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The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1874-06-26
The Funding EsiII--What are
The Objections 20 iI.

We are aware that there is a great
deal said against the Funding Bill, and
much popular clamor exists against
it. But are these solid objections or are
they merely captious appeals to igno-
rance aud prejudice? We had nothing
TO do with that measure, either directly
or indirectly, and have no interest in it
except as citizens OF Tennessee, but we
aiw ryS wish to hear some sensible rea-
son given for opposition II any thing
The State of Tennessee had failed to pay
interest on her bonds for several years,
and in consequence they had deprecia
ted and were sold in the market at low
rates. This was the fault of the State,
OF her IN sforlune, whichever it may be
called, in not paying her interest. 1t will
not do to say that State or an individu-
al may fail to pay debts and cause them
to dcprcyiu,e and then take advantage
was to be douc2 Both the candidates for
Governor, the Democratic AMI Republi-
can. advocated lgu5,u- the debt, which
merely mean, getting an extension OF
time by paying interest. One of these
things had r5 ae done the debt had to be
paid Immediately as the bonds were fall
ing due and much Of the interest had
fallen due and this would have required
very heavy taxation. or the time for pay
mcnt had 30 De extended, or the debt had
to Be repadiersd fan individual owes
a debt aud finds himself unable to pay
Immediately without great inconvenience
he is glad 10 got am extension by paying
interest. This is AZ that the State has
done, and all that the Funding Bill !
means. Past due interest was as much !
a debt rs % past due bond, aud the state !
was bound in good faith either to pay |
that interest or to get an extension upon |
it, which means funding. This IS the /
whole Of the Funding Bill that IS so much
misunderstood Ifappliei to individuals
there IS no difficulty in the matter. y
debtor who is unable to pay at present
without great Inconvenience IS glad TO
get an eNteus on OF time by paying inter
est, and In making q settlement he would
never think OF doing less than including
the past due and unpaid interest in the
new note. Ithis notes had been sold at
discount because Of his failure to meet
them for years, wha, would be thought of
him if on that account he would claim
that he was not bound to pay? Tie same
rules that are applicable to individuals
are applicable to states, The objection
often made that we viii pay interest for
forty years and then have the principal
10 pay is merely childish and is unworthy
of men of good common sense. FIVE do
not wish to pay interest we can get clear
Of doing so honestly oy paying the princi-
pal
The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1874-06-26

For some time the Republican Banner
has contained insinuations that Col. j.
c. BURCH, through corruption obtained
the Office of comptroller. The Banner
has never made definite and distinct
charges. although repeatedly called on by
the Union and american to do so.
Col BURCH, has now sued the propri-
etOrs of the Banner for SANDER.
We are glad to see that this matter is
about to be brought to an issue in the
courts This is the proper place for the
investigations and the truth of the matter
can be more certainly and satisfactorily
ascertained before the courts, than IN
twelve months discussion elimination
and notwithstanding newspapers.
If the corruption insinuated by the
Banner can be established against Col.
J. c. BURcH, then the people and his
party will know what to do with him.
On the other hand: if these insinua-
tons are false, then by the judgment of
the court after fair trial Col BURCH will
be declared innocent, and the Banner
people will be made to pay roundly for
their attempts to defame and disgrace
Col. BURCH.
Ofall ISLANDERS and Tbels those uttered
by newspapers are the worst; because
more widely circulated Newspapers
should be much more careful than they
are about making publications affecting
the character Of individuals. If the
Banner fails to sustain the accusations
tnsiHudted, we hope the press of the whole
country may be taught wholesom lesson
by the exemplary damages given Col
BURCH in this suit If these destinations
are justified by the truth, then the country
and especially the democratic party, will
be under obligations to the Banner for its
courage in exposing corruption.
The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1874-06-26
TOBACCO TAX.
Speech of HOn- w. e., Whit
fhOrnR.

