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The Hickman courier., 1872-02-03
Are We Prepared for war with
Spain.

Are We Prepared for war with
Spain.
An impression prevails pretty gen
orally that we are on the verge of a war
with Spain, and perhaps this impression
is strengthened by the fact that the War
Department has commenced repairing aud
improving the forts in Charleston harbor
and Fort Pulaski, below Savannah, while
there are reports of considerable activity
in several of the yards connected with
the Navy Department. The Washington
CORES pondent of the New York Tribune
recently visited the Navy Department to
see "what signs there were in its sleepy
old officers, Of the increased activity of
which so much has been said Of late, " and
that paper gives the pith of his discove
ries in the following paragraph:
N ost people will be alarmed to hear,
on the authority of an Ancient Mariner
of the Navy Department, that, in case Of
war with Spain, that power could
blow us out of Cuban waters in three
weeks. To learn this is bad enough,
but we are also told that that great ma
val light, Admiral Porter, does not bet
on monitors as much as he did, having
provided himself with new hobby. To
this our Washington correspondent
adds other eqaully discouraging informa
ton about monitors which will not carry
turrets and are turned into refts. iron
clads that are not salable as old iron, and
a long list of costly failures and unsue-
cessful experiments However, it is now
proposed, we believed, to wipe out all Of
this aud begin again. If the Ancient
Mariners statement is credible, it will
be lucky for US ifSpain does not take the
initiative aud blow us out of the water
before we have begun to spend our mill
ious for a new navy.
The Hickman courier., 1872-02-03
MISSOURI REPUBLICAN.
Prospectus for 1872.
Grand Premiums.

The progress Of the age, so marvellous
and startling, exacts of journalism a COM
mensurate spirit and enterprise, and such
the conductors of the Missouri REPUBLICAN
endeayor to infuse into all its varied depart
ments Intimately identified with every
effort for the advancement of the West and
South, the REPUBLICAN has long been the
acknowledged reflector and exponent of the
material interests of those sections. But
e s cocerns of .e Sc afo ali mSst are is fad
cussed ii its columns, and the intelligence
it prints is gathered from all quarters of
the globe.
Independent and fearless, the REPUBLICAN
is never subservient to cliques or coteries.
Its highest aim is to be the organ of the in
telligent thought Of the people. Its mission
is to teach, to elevate, TO reform, and its
political creed embraces those great prin-
ciples of liberty and government which
form the groundwork of our Union, and of
which the Democratic party has long been
the only true exponent in America.
In the discussions Of the vital questions
which must arise within the next twelve
months the REPUBLICAN will be found at
the front pointing the way, not waiting to
be shown. The Missouri Policy with
which it is prominently identified, is al
ready recognized as furnishing the only
hope of relief from the expressions of the
dominant party Vt mas struck respon-
sive chord in the hearts of the people and
will continue to grow in popular favor till
it finds its crowning glory at the polls on
the 4th of next November.
To induce the formation of clubs the fol-
lowing liberal scheme of premiums has
been arranged. Besides the continuance of
the present extremely low cub-rates and
the commission of ten per cent. allowed to
the getter-up of the club TwENTY-FoUE
GRAND PREMIUMS, eight for each edition, are
provided, the extent and value of which are
practically unlimited, being wholly depend
ent OH the efforts of the agent From fifty
TO fifteen per cent. of the Whole amount of
money collected by the agent will be re-
turned as premium according to the follow
ing scheme:
The Hickman courier., 1872-02-03
JOHN A. WILSON.
AGENT FOR THE
SOUTHERN MUTUAL
Life Insurance Company,
Office at the Court House in Hickman
LOULST VILE, KY.

Office at the Court House in Hickman.
TO The people Of Fulton and the adjoin
ing counties Iloouid respectfully sGy:
IF YOU WANT A LIFE POLICY. and
1 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 SOUTHERN Mutual
for the following reasons:
lst. The Southern Mutual is one Of tho
best and sgfest Companies in the United
States.
2nd. It is managed and controlled BIZ tho
best business talent in Kentucky. CSee list
of Officers and Directors
3D.. IL does not drain the country Of money
and produce ''hard times" for every dollar
of its assets are re-iHvested and k1pf IN cir
ctflanon here at home, in Kentucky, and
among its own Policy holders.
4th. II is a Home InsGfufior-organized bv
ntuckians-and State pride, and local
interests, should induce our people to sus-
tain it by their patronage and influence, IN
stead of building up the capitalists of the
Northern Cities.
9th, 1t has clever agent at Hickman, call
and see.
JOHN A. WILSON, Agent
deceit
The Hickman courier., 1872-02-03

