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The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-03-21

WHISKY DONE lT.-Ths Ripley Nelcs
informs us that Lewis Camp was drowned
in the Mississippi, near Fulton, one day
last week lie started in company with
e man whose name our informant did not
learn to cross the river in a skiff, and,
being tox,cated, he attempted to star d
up in the boat, when it upset and threw
them both in the river. His companion
swan to the shore, but Camp was less
fortunate and sunk to rise no more.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-03-21

A RENAyKABLR DIsCovERT.-NF. Frank
BeasIey, Of Henry county, informs Us that
he was at Danville, on the Tennessee
river. a few days since, and discovered
the skeletons Of some forty or hlty per-
sons on the river bank where there had
recently been slide. They all seemed
In have been persons Of extraordinary
size. nearly all Of them over seven feet in
length. and well preserved IN appearance
They evidently belonged to a race of men
who inhabited this COuRtry prior TO the
Indian. Mr.. Beasley Is gentleman Of
veracitY whose statements can be relied
upon. This case presents a splendid op-
p0rtunity for the scientists Of the country
to display their talent Union City
Courier
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-03-21
Queer Case.

A Winona, Miss, paper tells the follow
ing story about valuable rooster:
A queer case came of before a Walden
Magistrate last spring. A citizen Of Car
roll, fond of frolic and fun, sent down
number of game cocks by express to New
Orleans to fight a main. On the route
one of the birds escaped, the owner
brought suit against the agent of the Ex-
press Company, at Walden, for $3.50, the
alleged value of the cock and got Judge
ment for the amount claimed. The agent
took appeal and the appeal was dismissed
for informality; the Plaintiff then attach
ed the safe of the agent ard Ie got
writ Of injunction forbidding the touch>
ing of the safe. The Plaintiff attached
the safe Of the company at Grenada, and
another Injunction IS prayed to save that
In the meanwhile the lawyers are cheer
ful, the costs are running up, the chicken
is gone, and as both show fight there is
no telling how big the chancery suit may
grow, and if lawye manage judiciously,
that chicken may yet become histo zeal
character
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-03-21

Robert A. Ellis, who served under
Lord Nelson at Trafalgar, is living in
Chicago at an old advanced age. Ho
quit the British navy shortly after the
battle of Waterloo had restored peace to
Europe, and came to this country. lie
at one time served on board the Royal
George, the flagship which subsequently
foundered at Spithead with all ha nds on
hoard
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-03-21
InsOIYemf Notice.

Al persons having claims against the
estate of John II. Rosson, deceased, are
hereby notified to file the same, duly au~
tbenticated in the manner prescribed by
law, with the Clerk Of the County Court
Of Hardeman County. Tennessee, on or
before the 18Th day Of September, 1873,
or the same viii be forever barred,
having suggested the insolvency Of said
estate 20 said clerk this day.
March IS, 1873.
H.C. CAMPBELL,
maf2i iH@ Administrator
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-03-21

How TO Do IT.-We clip the following
from an exchange, which We hOps will be
carefully read:
To kill town underrate every present
and prospective enterprise, speak i'll of
the churches and schools, tell everybody
the hotels are bad, enlarge the vices of
the people, especially the young people;
withhold patronage from your merchants
groceries at some other place and by all
means go to the city for your millinery
and such like; and, if you are in bust
ness, refuse to advertise.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-03-21

FRkTRIcIDE- Estanaula, Mad.
.ison county, on the 9th instant, James
and Joseph Terrell, brothers, became in
volyed in difficulty, which terminated by
the elder brother, James, striking Joseph
on the head with rail. The blow pro-
duced death in few hours The Coro =
nor's jury declared that the killing was
done in self-defense.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-03-21
Notice to Correspondents

When you write an article for publica-
tion, write on only one side of the paper;
use INK write as plainly as you can;
and, if possible, do your own punctua~
ton, etc. Don't leave the printer in the
dark as to Who you are, bu; always send
your name along, whether it is to appear
IN print or not We will not publish
ANONYMOUS articles
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-03-21

