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The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-05-15
EEIrspAPER nEcIsToEs
ARKANSAS.

Affairs ia Arkansas are still in mud
die. There have been two small engage
ments between the beIligerents since
sunday. The result of each engagement
is a few killed and several wounded
Brooks is still strongly fortified in the
State house. Baxter occupies his old
lines Business is entirely susT ended in
Little Rock The Legislature assembled
within Bakers lines on Monday There
was wanting enly one in the Senate and
TWO in the hover house to form quo
rum There is very likely q quorum
ere this time President Grant, through
the Attorney General, has submitted a
proposition to Brooks and Baxter for
each TO issue a call for the Legislature
TO assemble on the fourth Monday 10
May, in order that there may be 70
question as to the legality Of its action,
and that it should determine who is the
rightful governor. Brooks has aeceded
u the proposition and issued his procla>
nation, but Baxter has not, and is look
ing for relief to the Legislature already
assembled under his call, the action Of
which will Of course be ignored By
Brooks unless President Grant inter
feres
Senator Clayton Of Arkansas has in,
troduced resolution in the Senate au>
thOr;zing the appointment OF commits
tee Of three from that body, who shall
proceed to Little Rock and enquire
fully into the cause Of disturbance be-
tween the parties, and take such steps
in Investigation as shall determine who
is the lawful governor by reason Of hsv~
ing received u majority Of legal votes
No action has been taken by the senate,
and it is quite likely that Grant may
adopt SOME other plan, If both parties do
not aecedc to the proposition already
made to them. Some solution of these
difficulties will surely be reached in
few.days, but everything is so uncertain
under radical rule, that it is hard to
foresee what turn affairs may take. Such
events as are now occurring in Arkansas
are disgr aceful to the American people,
and are not calculated to recommend 8
republican form of government to the
people Of other lands. We heartily de-
ploTe them
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-05-15

Catherine l. BCwden, State Of Tenn
Petition for Divorce and essee Harde-
hHm0ny rs man County.
JOHN T. Bu"dcn No r. d.
In the Circuit Court OF Hardeman Coun-
", Tennessee.
Ia tbs cause it appearing from the
original petition fled in this court for
divorce, which is sworn to that tie de-
PENDANT J. T. Bowden, is o nonresident
Of the state of Tennessee, so that the
ordinary process of law cannot be served
upon him 1t Is therefore ordered By
the clerk OF said court that publication
be made in the Bolivar Bulletin, q news
paper published in The town Of Bolivar,
Tennessee, for four consecutive weeks,
commanding the sail John I Bowden
to appear Lelcre the Judge Of Cur said
court at the court house in the town Of
Bolivar on the 80 Monday in July. 1874,
and plead, answer or demur to said petit
ton or the same will be proceeded with
exparte J. 81. RICHARDSON,
May 9Th, 1874. Clerk.
mayS4t
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-05-15


THs UsE CT oPIUM-Tbe Cincinnati
Gazette has been Investigating the opium
question in this country and among
other things it states that of the 100000
pounds annually Imported, onIy one
third Is nsed fer medical purposes.
Knowing the deleteriops effects Of this
powerful drug on the human system, that
perer justly concludes that its use is
even more disastrous than thst OF aleho-
holic liquors: and suggests as r preTeu-
tive to its use the following LET every
enc who may be tempted to adopt the
assistance or the fascination Of this
pernicious drug learn that It's use can
only result in Intellectual and physical
ruin
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Nonresident NOtIce.

State Of Tennessee, Hardeman Coonty
Nenbern & S;atleF rs John II. Kidd.
In this cause 1t appearing by AFFIDAVIT
that tie defendant John H Kidd IS iust~
II indebted 10 the plaintiff, and is n nom
resident of the State so that tie ordinary
process Of law cannJt be ser7ed on him
and an original attachment having been
levied on his property, It IS therefore
ordered that publication be made il the
Bolivar Bulletin = newspaper published
IN the t5wn OF Bolivar, Tennessee, for
four successive weeks commanding the
said John II Kidd to appear before ne
or some other acting Justice OF the peace
ut my dwelling hause il being my Office
IN the 18Th civil district Of said county,
on the 9th day cf June, 1874 and make
defence to said snit against him or it will
be proceeded yyith cxpartc
JASPER SHELTON,
May 9gh 1874 J. p Il. {
mayl5Is
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-05-15
NOn-Resident Notice.

