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The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-10-27

Brother Caleb Bowser gave in his expert
once at a class-meeting, few nights since,
as follows: Brethering and Sisterns, I
was out in the swamp to-day, and while was
thinkin' about the wickedness of my heart,
/ hearn something in the swamp cryin' out
in fearful voice, Caleb Caleb Caleb !
Wur it a spirit, or what wur it, brethering
and sisterns p A death-like stiffness follow
ed the query, when little red-headed
urchin in tho back part Of the Westinghouse
e-ied out: Mebbe it wur a bullfrog, Mr.
Rnnaarp'
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-10-27
IRsOlVent Notice.

Notice is hereby given to all persons having
claims against the estate of David WhitfOrd
and E. l.. Merlin, decd, to file them duly
authenticated in the manner prescribed by
law with the clerk of the county court of
Hardeman county, on or before the 9th day
of April, 1867, or the same viii lie forever
barred in law and equity. This, 9th OctO-
Der 1866 J. r. ANDERSON,
nct1aua Adrn.r e 4 Nerrin and I XEhitford dcl
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-10-27

lIEooD & CO." And lie said let there be
light ii you want to dispel darkness, call
on Blood & Co, SCI Main street, Memphis,
Cor they arc the heaviest dealers in lamps,
ollie, lanters, etc, in the Valley They also
have an establishment at No. 40 and 4OI
Monroe street, where they keep on hand and
for sale stoves, tin-ware, zine, lead, putty and
a host Of other useful articles
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-10-27

Tragedy sc the Lending Waterman
Thrown into the River and Drowned
The Murderer Appreciated and
Committed.
An angry dispcte occurred at the landing
about one clock, yesterday afternoon, be-
tween Timothy Mahoney. watchman, and
George Wallace, deek-hand on the packet
Gleaner, which was attended with a very
shocking and tragic deaOuement After an
exchange Of sundFy provoking epithets and
much abusive language. Wallace drew a dirk
knife with which he rushed toward MahG-
neY, threatening his life At this Mahonev
fed toward the brow Of the boat Wallace,
as if determined to carry into execution his
murderous threats, followed brandishing the
drawn blade above his head Just front Of
the capstan, the fugitive being unable to es-
cape further, turned about and face to face
met his puFsaer The two grappled and
Wallace, who was much the strongest, drop
ped the knife from his hand and with one
powerful effort hurled Mahoney over the
guards into the rive. Uttering one deathlY
shrek, which was bis last Mahoney went
under the water never to rise alive. His
body seemed To be taken by the current IN
der an adjoining boat and though every eff
fort was put forth for its recovery, all had
proved in vain up to a late hour last night
After thus accomp lishing his fell threat and
purpose, Wallace, in the excitement that en-
sued, attempted to secrete himself IL the
hold of the boat, where be remained for
about one hour, when again showed himself,
and attempted to make his way to the packet
J. d. Perry, which was lying alongside
Here his further efforts to escape were sud-
denly frustrated. As he was stepping upon
the deck Of the steamer Perry the firm hand
of policeman Leahy was placed upon his
= Al r,
that he was prisoner. Mahoney, for whose
death Wallace viii be held to answer il the
courts, was a resident of Galena, Illinois,
where he has wife and several children re-
siding who were dependent upon him for
support He had been upon the river but
few months, and Is spoken of as quiet and
peaceable man Memphis Commercial 25th
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-10-27
Trustees Sale OF Land and
Town Lots.

By virtue of Deed of Trust executed on
the 4th day of July, 1865, by Abner Moore
TO me as trustee, and registered in the Reg
listers Office of Hardeman county in Book S
pages 422, 423, 424 and 425.
/ viii sell at the Court House door in the
town Of Bolivar, on Saturday, the Oath day
Of November, 1866, between the hours Of
10 and II m to the highest bidder the fol-
lowing real estate and the lot on which the
dwelling house is situated aud at present oc-
cupied By the said Abner Moore Attached
to the dwelling there is also a very fine gar
den spot, and there is also a very superior
orchard also two other lots south of the
dwelling, one of which has fine supply of
wood upon it, all being the same property
once owned by L. Joy and purchased by him
from the estate of Edwin Polk, decd Also
80 acres of land lying one mile east of Spring
Greek, purchased by the said Moore of l.
Joy, decd Also 2 lots purchased by the
said Moore Of NJ Jones; one IN square No
8, in the Polk addition, and one known on
the plan Of the Polk addition as square No.
%, containing about 81 acres, and also one
large OK wagon and one buggy. Terms Cash
The title is believed to be good, but shall
only convey as trustee. October 24th, 1866.
J. B. HARRIS, Trustee.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-10-27
NOTICE.

