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The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1872-01-20

THE Emperor of China is soon to be
married, and has imported pair of ele-
plants to assist at the ceremony His
future consort is undergoing a careful
training in the etiquette of court life.
For three years the looms of Nankin,
Hongchau and Canton have been engag-
ed on the silks and satins for her bridal
trusseau, and just now they are announc-
ed as completed, at cost of nearly half
million of our money. While the
bridegroom. who has the sun for his en-
blem, goes forth in car drawn by ele-
plants, his bride, who represents the
moon, is to be borne to her palace in
palsoquin composed entirely of strings
Of pearls.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1872-01-20

THE National Prohibition party is to
hold national convention at Columbus,
Ohio, on the 22d of February, to nomi-
nate candidate for the Presidency. In
order to meet the demands of the oeca-
sion, the saloon. keepers of Columbus
have telegraphed the Kentucky distillers
to wet down an extra quantity of corn.
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Ayers Ague Cure,

For Fever and Ague, intermittent Fever.
Chill Fever, Rernittent Fever, Dumb
ACue. Periodical or Bilious Fever, &C,
and indeed all the affections which arise
nom ma1aT1ouSs marsh, or m1asmanc
poisOns.
as its name implies, II does Care, and does not
fan Containing neither Arsenic, Quuinc, Bismuth,
Zinc. nor any other mineral or poisonous substance
whatever, it in nowise Injuries any patient The
number and importance of It's la the ae,ue dis
trfct-, literally beyond nccctfnf, 9eiIese
without parallel in the history OF Ague medicinal
Our pride Is grafifed by the ACCOMPLISHMENTS we
receive of the radical cures effected in obstinate
cases, and where other remedies had wholly failed.
CnaccliTnated persons, either resident IN,
travelling through miasnatic localities, VIII be pro-
tectcd by taking the -f6T UE CURE daily.
For LireT Complaints, arising from torpidity
OF the Liver it is m excellent remedy, stimulating
the Liver into healthy activity.
For Bilious Disorders and Liver Complaints il IS
an excellent remedy. producing many truly re-
unarkable cures, where other medicines had failed.
Prepared by DIR. J. =. AVER & Co, Practical
and Analytical Chemists, Lowell, Mass and sold
ell round the world.
PRICE, $500 PER BOTTLE.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1872-01-20

OF the eighteen newly elected mem
bers of the City Council of Memphis,
only seven of them are natives of the
United States. Two of them are ne
groes.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1872-01-20
Ed. NIangel's
Confectionery and Bakery

Hickman, Ky.
LIVERY VARIETY OF CAKES, BREAD
E and choicest confections.
Orders to bake for parties, dinners. etc
solicited. Thankful for past patronage. and
begs a continuance OF the same.
april29 ~
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1872-01-20

HARRIsoN county claims the oldest
inhabitant in Central Kentucky, Joseph
Level, of Leesburg district, aged ninety
eight years.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1872-01-20
B UcKEYE
Mower e. Reaper,

MIR. N. ?. HARNESS, is The only author
w lied agent at Hickman, Ky.
This is the most durable and lightest
draft machine made. Ii is warranted 20
cut, if properly managed, ten to twelve
acres per day, either grain or grass. The
manufacturers put them to the agent at
Hickman on such terms as will enable him
to sell as cheap as can be purchased else
where. The machine viii be taken back, or
the money paid for it refunded, if tried ac-
cording to the warranty in printed circular,
and fails.
These machines are on exhibition at the
hardware store of y. T. Harness.
msyl5 II
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Ayers Cherry Pectoral,
For Diseases OF the Throat and LungsD
SUCH as Coughs, Colds, Whooping
Cough, Bronchitis, Asthma
and Consumption.

