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The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1869-09-25
~A gentleman of Boston was goir

wA gentleman of Boston was going
out in his carriage to make some calls
with his wife, when he discovered that he
had left his visiting cards. He told his
footmah, recently come into his service, to
60 to the man,lepiece in his sitting room
and bring the cards he should see there.
The servant did as he was told, retained,
the articles to be used as he was told, and
off started the gentleman, sending in the
footman with cards whenever the mot At
home" occurred. As these were very
numerous, he turned to his servant with
the question:
"How many cards have you 'eft!"
"We'l," said the footman, "the ace Of
hearts is all that remains
He had a pack Of playing cards.
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HThe Boston Post says 1.-THE rea'
son Gen. Butler didn't accept the invita-
ton 20 60 forward when he was urged te
approach the altar at the camp meeting
was that be considered himself past pray
ing for"
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On Saturday the 4th
ssss Tortus one Iriou Brand.
~ Oilers : liberal reward 10
!. 'ne@d,sg ~ he said brand, and re.
= cain at his store in Vermilion.
IL, ABRAHAM HAAS.
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An old wsg who thought he was dying
was assured by his nurse that he would
not die 90 long as his feet kept warm
Bot I have heard of man who died with
very warm feet"
"Who was hei"
John Rogers," replied the incorrig'ble
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English Female Bitters strengthens females
Husbands should buy E. F. B. for sick wives
E. F. B. brings health and induces happiness
Complaints peculiar to females cured With E F.
Trahsn & Rose, Agts. in Vermilionville.
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nEThe commission issued bv Pre-

FThe commission issued by Presi-
dent Grant to General Sherman a. Secre-
tary of War, bears date of the 9th Septem.
Der, and suppersedes The ad interim com.
mission dated the day before. 1t was is
sued to obviate the requirements of the
law, which requires that ad interim ap-
pointments of cabinet officers shall not
last longer than ten days.
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SHERIFF'S SALE.
STATE OF. LOUISIANA.
PARISH OF LAFAYETTE.
pIacide Leblanc, vs.. Theodore Lor.
<. man. IL Jean Duhon, Sr.
Z So
aWF na.;,L C.,rr% NJ

l1tlSu NOurts No.
DY virtue Of a writ Of Fl. Fa, issued
10 in the above entitled suit by the
Parish Court in and for the Parish o.
lafayette, and State aforesaid, and to me
directed. will BE- exposed to public sale,
II the Court House Of said Parish on,
Sos3rday the 2nd day Of October 1860.
s2w'en the hours Of IL A. NJ. and 4 r. NJ.
NE CASH. all tharigts, title. interes.
md demand Of Theodore Lormand and
Jaa Duhon, Sr., the defendants in and Ia
- following property seized to satisfy
sia writ, to wit:
One Dwelling house.
Sheslfs office, vermi'ionville, this 18th
y d September 1869.
.gs GERARD LANDRY, Sheriff.
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W1r7y.--Punch, speaking Of the French
cable, says: "Straight from Brest of the
shore, it plunged into the Bosom of the
ocean,"
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Cure your chills with King Of Chills
King of Chills cures etiectually and permanently.
Better than quinine. King OF Chills
The great malarial antidote, King of Chills,
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Keep Red DiarrbGa Remedy on hand
K. d. r. is not a hot astringent
K. d. r. cools and quiets the inner man
r. D. r. has no equal for children
TRAHA: j. ROSE, Agents,
Vcrmiionvillc.
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KING OF CHILLS.
Cures all forms Of chills and fever
Cures chills after all else fails
Cures chills Of swamps and bayous
Cures every other and every third day chills.
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Nothing else equals King Of Chills
King Of Chills cures old and young
The planters best friend, King of Chills
A cheap chill remedy, King of Chills,
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The reliable. Dromgoole & Co.'S Buchu
Dromgoole x Co.'s Bucbu IS the favorite
Gravel cured with Dromgoolc g. Co.'s Buchu
Trafan 4 Rose. Agts. in Vermilionville.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1869-12-17
ShakGnen1 Cluh.

