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The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1867-02-02

LARGEST Clock IN the WorId.-Fhc dials
of the English Parliament clock are twenty
four feet In diameter, and the largest IN the
world Every half minute, the point Of the
minute hand moves nearly seven inches.
The clock viii 90 eight and a half days,
and strike only for seven and half so
AZ TO indicate by It's silence any neglect IN
winding It up The mere winding Of each Of
the striking parts takes two hours. The
pendulum Is fifteen feet long; the wheels
are Of cast iron; the hour bell IS eight feet
high and nine feet IN diameter. weighing
fourteen or fifteen tons. The weight Of the
hammer exceeds four hundred pounds.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1867-02-02

The Radicals in the House of Representa-
tiVes, of Congress, passed q bill last week
repeating the law Of 1864, allowing pay 60
loyal owners Of slaves in Kentuckey, Ten
nessee and Maryland, where the slaves had
enlisted in the Union army. Loyal owners
were allowed payment at the rate Of $500
per man. The bill suspends the payments
of the money, and declares that the duties
of the commissioners appointed shall cease.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1867-02-02

The Methodist centenary collection now
foots up over s., 800, 600 and it is not yet all
in 1t will undoubtedly reach S4,0O0000
Of this sum, Daniel Drew, Of New York,
gave S500.000; Mr. Baldwin, Of Ohio
500, ,O00i Mr. Rich, Of Boston, sc, ,0G0-
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1867-02-02

On the 25th nit, the legislature passed
bill on its third reading prohibiting the
stretching Of fish nets across the mouth of
creeks and branches.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1867-02-02

On last Saturday night near Memphis, a
negro named Joe White shot and killed an
Irishman, Frank Murphy, without any prov
oeation whatever. The murderer was ar
rested and committed to Jail
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1867-02-02

Throughout the whole extent Of the upper
valley of the Mississippi, Ohio and Mis-
souri, rivers there is from two to four feet
of snow, and it is feared that an unprece-
dented flood in the lower valley win be the
result so soon as the warm weather sets in.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1867-02-02

The General Assembly of Arkansas has
passed bill for the relief of the disabled
soldiers, the widows and orphans of de-
ceased soldiers of the State not otherwise
provided for by the United States.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1867-02-02

Odd Fellowship iIl the United States.-By
the report of the annual communication Of
the Grand Lodge Of the Odd Fellows Of the
United States, which was held in the city Of
Baltimore during September last it appears
that there are in this country 1920 Lodges
and 587 Encampments the Lodges having
an aggregate membership Of lS9, 12S, and
the Eneampments of p ,593. The greatest
number Of Odd Fellows are In Pennsylva-
MIA, where there are 474 Lodges with 81 ,79S
members, and 100 Encampments with 5044
members. The Odd Fellows are represen-
ted in every State, and nearly every terri
tory, and during the year ending June S0th
last, 29,477 persons we're initiated into the
Order During the year the total receipts
of the Order were 81, ,739, ,666 66; Of which
S603, ,952 were paid for various charitable
purposes. Two thousand and twenty Odd
Fellows died during the year, and the or
ganizatiOn relieved the wants of d, ,385
brethren and their widows. In Pennsylva-
MIA, where there are 81, ,798 members, the
total receipts Of the year were S435, 1928, and
the total relief Sl79, Al. In New Jersey
there ara 78 Lodges with 1897 members,
and Is Encampments with 796 members.
In Delaware there are % Lodges with 2lS9
members and EncanBments, with go
members. The condition of the Order Of
Odd Fellows throughout the United States
is announced as very hOurishing
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1867-02-02

$1,000 REwARD,-The Legislature has pas
sed a resolution requesting the Governor to
offer $1,000 reward for the capture of the
murderer of Dr. Almond Case.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1867-02-02

The New York Tribsae divided 81 %. 40
Sc profits in 1868, and only s24 $50 SO il
1866. It's sdfsorial expenses were So . =
o0nposit0rs, S66,o07 teiegaphic aeNs.
80, and for paper s41s 100
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1867-02-02

P. T. Hughes and Thomas Leonard, of
Memphis, have entered suit against the Gem
mercial and Argus for libel. They each
claim the triAe of $lOO,OOOl
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1867-02-02

