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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-06-02

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PARn KID GLOVE DEPOT. nH
s3s PEHNsYLvAHIA AvENUg. -.
cur numerous GLOVE CUSTOMERS are respec.-
= fAEf a S6 ;sGsS Within
Sen are n0 UP. par s0 s.hb, an i'm
tro: three, four and five buttons.
Ladies ~ eparing to leave for the Summer
Wi nra II greatly to their Advantage to supply
tnemstives rom our stock, IS we have ell the new
Styles, and can furnish them colors to match any
ga LIBERAL DEDUCTION made to those
IL 1e rs ~ the pozES' JOS > NAY
XIX MILLINERY a.
~ FANCY GOODS.
MRS A. q. CASTOR, AGENT,
1928 STREET,
SELLING OFF AT COST FOB THE NEXT
THIRTY DAYS.
POSITIVE Red UCTION.
have made arrasseuents for OPENING A
bsAhCH ESrABLIeHMBAT ct the White Sui.
Bnur springs Va, and shall positively offer dreat
Bargains In hlLLIhEkx and LAOE GOODS be-
STRAW TURBAHsan and great variety of PANuY
GOODS selling chap.
a. q. CASTOR,
it2 I'm l2as y srREEr.
The Hickman courier., 1871-02-11

Almost all flowers sleep during the
night. The msrigold goes to bed with
the sun, and with him rises weeping.
Macy plants are so sensitive that their
leaves close during the passage of cloud.
The dandeIion opens at five or six in the
morning, and shuts at nine in the even
ing The common daisy shuts up its
eioss in the evening, sud opens its
aa eye" to meet the early beams OF
- raerniDg sun The crocus, tulip and
many others, close their blossoms at diff
ferent hours towards evening. The ivy
ieaved lettuce opens at eight in the morn
ing, and closes forever at four IL the
afternoon. II begins to expand its mag
nihcens, sweet-scented blossom 10 the
twilight, it is full blown at midnight, and
never to open again with the dawn of the
dxy. In q clover field not leaf opens
pntil after suprise. So says celebrated
English author who has devoted much
time 70 the study of plants, and often
watched them during their quiet slum
ssrs. Those plants which seem to be
swaks ell night he styles "the bats and
owls Of the vegetable kingdom"
The Hickman courier., 1871-02-11

A CURIOUS confirmation of the super
ssision which distrusts Friday, in the
minds Of sailors especially, is said to
have resulted from 3 studied experiment
nads under the direction Of the British
admiralty many years ago, for the pur
pose of exploding the superstition They
resolved to build and ct out ship, OF
which the most notable things should
expressly coincide with Friday. They
laid her keel on Friday, launched her on
Friday. named her Friday, found cap
tain named Friday, shipped the crew ou
Friday, and set out on her trial voyage
on Friday. Che was never heard ol
again.
The Hickman courier., 1871-02-11
ENHMEN AGOGUE-

WARMERS EMMESAGoGuE is the only ar
ticle known TO cure the Whites it will
cure in every case.1 Where is the family
in which this important medicine is not
wanted2 Mothers, this is the greatest bless
ing ever offered you. and you should inn
mediately procure IL 1t is also a sure cure
for Female Irregularities. and may be de-
pended upon in every case where the
monthly flow has been obstructed through
ccld or disease. Sold by druggists. Price
One Dollar. Or sent by mail on receipt
of one Dollar and quarter. jelS-ly.
For sale in Hickman by c. A. HoLcoABE.
The Hickman courier., 1871-02-11
Practical and Striking Illustration oi
the Benefit Of Life Insurance.
HICKMAN, Feb. 10, 1870

