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The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-12-04
A Just Compliment.


Tze many friends and admirers Of the
Hon. William g. Stephens in this sec.
ton will thank US for reproducing what
she shelbyvilIe Gazette says of him in
connection with the United States Soma
tOrship. It is just compliment to q
most worthy gentleman, and evidences
the fact that he is looked to from al !
quarters Of the State as being the RICH :
person to fill the chair which will soon
become vacant on account of the expira~
,ioa Of Senator Brownlow's term. Har>
deynan was once the home of Judge
Stephens and her citizens delight to hon.
or him for Honor's sake;
Casting aside personal preference and
looking to the interests of the people,
and for a st man TO use in this our great
est hour of need, our eye and our choice
rest upon the Hon. w. II. Stephens, of
Memphis
Briefly, We prefer him because be
hll6lls to perfection the Jsffersonian
idea He is honest 3 Christian gentle-
man who has held various positions, all
of which no has adorned, by bringing to
them the full measure of his rare ibili-
ties, and discharges his duties with that
conscientious zeal which characterizes
his every effort lie is capable. having
elm bed the ladder of experience slowly
and surely. until he has attained to tho
topmost round of his profession, the law
Of which who know him attest he is
ono Of the masters in this nation. He
is known to possess remarkably analyt
teal mind, and probably is rs prof und
a scholar as Tennessee can boast of He
is q fine speaker, and having always been
= tower Of strength where intellect call
ed hina or came in contact with him, he
could not fail to Gil the mark Of n higher
calling
Judge Stephens is in the prime Of
natural manhood, heing little above
sfty-6ve, We believe is man Of dis
tinguiahed bearing; possessing graces
Of manner and mind that win even in
senatorial circles while he has a heart
10 bis bosom 80 big and noble that his
people love him even for his selfs sake
Above all, he lives absolutely without
the least stain upon his fame, or the
minutest blemish upon hia name, bearing
just such character iH persona as W.
would have our beloved State 20 sustain
IN the great family Of States.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-12-04
Bret Harte Views About Men and
Things in the South.

"Gath writes from Washington to
the Chicago Tribune:
The poet Bret Harte, the must fe-
fictitious short story writer since Haw-
thorns, has just returned from the Sruth,
where he has been lecturing At Atlanta,
Macon, Milledgeville, and other places.
His refined nature and indifference to
politics gives him sume value IS a critic
of things below the line of war. He said
to me:
"lFhOse people have suffered beyond
any idea have entertained, bat do not
see how the present generation is 70 re-
cover. | never got rid of the idea that
| WAS in foreign county and often,
proceeding to talk with some man supes
rior in his neigh borhOOd. found that
we had no point of agreement as 90 q
primary principle Our very thoughts
have been planted in unlike soils
Entering cemetery IF the Confed-
crate dead in -" said HARE, j was
touched with this remaI kabls sign over
the portal;
1--WE mourn our dead, Perkins and
Smith
Il called my friend, the town.man's
attention to the powerful contest of Per-
kins and Smith and then the matter
was explained They we're couple Of
Yankees, looking out for s0methiRg to
speculate in, and by that time the coun-
try had been picked clean SO they be-
gan to stir up che impulses Of patriotic
bereavement and organize Confederate
cemeteries Poor fellows They are IN
the infancy of that kind Of shaTp>witted
ness which has built up the riches Of
the North
Their women Of the superior f5mil-
se-, card HnFlc. SrFTass ours ia real
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-12-04
POLITICAL.

