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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-10-05

The numbers of those gathered into the
ranks of ofice-holders have been steadily in
creased beyond any possible requirement of
the public business, while inefficiency, pecula-
ton, fraud and malversation of the public
funds, from the highest places of power to the
lowest, have overspread the whole service
like a leprosy.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-10-05

,ECuIE W. BELL, ATTORNEY At LAW AND
"A General Collecting Agency ONCE IN "ashearh
ttork N,ip-st Platteville Grant Go, Wis 90
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-10-05

DARRER & CLEMENTsoN, ATTORNEYS AND
ID Councillors at Law Lancas Ter, Wis Willpfactce
All state COURTS will buy aad sell lands, pay tax
- obtain land patents b0unties pensions and other
r. iRims against the Government. "V-fN
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-10-05
Attorneys

OOTHREN 4 WILSON. ATTORNEYS AND C0UN-
u sellors al Law Boscobe, Wis, will practice IN al
vy;scn.in Conrts and in the United States Courts;
,,,at. collections aud transact business promptly.
q, 10 over Ritter nubbell's hardware store 81
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-10-05

nUsuNEIL { CLARK, ATTORNEYS AND CouN-
- Seii' "a v-i.,si 30-42
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-10-05

,r,VSIoN UOUsE. LANCASTER, WIS AAKl
1--WE & SON. proprietors. The Mansion House rs
Lin rented aud refurnished for the better on :,
uieuce of the travelling public.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1876-08-24
The Small Loaf of Bread.

At a time Of great scarcity certain
rich man invited twenty poor children to
bis house, and said to them: ''In this
basket there!is loaf of bread fer each
Of you; take it, and come again every
day at this hour until God sends US bet
ter times" The children seized upon
the basket, wrangled and fought for the
bread, as each wished to get the largest
and best loaf; and at last they went
away without even than king him. Fran
cesca alone, a poor but neatly dressed
child, stood modestly at distance, took
the smallest loaf which was left in the
basket, gratefully kissed the gentleman s
hand, and then went home in a quiet
and orderly manner On the following
day the children were just as ill-behayed,
and poor Francesca this time received a
loaf which was scarcely half the size OF
the rest. But when she came home,
and her mother began to cut the bread
there fell out of is a number of bright
new silver pieces. Her mother was per-
picked, and said; "Take back the money
this instant for it has, no doubt, got In
to the bread through some mistake. y
Francesca carried l. back. But the
benevolent man said "No, no it was
no mistake. / had the money baked il
the smallest loaf in order to reward you
my dear child. Always continue thus
contented, pesceable and unassu ming;
the person who is coatented with the
smallest loaf rather than quarrel for the
| larger one, will fad blessings more val
liable than money baked in bread
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1876-08-24
Punishment of Drunkards in Old
Mexico.

The ideas of temperance prevalent t
am ong the ancient Aztecs may we'll as
tonIsh US, though the severity OF their
laws in regard to it appears excessIse.
Mr.. II, H. Bancroft says: The young
man who became drunS was conveyed
to jail, and there beaten to death with
clubs; the young woman was stoned to
death. In some parts, if the drRnkard
was a plebeian. he was sold for a slave
for the first offenss and suffered death
for the second; and at other times the
offenders haIr was cut off In the public
market-place, he WAS then lashed
through the streets, and finally his home
was RACED to the ground, because. they
said, one who would give up his reason
to the use of strong drink, was unwor-
thy to possess a house, and be num-
bered among respectable citizens. Cut
ting off the hair, as We shall see, wasa
mode of punishment resorted TO by these
people, and so deep was the degradation
supposed to be attached to it that it was
dreaded almost equally with death it
self Should a military man, who had
gained distinction in the wars, become
drunk, be was deprived of his rank and
honors, and considered thenceforth as
infamous. Conviction of this crime
rendered the eulprit Ineligible for all
future emoluments, and especially was
he debarred from holding any public
office A noble was invariably hanged
for the first ofense, his body being after
ward dragged without the limits of the
town and cast into a stream used for
that purpose only But a mightier infu-
encs than mere fear of the penal law
restrained the Aztec nobility and gentry
from drinking to excess; this influence,
was social law. it was considered de =
grading for a person of quality to touc h
wine at all, even in aeasons of festivity
when, as 1 have said, it was customary
and lawful for the lower classes to in
dulge TO a certain extent. nesbibbing
was looked upon as a coarse pleasure,
peculiar exclusively to the common peo-
pie, and a member of the higher orders
who was suspected of praesiciug the
| habit would have forfeited his social po
sition, even though the law suffered him
| to remain unPunished. These heatnens
however, seem to have recognized the
| natural incongruity xisting between
! precept and practice folly as much as
| the most advanced Christian.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1876-08-24

