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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1869-10-08


Newspapers throughout the South have
called attention repeatedly to the pain
full fact that the colored people are dy-
ing off rapidly. A great many more
colored people die in the large cities,
than whites, according to population,
and the alarming discrepancy is attri-
buted mainly to The idleness, dissipa-
ton, and careless and thriftless propen-
stiles of the negroes. Figures, which
have the reputation of being our best
truth-tellers, have been brought to bear
upon the relative longevity of peoples in
the respective stages of barbarism, semi
barism, and the present age of civiliza-
ton, with advantage decidedly in favor
of the latter: More people attain their
scriptural allowance of years now than
they did centuries back, showing that
the progress of knowledge, and especial
ly of the medical science, has decided
influence in prolonging human life.
And this may, in measure, account for
the great disparity between the mortali-
ty OF the negroes and the whites. But
in onr locality, at least, there is another
and more fatal reason why the negroes
die faster than the whites, than the plau-
sible and accepted theory of difference in
civilization An observing and intelli-
gent physician of this county, who has
noticed the gradual depopulation of the
negroes, says that they die from neglect
and the want of medicine A physician
when called in, finds the disease far adj
vanced, and prescribes for the patient,
and in most cases the medicine is not
bought They allow one another, and
themselves, to get down to deaths door,
before they Will take any medicine.
And this is not because of poverty, but
evidently from want of love for one
another. They are not SO improvident
or imprudent, as neglectful and unsym-
pathetic They do not manifest the love
of brother, son and parent, which their
humanity and religious nature would
seem to indicate.
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10000 Bushels Good Sound Cotton Seed
wanted by Martin & Pictard.
spriur Hin sim FIouri.hing

We are gratified to learn that Spring
Hill is still progressing. Excellent
schools are well filled, and new enter
prises are continually going forward.
The young men have formed a Debat-
inc Society, which they call "Ihe
Erosophion," and on Friday night last
they had public debate. The people
turned out as one, and made it great
occasion. The string band volunteered
its services, and the eloquence display
ed was mingled with sweet music.
This is the right step in The right direc-
ton; let the religious little town keep
its purity, and find amusement within
its own borders, instead of patronizing
the demoralizing travelling shows.
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Mr.. EprroR:-As the late tax of Ia
per cent having been levied at the sug-
gestion of a public meeting, seems to
have given cause to no little discussion
and much unpleasant feeling, and to
allay the unusual excitement the Board
has, after mature reflection, developed a
policy which they hope will in future
obviate the necessity for high taxes
Finding that the conversion of the Mar
ket House into drinking saloon is an
easy and moral method of replenishing a
depleted treasury, they propose in the
wear 1870 to convert the remaining stalls
in the Market House into first-class
Bars, at which a Bar Tender, provided
by the corporation, will be happy tomix
drinks for the thirsty population. In
this way they expect not only to secure
a handsome rent for the Market House,
but also profit on liquors sold, and
from fines assessed upon the unfortunates
who get drunk on corporation whiskey.
In this way the Revenue of the city will
be sufficient to forward the permanent
improvements now so auspiciously be-
gun, without expressing the taxpayer
Hoping that this premature publication
of luminous idea of the Board, will al
lay the public excitement, am, &C.;
An OLD ALDERMAN.
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The Fair.

