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The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1879-06-24
Startling Freaks The obliquities
ofthe Upper and Lower Worlds.

The general confidence, the COM
mon faith of mankind in the uniform
ity Of niture and natures laws, is
undergoing at the hands of spccula-
tive science severe ordeal. When
ever the repOse of this confidence is
broken by some wild and unexpected
freak, either in the heavens above or
the earth beneath, the Imagination
takes wings and fills the world with
all the vagaries OF supposiiion, many
of which are as nonsensical rs the
rawlings of the Pithia, and as antago-
nislic as the Vaccinations of the
Cibyls. Unrestrained prediction runs
riot, and either the epd of all things
is declared TO be near at hand or the
advent of some triumphant person or
era to be dawuing. 1--
1t cannot be denied, however, that
many strange things, in the PlutOnic
and Ncp.unian world, have happened
during the past few years, aud 10 ono
eau intelligontly glance at the rapid.
ity with which these events are al
present succeeding each other with
out having started in the mind seri
Gus questions as tc the cause and
probable consequences of these pho
nolnena.
Not only is it true that The water
of old ocean seems TO be in n state o
unrest, emerging and submcrgln,
islands here aud there, flooding thi
river and draining that; but Noun
Etna and Vesuvius, with kindred Ter
rors, are vieing with each other in at
testing that all is not quiet within
but MS ii TO give vent TO the interhn
pcnt up connections each is increas
ing in its flow Of lava, which is flood
ing the surrounding country, carry
ing destruction and death in its wake
The earthquake is shaking Burmudi
till nearly all the West Indies feels til
shock. While cyclones in Kanso
and other regions are frantic in tn
work OF death. Scarcely q week ag,
in New Hampshire, the mercury IA
mp to 100 deg. in the shade, and
Chicago il fell from S6 deg. TO &C de.
in four minutes; at Milwaukee the
had the beautiful snow," while JAG
Frost paid his destructive respects
the full fledgod vegetation of man
parts of the great West. What DO,
all this mean? Ia nature in delir
UNI! or do we dream? What is Il
matter? Things are not as they ust
, , to be. Surely the wind and the way
the mountain and the valley, the a
above and the earth beneath have
some way lost their balance, al
= mighty changes may be pending.
I Somebody says the Mississippi VI
1 ley was once an ocean bed-that on
n there was an Atlantic Continent.
sank and drained the ocean bed
: most of North America. 1t may
h that the overflow of European rive
and the depletion of some in L
n Western Continent, portend anoth
$ dip, another revolution in land al
sea But our object is not TO folio
!. our Imagination, but simply 10 C
! attention to facts, some OF which lo
,, rather omihous even from scienti
: stand point.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1879-06-24
A Gard eclination.

Jas. T. Coleman, John r. Green,
John W. Cooper, YIN. Z. TowneS,
VIM. Coican, and Others:
GENTLEMEN Your "call" OH me
TO announce myself o candidate for
the Legislature has been duly and
maturely considered. | thank. you
sincerely for the honor You do me
therein. and the further honor in pro-
spective, but | cannot accede 10 your
request The only reason under tho
sun that could induce me to become
u candidate for the Legislature, and
thus cast loose my frail bark OH the
tempestuous sea ofpolitical life would
be the fcar-thc dreadful, haunting
fear-that the Democratic party will
be permitted TO go to pieces on The
rock ofinanition. But look around
me and can name you twenty men,
Democrats, true and tried, men as
patriotic as myself, men who seek q
political future, and who are better
fitted for the position than / am.
1t would be q sacrifice for me to
run for the Legislature; il would be ;
sacrifice for mt to go there lit would b,
the suicide Of every material interest
l do not conceive that the evigenciei
of the Democratic party, or the time;
demand this sacrifice of me. | seel
no political notoriety, but am con
tent to serve the people in the posi-
ton, which by an almost unanimou
vote they have elected me, and wher
| flatter myself can serve the count,
quite as well as in the other.
Again thanking you. gentlemen, 70
the honor you do me, am,
Very truly yours,
AUSTIN PEAY.
June 10th, 1879. ..
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1879-06-24
CALDWELL.



