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The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1868-05-16


EDect Of Electricity on Sesds-Mr
blandeau asserts that, after mary expert
lnents, he has found the action of an Undue
ton current on seeds, before planting. pro
auces very beneficial results, noticeable in
their subsequent growth. In experimenting
with beans, peas, and cereal grains. the
seeds were soaked in water for some time
and we're then submitted to the action of a
current for several minutes After this they
were planted in potts filed with good garden
eartn, and at the same time other uneIec-
trlhed seeds were planted and kept under
the same conditions for the purpose of com
Parison The former always came IN first.
grew moro rapidly, and gave much more
vigorous and fruitful plants than the latter.
But, says NJ. Blondcau, one very sinqu.
lar TACT IS that many Of the electrified seeds
oDsunately persisted in growing with the
1rue root pointing up in the air, while the
plumuie was directed downward :" which
gives little shade of incrcduIity to the
whole statement, but the experiment is an
easy one for any Interested person to try fol
ms own satisfaction, and a good place to
BUY the seeds is o. Hara's drug store He
KEGS a splendid assortment always on hand
Talua6le Items, aghtcH ii 1gjY PAY gou ID
cat QUA simple rule to ascertain the
length of the day or night, at any timo.o
the year, double the time Of the suns rising
which gives you the length of the night anc
double the time Of its setting, which gives
the length of the day Chem, Gazette.
Elegant pOoketknives very cheap a
O'Hara's
Preparation Of WAtteCasb.-Takea clear
water-tight barrel, or other suitable cask
and put into it half bushel of lime. Slakt
1t by pouring water over it. boiling hot, ant
in sufficient quantity to cover it five inche
deep, and stir it briskly till thorough,
slaked. When the shaking has been effected
dissolve it in water, and add two pounds O
sulphate of zinc, and one of common salt
These will cause the wash to harden an
prevent its cracking A beautiful cream
color by adding three pounds of yello,
Ochre, or a good pearl or lead color, by tn
addition Of lamp or ivory black. For faw
color, add four pounds umber, one poun
Indian red, and one pound lampblack Fo
stone color, add four pounds raw lumber an
two pounds lampblack This wash may b
applied with common whitewasb brusl
and viii DO found as much superior to til
common whitewash as those Philadelphi
candies at O'Hara's drug store are to thos
found any where else in the country
A grindstone should not be exposed to IL
weather, as it not only INJURIES the Woo
work, but the suns rays harden the ston
so much as, IN time, to render it useles
Neither should it stand in the water !
which it runs, as the part remaining in waite
softens so much that it wears unequall
and this is SAT- to be very common caus
of grindstones becoming untrue. But grin,
stone, true or untrue, O'Hara always h,
fine cigars, tobacco and snuff
Dr. Gross has used pepsin in doses
eight grains before meals, with complete I
lief, in a case Of obstinate vomiting in pre-
nancy. Pepsin at O'Hara drug store.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1868-05-16
80 .g0rergEsenlellLs.
ETotice in Rankruptcv.

United States Of America Western District Of Tennessee
This is to give notice that on the 29th day
Of April, a D. 1868, a warrant in bank
ruptcy was issued against the estate of
J. +. Hull, Of Bolivar, in the
county of Hardeman, and State of
Tennessee, who has been adjudged a
bankrupt on his own petition; that
the payment Of any debts, and
delivery of any property belonging to
such bankrupt to him. or for his use, and
the transfer Of any property by him, are for
hidden by law that a meeting Of the credi-
tors Of the said bankrupt, to prove their
debts, and to choose one or more assignees
of his estate, will be held at Court Of
Bankruptcy, to be holden at $50 Main street,
Waldron Block Memphis, Tenn, before
Thos J. Latham Esq, register, on the Doth
day Of May, A. d. 1868 at 10 o'clock A. NJ.
Memphis Tenn, April 30th, 1868,
j. NJ ToNENY,
Z. S. Marshal, as Messenger, Western Dis
trict of Tennessee.
J. 3. BINGHAM,
Deputy Z. S. Marshal, as Messenger.
FnV9 IT
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1868-05-16
Notice in BanIruptcv.