A 'GooD ANEcDoTE," WITH HoR-
RIBLY BAD MoRAL-The Richmond
Va, correspondent of the Louisville
Courier Journal tells a little anecdote
about the corrupt practices of State Leg
islators, which would be amusing were
it not also melancholy admission that
the selected best men of two great
Commonwealth are purchaseable. He
says:
Appropos of bribery, hard hit at the
Legislature of last winter is quietly run
ming the rounds. 1t appears that a
party, who had lis own reasons for max :
ing the inquiry, approached Pennsyl-
vania railroad man in Philadel phia, and
asked him fatty whether his company
intended to spend any more money in
Richmond this winter
mo, sir, no; emphatically no, was
the excited reply.
Why not q
"I'll tell you why, sir. The members
of the Pennsylvania Legislature are gen
tlemen, sr-perfect gentlemen. You
don't have TO bribe but once. but, :"
bringing his fist in virtuous indignation
down upon the table, '.those id scoun-
drels in Virginia have no more conscience
than a hog. aud you never know when
you are dvuc buying thcm.
The Hickman courier., 1872-02-03

A New license advocated by some
politicians in Wisconsin is to grant
license to both sellers and drinkers. Ev-
cry man who drinks must pay ten dollars
for license before he can get drink,
and in order to obtain this license a man
must have bondsmen who will be held
responsible for damage done by him
while iu state Of iut0xication
The Hickman courier., 1872-02-03
INC EeeIsiafmre.

Both Houses Of the Kentucky Legis-
Iature have passed resolution extending
the session beyond the constitutional
sixty days. The idea appears to prevail
to extend tie present session, transact
all the business, and thus do away with
any possible necessity for an adjourned
session next wear.
The Hickman courier., 1872-02-03

THERE is not bar room in Uarrods
burg, For the first time in many years.
there is no place in our town where LIQUOR
is publicly sold to all, except minors,
who have fifteen cents to pay for drink,
credit enough to have it CHARGED brass
enough to sponge, or meanness enough
to bcg it.-H1rrois5ny P.ople
The Hickman courier., 1872-02-03


y bill Is before Congress, asking for
a Government pension to one Adam Car
rell. Who Adam Carrell is, We don't
know; but it appears that Ed. Grassland
does, aud has told Congress in unequivo
cal terms, who, and what manner Of man,
he is. When the bill granting him
pension was presented, Mr.. Grassland
rose in his seat, and denounced him "as
a roJber, cut-throat, and thief,-who
had hung around the skirts of the Union
army" After the denunciation the bill
was recommitted, and it Is hoped will be
defeated. We don't know Carrell, but
presume that he is of that numerous
class of mountebanks and informers who
hung around tue Union army, doing no
lighting but derredating upon innocent
uon combattant citizens, and are now
attempting to pension themselves on the
Government for their dishonorable SER
vices. We are glad that Ed Grassland
laid bare his character, and hope thai
Southern members will neglect no op
portunity to present these fellows il
their true character.
The Hickman courier., 1872-02-03
STRAYED.

vVAKEN UP AS A STRAY BY J. II. DODDS.
Il living two and half miles East of Hick-
man. on the State Road, in Fulton County,
on the 18th instant, one black mare mule,
age about twelve or fifteen years and about
fourteen and half hands high, but having
no brands or marks perceivable, which i
appraise at the value of Seventy FIVE dollars.
Witness my hand, this 9th day of Novem-
ber, 1871 J. w. MAYES.
december It J. z. T. c.
The Hickman courier., 1872-02-03
senator Jessie Gilbert.

