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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-10-31

| regret exceedingly. gentlemen, that the
interests and feelings of Southern statesmen,
and the cstrIngcmrnt of the southern pco-
pile, should have forced again To- the front
these subjects 50 di>astcful to sober and
safe and satisfied and industrious people; but
it has been done. \ rapid, vehement, gen
cral concentration of public opinion over all
the rest of the country must put down this
agitation by making il unprolitlhlc in honor
or prosperity, 10 any political party that thus
disturhS the public peace. Applause We
need not hc dragged through another TWEEN
ty wears of this unequal contest If We ever
else our power It is the duty of every
honest American citizen tn put the true in
tcrcsts of the county, =" vast, 50 manifold, in
the hands of honest statesmen who love
peace and will pursue righteousness Ap-
plniISr Then. indeed. and without much
delay, this gr,sIt people shall put ON AGAIN
lis natural hue OF resolution, and address it
self to enterprises of great pith and mo
mrnt. Applause.
Whrn Mr.. Blaine appeared on the platform
an immrn4r shout went up, which was con
tinurd without cessation until the Senator
had taken a seal. Then voice called for
three cheers for Senator Blaine, when the
entire asscmhhgc lcapcd 10 its feet, and
ch"crcd, whir hats and hanIhcrchiefs were
waved all over the house. Nr. Blaine bow
ed his acknowledgements This WAS the
si"nal Tor annthcrhurst of applause. Nhrn
lul came, cries Of ''BEinc! Blaine were
heard and the entire audience took mp the
call The Senator violently shook his head
,.tifIlt T. tt,I.. 1l ntirltlt.r
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ity and patriotism of the Republican Scna-
tors and Representatives applause / have
carried the country through that danger, and
am inclined To think that it will bc some
time before that purpose will be repeated on
any public stage Applause.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-10-31
Evar.. and Blaine On the Stump.

\ Great Republican meeting was held il
Cooper Institute on Tuesday evening, TIA,
great feature Of which was the speech Of
Sccretary Evarts. This was a clear, strong
patriotic, and therefore ''slalwart' uttcrancc
1t could hardly have been more So, if it hat
been mada by Senator Blaine, who was on
the platform and who had an extraordinary
reception from the immense gathering
Coming from Secretary Evarts, on whom
party ties have rested pretty lightly, these
vigorous and timely uttcranccs have the
more weight. We should be glad if our
space permitted us to give the whole of
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1879-07-24
wherever they may wander on the habitable

