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The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1874-05-01
{ a cheerful aad Jealous support

MAJOR HENRY HESS will assume con-
troll OF the Nashville Union and Amer.
can IN a short time, which will mark a
new era in Tennessee politics. For
many years that paper has been the rec
ognized organ of the Democratic party.
To-day it is the leading paper in the State
among what might be called political
newspapers-all others treat politics as
they do other news in which their readers
are interested. We do not know what the
course OF the Union and american will
be under the control of Major HISS, ex-
cept so far as may be determined by his
character. He is neither a politician nor
an Office seeker, but a thorough master OF
the art cf managing a newspaper. He
has a genius for the business, and has
been reared up in it. Journalism is his
professionals feels a pride in it, and
knows what it takes to make readable
newspaper If the Union and american
preserves its firm adherence to principle,
aud adds to this attractiveness in appear
auee and manner, and a more catholic
view Of things, il will add greatly to the
true mission of journalism and to the tri
nnp5 Of Democratic principles. The
day when newspapers were controlled by
politicians, o. by men who used them as
stepping stones to Office and preferment,
rs happily passing away, and is giving
place to a new and better state OF things
when the editors are educated in and
for the business and with no other ambi-
ton than to publish papers that will sub
serve the cause OF truth and religion, and
promote good government and the happi
ness aud prosperity of the people.
The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1874-05-01

THE ST. Louis Republican very aptly
styles the Republican party "the party OF
strife It has done nothing but foment
strife in the South. Louisiana, Alabama,
Florida, Mississippi, Texas aud Arkansas
have, each in turn, been the theatre of two
hostile governments; and where the pro
cess is to end it is impossible to say. Tn
der the Republican method ofinterpreting
the law of rights and duties, there is no
guaranty that it will ever end. That jour
n al yery partinently adds: Under the Re
publican rule the South has been Mexi-
canizad; the oyerturning aud setting up
of governments the issuing of proclama-
tious and pronunciamentOs, and the arm
ing of partisans is as common i'll that re-
gion as in Sonora or chihuahua
The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1874-05-01
Cremation ExenlpIIfied I'm PHIL
ad"Hn8lfn
From the Press.

IRON the Press.
An actual case of cremation occurred in
this city on Friday last The body of
George Opdyke, son of DR.. Francis OpdyE Q
was burned in the cellar of his late resi-
dence, ,949 North Fourth street George
died Wednesday morning. Orders were
Immediately sent as follows 10 a boiler
maker for a boiler-like continuance. six
feet and half long by two feet six inches
in diameter, close and riveted at both end
and opening in the middle on hinges: it
was to be made of the best boiler iron; to
brlcklayer to construct furnace in the
cellar, closing up with it the large opening
beneath the chimney, and making a floor
OF brick; half way in the furnace and half
way in the chimney on the brick floor
were erected two little brick towers, some
six feet apart, upon which the boiler or
coffin, fiat upon one side, was to rest; for
two loads of yellow, resinous pine.
The orders were all filled, and the work
done by Thursday night, and on Friday
morning at clock, tie ceremonies COM
menced. The body, perfectly naked, was
| placed within the iron coffin, which was
riveted and screwed together, put upon
| the little towers, which rose about a foot
| above the floor, the tin throat piece taken
from the chimney, wood piled under, about,
and all around the iron coffin, and set on
fire. The cellar windows were opened for
better draught 1t will, of course, be un-
derstood that, to prevent the boiler burst
ing, holes were pierced for the escape OF
the gases all along the upper sides. 1t
was kept at white heat until o'clock
P NJ, when they ceased firing up. A cord
and half OF wood was used.
1t was at first thought that the coffin
could be opened about midnight, but it was
afterward determined to allow it to remain
as it was until daylight. 1t was then
drawn forth. When opened not vestige
of the body remained nothing but abou
quart of whitish gray ashes. These
ashes were collected and are now in ar
urn on the mantel in the DOCTORS study
There is not particle of bone among
them, and the doctor declares that wheI
the ancients burnt their dead on Woo
piles and collected the ashes they tool
with them many pieces of bone, for he say
: nearly all the old burial urns opened con
: tanned small bits of bone.
During the burning which the docto
) himself superintendent, and which was at
: tended by several prominent physician
and other gentlemen, there was little if an,
unpleasant odor in the cellar 1t wa
about A. NJ. that the ashes we're depos
tied in the urn. When we called upon tn
doctor he showed US about a teaspoonfu
of these ashes They are to the touc
: much like pulverized sugar, and perfect
}, odorless. The vase is shaped like CON
mon flower vase, corked and sealed wit
Il red sealing wax, and is about eightee
r inches high Inscribed upon it is the dat
} of the birth and death of George Opdykt
The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1874-05-01

