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R.ss-A good: rain, extending Ovel

IsAfs-T \ soods ram, extendIng 0Ver
a. eoed part of this county, fell on
N'edne sday ereuing last, to the great
,ielieist Of eur people and especially of
oa1s farmers, whose crops had began to
tusfsrAAStuce the rain vegetation of all
liaa wears greatly improved appear
sacs and the prospect of good crop is
fk-s1e-:-lr. ~
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at the New York aud Metropolitan ho-

at the New y ork aud Metropolitan ho7
tells Coy. Steyensen is at the head of
the delegation, aud he aud Hon. L. S.
Trimble, member of Congress from yeur
district, are the ones to whom the repre-
sentatyes from other States run for con-
sultation. Steyenson's paflors are crowd
ed all the time. and his maine is being
canyassed not without some favor for the
vice Presidency. delegation will
vote for Pendieton ~ long as there is
the shadow Of a chance, and then for any
man, that can win.
EOTABLEs IN ATTENDANCE,
OF the notables in attendance upon the
convention, I have seen Tx President
Frank Peirce, Post Master General Ran
dali, Hon Montgomery Bair, Cen,
Steadman Gov BigIer, of Penn, Gov.
Seymour, of u. Y, Gov. Parsons, Of
Ala, Gems. Forrest, Buckner, Bates and
Basil Duke, Of the late c. S. A., and a
large number of Federal Generals.
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made away with 1913, O00,aud salIan:Iy
encumberei the road With aaeif set

encumberaf the road With aaeTs Sef
S75, ,000, due to the operatives of the
road; aud, having succeeded thus admi-
rably in seven months, how much better
will the Receiver do if his services are
required two years more?. We all be-
lieve that we have been swindled by the
Receiver, and consider it impossible, or
TO say the least improbable, that Cover
nor Browulow has been so hardened, or
his sight so blinded, that he could not
arrive at the same conclusion, and moth
ing but being fully interested and equal
ly guilty, can make His Excellency, so
obstinate, SO stultfed and wicked, as
not to listen to the cries Of his suffering
and down trodden subjects.
SroCKHoLDER
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Provision store Removed.

G EO. w. STUBBLEFIELD, announces
N to his friends and customers, that he
has removed his Provision House, to his old
stand, opposite the County Jail, where
he would be pleased to serve them with the
Freshest and Best Meats, etc, at the lowest
market prices. jy ll--tf
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Fer Circuit CIerk.

We are authorized and requested to an
nounce JOHN c. GARDNER, as a candidate
for Circuit Court Clerk, at the ensuing Au-
gust election. [mrT-td
We are aut0Fized 20 announce WM. A..
BREVARD. the present incumbent, as a
candidate for re-election to the office Of Cir
cult Court Clerk. febZ9f I'd
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|D5ast meeting was read


III 351ing accounts were ordered
"a ". Z. Walker, for building
- IS 80 } ohm VI hitting rent for
sall 20 July I, s87 so
u ss ne City Treasurer made report 20
] A-7.y "a, showing amount of Wharfage
q Eid IN and psid oser BY him as directed
he he Cs,,nca, which was received and
fled. Also, 5 report showing the condI-
q ton Of the Treasury 20 July lst, which
v.s reeesv we'd and lied.
j ATho ordinsr1ce 10 facilitate the collec-
, n of taxes Was taken mp, the second
Adm dispensed with, and passed Its
n3. sad Ia reading. -
. An ordance to prevent breaches OF the
peace was taken up and passed its third
rsdnex Eesfzenk ama
vi. :. Hubbard. submitted proposi-
&c relation TO the funding of the
6prof9ksl by him, which was received,
80 ykpitter were appointed TO make
<c1 Wv snciifs With Mr.. Hubbard as
kNpRG = nt see med best for. the
rG t{hs &2ty, and with such other
= 4at held bonds.
5;'he ct CLERK rrpofted The amount
@8bds Of the city new out unpaid.
ne M 81 Bell Vas ardeFedv to show
80 WY 'ksud No. 366 for. SIP so
q 6Is,lid sot be canreIlsd.
20 Ma A. f6rcyard made report eon-
se-n ;n,- The City Eeasetry, which was re
aud fled.
= Council tl,crfad Adjourned.
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TIE NOMINEES.

