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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1872-09-12

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DRAGD0N and Martins wen known STAND far
d merry occupied bv Woodcock and fsonid ~
Franklin is now open with well seie~teI stact,
Iobing and all kinds work done to arder ana win
dispatch. Particular attention CIV en- to Horsa
saeeing. Thankful tor past favors wish TO in
form the citizens of Franklin and vicinity thai
they will always find me in the shop when | am
not in the Franklin House. JOHN W. .FIC KETT
Franklin, June l6th Ie7a, tfa5
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1872-07-12
LEWIS COUNTY ITEMS.

Rev. A. =, Dinwindie, P. E. of Sa-
yannah District, held the Third Quar-
terly Meeting for Swan Circuit at Pales-
tine the third Saturday and Sunday in
June. On the fourth Saturday and Sun
day in June, he held the Third Quarterly
Meeting for the Hampshire and Pisgah
Circuit at Swan Chapel three and one
half miles from Palestine.
Some two or three weeks ago, the re
was considerable excitement on Big
Swan concerning the oil question. r.
S. Johnston and j. S. Westbook reported
that they had discovered an oil spring.
The result was, Johnston swore that he
had no interest in the spring, and that
the reported discovery would be publish
ed in the Columbia Herald in less time
than two weeks
JOHN Carroll says that the law does
not allow millers to toll less amounts
than bushel, and that he is going to
take out tippling license for his grist
mill on Indian Creek. Corn is scarce,
and John says that his patrons are TAX
ing advantage of the mill law.
The Lewis county candidates address,
ed their fellow citizens at Newburgh the
first Monday in this month. Consider
able oratory was displayed. After pub
lie speaking, Hon. John b. Hamilton,
of Maury county, made railroad
speech to the County Court. He did not
ask the Court to make an appropriation
to build railroad from Columbia to the
Tennessee river, but closed his argu-
ment. by stating thSt the tax assessors of
Lewis county ought not TO assess his
barren lands at the unreasonable price
OF fifty cents per acre.
After court adjourned, Tank Lavender
and Alfred Lewis entertained their
friends with knife and brick bat skir>
mish. Tank received a knife cut in the
left arm, and Alfred retreated from the
field with the print of briekbat near
the center of his back.
Greeley and Brown Clubs flourish
plentifully on the Hickory Ridges in
Lewis, and will be thoroughly organs
lied alter the Baltimore Convention.
But 81 let US have peace" for fear that the
Democracy of Lewis may re further OPP
pressed before they can prepare for the
emergency.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1872-07-12
A Successful Surgical Operation.
MATER Valley Riiss,, Centrai,7

at is with great joy that the friends of the
Rev. Mr.. McCord, of Walnut Grove, Ark,
can welcome him to his labors again. Hav-
ing become perfectly blind from cataract, in
the seventy-fourth year of his age he suffers
an operation to be performed by which
sight is restored to both eyes. Doctor Alfred
ii. VOORHEES,, of Memphis, an Opthalmic
surgeon OF much celebrity, was the operator.
1--WE clip the above paragraph from the
Holly Springs Reporter, and would add
that Eye Local. is personally acquainted
with DR.. A. H. Noorhies, and can attest to
his scientific attainments and skill as an
Opthalmic Surgeon. Upon the re-opening
and resuscitating of the Medical College OF
Memphis, in 1865, he was elected to the chair
of Materia Medica and Therapeutics and also,
OpthaimolosS. since then a separate chair
OF opthalmfc surgery has been created, and
DIR. VOORHEES, was assigned to this special
department of the science of medicine. He
has filled the position with distinction and
credit TO himself, and the entire satisfaction
of his brother professors, and has added his
full share TO the character and popularity of
the school. Dr.. VOORHEES, spent a couple of
years in Paris, in the eye and ear infirmary,
also considerable period i'll the royal hosi-
pital, London.
sin the winter of 1868 we witnessed the first
of series of operations, performed by this
gentlemen, upon girl about Is years OF
age, who was totally blind, could not dis
tinguish day from hight so far as sight was
concerned, and had TO be led wherever she
went. In the presence of the class, at the
college ne OptTdttu Oh one eve, and
under proper treatment the wound healed,
and she was again brought before the class
Her sight was restored 50 far as to enable hel
not only TO distinguish night from day, but
TO find her way without the assistance OF a
guide. If no more than this had been ac-
complished ii would have been an inestima.
bic boon, indeed, TO be allowed once more
II behold the light Of day. he again op-
Grated upon her eyes and under his treat.
ment she has been restored TO sight com
pletely, being able to thread a needle and
TO gain a livelihood by sewing. DIR. Voor-
hies makes a speciality of eye and ear dis.
| eases, and has gained an enviable reputa.
| ton lin this department Of medicine and
! surgery. His private and social virtu es
| are of a high order. Modest and unassum-
| ing he will pardon us for thus publicly at.
testing our high regard and appreciation o.
| professional and social attainments. Honor
! TO whom honor is due is our motto"
DIR. VOORHEES, is son of Col. Voor-
| HES, of this county, and read medicine
under DR.. fowler, of this place.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1872-07-12
The Railroad Change.

