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The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1878-05-02
A Lost CoIOny.

The losy Norwegian colony on the east
coast ofGreenland is brough. TO mind by
the numerous expeditions now fitted out
for Arctic explorations. Over 600 years
ago Greenland was discovered by adven-
turous Nor.emen, and the settlement of
the country dates back as far as the year
987. Two fiourishing colonies, one from
Denmark and the other from Norway,
occupied the east and west coasts respect
lively or a period Of FIVE hundred years,
and though separated by eighty miles of
desert, they had no trouble IN sustaining
themselves independently OF each other
by means of fishing and cattle raising,
the pasturage of the hills and valleys
being in those days l1xuriant The
western colony had at one time four
parish churches. and one hundred and
/ ten farm villsges, while that on the east
/ coast, still larger, had two towns, one
/ hundred and ninety farm villages, eleven
parish churches and two moDasteIies, and
/ was the seat Of q bishoprie About l3
| the Danish colony, having been weakened
/ by pestilence, was exterminated by Es'
/ ouimaux, and early in the next century
/ It's Norwegian neighbor disappeared sud
denly and mysteTiously from human
knowledge. Numerous attempts 60 learn
definitely of its fate were made, but the
only information ever obtained was con-
! tsined in a letter from Pore Nicholas V.
/ to the bishop OF Ireland, dated in l84s,
which stated that the colony had been
attacked by hostile feet thirty years
I before, and laid waste with fe and
+ sword this story, however, was not gen
( grailv credited. IN 1922 Capt. ; soresby
! discovered houses containing hunting
apparatus and household utensils, but N
4 inhabitants, and there is reason to believe
+ that the dwellings were relics OF the long
i lost colony. Some people are still OF the
opinion shat beyond the ice fields reni-
I nant of these hardy N0rsemen NAV yet
be found, and an ex-offieer of the Unitsc
! States navy goes 30 tar IS TO say that
- the grsndest undertaking of the present
age would be 70 strive to reach thS'
] isolated colony
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1878-05-02
What Voices Indicate.

There are light, quick, surface voices
that invOluntarily seem to utter the
slang g | won't do to tie to-" The man s
words may assure you of his strength of
purpose and reliability, yet his tone con
tradicts his speech.
Then there are low, deep, strong
voices where the words seem grOu nd out
as if the. man owed humanity q grudge,
and meant to pay it some day. That
mans opponent may tremble and his
friendSmay trust hi strength of purpose
and ability TO act.
There isthe coarse, ,boisetrous, ,dictatoTial
tone, invariably adopted by vulgar per-
sons, who have not sufficient cultivation
to understand their own i7significance.
There is the iucredulous tone, that Is
full of a covert sneer, or a secret YOU
can t-dupe-me- sir " intonatiOn.
Then there is the whining, beseechiDg
voice, that says 'sycophant" as plainly
as II it uttered the word. 1t caiOles and
hatters YOU It's words say Il love
you; ] admire you; you are everything
that you should be"
Then there is the tender, musical, com.
passionate voice, that sometimes goes
with sharp features (as they indicate
merely intensity OF it6ilngJ anu Houie
times with blunt features, but alw ays
with genuine bevevOleBce.
If you are iull of affectation aud pre-
tence, your voice prOclaims it.
II you are full of honesty, strength
and purpose, your voice proclaims it.
II you are cold aud calm and firm anC
consistent, or fckle and foolish aud de
ceptious, your voice will be equally
truth-teliing.
You cannot change your voice from 8
natural to an unnatural tone without 1T
being knswn that you are doing 50
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1878-05-02
MISCELLANEOUS.

California refuses TO permit women to
practice law.
The Canadians are sending fish to
London, packed in ice.
The earth, according to Prot. Loomis,
weighs 5,ee5.O00,O0J pounds.
High-bred women in Europe do not
wear jeweiry, save in fan dress.
Only tive life insurance companies are
authorized to take risks IN Texas.
Gen. Joe E. Johnston dresses neatly,
has snort gray beard, is slight and erect.
South Carolina has sent the bale of
cotton which secured the frst prize at the
centennial to the Paris exposition.
a number of Chinese have hired a plat
Of three acres in the outskirts of New Yo1k
and are going into vegetable gardening.
Artificial ice is sold in New Orleans at
$40 per ton. Northern ice, which has always
been held at $50 to $25 q ton, is entirely
driven from the market.
A tax of ten per cent. is levied in Paris
upon all tickets taken at theaters, public
balls, music halls, any other place of
amusement, for the benefit of the poor.
Australasia, and not the United States,
IS the faVOrite country of English and Irish
emlgrants. Nearly eighty per cent. of those
emigrating last year chose Australasia for
their future home.
A German farmer disputed his tax
bill. He says: al pays the state tax, the
county tax, and the school tax; but, by tun.
der pays no total tax. Pse got no total
aud never had any"
Baron Linden has been sentenced by q
German court to six months Imprisonment
and two years and half detention for high
treason and defaming Prince Bismarck. The
printer of the pamphlet got off with half that
punishment
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1878-05-02
SOUTHERN NEWS ITEMS.