A"C
Last Monday was as lovely as though
it was made expressly for the opening
day of the Fair an atmosphere just cool
enough to invite exercise and give the
autumn tint to the ladies's cheeks. The
crowd was large for the first day and
much interest manifested. Of course the
bulk of the crowd was located in the vi
cinity of the Floral Hall, where the spe-
cial attractions for the ladies were. Va
rious and beautiful specimens of needle
work indicated that while the gentle
men have been engaged in raising fine
stock, their wives and sisters have been
making themselves useful as well as orna-
mental. The latter part of last summer
was unfavorable to vegetables, but still
some large specimens were seen on the
tables. The one that attracted the most
attention was the Vegetable Dish Rag
Jellies, wines, ETC., etc, were in profu-
ston, aud very tempting. One or two
bottles of apple jelly were especially
clear and delicious. The Dixie Cake
was the title of a splendid fruit cake, all
the ingredients ofwhich. autmeg, coran-
der seed, spice, preserved fruit, etc.,-all
grew on the farm of the estimable Bear
Creek lady. A couple bottles of Cataw-
ba wine, by its beauty of color and ex-
cellenoe of flavor, proves that the vine
may be cultivated in our county with
eminent success. The ladies had many
things there to show what excellent
housekeepers Maury county women are'
but they might have brought more.
Those hard things to make, good light
bread and butter, were both on hand, as
well as some fine hams. Major George
Lipscomb gave a new method Of saving
hams: after the ham is taken out of the
brine. and washed, rub with molasses.
Among the pretty things we will men
ton some handsome quilts, oil and wa
ter paintings, wax flowers, air-castles
made of straws and hair, by girl eleven
wears of age, numerous elegant pictures,
from the Daguerrean Gallery, several
specimens of penmanship-one su-
perb picture by Prof. b., and another by
blacksmith boy, and also collections OF
faces. A number of pictures have been
taken out OF books, periodicals, etc, etc.,
and so skillfully arranged as to present
to the eye the appearance of one picture.
The larger collection has a very great
variety of faces, from Bishop Bascom
and the Emperor and Empress of the
French, down to May and December
counting. The smaller collection has
historic faces altogether, men whose
fame is known wherever the English
language is spoken-Jackson, Webster,
Clay, Lords Wellington and Elgin, Gal
ilco, ctc., etc. Both these collections
were gotten up by two ladies of Column
bia, and if they knew how much pleas
ure they have afforded the people, they
would be amply repaid for their trouble.
Three hundred and twenty-five tickets
were returned on the first day.
Tuesday, like the famous 'Austerlitz
day. dawned gloomy and threatening,
but gradually the mists dispersed, and
the sun shone out pleasantly. The
crowd increased in size, The Pacing
Race, which was to have come OFF on
Monday evening, was postponed until
Tuesday morning, when it resulted in
VIM. Lane receiving the premium. The
Trotting Match for the Merchants 500
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10000 Bushels Dried Apples wanted 10y
Martin Il Packard.
Tom Hatch,

Tom Hatch, charged with the murder
of Mr.. Chairman several weeks ago, was
tried before Esquire Herndon last Satur-
day, Wood for prosecution, and Bullock
for defense. He was committed to Jail,
to await his trial at the next term ofthe
Circuit Court. Tom was wounded by a
policeman in Nashville, at the time of
his last capture, and when he was placed
i'm Sims Latta's charge to bring to Co
lumbia, he made out that he was very
badly hurt. Sims put him in carriage,
without any handouts ON, and Tom
kept looking out of the window, to see
if he could find certain policeman
Sims knew all the time that Tom was
'possumin,' and was prepared to stop
the gentleman, when he should attempt
to jump out. Tom looked very sleepy
when he saw thar he was watched.
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women's Shoes, from 81 % to 81 so, at
Patterns Cheap Store.
The Columbia synod.

The Columbia Synod of the Cumber-
land Presbyterian Church will meet in
this place next Friday. Rev. A. NJ
KERR will be the Moderator. The Syn
cd numbers about 30 members, and a
fell attendance is expected. The Ses-
sion will hold some or 4 days, revis-
ing the minutes of Presbyteries and look
ing n or the interest OF education. The
Synodical School ! located at Winches-
ter, and is conducted by our former fell
low countyman, Prof. A. M. BURNEY
We had the pleasure of meeting the
Professor this week, who says his school
is in fiourishing condition.
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New York.

CRAIG & OWEN, formerly of Mt Peas
ant, have set up a dry goods store at
New York, about five miles east of the
former place. The new store Will DC
great thing to the good people of that
section, and the young men will doubt
less sell their goods so cheap that the
neighborhood will not be under the ne
cessity of going abroad for goods.
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HALEY,s
CONDITION POWDERS,

For HORSES, MULES CATTLE and HOGS,
are unequaled for Coughs, Colds, Loss Of ap-
petite, Distemper. Hde-bound, Heaves, Lung
fever, Su. cit, Farey, Collie, Yello,, Water,
Thick Wild or below, Founde- and all the
diseases incident to these animals. They are
also sure cure and prevent Of
HOG CHOLERA,
As can be shown by numerous testimonials
from all parts of the country, which alone makes
them invaluable to farmers and stock men
throughout the United st les.
Warrant ed to do all that is claimed for them
if given according to directions. See circulars.
For sale by Merchants and Druggists gener-
ally. MaArfactr ed by
J. VI. HALEY.
H0DC ES- 4 RICHARDS, Druggists, Nash
vile, Tenn. General Agents, TO whom all orders
should be addressed.
For sale IN Co Imbia by MCKINNEY &
SMITH, TITCOMB IL WILLIAMS, and T. B.
RAINS, Druggists. In Spring Hill by w. NJ.
BOND, Druggist, and in Neapo!is by S. B.
CARPENTER.
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Mrs. Mary Pillow, wife of Gen. G. j.
Pillow, of this county, went to st. Johns
Chapel last Sunday morning, after SER
vice returned home in her usual health,
and while at dinner, took suddenly ill,
and continued to sink under the disease,
which proved to be apoplexy, until
night, when she died. Gen. Pillow was
in Memphis, and did not get home until
the next evening. Mrs. PILLOW was a
model good woman, a devout christian,
and though her death gives unmingled
pain in the sphere of her labors, it will
bring joy in the land of her rewards.
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MEDICAL.
FINE AROMATIC
OR A N GLE
Stomach Bitters,

