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The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1877-12-13
{" leans, for Thee ! ~

The words OF the missionary mother,
in Arracan, as she left her children on
ship-b board for return to America, while
with clasped hands che raised her tear
blinded eyes to Heaven, and exclaimed,
go, Jesus, it is for Thee |" supply one
of those utterances of missionary history
which will probably never be forgotten.
Just as it never can be forgotten how
the great reformer stood in the imperial
diet, and his eyes looking Heavenward
exclaimed, Here l stand God help ne;
l can no more l"-sO with these other
OUtbursts of self-devotiOn, forced from
heart and lips by the pressure of some
great burden of selfsacriice. And the
spirit OF the utterance, in all these cases,
is the same. For jesus sake "-that is
the underlying meaning, always, where
it ia not actually expressed.
When Napoleon indicated how much
greater, how much more imperial is the
Hngship of Jesus, than his own had
been, or, than had been the kingship of
a Caesar or an Alexander, in declaring
that while these purely earthly mon
archs ruled by force, simply, for Jesus
millions were ready to lay down their
liVes, he touched that which is the pecu-
liar Characteristic of this great spiritual
sovereignty, now slowly, yet so surely,
certain extent, great leaders and great
rulers have been able TO excite enthusi-
asm and devotion to themselves person.
ally. Yet this has always been found
more or less dependent upon the prestiqe
of personal success. AS Cesar Law muir
dered, even at the foot of POmpey's
statue" there was truth in that which
the poet represents Mark Anthony as
declaring, that there were now none left
80 poor to do him reverence" When
Napoleon, in st. Helena, made that
memorable comparison between himself
and the Man of Sorrows, it must have
been a bitter thought to him how few
there were left in she world, of all who
had followed his banner or throngeC
around his throne, who had retained ever
the remnants of their old idolatry. The
mighty fabric of his empire had dis
solved like vision, while its creator
chained TO his rock in the ocean, felt hi
heart torn like the heart of Promethus
by the vultures of chagrin and remorse
Hew different with Jesus, whose follow
era, in the day of defeat, as in the day o
triumph, still gladly clay down thei
lives =
1t has been gratifying to find so many
of the sermons just now being preached
on anniversary occasions, dealing with
the plain, pure truth of the Gospel
Consciously or uncOnsCiOusly, the severa
preachers seem to have acted upon tn,
principle that the one source of rea
Inspiration 10 81 Christian service is tn,
sense of obligation to Jesus, and an aD
probation of the exceeding precieusnes
of that Gospel which is preached in Hi
name. Enthusiasm thus awakened will
be no transient sentiment. Plans G
labor so prompted may be viewed as tn
fruit of a kind of inspiration, and a
having in themselves pledge of Divin
blessing and support. L" Happy is tn
people that is in such case; yea, happ
is the people," whose battle and who's
toll is for Jesus sake. Chicago StaaC
ard.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1877-12-13
InGdcIanon,t Prnr.

