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The Hickman courier., 1874-08-21

DR.. Jous BULL--Dcar Sir: knowing
the efficiency Of your SarsapnrillA, ami
the healing and beneficial qualities IL
possesses. ] send you the following state
ment OF my case:
l was wounded about two years ago
was taken prisoner aud confined q siG-.
teen months. Being moved so M
wounds have not healed yet. Ete act
sat up moment since / was wounded
am shot through the hips. Nv general
health is impaired, and need something
to assist nature / have more faith ia
your SarsopGrilla than ia any thing eiss
| wish that that il genuine. Please er-
press me half dozen bottles and obiiEo
Carr. c. p. JOHNSON.
P. S.-The following was written April
30th, 1866, by Mrs. Jennie JohusOn, moibsr
of Capt. Johnson.
DR.. John Bull-Dcar Sir: Nv husband.
DR.. c. 5. Johnson, was a skillful surgeon
and physician in Central New York,
wnere he died, leaving the above &. 4.
johnson to my care. At thirteen years
Of age he had chronic diarrhoa anJ
scrofula, for which gave your sarssps.
riils. IL cnred him. have for ten years
recommended il TO many in New York,
Ohio and Iowa, for scrofula, fever sores,
and general debility. Perfect success hAa
attended it, The cures effected IN sons
cases of scrofuls aud fever sores we're
almost miraculous. l am very anxious
for my son to again have recourse 20 your
Shrsaparilla. II IL fearful Of getting
spurious article, hence his writing to ron
for II. His wounds were terrible, bat
believe he will recover.
Respectfully,
JENNIE JOHNSON
The Hickman courier., 1874-08-21

ters, all Of which ] guarantee to be cosi-
- - II v..f sfII- - v.-~-HssNIu1naIaumI
names they bear
80 not sufer yourself TO be imposed On.
Don't be drawn away after new aud doubt
ful experiments. Don't risk your health
10y letting novices experiment upon you
with their trash.
Ny Sarsaparilla hos stood the tost for
twenty-five years; IL is still the SarsA-
paTilla of the day, and Of the age, tower
ing over all others in popularity and its
curative qualities.
Avoid all those who are trying 10 palm
of on you other extracts OF SarsapariliS
So called. BeInemher IL is Dr.. John Buil's
Sarsoparilla, OF Louisville, Ky. that IL 10
the old and reliable remedy for impurities
Of the blood and scrofulus affection. Al
bear that IN mind.
The Hickman courier., 1874-08-21

One man, at least, comes out OF the
Beecher Titon scandal with an un-
sullied reputation His name is Horace
Greeley. When Tilton urged him to
call at his house during his absence.
Mr.. Greeley declined. He said he did
not think it good habit to visit wife
while her husband is away These
were creditable words N. T. SIN.
The Hickman courier., 1874-08-21

TIE steamer Grand Tower, one Of
the swiftest and most popular. boats Of
the Anchor Line, plying be'Teen St.
Louis and Memphis, run a foul Of a
snng, and sunk somewhere between the
former city aud Cairo. The accident
occurred the first of this week.
The Hickman courier., 1874-08-21

P. S.--M Johnson was the sou OF a
skiiiful surgeon. Ills mother recommend =
ed to her friends, aud for many years ussi
my Sarsapariia with perfect success. IN
Scrofula and tevor-sOres Mrs. Johnaoa
states that the cures effected were almor,
miraculous. Read NY Journal for o., =
tended information sni advice in Jour
case. My journal contains ccrtiSeatss 81
eminent persons, ministers aud y ,nl
nen-nen WHO are known here4 III,
community for integrity Hnd vcraci& 4 4
have recensly received a most rcnark120
certificate from an eminent gcntielnanr Of
Louisville. JOHN BULL
The Hickman courier., 1874-08-21
ALEx. A. FAIRS. JAS w FARIs
Earis g. Brother.

Physicians aud Surgeons,
OFFER their professional services to
the citizens of Hickman and vicinity.
Thankful for past favors, and solicit a
continuation of the liberal patronage ex-
%aded.
OrFce-Buck s. Cowgilrs drug store.
Residenee-Moulton St, So, third house
from Baptist church.
jani. N.
The Hickman courier., 1874-08-21
BULLS WORM BfSfRoYf..
Extract of u Letter from Georgia
NILLAsow, wAIRER CovSrr, Ca,
June 20, 1866.