We are gratified to learn from the pos
tiers we see upon the corners that this
association of gentlemen, long and favor
ably known in our city, will on next
Tuesday evening, December, the 2lst
perform j. s.. jones' great romantic
drama. in four acts, The Carpenter of
Rouen, or the Massacre of St.. Bartholo-
new The performance will take place
at the Atheneum Hall. From the well
known reputation of the actors in the
principal characters, and the absorbing
interest of the drama itself, we feel as
sured that the attendance on that occa-
sion will be large. But another and very
feature connected with the
performance, and which should COM
mend itself to every charitable, benevo-
lent and patriotic heart, is the fact that
the proceeds ofthe night will be appro-
priated to the use and benefit ofthe
Confederate Orphan Asylum, at Clarks.
Vile, Tenn. No nobler object could be
presented to the consideration of ouI
people, and therefore we Pespeak for the
Club crowded house. :.
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Joe Hammer, col, had fuss with q
woman, and was fined q 80 and costs.
Robert Jones, an old man, for doing
what an old man ought not to do, was
taxed with the cost. a srR rraf
Geo. Lytls, Ed. Morgan, Rufe Wilkes,
and w. Lee Irvine, all colored, for do
ing other than their legitimate business.
fined 81 and costs. - ~.
Wash Davis, COL, for using offensive
language and getting after another ne
gro with sharp stick, find q so and
costs.
Buck Williams, COL, for bucking
against the law, fined 500
John Holler, of Culleoka, for being
drunk and hollering around town, fined
g. 90. aeF q ~
James Workman, for assault and bat
terry, made to pay 50 and costs.
Jake Partee, COL, fast riding. 81.
J. Anderson. drunkenness and fast
riding. q -. vo-1 ..gr7
Thomas NJ. eileen, for knocking Grave
yard Donovan in the head. 3
Dicey rooten, for whipping her fell
low, jess. ~ cH ffa .f.4r.,a
Cal. T. Payne, drunk and making a
fuss on the Sabbath.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1869-12-17

Last Tuesday morning shooting af-
fray occurred at the northern end Of the
Duck river bridge on the Franklin turn
pike between Nick Holt and George
Grant. Holt was afflicted with the
green-eyed monster last summer, and
tried to get q divorce from his wife.
He failed, however, and he and
his wife concluded 10 forget Grant and
the past, and again live together in
peace. But it seems that the shadow of
Grant again fell upon the sunshine ofhis
domestic happiness, and it is said he
swore he would kill him the next time
they met. This meeting CHANGED to be
at the end of the bridge. Holt was rid
ing on a wagon, and Grant, who was
walking, said to him, Holt, under
stand you have said you were going to
kill me on first sight, Holt denied hav-
ing said anything such thing, and Grant
said, We'll, I am going to kill you,
He Immediately drew a repeater, and
emptied it at Holt, and then pulled out
another pistol and fired several more
shots at him after he had fallen to the
ground from the wagon. Holt was hit
in the arm, head and leg, and viii. douot-
less die of his many wounds. Grant is
unhurt, and said he would give himself
up to the civil authorities in few days.
It is not positively known that Holt fir
ed any shots at Grant, but pistol was
found ON or near him, empty. But it
may have been thrown there by Grant.
Only two other persons were near when
the shooting commenced, John Porter
and little negro boy, and the former
turned his back on the bloody drama,
and went for Bear Greek, Ia
Since the above was put in type, Mr..
Holt has died The same night, We'd
nesday, Sims Latta was stationed on the
Helm Branch, and Grant ran right into
his official arms. Grant had sworn
short time before that he would not be
taken, but he surrendered at discretion.
It is thought that he was aiming to get
on the 10 o'clock train, and leave.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1869-12-17
New Ad vertfsements.

