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The Hickman courier., 1871-03-11
AN IMPENDENG PANIC.
sf1e billions o. Loss ON sb @, EEl-
tire crop OF The south.

tire crop OF the south.
NEw YORK, March 4.-Tbe Worlds
financial article notices that the Bank Of
England has advanced the rate Of dis
count per cent, aud says that the oot-
ton markets are in state Of dsia0rali-
cation.
BORDERING ON A PANIC.
The advance in the rato Of discount Is
a precautionary measure. in tho event q
sudden and great withdrawal Of money
from the London market, where II has
been deposited for safety by persons on
the continent OF Europe during the war.
The decline IN the price and tendency
to the panic in tie cotton Inarketin
LIyERPooL AND NEW YORK
is caused by the notification that loaos
will be returned by speculatoIs who arc
overloaded with cotton.
1t Is stated that the Greek merchants
10 Europe are
CARRYING A VERY HEAVY LOAD
Of cotton, and there is 10 doubt that they
will be forced to sell and realize, from tho
action al the bank.
| The Worlds article coutlnnes. "Ths
power of the Bank of England to crush
THE MOST GIGANTIC sPEcuLATIoSs
has been frequently illustrated 10 the
past, and cites how the bank crushed
the Greek speculation in grain rot many
years ago and the fnsncial crisis and
panic which resulted therefrom.
THE BASK OF ESGLAED
commenced the policy Of contraction ia
its accommodations to all foreign firms
and spectators who are likely TO weaken
its reserve OF coin and create u more 40
tive
DEMAND FoR FOREIGN BILLS OS TX
CHANGE
in the New York market. Owing 20
telegrams from firms in Europe to their
correspondents here for remittances TO
Strengthen themselves against this even.
tuality,
THE DECLINE
in the price of cotton, within the last
twenty four hours, is equal to nine mill
ions of dollars loss on the entire cotton
crop Of the South.
The Hickman courier., 1871-03-11
Death of Major Horne.

In Columbus. KY, on Saturday morn
ing, February 10Th; 1871, Major John
Clay Horue.
Maj. Horne was extensively known
throughout Western Kentucky, a brave
aud gallant Confederate soldier, genial
companion. aud steadfast friend. In
common, with the many others who
mourn his death. we join in tending our
heartfelt sympathies to the bereayed
family of the deceased.- Coiunlbts Dis
match
The Hickman courier., 1871-03-11

RECENTLY love sick swain was pay
ing court to his dulcinea. She bad snug
gied him into the parlor, aud the dark
ness only served to conceal her bushes
while John told the story Of his love.
The muttered words reached the pa-en-
tai ear, and coming suddenly into the
room he demanded to know OF Mary who
it was she had with her. '.It's the cat,
sir" was the mumbling reply. "Drire
it out of here, Murdered paterfaniEias.
Scat T. screamed Mary, aud then soto
rocs. (John, neaowa Iittle.) John set
up woful yowl. That eats got cold, :"
remarked the parent. John yowied
louder than ever. "Confound ia, bring
a light, and scare the thing out This
was too much, aud John made a leap for
the window, carrying glass aud frame.
with him "Thupderi tchat a cat -
said the parent, contemplating the ruin
after the light was brought II never
saw anything like it. and, confound it,
its tail is made Of broadcloth," as he
viewed a futtering remnant hanging
from the window.-E o. Pcdyssne.
The Hickman courier., 1871-03-11
NatIorai Encome Tax.

We understand that the assessors have
received instructions from Washington
TO commene assessing the income tax as
soon as the. receive the new blanks, which
are now beng prepared The tax will
be at the nte of the two and one hall
per cent. or all income in excess Of 50,
600 received or earned during the year
1870, with he usual deduction for rent
taxes. &c. There will be no more special
taxes or licenses assessed after the 1st Of
May, EXCEPT in cases Of spirits, tobacco,
and fermented liquors.
The Hickman courier., 1871-03-11

AMNESTY The following resolution
was unanimously adopted at meeting
Of many of the leading Republicans of
the State, held on Thursday night last, at
Erankfo fort ~
Resolced That it is the judgment OF
the Republicans of Kentucky, that the
time has arrived when the Congress of
the United States should grant general
amnesty to all who under existing laws,
are under political disabilities, in conse-
quence of their participation in the re-
beilion.
A number of the members of the
State Central Committee. and nearly all
the Republican members of the Legis-
lature, were present at the meeting
The Hickman courier., 1871-03-11
Governor OF EkeDtucky-A Posi-
bic EnfprragnuFnr.

