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The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1879-02-14

We have reports from Tennessee and
Mississippi which are calculated to
create deep apprehension. They are
to the effect that during the last two
or three weeks there have been in
these States number of eases Of yel
low fever and some deaths. 1t is be-
lieved the disease has been caused by
the disinterment and removal of the
repaius Of persons who died last sum
mer Of the fever. 1t has heretofore
been believed that il was impossible
for yellow fever to exist when the mer
curry had reached the freezing point;
aud if the germs Of The disease have
no. been eifeetualIy destroyed by the
severely freezing weather Of this win
ter, much uneasiness is naturally felt
as to wba. will be the consequences
next summer Louisville Courier
Journal.
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Debt. Deb,.

A wall comes up from every part
of the country that the cities aud
towns mu.t have relief from debts that
are erushing out all progress ano re
duciug them to beggary. The Appeal
says:
Memphis is ridiculed and abused
for her efforts to escape impending
ruin; but it will not be tong before she
will be found in good company as
other cities are preparing to follow
her example. Mobile has petitiDued
the legislature of Alabama for relief
by the same methods adopted by Mem
phis. LeaVenworth is before the lsgis
iature Of Kansas, and real estate IN
New Orleans will be.confseatei unless
the legislature of Louisiana affords
some relief. Elizabeth. New jersey
has thrown up the spronge, and ac-
knowledges her inability to pay the
onerous taxation necessary to meet her
liabilities
These enormous debts are the Ia
ultimate fruits of an inflated paper
currency.
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The Eaucafion Bill.

The Educational Bill, now pending
before Congress, appropriates all mons
les arising from the sale OF pubic
lands to educational purposes 10 Tue
several States and Territories TO be
distributed for the first ten years up
on the basis of illiteracy, according to
the number OF persons over ten years
OF age who cannot read or write. and
afterwards upon the bassis OF popula-
lion The bill also provides that the
negroes snail have an equal pro rata
share with the whites. During the
past ten years the amount derived
from this source has averaged 81 500. :
900 per year. If this average con-
tiuues and the illiteracy of Kentucky
is the same now that IN 70 (332. 1861
Ret share of this fund will be about
SIS, coo annually.
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Revival f,i.e sncome TAX

A Washington special to the Cincin-
uati Commercial says: Secretary Sher
mao was waited on to day by Mr.. At
kins. Chairman of the House Appro
priatiou Committee, who asked for
an estimate OF the amount required
under the Arrears of Pension Act.
saying that the burden had been i'm
posed BY Congress and must be met.
Il is very doubtful, however. whether
this Congress appropriates dollar to
the purpose The object of both
parties vas to court the soldier vote
but when it comes to meeting the
pecuniary burden entailed, each party
will dodge Among Southern members
there is ;:panimity in favor of reviying
the income tax New York Democrats
discourage this saying it might lose
the State; but the Southern and many
Western memhess insist on the income
tax Notwithstanding.
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The Plague an RUSSIA.

The Russian government has saIe
toned the proposition to burn Wei
linuSa and other villages. in whicb
the plague has made its Appearance
The idea that the material OF build
Jog may be dangerously impresnated
with disease aud become the means OF
spreading it, is not new one In
Leviticus we read:
The priest, il the plague be s,read
IN The house, shall break down the
house, the stones Of it, and the timber
thereof, and all the mortar of the louTe
aud he shall carry them forth cut OF
the city au unei can place.
The destruction by FIRE OF the house
in which the plague be spread would
of course be more effective than break
ing it down and removing the nate>
rails to another place
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1879-02-14
County Democratic EonvPn-
tiOn-- Bi3 ca burn UnaDi-
Ele1S Choice for Coy

The Democracy of Fulton county
assembled in mass convention, at the
court house, 10 the.ciiy Of Hickman
Monday, February 10th, pursuant &c
call; and Was called to order by II A.
Tyler, Chairman, who stated the oh
jrct of the meeting.
On motion W. 3 Mcdonnell, was
elected chairman, aud Jno w Cowgirl,
secretary Nominations being decIar-
ed 10 order. the name of DR. Luke p
Black burn, of Jefferson county, was
placed in domination for the Office OF
Governor of the State of Kentucky
There being 20 other nominations, af
ter remarks from several gentleman
he was declared the first choice of the
county by acclamation. Nominations
for Attorney General was next taken
up, and by vote of the Convention,
Hon. Thes. +. Moss, was declared the
first choice.
For Auditor of The State. the name
of Fayette Hewitt was placed in nomi
nation and declared the FIRST choice by
reclamation.
For Superintendent Public Ins,ruc-
ton Prof Hodges, OF Graves county
received first instructions; add Col
Edgar. of Bourbon county. declared
second choice.
Mr. Jno W Cowgirl arose and
placed the nsme of Hon Henry A
Tyler in nomination for Lient. Gov
sroor
Mr.. Tyler arose and stated to the
convention that he had Withdrawn his
name as candidate for the position.
and insisted that the nomination be
Withdrawn. Several gentleman insist
ed that the nomination be not with
drawn, wbereupon the conven,ion, BIZ
reclamation, declared Hon Ii A, Ty
Ter first choice tor Lieut. Governor
James w Tate was declared, by ac
clamaiion, FIRST choice for State Treas
uTer
There being no further business the
Convention adjourned. sine die.
w. b MCCONNELL, Chr u
JNo w. CowGILL Sec'y.
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Foa SrArs sENAroa.-We are a,

