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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1872-06-21
The University Series Of School
Books.

Some time in December of last year
Mr.. SUMNER CUNNINGHAM, of the
Shelbyville Commercial, published a
long article denunciatory of the
university Series of School Books"
In his article he makes no opposition
to the books themselves; has moth
ing to say about the intrinsic merits
of the works, but is opposed 10 them
because one c. i. RICHARDSON, a
northern man, is a stakeholder. The
Commercial editors individual opin-
ion i'm regard to these books or the
University Publishing Company, is
not worth straw, when it is known
that such men as DAVIS, BEAUREGA ARD,
JOHNSON, BATE, j. c. Brown; and
in this county, such men as j. Ii.
THOMAS, Gen. L. L. Polk, w. L. IN
GRAM JNo. FRIERsoN and Hon. w.
c. WHITTHoRNE, are stockholders /;
nevertheless, this article has been re-
published by northern rival publish
ing companies, in circular form, and
sent broadcast over the land, much
to the detriment of the Southern
University Publishing Company,
and this is the reason we refer 10 it
at this late date.
The following retraction, from the
same paper of April Goth, should be
read by all who have seen Mr.. Gun
NIN6HAM's first article. He frankly
confesses that he was prompted to
write it by DIR. SToUT, the agent fer
ftke HARPERs, and this fact we think
should have rendered it harmless TO
every body in the country.
pa We have seen statement publish
ed by the Davidson county Board of
Education, to the effect the the cir
cular referred to is being sent over
the country by HISLKE and WILSON,
of Cincinnati.
Now where it is known, and IL
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with the common white gourd-seed,
selecting stalks with two ears; cut
ting stalks with the corn on them
and cribbing all together, in the
spring husking aud selecting the ear,
rubbing both ends and planting, pro-
vided it was a white cob, kept it up
until now. In the spring of 1868
sowed oats and clover on q ten acre
lot of bottom land which had been
in cultivation for perhaps thirty-five
years, very tired, not rotated, close
and hard to cultivate; let it stand in
clover until spring of 1871; broke it
up early with two mules, with Mil
Ter Plough; let it stand for two or
three weeks and soon after q rain,
which wet the clods so as to make
them easy to break, took large har-
row and tore the clods and turf thor
oughly to pieces, which operation
left the ground level and smooth ;
laid it off three and half feet each
way, and planted two grains in hill,
covered with a bull tongue plough,
two burrows to the row; in four or
i've udys UOdTucu IL Oh 90 OWN 90
up run round it with a long bull
tongue, split out with double shovel ;
next two times ploughed out with
double shovel; hoed once only
each time ploughing after first got
shallower; laid by perfectly level,
and in fact it was level all season /;
never saw better corn grow any
where in my life; perfectly green
when my neighbours was burnt
to the ear; reason, because of Sc
lected seed, thorough preparation OF
ground and level culture and plough
ing shallower as the corn advanced.
Now sir, my word for it, if but one
farmer in old Lincoln will act on my
plan for five years, l will be amply
repaid for the little trouble in wri-
ting this and you for revising. Corn
grown on a red cob is not considered
q prime white in the market.
Respectfully.
A. G.. COOPER.
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Hon. w. q. WHITTHoRNE, our rep
resentative, has returned to his home
in this county, Congress having ad-
iourned. He made a valuable Cong
ressman, and at the same time has
established an euyiable reputation as
o ready debater upon the difficult
and perpleXing matters of national
legislation He was place by com.
mon consent OH important commit
tees by his party, aud by the Speak
er of the House. The following ar
ticle taken from the Homestead Cham
pion, published in Washington, will
show how our talented representa-
tive is regarded by impartial observ-
ers at the national Capital:
"W. c. WHITTHoRNE is not entire
ly unknown to tame.
Having held several very import
ant public Offices before the war, he
figured somewhat cOnspicuously in
the armies Of the South.
He has always displayed great en-
ergy and talents, and has long EN- 10y
ed re reputation of being among the
first Of the public debaters i'm his State.
Ills manners are courteous and pop
uiar.
A bold and Incorporating DEM
ocrat, he has always been feared by
the mOnopolists on account of his re-
lentless opposition to corporations,
rings, banks, and subsidies. In his
profession as an advocate he is ac-
corded very high rank, and in the
Congress of the United States he
has already taken promin ent posi-
ton. All his speeches are marked
with prudence, and show that he
takes great interest in the people
whose represen' alive he & is. Close
attention to business, fine executive
ab;lity, good and exemplary deport-
ment, all contribute to secure him the
respect of his associates and TO make
him a useful member of Congress. ="
He believes that the government
was made for man, and not man for
the government; that all public of
ficers, from the President of the
United States to the alderman of the
"seven-by-nine" city, are but the mere
agents Of the people, possessed of no
aut lOrity except such as is delegated
to item; that labor alone is wealth,
and that the laboring masses are the
Oh y sources i'm the government. That
any want of uniformity and stability
i'm the money of the country tends
only TO rob and Cypress the labOring
classes.
lie is very far ahead of the politi-
cal economists and statesmen of the
Day on the financial and other great
questions which are now attracting
Inc attention. of the working men of
the world"
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JosTEN, the German charged with
the murder of Mrs. HAMBLIN, near
Nashville, last year, was tried in
Franklin this week. The evidence
is entirely circumstantial, and o.
such nature as to lead those who
heard it to believe that it was not
sufficient to convict him. The case
was given to the jury Wednesday
but we have been unable to learn
whether or not they have rendered
a verdict. Ex-Governor FooTE, JAS
A. QUARLEs, and some of the mos
prominent members of the Franklin
Bar, were engaged in the case.
Since above was in type we have
learned that the jury have returned
a verdict of not guilty, and the pris
oner has been dismissed. The pOol
fellow could not speak English, bu
was completely over joyed when told
his acquital through a German inter
prefer.
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The Democratic State Executive
Committee met at Nashville on the
18th, and unanimously resolved &c
call a State Convention to meet al
Nashville On the 2lst day CT August
for the purpose of nominating can.
didate for Congress for the State a
large, and also to select an addi
tional Presidential electer for the
State at large. Gen. Cheatham hal
signified his willingness to submit to
the decision of the Convention.
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EOR SIXTY DAYS

