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The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1867-03-30

John BOrrissey- The Honorable Priz,
Fiphter IS III en- her. of Con o.ress

The hon John Morrissey will make a
most exemplary member of Congress. lie
Is a most pleasant and agreeable gentleman
to talk TO. He is not proud Of bis good looks,
nor vain Of his mental and moral eaisure,
like our Ashley. and having much better
record behind him already, viii leave the
halls Of Congress with better reputation. /
should like our Ashley to exercise his '' men
tai and moral calture' in this problem IN
moral philosophy I" Which is the better
man, nc who wins thousands st a game of
draw, or lie who acquires town "sights"
through Dear Case" andofhcial patronage
Give me the man who fearlessly stakes his
all upon a pair of aces ora good square bluff,
In preference to him who will be content
with nothing less than sure thing in town
sights"
There are many men in the House who
look more like prize fighters than Morrissey,
and there are few who conduct themselves
ike one. He has changed somewhat In per
sonal appearance since l saw him three
months a 90 in New York, and the change
has been for the better. He has discarded
his drummond light breastpin, wears his hair
little shorter, and altogether improved his
general make up. He dresses neatly, but
plainly, and demeans himself with gentle
manly quiet and unobtrusiveness. Unlike
Ashley, who would, no doubt, get mad if
you questioned him about his career as a
mesmerizer and thimble-rigger, Morrissey is
always ready to talk in quiet way about
his career in The prize ring. He'll tell you
how much he weighed when he fought Hee-
nan, how be trained for the battle, how he
felt during its progress and after it; and
after he has satisfied all your curiosity he
will, most likely, tell you he has determined
to turn over new leaf in the future, and
lead life Of which he shall have no cause to
be ashamed Take him for all in ali, ike
John MorFissey as a Congressman. believe
him TO be less corrupt than many of his as
sociates; and I am sure that Congress of
reformed Morrisseys might be more safely
trusted with the welfare of the nation than
a Congress of unreformed Ashleys There
is time enough yet for him to follow Nor
rissey's lead, and be a reformed thimble-
rigger, which viii do almost as well as
reformed prize fighter. Let him Eorswear
his Dear Case" town sight speculations,
and all that sort of thing, and be as honest
as he is good looking What says the fair
Ophelia2 We know what we are, but we
know not what we may become.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1867-03-30
The Convantion


The Conservative press are bringing in
the good news from all points Of the State
that the people are rejoicing over the APP
preaching convention, which meets in Nash
Vile on the 10th Of next month The Re
view, printed at Franklin, says
The announcement Of a Conservative
Union Convention has given great pleasure
to all those in this county who desire to see
the State in prosperous condition. 1t has
fallen like oil upon the troubled waters"
and We see confidence already beginning to
take the place of doubt, and men are looking
forward with brighter anticipations than they
have had for many long year Hope and
confidence are bouyant in the hearts Of the
honest free yeOmanry Of the country, and
they rejoice that method is at last proposed
whereby they are certain Of Kidding them
selves Of the awful burthen of tyranny and
despotism exercised over them since the
meeting Of that convention which gave
l}rownlOw and his followers their present po-
sition. We feel assured Of the fact that
when the day of the State Convention arrives
Nashville Will be the scene Of a political
demonstration such as has nor been witnessed
in that city since the day wien Stephen 4.
Douglass addressed the peoplein 1860 We
heartily bid God speed to the glorious work,
and may it extend its influences and power
until Radicalism shall be forever dead in
Tennessee
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1867-03-30
From the Memphis Bulletin 23d.
Closing of the Tennessee National
Bank

