Attachment having been levied on theSands
of the defendant in this cause, it is hereby
ordered that the plaintiff make publication
in the Bolivar Bulletin for four consecutive
weeks requiring the defendant to appear be-
fore me, at my Office, in the town of Bolivar,
Hardeman county, tennessee, on the 9Th day
Of January, 1851, and defend this suit, or
the same will be proceeded with eTParte
This, 9th November, 1866.
c. H. ANDERSON, J. p. of H. G.
decS-4t pf Sc 80.
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Attaohmenf Ia Debt.

John Warren D II Porter.
Attachment having been levied on the lands
Of the defendant in this cause, it is hereby
ordered that the plaintiff make publication
in the Bolivar Bulletin for four consecutive
weeks, requiring the defendant to appear be-
fore me, at my Office, In the town of Bolivar,
Hardeman county, Tennessee, on the 5th
dav of January, 1867, and defend this suit,
or the same viii be proceeded with er-parte.
This, 29th day of November, 1866
G. II. ANDERSON, J. P. of II. G.
decS.4t pf Sc so.
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Engolvent Notice.

Having this day suggested to the Clerk Of
~ !, H~,r+v Court Of Hardeman county the
Insolvency of the estate OF Thomas Prewitt.
dec d, 81! persons having claims 9geinst said
estate are hereby notified TO file them with
said Clerk, duly authenticated according to
law, on or before the 18th day Of May 1867,
for pro rata allowance, or the same viii be
barred in law and equity. Nov 18th, 1866
A. o. PREWTTT, admir-
novl AT SIS ThOa Prewitt decd
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Ton-Resident Notice.

H1J. Forbes and f. NJ. Forbes take notice,
that l will move against you at the Decem-
Der term of the County Court of Hardeman
county, to have the sale of the land of G. w.
Forbes, decd made under decree of said
Court at the April term thereof 1866, set
aside for inadequacy of price, failure of
proof of value and irregularity of proceed
ings. This, 18th November, 1866.
MAHALA LUCKADo, by her Atty,
f7-4t Df SIS J. J DuOuy
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In the Chancery Court Of Harde-
man county, Tenn,


man county, Tenn,
B NJ Hullum. admir- estate D W HuIlum. deed, "
Smith and j + Merriman ct ais.
Amended Bill.
In this cause it appearing from the bill of
complainant, which is sworn to, that the de-
PENDANTS. w. T. Wells and wife, Il. A. Wells,
L. s. Wohord, S. j. Hullum, and J. A. Hull
lum, are non-residents of the State of Ten
nessee 1t is therefore ordereded that pub
LEGATION be made for four consecutive weeks
IN the Bolivar Bulletin, requiring said non
resident defendants to enter their appear
ance in this cause on or before the lst Mon
day in January, 1867, and plead, answer or
demur to complainant's bill, or the same will
be taken pro co7lfesso and set for hearing er-
parte Nov a, 1866
j. FENTREss, Solicitor.
Francis FENTREss, CTk & Master
nOv24-4t prs fee 50.
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Very respectfully,
Bolivar, December 5, 1866.

MASONIC grand lodge Of Masons of
Tennessee, in session at Nashville, on the
It'll, elected the following officers for the en-
suing year:
Jose oh NJ. Anderson of Lebanon, Grand
Master; John W. Paxton, of Knoxville, d.
q. NJ; Jonathan s. Dawson, of Paris, s. G.
W.: John W. Hughes, of Clifton j. G. w !;
William IL Ho n,of Nashville G. T. ; Charles
A. Fuller. of Nashville, q. 5 A j. Baird,
10. D.. of Nashville, Grand Orator.
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Bolivar, December 9th, 1866.

HEAVY STocK.- Mickle, Mason q Ragland,
3I9 Main street. Memphis, wholesale dealers
in boots, shoes and brogans, have in store
over 10000 worth Of stock, all Of which
have been marked down to less than eastern
prices. We are assured that this firm can
fill orders to the entire satisfaction of mer-
chants and planters who have heretofore
purchased in the cities Of Boston, H'ew York
and Philadelphia Mr.. n. E. Mason, who
was here during the present week, would be
pleased to meet his friends at $40 Main St,
Memphis, as he is confident that he can
make it to their interests to call Mickle,
Mason Il Ragland's stock is manufactured
expressly for the southern trade.
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=-,---A Notice.

