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The Hickman courier., 1868-05-09
News and PersonalS.

Mai. Frank MeNairy. of Cheasham' 5
staff during the late unpleassa tness,
visited Hickman last week.
The city of louisville has voted one
million dollars TO the Elizabethtown and
Paducah Railroad. This makes the road
fixed fact.
Mr. Vaaandigham has assumed formal
charge of the editorial department of the
Dayton Ledger.
Another Washburne is coming to
Congress. This one is Minnesotian
and a brother of the three Others
The Columbia. (TenRs Herald, SAYS Il
loyal League has been established in
that county, aud that insconnection with
the same. some of thesearty have been
selling to the blacks marriage certificates,
and baptizing them at one dollar per
head.
MASSACHUSETTS, has added herself to
the list of those States which have re-
fused to women the privilege of voting.
On Tuesday the Judiciar9 Committee
of her Legislature reported unanim ously
against an amendment acknowledging
tie right of both sexes at the polls,
y There are OYER two hundred illicit dis.
Tennes see swarms with them.
Macon, Georgia. was damaged ten
thousand dollars by the storm last week
The various railroads in the State were
greatly damaged.
Between Memphis aud Nashville is
the following inscription on a sign board
at railroad crossing Look out for
the Ingine when the wisle bl9es or rings. =
CoURT or ArPEALs-The docket of
the summer term of the Conrt of An
peals viii be closed Che 18th of May,
1865. All aprea's fe-said terms must
be fled by that day.
The Congressional Democratic Exec
utiye Committee have requested the De-
National Comminee to convoke
the National Convention early in June
instead of on the 4ih of july.
The Hickman courier., 1868-05-09
NAV celebration.

STATE LINE, ny, NAY U, uoa@
Mn. Error: We understand ny
the I4th of this month has been selecte
for celebration by the scholars of ~
Sabbath Schools of Hickman, ana<,
wish them great success We reg
such exhibitions as highly improving
the participants, and know of no anu
ment better calculated TO exeusssel
beneficial influence on society,
ing the ability of tsoss ssbaa
interesting time. - : 4
May always comes y -
and beauty, and it seems that the IN
ent one brings with it more thas
usual amount of attractions. The II
and forests greet the eye with their
dusa and exuberant foliage in a mass
suggestive of youth, prosperity and ha
piness. The very air we breathe IS
/ ireshing. and as il glides softly thron! :
/ the leafy houghs it seems to breathe
song ct gIadness, which Is caught np %
thousand merry little birds, each qn
striving to excel his eompatriotS IN masI
aud lulbssflle dense forest with sount
of sweetest melody. Our gardens, TOO
4 smiling in the sunbeams, richly deeora
ted with flowers of the rarest hues an
our ver,lant lawns with their luxurlarsc
of beautiful shrubbery, embelllshed VT
Iloftiest trees of forest growth adds TO II
scene. themes OF the richest instruction
and deepest interest; and the beholde
can but be strangely impressed with tn
calm aud tranquil beauties Of nature
but these things only make rs happ,
while gazing upon them, and we want I
witness other scenes and listen to othe
music. SO we are coming TO the celebra
ton. Those tableaux, the representation
OF which, you say, would beautif.
nature. would interest me very much
The music so highly recommended, an
a sight of the pretty May Queen, an
others. we imagine would completel,
csptivate, or at least doubly pay Us for
few hours ride. /. B-
The Hickman courier., 1868-05-09
The trial OF the President.

Before our next Issue the trial Of the
President of the United States will have
been ended, and the verdict known to the
nation. The srsun.ent has been closed,
md the ease Is now before the Senate.
Upon the law and testimony produced,
all impartial thinkers viii say unani-
nous vote for aequital should be given
But ii Is not from this view the case Is
20 be judged, but from tho whip Of PARTY
necessity. Republican Senators, who
are Looked upon as doubtful. are threat
ened with political estracism II they
dare vote to acquit; aud hence, NC
have little hope bat that the decision
will be as severe as it IS in the power OF
the SenateIQ render. What the myriad
consequences may be, Is known only to
the All Knowing. To His hand let US
s,sss--.'-.-.-
arr and ourselves.
The Hickman courier., 1868-05-09
rrGiheniial Gossip.


