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The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1868-10-31
80 - l-Maybe q ladv wrote

YoUR BREECHEs Maybe q lady wrote
the following and maybe she didn't No
matter, its to the point So here goess
The press has never been remiss in de-
preeiating the follies of the female sex upon
the occasion of each change in the style Of
female apparel but It is a noticeable fact,
that the popinjay style of breeehes now in
vogue, more ridiculous than anything the
women ever wore, 20 unnOticed. Female
ioYellnes Is such that 1t can make charming
any extreme fashion; but what length of
familiarity pray heaven, can ever make
tolerahle-much less cOmely-the dexter
appendages of human crane, wound about
with cloth so tightly as to stop the circula-
tiOn2
The present style Of pantaloons is neither
comfortable, comely nor economical The
swell that adopts it can neither stOOp nor
sit down without positive danger of an ex-
pOsure Of his person from rupture caused
by tension When we see those fashion
abIes OF the male persuasion on the street,
we are reminded of the eXortatiOns of the
raw-bOned, Informed preacher when illus
tratng the wonders of creation. Raising
his long skinny arms high above his head
he exclaimed God made this Frame" A
voice in the congregation replied: "Then
his tools were mighty dull
Here comes a six foot gallant with num-
Der ten boot, and a figure like a pair Of
tongs. There is not enough of his legs to
make a shadow, and he walks as if every
boot was q double bass vioL By his side
perhaps, is another devotee of the style, half
his length, whose make reminds one of
plum pudding perched en- the handle of
pair Of pinchers. There they 90, the ex-
tremes of folly, and the very essence of lu-
dicrousness. Nothing a woman ever wore
will compare in folly with tight breeches on
Baady legged human biped
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1868-10-31

On the 23d inst President Johnson ad-
dressed Horatio Seymour the following let
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1868-10-31

An Irishman, noticing a woman passing
along the streets, spied two strips depend ng
ION under the lady's cloak Not knowing
that these were styled sashes, and were
hanging in the right place, he exclaimed:
Faith, ma am, your gailases are united,
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1868-10-31

JeddO, In Japan, was opened to foreign
on the lst Of October, 1868.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1868-10-31

The projected railroad from jackson,
Tennessee, to Huntington, is to be com
pleted by June 1869. D. D. Davenport
contractor.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1868-10-31

At its late session in Greenville. the Sy-
nod of Tennessee (N. s. Presbyterian re-
solved to admit negro scholars TO the Mary
vile College =
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1868-10-31

One Of our exchanges contains the follow
ing advertisement:
" Lost, a large black silk umbrella, be-
longing to a gentleman lgitH cuzfou8ly
CARED iC0rg head :"
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1868-10-31

Why should a sailor always know what
o'clock it is Because he is always going
to sea
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1868-10-31

EARTHQUAKE. "A dispatch, dated San
Francisco, Cal, Oct. 2Ist, says:
Heavy shock of an earthquake was felt
here, in San Jose and Oakland to-day, throw
ing down buildings, and damaging property
to the amount of over million dollars. On
ly one life lost. In many places the earth
opened and water gushed forth.
BROKE JAEL.-The Trenton Gazette Of the
24th inst. says:
The following prisoners made good their
escape from our jail on last Monday night
by boring through the floor.
John Morgan Horse stealing.
John NJ Fields, /"
Andrew Jackson, ="
Henry Pope,
James Mathis, (col attempted rape.
This breaking Jail has occurred several
times before IN the last three years and the
parties IN charge of the Jail should be more
vigilant
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1868-10-31

~ ANNOUNCEMENTS Announcing the name Of
ny person for County Once, s., State or Federal SO
e. The above and Rates viii be strictly adhered to-
81 Religious Marriage Birth and Death Notices solicited
and will be willingly Inserted FREE OF CHARGE Obi5-
uaries viii be charged for at advertising rates
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1868-10-31

The fair held by the Agricultural Associ-
alton of Shelby county near Memphis last
week did not prove as complete success as
the first WORLDS fair
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1868-10-31

