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The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-08-01
Bolivar Retail Market Report.
cOr.ec ID Weekly By n. H. PrETLE.

~ot'ee "a weekly hy n. h FIETLE-
BaeOn-Reported firm in all leading
markets. We quote shoulders Toe, clear
sides l23, hams l5@I73.
Bdgging and TIes-No demand; pri-
ces nominal
BHtteT-Choice country, in cakes, 20
@25c.
Corn Aeal-Good demand at 9Oe.
COTR-Light stock and demand S5c.
Eggs-In demand, at:l5c.
FJOtfr-We quote medium . choice
S,OOaI2,OO
Hides-IR demand at fair prices.
Hay-Supply light; I,75a2, 25 per ewt
LGrd-FiTm, ll3aI21.
MOlGSses-Firm, 7OaS5.
Nails $500 per keg rates.
PoaltTy-Spring chickens, in demand,
l5G20c.
SG1t-Per barrel, 1925.
Sstgar-Dull, l2lGI63.
CeGse-Firm, with upward tendency
Rio 25a2Se.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-08-01

HUEG BY A MoB.-On the night of the
18th ult, in the southwest portion of
Madison county, on the farm of Thomas
Reid, fifteen negro men amused them>
selves by hanging a white man named
Ham, an East Tennesseean. He was
accused of violating the person of an old
negro woman, and often boosted of hav-
ing killed more than dozen ''secesh'
during the war,
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-08-01

You BET.-Last Friday man named
Leverett was brought to town and placed
in Jail He halls from the Ubet neigh"
borhoOd and has got himself into bad
snap, and will have to give bond for the
rearing of child that was not born un~
der his own roof, before he again goes
ga racing and chasing over the country"
You bet that John is in a tangle.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-08-01

Uncle Jake is an exceedingly consid~
crate man. When he finds fellow swag-
gering around loose or pinned to the
pavement he takes him to the little hotel
over which it is the good fortune of Bol>
ivar to have him preside. Then he in>
PRODUCES him to the Mayor, and for all
of this kindness and consideration the
recipient is only asked to pay trifIng
sum-say from 1915 to S25. What a
blessing!
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-08-01

CROPs-We are gratiied to say that
crops haHs greatly improved in the last
ten days and the prospect is Frightening
all the time. We had another good rain
Wednesday evening.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-08-01

Ephe Robinson, colored, was arrested
and brought to town several days since
by officer Tiller and placed in Jail Ephe
must be hard case, as there are four in>
dictments against him. He subsequently,
gave bond and is now snufing the breezes
that watt among the treeses preparatory
to being interviewed by the Attorney
GoparoI
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-08-01

Maj w. J. Sykes win canvass Hender'
son county next week in the interest of
the NJ. 4 K. and the Henderson Station
and Paris Railroads. He is an able
speaker, fully posted and viii no dUlbt
accomplish much good in the work which
he now has before him.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-08-01

FoR SALT RIvER.-It was decided last
Saturday that the old steamer "Set Up"
should make a trip to the haven of de-
feated candidates, and she viii leave at 4
o'clock this evening. Jim-Jam Jonas
commander. For freight or passage ap,
ply to the RingrTailei Squealer in the
little shanty round the corner
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-08-01
Beneficiary Scholarships for Medical
Students.


The Trustees of the louisville (Ky-)
Medical College have created number
Of Beneficiary Scholarships, for the bene-
st of poor but deserving young men
seeking a first class medical education
One Beneficiary student is received from
each Senatorial District of any State, and
one from each Congressional District of
the different St>tes. Sons of physicians
and clergymen are very promptly accord
ed Beneficiary Scholarships. Each schOl
arship is worth to tao recipient of it 5000,
and those receiving such aid are known
only to the Dean Mode of obtaining a
Beneficiary Scholarship learned by ap-
plying to DR.. (. 5. Gillard, Dear, Louis
Vile, Kentucky. AS the next session
begins in September, al young men need
ing aid should apply as early as possible
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-08-01

Sherman, Texas, like all western towns,
has few hard eases Recently while
taking up a collection IN one of the
churches there a bnIlwbaeker dropped a
ticket in the Deacon's hat It was good
for a drink at Smiths Saloon
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-08-01
Standard Weights.
Arrival and Departure Of Trains on
the Ripley Rail Road.