cratic nominee Tor President" is being
discussed by the newspapers and Politi-
s-ians with interest. The most prominent
snong those whose names are mentioned
ale IIora,io Seymour, Geo IL Pendieton
zen. Hancock, Geo, B. Mcclellan,
Montgomery Blair, Chas- 7. Adams,
MilIard Fillmore. and Andrew johnson.
Seymour is decidedly the favorite IN
the East and Penlleton in the West
che lines that divide them being their
difference on the financial question
SEYMOUR is ripe statesman, the leaoer
of the New York Democracy in time OF
the war, and If he permits his name to
60 before the Convention, it viii be felt.
! Pendleton would beyond doubt be the
nominee Of the Democratic party, if
there was not reason to believe he would
Ae defeated by means of soldier votes
and the appliances of Eastern bond
holders. Hence the friends of Mr..
Pcndleton are not az sanguine as they
were. and now listen to the argument
that he l. not savailnble." The truth
is some one must be nominated who can
bring TO the Democracy large aecessions
from other quarters. We fear neither
Seymour or Pendleton could draw any
support outside of the old anti-war De
moeracy, but would drive off the con
servative Republicans and the War
Democrats We are in new era of
politics, aud some third man, to repre-
sent the new Issues, it appears to Us
appear the brightest. Those WHO fs5F
,he military prestige Of Grant, demand
li- nomination as necessity aud be
sides Hsucoek has always been Demo
rar. and his war record brilliant. and
,.ill. it is said. stand military criticism
Where Grant falls short.
Geo. B. Mcclellan is urged by some
leading papers, but lis not believed tha
nc will permit his name to 60 before tht
convention. The fact of Mcclellan hay
ing been once defeated lessons hi.
lehasces.
Biair, We suppose. Is only mentioned
il compliment to his present conservative
stand, His strong support of Lincoln
and Radical record, would ruin him
eternaIiy with the old Democracy
Those who desire to court Republican
svo,cs, and oppose military man. urge
the nomination of Chas f. Adams. our
bate Minister to England Itis argued
that he would carry thousands of Re-
publicsns into Democratic ranks.
Millard Fillmore is great and good
mkn--,oo good for these degenerate
days He stands little chanee for the
termination, though his friends plead
th~i he could carry enough of old north
erus Wings to Insure the triu mph of the
Democracy
The name of Andrew johnson IS not
without strength. lie is essentially the
suti- radical representative man, ara if
he remains in the White House would
uc of vast power aud influence, notwith-
standing he is circumscribed. IF he IS
eonyic@d, high wind may be raised in
his favor, when he goes before the peo-
pie, whereia Hes his powes. 4&nI4~..
-.ohuSon. the martyr, for President, and
The hefo Gen. Hancock, for Vice Presi-
Lent, would make powerful ticket.
Our opinion now is, however, that the
chances arc greatly in favor of General
Hancock for President, and J ohm Quincy
ADAMS, for Vice PFesident-two fevolu-
tionary names immortal in our history.
The Hickman courier., 1868-05-09

"EDIToRfAL, or what is known as the
.'leadihs article in a newspaper or mag
azinc, was unknown in the early history
of the press. and was introduced from
necessity, rather than for Improvement
Mr. Maeauiey states that it seldom ap-
pcarcd, even after the censorship of the
press expired in 1896, unless there was
> want of news. When there was scar
city of intelligence, when the mail failed
T. arrive. when no stage coach had been
stopped by high~ssmen, when no great
iiet had occurred, and rl.cn, consequent
y, L vas difficult TO 6ll up the rsycr,
;hcp he editor urplic,' i lcs.ling sFticie..
The Hickman courier., 1868-05-09

