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The Hickman courier., 1872-05-25
na.,ncra1ic Responsibility.

During the past twelve years the Demo
o-ot;o nartv has undergone an ordeal IN"
naralleled in the annals of poiitlcs'
Through combination of circumstances
sovs the St. Louis Republican, which
Ill neither be averted nor resisted, 1t
was .tripped of its power and prestige
and compelled to assume the attitude OF
= minority at period when the minority
had no rights which the majority was
wiIIino to respect Slandered, insulted
and outraged by open enemies; betrayed
and misled by pretended friends; fight
inc always against tremendous odds, and
without the remotest chance of victory;
crushed again and again to the earth by
overwhelming defeats which threatened
to destroy the last vestige of its organi-
cation, this grand old party has yet held
it ranks firm and unwavering, and kept
its untarnished banners full high adyan-
ced. The secret of this marvellous svital
ity; this capacity to survive all the eIe-
ments of destruction from without and
within and to stand as erect and un
daunted in the hour Of deepest adversely
as in the hour of brightest prosperity,
lies in two thiugs-prineiple and patriot
ism. The Democracy have adhered un-
finchiugly to those cardinal doctrines
which constitute the foundation of free
government; they have steadily resisted
every encroachment upon those doctrines,
and as one after another has been swept
away, they have registered their solemn
protest, and thus left the blame Of the
evil consequences where it belongs.
Whatever has been done in the last de-
cade to break down the barriers between
liberty and despotism; to rob the con-
stitution of its sanctity and its force; to
foster Capitalization at the expense of
republicanism, and make our institutions
a self-evident lie-no trace of guilt cliDgs
to Democratic garments. We have ac-
cepted certain inevitable results, but we
have neither indorsed them nor approved
the means by which they were reached.
In short, whatever events may trans
pire in the next presidential term, the
Democracy must share the praise or
blame of them-for it rests with the
Democracy to say whether the Radical
ism embodied in Grant, OF Liberalism
embodied in Greeley, shall shape the de
stinies of the republic A nomination
at Baltimore simply make the nomination
at Philadelphia equivalent to an cleo
ton; and every Democrat who votes
against the Cincinnati nominees, or re
fuses them his support, really gives his
vote for Grant, and contributes to the
success Of the Radical party.
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The Electoral vote.

We have taken n good deal of trouble to
classify the probable votes of the different
States in the November election. 1t will be
seen that we have taken for granted that
there will be but two candidates. Greeley
and Grant, and have given the latter pretty
liberal benefits in the way of doubts The
whole number of electoral votes is 366-ne-
cessary to choice Isl. These votes we
classify as follows.
States certain for Greeley-Alabama 10;
Arkansas, u; Delaware, 3; Florida, +; Geor-
gia, II; Kentucky, II; Louisiana, s; Mary
land. s; Missouri, I5 New Jersey .; New
York, So; North Carolina, 10; Oregon, s;
Tennessee, y; Texas, g; Virginia, II; West
Virginia, s.; Total, 10.
States certain for Grant-Iowa, II; Kan
sas, 8; Maine, :; Massachusetts, l3i Michi-
gan, IL Minnesota, s. Mississippi, 3; Ne
braska, 8; Ohio, -; Rhode Island, I; South
Carolina, :; Vermont, 5; Wisconsin, 10; to-
tai, III.
Doubtful states-California C; Connect
cut, 6 Illinois, q; Indiana, Is; Nevada,.3 3;
n. Hampshire, s. Pennsylvania, %; total, 65.
By this count Greeley needs only IA more
votes to secure his election. Of doubtful
States, he will probably receive California,
t6l, Connecticut, (6). Indiana, (I5), New
Hampshire, (5), and Pennsylvania, %; max
ing 81 votes. which added to 10 certain,
gives him 23l electoral votes-a clear maj
ority over Grant of 96 votes.
The only Greeley States of which there
can be any doubt are the two Southern, ones
of Florida and Louisiana, which will GER
tainly 20 for Greeley if they have fair
election. To Offset these we have given to
Grant, Kansas, Minnesota, Ohio, and Rhode
Island, certain, and Illinois and Nebraska
doubtful--Exchange
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ED. GRASSLAND.
He WIZ support Greeley IL the
Nominee.