In the year 1927, a young man, then
studying for the ministry, was requested
to preach in a town in this state. The
meeting was held in the evening at q
private house. Knowing that two or
three Deists were present, some remarks
were made upon the authenticity of
Gods word. The president of an infidel
club arose, and interrupted the speaker,
who mildly said 10 him " SIT down, and
after meeting l will talk with you"
When the services closed, there was
hardly time for conversation, and an
appointment was made that the parties
should meet at the house of friend on
the following morning. At the appointed
hour, the president, with several infidel
books under his arm, and a large hand
kerchief full Of pamphlets ana papers,
made his appearance, in company with
two members of his club. No sooner
were the parties seated, and the large
table covered with his religious dissecting
knives. than the inidel began with much
warmth to pour forth his contempt fov
the bible.
Stop, sir, STOP" said the student,
" Let us commence right, and then we
shall end well. Do you believe there is
a God who made all things? God who
has a mind?'
q do"
Do you believe He created you ;
feeds, clothes and watches over you and
yours, without any reward?'
Certainly do"
Well, sir, that we may commence
right, please lead in prayer. Ask the
God in whom you believe to direct us to
the rejection of that bible if it is false
and if it is true, receive it. We do not
want to be deceived"
The man hesitated, and said, never
pray, do rot believe in prayer"
Never pray, sir ! do you not believ,
in prayer, when your God has done &c
much for you never thank him for hi
goodness? Have you father ?''
" Yes, sir
" De YOU never thank him? If you
had a child whom you had always blest
slowed upon him some little trinket ?''
Z" suppose he would"
" Well, sir, compare right. Just pray
pray and thank God"
al can't pray"
The student then turned to his infide
com paniens, and asked them to pray, anC
they both declined With indescribabl
feelings he knelt, and with great freedom
poured out his whole heart 10 God. A,
ne finished they all three arose from thei
seats The president passed his finger
through his hair, and as he gathered III
his book, said
4 think we will talk no more. I
will de no good"
The student waited on them to tn
door, and in short time heard that tn
club had disbanded.-L0msviIe (ky.
Herald, 1851.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1877-12-13
An Alpine Avalanche,

In the summer of 1864, s. party of tourists,
while visiting the Alps, climbed, with great
difficulty, to an elevated and snow covered
plateau, in order to obtain a better view of
Swiss scenery, and contrast the beauty and
richness of midsummer bleoW with the
bleakness and sterility Of midwinter around
and above them. In play they rolled the
mOist snow into large balls, they crowded
! 1t over the edge of the plateau. In falling
1t struck softer snow, which Immediately
gave way, and soon an avalanche was tearing
down the mountain side, burylng and de-
strOyiDg everything in its course. As the
handful of snow became the irresistible
avalanche, the hacking cough with sore
throat and Catarrh, if neglected, speedily
| develops into that dread destroyer, Con-
| sumption. In the early stages DR.. Sage's
| Catarrh remedy will effect cure, though if
| the blood be affected or impoverished it must
| be purified and enriched by DR.. Pierce's
! Golden Medical Discovery, and the liver and
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| Pellets. Many who despaired of life and
| had been given up to die by physicians and
| friends, owe their restoration to the above
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ELY, LINN Co., Iowa, May 8th, 1877.
! DIR. PIERCE, Buffalo, n. Y:
! Dear Sir was Frustrated some three
| years since with pleuro pneumonia, which
| left me with troublesome cough, that grad.
Ually grew worse, until physicians gave me
! up to die with consumption. tried several
| remedies, that are advertised to cure con.
sumption, but without obtaining any relief
| or benefit, Seeing your Golden Medical Dis
| cOVery and Pleasant Purgative Pellets adver
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| stOratiOn has remained complete for over two
| years. Enclosed find $3.50 for a copy o.
| your Common Sense Medical Adviser.
Ever gratefully yours
! JASON C.. BARTHOLOMEW
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BELzONI, many years ago, told this
old story of the carnival at Lisbon. A
mask In the merry crowd threw an orange
at the carriage of the Turkish embassa-
der, which struck him in the face; and
that dignitary, after short delay, APP
reared before the Portuguese minister of
foreign affairs to complain of the indig-
ni,v thus publicly offered him. ooh, a."
said the minister, " such is the custom OF
the country on these occasions, and
hone YOUR 6xcellency will pardon il"
:. Re it so" answered the Turk, politely,
.slut was about to add, when you
interrupted me, that Immediately drew
NV pistol and shot the fellow dead, for
that il the custom of our country, and l
have no doubt, from the remark that you
have lust made that you will overlook it. "
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1877-12-13

An old colored lady of one of the back
counties sings all the good cid Methodist
hymns, but she gets them mixed some
times. She sings:
"Sweet prospects, sweet birds and sweet flowers
Have all lost their sweetness bat me-"
An another:
"Am a shoulder of the boss,
quarter OF a lamb"
She means all right, though, bless her
good heart
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1877-12-13
Extracts from Letters from Pastors OF
Churches.