and Consumption.
Probably never before in the whole history Of
medicine has anything won so widely and 80 deeply
upon the confidence of mankind, as this cNcelent
remedy for pulmonary complaints. Through q long
series of wears, and among most OF the races OF
men il has risen higher and higher in ther estiina-
ton as it has become better known. Its 9Riioria
character and power to the various ar 1uoiS
of the lungs and throat, have made II known as re-
liable protector against them. While adapted 10
nder forms Of disease and 70 young children, II -
ut the same time the most etfectual remedy that can
be given for incipient consumption, and the dan
eerous affections Of the throat and lungs. As pro-
vision against sudden attacks Of Group 1t should
be kept hand in every family, and indeed as al
are sometimes subject to colds aud coughs, All
should be provided with this antidote for them.
Although settled Consumption is thought in
curSe still great numbers OF cases where the dis
ease seemed settled, have been completely cured,
and the patient restored TO sound health By tho
Cherry IreetoraI. So complete IS its mastery
over the disorders oil the Lungs and Throat, that
the most obstinate Of them yield 70 It. When moth
ing else could reach them, under the Cherry Pee
toT-GI they suhside and disappear.
Singers aud Public Speakers ind great pro-
lection from &c.
4sthrna is always relieved and often wholly
cured by il.
bronchitis IS generally cured by taking the
Cherry PectOFotk in small and frequent doses.
SO generally IFS virtues known that we need
not pr bish the certificates OF them here do moro
than assure the public that its qualities are fully
maintained.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1872-01-20
LIBERTY SEMINARY,
fulton County, Kentucky

Fulton County, Kentucky.
TINE PRINCIPAL, J. H. SAUNDERS,
/ would respectfully announce to the
public that the fifth Session of this school
will commence on MONDAY, Sept. 4th, 1871
This school is designed to be permanent.
Having been constantly engaged in the
school-room for the last SIX YEARS, two
years in this place, we feel confident Of
success in our profession.
TERMS PER SESSION.
Common School Branches, .....S10 90
Higher Branches, ..........................S1 90
Board be had in good families at
reasonable rates. Contingent expenses
divided pro rata. J. III. SAUNDERS
n. B.-The next session win follow this
without any intermission, making ten
months term. j. II. S.
Jordan Station, Prin. Teacher.
augl9-lm
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Ayers Cathartic Pills,
For an the purposes of Laxative

Perhaps no one medi-
~ cine is so universally re-
quircd by every body as
~ a catharte, nor was ever
s====zz<Z any before universal
49, " adopted into use, in
I every country and among
ye q s ' 4: !: &: n:
- son is, that it is more re-
<f1ess---S- SeeSS7s5ssA liable and far more enec-
sz ~ q - tual remedy than any
4Ezzzzz====- other. Those who have
tried it, know that it cured them; those who have
not, know that it cures their neghbors and rieAo3,
and all know that what it does once 1T does always
its composition we have thousands upon thou
sands of certificates of their remarkable cures of the
following complaints, but such cures are known u
every nnighborhood, and we need not publish thems
Adapted to all ages and conditions in all clinatesi
containing neither comel or any deleterlous drug,
they may be taken with safety by anybody. Their
sugar coating preserves them ever fresh and makes
them pleasant 20 take while being purely veSetaoie
no harm can arise from their use In any quantity;
internal vscer 10 purify the blood and sttsIisis u
stomach, bowels, liver, and other organs OF the
by correcting, wherever they exist, such derange-
nients as are tho first origin of disease.
Minute directions given in the wrapper on
the box, for the following complaints, which these
Pilis rapidly cure -
ness, LanguOr and loss OF Appetite, they
should be taken moderately to stimulate the stoul-
ach and restore its healthy tone and action.
For Liver Complaint and its various sypp-
toms, Bilious khesiIache, sick Headache,
1au1u1cR or Green sickness, HkSlffsraa
Cello and Bilious Fevers, they should be- in,
dciously taken for each case to correct the diseased
action or remove the distractions which cause n
For Dysentery or Eliarrhoea, but one mild
dose is generally required.
For Esheunatlsm. Gout, Gravel, Paint.
tafiOn Of the Heart, Pain in the sssle
Back and Hsoins, they should be Continuously
taken, as required, to change the diseased action ~
the system. With such change those Complaints
disappear S
For Drcg-y and DropsicaI swelIInss they
should be taken Ia large and frequent doses n mo-
duce the effect of drastic purge - P
For suppression large dose should no tatre,
as II produces the desired effect by sympathv
AS a Dinner PIN, take one or two T3iTsS h ,ro
mote digestion and relieve the stomach De ~
An occasional dose stimulates the stoubeh and
bowels into healthy action, restores the annetife
and Invlgorates the system. Hence il is often al,
yantageous where no serious derangement exisfs
One who feels toleraby well, often finds that iase
- these Pills makes him feel decidedly better from
thsif cleansing and renovating effect on the dges-
tive apparatus. 49,
DxS. u. G. AVER & CO., Practical Chemists.
LOWELL. MASS, U. s. A.
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Fulton Female Seminary

