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The Hickman courier., 1872-02-17

ties of West Kentucky solidly presented
the name of John Q. A. King for Cover
nor. where was the Kentuckian? We
ask the contemporaries to which it now
appeals. if the Kentuckian was then for
Heir District? When John c. Noble
without opposition was a candidate FOR
State Binder from this District, how
many articles did the Kentuckian write
demanding the position for him? When
Judge Lindsay was candidate for
Judge of the Court of Appeals, the
Keutuckiun enthusiastically supported
him after the nomination, but we leave it
to answer, if it specially espoused his
cause before the convention metz This
much as to a comparison of records as to
fealtv to the interests Of the First Dis
trict?
The Kentuckian reminds US that we
have a .'holy aud sacred trust as Journal
ist, - and though we write in all pleasant
ness and profound respect, we are stimu-
lated by its advice to probe still further
the questions and charges introduced
/ by itself. We ask the newspapers cited
above, when the Kentuckian first sounded
these charges of corruption? Which
one of them ever saw in the columns OF
the Kentuckian, these charges of corrup
ton in the Legislature, in the Frankfort
Rings, Cincinnati, etc untilafter Its re
cent defeat for State Binder? We by nc
means insiuuate that the defeat had any
thing to do with the charges, but we dc
think it strange that such an outburst Of
Indignation should arise Immediately
thereupou, when such profound silence
had been observed before; and this toe
in the face Of that high sense of Journal
ism which rebukes wrong whatever be tn,
hazard
The Kentuekian makes charges Of to'
grave and serious nature to he accept
ed or passed over lightly, and in justice
to the Representatives Of Kentucky De
mocracv. we think it but fair, for the poo
pie and press to suspend Judgment unit
the charges are putin some definite shape
and said Representatives have a fair OPP
portuuitv to defend themselves. The
Keutuckian charges that, our State Cap
ital is mass of corruption; That mem
bers of our Legislature are in the pay O
Cincinnati; that more Of them are in th'
Day Of a Ring at Frankfort; and tina
an honest prosecution would place many
of them iu.ide the walls of the State pen
iteutiary.
These are weighty charges, and the
public demand the proof and authority
1t is not our place to affirm or deny bu
believe, that instead Of deuouncing cor
ruption in such q general way, the Ken
tuekian should be caused to particular
ize. If it would do this, the suspected
members would have fair chance t.
defend themselves. We thiuk this ih
fair way. If it won't do this, it shoul
withdraw Its iutima,ious, renounce it
claims as a bold prosecutor Of corruption
aud confess itself the innocent circulate
Of Radical capital against the Democrat
ic marty.
The Hickman courier., 1872-02-17
yhe Message OF Foreigners

LONDON, February 13-Mail advices
from Buenos Ayres gave further infor-
nation regarding the recent massacre in
the Yundle district of the Argnetine
Republic. The outbreak was the result
of the fanatical excite ment Of the Gau-
chous, who are mulattoes of the lower
class They we're urged to the per
petration of the massacre by excited
harangues Of their leaders, who had re-
solved to drive the foreigners from the
State. The Guachos, armed in great
numbers. suddenly attacked the foreign
ers. The authorities were apFrlsed OF
the disturbance. and troops were marched
to the scene. A great many unfortunate
foreigners were killed by the Guachos
before the arrival of the troops. The
assailants were then attacked by the mill
tary. Several volleys we're fred with
deadly effect Many prisoners were ia
Zen, including several of the instigators,
who will be executed The affair caused
CONSERVATION among the foreigners, who
are now assured of ample protection by
the authorities.
The Hickman courier., 1872-02-17
Interesting Discovery

