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The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1875-01-08

Louisiana held an election on the I'd
day of November last resulting IN the
election of a Democratic or Conservative
Legislature by a majority of thirty or for
ty. The Returning Board, appointed by
the Radical Governor Kellogg occupied
more than q month examining the record
of election and finally, few weeks ago,
threw out lust enough Conservative pre-
cincts to give the Radicals a majority in
the Legislature. The evidence taken by
the Congressional Committee sent there
to investigate the affairs, shows that 1t
was about as fair as any ordinary cleo
ton. The Democratic Legislature assem-
bled in the Capitol last Monday and or
ganized, but the United States soldiers,
under orders from President Grant, drove
out those the Returning Board had count
ed out This is the first instance in the
history of America that the United States
troops have broken up the Legislative
body of a State in time of peace. The
Conservatives acted with bravery and
discretion, and we trust they will cOntin-
ne to do So 1t is bad on the people of
Louisiana, but after all it will be good
thing for the country at large, for it will
strengthen the Democratic party in every
Northern State, and help greatly to con
plete the final overthrow of the Repubh
can party. Grant sent Gen. Sheridan
down to do the work he has performed so
we'll Below we publish Gen. Sheridan 5
prayer to Grant to confer more power on
him that he may treat the white people OF
Louisiana, even as he murdered helpless
Indian women and children in the far
west several years ago:
headquarters Military DiUiSiOn Of
Missouri Netc Orleans, La., Jan. O.
Hon. w. W. Belknap, Secretary of War,
Washington, ID. G: / think the terrorism
now existing in Louisiana, Mississippi and
Arkansas could be entirely removed and
confidence and fair-deaGng established,
by the arrest and trial of the ring-leaders
of the armed White Leagues. IL Con
gress would pass bill declaring them
bauditti they could be tried by military
commission. The leaders of this ban
ditti who. murdered men here on the 18th
of last September, and also more recent
ly at NicksDuTE, Miss, should, in justice
to law and order aud the peace and pros
perity of this Southern part of the coun-
try, be punished. Il is possible that the
if the President would issue a proclama-
ton declaring them banditti, that no fur
ther action need be taken except that
which would dcyolye upon me.
i. II. SHERIDAN,
Lieutenant General L. S. Army.
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In the organization of the Legislature
of Louisiana by the military, Z. S. Grant
has given the people a hint of how he
may organize the next house of Congress.
If Kellogg, with the State troops had
done what Grant has done with the United
States troops in Louisiana, the act would
not have been so outrageous a usurpa-
ton, or so revolutionary of our form and
theory of government. The act would
have been the same as if Grant on the
meeting of the next Congress, were to
take from that body the constitutional
right of Judging of the election and quail
ifcations of its members, and filling the
house with his soldiers were to expel such
members as he did not want there-de-
eide all contested elections, and seat such
men as would best serve him. He GER
tainly has as much right to do this as to
do what he has done in Louisiana. 1t is
easy enough to get pretext. If the peo-
pie of the United States submit to Grant :
organization of the Louisiana Legislature
a precedent is set which this imitator OF
Cromwell will follow in the organization
of the next Congress, Then, farewell to
constitutional government, and long live
The Protector, The Dictator, The EInpe-
ror. The people of the United States will
show themselves degenerate, and unwOr
thy the trust left them by the fathers OF
the cOuntry-will show themselves unfit
ted for constitutional government, and
the sooner d Caesar takes charge of at
fairs the better
The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1875-01-08

INSTEAD of a new stay law, the CEatta
HOOga Times thinks the present one
ought to be curtailed considerably. 1t
is ridiculous TO allow a stay of eight
months on a debt of five dollars; the pc
Rod should be graduated according to
the amount. Give five days on judgments
under ten dollars; thirty days on any
larger amount under twenty dollors, six
ty days on sums from that to fifty dol
lars, and so on. \ system of checks
should also be devised for the security of
State and county funds. What other
State, asks the Times, consoidates the
Office of Auditor, Treasurer and Tax Col
lector, as in the case of our County Court
Clerks? How on earth is the list of priv
lege taxes to be verified in Nashville,
Memphis, Chattanooga, Knoxville, or in
any county having a large town? In
what other State would it be possible for
defaulting financial officer to put on
his hat and walk out when his successor
walked in, making no settlement, taking
no receipts for the State and county
property? And yet that sort of thing
constantly happens in Tennessee.
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II A ND S SALE.