The President has approved the bin Il
the meeting Of Congress on the 9Th Of
March; also, the bill apprOpriating $780,
600, for the purchase Of the lower portion
of City Hall Park, New York
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1867-02-02

Baenos Ayres raises about enc h9n4rse
million pounds more pool tilsn she i.aised
States
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1867-02-02

The Southern Relief Association of St.
Louis have donated $1,000 to the destitute Of
Marshall county, Miss.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1867-02-02

Can man who has been fined By the
magistrates again and again, be said 70 be
q refined man
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1867-02-02

There is an abundance of wild game in
Marshall county Miss, in fact, more than
was ever known before.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1867-02-02

During the last fiscal year the exports
from this country amounted to $I52, 2,O00,-
OOO while the imports footed up $l7S ,OOO,-
OOO
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1867-02-02

In Atlanta, Georgia, there is population
of twenty thousand two hundred and twenty
eight over twelve years of age.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1867-02-02

FAvoRs The CONVENTION Bar
low, of Pamela county, Miss, has written
letter to the editor of the Pamela Star, tax
ing strong grounds in favor of the proposed
Louisville Convention, which is to assemble
on the I'd of May next. He says:
In the cali for this Convention, we have no
prescription" But, come one, come ALL the
States and territories in this broad domain,
from Main to California, under the COnstitu-
ton as it was, before its proud escutchean
was stained by the foul miasmetic exhala-
tiOns of abolition breath-ere it was warped
BY dark, midnight, damnable legislation.
We have yet an anchor, neueleas around
which to gather our strength and battle for
the right And as honest men, and as true
men, let US be faithful to Kentuckys call,
and send delegates to jackson, and from
there to Louisville. Do this, and stars will
loom up in the political heavens that will
radiate the dawn of better times-the tri-
umph Of right over wrong. The very air
will be famed by the funeral requim of alb
Olitionismi tyranny and wrong. We would
write more lengthy, but circumstances forbid,
therefore, Major, we hope you will appoint
day for a Convention at Pamela, and as.
certain the opinion of the people. Let US
meet like brothers, and take the matter into
consideration.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1867-02-02

1t is probable that the old measure of
bushels will be entirely abandoned by the
first of April, in the grain markets of the
country.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1867-02-02

A DOUGHTY WARRIoR.-Mr. Doughty, mem
Der of the lower house of the State Iegisla-
ture, is as ferocious as wolf, aye, even as a
doughty warrior is he bold Verify, he
icketh his chops, wageth his tail, and smell
leth for blood, Iago, blood While urging the
the claims of "gineraZ" Smith militia bill
on the 9th ult, his frey eye-balls glared
like the molten lava of hell, while his tongue
left the roof of his mouth and "pirooted
around " for bloody things in general The
Press and Times, noticing his remarks, says:
Mr. Doughty also urged the immediate
passage of the bill He said that the bill
was imperatively demanded; that the loyal
men intended to rule the State if they
could not control her peaceably they would
do so with blOodshed. There had not been
blood enough shed He said that if the
blood of loyal men had to flow, then the
blood of the perpetrators had to flow too
and freely
The bin passed its second reading by a
vote of 80 to %,
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1867-02-02

Hon. Elijah Hise is Democratic candid
ate for Congress from the Third District of
Kentucky
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1867-02-02

Seventeen States have adopted the Constitu-
tional Amendment
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1867-02-02

The legislature of Nevada passed the
constitutional amendment on the 22d inst
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1867-02-02

The Legislature of Mississippi has rejec-
ted the Constitutional amendment
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1867-02-02

The largest diamond in America, valued at
$4,000, is on exhibition at New Orleans.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1867-02-02

