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Killing by GOnSTeSSinan SiOsS
OF the Man WHO SANDER
Cd La EDaNss aIPF.

To the Editor of the Memphis Avalanche:
As the shooting of Long sy Mr.
Sloss, at Tuscumbia, Alabama, on Sun
day last, is an interesting theme to
those having sisters and daughters, as
an eye witness Of the affait, propose
to tell you what l know about it.
Long was forbidden, last fall some
time, to visit the house, aud swore he ID
make SIoss sorry for it"
The young lady was in delicate
health, being consumptiye, and by the
advice of physicians, the family spent
The winter in Thomasviile, Georgia,
place Of DO little repute as a resort for
those afflicted with consumption.
It appears that Long commenced
his slandcrOus lies while the family
were III Georgia, and became bUider in
his language since their return, about
a month since. Still the family heard
nothing Of those rumors those know
ing of them, either being over modest
or afraid to tell.
When Mr.. SlOss came on the street.
on Saturday, having the night before
returned from Congress he was made
Acquainted with the facts, and never
got it from the family for they knew
nothing. He wanted to attack the
fellow on the street Immediately, but
was told by his friends that Long was
heavily armed, and also had the sworn
promise Of seven young men. whose
minds and morals, we presume from
this course. he had perverted, to stay
by him when on the streek.-aL1 ion.
- IN. e 49,
decided SIoss as to his action, and he
took a position in Warren store, and
shot him the first opportunity that
presented itself. Six balls struck him,
Que grazing his head, one penetrating
back OF the ear, Que through the neck,
one through the arm, and two IN the
body. Hewas living yesterday (Tues
day., but his early demise is expected,
after which the trial will take place.
Every lawyer in the place volunteered
his services but one, besides the So
iicitor, within two hours of the shoot
ing. When the existence of this
treaty Of "of.ense and defense became
generally known, none of the good
class of citizens blamed Mr.. Sloss at
all for not exposing himself. We hope
this will be lesson to every young
man, and teach that the honor Of his
family is something that father holds
dearcr than life, aud when man sinks
so low as to traduce a lady's character,
he will certainly be dealt with.
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Enr snsssress.

We learn, authoritatiycly, that W.
X. Hall, the postmaster at Columbus
is being strongly urged to accept the
Republican candidacy for Congress
in this District, but don't jump at the
proifered honor. Col. Hall has some
experience as legislator, having
served term or two as Senator in the
Brownlow legislature. Whether this
experience commends him to his par
ty at this time as fit ca ndidate, we
know not, but we suppose he would
command the united Republican vote Of
the District.
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A Tennessee Paper on Ed
Grassland.

The Jackson (Tenn.,) Courier Her
ot,1, has this to say of our distinguish
ed representative in Congress
In the First Congressional District
our Kentucky friends seem much agi-
tated to determine who of the Demo
Cratic candidates has done most service
for the party: the candidates record
before, and in behalf of the country
amounts to nothing in comparison with
his service to his party. The candi~
dates so far are Hon. Oscar Turner,
Judge Boon aud Judge Bennett, all
worthy and capable gentlemen. But
while they are 6ghtiug over personal
issues, there is a strong disposition with
many to take up the gallant old
veteran, Hon. Ed. Grassland, and run
him for third term, though he positive
ly declines another race lie Is one
OF the best men of Kentucky he has
true and honest heart aud clear head
aud sound practical Judgment. HIS
errors, and let him that is withont them
cast the first stone, are of the head, not
OF the heart. We have no intention
OF medliDg in the affairs of our ne1sh'
bors, but should Ed. Grassland be
again re elected to Congress the PEG
pie is the district should feel them
selves honored.
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MORE About TasAT DUEL.
our Nominee Not Ineligible.