The cid story Of Southern o1trages
having failed 20 have the necessary in
Guenoe in the Northern States to enable
he Radicals to accomplish their purposes
ct the November elections, they have all
ready set about some other means to keep
alive the prejudices engc ndered by the
var, ia order that they may retain their
lease on the government of the country.
One of their latest notions for firing
the Northern heart is the effort to have
lhe eredulous believe that, on the occa
sion Of the Democrats TO pow r, the old
secession and state sovereignty questions
will DO revived, and that the statue of
politics will 60 back to where IL MSS in
the year 1861.
Whistler they will succeed in impress
Jag this idea, absurd as it is, upon any
respectable number of voters between
noz and the great contes' to come Oh
in 1876, remains 70 be seen.
For one who has mingled with the
southern people to any extent the last
few years, there is no shadow of excuse
f.r taking up an idea 80 absurd, and yet
there are men who while they know bet
ter will afeet.to belieYe any thing their
leaders may assert OF this class of
slanderers the South has had surleit,
and We suppose will continue to have,
especially in localities where the ignor~
Gnee Of large negro populations can be
utilised.
The moderation manifested by the
Southern Democratic press and people,
since the victory in November, has nom
plased 70 some extent those who deal
chiefly in misrepresentation. This spirit
Of the conservatives and democrats Is
Itself the crown of victory, and We doubt
rot that, understanding as they do the
tactics Of their oppon ents, they will do
aCthing in the future 81 inhame the pref
odices Of the honest Republicans, who
from the force of circumstances have
basn taught to believe that the party.
lhss has held such reckless sway for
may years, has within itself all the pa
tPictism and all the honesty.
While we thus counsel moderation, we
A1s Of these who believe that the next
Congress will be expected to go largely
Into she investigation business. and
although It will consume much valuable
time the honest masses of the people will
demand it The work ought to be so
thoroughly done that it will be lasting
warning to any party that may hereafter
chance to be so largely in tho majority as
the Radicals have been for some time
past.
Such another uhearthinK Of political
corruption has not been seen in this or
any other countFyt ss there will be if the
next Congress will come up TO the full
uessuEe Of its duty.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-12-04
NOn-Resident Notice.

In the Chancery Court at Bolivar Tens
nessse.
Nancy Riley, rs Juber Riley and II. e.
Knowlton, No 500 X d.
Ia this cause il appearing from the Bill
which is sworn TO, that II. e. KnoWltoB
is n nonresident Of the State Of Ten
nessee IL is therefore ordered that be-
enter his appearance herein. at the
Court House in the town Of Bolivar,
and plead, answer OF dsnRr to the bill.
on or before Monday January =, 1875
or the same will be taken for confessed
and set for hearing eEpsrte as 70 hiu.
Tt is further ordered that copy Of this
order be published in the BOLIVAR BUL-
LETIx once q week for four consecutive
weeks.
A Copy, Attest
III. PIRTLE. &. 4 Nj
Perl FRNTRESS Jr D. e. * ".
Nov. 27 1874
jesse NorBent, Solicitor fog Com
plainant.
Nov 27.'74-4R. pre-. fee $3.50
WANTED An active nan to devote
his time soliciting Life Insurance IN
Bolivar. Tenn and vicinity for thu Man
haitian Life Insurance Company Of New
York ASSETS ten millions
Correspond with JUDAH & STURA,
Managers. 81 Madison Street Memphis,
Tens Nov -, '74-3t
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-12-04
What a Single Ballot Accomplished.

In 1880, Dan Stone, Of Cincinnati,
was candidate for the State Legislature.
Walking up Main street on the morning
Of the election, he overlook an acquaint-
sncs going to the polls, who intended to
vote the opposition ticket Stone solicited
be vote. ave are old friends" said he,
and know you will show 8 friend that
mark of kiudpsss" Party spirit was
then comparatively quiet The voter re
piled. We'll, Dan, you are a pretty elev-
sr fellow ! don't care il I do The
vote elected Stone, and gave a majority
o. one IN the Legislature, which made
homas Ewing United States Senator.
Mr' EWinR's vote on the question of con :
drmiug Martin Van Buren, as Minister
PlsnipOtsntiary to Great Britain, enabled
ths Vice President to give tue casting
vote against it, and called MIR. Van Bn-
rem frat. Vice President, and then Presi>
dent and determined the general politi~
ol policy Of the country for four years.
One vots ceomplishsd all this - Ohio
STATE J0vYFRl
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-12-04
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Non Resident Notice.

In the Chancery Court at Bolivar Ten
neSsee
H. Kahn s. Sons, US Hugh Davis, Thos.
b. Farnes worth, Trustee, ct al.
In this cause it appearing from Sher-
if returns that ThOs b Framework
is a non resident of the State Of Tenues
see aud Is resident of Cincinnati, Ohm.
It is therefore ordered that he make his
appearance herein at the Court House
in the to IN of Bolivar, on or before the
first Monday in January next, aud plead,
answer or demur to compliments bill,
or the same will be taken fer confessed
and set apart for hearing er pdrte, as to
hum. 1t Is further ordered that copy
of this order he published in the Bolivar
BULLETIN for four consecutive weeks
VI II PIRFLE, G. d NJ.
By J FENTkESS, Jr D. &, & N.
Dec Is 1874
Jesse NOrmen5, for Comprts
dec 4. '744w. prs fee s. IS
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-12-04
NJ B. HILLYARD,
Secretary Miss Valley C"mpany,
McComb CITY, Miss
Grant opposed to the Civil Rights
Bill