Our Nashville and Decatur road pass
ed under the management of the great
Louisville and Nashville Railroad, on
the first OF the present month. 1t was
an arrangement which must result
alike in the benefit of all parties con-
cerned. When the South and West Al
ALBANIA road is completed from Decatur
to Montgomery, on the lst of Septem-
Der, this will be the great through route
between the Ohio river and Southern At
lantic Gulf coast. 1t will be one of the
most importalt railway connections in
this COUNTRY. 1Qr r2ad will be continu-
ed under the same general oIitcess. EQl.
]. w. Sloss, as President.and R.N. Rey-
nolds, superintendent. AS matter OF
course the trains will remain in charge
of the efficient, competent and popular
conductors, Tom. Moore, Ed. Wells, Pat.
Stephenson and ALT Bailey on the
through trans, and Capt. Stone for the
accommodating Accommodation. These
gentlemen all Fill their places ably and
satisfactorily, serving faithfully the
company and efficiently the public.
The history of railways nowhere pre-
sents a corps of officers so universally
popular, so highly esteemed by all who
know them. or more capable and effici-
ent in the dischsrge of their official du-
ties
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1872-07-12
NaDier'S Furnace,

While in Lewis county short time
ago, we were informed of the valuable
quality of the ore that abounds in ex-
haustless quantities along the range of
hills lying between big Buffalo and
Chiefs creek. Near these bills of iron
is located Napier's Furnace, which was
completed in 1860, and was in fulfopera-
ton when the war commenced. These
valuable and favorably located iron
works have been idle since the war, in
consequence of Col. w. e. Napier's lack
of capital. Col. Napier proposes to fur
nish the ore, the wood and the furnace,
against a sufficient amount of money
to put the furnace in operation. He
believes this will not require exceeding
ten Thousand dollars. He offers further
terms of the most favorable character,
Which parties disposed to engage in such
business would do we'll to inquire con-
corning. His address is Col. w. G. Ma
pier, Henrvville, Tenn. In the event OF
completion of the jirect line of railway
from Memphis to Knoxville, these mines
must greatly increase in value. Col.
Napier's Furnace is within few miles
of the Waynesboro and Columbia road,
and not far from Laurel Hill Factory.
1t is distant about twenty miles from
Columbia.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1872-07-12
COLUMBIA MARKET,
OFFICE COLUMBIA HERALD


FRIDAY, July 18th, 1872.
CoTToN.-All grades off 11zc.
BACON.-Ham, 10@l1; Shoulders, &c
clear Sides, &c. Packed and shipped al
over these figures. None for shipment
BUTTER-15@2Oc. Dull.
EGGs-12kc.
FLoUR-ss@S.50 per Dbl.
MEAL-50c. per bushel.
CoRN-4O(945c. Loose from wagons.
BEEswAx-25@2S cts.
LARD-9cts.
WoOL-washed Coo; unwashed 4Oc; bur
ry, 5@l0c, less. Declining.
ToBACco-The $500 tax stops tobacco
sales.
OATs-35c. per bushel.
COFFEE-RiO 25(927c.; Java, 32@35c.
Laguira, 26ct92S. On the advance.
SUGAR-New Orleans, 1I@l5c.; Dem.
erara, 14@15c; A. sugar 15c; crushed and
granulated, 15K@16c.
MOLASSES- Common, 75c, GlOO: Golden
Syrup, SlOO@1 25c.
RICE-1l@12c.
TEA-S1 50@2 SOC. per lb.
PEPPER-35@4Oc.
SPICE--35@4Oc.
GINGER-40650c.
SALT--Carload, So Is, Dbl. "a 90, bbl
SOAP-lUQ3l0C.
SODA-S@lOc.
BLACKINa--75@1 90 per dozen.
CANDLEs-222@25c. per pound.
TALLow-Sc.
Coal OIL-SS71z by the barrel, 4O@5Oc
per gallon. .-. -..
LIME-5Oc. per bushel.
WHEAT-Still downward, yet the re.
ceipts large. We quote; Choice Red, 81
@9Oc; CHOICE White, 9O@95c.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1872-07-12
BULLS
sARsAPARILLA.