In the Chancery Court Of Hardeman
County, Tennessee. No. ISL r. D.
.. l. & A Bill
y 4. d. Bryant rs r 81. Moore and n.
q. PiTtie as Clerk * Master.
10 this cause It appearing from the
bill which is sworn to, that defendant r.
NJ. Moore Is q nonresident of the State
Of Tennessee. 1t Is therefore ordered
that publication be made as 10 him ia the
Bolivar Bulletin q newspaper printed In
Bolivar Tennessee, for four consecutive
weeks requiring hin to enter his appear
ance herein, on or before the lst Mons
day in June next, Gt being rule day
of said COURT and plead, answer or de-
mar to the bill in this cause, or the same
viii be taken for confessed and set fer
hearing expaTte as to him
u II. PIRTLE, e. & u.
per J Fentress, Jr., d. &. & NJ
May 5th, 1874
Francis Fen;ress, Attorney fer ComPit
Inay S4s
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H@YFCE.
no Iv02g-H. fiprkins IS. Louisa RoIg>
Er5.

Mo iy029-H. tInEkins IS. Louisa BOig>
Er5.
by virtue of veadisioni expouas to
T3e directed from the Circuit Court Of
HsTdemsa County az TIE MaT0h term,
1874, will azH t. Tie highest bidder for
cash at the court housa door in the tawn
CT Bolivar on 8onduy, Tic Isl day cf
June, 1874, tie following deseriheL 50
acres cf lsnd levied on as the property
IF Lonisa Rogers to satisfy this execu-
ton in favor Of Fl Harti2s, ana hounds
ed IS follows: Lying OF the waters Of
Ports Creek in civil district NJ. II Ct
uardeman cogn.Y being the same wi!lsd
70 def ndant By Iii Cox AMI b1anda'
by Bryant fosters l5ni Oh the south
and west and Riley zones hand on the
north, f. Dixon 90 ihe east Sa!e with
in legal honrs. }. }. NELLY.
apI7sS (iE5J 80 Sheriff
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-05-15

. 1t Is estimated that nearly sixty thou
sand people in Louisiana alone, whose
restitution has been caused by the over
dow, are needing assistance 10 enable
them to live. The government and the
principal cities Of the Union are still
contributing literally to tie wants Of
these unfortunate people.
The destitution Is likewise distressing
to thousands Of people in Mississippi
and Arkansas and they axe receiving
assistance
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-05-15