Especial Washiugt correspondence of thr Banner.
WAsHINGTON Nov. 25, 1874
Two days ago it was published here
with more plausibility and apparent di>
rectness than heretofore, that the Presi-
dent had stated his full and unqualified
opposition to the civil rights bill as it
passed the Senate, and a. it now rests
in the archives of he House | have
had the best opportunity of learning the
precise facts of this matter. A gentle
man of the highest standing and respect
ability, personal friend of the Presi~
dent, and who happens To- be an intimate
friend nf mine, had long conversation
with Gen Grant on this and other sub.
jects, few days ago.
The President spoke very freely, and
without the least reserve, in regard to
the civil rights bill II said he was ais
ways opposed it after he came to see its
provisions that his OPPOSITION 10 it was
we'll known in the cabinet; that he in
tended ce rsainly to veto it il it should
pass Congress, and explaining the
grounds of his objections to the matter.
Mr. Fish also told my informant at the
same time, that every member of the
Cabinent wa~ opposed to the bill, and so
advised the President; that this was we'll
understood by them all. He also spoke
6rmly on the suf ject
neither those gentlemen talked in
this way and 80 firmly, month or two
ago, do not know Likely they did not
But the exact facts state may be relied
on and it seems to me they nnght to be
known in the South. The cn'orei peo>
pie ought at least to be dealt with fairs
ly; and 60, Il know that the leading Re-
pubicans never intended to pass any
civil rights bill Some think they in
tended only to bring it forward and dis
cuss it, but so as always to give oppor-
tunity te the Democrats to defeat it,
TENEESsEEAE
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-12-04

The Holly Springs Reporter says that
tho people of that CITY patrouize the
Harper Brothers to the amount of 5000
annually, and as the time of renewing
subscriptions is approaching, that paper
urges upon its readers the propriety of
abandoning the practice of helping those
publications at the North who have
never lost an opportunity to smite the
Southern people. In this regard none
have more persistently misrspresentei
the southern people than the Harper
Brothers.
We say with the Reporter that our
people should spend no more money to
help these vile calumniators.
Il is true that their three publications
are elegantly gotten up and have many
features which We admire But the un~
der current of hatred for the Southern
people which crops out in them, and
more especially in Harpers Weekly,
ought to be sufficient cause for the south,
ern people to resolve to help those publi-
cations that have more regard for truth
than the Harpers have shown themselves
to possess for some years past
Our ladies could subscribe for fashion
papers that would-give equally as good
satisfaction as Harper's Bazar, and at
the same time they would be rid of toe
unhappy reflection that they were con-
tributing IN any manner to the welfare
of'hose who have taken, on every qaes-
ton, the side that rejoices at the calam-
ities Of the white penpIe of the South.
stIt was not c. arlie RosS that was found
in West Virginia, but a,listlo feIlo~ tbas
hHi eecsPca from rcor houge
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-12-04

The Brownsville Bee thinks there
was some shenanagin' about the loca>
ton of that Asylum, but fails to cay
where it was
We don know whether that is the
proper term to apply to the action of
the commissioners or not, but We do
know that one and all of them have Ig-
nored the claims of whole Counties, that
possess localities that fulfill all the re-
quirements contemplated by law, and
have studiously confined themselves to
such places as have made the largest Of,
fers in land and money, with very little
regard to natural advantages
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-12-04
To the Natives of other Countries

have salts factory information that
one Ct 'he greatest impediments to im-
migration to the South, lies in the. delu-
on. so current with Europeans, and the
English, particularly, that none but the
negro can stand the & Id labor Of our
more Southern latitudps. / wish to Grad
icate this impression, by collecting and
publishing, in a pamphlet for gratuitous
distribution in Europe, so large a mass
of information, in disprOof of it, as will
leave no doubt in any reasonable mind
will be glad if all white pers ne, Of
other places Of nativity than the United
States, who have worked in the field,
South, will furnish me such particu lars,
in aid of my purpose as they may hrnk
prnpPr-being particular to give their
place of BIRTH length and place of resi>
denee in the South, the kind of agricui
rural labor they have pursued, and what
sort of health they have had
Please be prompt in replying to this
request, and if you hesitate, for any
reason, procure some friend to commu
nicate the above particulars, over his OF
your own signature.
NJ B. HILLYARD,
Secretary Miss Valley C"mpany,
McCOmb City Miss
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-12-04
THE HARDEMAN
MILLSI

