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The Hickman courier., 1872-10-12

We have received we'll written
communication from lady resident of
Hickman on the subject of Village
Gossip" which we have neglected pub
lishing because of the absorbing inter-
est in political matters just now. We
commend the article. 1T is not high
crime, such as robbery aud murder,
which destroy the peace of society
The village gossip, family quarrels,
Jealousy and chickering's between neigh
bors, meddeIsomeness and tattliag, are
the worms which eat into all social
happiness.
The Hickman courier., 1872-10-12
just Received
HNHE finest stock of Hair goods ever
brought to this market
sept2S-2w j. H. PLAUT & BRO.


OUR FREE SCHOOL SYsTEM.-The
system of common schools as now ex
listing in this State is proving decided
ly unsatisfactory to the friends of pub
lie education, and in some points of
view positively injurious to the cause.
The tax is inadequate to sustain regu-
lar terms or first grade schools, aud by
reason of competition with private
high schools one half the year, render
the latter sufficiently Improbable to
drive thoroughly competent teachers
from the profession. There are many
who would be regular patrons of such
private institutions as Beechwood Sem
mary, and Rural Academy, who are
now demoraiized towards education by
reason of Eve months free school iu
each year, aud the minds of their chill
dren permitted to run wild the other
half year. Under this influence many
private high schools are languishing,
and in some instances have suspended
for want of adequate patronage. The
general or more universal diffusion OF
the knowledge of reading and writing
is doubtless best accomplished even by
the common school system as it at pre-
sent exists and is being operated; but
to those who desire to give their child
ren something of a more advanced ed
ueation thar mere reading aud writing,
the effect is a deleterious. The more
wealthy-though at additional cost
will avail themselves Of distant colleges,
whereas the men Of moderate cireum-
stances, who might be able to give their
children good educatiens if they had
home institutions within reach, win be
compelled to raise them up without
such advantages. Therefore, the ques-
ton we'll arises, what is the remedy?
The answer is only found in an earnest
support of private high schools. The
friends of education must work to sus-
tain these institutions in every commu
nifty. Give them not tacit, but active
support
The Hickman courier., 1872-10-12

A law of Congress requires election
tickets to be written or printed upon,
white paper. Ballots on colored pa
per are illegal, and the judges of cleo
ton are authorized to refuse to receive
them.
The Hickman courier., 1872-10-12

AFRICAN WrSEs.-It is not generally
known that Cape Colony produces the
most delicious wines grown on the face
Of the earth cargo received rs re-
mittance by our neighbors, DR.. J. c. Aver
< Co, contains several varieties raised
there, among which the OoRstancia com
mands the highest price Of any wine in
the world. Almost the entire crop Of it
is consumed in the palaces Of Europe this
rare exception being sent TO them in ex-
change for their medicines, which have
long been the staple remedies Of South
Africa- Bosfo1 Journal
The Hickman courier., 1872-10-12
Machinery, Farming Implements, Etc,

TUE lates, improved
The Hickman courier., 1872-10-12

Mr.. MAC OAKLEY, u citizen of this
county, and a resident of the bottom
below Hickman, was accidently killed
on Wednesday last. He was driving
wagon. when the horses took fright,
and in the runaway dashed him out
against log, injuring him SO badly
that he died in about an hour.
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Latest n OVelty.
Come and see 1t.
Just opened
Ready for inspection
20 cent. Counter,
so cent Counter, at
RICE & BRO.
a DIstrIct Fair.

The Columbus Dispatch, aud also
the Mayfeld Democrit comment very
favOrably on the article which appear
ed in the Hickman COURIER week be
fore last, in regard to District Fair. -
Ballard county will no doubt also join.
If some leading fahners and mechanics,
favorable to the enterprise, will now
take hold, aud put the movement in
shape, the Association can be success
fully organized.
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A Administrator's Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given, to all indebt-
~ ed to the estate Of J. }. Goar, dee d.,
;and all having claims against said estate,
ito file the same by the 4th day Of May
, 1873, approved according to law, or this
Will be pleaded in bar Of their recovery
u JESSE q. JONES,
I oct5-3w Admir-. of j. J. Goar. decd
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Tue Mayfeld Democrat says: 'On
last Saturday evening, about O'Clock,
the air was full of leaves, which came
from the southwest. Many of them
seemed to come directly from the
clouds. Most of them were cotton
wood. 1t is supposed they were taken
up By the terrible tornado which oc
Cured in Arkansas on the same day"
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w OOl w anted
HIGHEST market price paid for Wool, at
IL [may18-tfl J. AMBERG'S.