wherever they may wander on the habitahle
globe
If this proposition be adopted by the poo
pie, l believe that Ii will render Republication
forever impossible, either by apathy or by
positive action; and, when this debt Is adj
iusted as now proposed, the wealth OF the
State Will soon double itself, and you will
be forever secure against heavy taxes, for
the day OF imposing heavy burthens on the
State has passed away.
People OF Tennessee: In one Of those
fascinating Arabian tales, in which
some unknown wizard of the ORR
entail cline has bewitched the imsg-
nations of old age aud childhood in
the generations they come and
60, a sailor tells story of an old man of the
sea whom he took upon his shoulders one
day to take over the brOAk. The old man Of
the never afterwards quilted his hold
during the day, and when the sailor wished
to rest at night, he laid himself on the
ground with the old man of the sea always
fixed to his neck. The sailor at last
bethought him OF heavy draft of generous
wine, which he gave him to drink, and the
old man OF the sea relaxed his hold and fell
to the ground, and the poor tired sailor took
a stone and crushed his head and slew him.
/ This debt, originally forty-nue millions,
| still hangs like an incubus about the neck
| of this great Commonwealth. IT threatens
| the public honor. 1t gives pabulum 10 the
demagogue, aud retards healthy legislation.
1t battles the energies of commerce. 1T
blights the crop of the farmers 1t repels
immigration aud frightens capital 1t par
alyzes manufactures, closes the mines
of wealth in your mountains, and
drives away the industrial arts.
No draught OF generous wine will relax Its
mold, but sweeter chalice still, commits
Grafton for yonr accumulated misfortunes,
brings you a tender of liberation, which, in
one of Your private creditors would seem
too generous to be real. VIII you agree
with your adversary while in the way with
him? VIII you lose this golden oppoT-
tunity, which, if rejected now, comes not
back again?
l have the honor TO he, your obedien
servant, JOHN l.. T. SNEED.
Shelby county, July Il, 1879.
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5000. So, at the present very low ebb of
values, this compromise, on tax of thirty
Eve cents, will pay the interest on
your public debt; pay the interest
on the school fund; pay all the cur
rent expenses of the State Government,
and leave balance for a sinking fund OF
nearly $4,000 annually in the treasury,
which at the maturity of the new bonds will
reduce them to the extent of 81 $4,000 if
left idle in the treasury, and If judiciously
handled, might reduce the debt three or
four times that amount. In the meantime,
the very fact that the debt Is settled and
State credit saved, viii give such an i'm
pulse to public prosperity, and add so ma
terially to your taxable values, that
in a little time even the reasonable tax
of thirty-fve cents on the one hundred
dollars might itself be reduced
and produce the same amount. So, TO &C
cept this compromise is to open the avenues
to low taxes. Will any man object to a tax
of Ihirty-fve cents as an unreasonable and
oppressive one? In 1867 you paid forty
five cents, in 1868, sixty cents; in 1869.
sixty cents; in 1871, sixty cents, and for the
| five following years forty cents on the one
hundred dollars. But what Is this pitilul
| tax of thirty-five cents compared to that OF
| some of your sister States in recent years
| Louisiana one dollar and forty cents; Ala
| bama, 40 cents; Georgia, 80 cents; Florida
ninety cents; Arkansas, one dollar; Missis
| sippi, sixty-five cents; Virginia, fifty cents
| and Missouri, forty cents. The debt of on,
of these States was compromised and settled
| and her taxable wealth has increased sixty
millions, while yours has fallen off more
than thirty millions. The Legislature hai
time and again proclaimed the bonded deb
now proposed to be compromised, just anC
valid debt. In the very act which submit
the question to the people, the debt Is recOg
nized as a valid debt and the bonds to b
scaled are specifically enumerated in tn
law. They are as follows:
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1879-07-24

and appropriated the entire property Of the
lnsolyent railroads.
8. 1t Is wholly untrue that the State got
nothing. The State got a system OF railroads
which carries the peoples produce TO market
and enhances the value Of lands; and besides,
now that all questions about the mode of
taxing the roads are settled and the exemp-
tons surrendered, the State gets 100000 in
the way of taxes and the people Of the
counties and towns will get as much more,
making $1,000 of revenue annually, and
which comes directly from the Id the State
gave the railroads. And still il is said we
ought TO pay no part of these bonds or the
interest on them, and yet get $500 900 profit
in carh every year.
Can we afford to collect this $500, 900 and
paw no part OF the interest, or, if we could,
would the courts allow us to do so, looking
to the fact that the money borrowed Gre
ated the property from which we get the
revenue?
TIE RATE OF TAX REQUIRED TO MEET THE
50-4 SETTLEMENT.
The people have been told go many tales
about what the tax on property would be
that l propose to relegate the question to the
school-masters and abide their decision.
Comptroller Gaines, in carfully prepared
statement, published on the 9th Of March
last, showed that the privilege taxes includ
ing collections from all the clerks, insuranc,
and express companies, will be 1881 900
This does not include the railroad tax O
100000 and penitentiary lease of S70.jO0
These added makes 1921 800, which pays tn,
interest on S12,00O,00O at 4 per cent. anC
leaves Sal 800 to be applied TO current ex
penses, which are S525, 900, from which tax,
Sal 800 and we have $493, 800 to be provided
Tor by direct tax on property, the taxable
property being $223,0O0,000. The onl,
question remaining is the one new relegatet
u all the sehool-mas.ers in the State "a
means OF settling a dispute about which NJ
two men seem to be agreed.
The question is simply this: What rat,
per cent. must be levied on 1923, 900, 900 t
raise $483, 800, allowing l3 percent. for col
lections and delinquencies?
/ insist that when the school-master
decide the judgment shall be final. Thi
does not embrace a large sum collected ever
year on back taxes, generally estimated a
$4,000 to $4,000.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1879-07-24