The Associated press dispatches have
classed Judge Grassland among those
Democratic members Of Congress who
would not support the Greeley and
Brown ticket In reply to letter from
the editor of the COURIER, inquiring his
views, the following dispatch was reoeiv-
ed, Wednesday last knowing Judge
CrossIand's intense feeling on the tariff
and uncompromising opposition to the
doctrine of Protection, we aPprehended
he might halt in any degree of sympa-
thy toward Mr.. Greeley. His dispatch
has the ring of the true metal and clears
all appreheusions The times certainly
point to the nomination of Mr.. Greeley
at Baltimore, aud this all intelligent
Democrats understand Certainly, Judge
Grassland, would have preferred some
other man; but Greeley will have his
enthusiastic support:
WAsHINGToN, May 2l, 1872.
To GEO. WARREN .-In reply to
1uUIss L say NuaL lluotlB2 III NAC hASAOu4
and patriotism Of the Democracy and
beliving that the Baltimore Convention
will adopt the most effeetual plan to de
feat Grant, and rout his corrupt crew,
L await the action of the Convention and
will support the nominee.
EDWARD GRASSLAND.
We understand Judge Crossland's ) po-
sition to be in precise accordance with
the policy adopted and being acted upon
by majority of our Democratic mem~
bers of Congress prior to the assembling
of the Baltimore Convention. They are
working to hold every advantage time
may develope in completing the breach
in the Republican party. Grassland is
open in his declaration of preference for
Greeley over Grant. After experience at
Washington, witnessing the corruptions,
robbery, and the unmistakeble designs of
Grant and his party to destroy and revo
lutionize our form of government, he is
prepared to take advantage of anything
to relieve the country.
While we are confident Judge Cross
land occupies this position, we are equ-
ally confident that he is not prepared to
resolve that Greeley is all that Demo
Gratis have always said he was not or
that he was not what Demscrats
always accused him Of being. Hence it
is that Democrats in public position,
anxious to secure harmony of action
look to Baltimore for solution of the
question Of duty.
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nnr CnngressionaI Race.

In this issue, we authoritatively and
regularly, announce the Hon. Edward
Grassland, our present worthy member
of Congress, as a candidate for reelection.
We make this announcement with
feelings of especial pleasure, and not
alone from personal desire or admlration'
but because we are thoroughly satished
that Judge Crosslands' candidacy fora
second term, meets with the hearty APP
probation of a large proportion OF our
fellow Democrats Of this congressional
district. Judge Crossland's course IN
Congress has been watched closely, by
men anxious to criticise to the full ex
tent any misstep, and to turn any posi-
bic error to his disadvantage. There are
other men in the district who want to go
to Congress; and other men who deserve
to 60. Nevertheless, throughout this
critical watching and examination no
reasonable objection to his course is pre-
sented. This failure to make out case
has electrified his friends, and served to
attract to him more warmly many who
were Indifferent
The indications now are that. at-;his-
time, he would receive the Democratic
nomination almost by acclamation. This
is our opinion. based upon the position
of our District press and leading men
with whom we have met. They argue
that he has made faithful officer, aud
deserve endorsement.
The COURIER, while friendly to Judge
Grassland, is not opposed to other cam
didates who may be in the field aud
must not be considered committed to any
until the issues Of the canvass are de
yeloped. If Bourbonism rears its head,
threatening the interest of the liberal
movements now SO happily promising to
relieve our country, We expect to strike
il whoever wears the hat.
The Hickman courier., 1872-05-25

TIE REUNION AND REFORM Con
vENTIoN.-A call will be made in few
days for the late Reunion aud Reform
Convention to assemble in Baltimore on
the 8th of July. Its object aGCiucin-
natl was to form a State organization to
break up party corruption, the caucus
system, etc. and now it proposes to do
that by national party, possibly by co..
operation with the re organized Demo-
crats. 1t should not be confouuded with
the National Convention which met at
Cincinnati and nominated Greely.
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THE New York Ne,cs thus undertakes
to explain the singular attitude assumed
by the New York World with reference to
the Presidency:
The proprietorship of the World has
changed, and the controlling interest has
been purchased by prominent Republi,
can politicians. The sale of it is not TO
be made public until after the Democratic
Convention meets. It is to continue to
oppose the nomination of Greeley at
Baltimore, as in that way it can render
the most effective service to Grant. Lit
tie, if any change is to be made in its
editorial department There is no doubt
that an immense fund has been raised
to be used exclusively for the purpose of
having a straight Democratic ticket
nominated at Baltimore Radicals say
that if that is done, not another dollar
need be expended to make Grants elec
ton sure.
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Humorous Paragraphs.

