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The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1877-09-14


A hint for the stay-at-homes-A rich
watering place bronze complexion car be
obtained by lying on your back in the
door-yard in the glare of the sun.
A Cincinnati widow advertised for
"every Christian in the city" to send her
ten cents. She realized twenty cents, in
dicating an unexpectedly large number
Of Christians in that city.
NJ Ernest Reyner, the music critic
of Les DeJats Gays: al am always
pleased when l see a young lady devote
herself to the study Of the harp or the
violoncello 1t is one less TO play the
piano"
Burlington Hawkeye If any cit
izen in the United States ha been over
looked this year in the eonierriIg of de-
grees by the several collages, he can have
the omission made good by sending his
address to this Office, and stating what
degree he would like.
When" asks an exchange, does
a boy really begin to- rc.ilizc The steTR
realities of 1ffe?s Why when he finds
himself up in tree in melon patch,
with the farmers faithful bulldog
mounting guard at its base, and the
farmer just heaving in sight with a shot
gun. That's when.
More than sixty thousand pounds Of
butter made from beet fat are weekly
consigned from Philadelphia 10 one Lon
don firm Of provision merchants, and it
is only a short time since an order for
no less than 100000 pounds was
equally divided between New York
and Philadelphia firm.
The latest delusion and snare in san
Francisco is a piece of glass cunningly
cut into a rarisemJ,0ace oi ice, which is
put into an intoxicated man cooling
draught. This is much in vouge among
corner groceries. being drunk Of course
does not detect the chcsi but luxuriates
in fancied irgidity.
The st. Louis Globe-Democrat says
What seems 10 be wanted in the game Of
base ball is on improvement in the
umpire argument. Every club can win
every game on its home grounds, but
they all seem to let down as soon as they
get into the clutches of a strange umpire,
with q stem-wiuder and time lock
would be an improvement.
of you ever think Of marrying
widowF said an anxious parent to his
heir. .Aelect one whose first husband was
hung; for that is the only way 10 prevent
her from throwing his memory into your
face, and making annoying comparisons" b"
" Even that won't prevent it, exclaimed
a crusty old batchelor, she'll praise him
by saying that hanging would be too
good for YOU"
Recently, a san Francisco hotel pro-
/ prietor announced that no bills would be
presented TO army officers stopping at
his house, until concrr-5 should make an
appropriation fer theirpay. Before night,
some twenty generals" ninety odd
! &c --'~-.o,- " three hundred majors, %
and no end or - ossPcHi..s'' % -.-7 ssls.-...-..
ants" had registered and applied for
rooms for the season.
The common relation among men is
mutual indifference that among women,
/ enmitv. Even on meeting on the street
they look at each other like Guelbellines:
and on being introduced to each other,
two women always behave with more
visible stiffness and insincerity than two
men, for which reason compliments be-
/ tween women sound much more ridicu-
| lous than between men.-,Sch0pahausr
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Eyarts has blossSmed ont as q

..Evarts has bloss6med out as quite a
wag, during the triumphal'march through
New England just completed. His latest
good thing" is his reply to that high
toned dispatch from summer loiterers at
Monmouth Beach, New Jersey: The
sea sends greeting to the mountains
which holds the president in their mighty
arms. His political course has poured
oil on the troubled waters where sails
the ship of state - Evart'i;s reply was
as follows: To Col. f. F. Shepherd
and manyiriends = The mountains are
justly entitled to the grateful greetings
of the sea, so long as water runs down
hill"
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1877-09-14
VIM. NJ. Evarts. y

The people of Pittsburg, Penn, will
have hard time in settling for the de-
struction Of property in their midst.
They stood calmly by and saw it in
flames, without an effort in season to stop
it; and now they must pay for the
music. 1t is talked that the Pennsvl-
vania, railroad will not rebuild its works
in Pittsburg, but leaving it way sta
tion," run out beyond, to a location
cheaper and safer for their business.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1877-09-14

"A four-year-old miss adds another to
the list of remarkable Juvenile speeches.
She was asked where she expected to go
when her mamma died, and replied:
" To the funeral, s'pose,"
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1877-09-14

He was sitting silently 5y',her side
one chilly evenidg last autumn, thinking
of something to say. Finally he re-
marked: How sad it is; the frost has
come, and it will kill everything green"
Thereupon the young lady extended her
hand and said in pathetic'tone Good
bye"
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1877-09-14
GRAVE IND Gar.
Indian summer