EEOIn TIE heulpllS Appeal
The Nashville Union and american, of
Saturday, had an article on the subject Of
Over Investment in Railways" which is
worthy of careful thought, su ggesting, as
it does, that hereafter we should build
cheaper railways of a different gauge
from those now in common use. Wheth-
er these cheaper Railways will answer
for great through lines Of freight and
travel we can not undertake to say; that
must be decided by actual experiments
In regard to roads of a local character
they undoubtedly should be of the cheap
er style. We believe the two systems
can be made to work in perfect harmony,
mutually beneficial. But referring to
the article of our contemporary, we find
advancing arguments in support of its
position that the APPEAL originated two
or three years since when advocating
narrow-gauge roads. 1t thinks our hnan-
cial trouble is due more to pushing rail.
ways too far, and at too great cost per
mile, including equipments, than to all
other causes combined. After investing
some two thousand million dollars cash
in these very expensive works of art, the
companies that own them have issued
corporation bonds to the amount offifteen
hundred million dollars more, on which
they have promised to pay annual or
semi-annual interest, to say nothing OF
principal. One-half of all this invest
ment is lost forever, as much so as is a
house that is burnt or ship that is su nix
to the bottom Of the sea. Lotteries are
often, if not always, So constructed that
the more tickets one buys the more CAPT
tai he loses and a large majority of rail
roads have been built on the same princi-
pie. As cited in his admirable speech at
Lawrenceburg Major Sykes quotes the
RaillCdy Monitor as putting the average
cost of all American railways, up to 1874,
at $50, 900 per mile Their gross in
debtedness is 81 ,999, TAI ,5O7; their gross
earnings $478, 895, 597; their net earnings,
$I74.350,9l3. These figures leave their
working expenses a 1904 ,534, 684 year
With narrow and less expensive iron
ways-8ay roads that cost fifty thousand
dollars per mile built at twenty thousand,
and al rolling stock proportionably light
er, three-ffth5 of the whole cost Of con
strnction would have been saved to the
country, while their net earnings would
be increased l20 per cent, above what
they now are. The investments have
been bad, like erecting a costly hotel,
with an eXtravagant rate of fare where
a cheaper house, with less charges, would
have made the fortune of the proprietor
and given general satisfaction.
The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1874-05-01

THERE has not been year since the
warm which the Radicals have not viola
ted the Constitution of the United States
in overriding State governments and
bringing on political disturbance in the
South, if not bloodshed; and the present
state of war in Arkansas is on a piece OF
the whole cloth. State Government has
become farce and fraud in some ofthe
Southern States, and yet there are Dem
ocrats among US who would let Radicals
holding the same principles, get posses
Hlon OF our offices, county and State
rather than submit to any kind of conven
ton or primary election.
The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1874-05-01

