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The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1876-07-13
PREPARE FOR ACTION.

The Republicans ara moving in q solid,
compact column TO maintain their SUI
premacy In national affairs. Sixteen
years of unchecked rule whetted their
appetite for further pillage of the federal
exchequer. The recent Wholesale expo
sure of rank corruption in quite all the
departments of the government has awak-
ened no contrition of spirit in the breasts
Of those who control the councils of that
party. Alleging that democratic hate is
the instigator Of these investigating
crusades, they care not for the thieving
and bribery unearthed and seem but
neryed to keener and more determined
purpose to re-estabiish and prolong
their Ubiquitous manage ment,
This being evident the only line of
duty to be pursued by these who value
good government and cherish inyiolate
the immunities guaranteed US under the
Constitution is to rally around one COM
mon standard the conservative citizens
of every name, nationality and creed and
plant an opposition force right across the
path of the Hayes and Wheeler revolu-
tionists. These radical representatives
are mere fgure-heads, tokening the des-
perate determination of such men as
Morton and Blaine.
Every voter, however humble and OBJ
scure, must be aroused to take active in
terest in the support of Tilden and Hen
bricks. This campaign calls for no lag
CARDS and wRter-sObbed material LiV-
ing, moving factors are required to de-
feat the intrsnchsd foe. Every district
and township should be made red-hot
with the wrongs and grievances inflicted
upon the country by the Republican par
ty. The very lite and integrity of the
eleven sovereign, co-equal States of this
sunny land of ours appeal to the Nation
al Democracy to save the Republic now,
this year, from the further cruel, torment
ing rule of radical republicanism: Who
would not contribute the might of his in
fuencs and ballot to secure such deliv-
erence? In Tilden and Hendricks rests
the present preservation of the Constisu-
ton.
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stance at least, che Office shall seek the
man, aud that be will make the needed
sacrifice and respond to the call of his
countrymen. Every good citize n ought to
take an interest in the County Conven-
ton on the fifth of August. The Con-
ventiUn system has its objections, but no
plan has yet been adopted by the De-
mocracy which can b. said to be without
It's faults-not even the primary cleo
ton system, which is popular in some
localities. 1t Is an unjust reflection on
the citizens of the county to assert that
they cannot have a Convention, if they
will, " hich shall he properly constituted
and void of trickery. The way to make
honest conventions is for honest men to
participate in their deliberations. Let
the yeomaury of each district in the
| county remembeF this, and turn out in
force as delegates to the Convention. II
they do not give this matter their per
sonal attention, they will assuredly have
no right to complain if they do not gel
suited in candidate. Tilden and Hen
bricks are nominees of convention
and where are any better than they
Echo answers, where
VERD ANTIQUE
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1876-07-13
OUR CLOVER PORT LETTER