In the truck farms around Charleston,
5. C., about / 900 acres are planted in Irish
potatoes and 225 acres in strawberries. The
potatoes will render a gross income of
5000, 600.
Charleston News and Courier An old
SLAYER, for such is the Azor sailing from
Charleston, with emigrants to Africa, and
towed out by the Wade Hampton This Is
what the United States see to-day. Well
may it be hoped that Liberia will be found
what the colonists expect, for South Carolina
is no place for those who are diseontented
with their lot, or who expect to enjoy the
blessings of freedom without its response
bilities. Whatever comes OF il, our best wishes
go with the AKor and all on board.
The New Orleans Democrat, in com~
menting on the train robberies, says that
Gov. Hubbard's confession that railroad
trains are practically in stare of siege in
his state sounds very strange in a civilized
country, but perhaps it is no exaggeration Of
the truth. Tt thinks his proposal THAI the
rosds should arm themselves Objectionable,
because the state should afford them protec-
! ton. Opposition to q state police is regarded
as a mere prejudice, which should be laid
aside until crime is suppressed.
The Cullman colony in north Alabams
has just celebrated its fifth anniversary, ana
/ laid the cornerstone Of a new Courthouse
| The Nashville Americans CORRESPONDENT
/ says: "The Inhabitants of this COLONY ars
| almost exclusively German, who have come
| here under the auspices of the North and
/ South railroad, and are a hardy and indus
! trieus class. Not q single idle man can he
seen anywhere in the town during the week
days. Sunday they spend as all others do
| in attending public worship. They are re
markably hospitable, and will make one fee
at home.
Wilmington IN. o. Star On recer
visit to Wilmington, n. c., Gen. JOSEPH
Johnston was driven out TO Oakdale ceme
terry, and in company with one of the mos
prominent citizens, himself a distinguishe,
confederate, visited the inelosure where tn
noble women of Wilmington have raised tn
monument 20 our confederate dead. Gen
Johnston gszed upon it long and in silence
and turned away without a word othe
parts of the cemetery were visited, and tn
party returned to this most sacred spotin tn
beautiful city cf the dead. Again he gaze,
for a long time on the lonely soldier VIII
keeps his perpetual guard in that holy spo,
aud turned away with his hands lifted L
heaven, and with the simple expression, an
Godl" This was all, but the tears wbicl
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1878-05-02
How a Man Reduced Ills size.

Bapting, Undertaken TO the queen
and royal family" recently died az the
age of eighty-fve He invented a sys-
tenn of diet which becam- as famous in
our age as that of COrnaro was three
centuries ago. In curious pamphlet
which be wrote, and which bad a cos
mopolitan circu lation some ten years ago,
SIR. Bantiug related his sufferiDgs from
his enormous Obesity in terms as moving
as those OF ." FaIstaG" For years he
had not tied his shoes, and he was OBJ
liged to walk down stairs back Yards, lest
the protubeTant weight of his trunk
should pitch him down head foremost.
He adopted 8 regimen by which he
gradually shruuk himself within such
bounds that he became quite nimole
: neCIestIian. The fscJ that he lived
through this process to die at the age ''i
eighty five. may be taken 10 siio" nat
abstinence from iarinsceous s9d s"ccha-
rine TODD worked as well IN his case as
jIvjor on an egg g day did 10 the case f'i
-, arm But Others who have adopted
Ii. m have Jared worse. Still his
work has borre good fruit. if only in
making p4ople think about what they
ear ami .lrink in its relations - her
gifsliiv - we'll as to their aPpetites; and
,I,a man cannot be said to have lived IL
vai,, who nriched his native language
win Il new verb, "to bant.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1878-05-02
Mercantile.