Read the following extract of letter from
Mrs. Rivers, wife of Reverend Dr. Rivers, one
of the most learned, eloquent, and popular
Ministers of the Methodist Episcopal Church,
and who is at present stationed at Broadway
Church, Louisville, Ky.
LOUISVILLE KY, Oct. stb, 1872.
DR.. JOHN BULL-DEAR SIR Many thanks
to you for the medicine you have so kindly
given me. l have been a grert sufferer for
years, and had the adviceOf various physicians.
SOme pronounced my spine, some my lungs,
and some my heart to be the seat of NIX dis
ease. have been burnt, blist-red anSeup-
ped until had become disheartened. Several
very eminent physicians who examined nv
spine informed me that vas threatened with
paralysis or apoplexy any day, and that moth
ing but seton would reliege ME. | had
perfect horror Of that, aud was hesitating
about havirg one inserted, when you kindly
sent me your Sarsaparilla which | immediate
ly begun to take three times day. | had suf-
fered terribly with a most acute pain in the
right side of my head, especially when | would
read or write for any length of time. and on
rising to my feet l would be perfectly blind
tor several minutes. and would have to hold TO
something TO prevent falling
am most happy to inform you that the pain
seldom with my spine and then not so acute
ly. My appetite is good indeed for the first
time in my life l enjoy my dinner more tnan
any meal during the day.
You kindly sent me four bottles again last
night, and began again this morning, and
hope to be entirely relieved. Please accept
my heartfelt thanks and best wishes,
Very truly your most grateful friend,
NJ. b. G. RIVERS.
My journal abOunds with similar letters, oil
of which guarantee to be genuine and writ
ten by the persons whose names they bear.
Do not suffer yourself to be imposed on.
Don't be drawn away after new and doubtful
experiments. Don't risk your health by letting
novices experiment upon you with their trash.
My Sarsaparlla has stood the test for TWEEN
ty-tive years; it is still the Sarsaparilla of the
day, and of the age, towering over all others
in popu' arity and its curative qualities.
Avoid all those who are trying to palm on
on you other extracts of Sarsaparilla sO-called.
Remember it is DR.. Joh1 Bulls Sarsaparills,
of Louisville, Ky, that Is the old and reliable
remedy for impurities Of the blood and scrufu-
lous affections. Always bear that in mind.
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wfId Man Of the Rough.


Enrraps pEKA,,L-Some months, or six
weeks ago man of medium stature, very
ragged and dirty, with AN old cap on his
head very dark skin, passed thrUugh tlls
place. His singular appearance SNclteu sus-
picion, and one Mr.. James Lazenby attempt
.,d 10 engage him in conversation, nut could
get but little out of him, and that was very
unsatisfactory. When asked where ne
lived, he said he did not know. iIe then
left, and has moi been heard of since uI,.,
fhe 2lth when he turned up in Giles county
about one mile of this place. He was first
seen 10y Mrs. Howell and her daughter-in-
law These ladies' husbands were away from
home. He was seen coming down through
the woods from the direction of what il
covered with briars and bushes. He rame
up 10 the house rs If to-speak, but when ac,
costed did not say a word. The ladies be
came frightened, as they live in very
To gel clear of him they called the dogs.
and ke then Ieft, going 10 the woods; but
shortly returned from Inc opposite side OF
the house. Mr.. Perry Howell had returned
bv this time, and he went out and talked
to the man, but could not induce hlm
10 speak a word: but when talking TO hIai;
restless. Perry Howell then told him that
IL hc did not take himself away nom there
he would 20 and get his gun ana shoot NAM
II" then lett, going ;rto the heitrt Oh I 5nt
woods, and has not been seen since. but
we heard that a man by the name % HuntJ
:rum Alabama, has been living with an old
DeGro IN Giles county for some time; mac
Dired 10 The negro for 81 per month; Is an
Idiot; has been treated very badly by the
negro, and has been run away for some
months past, hiding in the woods. Tie
scarcely ever talks, but when be does talk
seems 10 be mortally in fear of the old ne
gro. NGY, MeSSrs. Editors / ask what is Ia
De done WIN this man? II would be hui
manly to take him and place him in the
door house, but nO one will take he trouble
/ merely give this sketch, that his friends
may hear OF him, and come and get him. II
be has any. Yours respectfully,
W. Il. IL. NJ.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1872-07-12
.rbe nsys,,,f-e Challenge.