PHILIP LINDSEY, a member of the last
General Assembly Of Tennessee, has pub
iished IN the Nashville Banner a long
article IN favor of holding another Con-
sftuticnal Convention lie presents his
facts well and forcibly and especially
wherein he shows weak point in our
present constitution. The three-fourths
majority required on railroad PROPOSE
ton. was put in the Constitution because of
the fact that responsible Legislatures had
bestowed millions Of the peoples money
upon paper railroads" But now that
provision is clog upon the wheels OF
progress and makes an Insignificant:
minority rule q large maj GRITTY on ques-
lions of vital interest to the whole coun-
Try. Each district should also be allow
ed to vote separately on railroad PROPOSE
lions. But while these changes IN the
State Constitution would prove of much
value TO the State. we do not think a
convention should be called yet. Let US
await awhile. A Constitutional Conven-
ton is very costly thing, and it behooyes
as to be as economical as possible untoll ur
debts are paid. We are satisfied that
MFR. LIHDsLEYs main object IN calling
this State Convention is repeal the clause
providing for the payment of poll tax
as q prerequisite TO the exercise OF the
right of Suffrage He says "This provls-
sion ought to be either expunged from
,be Constitution or carried further, so
as to compel the payment of all State
and county taxes on land before inc own
cream vote. While the provision is con,
fined 10 the poll tax, it discr;minatess TN
Justly between the rich and poor and the
rich and poor candidate. This is very
unsound argument. The taxes can hs
made out of the land, but the State Is
frequently cheated out OF the poll tex,
because there is nothing TO maks u ont
of.
The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1874-05-01

The carriers Of the Locked Boxes start
ed around last Friday, and next Monday
the boxes will be opened aud the votes
counted. We presume that every Con-
servatiVe voter in the county will have
had a chance to vote-without any trouble
30 himself-aud we trust that the fair
thing has been done throughout. OF
course many of the candidates will be
disappointed, but they should accept their
defeat with cheerfulness, and look for
ward to the future for another trial of
strength. Every candidate is honor bound
10 support the nominee-and we feel as
sUred that they will do it-not negative,
but cheerful aad jealous support
The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1874-05-01

TnEY have passed dog law in the
State of Maryland. 1t provides that all
dogs shall be taxed. COnstables are charg-
ed with the enforcement of the act, and
are required to enter into bond for the col
lection of the tax. They are to be furnish
ed with metal tags, with the year and sex
of the dog on them. These will be worn by
all dogs taxed or exempted, and any dog
found of his masters premises without the
tag on his ear, is at the mercy Of the Con
stable, whose duty it is to Kill him.
The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1874-05-01

SENATOR oGAN and others of the party
leaders have put on the war-paint- from
other sources we learn that at caucus OF
the friends of the currency bill, held on
Thursday night, it was decided to make
straight and open issue With the President
in the matter. William NJ. Evsrts, one OF
the coolest and <isest heads in the Repub-
lican organization, who was n Washing
ton at the time of the veto, says the aim oss
unisersal comment there was, that it would
disrupt the party Evidently the day OF
Republican ascendency has well nigh pass
- away.-BoRPeJ.
The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1874-05-01

SENATOR HENRY COOPER voted against
the Senate initiation bill, which was vetoed
by the President. He is opposed to CAR
PHSTERs bill providing for a new election
IN Louisiana, because it is in violation Of
the Constitution and of State rights. He
faVors BAYARD's bill, which restore.
ACESERY, the rightful Governor, to the
place usurped by KELLOGG.
The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1874-05-01

A CORRESPONDENT of the Rural Sun
makes a statement and asks a question.
The one is of the interest, and the other
should be pondered He writes:
Last week a mare near Saundersville,
in Sumner County, gave birth to a horse
and mule colt. This is the third in
stance of the kind that has occurred in
Middle Tennessee, in the last two or three
years and in every case it resulted from
breeding mare to a horse and jack al
ternately, at intervals of niEe or ten days.
Do not these facts prove cOnclusiyely
that twin horse colts result from similar
breeding, and that longer intervals be-
lween breeding should be allowed unless
twins are desired}'
The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1874-05-01

THE Editor of the Wayne County
Citizen is a success" He is making
an interesting and readable paper, and it
ought to be taken by every man in his
section. His editorials are a departure
from the old line of meaningless polit-
cal platitudes-he writes on live
questions, such as lie at the foundation
OF the prosperity of the country and the
happiness and welfare of the people.
We welcome ROBERT p CYPERr into the
editorial fraternity. as one who will do
Us much good.
The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1874-05-01

a CORRESPONDENT of the jackson Vhi0
and Tribune asks the question, "How it
chances that among all those whose names
have yet been mentioned by the press OF
Tennessee, in connection with the United
States Senator Judge A. o. P. NICHoL-
soR has thus far been overlooked We
suppose Judge NICHOLSON prefers the
position he occupies at present to Sena-
torial honors, but he has adorned both
positions and would do so again.
The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1874-05-01