The Paris. Tenn, Inteligencer says :
at is publicly stated that Frank
Travis, the late revenue collector in
this district, has gone to parts unknown
and that he is defaulter to a large
amount"
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"s.vap morses on Die,

"STVaP Horses OF Die
From the New York Sun.
We beg to acknowledge the receipt
of the following special telegram;
"FRANKFoRT oN-THE-MAIN, Sept
23.-Swap horses or die.
Il arrive in the Adriatic on Oct,
II.
GEORGE FRAN"
In answer to this communication we
say we prefer to die rather than swap
horses.
How can Mr.. Train expect to be
elected President of America on Nov.
5 when he will not arrive in the United
States till Oct. II? Three weeks is too
short time to organize a revolution
that will embrace a hemisphere
Train killed his chance when he aban-
doned the campaign on the 7th inst,
went off among the efete monarchies
of the Old Worli.
The Hickman courier., 1872-10-12
OId Tnangs Have Passed AWAY.

OGH Things SEave RasseCi Axgay.
This is at least true Of the old method
of treating the long abused and much
abused human body. Itisno longer cou-
siderei wise to put a patient to the tor
ture in order to cure him Of a disease in
which pain is already undermining the
energies of his system. True science
ranges itself on the side Of nature. and
endeayors to assist her in her fl ight against
disease. This is the prsyince of Hos-
letters Stomach Bitters, The most approv-
ed tonic ever advertised 10 this country.
II may be -rccpInme del as fssIl ~ g y'lieine,
par excellence; for il is in the fall that
biliousness, dyspepsia and malarious
fevers are especially prevalent. The
frame, exhausted by the heats Of summer.
Is relaxed aud feeble at its close, and re-
quires, We may say demands, artificial
assistance. Afford il that assistancs in
occasional d6ses of Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters, and The evils referred to may lie
escaped Throughout the far West, and
on the steanlng alluvial of the Southern
rivers, all tie varieties OF periodical fever
are probably rife to-day. Had cOurse
of HOstetter's Bitters been commenced
by the sufferers a month ago. !. C., before
the unhealthy season set in. seveu-eighths
Of them would in all probability be IN
their usual health at the present time.
so much for want Of forecaste So much
for not keeping in the house, and using
daily, tho best safeguard against epidemic
and endemic fevers.
As hocks Of imposters and imitators
are trying to follow in the wake of the
great American remedy, therefore be sure
that The article you buy is genuine and
verified by 10 proper trade marks.0 The
true article can only be obtained in bottles
Beware Of the spurious bitters sold by
the gallon or in keg.
The Hickman courier., 1872-10-12
Our Hume Market.

-fE - n
The general trade of Hickman is
growing pretty lively. Merchants ad-
wise US that largely more goods are
being sold this season than at the same
time last year.
Wool-Wool is declining We
quote now at from soc To 6oe Tor tuhh
washed.
Cotton-Cotton is III demand at from
15l to I7c according to quality.
Wheat-Whea in demand at 81 so
for prime quality Inferior grades at
from 81 GOAL 10.
The general trade is getting very
lively.
The Hickman courier., 1872-10-12
Great Bargains /!

5000 White Lindsey Shirts, Scots each.
1000 Gray Flannel Shirts, 75cts each.
1000 pair Gray Blankets, very low.
$500 Cavalry jackets, 81 SO each
A large variety Of other government
goods Everybody should call and ex-
sepsas-aw. IN PLAuT BRO.
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nARKET REPORTS.
New york Market.

