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The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1871-09-23
From the Paducah Kentuckian.
AhOnf Candidates for COngres,


The Padueah Keatuckion speaks Of
Judge NJ Bigger aud the Hon. Jno
W. Blue, as probable candidates for Con
gress in this district. They are both
good and able men. Report also men
tons the name of Col Jno. Martin, ot
the Kentuckian, In the same connection.
Can this be thus Hickman Courier.
We copy the above for the purpose of
settling any and all reports as to Col.
no Martins candidacy for Congress
or any other Office Col. Martin has not
the vanity to believe that be could be
elected to Congress over the many able
men who have been mentioned in con
nection with the office; but even if he
could, he is one of the unfortunates who
is under the ban of the radical Congress,
and he has at no time felt disposed to
petition Congress for the removal of his
disabilities. In saying this much, he
means no reflection upon any one who
has had his disabilities removed. 1t
may have been right to ask it, but as
Col. Martin did nothing in the rebellion
that, under the same circumstances, he
would not do again, he viii not ask for
pardon. In his humble sphere he did
all he could to avert the calamity of war,
and felt there was not cause for the Sc
cession movement but when his State
seeded he went with it, and would take
the same course again under similar cir
cumstances.
This explanation will put at rest any
report about Col. Martin having aspira-
lions for office, and our friend of the
Hickman Courier will see that this "can
not be thus"
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1871-09-23
The Cholera.

The dispatches from over the water
concerning the cholera are about as con
fieting as some Of the kilograms we used
to receive during the late Franco Ger
man war. a few days since we were
consoled with the report that the disease
was rapidly dying out in Russia; the dis
patches inform US that the scourge is
more virulent than ever, and the mortali-
ty rates heavier. The near approach of
winter, however, no matter how violent
the cholera may be now, will efeetually
prevent its spread. Outside of a few
isolated cases in England and France,
there is nothing to indicate its spread in
those countries, and no probability at all
of its reaching America this year at least.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1871-09-23
Several Delinquent Railroads
SOLD at Auction

A large crowd of capitalists and rep
resentatves of railroads attended the
sale of delinquent railroads on the east
ern side of the capitol at noon yester-
day.
The Knoxville and Charleston Rail-
road was knocked down by auctioneer
Doiin to the Blue Ridge Railroad, at
$4,000; the RogersviIle and Jefferson
to the East Tennessee, Virginia and
Georgia Railroad at $4,000; the Knox
Vile aud Kentucky to w. B. johnson
and others at $500, 600; and the West
ern and North Carolina 10 E. Simerly.
on behalf Of the stockholders, at S12,-
900.
Some very spirited bidding occurred
between w. b. Johnson, of Macon, and
j. r. James, of Atlanta, for the Knox
vile and Kentucky Railroad, there being
ten bids ranging from $1,000 to $780,
900.
After the sale had taken place the
Commissioners retired to the Comptroi-
ler's Office, and after consultation refused
to confirm the sale of the roads men,
toned, on account of the poor prices OBJ
tanned. Banner.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1871-09-23