Fulton Female Seminary.
m HIS INSTITUTION Is SITUATED IN
4 Fulton County, KY, on the Paducah
and Gulf Railroad.
Prof Il. c. T.. Denton. formerly of Mil
burn Male and Female Institute, will stand
at the head of this Institution assisted by
a competent corps of good teachers.
TERMS.
Primary Department, per month, 3 90
intermediate, 8 90
High School {" 90
Contingent Fee per session, IS
Students charged from time of entrance
except in cases of protraeted sickness.
Tuition must he paid one-half in advance,
the balance at the close of the session.
boarding can be had at from 81 90 to
80 90 per week.
The next ten months term commences on
Monday the 4th of September, 1871, and
continues forty-one weeks, being divided
into two sessions.
For further information address,
Z. c. L. DENTON,
aug5-tf Fulton Station, Ky.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1872-01-20
LAND FOE SALE

FENHE farm of E J. Weaver, decd, is now
offered for sale. Said farm contains 154
acres, about one-half cleared, and in good
state of cultivation, with two good dwell
lings and out buildings and has fine young
orchard on it, over four hundred apple
trees. 1t lies on the State road six miles
from Hickman and will be sold on reason-
able terms Say One-third cash and the
balance on one and two years time. Apply
TO A. d. Kingman, or myself.
JOHN r. HcGEHEE. Ex'r
july29-2m of Z. J. Weaver.
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Ayers
Hair Vigor,
For the Renovation of the Hair.
The Great Desideratum of the AGE.

a dressing which
IS at once agreeable,
healthy, and effectual
for preserving tho
hair. Faded or gray
hair as soon restored
to ats original color
and the gloss and
freshness Of youth.
Thin hair Is thick
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1872-01-20

ened, falling hair checked, and bald
ness often, though not always, cured
by its use. Nothing can restore the
hair where the follieles are destroyed,
or the glands atrophied and decayed.
But such as remain can be saved for
usefulness by this application. Instead
of fouling the hair with a pasty sedi-
ment, it viii keep it clean and vigorous.
Its occasional use win prevent the hair
from turning gray or falling off, and
consequently prevent badness. Free
from those deleterious substances which
make some preparations dangerous and
injurious to the hair, the Vigor can
only benefit but not harm it. If wanted
merely for a
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1872-03-23
Industry Of English Women.