So there is no aspect in which the case can be
presented that viii relieve US from the Obliga-
lions to pay the debt we owe. According to
the rules of law and equity, we owe it all, but
chance of honorable relief is now presented by
paying one-ha!f, in 30 years, at a low interest.
Who can hesitate on such question? But it is
said we are too poor and not able
to pay il! 0, 'tell it not in Gath, nor publish
it in the streets of Askalon," that the
people of Tennessee are not able to pay 24,O00,-
900 of dollars 1t is humiliating to hear tho
plea of insolvency put in for great State, and
the benefits OF the bankrupt law demanded
l am not now, nor have l ever been the
holder of one of these bonds, nor do I know in
whose hands they are. ! have no interest ex-
cept as citizen who loves his State and glories
In its honor and high standing both at home
/ and abroad The record of my public life is
made up, whatever it may be, and have no
| Involvement to court popular favor, On aid TO
| future aspirations by any course ] may take
/ on this or any other question. But if any con-
| sideratiOns have presented should contribute
in the least 10 the success of this measure
! which is so big with importance to the well being
| and future greatness of this glorious State
| which has honored me above my deserts in the
| past ] shall feel that / have done some service
/ to ny country. God grant that the people may
be wise and decide this all important question
! in that way which will save the honor of thC
State and result in the greatest good to the
present and future generations.
ROBERT L. CARUTHERS
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1879-07-24
IRON JUDGE M'FARLAND.

The following letter from Judge McFar-
land, of the Supreme Court, IS just what
every one who knows him would have eX-
pected. No man has a higher hold on the
confidence of the people of East Tennessee,
and no one will venture to question his in
tegrity and freedom from all undue influ-
ences:
MoRRIsrowN, July S.-Judge John f.
Garner-My Dear Sir: | was glad to get
your letter and to know that you occupy the
nosition that you do in reference to the
State debt. l think no alternative is left
but to vote for the compromise, and l agree
with you that its ratification now is OF the
highest importance, \ vote against the
will leave us with all the evils
resulting from an unsettled condition OF the
question, and will besides be construed as
vote 10 repudiate the whole debt, and, l
fear, will practically have that effect. 20
think all who oppose reputation ought to
support the proposed compromise, whether
they favor this particular proposition or not,
for we can hardly ask more favorable terms,
If we propose TO pay anything at all.
trust your high anticipation for the future
of our State may be realized.
With best wishes, am your friend,
RoBT. MCFARLAND.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1879-07-24
FROM JUDGE TURNEY.

VOLTS CRAG, July 7, 1879-Hon. John
f. Garner-My Dear Friend: Your letter of
the 9Th inst. was received this morning. l
fully agree with you that the compromise of
5O-4 ought to be accepted by the State. The
question is not at all a political one, and
should be removed from politics. 1t is too
late now to be further debating the legality
and honesty of the issuance OF the original
bonds. That question is now settled against
us 10y our own acts. When the State was re-
lieved from Radical enthrallment and went
into the hands of the Democracy we might
perhaps, have made a question of want of
consideration or authority in the Legislature
and Governor to tissue, but with all facts be-
fore us we funded the debt. All of us, of
every party voted for candidates for Cover
nor who advocated the funding, the Democrats
Tor Brown, the Republicans for Freeman,
and l think estopped ourselves to do more
than insist upon reasonable compromise.
/ am, in my humble way, doing all | can to
induce the people TO see it is to their interest
10 vote the compromise, and will continue TO
do so until the election. l repeat, l think we
should, by ali means, accept the compromise
and be done with the veXed question. We
must remember that the lion has our hands
in his mouth, and we must get them out upon
the best terms we can. We cannot Tor a
moment think Of reputation or any act that
tends in that direction. TO fail to accept the
terms offered will, in my opinion, ruin the
credit of the State; that being done, the
credit of its citizen individually is also des-
trOyed, and of course, our commerce with
other States is destroyed. i could say much
more, but will not. Go on, my old and true
friend; you are now, as you always are, right.
L. TURNEY.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1879-07-24
FROM JUDGE DEADERIcK.