The college was sold on Monday
last, but the trustees will hold it al
other year, and Prof. Blanton vii
teach another session of ten months
Mr.. Z. S. Terry, travelling for I
Louisville House was attacked by rob
bers upon the highway in Christian
county one night last week. MIR
Terry managed to escape from tn,
grasp of the Williams and made 2:4(
time 10 a neighboring farm hous,
leaving the r.bbers in possession o
his wagon. Terry he'd $500 in hi
pocket. He says he thinks the rob
bers were scared by his cries.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1879-06-24

Mr.. j. Il. Dempsey, of Madison
willie, in response to call from large
number of voters, announced himself
inthe last issue of the Times IA cardi,
date for Commonwealth Attorney
for tlfs district. Mr.. Dempsey's action
is rather premature, but we suppose
he wants TO "Opply early TO avoid
the rush" lie is q young lawyer oil
fine capacity, but it is our opinion
that the man who beats Jas. B. Gar.
nett, ofTrigg, in the race, will have
10 get up and dust.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1879-06-24
Democratic Convention.
June 10th, 1879.

The Democracy of Christian county
arc requested 10 meet in Mass Con-
vention at the Court House, on Sat-
urday, the 2Sth day Of June, 1870, at
2 o'clock P. NJ, for the purpose OF
nominating candidate for State
Senator, and 10 take such other action
as the Interests of the party may re-
quire. SAM. NJ. GAINES,
Secretary Dem,
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1879-06-24
OUR NEIGHBoRs.
HOPKINS.
lTimes.l

The Tobacco is small, but flourish
ing. \ large acreage has been plant
eliwthis couney. ~
On Tuesday, II, an evident burglar
entered the house of Mr.. J. J. 6leaa,
with intention Of robbery. Alarm
was given and he escaped before as
Sistance arrived.
From reliable gentleman Of this
fplace we learn the following pariicu-
lars regarding terrible tornado that
passed over portion OF this county
last Thursday, Trees three feet III
diameter were torn up by the roots,
and tobacco barn was moved from
its foundation. This occurred abou,
four miles west of town. uin
Lee Robertson, youth about four
teen years old. made narrow cscap,
from most horrible death las
Monday evening by being crushed I'M
der the wheels Of the south bound train
In making the attempt to get on thu
train while under heplway, he MISE,
his footing, and while hanging to tn
4 guards of one Of the coaches, strucl
the end Of platform at the depot
which threw him between the passini
cars and the platform. If
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1879-06-24
TRIGG.
nat.anaFaf

Democrat
The wheat crop just harvested is OF
good quality and yield.
We have not learned definitely
whether it is the intention Of the
Trustees to let the contract for build.
ing the High School cdi6ce the pres
cnt season or not. We suppose, how
ever, they will do SO, as they have
gone to the trouble and expense o.
having the plan and specifications
made by a competent architect ant
the necessary funds to undertake AM
complete the work are in sight. La
Dor and material were never cheaper
and now is the time to build the Cadi,
High School.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1879-06-24

Henry Clay, city Prosecuting At
torney OF Louisville, publicly COW.
hidcd Claude Summers, Post and
NeVS Reporter, for alleged Unjust
criticisms concerning the proceeding.
softhe court. lie was tried for assault
last Wednesday and fined $25.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1879-06-24

Hon. P. w. Hardin, Democratic
nominee for Attorney General, will
speak at this place Monday, june 30
at O'Clock, p. NJ lie invites his OPP
poncnts to be present aud participate
in the discussion. Mr.. Clark vii
meet him .
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1879-06-24
MuHLENDERG.
tEchol

A bastardy warrant was sworn on
last week by Laura Stewart against
JACOB Rhoads, a married man Of some
prominence of the Bremen ncighbor'
hood. The case will be tried OH next
County Court day, s.s
The storchouse of j. S. Williams
Il Bro, of MclIenry. Ohio country
was burned last Saturday night
The safe was broken open and robbed
of Sl95 in bank notes and small
amount in silver, previous TO the fire
Loss estimated at $4,000; no insur-
ancc. No clue to the perpetrators.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1879-06-24

Jno. II. Mcrkel, who is now in the
GAINESVILLE Jail Tor the murder o
Emma Draudt, was visited last week
by his mother, and soon after The
jailef took from him a bottle oil
poison, with which it is supposed he
intended TO commit suicide.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1879-06-24
Secretary Dem,