The creditors of the estate of Jacob T. Pr
tie, dec d, are hereby notified that 1 have
suggested the Insolvency of the same TO the
Clerk of the County Court Of Hardeman
county, and they are hereby notified to file
their claims, duly authenticated, on or be-
fore the 22d day of May, 1867, or this mo-
tee viii be plead in bar of the same. Nov.
22d, 1865, NJ II PIRTLE. Admir-.
noy244t prs Gee s..
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Free to Everybody.

A large Pr. Cat.losue teaching how Tan.
Freckcs, PimplCs BOLcies, Moth Patches SaiiOwHess
Erup,ols and el impurities Of the skin How force
restore curl and be7utifv the hair; the age
Drunksuno Nervous Debility, and other useful aud
valuable nfor ion EvervbGdysend for it. Adderass
BERG Err, SH UTTS Co, Chemists, River Troy,
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-12-08

SwINEBRoiD & TATE-At the store of
this firm, northwest corner Of the public
square, will be found a varied assortment of
dry goods, groceries, etc. They are selling
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-12-08

WANTED.-Twenty able bodied field hands
wanted, to whom liberal wages will be given.
Apply to Captain Hardy Harris, at the store
of Elson & Co. or at this Office
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-12-08

We learn from a reliable source that it is
the intention of his Majesty, Don Pedro II,
soon to pay q visit to this country. lie only
delays the journey until the Parauguayan
war is brought to q close, when he will ask
the consent Of the Chambers to his visit, a
preliminary necessary before he can leave
rhe empire.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-12-08

To FARMERs-We will take, as payment
for subscription to the BULLETIN, anything
that is fit for man. woman, baby or beast to
eat. Don't hold back and say tE9t you are
not able to take the paper any longe-
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-12-08

N. c. r. R.-Trains pass Bolivar as fol
lows: Passenger train, SOUTH 3 90 P. N pas
senger train, north. - o'clock at night.
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EGA2REEn.

On the goth ut by Rev. J. IL CARAT John C. Hunt. of
Pc ltooe, Miss to Miss An7e E McCa15y ", of Sausbgry
Near Bolivar. 9th the residelos oS the
brides ther r. H. Walton by the Few. j. b. Ga ett D.
Ed Dursett 10 place. nd Miss M0lIie E. Walton.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-12-08

N0TJCE 10 Subscribers When a red
cross-mark appears on the margin Of your
paper it is placed there to notify you that
your subscription has expired. IF you de-
sire the paper to be discontinued notify US
of the fact Immediately; otherwise it will
be continued at your expense.
Persons who have the paper brought to
them by the carrier, and who are monthly
subscribers, are hereby notified that bereaf
ter ne subscription viii be received for a less
time than six months, payable in advance.
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CHOICE PRINTs.-BiUs & Hill have jus

CHOICE PRINTs.-Bills & Hill have just
received largo and seasonable assortment
Of French, English and American prints
all c. which they propose to sell at a small
advance over first cost They also have in
store superior line of Alpacas, together
with all articles usually found in a first class
dry goods house.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-12-08

If EVER, NOW Is THE TINE Those persons
who know that they are indebted to Us viii
confer o great favor by settling their ae-
counts, as we are compelled to meet our own
obligations
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ELsoN & Co.-Have in store and for sale
all kinds of ladies', dress goods, notions,
clothing, hats boots, shoes; also few pairs
Of the best revolving side-arms ever manu-
featured Call and examine.
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1,I6O.39I 1906, 5.

The presence of ], 100000 Democrats IN
five States, ont of 100000 votes viii show
how little truth there is in the assertion that
the Democracy are dying out or becoming
feeble faction The figures tell different
story
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] adopt this means Of letting the people
of the county know that we have now some
eighteen hundred dollars (nearly all Of it
paid in and the balance can be obtained
whenever called for, being subscribed but
not yet paid) There ought to be raised at
least s. 600 to put up a nice Monument and
we make another appeal to the people Of the
county to send in what they can IN the
course Of the next six weeks. 1t has been
seven months since the call was first made,
and many said they would subscribe this
past fall. The monument viii certainly be
raised, God willing, and the people of the
country viii surely send in something to
wards it 4 good many districts have not
sent dollar as yet. l call again on the
people, especially on all officers Of cOmPa-
MES to send in to me, the names Of those
who died or were killed in the war; giving
if possible the time and place. We want
the names Of all who were either killed or
died in the service.
A r. MoNEAL, Secy.
RoIivar Dcnap,b fifth 1886
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-12-08

Sheriff McCarley adYertises valuable land
for sale in to-daY's paper Other new legal
advertisements appear
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-12-08

In consequence Of the heavy rains which
fell in this section during the present week,
Hatohie river is higher than was ever known
before at this season OF the year