The Courier Journal suggests that
as the Senatorial terms of acting Gov
ernor p II. Leslie, and G. a. c. Holt,
Speaker of the Senate, will beth expire
on the first Monday in August, the Com
monwealth ofKentucky will be lett with
out Governor from that time until the
Goth of September, when the Governor
elect can be inaugurated, unless some
action is previously taken to supply the
place during that time. 1t is suggested
that Speaker Holt reign before the pres
ent session of the Legislature adjourn,
and allow some Senator who holds over
to be elected Speaker, upon whom the
duties of Governor would devolve during
the interval named If Mr., Holt does
not do this, it will become the duty of
acting Governor Leslie to convene the
Senate in extraordinary session, in order
to fill the vacancy, as the Commonwealth
could not well get along Al days without
a governor. For the sake of economy it
is 10 be hoped that Senator Holt will
resign in time to allow the Senate to
make the necessary election before It's
adjournment.
The Hickman courier., 1871-03-11
The History of a Town.

The following local, which we clip
from the Dyersbutg Gazette, is the best
we ever saw on the subject-and every
word true TO the letter:
''The local advertisement of a country
paper gives more correct history of its
town than any sketch that pen could
write. Nomatter how well the editorials
may be written, or how graphically the
news may be presented, none OF these care
fully ELABORATED or judiciously condensed
columns .'eome home to the business and
bosoms" OF some readers more effective
ly thau nev advertisements DO TO others,
or tells 50 plainly the true standing Of
your community Glance at our column
Of new advertisements in to days Issue
for instance There you fnd indeiibly
written a leaf 10 the history OF Dyers
burg. In it you learn that one Of the
oldest merchants OF our town has retired
from business aud been succeeded By twC
rising and deserving young men; ittell
you what stage routes come TO Dyersbura
when the stages arrive aud leaVe-tha
a steamboat runs regularly between Dy
ersburg aud Hales Poiut-who keeps ih'
Express Office In our towu-who owns
fhe Drag .StoFe--wis0 rass the liver
stable, and that new grocery store la
been started. All this in one issue
Our paper has valuable circulation, auC
labors hard and cheerfully for every loca
enterprise that turns up, aud not IN
frequently tries to tsrn one up. Now
what we want to ask of every business
man in the place-be he professional
mercantile or mechanieal-is this d.
you not think it is your duty to help tt
write the history Of Dyersburg in your
own county paper? If you do, bring
your Advertisements to US like a gooc
fellow, aud let the world see that you are
in business aud are willing to coutribut,
to the prosperity your town and county
The Hickman courier., 1871-03-11

The Japanese Embassy Present
ed to gEae President.

The japanese Embassy, which arrived
in Washington last week, was presented
to the President in the Blue Parlor of
the White House, by Secretary Fish
There were present besides Secretary
Fish, Mr Bancroft. Mr aad Mrs Davis,
and others The individuals Of tie EN-
bassy were introduced 70 Secretary Fish
by Mr.. Brooks. the Jspanese Cousul at
San Francisco, and by the Secretary to
the President They we're subsequently,
introduced to the as.embled compaby.
sPEE.H or THE PRINCE
When the introduction to the Presi
debt had taken place, Prince Miis Fusi
MA said
MIR. PRESIDENT This audience
has been sought that I might express to
you my admiration Of the interest IN the
many wonderful works of American Gu
terprise, aud ] assure You that these ex
pressions are not empty words, bat the
hearty sentiment Of our people
.Intercourse between our respective
countries has been regularly established
itbFopgh a rex -alar-ynonthly line Of steam
ers, and by steamships of surpsssi0g ex
cellenee, whose trips. in connection with
! the great Pacific railroad, afford to US
rapid and agreeable route to Europe.
with every modern luxury, speed
aud convenience across yonr continent
our travellers and students, like myself, on
their way abroad, viii hereafter become
better acquainted with your country and
people. We shall constantly encourage
intercourse, and aim annually to in
crease more intimate and important re-
Elations We sincerely hope for your
kind co operation and assistance, and
shall welcome any augmentation of the
present mail aud travelling facilities to
more closely unite our interest,
"The Government Of japan is well
aware that education is the basis Of all
progress, and, therefore, sends her yuong
men to receive scientific education in
America and Europe, hoping thereby to
itly prepare them to take wise and
discriminating part hereafter In the affairs
of our Government Our Government
has commissioned its diplomatic agent
resident in this country to assure you
that it IS earnestly seeking for permanent
progress in all that is great and good as
rapidly as 1t can acquire these cherished
ends, and it desires particularly, to ce-
ment more closely the already friendly
relations aud interests existing between
our respective people"
THE PRESIDENT REPLIED.
PRINce-Tt gives me much pleasure
TO receive you in this friendly aud IN
official way, and to learn from your lips
,he amicaole feelings ol the people Of
japan toward the United States. The
people Of this country reciprocate your
wish that the present meaus OF inter
course between the two nations, great
and comfortable as you describe them to
/ be. may be increased
I Tne United States have seen with
pride the young men of japan coming
here TO receive scientific educations
shall take great pleasure in contributing
20 make their residence IN this country
agreeable aud profitable to them, sharing
with you the. opiniou that education is
the basis OF progress aud in the hone and
belief that by acquiring i 10 The United
States, they will help 70 cement and ex
tend the friendly relations which now
happily exist between The two nations.
The Hickman courier., 1871-03-11
BULLS WORM DESTROYER.