4 GOVERNORS REGARD FOR IN
SABBATH Amid the largely AZ. At
ing iuiquities of various kinds askns
men in high places aud in low. q ~
|hich is a disregard for the Sabbath II
il is gratifying to witness i rec6 =
of the sanctity Of the Sabbath Al
part of a Chief Magistrate, I'M, -
cumstances calculated to maket lc
press upon the large body Of lei
) - t--.,.. '-...s.'~,a q, gef~sEL - e<
their constituents, aE s1ho-cas
below.
Rev. IT. 4. NJ Hendersons. i iii
from the capitol of the State. Sd
One noble act of Gov. Steve IS
have never seen noticed by the Z
vet It is worthy of the highest CO
datiou. The Legislature was
sdiour9ed on Monday morning, nj ~
the representatives expecting to less q
the early train The Senate and ss
assem blesf: but the Governor senf m
message that he had signed thei ill
unfrr12 o'clock on Saturday nIsS 81 IN
there were still many on bad s. 3
looked over and TO receive his 81 lrs
ifappfoved, and that he wuuld s VI
on thc huly .So6hath day. Sa "a &C
count Of the fidelity of our CXissial
Governor. the Legislature had te Emair
through the day
The Hickman courier., 1868-05-09
w YNARD SP0RrING RIFLRS

N NANUFACTURED by the Massachusetts
WI Arms Company, Chicopee Fails, Mass.
These celebrated tsrget and sporting Rifles.
which for convenience, accuracy and pene-
tration, have secured reputation beyond
that of any other hreech-loading arm: may
be obtained directly from the Manufacturers
on the most favorable terms. Circulars
with description. price list and Target Rep
resentations. viii he sent, on request BY let
ter, addressed as above.
The Hickman courier., 1868-05-09
Worthy of ali Farmers Attention.

DROWNING' Excelsior Phosphate is
ID without doubt the best fertilizer in the
market. and is the only fertilizer that varies
in it's composition. according 10 the crop for
which itsis intanded TO he used. Pamphlets
giving full particulars, furnished free OF
charge, by addressing the mannfaetnrer,
Geo l.. Browning. 20 Market 81, Camden, "
j. The manufacturer is practical farmer.
The Hickman courier., 1868-05-09

A kentucky farmer says he knows
this will be good wheat and fruit year.
because II has been poor sugar season.
Very little maple sugar was made this
spring, and the sort OF weather that pre-
vents free flow of sap is the very sort
to secure good wheat and fruit crops
The Hickman courier., 1868-05-09

THE CANDIDATES Circuit Court met
at May6eld on Monday last, and tie va
rious candidates took advantage of the
occasion to address the people of Graves
\ CORES pondeEt of the Paducah Herald
says:
: Judee Bullock first took The stand,
and in feeling aud appropriate speech,
announced himself candidate tor the
position, which he now nils. of Circuit
Judge of the district. Judge Boone
followed in his usual felicitous manner,
announcing himself as a candidate for
the same position.
Capt Randle then took the stand. and
announced himself as a. candidate for
Commonwealth : Attorney, followed jy
Thos +. lfoss and Bernard A. Seal,
ESqs. as candidates for the same posi-
ton.
The friends of these several candidates
are vllY saRgaine OF the success of sssei I
favorfF5s. aud have commenced easaest-
" working for them. .
The Hickman courier., 1868-05-09

The wheat crop of southeastern Ten
nessee is said to promise better than for
many years. Farmers are pr1,aring
ground for heavy corn crop.
The Hickman courier., 1868-05-09

NGGS always Fresh.-Prof Hall, 4ss 2nd
II Ave. New York, has preserved by his
process at cent per dozen, II 900 dozen
eggs for one man which ~ere sold rs fresh
eggs in FebruAry-ESeientihc american,
lug. 81. 1857 County rights. $500. In
dividual rights in unsold counties, S25.
The Hickman courier., 1868-05-09
IMPORTANT NOTICE.
Every Body Read Thisy

u ENowED Cough and Lung Remedy for
Is, the cure of Consumption and all dis
eases that lead to it. Read what Dr. Doran
SAYS:
R,tshsulrania Logan CO., o.. Au.-i4. 81 :
Messrs n Harris & Co: | will say that
have been dealing in medicines for the
last fourteen years, and have never before
found preparations that would have never
before found preparations that wouh equal
your Perry Davis Pain Killer" and AL
lens Lung Balssm." They not only sell
very rapidly, but give the most perfect sat
isfaction in every case that has come 10 my
knowledge. In my practice / very seldom
prescribe a patent medicine, hat with your
q Pain Killer and " Lung BalsaIn," havin z
entire confidence in them. and knowing that
they possess valuable medicinal properties,
freely use them in my daily practice. Is
pecially have | used the ALIENS Lung
Balsam, aud With the most unbounded sue
cess. As an expcctorant il is most certain
" far ahead of any similar preparations
have ever known. The " Pain Killer is
the most standard medicine have for sale
and many families in this vicinity would as
soon think of being out Of beef or bread a:
without a bottle of {" Pain Killer in the
house. Yours. truly,
ISAAC a. D0RAS, NJ. D.
Sold by oil Medicine Dealers.
The Hickman courier., 1868-05-09