PANoLA (TEx.) WAToHMAN;-Wo
have had no rain in the vicinity of
Carthage for about five weeks, and
while cotton has not suffered as yet,
corn is beginning 10 suffer greatly,
snd unless it rains in a few days, the
crop hereabouts will be very short
one. 4s.nl..ittt
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1879-06-24

Zeno Young is still opening his
weekly broadsides upon Pratt, the
Dodger, as he calls him. His defeat
is a foregone conclusion. Prewilt
will go in with votes TO spare. =.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1879-06-24

During tho present SC ,sion OF the House
2,sS5 bills have been introduced.-l Evansville
journal.
This may all be very well, but the
bills that more directly concern the
people are those that are being daily
drawn out of the treasury, by the
prolonged and useless session.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1879-06-24

John M. Langston, United States
Minister to Hayti, and one of the
most widely known colored men in
the country, died oe yellow fever
"Wednesday. w.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1879-06-24

The Co@Ier-Jomndl and The Post
and Neos are having it up and down.
The former. is for, and tie latter
against Judge llargis in The Green
care,
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1879-06-24

The Kentucky Congressman re-
Gently presented Mary Anderson, the
actress, with basket bouquet with
the word 'Kenlucky" wrought in
the center.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1879-06-24

The Covington Commonwealth
wantsto Dick Tate TO the Democratic
nominee the course he must pursuc
in Me canvass, and calls upon him TO
take the stump.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1879-06-24

A little boy by the name of johnnie
Miller living near Richardsville, in
Warren county, became entangled in
the rope of swing and accidentally
hung himself.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1879-06-24

We have just received copy of
The Fruit-Faym q new paper recent
ly started at Russellville. 1t is de-
voted to the interests Of agriculture
and is issued Quarterly.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1879-06-24

Recently developed facts and fig
ures have turned the tables to such
an extent that Green, now proposes
to sue Hargis for libel.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1879-06-24

= Senator Bayard is q true statesman.
He will be q formidable Presidential
candidate in 1880. Ills chances arc
steadily improving.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1879-06-24

1t now turns out that August 26,
1866, tho day upon which Green says
Hargis waS-sworn in as an attorney
was Sunday.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1879-06-24

Two men will be hanged in Louis
vile Friday, one for murder, The
other for rape.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1879-06-24

Judge Sites, of Louisville, has re-
turned negative answer to the Pc
lilion of the negroes to be allowed 10
serve on The Jury. 80.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1879-06-24

1t costs just $25 to cowhi,le a man
in Louisville.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1879-06-24

ridden stock for 1880 IS steadily de-
clining. .tI.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1879-06-24

The 25th anniversary ofthe Repub-
lican party in Massachusetts,, will be
celebrated on the 10Th July.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1879-06-24

Thomas Buford, the murderer of
Judge Elliott, viii! he tried July 9Th.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1879-06-24

Col. Thos. NJ, Green has brought
suit against Judge IIargis for libel.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1879-06-24

The Tobacco is small, but flourish
ling. \ large acreage has been plant
elimthis couney. ~
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1879-06-24
. For State Senator.
We are authorized TO announce

INV " IL W. W a,
OF Hopkins County, as candidate
for tho State Senate; subject to the
action # the Democratic party.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1879-06-24

Some wheat has already been en-
gagged in Clark county for 70 cents
per bushcl. r
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1879-06-24
KENTUCKY NEWS.

The Elktou Register has been en-
larged to an eight column paper.
Harrodsbarg Is to have amilitary
company organized BY the young men,
Mr.. Duncan, of Warren county
boasts Of hen with brood of ninety
,b;cEonc
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1879-06-24

Mr.. Munnell of the Louisville DEM
ocrat, is spoken of as Secretary Of
State under DR.. Blackburn. selE{l
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1879-07-11