There being a very general demand for thu
various bitters now before the public, and no
knowing the quality of the spirits. or the char
acter of the ingredients contained therein, We
have been induced to prepare the Orange Bit
tiers.
We can safely recommend these Bitters fol-
the purity of the spirits, and the innocent and
pleasant character of the ingredients cont aimed
in them. and where a mild stimulent or agreeable
tonic is required, thew will be found equal. il
not superior. to anv Bitters before the public,
and bv their delightful flavor, will be found es-
peciaIly grateful to weak stomachs.
DOSE: One VINE glass full three times day,
or oftner If needed.
Prepared and sold by
BERRY, DEMOVILLE & CO.,
No. and 6, Public Square,
NASHVILLE, TENN.
For sale by T. B. Rains, Columbia, Tenn.
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Capt. Rufus J. Polk re questsus 10 say
that he was not engaged in the personal
difficulty said to have taken place near
Carter's Greek Station, several weeks
since
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seed Wheat.

Wheat, Rye, Corn and Bacon, for
which the highest market price will be
paid. IL. OATMAN.
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Second Day.

HOGS-BerksItircS.
Boar yr old and older, A ] Fly, pr;
B Harlan, certificate.
Boar under yr old, Walter Akin,
Earl Van Dorm premium; T ] Dorset
certificate.
Sow yr old and older, A ] Stanfell,
prem; r P Ledbetter, cert.
Sow under l yr old, Walter Akin,
Queen Vick) prem; Akin & Stephen
son, certificate.
Pair Pigs, Walter Akin prem; Akin
& Stephenson cert.
Chester Whites.
Sow, 1 yr old and over, l. H Estes
premium.
Sow under yr old, w A Jam'son,
premium.
MIcd Breeds.
Boar under or old, A + Alexander,
prem; Al Fly, cert.
Sow one yr old and over, B Harlan
prem; A Fly cert.
Sow under / yr old, A J Fly prem; A
F Alexander cert.
Pair Pigs, A ] Fly, prem; ] G Rain
ey certificate.
Sweepstakes.
Boar any age or breed, r P Ledbet-
ter, prem; Walter Akin, earl Van
Dorm, certificate.
Sow any age or breed, Akin d Steph-
enson, prem; Walter Akin certificate.
Sow and Pigs, Walter Scott, prem.
JACKS.
3yr old and over, T B McCandless,
nran,. w Anderson certificate,
2yr old, p ] Akin, king Phillip
prem; w A Alexander: Rocky Noun
tain) cert.
JENNETTS.
3yr old and over, s Ingram, prem.
Jennett colt, s Ingram, premium.
StUeepstdke Jacks.
Jack of any age or breed, P j Akin,
king Philip prem; G w & A j STAN
fell, (Black Warrior) certificate.
Jennett any age, S ] Ingram, prem.
MULES. !,
3yrand over, w Hagan, prem
ThOs White, certificate.
2yr old, J A Alexander, prem; J r
Whitworth, certificate.
! yr old, Webb Ridley, Jr, prem; A
J Fly, certificate.
Mule colt, G Hammond, prem; w S
McCanless cert.
Pair Harness Mules, ] w Hagan,
premium; T ] & S P Perry cert:
Single Harness Mule, J w Hagan,
prem; ] n Alexander, certificate.
Sweepstakes.
Sweepstake Mule, J n nder,
prem; j w Hagan, certificate.
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On the 3Oth ult., by Rev. j. II. Peoples, Mr.
JOHN E. WALKER, of Hopewell, and Miss NJ
A. WILLIAMS, of Culleoka.
Also, by the same, on the 5tb inst, Mr.. w
j. GOOD, of Culleoka, and Miss MARY E.
SCOTT, of Horewell.
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Larkin Brown, a negro well known
in this community, died last Sunday
of consumption.
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To my United States and World ,vide
Readers