Extract Of Letter from Georgia.
VILLAsow, WALKER CorxTE, Ga,
June 90, 1866.
Dr. John BulL-De0r Sir; / have recently
given your Worm Destroyer several trials
and find it wonderfully efTicacious. 1t has
not failed in single instance TO have the
wished for effect. I am doing pretty
large country practice, and have daily use
for some article of the kind.
l am, sir, respectfully.
JULIUS z. CLEMENT VI. D.
P. $50 unqualified and numerous are
the testimonials in favor of my Worm De-
stroyer that newspaper space is entirely too
small to tell its merits.
1t is an infalliblc remedy for Worms. Try
it and be convinced. See my journal for a
more full description. JOHN BULL.
The Hickman courier., 1871-03-11
Smith TONIC SYRUP
FOR The CURE or
AG UE AND FEW ER
CH ILLS AND FEY E r

The proprietor of this celebrated medi-
cine justly claims for IL u superiority over
all remedies ever offered to the public for
the safe, certain, speedy, and permanent
cure of Ague and Fever, or Chills and Fever,
whether of short or long standing. He re-
fers to the entire Western and Southwest
ern country to bear him testimony to the
truth of the assertion, that in no case what
ever will it fail TO cure, if the directions are
strictly followed and carried out. Ia a
great many cases a single dose has been
sufficient for "a cure, and whole families
I have been cured by single bottle, with a
perfect restoration OF the general health.
Ii is, however, prudent, and in every case
more certain to cure, if its use is continued
in smaller doses for a week or two after the
disease has been checked, more especially in
difficult and long standing cases. Usually,
this medicine viii not require any aid to
keep the bowels in good order; should the
patient however, require a eathartic medi-
cine, after having taken three or four doses
of the Tonic, single dose Of BULL S VEG
ETBALE FAMILY PILLS win be sufficient.
The Hickman courier., 1871-03-11

LOUISVILLE, March 3.--Some time
ago negro mail agent was put on the
road between Louisville and Lexington.
Shortly after he was attacked at Benson
Station by unknown persons. Since then
q squad OF soldiers have been guarding
him on the road, but this morning the
mail service was suddenly discontinued
Oh the line, it is said by order Of the de-
partmcnt
The Hickman courier., 1871-03-11

HORSE stealing is becoming so COM
mon in this State that an exchange hopes
the Democratic convention, which meets
next May, will nominate man for Gov
ernor who has no pardon in his soul.
-Four years administration Of such a
Governor will have q desired effect.
The Hickman courier., 1871-03-11
BULBS SARSAPARTLLA.
Sr. Ior1s. Anril 30.