ID EFoRM FOR LADIES.-siad. Jumers
h s'Mammarial Balm and Patent Breast
Elevator" hevelopes the bust physiolsgi-
caliy- Depot. 907 Broadway. New York
Send stamp for particulars. Sold at Drug
where.
The Hickman courier., 1868-05-09

MARRIAGE OF GENEREL HooD.-
The New Orleans Plea June of the p
lust. says We have pleasant surprise
to give our readers The gallant, brgse,
and universally beloved Gen. Hood tbs
married yesterday evening to Hiss Al ka
Henuen, daughter OF the late Du5& p
y Hennen, Esq.
The hero of this. as we'll as of i
many ether, but very different en
ments, Was surrounded by numl
Wheeler. Maury, and Scott, AIs5
friends Of his peace as -he~srs. "
son, I. \. Adam. Pike, ete.
Gen Hood msy rest assured that
every Southern household will goW
upon reading this announcement, ST
hearty prayers for the continued h. Fl
ness Of himself and of her who a>
linkef%her destiny with his, and sur
rendered her name to one whose own is
written on the tablets of fame iRdelisly
The Hickman courier., 1868-05-09

A Western editor SAYS that In smoky
Pittsburg men kiss each others wives.
and are only able to tell which i their
own rnlv i,x he taste
The Hickman courier., 1868-05-09
Aleu- Advertisements.
The Hazard Powder Company,
MANUFACTURERS AMP DEALERS II
SPORTING, RIFLE AND TARGET
GUNPOWDER,

TN kegs Of 25 10. I2l ID. 81 10, and in canis-
1 ters OF ; III and 10 esch Their Prln-
cipal brands are as follows -
Electric Gunpowder, in canisters ID
each.
american Sporting in canisiers Of ID
and kegs OF 81 III each.
Duck Shooting, in canisters Of 10 each.
Kentucky Rife, in kegs of 70 10, l2s and
Ct 10 each.
Mining and Blasting Pow der, in kegs.
These Toy. iers have stood the test Of more
than twentv-fve years trial, and are guar
auteed 10 give the most thorough satisfac-
ton They can be purchased from all deal
ers in guns and sporting materials and from
our local agents throughout the United
States, or wholesale at the Office of the COM
pany. No SO Wall St. New York.
A. G. HAZARD, President.
Tros s. PoPE Secretary.
The Hickman courier., 1868-05-09

MOVES BUFFALO MILL Furnishing
~ Esfablishment-Han Hanufactures French
Burr mill Stones, Portable Grist and Flour
ing mile. Corn mills and Feed mills for
Farm and Plantation nse; Smut machines
and Separators, Improved Turbine Water
Wheels, Proof Stats, Hoisting Screws
Spindles. Flour Packers, Iron Dbltihs Reels
and mill Picks. with every description OF
mill Gearing. from the best patterns now in
use. Constantly on hand large supply Of
Boiling Clofhs. ADDRESS,
JOHN /. NOYE Fnrafn y. Z.
The Hickman courier., 1868-05-09

Hon. 0scAR TURNERzThe Paducah
Herald publishes call from Hickman
county, in favor of HOP. Oscar Turner,
for Congress. The Herald says the let
ter is ''from gentlemen of the highest
standing in Hickman county. and We
pubsisai it with pleasure. There Is no
truer man than Col. Turner in the State. :
The Hickman courier., 1868-05-09
alew Aarrrtisements.
commissioners sale.