CLOVER PORT, TENN, July 10, 1876.
Hessrs Editors:
The BULLETIN now comes to US filed
" it'll interesting reading matter. The
press is an educator of the people, and
it does as much to form public opinion as
all 9th er influences combined. How
important then that its teachings should
rest upon the broad basis of truth and
justice.
The BULLETIN is one of the best
country papers in the State. 1t should
ind its way into every family in aarde
map county.
There has been too much rain in this
section du ring the past month, but the
prospect for a good crop of corn and
cotton is very fattering.
The wheat crop has cen harvested,
and found to be medium. Vegetables in
great variety are plentiful Huge
porkers roam at will in the forest.
Should not the doIetul cry Of "hard
times be stOpped2
The canvass for county Offices seem
to be waxing warm. The people think
there is no good reason why this should
be so. Il should be we'll understood
that public Offices are not gifts, to be
given out to personal favorites regard
less of the necessary qualifications.
As the people are directly affected by
their county officers, would it not be
well for them to take more interest in
elections than they have manifested for
many years, and see that judieiOus Sc.
lections are made2 Whether we have
reform depends upon the people. Let
men be called to places of trust and
profit who are honest and capable, then
it will be an honor to be public serv
ant.
A human skull was found some days
since, on the waters of Dry Creek, near
Esq, P. L. Vernon's farm. It was IN
covered by the recent heavy rains. A
negro man disappeared very mysterious
IL from this vicinity about three years
ago, and, as he had received about one
hundred dollars in currency on the day
previous to his disappearance, it is sup
posed that he was foully murdered and
robbed by his dusky brethI en-.
1t seems that mules have caught the
mama for becoming tramps. "Have
you seen a stray mule?" seems to be the
absorbing question of the day, By the
way of information, will say there is
now a large, well formed, dark brown,
stray mule on the farm of J. V. Little,
Esq, of Clover Port.
Aunt Samuella distanced Gen. Han
cock handsomely. "Yerd Antique"
will please hand over that nickel
Having been engaged in a closely
contested case of "Grass VS.. Cotton
have not had time to gather many
news items this week.
ZETA.
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SALISBURY, Tenn, July II, 1876.
Hessrs. Editors:
Light showers and hot sunshine con-
tinue and the hearts of the people are
gladdened. The prospect for a bouI-
| iful crop of corn is nearly assured, and
the cotton is doing we'll. Trade is dull
and our merchants have little else to do
than to discuss the situation politically,
and otherwise
Most of the hard work is now over,
and the tendency to pleasure will cul-
inmate in grand picnic tomorrow at
Woodland Academy, at which all antici-
pate happy time.
The chicken trade is still flush and
hundreds of the "cacklers" are daily on
the market.
The summer school at this place is
hourshing and teachers and pupils are
putting in seven hours of good. solid,
hard work each day.
Your correspondent "skips outs from
the Junction every Friday evening on
foot, distance of five miles and three
quarters, and Can make it easily in one
hour aud half Now, am thinking
of challenging the handsome and stall
wart Junior of the BULLETIN, and Cap
tain of the First Nine" to walking
match, to be contested on my favorite
promenade-the Memphis and Charles
ton railroad.
The unterrifed Democracy of Grand
junction are discussing the propriety
of getting up grand barbecue at that
place by the citizens of Hardeman,
Fayette, Shelby and the adjacent coun-
ties of Mississippi. It is a more elIgi-
bic locality for gathering together the
legions of voters who are for Tildeu
and Hendricks. In the programme in
Dictated be carried out, an opportunity
will be presented to all who attend to
hear several of the very best Democratic
speakers to be found in the North or
South. An enthusiastic Democrat and
prominent citizen informs me that he
will start the local subscription with ten
fine careasses. Great care will be
taken to make the affair O magnificent
success, both as to the barbecue and the
running of the trains, while we shall
have an opportunity of having such
splendid orators as Lamar and Chal
mers, of Mississippi; Garland, of Ar
kansas; House, Young, Atkins and Har-
ris, of Tennessee; and others not IN
known to fame from our sister States,
who will be invited to address the
Democratic hosts on that occasion.
The ever recurring queation, "Who is
to be candidate for the Gislature2' is
heard almost daily. This, of course,
is an indication that the people are Civ
ing some attention to this important
subject
They aver that we cannot afford to
nominate and elect an inferior man.
The people here want a man capable to
grapple the two or three subjects of leg
islatiOn, which will certainly occupy
most of the attsation of the next Gen
eral Assembly. 1t is conceded that it |
will be most difficult position to ell. |
Hence the anxiety to send cur best m an. |
We sincerely desire that, in this in J
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1876-07-13
OUR McNAIRY LETTER.
PURDY, Tenn, July 10, 1875.

PURDY, TENN, July 10, 1875.
HesSrs- Editors
The largest crowd that has been seen
in Purdy since the Anti BelIum days,
assembled on the fourth, and, probably
as large as was ever there before.
The proceedings commenced with q
grand procession of wagons, hacks,
buggies and hOrsemen, which marched
to the picnic grounds about a mile
south of town, accompanied by two
brass bands from Morgantown and
Savannah, conducted by the marshal of
the day, G. w. Marty.
On the picnic grounds, the following
programme was carried out, Jas W.
Pace being master of ceremonies:
First-The crowd was seated at the
discOursing of music by the bands,
Second The entire assembIage arose
and was led in prayer by Rev. F. San
ders
Third-Reading the Declaration of in
by B. IT. Tillman.
Feurth-An GRAFTON on the day We eel
citrate, by J. W. Purviance.
Fifth-Reading the history of Nc
Marry County, by A. w. StOvaIl. Music
being dIseOursed at intervals.
Next intermissiOn was in order, aud
q basket dinner was spread before the
crowd, and notwithstanding its vastness.
there was enough to satiate the appel ties
OF all
After dinner, the crowd reassembled,
and the following programme was en-.
acted:
First-An eloquent response to a toast
to the Fathers and MOthers of the Rev
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1876-07-13
OUR POCAHoNTAs LETTER.
julius CRAWFORD.