We are permitted to publish the following
letter from Chief Justice James w. Deader-
ick, of the Supreme Court, To Judge John r.
Garner;
JoNEsnoRo, July 9, 1S79-IIon. John f.
Garner-Dear Sir: Yours OF the 18th inst.
was duly received. While l think the peo-
pie of the State ought to indorse the PROPOSE
zion for settlement of the State debt, now
pending for their approval, have some doubt
~ to the propriety OF obtrudipg my opinions
upon the public. l have not taken any active
part in politics since my election as Judge,
and it may be regarded as indelicate and Off
cious in me to do so at this time. l approve,
and hope the position will carry, and think
there is no general opposition to it in this
end of the State, and that the result IN East
Tennessee will be largely in favor OF IT, but
there is some danger that the vote will moi he
a full one.
Very truly yours,
JAMES w. DEADERICR.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1879-07-24
Letters from Supreme Court
Judges.
Why the settlement should be ratified.
FROM JUDGE FREEMAN

TRENTON, TENN, July 8, 1S79.-Judg Jno.
L. Garner-My dear friend; Your esteemed
favor received. If the people
have an opportunity to settle at the rate pro-
posed, and it is not done, it will be an act of
supreme folly-even madness-that will bring
consequences that l fear will not be righted
in my day or yours 1 should rejoice above
all things to see the question settled on the
terms proposed. 1t weuld give us peace on
the subject, and a hopeful spirit that would be
the sure guarantee of returning prosperity.
Very truly, your friend,
Tuos. ] FREEMAN.
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d. New Discovery d, Ii. Cure 3: Disease:

principle for curing dfseasc hN absorption without
losing The urc, >-itic> of the case promptrda il.
aruu, examination into it, merits until the ques.
ton was thoroughly and practically solved.
At the time oilis discovery and Introduction there
bat onr object aimed at. VIZ: the prevention
md cure of malaria iii it, various forms.
It's G,cat Idlue mt at fir.t EercGicd.
Like ever, new discovery, ali Of il good results
'ould not he known at once. Important develop
.ncnts. by way OF cures of other diseases besides
malaria, were maniirsting themselves rapidly, be-
ng Acknowledged and reported by the grateful pa-
tents Of hpfh >eNos and all ages throughout the
and, until il has noV become Il settled question
that the Holman Pad. urliigen,ly applied to the
Iit OF the stomach, aad worn according "a directions.
alll cure nnttccG-tNcuiejhs ut the ills either j.
subject TO
ine Holman ral +, two-fod in it, action. 1t
sends a healthy, ecnte vegetable tonic into the
~ stem by way Oi ilr circua ion through the pores.
Ii i, worn eNactl, whore needed, being placed cr
he Liver and stomach, and over the ctnirc o: the
'"rvon' system which le'Nadr' the digestive or.
gans.
1t will prevent yellow, Chagr,s, Typhoid, Re.
Mittrnt Billions. and 'on.t>ttv. Fever, and f"yurs
,f all kinds. lhi, ha, been tested and proven in
many Instance i!iat Vr state il positively and with
ont any qualifications.
1t will prpvcn; coll, anl protect weak lung
against confirmed li',asc. 1t j. better than nil n,
ttl-st protectors ever luair. No one was ever a.
lacked with diphihcria while wearing ihc Fad. II
VIII present Summer Complaint. and keep the
bowels regular. II Wi! p.c,rnt Dyspepsia.
1t will present Chronic Internal RIcWnatism
and Neuralgia, often finally fata,. rh- has
been demon 'rird n-rond the possibility OF Il
doubt, to the j., aal g'a.itul' Of scores Of snf,
ierers, Wa were wise enough 20 apply the re.
edy in time.
1t will prevent N!rk Headaches. If the Fad is
put on whcn the first symptoms appear, the at.
tack viii lir .ivoi,d.
In short The II ,Ilnan Aguc AMI Liver pad i. the
most perfect preventive o disease feeling the VII
al organs that l'a- ever been discovered,
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TONTINE PLAN,