State Of Tennessee, HaYdemaR County =
Taken up BY ABNER MOORE living IN
Bolivar, District No 6, one fea-bitten horse,
supposed to be y years old, sore back, col
lar mark l23 hands high; appraised at SIS
Oct p, 1866. st
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-10-27

THE CosuSG METEoRs.-ProfessoT Fergu-
son, Of the National Observatory, at Wash
ington, is making arrangements for scien-
tifc observations of the metoric display
which is set down for November II. Some
place il on the night Of the 18th. tits pre-
dicted that the display will be unusually
brilliant
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-10-27

CHoATE & Coat 232 Front street, you
win find the mammoth store house of Choate
& Co, dealers in hardware, cutlery, plows,
stoves, tin-svare, sheet tin, etc. They are
heavy dealers and do legitimate business,
always giving satisfaction to their customers
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-10-27

L. BAY.-AmOag the many useful places
IN Memphis is the Art Gallery Of Professor
Y. Day, corner Of Union and Main streets
lie is prepared to furnish pictures of every
kind in a style inferior TO none. His charges
are moderate
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-10-27

UsEFUL AND BEAUTIFUL.-Mr. J. r By
nun, Of this place, is prepared to furnish to
those needing them the finest and best spec
tacles of pure Brazilian Pebble Glass also,
gold pens Of superior quality and excellent
finish. twill be Mr.. Bynum's pleasure to
lend his aid to those who see through a
glass darkly as well as to those who desire
70 improve in chlrography
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-10-27

LoRY.--Joseph Lory can always be found
at the WOrslam House, where he presides
over the best tSnsorial establishment ever
eeen in the city Of Memphis.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-10-27

MEaPnis TRADE-It is pleasing to note
that cotton is being daily sent from this and
other shipping points in the county to Mem
phis, and that retail merchants and planters
generally are disposed to deal with the bust
ness men of the Bluff City. Bolivar, Sauls-
bury, Pocahontns, Middleton, WhiteviIIe
and Grand Junction contribute no little to
the growing prosperity of Memphis, and in
return are being benefited by the good bar
gains given there. Mutual interests are in
volved-let us trade ono with another"
above all, shun the Radical bumpers Of Gin
ciunati and its kindred.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-10-27
80 .aarel.lIsenae,lEa.
NOTICE.

State Of Tennessee, Hordeman County -
Taken up by > NJ. MACON, of said county,
District 80. 8, a very small mare mule,
mouse colored, or years old, it's paster
joint on right foreieg somewhat enlarged
appraised 1T Sl00 July 4. 1866 st
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-10-27

Quick -WoRK.-Sam freedman, on last
Friday night one week ago, entered a store
an Whiteyilie and proceeded to select a suit
able lot Of clothing dry goods, etc for him
self and friends, and thinking it useless to
disturb the inmates of the house, and not
caring particularly about first or second cost,
made of with his "plunder" Sam was
looked after, in fact he v as an object "muchly"
coveted; he was found accused Of theft;
tried before the magistrates on Saturday
put in jail on Monday was brought before
the Honorable Judge Of the Circuit Court on
last Tuesday, and sent up to Nashville for
three Years.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-10-27

NoTIcE We most earnestly request all
persons who are indebted to us for legal ad
vertising that they come forward and settle,
as it is impossible for US to hunt up gentle
men who are unknown to Us personally.
Hereafter no legal publications will be made,
except on order Of the Clerk Of the County
Court, unless payment is made in advance.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-10-27
EOTIcE 10 Subscriber When a red