Good morning, gentlemen said a
ticket collector, on entering a railway
carriage. No one responded. Beg
pardon if L have said too much, he
ihereupon added; L Withdraw the last
expression
A little boy nccosted his political
papa thus: Papa, are you growing still?
NO, DEAR what makes you think sol?
Because the top of your head is coming
through your hair
NJ. Prudhomme, in the decline of
life. was talking with his nephew, to
whom be related stories of his youth.
But, uncle, suddenly exclaimed the
Young man, what struck you most du-
ring life? Ny dear boy, it was your
aunt
Josh Billings says that the differ
ence between blunder and a mistake
is this: When man puts down a bad
umbrella aud takes up good one, be
makes a mistake; but when be puts
down a good one. and takes up bad one,
he makes a blunder.
At leap year party in Chattanooga,
recently. the Young ladies who formed
the committee of management had post
ed up in conspicuous parts of the hall
such notices as the following: we
mean business None OF your poverty
lodges Waiting is tedious etc.
Josh Billings says: 4 am violently
opposed to ardent spirits as beverage,
but for manufacturing purposes l think
that little of it tastes good.
THE best way to use mad stone so as
to fend off hydrophobia is to throw it
With great violence at the dog before he
bites you.
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A Bold administration scheme.

We have reliable advices from Wash
ington concerning a bold scheme medi-
tated by President Grant and his party,
to secure his re election. This is 10 be
accomplished through Democratic aom-
ination of third ticket at Baltimore,
aud to have this nomination made the
administration is exerting itself to the
utmost \ number Of influential South
ern men have been invited to Washing
ton, without being Informed what they
we're to come for. and some of these gen
tiemen are now in that city. Their
presence has led to inquiry, and it has
leaked ou. that the Administration party
has made them this prapos-s2 II
they will send delegations from the
Southern States to Baltimore instructed
to demand a Democratic nomination, or
TO bolt the convention in case cit refuses
to take that step. aud make nomination,
the Administration party will pass the
bill to refund the cotton tax, graut aid
to the Atlantic and Great Western canal
Of Georgia, and grant aid aud subsidies
to other Southern enterprises aud schemes
now before Congress.
This IS the first Administration scheme
to defeat Greeley; others will follow in
due time-.St. Louis Republican.
The Hickman courier., 1872-05-25
The Fair Sex.

"When a man loves a woman he never
can dislove her, says BostoDian.
Adam was a very good, pesceabls
man till he got married. Then he raised
Cain.
Several mercantile houses in Bos
ton contemplate employing female drum
mers.
The new, leap year style of popping
the question-"Don't you want me to
wash dishes for you?'
a New York physician recently gave
a gentleman shooting opiate and then
eloped with his wife. Is this malprac-
tice?
An innocent writer Informs US that
mankind emb+aces woman. He would
be funny kind of man who dii not
Fair, fat, and forty. the mother OF
forty children, a Cincinnati woman still
lives and moves and has her being
The beautiful daughter of General
Thomas. [. S A, is the 'fancee' of Mr.
Parker one of the American students at
the Berlin University.
A writer giving gushing description
of herself and husband, declares their
lives one Of the sweetest domestic poems
marital experience has ever produced.
Nineteen thousand ladies' have petit
toned the French National Assembly to
impose an annual tax of forty dollars on
all bachelors over tweuty-one.
No, that Oh woman is nothing to brag
of this time she died in Wyoming and
topped 107. When she gets up 10 IL
we shall stop, for the line must be drawn
somewhere.
Mrs. Theresa Black, the "Maid oi
Athens" of Lord Byron. is nov old. bed
ridden, and destitute This statement
is made on the authority of the British
Secretary of Legation at Athens.
An Indiana maiden, suing for breach
of promise, has putin evidence, not only
the letters of the faithless one but also
one of her own, to show the depth oI
ruined affection.
A female Justice of the Peace in Wy.
oming has kept herself in pin money fol
some time past by fniDg her husband
in her official capacity whenever he com
mitted domestic contempt of court.
a woman who has an erratic husband
tracked him to a masked ball, and there
while disguised. induced him to eiopt
with her He did not find out the chea
until be had lost a good deal of his hair
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NIr. PendIeIon's Position.