The prominent new advertisement of
Williams & Tyler will attract attention.
They are both practical tailors, and con-
seouently have acquired a cultivated
taste in matters of dress, which is only
to be obtained by long experience and
much natural aptness. They do not
make as great parade over their goods
as Browne, but they none the less keep
up with the latest styles. They keepthe
very best goods to be had al the great
centres of fashion, and their taste and
skill do the rest. Williams & Tyler are
now in their new store, one door north
of their old stand, where the eloquent
Ed. Williams, and the affable John Tyler
and Henry Cox do the honors of the
establishment
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1869-12-17
An Exciting Race.

Last Tuesday evening. a couple Of
country negroes insulted some ladies in
town, and then started out on the Frank
lin Pike. Sims Latta having got wind
of the matter, mounted horse and start
ed after them. The race was an exciting
one, for the negroes had no mercy on
their steeis, and Sims had ridden in the
same way often before. 1t was nip and
tuck, and the wayside observers thought
the pursued would escape. But Sims
succeeded in overhauling one of them at
the cotton gin, and placing him in the
hands of Capt. Black and John Porter,
he started ont after the other negro, who
had taken advantage of Sims delay and
was considerably ahead. The negro was
finally caught, and Sims brought them
both back to town, where they had to
pay s. each for their misbehavior.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1869-12-17
La.t.sahtsth Night

Was mades Adeous by small war
across the siver. About nine o'clock a
tremendous racket was heard, and sew
eral citizensAtarted across the river to
see what it was. They were fired upon,
however, and compelled to retreat,
which they did in good order. Hugh
Cook and his party were compelled to
come back without finding out who the
party were. About twenty-five shots
were fired, and being beyond the juris-
diction of the police, the law-breakers
were permitted to indulge in their sacri-
legious orgies. Some think it was lot
of town boys, and others Suspicion
Lynnville crowd. No wounded were
discovered on the battlefield the next
morning.
A gentlemen who lives on that side of
the river, says Grant was one of the
rowdy crowd, and he says also that he
has evidence sufficient to convict two of
our town boys, Hugh and John Cook.
We trust these young men can prove an
aJibi
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1869-12-17
r. W. Keesee A ca.

BY reference to our advertis ements it
will be seen that Mr.. Wooten's connec-
ton with the firm of T. w. Keesee &
Co, has ceased, leaving Messrs. Keesee
& Childress to continue the business.
Mr.. wooton goes to Leighton, Ala, and
will devote his financial talents to farm
ing. The remaining partners of the
firm have concluded to devote their en-
ergies almost exclusively to the whole
sale business instead of the wholesale
and retail combined, as formerly, and
will quit the credit system. The extern
sive wholesale patronage of this house,
embracing many of the surrounding
towns, has necessitated this change.
Messrs. Keesee & Childress are men Of
fine business capacity, and do not lack
the courage or the enterprise necessary
to build up Columbia and themselves.
They are live men.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1869-12-17
The Perry comfy Murder.


Last week we gave short account of
the murder of Mr.. Guthrie, in Perry
county, and since then we have learned
few additional facts in regard to it.
Mr.. A. informs us that before the war,
Mr.. Guthrie, who was very handsome
man, and DR.. Dodson, were both enam-
ored of the same young lady, the beauti-
full Miss Webb. Guthrie went to Texas,
the war came on, and Dr.. Dodson mar
ried the young lady. Soon after the war
was over, Guthrie came back to Perry,
and in short time DR.. Dodson was sho'
at in the dark by some unknown per-
son, and it WIS rumored that Guthrie
had ipstigatei some assassin to kill
his successful rival DIR. Dodson was
not hurt by the would-be assassin, but
he sickencd and died shortly afterward,
and his death was attributed to domestic
grief. There are about sixty families OF
the Dodsons in Perry county, and they
swore vengeance against Guthrie, who
Immediately left the country. But he
came back again few weeks ago, and
had difficulty with Monroe Dodson,
the Doctors brother. A few days after
wards five of the Dodsons met on the
road, at the spot where several negroes
were kukluxed some months since, for
the purpose of selecting two of their
number to kill Guthrie. The object Of
their hatred came along before they had
arrived at any conclusion, and as he
passed Monroe Dodson shot and killed
him, hitting him in the back. Dodson
and his accomplices have not been ar
rested, and openly bid defiance to the
Sheriff. 1t is said that the Sheriff is
afraid to try to arrest them. They have
committed an atrocious and cold-blood
ed murder, and the Sheriff of Perry
county ought to resign and let somebody
have his office who will dare to arrest
the murderers. We learn that Judge
Hurst condemns the murder.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1869-12-17
Leaving Us.