June 20, 1866.
Dr. John Buli-Dear Sir: have rs-
Gently given your Worm Destroyer several
trials, and find il wonderfully efhcaoious.
IL has not failed in single instance 90
have the wished for effect. Am doing y
pretty large country practice, and have.
daily use for some article of the kind.
am, sir, respectfully,
JULIUS i. CLEMENT,. ND.
p $50 unqualified aud nuuercus are
the .estimonials in favor OF my Worm De-
stroycr that newspaper space 10 entirely
too small TO tell its merits.
IL is an infallible remedy for Worms.
Try il and be convinced. SEQ my journal
for a more full description.
JOHN BULL.
The Hickman courier., 1874-08-21
BEECHWOOD SEMINARY
Hickman, XIV.

&&AO AAAAASOAA A
TIME NEXT SESSION OF THIS IN
-stitution will begin on
Monday, Aug. alst. 1874,
and be divided into two terms of 20 weeks
each with the following rates of tuition
per term, PAYABLE MONTHLY:
orthography, Reading, Writing and
Mental Arithmetic. .........SlO 90
Geography, Grammar Arithme tic,
history ..- .-..-..-- ...-.--...--'S W
PhilOsopy, Algebra, Latin ............S20 GO
Geometry, Book keeping and Survey
ing.......................... SIS 90
No deduction for absence except in case
of protracted sickness.
Thorough decipiine will be enforced.
Sufficient assistance will be employed TO
give all necessary instruction. | bespeak
the hearty cooperation of the Parents and
Guardians in the control of their children
+. r. Jon ES, Principal.
Hickman, KY, August l, 1874.
The Hickman courier., 1874-08-21

THE Grand Lodge OF Good Templars
mssts IN Loaisvills 90 ths second Tues
day 10 October next.
The Hickman courier., 1874-08-21

There is no way to viudicate Beecher
except TO elect him President of the
Uuited States. - Courier Journal
The Hickman courier., 1874-08-21

Ny Journal sbounds with sirnilANi let
nrs III If 81 nicL -nnrnnL.c IN q. ..n..-
The Hickman courier., 1874-08-21
or HICKHAN COUNTY.

SENATOR Thomas c. McCreery has
gone TO the Arkansas Hot Springs for
the benefit of his health.
The Hickman courier., 1874-08-21

Tue Lexington Gazette states that
General John c. Breckinridge' health
Is not improved by his trip North, and
his physician entertains grave appre-
hep.ious as 10 his condition.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-11-19
Practical Jokes.

In later days, fortunately for the
nerves of the majority ofpeople, prac-
tical jokes are considered in very bad
taste, and discouraged by society; but
in the last century they flourish like
weeds. Perhaps our readers are already
familiar with the exploit of the famous
Turpin, who, entering a tavern yard
on one occasion, slipped the harness
off an ass, and sending the animal
away in the care of confederate, crept
into the harness himself, and with un-
blushing effrontery awaited the arrival
of the owner, who was naturally as
tOnished to find his beast gone and a
man standing harnessed in its gear.
Still more was he astonished when he
heard Turpin devoutly thanking God
for the recovery of his human shape.
cat length" exclaimed he, 'smy sins
are forgiven me, and the time of my
penance is expired. l sinned and was
changed to an ass, but God is merci-
full, and His anger does not endure
forever" Saying which Turpin threw
down his harness and walked off.
However, not very long safter, the ass
was sent to be sold, and who should
come into the market but its former
owner. After Staring at the animal,
he called out, 'What has the wretch
sinned again and has he again been
turned into an ass For the love of
God, gentlemen, have nothing to say
to that animal! He has deceived me
once, but am not to be caught again
for, look you, whoever buys him will
find him, some day or other, as did,
turned into a man" The joke in this
case, was good, but its originator prof
ited by it, cleverly combining wit with
profit.
A practical joke of a different char
acter was once played on a we'll known
author by his patron, the Duke of
Norfolk. The impecuniOus writer was
surprised in his garden, and surround
ed by a number of distinguished visit
ors, headed by the duke, who said,
owe have come to dine with you, old
bard" "Your royal highness has ia
ken us by SURPRISE" said the writer,
'sbut we will send off for some provis-
ions to Dorking it is only three miles
off" A messenger was dispatched, but
conformably to previous Instructions,
intercepted, and walk in the garden
being proposed, the captain was de-
tanned in conversation, while the SER
wants were setting out the table and
arranging the banquet. All this time
the author was suffering the agonies
of host who, though on hospitality
intent, was conscious of the emptiness
of his larder, and on the anxious look
out for the arrival of the basket laden
with supplies from Dorking, Pres
emily the dinner was announced.
Morris entered the dining room, pro
fusely apologizing as he went. TIC
his great surprise, the table was spread
bountifulIy fish, hams, fowl, veniso1
and pastry, terminating in sublime
, round of boiled beef ga most inge
J nious and well executed Device" sale
the relieved author, who was some
, thing Of a gourmand. 1.-THE joke
however, is not at my expense;" an,
he sat down and heartily enjoyed him
' self
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-11-19
Historx of Tobacco USING.

