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The Hartford herald., 1880-05-12

As but one editor i'm Western Ken
lucky has expressed an expectation Of
attending the pres convention at ASH
land in June, we suggest that meeting
be held i'm October to consider the ques-
ti0n of forming a Western Kentucky
Press Association We should like to
see such an association formed on busi-
ness principles and devoted to the pro-
motion Of the reslinterests ofjourna(Ism
An association that would have some
thing more than pleasure as the chief
end Of its existence and one that would
pay its own expenses, just as the med
ical association pays its expenses. There
are two or three such associations
among the newspaper men of Indiana,
and il is said to work we'll Evidently
the arrangements for the Ashland
meeting are such as exclude more than
half OF the editors and publishers in the
State from any participation in IL. Our
prayers and protests have been in vain,
and much as we dislike TO part compa-
ny with our brethren of the Fast end,
no other course il now left Us. Let w
hear from You, gentlemen, and il you
favor the project it shall be put into ex-
ecution.-BO,ciiRg Green hfelligeseer.
The Hartford herald., 1880-05-12
HARTFORD, KENTUCKY, MAY u, 1880.

lpiscatoriai expedition. They report
plenty of fish for their breakfast, after
sleeping under the cliff through the
might.
\ DIR. HestOn, of our town, has been
quite sick for several days, but is con-
valescing.
Mr.. Lewis and lady, of Paris, Texas,
are visiting DR.. Haden, of this place.
The young people who went to the
party last week at Mr.. Cubbage's, had
a regular riproarous time. ut least going
and coming, as several buggies were
turned over, and contents dumped into
the mud.
Hon VIII Haynes new book, "Dock
Brown" has made its appearance. Ii
is very neat volume, bound in paper
cover, and is, ! suppose, a very interest
ing story to readers of that character of
literature.
Rev. Mr.. Fullerlove preachedin in town
last Sunday discourse on "Final per-
severance of the saints" Mr.. +. was
also selling very neat new book, of
which Rev. Mr.. Dowden, formerly of
this place, Is the author. The title of
the book is "The Contrast" Price, 81.
AT special meeting of the Litchfield
Ipsti sit tiit tbtct vi SiINull SOuTt ldSt
week, the following paper WAS adopted {:
4 GRAYSON CIRCUIT COURT,
9TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT,
April term, 1850.
To Hon. Jas. Stuart, Judge:
As this is the closing term of your Of
fetal life in this county, after service
of about eighteen years ON the bench
for us and with us, we, the members of
1.-THE bar, and officers of the Court of
Grayson county, beg Of you to allow us
to spread upon the records of this
Court, this testimonial of our apprecia-
tipn of you as man and an officer,
and Of our regret mt the thought of II
final separation from you.
We do not do this for the purpose of
commenting you to strangers, for We
know the same impulsive, genial na-
ture which has won and kept our
hearts, will win the hearts and conf
dence of others but we simply desire
as a matter of some solace and comfort
TO you i'm your declining years, to here
testify to our universal love for you rs Il
friend and companion i'm social life (; to
our admiration and respect for you, as
an enlightened jurist, sound lawyer
and an honest, conscientious man, and
We do most sincerely regret, as do all
our people, irrespective of party or
creed, that we shall no longer be asso-
ciated with you as an officer, u cOmpan-
ion and friend. With full hearts, we
say, goodbye.
w. l.. Conkling, j. w. B0zarth,
I. r. McBeath, VIM. X. Haynes,
James S. WOrthan, JAS NJ. Mcclure, Jr,
J. {. Graham, Edwin Thomas,
Ed. d. Brown, q. w. Stone.
Pro BONo PUBLICo.
The Hartford herald., 1880-05-12

men organize themselves into one grand
party, whose object il shall be to act no
longer with the Republican or any other
party until such n party shall have
pledged itself 10 treat the black man i'm
elections a. it treats the white man.
This may sound little ultra, but we
must teach our Republican brethren n
lesson on this I'm some way, and II we
are driven to such measures as are here
indicated, we will do the work well.-
Ohio Falls E.rpress.
The Hartford herald., 1880-05-12
South Carolina for Grant to the End.

