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The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1868-11-07

DISTRESSING ACCIDENF.-Last Tuesday
morning, whilst the workmen were engaged
in rebuilding the railroad trestle-wOrk on
the opposite side of the river from the city,
several spans gave way and precipitated four
of the workmen to the ground, a fall of
about thirty feet Mr. James Lynch, of
Memphis, was killed; VIM. Robinson, of
DanvilIe, Tennessee, wounded Matthew
Mcclure, of Nashville, wounded Edward
Post, of Patterson, \. j., badly wounded.
The others on the trestle clung to tle tim
bers and saved themselves.
In short time after this sad occurrence,
the remainder of the trestle-work, extending
to the hill, distance Of about $50 yards,
fell 20 the ground. ..
Mr. Post who was badly wounded, is a
brother of the man Post who was killed by
the cars some weeks since. r-.
The sufferers by this calamity were re-
moved to comfortable quarters and properly
cared for
A large force is employed to rebuild the
work, which will be completed in the short
est time possible. In the meantime passen-
gers will be transferred here, whilst the
freight will go by way of Nashville.
Since the above was put in type Mr.. Post
has died from the injuries received CtGrkS
Uitie Chronicle, oct Both.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1868-11-07
The School Boys Composition OF
COINS

Corns are of two kinds-vegetable and
animal. Vegetable e0rns grow in rows and
animal corns grow on toes: There are sew
eral kinds of corn; there is unicorn, capri,
corn, corn dodgers, field corn, and toe corn;
which is the corn you feel most 1t is said,
believe, that gOphers like corn, but per
sons having cOrns do not like to '' 20 far" if
they can help it. Corns have kernels, an
some culonels have eorns. Vegetable corn
grows on ears, but animal corn grows on the
feet at the end of the body. Another kind
of corn is acorn; the Sc grow on oaks, but
there is a hoax about the corn. The acorn
is a corn with an indefinite article, but the
corn is a very definite article indeed. Try
it and see Many man when he has ii
corn wishes 1t was gu acorn. Folks that
if the doctor himself is cOrned he wont t
probably do so we'll as if he isn't. Doctors
say corns are produced by tight boots or
shoes, which Is probably the reason why
wheR a man is tight, he is said to be cOrned
If "a farmer manages well be can get deal
Of corn on one acre, but | know a farmer
that has one corn that makes the biggest
acher on his farm The biggest crop of
vegetables a man raises the better he likes
it; but the bigger crop of animal corn he
raises the better he don't like it. Another
kind is corn dedger You 20 along the
street and meet man you know has a"cOrn,
and Is a rough character, then you step on
the toe that has corn on it, and see If you
don't have occasion to dodge. In that way
you will find out what a e0rn dOdgeF Is.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1868-11-07
Drop That Paper.

Under this significant caption a Western
editor reads the following lecture to that
large class of persons who. regularly read
their county paper bat meyer subscribe and
pay for it.: .....-'.... ..@...
Drop that paper Yes drop it Too
mean and niggardly to subscribe and pay
for your county paper which is steadily la
boring for the promotion Of the welfare of
society-for your weIfare-you have been
sponging on your neighbor ever since it was
established You are always eager to read
it, and frequently before it reaches the hands
of its honorable owner it is crumpled and
torn by your flching fingers. Drop It'll
Never pick II up and read it again unless
you can do it with the proud Consciousness
that you have the right-a right secured in
a legitimate way. If you are too poor to aid
in sustaining it let US know and we will
send it to you gratuitonsly. But it is down
right meanness in you when you are as able
as your neighbor to send your children to
borrow it or for you to sit in his Office or
store to read it.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1868-11-07
a Night Scene in Lima,

A recent Lima letter about the great earth
quake says:
Every night the protecting Saint, Senor
Del Mar, who is to allay the waters of the
sea and keep them IN their proper bounds,
is carried through the streets, followed by
an immense procession. For over two
weeks this ceremony has been nightly en-
acted, stopping at the large open square or
plaza, where the priests address the people.
There Is something utterly thI illing and un.
earthly in this nightly procession of persons,
all vailed and draped in black in the hoarse,
muttered prayers of the priests, the shrill
answers and responses of the people, and
the ghOstly light of the wax tapers; and you
cannot hear the solemn chanting without
shudder The people must be terribly
frightened when they viii nightly bring out
the Saint and follow him with cries and
tears in such immense professions. 1t sug-
gests solemn subjects-funerals, mourning,
death ind sundry other sad images, and the
contrast is all the more striking because the
people are naturally of gay and jovial dis
position.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1868-11-07
sc1ENrEFIo WoNpER.-We take the fol