NOTIcE 10 Subscribers When a red
cross-mark appears on the margin Of your
paper It is placed there 20 notify you that
yoaD subscription has expired. If you de-
sire tRe paper to be discontinued notify as
OF the fact Immediately; otherwise it will
be continued at your expense.
Persons who have the paper brought to
then By the carrier, and who are monthly
sabscribess, are hereby notified that bereaE
ter no subscription will be received for a less
time thaa six months. payable in advance.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-10-27

New ORLEANs, October 2S.-Seven build
ings, on Fulton and Front Levee streets.
mostly occupied as wholesale groceries, were
destroyed by fire this morning Loss
s4000O0 ahoat one-third Of which was
insured FourpersoEs 1e-e severely injured
by the falling walls.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-10-27

FRosT-Last Tuesday night the first
heavy frost Of the season was experienced
here. It was extremely whitening in its ma
ture and caused the rank vegetable growths
to curl up like coon tail on a coal of lire. -
1t was just what the Planter needed, and
viii be of great advantage, as it effectually
killed the growth of the plant thus causing
the cotton to open out more rapidly The
weather is favorable, fair and pleasant
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-10-27

Tho steamship T. D. Wagner from Boston
to Charlcston, s G., vas burned at sea on the
10Th inst The passengers and crew were
saved. Vessel and cargo total loss.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-10-27

HEAVY RAIN Last Sunday evening an
unprecedented heavy rain fell in this section
At least ~ inches of water fell in less than
fonr hours. However but little or no dam
age was done, as the planters have steadily
kept up with the opening cotton boles.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-10-27
NOTICE.

ho So.5-f sii5ts sp HeIssll9te e3lsIlng bee
tlis dsy sszVai - mutaaf All parans isdeff5
60 the asked forward nat
having claims against the requested D. nesf
came f5z collection j. Il. IDA -
Espf5-lm q. ". KETsrFn
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-10-27
VaIlandigham-His Record-The Next
War

We Gull the following extract from speech
delivered by Hon. c. L. Yallandigham, at
Rossville, Ohio:
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-10-27
In the Chancery Court at Bolivar.


s0uthwoFth Nance Z %. vs. Il n Grow and 7 B Nc
Dowell, Clerk Circuit Court.
OAI Bill.
It appearing in this cause from the afida-
Wit to complainant's bill, that r. NJ Crow is
a nonresident Of the State Of Tennessee. 1t
is therefore ordered that publication be
made for four consecutive weeks in the Boil
var Bulletin requiring said non resident de-
PENDANT to enter his appearance in this cause
by the lst Monday in December, 1866, and
plead, answer or demur to complainant
bill, or the same will be taken pro contessO
and set for hearing eT-pGrte as to him. This
18th Oct, 1866. FRANcIs FENTREss
Oct27-4t of 50 70 CPk and NJ,
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-10-27
NOTICE.

Persons are hereby warned not to trade
for the following stock, to-wit: Ten shares
issued by the Mississippi Central Railroad
company to VIM. T. Pettus, decd. Two
shares issued by same eompany to A. J.
Campbell, decd. Any person finding the
same is requested to deliver them to the IN
dersigned. r. 8. HARDY, Admir- of
W. T. Pettus and A. j. Campbell, decd.
October 18th, 1866 Oct Is, 1t
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-10-27

It appears from the correspondence be-
tween the President and the District tor
ney at Richmond that jefferson Davis is vir-
tually in the custody Of the Judiciary The
President might release him on parole or
otherwise; but, then, he would be immedi-
ately taken into the custody of the Marshal
of the district, and placed in confinement in
a less eligible place Congress has eomp!i-
Gated matters by changing the districts, and
making no new allotment of judges, so that
it is now doubtful If a court can be held
Whether this happened by an oversight or
design. the effect is the same. 1t keeps Mr..
PAWS a prisoner, without trial, another six
or twelve months Louisville Democrat
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-10-27
he EXPLAINS MS RECORD.