The Tennessee National Bank closed yes
terday at 2 o'clock There have been vari-
Gus surmises and exaggerated reports as to
the probable cause producing this result.
On inquiring we learn that the immediate
circumstances which OccasiOned it are sub
stantially as follows: About nine months
ago, by arrangement and pay of certain
State officials, the Tennessee National Bank
became the depository of the State funds for
West Tennessee. a few months ago Gov
ernor Brownlow, who was all along &C
quainted with the fact, was seized with
virtuous fear lest the funds deposited in
West Tennessee, by consent of the officials
for a consideration, should be lost, and the
blame be Justly laid at his door. He there
fore bowed on the State Comptroller by
calling the attention of the Legislature to
the matter That body of hungry patriots
Immediately dispatched a cOmmittee-Of
which Spence, the President of the defunct
Exchange Bank of Tennessee at Mufrees-
bore" was Chairman-tO Memphis to de-
mand the immediate payment of all the
State funds, including the School fund The
officers of the Tennessee National Bank, it
appears by the report of the committee to
the Legislature, Immediately paid over to the
aforesaid Spence committee the sum of four
hundred thousand dollars, and executed
notes for the remainder Of the State deposit
Subsequently >. Watson, Esq, assignee
of the State Bank of Tennessee, at Nashville,
filed a bill in chancery to restrain the officers
of the Tennessee National Bank from pay
ing out any more of said funds to the Legis-
lative Committee, alleging that all the said
funds, largely composed of the School Fund,
was properly assigned to him for the benefit
of the stockholders of said bank and re-
Gently an order to this effect was served on
George r. Rutler, ESQ., President Of the
National Bank In this city.
Last Saturday one of the notes of the
Tennessee National Bank Of this city, given
to the Legislative Committee, fell due, and
the President George r. Rutter, ESQ, act
ing under the advice of the best legal coun-
sci, refused its payment
Yesterday a dispatch was received from
officials at Nashville, to the effect that" mat
ters were so complicated that the presence
of George Rutter, Esq, was desired there in
consultation. 1t is understood that he de-
clined to 90 there to hold consultation .
and in consequence we shall doubtless be
favored with the presence of some of the
State officials, for said consultation, in a few
days
learn, that if the State authorities push the
payment Of the notes given the Legislative
COMMITTEES there will be no settlement of the
difficulty except at the end Of an intermina-
BILE law suit.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1867-03-30
What the southern SIC Mugt Do


What the Southern States Must Do
What the Southern States is required to
do under the Military Law, to secure repre-
sentation in Congress, is thus stated by the
President in his veto message
let The selection of delegates to a State
Convention by election, at which negroes
shall be allowed to vote
ID. The formation Of a State Constitution
by the Convention so chosen.
Sd. The insertion into the State COnstitu-
ton Of provision which will secure the
right of voting at all elections to negroes
and such white men as may not be distran-
chised for rebellion.
4th. The submission of the Constitution
for ratification to negroes and white men not
DISTINGUISHED, and its actual ratification by
the vote
9Th The submission Of the State Consti-
tuition to Congress for examination and ac-
tual approval of it by that body.
9th. The adoption of certain amendments
to the Federal Constitution by the vote of
the Legislature elected under the new Con-
stitutiou.
Tth. The adoption Of said amendment by
a sufficient number Of other States to make
it part of the Constitution of the United
States.
All Of these conditions must be fulfilled
before the people of any of these States can
be relieved from the bondage of military
domination but when they are fulfilled,
then the pains and penalties of the bill are
to cease.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1867-03-30
From the Memphis Bulletin
LANGUAGE OF THE EYE.

q, give ne the glance Of a beautiful eve
As sparEung arc bri ghtas "a gem o the
In ITS clear melting depths is enshrined
us the mirror Of thought and the throne she iud.r.
lloW ehangeth it ever from sadness to isrth;
10" eiouded By sorrow and dropping o sarth
o. oeaul ng With love and joyous and blight,
Like rare Jesfeia flushing with heartfelt
M hsn bushes are mantling q fair Haiden's cheek
dhe eye hath a language the iip may speak.
" what Is the warm blush the tear or the sigh,
Ssiapa- Cd with the glance q eloquent eye
When the spirits dropping, the voice mSy be gay
and mile On the Dip most hegyitclllnzlF play
but the eye, In its trutbfuiness declares
The burden At heart. with its sorrOws aud
when loved bTeathiug tae sad word farewell
nd 11untain IL stirred in the hearts iame-t cell
4lore precious by far, than The tear tie sigh.
Is the last Parti glance the soul lighted eye
When the Angel Of Death his seal or the brow,
1t clnse5h for ever-Rhst lighteth it now
%, quenched is its ray in the darkness Of night;
The soul that iIumed it hath taken its fight
HEIFUIs, MARCH s. 1861 &. L. S.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1867-03-30
RK.aCKS.WETHS' VICES,
Circular and Other Saws,