POOAHoNTAs, Tenn, July 10, 1876.
Hessrs. Editors
Please allow q small space in your
paper in behalf of this community.
Never was a day more pleasantly
spent than the fourth of July at the Sui
phur Springs in this neighborhood, al
which place about two thousand peo-
pie assembled to celebrate our National
birth day. J. L. Rosson and other elo-
quent speakers addressed the crowd. A
plentiful dinner was spread and al
partOok of a repast, replete with dehca,
cies and substantials. The festivities of
the day eliminated with ball at the
JOyner Hotel
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manship and war Ifupon fields of high
sndeavor she has earned for herself an
imperishable name, she surely is emf
nentlY endowed with facilities to become
foremost among the States in the less o.
tentatious but no less important pursuits
of the mechanic arts. In material devel-
opment is her only hope for the future.
Thus she may renew her strength.
Herein is light ahead for the Volunteer
State.
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County Convention.

4 Convention of the Democratic voters
of Hardeman county will assemble in
Bolivar on Saturday, the 5th day of Au-
gust next, for the purpose of nominating
a candid ate for the Legislature, and for Sc
lecting delegates to attend the Floaterial
Senatorial, Congressional and State Con-
ventiOns. A county executive committee
will also be appointed to serve for the
next two years. j. NJ. HUBBARD,
Chairman Executive Committee.
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Respectfully,

P.S. Inclosed find price of sub
scription for the best paper ever pub
lished in Bolivar. Will send number
of subscribers soon.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1876-07-13
THE PIC NICAT PoCAHoNTAs

PooANoNTAs, July 10, 1876.
AesSrs. Editors:
The fourth of July picnic at Sulphur
Springs, about three miles from this
place, was q most enjoyable affair, and
a large crowd Iartcok Of the festivities of
the day.
An interesting programme was en-.
acted, and our people seemed to revel
in patriotic forgetfulness of former
sectional discords.
At night, the young people Joined in a
dance which passed off quite pleasantly.
"PCCAHoNTAs."
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olution, by Henry Meeks.

Olution, by Henry Meeks.
Second-A response to a toast to the
veterans of the war of 1912, by Maj.
Jno. G. Randolph; at the conclusion
of which three cheers to the veterans
of 1912, flour of who were presently
were offered.
Then followed an address on the
times of 1876, by NJ. R. Alternately,
which the crowd responded to by three
hearty cheers for the Centennial OIL
1876, which concluded the exercises OIL
the day.
Respectfully,
Julius CRAWFORD.
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CORRESPONDENTS.
OUR SALISBURY LETTER.

Fine Crop Prospects-Pie-Nie at
Woodland Academy-Summer
SchOol-A Walklst-Grand
Democratic Rally Dis
cussed-County Con-
VentIon-WhO
is the Coming Nan for the Legis-
lature?-
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1876-07-13
TRAINS GOING NORTH.

TRAIN No. 2 connects from points
South thereof for Louisville; at Guthrie
with st. L. L 5. Z. Ry; at Lebanon juno.
with K. and r. Branches at Cincinnati
Junction with L., &. T. L. r Il for the
North anC East; at Louisville with U, S
Nail boats for Cincinnati and with D. d
NJ. R'y and J., Nj. & l. R'y for the North,
East and Vest.
TRAIN No. 4 runs daily from Mont
gomerY and daily except Sunday from
Memphis, having direct connection from
Little Rock, and all points in Texas to
Louisville; connects at Deca tur with
Memphis d Charleston r. r; at Guthrie
with ST. L. & S. E. R'y; at Gin. Junction
with L., G. L. r. r. for the North and
East at Louisville with o. & NJ. aud j.,
NJ. & l r. for the North, East and West
TRAIN No. 6 connects, at Mckenzie
Wish N, G, & st. L. R'y for the South
east From Bowling Green it will be
run as accommodation to Louisville max
ing same connections as No. 4.
Pullman Palace Cars
WITHOUT CHANGE
are run between
New Orleans and Louisville
Via Milan on No. ,.
Montgomery and Louisville
Via Nashville on No. 4.
Little Rock and Louisville
Via Memphis on No 4.
Memphis and Nashville.
Via Mckenzie on No. 6.
For information about Centennial
tickets from the South and Emigrant
rates to Florida, Arkansas and Texas, &c,
address c. P. ATMORE,
GenI Passenger / Ticket Agent, Louis
vile KY.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-11-25
The NATIONS FATE
StiII Depends upon the Regues Of South
Carolina, Florida and Louisiana
The Courts Watching Them.
The Returning Board of Louisiana Count
as Many as Twenty Parishes, Whieh
Give Hayes Majority of 1904.
No Change in FIorida-The Canyassers
Waiting for Returns, and the
Governor still before
the Court.
The Supreme Court Of SOuth Carolina
Makes a Supreme Effort in the Vim
dicatiOn of the Majesty of
the Law, t-s
Patriotic Speech from the Bench by Chief.
Justice Willard - Letter Of Abram
Hewitt TO Governor Hampton
Interesting Notes from
Other Points.