An English traveller writes: can as
sure you that, having lived in different
castles and manor-houses of Great Brit
ain, and been accustomed to the indus
triOus HABITS OF duchesses and countess
es, was utterly astonished at the idle
ness of American fine ladies. No Eng
lish woman Of rank with the exception
OF few porUenus) from the Queen
downward, would remain for onc.half
hour Employed. or sit in rocking chair,
unless seriously i'll. They almost all,
with hardly an exception, copy the let
tiers OF business of their husbands, ia h.
er, or brothers, attend minutely to the
wants OF the poor around them, and
even to take part in their amusements,
and sympatize with their sorrows and
visit and superintend the schools; work
IN their own gardens; see to their house
hold concerns; think about their visit
ors; look over the weekly accounts not
only OF domestic expenses, but often
those of the farm and the estate; man
age penny clubs in conjunction with the
working classes, to help them keep them
selves; and with all these occupations,
by early hours, they keep NJ their ac-
quaintance with tie literature and poll
ties OF the day, and cultivate the accom-
plishments Of music and drawing, and
often acquire besides some knowledge OF
scientific pursuits. The late Marchioness
OF Landsdowne was so well acquainted
with the cottagers in her neighbort ood,
that she used TO visit and look at the
cOrpses Of the dead, because she found
that her doing so soothed and comiorted
the bereaved. | have known her 10 shut
herself up with mad woman in her
poor dwelling, who used to lock the
door and could not be induced to admit
any one else. Lady Landsdowne's only
daughter used once one hundred guinea:
(giver her by her tather-in-law, LORD
Suffolk, to buy bracelet) to build pig
sites, with his permission, at her hus
bands little country residence. She ed
ucates her own children without assist
ance-teaching the boys Latin and the
| girls all the useful branches of education.
The late Duchess of Bedford, accident
ally discovered when on visit TO Mo-
burn, had, for thirty years of her mar.
ried lite, risen at six O'clock, summer and
winter, lit her own fire, made some tea
for the duke and herself, and then, as he
wrote his own letters of business, she
copied them, ami they came down to ;
large party of guests at ten o'clock, to
dispense breakfast, without saying ont
word of tLeir matutionary avocations
so that you might have been visitor il
the house without finding out that the
Duke and Duchess had transacted the
necessary business Of the day-befure
perhaps, you had risen. would ratber
mention those that have gone TO thei
reward than write OF women still
amongst us; but you may believe m,
when | say that am constantly among
those who live such lives of energy ant
usefulness, but they so employ them
selves withoat ostentation, or an ide;
that they are doing more than their sim
| ple duty.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1872-03-23
Hororskop, for March.
BY JOSH BILLINGS.

The man born this month will be in
klined tew blow little. lie will be q
domestik man, and will know how tew
rok the cradle and pare potatoze. He
will marry the ohly daughter Of widdo
and will be a good Judge Of mothers.iD-
law. He will die about the usual time
in life, and leave house and lot, with
small mortgage On il. lie never will
run for offs but once, and then will git
beat.
The woman who appears this month
will be an old maid until she is 20 years
old, and then she will suddenly put
stop tew this kind Nv buzzimess, by in
vesting in a young man. She will be
good housekeeper, and kno how to make
plum pudding, with the plums left out.
She will hang to her buty till she is
about As, after that she will have to take
chances.
don't suppose thare haz ever lived
man without a single virtew. Even Ju-
das Iskariot "went aud hanged himself"
The old old saying haz it, sit is wize
child that knows hiz own father but in
theze daze NV prOgresshun it iz a wise
father that knozs his own child.
a man with he'd full of branes kan
afford to be kareless once in while, for
even hiz blunders are brilliant.
am satisfied that thare aint no such
things az eloquent nords. Eloquence laz
in manner, and | have seen an eloquent
necktip.
Style iz everything for a sinner, and a
leetle ov it wont hurt even n saint.
Gravity az a general thing, is either
the wisdom ov phol or the cunning ov
a raska,l
Humility IL a good thing to hav, pro-
vided man IL sure he haz got the right
kind. Thare never is a time in a kat's
life when she IL so humble az just before
she makes up her mind tew pounce upon
chicken, Or just after she haz caught
and ct it.
The man who haz got into the habit
ov never making any blunders, iz alto
gether too good TO live in this world.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1872-03-23

A LAWYER AND A WITNEss.-The
tedious session OF the supreme count at
Pltttield, Mass, was relieved by an in
cident, recently, that drew little smile.
A leading member of the bar, rather
noted for his strategy of confusing wit
nesses by working them into a passion,
had under cross examination woman
who seemed an apt subject, and, having
wound her up to the desired pitch, be
inquired "Madam, are you living with
your first or second husband % "That's
none of your business % sharp and
short. With an air of offended dignity,
the attorney turned TO Chief Justice
Brigham, who remarked with smile, 81
think the witness is about right in that,
is she not p Which reminds the older
members Of the bar of similar misad.
venture that still more distinguished
member of the Berkshire bar once met
at the hands of Chief Justice Shaw.
"Where did you get the money with
which you made the purchases spoken
of 2" asked the ''learned brother" of a
witness under the tortures of cross ex.
animation. "None of your (gentle, ex-
pletive) business" thundered the victim.
Now, may it please you, are counsil to
be insulted in this manner ?" appealed
the lawyer "Witness,' said the Chief
Justice compassionately, do you wish to
change your last answer ?'' "No, sir, I
don't 70 "Well, wouldn't if l were in
your place !" And the chuckle that
shook the bench was audibly echoed.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1872-03-23