or hold higher Offices, and there is
no such thing known as privstesr
The activej stirringy pushing
business man soon becomes k knowr,
makes his mark, and wcspers ac-
cordrngly. He does not hesitate
TO grapple Tire gray-begrd Time by
the foretock or give him tumble
after the most approved wrestler
fashion. What ifa touch of 'sclfeekh
is necessary There is plenty of
authority for its use. The master
poet has written: 'In peace there
nothing so becomesa man as modest
stiffness and humility, but wher
the blast of war is heard then sum.
mon up the tiger action" and even
so is it in business. Very much Of
modesty has to be ignored. The
lamp kept under a bushel shines
not far and few see it. One needs
the headlight of locomotive to
successfully combat opposition and
keep business before the pnblic. 1t
does not DO to- cast aside even
"cheek"-to be remarkable modest.
The "times are out of joint" so far
as that is concerned. Man has to-
blow his own trumpet it he would
be heard ; has to literally fight his
way to place and power and grant
ed that he has the ability, the means
and the will, he must very soon
learn he is driving a losing race,
it he does not remember and act
upon the words of the old saying,
and "push along, keep moving"
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1879-07-11

or domicile; and any person bring
ing in any such corpse, clothing or
bedding into said county, OF disin-
terring the body of any person hav-
ing died of any dangerous or infec-
tiOus disease; without the permis-
sion Of this board, shall be subject
to fine, as provided by stathte.
SEC. Ia. No boat shall approach
within one.half mile of any vessel
coming into Pascagoula bay, until
such vessel shall have been visited
and released from quarantine by
the quarantine physician, except
pilots appointed by the board of
pilot ommissioners; and they only
for the purpose of plotting such
vessels into port. fr.. .-..
SEC. 13. All vessels when dis
charged from quarantine, shall re-
move at least one mile from the
limits of the quarantine grounds.
SEC. ID. That the captain or per.
sons in charge of ary vessel in
quarantine shall not allow any
person, boat, lighter or any craft
propelled either by steam or sail or
otherwise, to come along side or
board his vessel without the per-
mission of the health officer:
Scranton, July 7, 1879.
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n. y. Plcaynne.
IN INCIDENT or GETTYSB URG.
by VIOLET.

" If thine enemy thirst, give him drink. ;
Pitiless burns the sun of July
Over that field of carnage and death
The guns II moment have ceased reply
Lying between on the battle plain,
Scorched by the earth in its fervid glow,
The wounded pray for succor in vain
A perilous task for friend or foe.
All the night through, oh piteous sight,
Raving for water, their means arise,
While the stars that gaze with sorrowful
light
Glare unto them like demons eyesl
All the night through the angels have borne
AMerciful sigbings to one brave heart,
And by the cannon this blazing morn,
They whisper to him the God.like part
1t is certain DEATH" his captain cries;
"Tis madness" his comrades vainly say,
Yet he goes in the strength the right sup
plles-
Though hsy wore the blue and he the
gray.
Perhaps he may find some old friend there
Dying from thirst, or kinsman cen!
If not-still they thirst-so from fountains
clear
He carries them drink in his old canteen
Tenderly does he care for them ALL
And the dying lose their anguished stare,
And the white lips pray that blessings may
On the noble soldier standing there
All this time, though he's counted as dead
The foe respects what pity inspired,
Till-blush humanity! hide thy head J.
When he turned away-a shot is fred
Then, like flash, spring the Georgians
brave,
Quick to avenge the cowardly deed;
Their hero comrado unharmed they save,
While the fend receives the dastards
need
Peace now broods with her dove-like
wings,
Over that field where thousands died
The light of Hope, and LIES brightest
springs
Grew dark fore'er meath its crimson tide.
Yet those who fell "for our altars and fires"
Wen proudly cherish till life is done,
And We gild the marbles, we point the
spires,
To tell the glory their valor won
Though on the laurel-wreathed roll of |
Fame,
This deed Of mercy wins no renown,
Could ever Sydney or Bayard claim
A higher right to Chivalry's crown.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1879-07-11
FROM JONES COUNTY.
The Crop Candidates
Business, Health, Etc.
ELLrsvILLE, Miss, June 2S, 1879.