New York Market.
NEW YoRK, Oct ..
GoLD-The gold market weaker to
day, selling down to 1921, on free
sales by holders on election news
Cotton market quiet. Futures weak,
middling 194c.
GENERAL MARKEr-Flour rather
active, SO OOa7 90. Wheat, 81 fla
, 90. Corn 63a644. Coffee, Rio
l4a172c.
81. Louis Market.
Sr. Louis, Oct. Q.
Flour very dull, buyers off Wheat
duh and lower. No. = spring 81 18
No. red winter, 81 so. Bacon stiff,
s, II and 124c. Hogs and cattle un-
changed.
Memphis Market.
MEMPHIS. Oct. o
Corn unchanged. Bacon, shoulders
SIC, clear sides scarce and frm 13a131e
The Hickman courier., 1872-10-12

A MONG the numerous articles on the
IA 20 and 80 cent. counters, we have
Lace and Hem Stitched Handkerchiefs.
Jet and Tortoise Shell JewelrJ.
Fine Soaps and Perfumeries.
Pocket-Books, Cutlery, SC, &c,
RICE l. Rp0
The Hickman courier., 1872-10-12

A race between steam wagon and
trotting horse was witnessed at Rem
saeler Park, New York, the other day,
the former winning the mile heat in q
%.
The Hickman courier., 1872-10-12

90 TO WILLIAM FRENZ for all kinds
N Of School and Blank Books. Sold by
retail at publishers prices. To dealers, at
ST Louis or Cincinnati wholesale prices.
Send orders to VIM. Frenz, Hickman, Ky.
4 f.slt liise ef Stationery al ioH prices Gt,rGys
on hasd. auglo.
The Hickman courier., 1872-10-12
Buckingham's Dye.
nnD mrr1 uuHTCKERQ

As our Renewer ip many cases
requires too long time, and too
much care, to restore gray or faded
Whiskers, we have prepared this
dye, IN one preparation which viii
quickly and efectually accomplish
this result. 1t is easily applied,
and produces a color which will
neither rub nor wash off. Sold by
all Druggists. Price Fifty Cents
Manufactured by q. p. HALL, & CO.,
NASHUA, nh.
The Hickman courier., 1872-10-12

A RAILROAD SALE.-By reference
to an advertisement in this issue, it will
be seen that the entire road way of the
Nashville and Northwestern Railroad,
is to be sold in Nashville, Dec. 10th,
1872, for the benefit of all the holders
of mortgage bonds Some of our
West Kentucky millionairs have now
an opportunity to come in.
The Hickman courier., 1872-10-12

DIED.-Mrs. Glazier, wife of Ru-
doIph Glazier, after long and linger
ing illness died in this city, Thursday
morning last.
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wANTED,

THyERY lady to examine our fine silk
IA Poplins at 65ets, selling elsewhere al
sept2a2w HPIAUT, BRO.
The Hickman courier., 1872-10-12

WM. FRENz keeps the latest Gin
cinnati papers. oe
The Hickman courier., 1872-10-12

that We fhluk our people demand or use.
We are also Agents for various
FACTORTFS,
and can procure these articles on the best
terms.
NS- 49, as,.sr s'asued 20 make n speciality
or rhis business. believing that waknow
the gros
saving FARMING IMPLEMENTS, TO en-
able us TO make something more than n
mere living as farmers, etc.
kETWe are prepared 10 order Machinery
from 9ny part of the United States.
bzJ- Also, we are agents for our popular
Hickman Wagons, Pl0ws, etc, made by
Iertwcck, Baltzer < Co.
We will, a. heretofore, keep on hand >
general assortment Of AERcHASDTsE in our
line, which We will sell at the worry lowest
possible CASH RATES.
Having just completed our large and
commodious Produce aud Machinery Ware
house, We are now prepared to handle any
kind Of produce for shipment, or sale in
our markeL.
We snank our friends for their liberal
patronage in the past, and viii try 10 meriL
a continuance Of the same in the future.
TEEMS-F Fositipety edsh or rs eqiarate1if
POWELL & BRO.
Hickman, Ky. June -, 1872.
The Hickman courier., 1872-10-12

THE Hickman people were again
circus-ed, Thursday aud Thursday
night. a good crowd was out at the
night exhibition. Strange it is, but
they will 20.
The Hickman courier., 1872-10-12