United States of America Western District Of Tennessee
This is to give notice that on the 9th day
Of April, A. D., 1868, a Warrant in Bank
ruptcy was issued against the estate of
George Keister in the County Of Hardeman,
and State of Tennessee, who has been ad-
judged a Bankrupt, on his own Petition 4;
that the payment Of any debts, aud delivery
of any property belonging TO such Bankrupt,
to him, or for his use, and The transfer of
any property by him are forbidden by law :;
that a meeting of the Creditors Of the said
Bankrupt to prove their debts, and to choose
one or mcre Assignees of his estate, viii be
held at a Court Of Bankruptcy to be holden
at No. $50 Main Street, Memphis, Tennes-
see before T. j. Latham, Esq, Register, on
the oath day Of May, a. D., 1858, at 10
o clock a. N.
Memphis, Tenn, April 30,h, 1868.
J. NJ ToMENY,
Z. s. Marshal, as Messenger, Western Dis
trict of Tennessee.
By j. B. BNsHAM
Deputy Q. S Marshal, as Messenger
mv9 It
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1868-05-16

Axes, Hammers, Hatehets, Files, Rasps,
Chisels and Gauges,
House, Ship Carpenter, and Railroad
AIDES and Axes.
Augurs, Saws, and Drawinglniyes,
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 SteeIyards,
Razors and Razor Strops, Curry Combs,
Flour and Meal Selves, Wire and Wire
Cloth,
Cotton and Wool Cards, ShoveIs and
Spades.
Manila, Hemp, and Cotton Rope,
Hand Bench and
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1868-05-16
ITotice in aankruptcv.

United States Of America Western District Of Tennessee
This is to give notice that on the 29th day
of April 1868, a warrant in bankruptcy
was issued against the estate Of j. E.
Davis, of Salisbury, in the county of
Hardeman and State of Tennessee, who has
been adjudged bankrupt on his own petit
ton; that the payment of any debts, and
delivery of any property belonging to such
bankrupt, TO him, or for his use, and the
transfer of any property by HIM, are forbid
den by law; that q meeting Of the credi'O 5
of the said bankrupt, to prove their debts,
and to choose one or more assignees of his
estate, will be held at Court Of Bankruptcy,
to be holden at No. $50 Main street, Wal
dram Block, Memphis, Tenn, before Thos. J.
Latham, ESQ, register, on the Goth day of
May, A. D. 1868, at 10 o'clock a. m
Memphis, Tenn, April 3Oth 1868
j. NJ ToMENY,
T. s. Marshal, as Messenger, Western Dis
trict of Tennessee.
BY J. B. BINGHAM,
Deputy .. S. Marshal, as Messenger.
mv9 2t
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EsE.aCKs.ZzETRs' T.ECEs.
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,
Blacksmiths Anvils Vices, Bellows, etc,
Stocks and Dies, Railroad Mauls,
Picks and Barrows Iron, Cast, Blister and
German Steel,
Tin Plate and Metals,
Freash Window Glass,
Guns, Percussion Caps, and Shot,
Fishing Hooks and Lines,
Flows and Cotton Serapers,
CultiyatOFs and HarrOWs,
Corn Shelters and Feed Cutters,
Betting and Packing
z Reaper's, Powers, and Saw Mills,
Ana every other aro 70 be found in Hardware or Az
Agents for marvin's--formerly stoarns Mar-
vin's--safos
Agents slso fs1 Hor.'s cgaassf an soagal..m.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1868-05-16

Not a single divorce, it is stated, has ever
been granted in South Carolina since its set
Element The new constitution, however,
contains a section providing for the legal
separation of dissatisfied wives and has
bands
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1868-05-16
LIABILITIES.

aPrucipal1y paid in January following this report.
Amount at Risk Scs2,6Sl $50.
The largest insured single life is $4,000.
STATE OF NILSSON RI,O
CITY AND COUNTY LOUIS. %
Dedrick A January. President, William T. Seby
Secretary the St. Louis Mutual Life Insurance Company
severaly crr depose and say and each for himself
saws foregoing substantially full
the affairs Of the said Company from
the said Insurance Company
the invested before stated
principal portion Of that invested real
security upon Vuineumhered property in the city and
Louis double the Of said loans
investments there
benefit Of any individual exercising
hortv Of the said Company. any
person persons whatever and that they the
above described officers Of said St ouls Mutual Life lnsu
Company. D. A. JANUARY, President
WsI. T. SELBT, Secretary
Subscribed and before ne undersigned Re
Louis In testimony whereof
hereCnto hand and affixed official seal this
10Th day Of March. 1865. JULIUS CONRAD,
Recorder of Deeds for St. Louis C0anty, No
MCMAHON & OTIS, State AGENTS.
For Tennessee. Mississippi Arkansas ana Loulslana
Once No. 43 Madison street. Memphis, Tenn.
aprls I'm
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1868-05-16
REaDICAE.