}. G. KAESTLE, Grand Junction, boot
and shoe maker. Work done in the latest
style and fit guaranteed.
G.. l.. PEELER, Grand Junction, watch
maker and ieweler. Repairing and cleaning
done short notice and at cheap rates.
Work guaranteed.
WA, NICK. HALL. Drugs and groceries
New and iull stock, Goods sold at Memphis
prices.
w. W. HAWKINS dealer in all kinds of
dry goods and genreal merchandise, New
and complete stock,
IRWIN & MAULDIN keeps constantly oD
hand complete assortment OF dry goods,
groceries, etc.
MESSRS. STINSON & CO., manufacturers
OF glass monuments. Orders solicited. Work
Guaranteed. ONCE opposite depot.
DR.. A. J. ADAMS, proprietor of the cele-
brated Aslsnd Flour Mills, Orders solicited
and promptly filed.
DENNIS FLANNERY, proprietor of the
National Saloon. Full supply of fine liquors
Opposite stonewall House
J. J.M.PREWITT, dealer in dry goods. gro
eeries, clothing, boots, shoes, hats, hardware.
school books, etc. Large new stock. Cheap
for cash.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1878-05-02
MUSIC,

The Father spAkel In grand reTerberations
Through space rolled the mighty musc-tide
While to its low mai este nnodulatiobs,
The clouds of chaos slowly swept aside.
Tue Father spake--a dresEa that had been lying
flushed from eternity IN silence there,
Heard the pure melody and low replying,
Grew TO that music IN the wondering air
Grew to that music slowly. grandly waking,
Til, bathed IN beauty, il became a world
Led by Hi voice It's spheTic path way taking,
While glorious clou Is their wings around il
furled.
Nov yet has that sound eeased-his love revealing,
Though, 10 ponse. universe moves by
Throughout eternity, It's echo pealiHg-
World after world RWakes in good reply.
And whOsoeVer, in hts rich creation,
Sweet music 6Teaths-ia wave, or bird or soul
IT'S but the faint and far everberatlon
OF that great tune to which the planets roll
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1878-05-02
Mercantile.

r. NJ HAMMER, wholesale and retail
druggist, keeps constantly on hand oils,
paints. stationery and fancy articles. South
side of public square.
z. d. MOORE, wholesale and retail drug
gist, keeps full supply of smoking and chew.
ing tobacco, oils, paints, soaps, etc. West
side public square.
GEO. T. INGRAM& & CO, family grocers,
Full stock of sugars meat, -four, teas, coffee,
etc. West side public square.
IT. p. CAMPBELL manufacturer of bot.
and shoes, makes gents low-quartered
shoes a specially. Repairing neatly done.
Over Moore d Tate's.
w. RI. CARUTHr rmachinist, opposite Boil.
ivar foundry, dealer in side and V harrows.
Repairing Zone.
II. l.. LIGHTFORT IL Co, watchma kers
and jewellers, Complete stock on hand. Re,
pairing neatly and eheaply done. Store in
McNesPs Block.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1878-05-02
SENATE

In the senate, on the 22d, Mr.. Harris
introduced a bill to repeal section 3412 of the
revised statutes, which provide for tax on
the notes of state banking associations. Re-
ferred...., Mr.. Wallace presented a remOn-
STRANGE from the Pittsburg chamber of COM
merce against the passage of the law author
izing the construction OF bridge across the
Mississippi river at Memphis until the pro-
pose location of the same shall have been
examined and reported upon by board of
competent engineers, to be appointed for
that purpose, and praying for the apDoin t.
ment of such board. Referred. Adjourned.
In the senate, on the 23d, Senator Nor
rin, from the committee on finance, reported
favorably on house bill to prohibit the coin
age of the twenty-cent silver piece, and it
passed The amendment of the house TO
the bill granting pension to Gen. Shields,
so as to increase his pension from fifty to one
hundred dollars month, was, on motion of
Senator Sargent, referred......A At the conelu.
sion of the morning business, consideration
was resumed of the bill to extend the time
| for the construction and completion of the
| Northern Pacific railroad. The bill was then
read a third time and passed without di.
vision. Adjourned.
/ In the senate, on the 24th, Senator Nor.
rill from the committee on finance, reporte
adversely on the senate bill TO encourage and
protect the shipping interest, and to revive
American commerce. He stated that the bill
should have originated in the house, and
therefore moved that the committee be dis
! charged from its further considel alton. Sc
/ ordered. d.. Senator Eustice la introduced
/ a bill to provide Tor the ocean mail steam
ship service between the United States ano
/ Brazil ..... After executive session, the senate
adjourned.
In the senate, on the 25th, the river
and harbor appropriation bin, which recently
passed the house, was read by its title and
i rnfprrcn { on gi0ferasInn Of al l..
calendar not objected to was then RESUMED
! .....T The report of the conference eommittef
! on the deficiency bill was agreed to-veas
! 80; nays, 10. Adjourned until Monday
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1878-05-02
MIDDLETON.
Professional.