HICKMAN, Feb. 10, 1871
To the editor Of The Hickman Courier:
| desire through your valuable paper to
acknowledge the receipt of $1,000, paid me
by the Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Com
pany of Newark, New Jersey, through their
agent at Hickman, Judge Samuel Landrum,
in full of policy No. 81, 754, on the life OF
my late husband. Joab L. Entler
My husband insured his life in this COM
pany, June 30th, 1863 for $1,000, at an an
nual premium of $50 GA, which he paid one
half in cash and one-half in an order on the
dividends of the company. The Policy ter
minated by his death soon after he made his
second payment; and for the prompt pay
ment OF the amount of the Policy, and the
assistance furnished me by Judge Landrum,
in making proof Of loss, free of any charge
or expense to me. | desire to return my
sincere thanks, both to the company, their
State agents, Messrs Maxon & Smith, OF
Louisville. Ky, aud Judge Landrum, Dis
trict Agent, at Hickman Ky, for Western
Kentucky. Respectfully,
JOSEPHINE A. ENTLER.
febI2-st
The Hickman courier., 1871-02-11
WINE OF LIFE

The great Blood Purifier and Delicious
Drink, WARMERS VITAE. OR WINE OF LIFE, is
free from any poisonous drugs or impuri-
ties being prepared for those who require
a stimulant. 1t is splendid appetizer and
tonic. and the finest thing in the world for
purifying the blood. 1t is the most pleas
ant and delicious article ever offered TO the
public far superior TO brandy. whisky wine,
bitters, or any other article. II is more
healthy, and cheaper. Both male and fe-
male, young or old, can take the Wine Of
Life-It is in fact, life preserver. Those
who wish to enjoy good health and 8 free
flow of lively spirits, win do well to take
the Wine of Life. II is different from any
thing ever before in use. II is sold by drug
gists; also at all respectable saloons. Price
One Dollar, in quart bottles.
The Hickman courier., 1871-02-11
no MORE

wARNER's CouoH BALsAM is healing, soft
ening and expectorating. The extraordi-
nary power ii possesses in Immediately re-
lieving, and eventually curing, the most
obstinate cases of Coughs, Colds, Sore
Throat. Bronc hits Influenza, Catarrh,
Hoarseness, Asthma and Consumption is
almost incredible. So prompt is the relief,
and certain its effects in all the above cases
or any affection of the throat and lungs, that
thousands of physicians daley prescrib-
ing it, ami one and all say that il IL the
most healing and expectorating medicine
known One dose always affords relief, and
in most cases one bottle effects cure. Sold
by duggists in large bottles. Price One
Dollar. 1t is your own fault if you will
cough and suffer. The Balsam will cure.
The Hickman courier., 1871-02-11
rnr MEAsEsr MAN.-Harrison cour

Tz. MEAsEsr MAN.-Harrison coun
~, according to the Corydon Republican,
can boast the meanest men in Indiana.
A farmer in the north part of that coun-
ty has his aged father living with him.
and employed at low wages. Last week
the farmers child died, and naturally
enough the old man attended the fuDer
oil of bis grandchild The dutiful son,
in settling with his father few days at
ter the fuueral, docked him for the time
he had lost in attending the ehild's buri
si. Can any State in the Union produce
Q uesnsr cuss than this heartiess and
unworthy son? Can't the Republican
fornish Us the miserable creatures name,
if he has any Louisville Commercial
The Hickman courier., 1871-02-11

TIE Union and American chronicles
o remarkable cancellation of old scrip,
bank notes and Confederate notes, that
soot place on Thursday in the yard Of the
cid Bank OF Tennessee. A recent act
Of the Legislature compelled the destruc-
ton Of the the issues of the banks, and
on the 4 10 mentioned many millions OF
this cid representative money Was depos
tied on its funeral pyre and amidst a
blsze melted to smoke and went where
the woodbine twineth."
The Hickman courier., 1871-02-11
srw YOnx, August 18th, 1883.
Allow me to oAii your attention {. MP
Preparation Of Compound Ex
tract Of Buchu
ne component parts are BUCHU yr.wa
LEAF, CUBEBS, JUMPER BERRIES