The Republican convention of South
Carolina met in Columbia last Wednes-
day and passed the following resolutions:
"Resoiped. That the delegation to
represent the State of South Carolina i'm
the National Republican Convention to
nominate candidates for the offices of
President and Vice President of the
United States are hereby instructed and
solemnly pledged to vote as a unit to
the end of the contest for the world-re-
nOwned and most available, Gen. u. >.
Grant, and that upon all questions aris-
ing in said convention they are earnest
ly recommended to vote i'm like man.
ner, to the end that the true interests Of
the constituency they represent may be
subserved."
The Hartford herald., 1880-05-12
The Danger OF Atmlessness.

A great deal of time il wasted by
young people who have no particular
aim i'm life Aimlessness and lack of
motive are the chief obstacles to the
best and most profitable Use of time.
With a goal to attain, an end to accom-
plish, and force Of character sufficient
to hold the mind steadfastly to his pur-
pose, the sands of time are easily trans
mitted into golden rain. Life Is made
worth the living. Then boys, especial
ly If you live in the country, utilize
your time. Resolve to turn to good ac-
count your hitherto wasted moments.
Most men of rank have easily learned
the lesson Of utilizing the minutes.
The Hartford herald., 1880-05-12
Pleasant Ridge Items.
PLEASANT RIDGE, May 3.

FLEASANT TIDtFE, NHN D.
Editor Herald.
Pleasant Ridge is quite lively little
town, having three blacksmith shops,
one drug store, which is doing fine
business, and II first-class dry goods
store.
The farmers are taking advantage Of
this fine weather. breaking ground and
planting corn. The bugs have destroy
ed nearly all the tobacco plants in this
part of the county. There is not
enough plants in this neighbOrhOOd to
set ten acres.
The wind and rain storm here last
Sunday was terrific, and it did much
damage. Fences were blown down ev-
cry where, and great many buildings
We're blown down. CLARIC.
The Hartford herald., 1880-05-12
The Geological Sarvey.

The Senate bill for the continuation
of the geological survey Of Kentucky
was called up i'm the House to-day, and
after long and spirited debate the bill
passed by a vote Of sixty-six To twenty
two. The bill provides =, 900 per annum
for the pay of the director Of the survey
and his assistants; for the continuation
of the typographical survey and the
work on the State map, 5000 per an
mum; for continuation Of chemical
analysis, 5000 per annum; for researches
concerning building stones, clays, etc.,
of the State, $3.50 per annum; for con-
tinuation of the study of forest resources
of the State, $3.50 per annum; for ex-
animation and report upon the water
powers of the State, 500 per annum !;
for the expenses of the Office Of the sur
vey and immigration and the State cab
met, and for the collection and preserv-
alton Of specimens, $500 per annum |;
for continuation of the photographing
of the State, $500 per annum. Said ap-
propriations to continue for two years.
The bill says that the Governor, af this
and each regular meeting of the Legis-
lature, shall appoint State Geologist,
by and with the advice and consent OF
the Senate, for the term Of two years,
who shall reside at Frankfort. and be
there at all times when not engaged i'm
the necessary surveys, and who shall
also be n Commissioner Of Immigration.
-C6TieT-.Joayp0i.
The Hartford herald., 1880-05-12

my trade Is dull - the merchant cries
Ills true, no doubt, but advertise!
Those who'd succeed should not despise
To fight hard times and advertise;
IL you have notions, goods, supplies
OF any kind, why, advertise!
The man who daily so describes
Is he who will not advertise,
But those who live by enterprise
Are those who freely advertise.
The men, indeed, deserve to rise
Who push their trade and advertise
But who laments when one dies
Who wouldn't push or advertise
Seize time, %, merchant as IL flies
Whenever mortal sells or buys,
Is sure to meet TO advertise.
II matters not its kind or size
The "ad" is read-so advertise.
The Hartford herald., 1880-05-12
DIRECTORY.
COUNTY DIRECTORY.