The Cincinnati FolksJlau speaks OF
Hon. Geo H. Pendleton as being against
Mr.. Greeley. We think We know his
views better than our Republican con
temporary, and believe we do not mis-
represent him when we say that he is for
Mr.. Greeley.-Ciacinnd Enquirer.
The Cleveland (Ohio) Plaindealer
says: "In conversation with Mr.. Pen
dleton soon after the nominations we're
made at Cincinnati, he expressed the
opinion that the Democrats should await
the action of the Democratic National
Convention, and abide the result. As
between Grant and Greeley, he would be
for Greeley"
The Hickman courier., 1872-05-25
The Tennessee Democracy.

The Charleston Courier, the old Wing
organ of South Carolina, has this to say,
in its issue of the 18th inst. Of the &C
ton of our Democratic State Conven
tion:
"These resolutions commend them
selves to our judgement. Tbav omen up
the hope Of rescue aud the path Of safety.
We trust that all the States of ,be South,
will.folIow the example set by Tennessee,
both in the resolutions adopted and the
instructions given. In support of the
movement at Cincinnati, the democracy
can restore concord, aud the supremacy
of the law and liberty to an oppressed land
In hostility to that Convention aud its
nominees, it can but distract and divide,
aud make fruitless contest. whose end
will be discontinue, defeat, and another
four years of misery aud ruin to the
South, aud of peril to liberty in every
section of our vast expanse.
The Hickman courier., 1872-05-25

Hon. john c. BREcKINRDGE.-A
reporter Of the New York World pub
fishes a conversation with Hon. .. III.
Stevens, in which that gentleman is
quoted as follows:
When l vas in the Tribune office a
few moments ago l read a dispatch from
John C. Breckinridge, promising Gree
ley his support, and offered to speak at
the first mass meeting held 10 this city
under the auspices of the Liberal Repub-
licans"
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How Hora,Io seymour stand,

A Washington special to the Chicago
Tribune, says:
Hon. S. S Cox, of New York, stated
to-day that he had received letter from
Horatio Seymour, who speaks to the fol-
lowing effect: "hr. Greeleys election
will be preservative step toward local
neighborhood government, and will stop
the course Of overbearing Federalism
We can have Democratic principles 10
some measure by acceding to the great
revolution in his favor which is sweeping
over the country. In this State it is ir.
resistible. / have not been on personal
terms with Mr.. Greeley for some time,
but there is wisdom aud heartiness in
the popular movement to support him.
recognize in the sympathy between hlm-
self and the voting masses an element
stronger than talent or fitness. He has
the talent and fitness to suit the temper
of the times"
The Hickman courier., 1872-05-25
Circular from the Democratic
State Central Committee.
RooMs DEMOCRATIC STATE
CENTRAL COMMITTEE, FRANKFORT,

[
KY, May 18th, 1872. J
In view of .he approach of the period
when candidates for Congress are usually
salerted aud in response TO numerous COM
munications inquiring as to the mode by
which nominees of the Democratic party
are 10 be chosen, the Central Committee
have deemed advisable to indicate the same,
bv republishing the following sections con-
tanned in a circular issued by them on The
18th of June, 1868, and May 30th, 1870:
II. Committees for the Congressional Dis
tricts will be composed of the Chairmen of
the Executive Committees of the several
counties comprising said districts, the
Chairman of each District Committee being
the first named in each district sub-divis-
ion in the annexed list. District Commit
tees are charged with the calling of conven-
tions, and with all matters pertaining to
their districts as such and the Chairman
of the same will communicate from time
70 time with the State Central Committee
avoiding unnecessary conflict with County
Executive Committees.
III In all casses in which il may be neces-
sary TO make nominations for Office the
delegate convention system IS urged in pre-
ference 20 primary elections, and the Cen
tral Committee enjoin upon all the cultiva-
tion of a spirit of harmony and ready
acquiescence in the action of their several
committees and Of their conventions, as the
only means of securing unity of action
throughout the State and ultimate victory
over antagonists prompt TO avail themselves
of any discord arising in our ranks.
For the better information of the party,
the District Committees, as they now ap-
pear upon the books of the committee, are
also published.
Should any vacancies have occurred in the
Cnairm4nsaiP of any County Committee,
by death or otherwise OF which this commit
tee has not been anprised, such committees
are hereby authorized to elect one OF their
number chairman, and commun cate the fact
to the Secretary OF the Central Committee,
and the Chairman of the District Commit
tee
The Chairman of the District Committees
are requested Immediately upon receipt-of
this circular, TO communicate with the mem
bers Of the same and to arrange for a meet
ing of the committee at as early day as
practicable, for the purpose of determining
the mode of selecting candidates for Con-
gress.
by order of the committee.
--r1Du.nH rnrrNrCTnN
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Hon. A. S. ARNOLD, Representative,
from Hickman county, was in the cit,
last Friday, smelling around for Con
gress.-P Paducah Tobacco Plant
Can such things be;
And overcome US like a summers cloud,
Without our special wonder.
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any to its views, it must deal some little
in argument and reason. However II II
delights to bark and bite; be il so.
The Hickman courier., 1872-05-25
Dy oTuer OF Inc commlILte-
J. STODDARD JOHNSTON, Sec'y.
CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEES.