ID Circuit Conrt, rendered nt its april
term 1858, in the case Of Ellison s Crider,
vs. Thomas o Hara, I will
MONDAY, JUNE 1, 1868,
it being County Court day, offer for sale at
public outcry to the highest bidder, at the
Court House door in the city Of Hickman,
Ky, on credit Of six months, the follow
ing described lot Of lNSl 10 wit. vicinity
lot No. -, containing i5ut
Five and Half Acres,
lying aud being on the Dresden road, in
East Hickman, Fulton county. Ky, or so
much thereof as may be necessary 10 salts
fy the said judgment, interest and cost.
The purchaser will he required 10 give
bond, bearing interest from date, with ap-
proved security, payable to the commis-
sioher. for the purchase money said bond
to have the force and effect Of a sale bond at
law, upon which execution may issue when
due. T. .. GoALDEH
ie9 Commissioner.
The Hickman courier., 1868-05-09

Tiver-of fine, agreeable bearinS-gen
erous and honorable-aud leaves many
friends between St Louis and Memphis
to mourn his lost
FuLrox COUNTY Rr.-Our Coun-
tv Court was in session last Monday and
Tuesday, Hon. B. r. Walker, presiding
John Bouy er, Uriah Hi, and Austin
Tyler. presented report of surveys made
by them.
Eliz. I. Mcclellan, minor over the
+ age of fourteen years, appeared and made
choice of Bethuria Mcclellan as her
guardian. Whereupon, with IL. s Hen
derson and Wm. II. Roper, securities,
She was duly qualified, aud also for Geo.
". and ]. r. Mcclellan, minors.
The report of O. 5. johnson, guar
dian for H. W JOHNSON, was ordered to
be recorded.
Wm- S. Prcvo. an orphan boy, aged
ten years, was bound and apprentieed to
Andy Shuek, until he attain the age
oftwenty one years, and the clerk direct
/ ed to enter into written indenture with
the said Shuck.
Thad. W Thomas, was appointed and
qualified as Coroner of Fulton county,
with j. II Dodds, as security.
The Administrator settlements Of
Nancy 4. Ramage, aaministratrix Of II !
/ C. Ramage, deceased j. n. Mays, adj
ministrator of IL. Fleetwood, deceased:
AliceZ. UpShaw, administratrix Of T. r.
Upshaw, deceased; j. H. Atterberry,
executor of Isaac Maneese, deceased :;
and J. 4. Mcclellan, executor of s. p.
Mcclellan, were presented, aud ordered
to lie over for exceptions until the next
term Of the Court.
The settlement Of r. W. Easley and
". B. McGebee, executors of John
Roper; J S. Hubbard, administrator of
Chas. Hubbard J S. Hubbard, admin
istrator Of E. Hubbard John Bouyer,
administrator Of ". D. Fleetwood: Dan.
MurehisoR, administrator OF Jeptha L n
derEood; and W H. Luten, admins
traitor of S. B. Luten, were confirmed,
and ordered to be recorded.
Martin Sloan was appointed overseer
of that part of the Dresden road com
meucing at the city limits
j. II. Davis was allowed the usual
certificate necessary to applying for
license TO practice law
Nm. Herrin, Sheriff of Fulton coun-
ty, not having executed the bond for the
collection of the county revenue in
compliance with law, it was ordered that
Henry Campbell be appointed collector
of the revenue for said county for the
year 1865. WhercIpon said Campbell.
with John W. Mays. and John Bouyer,
as securities, appeared in court and exc
outsd the bond, according to law.
The Hickman courier., 1868-05-09

"XL CONGRESS is the heading placed
overits proceedings by sundry exchanges.
An irreverent friend, noticing one yester
day remarked, that the g XII" is sug-
gestive Of the origin of the present
Congress. He is a IIenglishman and
resds s. Is he'll.
The Hickman courier., 1868-05-09
MANHOOD AND THE yIGoR OF YOUTH
w restored in four weeks Success guar

anteed.
DR- REcoap's Essence of life restores
manly power. from whatever cause arising
the effects Of early perniesous habits. self
abuse. impoteney and climate. give way al
once TO this wonderful medicine, ii taken
regular according TO the directions (which
are very simple nd require no restrainst
from business o 1easure) Failure is im-
possible. Sold =. bottles at Ss, or ouan.
titles in one for So To be had only Of the
sole appointed agent in America
HERMAN GRRITZEN, 205 ID ave.NY.
The Hickman courier., 1868-05-09