MoDx or PREPARATION -Eu.h,,
Juniper Berries, by distiliation, 70 form =
nne gin. Cubebs extracted 6y displass.
ment with spirits obfained from Jrn;rs-
Berries; very little sugar IL nsed snS =
smsH proportion Of spirit II is more psi..
table than any now in use pA's
baehn. as appeared by Druggists. fs az .
dark color Ii is q plant thar. emifs i,s e.
grance: the sctfon OF famo desfrovs ,hi-
tits active principle), leaving a darn 90
glutinous decoction. Mine "a the .o,o nc
ingredients The Buehu in my preparst;oo ,v
predominates; the smallest ouapt;tv - ~. 80.
other ingredients are added: 10 pre.sr, 81.
meh'a9oni upon inspection it win be founs
noea noa 70 pc iineture, as made in Pharmaoo-
poea, nor IS 1t syrup-and therefors -.
oe used IN cases whore fever or inasma,io,
exist. In this. you have the knowiad~a %
tion. F'ePAre-
Hoping thatyo win favor il with ,u.,
ana that upon inspection it will meet viz
your appreciation, "A'A
With q feeling OF confidence
an. very respectfully,
The Hickman courier., 1871-02-11

AMONG some of the South Sea Islaud
ers the compound word for hope is besa
tifully expressive. Itis manoslsna, OF
the scinsrning thozyhf-faith floating and
keeping its head sloof above water. when
all the raves and billows are going over
"a strikingIy beautiful definition ol
hope. worthy 10 be set down along with
she snsver which deaf and dumb per
son wrote with his pencil. in replying to
shs question. What vas his idea of for
rivessss ut IL the odor which flowers
yisld when trsmpled on"
The Hickman courier., 1871-02-11

A CuRIoUs SrovE-The oldest stove
probably in the United States, is one
which warns the hall of Virginia's capi.
col, in Richmond 1t WAS made in Eng
land and sent to Richmond IN 1770, and
warmed the house of Burgesses for sixty
yssrs before it was removed to its present
location. where il has been for thirty
years. It has survived three British
monarchs; has been contsmporaneous
with four kingly monarchs, two Repub-
lies. and two Imperial governments Of
The Hickman courier., 1871-02-11
WARNER,s.
PILE REM EDY.

WARMERS P1LEs REMEDY has never failed
mot even in one easel 20 cnre the very worst
cases Of Blind, Itching and Bleeding Piles.
Those who are afflicted should Immediately
call on their druggist and get WARsER's
PILE REMEDY. 1t is expressly for Piles, and
is not recommended 20 cure any other dis
ease. 1t has cured many cases of over thirty
years standing. Price One Dollor. For sale
by druggists everywhere.
The Hickman courier., 1871-02-11
TH e
WEEKLY LOUISVILLE COMMERCIAL

Largest, Hands0mest, Cheapest, and best
Papers Published IN the Union.
A great war is going on in Europe, which
VIII have momen.ous results; important
session of Congress is just beginning.
During 1871 the next Presiden tial campaign
will be arranged. Intelligent men will
feel the need more than ever of readable,
trustworthy newspaper to keep them in
formed of passing events. THE WEEKLY
LoUIsvILLE COMMERCIAL is just the paper 10
supply that want
Our terms are liberal. Now is the time
to form clubs
The Hickman courier., 1871-02-11
TERMS o SUBsCRIPTIOE.


By MAu.-one Month, so cents; One Year
50 90.
By CARRIER Per Week, 20 cents; Per
Year, SO 90.
WEEKLY
Single Copies, One Year, 50 90. And
particular attention is called to the follow
ing LIBERAL TERMS FOR CLUBS Ten Copies,
One Year, each, 81 So. Twenty Copies, One
Year, each, 81 so; Fifty Copies, One Year,
each, 81 40 One Hundred Copies, One Year,
each, 81 %.
One extra copy TO each club of ten. at
81 % each.
Subscriptions payable in advance, and no
paper continued after expiration of time
for which paid for.
Specimen copies sent on application.
Remittanees must be by draft, post-office
order, express, or registered letter.
All communications addressed to LOUIS
UilLs Commercial Company, Louisville, Ky.
The Hickman courier., 1871-02-11
HORTICULTURAL.
1evr nucb wheat to a Barrel OF
Ef0urf