The tobacco plant is native Of
America. It was introduced into Eu-
rope after the discovery of the New
Werld by Columbus. 1t was first used
in Spain and Portugal, and afterwards
introduced into England by Sir Walter
Raleigh. It was soon after carried in
to France, Germany, Russia and TIA
ly.
In Russia the use of tobacco was
prohibited under penalty of the bas-
tinado for the first offense, loss of the
nose the second, and deprivation of
life the third. In Italy, all who used
tobacco or snuff in church were ex-
communicated. In Switzerland, all
users OF tobacco were punished by
the magistrates as criminals. In Con-
stantinople, a Turk was led through
the street with his nose transfxed by
pipe-stem, as warning to all smo-
kers. The Shah of Persia treated to-
bacco using as capital crime. James
I. also made earnest efforts to sup
press the traffic in tobacco, placing
heavy imposts upon it.
A brief glance at few statistics
will show how enormous is the amount
of tobacco raising and using at the
present time.
In 1858, tobacco cost England more
than $4O,OOO,OOO.
In the year 1850, it cost France the
same sum.
Last year (1s73) it was estimated
that tobacco cost the English people
more than bread.
The United States annually exhausts
in the culture of tobacco 100000 acres
of its richest soil, and employs 10000
men, women, boys and girls in its
manufacture. In 1843 the amount of
tobacco used in this country amount
ed to seven pounds for each adult
person. Holland has one million sal
low, cadaverous looking people en-
gagged in the manufacture of the vari-
Gus forms of tobacco.
The present annual production of
the world is estimated by reliable au-
thorlties at 1,OO0,OOO,OOO pounds,
which must cost the consumers at
least $500, O,0OO.- Health Reform
| er
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-11-19

= One Of the financial signs of the
times is the fact that considerable
amounts of California capital are seek
fore current rates for money OH the
Pacific Coast have been from one to
five per cent. a month, but now it is
difficult to find good borrowers at
those rates, and the surplus capital is
consequently flowing eastward, and is
freely offered on ten year loans at
nine per cent. The San Francisco
banks have sixty millions of gold de
posits in their vaults, and are therefore
abundantly able to compete with Wall
Street, and relieve the so called strin
gency in the money market, if any
such thing exists, in this part Of the
world. In fact the time may not be
far off when San Francisco " ill divide
with New York the septre of money
power, and when we shall look to Cal
lfornia street rather than Wall street
for standard money quotations. AT
all events there is vast power in hard
pan, and city with sixty millions OF
surplus gold dollars in her bank vaults
is in a condition to hold a powerful
sway over the money kings and money
currents of this continent. Another
thing worth remembering in this con
nection is, that there is no such thing
as an irredeemable currency or partI
of repudiatiOn in California. If there
were, that splendid State would NOR,
than likely be now seeking to becom
debtor rather than creditor to he
neighbors.-[O. S. journal.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-11-19

- An old lady walked into a law
yer's Office the other day, when the
following conversation took place:
Squire, 1 called to see if you would
like to take this boy and make law
yer of him ?'
"This boy appears rather young,
madam. How old is he ?''
"Seven years, sir"
'He is too young-decidedly too
young. Have you no boys older p
"Oh, yes, sir, 1 have several; but
we have concluded to make farmers OF
the others. 1 told my old man L
thought this little fellow would make
a good lawyer, and so called to see
if YOU would take him"
"No, madam, he is too young yet to
commence the study of the profession.
But why do you think this boy so much
better calculated fer a lawyer than any
of vOur other sons ?'
"Why, you see, sir, he is just seven
years old to-day when he was only
five he'd lie like all nature; when he
got to be six, he was sassy and impu-
dent as any critter could be; and now
he will steal every thing he can lay
his hands on"
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-11-19
THE HER AID.
y. W%s Il. .IHHIHKAEi 51tLEfkHiN, Editors.
THURSDAY. NOV. 10, 1874.
We shall not be surprised to 81