Waldran and Chandler, two rads. of Mem
phis, have had a fight; both whipped w.
had c. bound over to keep the peace. o,
the +" IoiI scamps I"
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1868-10-31

1t is said that Governor BrOwnlOw viii re-
sign his Office about the first of February
next In that event, D. W. Senter, Speaker
of the Senate, becomes Governor for the IN
expired term
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1868-10-31

SUBSCRIPTION-One Copy One Year Three dollars inva-
riably in advance; One Copy One Month
delivered. Fifty Gents.
ADVERTlSING-One Square, Of lines less, Sls00
each subsequent insertion % ccntsi LOca
Notices 20 cents per line.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1868-10-31

II. F. Parrish has a nursery of sixty thou
sand fruit trees On the old Missionary Ridge
battlefield, near Chattanooga.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1868-10-31

a well informed correspondent of the
Liverpool (Eng Mercury says that the price
of American cotton is sure to advance.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1868-10-31

The SomeryilIe Falcon informs US that
registration is now going on in Fayette, the
injunction against \. Shaddinger having
been dissolved.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1868-10-31

F. F. Edmunds, rad, has been reelected
United States Senator from Vermont for six
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TIM. LINKINWATER.
nTICK POM ATUM
Y I FRAGRANT AND CHEAP.
~ For SALE By
~ Henry ST John.
ALL The NEWS.

WASHINGTON, March 2.--The articles Of
impeachment presented BY the committee,
were adopted by the House to-day, ~ .
vote Of 1875 to Al.
In connection with the trial Of the Pres
ident, q question has arisen which has CIV
en- cause to some diversity Of opinion in
both Houses. It relates to the transaction
of general business during the progress Of
the trial. The Houses have not decided
whether to pursue ordinary legislation Of
not under the circumstances.
The House selected as. managers Of i'm
parchment, Messrs. Stevens, Butler, Bing.
ham, Boutwell,, and Wilson, Of Iowa.
The Radicals are 80 much elated by the
successful passage of the articles Of i'm
parchment through the House, that they
have almost determined to serve notice
on the President to appear for trial within
two days. The Presidents counsel, how
ever, insist upon being allowed twenty days
for preparation.
It's expected that the McCardle cast
will occupy the Supreme Court severa
days.
The Supreme Court, today, formally an
nounced the postporement Of all cases 10
volying the constitutionality Of the lega
tender act until next session.
The McCardle argument will be contin
ued from day to day until completed.
The managers of impeachment selectet
their own chairman. They will approach
the Senate formally tomorrow, and cour
win commence Wednesday, unless th
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TRY ST. JOHNS co u g II
Il. Expectorant.