CUUNII DlhcCtORI.
CIRCUIT COURT.
Hon. James stuart, Judge, Owensboro.
A l.. Morton, Clerk, Hartford.
= n MurrelI' Master Commissioner, Hartford
4. w. Phillips, sheriff, Hartford. Deputies
q. W. Bunger. Hartford; y. p. Taylor, Bea-
vcr Dam; +. II: Cooper, Fordsville; ;. L.
sSrt begins second Mondays in May and
November, and continues three weeks each
term.
CRIMINAL COURT.
Hon. ]. A. Murray, Judge, Cloverport.
Hon. Joseph Haycraft, Attorney, owensboro.
a. T.. sullenger, 1siler, Hartford.
Court begins ON fourth Mondays IN March
COUNTY COURT.
ben. Newton, Judge, Hartford.
Capt sam. X. Cox, Clerk, Hartford.
]. r. sanderfur, Attorney, Hartford.
Court begins ON the INST Monday in every
QUARTERLY COURT.
Begins ON the third Mondays I'm January,
April, July and October.
COURT OF CLAIMS.
Begins ON the nrst Mondays In January
aud October.
OTHER COUNTY OFFICERS.
Arruistead Jones, Assessor, Hartford.
col. w. II. Porter, surveyor, Cromwell
A. b. Baird, School Commissioner, hnrtiord.
POLICE COURTS.
Mondays I'm January, April, July and October.
X. 4. Hariwick, Marshal.
Beaver DAM. y. Cooper, Judge, nrst
Saturday In January, April, July and October
W. IL. Biankenship, Marshal
Cromwell-P. W. Gilstrap, Judge, second
Saturday In January, April, July md octo-
ber. W. T. Tilford, arshal.
Ceralvo-Henry Tlnsley, Judge, second Sat
uriay in January, April, July and October
Vacant, Marshal.
-ofiice address, McHenry, Courts held third
saturday in January, April, July and October.
Vim. Hamilton, Jr., Marshal, post-offce ad-
-ircss, McHenry.
uIor, Marshal. Courts held third "Wednesday
IN january, April, July and October.
Rosine-R. r. Wedding, Judge, V. b. Rains
Marshal. Courts held nrst saturday In Janu-
ary, April, July and October.
JUSTICES COURTS
foRDsvILLE.
B 4. .withers, Mar. June sept. Dec.
BUFoRD.
z. ID. Taylor. Mar. 10 June sept. Dec;s
J. ID. Holbrook, u "
HARTFORD.
4. 3. Bennett, Mar: June seg';.ii Dee; :. >;
RocKPoRT.
A. y. Brown, Mar. = June ?: sept. 2! Dec. -
W. l.. Rowe, S - "a "a
VIM. Cannon, Mar. IS June u sept. = Dec. L
j. ID. Miller IL l6 " Is 10
% CROMWELL.
r.. %. Porter, Mar. 10 June Is Sept l. Dec. !.
Melvin Taylor" - 4" ~ Is Is
CONSTABLES.
For,isville--George Bradneld, Post-ofice
address, Fordsyille.
Buford-Thos. =, Taylor.
Hartford-J. 4. stevens. Post-office Beaver
Dam.
Rockport-T. X. Bishop. Post-ofiice Center
town.
Rosine-W. W. Ezell. Post-office, Rosine.
Cromwell-J. W. Daniel. Post-ofiice Crom-
all
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LITCHFIELD, KY, May :, IL

LIrcHFIELD, KY, May 5, 1850.
Editor Herald:
May with all her verdancy and beau
ty has come again, but the May picnic
has not yet arrived, indeed has not been
heard from. Hurry it up.
A number of gentlemen, young and
old, including our old friends, Mr.. Nc
Call, DIR. Haden, Mr.. Lewis, of Texas,
and j. &. Barton, went to Hornback's
mill ON Rough creek last Monday, ON II
The Hartford herald., 1880-05-12
RO~lne Racket.
ROsINE, KY, April %.

