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The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-06-09

Much llas been said and written about
the wedding ring, but tho moro lovely
part engaged in the mystic matter, tho
taper residence OF this ornament, has
been neglected. Now this is rather
curious, as there are facts which belong
to the ring finger which render it in
peculiar manner M appropriate emblem
Of matrimonial union. 1t is the only
finger where two principal nerves be-
long to two distinct trunks; the thumb
ia supplied with its principal nerves
from the radial nerve, as is also the fore
finger, tho middle finger, and the thumb
side OF the ring finger, while the ulnar
nerve furnishes the little finger and the
other side Of the ring finger, at the point
or extremity OF which real union takes
place. 1t seems MS il 1t were intended
by nature to be the matrimonial finger.
That the side Of tho ring finger next
the little finger is supplied by the ulnar
nerve, is frequently proved by a COM
mon accident, that Of striking the elbow
against the edge OF chair, door, or
any narrow, hard substance the ulnar
nerve is then frequently struck, and q
thrilling sensation is felt in the little
finger, and on the same side Of the ring
finger, but not on the other side Of it.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-06-09

'SSoREPu1 BoRE.-one Of the most
lumoristic papers Of Paris relates The
following: "Monsieur X-was com.
fOrtably sleeping and snoring in IN
orchestra stall at a theatre, which II ia
needless to name. The occupant OF
the adjoining seat, losing all patience,
proceeded to awAkenhim. Since when,
asked y, rubbing his eyes, Is Il
forbidden to sleep at Ms pieces ?
But you make too much noise Il
prevent you, perhaps, from hearing
the playS ION the contrary, you hin.
dor me from sleeping, and force mo 10
hear il that is what / complain Of"
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-06-09

A SUGGESTION. destroy your
old newspapers, or allow paper covered
books to grow mouldy on your shelves.
Send them TO some charitable institu-
ton, or to the home Of any poverty
stricken invalid whom you chance to
know, where they will benefit those un-
fortunates who are too poor to pay for
the luxury OF reading matter. Tho re-
suit will be worth the expenditure Of n
little trouble, n postage-stamp, and n
newspaper wrapper. Generous.hearted
people often complain that they can
give nothing, because they have no
money to bestow; but this is one of
the many tender charities that require
very little money, and yet confer real
happiness.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-06-09

For Loss OF APPETITE, Dyspepsia,
Indigestion, Depression Of Spirits and dencr-
Al Debility, in thciryariOus forms, PERRO-PHos-
PoRGrED ELIxIR Of CALlsAYA madO by CAswELL,
HAZARD s Co., New York, and sold by all drug
gists, is tho best tonic, Az 4 stimIlant tonic
for patients, recovering from foyer or other
sickness, It has no equal. II taken during tho
season It provcnts fever aud aguo and other In
termlttent fOyors,-COm.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-06-09

Az ELEcrmo MIsTAKR.-A gentleman
found it necessary, during his recent
canvass, to ask u head railway official,
by telegraph, that u train might take
him up to n small station, The answer
promptly came back, No one will stop
Tor YOU" But the courteous official
had really done all in his power by
promising that train No. would com.
ply with the request made,
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-06-09

Habitual constipation leads to the fol-
lowing results; Inflammation q tho kidneys
Elck and nervous headache, billousness, dys,,
popsiA indigestion, piles, loss Of appetite and
strength ali Of which may DO avoided by being
regular in your habits, and taking, say ono Of
PdrIoaJ Purgdhre PHI nightly, for four OF
siK Woeks.-Oom.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-06-09

These postal cards put man at the
mercy Of his waggish friends as well as
Ills malignant enemies. A philadelphia
merchant, Of strict honesty md exact
business habits, was informed the other
day, per card, that II no did not settle
that small bill for washing, Miss Null.
lony would bring suit therefor before
M alderman,
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-06-09

The BRowSs AND BLACKS produced by
that sterling preparation, CRIsrADoRo's ExcRi.-
Mos HAN DYE, cannot 10 excelled by Nature +;
It's tints challenge comparison with Natures
most favored productions, and dOty detection.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-06-09

oonDsAND CoUoHs, changes
Of climate arc sources Of Pulmonary dad BrOn-
chialq6ectioaL Take at OneO "BrOpn'I Bron-
chial TrOche,," let the Cold, Cough, or Irrita-
ton Of the Throat DO ever 80 slight Com.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-06-09

The extent of country over which the
low temperature has prevailed during
winter will he more fully seen from the
following reports, which appeared i'll the
meteorological tables for january, us
published in tho newspapers ut the time.
A few localities only in each State are
selected:
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-06-09