A You've CRGsUs.-Edwin A. Stevens,
lad of seventeen years, living in Hobo>
ken, N Y, is the heir to property
amounting to s4O,OOO,OOO We don't
know whether 0e are any kin to Edwin
OF not, bat then he might pitch us a few
lhousaud anyhow.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-03-21

Circuit Court brought many of our
legal acquaintance to Bolivar. Among
-Who4A were j L. Pulliam, of SOnerville !;
T. C. Lowe aud H. NJ. Hill, of Memphis.
Gen. Hardin, of Whiteville, and many
others OF course they were all on bust
ness and had but little time to "beat
around the corners"
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-03-21

The Kentland dad } Democrat is aus
thOrity for the statement that the town
ship of Colfax in that State is popularity
known as Credit Mobilier township
Strangely enough the first name on the
assessment roll is that of Ames
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-03-21
Amendments.

Recent Federal appointments in Tens
uessee are as follows:
". Y. Elliott, Of Murfreesboro, PEN
sion Agent at Nashville.
VIM. Rule, postmaster at Knoxville.
DR.. d. T. BOycton, of Knoxville, Pen
sion Agent at that place.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-03-21
NEWSPAPER DEcTsToNsg

Any person who takes paper regularly from the
Pest once whether directed 70 his another
hs her be has subscribed not-is responsible for The
IL person orders his paper discontinued he
EyAl arrearages, the publisher may send
until payment made and collect the whole amount
WhsthsF Il is taken from the once or not.
The courts have decided that refusal 10 tale news
papers and periodicals. from the Post Oee or removing
and leaving them uneEsd for prra faee evidence of
intentional fraud.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-03-21

The Sherman Patriot Of a late date
furnishes the following account Of how
outlaws are disposed Of in the Lone Star
State
On last Saturday night in the SOUTH
west part of this county, near CoIlinsville,
about twenty miles from Sherman, where
the gin was burnt some weeks since,
party with constable Keltner, went to
arrest one John holland, on a charge Of
theft, when they were fred upon, and
young Stark, one Of the constable's party,
was killed, and one Campbell Of the other
side wounded; Campbell got away in the
dark, though badly shot, and took refuge
in the cross timbers of Cook county,
where be was followed, and on Monday
afterwards killed. On last Wednesday
night, Brewster and two others Of the
outlaws, were killed by party Of citi-
zens, who are determined to rid that Sec
ton Of these gin burners and horse
thieves. Considerable excitement exists
in that section, and several parties have
been arrested One John lIunton, has
turned states evidence and is making
terrible disclosures.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-03-21

Jose Martini CoutinhO, a resident Of
Cape Frios, in the province Of Rio jan
GIRO, Brazil, IS said to be the oldest man
in the world He was horn May 90, 1894,
and is therefore nearly one hundred and
seventy nine years old.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-03-21

A Rhode Island man has Invented a
torpedo in the shape Of q kernel of corn,
which Is designed for the beguiiement OF
crows. As soon as that offensive bird
takes hold Of it it eEplodes and blows the
ton Of his head Of
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-03-21

JCsT So.-Dr. Vim. A. IIa nmon, of
New York, who was appointed to inves-
vestigate the soundness of Geogre Francis
Trains mind, prcnounces him insane.
When we saw him at Grand junction last
summer, giving out his photographs and
trying to organize Train League, we
thought that there was no room to doubt
the impaired condition of his brain, al
though from the unobserving his rapid flow
of language and command of figures at
tracted around hin quite a crowd of gen,
tlemen, who listened to him attentively for
over half an hour, not noticing for q mos
ment that he jumped from one subject to
another as abruptly as a South American
monkey does from limb to limb.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-03-21

THE HARPER MURDER-Chis strange
and exciting caseis creating great interest
in our sister State (Kentucky), the parS
ties thereto being prominent, and the
tragedy so wildly fresh in all minds A
correspondent Of the Louisville Courier
Journal boldly asserts that the evidence
so far adduced goes to show that the
plaintiff, Adam Harper, is the real muir
derer of Jacob and Betsy Harper. The
murders were committed in 1871.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-03-21