The Radicals claim that the demorah-
zation Of the Democrats Will enable them
to carry New York ~ .ho na,es eSa.stion.
IF that should be the case, we would sec
very little hope of defeating Grant But
our friends deny these statement, ard
assure us that New York will be un-
wavering in the Democratic faith. Ore
gon, though a close State, is considered
almost as sure as one of our Kentucky
Congressional districts.
Now, canvassing the probabilities be-
fore US, with the light given US, it seems
clear that Grant intends to use the army
bill in his behalf; and having the regis
try and count in the hands of the carpet
baggers. it seems equally clear that the
State officials will declare Arkansas,
Florida, Louisiana and Mississippi Radi-
cal, whether the popular vote is really
and honestly for the Democratic nominee
or not. The same game will be attempt
ed in Alabama, Georgia, North Caro-
lima and Texas, but it will fail
We consider, therefore, that Texas will
be added to our column; Indiana We also
conclude will be ours. If we retain Ne
vada and New Hampshire our vote fig
ures up LAG. We are still 13 votes short
of an election even with those figures.
If we can add New Jersey and Con-
necticut we would exactly elect. New
Jersey and California, or Connecticut
and California, ,could not elect. IfPenn-
sylvania drops into our line, with her 26
votes it secures it, even if we should lose
Indiana and two or three of the smaller.
States. Without Pennsylvania we have
to carry every other doubtful State but
one and retain those that are put down
as secure to elect our nominee. 1t then
looks as if tie pivot of the next Presi-
dental election must be Pennsylvania.
The Keystone State has exhibited re
markable sagacity during the last forty
years, having Invariably cast her vote
for the President elect. The man acho
receires her gote in 1872 will again be
the elected President. These are facts
worthy Of consideration.
According to the actual count of cleo
toral votes, as determined by preceding
elections, the Democrats have only 40
votes and the Radicals have III. We
have to gain Is votes from the Radical
column, and retain all of our own, to
elect. How are we to do it? By closing
up the ranks, acting in harmony and
selecting the strongest man. If Penn
sylvania elects her Democratic ticket in
October, or even brings it to race won
By head, we have the game in our own
hands. 1t is evident, therefore. that the
election In Pennsylvania is of the deep
est Importance, and that the energy of
the Democrats should be centralized
there. With that State we can defeat
Grant, and in view of this fact we look
with the greatest solicitude to the result, |
for upon 1t may depend the welfare and |
the future destiny of the country.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1871-09-23
From the Louisville Courier-J Journal
Presidential lights aud Sbau-


The California election has been de-
cidedly against the hopes and calcuia-
tons of many Democrats. What has
produced the change they are unable to
see. But there is the broad, bare fact
that enc of the States which they conf
IDENTIFY placed in the Democratic column
has unexpectedly deserted and gone over
to the other side. 1t is as great sur
prise to them as the elections 10 New
Hampshire and West Virginia AMI Ne
vada were to the Radicals. Pre:iden-
tial calculations must therefore be soue-
what altered. As candid Journalist 1t
would be against our principles to con-
ceal facts from our readers, and it is
certainly our duty to point out thefelds
for labor and exertion, aud to state fairly
our chances. We happen to have before
US, from the highest authority, the best
information as to the prospects Of the
Democrats in every State From that
we put down as the vote:
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1871-09-23
The rsickman Courier Daily.

We propose publishing daily edition
of the HICKMAN COURIER during our
Fair, next week. commencing on Tues
day morning. This edition will contain
full and correct report of the proceed
ings of each day of the Fair, the list OF
premiums awarded, the programme OF
the day, together with such local and
general intelligence as may be deemed OF
interest to the public.
This edition will present to the mer-
chants and business men of Hickman an
advantageous and cheap mode of adver-
Using, enabling them TO strike hundreds
of visitors at the Fair grounds, who are
inaccessible through other means. Those
desiring to avail themselves of the op.
portunity will please hand in their cards
to-day.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1871-09-23
"NeVv Departure In Our Next
National Convention.

Some Kentucky papers affect doubt
as to whether the next National Demo
cratic Convention, which will assemble
next spring, will endorse what they call
the New Departure doctrine The
fact is, a sufficient number of States
have already endorsed it, to render the
result of the National Convention a GER
tainty on this point. The Convention
will be composed of 81 delegates from
the different States, and 159 being a
majority, will control its action. The
following States have already, through
their regular State Conventions, or other
wise, spoken, aud are irrevocably com
mitted to the view in next years cam
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1871-09-23
Runyon,s HOG ChoIera medicine.

Our friend ". +. Walker, Druggist,
has bought the exclusive right of Fulton
County to prepare and sell this celebra-
ted remedy for Hog Cholera. This spe
cifc is said to be almost certain cure
aud prevention, and is so recommended
by many of the largest hog raisers in
the State. Mr. Walker is alone entitled
to make and sell the medicine, and all
wishing to give it a trial must apply to
him ::
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1871-09-23

THE Lexington Press has the follow
ing in regard to "the ten per cent. law. I"
The Press says: The interest law pass
ed by the last meeting of the General AS
sembly took effect the first of the present
month. 1t provides that any rate of in
trest not exceeding ten per cent. can be
made when the interest above six per cent
is named in the note. When no rate is
named only six per cent. can be recover
ed. Already the benefits Of this wise pro-
vision are felt One of our leading Life
Insurance Companies, the Mississippi
Valley, loaned about, $4,000 of her capt
tai here last week, which was invested
fOrmely beyond the State, and this is but
a small example of what will follow, and
in twelve months time hundreds of dol
lars belonging to the State, and now
abroad seeking high rates, will return to
benefit us.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1871-09-23