FhAGd's INSTANT REhRF.-Warranted
to relieve all Rheumatic Affections, sprains,
Neuralgia, etc. The best, tho surest, and tho
quickest remedy for all Bowel Complaints. Re
llof guaranteed or tho money refunded Com.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-06-09

JohnsOn's Anodyae Liniment may BIO
used to advantage where any Pain Killer Is do
sirRblc. In cases OF severe cramps and pains
In the stomach, It Is undoubtedly the best article
that can DO uSed.-COm,
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-06-09

Use Dooley's Yeast Powders il You
relish light, sweet, wholesome Biscuits, Rolls,
Pastry, &c. Your grocer sells it. Full weight
and slrength.-COm.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-06-09
METEOROLOGICAL.

The Past Winter Over the Entire North
ern Section OF the Country, from Maine
10 Oregon,
Tho annexed valuable and interesting
meteorological table, showing the state
Of the weather during the winter OF
1928 at different stations between
Portland, Maine, and Portland, Oregon,
has been compiled by the Chicago Jour
nal from official reports to the War De-
partment and Signal Office at Wash.
ington:
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-06-09

tits an Rxterna and Internal Remedy. Fer Bum.
hef Complaint or any other form OF bowel disease
In children or adults is an almost certain cure,
and has without doubt been more successful In
curing ths various kinds q CHOLERA than any
other known remedy, or the most Ikiful physician.
In India, Africa and China whore this dreadful dis.
considered by the natives rs well o. by European
residents In those climates, 4 SURF REMEDY
and while IL 10 most enicient remedy for pain, II
n neTfeetly safe medicine Ii tho most unskilliul
hands. Ii has become household remedy from the
fact that II iySa immediate and permanent Tolti,
il IL purely vegetable preparation, made from the
hest and puTest materials, safe 10 keep and use IN
every family. II 10 recommended by phyaielAns and
persons Of all classes, and to-day after public Trial
unfivaIod and unexeeled, Spreading its usetllneat
over the wide world.
Directions accompany each Bottle.
Price Is eta, % elt,, and q per Bottle.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-06-09
The Late GOV. Geary wrote as follows.
EzEeuTrvz cuAnnEn, ltARanpVRo, Feb a ,lsn.

"DH. snALLEsBEROER
Dear Str;-1 regard your An.tdO.o
ass public bcnOfactiOp.
Ia tho fall oflsi, II proved i,Ielfin my case, as
we'll as In many others that came under my obSor.
walton, a moSt.invAluAble remedy for Fever and
AVuc, not only prompt and powerful in curing the
disease, but tInRularly pleasant and beneficial In
It's general effects upon the IVIiem.n
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-06-09
PAINT PAINll PAINlll
WHERE IS thy RILlEvERp
Readers, you will and Il. in that fayoslto Home
Remedy,
DrppV DIIyJCt DAM EsTJJFP

FERHI DAVIS IdiNshILLbH.
Ithas been tested In every variety ofellmate, and
by almost every nation known 10 Americans. Il 10
the almost constant companion aud ineItimAble
friend OF the missionary and traveller, on sea and
land, and no one should trart o1or lakes or trsrs
"'''0 irS MEHirs Ans UNSURPASSED.
II you arc suffering from INTERNAL PAIN,
TistHty 10 THIRTY Dr0pS n Lille Water will al.
most Instantly cure you There 10 nothing equal 10
H. In few moments II cures
CHie, Cramps, Sasms, HEARTBURN, .Dlarrhgd,
DystHtefp, ElliF, Wind IN The Boirtl!, Sour
SiOndeh, Dpiptprai Sick Headdeht.
Cures CHOLERA, when all other Remedies Pail.
]. gives InNdnt Relief from Aching Teeth.
In sections Of tho country where .PETIR AND
A0UR prevails, there 10 no remedy held In greater
esteem. .-,,-.
fllt Of the pdiH.Rller In about half pint Of hot
water, well SWeStened with molaSses as the attack
IL coming on. DAthlng freely the chest. back and
bowels with tho Pdin'Rhler At the same time. Re
peAt the dose In twenty minutes II the hftt does
not stop the chill Should II produce vomiting land
il probably WILL II the stomach 10 very FOUL, take
little Pdin.Eintr In cold water tw6eteh6d with
sugar after each SpAIm. Perseverance IN The above
treatment has cured many severe and obstinate
cases Of this disease.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-06-09

The devil never tempted man whom
he found judiciously employed.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-06-09

A CERfAiN hINEDY ron DRoFtY can IN inund In
Or. Jayngl Alternative, II 6tAdlcaltH tho disease
AID assisting them In tho Performance Of their
natural functions,
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1873-03-14
TIE Washinrtnn sne.