ROsINE, KY, April %.
Editor Herald:
Rev. q. j. Bean preached to larg,
audience at this place last Sunday. Ro
sine is going to have u new meeting
house soon.
John Fowler has moved his store tC
Beaver Dam.
Mr.. Il. b. Sinclair IL candidate fol
Constable in this District. Mr.. Sinclair
is nice young man, and if elected, nc
doubt will make good officer.
II. II. Wedding has closed his school
at Salem, on account of sickness.
Mrs. II. III. Taught has been very III
for some time. DIR. j. X. Camp is tn,
attending physician. The DIR. has been
in bad health for several years, but he
is now improving, and is doing large
practice. There are several cases OF
measles in town.
We think your MillwOOd correspond
ent, "June Eliot" is out of order, when
he speaks of our worthy hotel keeper,
rs defense for MillwOOd.
Mr.. B. l.. Brady has moved to our
town to take charge of the telegraph
office ut this place. We welcome Mr..
Brady and his excellent wife, among us.
G. q. Crowder is the happiest man in
all this country. 1t Is boy and
weighed ten pounds. Rosa.
We regret to chronicle the death of
Mrs. Taught, the consOrt of Il. III.
Taught. She departed this life on yes
terday, the 4th inst. She was buried
to-day.
Mumps and measles are raging all
around here.
Mr.. Morgan's new house is rapidly
approaching completion.
Our town election resulted in making
Mr.. V. B. Rains Police Judge and Mr.T.
NJ. Raley Marshal.
"June Eliot" again enters the arena
of combat to do battle for Wildwood and
to pluck the well-merited laurels from
the beautiful brows of Rosine. He
does not come with the pOnder0us battle
of Richard, of the Lion Heart, the
scymetar, of Saladin, or the rugget club
of Hercules, but with his cudgel, culled
from the native shrubbery that adorns
the great squire, the grand plaza of
MillwOOd, where pigeons and pigeon
hunters most do congregate. He Is ev-
identity jealous of the progress of Rosine;
he does not like to hear of the sound of
the hammer that echoes through our
streets, and perpetrates pointless wit
ticism about the hammer of the auc-
tiOneer. III he should come to Rosine
he would be much more likely to hear
the pleasant sound IF dinner bell at
our hotel, inviting him to one of the
very best Of dinners, than he would
be to hear the auctioneer's hammer
He says that the place was formerly in
habited by Whangdoodles. That is
very true, but the last Whangdoodle
that used about here Is dead. Poor
thing! She mourned herself to death
for her first-born. He left here and
went with the pigeon hunters to Mill
wood and was never heard of till recent
ly, when he reappered as the Millwood
correspondent of the Hartford HERALD,
under the name Of "June Eliot"
SIGIE.
The Hartford herald., 1880-05-12

A French writer has described a
young lady as creature that ceases to
kiss gentlemen at twelve and begins
again at twenty.
The Hartford herald., 1880-05-12

The meanest wretch ON earth h the
defamer of character. Not only does
he take, by unfair means, the audacity
makeup Of one whom he deems an
enemy, but he displays greater audaci-
ty in letting cold and sordid public
know these flaws. He tells everything.
Nothing escapes his eve that would
serve his purpose in the case, and he
laughs in his sleeve "a his victim
winces under the cruel thrusts. Pub
lie opinion cannot deal too severely
with this chronic better
known as the slanderer.
The Hartford herald., 1880-05-12

If women are really angels. why
don't they fly over a fence instead of
making such fearful job of climbing.
The Hartford herald., 1880-05-12