The auestion, "How much wheat does
Il take to barrel of Hour ?? Is often
asked and the ansyer is of general
character. Five bushels are allowed. =
A. he annual fair ofthe Dubuque Coun-
" Agricultural Society, in 1866, pre-
niun of $50 was offered for the best bar
rel Of aour made from winter wheat. A
sru entered one barrel of each, accom-
panied with the statement that sixteen
bushels Of winter wheat yielded three
barrels aud enc hundred and three
pouods of ffiour--at the rate Of four bush
els and fifteen pounds of wheat to the
barrel Offspring, Fifty bushels yielded
sIevsn barrels Of -four, being four bushels
and thirty two pounds to the barrel. The
wheat was of fair quality and no more.
-HictfadB Farmer.
The Hickman courier., 1871-02-11
MAaRlAeE OF DIvoRcED PERsoNs

MARRIAGE OF DIVORCED PERSONS.
The General Conference of the Meth
odist Church, South, which recently set
st Memphis. Tenn, passed a resolution
recommending an amendment to the
book Ndiscipliue, prohibiting Meiho-
dist ministers from performing the mar
riage ceremony for any divorced party.
where husband snd wife are still living.
The Conference denies the right of man
10 put assunder those whom God hath
Joined together, aud contends that the
marriage tie can only be broken by death
The Hickman courier., 1871-02-11
For the HIcKMAS COURIER.
HIcEmAH Kx Inlr 12th 1870

HICKMAN, KY, July 18th, 1870.
To Messrs Maxon s. Smith, State Agents
Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company,
Louisville, Ky.
GENTLEMEN Allow me to acknowledge
the receipt of Five Thousand Dol
lars, this day paid me by Judge Samuel
Landrum, District Agent at Hickman, for
Western Kentucky, in full of Policy No
SO. 979 on the Life of my late husband Sam
uel r. Irvine, Decd. My husband was in
duced by Judge Landrum on the I'D day Of
January 1869, to take out policy in the
Mutual Benefit for the sum of Five Thou
sand Dollars for my benefit paying therefor
in Cash Sixty Eight dollars 55cts aud exc
cutting his order on his dividends of the
Company for Sixty Eight dollars s. 75cts.
This policy terminated by the death Of my
husband in few months after he had made
his second payment. For the prompt pay
ment of which allow me 20 return my sim
cere thanks both TO yourselves and the Com
pany, as well as to Judge Landrum, for the
facilities furnished by him in making up
the necessary papers to prove loss free OF
any charge, trouble, or expense TO me.
Respectfully,
Lucy E. IRVINE
The Hickman courier., 1871-02-11
DYSPEPSIA

Warmers DYSPEPSIA TosIc is prepared
expressly for Dyspeptics and those suffering
with habitual Costiveness 1t is a slightly
stimulating tonic and splendid apetizer, it
strengthens the stomach and restores the
digestive organs to their healthy state
Weak, nervous and dyspeptic persons should
use WARMERS DYsPEPsIA Tonic. For sale
by druggists. Price One Dollar.
The Hickman courier., 1871-02-11

A GENTLEMAN was endeavoring to en-
Joy 50 evening ia the compsny OF young
lady upon whom he called, bat found a
serious obstacle in the person of her
stern father, who at length ventured to
very plainly intimate that the hour for
retiring had arrived. al think you are
correct, my dear sir" returned the una
dashed young man. I'VE have been
waiting to have you go to bed for over
an hour"
The Hickman courier., 1871-02-11

Ar the reception of the Cabinet ladies'
10 Washington, this winter, there has
been 20 vine, the only provisions for
guests being chocolate or coffee, wine
waters, which are very thin. home made
water crackers. and cake Wine is used
ct some b1rses. and bouillon or beef tea
at others. Ballads or ices are rarely Of
fsrsd during the day. Bouillon is also
customary At evening entertainments.
The Hickman courier., 1871-02-11
HelmbOldIs Fluid Extract Buchu

Is the great specific for Universal Lsssituds
Prostration. &c.
Inc constitution once affected with organ
ic weakness, requires the aid Of msd;c;n.
to strengthen and invigorafe the evsten
which HELMBOLD'S EXTRACT BUCHU
invariably does. If no treatment is sub-
mitted to, consumption or insanity snsues.
The Hickman courier., 1871-02-11
HelmbOld's Fluid Extract Buchu

In affections peculiar TO females, 10 UNEQUAL
by any other preparation, as in ehlorosis or
retention, painfulness, or suppression of
customary excavations, liberated or schirrua
OF the uterus, and all complaints inciden,
to the sex, or tho decline or ehsngs Of life
The Hickman courier., 1871-02-11

