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The Hickman courier., 1869-08-07
TENNESSEE.
4 startling scheme DO Involve
the state In Revelation
and Civil War.

Prom the Louisville Courier-Journal.
NASHVILLE, Aug. 3, 1869.
tie understood among well informed
politica! circles that Stokes aud his
friends have agreed upon plsn OF ac-
ton which is to be inaugurated immedi-
ately after the election, and which looks
TO the establishment of two separate
State governments-the Legitimate as
repreeented by Governor Senter, and an
independent, self created Que headed by
Stokes. Cooper Of the State militia, and
the Nashville ring.
Stokes is to issue u proclamation de-
clsriug himself Governor and proclaim
ing the existence of an iusurrection. and
calling op Gen. Cooper TO aid his (Stokes)
rightful authority with the militia. Coop
er is to respond with proclamation
summouing the disbanded militia into
the field The Stokes candidates are
next to assemble at Nashville, organize
themselves into a Legislature, inaugur-
ate Stokes and begin business. They are
then to memorialze Congress-, and expect
TO be protected by Grant until Congi ess
meets.
Money has been sent him from Wash
ington and assessed upon the Federal
office holders throughoutthe State. This
scheme originated with Horce Maynard
Stokes was in favor of arming the ne
groes and taking possession OF the State
archieves by force. nisyusfd objected
md tf1S matter was referred TO Boutwell,,
who decided in favor of the plan here
sketched.
Stokes refused to speak at Murfrees-
boro the other day, owing to his fear OF
Captain Flemming, of Stokes cavalry
who once shot Stokes and has since kept
him in dread Of his life. Flemming i:
a Republican.
Stokes has frequently, of late, referred
to little game which he said he had OIL
foot, and it is believed that the foregoing
embraces all of its essential details.
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SO eleg Rosewood Pianos, ea{
rs {" I" Melodeons,
$50 sewing machines, eacH
500 gold watches, 20
Cash prizes, silver ware, &C., 81
chance TO draw any of the abos
for 25c. Tickets describing Prizes ard
ed in Envelopes and well mixed. ON
ceipt of 25c. Sealed Ticket is drawn with<
out choice and sent by mail to any address
The prize named upon it will be delivered
10 the ticket holder on payment Of One Dol
lar. Prizes are Immediately sent to any
address by express or return mail.
You will know what your Prize is before
you pay for it. Any prize exchanged for
another of the same value. No Blanks. Our
patrons can depend on fair dealing.
References-We select the following from
many who have lately drawn Valuable
Prizes and kindly permitted US to publish
them: Andrew J. Burns, Chicago, $4,000
Miss Clara S. Walker, Baltimore, Piano,
$500; James NJ Matthews, Detroit, $1,000;
John T. Andrews, Savannah, $4,000; Miss
Agnes simmons Charleston, piano, S6OO.
We publish no names without permission.
Opinions of the Press-.The firm is re-
| liable, and deserve their success. Weekly y
Tribune. May, 8. 1--WE know them to be a
fair dealing New York Herald, May
2S. "A friend of ours drew $500 prize,
which was promptly received daily
News, June g. sf.fft
Send for circular. Liberal Inducements
to agents Satisfaction guaranteed. Every
package of Sealed Envelopes contains one
cash gift. Six tickets for ST. l3 for O0 35
| for O0. 110 for l5 90. All letters should
| be addressed to
HARPER, WILSON & CO.,
i73 Broadway, New York
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They Take the Polls at Danville.
OUR MILITARY UNDER ARMS
Important Dispatch from Governor
Stevenson.