You BEr-Last Monday .yas St. Pat
rlck's day in the morning, and was the
occasion of much rejoicing throughout the
cities by the admirers of the many virtues
of the elegant gentleman who banished
the snakes and frogs from the Gem Of the
sea something over one thousand years
ago. Irishmsn never forget a friendship,
aud as long as there is ore of them left
on terra .frma the memory Of the ancient
Patrick will remain fresh and green as
bis own native land.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-03-21
The Indians Of Brazil are rapidly be

The Indians Of Brazil are rapidly be
coming civilized Inside the bales Of
''plassava," a species Of mating which
they sell to the credulous whit ;, it is no
uncommon occurrence to find heavy
stones, which add to the weight Of the
merchandise and enhance its value. Of
ten, too, the exterior of the bale is ap>
parently sound, while the inside is soak
ing wet-another ingenious little dodge
to make !heir wares heavier. These dusky
sons Of the Jungle will soon be in con-
difion to place their shares where they
will do the most good.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-03-21

LdspER.-Last Wednesday several of
the Boys got rather timber and had to be
tGksnsa1s of the court room. The room
was.a ljs2!e too warm, and it made them
s.nEs1
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-03-21

EyI:-cE IT.-The SomervilIe Falcon
says that "the papers of Memphis are
now ready to use their influence in be-
half of the Memphis and Knoxville Rail
road, and are anxious to secure the Co
operation of the people of Fayette coun4
ty" We are glad to hear it, and hope
the journals referred to will evince their
readiness by giving the enterprise the
careful consideration which it really
deserves at their hands.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-03-21

Everybody has heard of John Smith,
sr., but few people had the pleasure OF
an acquaintance with John Smith, jr for
Johnny was gay young lad and died
early. His fond "parient" hunted down
the local editor of his county paper and
requested real nice obituary. He got
it in this style:
..Fsur doctors tackled J oh HRy Saith
They blittersd aad they klsd him:
with sduills and anti bilious pills.
And iPessc, they fed him.
They stirred him up with esloaaet,
Aad tried o move his liver;
But ali in ain hi little soul
Was waited e'eT the river.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-03-21
More Silver.

A rich silver and lead mine mas been
discovered in Pulaski county, Ark The
mines are situated 10 miles from Little
Rock, and yield, as shown by careful
analysis, over fifty dollars to the ton in
silver and a large amount of superior
lead. A company has been organized in
Memphis, having a capital of 5000, 1000, to
work the mines. Napoleon Hill and F.
Fon tame, of the firm of Hill, Fontaine &
Co, are members of the company.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-03-21

OUsER Shower "A telegram from the
City Of Mexico to the New York San
gives an account of remarkable Phe-
nomenon recently witnessed in the town
Of San Ignacio, SinOIoa There was quite
= shower of quicksilver fine drops of
mercury falling everywhere and covering
the plants. The inhabitants collected
many drops to preserve as mementoes Of
this singular shower, and samples have
been secured for scientific analysis.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-03-21
NOn-ReEfdeUf Notice.

10 the County Court Of HdrdeD,aH
County, Tennessee.
No. GIL K. d. H. NJ. Hullum ct al vs. J.
4 HulIum ct ais.
Petition to COllate Advaneements.
Ia this cause, il appearing from The pc
titi0n which Is sworn q that J. A. Hullum
and - Hu'lum, children Of }. A. HUI
lum, deceased, are non>residents Of the
state Of Tennessee and residents Of the
State Of Alabama,
Ii is ordered that publication be made
in the Bolivar Bulletin for four success
sive weeks for said non resident defend
ants 70 be aud appear at the Courthouse
IN the town Of Bolivar on Monday, the
9Th day Of May. 1878, being the May term
Of County Court for sad county, and
plead, answer or demur 10 the petition IN
this cause, OF the same will be taken for
confessed as to them aud set for hearing
ex parte
This Harch Il, 1873
W. c DORIOE,
narIf 4vr rfs6 50 C. aud u.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-03-21