the country it could be maintained when
President Grant was elected the second
time.
Two classes of debt were before the
Republican party. 1t could have con-
tinued to Lay off the interest bearing
debt, in violation of law" or it could
have used this SI20,O00,O00 as a fund
from which to redeem the non-intprest
bearing debt That is, it cvuld have
resumed specie payments long before
this; for this extra expenditure of 1920
100000 added to the coin ia the treasury,
would have more than suficed tor the
purpose of redemption.
The Republican party has done neith-
er Of these things. It has neither puF-
chased bonds and thus saved the interest,
nor has it resumed specie payments, and
thus removed the fearful evils of an
irTedeemabls currency. Instead, it has
recklsssly squandered the public moneys,
leaving the debt to oppress US, and vio-
lating its promise to provide a specie
based currency.
Even this is not all. It demanded
heavier appropriations for next year
thaa have ever been called for before.
Its cry is ever, ''GiVei Give Give I i
1t cannot be satisfied. 1t cares neither
for the burdens of debt, nor the couse
quences of a deprecated currency, mol
the weight Of taxation.
1t might have further reduced the
debt; or it might have resumed specie
payments; or it might have reduced tax
alton. These three alternatives we're
before it. 1t took neither; but added
millions to the expenditures.
1t is time the prOhigate and reckless
party was hurled from power.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1876-08-24
HOME CIRCLE.
THE HARDEST TIME OF ALL.

There are days of deepest sorrow
In the season of our life;
There are wild. despairing moments,
There are hours OF mental strife.
There are times of stony anguish,
When the tears refuse to fall;
But the waiting time, my brothers,
Is the hardest time of all.
Youth and love are oft inpatient,
Seeking things beyond their reach;
And the heart grows sick with hoping,
Ere it learns what life can teach.
For, before the fruit be gathered.
We must see the blossoms fall;
Andsthe waiting time, my brothers,
Is the hardest time of all.
Loving once, and loving ever,
1t is sad to watch for years
For the light whose fitful shining
Makes a rainbow of our tears.
1t is sad to count at morning
All the hours to evenfall;
0, the waiting time, my brothers,
Is the hardest time Of all.
We can bear the heat of conflict,
Though the sudden crushing blow,
Beating back Our gathered forces,
For moment lay us low.
We may rise again beneath it,
None the weaker for our fall;
But the waiting time, my brothers.
Is the hardest time of all.
For it wears the eager spirit,
AS the salt waves wear the stone,
And Hopes gorgeous garb grows thread
bare,
Till its brightest tints are gone.
Then amid youths radiant tresses,
Silent SHOWS begin to fall;
o the waiting time, nay brothers,
Is the hardest time of all.
| Yet at last we learn the lesson,
That God kneweth what is best,
! And silent resignation
| Makes the spirit calm and blest;
/ For. perchance, day is coming,
| For the changes of our fate.
| When our hearts viii thank him meekl
That he taught US how to wait.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1876-08-24
stonewaII House e,

F. L. PLEDGE, Proprietor,
GRAND JUNCTION, TENN.
This is one Of the best Hotels in West
Tennessee The tables are furnished
with the best the country affords.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1876-08-24

This train stops at all regular stations,
and at flag stations when necessary.
Round Trip Tickets on sale at Mem
phis, to Bolivar and jackson, at reduced
rates. NJ. s. JAY,
ma6eS Gen. Pass. and Ticket Agt
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1876-08-24

PRosPERITY.-Prosperity shines on
different persons much In the same way
that the sun shines on different objects.
Some it hardeBs ike mud, while others
IL softens like wax.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1876-08-24

My principal method of defeating
error and heresy, says John Newton, is
by establishing the truth. One proposes
TO fill bushel with tarss, but if can
ELL it first with wheat, may defy his
atte mpts.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1876-08-24

To be truly great, It Is necessary to
be truly good and benevolent for ali
other distinctions the clOds of the valley
will cover and the greedy worms destroy
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1876-08-24
CAMPAIGN FUEL.
New Yort Sun.