Our city since last evening has bristied
with bsyonets. Wherever one goes he
meets soldier boy in grey looking val
orous and vigilant. The young fellows
armed and equipped az the law directs
feel a reasonable pride in ing
themselves, especially in the oi
the ladies' Indeed on them ioszshsngs
the peace and security oftt1N State.
Meanwhile the air is full of rumors OF
strife and bloodshed aud war and com
motions and general breaking of the
peace. Last evening Adjutant General
Wolford, full of the election, and feel
ing spirited. teIegraphed Major Allen OF
this city TO hold his battalion in readiness
for Instant service. The Waddell Greys,
Thomas Zouaves, and Helm Guards i'm
mediateiy repaired to their headquarters
and are yet awaiting further orders.
What could have been the origin of
this demand of Col Frank Wolford no
one could tell. There comes to US a
frighttul story from Danville, that yes
terday the polls were taken b the ne
v<svssy y-sh,-tcwn sackcd--Aesegranfs-s ssI~Asi
destroyed, and company of United
States soldiers driven off. A heavy loss
Ol lfIc
The Regulators have also been busily
engaged at work in Casey General VOL
ford's own county, where he had better
beg, and three men aud one woman killed
by these lawless characters
Gov. Stevenson sits in the meanwhile
in the midst of this carnival of blood
and confusion, enjoying the delights of
Crab Orchard Springs, but not exactly
satisfied with the fare
While war and rumors OF war and in :
surrcction and murder fill the breeze, he
is apparently unconscious of the disgrace
that is being attached TO the fair fame of
Kentucky. He did, however, manage to
wake up to n crisis this morningrpd d Bar
warded the following Important is;iSf&h:
CRAB ORCHARD, Aug. g.
To H. J. AoHIeA, Third Street:
Send me dozen each of grouse, wood
cock and other summer game. Also
some nice soft peaches, and some sweet
potatoes, and some cantelope melons to
this place by express.
JOHN w. STESKNsoN, Governor
Dead Head { K.
The viands at Crab Orchard must be
rather coarse for the dainty and royal
stomach of his Excellency
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SOUTH CARoLINA-South Carolina
is no doubt the most thoroughly cursed
at this time of all the States of the Un-
ion, though many another State undoubt-
edly considers this miserable distinction
as belonging to itself. The negroes are
large majority of the voters in South
Carolina. they have all political and mil
itary power, their ignorance, depravity,
aud savageism are wrought on by cum
ming and malignant adventurers disguis
ed in white skins, and all the Offices from
the highest to the lowest are filed with
scoundrels. whose vocation it is to insult,
to .exasperate, TO oppress, to swindle, to
rob the people and the State.
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as tsNcoURAGING.-W Western Ken
Tss so anxiousiy discussing the va
presRsitions for encouraging popu-
Saas9retreshing ~ to read such para
wh5c following from the Colum-
Dur prejui.
Tasting
Isick, anSthe most encouraging signs Of
|ers- . is the large number of babies
Rea ich this section of the country is
Alta recent public gathering
- 40 observer counted fifty six
tbfe*s it probable there may
prodothers which he did
fOlldnt Hickman county
munlcar na.;nr fne babies, and
al coyl the number is iu-
hat in cfng rapidity.
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U. S. INTERNAL REVENUE.
U. S. INTERNAL REVENUE,
Third Division, lst District, KY.

HIcKaAS, Aug. =, 1869
DY direction of the District Assessor,
I'D every brewer, distiller cigar manufac-
turer, tobacco manufacturers, gauger in
spector, and storekeeper in the Third Divis-
ion comprising the counties of Graves and
Fulton, will report Immediately to this Of
fee, giving date of commencement of busi-
ness, or of appointment, (as the case may
be)i date and amount of bond or bonds; name
and residence of each eurety with the
amount for which he is responsible; to which
they will append the certificate of the clerk
for the county in which the sureties reside.
For the convenience of such parties re-
siding in the county of Graves, the under
signed would state that by published sp-
pointment, he will he in his Office at May
field, on the llth, remaining until Saturday
the l4th instant st which time such reports
may be made, and all business pertaining TO
his office transacted. JAMES f. LONG,
Asst Ass'r , Div. lst Dist KY.
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I'm this County.

iRf in this county last Monday
be Smallest cast for many years. In
wn precinct not more than one half
was polled. A perfect indeffer-
the result appears to..hsve ex-
ighout the county.
he returns received it appears
W. Silvertooth is elected rep
Native from this aud Hickman coun-
by majority OF something over 200.
The school tax in this county carried
2 votes, only. but 10 HicIman hy
lite large msjority.
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FULTON COUNTY,
4 y IION % y IN I
SEMINARY.
Hickman, Kentucky.

WE, the undersigned Trustees and Super
visory Board of FULTON COUNTY SEM
INARY, respectfully announce to our old
patrons, and all who are interested in the
cause of Education, the commencement of
the regular session of our excellent school
on the ISt Monday in September
next. We would add that the teachers are
well chosen, and fully competent for in
struction in the general branches of educa-
tion-male and female, No efforts will be
spared to give our patrons sstisfa ction.
There never has been time when the
youth of our country should make such
strenuous efforts to obtain an education.-
The future honor OF shame Of our country
greatly depends upon the rising genera
ton. Convinced of this fact, the Trustees
and Faculty al making vigorous efforts to
afford the youth OF our country the greatest
facilities for preparing themselves for an
intelligent and christian career.
The session which has just closed, was
one of marked success. Patrons and visitors
witnessing the examination, were Impress
ed with the fact, that the pupils had been
thoroughly taught.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
JAMES p. CHEATHAM, President.
S. n. White, j. II. Davis, S. L. Drury,
n p Harness, Francis Miller.
JOHN W. CowGILL, Secretary of Board.
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Speech Of Andrew Johnson at
Maryville.
ATTEMPT TO MOB HIM.
The Rioters Driven BACK.