An interesting discovery has been
made in the south Of France. \ distin-
euished geolosist has found in the Py
renees, only a slight distance below the
soil, the remains Of pre- historic cities
The discoveries are very numerous, and
will help in pushing the domain Of his
tory still further back into the past than
it has ever gone before. Previous to
1851, we had no idea of lacustrine habi-
tations, but in that year the winter was
particularly crisp and cold in Switzerland
aud the level Of the water was lowered 10
all the lakes The inhabitants Of Mel
len had proited by the low water to raise
a little dyke on the borders of Lake Ia
rich Driving down some piles, they en-
couutered obstacles, and found that piles
and enormous thick oak planks had al
ready been driven down. Between The
/ pieces of wood they discovered stone aud
bone instruments, clumsy pottery &c.
These utensils bore such resemblance
to those in use by the primitive people
that 1t was once concluded that the Mel.
len discovery were Of the greatest an
tiquity. The First men, Of that coun
try were supposed to have bnilt then
habitations above the water and if the
hypothesis were Just, the same vestige.
of another age would be found at the
bottom Of the principal lakes. These
conJectures were soon confirmed.
The Hickman courier., 1872-02-17
RrllaLn.. Eglmster.

So far. says the Washington PauioL
no official intelligence has been received
at the Executive Mansion, or al the State
Department, indicative Of any evil in-
teutions, ou the part of Great Britain,
towards this country. On the contrary,
it is known that the friendly eommuni
cation to our Government, regarding the
Interpretation Of the Treaty of Wash
iuzt9u. alluded to in the Queens speech.
consists. so far as this Government IS yet
advised, Of a note from Earl Granville to
General Scheuck, the substance of which
the latter communicates by telegraph.
This note is not in the nature of a de
mand. nor even a request that there shall
be any withdrawal Of the claims for in
direct dlmages. 1t alludes to the excite
meut in the public mind and in the press
on the subject, and ascribes it to the diff
ferent Interpretation put upon the Treaty
by the United States from that which II
received ut the hands Of the English
Government This simply gives this
Government an opportunity, il it desires
Of making an explanation, or even Of
withdrawing that part Of the case which
is the subject Of misinterpretation but
there is no demand on the part of the
English Governmeet that such action
should be taken.
The Hickman courier., 1872-02-17
Cml.fEag Ballard county,.

Quite a spirited debate took place in
our State Legislature last Monday upon
motion of NLr. Arnold, to take from
the hands of the Committee on Griev-
auees. and tefer to the Judiciary, pc
tition Of The people of a portion of Bal
lard counfy to be annexed to Hickman
county, Ballard was originally formed
oat of portion Ct Hickman, but has
grown up to be stronger and more
healthy being than its parent, who row
desires to draw strength from it. The
debate was between Mr.. a. S. Arnold, Of
Hickman, and Mr. Thos. Corbitt, Of Bal
lard. Mr.. Arnold carried his point by a
decided vote, and the bill says the Coar
ier journal Is now on the fair way to its
passage.
The Hickman courier., 1872-02-17
RetrenclsHsens.

The special committee of one from
each congressional district to whom was
referred the resolution of inquiry as to
the propriety Of reducing salaries, are
said to be- by a large majority, opposed
TO any reduction, al will so report at an
early day. Mr. Mcclure. however, the
mover of the resolution, will make a
minority report, proposing reduction of
at least 10 per cent. upon all salaries, in-
Guiding the per diem and mileage Of
members Of the Legislature Particu-
larly in the item Of mileage he thinks
there should be new assessment. He
SAYS that no member pays out one half
the sum allowed him for transportation,
and some of them pay nothing at all, as
they are furnished with dead-head tick
cts. Mr. McCIure's report will be look
ed for with Some interest. Mr. Arnold
represents the First District on this Com
mittee.
The Hickman courier., 1872-02-17

COLONEL FoRNEY, Of Philadelphia, is
in the city to day on private business.
In conversation, he speaks very despond
ingly of Grants chances of renomina
ton. and doubts v0y much if Ph1ladel-
phia even will support him. Other re
ports from other States are to the effect
that Grant stock IS declining everywhere,
and that all that is now necessary for his
defeat is a concentration of the Inde-
pendent Republicans on some strong,
honest man Washington Correspondent
Neio York Tribune, Febrpor,, &
The Hickman courier., 1872-02-17

EDMONTON, in Metcalfe county. will
have no longer the privilege of support
ing a whisky saloon. A bill has just
passed through the Legislature. and been
signed by the Governor, prohibiting the
sale of liquor anywhere within one mile
of the town.
The Hickman courier., 1872-02-17

SENATOR Hollis amendment TO the
Southern Railroad charter will require
the Cincinnati Southern Railroad TO pay
a State revenue of $500 600 to $500, 600
in the Treasury more than any other
road now pays.
The Hickman courier., 1872-02-17

Ex Sheriff Calhoun, of Paducah, slip
ped on the ice, last Saturday. and broke
his leg just above the ankle.
ALI the public lands in Texas are set
apart fer educational purposes.
The Hickman courier., 1872-02-17
JOHN A. WILSON,
AGENT FOH THE
SOUTHERN MUTUAL
Life Insurance Company,
LOUISVILLE, KY.