heard who the nominees are, and hence
shall not occupy your space with any Of
the speculations now rife. One glorious
fact may state as certain is, that not
withstanding the warm differences now
felt and urged, the nominee, whoever he
is, viii receive the hearty support of all.
As an outsider, however, we will dot to
you something of the workings Of the
friends of the different aspirants, so that
you may judge of how Presidents are
made
In review Of the candidates Peudle-
ton comes first, because his strength Is
organized and positive. Holding a con
fessed majority, his friends urge him
upon the score Of availability, citing as
proof that in all recent State elections
where the democracy have resorted to war
men they have been defeated, but when
they have nominatod men Of positive
democratic antecedents they have always
tliumphed.7
Bnt the opposition, in Which we may
class all. the other candidates now spoken
of, put it up differently. They argue
that if we can carry the election against
Radicalism it makes little difference on
What platform or with what candidate
that the great duty Of our party is to
effect change of policy BY carrying this
election, and that in order to do so we
must induce some citizens to act with US
who have formerly acted with the Repub-
licans, urging that the ticket viii be sup
ported any how and at all hazards by all
good democrats and that unless we can
accomplish this last years returns show
that we shall be defeated, That if We
take things by the right end and sue
ceed, we shall when in power have little
difficulty in establishing any reasonable
policy. Under this view comes up a
chance for Hankcock, johnson, Chase
or some compromise man, and at this
writing l am forced to believe this com
promise idea Will beat the Pendletoniars
but who will be the lucky man, things are
so mixed, | cant now say. johnson
Hancock, Chase, Seymour, and al the
other aspirants, depend upon the vote
from the Southern and Eastern States
which is not united upon any. The
Southern States are willing to support
any one the North may put forward, but
the Eastern democrats are strong in
their opposition to Penalcton and his
greenback policy The Pendleton men
failing to nominate their chief, can m
doubted!y control the result Of the con
vention, and nominate any man they
choose. If Pendleton and johnson, OF
Pendleton and Hancock, would combine
their strength, nomination Of thei1
choice conld be effected or if Chase
Seymour, Hendricks, johnson aad Han
cock, combine, they mag perhaps work
the Pendletonians, into accepting a tick.
etirom them.
THE KENTUCKY pEEEGATIoN.
The kenttseky y delegation are stopping
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WINES, BRANDlES AND WHISKIES
for Medical use.
Esateass EEedScf1scs.

of all kinds. Also,
Fancy and Toilet Articles,
such as COMBS, BRUSHES, Handkerchief
Extracts, Rouge, Lilly White, Pomaaes, Hair
Oil. Flavoring Extracts for cooking, and
TOILET AND WASHING SOAPS,
and variety of ether articles such as are
usually kept in first class Drug Store.
PrescriptiOns-Having had consider
able experience in the Drug Business, Ply
sicians and all others may rely upon having
them filed with care andaccuracy.
pSs- Country Merchants and others are
reauestasi 10 Vi We lsc a call before purchas-
iDg elsewhere.
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For conmcrwealth,s Attorney.

We are authorized TO announce Capt. c
l. EANDLE, Of Fulton county, as q candi
date for Commonwealth 5 Attorney ia this
Judicial District.
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For the Hickman Courier.
THE CONVENTION.
The Ground swell of 1865!
TIE o oUTs1D.E PRESS URE Il



MR RDIroR :-The great city of New
York is for once full to overaowipg.
Nearly every hotel is crowded, and the
residences Of those who offer to entertain
their democratic country cousins echo to
the sound of unaccustomed vocIs. The
streets are thronged with delegates and
people from all the different States OF
the Union, and every man, delegate and
visitor, exhibits the great, high interest
felt in the action of the convention. The
empire city has on its go-to-meeting
clothes and extends TO herepresentatiyes
of the National Democracy magnifi
cent welcome. Even the drinking sa-
looms and beer shops, put on an unusual
appearance of responsibility, and are re-
stocked with the best approved demo
cratic beverages. But for the daily blus-
teripg of the Tribune, and like organs,
one would not know that there was
Radical in the vast city, 50 generous Is
the welcome, aud so enthusiastic are eve
rybody. Pardon me, if in my country
democratic way, 1 90 outside OF poh-
tics, and express to you the view, that
some of this great enthusiasm is caused
by the excessive aow of Pendletou and
other aspirants whisky, 1 verify believe
that two thirds of New York is saloons,
or drinking establishments income ghape,
and that majority of these are owned
or charted BY the different candidates for
the nomination. /, acknowledge that |
myself. feel much more enthusiastic ana
patriotic than whenI arrived here; but
to insure you of the impartiaiity Of my
views. 1 should state that I do not ecu
fnemy drinking to Pendleton, HansoeN s
or any other mans saloon, bat follow
gallantly whoever touches me upon the
arm. l do not WELD, perhaps, as much
influence here, as Gov. Stevenson or Mt.
TrimbEe, aud such men, but there Is ma
nv one around the New York and Ne
tropolitan that don't know it, and some
time [ feel likea little potentate NTH the
eve of the Kentucky Purchase upon me
You bet
TAMMANY HALL.
The convention assembled at old Tam
many Hall. which has been Profpsely
and richly decorated. Over the plat
form is a canopy Of blue aud gold. and
near the Chairman's seat, conspicuous to
the whole house, is a striking statue Of
General Washington. On the sides Of
the hall, and in full view from the plat
form, the arms Of all the States are done
in oil colors, each surmounted by tie
stars and stripes. In front Of the ball,
great triumphai arches Of evergreens,
interviewer with the national colors,
etc, and bearing mammoth portraits Of
Thomas jefferson and Andrew Jackson.
have been erected.
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4. John A. Gardner, of Weakley,
". N. Tharpe, Of Henry and Capt.
: Aeoerer. Of Gibson, are meution-
stiea with the eleetorship of
lessee c Congressional District,
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fHISHIrXnAN COURIER