On and after the 18th inst. the passen-
ger train will leave Middleton as a n,
and arrive at Ripley at ll:5O a. N. Leave
Ripley Mt P. NJ, and arrive at Middleton
at 430 P. NJ No Sunday trains.
w. G. FALKNER, President.
Nov ID 1879
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-08-01
Take Notice.

BY Act of Congress after the IsE day
Of July, 1873, subscribers to all weekly
papers must pay twenty cents postage per
annum, no matter if the subscriber does
live in the county where the paper is
printed. Let each patron ofthe BOLIVAR
BULLETIN make note of this.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-08-01

APoLOaY.-0ur readers viii please ex1
cuse as for the delay in placing this
number of the BULLETIN before them.
For two days we were up at jackson at the
New State Convention and consequently
got behind with our weeks work.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-08-01

REMEDY FOR SMUT IN CoTFUN.-An old
subscriber to the BULLETIN, Mr.. Thomas
RobIey, tells us that salt, scattered
broadcast, or over the plants proper, is a
sure remedy for driving out rust in cot.
ton. He has tried it for three years TO
his entire satisfaction. It viii Gust but
little to test this remedy for a grieEOos
evil and we suggest that it be done by
those who wish to rid their fields Of rust
MIR Robley thinks salt in which fsh have
been packed is the best Try this cheap
remedy and let as hear how it works.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-08-01
Notice 10 Correspordents

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 punctuao
ton, etc. Don't leave the printer in the
dark as to who you are, but 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, 1873-08-01

John w. Macon was elected Constable
of this district last Friday by large
majority. His opponents were J. H..
Grove, T. c. Mcclure and John Umhaw
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-08-01
Il. G. HOLLENRERG

LnUttes his friends, patrons and the
public generally, 10 call on him lat PA
Second street, Memphis, 10Aen they aoant
MUSIC, as he has opened the most com
plete establishment Of this kind, including
al kinds Of small Instruments, i1s con-
nection tcith his yell k71o1cn Piano and
Organ trade. sept20ly
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-08-01

Dick Wood, cOIored, is in tight cor
ner. He is charged with stealing hog.
Nothing strange in that, but then Sheriff
Nicely has him in charge, and that's
what's the matter with Richard, the
mighty hog snatcher of the Hatehie.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-08-01
4oqal Afairs.

SSS- No transient or Legal Advertis
ment published until paid for
30 Subscription money ($2) mist be
paid in advance.
b. No attention win be given anony-
nous communications.
SSN We viii thank 0ur friends for all
local or neighborh0od items.
BG One cross mark on the margin Of
the paper means your subscription has
expired; two cross marks means pay up
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-08-01

The Court room has been crowded du-
ring the week with gentlemen from all
parts Of the county, anxious to hear the
facts and arguments in the Doyle-MiIler
ease
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-08-01

a Sc, 10 COMMUNICATIONS Monday
negro man named George Polk came
into town for the purpose ofseeing sights.
lie succeeded most beautifully, not how~
ever until he had called at the beverage
resorts frequently. Long about noon the
spirits began to work and George got ex
ceedingly noisy and boastful. Uncle Jake
came along and took him to the little
shanty under the hill, and the next morn.
ing the Mayor Gned him 1915. George
is cooler now, and consoles himself with
the reflection that he has been taught {
good lesson aud "knoWs how it is him
self
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-08-01
TWO PUBLIC MEETINGS
IN BOLIVARl
First Monday in August. 1873.
One for the Marrow Gauge Rail
Road from Brownsville via
WhiteviIIe and Bolivar TO
Middleton.
One for the Purpose Of Organic
ing an Agricultural Asso-
citation.