The Washington special OF the Mis-
souri, Republican, descriptive ofthe field
day in the House, on the Credit NIObilier
discussion, Familiarity photographs Gen
eral Whittborne of this State in man
ner that will be recognizable, no doubt,
by his friends in Tennessee, who have
seen Little Andy's uu-collar and unite
for rhetorical tourpeytilt on more than
one occasion in the campaigns OF the
past. The dispatch says:
Mr.. Whitthorne, efTennessee, who
was a Brigadier- General in the rebel
array, followed in a savage assault on all
those interested i'll the Credit Mobilier
Job. He had diyest6d himself of collar
and necktie, and rushed ia, regardless
of consequences. His speech had Hauch
of the true sentiment, and he started the
were bIibed without knowing it. Thus
far Samuel Hooper had escaped with lit
tie censure, but the Tennessee member
handled him very roughly, charging
that the firm OF Samuel Hooper & Co.
was, practically, responsible tor the
bribery, as that firm signed the order
authorizing the issue of the stock to
Cakes Ames. Mr.. Hooper read a news
paper and assumed to pay no attention
to the remarks except TOR an instant,
when he and Mr.. Dawes looked at each
other and appeared to talk about some
thing amusing. The speaker showed
readiness to vote for the expulsion OF all.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1873-03-14

IL the reconstructed and radicalized
Legislature of Alabama-that Legisla-
ture for which Attorney General Will
iiams, the interpreter of our laws, was
bOttle-holder i'll its squabbles with the
majority-a bill has recently been pass
ed TO authorize commission to ''revise
the laws" OF the state, When the COM
mit'ee to have charge CT this delicate
function came to be nominated ia the
Senate, the Lieutenant-Gover of
Alabama, who is eX-OfficiO President of
the Senate, appointed the only five he
grOes who are members of that body,
all of them wholly unsdUcated and re-
Gently graduated from the cOtt0n-felds.
Is it any wonder that body which has
such nice sense OF the eternal fitness
of things as to send five negroes to cOdi-
fly its laws should engage the immediate
and earnest symPathies of Grants At
tOrucy General?-N. !. WorId.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1873-03-14
Esc-Di.tricting the s1ate.

\ bill, providing for the division of
Tennessee into ten Congressional Dis
tricts, has passed the House on it's third
and the Senate on its second reading
and will doubtless become law. 1t
apportions the Districts as follows:
First-Johnson, Carter, Sullivan
Washington, Greene, Hawkins, Han.
cock, Claiborne, Granger, Hamblin and
Cooke.
Second-J efferson, Sewer, Blount
Monroe, LOudOn, ROane, Knox, Ander-
son, Campbell, Scott, Morgan and
Union.
Third-Polls, McNIinn, Meigs, Rhea
Grundy, Sequatcbio, Bledsoe, Van Blu
rem, White, Warren, DeKalb, Cannon
and Cumberland.
Fourth-Fentress OYerton, Putnam
Jackson, Clay, Macon, Smith, Trous-
dale, Wilson, Sumner and Robertson.
Fifth-FTanklin, Lincoln, Marshall,
Bedford, Coffee and Rutherford.
SiXth-DavidsOn, Cheatham, Dickson
Humphreys, Stewart, Houston and
Montgomery.
Seveuth-Wayne, Lawrence, Giles
Lewis, Maury, Hickman and Williams.
Eighth-Henry, Benton, Carroll, Per
~, Hardin, McNairy, Henderson and
Madison.
Ninth-Weakley, Obion, Lake, Dyer,
Gibson, Crockett, Haywood, Upton,
and Lauderdale.
Tenth-SheIby, Fayette and Harde-
man.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1873-03-14
- House OF RepresentatiHes fCc

The House of Representatives of Con-
gree5 has passed bill increasing the sal
aries of the President, Congressman,
etc. The salaries are thus fix ed: Presi-
dent Of the United States, $4,000; Chief
Justice of the Supreme Court, Vice
President, Speaker OF the House, and
members of the Cabinet, $4,000; Sena-
tors, Members and Delegates to Con-
gress, 81. 800. The increased pay OF
luembers is to apply to the present Con-
gress; that of President and other Off
GERS to commence the 4th of March, 1873
Six Tennessee members voted aye,
namely, Messrs. BUTLER, CALDWELL.
GOLLADAY, GARRETT, MAYNARD and
VAUGHAN. Messrs. BRIGHT and WHIT
THORNE did not vote.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1873-03-14
TORPEDO,