have received many testimonials from pro-
iessiohai and medical men, as my almanacs and
various publications have shown, all of which are
genuine. The following from highly educated
and popular physician in Georgia, is certainly
one OF the most sensible Communications Ihaye
ever received. DR.. Clement knows exactly what
he speaks Of, and his testimony deserves to Be-
written IN letters Of gold. Hear what the DR.,
says of BULLS WORM DESTROYER:
VrLLASow, WALKER COUNTY, Ca,
June %, 1866.
DR. JOHN BULL-Dear Sir: I have recently
giyel your "Wom DESTROYER several trials
and find it wonderfully efficacious. II has nj
failed in single instance to have tire wished Sor
effect. am doing pretty large country 2rac-
tiee, and have daily use for some article Of the
kind. L am free to confess that know of no
remedy recommended by the ablest authors that
IS so certain and speedy in its effects. On the
contrary they are uncertain in the extreme. Ny
object IN writing you is 10 find out upon what
terms can get the medicine directly from YOU.
Ii can get il upon easy terms, / shall use Q
great deal OF 1T. i am aware that the use of
such articles is contrary to the teachings and
practice OF great majority of the regular line Of
NJ DIS, but see no just cause or good sense in
discarding remedy which we know to be eff
Gent, simply because We may be ignorant of its
combination. For my part, / shall make il a
rule to use all and any means 10 alleviate suffer
ing humanity which may be able to command
NOT neSitatlng because some one more ippen
ious than myself may have learned its effects
nrst, and secured the sole right to secure that
knowledge. However, l al. BY no means an ad-
vocate or supporter of the thousands of worthless
nostrums that food the country, that purport 10
cure all manner Of disease to which human iesh
Is heir. Please reply soon and inform me OF yo p
best terms. am, sir, most respectfully.
JULIUS CLEMENT, ND
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A NNOU n G E M E n T S
MAURY COUNTY.
FOR SHERIFF..

| We are authorized to announce JOHN La
| MAR as a candidate for SHERIFF, at the en-
suing March Election.
We are authorized to announce G. ii. BEAN
as a can'iiate for SFERIFF, at the ensuing
| March Election.
We are authorized to announce GEORGE W.
KINZER as candidate for SHERIFF, at the
ensuing March election.
| We are authorized to announce ROBERT ID.
RICKETTS, rs a candidate for Sheriff, at the
ensuing March Election.
We are authorized to announce SlMMo hAl-
IA as candidate for SHERIFF, at the ensu
ing March Fiction.
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Third Day.
SADDLE STOCK.

SADDlAH< SAOSNs
Stallion, 4 VI old and over, John
Fitzgerald, premium; Il b Bond cert.
Stallion yr old, w H Brown slash
er, Jr) premium; A Coggin cert.
Stallion, 9 VI old, Bird Fitzgerald pr.
Stallion yr old, John Fitzgerald,
prem; Robt Estes, cert.
Stallion colt, Samson Liggett, prem;
w T Mitchell, certificate.
Mare, 4 VI old and over, Mays &
Dodson, premium; J C Witt, cert.
Mare 3 yr old, w H Hagan, prem.
Mare 2 yr old, H FairiS, prem; S H
Armstrong, Jr, certificate.
Mare l yr old, VIM Barker, prem;
S H Armstrong, Jr, certificate.
Mare colt, Sip Thompson, premium;
Major Jackey Fleming, certificate.
Secepstakes.
Stallion, any age, w H Brown, pr,
John Fitzgerald, Williamson county,
certificate.
Mare, any age, s B Caperton, prem;
John T Haley, certificate.
Best saddle horse, mare or gelding,
VIM. Lane, prem; G Lockridge, cert.
Best model horse, mare or gelding;
w HI Lockridge, prem; d K Hayes
certificate.
HORSEMANSHIP.
Gus Lockridge, lone ARM premium.
Fourth Day.
Thorough Bred Horses.
Best Stallion 3 yr old, w. p. CAN'T
prem, Jas. p. John.on of Williamson
comfy, (Ballot) certificate
Best stallion l VT old, W. ID. EVERY
prem, John A. Miller CScntineD cer'ini-
cate.
Thorough Bred Mares.
Beet Mare years old and over, w. ID.
Everlv Martha McNairyl Prem.
Bes. More years old, j. 5. Smith, OF
Giles, p ,em. Wy
prem, r. c. Gordon certificate.
Sweepstakes, blood"
Fest stallion of any age, Smith and
Lewis, Giles county, prem, w. p. CAN'T
certificate.
Best Mare ofany age, G. W. Campbell,
prem, w. ID. Everly, certificate.
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HEAD LADIES, READ!