Mr.. Phil. Pointer, Capt. Tom Jones
friend in the alleGged duel, affair, has
published a card completely sustain
ing our nominees published expiana
ton and cxhonerating him from all
eensure in regard to accepting chal
lengc. Mr. Pointer says he exceeded
his authority, and positively violatssd
Jones instruction in arranging an
accepting the challenge. There can no
longer be any doubt Of Jones oIigibili~
ty, aud The Democracy will therefore
rally to his support the more enthusi-
astic because his enemies sought to
prosecute him upon a mere techni-
cality.
First-At the time Capt. Jones gave
me the note addressed to Mr.. W. II
Woodford. designating me As his friend,
&c, (already extensively pubIished),
he distinctly stated to me that he did
~ $500 saeull not aecent,,.D DE-. Hale s
challenge and the Hon " y Swee
uey, who was present as Capt. Jones,
friend and legal adviser, emphatically
declared that in no event could Capt
Jones accept the challenge.
Sccund-I did not see Captain Jones
after that first interview until after
had sigued the paper with Mr.. ". Il
Woodford agreeing to the time, place
and weapons for hostile meeting.
The agreement was made by me with
out the authority or knowledge Of
Capt Jones, and [ was fully aware at
the time that it was not binding on
him. as i, certainly was not.
Third-In a very short time after 4
signed said paper had informatiG
that an officer was on his way to arrest
the parties, and, believing this would
unquestionably end the matter, did
not inform Capt. Jones of the exist
ence or signing of said agreement to
fight, nor did | afterwards inform HIM
thereof, and so far as know OF believe
he did not know the fact that [ had
made the agreement or signed the pa
per until since the Louisville CONNER
cial recently commenced publishing
concerning this affair.
Capt. Jones did not accept DR.
Hale's challenge, nor have .owledge
of or ratify or approve of MY accep
lance of it, or authorize the same and
so far as | know or believe, had fully
determined not to accept it.
Filth-fhe arrest of DR.. Pie wa:
made on Sunday afternoon, ,fIne, 6
| 1869, and not GU the morning of the
/ 9TH, when on bis way to the pace o.
/ hostile meeting Dr. Hale never start
ed to the place of meeting, in my
opinion.
SIXTH did nat procure or prepare
I any pistols or engage any surgeon 70
the fight, nor make any preparation
whatever for the meeting and so far
as | know or believe, no such prepa
rations were made by either party.
Seveuth-Capt Jones did not asi
me 10 act as MS second, but to 90 a
his friend to make a reconciliation o
difficulty which he very much regret
! ted Why | transcribed my autbori
1 ty IN arranging Ter duel it is no
Necessary for me here 30 state. | di,
for reasons satisfactory to myselfa
( the time, aud with the full kuowedg'
that if my principal did not fill the en-
gagement / would be expected to d
so. PHIL. \. POINTER.
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Not entity.

FRIESD SUMMERS THE readers of Your
paper will remember TO have read news
item. ms copied from the Hickman Courier,
stating that here was reverend gentle
man hack OF Columbus, Ky, lceturing
against Masonry and Odd-Feilowship
with the avowcd determination Of demol-
ishing those institutions. lDasmuch
am credibly informed that some Of my
Masonic friends have spotted macas being
that reverend geutlcman-I beiINn the on
~ minister living back Of Columkis, Ky,
| wish to say that | am not guilty.
wish to say, moreover, that l have in
quired who was the lecturer referred 20,
but have found no one that could tell.
am inclined the opinion thg.Athe editor
Of the Courier got that news Rhen nap
ping. Yours, Sc, c. n. Ray.
The CouB7EG's Informant had no
reference to Mr.. Ray, but the name
given US was that of Rev. Mr. Hall;
but if Mr.. Ray, resident Of the To-
cality, has made inquiry, and heard OF
no such lecturer, we presume there
must be some error about the matter,
and if SO, we readily correct.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
Extra Snecial rntina

Beware of Counterfeitsl Smiths Tonic
syrup has been eounterfeited, and the
coun'erfeiter brought to grief
SMITHS TONIC SYRUP.
The genuine article must have DR.. John
Bulls private stamp on each bottle. DR..
John Bah only has the right to manufac-
ture and sci. the original John Smith $
Tonic Syrupof Louisville, Ky. Examine
well the label on each bottle. If my pri-
waite stamp is not on the bottle. do not pur-
chase, or you win be deceived. See my
column advertisements, and my show card
| viii prosecute any one infringing on
my right. The genuine Smiths Tonic
Syrup can only be prepared by myself.
The public servant,
DR.. JOHN BULL,
Louisville, Ky, Nov 8, 1863.
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Judges, for Governor.