= We shall not be surprised to see
at the next Winters session of the
Legislature of our State an effort
made to repeal, or cripple. by amend
ments, the Adair liquor law. Those
who, at the last session, were in favor
of such a measure, will feel that the
result of the late election is this State
justifes the belief that the people of
the State are favorable to the policy.
Nothing. however.can be farther from
the truth the result of the election
was, by no means, an expression in
favor of the right to make paupers
and criminals, through the sale Of in
toxicating liquors.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-11-19

The New York world mixes its
poetry and religion and champagne to-
gether in such conglomerate way
that there is a deep seated impression
abroad that the 'Sympathies of Youth
have been entwining themselves in the
.'Elbows of the Mincio' again.-[Cin-
einnati Enquirer.
We suppose the Enquirer has refer
ence to the following poetic effusion
from the New York world:
Now glerv to the Lord of Hosts, from whom all
glories are;
And glory to free trade home rule. and dollars
good at Darl
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-11-19
SUMMER MEMORIES.
By EDWARD sPRAGUE RAND, JR.

Far from the city's busy din,
Where waves leap white on sea-gIrt is les,
Which. rude and craggy, seem to win
From heaven radience of smiles;
Or blue with blue-bellS, white with mist,
Or purple in the sunset glow,
Then messy peaks by moonbeams kissed,
How swift the summer moments goi
Awhile we meet, then bid adieu
Almost ere friendships tendrils cling,
As birds Of passage passing through
Strange countries. tarry, then take wing =
ct many page of memOry'S book
Holds lines which time may ne'er efface,
And many a summer word or look
Finds in the heart its resting place.
o bright blue eyesl o raven locks!
Soft whispered words which kindly fell,
Awhile we climed the foam-g girt rock,
Or rested in deep mossy dell
Shall the heart lose its precious things
Because the autumn breezes blow?
Forget the bliss that summer brings,
While winter Whirls its wreaths of SnoWy
Far sooner let the craggy isles
Neglect the nodding blue-b -belI's BIRTH
Forget to battle in sunset smiles,
Or cloth with moss the spray -drenched earth.
The mountain lakes reflect no more
The radience of the evening star,
And all along the fright shore
The waves forget their ancient war.
o green-clad isle! thy smile is bright,
But brighter memories from thee spring;
Lovely art thou by day. by night.
But lovlier far the words that ring
In secret chambers of the heart.
And echo there till time once more
Join hands,-which now reluctant part
. happy isle, upon thy shore.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-11-19

Advices from Cape Town to Octo
Der II, state that the gold fields were
attracting more attention, large mug
gets being found daily. The crops
throughout the colony are in good
condition.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-11-19

Private dispatches report that Brig
ham Young, en- route to st. George,
has been advised by his accompanying
physician not TO continue. The bish-
OPS in all the Mormon churches pray
ed for the recovery of Brigham:
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-11-19
The Wilmington Journal says !:

Notwithstanding all the temperance
efforts, of last winter, a large amount
of the ''ardent' is soll in this place.
Our merchants and business men
are gradually inaugurating the cash
system 1t is the only true policy.
He who sells for cash sells cheaper.
He who buys with cash purchases care
fully and sparingly, gets the worth
of his money and has strict eye to
economy.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-11-19

We suppose the Democracy of
Ohio will rejoice over the Democrat
ic successes in the East. If Repub-
Iican meets one of these joyous fel
lows, we recommend him to read to
that man the first three planks in the
New York Democratic platform. Here
they are;
l Gold and silver the only legal
tender: no currency inconvertible
with coin,
2. Steady steps towards Specie Pay
ment no step backward.
3. Honest payment of the public
debt in coin: sacred preservation OF
the public faith.
If the reading of these few wor dis
does not turn joy to sorrow, it is be-
cause the Democracy doesn't know the
meaning of principles.--[Cinc
Gazette.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-11-19

AT MRS. FERGUsoN's OLD STAND.
Wy ILL sell lower than any one in Washing
w tom stamping done to order Dress
mrking attended to by
MISS DALLIE GORDON
She will give satisfaction to ALL Please call
on her in Fayette street. next door to MIR Sears
Nov 1874 81 6m
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-11-19
J. R. sNYDER's
Livery and Feed Stable,
On Fayette Street,
(Il. c. MILLER'S Old Stand)
FABEi
Sept. II. 1874.