am not here To- night TO enter INTO any
personal defense, but, so far as these ques-
tons are connected with public affairs pardon
me if | sag a word You will remember
that, before the war, with all my might, with
all my soul, with all my strength, opposed
the inception Of the war. had been taught
from the lessons of the fathers-W ashington,
Madison, Jefferson, Jackson, Clay, Webster
and Calhoun-that this Union could only be
preserved in the way in which it was founded
Founded upon consent, supported and
maintained by consent, founded in spirit
Of amity, by Cancellation and compromise,
so only could it be perpetuated. / had
learned from Andrew Jackson, not only that
the federal Union must be preserved, but
that, in his own language, IN memorandum
tn a note, dated at eleven clock at night on
the Attn of December, 1882, In the midst of
the South Carolina notification controversy,
that the Union must be preserved without
blood, if possible; and l labOred night and
day, with Crittenden, that old patriot, who
still survived, and whose memory went back
to the early days of the Republic; who was
born before the foundation of the Govern
ment the sole survivor Of that giant race of
statesmen who once adorned the Republic
Of America In his footsteps / followed
and-along with every old line Wing in the
Senate and House Of Representatives, every
Southern Democrat except one, and every
Northern Democrat and Western Democrat.
without exception voted for the Critic nden
proposition in order that war might be averted
did all that my humble capacity-ail that
my strength and influence could accom-
plish-to achieve the grea. purpose, and did
declare in New York, in November, 1860,
that, as a Representative l would not vote a
dollar whereby drop Of American blood
should be shed in a civil war, and now, if 1
am only enabled to make good that declara-
ton to the last hour Of my life, | shall have
that consolation which upheld the great Fox
in his dying moments, when, lifting up his
eyes, just before they closed on all mortal
scenes, he exclaimed, =" | thank God, rs |
pass away from earth, that in a service of
forty Years in Parliament, l have never
uttered a word, or given a vote which has
caused the shedding Of drop Of British
blood
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-10-27

The Illinois girl who lately lost her speech
(savo whispering) has had forty offers of
narriaga
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-10-27

BILLS & HILL.-This firm, dealers in sta
pie and fancy dry goods, groceries, etc, have
now received all of their stock and are of
fering bargains inferior to none. They also
have for sale small lot of superior French
brandy warranted to be the best.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-10-27
UNCURRENT BANK NOTE LIST.

Corrected Weekly BY Ogden. TObey 8 Co.. Mem
phis Tenn.
Memphis, Tenn. oct. %, 1866.
The following is a statement of the latest
buying rates of uncurrent money:
Virginia hanks.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-10-27

Maximilian has become an imperial bank
rupt-he will sOon be not worth crown.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-10-27

Eouislana Han -I......

REzAnEsSoss Of the Bank Of Tsnacssee setea 1851 o.
,iEaed By q g. Tasteti are ussaieaIIe.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-10-27

There has been another revolution in
Paris IN the skirts of ladies' dresses.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-01-03
THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH IN ALA.
BAMA.

1t will be seen by the order from Gen.
Thomas, which is published in this morn
ings. impression of the Union and American,
that the restrictions heretofore imposed upon
the Episcopal clergy of Alabama are entire
ly removed.
The allegations against the moral and re-
ligious character of Bishop Wilmer, contain
ed in this order, we do not believe one word
of Under the peculiar circumstances of the
case, it may have been proper to suspend
temporarily the functions of Bishop Will
mer; but to hold him up to the condemna-
ton of all religious people, at this time
upon an imputation of motiues which we are
satisfied never existed, is a Parthian arrow
from the Commanding General which he
might well have retained in his culver.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-01-03

THE Legislature Of Tennessee reassembles
in this city on Monday next. Up to the
time of thair recent adjournment, we regret
TO say, they had done no good for themselves
nor their constituents. Having been elected
in the midst of revolution, their opinions,
prejudices and passions were wholly insult
ed to state Of peace; and as far as we can
judge from their official conduct, they seem
to have become so enamored of this demon
allied and belligerent state of society, that
they were anxious to perpetuate it.
We trust, however, in the charity of our
nature, that the Influences of home and in
tercourse with the people among whom they
live, and whom they should at least endeavor
to represent has had softening influence
upon their natures, has improved their I'M
derstanding and prepared them for more so
Der and deliberate action wheH they shall
meet again.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-01-03
The Election i'm Georgetown Negro
Suffrage Ignored.