aen aTe fast dcrar ing first Greedy,
then Chase aud nov Snmner-aad !
don't feel very well n Vset
We find the folIowi lg in az exchange
1t SO reEiete with beauty ard tenderness
ve want all 20 read i:
'If it were asked, Of ali the books that
have ever been writ IN which il the
greatest, there could / e but ono answer,
The Bible. If it were asked, Of all chat
is in the Bible what Is most adfniied,
most loved, and il everyday life IA 81
most worth 30 mar, We r2Pptss thc coz
rect answer wouio be, The Lords Pray
CT. How pie N its language. EnU
grand il the lessons u teaches, how tens
der IL tire love which It fevoa:s, how
precious in the confidence when it in
sniras Like q beautiful picture, We like
t. look uTon 1t again and again. Like
q delightful soEE, 0"T ears iOge to hear
1t repeated, over, and ever.
When weary and tired, discouraged,
seemingly frientie s., "a each Of us
sometiur feels, h1w precious the words,
Our Father When the world seems
gloomy aud darl-, sin raiing, and sorrow
the Inheritance nf m82i, h0w cheering 70
the good things we have frun; Oar Faith
ers band. His mercy, His love, His
kindly care 5h., words leap to oar lips,
liallowed BE- Thv Name. Then ~ Ills
love dwells within as, aud we feel and
know the light and JOY Of the life lie
gives, looking bnuE Us upon the wicked
ness and ", al 80 Many Of our fellows,
/ how naturally wa pray, Eny Kingdom
Come. When fOveTfy threatens, AMI
want seems near, plans faii, ard car Ia,
hor yield no fruit, we think OF the Hrar e.
He taught Us. and confidently ask, GI5e
Is This Day 0uF Daily I3-ead.
When we have 'sobey d the commands
! CT God, forgotten duty, and in weakness
! or folly have done that which Is wrong,
/ with trembling lips We pray, Forgive Us
! Our TrespGsses. When others do Us
wrong, and thoughts Of the injury raukie
/ in cur minds, with VIVA. fierce are wa re-
minded Of our duty, By TIE words, 8s
! We Forgive Those, Who TTespas5
Against Us. When trying 80 DO right,
/ and yet in our weakness falling iat0
error and sin, with anxious tones We
! ask that lie will Lead Is Not Into
Temptation. When danger threatens.
and that which we fear comes upon IS,
we remember that lie Taught as to pray
| Deliver Us From Evil, and know that lie
! will do it. Looking abroad upon Our
whole lives, and upon that Of the world,
recognizing His power, His eYeT'T resen:
| Providence, with reverence we acknowi-
| edge, Thine Ia The Kingdom, The Pow
Ct And The Glory.
How precious, indeed, the prayer our
Savior has taught US. Infant lips have
lisped It, their little cares have grown
f. lighter, and growing no under its influ-
ence, their lives have become holy, hap
/ py and useful. Strong men. In the bait
/ tie of fe have been too weak 10 stand
! without its aid, but with it have achieved
victories that only eternity can meas
ure the grandeur Of. Death and TIT
/ gloomy grave have no te.rOT5, when the
/ light OF this life grows dim, to those who
can truly, lovingly say, Cur Father
Thy VIII BE Done
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-05-15

The Co1rier Herald says the Colyar
Convention was hardly a success and
the Aralaache that it was weak and
insignificant" and 50 the poor ching died
Of hamilton or WAS snothsred IN its
neutrality-suspicious..
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-05-15

Jno. d. Stephens, nephew Of Gov
Brown, was shot and killed on the 9Th
ult., By man ramed John w. Carter,
about eleven miles east Of Athens, Ala.
The deceased is said to have been de.
ranged
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-05-15
Practice Economy.

Everybody says this is the hard yeae
for this country Well, Il does lock
just little that way now, anu every
body seems to understand very we'll
Why it is so Our farnvrs planted cot
ton last year to the exclusion az corn,
and although they raised a fair croo CT
The former they sold the bulk oft at low
prices, or at least at prices that did not
iiI the measure Of their calculations.
made when the crops were pitched, that
cotton would command a good Price when
brought to market. IN this they we're
disappointed sn6 rhe cor sequence is,
that many Of them have not met their
obligations Of last year. The credit Of
many Of them has been in this way de-
preciated, and with corn at one dcl,ar
per bushel with an upward tendency,
they have no fattering prospect before
them for the present year.
As III S is emphatically az agricultural
ccuntTy, we are all dependent upon the
farming interest, end when tint suffers
we all fair alike. The most anxious
thought with us ali at present is, of
course, then how to get through the
hardships of this year Practical econo-
my-the cutting of Of ali unnecessary
eXpenses-is the only true road out &C
these difficulties Many ol our wants
both in living and dress are imaginary,
and By praeticinga little self-denial We
can avoid the qualification &C such, and
be fully as happy at the end Of the ycer
So far IS our observation exter DIS, there
is a greater disposition GU The rart Of cur
people to decrease their current expenses
than heretofore, and it is a very hope,
ful sign. Our merchants seem to have
fully realized the situation and have not
bought as large stocks az are usually
brought to this market This is as
it should be, for it is certainly to their
permanent and future interests to look
to the prosperity of their customers,
which can at present only be enhanced
by real economy.
An unusully vet season has retarded
the operations of our farmers and agra.
waited their distresses, still we do not
apprehend any great amount ofreal suc~
fering or painful restitution, if our peo~
pie will resolve to reduce their expenses
20 actual necessities, and raise such
crops as viii assist them in summer.
The great lesson, however, TO be taught
by last years farming is, that cur people
skOuld plant more corn and less cotton.
This can be done and still enough cot
ton can be raised, if properly cultivated
by hard work, to get the prudent farmer
out of debt. Let Us realize then that
this is a hard gear indeed, and its diff
culties can only be oGeroome by care.
ful expenditure Of our limited means, by
hard work, and by putting into practice
that real measure OF home economy, the
production of many things which We
now obtain abroad.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-05-15