This thoroughbred Stallion will make the
ensuing season at my farm IA miles West of
Columbia, and miles North of Williams
port, at the low price of SIS to insure, pay
able on the lst of January, 1874 or when the
fact is aScertained, and will be limited to 50
mares. Mares from a distance will be graz
ell at 50 cents per week, or fed on grain if
requested.
DEsCRIPTION-TORPED is a beautiful
brown, full sixteen hands high.
PEDIGREE-TORPEDOw was sired by Childe
Harold; first dam, Ida, by Epsilon; second
third dam, Madame Vestris, by Comus; 4th
dam, LesSette, by HamiltOnian; 5th dam,
Constantia, by Walnut; 9th dam, Contesina,
by Younge Marske; eth dam, Tube Rose, by
Herod; Sth DAM Gray Startling, by Startling;
9Th da n, Coughing Polly, by Bartlet's Chill
ders; 10th dam, Counsellor Mare, by Coun-
sellor; 18th dam by Snake; 18TH dam by
Boggs; 18th dam by Darwe1l's Old Wood
Cock.
All necessary care taken to prevent acct
dents, but not liable for any.
March Him. ]. L. WILLIAMS.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1873-03-14

THE old case of Jerome Pillow, who
sued the Memphis and Charleston rail-
road company about fifteen years ago,
because of injuries done him at Decatur,
when Mr.. Pillows leg was broken, was
determined yesterday. Pillow, through
his attorneys, Messrs. Governor Harris
and d. X. McRae, won a verdict for
fourteen thousand dollars. Pillow has
limped, whenever he thought about it,
even tor the last five years, but is cured
at last by his skillful lawyers, who ap-
piled healing balm to his pocket inf
nirely more effective than the leeches
which have been used upon his leg. He
pillowed his head upon faithful bosOms
when he fell into the embraces OF these
lawyers, and then the jury was constit-
ted of clever OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Ap-
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1873-03-14
Public ROafS,

Tie bill before the Tennessee Legisla-
ture, on public roads, adopted in lieu OF
all others, has the following provisions
The County Court is required to lay of
counties into road districts, appoint CONT
miSSiOneTS, whose duty it shall be to lay GU
new roads, change those already established,
employing a competent surveyor, to have
roads and bridges repaired ; to assess taxes,
two thousand dollars worth of property to
represent n land all male Inhabitants be-
tween the ages of eighteen and fifty to work
five days. Taxes may be paid in labor, and
also by teams, wagons, plOWS, ETC.; lime
stone and gravel are to be used where il can
he had ONerSeers to be appointed by the
commissioners, and work under their direc-
ton.
This is better than the present very
inefficient road law, but it should have
been made stronger, as we suggested
several weeks ago Two things coun-
ties need above almost everything else
good roads, and the education of all
the children; and these cannot be OBJ
tanned except by concert OF action, and
this cannot be secured but by compul-
sion. Hence it is the duty OF the Legis-
lature to pass laws providing for the
building of good roads and the educa-
ton of all the children. The cheapest
way to get good roads is to build turn
pixies. They are not only better than
any kind of dirt roads, but in the long
run they are the cheapest; because dirt
roads may be repaired every month, and
yet they will be bad in wet weather
Educate the children of the State, and
make good macadamized roads, and
you will supply Tennessee with
two of her greatest needs. Public
roads in Maury, one of the richest Coun-
ties in the State, are a shame to civiliz
ed people. Private enterprise will not
remedy the evil, and it should be done
by legislation. Gentlemen of the Leg
islature, give us good schools and better
roads, and future generations will rise
up and call you blessed.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1873-03-14

CONGRESS- has appropriated about
four times as much money to build q
Custom House at Knoxville, town OF
fifteen thousand inhabitants, as it has
TO Nashville, a city of forty thousand
people. So much for being 'loyal." A
lew determinations OF this sort will, we
fear, make Nashville quite AZ loyal to
the Radical party as East Tennessee.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1873-03-14
THE HER AID.
Friday, March IA. 1879,

GEN. EDWARD JoHGsoN, of Va, is
dead. He was a division commander
in Gen. LEES army, and was a brave
and meritorious officer. 1t was his Ii
vision which was captured, including
himself, when the enemy made gap in
LEES line of battle, the struggle over
which was one of the most memorable
events of the war. Il was then that
Gen. LEE attempted to lead his men in
person to the assault, and was carried
hack by force
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1873-03-14
TNSOLVENT NOTICE.

| have this day suggested 20 the Clerk of
the County Court of Maury the insolvency Of
the estate of Willism B. Woodell, decd. No
ce is hereby given to all persons having
claims against said estate to fill them with the
CLERK of the County Court, duly authenticated,
On or before the first Monday in July, 1873, or
they will be barred. All persons indebted 10
said estate will come forward and make set
Element with the undersigned.
Mch II st. A. u. CAIAEl /, An
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1873-03-14
Columbia Foundry
FOT. sale.