A GooD many Hickmanites are at
tending the St. Louis Fair.
The Hickman courier., 1872-10-12

The Bourbon Democrats Of this State
have at length summoned courage to
place an electoral ticket in the field.
Among the number We 6nd the name
of Hon. Oscar Turner, of Ballard, as
one of the Electors for the State at
Large, and r. i. Johnston for the lst
District.
The Hickman courier., 1872-10-12

Z AIDES COTTON. HOSE, 10 cts. pair
\ 4 Hem Stitched Handkerchiefs, 10 cts.
u piece, at f RICE s. BRO.
The Hickman courier., 1872-10-12
Beech Wood Seminary,
Hickman, Kentucky.

TENHB Fourth Session OF this institution
will commence
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER I'd, 1872.
TERMS per session Of months or 20
school weeks:
Tuition per session s months or 20
weeks, spelling, first lessons In
reading, writing, &c................. $l2.S0
Advanced reading, mental arithme-
tic, first lessons in geography and
written arithmetic. $1,000
English Grammar, Advanced GeoR-
rsphy, Written Arithmetic, first -
lessons ia Philosophy and CompO-
SitiOu ~ Ov
Algebra aud the higher Mathemat-
ics and Natural Sciences......... 20 90
Ancient and Modern Languages rs OU
Music including use ofPiano......... 80 %
Contingenttax 20 each pupil..-...... 90
Nodeduction except in case Of protracted
sickness. Pupils charged from time Of en-
trance.
Tuition due oRe-half At middle OF sos-
sion; other half at close Of same.
JOHN w. COWGlLL, Principal,
Mas. MARY IL. CowOiLL, Assistant
julyl3-tf
The Hickman courier., 1872-10-12

r. NJ. Pursley, of Cadis, committed
suicide on the 23d, by taking strych-
nine.
The Hickman courier., 1872-10-12

THE Memphis Exposition opens
October Is and closes November l6.
The Hickman courier., 1872-10-12
THE ELECTIONS.
PenaYlYania.


The returns from Pennsylvania indi-
cate the election of the Radical can
didates for State offices by majority,
not less than $4,000, aud possible more.
The Grant Republicans also gaiu two
or three Congressman. Hartranft
their candidate for Gov was no doubt
the most 'beatable man in the Radical !
party, but Grants popularity and power
took him through.
Ohio.
In Ohio the Liberals made very
large gains, but not enough to carry
the State-though the Democrats gain
ed several Congressman. In 1868 the
Republicans majority was Al 800, now
it is only 10, or Is, 900.
Indiana.
The State of Indiana, according to
latest advices received at Hickman, is
6et in doubt; though the now appear
auce is that the Democrats have carri-
ed the State byga very small majority.
We won't be surprised however, if the
official count gives it to the RepubIi-
cans The Democrats have held their
own, if not gained in Congressman,
though the gallant Voorhees, is among
the defeated. =
Nebraska.
Nebraska goes Radical by an in
creased vote-sbout doubling former
majorities.
District Of Columbia.
The District of Columbia, right un
der the nose of the Administration.
e,elects Republican by an increased
majority.
Connecticut.
The elections in Connecticut were
merely local, but the towns heard from
generally indicate Republican gains.
\ LATE number of the Mayfeld
Democrat has the following: Leroy
Branion, living in the north part OF
this county, was arrested by Constable
Miller aud taken before Esquires Hook
er aud Hefflin, charged with attempt
ng to commit rape. 1t seems that
Leroy was disguised by painting his
lace aud tying something over his head
and forehead. He stripped himself Of
nearly all his clothes, and hid himself
u the bushes to await the coming of
young lady who he knew had TO pass
by where he was concealed. As the /
ady was passing be suddenly Jumped I
'ut aud attempted 10 stop the horse by I
aking hold Of the bride, but fortu /,
lately for the lady his hideous appear
lnce so frightened the animal that it .
an away, by which means she made |
Ter escape. The evidence was sufh
,ient to bind him over TO await the 4
October session OF our Circuit Court I
Failing to give bond in the sum OF (
5000 he was lodged 10 our Jail W D. (
Dunbar, our efficient County Attorney, I
Dforms US that the excitement at the /
rial was intense, and that nearly $50 (
PERSONS were present.
The Hickman courier., 1872-10-12
Extra Suecial Notice.