Much interest being manifested by the
public in regard to the votes of Seua-
tors Gilbert and Holt, for the Cincinnati
charter, whereas they were expected by
many Of their constituents to vote against
it, we give Gilbert's explanation, which
we fud IN the Louisville Ledgcr:
When this gentldman's name was call
ed, he arose, aud in substance said !:
That he came 10 the capital with the ex
pectation aud intention to vote against
this bill, and so expressed himself in con-
versataion with senators and others. OF
course this expression of opinion was no
pledge. and no to be so claimed, yet with
out some explanation of his vote, he
might be ameuable to the charge OF in
consistency, instability, or even to criti-
cism still more severe. He had come
here without a careful examination OF the
subject, and with a notion that the ques
ton was one between Louisville and
Ciucinatti, and between Democracy and
Republicanism, and all knew on such
issues where his prejudices would
lead him. He had investigated the bill,
and found it less Objectionable than he
supposed. Important amendments had
been adopted, which were fraught with
great public good Besides, instruction
to support the bill hnd come to him from
leading and intelligent portions Of his
constituency IN McCracken and Ballard
counties. In this dilemma, what should
ne do? Look to personal consistency?
vote against the bill because he had at
first expressed himself against it? or vote
according to his present convictions and
/ the will Of his constituents? Failing to
do either, should he resign? He confessed
be was embarrassed, and that the path
Of duty was not entirely clear before him
II the Senate would excuse him from
voting it would relieve him from pain
full attitude. mo" mol" resounded from
several parts of the hall
The speaker said that there was NJ
rule Of this Senate defining the number
of votes requisite to excuse a member from
!, voting. One Senator suggested tha
bare majority could do so, anothe
contended that thirds was necessary
while another thought that uuanimou
consent was requisite. Some confusion
/ ensued, amid which Mr. Gilbert aros
and said that he had determined t
take the esponsibility, and would vot
for the bill. This announcement, take
as Il triumph of the bill, was receives
: with noisly applause, which was prompt
y suppressed by the Speaker
The Hickman courier., 1872-02-03
Strayed.

TAKEN up as stray, by R. L. Kirken-
Il dali, living FIVE miles East of Hickman,
in Fulton County, on the 3rd inst, one rod
muly COW, aged about three years, having
some white on each flank, and no ear marks
other brands, and which is appraised at
the value of fifteen dollars.
Witness my hand this 18th day of Decem-
Der 1871. J. w. MAYES,
dec23-4ws ]. p. F. c.
The Hickman courier., 1872-02-03
John Bessier,

City Baker and confecticner.
HAS TAKEN charge of the Bakery next
door 10 Francis AIiIlcr's. Clinton ST.
lie will keep constantly on band, fresh
bread and all kinds OF confecfions.
Single meals san lie had at all hours.
lie solic;is a share Of the city patronage
jan20-f
The Hickman courier., 1872-02-03
-he Cincinnati railroad BIII.

The Cincinnati Southern Railroad
bill, over which the Kentucky Legis
lature has foamed and fretted for the
past two sessions is at an end, the charter
having passed the Senate by majority
of ne-Lieut-G Governor Carlisle giving
the casting vote. The fate of the bill
was decided by Senators Holt and Gill
bert, of the Second aud Third Districts,
changing front. Mr. Holt, has hereto
fore opposed the charter, but in the
present session, himself, proposed an
amendment taxing all through freights
and passengers per centaGe to go to the
State which being accepted, changed his
vote. Senator Gilbert was Influenced to
change by the same views. Some
newspaper writers, it appears, in theirex
cited opposition to the charter, have in
timated that both Senators Holt and
Gilbert we're influenced to a change by
corrupt motives-or to make the intima-
ton plain, were bought by Cincinnati.
We have the highest confidence in the
integrity and honor of both these gen
tlemeu, and though we are opposed to
the charter, we are quick to pronounce
such intimations as false a. false can be,
aud when the excitement Incident to the
passage Of bill so holly opposed has
subsided. those who have INDUCED in
such intimations, will be heartily
ashamed. The amendment proposed by
Senator Holt levying a tax upon all
through freights aud passengers, will
unquestionably be the source of very
great revenue to the State, but if the
charter was unconstitutional, or danger
Gus legislation, we can not see how this
per centage clause changes its nature
Senators Holt and Gilbert have acted
from a conscientious conviction of duty,
and we have sufficient respect for their
opinion, to forbear comment. Our own
Senator, H S. Hale, voted against the
charter, and in so doing we are sure has
the endorsement of his people.
The Hickman courier., 1872-02-03

have permitted cur pen to run lit'ie
free. However, If either desire to make
serious matter of it, "pistols and coffee
for instance" let them confne themselves
to the code. and have at it! They claim
to be principatin all the paper combats'
and rule us as second, and we are deter
mined. at all hazards, to continue IN that
role. If it must come to bloodier re-
suits than paper, in the language OF
Patrick Henry "let it Gomez but we are
resolved that no considerations of patri
otism, courage, love of country, or what
is higher than either, the promise of
share in State printing or binding, shall
ever cause us to act as principal in a duel
where human life is in danger. No (;
never. (However, the public will un-
derssand that this resolution in no wise
prevents us from fighting the editors Of
either of the above papers, More anon
if driven to it.
The Hickman courier., 1872-02-03