FoR Stare SESAToR.-We are au
thorized TO announce Dir. A ] Wat
son. of CLIFTON. as candidate for
State Senator. We believe him to be
high toned, clever. cultivated gen.
tleman. aud, as consequences. would
make good representative. He has
liberal acquaintance 10 tho Senatorial
District, and We believe is justly popu
lar with those who know him. His
competitor. Mr.. George is, also. wor-
thy and excellent gentleman. BY and
by these candidates will define their
position on questions of State policy
and the people then can moro definite
iy align themselves as to their claims.
We say. plainly. as onr observation OF
public sentiment. that these candidates,
AZ we'll as any others who NAV enter
tho field. must deEne their position on
aoy and all questions elfecting the
public welfare. In addition to know
ing that candidate is clever man, a
gentleman, aud democrat, a large
body Of voters have determined to
know 'chat he proposes when elected,
hor no proposes to do it. and in fact
bis position on any aud every question
effecting the civil aud material welfare
Of the people whom they would rep
resent.
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Isaac III. TraDue tor Governor

It seems We are not yet done with
the NaIional- A gricuitural Greenbaek
party. but are to have Mr. Isaac II
Trabce as a candidate for Governor
on its basis. He announces himself
in ii circular letter, aud will no doubt
be the nominee at the Greenback Con-
vention. which is called to meet in this
city on the 10Th of March 1t is not
likely that be will have to canvass the
counties to obtain instructions.
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The Tnunderer speaks Ous

The popular current in favor OF The
nomination of DR. B ack burn for Gov
eruor has recently been made SO mani
Test that the public instinct can nor
mistake its force. The feeling does
not seem to be confined to any par
ticular locality or section, but all The
arts and appliances OF skilfui aud IN
dustrious politicians can not prevent
its legitimate results The county
conventions to be held this month
promise to settle the contest-Cour-
Ter Journal.
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The eight counties that held conven
lions yesterday put The instructed vote
so far: blackburn. 2l8; Underwood
l33; Jones. a; Lindsay. 8 Copcediug
TO. blackburn LouisgiIIe's 1875 votes.
gives him present total of 343.-
Courier Journal.
Add to this the counties of Galloway
and Roekcassls which though s-unin-
struc'ed are reported solid tor Black
burn, gives BIN 566 votes.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1879-02-14

The CANDIDATES The candidates
fol the State Senate. took advantage
of the occasion, Monday last. to make
brief announcements of their capdi
dacy.
DIR. A j. Watson FIRST took the
stand, submitting his name as can
didate, but did not enter into the diss
cussion of any Issues or de6ne his po-
~ition on any public questions He
said he would do 40, in full. on some
future occasion when more time was
at the disposal Of the candidates. Dr.
Watson claimed that this was Kick
man couniy's time, and that the couu
ty OF Hickman was in courtesy euti-
tied to the Senatorship. ard that he
was the choice Of his county for the
position.
Hoo. Henry George, of Graves
county, next took the stand lie said
he was candidate for State Senator,
not runnin. ax.iu-s-s-u1ecdys s-.ime
but wanted TO be elected; and if cleo
ted would represent the whole district
alike. He declared himself in favor
of a constitutional convention. and
would so advocate before the people
III didn't have time 10 discuss the is
sues necessarily involvvd 10 the sp
proachiug canvass, but would do SO,
ETC., etc
Mr. c VI. Vaughn. candidate to
represent Hickman aud Fulton in the
Lower House OF the next Legislature.
was called for. aud announced himself
as candidate for said position He
asked the people of Fulton TO inves
iigste his character and standing at
home. ETC.
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TOWN GOVERNMENTS.
shall they be wiped Ouil