KNoxvILLE, August O. Ex Presi-
dent johnson spoke at Maryville to day.
A crowd of Radicals at the Depot greet
ed him with insulting remarks.
While speaking the Radical preacher
whippers of Blount got up party to
mob johnson, with the declared inten
ton of breaking up the speaking and
riding him on rail.
They made three charges on the stand
but fell back awed each time by the firm
attitude of Mr.. johnson and his friends.
There were several knock down fights
and considerable tumult, but no blood
shed
johnson spoke three hours, and made
a telling speech. The speech was siml-
Jan to his others in the State. He devo-
sed an hour and half to telling dis
sRssion of finances.
The Hickman courier., 1869-08-07

WE had related to US the other day an
anecdote Of an old lady Who formerly
entertained travellers in q neighboring
county. Before guests commenced
meal. Il vas the custom to ask blessing:
"Oh' Lord! make us truly thankful for
the food that is now before u.s. Nancy
hand around the corn bread frat, apd
then tic BISCUIT aftcrwerd. Amen
The Hickman courier., 1869-08-07

rT CouSTY.-Dresden Precint--
ne ne pr-senter, $50; Stokes, PIG.
pave sS-Etheridge, Sos; Underwood,
s,Ssfaepresentatives-Csldwell, s35
wh6l2II.
Precinct-senter, 26si Upton,
laeridge, 272 Caldwell, 27o
:sfox coUErT-Troy Precinct-For Gov
eS--Senter, $50; Stokes. l. Etheridge,
rs;ns syett, 460,
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school Tax i'm Kentucky.

- to tbe terrible irregularity OF
70 this place, our news from
lucky election is very meagre.
ering returns received, however,
W fear that the School Tax has
efeatsd in this State. At this wri.
this is the prevailing opinion,
IA further returns may announce
Ing news that the intelligence
1.-The State has been tri-
school tax voted.
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Another PrOgnosticatOr.

A short distance from this city there
has long resided an old gentleman of most
estimable character and more than ordi-
nary religious feeling. On numerous
occasions his singular prescience of events
has startled his friends and persons skep-
tical cf what their senses could not COM
prebeud Two weeks ago, this gentle
man being in his usual health, predicted
approaching earthquakes aud disasters
of the most tremendous character, and
concluded his revelation by the an
nouDcemeut that they would know him
to be a true prophet from this, that he
himself would certainly die exactly at 4
clock on Thursday, July 22d. Anx-
lousy the friends awaited the hour thus
misunderstanding that it might be
hallucination that deception would cure,
theg set the clock forward, but in vain,
far exactly at o'clock on last Thursday,
the prophet breathed his last. The event
has ca used profound sensation among
a wide circle of people in this section,
and many are in painful apprehension OF
coming disaster. Puducah Kentuckidn.
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lucky Elections.

yction for State Treasurer re-
hlection Of James W. Tate
majority of FORTY
Ic carried the city of
live thousand. All the
ative candidates in the
a, excep, about Is.
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AN ORDINANCE


TO PRAFENT BREA CHES OF TIE
PEA CE
DE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of
I'D Hickman, That any person who shall
make use of any indecent, insulting, pro-
voking, or threatening language to, or
about, or concerning another, or other per-
sons in his, or their hearing, or presence,
calculated to excite anger, or provoke q
breach of the peace, shall be deemed guilty
of misdem eanor, and on conviction there
of shall be fined in o sum not less than Eve
nor more than twenty five dollars; and this
ordinance shall go into effect from and after
its passage, and publication.
SAML LANDRUM, Mavor.
The Hickman courier., 1869-08-07
CUBA.