ne have been requested by a large
number of the most wealthy and enter
prising citizens of the county to publish
the fact that call has been made for
convention to be held in this place on
the first Monday in August next, having
for its aim the speedy construction of the
proposed Narrow Gauge Railroad from
Brownsville to Middleton. Every one
favorable or unfavorable to the enterprise
is most earnestly invited to attend. Gen
tlemen from a distance will be cared for
in genuine Hardeman county style. The
subject is worthy of more than passing
notice and justly commands the attention
of the public.
On the same day it is proposed to or
ganize and place on foot an Agricultural
Association for Hardeman county.
Able and experienced advocats viii be
present, and nothing will be left undone
to make the day one long to be remem-
beFed by our people.
As wave follows wave, so one good
move begets another, adding strength and
infusing life into individuals, communi-
ties, towns and counties.
Hang out your banners on the outer
wall The cry is: still they GOMEZ
THB OTHER SIDE-In our last issue
among the items embraced IN our synop~
sis Of the proceedings of Circuit Court
appeared this one
Archie Campbell, Wm. Gregory, Boil
ing Macon, Charles Boles and Alb Rob-
ley, charged with disturbing public Wor>
ship, submitted and paid cost.
From the certificate below it will be
seen that the young men were not guilty
as charged:
To Whom 1t may c0nceTR-The under
signed, members of Oak Hill Baptist
church, take pleasure in certifying that
Archie Campbelle, Boiling Macon, w. J.
Gregory and Alb Robley did not disturb
the congregation at the above named
church at the time reported to ha, been
done to the Grand Jury, nor have we no.
ticed any special improper conduct at
church sufficient TO justify Indictment for
disturbing the wOrshiping congregation.
This, the 18th day of July, 1873 Signed,
G. 2. Malone, pastor, VIM. OVerton, Chi
Prior Webb, w. II. Hammons, J. Z.
MashbUFn, J. w. Mashburn, Hiram Vim.
cent, j. L. Parker, John w. Oliver, I. G.
Sexton, P. p. Nolan.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-08-01

The lCay to hare good Local Papei
IS 10 support it by your OaoR patronage
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-08-01
Medical College Of Evansville.
AT
EVANSVILLE, EMD.,

" IL Comm laos Regular Tern or Llu Err ELsa-
day 81 te.aber. i573.
FACULTY.
NJ. J BRAY, NJ. D.,
Professor Operative anf Chsmlc1i SurE.ry.
JAMES T. DEBRULER y n
Profszssr Principles and Praetior II nsEIeine.
i~SAC CAS~ItL BERRY. ~ D
Professor Clinical u edIs.ns 8 nd Piy- I)fayo.--
GEO. b WALKER, Il. d,
P-.!-sss- Principles aud Practice 81 CbslsrrIes
C. j. BACON, II D..
Professor Dsserii tive and surFieal ANATOMY
DANIEL MORGAN, M.
Profsss-r Dis-esss Women ana Childrgu
= ". THOMSON, ND,
Pl5fJ SCI IlirciIIsz % Sur.ery AID Military sr=cry
H. q JONES. Il D.,
Professor Mat-rsa Esdi-- and Therapeutics.
y J DAY, NJ D,
I'r0f-s Pathol5E5-a- and BISrtid rz.1uy.
a. M. OWEN, D.,
Professor Opth4ITnfs sBa AHraI Sur-sry
" X DAVIDSON. n D
PEofsszsr PHysisl3gy and HisssIozy-
~. MUHLHAUSEN, n d,
Prsfssg5r V-a-resl -u3 Stiz Dr.asLs.
4. g. VAN NDGS, 81 D
P-1.s-sr- Chemistry as- Tssiollozy-
, r 'fitLlARD D
Den 1Esff o. - Auato1y
f--- re-. Iafsf adore.
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HFf-saE
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-08-01

James Bend, ST., Of Haywood county,
died ct bis homs ON the 2Oth ult, in the
T4th year Of his ego,
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-08-01

GEEaL through LlL5 70 GEe NCrEh and East.
TWO THROUGH TRAINS LEAVE
4 ~ - BUIBCLDT DAILY FOR
LOUISVILLE,
Making Close and Direct Connections for
CIECIEEATI,
INDIAHAPULIS,
G1 ECAGOs
GLEN ELAND,
BUFFALO,
PHILADELPHIA.
BALTIIURE,
Wt-ELNGTDE,
NEW YORK aRd
a. TaIlaau's Palace sIsepiLs Care attached al
Night Trains which
Run through 70 Louisville, and via Nc
keuZle to
NASHVILLE. CHATTA NOgGA AND ATLANTA
Without Csau-6-
TWO TEAMS LEAVE NASHVILLE DAILY
~ - Burning ThFglga Cars o.
DECATUR. BIRMISGHAlI. GAL ENA and MONT.
GpMEE1 WITHOUT CHANGE. Ead
Nazirg CONGESTION az the latter r5rEt r.r
MACON, EUFAULh. All COLT 81 Bus ca a-s
al Psizts IN the Southeast.
GOING SOUTH
TWO TRAINS LEAVE HUMBOLDT DAILY
MEMPHIS,
L-klEZ ConEsstiona AZ that point Cog
LITTLE HggE. not aPRING,S
Auu b fgfufa
ARKANSAS AND ISDIEN TEf.I fr0Ey.
TbreuEh Tickets ana Rurrars i-l.y-.. mia cd
- tae lsi- u 4l-fHo5it. AID priae paI al go
Oieefs IN the >TutE- 4 T. swsTURE
y j. hESGs, (,sB-I Iz---r a. zen.
'Eea l T-sAls = gent, LauisEi.-a ~.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-08-01
Emigration TUrning-Cheap Farms
IN South west Missouri