The proprietor Of this celebrated medicine justly claims for
superiority ali remedies offered 70 the public
the SAFE CERTAIN, and PERMANENT Of Agus
Fever Fever. whether short long
standing He refers the entire Western and South
country testimony the truth the
viii it fail cure, if the directions
strictly followed and carried out In great many
single dose sufficient cure, whole
lies been cured by single bottle, with perfect resto
general health. It is however prudent
smaller doses for week after the disease has be
checked more especially in difficult and long standing eases
Usually medicine require any keep
bowels in good order should psnt. however require
casharsic medicine after having three Of
the Tonic a single dose Of BULLS VEGETABLE FAM
IL PILLS will be sufficient.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1868-05-16
Decay and Early Death Of Fruit Trees

This IS a subject in which every citizen /
should feel deep interest Great praise Is
due to those patriotic men by whose skill
and sedulOus care the qualities Of fruits
have been so vastly improved. Aud yet,
after a widely extended investigation, the
writer Is convinced that about in the same
ratio In which the fruit has been Improved,
the thrift and duration of most kinds Of
fruit trees have been retrogaded This is
the we'll known and lamentabla fact from
the James river to the Indian border, west
ward, and from the Everglades to the high
northern climes.
What the cause or the various causes Of
their deterioration may be, and what the
remedies and preventives demands the most
thoughtful Observance. Here science might
we'll afford to extend her accumulated stores
of knowledge The skill and experience
gathered during the past and the present
age, in our own and other countries, should
be put IN requlsltIOn. 1t might be well to
visit the revolutionary orchards-examlne
the localities, the SOIL the early rearing, and
the general treatment Of those veteran trees,
/ from one 20 two feet IN diameter, and capa-
| bic of bearing each a good supply for
household Such sights we shall seldom, If
/ ever, again see, uless the causes Of modern
decay be discovered and cOunteracted-
Where trees are found that haye,for a long
! time borne fruit, it is important to ascertain,
/ lst. Whether they are native growth or
have been grafted ID. At what distance
planted from each other-whether close
| enough to shade the ground densely or af-
/ forded full diffusion Of both sunshine and
breezes Sd Whether the grounds among
| them have been cultivated as crop lands, or
left generally undisturbed, as is the case
with forest trees 4th. Whether manures
have been added; if so, what kinds. 9Th
! Whether sheep, hogs and poultry have had
access to the orchards; or, have been closed
/ against them 9th Whether fruit trees
surrounded by forest gro1gtH have not been
more tenacious of life than those exposed
| the whole day to the burning sunshine.
7th. Whether a mixture of several different
kinds Of fruit trees-apples, cherries, plums,
pears, peaches, figs and apricots-has not
been found deleterious to both the trees and
their products 8th Whether stimulating
manures do not hasten decay. 9th. Whether
it is not true that the richer and more lus-
cious the fruit, the sooner is the tree ex-
hausted
The object Of these queries is to elicit
thought and promote research. A single in
cident often leads to the establishment of a
great general truth An example of this
kind once occurred A farmer, in building
his hog pen in his orchard, nailed some o.
the boards against two peach trees. Those
trees far Out-lived any of the rest In the
row.
This led TO the belief that small nails
driven into peach trees near the root viii
prevent the intrusion of worms. But th'
question might be asked, was 1t the hogs Of
the nails; the one separately, or the tw,
/ conformity ?-Scrutat0r, IN atlanta Ga
L1teIHgeHceT.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1868-05-16

1t will be seen from the above figures that
Lincoln was elected with less than two hfths
Of the votes cast, that if either the adherents
of Bell or Breckenridge had voted for Doug
lass, it would have s9ved the country from
all the horrors and expenses of the war and
prevented it from falling into the hands of
the worst set Of thieves and robbers who
were ever banded together for any pur-
-Shcl6JUiZle Rescue
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1868-05-16
.8eB0 .qogrer.ffseaaseaats
NRTHCE.