DRs NEELY 4 ALEXANDER offers their
professional services to the public. Calls
promptly attended to.
DIR. J. d. SASSER offers his professional
services to the public. All orders left at his
Office promptly answered.
A. NJ LAMBETH, Esq., Attorney at law
and Solicitor in Chancery.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1878-05-02
Mercantile.

J. K. P. LAMBETH has a large and as
sorted stock of dry goods, etc, which he
offers very cheap for cash. Call and exam
inc his new arrival of merchandise.
S. c. WILSON, wholesale and retail drug
gist, dealer in drugs, paints, oils, soap aud
fancy articles.
A. J. BARRUM, dealer in drugs, oils,
p Ints, glass and fancy art eles, wholesale
and retail.
+. G. BARTLiFF, wholesale and retail
dealer in fne wines, liquors, groceries. etc
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1878-05-02
SALISBURY.
Mercantile.

WRIGHT & burden have full stock
OF dry goods, groceries and general mer-
chandise.
h SANNONER has full snd assorted
stock Of drugs, paints, oils fancy articles, etc.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1878-05-02
HaFdGmal County Directory.
judicial.

Livingston Clerk and Master, James Fen
tress, ir.
CIRCUIT COUP Judge, I. j. Flippin
Clerk. J. NJ. Richardson; Attorney General,
J. J. Dupuy.
COUNTY COURT. - Chairman, A. II.
Rose; Clerk, w. G. Dorion; Register, r.
+. Ammons; Sheriff, w. w. Farley; Depu.
fies, w. J. Blair, W. c. Crawford, JEFF. Hud-
son Surveyor, G. C.. Mcdaniel; Standard
Keeper. I. A. Parran.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1878-05-02
Hotels and Saloons.

CITY SALOON, ]. P. Smith & Co., pro-
prietors Best liquors kept constantly on
hand, South side public square.
TEMPEST SALOON, p. w. Austin, pro-
prietor. Has on hand pure liquors. fine
cigars. South side public square.
GEM SALOON, A. s. Osburn, proprietor
Full stock of fine wines and other liquors.
South side public square,
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1878-05-02
TooN's STATION.
Mercantile.

ANDERSON & BRADFORD keep con-
stantly on hand full assortment of dry
goods groceries, etc. Great bargains to
BE had for cash.
I. j. RUFFIN, dealer in family supplies,
hats, cape, boots and shoes. Liberia terms
offered TO buyers.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1878-05-02
BOLIVAR.
Professional.

FRANCIS FENTRESS, Attorney at Law,
and Solicitor in Chancery. Office north side
public square.
DR., ]. J. NEELY, Jr. Office on Mark ct
street, in McNeai Block Orders will receive
prompt attention.
DIR d. c. DAY. Office at his residence,
near Black Hotel.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1878-05-02

stood in the eyes of the gray-headed soldier
and the trenor so plainly heard in his voice
were more eloquent than the choicest words
could have been.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1878-05-02
GRAND JUNCTION.
Professional.

DRS. n. II. & T. E. PREWITT, physicians
and regular practitioners Office over Capt,
Halls store.
w. A, TURNER, Attorney at Law, prac-
tices in Hardeman and adjoining counties.
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tionaI.

WEST TENNESSEE MILITARY ACAD-
emy. Session commences Sept. 25. Com~
mandant Edward Becton, Grand Junction.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1878-05-02
Hotels.

f. l.. PLEDGE, Proprietor of the Stone
wall House. excellent fare cheap rates.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1878-05-02
PoCoHoNrAs.
MereantIIe.

IRWIN, MCFARLAND / co. have large
and well appointed saw mill All ord srs
filed at short notice and upon reasonable
terms.
j. P. SMITH keeps constantly on hand
full line OF desirable dry goods, groceries.
etc. Sells very cheap for eAah. Cali aEd
get bargains.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1878-05-02

How William received this inteili-
gence history does not inform US; but
before Father Pedro and Philip arrived
another sudden death startled the inhab-
itants. The old lawyer who drew up
the will and witnessed the signature was
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1878-05-02

The best way to write spring poetry Is
to take an axe and chop wood.
, 1878-12-05
OUR NEXT PRESIDENT.