Office at the Court House in Hickman.
To the people of Fultoa and tie adioin-
ing counties ,eouid respectfully sag:
IF You WANT A LIFE POLICY, and
4 intend to make provision for yourself
IN old age or for the future comfort Of those
who may be dependent upon you for daily
bread insure with the SoUrnERS MuruAL
for the following reasons.
lot, The Southern Mutual is one Of tho
best and sgfest Companies in the United
States.
2nd. 1t Is managed and controlled bv the
best business talent in Kentucky. lSee list
of Officers and Directors
3d. 1t does not drain the country Of money
and produce "hard times, for every dollar
/ Of its assets are re-inyested and keof IL. cir
! eutGhoH here at home IN Kentucky. and
among its own Polcy-holders
9Th u is "a Home I,lshtuGon-organize zed by
hentuekians-and State pride, and local
/ Interests, should induce our people TO sus-
tain it by their patronage and influence IN
stead Of building mp the capitalists Of the
Northern Cities
9th, It has clever agent at Hickman, call
. and see.
JOHN A. WILSON, Agent.
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The Hickman courier., 1872-02-17
John Bessier.

City Baker and confectioner.
HAs TAKEN charge of the Bakery next
door to Francis Alller's. Clinton St.
He will keep constantly on hand, fresh
bread and all kinds of confections.
Single meals can be had at all hours.
He solicits a share Of the city patronage.
jan20-tf
The Hickman courier., 1872-02-17

THE number Of oranges which arrived
in Paris on New Year's day is stated at
81 .2S0, 900, or about 40 for each inhab-
liant
The Hickman courier., 1872-02-17
The Cincinnati Railroad Bill,

CINcINNATI, February 13.-The Gov
ernor of Kentucky to-day signed the
Southern Railroad bill.
The Hickman courier., 1872-02-17

LAST year there were % distilleries in
Illinois, while this year there are 43.
The Hickman courier., 1872-02-17

Joseph Amberg,
Henry c. Amberg,
DR.. Chas. II. Hubbard,
J. IL. Plaut,
". r. Walker,
SamL n. White,
Capt. c. L. Randle,
VIM L. McCutchen,
Col. J. II. Davis,
VIM. \. Brevard,
Robt. ". Davis,
John 4. Wilson,
DR.. \. \. Farris,
John c. Steele,
f. Case,
I Geo. NJ. Wilburn,
Wm. b. Plummer,
John ". Cowgirl,
The Hickman courier., 1872-02-17

From large list we select the following promi
have manifested their appreciation OF this sterLl
their lives through this agency viz:
, 1872-12-21

Tho Coal Miners, 8trike-No Trouble
Appxehended-The Executive MED-
sion.
Special Despatch to The Chicago Tribune.
SPRINGFIELD, H., Dec. 20.-The strike OF the
coal miners, in this county, still continues, with
no sign OF backing down on either side. The
last move on the part Of the miners to-day was
the issuance OF circular to all miners IN the
State notifying them of the strike, which no
tice, it is understood, will prevent any miners
belonging to the Miners Union from coming
here to engage to work. They hope to check-
mate, in this way. the intention Of the proprie-
tors Of the mines to continue work, With the aid
of few skilled miners and such green hands aa
they can employ.
On the other hand, your correspondent was
assured that there waB already enough skilled
worknen, who had signifed their readiness to
work to enable them to begin the operation Of
lifting coal again as early as next week. Some
Of the mines are 80 fortunate as to have old
miners connected with them as stockholders,
and with the aid Of these, there is no doubt Of
work going On. No disturbance has occurred at
any OF the mines, and it is believed that the
miners aware of the precautions being taken to
prevent one, will desert from any interference
It is further believed that the strikers do not
intend to hold out any longer than the ho1dayB
and that they will then 50 to work at the old
prices.
Governor Palmer removed his family. to-day,
from the Executive Mansion to his old residence
in the First Ward The mansion will now be
renovated and put in order for his successor.
, 1872-12-21
THE WEATHER..
War Department ProEnost1cattons"-
Reports from Various Points.