r. G. Reed ct al, VS.. Alex. Cheatham ct al.
Pursuant TO decree pronounced at the
December term, 1874, of the County Court OF
Maury county in the above cause, L will
sell to the htghest bidder, on the premises,
on Monday, the 18th day of January, 1875,
the tract of land and town lot mentioned in
the pleadings in said cause, which tract of
land is bounded as follows: On the north
by G. S. Williams and j. d. Ramsey IS estate;
east by Jackson and Ramsey; south by
Johnson, Winn and Coffee; west by r. &.
Reed and Daniel WiIsford, containing
about 170 acres, which will be surveyed and
the number of acres given on the day of
sale. Also, one house and lot, situated in
the town of Culleoka, Tenn, and bounded
as follows: On the north by j. D. BENEFITS
estate; west by Orman's estate and railroad;
south by W. II. Wilkes; being the same
formerly owned by Mrs. Record. The land
to be sold in two or more tracts and then
as a whole, and will be awarded to the high
est and best bidder. The property will be
sold on a credit of one,and two years, eX-
cept the sum of three hundred dollars will
be required in cash. Notes with approved
security will be required, with interest
from day Ofsale, and lien retained on the
land and town lot for the payment of the
purchase money. a. n. AKIN, c. & 9.
Dec. IL, 1874.
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THE Dresden Democrat would like &C
see the Legislature pass law making il
an ofIcuse punishable by fine and i'm
prisOnmcat for any person to make, buy
sell or bring into the State a pocket pts
tol. It's argument is that it it be unlaw
full to carry the pesGlerous little things
it should not be law to sell them. Con-
corning the present law on the subject il
says:
ave honestly believe that rigid en-,
forcemeut of the law against carrying
pistols will put stop to the abominabe
and cowardiy practice. Veal remember
when it was as common to carry bowie
knives and dirks. When the Legislature
made the carrying of these weapons a
penitenliary oticuse, the practice was
abandoned. Our judges have tried the
effects of applying the minimum penalty
for carrying pistols, and we would like
exceedingly To see them try the extreme
penalty awhile. We believe that it will
have the desired effect
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.HANCERY SALE.

By virtue of decree of the Chancery
Court at Columbia. Tennessee, rendered at
its December term, 1874, in the case of E.
Il. Sellars, Executor of Mary B. Frierson,
decd, VS.. ID. W. Peeler, l will proceed to
sell to the highest bidder, at the court
house door in the town of Columbia, on
Monday, Sth day of February, 1875, the fol-
lowing tract or parcel of land, situated in
the 18th civil district OF Maury county.
The same being part of tract of land
sold and conveyed by one Thomas Jones to
said Mary B. FriersOn, and bounded as fol-
lows, to-wit: Beginning at a stake sugar
pointer In the road from Williamsport to
Cathey'S Creek, the same being corner of
a tract of land formerly owned by John
Bullock; running thence south S94o, east
with BnlIOcks line 49,, poles, to asstake;
thence south 1872 poles to hickory; thence
north 762, west % poles to red oak; thence
north Sc, west 1874 poles to an elm; thence
west GA poles to a stake in the Williams
port road; thence in said road 70 east, 92.5
poles to a stake in said road, thence north
34o. east 1873 poles to the beginning, contain
ing 1913 acres, 2 roOds and 81 poles. Said
land to be sold on credit of one and two
years, taking bond and two good solvent
securities for the purchase money, bearing
interest from date. Land sold free from the
equity of redemption.
Jan 8th, 1874. D. B. COOPER, C. & NJ.
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sheridan Showing his Hand,
HEAD QUARTERS MILITARY DIVISION !
OF THE Missouri, :