SCIENTIFIC WoNDER-We take the fol-
lowing item from the Georgia Citizen
Our attention was yesterday called to
one Of the greatest cur Osities We have ever
beheld. Drs. Hardwiek, Hinkle and Nc
perimenting. had obtained Of the butchers
the eye of an OK. Having operated upon it
but little, they put it away for preservation
in bottle of carbonic acid. Upon taking
it up again they discovered, upon the retina,
a clearly defined photograph image of a
man We had known that it was said by
scientific men that the image Of the last per
SON luoked upon was left upon the eye of a
dying man, and by this means mesierers
had been detected This phenomenon de-
scribed confirms this assertion
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1868-11-07
The Nashville Press and Times OF the ID

The Nashville Press and Times OF the ID
instant contains the following items;
Yesterday morning about nine o'clock, a
brick church on the Hardin pike, nine miles
from the city, and situated on point where
the road runs betW cen two lofty hills, was
literally blown away, only about four feet Of
the walls being left standing The wind had
been pretty stormy all the morning, and
many trees had been blown down on the
surrounding hills, but at the hour above
named, gust of wind swept along the road,
catching up, in its sweeping progress every
detached object In the way and whirling
them round as if it were horizontal cylin
der, fence rails, branches of trees, earth, and
even stones were whIrled around by aerial
anger as it came along with irresistible force
and inconceivable rapidity-it struch the
church about four feet above the ground
ripped off the bricks and mortar, and swept
the whOld upper part of the structure away
A few bricks were dropped along the road
for two or three hundred yards. but the main
portion was taken nearly half a mile, to
where the road opened out on a wide stretch
of comparatively fiat country, and there
dropped in she bed of a creek, with the roof
still firmly attached to the walls.
Saturday, in the case of Jones, admins
traitor of George Sweeney, vs.. the Nashville
and Decatur railroad, suit to recover SlO-
900 damages tor his DEATH Oecasioned by
the explosion of locomotive on that road
the jury rendered verdict of 50 $40 In ia
vUr of the plaintiff #
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1868-11-07

A ladys waterfall fell out of a window
down East and next niOrning it was found
that hen had taken possession and laid two
eggs Ia f. A use for every thing.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1868-11-07

A few months ago operations were COM
meneed at He'll Gate, New York, for the re-
covery of the treasure-amounting to some
thing over four millions of dollars in gold
lost by the sinking of the British frigats
Huzzar, during the revolutionary war. The
place was carefully surveyed and located,
and with new and improved diving appara-
tus, the Wrecking Company commenced
work, and their labors have been very sue
cessfuL Over one hundred tons of iron,
used as ballast and about $500 in gold,
found lying here and there about the wreck,
have been recovered. They have also
ascertained the location of the treasure,
which is contained in iron chests, bound
with copper. Some Eve hundred American
prisoners went down on the vessel, and the
irons with which they were bound, together
with pieces Of human bones have also been
discovered by the workmen The company
ceased their operations on Saturday for the
season, but will renew them early in the
Spring when it is thought that the job will
be completed in short order.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1868-11-07

KU KLUx-The latest definition of this
word is that it means the last stages Of pO-
lItical deliFIum treInens 1t represents the
snakes, blue devils, lizards and monkeys IN
a diseased radical imagination. 1t is the
bush that each radical thief fears is an Off
Ger Brownsville Bee
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1868-11-07

Twenty two convicts (four of them white)
were received one day last week at the Mis-
sissippi penitentiary, making the whole num-
ber 1856. Before the war the number rarely
if ever, amounted to 100
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1868-11-07

CUBA-The following is a copy of the
proclamation of the Revolutionary party on
the Island of Cuba;
"Cubians and Spaniards we demand
public suffrage, without coercion, dissolution
of the permanent army, establishment Of a
national militia, justice for all classes,
municipal independence, liberty of the press,
liberty of discussion, freedom of industry,
freedom 70 emigrate, abolition of the mono
poles. Let US defend our liberty with dig.
nifty and respect all opinions. Let US en-
brace the opportunity to secure the freedom
Of Cuba. We greet the Vietors of Spain
PiUa, Spanish liberty ViUa, the liberty Of
Cuba ViUa, the federal republicI'
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1868-11-07

WHEN WOMEN VoTE.-In that day man
shall say TO his servant: ..
What is the matter with the baby r and
the servant shall reply:
1t has been sick for hours I" m.
And where is It's mother F." $50. r 80 ~.
She is out electioneering for Sallie Rob.
bins"
And such conversations as these shall
transpire between ladies snd servants ap.
plying for situations aa-
Can you cook q"
Yes, u am"
Wash D"
Sure, and can.
All right Who is your choice for State
miIliner 2" -. ....
Judy McGinnis"
Wen, you can trampl"
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1868-11-07

L. L. War is running photograph gal
isTy st CoTiDZtoD, Tipton county. ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-22
MARINE LIST.
Port orAIexanQlria, Aug. &c.
ARRIVED.