new CEs Suu
Tilden's letter exhibits him as a great
student OF finance, and A man who has
an opinion on all questions of practical
weak construction that sugges ted the
work Of several hands.
Albany Argus.
The Republican army of Federal Of
ficeholders have reveled for years in the
peoples money. How they squirm
when a Democratic Congress demands
that extraviganoe shall be stopped
Hartford Times.
"Hell Gate will be blown up early
in September" And the party of Bel
knap, Butler and Hobeson early in No
Vember.
New York World.
When Grant was reelected the busi-
ness of the country was prosperous-'ts
agriculturists thriving, Its manufactor-
| les were all in full operation. This has
all passed away. The mills are closed,
b usiness is prostrated, the farmer is des-
pom dent and the artisan idle. During
| this time robbery has been going on in
almost every department of the Govern
| ment. Is it not time that all this should
| be changedP
New York Sun.
The Congressional printer, Mr.. Clapp,
was receEtly legislated out of Cfice by
! Congress, on account Of charges made
| against him by au investigating commit
/ tee of the House, but Grant has just
nominated him for Government printer,
which is another name for the Old Cthce.
l m - ha Honzn aF1e-
tanned the charges of msladministration
and incOmpetency that were made
against him. Clapp refused to appear
before the House committee, on the
ground that he held his Office from the
Senate. which, however, agree to the
bill that turned him out He has been
proclaiming his determination to pro-
cure his "viudieetion" against Congress
from Grant; and he has succeeded In
getti bg his name sent in to the Senate
It is the height of effrontery in Grant tc
take such action under the circumstan
stances. Before confirming the nomina
ton, the Senate is certainly in any event
bound to examine the conclusions reach
ed In his case by the House, which
will be found in another part Of tbs
Sun.
Albany Argus
WHERE DOES TIE MONEY Go Tot ht
public debt on tbs 1sG of July, 1866, was
in round numbers S2,775 ,000. 600 Or
the Ist of July 1872. it was S2,250,000r
OO0-being a reduction of S525. 900 .OO'
in six years; an annual average Of $751;
500, 900.
On the Ist of July, 1876, If we ma.
believe the now thoroughly discreditec
reports of the Secretary of the Treasury
this debt has been further reduced Z
$2,1OO. .OOO, ,O00-a reduction In fou
years of Sl5O,0OO,O00; an average 0
S37, 100000 year.
Il will thus be seen that the aversg
annual reduction has been reduces
S5O,OO0,0oO. Under the ration fron
1866 TO 1872, the entire debt woul
, be paid of in twenty-fOur years. unde
, the ratio of the last four years. 1t vii
take ifty-six years to pay on th
debt.
, The increase IN public expenditure
| has corresponded with the decreas
|, in the paymens upon the public debt.
II the Republican party had kept dow
the expenses as it promised to 90 Ia loI.
] it could have applied sl2OOOOOOO NOR
? toward the payment Of tie public det
!. in the past four years. And this co1i
8 have been done By simply maintainin
r. aEEgfF >
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1876-08-24
GRANTS CABINET

officer Delano, was caught plundering
the Indians and tho Government aud
retired IN disgrace. Another Cabinet
officer, Williams, appropriated the Gov
ernmenr's money to buy carriage and
horses for bis family use, and 9th herwise
misdirected the public funds, and he
exchanged a high official position for the
disgrace of infamy Robeson, the pres
snt Secretary Of the Navy, has been de
tected in misapp1ying the public monies,
and the grossest Of official misconduct,
by which the public treasury has been
robbed of millions of dollars. This
party organized the Freedman's Bank,
ahd induced the poor negro, all over the
country, to deposit hia hard earnings,
and thus robbed and plundeTed him.
The Credit MobiIier fraud, which took
millions Of the peoples money, and the
tbs Pacific Mail Subsidy, wers the s8'
spring Of this party Tswould I'll 3 vol
ume az large as Holy Writ to e enumeEase
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1876-08-24
RAILROADS.

A through train leaves Jackson, Bolivar,
and all in termedirte stations, every morn
ing for Memphis, returning same even
ing with following time table:
TO MEMPHIS:
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1876-08-24
CORRESPONDENCE.
FROM THE FEDERAL
CAPITAL.
PRESIDENTIAL PROSPECTS.
Reform Movement.
RADICALIsM AND ITS DOINGs.
Tennessee Delegation In Congress-
Col. Casey Young-His Pros
poets and Claims for
Reelection.
CORRESPONDENTS,
PRESIDENTIAL PROSPECTS
Reform Movement.
RADICALIsM AND ITS DOING