We regret to see so many of our best
young men leaving our county and go
ing west. A short tune ago, young
man of business worth to any communi-
ty, Mr.. w. r. PILLOW, went to Missis-
sippi, and now Messrs. j. j. WEBSTER,
WALTER PILLOW and JOHN PICKARD,
have determined toremove to Arkansas.
Capt. PIcKARD will take with him, not
only beautiful wife, but also brilliant
record as soldier and citizen.
Mr.. WEBSTER furnishes complete
refutation to the statement that slavery
and the wealth of the Southern people
entirely untitled the young men for en-
terprises requiring industry, energy,
perseverance and self denial. Although
reared in affluence, he knows how to
grapple with the stern realities of alter
ed fortunes, as he did with the serried
hosts of Sherman.
Mr.. PILLOW goes to the wilds of Ar
kansas, with a sterh defiance to chills,
a rough backwoods life, and Clayton's
militia. But DER all these he can be
conqueror, and happy, for he will carry
with him that sovereign panacea for all
the ills of heart and head, sweet chris
tan companion. :. ~
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1869-12-17
Deer Race.

1t is said that we have a number OF
candidates for county offices, in this
county, and they concluded to have
some fun short time ago. They threw
in and bought a deer from Billy Caper-
ton, of Spring Hill, and appointed last
Saturday for the race, at Neapolis.
About fifty hounds were on the ground,
and away bounded the deer. 1t ran sew
eral miles, and finding the hounds gain
ing on it, ran into a farmers house. AZ
ter resting awhile, it again started, and
kept ahead of the hounds. In this way
it ran four races. On one ofthese, Sims
Latta looked down the road and saw
that the dogs would soon have the deer,
and dismounting from his horse, he ran
and picked it in his arms, just in time to
save it from the ravenous hounds. The
deer, however, did not appreciate such
chivalrous kindness, and kicked Sims
on the hand so badly that he thought 1t
was broken. He took it into the house
near by, Renfro's, and having warmed
and rested, il started off again, and made
a five mile heat. On the fourth race,
one of the sportsmen, in shooting at the
ours as they bounded out as they came
along, accidentally hit the deer, and il
ran into blacksmith shop and died.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1869-12-17
Diamond Set I'm let.

Last summer correspondent of a
Richmond paper, in spesking of Ten
nessee lady at the Rockbridge Alum
Springs, Va, who was in mourning for
her father, once an eminent citizen of
Nashville, described her as ga diamond
set in JET" This diamond, of the "first
water" is now in our city.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1869-12-17

The advertisement of that princely
clothier merchant and princely ad-
vertiser, H. A. Huntington, in this
mornings paper, needs no invitation.
He has ready-made clothing for gentle
man of the latest fashion, substantial
business suits, evening suits, promenade
suits, elegant dress and evening coats,
the new reception coat, handsome fall
overcoats, English Melton overcoats,
the Rock City shirt, all styles of under
wear, gents dressing robes, all styles
of neck wear, boys and childrens' suits.
Call at Huntington's when you go to
Nashville
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1869-12-17
TabIeaux and Charades at MT. Olivet.