WE heartily endorse and commend the
patriotic tone of Judge JOHN V. WEIGHTS
speech, delivered in this town April 18th
de said IN speaking of his country" he
did not mean simply Tennessee or the
South-he meant the whole country. Our
country may be ruled by fanatics and a
tyrAnnical majority, but that is not the
fault of the country.
The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1874-05-01

HE Baptists of Tennessee are deter
mined to establish a great University
with an interest bearing endowment fund
OF 100000. Murfreesboro is bidding for
its location.
The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1874-05-01

EVERY year that Maury county remains
without through competing line of rail-
road, she loses $4,000. Think oft, voters.
The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1874-05-01

TEE cornerstone of the Vanderbilt
University was laid last Tuesday, with
imposing ceremonies.
The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1874-05-01

TIE General Conference of the NJ. f
Church, South, convenes at Louisville to-
The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1874-05-01
NOTICE.


1t appearing 10 me in tins cause that s
II TinImuns, w. &. SedheTry, j. X. p. Tim
mons, James G.. VOORHEES, and Henry /ell-
ner by their petition, seek To be incorpOra-
ted to build a turnpike road from Columbia
to Charles NJ. Partee'S old place on Knob
creek, by way of BOOller's Ferry, on the bed
Of the old turnpike road, notice is hereby
given to all persons to appear at the next
term of the ChancerY Court, to he holden
in the town of Column bia, Tennessee, on the
second Monday in June, 1874, and show
cause why letters of incorporation shall not
issue according to the prayer of said petit
ton. ID. B. COOPER,
May 2, 1874. Clerk and Master.
The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1874-05-01
A DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE.

=
Having taken ont letters of administra-
ton on the estate OF Emily Catneg, deed.
this is To notify all persons having claims
against the estate, TO present them duly
authenticated, and those owing said estate
will please come forward and pay.
J. q. HORSLEY,
Nav 9 1874. Public A administrator.
The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1874-05-01
ORDER OF PUBLICATION.

First National Bank of Columbia and r
NJ. FrierSon VS.. stephen Jordan ct al.
1t appearing to me from cOmplainant's
bill, which is sworn to, that John V. Far.
well is nonresident Ofthe State of Tennes.
see, 50 taai he ordinary process oflaw can
not be served upon linn IL is therefore or.
dered by me that publication be made for
four consecutive weeks in the Herald and
Mail, a newspaper published in Columbia,
requiring the said John V. Farwell to make
his appearance on or before the next
sitting of our Chancery Court, to
be held on the second Monday in June,
1874, at the courthouse in Columbia, Ten
Lessea, and plead, answer or demur TO COM
plainant's bill, or the same Will be taken
for confessed as to him al'd set for hearing
cXparte.
May2 2, 1874. d. 3. COOPER, c & NJ.
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n7- For particulars see programmes. -4a
TOR SALE,

The former residence of T.. w. McRady.
This property lies one mile from Columbia,
on The Mt Pleasant Pike. There are about IS
acres of land, a good dwelling, with rooms,
and plenty 81 cuthouses, good orchard and
garden, and in one OF the most desirable
nefghborhoodsi in the country. For terms,
amply at this Office. J. \. MCRAD4
NAV so -'73 Admir-
The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1874-05-01

hHy ptIsOH, 50 IIdVIti WHO sHdII IdII 10 UVII-
ply with the foregoing requirements. will be
subject to severe penalties.
Persons OF firms liable to pay any of the
Special Taxes named above. must apply to +.
NJ. D00LEY, Deputy Collector of Internal
renee, Lewis, Hickman and Maury. and pay
for and procure the Special-Tax Stamp or
Stamps they need, prior to May l, 1874, and
without further notice.
j. W. DOUGLASS,
Com. of Internal Revenue.
Office of Internal Revenue,
Washington ID, c., February Is, 1874. 3w.
The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1874-05-01
NONRESIDENT NOTICE.