ANECDoTE OF HENRY CLAY.-One of
the most notable members of the Twen-
ty-seventh Congress was Thomas F.
Marshall of Kentucky. He came to
Washington with a high reputation as
an eloquent advocate and a rising law
yer. He was fine scholar, of elegant
culture, lively Imagination, and good
Iogicll powers. He spoke with fuency
and animation, and always commanded
the attention of the House. But his
habits were erratic, and he was absent
from the Capitol nearly halt the time.
There was an old family teud between
Mr.. Clay and the Marshalls, and the rep
resentative from Louisville partook OF
the animosity of his relative, who had
met Mr. Clay in single combat. Mar.
shall was decidedly opposed to the Bank
bill, which the President had vetoed,
and in conversation on the Avenue, at
tackled il in a strain Of argument and rid.
icule of the most effective character.
"Bravo, Tom," said bystander, w
never heard anything better III my lite.
Why don't you make that speech in the
House There's not man there who
can answer it," ~
"Why don't I, sure enough? Do you
know what the people Of Kentucky sent
me to Congress for Not to act upon
my own Judgment, not to carry out
their wishes, but to vote at the dictation
of Henry Clay. There's collar around
my neck bearing the inscription, Henry
Clay, his dogr"
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1872-03-23
Plant Trees.

Plant trees, my friend, plant trees to-day
Beside your cottage door
And let their lcaty shadows play
With sunshine on your floor.
Plant trees, that birds may build their nests
In bowers that you have made,
And children play, and tire, and rest,
Beneath their grateful shade.
Let oaks and lindcns round your field
Like stately mOna-cEeS grow,
With iron arms your home they'll shield
'Gainst wintry winds and snow.
Let hcmlock, spruce and fragrant fir,
And hardy, graceful larch,
Stand guard against the gales that stir
The blusterous days OF March.
Let locust scent the breath of May,
Coil April clothp the prune,
And chestnut tassrls, blithe and gay,
Wave in the air of June.
Plant trees along each thoroughfare,
And let their branches meet
Above the country roads, and DER
The city's dusty street.
Let willows fringe the sparkling stream,
And poplars line the land.
And let the naples silver CLEAN
Be seen upon the plain.
Let elm and ash their shadows fling
Across the murmuring rills,
And let the pines eoian strings
Make music on the hills.
Plant trees, and something better leave
Your daughters and your sons,
Than 'twere to have your name engraved
On marble shaft or bronze.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1872-03-23
SELECT POETRY.
A Sparrow's Nest.


And what medly thing II isl
l never saw nest like this;
Not neatly wove, with decent care,
or silvcry moss and shining hair;
But put together, odds and ends,
Picked up from enemies and friends.
Bee ! bits Of thread and bits of rag,
just like little rubbish-bdg
See hair Of dog and fur Of cat,
And ravelings of q wOrsted mat,
And shreds Of silks. and many feather,
Compacted cunningly together.
Well, here has boarding been, and hiying,
And not little good cOn,riVing,
Before home of peace and ease
Was fashioned out of things like these.
Think had these odds and ends been
brought
To some wise man renowned for thought
Some man of men very gem
Pray, what could he have done with them
II we had said B" Here, sir, we bring
You many worthless little thing
just bits and scraps, so very small
That they have scarcely size at oil
And out of these you must contriye
A dwelling large enough for five,
NcuI, WhIil, anu snug, WIN COWlOTt stOTeu,
Where five small things may lodge and
board;"
How would the man of learning vast
Have been astonished and aghast,
And vowed that such a thing had been
Ne'er heard of, much less seenl
ALI man OF learning, you are wrong:
Instinct is more than wisdom, strong;
And He who made the sparrow taught
This skill, beyond your reach of thought
And here, in this uncoslly nest,
These little creatures have been blest;
Nor hayc kings known, in palaces,
Half such content as is in this,
Poor simple dwelling as it is.