l will offer my entire stock Of Dry Goods
Boots Shoes, Hats, Ready Made Clothing
China, Glass and Queensware, Trunks, Va
Ices, Carpets, &c, at very low prices in Or
der to reduce my stock as low as possible be
fore going East to purchase my FAN STOCK
Those needing good and seasonable goods a,
low prices, would do well to call and exam
lie my stock, south side Public Square, two
doors from Seavy's Gallery.
June 2l.-3m. Ii. w. SANDERS.
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We learn that our friend L. H. CRAIG,
Esq, of Wayne county, is a candi-
date to represent Wayne and Law.
renee in the next General Assembly
We hope he will be elected as he
will make an excellent representa-.
two
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Nancy Fitzgerald VS.. Thos. II. Jacobs, ct ell
1t appearing to me from compliments bill
that David Z. Fitzgerald and Name Eitzger.
aid, are Nonresidents Ofthe states Of Iennes'
not be served upon them. 1t is therefore or
dered by me that publication be made In the
Columbia Herald a Newspaper published IN
see. for four successive weeks, the last OF
which shall be at least one week before the
sitting of the Chancery Court, TO be held al
the Court House in the aforesaid town and
county on the 4th Monday in Nov next, 49,
recurring the said Defendants TO then and
there appear and plead answer or demur to
Compartments Bill, or the same will be taken
for confessed as to them and set for nearing
ex-parte. , .u
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The Presidents family have gone to
Long Branch to spend the summer
in their cottage by the sea-"

IT is currently reported in Giles
that an intelligent and fascinating
widowOf that county, is to be marri-
ed to Hon. Mr.. WILSON, Senator from
Massachusetts, and candidate fol-
President on the GRANT ticket.
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Agricultural.
from the Lincoln County News. !

From the Lincoln County News.l
We call the special attention of
the farmers of old Lincoln to the in
teresting, practical letter, below from
our friend, Hon. A. G Cooper, the
Senator from the Maury District.
lie is one of the most practically sem
sible men Of the 37th General As
sembly Of Tennessee. Quiet, unob-
trusive, yet pEactical, thoughtful.
The experiment he details in his in
teresting letter should engage the at
tention of our farmers. 1t will be
seen, that he relies much upon the
stock of corn, the breed. He culti-
Yates it as he would the breed of live
stock. We take this occasion 10 re-
mind him that he promised US an ar
ticle also on the culture of peanuts !:
COLUMBIA, Tenn,
April 7th. 1872.
Hon. w. p. ToLLEY--Dear Sir
You were interested in regard to the
manner in which had, in my opin-
ion, improved my corn both as to
quality and quantity, and eXacted at
osr late called session, promise
from me 10 give You history of my
operations, (Which if worth anything
you agreed to revise).
I commenced in the fall of 1866
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NRDER OF PUBLICATION.