Screw Wrenches and Tackle Blocks,
Pumps and Fixtures, Grind Stones and
Gearings,
Pad, Door, and other Locks,
Hollow Ware, Castings,
Stock and Wash Kettles,
BIacksmiths AnYiIs, Vices, Bellows, etc,
Stocks and Dies, Railroad Mauls,
Picks and Barrows Iron, Cast, Blister and
German Steel,
Tin Plate and Metals,
French Window Glass,
Guns, Percussion Caps, and Shot,
Fishing Hooks and Lines,
Flows and Cotton Scrapers,
Cultivators and Harrows,
Corn Shelters and Feed Cutters,
Betting and Packing,
Reapers, Powers, and Saw Mills,
And every other article be found Hardware Ag
rieultural establishments
Agents for Marvin's---formerIy stearns Mar
vin's---Safes
Agents also for HOwes Counter seapales
iaa z-3m
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1867-03-30

During this year and next there will fall
due of our immense debt about $500, 000,-
600 of $50 and compound interest currency
debt, and S15,O00,000 of six per cent gold
bearing debt, says the Ohio Crisis. The lat
ter can be paid at any time, as the Treasury
can meet it any day. But $S20,000,000 is
what puzzles fnanciers. To attempt the re-
sumption of specie payment, with such
debt now about dne, would result in hope
less bankruptcy, and close all troubles on
this score at once and forever. Were it
Dossible to maintain specie resumption IN
der sueh circumstances, it would be equiva-
lent to paying the bond holders thirty-seven
cents premium, on every dollar of their
bonds, over what is due them; to pay them
off by a new clean Issue of legal tenders
(what they are entitled to on their tace)-
the legal tenders to be paid off by letting
them circulate till they wear out, although
fulfilling the contract would not be relished
bv, the bond holder.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1867-03-30

No mans name is more intimately connect
ed with the history Of Maeria edica in United States
more avoraby known pioneer discovery
than that OF Dr. JOHN Bull, Of Louisville His inmit
able preparation Of SAPARILLA long
bead OF the various compounds Of that valuable drug
Ills COMPOUND OF WILD CHERRY has become household
word throughout the West nd south
His WORM LOZENGEsy IN less than year after
PRODUCTION attained reputation wide spread the
nent of North America But the browning glory
remains to be attained in his discovery
bnatlOn for he does be the dseoYerer
RON, which Is the basis of the BITTES
public. Ihat honor belongs the native inhabitants CEN
TRIAL AMERICA to whom its known for
more than two hundred years Armed Indian
without fear the most serpens with
them that long there breath in the CEDRON
IS potent matter what the disease may be- While
DR. BULL is not prepared to endorse this exravagant
tension he Is nevertheless satisfied thorough eamina-
en Of the evidence relating to its virtues that remedy
ana preventive tc all diseases arising from exposure either
to changes Of weather aud climate the masmatie
ence, it STANDS WITHOUT A RIVAL, snd justly de-
serves the reputation it has so long enjoyed in Central Amer
lea and the West Indies.
IN DYSPEPSIA and its attendant train symptoms it
acts like charm than medicine. There nothing
the range Of Materia Medica that for
comparison with it is this disease.
account Of this plant NAV found in the
18th edition Of the us Dispensstory 1897 1888
series Of experiments IN which DR.. BULL has
engaged Just been brought
ton and he is enabled TO offer the public
OF CEON with other approved ons the whole
IN the best quality Of COPPER Bourbon
which he is confident has NO EQUAL IN THE WORLD.
He might furnish volume of certificates public
have long things at their tru
value The safest plan is for every for himself
virtue Of medicine.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1867-03-30
GjOc tie Cearo,s Bitters one Trial,

AndyOu WILL NEVER any others.
1t not publish long list diseases of which
the CEDltON BITIERS specific. In diseases Of
the STOMACH, BOWELS LIVER, OR KIDNEYS; IN
ALL AFFECTIONS OF THE BRAIN, depending upon de-
rangement Of the Stomach bowels; in GOVT RHEU-
MATISM AND NEURALGIA, and in FEVER AND
AGUE 1t is destined to supersede others
cures ALL these diseases but prevents them.
Winegassful Of the Bitters taken
meal viii obviate the bad effect of the
mate and the taking it against diseases
the most trying exposure.
Sold Retail by GrocerS and Druggists
Generally.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1867-03-30