Campbell Brown ct ais, VS.. Ellen NJ. Book.
sr ct ais.
1t appearing to me from complainant's
ton ana Hoggatt CIopton, Administrator
on right of his deceased wife, is a non-resi-
dent of the State of Tennessee, SO that the
ordinary process of law cannot be served
upon him, it is therefore ordered by me
that publication be made for four consecu-
tive weeks in the Herald ana Mail, news
paper published in Columbia, requiring the
SAID Hoggatt Clopton to make his appear
ance on or before the second Monday in
June next, at the courthouse in Columbia
Tennessee, and then and there to appear,
and plead, answer or demur to complain
ant s bill, or the same will be taken for con-
fssSed as to him and set for hearing expar-
tie. y. B. CQORER, Z. q NJ.
Nav 4 INT4 '''
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NOTICE.
.. S. Internal Revenue Special Taxes,
May Il, 1874, 60 April 80, 1875.

The LAW of December "a. 1872. requires eve
~ person engaged in any business. ayocaflon /,
or employment which renders him liable 10 q
special Tax, to procure and place eonsplcu-
ousIy IN his establishment or place of business
aSIAMP denoting the payment of said Spec
lal Tax for the Special-Tax Year beginning
May Is 1874, before commencing or continuing
business after April 30, 1874.
The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1874-05-01
nIssoLUTIoN NOTICE.

The firm OF Martin Embry & Wright, was
dissolved by mutual consent, on the -
ult. The business viii be continued Dl
Martin e. Embry for the present year anu
all parties indebted 20 the late urih on
last year will please call at their office ana
settle, MARTIN EmbNi
April 30, ls7I.--lm.
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TO CREDITORS.

MAY 2, Isl.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1874-06-06
immigration.

We invite attention to the call fol
n meeting of the Citizens Immigra.
zion Society OF tits county on Sat.
urday, the 18TH inst9 by r.. c. Patty,
Secretary. 4he advantages antio
pstod froM this organization depend
greatly gpGn the business arrange
mcnts Of that day. we hope to see
= large meeting. Every citizep who
wishes to see the general interest
of the country pro~oted ought 70
DO there,
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10 Mrs Phillips, of the Phillips
House. we are indebted for a head
OF lettuce, which is a heat of any
We ever saw. 1t looks to us
1t WAS trying, when growing, to
run opposition to a cabbage, as it
Is fully equal in size to an ordinary
vegetable Of that kind.
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SyphOn Soda and Mineral Wafer

For the convenience Of fami.is.
ana the sick, we have on hand an.
VIII keep throughout the season.
Soda, Scltzer and Congress water
IN French Quart Siphon Bottles Il,
% cts per bottle and $3.50 per doz-
en- bottles, As these bottles are We.
ry costly, we shall expect a deposit
OF el,5O per bottle, to cover cost,
from all parties unknown to us.
We shall also expect these bottles
to be returned, as soon as empticd.
For these goods our terms arc cash.
Town bills collected with our ice
weekly.
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NOTICE,

the members of the Citizens
A,soc'NlI9n, and all other persons
interested, are requested to meet at
the Court House on y
Saturday, the 18Th inst,
at 10 O'Clock A. NJ.
Business of Importance Will lie
'~rIn""otGd, II, W. FOOTE,
ATTY, sec. Pres.
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GNn'I Superintendent NJ. 4 0. RR.

Our readers have probably noted
the importaUC change in tho man.
agcmcnt of the n, 4 o. Rk., in re.
moving A. Ma DO k from the prcSi.
dcncy OF the road. The next i'm
rortaut move was the appointment
of Col. A. l.. huvcs, Of Fiygiuia, as
the Gen'I Superintendent, a tho.
rough railroad mag, and we hope
to chronicle results in the manage
ment of this road that will be as
rreditable to hiM as his manage
ment Of other roads. What we re-
gard Of most Importance to us is,
that he preferred this position to
others he might bayo held, aHd We
have good authority for saying that
our long line is in charge OF a man
shat thoroughly understands his
BUSINESS.