Delivered in Congress. June I'd 1874
Mr.. WHITTHORNE. Mr.. Chairman, the
honorable chairman of the Committee on
Ways and Means in asking the attention
of the House to the consideration of the
present bill authori lively said, in sub
starce, that the changes made and pro-
posed in the existing tariff laws by his
committee were few, slight and inmate
rial, and so far as the amount of revenue
to be derived therefrOm was concerned
its sum was nothing. So, then, the sink
ing fund pledge of the Government is to
remain dishonOred; the demand of the
country for relief is to be Ignored, and
doubt, uncertainty, and distress are to
rest upon the industries of the people,
at least until another election shall de-
termine for the guidance of this com
mittee in what quarter sits the wind.
And is this the craftsmanship of the
republican party2 Profoundly surprised
must the people be that after months of
labor so little is accomplished by a
party whose majority is such as to give
them full and unembarrassed control
over every question likely to affect the
destinies of the Government.
Indeed, sir, whcn you look back but
two years to the promises made by those
who then had and now have control of
the Government; to the defiant boast
they made of their management of our
finances; to the grand results predicted of
the redeeming virtues Of the syndicate;
to the monthly statements of large reduc
tons OF the public debt furnished by the
Secretary of the Treasury, all leading the
people TO believe that they were to be
relieved of the heavy and onerous taxa
ton under which they were and are la
boring, the country must be startled at
the entertainment 10 which We are now
invited"
Recognizing the distressed condition of /
all branches Of industry, the paralysis |
that has seized trade and commerce, and |
the want of employment TO labor, it |
is serious aud pitiable that no relief is to /
be rendered by those who have heretofore |
professed to have the power to do SO
much.
Sir, is it possible that the Committee on
Ways and Means can discover no relief
Have they no policy to submit to the
country? Shall the Government credit
be dishonored and the country bankrupt
ed under a "Micawber" policy? Is it not
,ruel mockery that they should bid US
wait for something to turn up?'
Sir, ought not the committee to recoG
lize the fact that the country is wearied
# class legislation, is sick of favOritism
md sectionalism in your tariff and at once
.ddress themselves to the task of releiv-
ng the people OF the payment of bounties
nd pensions to those who have fer long
ears enjoyed them under the name of
How Onerous and heavy
hese have been and are ! need but to
uote the words ola distinguished mem
er of that committee, used in a speech
at the last session Of Congress,
nd who is now a member of that COM
littee as we'll as leading member of the
'epubican party.
SAYS Mr.. BURCHARn, Ito whose speech I /
efer) in table evidently prepared with /
reat care, ths tariff pensions paid by the I
ouptrv are per annua, as follows {
The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1874-06-26

The editor ofthe Lebanon Herald, In
speaking ofthe recent Editorial Conven-
ton. which recently met at Brownsville,
makes the following complimentary notice
of our friend Capt JAMES B. MURPHY
the former talented editor of the Mail.
Coming from the source ii does, the com
pliment ought 90 he appreciated;
Cant. J. b. MUErHy. formerly editor
of the Columbia Mail followed with,
'The Duties and Respons bilities Of Journ-
slism '-ofwbich he was qualified to speak
con an0re-clOsiug with an eloquent
peroruti"u in which he portrayed the
possibilities which the future holds for
Tennessee.
The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1874-06-26

We recently conversed with parties
from the Western portion of our State,
and learn that General MARCUS ]. WRIGHT
of Memphis is iavorably spoken of in
some sections as a suitable man for our
next Governor General WRIGHT is well
known and is dese-vedly popular in
Middle Tennessee, and should he receive
the nomination, the people of this section
would give him a fatterLng indorsement
The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1874-06-26

A TERRIBLE calamity occurred at SYRIA
cruise, New York, few days ago. At a
strawberry festival the floor of church
gave way, precipitating hundreds of per-
sons upon others in the lower story, caus-
ing the death of thirteen and woundIng
about a hundred
The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1874-06-26

IT has been generally understood that
Col 7. II GIBBS, would again be a can
didate for Congress, in this district We
publish his announcement to-day. He
got the full radical vote in the other cleo
ton. and ran General WHITTHoRNE q
close race. The Col. hopes by multiple
ity of Democratic candidates, he may be
able to win, and this is a reasonable con.
clusion. Let there be a nominating con-
The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1874-06-26

The able speech of our Representative
in Congress, Hon. W. c. WHITTHoRNE,
on the Tobacco Tax, which we print to-
day. was crowded out of our last issue
Il will renav careful perusal
The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1874-06-26

TIE Jackson Courier Herald says.
Mr.. J. B. MURPHY, of the Columbia
Mail followed with an address upon the
duties and responsibilities of the press.
The gentleman handled his subject in a
manner showing great study.
The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1874-06-26
TARIFF PENSIONS.