Sr. LOUIS, April 80.
DIR. JOHN BuLL--Dear Sir: knowing the
efficiency of your Sarsaparilla, and the heal
ing and beneficial qualities IL possesses,
send you the following statement ofTny case:
was wounded about two years ago-was
taken prisoner and confined for sixteen
mouths. Being moved SO often, my wounds
have not healed yet. / have not sat up a
moment since l was wounded l am shot
through the hips. Ny general health is
impaired and l need something to assist
nature ] have more faith in your Sarsa-
pariila than IN any thing else. | wish that
that is genuine. Please express me half q
dozen bottles, end oblige
CAPT. c. p. JOHNSON,
p. S-Mr. Johnson was the son of skill
full surgeon. 8 His mother recommended to
her friends and for many years used my
Sarsaparilla with perfect success. In Scrof-
ula and Fever-sores Mrs. johnson states
that the cures effected were almost m iracu-
lous. Read my Journal for extended in
formation and advice in your case. My
journal contains certificates of eminent
persons, ministers and medical men-men
" ho are known here in this community for
integrity and veracity- I have recently
received a most remarkable certificate from
an eminent gentleman Of Louisville.
JOHN BULL.
The Hickman courier., 1871-03-11
The DisaDilitx Bill.

Mr.. Beck. of Kentuck succeeded in
calling up aud passing by a two thirds
vote the Senate bill to relieve a Aum Der
of prominent KeutuekiaDs from their po
litical disabilities. The bill now only
needs the signature Of the President to
become law, and will certainly be sign
ed Among the persons relieved are r.
] Breckenridge s. T.. Breckenridge,
j. L. Hullett, L. L. Burnett, JAS E
Cantrell, Thos I. Hawkins, Geo NJ
Jessee. Wm. Lindsay, J. B. McCieary,
Ben. Berry, Clinton McClarty, z. 5.
Scott and others The calling up and
debating on the bill we're managed by Mr.
Beck with his usual judgement aud Its
passage Is a remarkable triumph over the
violent prejudices felt by the Radicals for
the people Of Kentucky Every measure
Of this kind once passed helps TO secure
the relief Of others.
NOT so FORTUNATE.
Dir. Beck was not so fortunate in his
subsequent endeavor to pass large dis
ability bill, having in 400 or 500 names
from all the Southern States. Butler
aud Porter, armed with the power OF the
Reconstruction Committee, have resisted
the bill and kept it back all the session.
They resisted it sharply and prevented
a two thirds vote The vote stood 103
to 50. This was rather better than was
exrected some time ago. Another effort
will probably be made, aud it is possible
a prominent and ultra Radical member
may move to pass the bill and thus carry
it, but the chance is not very strong for
success.
The total number of persons now dis
qualified, is estimated by well-informed
Southerners from 10000 to 100000.
The radicals assert this to be an over es-
innate, but there can be no doubt of it's
general correctness. The bill which the
House refuses to pass, does not contain
the name of any one who was an old
member of Congress, or an officer of
the army, or any one who had national
reputation; and IS, therefore, specially
obnoxious 10 the Repabieaos- As there
were 20 Southern leaders 10 the bill. the
vote now taken six years after the war,
is equivalent to a declaration that they
propose TO keep two hundred thousand
in perpetual slavery. Even
the carpet baegers tried TO have the bill
parsed, as this disfranehissmeut Is sweep
ing the ground from under their feet all
over the South.
The Hickman courier., 1871-03-11

THEY have on exhibition in Berlin "a
stone maiden, y said to be petrifed
young lady, who was buried alive by the
Inquisitiou in Spain, many hundtcd
wears ago.
The Hickman courier., 1871-03-11
MANAGEMENT of Countles.

That spicy paper, the Dyersburg Ga
ze'te, noticing the fact, that out of IA as
SCISSORS appointed by the Counay Court
II are members ofthe Court says: I'VE
regret tbs, not only because we believe
in rotation ~ Office and an equal division
OF the ''spoils, but because the principle
is glanngly and radically wrong 1t
seems to run in the blood of County
Courts 70 appoint themselves 10 position,
and the Consequence is, whether done
right or not there is too much of cour
tesy entertained to question the work of
brother member"
County Courts should avoid such evils,
and we think the State Legislature should
pass law wforbidding it.
The Hickman courier., 1871-03-11
COLONEL r. II. Tayior, farmer

COLONEL r. Fl. Taylor, farmer re
siding at Brownsville, Tenn, has $500
in England to be invested in swine that
win prizes at fairs. He buys the finest
hogs at all the great fairs in the United
States, and his collection of animals of
this sorl slready made. draws numbers of
people soahg plantation which he euiti
Yates with inflite care and skill
The Hickman courier., 1871-03-11
bzMAN COURIER
rrBlIsHEl vvsRs vaEK By

90 org w are n.
CEFaICE-
On. iAs corner OF Jacl son and Kentucky SITS
lup stairs.l
The Hickman courier., 1871-03-11

MES do less than they ought unless
they do all they can.
The Hickman courier., 1871-03-11
Professional.