Horace Maynard is at present on a
visit to Tennessee, and although it is
given out that he has other business
(which requires his attention at home at
This hme, it is believed that his visit has
something to do with the canvass for
. Congress in his old district lie would
like to be Governor and would make as
icals could place upon the track, but uu
less the conservatives repeat the folly
Of 1872, he will not take such hazardous
chances for Office and thereby be retired
to private life
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-05-15

REPoET OF THE AGRICULTURAL BUREAU
ny Col J. B. KILLEBREw-We have re-
ceived copy Of the advance sheets Of
the agricultural bureau prepared by the
able secretary, Col. J. Il. Killebrew,
which we will notice at length in future
numbers Of our paper. 1t Is evidently
an article Of consumate ability and
shows great research and industry. 1t
contains an amount Of information in
regard to the resources of Tennessee,
her fields, her mines and her manufac.
taros 10 where else to be found. We
think copy of this valuable book should
lie in the hands Of every man in the
State wb9 takes any interest n Eer real
welfare
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-05-15

The Humboldt Journal calls S,,mer-
vile c miserable old barnacle of a
town and the editor Ct the Falcon "aa
ass or an isnOEamus. That's dignfhed
journalism.
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VALUABLE
anG
OniInprOVed
Lands For Sale.

TJ1UH andersiEncd has valuable lands
l fo- safe. situate in various Torti rs Of
ilaTlrIntn sounty, aod IS prepared 20 OF
fer Inducements 20 purchasers.
Apply 10 person 20, or address By lot
ter. ". a FRASBLtN.
March 8, 1874. (3m) Bolivar, Tenn
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The Boys" of Bolivar hght about
dogs, the young men Of Brownsville,
shoot q People about girIs.-Co"F'ef-
Herald
But the editors Of the the On,
are a good and pious set who never stray
from the paths of rectitudc, nothwith>
standing the temptations to vice which
beset them in jackson. The Boys OF
Bolivar and the young men Of Browns
Vile will make a note Of this, and fall
in With them when they visit that city.
The negro man stabbed by Captain
sam finley at tie Worsham House few
weeks ago has died from the effects OF the
wound. The captain is under bonds.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-05-15

Pitching horse shoes has played cut in
Bolivar Weather too hot
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-05-15

The Lunatic Asylum will not be lo>
epted at Humboldt Drs Jones, Calleur
der and Cheatham, the special advisers
of the Governor in the matter have
agreed unanimously that Humboldt is
not suitable place. So much prejudice
has been engendered in this matter, We
are of the opinion thua it would be just
20 the people OF West Tennessee If the
commissioners would gesign and let Us
have q new deal Let them resign say
VIC
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-05-15

Tie reg 10 hare good Local Paper
is to support it by your OtgH patronage.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-05-15

4 iIF Fox has obtained in Louisville
a verdict against the Louisville and
Nashville Rail Road company by which
lie IS 20 receive s. 5000 for a broken
leg
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-05-15

The peoFlv of Rutherford havo tried
the primary election, system and pro-
uounce ita " eontcn ,tible farce - Thai
r.iEht lave ben don IN ADVANCE.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-05-15

Weather dry-rain much needed.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-05-15

Joseph H. Blackburn has been son
fenced for four years and half to the
psnitentiary for forging his bond as
u. S. Marshal some time ago lie was
u member Of the constitutional conven>
ton of 1870. Several years ago, under
orders from Brownlow, he ousted w.
Matt Brown from the Office of Mayor Of
Nashville. Mr.. Brown is present ware
den of the penitentiary, Several other
gentlemen (?) who ruled with a high
old hand in the days of Brownlow might
appropriately accompany Mr. Blackburn.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-05-15

Tie Jackson Courier and jackson
Herald have been consolidated and the
result cftho union parts its name in the
middle thus: Jackson Courier Herald
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-05-15

