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The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1880-08-13

How Susan Was DeceIved-A Bogus
Census.Taler.
Probably the meanest piece of cold
blooded deception ever practiced on
woman occurred out in Western Addition
the other day. 1t seems that the belle of
that important suburb of our municipality
is Miss Susan Smiley, and whom
vigorous rumor, kept in circulation by
her less favored sisterhood, credited with
being desperate little flirt-in fact, what
Billy Rice, the minstrel, used to call a
|" falsehearted crokay." At all events,
her affections were of sufficiently inde6-
mite quality to cause her two most
favored visitors to look upon each other
with the most vindictive feelings COM
mon to hated rivals. These gentlemen
who were respectively city hall clerk.
with eyeglasses and freckles, named
Plif, and a red-headed dry-goods ma
nipulator called Diggs - occupied the
intervals devoted to gloomily sitting each
other out three evenings week in fruit
less attemps to discover which of the two
was really the coming man in the matri-
monial race, so to speak.
Last Thursday morning Miss Smiley, in
response to business-like ring, admitted
middle-aged party with black beard
and wearing blue goggles and long,
tailed ulster.
81 am taking the census, num-" he
said. opening the fat book on the piano
and getting out some blanks, "just look
sharp, please, and answer the necessary
questions" saa
Miss Smiley trembled q little as women
always do for some reason when talking
to q government officer, and said she'd
try. o. a :, -.
"Lem me see-your names Smiley, l
believe-irst name 2" .ss
"Susan."
middle name ?"
Haven't got any, sir.
"Come, now, young woman, no prevar-
ication. Are you sure you haven't got
middle name somewhere, and are trying
to conceal it?' s.
@No, sir; indeed I haven't" said the
young lady turning very pale. IL would
not deceive you."
g You'd better not, mum. The penalty
is twenty-five years at hard labor OF
both" s''''''7 - ss s''''s'' i'.''.'
"Gracious mel" a M
"Fact, mum. Now, then, let's see
what's the next Ahi yes--how often
married P'sfs 'si s4 fssf ssa' s@
ssNot once vet la ls.sl q
ssAhaml Coin to be- Ia'pose : Been
asked. reh f's sFf 81 sasa5 =.is 81 sia sFf
g Oh.lyes. SIR; several ssimes.'' Z as4
"Callf Il sir times; ;''asaia the osnaua
| man, making N entry. 80 aas g ss.s
d Nhekas nsxt Ahs yss-~is yonr oacA
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The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1880-08-13

CARRIE I. ABsr.

CARRIE Z. ABBE.
Lazy indeed am I,
Lying In leafy shade,
Sewing tossed idly by,
Not cen o book to read
Life is such utter joyi
Fresh breeze sweet odor brings;
Birds, butterflies and bees
Hum past on happy wings
In yonder fields hear
Whistle Of lark and quail
Later at dusk will come
Whip-poor-will's plaintive wall.
New strength from fragrant arr
draw with every breath;
Fresh summer everywhere
Yet she hath known no death.
Murmur Of ocean waves
Breaks gently on my ear,
Lulling my soul to rest
With sweet songs low and clear.
No cloud OF storm or care
Shadows the perfect day,
White flseces everywhere
Chasing about at play
White sails sweep pro IDLY by
On the deep blue outside;
Fair vessels rock and float
In with the coming tide.
Long lines OF shining sand
Stretch onward, silver-white;
Fair as golden strand
Seen in some dream Of light.
Perfectness everywhere,
Earth, sky, and air, and sea;
Bird-songs, and odors rare
Borne on the breeze to me
Work and books are put by
Simple living's so sweet
1, in my hammock, lie
Idle, with swinging feet.
'TA, MANATEE Co., FLA.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1880-08-13

+ IA distinguished writer gives the fol-
lowing as the prime cause of the present
stringent times "These are hard times
TN tell you why: The nation ID spending
more for Intoxicating drinks than oil the
bread IL eats, all the clothes it wears, ell
the books IL reads, or al the churches il
has ever built. II every one Of the 90
cursed drinking saloons were INT up sud
every botaIB s6Sash8d 5ofegsl, ~ SHOULD
'hsvs gusd - happy tl1Aes = thirty
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1880-08-13
PUBLIC SPEAKING.

