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The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1880-03-10
Melleary Musings.
MCHENRY. Ky nj

MCHESRY, KY, March :.
Editor Hcrdid:
The miners will resume work next
Monday, think.
Tobacco is selling pretty fast and at
good prices. H. NJ. Southland sold his
yesterday at 81 80 per hundred, all
round.
Mr.. Wiley Wakeland has returned
home from visit to Illinois. He trav-
eled over one county, and got Uith-
IL, Il Je,c mites Of tie Falls al Niagara.
On his return home he procured an en-
igrant's ticket and walked through
home.
John Loncy and J. b. Wakeland
leave for Missouri Tuesday. We wish
them a happy trip.
Great Success to the HERALD Is the
wish of OLD JOE
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1880-03-10

THE Louisville Commercial, one of
our very best exchanges, has purchased
IL complete outfit of new type, and
came to us on the 2nd inst, dressed up
in its new clothes, looking ever ~ nice.
The managers have also determined to
publish each day in the week, hereafter,
which will make it more appreciable.
Heretofore they published no paper on
Monday. Success 10 you, friends, is
our wish, though we cannot wish your
political views to succeed.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1880-03-10

GOVERNOR BLACKBrRN parioncd
Judge Bcckner, 4. }. Bush, and ether
members. Of the Lexington club for
gambling. They We're pardoned before
trial. This Is, in our opinion, IA very
Questionable act. UntIl convicted, there
was nothing to he par,loned for; every
man Is presumed innocent until he is
found guilty, or unless a plea in court
To that effect. Gambling is one of the
most pemicious vices of the age, and
when men OF prominence, indulge IN il,
instead of being paIdoned before trial,
which is an act of very doubtful icsali-
ty, to say the least, they should he
made examples of, and fined {" III"
fullest extent.
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Poor Neck News.


Editor Herdtt:
The farmers are preparing for large
crops of oats between showers.
News il scarce this week, but ] will
send you what | have. My advice to
the people, if they want the news, is to
take the HERALD, for it contains weekly
news items from all parts Of the county
and surrounding country.
DEATHS.
Died, February 10Th, 1850, of typhoid
faver, Mr. VIM. Dawson, who lived In
Barnetts Creek neighborhood. He
leaves wife and two children who
have the sympathy Of host of friends
Died, Feb. oath, 1880, little Edgar j.,
son of James A. and Jessie Park of brain
fever and measles.
AS it is getting late at night will
blow out my TORCH.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1880-03-10

THE Franklin semi-weekly Enter
prise has been enlarged TO a twenty
eight column paper, and the subscrip-
ton raised to 81 80. The weekly Enter
prise has been enlarged to "A thirty-siX
column paper, and the subscription
raised to 81 90. The editor, in addition
to the enlargement and improvement
of his papers, offers many valuable pre-
miums TO be distributed by chance.
John B. Gaines is young man of
indomitable energy, and there Is no
question but he will succeed.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1880-03-10

AFTER u long editorial, discussing the
question Of high and low salaries, the
editor of the Commercial winds
mp thus: ION the whole, we are in
clined to withdraw from the ranks of
those who are opposing a reduction Of
the salary Of our Judges. Let us try
the low salary system awhile" A
good change, that.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1880-03-10

THE Democratic Executive Commit
tee selected Lexington as the place and
June the 18th rs the time for holding
the State Convention. We are not in
clined to be contrary but think a more
central point should have been selected,
for instance Catlettsburg or Hickman,
and a. to time they ought not TO have
been in such hurry. The 4th of July
would have been preferable. The COM
mittee appointed June the 9Th as the
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1880-03-10
BOOKS.

Any book, magazine or newspaper, sent
post paid at the publishers lowest price, with
valuable premium. We give n fine Ia Is
nificent structure in America, also splendid
views ofthe White House, Treasury building,
Smithsonian Institute, Patent Once, Mt.
Vernon, and other points of interest i'm and
about the National Capital. Orders taken
for the large Capitol engraving or for sets of
the views, and cabinet photographs of lead
ing statesmen, At cost prices. II you want
any book or To subscribe for any periodical,
or to renew an old subscription, send stamp
for a copy of the Literary Bulletin containing
book notes, notices Of new publications., cat
alogue, prices, etc.
NATIONAL NEWS BUREAU,
Washington, ID. e.
Lock Box 20, OF $50 T.. Steet. i0-tf
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1880-03-10

the Louisville Chancery Court, has re-
signed to accept a position as consult
ing counsellor for the Louisville and
Nashville and Great Southern Railroad
Company. Governor Blackburn has
appointed Mr.. A. p. Humphrey to fill
the unexpired term. Chancellor Bruce
was one of the best judges in the State.
His successor, Mr.. Humphrey, it is
thought by those who know him hest,
will make an excellent Chancellor.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1880-03-10
TOBACCO QUOTATIONS..
UTTING TOBACCOQUOTATIONs.