ELLIsVnLE, Miss, June 2S, 1879.
Editor Democrat-Star
AS no one else would write you
from this place, | concluded to tell
you that we have the "biggest lit
tie" town in the State, and the
most accommodating merchants.
Why, sir, they are selling goods too
cheap to talk about; prints at 6
and 81 cents, ladies' shoes from 80
cents up, mems brogans at 81 %,
and.-well it wont do to tell how
cheap things are here as we would
be accused of straying from the
truth, but without fear we can say
that we have plenty of candidates,
all handsome, clever, polite and
obliging. We haven't exactly made
up our mind yet TO run for presi-
dent, but if you will say right out
that you will support us we will
probably do so, though We are not
very anxious tor the office.
Mr.. Editor, do please come to
Ellisville, and you will sec the
prettiest women, the most musical
children and the sweetest babies
on earth. In fact, Ellisville lacks
nothing except steamboat to ply
up and down Tallahala river. q.
Crops are good. Our people are
going to make plenty of hog and
hominy to eat, cotton to pay their
merchants, and potatoes to roast
this winter. And oats! Don't say
about them. / guess you
could buy 1O,O67, ,OO7 ,431 I'LL, ,6151
bushels of oats here to-day.
Well, may all your patrons pay
you, may business men advertise
with you, may everybody and his
wife like you, and may God bless
you. Here is our ~. Goodnight.
2. ID.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1879-07-11
ETHEL BARKSDALE.

Water Valley Central. ..T. .. .ra
Hon. Ethelbert Barksdale, judg.
ing from the tone Of the press, is
by long odds the choice of the peo.
Pile OF central and south Mississippi
tor the United States senate. Maj.
Barksdale has many warm and
ardent supporters in this county.
There is no man in the State who
has done more to redeem Missis.
sippi from carpetbag and scallawag
rule than Maj. Barksdale. He is
politically one OF the best posted
men in the State, a Statesman of
the purest water, n gentleman of
rare intellect, powerful and elo-
quent debater, a democrat tried
aud true he merits the confidence
OF his people, and if elected to the
United States senate he ciH repre-
sent the interest and wishes of his
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1879-07-11
BGnevOlenee and Sanitary =.
N. o. Tiures.

N. o. Times.
The establishment of a sanitary
and benevolent association in this
city ruled by womenj entirely un-
der the cOutrOl of women, and de-
pendent upon the Judgment and
resources of the feminine mind, is
move in the right direction. The
organization of this society is so i'm.
portant, its results and its works
will be of so beneficial a nature to
the poorer classes that its impor-
tance cannot be too eXtravagantly
estimated or its work facilitated.
Such societies us the one formed
yesterday in Grunewald Hall, have
for Il number of years made the
names of thousands of women in
the Northern and Eastern cities
Synonymous of mercy and charity
to the weak, the poor, the fallen
and oppressed, and the record that
is before the ladies' sanitary be-
nevolent association of New Or
leans will doubtless before long be
as bright with good deeds and as
famous in noble charities as that
of the missions of New York aud
Boston.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1879-07-11
Considerable OF a City!
Cornhill Magazine.

London is spread over about 1000
square miles. There is one death
there every six minutes, and one
birth every four. The growth of
the population is at the rate of 75.-
600 year, or 205 each day. The
total length of streets in London is
about 1000 miles; there are built
every year about 5000 new houses,
by which the length of the streets
is increased by twenty eight miles.
In the jails there is an average of
10, 900 prisoners. The foreign born
residents of London number about
100000; but thirty seven per cent.
OF the whole population we're born
out of the city.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1879-07-11
THE OHIO "IDEB.p

Richmond States!
The Ohio idea ruined PendletOn,
defeated Allen in 1875, killed Thur.
man and Hendricks in 1876. elected
Hayes governor and nominated him
for president, aud has been more
than any other thing whatever the
cause and occasion of the defeat of
the Democratic party, SO long as
we cling to- it, we Of the South are
false to our traditions, false to our
selves, and false to the party which
we prefer, and of which we ought
to hold the guidance.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1879-07-11
THE ORGANS WORK.

Philadelphia Times. ... .".
Out in Ohio the republican or.
gans are not only busy with sena.
torial contest Of their own, but
they seem determined to run Jefs
terson Davis for senator in Missis4
sippi. There is probably no way
to prevent an organs display Of
its idiocy while campaign is i'll
prOgIeSsI
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1879-07-11

"Shirely Dare" dares to write
thusly: ~ wish American ladies'
and gentlemen would take to the
fashion of wearing hamd-knit thread
wool aud silk stockings" She adds
that such stockings can be bought
for 81 per pair. 1t is probably on
account of their cheapness that
editors don't wear them. Newspa-
per men have become so accustom-
ed to wearing stockings c0stHg $40
and sl5 q pair that lhay viii not
take kindly t. the suggestion
discard them for p ch-10e @-
tevior article.