Indian summer.
Dear Maud, hear across the morn
Z he blueiay calling IN the corn.
Oh, in my heart tread, Today,
Along our old, cool, woodland Favl
Andf ftar withiH the shadows siin
The pms dropping on the hII.
A hawk sails by on silent wings:
The far. low whirr Of partridge Ningf
Comes a faint ripple on the air.
IT'S resiful silence everywhere;
SO still. that from tine naples crown
I hear the red leaves eddying down
A gleam of silver far awav
o be river lies asleep To-day:
The sirgle shallop lettering hy
Seeils poised between the wave aud sky
All haste g. rounded into calm,
And earth Gnd SKY Is swathei ln balm,
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1877-09-14

Young lady, who is taking a course
of English history, anxious to air her
knowledge, imparts to the frst-grade
grammar school girl by her side the his
tories of the various queens whose por-
traits embellish the volumn. Coming to
Lady Jane Grey, shs says: " This poor
queen only reigned twelve days, and
then they cut her head off" Intelligent
sweet sixteen. who is favorite with the
gentlemen, with dreadful earnestness re-
plies: My gracious Why didn't
they discharge her?"
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1877-09-14

A publisher announces A treatise
on the nose with fifty cuts" We should
think a nose with fifty cuts had had
about all the treating it could stand.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1877-09-14

Customer Ito vender of watermel-
ons)-" Isn't a dollar rather large price
for waterlemon ?" Vender-s.' You
wouldn't think so, mister. if you'd sot
On top OF fence with shotgun every
night for three weeks a-watching the
PATCH"
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-11

Senator Robertson, chairman OF the
joint legislative committee appointed to
Investigate the affairs of the State Land
Office, arrived In this city last evening.
The Senator will institute diligent
search for the notes and papers bearing
upon his investigation left by the late
expert, Mr.. McCulloh, who died few
weeks ago, which papers he has great
hope of finding. The appointment Of q
successor to Mr.. McCulloh will also be
looked into very soon.
As will be seen by the card published
in another column, the State Land
Office Committee will meet at the State
House to-day.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-11

Court have always besn chosen. we
must congratulate our Democratic
friends of Kentucky, and especially the
gushing editor of the Louisville Cou-
rier- Journal, On this handsome return
for their boundless gorification OF
Hayes and his idolized Cabinet.
A candidate for this vacancy from
this State, whose chances were re-
garded little while ago as very fatter-
ing, did not enjoy like advantages of
propitiating the favor of the President
and his Cabinet. The appointment Of
Harlan will leave the great Southwest
without a representation in the Supreme
Judicial tribunal Of the Republic. With
one Ohio, one Connecticut and one Ken
lucky judge to exercise the large juris-
diction Of the Federal courts, Louisiana
is again left out In the cold. Another
knock down for chancery VS.. civil law,
for Federal vs.. State jurisprudence.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-11

The Times and Pscayu'se yesterday
1norning printed an Associated Press
dispatch from Indianapolis, giving Sem
ator McDonald's explanation Of the
statement that he had agreed to pair
o. all questions with Morton II the lat
t0r was unable to 60 to Washington. It
happens, however. that the DEMOCRAT
printed Senator McDonald's statement,
or explanation, two or three days ago,
having taken 1t from its Western ex-
changes. The New York Associated
Press is pretty rapid In the dissemina-
tion Of news, but very often behind our
malls. The National Associated Press,
with which the DEMOCRAT is connected,
furnishes the public with the freshest,
fullest and most reliable domestic news,
with q full summary Of the really i'm
pOrtant foreign intelligence.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-11
JUSTICE OF THE ST.
PREME COURT.

It is stated quite confidently and with
strong probabilities Of truthfulness
that the Cabinet at Washington have
agreed upon the nomination of Gen,
John M. Harlan for the vacancy on the
Supreme Bench created by the resigna-
ton Of Judge NOW Senator) David
Davis, Of Illinois. Such an appoint
ment would appear to be a flt recon-
pense and recognition of the superior
claims Of Kentucky to any other South
ern State, on the score CT her exuberent
gush and Qualification over the Presi-
dent and his Cabinet officials on the
occasion OF their recent visit to that
State. That extravagant demonstration
was mainly due to the Democrats of
that State. as there are not enough pro-
Tossing Republicans in Kentucky to
have made a respectable reception CON-
mittee of the President and his ministers.
It is rather poor, but not altogethe.
inappropriate return, for this enormous
display Of enthusiasm and idolatry on
the part Of the Kentucky Democrats to
to the vacant judgeship their
strongest and most bit er and oldest ad-
in the State. Gen. Harlan has
been the standing candidate Of the Re-
publican party for G vernon and mem
Der Of Congress in Kentucky for the
last twenty years, and has invariably
been defeated by majorities averagin
from 10000 or $4,000 votes. Politically,
1e represents small minority of the |
people Of the State. He has been more
as politician and stump
,rator than as julist OF that class
rom which the Justices Of the Supreme |
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-11