These facts may be told in other words,
but they could not be presented more
strongly. While it is true that the tariff
has been reduced 10 per cent. since the
date of that speech, yet the principle has
not been at all affected.
The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1874-06-26
HOME LIFE Bible
By DANIEL MARCH, d. d,

This work teaches how men lived in bible
tunes and how to live in all times. at
pleases, profits, PAYS at is precious as
gems: 1T CLOVIS with living light on every
page The stlye is full and flowing, clear
former works, might Scenes" and "Our
Fathers House" nearly 100000 copies each,
They are now canvaSsing the same terrific
ry for Home Life, 4" his latest and best work.
ZIEGLER & MCCURDY,
Publishers, $50 w. 4th ST., Cincinnati o.
Rev. W. E. Mckenzie, Hurricane, Switch,
Tenn, is the agent for Maury county,
The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1874-06-26
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

On Wednesday, the 9Th day of July next.
at the office of the Secretary and Treasurer
in the town OF Columbia, Tenn, there will
be meeting of the Stockholders of the
Duck River Narrow Gauge Railroad Co.
for the purpose of electing nine Directors OF
said company. June u, 1874.
w. b. WILSON, L, D. MYERS.
-, Secretary. President.
The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1874-06-26
NONRESIDENT NOTICE.
Henry I. Osborne VS.. John. f. Smith, Ad
ministrator, ct ais.
MEDICAL CARD.

have this day associated with me in the
practice of medicine, DIR, Robert Pillow.
who will constantly be found at my office
when not professionally absent. / can con-
hdently recommend him to the fayorab BILE
consideration of the community as a young
man emtnently qualified to discharge the
duties of his profession,
April 81, lS74.-tf. Al PILLOW
The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1874-06-26

PosTMAsTER-GE GENERAL CREswELL has re-
signed.
The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1874-06-26
7 NSOLVENT NOTICE.

Whereas suggestion having been made 10
me by Jesse J. Savage, administrator of the
Estate Of George W. HarveIl, dec d., is insoI-
vent; therefore all persons having claims
against the estate of said decd, are hereby
notIhed to file their claims legally authentica-
ted with the clerk of the County Court of
Hickman county, Tenn, on or before the 18th
day OF September next, in order that settle
ment and division prorata of said estate NAV
be made, or they will be forever barred.
June lth-4t. i d EAGIE X CIn-I-
The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1874-06-26

THE Patrons of Husbandry of Hay
wood County had Harvest Feast last
week The Maury County Patrons will
have Feast some time in July.
The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1874-06-26
TNSOLVENT NOTICE.

Having this day suggested the insolvency
of the estate of w. V. Thompson TO the
Clerk of the County Court of Maury county,
notice is hereby given to all PERSONS having
claims against said estate to file them
duly authenticated with the Clerk of the
County Court on or before the LIST Monday
in November, 1874. Persons indebted to said
estate will please come forward and settle.
n. II. WILKES,
May 22d, 1874. Administrators.
The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1874-06-26

For Circuit C1erk-W. J. wHITTHORNE.
For County Court CJerk-A. n. AKIN.
For Tar Coliector-A. a. LIPSCOMB.
For County T-pstee-J. c. MOORE.
For Register-JOHN CARR.
The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1874-06-26
NOTICE.

This is to notify the public that my son,
Alex. Tomblinson Sanders, has left my
house and refuses to return, so that / can
not have control over him. ANY person
contracting with him, does ii at their own
risk, as will not be responsible for any
contracts that he may make, nor will /
claim any of his labor; and that have this
day dtsinherited him forever,
Map Is, lS74.-4w. OvERToN SANDERS
The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1874-06-26
CITY WATER WORKS.

At the last meeting of the Board of Mayor
that the City Water Works be let, and to the
pest bidder, for the ensuing twelve months
from July l, 1874 to July 1, 1575-ths Board re-
proposals will be received until the 18th day
VI une. 1874. JAMES L. GUEST,
June 5th-td. PooorJar
The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1874-06-26

CONGRESS- adjourned Tuesday last.
The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1874-06-26
Democratic Ticket.

For Sher0-sIMs LATTA.
The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1874-06-26
NOTICE IN BANKRUPTCY.