We call special attention to the letter
of Col. Boyers, editor of the Gallatin Er-
Gnliner, which viii be found in another
column. Ii is clear exposition Of the
purposes of ColYar and his followers,
The course Of Col Buyers, in Withdraw
ing from such company, viii be endorsed
by every man in the conservative ranks
who desires the defeat of the radicals.
He was an honest and ardent supporter
Of ex~President johnson In the canvass
Of 1872, but now councils the sinking OF
personal views and thorough Organiza-
ton by means of conventions Ct all the
elements in the Safe that are opposed to
radicaiism
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-05-15

The Jackson papers say that Thos. 4.
Blair IS favorabIy spoken Of as a suitable
person to represent Madison and HarGe-
Eaan n the Senate.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-05-15

majority of the press Of the State
seem 10 be in favor of calling a constitu
tional con, ention, but it is doubtful about
las meeting the approval Of the masses
ut this time All admit that a eonven-
ton now could improve upon the present
constitution, but very many argue that
the changes desired would not Justify
the expense that would be incurred,
particularly when the people are so
much pressed to meet their private obi
gations as they are at present
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-05-15

a. &pd so they 60, said Il member Of
. Bus5Gn schCol comueittec "Cur great
z3en are fast dcCar ing first Greedy,
then Chase and nov s'nmner-aad !
dUn't feel very we'll n yse,t
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Read the new advertisements to day
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The conservatives Of Humphreys
county IN convention have expressed
their preference for Dorsey Il. Thomas
as q candidate for GoTernor.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-05-15

The Democratic convention to n0min-
etc . candidate for Congress from tho
9,h district is called for the l2.h G.
August at IIuusbolEt.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-05-15

The great difficulty, it seems, that the
Coiyar Convention Iabored under was
the members could not understand ez~
actiy what they met for; whether TO re-
duce taxation, OF baTmonize the two
wings (so>called) ef the Democratic par
ty ?-Std.es
There was hardly enough Of them " to
hatch cut an IN, Outstanding, and there
fore their incubat: on was fruitless.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-05-15

Gen. Howard whose name Is familiar AZ
the South in connection with the Freed
nan's Bureau has been acquitted q
charges made against him in relation t.
the management Of that VIGOROUSLY
corrupt institution. It must have been
by court organized 20 acqu:G
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Petition for Rivorce


apl7 IS (pfSj, 75) Sheriff
The New York herald., 1874-11-11
THE CHEAP TRANSPORTATION ASS0CIA-
TION


At half past two O'Clock yesterday the directors
tion at their ONCE, No. 11o Pearl street. presi
dent Benjamin P. Baker was In the chair.
Mr.. Hill, the Chairman OF the Committee on Ter.
minal Facilities, reported progress OF the confer
ence with civil engineers. The Committee on
Claims and Grievances reported an amendment to
article OF the bylaws, to insert after the word
"companiesn the following g:-"When the personal
efforts Of the members have been una
vang.n This goes over for thirty days
for consideration Twelve delegates were then ap-
pointed to attend the National Convention to
be held at Richmond, Va. report was received
from the Executive Committee on Constitutional
Amendments censuring rammany Hali lor dis,
seminatng cancelled ballots Of the constitutional
amendments. 1t was decided that the subject Of
ocean tariffs should be considered by the commit
and not in reference TO politics. Tne various COM
merclai organizations were compimented "by the
TACT that while the democratic State ticket re-
ceved over a., 600 majority In New York majority
amendment showing that many many citizens who
otherwise voted the ticket furnished BY
Tammany Hall were induced TO vote for
the amendments. In Brooklyn, also, the amend
ments were adopted BY large majority, notwith-
standing the cancelled ballots were also dtstrib-
uted there. The result shows tnat BY cooperation
our commercial organizations can create honest
public sentiment and 1t should encourage mer-
chants generally to cooperate in bringing q
proper influence to bear upon public afairs,
which are intimately connected with the welfare
Of our commerce. This was signed by the COM
mittee Nv. q: Wiley, 9. L. Irask, G. A. Merwin.
]. IL Kemp and b. P. Baker. The Executive Com.
mtttee reported the names OF sixty-six firms which
have signlied their desire 20 jotn the association
association should be called on December l6 the
meeting adjourned.