OF THE Missouri,
New ORLEANS, La, January 4, 1875. }
Hon. w. W. Belknap, Secretary of War,
Washington: 1t is with regret that l
haye to announce to you, the existence
in this State, of spirit of defiance to all
lawful authorities, and an insecurity of
life which is hardly realized by the Gener
al Government or the county at large.
The lives of citizens have become so
jeopardized that unless something is done
to give protection to give protection to
the people, the security usually afforded
by law will be over-ridden. Defiance to
the laws and the murder of individuals
seem to be looked upon by the cOmmuni-
ty here from standpoint which gives
IMMUNITY to all who choose to indulge in
either, and their civil government APP
pears powerIess to punish'or even arrest.
1 have tonight assumed control over the
Department of the Gulf.
Signed ?. H. SHERIDAN,
Lieutenant General.
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party. and so he spoke from their point
of view, | suppose. Bnt, describing what
he hoped would be their future policy, be
described what believe is the policy of
every patriot, be he Democrat or Repub
lcan, or of any other party throughout
this great country. He said that policy
was peace between the sections; peace
between the races" Applause Well
may add one other word to that: Peace
between you and us, LApplause.] and
not peace merely, but friendship and
fraternity among all Enghsh-speakine
communities.
The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1875-01-08

WHEN the Republican majority in Con-
gress refuse to adopt the resolutions
against government subsidies, and, in
vestigating the safe burglary, it has sus-
pIcious look. Rogues hate to have their
transactions pried into, and expect their
friends will stand by them to prevent it.
The Republican majority is true TO
their interest
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j. B. ASHTON. john MCGAW.
COLUMBIA MILLS
REBUILT.
To the Farmers and Merchants
of MGuTy and AdjOin-
ing Counties !

We have just completed and have in full
operation under the most approved StyIe,
together with all the improvements of ma
chinery the COLUMBIA MILLS so long
and faYorably known as the Ashton Mills,
on Duck River, and we have no hesitency
IN saying to our friends and the public gem
orally that we are fully prepared to sustain
the reputation of the old mills. Bring
along your grain a trial is all we ask
thankful for past patronage, we solicit a
continuance of the same. Orders filled
promptly, and delivered with dispatch
within the bounds of the corporation limits.
The highest market price paid for wheat
and corn. Respectfully,
Dec. 4, 1S7i.-3m. ASHTON 81 MCGAW.
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NOTICE.

have this day associated with me in bu-
siness my son, A. s. James, for the purpose
of conducting the watch and jewelry bust
ness thoroughly in all its branches, under
the firm and style of j. H. James & Son.
Thankful for the liberal patronage l have
heretofore received, solicit continuance
Ofthe same for the new firm, who will take
great pleasure in waiting on all persons
that may favor them with their patronage.
Respectfully,
Jan. Sth, 1S75.-lm j. H. JAMES.
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OrthOgraphy, Reading, Ito Fourth Reader
Mental Arithmetic and Primary GeOgra-
ply .,,......Sl2 90
Written Arithmetic, Geography, En-
GIish Grammar, History, Penman-
ship and LIST Book in Algebra ...... I6 90
Advanced course in English Branches,
Mathematics Latin, etc. ,.................. 20 90
Music on Piano and use ofinstrument, 25 90
Incidental Fee, in advance............. 49,. 90
Tuition payable one-half in advance, the
balance at the close of the session. janS-tf
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Major w j. Sykes is one of the
ablest and strongest men in the State, es-
pecially on all questions touching the
prosperity. honor and welfare of the coun-
try, on all points requiring broad states
manship. His recent speech at Hunting
don. Tenn, is in his best vein, and we re
rret we have not room for it entire.
In speaking of State finances, he makes
this usually dry subject plain, and shows
wherein lies the duty of the incoming
Legislature. On the subject of the
national debt, be gives advice to the
Democratic party which is the very es-
sence of wisdom. Hear him:
NATIONAL DEBT.
In regard to the national debt 1t is
only necessary to say that the payment
of this debt is made obligatory by the
amendment 10 the conStltu-
tion Of the United States, which we have
all a greed 20 support We cannot We
The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1875-01-08
THRUST SALE.

By-virtue of d mortgage executed to us by
William L. and Mary +. Truett, on the 22d
day OF April, 1874, we will sell to the highest
bidder for cash, at the courthouse door in
day of January, 1875, the house and lots
mentioned in said deed. The same will be
sold free from the right and equity of re-
demption and homestead.
Ian ST MCLEA Y. HARDISON & Co.
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JAS b. SMITH JAS. M. METCALFE
SMITH & METCALFE,
$CLOTHIERS u
Between R NJ Frersons o Couum
Public Square,
ONIBTA TEzNTN-
JAS. B. SMITH.
| JAS. M. METCALFE


Our areof finest
SNNIT e.
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We are now prepared to sell CHEAPER
AND BETTER COAL than has heretofore
been sold in this market. and will be glad
for all persons, wishing to purchase, either
by car or in small quantities, to give us a
hours of the day, if left in the box at the
law office of Hickey & Looney, Chancery Of
fee or with Mr.. Sewell, at the Coal Yard at
the Depot. Terms cash on deliv ry.
October ID, 1874. HICKEY q FL riMING.
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4 SPLENDID PRAIRIE FARM.