Having retired from the Drug business,
and esuned my practice respectfully recommend my
eessor Mr.. CHAS. N. OIARA the favorable notice Of
my old patrons hope they him the patron
age SO literally bestowed upon me- them that
the Drugs his very quality, and viii
sold low GOOD PURE Drug can be sold anywhgrs
4. z. MOORE NJ D.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1868-05-16
Farming InlDlements :!
Wrought iron Safes.

We have been engaged in the Hardware business in Mem
Fh for twenty years, and have INV the pleasure Of in
forming many old friends and the public generally that
receiving very extensive stock cf Hardware,
enabled
great Country Merchants Planters, and 9th
who may wanting thing in cur line. Oar stock
sists in part Of the following
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1868-05-16
Sc TIE IA = N 2
OF THE
ST. LOUIS MUTUAL LIFE
Insurance Company,
On the First Day Of January, '68,
MADE TO THR
Comptroller Of The State Of Tennessee


Comptroller Of The State Of Tennessee.
In compliance with the laws of that State
relating agents Insurance Companies
doing business in thatState.
The this Company is the st. Louis Mutual
Insurance Comp and is located in the city Of St Louis
Missouri Printed copy of Charter filed
The amount Of Capital stock is paid and is 100000
ASSETS.
Cash-Balace hand bank Office ..S ,2s3 20
Loans secured by deeds of trust, first liens of
cord real estate, principally in city and
county St Lous schedule annexed, 64j s65 50
Loans Policies in force, cent interest," 24j669
Personal Security due in so days.. 6237g 70
Deferred Annual, Semi Annual and Quarterly
Premiums Policies in force Cash, SOL
Notes Sq2.T4I 1SG.7gI 50
Tennessee State Bonds, Interest,". 2j,OUO
Once furniture-HGme Ofice and agencies iron
safes. $685. 60
Revenue Stamps, on hand and on Policies
paid ...-.... .................. rs 90
Due from agents. and for first PreUa. Policies
hands of agents and in Of transmits
sion-Cash, Sl246IO I2j Notes, Sl34 259f2I u
s26l69s2 90
Deduct for Interest to reduce Loans to
present per ceut value. ............ SOS, S25 81
Less interest accrued 62,5sl q 1925 IS
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1868-05-16
Information for the People.

tOrginal and Selected. BY Charles n oHara prpvvit
Bolivar Tenn.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1868-05-16

HAVING accepted permanent agency of
the 81. LOUIS MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COM
PANH, would respectfully ask the attention of my cid
that Institution reliable
dum through which they may families against
in the Of DEATH themselves impOver
ished old in Of iIl-success n life.
MIR. n. 5 OTIS IS associated with and is hereby
commended to public confidence Our office at Ne AZ
Madison street. DeSotO Block, where viii be happy
inpart any needed information desiring InsU
J. II. MCMAHON
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1868-05-16

Tho Mexieans have abolished the penalty
Of death
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1868-05-16

I8GO.-At the Presidential election in
1860, the different candidates received
4,733, 43I votes which were divided as fol-
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1868-01-16
Miscellaneous.
Nothing has Happened.

Some years ago, a farmer, living in
village bordering on Berks county,
furnished one of his three sons with a
sum of money, and told him to GO
West and remain two years, at the end
of which time he should return to
Lancaster, stop at Seo6eld's, and one
of them would be there to meet him.
The young man started on his travels;
land at the end of the specified time
returned. It should be promised that
felegraphs were not then in existence,
the postal system was not so perfect
as it is 0-day, and literary attainments
were not so general, hence no eOmmu-
nieation took place between the par
ties. He returned, however, as we
said. His brother was there to meet
him, and they both proceeded home
in buggy. The wanderer, after re-
Iating some Of hisadventures, inquired
whether anything had happened since
he had left home.
sfNo, not single thing" said the
other "everything is just the same
as when you left-except the old crow
died."
"Indeed ~ said the wandefer, "and
is the old crow dead? What killed
him ?"
''Why, he ate too much meat when
the matched horses died" "
"Good gracious are the matched
horses dead2 What killed them ?"
dwell, you see when the house and
barn burned, they Overdid themselves
in hauling WRterp
"Good gracious ! the house and barn
burned? +? How did it happen ?''
HVelI, you see when daddie died,
they carried lights. about, and were
CARELESS. 2
"GOod gracious! is daddy dead
what was the matter with him ?"
eWell, you see, when our Sal ran
away, aud got married against daddy's
wishes, he Just pfned away and died.
''GoOd gracious! so nothing has hap
pened since I've been away?"
''No, everything is just the same"
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1868-01-16
A Faithful sentinel.