A playful Hiberian just arrived in Lon
don. and wandering about, perceived blan-
ket at a shop door with this inscription on
IL" This superior blanket for half price.
Pat walked in and demanded the price.
+" just IS. !" replied the smooth and polished
sbop-keeper. :" BY my sowl, that's ohape
enough" and so folding the blanket up, and
nut It under his arm, he laid down Is Cd,
and was walking off The shop-keeper inter
cepted kim, and demanded the other Is Cd;
a Didn't you say, you spalpeeD, that the price
of the blanket was 5s, and sure haven't |
given YOU the half of 1t ? By this and that,
I won't give up my bargain. A scutile
ensued, and Pat was taken TO Bow Street,
but there he pleaded his cause so well that
Inc MAGISTRATE dismissed the complaint, and
advised the shopkeeper never again 70 ticket
his goods with "halfPrice
What is the difference between house
wife, and an editor2 One sets articles to
rights, and the other writes articles to set
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1867-03-30

Axes, Hammers, Hatchets, Files, Rasps,
Chisels and Gauges
House, Ship Carpenter, and Railroad
AIDES and Axes,
Augurs, Saws, and Drawingkniyes,
Iron and Steel Squares,
Trace, Wagon, and Coil Chains,
Dog, Halter, and Jack Chains,
Planters, Garden, Cane, and Grub Hoes,
Butt Strap, Window Blind and other
Hinges,
Frying Pans, Corn, Coffee, and Paint
Mills,
Patent Balances and Steelyards,
Razors and Razor Strops, Curry Combs,
Flour and Meal Selves, Wire and Wire
Cloth,
Cotton and Wool Cards, Shoyels and
Spades.
Manila, Hemp, and Cotton Rope,
Hand, Bench, and
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1867-01-30
For the Standard


MEssRs. EDITORS Some nondescript mailing
from High Point, announces through the Raleigh
Sentinel, in an advertising manner, that the radi-
Gals OF that locality have organzedinto society.
and ensures the public that "they are the pref.
test set of radicals ever SEEM and that there can
not be q better set found in the Union.'
This is highly complimentary to Union men in
that portion of North Carolina, and deserves to
be noticed by the loyal millions of the North and
Northwest. But apart from this, the smell of the
Seatiaeps correspondent, to say nothing of his
quacking, indicates but too plainly that he be.
longs to the sOlan tribes Yet he affects to con-
ceal his real plumage by the initials of L. L,
which designates an organization well known in
the loyal States. 2
Let me say TO him and his feeble followers that
the spies have failed to make any discovery or
new development, or to disperse the nebuIatinp
vapor which hangs between them and those OF
whom this fourth rate leader OF the flock speaks.
Not in contradistinction to the name radical /
will, however, tell this feeble parasite of rebel
leaders that Union men are numerous in and
about High Point, and that they have no conceal
ments to make from those that hate them and the
government. They remember the time when
this right was denied them because of Confede.
rate detectives. From such condition thew have
been relieved. They can tell their oppressors
then, that their day of degradation, darkness and
gloom is close upon them-that retributive ius-
tice must and will overtake them for their dark
and damning deeds committed upon Union men
The loyal people of this great nation are calling
for justice to be melted out to them, and Congress
will not only hear but heed them.
- LOYALTY.
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1867-01-30
Progress of Ratification.

The States which have ratified the consti-
tutlonal amendment are Connecticut, New
Hampshire. Tennessee, Rhode Island, New
Jersey, Oregon, Vermont, New York, Ohio,
Missouri, Maine, Kansas, West Virginia, Ill
inois, Indiana and Minnesota sixteen in
all. In nearly all these States the vote in ia
vor was very large, and in Kansas and Maine
it was nearly unanimous. The ratification
by four more States only isrequired to make
it part of the constitution-that is, count
ing the twenty-six States which actually
form the government of the country as suffi-
cient to act in the matter Should Nebras
ka and Colorado be admitted the ratifca-
ton by five more would be required. But
there is no doubt that both these would
promptly ratify it. Nor is there any reason
to doubt that within very short time the
full number will have acted in the same way.
When this shall be accomplished Congress
will Immediately, we suppose, formally de-
clare the amendment part of the constitu-
ton and pass the necessary measures to en-
force it. Thus the late rebel States will be
relieved from doing what appears to be so
repugnant to them the amendment will be-
come law in spite of them and without
their action. The country may rejoice that
this great preliminary measure to restora-
ton is SO near consummation-Nev York
Herald 5.5
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1867-01-30