L -
Lying one mile from the tlOurishing town
of Ashley Illinois, the junction of the I'LL
nOis Central and St. Louis and Southeastern
r. r., just two hours ride from it. Said
tract contains 100 acres of land, 45 acres of
which is timbered, the balance prairie. 1t
has on it a No. frame dwelling of rooms,
all necessary Out-hOuseS, good barns and
stable; is well watered and has two good
ciSterns-One at the house and one at the
sSable; a splendid orchard of about 4 acres
in full bearing, consisting of apples, pears,
peaches and cherries. 1t is under good
fence. a good purchaser with cash, can
get a bargain. VIII also trade for Maury
county or Nashville property.
For terms address,
janS-75' HORSLEY BROS. & FIGUERS.
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.
\ meeting of the Stockholders of the First
National Bank of Columbia, is called on
Tuesday, February 9th, 1879, for the election
of a Board of Directors for the ensuing year.
Jan. saw. ]. Is. CHILDRESS, Cashier.
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NONRESIDENT NOTICE.

Joseph d. Love ct al, VS.. $. A. Foster ct al
In this it appearing from compIainant's bill
which is sworn to, that the defendants, S. j.
Foster and wife, 5. a. Foster, formerly S. A
Love, James H. Common and wife, Amanda
V. COnnOr, formerly Amanda V. Love, Ma
~ Mills, Jesse Mills, - Whitehead and
wife, COrneiia Whitehead, Alice Hays, Ar
thur Hays, J. A. and Bette Morris, are non
residents of the State of Tennessee, so that
the ordinary process of law cannot be Sery-
ed on them: ii is therefore ordered by me
that publication be made for four conSecu-
tive weeks in the Herald and Mail, a news
paper published in the town of Columbia,
Maury county, Tennessee, requiring said
defendants to be and appear before the
County Court of said county, on the first
same viii be taken for confessed as to them
and set for hearing eXparte.
Dec. IL, 1874. A. n. AKIN, Clerk,
q. C. Taylor and w. NJ. Caldwell, Att'ys.
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ORIGINAL ATTACHMENT.
W.T.. Cornwell VS.. t. K. Mccain,

W. I. CornWeII vs.. t. r. MCCann.
1t appearing to me from the affidavit OF
plaintiff, that the defendant is a nOn-resi-
dent of the State Of Tennessee: and it fur
ther appearing that the defendants proper
ty~waS attached, it is therefore ordered by
me that publication be made in the Herald
and Mail, a newspaper published in the
town of Columbia, Maury county, Tennes-
see, for four consecutive weeks, to notify
said defendant to be and appear me on the
10Th day of January, 1870, to defend said at
tachment, or the same will be proceeded
with exparte as to him.
Dec. 4, 1874. CHARLES CLEAR, J.P.
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NHANCERY SALE

" OF REAL ESTATE.
By virtue of decree of the Chancery
Court at Columbia. Tenn, rendered at It's
December term, 1874, in the cause of E. ID
Sellars, EXT of Mary b. Friersen, decd, VS..
Martha Nixon, 1 will sell to the highest
bidder, at the courthouse door in the town
1875, tract or parcel OF land, containing il
acres, lying on Cathey's Creek, one mile
east of Hampshire, on the Hampshire and
Columbia road, known as the Sam1 Farris
place, and bounded ON the west by W m
Billie; north by Saml FarriS; south by tue
Hampshire and Columbia road. Said land
will be sold on q credit of one and two
years, taking bond and two good solvent Sc
curitieS for the purchase money, and notes
bearing interest from date of sale. Sold free
from the equity of REDEEM ptiOn.
Jan. s, 1874. D. B. COOPER, c. & Al.
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Spring Hill
Female Academy
MRS. SUE F. MOONEY, Princips


The spring term of this Institution will
begin MONDAY, FEBRUARY lat, 1875.
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