War DEPARTMENT ProEnost1catt0ns--
Reports from Various Points.
War DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF THE CHEF
SIGNAL OFFICER, DIVISION OF TE1EaRAas AND
REPORTS FOR TIE BENEFIT OF COMMERCE.,
WASHINGTON, D. c.. Dec. 20.-ProbabilitieB-
For New England and Middle States, fresh, and
occasionally brisk northerly to westerly winds,
clear and clearing weather, and lower tenpera-
ture. For the South Atlantic States, north
westerly to northeasterly winda, and clearing,
but partly cloudy weather, with lower tempera-
ture. For the Gulf States, northerly to easter1y
winds, and generally clear weather. For Ken
lucky and Tennessee, clear weather. From the
Ohio Valley to Lake Erie, upper 1akoB, and
Northwest generally, clear and cold weather, and
CONCORD, N. H., Dec. 20.-A SNOW storm here
i has delayed trains from the North.
+; Special Despatch to Ths Chicago Tribune.
SPRINGFIELD, Dec. 20.-The storm Of last
.uight, which was, for timo, severe, subsided
before morning. To-day about six inches Of
.anow is on the ground, and, 80 far IS the horses
oare able, it has been utilized for sleighing.
=, terday ceased last night. About three inches Of
tsnow fell. There are no tidings from any part
Of tho State of the delay OF tIaina- Weather to-
day clear and cold.
! HALIFAX, Dec. 20.-A heavy SNOW storm pre-
vailed all day from the northeast.
OTTAWA, ILL.,, Dec. 20.-Last evening it COM
menced showing, with northeast wind. and this
morning the snow is about three inches deep.
/ The night express, due here at 3 o'clock this
morning, on the Rock Island Road, owing to the
severe storm west of ua, did not reach here until
after Z o'clock this morning. The mercury at
o'clock this morning indicated 50 above zero.
BANGOR, Me-, Dec. 20.-About eight inches Of
snow fell here last night and to-day, blocking
the railroads and delaying trains.
, 1872-12-21
WALL STREET.
Review of the Money, Gold, Stock,
Bond, and Produce Markets.
Snecioi Detnafcd to The ChicaqQ Tribune.

Review of the Money, Cold Stock,
Bond. and Produce Markets.
Special Despatch to The Chicago Tribune.
New YORK, Dec. 20.-Tbe great feature on
Wall street, to-day, VAS Erie, the dealings in
which we're attended with great excitement,
both hore and in London. The volume Of busl-
ness in Erie was enormous. The opening
price WAS 50 and the closing price 60]4@6oa5. an
advance since yesterday morning OF per cent.
For weeks past there have been vague reports
Of combination to unite under one manage
ment the Erie, the Lake Shore e. Michigan
Southern, the Chicago l. Northwestern, and
Union Pacific, which would give a
continuous line from New York to the
eastern terminus Of the Central Pacifc Railroad,
and to San Francisco. The recent developments
in Erie, together with the close relations OF Jay
Gould with the Horace r. Clark party, give
color to these reports. The Clark party would
then have line entirely independent Of Com
modore Vanderbilt, whose line would end at
Buffalo, unless he made connection with some
Of the Canada roads. OF course third rail
simulate its gauge with the Lake Shore. The
Developments since the late Erie suit was
brought strongly favor OF the truth OF these
reports. On this theory could be explained the
tenacity with which the Clark party have held
Union Pacific the close relations Of Clark and
Sche1l with Gould in the Northwestern move
ment the dissatisfaction expressed by Commo-
dore Vanderbilt, and many minor circumstances.
The stock market generally advanced from a
to ~ per cent.
continues very stringent, tho rates On cen "a .a1g
S oa 3he P1edse of bonds to lorss
rate ID i per cent gold per annum. Mercantile
paper ia dull and nominal.
GOLD AND EXCHANGE.
Foreign exchange was higher. Gold ranged
from 11l9l@111999, and Was alternately weak and
firm.
Government bonds felt the influence Of stIin-
gent money early in the day, but in late dealing
became firm and and advanced fraction.
PRODUCE.
Flour closes lower On most grades. Some
favorite brands OF winter and spring are h1n.
To sell large lines Of low grades q further de-
cline would have to be submitted to: Wheat
closes stronger for spring, owing to the decline
in freights, but the inquiry is moderate. Winter
is scarce and held higher. Pork dull in whole
sale way, and prices unsettled 90 asked for
January February, and March, and $12.b0 big;
$50 brls sold in jobbing way at $13.75e&14.0o
for new uninspected mess. Cut Meats-some
business is reported in dry sailed shou1ders for
January at 4559c. Bacon lower and moderately
active Sales, 200 boxes long clear, on the spot,
at 655Sc, and Is boxes short rib at 7c. Lard
dull.
, 1872-12-21