w. ID. Bloxham, candidate OF the Conservative
Democratic party for Governor, with one or
more of the following named gentlemen Hon.
c. w. Jones, Hon. ]. Z. Yonge, Gen. E. A. Perry,
Hon. G. G. McWhorter, and other distinguished
speakers will addr IS the people of West and
Middle Florida at the following times and places:
Freeport, Friday, August 18Th.
Eucheeanna, Saturday, August 14th.
Cerro Gordo, Monday, August 10Th,
Vernon, Tuesday, August 17lh.
Orange Hill, Wednesday, August 18Th.
Campbelton, Thursday, August 10Th.
Mariana, Saturday, August 21st.
Abe Springs, Monday, August 23d.
Bountstown, Tuesday, August gath.
Bristol, Wednesday, August 25th.
Quincy, Friday, August 27th.
Concord, Saturday, August 28th.
Crawfordville, Tuesday, August 3lst.
Mt. Olive Church, Friday, September 3d.
Raysor Place, Saturday, September 4th.
Grcenvlle, Tuesday, September 7th
Perry, Wednesday, September 9Th.
Mosely Hall, Thursday, September 9th.
Madison Friday, September 10TH
All friends of good government are invited TO
attend. By ORDER OF THE COMMITTEE
Hon. II. ii. NJ. Davidson, candidate of the
Conservative Democratic party for Congress,
Hon. Wilkinson Call, United States Senator,
Hon. Samuel Pasco, Presidential Elector, and
other distinguished orators, will address the cit
liens of Middle Florida, at the following times
and places:
Crawfordvile, Monday, August 10.
Tallahassee, Tuesday, August II.
Monticello, Wednesday, August 18
Waukeenah Thursday, August 49,
Perry, Saturday, August 81.
New Troy, Monday, August %.
BY order of the District Executive Committee
E. c. LOVE, Chairman.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1880-08-13

Hon. r. H. NJ Davidson, Conservative Demo
cratic candidate for Congress, Hons. Wilkinson
Call Samuel Pasco, J. p. Wall, A. s. Mann and
other distinguished gentlemen will address the
citizens of South Florida at the following times
and places
Levyville, Friday, September g.
Bronson, Saturday, September 4.
Crystal River, Monday, September 6.
Brooksville, Tuesday, September z.
Dunedin, Thursday, September 8.
Tampa, Saturday, September II.
Alfalfa, Monday, September 13
Manatce, Wednesday, September Is.
Miakka, Friday, September II.
Pine Level, Saturday, September 10.
Fort Meade, Monday, September 20.
Barlow, Tuesday, September 81.
Fort Dade Thursday, September %.
Stewards Chapel, Friday, september "a.
Leesburg Saturday, September %.
Sumterville Monday, September 81.
By order of the District Committee.
E. c. LOVE, Chairman.
Hon. w. d. Bloxham, Hon. @. W. Jones, A. j.
Russell, Gen. r. Bullock, T. F. King, A. 8. Mann,
Col. s. N. G. Gary, J. B. Wall, and other speak
ers will address the people of East and South
Florida, at the following times and places:
.Jasper. Saturday, September 11th.
Live Oak, Monday, September 18Th.
New Troy, Tuesday. September 14th.
Lake City, Wednesday, September 10TH
Sanderson, Tuesday, September 10Th.
StArke, Friday, September 17th.
Gainesyillle. Saturday, September 18Th
Bronson, Monday, September Goth.
Cedar Keys, Monday, ct night, September SOth.
Micanopy, Wednesday, September 22d.
Ocala, Thursday, September 28d:
Whitesville, Friday, September oath
Ieesburg, Saturday, September S0.n;
Sumtcrsiiie, Monday, September 9Th.
BrooksyilIe, Wednesday. September S0th.
Tampa, Friday, October 1st.
2 Manafce, Monday, October 4th.
Pine Level, Wednesday, October 9Th.
Fort Green, ThuFsday, October 7th. *
Barlow, Saturday, October sth
By ORDER or THE COMMITTEE.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1880-08-13
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The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1880-11-18
COL, NJ. T. POLK.