In The District Court of the United States,
Middle District of Tennessee-In the
matter of NJ. Joseph.
The undersigned hereby give notice of their
appointment az assignees Of NJ. Joseph, of Co.
within said district, before j. L. Bullock,
Register, in Bankruptcy, the said Joseph hav-
ing been adjudged bankrupt upon the petit
tlon OF his creditors, by the District Court of
said district at Nashville, Tenn.
W. B. WILSON,
II. P. FIGUERS,
June 2nd-4t. Assi0nees.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1874-12-10

James Heron Hopkins, OF Pensylva-
mia Congressman elect from the Allegheny
District, was elected Grand Master OF the
Knights Templar. at the Grand Encalnp-
ment in New Orleans, last week. The
Pieayuas in noticing the event says: His
recent election to Congress from the Al
leghany District, against the Radical and
Administration candidate was the most
brilliant of the many triumphs won by
the conservatives in the last political cam
paign. We refer TO this victory as illus
trstive of the high PERSONAL qualities OF
the new Grad Master. Poll ics and Ma
ssnry may be well enough in New Or
leans; but they don't consist" in high
Northern ATTITUDES.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1874-12-10
Bound Volumes Of Music

Among the many thousands of Ballads and Piano
Pieces that we publish, there some that are no
ted for their great beauty and lasting qualities.
and offer them at a low price, in fifteen volumes,
namely: c.,,
en- L<upes Vol. /. and IL, Songs by w. y Hays;
g.or,b and Htms Ffreside EcAoes and SVeet Sornds,
three collections of Home songs; and 'rieelsss
Gems. A fne collection of Ballads, by Thomas Wal
lace, Keller, etc.
Fairy Fingers. Pearl Drops, Magic Csrcs ana foaHs
p;o.;s Four collections of easy music, az gen.
eral thing without octaves and suitable for the
ano. Reed Organ, or Melodeon. Musical Rscreafios.
COLLECTIONS of Dances, and Golden Chsnss and
Briliianf Geas for more advanced players oy hin-
This valuable collection is issued in two bindings
Price of each In Boards, $1.7o; Cloth and Giit,
$3.50.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1874-12-10

1t is impossible to convict a man OF
crime, before Judge or Jury, without
evidence. 1t Is easy enough tor the pub
lie TO make up verdict on hear-say evil
dsnce. of even doubtful character. To
convict a man of the offense of having
been drunk. is perhaps the most difficult
shing to perform. that lawyer ever ex-
periences, in his appearance before q
court A man who Is universally ac-
knowledged to be drunk every day of his
life is broaghs before the Mayor, on com
plant for drunkenness. The Pros. At
torney reads the complaint, and introdu-
ces his witness. The witness is interro
gat,d about in this way:
Pros. Attorney-"Mr. witness. are you
acquainted with the defendant."
Waness.-Yes, al have known him for
ten years."
Pros. Attorney.-"What do you know
about his having been drunk, on the fifth
of July, 1S74s"
Attorney for Defendant-"Don't answer
that question" You have no right to
decide this case"
Pros. Attorney.-"You saw the defend
ant on the fifth of July, did you nOt?"
Wsnsss-"Yes, and he was very drunk. v
.4ttorn<r fer Dgsndant-1 hope, your
Homer will not entertain such evidence
a that. The witness is not physician
and has no right to decide question ol
such great Importance.
Mayor shall be compelled TO rule
out such evidence. The witness can tel
how the defendant acted, and the jury car
Judge of the condition of defendant"
Pros. AAory.-"Now, Mr.. Witness
please state how the defendant acted or
the day referred to-"
Witnes-"wen, he walked very IN
steady; stumbled when he undertook. Il
step into saloon The fact is, he wa
awful drunk"
Attorney for DJsndans.-The witnes
has no right to show such contempt, 70
sAe ruling of the court, and If your Homo
doe not repremand him, we shall let tn
Gaze 70. and take 1t to higher court, OF
appeal.
Pros Anorney.-"Wear are through Wit
che witness." The State rests.
The Attorney for the defendant call
bis witness 20 the stand.
Pros >Attoraey.-"Mr. witness, what
your name and bnsinesss'
Witnea-vMy name Is -, an
Lam saloon-keeperr
Attornsy.-SDo you ka0w the deient
Antf
WStses-"Yes." II zee him ever
day" -
Atterny.-"Did you zee him on tn
fifth fully last and, II 70. what was u
,nditioHs"
Wtnlsx-"Yes, saw him.. did M
see anything unusual about bis conAuc
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1874-12-10

Old newspapers for sale, at the REPuB-
LIcAN Office for IS cents per hundred.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1874-12-10