THE PRESIDENT AND His IMPEACH-
MENT.-President johnson, we under
stand, is in nowise alarmed at the men,
acing demonstrations made against
him in Congress. If impeachment be
determined upon in a constitutional
way, he will throw no bar in the way
of the fullest investigation of every
charge, personal and political, upon
which it may be founded. On the con-
trary, he will do all in his power to
secure the most searching investiga-
ton into the facts of every accusation
contained in the articles drawn up. Of
course it canno. but be to the last de-
gree disagreeable and annoying to such
a man as Andrew Johnson to undergo
trial upon such grounds as those which
have been put forth. But if the ordeal
must come, the more fully every cir
cumstance is elected, and the more
thoroughly each point is tested, the
more satisfactory must be the result to
himself while he remains President, as
well as in the view of his future posi-
ton in history. In fact, so far as re-
CARDS MIR. johnson himself, there is
every reason, considering the length to
which the thing has now gone, why he
should earnestly desire that it be carried
through. Better for him even that he
should be threatened with removal from
Office on account of some of the charges
relied on to secure that result, than
that he should rest without investiga-
ton, under either Of the imputations,
that have been brought against him.
Tile Nesc York Tines.
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1867-01-30
Help for the South.

An humane and nght-thinking persons
m uss be glad to learn that the subject of re-
Ii IF for the fearful restitution and suffering
W hikh exist at the South has been taken up
i, earnest by number of energetic and
c hasitable ladies in this City.
No question of politics enters into this
{ ;hnstian and patriotic enterprise. The la
{ les-among whom we may name Mrs. A.
l. Low, Mrs s. B. Chittenden, Mrs. Charles
OConor, Mrs. Roosevelt, Mrs. G. K. CARR.
ma and Mrs s. L. M. Rarlow-haye taken
{: ! central Office at No. IA. Bond-street, where
contributions of dry goods, clothing, &C.,
may be sent daily, from 9 A. NJ. to P. M.
This Society will work in harmony with the
Bureau of Gen Howard, and as is impossi-
bic to overstate the distress which has been
brought upon hundreds of thousands of wo-
men and children at the South by the losses
@fthe war, the subsequent failure ofthe crops,
and the unprecedented severity OF the pres
ent season in that region of our country, we
are confident that their appeal needs only be
heard to be needed by those whom God has
20 abundanty blessed among ourselves.
Gifts of -four, corn and other provisions
will be received by Harris, Gaines & Co.
No. Is Whitehall-strect and Commodor,
Garrison has offered the use of the steam
ships to convey such contributions, free O
cost, to their destination. -Neu York Times
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1867-01-30

The " fierce democracie" of New Hamp-
shire met at the city of Concord on Wednes-
day last and went through the form of a
nomination for Governor Of the State They
adopted a series of resolutions, in which they
approved of the proposition to hold ma
tional democratic convention in this city at
an early date and delared their determine
ton to |" adhere to, their past principles. >
Just So. The old copperhead leaders of the
democracy are resolved that the machine
shall not get out Of the old rut. So long as
it runs in that they can retain their positions
as drivers. So they reassert the Chicago
platform, which declared the war failure,
and prepare for new campaign in support
of jeff Davis and Lee. They favor con-
ventlon of the Vallandighams and Woods
and Seymours to reorganize the party on the
doctrine of Southern rights and the consti-
tuition as it was. They have evidently not
yet awakened from their Rip Van Wrinkle
sleep, and the greet events which within the
next few months will burst upon them and
make their principles and thei very name
things of the "pAst" will probably occasion
them as such astonishment and consterna.
ton as did the fall of Richmond and the
surrender Of the rebel armies.-Nep Yorl
Herald.