Already the various political news.
papers are discussing the merits of
prospective candidates for Presiden.
tial honors in 1880. While the re.
cent State elections have inspired
the Republicans with confidence in
their ability to accomplish another
triumph, tie Democrats still believe
it will be their turn next to ride into
national power. All indications SC
far point to close contest.
General Grant has more support
ers just now than any other man in
the Republican party, but whether
or not his prestige will be maintained
until nominating time comes, re
mains to be seen. Conkling and
Blaine are both looming up as prom
in'nt aspirants, but without the
chances Of success which rest with
the old General who has stood the
test and come off with honors, as
soldier and statesman both.
, 1878-12-05

WE have Just received the initial num-
Der of the Good rempIar Gem IL most
interesting aud valuable little semimOnthly
paper. published by John b. Jackson, No.
3O2, Rivington street, New York. The
above paper is an eight page journal into
which the "Franklin Gem" has been
merged. 1t is the official organ OF the
Grand Lodge OF New York. and has
bright prospects before it. Bro. VIM. j.
.Icssup. is assistant editor and performs
his duties we'll. The paper costs but 80
ccHts 4 year.
, 1878-12-05
Local and News Items.

THAT WHARF. Since the CONNIE nee
ment OF steam service on the Neah Bay
mail route, the people of Dungeness have
felt the need of n wharf aud warehouse
more than ever. Captain MnhrOe, of the
Dispatch. with his characteristic liberality.
offers 10 assist il the residents OF that
place viii make an effort to construct
suitable wharf and warehouse ut point
which he ,nn reach at any stage OF the
tide. As 1t is, owing to the cro0kedncss
and uncertainty of the channel, If the
steamer calls Ia the night on her way up
and the tide be well out. she anchors SO
far ont that passengers and freight have
to be carried from l-2 to 2l-2 ~ lies.
A wharf could easily be built, by volun-
tccr labor If in no other way, and The
convenience and better accommodation OF
the residents OF DungenesS be thus secured
Besides this. if such step were taken.
five or six cords OF wood could he sold to
the steamer. at that point, every week All
that remains is for the people OF that Sec
ton to take the matter IN hand and pu'h
the work through. Who of them il ell
terprising enough to take the initial steps
in this matter?
, 1878-12-05
For Sale T!

4 FARM IN NHATCOM COUNTY
~ ami one in Jefferson County. Tie
undersigned offers for sale. al a reasonable
price, i60 AcRES OF LAND. situated on
Birch Bay, near SemiLhmoo, W. T.
About 20 acres under cultivation: good
log house. barn. stable and other build
ingS. A large portion of the land con-
SiStS of rich alluyial bottom soil aud l.
lightly timbered. Well watered. near TO
market, &c, Also
Do ACRES OF LAND SITUATED
| ~ miles from Port Townsend. In
Jefferson County, of which between
thirty and forty acres are in cultivation.
The soil is of the richest kind. and good
farm can be made OF it. This farm. aS
the other. has all necessary buildings in
cludimga II lumber house upon il. IE has Il
tiue Young orchard. and other improve.
mrnts. Terms. Cash. Apply 10 CHAS.
RUCHMAN, or at the Angus office, Port
Townsend, ri:3j
, 1878-12-05

LOST AND FoUND.-On Sunday,
Nov. gath, young man about 20
years of age, named Lee, went out
from Victoria in small, open, sail,
boat for pleasure ride. He was all
alone, and enjoyed the pleasure of a
sail until, getting out some distance,
a breeze came up and carried him
out into the straits where he driftod
across to the American side. He
landed safely, however, at Crescent
Bay in Clalam county, from
which point he made his way
sowly to this place. Anxious friends,
thinking him drowned or cast away,
Instituted search in all directions;
his father offered reward of 500
for his body, dead or alive. and,alIo
avail until his brother and gentle.
man named Stevens came across to
this side of the Sound and started
down along the shore. Arriving at
Dungeness, they found tidings OF
him, but did not get to see him until
they returned to this place. The
poor fellow had walked nearly all
the way, going around the head OF
Sequim and Port Discovery Bays.
Being without money, he subsisted
with little food and preferred to walk
rather than beg his passage on any
OF the boats. He will return to Vic.
toria to-day, his overjoyed parents
and friends having been apprised by
telegraph yesterday Of his safety,
Ills preservation from the many dan.
gers through which he passed has
been somewhat remarkable, and it is
not likely he will want to renew the
experiment again soon.