PrOfeSsIOnaI.
nRs CATLETT & BLANTON, have con-
4 tcluded to form partnership, for an
indefinite time. Our friends, and the sick
generally, who desire our medical atten-
tion, will find us always ready TO wait upon
them In the absence of one, the profess
FionaI services Of the other can be lad;
tug27tf
The Hickman courier., 1871-03-11
TnK nEcLiNH

in the price of cotton, within the last
twenty four hours, is equal to nine mill
ions Of dollars loss on the entire cotton
crop of the South.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-05-12

/ The views entertained by the two nations then,
as 10 their rights and interests were so opposite
| that il was difficult matter to bring the nego-
tiation TO a successful issue. Finally, after a
fortnight's debate in secret session, the senate
by vote of 20 to 10, precisely a constitutional
majority advised ratification of the treaty, with
an amendment excepting that article which re.
lated to the West India trade. 1t possible fol
the senate to follow this example.
MIR. Sumner then stated that after the dis.
cussion of the jay treaty the senate had re.
moved the seal of secrecy from their proceed
ings, but had forbidden any publication of the
treaty itself. Statements, however, as to its
contents had began to appear, accompanied by
very malignant comments. In order 10 prevent
hasty conclusions, founded on partial views, and
wishing to hear the opinions of the people,
President Washington had directed the whole
treaty to be published But in this he had been
anticipated. On the same day that this direc-
ton was given full abstract had appeared IN
the Aurora, followed day or two after oy
perfect copy, furnished by Senator Mason.
"Mr Summer said this precedent was an ar
gument in favor Of the immediate pubhcauon
of the treaty. He suggested that as the treaty
was one of reconciliation, it was important to
have the real sentiments of the American people
on it known, and this could only be done by ac-
auainting them with its provisions. If the
treaty were made public, it would really repre-
sent the people as well as the senate. Mr..
Sumner then proceeded to consider certain
points In the treaty, on which he made several
practical suggestions, with a view 10 inviting
the Judgment of the senate upon them. The
suggestions touched some of the most impor-
tant points involved in the treaty. In the course
of bis remarks, Mr., Sumner spoke of the lnfu-
ence of the articles published in English news
papers in preiudicing European public opin-
ion on the British side"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-05-12

CURIOUS BIRD.-A Calcutta corresnondent
sends us an aneedote of that singular bird the
adjutant, or gigantic crane, which NAV he a
novelty to some of our readers. He saws that
his attention was attracted one morning by an
unusual turmoil in the compound" or ont
door premises of the house in which he lived.
Looking out of the window he saw an adutant,
evidently unable to remount on his wings,
standing helplessly amid company of at least
hundred crows, whose loud vociferations
seemed to express anything but delight at the
presence of their gigantic fellow biped The
adiutant, from his usefulness as scavenger
OF all work, is gentleman very much humored
about Indian homesteads; and this one in par
ncular, as was his wont, had been lingering
outside the cooks room for any unconsidered
tribes which the servants might think fit to
throw out. few crows, however, getting wind
VI VI tue aiialr, with the sagacious notion that
they might pick up a few chance scraps on their
9 y account, were soon on the scene of action.
huuseI has no compunctions; and at last one
Vi lhem more venturesome than the rest. an.
paoH'e5ni y, more closely than actual prudence
would nave dictated, ventured To disnute The
| possession Of bone with the edintdnt rrho
| quesuon was not long in allowance. for
| III lew moments, the adiutant-leav;n2
the bone for subsequent discussion Is
selled lhe crow hip and thigh. and
| sWahowed MN at one gulph. This summary
act seems to have aroused the indignation y
the other crows, who by their cries soon brongbt
together numbers of others from every onerter.
and for good two hours they never ceased
some from the ground, others from neigbbor.
ing wall-to badger their voraelous foe. scoidino
him to the top of their lungs, and tantaiiziue
him by approaching as close as they dared, ex
tending claw or wing to almost within biz
reach, and suddenly Withdrawing it as he at
tempted to seize them. And this unequal ven
| geance they continued for two or three morn
ings. The adjutant is one of the most vora
eious and carniyorous birds known; and thu
| enormous quantity which it can deyour may bl