The question of abolishing all towI
governments, aud placing the peopi'
of tie town aud the country unde
the same officers and laws. is growine
to be live one; and we confess ou
opinion is not decided on all thu
points.
In investigating a political PROPOSE
ton, the Courier strives to ascert il
FRS, if il is right. and secondly if il
is good democracy; and when we see
that it meets both these requirements
we s'eear Lyit.
The idea of remanding all tow
governments back to the State anc
county authorities, is certainly good
democratic theory, but whether it i:
right in it's practical operations under
existing circumstances is not so clear.
Why should the people Of town
have special laws and special officers
other than those which govern and
protect the people Of the county OF
State?
Each town government ia the Sta ,e
Of Kentucky costs the people from
one thousand to one hundred thousand
dollars. OF cousse all thi1iree-to be
paid by ruxiog the psfs o.
indirectly. And of eonrse, all the
business transacted by city officers
lessons the BUSINESS, fees. and perquis
ties of The equity aud State officer
upon whom tIese duties would devolv,
if there was no town governments.
If. therefore. the ends of Justice
The protection OF the citizens in al
h:s rightof property. business, liberty
aud pursuit of happiness, could be as
we'll aud as conveniently obtained thro
he county officers, then ii is certain
ly indisputable that the government by
the county authorities. would be the
cheapest and most economical
How maoy thousands of dollars
would be saved ifevery town govern
meut in the State Of Kentucky wa.
abolished?
What benefit do the citizens Of
towns enjoy from special governm ents
that they would not enjoy if governed
by the county officers?
The citizens Of towns pay double
and treble the taxes that their brothers
in the county pay, and is this no,
about the only additional blessing they
do enjoy? Town governments are
fashionable, but they are also expensive
and costly. They are established
Institutions, and have established
obligation in the shape of debts, and
aqnity says all such things should be
hOnorab'y adjusted. We have
no sympathy with movement that
would abolish town gogernnent to
dodge the payment of an honest debt
But after adjusting existing Obligations
the sure plan to prevens new debts is
10 have no power 10 ereatc-tt.s
We don't commit the COURIER to
this proposition, for while we endorse
il partly, we see difficulties. in the
way. There are aome relations
about the towns which needs special
For Instance, as 10 the
keeping up of streets. etc. We appre
heud the whole country would not like
to be taxed to keep up streets 10 spe
ciai towns. But, it is true, that th
machinery of town governments might
be simplified 1t is true. that Board
of Trustees with the simple power OF
keeping up streets and like duties.
might answer all the ends of good
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1879-02-14
For thc state senate.

We are authorized to announce DR.. A.
j. Watson, OF Hickman county. TO repre-
sent the counties OF Fulton. Graves and
HEX man in the next Senate of Kentucky.
We are authorized to announce Hon.
Henry George, OF Graves county. as q
candidate - represent the counties OF
Hickman, Fulton aud Graves, in the next
Senate OF Kentucky. Suhjectto Demo.
cratic convention.
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Dea,h OF Vars. General guford

The estilnable wife of General A
Buford. of Woodiord county, died
at her home. near Midway, Monday
night. of cancer She has suffered
with cancer of the breast for long
time Thus another sad affection
weighs heavily upon General Buford
He lost his only son whom he devotedly
loved a few years ago. and now his
only companion in life is dead
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For Auditor.

We are authorized to announce Fayette
Hewitt, of Hardin county, as candidate
for the Office of Auditor of Public Ac-
counts, subject to the action of the Dem
Ocra.ic Convention, May ], 1872
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1879-02-14

We are apihorized to Announce Nc. G.
NJ. Vaughn, Of hickman county, as a eau
dijaie To represent the counties Of Fulton
and Hickman in the next State Legisla
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1879-02-14

Judge J D. White is candidate
for recollection to the Office of Judge
of the Commco Pleas Court for Me-
Cracker, Ballard aud Hickman coun
ties.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1879-02-14
. AMUEL LANDRUM,
GENERAL INSURANCE AGENT.
HICKMAN KENTUCKY.

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The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1879-02-14

A MagIsirate's court at Stanford,
Ky, the other d.y, mporarily set up
the whipping post. Two little negro
boys were convicted of stealing. Ow
ing to the extreme youth of the boys
the court agreed to dismiss the case ii
the mothers oil the boys would prop
erly whip them. The mothers agreed
to this. aud We judge did the work
effectively, for the account says they
''lissrally tore the boys to pieces"
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OFFICE-In Savings Bank Building, ia Water st.
Bank open daily, from . A. NJ. to z. NJ, and from
to 40 T. NJ. Saturday Evenings from to $50
o'clock
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MORNING OCTOBER 2 H7a
NO. 253.
miscellaneous.
The STREAMLET.