Mr.. Vim. Steschult, my partner, who under
stood and superintended the most important
feature in the Columbia Foundry, the manu-
tHcture of A gTicultural Implements, having
died, and not feeling competent TO carry on
this department by myself, l viii sell the
Foundry building, lot, machinery. etc., at pri-
waite sale, at a low price. If desired, an invoice
will be taken. Until the Foundry is sold, it
will be kept in operation, and repairing of all
kinds will be promptly done.
March &, lSI3-ti, \. u0DAPP.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1873-03-14
nRIGINAL ATTACHMENT.

State of Tennessee, Perry County, March
Ist, 18TH. J. HickersOn vs. D. H. Kicker
son.
The attachment returned to Justices Court
One Stallion, levied on as the property of d. IL.
Hickerson: cause for sueinG out attachment,
debt due by note and defendant abscOnding,
1t is therefore ordered by me that the horse
be sold at public Outcry at the Court House,
in the aforesaid county and State on the lst
Monday in April, on credit, of six months
with good bond and approved security, and
that John Sharp be made receiver to take pos
session of the proceeds. to manage and control
the same and pay over when final Judgment
is taken. And that publica ton be made for
four consecutive weeks in the Columbia Her
aid, a newspaper published in. COlumbia,
Maury county. Tennessee, requiring the said
nonresident defendant to be and appear be-
fore this court on the LIST Monday in November
Judgment will be taken for confessed as to
him. and set for hearing exparte. Given I'M
der my hand at office, this March LIST 1878,
B. G. kITTRELL, J. P,
for Perry County.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1873-03-14
Mcl 15-td.
NOTICE
TO GUARDIANS

A Guardians are by law required to settle
annually with the Court and to renew their
Bonds every two years, and I am ordered to
take steps against them if they do not come
forward at once and settle and renew their
Bonds. Administrators are also required to
come forward and make settlements as required
~ law. We are well up with the work IN the
Clerks Office and ready and waiting for all the
Guardians and Administrators to come in
give us a call; we will settle with them with
out moments delay.
JNO. NJ. HICKEY. Clerk,
March Il, 2S73. County Court
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1873-03-14
SMITHS TONIC SYRUP
AGUE AND FEVER,
OR CHILLS AND FEVER.

The proprietor Of this celebrated medicine
Justly claims for II a superiority over all rem
edies ever offered to the public for the safe,
certain, speedy aud permanent cure Of ARde
ana Fever, ar Chills and Fever, whether OF
short or long standing lie refers 10 the en-
tire Western aud Southern country 10 bear him
testimony to the truth OF the assertion, that in
no case whatever will il fail 10 cure II the di
rections are strictly followed and carried Nnt
In a great many cases a single dose has zen
sufficient for cure, and whole families have
been cured by single bottle, with perfect
restoration of the general health. II 10, how
ever, prudent, and in every case more certain
10 cure # its use is continued in smaller doses
tor week or two after the disease has been
checked, more especially in difficult aud long
standing cases. Usually this medicine will
not require any aid 10 keep the bowels Ia good
order. Should the patient, however, require
cs;hartic medicine, after having taken three or
four dcses of the tonic, singh. dose OF Bulls
Vegetable Family Pills will DC sufficient Z
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1873-03-14
NOTICE.
TO Merchants, TippIerS and Others

The Grand Jury is now in session and will
call on me for my report for all persons I'M
der Privilege License, as Merchants, Drug
giSt, GrOceTs, Tipplers, Billiards, Ten Pin AL
leys, Butchers, Cattle Dealers, Insurance
Agents, Photographers, Commission Mer-
your License and within the proper date?
You had better examine your papers and
see, aud if out of date make report to the
County CLERKS Office without delay, and
have your papers All Ezed up, as the Grand
Jury are going TO and have made a thorough
Investigation of the Bonds, Records, &C., in
the Office. Livery men and Hotel keepers
will please come forward and report without
delay. Double taxes in all the above men
toned occupations as well as the fines i'm
posedby law will be assessed against all per-
sons found doing business, where Privil-
eye License is required, without License.
Al changes of parties in firms under License
must be reported and a new license issued
and all transfers of license must be reported
and u new license given. Come in and fix
your papers. JNO: NJ. HIChEAr
March II. CLERK county court.