IF the people Of Tennessee had s.
voice directly in the matter they would
unanimously ro-.lect Col. Polk State
Treasurer, and the coming Legislature
viii do the wise thing if they select
this reliable and experienced officer to
fill another term; wherever Marsh Polk
is known he is appreciated as a rep
resentative of Tennessee,s best worth.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1880-11-18

The next term of this new and flourish
ing institution will commence on Monday
September 9th, and continue Ten Months
with 4 semi-annuai vacation Of enc week at
Christmas. Fall term, -Four Months, viii
close on the 23d Of December. Spring
term, Six Months, will begin on the End day
of January, 1891. The following rates Of
tuition, etc, viii be charged, due at the
end of each month;
First Class, including Primary Sci
ences, per month, s. 0C
Second Class including the common
practical Sciences, 3 0C
Third Glass, including the Higher
Mathematics, Higher English Sci
ences, Latin, Greek, etc, per mo. OF
Music, on Piano or Organ, per mo. 0C
Vocal lessons, to members of the
Music Class, gratis, 0 0C
Incidental tax, per month, 1C
Boarding, per month (four weeks s. &C
to IS 90.
Tuition charged from time Of entering
school till close Of the term-no deduction
for lest time, except IN case OF Pro;racted
sickness.
The school building is large, new
house, furnished with patent seats and
desks. For further information address any
Of The teachers or trustees.
Capt. J. \ Kinbroush, Principal; Mrs
T. s. Kimbrough, \. NJ, Lady Principal
Miss Mary E. SwinebrUaH. Teacher oi
Music
TRUSTEES j. ". Wilson, Mr, W
B. Shea-in, Mr.. Frank L.ambgtE, Mr.. J. "
Moore, Or J. d. Sasser. 4I-Jt
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1880-11-18

THE Hon. John +. House is looked
for in few days opay his annual
visit to his venerable mother, Mrs.
w. G. Jones. 1t is a beautiful
custom of this distinguished man
to thus yearly. just before be
leaves for his arduous duties at
Washington, to come and see his
motherand sister, Mrs. Joseph Gun
bingham and their families. There
is no danger in q man who thus
needs the voice of that dearest Of
human ties. We wish all q pleasant
reunion.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1880-11-18
MIDDLETON
HIGH SCHOOL
a ThoEoEs Ghs Iora ctiSal,
Bl%iu C%S- NJ tn cIRl=lti-
cal and Classical
school. 4oI. the
IEdEacaIiOn Of
Boys and
Girls.

LOCATED AT MIDDLETON. TENN.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1880-11-18
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE.
BOLIVAR, Tenn, !
November 13, 1880. {

Mr.. EDITOR: Now that the smoke
md dust of battle is clearing away,
and the public mind is settling down
from its excitement over the election,
ii may not be inappropriate to direct
the attention of the people and the
representatives of the people to sub
iects Of national Importance TO their
welfare. Practical legislation that
takes hold of the every day wants Of
our people is greatly needed in Ten
nessee, and among other matters that
If reforming and improving our pub
Iic road system is not the least that
ourh. 10 engage our next legislature,
Il - = notorious TACT that the public
,rocdsal he State, especially perhaps,
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1880-11-18

Are the most eE-
fcctiyc and congo
NAL purgatiyeey ever
discovered. They
are mild, but eft
fectual in their
operation, moving
the bowels surely
and without pain.
Although gentle
in their operation,
they are still the
most thorough and
searching Catllar-
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1880-11-18