The New York Associated Press is
often inaccurate in It's financial reports,
as, for instance, yesterday it tele-
graphed to the Times and Pscayune
the closing quotations Of the Louisiana
Consols on the Wall street market at
s2s082a. We are credibly informed
that after diligent inquiry the Caron-
delet street operators ascertained that
the Consols had never touched a higher
figure, in bona fide sale, than 81. In
this connection we may be allowed to
contrast the accuracy Of our telegraphic
report on the same subject, which
quoted the Consols at the correct figures
Of 81I. Our readers will not fail to no.
tice the excellence of the telegraphic
service of the Atlantic and Pacific Line,
which may be at times curtailed by
severe storms that do not, however,
impair the accuracy OF the statements
OF Its news gatherers, who serve the
National Associated Press.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-11

The triumph Of the Democracy In
Ohio would appear to be certainty.
The chief Importance attaches to the
election Of members Of the Legislature,
upon which will devolve the election of
Senator in the place of Stanley Mat
thews. President Hayes, with all the
oratory Of Stanley Matthews and
George A. Sheridan, and the trickery of
John Sherman, seems to have exercised
little influence over the result. The
conspicuous agency Of Matthews and
Sherman in the Louisiana fraud has not
been forgotten by the Democrats Of
Ohio, who appear to have gone into this
fight with more than their usual vigor
and determination to win. The Demo-
cratic speakers in the canvass used with
great effect the proof furnished by the
recent installation OF Anderson and
Wells in the Custom. House in this city
Of the bargain which had been made by
John Sherman with the Returning
Board.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-11
It 10 too early ret to say what general
results will fow from the Democratic
,vtn&x.rx, ~ Ohio Ttra 1arUa vote cast by

- q
results will fow from the Democratic
yictory OF Ohio. The large vote cast by
tho Westinghouse party came chiefly
from the Republican party, and indi-
Gates that though the Republican work
fngmen are disguised with that organt-
xation they are not yetready to trustthe
Democratic party. However, the en-
forocment OF Democratic principles is
alone competent to restore prosperity
90 6he country, and the intelligent work
ingmen will soon come to this view OF
no matter. That thoy have repudiated
80 ruinous policy OF the Republican
party Ii satisfaction enough just row.
We are disposed to think that our
vlctory will strengthen the chances
~ Hon. Milton Bayler for the Speaker
ship. If 1t does the Southwest will
have especial reasons for congratula-
tlxxsS
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-11

Verify there Is nothing new under the
sun. The National Republican cites
Gulliver and Voltaire as having men,
toned the possession OF two or three
moons by the planet Mars. 1t would
shock the orthodox believer in prophets
10 advance Voltaire's claims to that
character, yet, says the Republican:
The discovery Of the two moons of Mars
makes bit Of pleasantly written by Voltaire
over one hundred years ago take rank rs one
Of the most remarkable prophecies in the his
tOry OF literature. 1t Is in his Micromegas
Historic Philosophique, San enormous nero,
m inhabitant of Sirius, rushes through space,
accompanied by an inhabitant Of Saturn. On
their journey they arrive at the planet Mars,
which, as we know is five times smaller
than our little globe. They find two moons
revolving around that planet, which have
escaped the observations OF our astronomers.
know well that 2. Castel will write, and that
quite humorously, against the existence of
reason by analogy. These good philosophers
know we'll 1t would be hard for Mars, which
y SO far from the sun, to get along with less
than two moons"
This Ia certainly remarkable Incl
dent. and as a proof OF the prophetic pow
~. It is far more credible evidence than
h usually urged In support OF the claim,
IN this, at least, that Voltaire gives good
reasons why Mars should have more
than the usual allowance Of moons.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-11