JACKSONVILLE, H., Dec. 2o.-Mrs. Ellen Cer-
sagon rife Of 3q?l canged ed an a$1a an9
evening Of heart disease.
WuKsBARnE, Dec. 20.-Samue1 g. Turner,
prominent citizen Of Northern Pennsylvania,
died this morning.
NEW YoBK, Dec. 20.-George Palmer Putnan,
the well-mown publisher, Of this city, died sud
denly this evening. Mr. Putnam had been ut
the store the most of the day, aud seemed in re-
markab1y good spirits, He was in the act OF e1-
hbiting book to friend Then be G 5aa sudden.
upon . projecting shelf. A physician WAS st
once summoned, Who applied restoratiyes, but
life WAS extinct. Cause Of death, apople1y-
Speciaz Despatch to The Chicago Tribune.
PEORIA, H., Dec. .2O.-Judge William Kellogg,
formerly 4 member OF Congress- from this as
trict, and at one time Judge OF this judicial
Circuit, died in this city this afternoon. Judge
Kellogg Was known all over the West as prom
inent and leading attorney, and at one tine
ranked high in political circles. The members
Of the Peoria Bar will take immediate action,
and make suitable arrangements for bis funeral.
, 1872-12-21
THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE.

Speaker blaine, Probably, the CozairgEi
maus
Special Despatch to The Chicago tribune.
NEw YORK, Dec 20.-The latest report IN 70 I
gard to the Tribune is, that Mr. Orton has ten
dered the chief editorship to the Hon James O.
BIai ne, Speaker Of the House OF Representar3
t1yes It Is said that Mr. Blaine was Alr. Orton'a
first choice, and that the negotiations With Mr..
Colfax were due to Mr. Sinclair. Mr. Blaine haa
the proposition under adVisement.
ITO tbs Associated Preas.]
New YORK, Dec. 20.-The Hon. YIN. Orion:
stated to-day that George William Curtis has!
not been approached On the subject Of the edi~t
torship OF the Tribune.
WAsH1NaroN, Dec. 20.-The Daily Chronicle
intin1ates that Mr. Co]fax may even yet become
connected with the New York Tribune.
, 1872-12-21

Sioux CRY, Iowa, Dec. pa Fort sully de-
spatch to the Journal, Of this city, says, il
gard to the shooting Of Captain Irvine By Sioux
Indians, s'The feeling here is that the only
remedy for the troubles with the Sioux is to oc-
cupy tho Black Hills country with miners. The
Indians all give accounts, OF wonderful
the hills, and Is the hostile Indians viii not per-
nit friendly ones OF white men to 20 there, It is
but stronghold for hostile assaseins that
should be broken up. All demands Tor the sur
render OF the Indians guilty Of these outrages
are treated with laughter and contempt by the
Chiefs and warriors"
, 1872-12-21