YMESEAL-The county clerk of
y caunsy issued but one marriage IL
se during the month of June and that
wss to a colored couple. ~
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u al whOmay think their invest,
IN tie drawing hazardous. Our
.3rsce is for ticket holders to get their
Inolsy back, If possible.
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founcu Procecdings.

hHSssMAs, KY, July c, 6S-
"a CD - pursuant to adjourn
<'fAsss N W. gor Landrum, Coun
% 70. .-sssn. Miller, Case, Frenze
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2 manager. nromises I'd return ~

be da - meeting OF the st,
Aerie Ssgefsl Fair. Judge Ian
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4 ,dsfsrrea until the slh Of oe-

&pssE-The draw
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Parties desiring POL1C1ES OF 1NSURAACE can
notice either of the old reliable companies represent
application to him his Office Clinton street Hckm
ianlS-tf SAMUEl
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-10-16


To-day being the monthly term of the
unstings Court, the aldermen took their
saats ON the bench after repeated calls
from the town bell. 6 There YVES either very
little business to engage their attention, or
they showed great slacrity in transacting
it; for after session of something more
than an hour the court adjourned till the
usual time next month. In a general way,
however, there is very little to do except
at the quarterly terms, which sometimes
run through the better part of two weeks.
As an evidence of the stringency OF the
times it may be stated that the Mayor has
latterly been very unsuccessful in collect
ing fines from the disturbers of the peace.
Nearly ell prefer going to jail for a sbor.
season and that building is now crowded
by numerous tenants, to whom temporary
confinement at the public expense Is not an
intolerable hardship.
Our distinguished fellow-citizen, l.: u
Lee, Of Prince George, notifies the public
of Petersburg that he will address them OF
subject touching the welfare OF every
man. irrespective Of color or previous con-
d;tion. he also takes occasion to make
another severe hit at his Honor the Mayor
for rudely interrupting him when he las
presented himself before the people to en-
tighten them on sundry weighty matters.
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rn,o No tional Water-Line.

", have read criticism, written oy gen.
sr., C.P. S7oSE, of the report OF Coionel
IoRpArSx upon his proposed plan for the pas
sore Of the Allegheny mountain: e., the
a;r;s;ng line between the waters Of the
1a,os and Kanawha rivers. This plan in.
nI,a % tho nine mile tunnel, which has at.
.racted so much attention. General stone
or,er thoroughly examining all of Colonel
1oRrAIxE,s estimates and arguments, closes
bv fully endorsing the feasibility of the
scheme. He states that Colonel LoRRAINE's
estimates are exceedingly liberal; in his
orinion, the cost Of the work will be IN
s;3c the estimate Colonel LORRAINE has
ro3e General STONE is an accomplished
enr;neer. of great experience, and his en-
dorsation is one Of weight.
General SroSs fully appreciates the ma
t;onsI importance of this great line, and
SUGGESTS that it would be better to lock and
dom James river than to enlarge the canal
with view TO increase the capacity of the
line. lie thinks by locks and dams from
Richmond to Lynchburg steamboats, could
navigate the river to that place. and the
canal might be used for manufacturing
nnrnoses. having at intervals along its line
thriving manufacturing towns, which
would draw their waterpower from the
canal.
While on the subject we copy the follow
ing interesting paragraph from the wash
inrton correspondent of the Baltimore Ca
Sette: .
"The Commercial Convention at Norfolk,
Va, will give prominence to great national
measure already inaugurated by many of the
leading men of the country, and that is to
make the James River and Kanawha
canal national work. This is not only
contemplated, but it will be accomplished,
rs the subject has already been favorably
considered by prominent members OF the
committees on commerce IN Congress A
great wafer communication from the West
TO the Atlantic is demanded by the section
now holding the political power of the
country, and this communication will be
through the Kanawha canal. 1t is shown
~ thpSS 'AAS ptNlNS@ 'h"-e S''N4A
n measure does not conflict with the great
railroad interests of the country, but that it
is demanded for the transportation of i'm
mense products which are now unable to
reach the seaboard by any means. The
capacity of this canal is said to be three
times that of the New York and Erie canal,
and would afford water communication Of
national importance. The success Of this
measure at once restores Norfolk to her
ancient position rs commercial and ship
ping point. 1t is understood that Richmond
abandons all idea of becoming CONNER
cial city, and will take the necessary steps
10 bring into use her gigantic water-power
for manufacturing purposes"
We do not know by whom it is under
stood that Richmond "abandons all idea of
" becoming commercial city" but it is
time enough to dispose of that question
when Richmond is ready for it. Mean time,
all information touching the rising popu
Iarity Of the great Virginia water-line is
most gratifying.
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The JJtilitarian Press,