PUIMOSA saved my dau ghter's life.
REV. T. JCNEs, Remsen, n Y
We bless God for the benefit we have received
from the use of p LHsOHA.'
REY. 2. WARREN. Canton, Pa
Every one whO have recommended 1t to has ben
eftted much by it's use.
Rev. q. d. HUMPHREYS, Racine, Wis.
A circular containing advice for the treatment OF
the disc ses above mentioned, certificates OF MANY
actual cures and full particulars OF success
fully treated will be sent FREE TO applicants
PUI.MOS4 may be obtained through Druggists,
n orders may bg sent 20 the Proprietor direct,
Price 81 per bottle, six bottles tor So OSCAR e.
MOSES. Is GOrtlandt ST. n. Y.
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RHEUMATISM QUICKLY CURED.-Du-
rang's Rheumatic Remedy, the great Internal
Medicine, will positively cure any case of
rheumatism on the face of the earth. Price
81 bottle; six bottles, S.; sold by all Drug
gists. Send for circulars to HeIpheustine &
Bentley, Druggists, Washington, d. c.
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The
GOOD OLD
STANDBY
MEXICAN MUSTANG IMMINENT,
FOR MAN AND BEAST.

Established ID Years. Always cures. Always
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millions have ssstsd IT, The whole world approve
tho glorious old Mustang-the Best and Cheapest
Lipimept in existence Z5 cents a bottle. The
Mustang Eminent cures when nothing else will
SOL, by ALL MEDICINE yENDERs-
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Inc celebrated Ytennn Rolls.

Among the numerous articles DOOLEY' s
YEAST POWDER is used for, are the celebrated
Vienna rolls, which are so delicious, pala-
table and healthy. If you have not the recipe
send three-cent stamp to DO0LEY & BRO
Their. New York, and you will get it,
together with many other valuable cooking
receipts, by return mail,
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1877-12-13

Formerly the lancet, calome, blisters and starva-
ton were the treatment Of the sick. DR.. IUTT's
PIES have done away with tins. Being vegetable
they require no change Of diet OF occupations cafe
family medicine IS Murray ST, New York.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1877-12-13

HIGHLY coiored urine, with backache,
headache, and general debility, can inva~
riably be traced to unnatural condition of the
liver, which can be removed by using HOME
STOMACH BITTERs. Prepared by the Home
RitteFs Co. St Louis Mo
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1877-12-13

CATHOLIC or Protestant who would
learn something of Plus TX, to-day The prom
inent figure of Europe, should read his
"Life" by Rev. r. Brennan, published by
BeDziger Bros, New York, Cincinnati and
St. Louis,
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1877-12-13

IN the peTsuaI of an expose of Chinese
leprosy, Mr.. Michael O'Shaughnessy got
very much interested. He also got very
indignant, but failed to comprehend the
exact purPort of the Article. "Lepers,
is it." Ae said, d" Lepers, is it, that the
Chinese are? It's an Irishman | am, be-
CORA, and I'll bet twinty-foive dollars
that III lep agin any Choinamen in the
CITY. was the foinest leper in county
Cork in '37, and I'll tread on the tail Of
nv own coat if I can't leP a fve-foot
hurdle this same minute"
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NATIIRE'S REMEDY.

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Old ThIngs Are Done Away

Pa&entees and inventors should read ad-
vertisement of Edison Bros.in another column
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THE oPouItrYWorId. ,lHartford. Conn.

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DYEINC.