The only reliable remedy now offered to you
for the cure of all those painful and dangerous
diseases to which the female constitution Is SUBJ
ject, and which moderates all excuses and re-
moves all distractions, from whatever cause IS
Sir Jas. CIarke'S Female Pills.
Prepared from prescription of Sir J. Clarke
NJ D., physician extraordinary to the Queen, BY
DAVID H. FISKE, Al Dey street, N. I: 10
Married Ladies it is particularly suited. 1t will
in a short time, bring on the monthly period
with regularity, and it does not contain any
thing hurtful to the constitution.
In all cases of nervous and spinal affections,
pains in the back and limbs, fatigue, palpitation
of the heart, Mysteries and whites, it will effcc-
a speedy CT re when all other means have failed.
Full directions in pamphlet around each pack.
age Observe the name and copyright OF II. ID.
FISKE, on each package-all others are base
and worthless counterfeits. Sold by principl
Druggists everywhere and z. B. RAtNS,Co-
umbia Tenn.
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nAuRY COUNTY FAIR.


Best Bull 8 VI old, w. P. Cant & Co
premium; ]. L. Stockard, certificate.
Best Bull 2 yr old, w. 81. Brown
premium; ]. A. Coggin, certificate.
Best Bull yr old, Harland & Lips
comb; G.. P. Webster, cert.
Best Bull cali, G. w. Polk, prem.
Best Cow 8 yr old and older, Jas. P.
Johnson, premium; Mrs. Rebecca In
gram, certificate.
Best Cow yr old or older, J. P.
johnson, premium; G. P. Webster, GER
Best year old cow, J. P. Johnson,
prem; s. w. Mayberry, certificate.
Best Cow Calf, Miss Mary Ingram,
prem; r. c. Gordon, cert.
GRADE CATTLE. :
Bull Calf, w. c. Ingram, prem; J. HI.
Webster, cert.
Cow, 8 yr old and older, G. w. May
berry, prem; G. w. Polk, cert.
Cow, 2 VI old, George Epscomb, pr;
w. 81. McFan, certificate.
Cow, l yr old, H. c. Jones, prem;
A, j. Ely. cert
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R. H. Holmes, who lives on the farm
of Col. A. 8. Goodwin, near Santa Fe, has
a stalk of cotton with Ito matured bolls
This beats Tol Johnsen, Holiness rival
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Our friend and fellow-citizen, Ephraim
McRady, has allowed us the esteemed
privilege of looking oyer two very an
cient books, which have been in his fam
lily for mere than a century. One is
Confession of Faith printed at Glas-
cow, Scotland, i'm 1857. Aside from the
marked popularity that distinguishes
the printing art of that age, this precious
old book shows its old age in its brown
stained and well worn leaves. The 9TH
err book is the fourth volume of The
Spectator published also at Glasgow, in
1745. 1t is dedicated to the Duke of
Marlborough, and though much better
preserved than the Confession of Faith.
it is older, and we trust it will be read
by Mr.. M'Rady's descendants centuries
from now.
The Auction House is selling Flannel
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B U LIS
- a Il . ap u rilla
A GOOD REASON FOR THE CAP.
TAIN'S FAITH.
Read the Captains Letter and the Letter from

Read the Captains Letter and the Letter from
his mother:
Benton Barracks, No., April 80, 1866,
DR. JOHN BULL-Dear Sir: Knowing the Of.
ncacy OF your Sarsaparilla, and the healing and
beneficial qualities it Possesses, I send you the
following statement of my case.
was wounded about two years ago-was To-
ken prisoner and confined for sixteen months.
Being moyedso often, my wounds have not heal
ed yet. have not sat up moment since was
wounded. ! am shot through the hips. NY
general health is impaired, I need something to
assist nature. Ihave more faith in your Sarsa-
Parilia than In anything else. I wish that
that is genuine. Please express me half dozen
bottles, and oblige
Carr. C. P. JOHNSON, 81. Louis.
p. S--The following was written April 80,
1866, by Mrs. Jennie johnson, mother Of Capt.
Johnson:
DIR. JOHN BULL-Dear Sir: Ny husband, DR..
Z. ). johnson. was skilful surgeon and physi-
clan in central New York, where be died leaving
the above c. p. johnson TO my care. At thirteen
years of age he bad a chronic diarrhea and
scrofula, for which gave him your SarsapariIla.
IT CURED HIM have for ten years recommend
ed it to mary IN New York, Ohio, and Iowa. for
scrofula- fever sores. and general debility. Per-
feet success has attended it. The cures effected
in Sdme cases of scrOfula and fever sores were
almost miraculous am very anxious for my
son to again have recourse to your Sarsa paril-
Ia lie Is fearful of getting a spurious article,
hence his writing T. you for il. His wounds
were terrible but belive be will recover
Respectfully, JENNIE Johnson,