Schr Mary Weaver, Weaver, Boston, to
Hampshire 66 Baltimore Coal Co.
Schr MARY Mckee, Sharp, Boston, 10 Central
Coal Co
Schr c NJ Ward, New York. 10 Central Coal
schr < s. J Ross. Weaver, Rev Tor7, to
Schr E Kidder, Berry Boston, plaster to SUIT,
tie & Stuart.
eAILED.
Steamer Express, NicEle. Baltimore, by J
Rroders y Co.
Schr j q Hoy!, Eoby, New York, coal by
Central Coal Co.
by American Coal Co.
Schr A Ward, Edwards, Aliens Point,
coal by American Coal Co.
Schr Morgan, Davy, Aliens Point, coal by
American Coal Co.
Schr Chas Woosey, Parker, ALIENS Point
coal by American Conl Co.
MEMORANDA
9chr Clara " Elwell, Giles, hence at Boston
Goth instant.
Schr Eva Adolf, Eaton, hence st Newbury-
Schr William CollyeF, Taylor hence NJ Bis
tol 18th instant.
Schr Eldorad0 sunk Of the mouth Of Poto-
mac river in 10 tathoms water, has been eHaln-
med by divers, who report her condition aS un-
favorable, ana Delhg IN SucH deep "hte-1 anu
in al exposed place. the wreckers who had con-
tracted to strip her al 60 per cent have abandon
ed her She lies + by s from Smiths Point
Light vessel, miles distant, and exactly in the
channel for vessels bound to and from Balti-
more; about three feet Of her mainmast is above
water.
The wreck Of the schr Mary Z Ellinger as hore
on the Middle Ground, is drifting away with
the tide. The wreck lies precisely in the track
Of vessels passing down the Bay bound ont.
Schr Rebecca Florence, Grant, from New
Haven for this port, arrived at New York 10th
instant.
Schr VIM Collyer, Taylor, hence at Bristol,
18th instant.
Schr G X Vickery, Benton. hence at Digh-
ton 18th inst.
information has been received of the estAb-
lishment Of screw pile lighthouse at Smiths
Point at the mouth Of the Potomac river, lights
to be shown on the 9th Of September next
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-22
T,ottnr f,.on, Fairfax County.

CORRESPONDENCE of the Alexandria Gazette
FAIRFAX COUNTY, August Clio my ram
bles took look into the Court House of this
COUNT on Tuesday and Wednesday-August
Court was in session. I am told the attendance
on Court on Monday was unusually full, AND
good feeling seemed to prevail. On Tues
day Court and bar were in fine spirits, the lat
ter especially complimentary to each other, es-
pccially their social qualities, but on Wcdnes.
day not SO. One Oh two members OF the legal
profession seemed much out of good humor,
and pretty rough blows (words) were given and
returned. This should not be, and it is to be
regretted.
You have legal reporter here, and, there:
fore, will not trespass. upon his rights, lest L
may give you "piper's news. The county
levy was closed, footing up the following: Levy
proper, $685.. "A; Fact To cover dein-
ouents, $5,S7O.46. Total SIS, 405.9O. Tax on
real and personal property for county purposes
10 per cent of the State tax; 1.-THE or capltatlon
but with good crops and high prices it IS hoped
the farmers will feel the burden slight.
Some unimproved land was sold under decretal
orders, but communicated low figures. No land
improved. fenced and fit for present tillag &C. was
nut up-so that these sales are not fair lndlca-
tions Of the real or market value of lands in
this county. In the year 1889 tract OF land
one mile north of the Court House changed
hands for the sum of $4,000 or a little over ssh
per acre A portion Of this land will now read;
ily command $50 per acre, or 100 acres WILL
bring moro than the original tract cost. l
mention this to show two facts-that the lands
of this county are capable of being brought to
the highest state Of cultivation, and that prices
of real estate have gradually advanced, and are
still advancing. TO the Northern capitalist, or
the farmer, seeking profitable Investment for
his money, healthy and mild climate, good
water and pure air, where the soil yields remu.
nerating crops, or to those wishing to engage
in the cultivation of the grape, now becoming
so popular, no section offers greater induce
ments than this county. To those who are
willing to become citizens, escheWing the worst
Of ali evils-politics, determined to be of US Us
and with us in interest, q hearty welcome will
be extended by our people. More anon. M.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-22