d
By CONSENT, NOT FoRcE.--In the course
of bis report on naturalization, General
Banks compliments the new German nation,
which unites many States, by the remark !:
"She seeks to hold them together by con-
sent, not force" 1t required some effront-
cry III the General to state such fact to
the Congress. Nor does he soften the
rudeness Of the announcement by COM
ment which Immediately follows. lie de-
clares the German constitution "redolent
of the future" and says ''the Republic OF
the new world (this "Hail Columbia of
our's) 'must adopt with profit many ofits
wise provisions" How can Puritan Radi-
calism stand that? Radicals have assumed
perfection and called on all nations and all
lands to copy and worship their system
which made "the greatest nation 10 crea.
ton" But that they should be tainted in
this manner is the greatest piece Of impu
dence of the times! Has it, indeed, come
to this? That we are TO learn wisdom
from o confederation not two years old
And will it be tolerated that man shall
rise in Congress and say SO? We trem
bic for General Banks.
But let us not mistake the Situation
The Radicals are for holding US by ou1
consent" ALI their bills look to that
The constitutional amendment and all thu
Reconstruction acts" provided for out
consent" Indeed, they consider icon
sent" SO important that they have determ
ined to ..force" US to consent" Ava.
with your German confederation 1t is bu
| in its infancy, and has never learned thi
great stroke Of policy in free country
this forcing people to coaseat!-[ Rich
mond Dispatch.
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b.
Correspondence of Chicago Times.
Gen. Grant has ordered o detail Of SOL
diers to oficiate as body guard at his re-
ceptions. They are picked men; not quite
mp, as yet, it is true, in discipline. uniform
and equipment, to the Cent Gardes Of the
Emperor Napoleon. or even the so-called
Household Troops of "our good cousin
Victoria" But we are young empire as
yet, and age will necessarily bring with it
those artistic tastes in politics, as we'll as
general culture, which must one day place
us in the front rank Of nations that have
acknowledged the imperial purple. The
Younger branches of the Generals family
+ observe, go about the city escorted by
military equerries. So, you see, we are
gradually more and more aping the style
and taste of the old world despots. / re-
member the time when ole President Tay.
lor used to 90 to the market here and pur.
chase mich COW, and help the man to
drive her home, too, if she was contrary
Now, the city is filled with carriages deco
rated with coat of arms, bogus and genuine
with the drivers seats covered with I'M
mense hammer cloths, as yet unornamentet
by the gilt coronets of the nobility; thu
seats in,front and the "dickeys" behind oc
cupied by servants, black and white in eve
ny shade and description of livery. Blu
the latest form in which military rule pre-
sents itself is the clause surreptitiousl
slipped into the appropriation bill by E. 3
Washburne, and which provides that tn
police force Of the capitol building shall b
composed of officers and soldiers from tn
regular army, under the command OF mi
itary engineer. The number is moderated
limited to forty; but Of course the numbe
can at any time be increased indefnitel
under the plea Of military necessity.
Even If there were not q purpose in thes
innovations upon republican simplicity, tn
whole thing is utterly Inconsistent with th
genius Of republican institutions as to b
revolving to every genuine Republican
Certainly, the days Of Republican simplicit
are fast passing away. Mr.. Washbune
plan for the Pretorian Guard was squelehe
Tor a time on the plea that it involved
matter Of independent legislation in I'll
appropriation bill. There is no doubt, no;
ever that it will be again revived at an Of
perfume moment.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1868-03-11

gsaWe desire to call the attention OF
all Planters and others interested to
the advertisement of O. Hinckley e. Son,
which will be found among our new
advertisements. Captain Hinckley is
an old and competent steamboatman,
possessed Of great experience and en-
ergy and will be sure to give satisfac-
ton TO all who patronize him.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1868-03-11

neas General Grant is bent on gain
ing the top notch of Radical meaness
I'd infamy. He has ordered tie res
toration of Baker, the Street Commits,
sion of New Orleans, removed by Gen.
eral Hancock for malfeasancc in Office
Baker is now under Indictment by the
Grand Jury for the offence, for which
he was removed.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1868-03-11
MARSDEN'S Pectoral Balm fol
LII Asthma.

QUAcK LForney says the flag is i'm
periled.n Sergeant Bates thinks it's CHIEF
peril comes from Ferney. When we
cursed the ''old fag,r tho Dead Duck
quacked out "the flag is imperiled. -
When we give it a rousing reception, as at
Montgomery, Forney quacks out the same
old song
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1868-03-11

nARENTS cannot be too particular in
L observing any symptoms that predis-
pose their little oAest0 an attack ofCroup,
which is always distressing and often fatal
MdRSDEN'S PECTORAL BALM is now
recommended as the most effective, safe
and pleasant remedy known. For sale by
all Druggists.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1868-03-11

To- The River fell up to last Friday
evening about FIVE feet, came then to a
stand and has been rising since Satur-
day morning, having gone up fully
three feet. Plenty ofrain Saturday and
Sunday-and even now the atmosphere
and clouds indicate more rain. Evely
thing bids fair to give us soon o big
river.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1868-03-11

" Weare indebted to the courtesy
of the officers of the National, B. l.
Hodge No.2, st. Nicholas and Bart Able
for late papers.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1868-03-11