Mary c. Patton VS.. l.. II. Payne, ct al.
1t appearing to me from conpialnants DlIl
sworn To, that the children of William Hol-
land and Lemuel r. Payne and w. *. Pillow,
Admir- &C., are non-residents of the state OF
Tennessee so that the ordinary process OIL
law cannot be served on them, it is therefore
ordered by me that publication be made In
the Columbia Herald, a newspaper publish
ed in the city of Columbia, Maury county,
Tennessee, for four successive weeks, the
last of which shall be at least one week be-
fore the next sitting of the Chancery Court,
TO he held at the court house i'm the aforesaid
town and county on the ith Monday IN NO
vember next, QS72), requiring the said defen-
tants to then and there appear and plead
answer or demurto compliments bill, or the
same will be taken for confessed as TO them,
ID. b. COOPER, C. & NJ.
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MAuRY COUNTY, TENNESSEE, /
June 18th, 1872.

1EINANI3o5fs--f
June 18th, 1872. !
EDITORS OF HERALD: a|'. tet...
Through the columns of your excellent
paper we, citizens of the northern portion
of the county, respectfully ask the privilege
of soliciting John NJ. WitherspOon to be
come a candidate for Representative in the
next Legislature. Mr.. Witherspoon is a
heightened, educated and intelligent gentle
men--a man familiar with the common in
terest of the people. He is well yersed in
law a practical farmer, a devoted Christian,
and favorably known by all. With such a
man as Mr.. WitherspoOn in the Legislature
the people of Old Maury would feel assured
that all of their rights and interest would
be faithfully and ably defended. If he will
announce himself we will give him cor
dial support. CITIZENS.
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TNSOLVENT NOTICE.

Be it remembered that James P. McGaw,
Administrator of John Harris, deceased, this
day suggested to me the insolvency Of said
estate. Notice is hereby given to all persons
having claims against said estate to tle them
in MY Office on or before the LIST Monday in
October, 1872, or they will be barred. Wit
ness my hand at Office tLis 4th day of May 1872.
June7, '7e. JOHN NJ. HICKEY, Clerk.
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May "a, 1s72.-tf. III
CHERRIES SALE.


By virtue of an execution to me directed
from the honorable Circuit Court of Giles
County at its April term, lS72, in favor OF g.
III. McMillen, admir- OfHiram Ingram, dec q,
against William ;. Clark and others, L Will
sell for cash TO the highest bidder, at the
Court House door In Columbia, on Monday,
the 18th day of July, 1872, all the right, title,
claim, and interest that the defendant, w.
5. Clark, has I'm and 70 the following des-
cribed tract and parcels of land situated in
the County of Maury, State of Tennessee, in
the 9Th civil district of Maury County, on
the waters OF Fountain Creek. The first
tract containing 90 acres, IA poles, more or
less: the second tract known as the Bray
tract containing ~ acres, more or less; the
third tract containing 80 acres, - poles, more
or less and the fourth tract, known as the
Samuel Griggs tract, cODtaing - acres.
All bounded by the lands of J. b. Crazy,
Sarah Cochran, William Bray and Others.
And all of the before mentioned tracts or
parcels of land levied upon as the property
of william ;. Clark to satisfy said execution.
sale in lawful hours.
SIMS LATTA, Sheriff M. c.
BY RUFUS THOMAS, Dept. Sheriff.
June II, lS72.-tds.
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June 2i.-iy,
MULE sTRAYED.