or upon the primo pile of accomplishing profits for def.
mite periods, which first introduced by this Socic-
ty, and has been recommended and endorsed by em
nent experts in Life Insurance, and by leading bust
men. Forty -Four per cent has be, earrrd and
accumulated on the premiums paid On It's Tontinc Life
Policies, and forty per cent. on its IoItinc Enow
mcnt Policies issued within the last five wears.
The Directors OF the Equitable Life Assurance So
ciety represent exclusively the interests of the Policy
holders, and in presenting the Society TO notice. they
feel that 1t has strong claims upon public confidence,
bocruse OF the strict and conservative principles by
which its various departments are governed In the
assets and in the administration of the society per-
feet security is given for the future which of great
impOrspce TO those depending upon their insurance
policies for the ultimate support of their families.
No Life Insurance Company has such large annual
transactions as the Equitable; none is more prompt
ana just in ts dealings.
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$9,ooo,ooo.

r Premiums are received and Losses paid in cash
only Policies issued payable at the death of the
Insnred. also payable at the end of certain number
OF years. Policies are also issued on the
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OCIOtk.
Interest deposits payable twice Il year, Feb. an
Aug. Interest not drawn out is added to the deposit
thus making COMPOUND INTEREST.
Interest begins the first day of each month.
Money deposited on or before the tenth dan of each
month. will draw interest from the FIRST day of the
same month.
rsUnder the existing law of this State all ,lepos.
its in Savings Banks, are erempt from municipal tar
ation.
No returns of names of deposors are required to
be made TO State town authorities and all accounts
are held by this Bank to be strictly prirafe and conf
deHfiH
Married women and persons under age deposit
money in their own Names so that it can be drawn
only by themselves, or on their order.
Especial advantages afforded to Executors Guar
dians, Trustees and others having in charge Trust
Funds.
WIN. II. SMITH, Treasurer.
Augusta, Jan. /, 1879. t&wn
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ADVICE TO CONSERVATIVES.

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SUPREME COURT.

Chief Justice Shannon and Associate Jus
tices Barnes, Mo ody ms Kidder.
In the supreme court yesterday, adjourn.
ed session, in the case of Mrs. S. V. eleven.
ger vs. ths Mutual Life insurance company
Of New York, appealed by the insurance
company from the judgment against it rem
dered in the district court Of Yankton coun-
ty, the judgment Of the court below was re.
versed AMI the action dismissed, the court
holding that the alleged verbal agreements
by Agent Farmer we're in no manner bind.
ing upon the company; that its only con-
tract was the policy of insurance. Gamble
Brothers for the insurance company Oliver
Shannon for Mrs. Clevenger. Opinion by
Justice Barnes, Chief Justice Shannon dis
senting.
In the Black Hills case of Uhly vs. Gar
rison an important decision was rendered
last night. The points in the case we have
been able to procure to-day, but the ef-
feet of the decision is that no title TO proper
ty in the Black Hills could be acquired
prior to the treaty REIMBURSEMENT by the
Indians. All claims date from the date of
the treaty and all contests in the court must
be settled on that basis. Opinion by Chief
Justice Shannon, his associates concurrinR.
The spring term of the supreme court
opened this morning, and has been hearing
arguments to-day in the Gay murder case,