The Atlantic and Pacific Railroad
Company offers ], 200 900 acres OF land in
Central and Southwest Missouri, at from
50 TO So per acre, on seven years time,
with free transportation from St. Louis TO
all purchasers Climate, soil, timber,
mineral wealth, schools, churches aud
law-abiding society invite emigrants
from all points TO this land of fruits and
flowers. For particulars address A Tuck,
Land Commissioners. ST Louis, No
feb7 On
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-08-01

Plenty of fresh staple and fancy gro
ceries at Dugan's.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-08-01

Fine photographs at three dollars per
dozen, at MeCarley's gallery.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-08-01

When you 20 to Middleton don't fail
to call on ]. r. ReaVes d Co. They are
selling out their summer goods at cost.
july 25 A.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-08-01

Recently We have had heavy rains,
which seemed to be pretty general in
character. OF course the crops were
benefited and the heart of the farmer
made glad. After all that has been done
and said We are of the opinion that a
fair crop of cotton win be made, but the
corn crop certainly win be far below an
average one.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-08-01

Five failures among the tea dealers of
Chicago sum up S6,OO0,0OO. Rather
steep.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-08-01
2GAsoNxC.

CLINTON LODGE. No. 5t-Meess arst Monday in
sael MONTH
BOLIVAR CHAPTER. No. s4-Heets second Mon
daY In eech msath.
BoLiVAR COUNCIL. No. Is-Mests third Monday
In each month
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-08-01

REDUCED.-McCarley has reduced the
price of photographs from 4 to dollars
per dozen; six for dollars. Call early,
as he is going away.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-08-01

If you want bargains in summer dress
goods GO to ]. r. ReaVes & Co., at Mid
dletOa.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-08-01

j. e. Reaves & Co., at Middleton, are
selling off their summer stock of dress
goods at cost
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-08-01

You can get one dozen splendid photo
graphs for three dollars g. McCarley's
Gallery.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-07-17
American Apples Abroad.

During the winter Newton Pippins were
plentiful in the fruit shops of London, and
commanded from threepence to fourpence
each later, as the fruit deteriorated, they
were sold at penny apiece. This variety
in many sections of our country is now
in bad repute owing to its unreliability I;
but many an old farmer remembers
when it was the apple in every orchard.
1t is true that in many sections of the
west, Newtown Pipplns can yet be
grown with more or less profit, and much
to our surprise we saw last year few
very fine specimens from New England
orchards, but this apple belongs to the
past, and can not be relied on for general
cultivation. The expectation of apples
may yet become an important item in our
commerce, as their cultivation is not
attended with great expense, neither can
our home consumption keep pace with our
increasing crops. Last season, to be
sure, was an unusually productive one,
and hundreds Of bushels of apples went to
waste. Even the hogs could not keep
them from rotting on the ground in many
orchards, so great was the excess. Max
ing them into cider was out of the ques-
ton, for the price Of vinegar deferred the
orchardist and farmer from making more
than was actually needed for the home
supply. Therefore with an overplus in
this country and dearth in England, our
only wonder is that more were not ex-
ported. We must turn our attention to
growing just such varieties as are best
suited for carrying we'll to great distance.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-07-17
BY TELEGRAPH
WASHINGTON.
Patrons of Husbandry.