Strayed from the undersigned, ia miles
South of Columbia, on the Webb farm on
Saturday, June Sth, a black HORSE MI LIZ,
aged years, ID hands and inch high. Shod
ali round. / will give the above reward for
the return of my mule.
June q, lS72-2t. JAS. NESTAL.
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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.
FARM and CITY PROPERTY,

A finely improved farm Of 1873 acres on the
Columbia aud Frankie pike and near Dark's
Station, on the N. &c ID. X. r., good frame resi-
dence, newly fenced, well watered, fine
orchard, fish pond, new barn - so, plenty
of timber and grass, very productive and
well adapted for stock or planting.
Also residence on the corner OF Mechanic
and Garden streets, opposite the Cumberland
Church, known as Mrs. Dew's residence.
Also residence on West Main ST. opposite
The Episcopal Church, and known as DR..
Johnst0n's residence.
For further information and terms, apply TO
JOS. ii. DEW
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CEDAR BLUFF COLLEGE!
Il Select School for the Educa-
ton of Young Ladies.
Reduction in Prices.

Board, with furnished rooms, washing, iron
ing, INCIDENTAL fees, and tuition in all the Lit
erary Departments, SIS, (seventy-fivs dollars)
Music, including use Of instrument, SIS,
twenty-five dollars. .Ff
No deduction will be made for absence unless
for protracted OF severe sickness
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AGENTS. Saw. s..faI in for aa1ss
THE LIGHTNING I Miee. kills 4 8 p sst:.
Squirrels, &c. Throws them away and sets it.
and terms to agents, bytExpress, ore dollar.
TELEGRAPH AN sHA sna SSEssoRs
.Sharpens all knives and scissors instantly,
and will cut glass like a diamond. Sample.
post paid by mail. fifty cents. Also. IL tools
combined I'm one Instrument, to be car
ried in the vest pocke.-Pocket Rule, Ruler
Square Bowel, Screw Driver, Chisel. Compass
es, Buttonhole Cutter, Paper Knife, Eraser
and Pencil Sharpener. SAMPLE polished
STEEL by mail. post paid for fifty cents. Silver
plated. one dollar, gold plated. two dollars.
Address COMBINATION TOOL CO., 90 Mer-
Ger st, New York. June 2l-2t
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SALE OR BENT.

Twill rent or sell the house near the Epis-
copal Church, belonging to w. s. Bliss. For
terms apply to me as agent, at ID. @. Helms.
Nay Att. A. j. WALKER, Agt.
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ORDwAY, GORDON & MCGUIRE,
Cotton Factors,
GROCERS,
H.rr AND
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
Nos. 80 q 81 South Market Street,
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE.

w are determined to represent the interests
of the Seller only; werespectfully solicit con-
signments from you and promise TO exert our
selves TO promote your interests and give satis-
faction. Each member of this firm will be On
hand and give their personal attention TO the
business. Sept. Fly.
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NOTICE.

This il TO notify the public that all persons
hunting, or fishing with net or Sein, on our
premises will be prosecuted to the fullest ex-
tent of the law.
June 2l.-it. G.P. WEBB.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

DOBT. M. MCKAY,
IL, ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Columbia, Tenn.
Prompt attention given to all business en-:
trusted TO him. June 2l-ly:
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The EacultY.

Principal-MRs. NJ. II. WHIrEsIDEs.
Teaches of Mathematics ani Ancient Lam
guages-MRs. NJ. u. GOEDOS.
Teachers in Literary Department-NRs NJ.
III. WHISTLES, AKs. NJ. IL. GOEDoS, Mss s..
NJ. GRANT. Miss BLANcas PARMER. . iD
Teacher of Music-MRs. VI. b. PoRTER.
Teacher of Drawing, Painting and other
Ornamental Bralches-MIss SUE n GRANT.
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We have been furnished with the
costs of the railroad, three feet wide,
which will soon be completed f: ON
Middleton in Hardeman county,
Tenn, on the Memphis and Charles
ton road, TO Ripley, in Miss, twenty
five miles long. AS will be seen,
these estimates include not only the
grading and bridging, but the iron,
equipments, and in fact all the ex-
penses incurred in putting the road
in running order. The iron rails
were purchased in Europe and were
of the fishbar pattern. These estim-
ates were made out by Mr.. MERRI-
wETHER, Chief Engineer of the Mem
phis and Charleston road, from the
actual cost of the work done and ma
terials furnished. 1t could have
been built at much less cost, but
the company determined to build 5
first class road and therefore nurchas-
cd heavy iron. These figures DEM
onstrate what is the actual cost of
building narrow gauge railroads in
Tennessee. ..
Grading TWENTY-FIVE miles, St1.GO0
bridging l5lnl
CroSStjes "a " 49, 1000
TrnckIayinu 1880
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Call ON Col, John v, Wright.

