The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1878-06-20
Msssrs. Editors:

Msssrs. Editors;
For some days past strange rumors have
been afoat in our town to the effect that
certain of our fair ladies with premedita-
ton and malice aforethought had invited
certain Murphy leaders to inaugurate a raj
ly here on Saturday and Sunday last These
rumors were to some extent, verified by the
mysterious posting of handbills throughout
the town announcing that said rally would
take place on the day specified. Some
doubt was expressed as to what Murphy
rally meant, some supposing from the sig
ni6cance of the name, that it indicated a
Fenian raid; more knowing ones that it
meant fight with the forces of King Alec
hol domiciled in our midst. On Saturday
last it was known that Mr.. g. W. Armis-
tesd had passed by armed to the teeth, with
the view of capturing about forty-6ve of
said forces who still remained In Pccahontas
Later in the day, DR.. D. C. Day quietly
made his appearance in our town. He wore
however his unsual pacific look; still there
was something ominous in the fact that he
wore blne ribbon with the word Murphy
printed ON it. We were not however kept
long in suspense; at o'clock P. NJ. he open
ed war upon the aforesaid forces, and by
10 o'clock had captured twenty-five of them.
Hostilities ceased for the night. The con-
tending forces rested on their arms, all save
those who reposed upon their backs. At
1870 o'clock Sunday, war to the knife was
resumed. Mr.. Armistead flushed with vic
tory, having in the meantime, reinforced the
assailant, and verify did he pour hot shot
into the citadel. At 3:12 another reinforce
ment, in the person of Rev. n. &. Smith, ar
rived and wheeled into line. From this
time on, the fun was lively tell you.
When on the battle flag of those three grim
veterans was enscribed, Francis Murphy ex-
poets every man to do his duty, and shout
der to shoulder, they fought for victory.
At o'clock P. NJ. an African redoubt in the
western part of town was captured with its
full garrison of IS and under the soothing
music of Shark from the tomb, J" they donned
the blue. In his enthusiasm Mr.. Smith
joined in the music, but subsidized when the
officiating clergyman announced that "Dat
good brudder from Ireland who can't keep
de tune, and de perspicuity of who's voice
'sturbs de sisters in de amen corner needn't
posticate any more"
The fight was renewed again at o'clock,
every inch of ground was stubbornly con-
tested by both sides, and at ii o'clock the
white flag Aoated to the breeze, and the
Murphys were declared vietoriOns. Partic-
ulars cannot now be definitely stated. The
Murphys captured forty-seven blacks, and one
hundred and forty-6ve of the white forces
of his majesty. When full information
is received your "War correspondent,
Polk, will report to you, provided he sufi-
GENTLY RECEIVERS from the surprise of his own
capture. DR.. Day mysterionsly disappeared
last night at midnight going in a North
westerly direction, and has not since been seen
or heard from. Mr.. Armistead left this morn
ing with full park Of Murphy artillery
for Mississippi, to bring in that State cut of
the lsct. Rev. n. z. Smith is too happy to
leave, and at the present writing, is cutting
ribbon, knighting Murphys and singing
psalms over the smouldering battle field
The town lie full of the Sir Knights and
ladies of Murphy, and the outsiders are
standing around wondering when a second
class earthquake will come along, or tidal
wave from Ports creek engulf the town.
Yours in some doubt. SPECTATOR.