A printer recently walked into a GER
tain business house on his rounds to
learn who desired anything in the way
of advertisements, and noticed that q
drummer stood by the counter with his
sample valises ready TO open. "Any-
thing you want to say i'm the paper this
week ?" queried the printer OF the man
behind the counter. "No,r said the
business(? man. al don't believe i'm
advertising; / wouldn't give cent for
all the ADVERTISING" The drummer
waited until the printer was half way to
the door, and then slowly taking mp his
valises, remarked: Well, that lets me
out. do not care to sell on time to
any man who i'm this age does not be-
lieve in advertising. prefer to deal
with live men. When / want to strike
up trade with dead man, 4 will GO
to the graveyard and swap tombstones.
Good day, sir.
Agents are wanted everywhere
every day, but no better cause ever en-
listed the services OF any one than Is ad-
vertised i'm our columns asking for vol
unteers to aid in the sale OF the hook,
that took over four years to prepare, and
which was all ready for the publisher
when that stern Commander, grim
Death, called GENERAL JOHN BELL
HOoD from the field of his usefulness
amid his happy family circle. He left
ten little babes, twins chiefly, aud Gen.
Beauregard has assumed the duty OF
giving tn the world without any addi-
tiOnal comment, the work called "AD-
VANCE AND RETREAT, Personal Exps-
rienees in the United States and Co..
federate States Armies" The book h
beautifully gotten up and sold at y low
price, s. %. The entire proceeds are
Tn THE Hood Orphan Memo-
rial Fund" invested in the Registered
Loan Of the United States, for the sup
port, nurture, care and education Of
these helpless innoeents whose depiora-
bic condition appeals to the sympathies
of all.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-23
The Examinations.

Up 10 this time the exercises at the
Colleges have been we'll attended and
have bccu satisfactory to the patrons.
On Friday the primary classes were all
examined. The editor was not present.
hut has been informed that the little
boys and girls, by the prornptnrsS of their
replies, the CORRECT nature of their solution
Of all problems. aud by the mauncr Of
reading and spelling. seemed TO have been
we'll taught.
On Friday night the Art Levee Of Miss
divers class in painting brought ont
large number of the citizens, who spent a
pleasant hour in an inspection of drawings
and paintings, and in hearing the address
Of J. W. Holbert, Esq. Mr.. Holbert had
hut little notice of the duty expected Of
him, yet did himself great credit. His
speech was unusually spoken of a. being
in good taste aud very appropriate. The
exercises concluded with a conversazione
possibly Of more interest 10 the young
people than the preceding exercises. On
Monday and Tuesday all examinations
were concluded with the same good re-
suits. Last night an exhibition at the
Male College was attractive. This eIhi.
Lition cannot be noticed until next week.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-23

and delivery were goe, AnA would have
done credit to the most pfsetissd orator.
The speech oyer, the audienos moved in
solid phslanx on the dinner table. We, in
company with Dr.. Webb, hung around
and picked our teeth In anticipation Of
the demands likely TO he made GU them
And then hung around and picked our
teeth until after awhile We made our way
to the dinner table under the guidance Of
our friend Charley Mcdonald. Although
dinner WAS about over we still found an
abundance Of good things sufficient TO
stay our appetite. Mr. Reynolds also in
sisted that We had been neglected and
would attend on our wants. We were
told that the dinner was excellent. In
deed the remnant. gave every appearance
of it.
The ball on Friday night was well man
aged. The Concert Hall. q spacious and
handsome building in the college grounds,
was crowded with o brilliant array Of
bthutiui hb' ploNt NV
music was enhancing, aud rs We watched
the numerous couples gliding by, chasing
the golden hours with flying feet, we felt
that electric thrill that ia days gone by
was the symptom that indicated yearn-
ing to dance. In conversation with lady
friends known aud highly esteemed in the
lang syne," We passed the time away
pleasantly until O'Clock, when our trav-
elling companion suggested that We should
seek our bed for the rest needed before the
early ride Saturday morning.
Our visit to Sluden was most pleasant
one. We enjoyed our stay greatly, and
wish here TO thank DR.. Webb, aud Mr..
Thomas with }. G. Loye & Co, for many
kind attentions that added much to our
enjoyment Messrs. Wilder, Kortnm, Ford
and McHenry from Homer also express
their satisfaction with the visit. When
the Knights Of Pythias celebrate another
anniversary We hope to be there to see.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-23
A Last Word for Khan.