The WAR OFFICE CooK.-It was the
man Stanton, now so "trooly loil," who
roared out like bull of Bashan in 1861 !:
"Why hunt gorillas in Africa when you
have one in the White House,"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1868-03-11

DOp "Dis Convention" following in
foot steps of "glorious Phil Sheridan, J"
have chosen hangman and free Niger
days to vote on the adoption Of their
constitution. The grand farce iffixed
for the 18th and 18th ofApril, at which
time-also State, Judicial, Parish and
Municipal officers, Members Of General
Assembly and representatives to the
Rump are to be chosen.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1868-03-11

gaSEvery one going to New Orleans
will please take notice that the St. Mich
olas goes down this morning at ten
o'clock, and the Bart Able on Saturday
at i'm.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1868-03-11
POLICE JURY PROCEEDING S'
ALEXANDRIA, March, 2, 1868.

ALEXANDRIA, March, 2, 1853.
The Jury met according to the call Of the
President: ,rr
Present:-D. D. Arden, j. II. Ransdeil, J..
!. Myers, G. Il Zimmerman, s, D. Williams
N. william, Il. M. Clark, C. w. Boyce::
Tho Jury then went into an election Tor
Renef;ciary Cadets to I'll the vacancies OF
Frank Bringhurst. and J. Murphy LOWS.
IInon the first ballot there was no election,
on the second ballot, John Ransdell was
elected, on the third ballot no election, and
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1868-03-11

~ The District Court adjourned
sine die on Saturday night. The Civil
docket has been considerably thinned
down,
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u "Dis Convention" am not adj
journed yet! They still hang to the
willows and draw ten dollars day.
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nea- The St. Nicholas, besides New Or
leans papers, favored the Democrat with
plenty from the North aud West,
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1880.

This trick has again been placed on
probation by the Post Master. The
mails. until further orders, will be sent
to the mouth as of old. In justice to
the Institution we must record that she
has made good beginning, and it is
fervently hoped she may be fully recon-
structed and never play truant again.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1868-03-11

DGeorge F. Vickers, of Kent Coun-
ty, has been elected U. s. Senator from
Maryland, vice Thomas, rejected.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1868-03-11

VNTHEN YOU want COOKING SODA
w Send to Fl. St. Johns and Procure
the Genuine article.
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BA KING SOD Ali
COOKING SODAill

nURE English, Newcastle con be pro-
cured at II. ST.. JOHNS at the same
price that is paid for COMMON IMPURE SODA
so frequently palmed off on the public by
gnorant dealers.
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TRY ST. JOHNS COU G H
/ Expectorant.
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Military Domination.
CORRESPONDENCE of Chicago Times.1