If the Hon1 John V. Wright will accept
the position of Floater, the undersigned will
give their cordial support. The exigencies
of the times demand the presence of our
ablest statesman in positions of political
trust. We hope he will consent to serve the
people, and we earnestly insist that the good
citizens of the county will take an interest
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Pool and MAHAFFY were last week
sentenced to be hanged in Robertson
county, for murder.
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Teachers all of Southern Birth
and Education.

TERMS FOR TWENTY WEEKS.
Drawing, Tri-Weekly Lessons ....... $40 90
Drawing, Daily Lessons. Is 90
Vocal Music, in Glasses. .........t ana 90
Fifty Dollars required in advance and the
remainder Of all charges at the close of each
twenty weeks. Prompt payment must be
est from date
Pupils will be received at any time during
the Annual term.
The College is situated in a remarkably
healthy portion Of the country, three miles
southeast of Woodburn. a village on the Louis
vile and Nashville Railroad, midway between
Bowling Green and Franklin, XIV.
For particulars or catalogue, address
W. +. WHITESIDES, Prop'r.
Woodburn, Warren County, Ny.
Jan. 5-lyr. r.... -, Ere
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ATTHE REDUCED PRICE OF $500.
Wh1ch has made more character for the past
two years for doing good work than any ple-
ment ever brought to this section.
We guarantee with one horse one man can
cultivate fifteen or twenty acr. more Of corn
than with any turning plos. When complete.
it has four blades AMI six points which will
run through the entire season without once
going to the shop. We say to all thai if il does
not prove satisfactory after ample trial, to re-
turn it, and the money will be refunded. We
sell a good Double Shovel for s. 90 SO 90.
Sepd for Price List and Catalogue.
KUHN .&TURPIN,
June IA. 1S72tJ Columbia. Tenn
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DEPORT OF
III THE CONDITION OF
&c The First National Bank at Co.
lumbia, fin the State of Tennessee, at
the close of business ON the 10th
slay of June. 1872. Foo
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SlLVERWARE, PlATEDWARI
Gold and silver Watches. efe.

South Of Ohio River, which they will sell as
low as the same class Of goods can be sold. cor
daily invite the citizens of Maury aud adjoin-
ing counties 10 give them a call.
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STATE OF TENNESSEE, County of Maury.-
Sworn TO and subscribed before me this 18th
day of June, 1872. JOSH. G. BAILEY,
Notary Public
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c. N. 0aDwAY. &c. GOaDOS. Up. McduIaE.
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Mr.. Robert Sheegog

Having connected himself in business with
them, would be happy to have his friends and
acquaintances call and see him, when be will
take pleasure in showing them, our goods,
whether they wish to purchase or not.
April IL, 1872. IL
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ORDER OF PUBLICATION.

June 2l.-iw.
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June 2l.-it,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1872-06-29
T. T. GROVE.
Selling Off at Cost F.!

TN looking over our town and County papers
| | find many Merchants advertise "CheaP
Goods each one saying "here is tie place 10
buy Cheap Goods" That will all do well
euoughin its place. To put stoPto this Try
inc TO humbug the people, would say to all,
10 The rich, to the poor, TO the white, to the
black. to the old, and to the young, that will
sell nv goods at NETT COST. Can any one
sell cheaper than this, if they can am cut oil
the ring. So now is The time 10 save money,
and now is the time TO make money. So let
everybody rush 10 F. T. Groves store to Sc
cure bargains, whilst they are going on, Tor
such bargains will not last long. So come al
once. Many persons are induced to buy al
places where they can get credit for thirty or
sixty DAYS, and they pay % or 80 per cent
more for goods than +. 7. Grove asks YOU
Save Your money and go to F. I. Groves
where such bargains never were offered 10 any
people before. | call especial attention TO my
Stock of BOOTS and SHOES, Hats and Caps,
Notions, &C., Ladies Buttoned Caters, Ladies
Gum Shoes, Ladies Gum Saddles, GentIemen's
Gum Shoes. have on hand about % dozen
canned Tomatoes for sale, the largest stock oi
Queensware ever offered to the public.
also offer my entire Stock OF Dry Goods
and general Merchandise al wildwood, Clarke
County, Va, also the Store property.
The whole of these cheap goods can be had
of I. T. GROVE,
NovlS Shepherdstown, W. Va.