GTYLISH and safe horses, and buggies and
y carriages for hire at reasonable rates.
Horses boarded by the day or week.
Patronage Solicited,
Sept H. 1874. 44y1
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-11-19

33Ien Of genius have q hard time perceive;
and must expect contradictions next to unendu-
rabIe-the plurality of biockheads being so eX-
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-11-19
DEACON JONES EXPERIENCE.
ARKANSAS CONFERENCE.-THE.
BY BRET HARTE.

Yer right when youlay it down, Parson,
Thet the flesh is weak and a snare;
And to keep your pillow in the furrow
When yer cattle begins to rare
Amt no sure thing. And between US,
The same may be said of prayer.
Why, 1 stood the jokes, on the river,
OF the boys, when the critters found
Thet I'd jined the church. and the snicker
The day sat down with the mourners,
In the old camp-meetin' ground
stood all that, and I reckon
might, at pinch, stand more
For the boys, they represent Baal
And stand as the Rock of the Law.
And it seemed like a moral scrimmage
In hOldin' agin their jaw.
But thar's crosses Christian suffers,
As hezn't got that pretense-
Things with no moral purpose,
Things ez hez get no sense;
Things ez, somehow, no profit
VIII cover their first expense.
Ez howl I was jist last evenin'
Addressin' the Throne of Grace
And mother knelt in the corner,
And each of the boys in his place
When that sneaking pup of Keziah's
TO Jonathan's cat Civ chase.
never let on to mind 'em,
never let on to hear,
B9t drove that prayer down the furroW
with the cat hid1n' under my cheer.
And keziah a Whisperin' ''sic herH'
Ahdnother sayin' you dare!''
l asked for q light for the heather.
To guide on his narer track
With that dog and that cat jest -valtzin,
And Jonathan's face jest black
When the pup made rush, and the kitten
Dropped down on the small of my back
Yes. | think. with the Lud's assistance,
might have cOntinered then,
If, gettin' her holt, that kitten
dedn't dropped her claws in me-WhoQ
1t somehow reached the 'OId Adam,''
And jumped to my feet with ''Amenp'
So, yer right when yeu say it, Parson,
That the flesh is weak and a snare,
And to keep yer plow in the furrow
When yer cattle begin to rare
Amt no sure thing. And between US,
say it's jist so with prayer.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-11-19
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.
SECRET ORDERS.

EAYETTE LODGE No. 1O7 F. & A.
Il NJ meets on the first Wednesday evening af-
ter the rull moon, and when the moon fu1s on
NJ: II. T.. Robinson, S. W; J. B. Hudson. J. W: +;
G. w. Chann, S, ID. w. c. Tansey, J. D.; b H.
MflIikan Sec'y; John Miser Treas; w. II. Ham
mer Tyler.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-11-19
The Lancaster Gazette saws !:

AuS hAuCaSt6l 0aACGGc says
A handsome new freight engine has
just been turned out of the Lam
caster R. R. shops. She is a Mogul
engine, No. Is, and weighs in the
neighborhood of 81 tons. She was
built entirely in the Lancaster Shops,
under the personal management of l..
Kells, Master Mechanic and Supt. c..
G. Waite, and reflects great credit up
on the workmen engaged in its con-
struction. She is an eight wheel puf
fer, but the same as ten wheel, with
cylinders 17x24 and three pairs of
drivers. She made q trial trip Tues
day, working like an old engine and is
an achievement Mr.. Kells may be
proud of, considering the facilities OF
the Lancaster Shops.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-11-19
The Columbus Gazette saws !:

iC OOluAuDuS OuASlGC
The Senate Chamber and Hall of the
House of Representatives have been
thoroughly renovated, and are again
ready to be dirtied up.
If the times are little hard, coal is
cheap. Such prices at this time of year
have not been known for long time.
Julius Caesar Adolphus Aug ustus
is the name of a colored youth in this
city. He has slow w.consumption.
1t is asserted that the Democratic
roosters will be fighting among them
selves before long Not until the snf
frqge question takes form.
The potato crop in the vicinity of
this city this year will not come short
Of 100000 bushels, we are told. The
belt Of farms between the upper and
lower Bellbrook roads, extending to
the river, has contributed by far the
largest proportion of this immense
crop Mr.. D. NJ. Kyle alone, from fif-
ty acres, contributed 5000 bushels, all
of which he sold to dealers in this city
at 81 per bushel. The Gordon boys
have also harvested 5000 bushels.
Part of this large potato cropis stor ed
away in cellars of our grocery men
and other cellars they have rented,
awaiting customers, wholesale and re-
tall Xenia Torchlight.