The situation in the disputed States has
undergone but little change since yesterday.
The Republican managers, sustained by the
Federal administration, are doing all they
can to retai d justice and prevent an honest
return of the fotes of the people, but the
Democrats, alive to the fact and to the ex-
traordinary emergency, are, under the lead
Of able counsel, proving them
selves equal to the occasion, and are by their
pursuit of the luaveS in and out of court lay-
ing bare their knavery and making it plain
that they are acting in concert, inspired from
headquarters at Washington. In Louisiana,
50 far, twenty parishes have been counted,
which give Hayes a majority over Tilden of
FIVE thousand nine hundred and four These
are undisputei parishes Those disputed, it
must be borne in mind, are so because they are
believed to be Democratic When the returns
from these are given in, it will no doubt be
made to appear, as we already know from
figures in the possession of the State Demo-
cratic committee, that Tilden has a majority
Of between nine and ten thousand. The re-
turns by parishes so far made out are as fol-
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-11-25
SOUTH CAROLINA.
The state CanVaSsers to Answer for
Contempt.

COLI MBIA, November 24.-The supreme court
has issued a rule to the State canvaSSerS and their
counsel. D. T. Corbln, 10 SHOW cause why they should
not be attached for contempt in violating the writ OF
prohibition issued on the seventeenth instant and
issuing certificates in defiance of the court. The
answers made returnable at four O'Clock this after
Tie court convened at four o'clock in the after
noon.
sion 70 the board OF canvaSserS to show cause why
they should not be attached for contempt of court
in refusing TO obey its mandate issued on WedneS-
day United states District Attorney COrbin, counsel
for the board introduced an affidavit asking for fur
theTtime.
The court stated that IL he would indicate the line
OF eir defense assure the court that they would
obey Us nandamGs, further time would be granted.
He would not do this and the request was refused
The counsel for the REALTORS WIS instructed to draw
the order but as recitation OF all the proceedings
required as preface to the order to commit the
board for contempt, they requested until tomorrow
morning to file IT,
The court said that they hoped the board would in
the morning obey Its mandate and purge the con-
tempt; If they do not, they viii be committed 10 jail
The counsel for the REALTORS then moved that
peTenlptOry mandamus issue TO L. II. Payne. secre-
tdIy OF state, TO issue certificates TO all members O
the general assembly, including the counties or
Bdgefied and Laurens, In accordance with the order
of the court Of Wednesdays session.
Ass0ciate-JUstice willard said that the REALTORS
ought not to say this at this stage OF the proceedings,
as Mi. Payne WIS nov in contempt and the court
had-nO assuTgnce that he would now, as
he had disUbeyed their mandate already, IN
tinTTting that the counsel ought. therefore, 10
afya4ihe result Of the rule before moving this Or
der
Ja,iye Willard said: Here we have Just made
a solemn decision In which II. L. Payne is par !;
as a member Of the board of State C;iIiYassaTs and
rs sec5e1Ty OF state II the order ia that ease. an
order directed 20 him well as to the others on the
board had been obeyed, this question would not
have arisen. As the case now stands. an incident
has occurred In the history Of civilized society.
Men clothed with civil authority of Il limited charac-
ter subject to the courts Of the land have placed
themselves in defiance OF the highest court 81 the
state of south Carolina and are now jeOpaTdlZlng
the security of justice and the security 0f peace. They
arr ItUW f. Al attitude Of defiance mot only against
abstElci law nut against lis embodiment Ia this
couu. 1hey have brought iolli 'Hl drilh I0r lii-
ment upon the state ana uF0H the nation. in',
hold IN tbrir hands hirbfdHd, ana thty have aiI-
Piled Il 10 the whole structure that covers While
they are thus Standing, deiylng the power OF this
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-11-25
TWEED.
THE Boss Under Cover AGaiIE-HOW ne
LOOks-The Odd Man Almost
Played Out.