Beware Of Counterfeits Smiths Tonic
Syrup hes been coUuterfeited, and the
eouu.erfeifer brought to grief.
SMITHS TONIC SYRUP
The genuine article must have DR.. ohn
Bulls private stamp on each hottie. Dr.
John BuH only has the right 10 msuufae-
ture aud sell the original John Smith :
Tonic syrup Of Louisville, Ky. Tx anime
we'll the -~9e, on each bottle. If my -
vate stamp Is not on the bottle, do not par
chase, or You viii be deceived See my
eolgmn a. e.--i .ry one i,,f,.i-1e,i,, ~,
my right. The genuine Saith fonic
Syrup can only be prepared by myself.
The pullic's servant
"@ DR. JOHN BULL,
Louisville, KY.
The Hickman courier., 1872-10-12


DEATH or AUSTIN TYLER, ESQ
Mr. Austin Tyler, one Of the most
worthy, and We believe the Oldest resi-
dent of Fulton county, died, at his
home, eight miles from Hickman, Mon
day night, the 9Th instant Dir. Tyler
was born in Shelby county, Ky Aug
9th, 1901, and was consequently some
thing over II years of age. lie loca-
ted in Fulton county in the early part
of 1925, II years ago, and ha. resided
here ever since. During life he held
many public positions in the county,
being commissioned as far back as 1926
or 1928 as Magistrate by Gov. 10 De-
sha. There was probably no man ever
so intimately connected with the histo
ry and public affairs of Fulton, and old
Hickman, and the county has never had
a more faithful, more respectable, or
more worthy citizen. He came here
when this country was a woods-but
few setlers-the town of Hickman not
thought of, and was an active parties
pant in all the enterprises, aud vicisitu-
des, which have developed this section
from wilderness to its present status Of
prosperity. We have heard him say
that he assisted to survey and cut out,
the first public road ever established in
the county. In his death, truly has
an old land mark been erased-one OF
our earliest pioneers has fallen. He
was blessed with long, honOreble. and
useful life. May his soul rest iu peace
The Hickman courier., 1872-10-12

Phil. Stevens is a candidate for
School Commissioner in Graves
County.
The Hickman courier., 1872-10-12

We are authorized to announce Col. Jso-
MARrIs. Sr. of McCracken county, late
editor Of the Pnducah Kentuckian can
didate to repre- esent the people of this (the
Firs.) Congressional District in the next
Congress Of the United States.
We are ant horized to announce, Col
Edward Uross1afd, of Graves county, as a
candidate Tor reelection in this tthe First
district, composed of Ballard, Galloway,
Marshall. 1lcCracken, Graves, Hickman,
Fulton, Trigg, Livingston, Lyon, Caldwell
and Crittenden-
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Ayers Cathartic Pills,