STAFFORD CoUNTT.-A letter in the Fred
ericksburg News says:
stafford is very lonely place Just now.
The hearts Of our farmers are sad. The pros
pect for wheas and corn is almost hopeless
one; the long drought of five weeks duration
retarded the growth of everything. Everybody
nearly are corn buyers. Bacon is very scarce,
and money scarce1 than ever known cholera
killing hens and chickens rapidly; hogs dying
from actual starvation and it will be miracle
il some of us poor mortals do not suffer the
same fate, We hope things in good old
Stafford are not as bad as is here represented
The people there deserve better fate
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-22
words from IHumnlcudt.

HuNNICUTr ON 'THE GREAT MISTAKE. -,
We copy the following from the New Nation ::
tTf the vast amount Of money which has
been spent in creating and keeping up the
Freedmen's Bureau had been spent in buying
lands and giving permanent homes to the
Door and destitute of both races the results
would have been permanent and lasting. AS
it Is. the destitute of both races will be left al
most as helpless and dependent when the Bu-
reau closes as they were when the Bureau tlrst
began to relieve them. Thousands Of small
homes might have been purchased in all sec
tons of the South, the poor and dependent
could have been conveyed to these several To-
calities, and implements Of agriculture furnish
ed them, and they could have been put to
work, and by this time could have been able to
take care OF and support themselves. AS is, the
Door remain poor, will be left poor, and com
pletcly al the mercy of the iandholders. We
by no means wish to be considered as fault
finder but we do think 3 great mistake has
been made.
We don't know what has got into Hunnicnit;
but this Is damaging to Radicalism.
ZONE ANSWER TO ALL.-We do not suppose
that any election will be held in Virginia within
the next eight months. In view of which we
would most earnestly advise all labonng Re.
publicans, as we'll az all laboring men OF all
parties, to look to the approaching winter,
and make every possible preparation to
secure the necessary comforts of lie. In dis
charging this duty there need be no abandon
ment of principle by any one. lie who will
not provide for his own household has denied
the faith, and is worse than an lnlldel 80 says
holy writ. and says nothing more true. "-Ne70
Nation.
So We have Hunnicutt to the blacks No
votes wanted now, boys. Soups out Shift
for yourselves. Rich. Dis.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-22

x
old BREWERY LOT FOR SALE,
By virtue of decree Of the Circuit Cour, e..
the county of Alexandria, rendered at the NsT,
term, 1860, in o certain suit therein pendinD =
which William Il. Irwin was plaintiff, and 81,
san S. Roberdeau and others defts., the uriar
signed, as Commissioner therein named w;n
offer for sale, by public auction, in front Of o
Mayors Office, in the city Of Alexandria. ' o.,
SATURDAY, the 18th day of August NEXT o.
II O clock, LOT OF GROUND, situated .;
the southeast intersection Of Union and VOL,
streets, fronting OH Union street 50 feet snd on
Wolfe 80 feet, with the use of an alley 20 rsc'
wide. binding on the east line, it being parf ~
the lot on which the brewery formerly stood
TERMS-One-tenth Of the purchase mona
in cash the residue in three equal iDstalmerf.
al six, twelve and eighteen months from III.
dsv of sale; the deferred payments TO bear in,
terest and to be secured by the ncgotisbI,
notes of the purchaser, with approved end0r:.
ers, and the title to be retained uuLil Mi H.,
payments are made, and upon the failure 81,
The purchaser to comply with the terms Of saI.
the cash payment to be forfeited and the pcon.
erty resold At the risk OF the plrcha:c,
Stamps and conyeyancing at the cost OF the p..y.
chaser. w. ARTHUR TAYLOR
~ l4-c0ts COmn'r of Sale
DISAPPOINTMENT above safe is uo.
poncd until SATURDAY, the 18th day OF 'SeD
tember, 1868, at the same hour and place.
aug 15-.eOts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-22
CITY 4TE WI y.