About thirty years since sprang upinth
countrya class Of newspapers which may be
distinctly styled the 'independent utilita-
riaupress." They were designed for all class
es, and to introduce them generally amongst
the people it was necessary that they should
not be partisan. They sought other themes,
and those that were most interesting and
beneficial to the community. Matters Of
utility relating to domestic and social eco
nomy, science and public improvement,
found in them opponents and advocates
instructive and efficient. They were fur
nished at low price, distributed upon q
new system, Immediately met with a ia
vorablereception, and were universally read.
The Philadelphia Ledger and Baltimore
Sun were among the first. The enlarge
ment of the latter paper, which has recently
taken place, suggests this article. The
Ls2Ger and the Sun have been the most
notably successful Of this class OF papers.
The former has now treble its dimensions
when it first appeared, and, save the New
York Herald, is the most profitable paper
in the country. The Baltimore Sun has
Just been enlarged to the same size as the
Ledger, and, we suspect, is very nearly II
not quite, as profitable as that paper.
The Sun is one Of the most enterprislng,
intelligent, and useful of papers. 1t has
had a universal circulation in Baltimore
and throughout the country trading with
her, and has been very important agent
in the building up of that city. Its fore
cast, practical wisdom, and perseverance
in looking after the public interests and
supporting works Of Improvement have
been of the greatest benefit. Reaching
every eye, and uniting the public mind
upon what was the best for the general
good, its agency in promoting the welfare of
Baltimore cannot be exaggerated. AS o
representative sheet Of its class it is per-
haps the best and brightest example, as it
is an honor to the press OF the country.
To the San Baltimore owes large debt of
gratitude. We do not know man con-
nected with the press who has for SO many
years exhibited such unvarying good iudg-
b ment as lite editor, Mr.. ABEL. 1t was but
IN ajust reward that whilst doing much for the
81 general good he should have accumulated
for himself princely wealth, which he en-
joys with unpretending grace. giving still
his active attention to his journal, and thus
avoiding the rust of Incidence.
The attempt to extend this branch o
journalism in the South was not successful
until the Dispatch made its appearance il
1850. No adventure ever met with more
immediate favor, and for the extent and
fertility Of the field it worked ii reaped as
large harvest, we believe, as has been
gathered by more celebrated papers of this
kind in the North.
It's revival since the war, under great dis
advantage, has been succeeded by repeti-
ton Of it's triumph. We may, without
vanity, say that q paper of its unitarian
order is q public benefit to any city; and if
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-10-16

THE AUGUSTA COUNTY FAIR.-Ihls fair
will commence on the 18th OF Staunton.
The first day will be celebrated with pro-
cession, and addresses by Messrs. }. b.
BALDWIN and A. H. II. STUART. The Sc
cond day by an address from Commodore
MAuaY, and by blowing match, exhibition
of horses, trotting, etc. The third closes
the meeting with awards of premiums and
q variety of amusements, including tour
nament, foot-races, pistol-shooting, archery,
cricket, baseball, etc. .-.--
Annual memberships are issued to nom
residents for two dollars and half, which
entitle each holder to return to his home
free of charge over the railroads.
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WASHINGTON LETTER.
The Situation-Hopes, Jltblations, and
.s Disappointment
correspondence of the Richmond Dispatch.
WASHINGTON, October Is, 1868

WASHINGTON, October Is, 1868.
The excitement has eliminated into the
highest kind of glee among the Radicals,
including seven-eighths, of the Government
officials in the public departments here,
who had waning hopes of success, and with
disappointment on the part of the Demo
Gratis and Conservatives, who have been
working vigorously and anxiously, but
whose best efforts, though showing o most
thorough organization and discipline, could
not defeat the party aided by Government
power, patronage, and money. There is
some relief experienced that this election is
over, and although the Grant party is
louder now than ever in its assertions of
confidence in his election, they will find
that they dare not relax one iota of their
strength in the face of the great party
which is still vigorously opposing them.
The Democrats must fight harder, and they
will. The organization is complete. There
is no breakdown among its acknowledged
leaders, and there is yet much to be fought
for and won. . &C .g T1MoN.
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DIED.