TIE Titusville Herald notices "qui-
nine buscuit' as the latest novelty in
the medicinal pastry line. Each bis
cult, it says, contains one fourth of a
grain of quiniue, and the taste is SO con
cealed that hearty individual can put
them down until the hair on the back of
his head begins to curl, without knowing
what he is taking. Next we shall have
castor oil sponge cake, buchurious bread
and squil pancakes for table delicacies,
and all first class drug stores have bake
shop and lunch room attached to the
prescription department.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1871-09-23

Our COMMON During our
late State canvass, Gov. Leslie was
charged with being the enemy of our
Common School system. The Repub-
licans flooded the State with extras, try
ing to show that if elected, he would use
his power to the destruction of our Com
mon Schools. We, therefore, invite at
tention to this paragraph from his in
augural address:
II am anxious to see our common
school system perfected, increased in
efficiency, and extended to every section
in the State, and the great interests Of
education generally encouraged and pro-
NOTED, till its blessings shall be secured
to all our people.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1871-09-23
Mickrnan FaIr.

The Fulton County Fair, to be held
at Hickman, will commence on Tuesday
the 18th inst, and continue five days.
The premium LISTS better than last year,
and the Association appear to be deter
mined TO make their Fair as successful
as any County Fair in the community.
Quite number of the citizens of our
county will be IN attendance, and many
with trotting and pacing stock. Maurice
Moran, DIR. Blight, Tohn II. Holiway,
A. p Lane, Col. Deal, Neville Greer,
and others, are training their trotters aud
PAGERS for the Hickman and Cape Girar-
dean Fairs Charleston Courier
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1871-09-23
Political Prospects I'm ohio.

Advices from Republican sources in
Ohio shows that while they expect to
elect General Noyes. they are very du-
bious over the prospects for the Legisla-
ture. 1t is even conceded that the proba-
biIities are in favor of there being a Dem
ocratie successor to John Sherman, and
that ". a. Groesbeck is the coming
man.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1871-09-23
paign

This does not include Indiana, Illi-
nois, New York, Michigan, or any of the
Southern States, nearly every one of
which will fall into line when their State
Conventions assembled. A glance at the
States which have not acted will satisfy
any one that the National delegation
will approach unanimity.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1871-09-23
n & u. w. Railroad.

We understand from a prominent at
torDey that the County of Davidson hay
ing petitoned Judge 4. o. p. Nicholson
of the Supreme Court, he directed, that
writ of certiorari and sQPersedeas be
issued to stay the effect of Chancellor
East's decree relating to the final dispo-
sal OF the Nashville aud Northwestern
Railrod on the Goth Instant. This &C
ton will bring the case before the Su-
preme Court, where the constitutionality
of the act authorizing the sale of the de-
linquent railroads will be taken into con
sideratIon.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1871-09-23
Down with PoIitIcaI "Rings.''

OF all the detestable phases of politi-
cal life, the most detestable are political
rings. The exposures of the corruptions
of the great Tammany ring of New York
are arousing the people throughout the
nation, and we trust will. go on until
every such corrupt cabal, whether Dem
ocratic or Republican, State or National,
shall be stripped of power. The Tam
many ring Of New Y ork has always been
a dead weight upon the progress and
prospects of the National Democracy.
If the ring is guilty Of the corruptiops
charged, the Democratic party should
be the first and quickest to hurl them
into disgrace. Such action viii give
popular confidence to an investigation of
the eorruptions prevalent in the innu-
merabls Washington rings, and if the
Democracy can ever rivet public atten-
ton to these wholesale frauds and putrid
eorruptions, the people will call them to
power for reform.
pLsee - R;oesas'' -, Iass form, ir.fest
nearly every political community, wheth-
er sectional, State. District or County, so
much so that the free will of the people
is often trammeled and drowned by their
tricks and Vaccinations Let them 60
down. Let the people exact rigid in-
vestigation, whether the ring be Nation
al, State or Municipal.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1871-09-23
Nashville and North-w estern
Railroad
TWO DAILY PASSENGER TRAINS.