ALI IN THE FAMILY.-A telegram from
jackson, Miss, says that the Presidents
proclamation prohibiting one person from
holding two off ces has been generally
observed. Messre Gill and Price, repre-
sentatives, and respectively post
masters Of Holly Springs and Grena da,
have resigned their position. In both
eases their wives were appointed as sue
cessors A nice way to whip the devil
around q stump, is it mott
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-03-21

Stokes hial is set for the Goth Of april.
1t will not disaPpOint Us if be esapes
hanging. Money will tell.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-03-21

RAILROAD ACCIDENTS Daring the past
ten years $500 people were killed or in>
iured on railways of Great Britain. From
1861 to 1869, inclusive, a period of only
five wears, over !, 500 persons were killed
or injured on the railroads of New York
and PENNSYLVANIA alone. These facts
show either bad management or gross
carelessaess on the part of our railroad
companies To protect the travelling pub
lie Hon Andrew King, of Missouri, has
introduced into the House a bill to COM
pei all railroads in the United States on
and after January ], 1874, to equip all
passenger trains with q power brake,
operated by the engineer. This is step
in the right direction.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-03-21
no CONTRIBUTORS.


The undersigned, Building Committee
of the BnliVar Hotel Company, " II re-
ceive proposals until the lst day Of April
next for building a Hotel in the tow Of
Bolivar, according to rlan and speci6ca-
tons in our possession. The whole work
to be finished by the lst day Of Novem-
Der next.
We will receive separate proposals for
BriGkwork. PIastering, Painting. and Car
penter's Work, or for the Building entire,
as may be preferred by the bidder.
Plans and specifications may be seen a
Wood & MoNeaP Office.
February a, 1873.
L. b ADAMS.
LEONIDAS RILLS,
MARCUS KAHN,
A. T. McNEAL,
ROBERT II. WOOD,
feL2S 4w Committee
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-03-21
Particular NotIne

On and after the lst of April, 1878, we
will not furnish the BOLIVAR BULLETIN
aud Farmers Adrocate to one address fer
less than $3.50. This to apply to renew
ais as we'll as al new subscribers. Names
handed in prior to the date mentioned
above will be supplied at the old rates
- year.
CIRCUIT CoURT-Judge Flippin arrived
last Saturday and on Monday following
opened court at the usual hour. We
have not time or space this week to give
full synopsis of the proceedings had,
but shall endeavor to do so in our next
issue. On next Wednesday motion to
transfer the cotton case" Martin,
Weakly & Co, for the use of j. D. Ussery
IS. Pearce and Bostwick) from this court
to the United States court at Memphis,
will be heard Yesterday morning the
case of the State gs j. H. Doyle, on ap-
;plicn'iOn of defendant was continued
until the July term of Court, owing to
.4he absence of three important witnesses
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-03-21
Magnificent GIFT

DR.. Deems authorizes the announces
ment that Commodore Vanderbilt has
given half million dollars to Bishop Nc
Tyeire, of the Southern Methodist
Church, to establish university in Ten
nessee. Beyond all doubt, this magnifi-
cent donation ensures the erection oil the
institution within the borders of our
State, butt is rather difficult at this early
hour fer any one to tell exactly where it
is to be located Among the many eligi>
BILE points presented, there is not one with
brighter present and prospective induce
ments than Bolivar, and there is certainly
good and valid reasons why a manly eff
fort should be made to bring our claims
prominently before the whole Church.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-03-21

The farmers are in bad luck cotton
continues 10 dechEe.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-03-21

An Oregon town got on land slide res
Gently, and deposited itself in another
county. And now the residents cody re-
fuse to pay taxes on the ground that they
don't belong in that county.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1873-02-06
An EXPLANATION.

1t is fact not generally known thst
all sewing machine manufacturers pal
license to Elias Howe, Jr;, the orfgnI !,
inventor, and ole machine of each kind
for which license was asked, always &C
companied the application. Thus, Mr.,
form of sewing machine manufactured
to avoid the dsfss: t Of eaSR and inn i'm
prove upon thk exeeliehcies Of all
This fact explains the wonderful de.
gree of perfectness to which Mr.. Howe
btohght the latest pattern of machine.
without which advantages, such result,
could not have been achieved Cali
and see these celebrated Machines; Mt.
A. J.. Mheeler Agent at Miss Jane Ny
ers Millinery Store, Woodstock.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1873-02-06
Failure in Society.