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AGENTS TAINTED FOR
CREATIVE SCIENCE

Or, Manhood, Womanhood aud their Mutual Inter
Relations, Love, its Laws Power, Etc
Agents are selling from II 60 RI copies day
sen1 Tor Epecinon Pages and our eEt:a terms 70
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To HoUsEKEEPERs.--The attention {

To HoUsEKEEPERs.--Th attention of
heads of families is respectfully invited to
the superior quality of BURNETT's FLAVOR
ING EXTRACTS. They are entirely free from
the poisonous oils and acids which enter into
the composition of many Of the Fictitious
fruit 1avors now in the market. They are
highly concentrated, have all the freshness
and delicacy of the fruits from which they
are prepared, and are less expe nsive.
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~ ~ ~ = = % MY otIaj 10
DIR. PIERCE, Buffalo, n. Y:


There are many who have never known
the blessing of strong nerves, having been
born with weak ones. Those who have, and
through disease or some other cause, have
suffered loss of nerve power, can, by con-
trast, more fully appreciate the magnitude
of that loss. The true way to repair it is to
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improved digestion, secretion, and the estab-
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the thorough conversion of the food into pure,
nourishing blood, from which the nerves, in
common with every other part of the bodily
economy, gather viffOr, the grand pre-
requisite of health. The great objection to
sedatives and narcotics is, that they not
only exert no tonic influence, but are always
followed by hurtful reaction. Such is fan
from being the case with the Bitters, the
primary action of which is most saIutary
and whose after effects are beneficial in the
| extreme.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1877-12-13
Society Customs IN Washington.

It is proper to allude to one or two Gus
toms OF the place which may be considered
to illustrate the simplicity" of the So
ciety, or the reverse. The rule in Wash
ingtOn is that all strangers pay visits first
"a rule which, like most social rules, is
observed with strictness by foreigners,
and considerable laxity by natives. Not
only this, but it is to a certain extent de
Tigueur for all the Washington magnates
to return visits by leaving a card) on all
persons, known or unknown, who call on
them. For instance, the wife of the
smallest tradesman in Washington takes
it into her head that she would like to
have the acquaintance of the wife of the
secretary of state, all that is necessary for
her to do Is, after securing some passable
costume dressing in Washington need
not be what it must in Paris or New
York, to present herself on the regular
day at the secretary's house. She will
be sdmitted, will pay her respects, and
the next day she will have the satisfaction
of having left at her own door by the
official fOotman card bearing the official
inscription, The Secretary of State. j."
Now, this tends to great complication
rather than simplicity, and if it could be
given up would make life for the wives
of high officials more endurable. An at
tempt was made during the last admins
tIatiOn to break it up, but, like one or
two other more serious reforms under
taken at that time, the attempt failed.
| The existence of such a custom tends to
make society altogether too easy of en-
| trance, and to foist upon it gradually
many characters whom, if left to itself it
would not recognize. It exists nowhere
but in Washington, and would not be
| tolerated for a moment anywhere else,
1t is, of course, regarded by everybody as
very democratic" and SO it is; but it
must be confessed that when democratic
| principles are carried so far as to permit
strangers to force their acquaintance
upon people who do not care for it, it is
risking good deal for the sake of political
consistency. The custom Is like that
tabled to prevail along the western
frontier, which entitled any member o.
the community to force a stranger to
drink with him or be shot. No sucE
custom could prevail in a society which
aimed at being " exclusive" and if s
fault may be found with society at Wash
ington, it is that of not being ex clusive
enough.-AtLantic Monthly.
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REEP,H hHTRTs.

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Circulars and EBmples mailed free on application.
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PULM ON A.

Made from the ofthe most eminent
physiCia M in the medical faculty. is offered to
the public AS a radical cure for CONsUhPIIoS, BRoE-
CHZTTE. CATAKRH. ASTHMA. and all affections OF the
THROAT and LUNGS for all disorders Of The Nervous
System. and diseases Of the blood. PGL mOSA
in CTeases The strength and deepens the color Of the
pale blood. 1t checks NIGHT SwEATs within a fort
night IL subdues the CHILLs and FEVER. 1t dimin-
ishes peCtOTaliUn. 1t causes calm and refreshing
sleep 1t iuvgorates the appetite, and the invalid
gains flesh rapidly 1t is the best remedy known for
SSINSgM Pm SBN and all affections Of the Threat
LINGs and NERVOUS SYSTEM.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1877-12-13