The Plymouth papers are discussing the
question IS to whether THE lNDiANIAN
is wind bag" We guess 1t is. II has
Nosoed itself into larger circulation than
ali four OF the Marshall county paper:
combined, at any rate.-indianion.
This will be news TO the readers IF Ply
mouth papers. There Is not more than
one EDITOR in the county, green enough t'
discuss that question-and we doub
whether he would undertake it. Certain
" there is no room left for argument
now!
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1874-12-10

only he complained Of hasing the rheu-
matism In his legs. h ssas notdrunk"
Here the case, is ended. State cannot
prove thatthe defendant was drunk but
defendant can prove that he was not
drunk. This is not intended as report
OF any particular case In this city; but it
will mt cases in other places, as well as
Plymouth.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1874-12-10

Business cards very neatly and cheap
" printed at the REPusLIcAS Office.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1874-12-10

Subscribers Dor. the REPUBLICAN who
live in Marshall county, and get their pa.
pers from Post cfficts, located in adjoin-
ing counties should notify us of the fact
at oacc; as we will be Obliged To pre- pay
postage after the first OF January. if they do
not. BY an Interpretation OF the law, their
papers are entitled to 60 free ii the fact of
the residence within this county is
KNOWN.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1874-12-10
Resolutions of Y elbow River Grange
No. l65.

Alta regular meeting Of Yellow River
Grange, No. l55, held on the 9Th day Of
December, 1874. Committee was APP
pointed to draft resolutions petitioning
the National Grange, TO donate $4,000
10 the relief of patrons of the Western
States, suffering from the devastation of
the grasshcppers.
A resolution was also adopted, to pre-
sent slid resolutions to the leading coun-
ty papers fol publication.
WHEREAS, Our brothers In the West,
have lost their crops by the devastation
ot the grasshoppers. and are thereby in a
destitute and preta.ious condition.
WHEREAS, An immediate and efficAcious
assistance is imperiously demanded, TO
save many ones from the pangs OF hunger,
and suffer- ngs of starvation
WHEREAS, The State Grange of Indi-
ana. 1T her last session, held at lndianapo-
| lis, on the 24th day of November, has in
its wisdom. donated the pitiful and ridicu-
! lous sum of 81 900. to the relief OF tens
of thousands of those brothers.
WHEREAS, 1t is Of public notoriety,
and To the knowledge of intelligent Pat
rons. that immense sums OF money,
are in the possession of the National
Grange, and
WHEREAS, We are of the opinion that
the best Use that could be made OF part
of those accumulated thousands of dol
lars, would he to apply them to the relief
of those needing and suffering brothers.
WHEREAS, That by donation from
the National Grange every member oi
the Order would thereby have cnntribu'
ted and. also reap the benefit and the
satisfaction To have contributed in salts
factory Mariner To all, to the relief OF oui
Western blothers.
WHEREAS, Such donation ought t.
be worthy of such gigantic order.
Rsso'sed, That Yellow River Grange,
No. loo, respectfully petition the Nation
al Grange. to- donate $4,000 to the suffer
ing Oranges, OF the devastated Western
regions.
Resolred, That we invite our siste
Oranges all over the land, to take side.
with us IN this good work, and urge tn
National Grange To accept the petition
with favor. and to comply at once Will
, is Just and charitable demand.
By request OF Committee,
S %,ss.. zgs ssSs'; Com
HENRY GRossMAN,
V. cAILLOT. Master
NJ. LOWRY, Secretary.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1874-12-10

: 70 can also Recommend The Opera at Home, q
of Vocal Music, price 50 in Boards -
in Cloth. Also Psa Of Melody, price g In Boards;
a. in Cloth. La Creme de Ia Jfe'ne, Vol. ], s. In
Boards; 81 In Cloth. Address, j: L. RETEkS,
A''' 500 Broadway. New-York.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1874-12-10

Our friend George W. Wright, the
broom maker made the REPUBLICAN, office
his regular annual visit. one day last week,
and made us his usual present ofa broom
Of his own manufacture w. Wright
makes the most substantial broom in the
country. and deserves the we'll earned
reputation and all the prophit naturally
resulting therefrom. He makes the
Plymouth printing offices present of a
broom every wear.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1874-12-10

We have received several newspapers
from New Orleans the last week from
Hon. II. G. Thayer and Hon. Dariel
M:Douald. The papers give glowi G ac-
counts Of the fine appearance of the Sir
Knights from the North. Grand process
ions and Examinations were the order OF
amusement in tho crescent City, last
week.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1874-12-10

Davii A. Gage, the ex-TressIrer5 Of
the the city of Chicago, has been adjudg-
81 mot guilty" vi the crime of embezzle-
ment of the citys funds. The case was
tried by jury, at Waukegan.