Three cases Of small pox have broken out
in Atlanta, Georgia.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-08-10

many negroes, from emigrating here
when opportunity offers. u
q We very much doubt if ever any
Bureau Agents, .or any other. officials,
acquainted with the. feelings of tile
Southern psopls to theip5late slaves
and their offspring, ever gave this
mehdacions sheet any such informa.
,tion rs the above. We venture to.
assert that there is not one former
slave.owneflnot one master or mis-
tress-who have raised the children
of their "people, I" and taken care of
them in sickness and in health, who
would not be rejoiced to see them
thrive and prosper in their new condi-
ton in life. They may havedonbts of
the efficacy of the means and agencies
used to accomplish that end; they
may even doubt the sincerity OF those
engaged in the work; but that they
would interpose or obstruct any effort
made In that direction, is either
gross Misrepresentation for pur-
pose, or sheer falsehood. Their
whole conduct and bearing, as
people, towards the colored popula-
ton, amply proves that one of their
most earnest desires is to advance
their interests. and to engage heartily
in the work of their religious and
educational instruction. But the
statement we comment on is only an
other shameful allegation of Harper's
Weekly against the people of the
South, and needs no further refuta-
ton.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-08-10
Fixed Facts.

The Cheraw Advertiser says that
the following are fixed facts:
First, that a convention will be
called in this State by an overwhelm-
ing majority, and that the constitu-
tion framed by that convention will
be ratified by like majority. Nearly
one-half of the white voters are dis
franchised by the last explanatory
supplementary Act; but if there was
no Acknowledgement, the colored vote
will be unit, which would of itself
call convention. In addition to the
colored vote, however, we think it
safe to add o majority of the white
vote to that of the colored in favor of
a convention.
In the next place, the constitution
framed by the convention will be
adopted by the popular vote by a
similar majority to that for the coll of
a convention.
The next fixed fact is, that the
State will be reconstructed in full
accordance with the Act and its sup
plements, that is, it will be tho
roughly radicalized- elect radi
cal delegation to Congress, and cast
radical vote in the next Presidential
election. If these are fixed facts, as
we suppose, the next fixed fact is, at
the meeting of Congress in Decem-
Der, the constitution adopted by the
people will be approved by Congress,
and the Senators and Representatives
will be admitted at once to their
seats in that body. Thus the leader
In the rebellion-the first State that
attempted to withdraw from the
Union-will be the first to get back
out of the cold.
Ii the three propositions above
named are fixed facts, wherein con-
sists the wisdom, policy or patriotism
of opposing what is inevitable? Every
thing will work much more smoothly
and satisfactorily, if our people will
act in unison and harmony.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-08-10
EDWIN NJ. STANTON,
Secretary of War.

RAIN AND THE CRops. every
quarter of this and adjoining Dis
tricts, we hear charming accounts of
the crops. A very large yield indeed
will be made, as we have already he'd
almost enough rain to secure it. It
has been little dry in the lower part
OF Greenville, but parties from that
section report that the want has been
supplied by heavy and soaking falls
of water.-GreenviAe Enterprise.
GoOD RAINs.-Since our last issue,
the farmers hearts in this District
have been rejoiced with copious
rains upon their thirsty fields. The
corn crop in some sections had suf-
fered for the want of rain.
LaurenSoiNe Herald.
ACCIDENTAL DROWNING "A freed
man named Williams was
drowned while fishing off Fort Sum-
ter. The body has not been reco.
vered. --ChaleSton Ne,DS.
A fire broke out in Mobile on Sa-
turday, destroying $4,000 worth of
property before it could be subdued.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-08-10

The NEGROES AND CROPS. The
aiken Press has been favored with
the following extract from q private
letter to friend, relating to crops
and politics, of that part of Barnwell
District lying near Savannah River:
'"There seems to be strong radi
cal furore amongst the colored yeo-
manry (?) in this section; but further
down on the river, hear the tide is
turning in favor of the Democrats.
I, too, shall vote mo convention" if
[ don't change greatly in my views
this fall. Our agricultural prospects
are so much bettar than they were
last year, that we are all quite iubi-
liant at the idea of making fair corn
crops. This crop is generally very
good; cotton quite healthy and full
of fruit, but the stalks small for the
season. L think most persons will
next year curtail considerably the
land planted in cotton this year, and
buy fewer kinds and less quantities of
commercial manures, most of which
seem, since the war, to be of little
value"
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-08-10