+ sfR EvARr's GREAT SprFcH-Or-
der being restored this frail human he
Eng. but intellectual giant, went straight
to work, occasionally casting a glance at
the manuscript before him. Expecta-
ton was high-Mr. Evarts far sur
passed II.
Mr.. Groesbeck's was n great speech.
but Mr. Evarts' was larger view of the
subject. His description of the powers
sof the Government. personifying and
bringing them all within the walls of the
Senate Chamber there in deadly strife,
WAS a picture of rare grandeur and
Ebeauty lie had looked upon Congress
-yiolatiug a most sacred instrument in its
Sattempt to throttle the Supreme Conrt,
IN order to defeat the great public inter
ests and deny protection to individual
I liberty.
The Indictment made the, impeachers
sanok wild when he reached the question,
- Is the Senate coHrf r.
/ Manager Butler disapky4red Other
4 managers looked ike poor men on =
ii rolic.
The speaker introduced the opening
paragraph OF Judge spencer speech
RI eting manager in the impeachment o.
{, r. Peck. which was bombshell. Mr.
v pencer said no party feeling entered
/ TO the consideration-he shond seorr
himself if he could allow patty feeling
l Tlnfuence him upon such an occasion
se r. Eyarts leaning forward remarked
Yes. scorn himself" Mr. Evarts con
u -scommenting on the argument o
- - '-ifsffstr.. -t---ssr-t.sfrIscs,
= - not court it Is n scafiold
- aisS-e wiaQators are headsmen. :
q ffeeIi, of awe, ran through the Who'll
, cha,,e ana thrilled every hcarer. ''Ah
bSeptors, you are told by the Hon. Nh
fBsder. that you are not bound to oh
serve your judicial oaths
y tell you. said Mr.. Evarts, " and
= tell you upon high authority. that tho
9 shalt not take the name OF the Lor
thy Goo. in vain, for the Lord viii no
hold him guiltless who tsketh His nam
in vain The effect of. this quotatio
can better be Imagined than described
\ more solemn scene wax sYer witnesse
/, in court or Senate, and under rs ipau
ence the Senate adjourned
The Hickman courier., 1868-05-09

THE Boston Journal suggests that
King Theodorus may not have been
killed after all, as it was his practice to
60 into battle with half dozen or more
of his chiefs dressed in costume similar
to h.s own, with royal insiguia. etc.
The Hickman courier., 1868-05-09
Perents Read this EmporfGns Lster- f'u a7s
fnfsrsssed ~ ifs Co~fesss.

Parents ReSd this ImporfG7t LssteT- 80 Ue
infrTsssed ~ ifs Co~fe.a.
SftpDLErowS, Ind.r April 80, 60.
Mr. VI L. Duplan writes: I do not kno1
that Bulls Worm Destroyer needs any more
recommendations than il has already attain
ed bv its own merits. but viii state that ny
little son, aged about three years was ss-
verely attacked last fall and winter VIA
light spasms, perhaps more properly E's
lasting from half an hour 10 enc snd . haif
hours: AZ the same time the child had sirong
symptoms Of worms. My physician--one
Of the best in this part Of the country-er-
hausted all his skilland the MateriS Medic~,
to expel the ems, and entirely failed
bring any l thought John BIlT' eou
do Il. and gave the child the contents
three boxes, in triple dsses. night ana mo
ing, with happy results. The child has
had a spasm for over three months, anS
stead Of the bloatey mass that he was,
now well and hearty. John Bull did
Yours, truly, M. l. DCPL
The Hickman courier., 1868-05-09
S.. 10, $50 go. $40. $50.

DREMIUM Club List now ready. Choice
varieties Grape Vines at wholesale
prices, post and express paid; from Han
mores" celebrated Grape Vine Nurseries.
adjoining Chss Downing, ESQ. New burgh,
y J. Descriptive Wholesale price and club
lis, sent free. sddress John W. Hanmore,
The Hickman courier., 1868-05-09
no TAX PGYERs % II
TCE!TCE! ICE!

7 RESPECTFTLLY announce to The citi-
I 1ens Of Hickman, and vicinity. snd the
tow ns along the Nashville & Northwestern
RaiIraad. shat [ am move prem sea - ss's,s-is
The Hickman courier., 1868-05-09
j. W. LOAN.

Naiional, - c and Fancy Flag Aanufac-
turer 70 So West Prait street.
Baltimore, Nj.