PArRIcK Henry left in his will the
following important passage
Il hare now disposed Of all my prop
srty 10 my family; there is one thing
more / wish could give them. and that
u the Christian religion. If they had
that. and had not given them one shil
Ing. they would be rich; and if they had
not that, and ! had given them all the
world, they would be poor"
The Hickman courier., 1871-02-11
Ell u HELNnBOLD-
c7tn'''' and Dr-s0''' Of is Years Es,~s.u...
Prom the Largest Misunderstanding cAeui,t
In the orld.
NoyRxnE14 1874

NoyEhBKH 4. 1884.
81 am acquainted with H. 7. HELxaoLp:
he occupied the Drug Store opposite nv res
idence. and was success ssfrl in eonductin1
the business where others had not hee1
equally so before him. have been favor
ably impressed with his character and en-.
terprise." WILLIAM RIGHTMAN
Firm Of Powers & Weightman, Manufactur-
ing Chemist.
Ninth and Brown streets, Philadelphia
The Hickman courier., 1871-02-11
Use Hembold's Extract Bnchu.

IN all diseases Of these organs, whether ex.
isting in male or female, from whatever
cause originating. and no matter OF how
long standing. II is pleasant in. taste and
odor, immediate" in action, and morp
strenrthenine than any OF the preparations
Of Bark and Iron.
Those suffering and broken down or deli.
cate constitutions, procure the remedy Al
once.
The readers must be aware that. hoveve-
slight may be the attack Of the above dis.
eases, il lie certain to effect the bodily heaIfl,
and mental powers.
All the above diseases require the aid of !,
Diuretic. HELMBOLDS EXTRACT BJCHf,
is the great Diuretic.
Sold by Druggist everywhere. PRrcr1
81 Is per bottle. or 6 bottles for Sc 80. DE-.
livered 10 any address. Describe symptorns
in all communications.
Address
The Hickman courier., 1871-02-11
RA.Es OF SUBSCRIPTIONS

All communications containing lists of
subscribers, accompanied by the money,
(which must be by draft, p. o. Money Order,
Registered Letter or Express) will, for the
present, be directed to
CLINTON McCLARTY, Treas. pro tenn,
BANK OF AMERICA, Louisville, KY.
The Hickman courier., 1871-02-11
1871. THE 1871.
DAILY LOUISVILLE COMMERCIAL
PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. BIZ THE
Louisville Commercial Company.
OFFICE. Ioo WEST GREEN STREET.
LOUISVILLE, KY.

AS q live and able newspaper, as rep
resentative of progressive ideas and nation
ar feeling, as decided but courteous Re-
publican Journal, az a readable family pa
per, that never contains anything to offend
The strictest sense of propriety The Louis
Vile Commercial is one of the best daily
papers published in this country.
1t contains q large amount of original
matter.
1t gives the very latest telegraphic and
other news from all parts of the world.
1t contains a great deal of interesting
reading, such as stories, poetry, anecdotes,
news or personal incidents, humorous items,
practical information, gleanings from ag-
ricultural journals, and selections from the
latest European papers and magazines.
1t furnishes great deal of exclusive mat
ter in relation to the national resources,
the development and the local advantages
or disadvantages of places in the West,
South or Southwest.
The Hickman courier., 1871-02-11

CArao, ILL.,. has ten year old boy
eitA whiskers four inches long.
The Hickman courier., 1871-02-11

Total S39. 100, 900 Of
Detailed statements of the condition
of each company certified by the State
Auditor, on file 10 the Office of the Clerk
of the County Court, in this city.
Gag Every description Of risks incurred
on most farorable terns-Bs
Losses Promptly Adjusted and Paid
at this Agency.
mch5ly
The Hickman courier., 1871-02-11
HelmboldS Fluid Extract Buchu
and Improved Rose Wash.