FIRST DISTRICT.
Lyon-W. b. Machen, Chairman.
Fultoa-H 4. Tyler,
Mckman-W. F. Boon.
Cailo1cay-T. NJ. Jones.
MarshalI-J. c. Gilbert.
Nc cCrackeH-Alfred johnson
Bdiiard-Oscar Turner,
Irigg-A. B. Dyer.
CrittendeH-W Wallace.
Livingston -BIount Hodge.
Grares-Ervin Anderson.
CaldlreH-M Dudley.
The Hickman courier., 1872-05-25

To BE HUNG-Capt. r. T. Albrit-
ton, sheriff of Graves county, received a
telegraphic dispatch from Gov. Leslie.
last Monday, with positive orders to
hang John Ryan on Friday week. which
is the 3lst. Ryan will be carried from
this ely to Mayfeld on Friday morn
ing, to meet his terrible fate.-Paducah
Tobacco Plant.
The Hickman courier., 1872-05-25

PASSENGER TRAIS.-Leaves Hickman a
m; arrives at Nashville p. m. Leaves
Nashville p. M; and arrives at Hickman,
1890 a. m.
Close connections made at Union City
with the Mobile and Ohio road-at McKen-
zie with the Memphis and Clarksville road,
and at Nashville with the Louisville and the
Chattanooga roads.
For tickets apply at the Railroad office
J.w. THOMAS, Genl Sup't n. n. WR. e.
apr6
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Fulton Academy.
TTHE first session of this School will com
mence on

mence on
MONDAY, APRIL 1sr. 1872,
And will continue for three months.
The following rates viii be charged each
student per month. viz
Orthography, Reading, Writing, Arithme-
tic (mental and written), Geography
(modern) English Composition and His
tory W
Students wishing to pursue the higher
branches will be charged from So to s. per
month No deductions will be made from
the time of entrance, except for prOtracted
sickness. month will consist of twenty
school days.
L 1vonld say to the citizens of Hickman and
vicinity that I most sincerely acknowledge,
my gratitude to you for the kindness, en-
couragement and patronage which you have
extended to me since l came among you,
and that it shall be my highest aim to merit
your esteem and confidence in the future.
L. NJ. BOYLE, Principal.
Hickman, KY, Feb. II, 1872. If
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One who is perhaps little too critical
says that good number of our preach
ers could burn quite as we'll as the old re-
ligious martys-they are 60 drv.
The Hickman courier., 1872-05-25
JOHN A. WILSON,
AGENT FOR THE
SOUTHERN MUTUAL
Life Insurance Company,
LOUISVILLE KY


Office at the Court House in Hickman.
To The people of Fulton and The adjoin-
ing counties ! I,could respectfully say:
IF YOU WANT A LIFE POLICY, aad
1 intend to make provision for yourself
in old age, or for tho 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 the
best and safest Companies in the United
States.
2nd. II is managed and controlled BY the
best business talent in Kentucky. See list
Of Officers and Directors.
Sd. II does not drain the country Of money
and produce "hard tiues," for every dollar
of its assets are re-invested and Kept IN CIR
euiatioH here at home, in Kentucky, and
among its own Policy-holders.
4th. II is n Home IGshtunon-organized By
Kentuckians-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, 1t has clever agent Mt Hickman, call
and see.
JOHN 4. WILSON, Agent.
dec9-tf
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Cider ! Cider J J
TUST RECEIVED a lot oe the best Sweet
81 Cider ever brought to this market
For sale by the gallon or glass.
City Bakery JOHN BEIsSER.
aprii6 St
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Dr.. A. A. Faris.

OFFERS his professional services TO the
I Icitizens of Hickman and vicinity
Thankful for past favors, and solicit con-
tinuation of the liberal patronage extended.
Residence-Planter's Hotel.
jan /. If.