are in good running order. and all
work entrusted to us will be promptly
and carefully attended to.
Our Charges for Car riding Wool (Wheo
ell is furnished to us) is Ten Cents Per
pound on the amount OF wool received.
Wool should be thoroughly washed ID
pure water and thoroughly rinsed. We
have a Burr Machine attached, which
will take out all burrs.
Wool Rolls, Stocking Yarns. Jeans,
&e, kept constantly on hand for sale or
exchange.
disc, a good sEpply OF Corn Meal
Address, WOOLLEN MILLS,
BoLIvAR, TExN.
BOLIVAR, Sept ], 1874. (augllmll
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-12-04

Much of the valuable time Of our
members elect to the legislature is con-
sumed in reading the correspondence
and considering the claims of the army
of Office seekers who desire to fill impor>
tant positions at the capitol during the
next session.
Much postage is being wasted.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-12-04
Memphis Markets.

Pork-Dry sailed clear sides l03 to
II cents Hams, new. choics ! 3 to lac.
Corn-Choice white. SIC
FIour-S5 soto $3.50
iSugar-Hard refined white, ll2 to 10
Cofes-Rio, 20 TO 24c.
M0IaSSes-CUmmon Soc, choice 75c.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-12-04
Attachment Notice.
state of Tennessee, Hardenlau county
Eli Harriss, and John Pankey, rs.
John r. Bnwden,
Bafnrr NJ. ". PreWitt ] 2

Ell Harriss, and John Pankey, rs.
JOHN r. Bnwden,
Before ~ W. Prewitt, J. p.
In this case, it appearing by affidavit
that the defendant John I. Bowden, il
Justly indebted to the plaintiff in the
sum of $ll393 and interest thereon, and
is non-resi icut Of the State, SD that
the ordinary process Of law cannot be
served on him and an original attach>
ment Of garnishment having been execu-
ted aud returned before me
IL is therefore ordered that publication
be made in the Bnlivar BULLETIN, a
newspaper published in the town Of
Bolivar, Ilardeman county, Tennessee,
for four successive weeks, commanding
the said john T. buwden, to appear st
my office in Grand Junction, befure me,
on Monday the 2Sth day of December
1874, and make defense to this snit
against him, or it viii be proceeded with
eE partc This 9th dav of Nov 1874
NJ. W. PREWITr, j. p
for Isrdeman county.
nov>27 4wpr's fee ok
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-12-04
WE WANT AGENTS.

We wat representative 81 every nsighb0rh0sj D.
Aohing equals u for agents. aals female ysunE OF
Old LARGE Css5 WAgEs AND sUFEEH OCIF =.
exclusive territory. which il rapidly SLING uP dts
apply Al ones SubaeTbs ~ sending 500 and rsoeiys
The parer one year, magnificent Prsniun shAEe u
The distributton- A. recsirs ALSO FEEE Csmplata
putht send for particulars Name territory dssired
in griting. Address Wales Go. Publsshsrs. Chsi-
&c. III. uay.eus
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-12-04
NEW ADvERF1sEMEErs.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
a Chance TO Make Money.
RALF INTEREST IN
Mill, Gin, Cotton Press and
Farm For Sale.
a BARaAIW suRu

THE undersigned will sell an one~half
= interest in his FIGURING Niljs. Cotton
Press and Gin, and q half interest in the
plantation upon which they are situated.
at great sacrifice, in order to seeure the
practical management Of the same
The mill, gin. press and lands are attn,
ated on Clear Greek, eight miles north
west of Bolivar, and are surrounded be
a populOus and thrifty community.
The Gin. Press and Mills are run nv q
sufficient and never failing water-pover
The Farm contains 260 acres, 90 acres
of which is in cultivation Good houses
his is splendid opportunity for some
one to secure valuable and paving prop-
ertY on the most reasonable terms
For further particulars, apply to
W. A. FRANKLIN.
octlbm3 Bolivar, Tenn
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-12-04

The Fall Session Of this School viii
begin on Monday, the 2lst day of Oets-
Der 1874
TUITION from 50 to 81 per month.
BOARD including washing and ligAts,
ten to twelve dollars per month
Gainesville is situated eleven miles
east OF Bolivar on the Purdy road, in a
healthy locality, with good water.
Oct 2, 1874 oe2mS
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-12-04
See the Great Watch Offer |!