After all is said, a good judge Is
quite as apt as other aspirants to com
bine the element needed for Governor
in times of peace. The judicial habit
of looking to both sides of every ques
ton is an important one iOr the State
Executive.
Our contemporaries seem to infer
that when a man is talked OF by his
ueighbors for an Office, he theh,by be
comes political partisan" We in
sist that the people shall feel free to
20 where they list in their choice for
Governor, aud take him up wherever
they fud him-on the beuGh, III the
workshop, or behind the pltei.
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lions Billings. son OF Mr.. Billings,
of Murray, Galloway county, mail
contractor, while carrying the mail,
managed to rob it of $3.50. On Nedne'-
day nloring Ions left for parts I'M
known. Soon, however, Mr.. llamp
Swift, high sheriff of Galloway waa mott
fed Of the robbery and started pur-
suit, and by Thursday morning ne had
the aforesaid son prisoner. He had
only 500 in cash with him. $500 more
/ he had left with his father.
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CHILLs AND FEVER

The proprietor Of this celebrated cdi-
cine justly claims for n n superiority over
all remedies ever offered 10 the public for
the safe, certain, speedy, and permanent
cure Of Ague and Fever, or Chills and
Fever, whether Of short or long standing.
lie refers to the entire Western and South
western country 10 bear him testimony
to the truth of the assertion, that In no
case whatever will il fail To cure, II the
directions are strictly followed and car
ricd out. In great many cases n single
dose has been sufficient for cure. and
whole families have been cured by a single
bottle, with perfect restoration Of the
general health. u is, however, prudent.
and in every cnse more certain 10 cure, IL
its use is continued fn smaller doses form
week or t~o after the diseuzc Inns been
checked, more especially in difficult and
long standing cases. Usually, this medi-
cine viii not require any MD TO keep the
bowels in good order; should the patient,
however, require cathartic medicine,
after having taken three or four doses o
the Tonic, a single dose of BULLS VEG
ETABLE FAMILY PILLS will be sufficient
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a couple of deputy clerks in the
office of the clerk Of the County Cert
of Murray while alone with a cou D.
of young ladies the other day. proposed
to have. mock marriage, one deputy
performing the ceremony for the other
1t has since turned out that the first
deputy has power to perform the eere
nony. aud the sequal IS that the other
is really married.
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THE Trigg County Democrat says
that "a pressure which with most men
would be irresistible, is being expended
on Colonel Ed Grassland to induce him
TO become candidate for Congress IN
The First district.
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BULLS SARSAPARILhA

menu the loilONlDG extract OF "a lettcN
from Mrs. Rivers, wife % Reverend DR.
Rivers, one OF the most learned, elSuent,
and popular Ministers Of the Methodist
Episcopal Church, and who IS at present
stationed at Broadway Church, Louisville,
KY:
LOUISVILLE, Ky, Oct. 8, 1869.
Or. Join Buil-Dear Sir: Many thanks
10 you for the medicine you have so kind
~ given me. have been n great sufferer
for years, and had the advise Of various
physicians. Some prom ouHced nTy spin0,
some my lungs, and some my heart 10 Dc
the seat Of my disease. have been bHrnt,
blistered and cupped until had become
disheartened. Several very eminent ply
scians who examined my spine informed
me that | was threatened with paralysis
or appopleXy any day, and that nothing
but seton would relieve me. / had a
perfect horror Of that, and WAS hesitating
about having one inserted, when you
kindly sent me your Sarsaparilla which I
Immediately begun 10 take three times a
day. had suffered terribly with a most
acute pain in the right side Of my head,
especially when | would read or write
for any length Of time, and on rising 10
my feet / would be perfectly blind for
several minutes, and would have TO hold
to something TO prevent falling.
am-most happy 10 inform you that
pain in my head is entirely relieved;
suffer but seldom with my spine and then
not so aeutely. Ny appetite IS good in
deed for the first time in ny life enjoy
my dinner more than any meal during
the day.
You kindly sent me four bottles again
last night, and began again this morn
ing, and | hope 10 be entirely relieved.
Please accept my heartfelt thanks and
best wishes.
Very truly your most grateful frieAd,
VI. =. c. RIVEHs.
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Stray Notice.

lTElAKEN UP AS A STRAY by Hugh
4 Cooper, SassafrAs Ridge, Fulton
County, Ky, s miles west of Hickman,
ONE BAY MARE MULE, years old and
thirteen hands high, having no marks or
brands visible and which l appraise at
the value of $50.
Witness my hand this LIST day Of June,
1874. J. F. BUSHART, J. Z. F. c.
june27-2w
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Hos. Marshall Jewell, the new
Postmaster General, was Il telegraph
operator of Columbia, Tennessee
twenty seven years ago.
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BULLS WORM DESTROYE,.