NEW ADvEGTIsRhIEsTs.- s.-Attentlon is call.
cd TO the following Advertisements, which
are published this morning for The Brst
time:
T. NJ. Pollock-Turtle Soup
Typographical Union-Meeting.
NJ. j. Cafnan-Registratio I'd Precinct.
d. B. DeSaussure-Sale OF Real Estate.
G. l.. Anderson-Registr Sd Precinct.
J. @. Janney-List of Letters.
P. Cantwell-Bacon Strips, Pig Hams.
Jerome Fagan-Removal.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-08-10


WAKING Up.-Ha,per's Weekly, "a
journal of civilization" (D recently
contained the subjoined ''growl" on
the condition of the country. This
weekly belongs to the ultra-radical
school, and helped as much as any
other journal in the Union to bring
about the very deplorable state of
things it now complains of. What
does this "loyal" sheet mean by the
startling announoementthat the pub
lie, "sooner or later, will rebel against
this load?" ,t
owe cannot help thinking, and
saying, too, in strict confidence to
the readers of this journal, that
stupid, and dull, and voiceless as the
public may be, he has some rights
which politicians will, sooner or later,
have to recognize. He is now paying
tax at the rate of seven per cent.
more than is paid by the most heayi-
ly taxed people in Europe, and at the
same time he is paying for the COM
modities of all kinds and labor 15O
per cent. more than any other people
in the world. In England, the taxes
are heavy, no doubt. but food, cloth
ing and rent are cheap. In Russia,
living is expensive, but the taxes are
light; but here in the United States
the public groans under the simulta-
neous burden of heavy taxes and
high living. We have notion that,
sooner or later, he will rebel against
this load, and that the party that
laid it on his shoulders will itself be
laid pretty low."
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-08-10
The President ana Secretary stanton.

The President and Secretary stanton.
The special Washington correspon-
dent of the New York Herald for
wards a despatch to thai paper, of the
7th5 instant, from which we extract
the following: 4 *
The Secretary of War has refused
the Presidents polite invitation to
retire from Office. The Presidents
note is very brief, only four lines in
length, and simply states that grave
public considerations constrain him
(the. President) to request Mr.. STAN
toms resignation" Mr.. Stnnton's s
answer is also very brief, and intend
cd to be severe and cutting. The
Secretary acknowledges the receipt
of the Presidents note requesting
his resignation, and answers that
grave public considerations con-
strain him to continue in the position
of Secretary of War until the next
meeting Of Congress"
AT the Cabinet meeting to-day,
Secretary Stanton was not present.
The subject was discussed ut much
length, and the session was quite
protracted. -.s
1t is not decided what step Mr..
johnson will next take, but think
he will notify Mr.. Stanton tn. 1e is
no longer Secretary of War, and
must vacate forthwith.
After the adjournment of the Cali
net meeting, the President was clo-
seted with his secretaries, Col. W. G..
Moore and Col. Robert Morrow,
until 10 o'clock tonight. It is sup
posed that this unusually late confer
ence with his secretaries had refer
ence to the Stanton imbroglio.
1t is said that Secretary Seward is
not altogether in favor of the Presi-
dents action in this matter, and that
he and Thurlow Weed are about to
strive to save Stanton's head again.
A year ago, when there was serious
thought of removing Stanton, Weeds
and Raymond's influence, coupled
with Stewards entreaties, induced the
President to abandon the idea. Sc
ward, at that time, argued that Stan
ton had been a very badly abused
man, and that, though he might have
committed small offences, still, in
view of his great services, such trifles
should be overlooked. It is now said
by the friends of the President that
Stanton's offences are not mere trihes,
but amount to deliberate system of
thwarting the President, obstructing
his policy in every way, and insulting
him repeatedly in his official inter-
course. The President, it is claimed,
has determined to tolerate this no
longer, and has put his foot down
firmly.
The despatch also gives the follow
ing rs the substance of the cores
pondence between the two parties,
which, the correspondent says, was
denied to the press
EXECUTIVE MANSION,
WASHINGTON, August 5, 1867.
To Ed,cim N. Stanton, Secretary of
Wdr.
SIR: Grave public considerations
constrain me to request your resigna-
tion rs Secretary of War.
ANDREW JOHNSON,
President of the United States.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
WASHINGTON, August 6, 1867.
10 His EeceHency Antlrep johnson,
President Of the United States.
SIR: Your note. informing me that
grave public considerations constrain
you to request my resignation as Sec
retary of War, has been received.
In answer, I have to state that grave
public considerations constrain me
to continue in the Office of Secretary
of War until the next meeting OF
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-08-10