CHEAP CLoTHINu.-As the season progresses
Blondheim, corner King and Fairfax sts.. offers
his large and complete. stock of Summer Cloth
ing, for Men and Boys wear at greatly reduced
prices His stock embraces every variety Of
fashionably made Garments for business and
dress suits Persons in want OF ready made
Clothing will find it 10 their interest to exam
inc and price his stock before purchasi ng else
where. Jy -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-22

The Lottery Schemers and Gift Enterprise
agents are taking precautions against the re-
ent"law of Congress and the instructions of
the Postmaster General, by emitting from the
entelopes of their circulars, transmitted by
mail, all mention of their names and address
Nevertheless sharp look out will be kept up
on them ,5-f 14- -:s
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-22

nzs~ A GRAND FESTIVAL will be held d.
GROVETON, on the battle field Of 1862, on
SATURDAY. the 18th Of August, by the Le-
dies of the Bull Fun and Manassas Memoirs.
Association.
Come one, come al, and help W III our chris.
ian undertaking.
A bountiful Tepast will be provided for al
that will honor us with their presence. Pel'
sons coming on the cars will be furnished win
round trip Tickets and met at Gainesville, NC.
R.R., with conVeyances to take them TO the
grounds and back to tho cars free Of charge.
Should any not be able 10 reach the down trail.
in time their comfort "iII be provided for il"
the neighborhood.
The Following speakers have been invited
and are expected to be present: Gov. William
Smith, Gen. VIM. Paine, Gen. Eppa Huntoa
Judge Moore, Of Alexandria, Col. VIM. II. D0,A.
ny, Edgar Snowden, Col. q. W. Brent, D. Z.
Tucker and others.
GrOveton, aug 20-Cotd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-22
GEoReEToWN.-The Georgetown Courier


saws: "Business is now very active along the
canal, the unprecedented number of fifty boats
having cleared at the Collector Office here On
Wednesday Since Monday morning two hun
dred boats have arrived, an average OF forty
each day. These were chiefly coal.aden, al
though -four and grain is now arriving pretty
freely. Red stone, cement, limestone, brlck'
and even Whiskey arc also reported, all III large
quantities. Vessels are arriving quite numGr-
ously for coal, the immense piles which the
different companies recently bad on their Whar-
YES being well nigh exhausted,-all IN TACT ous
that Of the Borden Company having almost
disappeared. We regret to notice. however,
that the water is very low in the canal and
river, causing on Thursday and the preceding
day some Inconvenience to the mlllcrs.
The National lntelligencer says: Just now
the river front at Georgetown has but little to
indicate its commercial prosperity. There are
but few vessels at the WharVes, and the only
activity is confined to the wharf OF the New
York steamers. For this season OF the year
the times are remarkably dull. s
LAND SALES Massey 4 Lewis, (and Nc
Crackers Land Agency have sold TO Bell 4
BIKE, of Washington city, "Monroe Hall, IN
Westmoreland county, containing 100 acres,
for about $4,000 The farm belonged to Mr.
Fl. c. Gouldman, and was formerly the proper
ty of President Monroe. Its all IN timber eX-
cept SO acres around the old mansion building
McCracken & Bro. sold to John ". Phster'
Of Pennsylvania, l65 acres belonging to nelson
Warren, lying about six miles from toWn, Tor
81 300.
The same firG> sold small piece of land be-
~ IN Piobo I'd
town. containing 10 acres, to VIM. j. Wackers-
hauser, of Pa, for $150.-fred. HeraM.
Oliver Dyery's article on The Magdaleus Of
New York City," in Packard's Monthly Tor
September, is quite as startling az "The Wick
eldest Man in New York, which made such a
sensation in the July and August numbers Of
the same magazine, land has much more prac-
teal bearing. According to him, there are SIX
hundred and forty seven known houses OF pros
titution in New York, and he explains some OF
the helllsh devices by which they are provided
with inmates.
Gen. Buchanan, on the 18th instant issued
an order suspendng George Inness as agent or
the Freedmen's bureau for the Parish OF st.
Charles, Louisiana, for disappointing ant
selling Government supplies and forage, Tor
entering into agreements on the part OF the
Bureau, with irresponsible planters, to re-
ceive su pplies, and for knowingly acceptlgn as
their sureties persons Of irrespOnsbliity, &c.
Two females named Poer-a mother and her
dau ghter--are under arrest, charged with
swindling Mescrole 4 Libby, New York paper
collar manufacturers, in whose employ they
were as forewomen, out OF from two thousand
to four thousand dollars, by means Of orders for
work never performed, which the girls were
compelled to present to the treasurer, on the
min nf dicnliaca