Extract Of O Letter from Georgia
VILLASow, WALKER County, Ca
June 20, 1866.
DT. John BHlI-Dcar Sir have re-
Gently given Your Harm Destroyer several
trials, and find IL wonderfully eiiicacious.
Ii has not failed in n single instance TO
have the wished FOR effect. | am doing a
pretty large country practice, aud have
daily use for some article of the kind.
am, sir, respectfully,
JULIUS =. CLEMENT, U D.
j. $50 unqualified and numerCtIs are
the testimonials in favor of my Worm De-
strOyer that newspaper space is entirely
too small TO tell its merits.
1t is an infallible remedy for Worms.
Try il and be convinced. See my journal
for more full description.
JOHN BULL.
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A. S. ANDERSON

HNHAT OLD SADDLER. Red hot for
business. Farmers support your
home mechanics. | keep constantly on
hand Saddles Harness, Brides, Hames
and Chains, and in fact everything that
u farPer wants in my line. Cheap for
cash, Viz approved paper on short time.
ga Cash paid for Hides and Fur.
MARI
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p. S.-Mr. Johnson was the son Of n
skiilful surgeon. His mother recommend
ed to her friends and for many years used
my sarsapArila with perfect success. In
Scrofula and fever-sores Mrs. johnson
states that the cures effected were almosa
miraculous. Read my Journal for ex-
tended information and advice in year
case. My Journal contains certificates o.
eminent persons, ministers and medieai
men--men who are known here In this
community for integrity and veracity.
have recently received a most remarkaoie
certificate from an eminent gentleman OF
Louisville. JOHN BULL.
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CITY RESIDENCE FOR SALE.-A
large, commodious two story frame house,
well located, with many extra improve
meuts and couveuiences, will be sold at
reasonable figures for cash, or on part
time. p~rties desiring to purchase are
invited to call aud examine the property
For further particulars, address.
april25 MILLET s. ROCLUAC.
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TANEN Up.

A 5 stray BY Jno. T. Campbell living
- in Fulton county, Ky, one mile and
Il half northwest Of McGehee crossroads,
ONE CHESTNUT S0BREL HORSE, about
l5} hands high, blaze face, left hind foot
w hite, little sack sticking on the inside
of the left forearm; no other marks per-
ceivahie; seven years old: and apprai sed
At the value Of seyenIy-tyc dollar. Given
under my hand. this the 18th day Of June.
IS14 HENRY DAVIS J. p F. c.
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Ny journal Rbounds with similar let
TOYS. all Of which I guarantee TO be gcr.-
uine and written by the persons whose
names they bear.
DO not suffer yourself to be imposed on.
Don't be drawn away after new aud ,EoIAs-
ful experiments. Don't risk your health
by leuing noviees experiment upon you
with their trash.
My Sarsaparilla has stood the trst for
twenty-five years; IL is still the Sarsn-
Parilla Of she day. and Of the age, tower
ing over all others in popularity and its
curative qualities.
Avoid all those who are trying TO palm
of on You other extracts Of Sarsapnrilla
50 called. Remember il IS Dr. John BALI
Sarsaparilla, OF Louisville, KY, that il 10
the old and reliable remedy for impurities
OF the blood and serofulus affection. A.
bear THAT in mind.
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WALL PAPER

and PAPER HANGINGS.
He will also procure any article on
short notice, whether in this market or
not. VIII have in stock, in their season,
fnk job lot of Valentines both senti-
mentl and comic which will be sold to
dealeft at very low prices.
He also keeps in stocka great variety
of Picture, Pictu re- Frames and material,
will make picture frames of any size or
quality on short notice and at Reasonable
prices. janl0
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TIE Masonic festivals held through
ouS the State on the 24th ult., were
unusually successful, aud will yield a
large return for the Widows and Or
pbanS Home.
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BULLS CEDRON BITTERS.