THERE are only nineteen candidates
Tor Congress, so far, in the Third Dis
trict, but the Glasgow Times thinks the
number will be greatly Increased if the
Spring is favorable.
The Hickman courier., 1872-02-03
WEEKLY.
TERMS:

The contest for the premiums will be de-
termined on the first of July next, up to
which time all new subscriptions will be
counted.
The Hickman courier., 1872-02-03

For the largest list of subscribers to the
daily so per cent, of the whole amount
collected will be returned to the gotter-up
The Hickman courier., 1872-02-03

THE Congressional apportionment bill
has gone through both Houses of Con
gress and may now be considered law,
as there is no doubt about the President
signing it. 1t increases the number of
Representatives to 283, and among the
changes made gives one additional Con-
gresham to Kentucky
The Hickman courier., 1872-02-03
Dr.. A. A. Faris.

OFFERS his professional services to the
Y Tcitizens Of Hickman and vicinity.
Thankful for past favors, and solicit a con-
tinuation of the liberal patronage extended. &.
Residence-Planter's Hotel.
jan l. If.
The Hickman courier., 1872-02-03
Powell g Bro,
Hickman, KY.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
GROCERlS, COMMISSION
CHA NTS,
And TeaIers in all Kinds Of Produce
and Live Stock.

A FTER examination of our business for
" 1871, demonstrating our most san
9uine success, we beg leave TO send greet
ings TO our friends. and return our most
sincere thanks for their liberal and kind
patronage for the past year. Our business
has been entirely satisfactory to ourselves,
and we trust, our dealings have been cor
rect and fully satisfactory TO all. We
would offer for the present year, as a pros
pectus. fair and equitable dealings with all
make no difference between acquaintance
or stran ger-treat all alike; and have but
one price, and make our profits uniform,
when we realize profts) sell strictly for
cash or its eguiraienL With our short profits
we can not, nor will not, sell goods on time.
During the Summer enlarged our house
to double its former size, and are now car
rying the most general assortment and
largest stock of goods lin our line) ever
offered in Hickman.
We invite competition with our brother
merchants of Hickman, and surrounding
cities, Paducah, Cincinnati, st. Louis, &c
We will duplicate any Planters bill from
any of those plaees-adding the actual
expense of laying the goods down in our
market; and TO fellow grocerymen, we will
offer the most liberal terms, believing We
can replenish their stocks AZ as low rates as
they can buy them in any market. Liberal
advances made produce in store for
shipmen for our account.
Ben Terms positively cash.
jau6 POWELL & BRO
The Hickman courier., 1872-02-03
BEECH WOOD SEMINARY


HNHE 3rd term Of Messrs. Roulhac Cow
i gill's School, will commence on
MONDAY, FEBRUARY I2rH, 1872
TERMS per session or months or 20
school weeks:
Tuition per session ) months or 20
weeks, spelling, first lessons In
reading, writing, &c.......... ........ $3.50
Advanced reading, mental arithmetic
first lessons in geography and
written arithmetic. etic......................Si5 90
English Grammar, Advanced Geogra-
ply, Written Arithmetic. FIRST les
sons in Philosophy and Compost
.-....-.s$Aa W
Algebra and the higher Mathematics
and Natural Sciences................ 20 90
Ancient and Modern Languages....... % 90
Music including use of Piano........ 30 90
Contingent tax TO each pupil............. 90
No deduction except in case OF protracted
sickness. Pupils charged from time Of on
trance.
Tuition due one-half at middle of session;
other half at close of same.
ROULHAC & COwGILL
The Hickman courier., 1872-02-03
Boarding House.

HAvING TAKEN THE BINFORD HOTEL,
IL and thoroughly reftted, painted and
furnished the same, l am now prepared to
accommodate a few boarders at moderate
rates. MRS. r. BALTZELL & co.
march4
The Hickman courier., 1872-02-03
TRI-wEEKLY.

For the largest list to the tri-weekly, so
per cent will be returned
The Hickman courier., 1872-02-03

L. BENEcKE, Esq, Chairman of Com
mite, &c, &c
The Hickman courier., 1872-02-03

Joseph Amberg,
Henry G. Amberg,
DR.. Chas- II. Hubbard,
J. II. Plaut,
W. r. Walker,
Saml. n. White,
Capt. c. /. Randle,
WIN. L. McCutchen,
Col. J. II. Davis,
VIM. A. Breyard,
Robt. ". Davis,
John A. Wilson,
DR.. 4. A. Tarris,
John c. Steele,
Z. Case,
Geo. NJ. Wilburn,
VIM. b. Plummer,
John W. Cowgirl,
The semi-weekly Republican. (St. Francisville, La.) 1872-1872, 1872-04-30