WASHINGTON, D. c., Aug. 18th.
Aessrs. Editors
The prospects of success for the Dem
oerahe party, for the first time since the
dark days of 1860, when disunion and
civil war were launched upon US by the
fanaticism of North era Radicalism, were
never SO bright and radiant with hope
for 2 glorious victory in November next
Everything points unerringly to success.
It is only necesssry to mingls in we'll
informed circles to be convinced that
the ST. Louis Convention did a wise
thing when they nominated
uLDEN AND HENDRICKS.
The Radical leaders were against Bris-
tow, as they are against Tilden, and as
they will always be against any cham
pion of honest Reform. Reform they
are willing to prOnlise-as they will
promise anything-but not guarantee i;
hence Bristow received but One-seUenth
of the votes of the Cincinnati Conyen-
ton. But Tilden has proved himself a
RefOrmer by his acts, and that is what
the people want and the country de-
mands. The party in power, like the
flying purloiner, brawls, Stop the
thief" but when it comes TO adopt meas
ures of reform, or punish the egildoers,
we must take the breach for the O58er0-
ance. Look at the case of the notorious
and infamous Bslknlp, Mr.. Grants
chosen constitutional adviser He as
detected in robbing the poor soldiers on
our frontiers, whose sworn duty it was
for him to guard and protect. He igno-
miniOusly Acknowledged the crime, and
even then his party attempted to shield
him, and prevented his punishment
when brought to trial | He speculatsd
upon the tomb-stones of dead Federal
soldiers's graves. and his party passed
over the offence even without eastin {
eensare upon him Then We have Bah
cock, of the Presidents trusted house
hold, conspiring with the whisky rings
at st. Louis, aud robbing the Govern
ment of millions Of dollars. The Presi-
dent shielded him from prosecution, and
thereby saved him from 3 fslon's cell
IN the penitentiary.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1876-08-24
Albany Argus.

The Republican army of Federal Of
iceholders have reveled for years in the
peoples money. How they squirm
when a Democratic Congress demands
that extravigance shall be stopped
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1876-08-24

"HeIl Gate will be blown up early
in September" And the party of Bel
knap, Butler and Hobeson early in No
Yember.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1876-08-24


Tilden's letter exhibits him as great
student OF finance, and man who has
an opinion on all questions of practical
craftsmanship. Hayess letter Was
weak construction that suggested the
work Of several hands.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1876-08-24

Congress would long since have sd
jsurned, but for the hitch in
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1876-08-24

the act' Of outrage, perfidy and infamy
perpetrated BY this party. It has no
parallel in history. But thank God, the
long and dreary "winter Of our discou-
tent" will soon be made
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-04-20
MEXICO.
The ReTOlutiOnists Surprised by the
Federal Forces, and Routed
The Government Sue
cessful.
Secretary of War Taft Gives Orders For
the Protection Of American Cit
izens-Squally Times.

GALVESTON, April I9.-J. J. Hsynes,
United States commercial agent, has
telegrsphed to the state department
from New Laredo, Mexico, under date
of April 18th, that the Tevslutionists
have levied forced loans on merchants,
and ssid if The same Is not paid by the
l7th the stores will be forced open and
goods sold to double the amount de-
mAndei. The amount il divided be-
tween ten merchants, five of them
Americans. The secretary of war has
directed orders to be given to the depart
ment 10 grant the protection asked by
the American citizens in New Lsredo
against such lswless Outrsges, as the
government OF Mexico is unable to PEE
vent them, but wishes caution TO be ex-
ercised.
The Galveston Ne1Cs'S special from
Brownsville of the nineteenth says:
"Ihe following has just been received
from Ringgold, april 18th ct nine O'Clock
this evening, The stage from Monterey,
whlcn arrived at Comargo this evening,
brings the following, which may be
considered reliable: The government
maintains q firm attitudei Dacirogo,
with five hundred men, is hunting for
Trevino, and it is thought they met at
Ramos to-day; General Pedro Martinez
is expected ia Monterey wi b six hun
dred cavalry; Generals Axenella and
Palaeios are en- route to the fruntier with
their respective corps; General Conda
entered Monterey saturday last with
four thousand infantry from the mouu-
tains with several pieces of cannon aud
funds to pay the troops; NaTanjO will
enter Mier to-day with six hundred
men. General Fuero, commanding the
forces at Monterey, don't allow corre-
spondence of any kind from the interior
to pass Monterey. All the telegraph
lines between Monterey and Mexican
froltier are In good working order"
Rio GRANDE CITY, 10, 3 P.M-Mier
was taken yesterday afternoon st one
O'Clock, by Narapjo and Vars, with four
hundred and fifCy men. All the custom
house officials and employees have gone
to Guelriono. The citizens made no re-
sistance, the revolutionists entering
without opposition. NaTaujo is eXpect-
ed at Camargo this evening. Large
forces of government troops are on the
way to the Rio Graude, and some hard
fighting may be looked for within a few
0avs
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-04-20
TELEGRAPHIC CLIPPINGS.