Day Passenger-Leaves Hickman at P. II;
arrives at Hickman at p. NJ
Night Passenger-Leaves Hickman at 4 45
4. H.: and arrives at Hickman 10 Is p. IT.
Close connections made at Union City
with the Mobile and Ohio road-at McKen-
zie with the Memphis and GAINESVILLE road,
and at Nashville with the Louisville and the
Chattanooga roads.
For tickets apply at the Railroad Office
J. w. Thomas, Genl Sup't N. s. n. w r. z.
a. b. KINGMAN, agent at Hickman.
aprS0
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1871-09-23

What we want to know now, is this :
Suppose-and such thing is supposable
suppose a colored man with a family
of seventeen children should at some
future period be elected President of the
United States, would it then be proper to
call the Presidential mansion the white"
IL nnse
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1871-09-23

The Louisville Courier. Journal says:
"Some of the Bourbon papers charge
that we have 'swalloed the amendments.
We have done nothing of the sort. They
were thurst down our throats, and we
simply declined to blow our selves up
with itroglycerine to get rid of them.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1871-09-23

Some one, through the Padueah Ke1,-
tuehian, suggests one Major Radcliff as
the man for Congress from this district,
next year:
@, RadclifT have dreamed a fearful dream I
What thinkest thou? VIII our friend prove
all true2
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1871-09-23

IT is remarkable that the wealthiest
citizens of New York afe all at an age
when most men are too infrm for affairs;
yet they are not only hale and vigorous,
but actively engaged in conducting their
immense business VIM, B. Astor is uear-
ly seventy; Cornelius Vanderbilt,
seventy eight: Daniel Drew, seventy
four; Peter Cooper, seventy nine; George
Law, seventy three,
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1871-09-23

THE statements in foreign dispatches,
this morning, that the German army is
to be Immediately placed on peace foot
ing is auspicious for the quiet of Europe.
With Germany out of the strife, there is
little danger of any serious conflicts in
the npar future
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1871-09-23

TRY Bernard's Chill Cure and be con.
WINGED of its merit. Why suffer from
Fever and Ague, when Bernard's Chill
Cure will cure you.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1871-09-23
Carrot & Jones,

AuCtioneerSu
Opening Day 1st Saturday an October.
DR0POSE to do General Auctioneerine
IL and Commission business in ~r,.r
HICKMAN, ky.
They have had considerable experience In
the Auction business, and promise faithful
and strict attention TO all cOnsignments
entrusted to them. They solicit patronage.
REFEREScEs.- Steele & Co., S. N.
White, Bondursnt Drcwry, John Trout
weine.
septic ~
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1871-09-23
BEECH WOOD SEMINARY
Hickman. XIV.

TIME PRINCIPALS, J. II. R0ULHAC AND
JnO. W. Cowgirl would respectfully
announce TO the public that The second ses-
sion of their School viii commence on MON
DAY, September 4th. 1871. The School now
organized is designed to be permanent in
stitution at this place The building already
erected is ample for the accommodation of
one hundred pupils, and it is the purpose of
the Principals to construct suitable addi-
tons, with all modern improvements, in
desks fixtures, SC, sufficient for $50 schol-
lars, with music room convenient for those
who desire musical instructions. This de-
partment will be under the charge of Mrs.
Mary Duncan With liberal encouragement
the Principals hope soon to be able to found
q regular and permanent College with ample
accommodation for all who desire the bene-
fits of a collegiate education in this section.
Tuition per session months or 30
weeks spelling, first lessons in
reading, writing, &c..-................ Sl2.5O
Advanced reading, mental arithmetic
first lessons in geography and
written etic......................Slo OO
English Grammar, Advanced Geogra-
ply, Written Arithmetic, first les
sons in Philosophy and Compost
oO
Algebra and the higher Mathematics
and Natural Sciences............... 20 90
Ancient and Modern Languages....... 20 90
Music including use of Piano.....-....... 30 90
| Contingent tax to each pupil..........-.. l 90
Tuition due, one-half at the commence
ment and one-half at the middle of the ses-
sion. Pupils charged from time Of entrance
for balance of session, and no deduction
made, except for Protraeted sickness.
Patrons and teachers are alike interested
in building up good and permanent institu-
tons; and to the generous assistance OF the
people of Hickman and vicinity we most es-
pecially look for encouragement, promising
that our whole time and talents shall be de-
voted to our enterprise.
J. II. ROULHAC,
july22 JNO. w. COWGlLL.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1871-09-23
Timely Warning.