EDITORS HERALD lbt sk-f'i III Il iait i1'NN
oftbe HERALD, a challenge iron, . portion
of The breeders of Berkshire hogs in Ma9rS
Co, 10 the breeders of Tennessee and DINER
States. 10 compete for a 1Sweepstake pre-
mium of SlOO each. by counties or lndlNlu-
,lals representing counties to be ueclueu al
fhe Maury County Fair.
1 conceive the challenge TO be an exceflenl
one. and should command special attention
of all breeders and farming communities
The braa,iing OF the pure bred Berh shlfe
has very rapidly increased Throughout
Tennessee within the last four or hNe years
nearly every county looks boastfully upon
sts herds, and believes ia the superiority
within its own limits.
i,In order fo put a 6g1Ie TO this disputed s.t
periority, The breeders of Maury county
have challenged the scOrid, and that not
MANY OF our best farmers have neither
spared time or trouble in procuring tii6 very
best straiIts of blood, imported and NAIVE
and that TOO REGARDLESS of price. Why thei
should we not look upon our herds VIII
pride and confidence, and challenge Tor tht
blue rit,hon?
Gentlemen, breeders of other counties and
States, we-eive you a cordial ana pressing
invitation so meet us ut our next lalf.
and should you succeed in taking the pre-,
,nium YOU will have beaten the best herd
of hogs IN Tennessee.
III mistake aoi, all entries TO this chal
lenct, must Ice addressed to MAI. j. q. BAILEY
Secretary Maury County Agricultural 50
ciety, by August LIST.
Very respectfully, &C.,
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o.. = = =
There was q large crowd in the village
last Saturday to hear the various candi-
dates speak. Each one advocated his
claims in most eloquent style. Late In
the evening, I" Cundurango," alias Ro-
bertson county whisky, flowed quite
freely. 1t scattered quite number in
all directions.
The next session ofthat most excellent
female school taught by Mrs. George
Gray, will open the first Monday in
September. Cannot the citizens of the
village and vicinity disrobe themselves
OF the apathy that has SO long possessed
them, and use every effort in their pow
er to establish male school, SO badly
needed Jim Williamsport, the best open
ing in the county? There is nothing
that gives more life and cheerfulness to
villages and towns than schools.
days as the most beautiful "Dolly
Varden," and every heart over runs
with joy at the abundant crops. Cotton
and corn in growing and healthy con-
dition. t4.
Though last Sunday morning was
very warm, the citizens of Greenfield
bend collected together in their beauti-
ful beech grove, to hear Rev. w. r. Nc
Ramon pi each. He took his text from
Romans, Sth chapter, 9th verse, latttr
clause Now, if any man have not the
spirit of Christ, he is none his" His
sermon throughout was plain and easily
cOmprehended, for he dealt in fact alone,
judging from the strict attention of the
congregation. The sermon was deci-
ded success. He will preach there again
the first Sunday in August.
Many are the greetings to Charlie Will
liams on his return to that beautiful
evergreen home, after SO long an abb
sence in old.Kentucky.
Charlie Church, ESQ.,, who was bap-
tized in the Mormon faith last spring.
and emigrated to Utah territory, has
recently returned to that beautiful farm,
the Church bend, Hickman county,
more lovely to behold than Salt Lake
and all her surroundings.
The WilliamspOrt and McGaw ford
road is in bad condition, no overseer,
Ter bridge very dangerous and road out
of fix g nerally. What has become of
the guardian of the public interest of
this portion of the 18th civil district?
Three notorious characters have late>
ly left the Greenfield bend, Lawson Bur-
CESS, Sam Adams and Burl Biddox, col.
May wild cats and other venomous ami
mails look after them wherever they go.
The venerable bachelor of the village
got into bad company Saturday night.
CoLoRED DoINGs.
Watt Walker and wife separated last
week. Cause, pure meanness. They
left each other singing:
Oh! give me back my heart again,
know you don't prize it we'll"
The Fourth of July was celebrated at
night in the Kettle with glory and gran
deur by the darkies, dancing to the tune
of the fifteenth amendment.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1872-07-12
OVER THE COUNTY.