AsHINGToS, Aug. 3.-Letters have
been received in this city from Cuba
leaders dated the 10Th ult These let
tep give the following items from the
insarrectionsry districts:
The recent engagements have placed
in the hands of the republican leaders a
la,ge number of prisoners, and they ure
now IN position to prevent the whole
sale massacre OF Cubans aud their friends,
which have taken place through the
power Of the volunteer organization, as
It's understood the prisoners in the
hsnds OF the revolutionists will be held
as shostages for the proper treatment or
the Cubaus who may be captured in bat
tie. This fat has caused u cessation of
the execution of prisoners, which has
hitherto been the policy OF the Spanish
commanders
Gen. Quesada has completely destroy
ed all communication between Puerto
Principe and the coast, aud the telegraph
ic communication with Havaua, aud were
it npt for the unhealthy condition of the
cityhe would have occupied it some time
ago Every effort of Gen. Latona to
open communications has been defeated
andin those attempts the Spanish loss
has been treble that of the Cubans. The
lossof the Spanish in these encounters
was SO great that it is reported the effec-
tive force of Letona at Nuevites aud the
entiie district does not exceed 4 900 men.
while that OF Quesads exceeds niue thou
sand, in good discipline, well armed and
iusep& ared . iSxNard movemepS
when the healt OF the courf1
try sdjacent-e leosst permit.
There have been a humber of mind
confess in Jordans district. In eaa
IA, Il.
The Hickman courier., 1869-08-07

ORIGIN OF -Methodism
originated in ireland, at Cork, in 1748-
In August of that year Mr.. Charles
Wesley preached famous sermon in the
open air TO more than one thousand peo-
pie. and in the following month incorpo-
rated IN church fellowship some souls
whom be had won for Christ. As in
other places the planting of Methodism
in that city, was followed by fierce per
secutiou. In May 175o, Mr.. John Wes-
lev presched in Cork and was burned in
efigy by frantic mob. But none of
these thugs moved him, and within six
years chapel was opened By him on
Hammond's marsh. In 1882, Cork was
enriched with the dust of one Of the
pioneer Methodist preachers in North
America. Richard Boardman, who rests
under shadow of the old cathedral in hope
of the resurrection of the just DIR.
Weslev's last visit to Cork was only two
years before his death. Methodism is
now strong and influential in the city
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aeAlrertise,lents
STRXYED.

CtTRAYED from the residence OF M
- Peter Winston, FIVE miles east of HicNl
man, one BAY MARE, six years old, trim
made, three white feet, shod before, a small
scar on top of left ear, heavy name and tail,
tail strikes about her hooks. Persons find
ing her, or giving information of her where
sbouts, will be literally rewarded
aug8-lt PHIL. b. WINSTON.
The Hickman courier., 1869-08-07

regular and volunteer troops, who had
been sent to take possession of certain
marked plantations, were driven back
aud the forces almost destroyed. The
number of killed aud wounded is repor-
ted at So, and that of prisoners at three
hundred. The number OF Spanish troops
engaged in this fight was nearly thirteen
hundred. while that of the Cubans, who
were guarding the plantations. was only
seven hundred and sixty.
Gen Jordan reports himself and troops
in excellent condition, aud asserts his
command is equal to three times the
number of those who oppose him. They
are well organized, we'll drilled, and fight
like demons. His force is daily increas-
ing BY recruits from the former slaves OF
the Spanish regular troops. He express
ses entire confidence in success
The Hickman courier., 1869-08-07

In DECLINING HEALTH.--We regret
to learn that Hon. john Bell, who has
been for some time past residing at the
Iron Works, on the Cumberland river, is
jiing in health, aud his condition is
Il y IA as to give no hope of his perma-
!, = gls ~ yccovsry.- Nas6ri2lc Ulior Aug~3
The Hickman courier., 1869-08-07
FNDORSFNPTT

ENDORSEMENT.
Passed its first reading June 9Th, 1868.
On motion, the second reading was dis
pensed with, and by unanimous consent of
the Council present, the Ordinance was
read its third and last time, and passed July
9Th 1868. J. H. MoREHEAD, Clerk.
Copy attest: WALKER,
aug7-lt Present City Clerk of Hickman,
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Tuition payable one-balf in advance.
Boarding can be secured in the best pri-
vate families in town from Sl2 80 to Sl5 per
month, including room, furniture, and fuel.
We respectfully solicit the patronage Of the
public in general.
w n. MERIWETHER,
Principal of the Male Department.
MISS NJ. Z. MORTIMER,
~ Principal of the Female Department
MISS AUGUSTA yOiGT,
Instructress iu Languages, Drawing, sc.
Instructress in Music.
jy 17-tf
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LUMBER, LUMBER!
A SH,
n WALNUT,
g. POPLAR,

CYPRESS,
GUM,
in any quantity on hand or sawed to order
Bills solicited Apply at the steam Saw
Mill of BLAKE s. UPSHAW,
two miles below Hickman. or address them
by letter at Hickman, KY.
The Hickman courier., 1869-08-07

5E COUNTY. Official.
wihe o&cicial vote of
- 'esent. SehooI Tax.
The Hickman courier., 1869-08-07