Some weeks ago a modest seeker after
information asked Roundabout, of the
Times. for the solemn truth about the
rumors that came from San Domingo
Of the discovery there Of the true re-
mains OF Christopher Columbus, and
Roundabout straightway got his Ameri-
can Cylopedia out OF the back room
and scornfully informed his CORE
apondent that the remains of the great
admiral were removed to the cathedral
at Havana In 1775, where they now re-
pose. as every child ought to know.
This ought to have settled the business.
but somehow it hasn't. and the discus
sion is still going on between the San
Domingo Patria and the Havana Diario
Ge 70 Marina as to whether the true re-
mains OF the great discoverer rest in
the ancient cathedral of San Domingo.
the oldest church In the new world, or in
the little cathedral at Havana, The
Pdfrid gives long account Of the dis
Oovery and disinterment of the remains
which it claims are the true ones. to.
gether with the testimony upon which
their authenticity is established. to its
own satisfaction at least. The Havana
paper reviews all the points made by
nhe Parid. and without urging the
authenticity OF the remains la Havana
It fmpugns that of those found in San
Domingo. So the question seems to he
nm open one. This sudden and extraor-
syinary interest in the matter is appa-
nSntly due to rumored intention Of
the Pope to decree the canonization Of
christopher Columbus. in which event
Il may become very considerable cues.
A'on affecting endowments and such
h tngs, as to which Is the true burial
,lae'e and which the real ashes and
zones Of the prospective saint. The
Diario suggests this as the motive of
he shreNd Italian ecclesiastics having
D charge the San Domingo Cathedral |
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-11
IBE NEW ORLEANS DEMO- rat THURSDAY OCTOBER Ii 1871

Of foulness and corruption, and $50.
support Of the Administered, sso .no
formed tariff, and to the -. - " 90. -
public measures now al 800. 800
Democracy Of the Sout' o"Ss'o Wy .n1
W.. ...".....as aaa. will save his ad-
.a..s.e,,, ond - ering to it solid,
p ,-....s. lntrolling influence in
ono oo1Ao. :. d In Congress-.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-11

ia making the wonderful discovery.
The Diario quotes Prescott In supstan-
tiation Of It's claims a. an unprecedented
authority. and we don't see why Round
about should have any more interest In
the matter than Prescott, 80 we expect
to see the Patria crushed with this
cumulative testimony.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-11

yielding the next. The congregation Of
John Sherman, w. M. Evarts, Carl
Schurz and Judge Key in the same
Cabinet shows an utter absence Of
unity Of design or of those pro.
nounced and aggressive views which
are necessary to organize a consistent
policy.
And yet. Mr.. Hayes has one chance
Of saving his administration from abso
Lutte ruin and disgrace. If he will recog
nize the judgment OF the people as
pronounced in Ohio and which will be
Endorsed next month In New York and
Pennsylvania, and, in obedience to that
judgment, dismiss his present incongru-
GUS and ridiculous Cabinet, organize
one composed Of able and experienced
Democrats and boldly throw himself into
the arms Of the Democratic party, he
will save his administration and be able
even now to accomplish much good for
the country.
Under the English system of govern
ment, when the people In general cleo
ton declare against the policy of the
government the ministry or cabinet re-
sign and the King or Queen forms
one in political accord with the will and
wish Of the country. Mr.. Hayes might
make a useful precedent for his sue.
cesses by following the English plan
and at the same time save and popular.
ize his inauspicious administration.
The people pronounced against the Re-
publican party at the last national elec.
ton and they are proneuncing against
It now even more emphatically in their
State election. Will he obey the popu-
ar will?
1t Is sound maxim that the Presi-
lent should just now take to heart, that
he who attempts to conciliate all par
les will have the support OF none. He
hould therefore obey the expressed
will Of the people; reorganize his cabi-
let, sweep clean the New Orleans Gus
m-House and all other similar sinks |
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-11
DIED.

DIED.
KNOX-On Wednesday, October 10, 1877, at 10
M. illiam Knox, ged Al years, late Of the
firm of Me.ker, Knox q Co.
His friends and acquaintances are respect
fully invited to attend his funeral, which will
take place from his late residence. 80 Where
street, between Gasquet and Common. This
Day. at 4 o'clock p. M, without further notice.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-11
WAGONS CANE CARS! spOAES
II. M. aoEIA,
IS and 20 Union and Is and IL Perdido

streets.
Sole Agent for the Celebrated "STUDrBA-
KER" WAGONS, CARTS and SPRING WORK
of Ii kinds and sizes.
Dealer in Philadelphia and Western Cane
Wagons, Carts and Drays; Timber Wheels
WheeIbarrows Of all de-cri ptions Spokes. Fsl,'
loes Hubs, Shafts. etc. Wheeiwrixht material.
Orders promptly illed. Ali work warranted.
oc2 Inn
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-11
INVITATION