BULLS PICTORIAL Wild cHEREI'
BULLS VEGETABLE FAMILY PILLS
All the above medicines prePAF if,6
Dr. John Bull at his LABORATORY
Street, Louisville, ny. n.,~oisi.
For sale by G. A. HOLcohpn,ia ~.
Hickman Ky.
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alrw advertisements.
eagle Mills
WHEAT! WHEAT! |! WHEAT II

NTESsRS. CATLETT & ROBINSON,
M authorizes us TO announce that they
viii run the Eagle Mills, Hickman, Ky,
the present season, and viii pay the high
est market price for wheat.
re- BRING ON YOUR WHEAT.4G@g
iuIvl II If
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M A NHOOD-
HOW LOST, HOW RESTORED !

just puOliShed, new eultIon
@Aof DR.. CULvEEwELL' CELrBRA-
I * }rED Essay on the radiri cure
- (without mediciue) of Sperma-
torrhra or Seminal Weakness, Involun-
tary Seminal Losses, lmpotency, Mental
and Physical Iucapacity, Impediments to
Marriage, etc; also, Consumption, EP4ep-
sy and Fils, induced by seif-indulgenee
or scxtual extravaganza; Piles, sc.
pa" Price in Il sealed envelope only
six cents.
The celebrated author, in this admirable
Essay, clearly demonstrates from a thirty
years successful practice, that the alarm
ing consequences Of sclf-abuse may be
radically cured without the dangerous
use of internal medicine or the applica-
ton of the knife; pointing out mode Of
cure At once simple, certain and effect
ual, by means of which every sufferer, no
1ifgtter what his CONDITION may he, may
cure himself cheaply, privately and radt-
Guilty.
Bag This Lecture should be in The hands
OF every youth and man in the land.
Sent under seal, in plain envelope, TO
any address, post PlaR, on receipt of six
cents, or two post stamps. Also, DR.. SILLs-
BEES remedy for Piles. Send for circular
/ Address the Publishers,
CHAS. }. G. KLINE & CO,
| 127 Bowery, New York,
july2G-ly P. O. Box 4,58b.
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DR.. JOHN BULL-Dear Sir: Knowing
the efficiency Of your Sarsaparilla. and
the healing and beneficial qualities IA
possesses, send you the following state
ment Of my case:
I was wounded about two years ago
was taken prisoner and confined FOR six
teen months. Being moved 80 often. nv
wounds have not healed yet have not
sat up moment since l was wounded.
am shot through the hips. Ny general
health is impaired, and need something
TO assist nature ] have more faith in
your Sarsaparilla than in anything else
wish that that is genuine. Please ex-
press me half dozen bottles and oblige
CART. G. Z. JOHNSON.
?. S.-The following was written Aprjl
Both, 1866, by Mrs jennie johnson, mother
Of Capt. Johnson
DR.. John Bull-Dear Sir: Nv husband.
DR.. {. 5. johnson, was skillful surgeon
and physician in Central New York,
where lac died, leaving the above c. p.
Johnson 10 my care. At thiTteerA years
of age he had chronic diarrlkI and
scrOfula, for which | gave your Sarsapa-
rilla. 1t cured him. l have for ten years
recommended il TO many in New York,
Ohio and Iowa, for scTOfula, fever sores,
and general debility. Perfect success has
attended il. The cures effected in some
eases Of scrbfula and fever sores were
almost miraculous. ] am very anxious
for my son TO again have recourse to your.
Snrsaparilla. He is fearful Of getting n
spurious article, hence his writing to YOU
for it. His wounds were terrible, but
believe he viii recover.
Respectfully,
JENNIE JOHNSON.
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81. IL. DAWES.
Hickman, XIV.

rs AGENT for all the leading Magazines
/ ana Newspapers published in this
country and in Europe.
He will fill with promptness and at the
lowest cash prices, all orders with which
he may be favored for Coal Oil, Lard Oil,
Signal Oil, sc. Coal Oil Lamps and Lamp
goods Of every description, Glassware,
Queensware, &c, Music. Musical Instru-
ments, aud strings for instruments,
BOOKS
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DOENG;s ABOUT JORDAN.
The DTOutIs-.Farmin Pros
peCtS--The OIsaes--The
Gandidates--Ru
Academy, Etc.

JORDAN srArros, Ky, July 8, 1874.
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.EoncEwAnREN. Editor.

MURRAY. =: JULY II, 1874
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