Nav York, April 19: AIrived-Steam-
er Greece, from London.
Philadelphia, April 10: The steamer
France, from Havre, arrived.
San Francisco, April 19: Sailed
ship Prima Donna, New York.
Berlin, April IS: Emperor William
has arrived at Coburg to visit Queen
Victoria.
San Francisco, April Is: Sailed-the
o. and o. steamer Oceanic, for Hong
Kong Ujd Yokohama.
Paris, April 10: A report is current
here that the United States contemplate
the annexation Of Hsyb.
Pittsburg, April Is: The National Ia
Dor convention adjourned sine die, after
an interesting session, to-day.
London April 19: The New Market
handicap race to day was won by the
Artemis colt Premier, Mai second.
Queenstown, April l9: The steamers
Qleen and City of New York, from
New York, and Silesis, from Boston,
arrived.
New York, April 10: The Lotos club
gave a complimentary banquet TO Mr..
Whitelaw Reid, the retiring president,
tonight.
Berlin, April 19: The statement of
the Imperial bank shows an increase of
eleven million eight hundred and fifty
nine thousand marks.
st. Joseph, April IS: F. Cramer, trav-
cling salesman for Miller & Co., OF Gin
cinnati, died on the Kansas City, ST.
Joe and Council Bluff railroad to-day of
heart disease.
Helena, Montana, April l9: The Re-
publican Territorial convention, ip ses.
sion at Deer Lodge to-day, instructed Its
delegates for Blaine. The proceedings
were stormy.
Louisville, April Is: David r. Young,
for forty years a respected resident o.
Louisville, was accidentally but fatally
Injured here to-day, by George w. Levi,
chief sf the fire department.
Chicago, April 10: Dom Pedro, en-
peror of Brazil, with his suite, passed
through here this morning en- route TO
California. He made no stsy whatever
and received no special demonstration.
New York, April 19: Judge Law
renee, in the supreme court, yesterday
dismissed the conn lainsnt in the suit
OF ROderick A'Kse against RchaId
CheDeTy, for lobby services at Washing
ton.
San Francisco, April 10: A conven-
ton has been called TO meet st Sacra-
mento on the twenty-Dinth instant to
choose delegates to the National Green
back convention at indianapolis May
18th.
London, April I9: Tne amount OF
bullion gone into the Bank CT England
on balance to-day was two hundred and
seventy-five thousand pounds. tits the
general opinion that the bank rate will
be lowered tomorrow.
Oneida, H., April 10: Last night
John Burgeson and Eric, in q fit OF
drunken rage, drove Mrs. Burgeson, the
wife Of the former, from the house, and
In the most cruel manner murdered her
son, boy about i've years old.
Glasgow, April l9: Brodice & Har.
per, David Geddis & Co, and Lsitcn &
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-04-20
RACING NEWS.
Third Day of the Louisiana Jockey
Club Races-Tfme and
winners.

New ORLEANS, April l9.-The wealth
er to-day was clear and pleasant, and
the attendance good. The track was in
excellent condition.
The first race, one mile and an eighth,
all ages. for puIss of $3.50, was won by
Hsrfy Hill, Eulister second. VerdigTis
third, beating Ossee, Newbern and Tom
O'NCal. Time, / SO. Harry Hill won
by half head, E1lister leading Verdi
girls half a neck. It was q close and ex-
citing race. In the pool on the track,
Newbern was Se5, Ossee $50, Eulister
S45, Verdigris $40, Harry Hill S35, and
Tom ONeal $S.
Second Race-Tbree miles; all ages;
purse, $500. Won easily by Sam Har-
per, beating Busy Bee and Falmouth in
same order. Time, 5:431. Pool on the
track-Sam Harper, Sl40; field-Busy
Bee and Falmouth, $50.
Third Rdce-MiIe heats; all ages;
purse, S400. Captain Hutchinson, l, /;
Pass BrOadnsx, 2, 2; Mollie B, 8, dis
tanced. Time, / :484. 1:494. Pool on
the tTack-Csptain Hutchinson, 500;
Pdss B-osdnsx, $l0O; Mollie B, S11.
Captain Hutchinson was au easy winner