Willie, eldest son of John G.. Horsley,
was thrown by mule last Sunday, and
a frighttul wound made in his forehead.
Although the wound will heal over, yet
so great was the shock fears are enter
tanned that it will be a source of trouble
TO him.
Mr.. Elijah P.' Parsons died near Suck
Island Bend, in this county, Wednesday
night of last week.
1t is reported that the wheat crop on
Silver creek is better than it has been in
that locality since 1855.
We understand that Rowland Bryant,
of Silver Creek, intends.going to Texas
next Fall.
We are requested to say that an error
occurred in the publication of Maj. Fal-
conett's card, in reference to the survey
of the route of the Duck River b. r.,
which was published short time since,
by us. Hickman county should have
been credited with Sl77 instead of S93,
as published.
In announcing the death of Mr.. Bunch
week before last, we were mistaken in
his given name 1t should have been
Eli and not Jerry, as published.
Some cynic, not having the wrath OF
woman properly in view, says that
"girls know too much at fifteen, and not
enough at fifty" To avoid feminine
abjuration we would state that We are
not acquainted with the author, and
that no information as to his where
abouts can be obtained at this office.
In speaking last week of the large
Weld of Esq. Billington's wheat, we
should have said eight grains to mesh,
instead of seven. They were counted
in the presence of several citizens at
McGaw's stable on Monday, LIST inst.
Jack J. Mangum, Polk Alien and Jno.
Cooper are candidates for constable in
the 10th district; =. M. HoicOmb and
Uncle Bacon Anderson are candidates for
the same Office in the oath district.
DIR. Pillow will have cotton open by
the first of August, or, perhaps, before.
This is certainly an unprecedented year
in this latitude.
Some OF the members of the Farmers
Club objected to tie statistic form pre-
pared bv the State Agricultural Bureau,
on the grounds that it. was two iulSome,
and on that account it would be diff
cult matter to get any one to fiji out the
blanks completely. In a conversation
with Col. Killebrew, recently, he in
formed US that it was not expected that
the form should be completely filled out
in any one county; but OILY that the
leading items of interest In the Tespec-
the counties appear. We trust that the
Club will take hold of the matter with
out further delay. 1t is by far one of the
most important things yet presented for
their consideration, and if properly at
tended to will be Incidentally valuable
to the country. .-.r. .s.- 2,
Joe w. Gordon is announced this
morning as a candidate for the Legisla-
ture. He is a young man who stands
well in the community as an honest, en-
ergetic and capable gentleman, and il
elected, will be a faithful representative.
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Grand Temperance Rally,

The State Convention of Good Tenn
plars for Tennessee convened in our
city on the Sth and 9th ipstants. The
$50. o. M, train on Monday brought in
a large delegation, headed by the Post
Band of Nashyille.- A procession was
formed at the depot, and marched
through several of our Streets At s
%. m, the delegates formed into rank
and were escorted by the band to the
Methodist church. where
rr,,n,,,. x.cr, ,,rprrNa \ y
was held Tha SERVICES were ooenet] nv
sweet singing from the excellent choir
of the church, Rev. s. G. Evins,. of
Culleoka. conducted devotional exer-
cises. Rev. A. w. Smith, ID. D., pastor
of the church, delivered an address of
welcome to delegates, also made soEe
very appropriate remarks upon the. SUD-
ject of temperance. -1tks LII
Rev. w. G.. Inman, ID. D., OF Nashs
vile, was introduced. His address was
an appeal-hacked by self-evident
truths. and forclble Illustrations the
minds of the congregation. Both he
and Mr.. Smith believed that the Good
Templars can and aciU succeed in over
throwing, our common enemy. 80
Mr.. Cofer. of the Temperance Herald.
made few remarks, after which he
called for recruits for the order. Forty
five names were handed in, and lodge
OF Good 'Tempiars organized. Inc loi,
lowing were elected omcers iof present
quarter: ,---,-i
w. =. rev. "A. W. SHiin.
w. 1850 :, eo o,.i. ' 'if - ''if'
w. Sec.-InomasO uest.
w. l.. SD. A. Douglass.
W. Treas-David Shelton,
w Mp white
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w n a F COY
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