Society is full OF failures that need
never have been made; full of men who
have never succeeded; full of wothen
who in the first half 81 their days did
nothing but eat, and Sleep, and shipper,
and in the last half have dohe nothing
but perpetuate their foflfes and weak
nesses The world is full; I say, 81 stch
people, full of men in every trade and
profession, who do not amount to any
thing; and do not speak ilreverently,
and net without due charity, without
making due allowance for the inevitable
in life, when say that God aud thought
full men are Weary of their presence.
Every 10y ousht to- improve on his
father; every girl grow into nobler,
gentlef, mofs self denyfhg manhood
than the mother. No reproduction OF
former types will give the World the
perfect type I know moi Where the
Millennium is, as measured by distance
Of time; but do know, and 50 do you,
thas it is great way off as measured by
htlfhan growth and expansion. We
have no such men and women yet, nc
age has ever had any, as shall stand on
the earth in that age of peace that will
not come until men are worthy of it
Murray:
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1873-02-06
Christian Courage:
weeds.

Chrysostom, before the Roman EN-
peror, furnishes us with most impress
sive aud beautiful example of Christian
courage.
The Emperor threateRsd Hill with
Punishment if lie would still remain
a Christian: :.
Christodom replied, sThou canst not,
for the world is my Fathers mansion
thou canst not Danish me.
But will slay thee, said the En-
peror.
NAY, but thou canst not" said lie
noble champion of faith again s'for MY
life is hid with Christ in God"
II will take away thy treasures"
May; that thou canst not" was Che
retort ssfor in the first place I have
none tha1 thor kpowest of my treasure
is in heaven, and my heart is there
ssBut l will drive. thee away from
man, and thou shaAt have do frient
left"
"Nay, thou caHst not" 6Gce more
said the faithful witness; ssfor l have
friend in heaven, from whom tho,
canst not separate me | defy thee
There is nothing that thou eanst dt
can hurt me-"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1873-02-06

B Bar g Y osrsS.a ,Hars5ss-A,n1 ex.
change says; "Ih teaching a young
horse to drive 40 not hurry to see how
fast he can trot. Keep each pace clear
and distinct from the other; that is in
WALKING make him walk, and do not
allow him to trot. While trotting he
equally careful that, he KEEPS, Steady at
his pace, and do not allow him to slack
into walk; the reins, while driving,
should be kept snug, and when pushed
to the top Of speed keep him well in
hard, that he may learn to bess upon
ting, BIT, 20 that when going at q high
rate Of speed he cah be, held st Ills pace
but do not allow him to pull too
hard, for tits not only unpleasant but
makes it difficult to manage him."
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1873-02-06
.gp.Stital
INpERIsHAB1n.

The pure, the bright the beautiful,
That stirred our hearts in youth,
Thsimpulse to worldly prayer,
The dreams Of love and truth
The longing after somthing lost,
The spirits yearning cry;
The striving after better hopes
These things can never die.
The timid hand stretched forth TO aid
brother in his need,
The kindly words in grief's dark hour,
THAT prove a friend indeed;
The plea from mercy softly breathed,
Wien justice threatens nigh;
Tho sorrow Of a contrite heart
The things shall never die.
The memory Of clasping hand,
Tho pressure of kiss,
And all the trifes sweet aud frail
That maks up life's first bliss;
II Sitha firm, unchanging faith,
Ana holy trust and high,
Those hands have clasped, these lips fase met
Til sc things shall never die.
The cruel ana the bitter wcrd
That wounded as it fell.
The chilling want of ssmps.hy,
We feel hut never tell;
The hafd repulse that chis the heart,
wbUss hopes #sfe bounding high,
In an tihfaasd record Aspt-
These things shall never die.
Let nothing rass for every hand
Must find some work to do;
Loose not chance to waksn I've.
Be firm and just and true, -....
So shall light that ca act fade
Beam On thee from on high,
And angel voices say to thee,
There things shall never die.