TableauX and Charades at MT. Olivet.
The young ladies and gentlemen of
Bear Creek purpose giving public eN-
hibition of Tableaux Vivant at Mt. Oil
vet church, next Wednesday night.
One of the tableaux will be, "A Boquet
of Girls and that alone will be worth
the admittance fee. ]. p. Dobbins will
make Cupid's speech to Miss Mollie
c.. Cupid is armed with bow and
arrow, and after his speech, he draws
and shoots her. We know that the
whole affair will be very interesting.
Mrs. Gregory and Mrs. Ogilyie, are the
lady managers, and J. P. Dobbins Stage
Manager. The proceeds are to go to the
Mt. Olivet church.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1869-12-17
Don't Forget

Tell Your NefghbOrs
That tomorrow is election day
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1869-12-17

FOR CIRCUIT COURT CLERK.
We are authorized to announce B. W. POR-
TER, {" SOLD as candidate for CIRCUIT
COURT CLERK, at the ensuing March Elec-
tion
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1869-12-17
BULLS

Cedron Bitters.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1869-12-17
Peterr, MustcaI Revtew

For December, is on our table, and
contains the following choice pieces of
music: Babe of Bethlehem. Christmas
CAROL She's the sweetest of them oil. ,
Great Godi attend my humble Cum
ming little dark eyed beauty Jamie
came wooing me- Rose bud quick
STEP Holiday March, Sea Breeze
'Carlotta Waltz Come sit by side,
little darling brightest and best.
'Hark what mean those holy voices.
ooh, render thanks to God above.
Come let us anew
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1869-12-17
New Anuauucemenfs,

Samuel NJ. Medley is announced for
Truestee this morning.
Tom Jones is candidate for Tax Col
lector.
william B. Wood desires the office of
Register.
The Spring Session of Prof. MARTINS
school begins January the 3lst, 1870.
His terms are very liberal, and proposes
to receive pupils at any time during the
session, and charge then. from date OF
entrance
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1869-12-17
Sudden Death.

Mrs. J. NJ. Gardner died at the Edsal
House Thursday night of last week, of
palpitation of the heart. Mr.. Gardner
and family came from the Panhandle,
Va, and stopped here with the inten-
ton of locating in this county. He las
rented DR.. ]. B. Green's farm, with the
privilege of buying it.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1869-12-17
PERSONAL.

Last Thursday we had the pleasure of
a visit from the oldest printer W. l..
Barry, on his way to Hampshire, to see
his kinsfolk. He is looking remarkably
hale and hearty, considering his ninety
years.
Capt. RUFUS J. POLK, one Of our best
young iellow-citizens, is going to Ar
kansas to live. While we regret to lose
such an estimable citizen, we cannot re-
frain from congratulating the people of
Philips county.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1869-12-17
Prof. DoSlsou.s School.

Prof DoDsoN proposes to give apublic
exhibition at his school house, opposite
the old Rock house, on the Mt. Pleasant
road, next Tuesday afternoon. Prof.
HERE music class will also contribute
to 1.-the entertainment. The public are
invited to attend.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1869-12-17
CRY ITEMS.
Frank Aydelott has moro Eggs than
any otner grocery in town.


any otner grocery in town.
A Card.
Mr.. ". J. Pearson, Agt Grocer d b.
ker Sering Machine Co., Columbia, Tenn:
DEAR SIR: In reply to your question
in regard to my Grover & Baker, will
say that haze been using one of these
excellent Machines for over fourteen
years. Before negro freedom use to
sew for moro than thirty in family, do
ing all class Of work, from my own
sewing to that Of my slaves, which was
q fair test for any machine. have used
one needle for seven years and am using
it still. I have never spent cent for
repairs, nor has it ever been out of or
der. wish you much success in the
sale of the only family Sewing Machine,
the Grover & Baker. I am,
ioT = $50 Respectfully,
Mrs. HENRY WADE,
Spring Hill, Tenn.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1869-12-17

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