WASHINGTON, July 17.--Owing to the
rapid growth of the order of the Patrons
of Husbandry, the headquarters of the
national grange will soon be removed from
Georgetown, District Of Columbia, to
Washington, where the secretary's office
will hereafter be located. Since the 1st
instant about $50 subordinate oranges have
been organized, making the total number of
oranges in operation up to date 400,
with an aggregate membership Of about
$4,000. The order seems to be
growing most rapidly in the states of Iowa
which now has $50 granges- Missouri,
Indiana, Illinois, Minnesota, Nebraska and
Wisconsin. In response to requests from
different states. several additional general
the national grange to organize subordinate
oranges. There are at present state
oranges in Arkansas, California, Georgia,
Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan,
Minnesota. Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska,
North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina,
Tennessee, Vermont and Wisconsin.
Items.
The following balances remained in the
treasury at the close of business yesterday:
Currency y................a....$ 7,64G,866 30
Special deposit OF legal ten
ders for redemption Of
certificates of deposit.... 81, 1926, 900 90
Coin ........ ......... .......... sO,G16,6l3 IL
Including coin certificates 1894, 100 90
Outstanding legal tenders. 35G, 100000 90
The receipts from internal revenue yes
terday were $252, 500 81.
The business OF the navy department
has been but little delayed by the recent
fire, though, Of course, some inconvenience
is the result. The clerical force of the
department is all in the old building,
and preparations toward repairing the burnt
part have already been commenced. The
work upon the roof will be begun in a few
days, and the wing will be ready for occu-
pancy in less than month. The entire
loss will not exceed ten or twelve thousand
dollars, as no regular books of record or
valuable papers were destroyed.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-07-17
MISCELLANEOUS.

The postmaster at Boston having refused
to recognize official postage stamps on let
ters addressed to private parties, and also
as fees of registration, the matter was re-
ferred to the postmaster-general, who deci-
ded that the Boston postmaster was wrong
in refusing to recognize the stamps.
Oakes Ames' estate is valued at $780,
900.
Beatrice won the quarter-mile race in
1:l74, and Stockwood the two mile in 3:45
ard 3:44, at Long Branch Wednesday.
Commodore W. M. Glendy died in Balt-
more Wednesday, aged 70.
The agricultural editorial excursion party
from the North, on their arrival at Char
lOttesville Wednesday, were received by
Colonel Thomas Jefferson Randolph on
behalf of the citizens. Their next STOP
ping place will be the White Sulphur,
thence to Charleston, West Virginia, and
Cincinnati, over the q. &. O. r. R.
Senor Aurich, minister of marine, has
returned from Carthagena. While there
he was fired at by the insurgent troops.
A portion of the garrison at Carthagena
which refused to join in the revolt have
reached Madrid.
kilograms from Valencia state that due
outbreak in that city.
The government reports that the volun-
teers may be relied upon to support the au-
thorities.
1t is asserted that the Carlists have shot
forty Republican volunteers at Ciraugui,
after they had surrendered.
A caucus of the majority Of the mem
bers of the Spanish Cortes have resolved to
approve the proposition that the Cortes shall
vote on the new constitution before the
closing of its session. The Centre was not
represented in the caucus.
Maisonaye, minister of foreign affairs,
Carvagal, minister of finance, and Berges,
minister of justice, have resigned to facili-
tate the formation Of an homogeneous cab
met. The majority in the Cortes demands
vigorous ministry under SameloD.
The French government has instructed
the projects of the occupied departments to
interdict public rejoicing on the occasion of
the evacuation Of the territory by the Ger
man troops.
The delegation of Georgia merchants,
comprising about fifty persons, who are
visiting Norfolk for the purpose of estab-
fishing trade relations with Europe, ac-
companied by the officers of the Seaboard
and Roanoke railroad, and number of
prominent merchants of Norfolk and Ports
mouth, visited Fort Munroe Wednesday
afternoon.
Two thousand parlists under Hero
have entered the province of Valencia.
President Pi MaTgall has refused to
negotiate with the Carlists for the exchange
of prisoners, but has authorized the Repub-
lican commanders to come to an understand
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-07-17
WISCONSIN.
Convention of Internationally Nation
al Law Advocated.

Convention of UnGerwriters-A NatiOn-
al law Advocated.
MILWAUKEE, July 1.-THE conyen-
ton of Underwriters of the northwest met
here yesterday. b. j. Smith, president,
addressed the convention, closing as fol-
lows: .g
The most desirable legislative action in
reference to fire insurance we could have
would be for the general government, in
stead of states, to take all organizations in
business under its care by the enactment
of general insurance law, similar to the
National banking law, thus doing away
with all supervision, and, at the same
time, placing all organizations of the
country under charge Of one department,
the requirements of which should be such
that the interests of all concerned would
be protected and guarded. without being
burdensome or needlessly inquisitorial.
Then, If the companies were required to
have a given amount of capital, besides
working surplus. and to make state-
ments of their actual condition when call
ed upon instead of at a certain fixed date,
as now, we should, | think, feel that SUI
pervision would be wholesome, while the
companies would be relieved OF vast
amount of labor and expense attendant now
upon making separate statements for in
surance officials of each state, which all
must admit afford but little protection to
policy holders.
The afternoon session was devoted to
an interchange of sentiments.