7 AN NOW AT HOME and can be found
/ at the old stand, formerly occupied by j.
S. Hubbard rs dry goods store, from
clock a. m. to ? p. N. All those indebted
TO J S. Hubbard, deceased, are requested to
come forward and make immediate settle
ment and by so doing save cost, as all claims
without an exception will be placed in an
officers hands for collection on the first of
September. {. ii. HUBBARD,
april2S-2m. Administrator.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1871-09-23

Victor Hugo is sick. His complaint
is pleurisy. His condition is such as to
occasion alarm.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1871-09-23

THE Howe Sewing Machine is the
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1871-09-23

At Paducah, last Saturday morning
before daylight, the residence of Dr.
Richardson, on the corner of Oak and
Clay streets, was fred by an incendiary,
but was discovered and extinguished be-
fore any material damage was done. Ar
thur Voolfolk was placed under arrest
on suspicion of having been the author
of the deed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-01-26

THE NATIONAL TREASURE TROyE.

Under this heading, THE TRIBUNE some
time published account OF the results OF
animation into the treasure vaults at Washington. The
San francisco Bulletin copies the article and publishes
interesting story of detective who had somewhat io
do with the described He says that all tho
valuabes described placed originally in the patent
Office in glass case, and from each set wires were run
to the antOrs rOom where they attached to BELLS
1t thought they could not DE touched without alarm
ing the officer, but notorious burglar and thief, Thomas
Hand undertook to rob the patent office and in 1888 he
accomplished the nefariOus work The bottle Of altar of
the bottles OF diamonds and pearls several swords
which had been presented 10 Gen. Washington
and many other things Of historical and IN
trinsic value secured by him and his associates
After the robbery discovered, every effort wss
made capture the thieves and recover the property
At last, detectives in New-i0rk were ranging
through fence" Ann-st., and when they entered
the cellar they encountered. to their infinite SURPRISE
the perfume of altar OF The bottle buried
They dug il up, and, continuing their search, found
large portion Of the stolen property. 1t was detthed
and returned to Washington. At about the SAND time
Haxel and Smith, Baltimore detectives, found thE rest
it in that city and In Philadelphia, and all OF Was re-
turned TO the Treasurer The swords which wash gton
had owned were finished in gold and damOndst Tho
diamonds taken out, and the gold melted away;
but the property restored to the vaults in its Hed
and inutIated condition.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-01-26
AN IMpORTANT INVENTION.


One of the most remarkable pieces of methan-
sm ever produced i'm this or any other country tow
oneration and ON exhibition in Jeffersonaye IL called
"Ah,ls Weftthrrad Knitting Loom" This lOOln
invented by a man named Abel living somew here in
Vermon his letters patent being dated July 49, $50 but
s,raat nnnher OF wears were spent by him in 1xperi-
mental toll and nxeties before bringing ms mac Zine
perfection IL IL styled the knitting loom. probably be-
cans OF liz combination OF weaving and Knitting this
nro|css nroJucin a very firm comnact web of asknish
ing OF e. Sture beauty, and servioeabi iho
loom Is quite simple in construction and Is claimed 70 90
capable OF producing 800 yards Of cloth per day OF any
gwen weight or texture. The Importance OF this iate Oh
speed be- best understood when IL is known that tho
swiftest loom III ordinary cannot turn out more l'
20 yards day and that OF quality undoubtedly IN
ferior 10 that woven by this machine IL runs easiy.
without noise, costs but small advance on Ordinary
looms, and occupies less space. In addition to All tsso
advantagesso ready To be seized upon aud turned 10
account by practical manufacturers dressing peths
spoOng, warping, and other preliminary pro'eSSsss
necessary with other looms are done away Will mus
efecting estimated saving Of over one half In prepar
ing the yarns while the ratio OF production eAeeeds 'e
10 one.