the Currency to withdraw the surplus.
from States having more than their quota of
circulation. Over this latter proposition there
is likely to be q serious contest before bill can
be reported, although majority Of the members
of the Committee seem to favor it.
ITO the Associated PTesa.l
TIE LOUISIANA DELEGATION.
WASHINGTON, d. c., Dec. 20.-After leaving
the Supreme Court this morning, the Louisiana
Committee held q private meeting at N'illards,
and then proceeded, upon an invitation from
Speaker Blaine, to the House OF Representa-
tiyes.
CREDIT MoD1L1ER.
At tho session of the Credit Mobi1ier Commit
that James Brooks had any Of tho stock, end he
did not believe he had, and Alley, another part
ner, denied the truth Of M'Comb's statement,
that Brooks was interested in that way.
CONFIRMED.
The Senate in executive session, to-day, con-
frmed the following nominations
John T. Croxton, Kentucky, Minister Resident
at Bolivia, uice L. Markbreit, recalled; William
B. Crosby, New York, Consul General at Rome,
uice D. 81. Armstrong, resigned B. ". Brisbais,
Wisconsin, Consul at Veeviers, rice G. ". Klei-
berg, recalled; G. 3. Wilkinson Collector Of In
ternal Revenue, Sixth District OF Missouri !.
Il. Vandyke, Receiver OF Public Moneys, Alex
andria, Minnesota 4. A. Day, Receiver, East
Sasanaw, Michigan J. Fl. Fairchild, Indian
Agent, siletz Agency, Oregon Willien, Pat5isk,
"Ae1sNAAA
Of Missouri.
Postmasters: A. q. Vierson, Marion, Iowa !;
D. II. Frost, Belle Plaine, Iowa; J. D. Hunter,
Webster City, Iowa; J. z. Clapp, White Pigeon,
Mich; Charles Stewart st. Joseph, Mich; VIM.
B. Hall, Columbus, Ky. Mrs. Theodosia Has
kins, Versailles, Ky; Samuel Eaton, Albert Lea,
Mimi; Horace Grant, stevens' Point, Wis; Ii.
T. Jones, Now Chicago, Kan; 8. J: .Cowan,
Ionia, Kan; J. R. Huggins, Palmyra, Mo-; Miss
Alice Robbins, Aberdeen, No.; and John McAE-
thur, Chicago, to take effect Feb. Il, 1873.
ACCEPTANCE OF MISSION.
Judge Orr, Of South Carolina, accepts the Rus
sian mission, and expects to sail Tor Europe
about the middle Of January, though he prefers
not to encounter the rigors Of q st. Petersburg
winter until the middle of March.
PROMOTED.
William o. Avery, one Of the oldest and most
efficient clerks OF the Internal Revenue Service,
and who for several years has been Chief Of the
Appointment Division in that Office, has been
appointed Chief Clerk of the Internal Revenue
Bureau, in accordance With tho provisions Of the
bill recently passed by Congress.
THE PRESIDENT.
The President. lis son Jesse, and Marshal
Sharpe left here this forenoon for Coy1ngton,
KY, to visit the Presidents father. The Presi-
dent will return next Tuesday. In consequence
OF his absence the usual Cabinet He4sion was not
held to-day
, 1872-12-21

Bos7os. Dec. 2o-The Committee Oh recount-:
ine the Yotes for Mayor and Aldermen concluded
the Mayoralty count this afternoon nrn and tReF "
IS votes over Mayor CASTOR. The recount OF
the ballots in the Second Ward show q mistake
Of about 500 votes and other wards a1so shoH
discrepancies in figuring up the votes tor Ader3
mem. report viii be made in full to the Board
next Monday.
, 1872-12-21

MoxraoxERx, Ala, Dec. 2o.-The House par,
manently organized, to-day, by the election OF F.
6. PARSONS, Speaker Robert Barber, cla15; :; F.
whitaker eoorsd d0o5kssRsr r. Ssg Renabicans an@ M
A. the election for door keeper, more votes
Tare cast than members present. Both cand42a
dates were Republicans.
The Senate did nothing.
, 1872-12-21

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 20.-Ihe se1ni-nnnraki
report of the Ohio State Commissioner shows,
that the receipts for the period ending NoT. 15.j
1872. were $878,8 ,845, and the disbu1sementsI
1855, 5,845. There was on deposit in New York at
the date Of the report $125, ,s12 for the purchases
md redemption Of Ohio State stocks.
Turinp the past sir months 3192. .203 of th3f
fn1de7 3ebt has been redeemed, and the amount
outstanding Nov, Is was So, 8,583,546.