THE GOODNESS with which sO-called nat
uralists deny the existence of hOrse-hair
snakes is astonishing. Every faithful
observer knows that the hairs of horses
tail have turned into water-snakes, though
it may be said that there are some hOrse-
hairs that do not 80 change. A horse
tail left in water in this state became a
writhing mass of hair snakes. Kentucky
water makes the best whisky in the
world, and it would not fail on so tritiing
a production as axes Courier
Journal
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SANDAL-WOOD

A positive remedy for all diseases o the RidEe
Bladder and Urinary Organs; also good
DrOpaIcal Complaints Ii never produces sick
ness, is certain and speedy in its action. It
fast superseding every other remedy. Sixty capsules
cure in six or eight days. No other medicine can
do this.
EEeVFare O Mutations, for, owing TO its gre t
success, many have been offered some most
dangerous, causing piles, etc.
DIIudGs, Dick % Co.'S Genuine Soft CaI-
suIes containing OIL OF sandalwood, sold at al
stores. Ask for circular. send for to IS add
" Rooster street New York
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An OId-Time Dance in Colorado.


The first settlers OF Boulder came here
in 1858. In 1859 quite a number came,
and some sixty Lighthouses were erected
before 1860 stepped in. OF these log
houses but q few remain. Christmas,
1859, saw jOvial crowd of dancers In one
OF these houses, windowless, we believe,
at that time. The hardy pioneers when
after fun had it. On the night in ques-
| ton about two hundred sons of toll and
seekers of gold and their fortunes and
seventeen ladies had assembled at the
above named place to partake of a frontier
terpsichOrean. Marinus @. Smith was
then one of the beaUx of the town, and
his dress suit consisted of pair of pants
made out of seamless sacks and COlOred
blue By the aid of lOgWOOd. A lady now
living in town had an elegant dress made
out of -four sacks, also colored by the aid
of logwOod. There were few white shirts
in the neighbOrhOOd then, most of the
pioneers wearing wooden or flannel ones,
A man with white shirt on was in style,
and could dance with his coat off; q man
without any would wear a coat buttOned
up to the neck. Coats for dancing pur-
roses did not seem to be any too numer-
Gus, consequently the pioneers helped
! each other out. For instance ALT.
Nicholas had ak white shirts, which were
all at the ball, and the coats of those
| white-shirted fellows went to cover the
! backs of some one else. When one fellow
| had dance he would loan his coat to
another, and then his turn would come,
| and 50 the white shirts and long coats
were dancing all night, and went around
among the two hundred men. There
were ne wall flowers among the seventeen
ladies. But they say the supper for the
occasion was a grand affair. Wash boiler,
full of coffee, great hunks Of black-tailed
deer, jack rabbits, fish, game and delica
cies brought from the states in cans, al
went to make up a glorious supper-ont
that the partakers would like 10 see re
peated. There may not have been much
style, but the seamless sacks and foul
bags saw as much pure enjoyment as doe
the finest and gaudiest attire of today,
D.. I
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Hon. 4. II. stephens Speaks.

al very cheerfulIy state that 1 used Du-
rangs rheumatic Remedy for rheumatism
with decided benefit"
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aLF.A. u d ETIiFNbJ
Member of Congress from GeOrgjH-
Sold by all Druggists, Price 81 per bottle.
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WORK ZOE A.

In their localities CanvHssinE for the ElEFSade
Visitor ularRed) eekly and Month y A4stTE fss
Paper in the World. with Msmmoth thr"mue free,
Big Commissions Iu Agents Terms and outht Irte>
Addr =. a. WICK FRY AuEuEtH- Maine
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= - - FayeaT. Agents wanted everywhere. Bus
lines strictly Legitimate. Particulars FIRE
- ZHUkl Address .RoETn q Co. 50. L0his. No