A streamlet started forth spring in the
side OF mountain, and, after an infancy
of gay leaps in bright cascade, spread out
into more quiet and steady movement.
II began then to dream and mediate on
the object for which it existed. While in
this grave mood a Will-o'-wisp darted out
and danced over its waters.
"Ah,' cried the Streamlet, "ths is
heavenly light sent to tell ME what wish
to know. and guide my course
But the Wil-o'-wisp soon fitted away
and vanished, leaving the Streamlet more
perplexed than before. Its first creed was
gone. Then a rosy cloud flOated in the
sky and mirrored itself in the bosom of the
Stream.
"This." it cried, sis token of Para
disc -
But wind rufflcd the water, and the
tinted cloud was mirrored no more; and
when the Streamlet became still again the
rosy cloud had passed from the sky. Then
a water-lily expanded on its waves.
"Beholdr' said the Streamlet /; ''tO nour-
ish this beauty is the end and aim of my
life.n
But the lily presently folded up and per-
ished. The Streamlet moved on. Pres
emily it came to spot where men had
thrown hard stones in its way. obstructed
its course. turned it aside through mar
row channel and forced it to rush in con-
fused perilous way over wheel.
"Alas ~ cried the Streamlet; ''is it then
for this agony was bornP'
But after some wild splashes the Stream
let found itself at peace again and went on
widening. And now glorious moon
came out and showered gold all over it.
"IIow wealthy am - cried the Stream
let.
The moon waned But the stars came
out and the ripple caught them as bright
marvels; they hinted deeper, steadier glo-
ries yet to be revealed. But the stars set.
At length apoet reclined on its bank and
sang to it.
Sweet Streamlet! What bright life
must have been yours What flowers
must have fringed your gliding way, what
rosy clouds you have reflected. what lilies
you have nourished. what stars have risen
to tell you their secrets ere they have set
You have done brave work, too. You
have watered the meadow and made 1t
wave with grain; you have conspired with
the sun to ripen the harvest, and when
matured you have helped to turn it into
bread, Not for any one of these Joys and
uses were you made, but for all! So may
the stream of my life run on, with varied
happiness and helpfulness, not anxious
about the unknown Sea to which thou
and l, fair stream, are tending" ..
As the Streamlet listened, all the beau
ties it had known shone out again, and
they all clustered-dancing light. rosy
cloud golden moon and serene stars
aroundthe great sorrow had encountered,
the obstruction which had ground grain
for man; that, transfgured in the Poets
song, seemed the happiest experience Of
all.-Moncure d. Conway, IN 50. Nicholas
fnr Dcfohp,
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THE DISCIPLINE OF EDUCATION.

We are convinced that the requirements
Of the schools. the mental training which
comes of a study Of the ancient languages
and the higher mathematics, are far from
being SO completely disciplinary as the
ordinary experiences Of the professions
and the trades. The lawyer in his prac-
tice soon gains the power of concentration,
and is fairly compelled to bring his mind
under the control of his will, his discipline
being more thorough, more exacting, more
sustained, than any that can be invented
by college systems. The daily experience
of the physicians is likewise efficient in
bringing all the functions of the mind into
subordination and under control. 1t Is
only by sustained effort and severe conce-
tration that the man ofletters can succeed
the painter and the poet are helpless If
their intellectual powers are not fully at
their command. 1t will be said here that
the exact purpose of college discipline is
to prepare men for these exacting duties.
But in our observation training at college
bears so small proportion to that which
comes to the competitions OF life that it is
scarcely traceable. We have always found
that men whose necessities force them to
bend their energies to work are the men
who hold themselves well in hand, and
that other men usually have little power
of application that is, the classification
does not distinguish between educated
and uneducated men, but between work.
ing and non-working men.
In the list of men who have attained
success, or contributed nobly to the worlds
anvance, it will not be found that those
who have exhibited remarkable mental
power and intellectual self-command, are
specially on the side of the university
class Three of the most conspicuous
men in English philosophy and SCIENCE
Herbert Spencer, Huxley. and Tyndall, -
have developed their remarkable powers
from the impulses of their natural gifts,
and not by the aid of college discipline or
classical guiding. Perhaps their labors
would have been easier under thorough
preparatory course,-this is not easy to
gainsay but the fact remains that, in the
pursuits of their several ends, they have
brought their mental forces under com.
plete and perfect control. Necessity is the
great master, and it operates on all classes
of society it gives the power Of concetra
ton to the lawyer, teaches the physician
to be self-contained and studious, gives
efficiency to the pen of the writer. drills
the book-keeper and the clerk. and trains
the hand of the artisan. 1t is an ever-pres-
ent and most exacting schoolmaster; and,
AS with an immense majority Of people,
this schoolmaster begins his lessons in
youth by means of the struggles and
burdens of life, and continues them with.
out relaxation to the end. the discipline
within certain limit is complete,--the self
control being general, but the proficiency
lying, in each case, solely along the line
of experience. e.-AppietOn's Journal.
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