From the Washington Constitutional Union:l
The question of negro suffrage, submitted
by resolution of the Councils of the city OF
Georgetown to vote of the people, was de-
termined against the proposition with even
more marked unanimity than that which
characterized the nearly universal senti-
ment of the voters Of the city of Washing
ton. The total number Of votes in George
town was 704 against negro suffrage, with
only one vote in its favor.
1t is proper to impress upon those who
contemplate forcing negro suffrage in the Dis
trict of Columbia, "upoa an unicilling people,
that the votes in both of the cities of Wash
ington and Georgetown, against this often
sive measure were thrown by persons of all
political shades of opinion, the aggregate
number being made up from the votes OF
many persons who are known to be republi-
cans, and who are now acting with that po-
litical organization.
We trust that the popular sentiment, so
fully expressed in this vicinity, so far as it
can determine it, has settled the question.
The people, the source of all power have
properly, in our judgement, declared solemn
ly against negro suffrage in both cities. Con-
gress, our legislators-those who sit up on
the hill there-we sincerely hope will obey
the popular voice and quiet the apprehen-
sion of all good citizens by defeating the OBJ
nOxious measure.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-01-03
Excessive legislation has always bee,


Excessive Legislation has always been one
Of tho great evils of our country. We need
but little Of that sort Of work at the present
time. What the people Of Tennessee, of all
classes, require, Ia peace and quiet-a resto-
ration TO all their proper rights and rela-
tions-a speedy Reorganization Of our
courts, and the rigid enforcement of our
civil and municipal laws.
Without having much to encourage us in
the belief we can but hope that the members
Of the Legislature viii ft~assemble in better
temper, and more disposed to lay aside past
preiudices and labor for the future advance
ment of all portions of the State, irrespec-
tive Of past differences.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-01-03

GOVERNOR HUMPHREYS, of Mississippi,
has ordered the disarming of the negroes in
that State. This action has been found nee
essary in consequence of the recent violent
demonstrations Of certain armed bands Of
blacks in the counties bordering on Ten
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-01-03

A SLIGHT SURPRIsE-A SHORTENING OF
THE CONGRESSIONAL NACATIoN.-It will
not escape attention that some significant
implications are contained in the procla-
nation ofSecretary Stewards. For instanse,
it is assumed that the States of Tennessee,
Louisiana, North Carolina, South Carolina,
Virginia, Georgia, and Alabama (if not the
other seeded States are now absolutely in
the Union, so that any act they may do in
consonance with State powers is valid to all
intents and purposes, and hence their men,
bers Of Congress duly chosen are entitled of
right to admission, unless individually de-
barred by purely personal objections. This
will surprise many who have not thus inter-
preted the position of the administration. 1t
gives a new turn to the reconstruction ques-
ton, which cannot but invest its considera-
ton in Congress with enhanced interest
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-01-03
SPEAKING of the trial of the Messrs. L,

SPEAKING of the trial of the Messrs. La
mar, of Savannah, paper of that city says :
There is every probability the trial by a
military commission of Mr.. q. b. Lamar
and his son, Mr.. G. B. Lamar, Jr., (they
are jointly arraigned,) will take place during
the early part of next week. The proceed
ings and the developments of this case prom
Use to exceed, in startling interest, any mill
tary trial which has ever taken place here,
whether regarded in connection with the So
cial standing of the accused parties, or the
serious charges brought against them by
the Government. The prosecution will pro-
duce a voluminous mass of documentary evil
dence, large number Of witnesses will be
brought forward on both sides, and the pro-
ceedings will be protracted to considerable
length. Messrs. Lloyd and Hartridge will
act as counsel for the Lamars, and Captain
E. W. Thompson, of the Twelfth Maine Vol
unteers, will assist the prosecution.
The Messrs. Lamar have been on bail,
since their arrest, in the sum of twenty-five
thousand dollars each.