For the relief and
% cure Of all dermKe-
AK neuts in the stOin-
nch, liver, and bow
~ els. They mild
!. ! ].
(3MHE excellent purgatiye.
Ezf3t Hs~ Being purely vege-
e4f&&tt y 2S[a~s-- >ca-- table, they contain
e~S2Ss~% nOInercury OF mine
E9 t1.fsss. raj whatever. Much
p<U 1tHdks serious sickness and
> suffering il prevent
ed by their timely
use; and every family should have them on band
for their protection and relief, when reguIrel.
Long experience has proved them 10 DC the -Hi-
est, surest, and best of all the Pifs WIN MHlch
te market aDouad5. By tnsr i,s 1 w.,
tenn expelled, obstrucu tons removed ana the
whole machinery OF life restored 10 us healthy
activity Internal organs which become clogged
aud sluggish are cleansed By kDeT-'s PitIs, and
stimulated into action. Thus incipieut disease
is changed into health, the value Of which ciinge-
when reckoned On the vast mulutuoes Ml'o en{{oy
Il, can hardly be computed. Their sugar coating
makes them pleasant to take and preserves their
virtues uniInpaired Tor any ieuItn oi untf -
that they are ever fresh, and perfectly reliable.
Although searching, they are mild. ana operate
without disturbance TO tie eonsu1utloni OF diet or
occupation.
Ful directions are given on the wrapper 70
each box, how 20 Use them a. Family Physic,
and for the following complaints, which these
& Z 81 S
should be taken moderately 70 stimulate the stoin-
ach and restore It's healthy tone and action
For Liver Complains and its various syinp-
ache. } aundfce or Green sickness, Bit.
ions Collie and Bilious Eevers, they should
be Iudiciously taken for each case TO correct the
diseased action remove the distractions which
cause II.
For EDysPnfcry or Diarrhcea, but one
mild dose is generally required.
For KRheum atisua. GsOut, Gravel. E'al-
r,itaffou Of the H5ehrr, Pain tn tnc
side Back and H,Oias, they should be contin-
uOusiy taken, as required, to change the diseased
action of the system. With such Change those
complaints disappear.
For DrOpsy and DrOpstcal SUeiitngB,
they should be taken I'm large and frequent doses
TO produce the effect of n drastic purge.
For Suppression, n large dose should be
taken, as It produces the desired effect by sym
pathy.
promote digestion and relieve the stomach.
An occasional dose stimulates the stomach and
bOwels restores the appetite, and invigOrates mo
eysteui Hence it is often advantageous where
no serious arrangement exists. One VINO feels
tolerably well, often finds that r dose of the-e
Pills makes him feel decidedly better from their
cleansing and renovatins erect the digestive
apparatus.
PREPARED BY
DR.. j. C. AYERt ts CO., Practical Chemists
LOWELL, MISS, U. s. Il.
POE SALE BY ALL DRUGGISTS EYERYwHERE
The Hickman courier., 1872-10-12

Sons OF 4EMpERANcE.-A Division
of the Sons of Temperance was organ
lied under the supervision of G.. d. P.
Haynes, on Monday evening last. The
following officers were elected for the
The Hickman courier., 1872-10-12

BERNARD's Chill Cure acts on the liver
and bowels Bernards Chill Cure con-
tains nothing injurious.
The Hickman courier., 1872-10-12

n P. Harness, w. p; Jno. w
Wingate, w. A.; Jno. Dixon, r. S.
G fI. WiIburn. A. r. s.; r. NJ. Ma
theny, L. S. f. Case. T.; j Fl Roul-
hac, Chap. Jno. W Cole, c.; 7. j.
Lane, A. c.; C. Miller, J. s; Jno.
Leonard, o. s.; L. Case. 2. w. z.
This Division is styled Riverside, No
IS. The regular meeting nights will
be auuouaced hereafter.
The Hickman courier., 1872-10-12

HICKMAN Library AND READING
RooM.-Our enterprisiug young book
store friend, VIM Frenz, has conceived
the idea of fitting up, in proper style,
Frenz's Hall, as City Library and
Reading Room. He proposes carpet
ing the Hall, furnishing fires, and every
convenience, and also fitting it up gen
orally in the best style. He desires to
secure one hundroa members as au in-
demnity against loss. The member
snip is placed at very low figures, SO
much so, that the gentleman or lady,
who buys only one or two books year,
will fnd the Library, great economy,
besides supplying them an infinitely
larger and better selection Of reading
matter Besides he will keep all the
leading aud latest periodicals aud news
papers. Members, also, will be enti-
tied to chance in splendid music
box. We beg the reading public to
take the matter into consideration, and
for further information, call on VIM.
Frenz, Clinton Street.
The Hickman courier., 1872-10-12

FoR the benefit of those law abid-
ing citizens who refuse to assist officers
when properly summoned, we publish
the Statute in that case made and pro-
vided. Chapter %, Section XIX Re-
vised Statutes vol. 1st:
"If any person when legally suns
moned by the sheriff or other officer to
assist him in the execution of bis of
fee, shall refuse to do so, be shall be
fined s15, unless he can give good
reason for such refusal or failure.
The Hickman courier., 1872-10-12

Mr.. Robert Davis commenced busi-
ness in Paducah September, 1928, and
still carries on.