ANOTHER SENSATION The Miuerre.
q French paper, printed in Montreal,
says:
A Protestant minister, whose letter
is under our eyes, originated the idea
of assassinating President Lincoln.
The Confederate agents in Canada,
whose answer we also hold, declined
the proposal, and the minister then
resorted to a private attempt. If
need be, we could give his name, the
place where he is at present residing,
in one of the Northern States, in a
city well known, where he occupies
an important post, and is respected.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-08-10

A fine lot of Desirable Goods have just
been opened by Mr.. II. G. SILVER, who still
adheres to his popular principle of good
tisement, and then examine the goods.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-08-10
Tsooal :E:tepaa@.

PosT OFFICE HoUns. The office is
open from s a. m. untils31G p. M,
and from s until 7p. m. The North
ern mail closes OF 8H pm, and all
other mails close at 5 p. m.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-08-10

'THEM's Our SENTIMENTS. "A
gentleman once asked, "what is wo-
man?" when a married man replied:
"She is an essay on grace, in one vo-
lume, elegantly bound. Although it
may be dear, every man should have
q copy of it."
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-08-10

JOB PRINTNo.-The Job Office of
the Phenir is as complete as any in
the South. 1t is furnished with new
fonts of type of all descriptions and
of the most modern styles. ALL work
executed promptly, with taste and
skill, and at reasonable rates.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-08-10

h ------>->-~~--o-e.>~-ll
TURTLE Sour. The lovers of this
delicate preparation can be gratifed
by calling at the Pollock House, this
morning. Mr.. Pollock's cook UNDER
stands his business thoroughly, as oil
who participated yesterday will freely
testify. l'tSraN
For STAR-GAzERs. Tonight, the
10th instant, is that appointed by the
astronomers of Europe and this
country for n brilliant display Of me-
teoric yagaries. AS faithful chroni-
clers of all phenomena. whether in
the skies or upon the earth, we give
this information for the benefit of
our, readers. We hope those who
avail themselves of it will not be dis
appointed. *
The philosopher (so-called) j. N,
attempted to Gift the veil," last
night, in front of Nickerson's Hotel,
but owing to the pressure, he was
not very successful. Persons at
distance of six or eight squares were
entertained. as the philosopher has
the voice of Stentor. His argu-
ments-if arguments they can be
called-are satisfactory to certain
extent, but whether or not they avail
anything at the present juncture of
affairs, is another matter. ?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-11-23
lCoMMuNIICATEI

-t..
- This morning, between, 5 and 6 clock, Mr..
Harrison Emerson. one of our oldest and most
respected butchers, was passing down King ST.,
below St. Asaph, when he was struck with a
billy, or slung-shot. Ho received the blow on
tho right side of the head, just above tho TOM
pleI and Immediately, cried aloud, when the
fellow scampered off This is a most daring
outrage, and it behooves our citizons to 60 pre-
pared for such characters There was slight
sprinklng Of suspicious characters in the city
yesterday, some of whom appeared to- be intor-
ested in the examination Of the persons impi-
catcd in the assault on Eleanor Lucas, at the
house Of Mr.. Henry Buto. Tho morning was
very dark, which prevented Mr.. Emerson
from distinguishing the perpetrator., ,,j.
A few nights ago, a gentleman employed in
Colonel 8. P. Lees Office was retu rning homo
from the Ladies' Festival, about II O'Clock,
whom he was accosted by q person, with de-
mand for money. The gentleman, passed on
without regarding the call, when. the follow re-
newed the demand, but something about the
manner, of the gentleman prompted the would
berobber to make good his escape. 1 again
advise our citizens to go prepared for an emer-
gency and avoid dark walks. Would it not be
well if tho Superintond emit of tho Night Watch
would permit the lamps to burn little longer?
'9'''' - - CAUTION