60 ar1s-. fHs4 - 1r q
On the morning Of the 18th instant, NJ na EIIZA
O'Clock, after long and painful il HIiiam Lloyd
and daughter of the late Josiah B. Abbon. James
Her funeral win t Tg Plshsfs rERSooN The
friends Of the family are invited to athena
4. his residence in this city at NJ; lf!s IA.
slant, after lingering illness: Mr.; Ca his age.
GWkTKIN, in the ifty-fourth year u 20 attend his
Friends OF the family are Invited 70 I'd Broad
funeral from No. ioi4, corner Eleyeptn sshN nI
streets, at half. past O'Clock Ihio VIII
At the residence of his son; klG q WILLIAMS
liams, on the l4th instant JOSIAH WIZ
In the seventy-si1th year OF his for inter-
his remains were takon to Ne" hehS -
ment. ,,
October 18TH at hafpast A. NJ, at see Mrs
dence OF John ". Thacker. on Henry 81. aor ri her
SaRAH MILTON in the eighty-eighth year o. net
age. s..,, nod scene
And saw Iife,s last pickering CLEAN
We looked aloft, we bresth ,ead 2 pl hear.
Thy will, O, God, though hara'o yea the
corner of Henry and Catharine Streets
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The best quality and the highest colored FRENCH
MERINos at DOC. an8el, worth sl.so;
ALPACA PoPL1Ns, cF EMPRESS CLOTH
at s73c., worth coo.
The best quality of .double-wtdth EMPRESS
CLOTH at s7ic., cheap at sl.a7;
BLACK and COLORED ALPACA at IS, s7s
so, so, and 7sc. -
All colors and qualities of ALL-WOOL FLAN
NELs, from Csc. upward
The largest and best assorted stock OF LADIES',
MISSES, and CHILDRENs' sHAWLs, from
81 upward;
BLACK SILK, very scarce article, nearly a
yard wide, at sL5o, worth SITS; at 1925,
worth 90;
VERY HEAVY REP sIL X at s9.7s, worth 81;
The best and largest FINE BED BLANKETS
at $2.7s worth s.. so i; at $3.50, worth 30; at 50,
S. and $40; worth that in gold;
WHITE MARsEILLEs BEDsPREADs at Bits,
worth 50; rsT.8
COLORED COUNTERPANEs at $780, selling
everywhere at IS;
LADIES', MISSES, and CHILDREN'S
CLOAKs. from auction, at half their value;
KENTUCKY JEANS, for men and boys at 20,
s7s and 5oc., splendid article;
CAssIMERES, DOEsKINs, sATINETs, KER-
SEYs, etc., for men and boys wear, the best
selected stock and the cheapest in this city;
Handsome BALMORAL SKIRTS for Sl.25 and
upwards; -
LADIES HOOP-SKIRTS ata7ic, worth Soc.
BROWN and BLEACHED CANTON FLAN-
NELS at 25c.; %
BLEACHED SHIFTING at 1oc., 4-4 at 2sc., 1ts,
and 2oc., etc..
Heavy BROWN SHIFTING at E3'and15c.;
CALICOES from SC. per yard to l5c. for the best
LADIES' HOSE at I2Sc,
CHILDREN'S WOOLLEN STOCKINGS, at 1oc.;
FINE IRISH LINEN at Soc, worth &c..
A large lot of FINE SHIRT BOsOMS from auc-
ton at IS, an and Soc;
Best WHALEBONE COR SETS at 81;
The best quality of LADIES' KID GLOVES just
received, at $l25, equal to Alexandra gloves,
which are selling at 50.
Times are hard, money scarce, but you can buy
great bill of goods for little money at the head
quarters Of the old-estahlshed dry goods store OF
JOSEPH sTRAUsE,
No. 1888 Main street.
between Fifteenth and Seventeeth streets.
Statesmen Messrs j. 4. Haynes and r. S.
smither, who will he happy to serve their friends