This il perhaps the last word that we
will have TO say TO the people about the
Congressional race. The Mass Meeting IA .
sembles to-day and will settle the stand,
ing Of Claiborne parish in the contest.
We hope that the people will remember
that no charge has been brought against
Geu'l King; that even his opponents &C
knowledge that he has distinguished him
self; that he has worked well and to some
effect. No one has ever done so much. 1t
will he . shame to throw him of for an
nniri-d man. Il will be saying to him You
have done we'll; you have worked hard;
yon arr entitled to onr respect and esteem,
but we don't care anything for that. All
that you have done amounts To nothing
Step down and out. Retire into obscurity
and lets take another man who can not do
so much.
The failure Of the people to-day to en-
dorse King will lie the very quintessenee
Of ingratitud-. We hope the people of
Claiborue will never write themselves
down as capable of such injustice and
inSrsGsuds
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-23
SAVOY, TEXAS, June 10th, 1850.
Claiborne Guardian.

,E1itor Claiborne Guardian:
Nv Dear Friend-Plesse state throu,A
.fhe columns Of the Guardian that the box
Of clothing and goods, sent me by cooan
Jim Simmons, containing donations ftuu
nv dear friends, Mrs. Sigh, Mrs. McCran,.
Mrs. johnson, Mrs. Lawrapce, Mn. an.
mons, Mrs. Harris, and Mrs. Nathan Smith
was received to-day, forwarded ffu.
Shreveport On 18th inst, and will b pro.
perly distributed.
Dear friends-To say that thank 70.
does not express my heartfelt gratitude
Our homes, and living, swept away-our
friends and neighbors suffering from severn
wounds, and thirteen laid away to rest
God bless you, for your noble generosity.
1t is the evidence Of sympathy from II.
good people everywhere, which enables o.
TO bear this misfortune.
Would be glad to write each Of 700 .
letter, giving some details Of that sad and
terrible night Of 2sth ult; but it is impo,-
sible. as my time is almost wholly occupied
in attending my suffering friends. Many
of the seventy-seven of my personal 70
qusintauce who were injured, have reeov.
cred; Others will be crippled for life, and
some Of my best friends are now hoverius
between lite aud death. A good many
were injured with whom was unacquaint-
ed, and it was impossible to get correct
list, as that information, given to the pub
lie, WAS gathered mostly by visitors--so
few being spared, their hearts and haads
were full, to attend to the wants of their
loved ones.
The precious donation Of $50 90 from dear
old Homer, received sometime ago and &C.
knowledged.
Again thanking you in behalf Of suffer
ing humanity, I ask Gods blessing, aud
may He spare you all such an awful visit
alton. Respectfully and truly,
ALICE LINDSEY.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-23

We have had a call from W. F. Brown
and J. j. smith Of Summerfeld These
gentlemen inform lis that crops in their
portion Of the parish are in most flour.
ishing condition. Corn is especially prom.
Using. From them we learn of the death of
II. ID. Mullens The death was a sudden
one. Heart disease was the probable
cause. On Sunday night Nav Both he re-.
tired in seeming good health. Shortly
after lying down he began struggling.
His wife had no idea that he was i'll bu,
his failure TO speak alarmed her, and on
lighting candle be was found TO be in q
dying condition. He died in a few mo.
ments
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-23

Maj. Thomas Mcclure reached our ,oxn
on Monday night from Shreveport, and re.
manned until Tuesday evening. at which
time he left for his home near Trenton on
the ouach''a river. The Major repor,s
that he and Maj Terrell have accomplish.
ed wonders in securing business for m.
Southern Benevolent and Mu,us, Relief
Association. A large number of the Lad
ing busine'' men in Shreveport, have taken
ont policies. A Local Board b,. .,so 49,.
established.