INVITATION
Navra's ChinasPa lace
1919 CANAL STREET,
TOURO BUILDING.
about starting housekeeping and old HOUSE,
KEEPERS who wish to replenish their house
hold, are respectfully invited to examine my
NEW AND IMMENSE STOCK of the latest
styles of
DECORATED FRENCH CHINA.
FRENCH. ENGLISH AND GERMAN GLASS.
WARE.
Majolica. Faience. Flemish and Bohemian
VASES. FLOWER POTS and JARDINIEREs.
STATUETTEs AND ORNAMENTS,
TOILET AND CHAMBER SETS.
BISQUE AND BRONZEs.
In designs and low prices I defy any compe-
tition and will cheerfuly take goods back which
can be PURCHASED mot offered elsewhere
cheaper.
NJ. l.. NAvRA'S
China Palace, 1919 Canal street,
Touro Building.
Remember have no branch store.
ocs 2dp I'M
WAGONS CANE Cakr,! spOxES
H. M. aoRIA,
IS and 20 Union and Is and IL Perdido |
Sole Agent for the Celebrated "STUDrRA
KER" WAGONS, CARTS and SPRING WORK
, 1877-11-30
The Dead Letter Sale.
THE CURIOUS THINGS SENT ny MAIL THAT
NEVER REACHED THEIR DESTINATION.

In all cases where letters and packages
contain valuabes, they are returned to
the writer or forwarder, if there is any
clue to his address, and when none can
be found they are of course retained in
the dead letter office. The money alone
which yearly finds its way into this of.
flee ranges from $4,000 to 100000
During the last fiscal year the amount
received was 81, ,O66.66, Of which $j4,-
637.l7 was returned to the forwarders,
and $22,527.47 remained in the hands of
the department Some idea Of the ar.
ticles accumulated may be gained when
it is stated that the list embraces 2,219
miscellaneous articles Gncluding wear
ing apparel of all kinds, 1875 pieces of
Jewelry - some very valuable - ,585
books, treating on almost every subject,
269 chromos, 21T pieces of sheet music,
and 1O2 stereoscopic views. Among the
mechanical implements are organ valves,
sewing machine tools and needles, but
tonhole cutters, tuning forks, saw files,
steel wire avis, scissors, spirit-guages,
siphons, screws, pruning-shears, shoe
makers and blacksmiths' tools, surgical
instruments, etc. The list of wearing
apparel is very long, including as it does
thousands Of articles, from a pair of
stockings to lady's dress. The miscel-
laneous articles embrace Harmonious,
pocket compasses, needlework, sun
glasses; book marks, keys, needle-cases,
papers of pins, razors, spectacles, hair
switches and chignons; baby shoes,
foreign stamps, shoe buckles, fishing
tackle, scapuas and Agnes Deis, butter
flies, fans, crimpers, scent bags, watch.
cases, rosaries, bullet molds, cloth charm,
bird wings, glass eyes, weasel, wolf and
coons' skins, napkins, dolls clothing, air.
gun and pop-gun ammunition, artificial
teeth, tooth-picks, buckles, sardines,
boxes of shells, pipes, butcher knives,
wax candles, glue pots, shot pouches,
corn-huskers, night caps, poker "chips,"
crucitixes, baby rattles, chewing gum,
gas burners, one china angel, one pie
crust cutter, hats, corkscrews, whiplashes,
dog collars, rattlesnakes' rattles, pepper
boxes, scythe stones, three what-is-its,
one squirrel tail, wings of bat.
, 1877-11-30

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put a couniurfr.t it - D arf art sbsr.
Fot home 700 wuuIl hf .r a
She rcad it oEer ssBIs. s11 frrs u--.
tears 10 hrf ever 10 sat musrl alEsI. a.
be,i mAn ou earth. Fru tusta-t, $50
have been M thuughsfu. a. tast I t.et
knoN good money frum ted. aaa nos -
his ,houghtiainc.s ! "A, iehi Jra.s al. v.r,
night Ia Jail. | scs B01 waas q ua-rDs
escape I've had, and IN take t,se cha-
dren and go and board ~ith my bfathrf-
in law for the next tvo Weeks