Considerable interest has been excl
ted among botanists by tho rapid de-
velopment, upon tho black spruce and
balsam fir OF Northern New York, of q
parasitic plant belonging to the genius
-i,chenthoJiom, related the mistletoe.
In some localities about seventy-tive
per cent of all the Abies are found to
be infested, groups of forest trees for
ty feet in height being dead and bear
ing the peculiar marks of the infec-
ton.
The semi-weekly Republican. (St. Francisville, La.) 1872-1872, 1872-04-30

Since Anna Dickinson has turned
her fiery and unnamed tongue against
Grant, the postoftice editors are all
telling her that her days of political
usefulness are over, and that "clear-
ly the time has arrived for some hus-
handy hand to lead her out of those
public walks where she is stumbling
at every step into the flowery paths of
wifehood and domestice tranquility. F"
Anna thinks shed like to catch fell
low trying anything Of tho kind on
her.
The semi-weekly Republican. (St. Francisville, La.) 1872-1872, 1872-04-30

Some months since, while Col. Pow
,ers was editor of the Bayou Sara
Ledger, he saw proper to highly COM
pliment us fer-%Fllatt lie termed ealaa: al
lance with the respectable faction of
our party, meaning the faction who
has for Chief Gov. Warmoth. As the
Colonel has now allied himself to the
Custom house faction it is reasonable
to infer that he has formed coalition
with the disrespectablo faction of the
Republican patty.
The semi-weekly Republican. (St. Francisville, La.) 1872-1872, 1872-04-30

The beautiful little town Of Jackson,
in our sister parish, harbors a Set Of
distempered and malcontent individ-
uals, who devoted one day of the past
week to vent their spleen against Gov.
Warmoth. Their dislike of the Gov
ernor may be summed up in these few
words Governor Warmoth refused
to appoint a Board for the Insane
Asylum, which had been recommend
ed by II certain Clintonian, who pro-
posed to run the Insane Asylum to
suit his own self. The aforesaid gen.
tleman, after failing to secure the APP
pointments directly from the Govern
or, offered certain Senator the sum
of two thousand dollars, if the Sena-
tor would secure the appointment of
his Board. The Clintonian's Board
was not appointed, hence the wal
against the Governor. And still
they don't vas happy"
The semi-weekly Republican. (St. Francisville, La.) 1872-1872, 1872-04-30

The Iowa Legislature has struck
down one of the sacred rights OF
the professional juror. Hereafter, in
that State, no man, no matter how
long his experience as a juryman has
been, will be allowed to serve two con-
secutive terms. The unfortunate
professionals of Iowa must seek
some respectable means Of gaining q
livelihood.
The semi-weekly Republican. (St. Francisville, La.) 1872-1872, 1872-04-30

The Grand Army Journal is about
to pass into the hands of joint stock
association, consisting of prominent
gentlemen in Washington and other
cities, a number of whom arc ex-vo1-
unteers, known for their consistent
patriotism during and since the war,
and who are now prominent in the
Grand Army organization.
The semi-weekly Republican. (St. Francisville, La.) 1872-1872, 1872-04-30

The following graphic picture of the
wretched condition of the starving
Persians is from letter written by
DR.. Willis, from Shiraz +: You can
form no idea of the distress here
The people in the villages cat the
grass when they can get it, and at the
slaughterhouses every drop of blood
is Tapped up or carried away by the
starving poor"
The semi-weekly Republican. (St. Francisville, La.) 1872-1872, 1872-04-30

Political matters are waxing hot in
the Parish of Iberville. The Hon. p.
G.. Deslonde is receiving the unani-
nous endorsement Of the Republican
Clubs of that parish, while Charles g.
Merrill, the Custom house manipula-
tor is left without followers. Oh,
put him in his little bed"
The semi-weekly Republican. (St. Francisville, La.) 1872-1872, 1872-04-30
The Commonwealth Coz Operative Com

The Commonwealth COsOpcrntiVcCO ZONE
pany.-TO the working men of our state ana couii-
try, whose wages arc barely sufficient to provide
comfortable homes for their families, and who de-
sire to prevent want, misery, and perhaps crime,
among their fathcrless little ones, this Company
offers special Inducements of liberal character,
the benefits Of which are within the reach of all
au.fk failure tn make s,;c donation to ones fam.
" amounts almost to 4; criminal neylcct.Ndtiondt
lI'0rkmaG.