81 ~ est Tennessee. hfVC become and
agc yearly becoming moro and more
81 matter u serious complaint and in
jury 10 the prosperity Of our people. /
No country can afford 70 lie with /
on! good roads, where the population /
ami produce 81 tire country are Is
great as ours With all other advar- |
tagcs, such rs s,iI, climate, rainfall, /
society, education, churches, and |
general civilization, we are still far
behind cur sister States in the matter
Of pubic roads. Further north of
u-, in the sIalrs Of Ohio and Indiana,
nov tccmiUg with Il progressive and
Prosperous popa.s,i.,H, It has been
nude tic snhjcct IF very enlightened
AMI sagucious legislation, and the
consequent bcnnIi. to the public Is
beyond estimation.
We have II peculiar alluvial and
sandy snll in this PART Of the State,
which IN winter is subject to much in
reference in keeping solid and sub
stantial road-bed It becomes, III
most parts of West Tennessee, and
many other parts of the State, almost
impossible. Farmers who carry
their cotton and other heavy produce
to market meet with sericna obstacles
and difficulties in hauling over the
dirt roads. We have no rock Of con
sequence, and the roads become worn
and cut up in Il fearful manner. To
travellers passing through our coun-
try it must present Il most unfavor-
able appearance, doubtless exciting
their disgust at country so full Of
bad roads. 1t requires more team to
haul produce, and the wear ana tear
upon the teams and wagons-lhcreby
causing an expense to ouy furmcrs-
| if aggregated and expended upon the
roads themselves. would build an ex-
celleat system throughout the coun-
try instead OF Gne OF two bales OF
cotton, the same team would pull
three or four, to say nothing Of time
saved by the experiment Fewer
trips to market in hauling a crop Is
no unimportant item. Now, Mr.
, Editor, let me invoke your aid, and
r through your valuable paper the aid
2 Of the press Of Tennessee, to agitate
\ this subject and impress it upon the
members Of our Legislature elect to
consider this important subject and
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1880-11-18

tic medicine that can be employed: cleans
ing the stomach and bowels, and even the
blood. In small doses of one pill day,
they stimulate the digestive organs and
promote vigorous health.
AYERS Pills have been known for
more than Il quarter of 4 century, and have
obtained worldwide reputation for their
virtues. They correct diseased action in
the several assimilative organs OF the
body, and are SO composed that obstruc-
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safest and best physic for children. BY
their aPericnt action they grippe much less
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give pain when the bowels are not infamed.
They reach the vital fountains Of the blood,
and strengthen the system by freeing It
from the elements Of weakness.
Adapted TO all ages and conditions in
oil climates, containing neither calomel
nor any deIeterious drug, these Pills may
be taken with safety BY anybody. Their
sugar-coating preserves them ever fresh,
and makes them pleasant to take; while
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from their use in any quantity.
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Daily Republican., 1880-02-07
~. se.. r.s,see ss.,..
For The Daily Republican,

Fer the Daily Republican.
MEssRs. EDrToRs I'll notice In tn,
"Gazetts" Of yesterday (Psb. bth) ovel
the signature Of Judge" The mos
miserable oonglomerated mass Of sen.
tences, void Of connection, and with
ont any rational Interpretation, that
has ever Heretofore come TO my knowl
edge. This wonderful Judges compo
sition would produce contempt for III
author from the ten year old school
boy who was about to write his first
composition. What this miserable
ignoramos means when he refers 10
the " volumes OF laws which the COM
mon people OF this state are unable n
read, II presume that Is not one OF your
twenty thousand readers could tell. II
ihs law in relation to the duties o.
Assessors and Levy Court which was
quoted in my former article (Which
presume he was attempting TO refer to-
cannot be understood by tbs common
people, they must be very deficient in
the rudiments Of an English education.
His illusions to sport Tobacco" "ves-
sells of honor and dishonor," "scents,
smells, "fumes Of uuwashed bodies,
&c." are mingled together without
any connection Of nationality or COM
mon sense, and are beneath the con.
tempt Of any person claiming reputa'
ble standing in the community.
II the Judge" (mark his title) had
produced any argument to show that
any portion Of the cause referred to
were improperly quoted, or any improp
er construction placed thereon, On the
article he refers to) then, their would
have been some grounds Tor his attempt
I display his, knowledge thr ugh the
public press. But he does not advance
one single point, nor attempt to prove
that one single paragraph ofmy former
article il untrue. The whole prodnc-
tion Is made up Of the most miserable
slang, and uncOuth syllable5, and it
will certainly be matter of surprise
that any respectable family newspaper
would allow such conglomerated mass
of noEsensical sentences to be placed
together in its columns, to bs read in a
promiscuous family circle.
II this is fair sample Of the Judges
proiuc iors, comment on hie eruc i:it n
and wisdom is entirely unnecessary;
sarely no sensible persons oan read
snch miserable trash without forming
The utmost contempt for any thing call
ing itself human that would write such
an article for publication.
PRo-BsSo PCBLICO.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-07
AThrlIIiaE Scene,