OUR FIREsIDE FRIEND l. asu ia its Fif.h vel
urne thoroughly established the ieadinE faEilY AEi
story weekly in the Onion has the largest eiFeRiao
and the best Appointed printing and Pubs klfk
meat and building il the Wss Is large. sisht page
illustrated ana eFigaa family Weekly, price 500 PER
year Every Subscriber recsves agniassut Prsral1u
anc 3 share In the distrihatisn- SUCCEEDS goW
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-12-04
HEWepAPER nEcIsInHs

Asy person vhe takes paper regularly fron The
Fsst Gf7Sa-Ehehsr Girested 70 his another
SEs Ass he has subserIbod no-s FesPOnsbls the
sy all arSsaEaEes the publisher may continue
aAt payment s Eado, and eollset the whole amount
gasthsF q is takeR srom the ofhse net.
q Tbs hsvo decided that refusal 70 tafs
SaBsrs and psris1ieals from the Post Oss removing
aaa isAviaE then uReaisa for s Prima cie svdsaes
tneentiona al fraud.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-12-04
OFFERS,
NgEw IDEAS
See the Grand Gifts
OF Our FIreside Friend to It's
Subscribers

Entirely new and unprecedented, and such
- will interest every one. You miss il II
you don't send for samples and full partiou.
lars which are sent free.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-12-04
For Rent

A Two Sorry Framed House With
ROsms, near the Depot Good stand for
Hotel or Restaurant
TERMS reasonable. Apply 70 0EOb
NJ DCGAS, Agent, Bolivar Tenn
Oet 2l-'Ti 4w.
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The scay to haze good Local Paper
is 10 support it by your OtCn patronage.
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Gainesville Male aud Female
ACADEMY.

D. e. HICKS, -.......... ........P Principal
-.................... ASSistaRL
The Republican journal., 1874-08-13

The bali rolls steadily on. ! he Democ-
wiped ont radicalSm in their states The
very largely increased democratic vote in
sections hitherto carried by them. indicates
a healthy change III political views, as
we'll as in districts hitherto republican,
which have been handsomely redeemed
Ii is difficult Il say whether this is most
largely owing 10 "A increased conviction
Of the rmtitness of the republican party to
be longer entrusted with the general GOV
eminent. or 4 special disgust at the insane
folly of the civil rights bill which passed
one branch OF Congress at its late session
Probably 4 mingling Of both contributed
TO the result 1t shows that the political
revolution is not going backward. but
marches right along
The New York World recently gave a
recapitulation Of the result OF four years
elections in changing The political com
pleXion Of states. In 1870 there We're
but SIX Democratic Governors in office,
viz Haight, Of California. salisbury,
Of Delaware Stevenson OF Kentucky
Bowie, Of Maryland Randolph Of
New jersey, and Hoffman Of New
\ orlz. Those We're the days when it
was sneeringly said that the Democratic
party was dead" To-day there are
seventeen Democratic Governors, not
counting Booth of California, and Baxter
Of Arkansas who NAV be classed among
the opponents Of the regular Republican
organization. The Democratic officials
are Ingersoll, of Connecticut Pender Of
Delaware Smith Of Georgia Hen
bricks, Of Indiana Leslie of Kentucky
Groome, Of Maryland Woodson, Of
Missouri Bradley, Of Nevada Weston,
of New Hampshire Parker. of New
Jersey Allen of Ohio Grover Of
Oregon Brown, Of Tennessee Coke,
Of Texas kemper, Of Virginia ; Jacob.
of West Virginia and TAYLOR of WI
consin In 1870 the list stood oppOsi-
ton to 81 Republicans. In 1874 it stands
Il opposition to 10 Republicans, exclud-
ing Kellogg, OF Louisiana, who was not
elected Governor, and who exercises pow
er now only by the protection OF Admin
istratlon bayonets.
The term Of Gov Tod, of North Caro-
lima, does not expire until 1s7G-but if an
| election had been held this year, the Demo-
| Gratis would have Just one-half the Gov
errors This is an excellent record for 4
party 50 often pronounced dead and buried
The Republican journal., 1874-08-13
LOOK AT THIS!
FEARFUL INCREASE OF GOV
ERNMENT EXPENSES.

The people of this country have no
conception OF the corrupt and wasteful
manner in which the public business is
being transacted. Stealing, plumber,
THEFT and outrageous extortion pervade
every department, from the executive
office to that of the lowest tide-waiter.
One instance of this will suffice for a
sample. Take the custom house at Port
land. In 1862, twelve years ago, the
following list of officers did all the bust