Nearly 1900 years ago, the city Of
Pompeii was buried by ashes and lava
thrown from the volcano Vesuvius,-
Since its discovery under the mound,
where it had lain SO long undisturbed,
an immense number of interesting
relies have been brought to Light
household utensils, works of art, tools
of the trades, and remains Of the form
er inhabitants. Among the latter was
a skeleton, that might be called a mon
ument Of fidelity. It was that of
Roman sentinel, stationed at the gate
of the city. Military law required
him to remain at his post until order
ed away, no matter what should come.
He might have properly said "The
eruption Of volcano is an exception
to all common law; I have a right
now to run for my life" But no (;
that, he thought, would bring dishon-
or, and he preferred death. He stood
firm, the ashes falling thick around
him; deeper and deeper they gather
ed, slowly burying him, yet he stirred
not, and there he found his tomb -
After seventeen centuries they found
his skeleton standing erect, clad in its
rusty armor, the helmet on his empty
skull, and mis- bony fingers still grasp
ing his spear, his own monument to
his faithfulness.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1868-01-16

Beshort and lively. Load up before
you enter the sacred deskj announce
your text, when the time comes, with
distinetness, and dash right into the
discussion. Fire at point blank range.
Keep your eye on the drOwsy hearer
until he becomes wide awake. Hold
the children and those restless young
folks under your command. "Give a
portion" to the aged ones, who try so
hard to catch every syllable you utter,
and, under some modern pulpit ora
tors, lose about half. Stir all the
peopleI "Shake of dull sloth" in
manner and tone.
Be in earnest-tremendously in ear
nest Time is passing, eternity is
near, Judgment is at the door Make
an impression, if you can, inside Of
thirty minutes. If not, ask God to
give his blessing and-clOse.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1868-01-16
GFeembHeRza Not TRXable-Dem
Ocratic Practice against DeIms
OCPRtfg Preaching.

| lGFeenbaelza Not Taxab1e-Dem.
Ocratic Practice against Dem.
Ocrattc Preaching.
Messrs. Faran & Mclean, proprie
tors Of the Cincinnati Enquirer, the
leading Democratic organ Of Ohio
some months ago, refused to pay State
and local taxes on $50, 900 greeubaeks,
and the Treasurer of Hamilton county
sued them. On Tuesday, the superior
Court Of Cincinnati, Judge StOrer de
livering the opinion, decided that
greenbaeks, being public securities, are
not subject to taxation. - =
In this connection, we call attention
to the fact that the Enquirer led the
Democratic attack, in the late cam
paign, on the acts which exempt pub
lie securities from taxation, while thev
were engaged in patriotic efforts to re-
sist the payment Of taxes UPON the
securities they owned. At the same
time, being fully advised by their able
counsel, and understanding, from the
decisions Of both State and United
States Courts, that public seeurftiesare
not taxable, the Enquirer vehsuently
insisted upon redeeming the U. s..
Bonds, which bear a taxable interest,
with currency utterly untaxabIe.-
In other words, they demanded that
the public debt Of two and a. half
thousand millions of dollars, bearing
a taxable interest of nearly one hun
dred millions in currency, should be
by two and a half billions Of
entirely untaXable greenbaeks.
Besides-the Enquirer leading off,
theWhOle Democratic column respond.
ed with a unanimous veil of sympa-
thy, for the substitution Of untaxabls
greenbaeks for taxable National cur
rency, to the full amount of the latter
--aR excellent thing, indeed, for the
capitalists and tsbondocraey, p relieving
them entirely Of taxation upon their
wealth.
This Democratic lawsuit, resisting
the payment Of taxes on their precious
Rreenbacks, is a fine illustration Of the
difference between Democratic practice
and Democratic preaehing-r Dayton
Journal.