viii radically eIterminate from the system
diseases arising from habits of dissipation.
at little expense, little or no change in diet.
no inconvenience OF exposure; completely
snpercening those unpleasant ami danger
Gus remedies copaiva and mercury, in all
these diseases. ri n
The Hickman courier., 1871-02-11
AGENT FOR

the following Companies, which have
net assets as follows:
-Ataa Of Hartford, s5,293, ,436 0S
Pha1ir of Hartford, 81 1,674.S88 81
Hartford Of Hartford. 50, ,544. 200 ~
Uuderaoriter's Of N Y, $4,000. 900 90
Home Of Ne,o York. s4,516.36S 90
Home Of Neio HaUen, 81, ,7S6, 1865 As
Mutual Benefit Life of
Nc,o Ark, Nele Jersey, s19,345.6 .639 81
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1871-09-07

= WELBERFoRcE DANIEL, AUGUSTA
Gave direct attention to the ad
vcrtisement of Wi!berforce Daniel
Cotton Factor, Augusta, Ga. Oul
friend Wiley A. Smith, formerly Of
this District, is connected with this
firm, and will be pleased to serve the
people Of .Abbeville in his limo Of bu
siness. Ho is we'll known as a relia
BILE and accommodating gentleman
and we take pleasure in commencing
him. The Edgefcld Advertiser says
"Our old friend Wiley A. Smith, wei
known and loved in Edgc6eld, is now
with Mr.. Wilbcrforce Daniel, Cotton
Factor, Augusta, Ga. Friend Smith
is in a No. house, with a most &C
complished gentleman and worthy
merchant in charge,-and to ou1
Edgefeld farmers we commend the
house of Mr.. Daniel, See card in
our advertising columns, and noto par
ticularly that commcndable feature
"Commissions, 1t per cent"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1871-09-07

The fever seems to be on the wanc
and evidently been effected by the
weather which we have experienced
But one death was reported yester
day. Several persons who were ru'
mored to be i'll of the malady are do
ing well-indeed convalescent. The
official report of the Board of Health
shows but twenty-seven deaths since
the 25th of July, when the fever be.
gan. Out Of these twenty-seven
cases, two of them were not sufficient.
ly marked in type to be really classed
with the others. AS the board pur
poses publishing hereafter daily re-
ports of the deaths that may occur,
the public lind will SEQ tho real state
of affairs, and feel more at case on
the subject. THO report Of tho City
Registrar is correct beyond all
shadow Of doubt, because NO hearse-
driver is allowed by law to remove a
body uatil he has the doctors certifi-
cato, nor can sexton inter without a
similar document. A physician says
tho fever is inclined to Keep in the To-
cality whore it originated-that is, in
and about Market street, where those
foul drains opened. He remarked a
fact, that where cases have
occurred outside of certain lines in
the direction indicated, it has invaria-
bly, been after high Easterly breezes.
Courier,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1871-09-07
New Advertisements.


So, We direct attention to the following
now advertisements:
= Guano-Aiken 4 Waller. <
Cotton Factor - Wilberforce
Daniel.
Z Factors and Commission Merchants
l. Howell. i<.-ir~
Fall Goods Received-Emporium
of Fashion.
Copartnership-W. T. Mcdonald
Door, Sash and Blind Factory
Geo. P. Hacker.
Due West Female College,. I
Bonner, President. .,... ..- ..a.
Citation-L. l.. Guffin.
Architecture-A W Clarkson.
Election Notice-J. F. c. DuPre
Intcndant. ......
Wholesale and Jobbing Goods-R
G. Shiver i Go.
Furniture &c.-J. D. Chalmers.
Bagging and Ties-Wardlaw & Ed
wards.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1871-09-07

SALE DAY.-Monday last was Sale
Day, and we had the usual attend.
.ance for this season Of the year.
There was no property sold, and ow'
ing to the scarcity Of money, but lit
tie business of any kind was transact
ed. Our merchants are making &C.
tive preparations for the Fall trade,
and will be going North during the
next week, and we have no doubt
will hurry forward their goods by
next Sale Day.
From present indications the cot
ton crop will be ready for market at
least two weeks earlier than usual,
and consequently by next Sale Day
we may hope to see business quite
brisk in our town. The planters are
in much better condition than usua9
from the fact that fewer Of them have
gone in debt for supplies this year
than any year since the war.