IMPERIAL STYLE spRoUT1Na AT WASHINGTON
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on the fourth ballot, Angus 7. Compton
was elected.
On motion of X. NJ. Clark the Jury then
adjourned until tomorrow at O'Clock.
Attest: WV. Wilmington Jr.,
Clerk P.J
ALEXANDRIA, March 8, less
The Jury met according to adjournment.
Present.-D. d. Arden, ]. H. Ransdell
J. J. Myers, X. NJ Clark, C. L. Zimmerman
s. b. Williams, N. William, G. W. Boycc,
On motion Of Jno. H. Ransdell, be it
Resolned, That from and after the passage
Of this ordinance it shall be q fine Of t,ot
less than twenty Ave dollars, nor mora
than fifty doilars; and not less than tell
days nor more than thirty days imprison.
ment for any person or persons to hunt and
carrv fire arms on another persons lands
enclosed, without first obtaining permis.
sion from the owners of the land or from
the agent Of lands wien the owners are
absent; and be It further
Resolved, That It shall be the duty Of
any free holder to report any person orper.
sons violating this ordinance to any Justice
of the Peace who shall have power to have
the persons arrested and deal with them
according to law, and that oil the laws or
parts of laws conflicting with abovs are
hereby repealed.
On motion of ] j Myers
RESOLVED, That the petition tochange the
Public road from Eddleman's store to Alex
andria, to come in at Pole Branch, be re:
jected. which was carried.
/ On motion of C. w Boyce,
Reso,ted, That the President Of the Polits
Jury be, and he is hereby authorized to is.
sue q license to persons who wish to retail
spurious liquors, provided that they es-
tablish to his satisfaction that they are Of
good moral character, and provided fur
ther, that they, comply with all the requi.
sites of the law,
On motion OF j. H. Ransdell,
Resolred, That Mary Butler, commonly
known as blind Mary be, and she is hereby
placed on the Panper list. and that she be
allowed seventy-fve dollars per annunl,
and that Gov. Thos o. Moore be appointed
her disbursing agent.
On motion Of c w Boyce
| Resolrcd. That the sum of fourteen dol.
| lars be allowed John Perkins for services
rendered in holding an election OF Ten
Mile precinct in November 1866, and that
the President of the Police Jury be author.
lied to issue . warrant to JnO. L. Walker
for the same.
| On motion Of G. L. Zimmerman,
j Resolucd, That p T Kerrigan be allowed
to change the road, so Us it will run in the
rear of his honse, instead Of the front, pro
vided no expense is incurred to the Parish
i The Finance Committee then reported
IN tho Eoll0yxinn claims tn wit -
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Estate of J. Began Sr,....----.- 3 1000 %
j w Hickman, for registering
books for Parish warrants and
for Subpoenas for Grand Jury. IS 90
w w Wilmington Jr.. ! years
salary as Clerk Of the p H.. 100 %
Joe. Fellows rent of room for
for Grand and Police Jury. $500
s K johnson stationary for Par
ish of Rapides. s.
w w Harris, Jailor. .......... 2l675
Frank Kelly services in waiting
on Grand jury. H0
Thos. Murphy three sets ofshack
| les for prisoners. -........... 80 20
G Knight Justice fees. y 10
G K Cakes Justice fees. ........ Is 50
A. Sypher, Sheriffs fees. 4A 20
Jno Perkins for services in hold
ing election at Ten mile Pre-.
| clint Observation-Disclosures. IA 90
Geo w Compton wood for jail. il %
Zephaniah Squires Constable. 1892
Ar Miltenberger. ......... 14l6 l2
William Waters. 81 90
i
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ate. 4'H3
Atone o'clock the Acting Vice President
stated that the hour having arrived for the
consideration Of questions appertaining to
the impeachment Of Andrew johnson,
President of the United States, he would
now yacate tho chair. Chief Justice
Chase, who had entered by rear door, i1-
stead Of by the main door Of the Senate as
on yesterday, then took the chair, and the
Secretary Of the Senate, Mr.. John w. For.
ney, proceeded to read the proceedings OF
yesterday.
The Chief Justice then stated that the
order Of business before the Court was the
consideration as to the question whether
Senator Wade was entitled to be sworn IN,
and upon this Senator Dixon had the floor.
Senator Howard arose to p0fut Of order
aud maintained that the rules adopted by
the Senate required that the Chief Justice
should swear in all Senator'S before organ
izing said Court, and therefore, before any
| further proceedings was had, he callet
upon the Chief Justice to decide this ques
ton. Mr.. Dixon arose to reply, but Sena
tor Drake called him to order and insistet
| that there should be NO debate. The Chic
Justice then arose and said that he shoult
recognize the rules Of order Of the Senate
as the rules governing these proceedings
but that in view of the importance Of thi
question the Chair would feel constrained
to submit it to the Senate for decision, ant
and would ask the Senator from Michigan
to reduce his point Of order to writing
This having been done, the Chief Justic
read it to the Court, and ruled that tn
point Of order was debatabfe. Senate
Dixon then arose to speak, but Senate
Drake again called him to order, and il
sisted that points Of order were not debal
able under the rules. Senator Howar
read the 23d rule adopted by the Senat.
and urged that under it debate was out {
order. The Chief Justice reiterated his d,
cision, and Mr.. Dixon again took the foo
Things at this point began to look littl