The Bleaching Of the brig Augustine
at Long Branch was thrilling scene,
Captain Antonio, when he saw that his
Vessel was likely to be lost shot him.
self. The helsman, however, stood at
his post, while the waves washed over
him. After the brig struck, number
of Intellectual attempts were made by
a life saving crew to fire line from the
mortar over the vessel and thus rescue
these that were on board. Finally ,ons
of the life saving crew waded into the
surf and threw line to the brig. By
holding on to this line all the crew
managed to get to the shore in safety,
though several ofthem only succeeded
after great difficulty. After the storm
ceased the captain who had shot him
SELF was found in the cabin, he refused
to leave his brig and had to be forcib!y
carried ashore.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-07
bout Dogs.
For the Republican.

For the Republican.
MBssRs. EDIToRs IL wish to max,
an observation about dogs. II may no
be very profound, original or gramati
cal-but it will be an observation
Dogs are animals with four understand
iugs, which, naturally divide Ely Oh
servations into four parts Firstly
No. /, is the natural canine under
standing about himself, which is his
right To bark and bits
And growl and fight,
(original poetry copyright secured)
which includes his not being partial
who he fights or who he bites, or would
be if it was not such a stubborn, hid.
eous jack. with the "bark on"
Secondly, No. 2, . dog with collar
around his neck, and a name on it,
won't bite or go mad. He's q register
I'd and an aristocratic "dorg," and
none Of your common "purps." Hs is
assessed and paid his tax, and is there
fore entitled to vote. Late appointed
U. s. Supervisors please make note
of it.
Thirdly, No. 3-Dogs without collars
are liable to hydrophobis, and to bite
right and left, not only cats, COWS,
horses and men, and other domestic
animals, but there is danger OF the dogs
with collars being also bitten. Some
provision should therefore he made for
this protection. To which We would
respectfully call the attention of the
Honorable City Courcil. 1t don't mat
ter about the humans, and the other
animals.
Fourthly and lastly-Registered dogs
should not be confined in houses or
yards, bu. should have the free uss of
the town by day. 1t is needful for their
proper development pronounced devil
-ope-ment, by some authorities,
which in this case might be appropri-
ate. | said by day, at night they are
wanted at home to howl, and other
wise make music for invalids and ner
vous people who cannot sleep.
In conclusion, as this Is Presidential
year, suppose we have a dog boom. We
have had a Grant boom and a Bayard
boom. But If the politicians want to
make dead sure thing of it, let them
trot out long tailed dog for President
aud short tailed one for Vice, and they
will carry the country with a whoop
and yell, and yelp. The dog with
four understandings, and the dog fan
ciers with two, make big majority.
Think of it, the only way to head off
Grant and the Empire. What signifies
the "honcr Of the country :" You'll
get the offices, and you know there is
nothing else in it. OBSERVER.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-07
Not Opposed To Blaine.

The Washington correspondent Of the
Philadelphia Evening Bulletin" says;
A gentleman who is quite intimate with
Senator Blaine says that that gentleman
is entirely sotisied with the work OF
friends at Harrisburg on Wednesday
last, aud is content to allow the doIega-
tOn to go to the Convention instructed
for Grant. Before Senator Cameron
left here he hGd long talk with Ssna-
tor Blaine, aud told the latter that he
would cheertully support his candacy
If Gen. Grant was out of the way. Sen
ator Cameron said furthnr that 1t was
not so much a fight for Grant as for
himself;that it was absolutely essential
10 his future political career that he
should carry the Convention and in
duced it to declare for Grant. II this
was not done the Senator said his power
in the State would be gone and other
men step in and assume control Of the
party machinery. Senator Cameron
therefore regarded the fight as per.
sonal one. aud not in any sense one
aimed at Senator Blaine or his candi-
dacV,