NEW YORK November 23.-Tweed was visited
by his SON. William NJ. Tweed. ir. and an unknown
person. They remained two hours. Tweed closed
his door and refused to be seeu Alter supper he re-
tired and WIS not visited again during the night
The prison Is thrOnged with reporters. and the
prisoners, reporters and visitors are so mixed up
that the warden has hard work noting who is who
Tweeds delivery by the naval officers was made lu
the presence Of District Attorney Phelps. United
States DlStTIct-AttOrney Bliss and sheriff Conner
He WIS takeu OF the Franklin In the lower bay bl
the tug Catllapa, and, after the delivery was madt
Bliss and Phelps went on board the Franklin and
left the sheriff in full charge Of the prisoner. 4lr
Phelps says Il is not decided yet whether the forgery
suits viii be pressed against Tweed. However an
order has been served the sheriff calling for the
reaest Of Tweed should he procure ball In the civil
suits now pending A gentleman who saw Tweed.
In answer TO the inquiry said he Is crushed and
broken. lie has lost his Old buOyant and defiant
spirit In fact he Is suffering from peuTisy, and is
only anxious 10 know about his old acquaintanceS.
He seeI4ed desOlate and deSirOus of eOmpanlOnshlD
more than anything else. He is mere wreck of his
former self. His vest is third too large for him,
and his features are shrunken and pinched He has
suffered intensely. He is entirely in the dark as 20
what to do, and Is even without legal advice He
needs medical advice more than ANYTHING now.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-11-25
THE LAST OF THE RING.
M'DOnaId and Joyce Waiting to be Par
dOned from the Penitentiary-Avery
is Going to Keep a Drug store.


st. Louis Times.
JEFFERSON CITY, November 19.-lester-
day evening the rlmOr was circulated through
the city that General John M Donald wasly-
ing Mt the point of death at the penItentiary.
Your correspondent went to the pen. IN
order to ascertain the truth OF the matter and
give the public an idea of the general s health.
On entering the place we proceeded to the
hospital, where we found the general sitting
by the stove in the hall, enjoying, apparently,
good health. He states that he felt much
better than he had for several days back, but
he feared it was only Of tr.lnsltOry duration.
His disease IS chronic, and his death from it's
merely a matter Ofhme. He feels glad TO know
that Colonel Avery has been pardOned, and
expresses no little surprise at not receiving
one himself. The chief reason he assigns for
not being parloned us soon as Avery IS that
Avery has had his application before the Pres
ident for 3 long 4 time, while be had only
recently made his application. He has Tor
warled the certificates of tye surgeons,
recommending that he be pardOned, to the
President. which, together with the lnterceS-
sion of his counsel, Mr.. Chester kr1m, he
hopes will be successful in securing his par
don. IF parroned, he says he will retire from
public life to his farm in Green Lake county,
Wisconsin. The general has a diagram OF
this farm hanging IN his cell, and it presents
4 yery grand appearance 1t IS situated on
Green Lake and Is a great summer resort for
persons in quest Of pleasure. The general S
wife and family are now living ON the farm.
During his late illness his wiIc came down
to attend him, and they celebrated their
silver wedding in a convict'S cell IN the
penitentiary. The only present consist
ed of a silver spoon, presented by Colo
mel joyce to Mrs. Nj MDOnald. Colonel
Jovce thinks it very unfair that all the
whisky men convicted IN Illinois, Indiana,
Wisconsin and Missouri should be pardOned
out, and he and M'Donald be made the only
exceptions. They have been in the peniten-
fiary more than year, which Is much longer
than any of the other conspiIatOrs have
served, and in all justice he thinks he Is en-
titled to a pardon Colonel Joyce states that
he has not made any application for pardon
vet. but he intends to do 50 very soon,
through his counsel. Messrs. krum and
Fletcher. Colonel joyce is very anxious that
General N'Donald should receive pardon,
on account of his poor health, and would be
willing to serve longer term himself IN
order that NJ Donald might be relieved. They
both. however. expect parIlons before Christ
mas. General NJ Donald says Colonel Avery
will probably engage in the drug business at
| Washington Avery's wife Is now employed
| i'm the department Of-the Interior at the na
| tional capital, -.-..---.