I1aT.teft OF full twenty miinon DushelS
Il wheat is expected. In Ohio, Wis
'consin, Indiana and Nebraska the wheat
harvest seems superb. Take it altogeth-
er, there can be little doubt that the up
per valley of the Mississippi, and nearly
the entire Northwest, will advance con
siderably upon last years supply. 1t
will be remembered that this result will
be partly the result of the increased
quantity OF land placed under wheat. Il
it were not for the drawbacks to various
localities on account of the weather, the
yield would be unparalleled.
'The South will, undoubted - 10
duce more food than last year. Ie
valley of the Colorado, Texas, an,.< in
portions of the lower Mississippi Valley,
immense damages have resulted from the
unusal foundations. Vast tracts of coun-
try have been devastated But the sup,
ply of food from all the Southern States
may be safely estimated as being in ex-
cess of last years products. From all
| parts of Canada the wheat and corn ac-
counts-sre highly satisfactory.
SIN Europe we find the crops have
been subject to very nearly the same con
dition as in the United States. A cold,
back ward spring aud wet summer will
reduce the supply of cereals in England
below last years average. drought IN
France will produce nearly the same re-
suits. From Hungary, Germany, South
ern Europe and Russia, the accounts are
much more favorable than they were a
few weeks ago. SpaiL will have more
than average good crop, a fact that is the
more gratifying in view of last year S
deficiency. But when We come to bal
ance the accounts from the surplus grain
producing and importing States in Eu-
rope, il will be found that the entire sup
| ply can hardly be expected to reach last
years average. Unless, in the eontin-
gency of very, favorable weather, the
supply mag fall considerably below the
present estimate.
"For the American producers, then
the prospects are generally favorable, so
far as relates to the chief staple of wheat
There will certainly be a good demand
for expectation, fact that wiz oof
prices firm on this side of the l w
and prevent the decline that would-s -s9sglsk w Z
erwise result from the abundant harvest
The deficiency in the corn crop is to be
chiefly regretted on account of the pro-
bable influence upon cattle and swine
This product feeds the millions in Amer
lea aud Europe indirectly. It's enor-
nous bulk scarcely pays the cost of trans
portation. But Western farmers, by
feeding it to cattle and swine, realize
upon it in another form The condition
of this staple is therefore matter of
L 4 n.
favorable turn in the weather may ma
- isly improve the only drawback TO an
s;sn,a psSI highly prosperous ha5Kest."
The Hickman courier., 1869-08-07
MUSKEY SHOT GUN.S

Warranted to shoot go yards. Price g. 50.
ntedszArm s~fsu ns and Revolvers. Send
stamp for price list Rifles, Shot Guns, Re-
voivers, to 'JOhnston's Gun Works, Pitts
burg, Pa k s-,-e.ts
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(tUMBERLAND UNIVERSITY, y
Tenn, has 758 students.
$40 PER DAY GUARANTEED

A GENTS to sell the Home Shuttle Sewing
n Machine. 1t makes the Lock Stitch
alike on both sides has the under-feed, aud
equal fn every respect TO any Sewing Ma
chine ever invented. Price $25. Warrant
ed for years. Send for circular. Address,
Johnson, Clark s. Co, Boston, Mass, Pitts
burg, Pa, or st. Louis Mo. &
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!. q. = dose s.an. Tenn. lea.e....

T.. |, 8 "a a dose 10, e.an, Tenn, )Ga1ett..
per. F6fsEpitati@ the Mask.
lteTics, . hPg Ats1 chronicle the
~ sna : c;a. ins knigHsfsss of the Mask are
|ct, undpage. On Thursday night
Ind aniid into town. We had
Bitters quiet of this people
and cetsturbed by these@rnight
astitut;onA are unable eN~ on agp
be their Oh aui,y /
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Crop Question.

I'd States Economist thus
The Hickman courier., 1869-08-07
University of Nashvi1S
MEDICAL DEPARTMENT.
TWENTIETH c01rRsE of -

rDHE TWENTIETH COURSE Of
will commence on the FIR
november next. The Preli1
commences on the FIRST
OCTOBER.
Theory and Practice-WN<
Obstetrics--GHARLEs X,
Chemistry. BEnRIEs
Surgery-WILLIAM T.
Institutes--THoxAs L,
Clinical Medicine-X
Materia Medjca-Je
Anatomy-THoN
Demonstratoq
FEES.--I
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bof the Ohio.
operation. Unusus1
and ornamental brancA991
forty weeks begins Septem
tire expense about $500 8
FIVE per cent. deduction n
ministers. Send for cstalogI
C. BEATTY, DID,, Ii. D., SuperS
Rev. A. NJ. REID, A. NJ, PrineipS]
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GRE1

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Cash Gifts TO IL
Every Tick