But little change In prices since last
report. Sales and receipts large. Our
sales for week 66 hhds., and receipts 80
hhds.
Receipts for week, $3.50 hhds. Sales
for week, 1854 hhds. Sales for year,
10,969.
LIVE STOCK MARKET.
Reported by c. r. Gregory & Co.
proprietors Bourbon Stock Yards Louis
willie, KY, Feb. "a. 1880:
Cattle-shipping, Al to AZ; butcher, 81
to 4; fair, 8 to 81; thin, ~ to-.
Hogs-receipts light; best butcher,
4, to so; common, 81 to 40
Sheep-goOd in demand, Al to 5; com
mon 81 to 4.
Butcher cattle dull, and hard to sell
to-day ut quotations. IL the weather
continues cool as it is this evening we
will expect better market next week
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1880-03-10
Estsay Nsttee.

Taken up AS n stray, by NJ. j. Hope,
living on the Rockport and Rochester
road, in Ohio county, ON the 9inst.,
one gray mare, aged about thirteen years
having few red specks about the head
and near sixteen hands high, but has
no brands or other marks, and which l
have appraised Mt the value of $50.
Witness my hand this 9th day of
February, 1880.
A. ". Brown, J. p. q. G.
10 IL
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1880-03-10

Tux National Union Greenbacll la
Dor party met in convention at st.
Louis last week, and nominated the
following Presidential ticket For Pres
ident, Stephen b. Dillaye, Of New
Hampshire; for Vice President, Mr..
- Beckwith, Of Colorado.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1880-03-10

The bill to redistrict the State into
eighteen Judicial districts, proposes to
make the fonrth district Of Mclean
Daviess, Ohio and Hancock. The bill
proposes 10 fix our terms of court Ia
commence on the fourth Monday in
March and September, and continue
"a days each.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1880-03-10

THOMAS BOYD, the English diver and
swimmer, again leaped from the Louis
willie bridge into the Ohio river, II dis
tance of 100 feet on Sunday last and
came out unhurt. He beats Sam Patch
all hollow. He proposes to leap over the
Niagara Falls next. IL he does, all We
have got TO say is, he win then quit
lcaping.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1880-03-10

A SPECIAL train on the Louisville
and Nashville and Great Southern rail-
road run from Nashville TO Louisville,
"A distance of lS5 miles in 242 minutes
which is an average of n mile in one
minute, Is and 1897 seconds. This IL
the fastest time ever made for 80 long II
run as that.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1880-03-10

THE House of Representatives, on
last Thursday, voted to increase the
State revenue , cents on the 500. This
should not he done except as a last re-
sort. All the leaks should be stopped,
exhorhitant Salaries and fees should be
cut down 10 suit the times, then il there
is still probability Of a deficiency, then
increase the tax but not till then.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1880-03-10

JOHNNIE ID. WHITE, "rhe gentleman
from Clay" says the Republicans have
no organ in Kentucky. What "A hand
some compliment TO that excellent,
well-conductcd paper, the Louisville
Commercial. There are few ADLER or
better conducted Republican papers
anywhere, and it is constantly improv-
ing.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1880-03-10

LAST week, just as we were going to
press, we received the announcement
of Mr.. A. l.. Morton, as candidate for
Clerk of the Circuit Court of this
county. We barely had time and space
To mention the matter, editorially, but
then it was not really necessary, for Mr..
Morton's ability and efficiency as a
Clerk, is as well known as We could
make. He has but few equals, and no
superior in this part of the State. He
has filled the Office for a number OF
years to the entire satisfaction of the
people.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1880-03-10

Hon. HUGH J. JEwETr, of New
York, is favorably spoken Of rs a suit
able man To receive the Democratic
Presidential nomination. Several lead
ing journals of that State say that he
would harmonic the Tilden and anti
Tilden elements, and can unquestion-
ably carry the State rs against Re-
puhlican
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1880-03-10

Hop bitters SO freely advertised in all
the papers, secular and religious, are
having large sale, and are supplant-
ing ali other medicines There Is no
denying the virtues of the Hop plant,
and the proprietors of these Bitters
have shown great shrewdness and abili-
ty in compromising Bitters, whose vir-
tues are SO palpable to every ones OBJ
servation.-E Tchonge. 9-2t.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1880-03-10
JEFF SrERRErr has resurrected the

JEFF SrERRErr has resurrected the
Hdindedler; Phoenix like, it springs
from the ashes brighter and more newsy
than ever. 1t is now an SPACE, 40-col-
umn paper, and is still offered at 81 80
per annum. Mr.. Sterrett has asso-
ciated with him rs editor and Publisher,
Mr.. J. +. Riley, an old editor and pub
Usher. They announce that it will still
be a red-hot, fearless Democratic jour
nal. We gladly welcome it as an ex-
change.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1880-03-10

\ MORMON colony has been discov-
cred in the mountain "deestrict" of
Kentucky. John ID. White had better
ha appointed Governor of that colony,
IA he has been cutting a swell at Frank
fort all winter to create the impression
that lac WIS Il martyr To Republican
principles, and this would Ia II fit recog-
milton by the administration of his en-
iacIf 6l,ilifly
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1880-03-10

The State Senate has passed a bill
relative to jailers Of the Common
wealth, authorizing them to appoint a
deputy with equal powers as jailer.
The jailer is To lie liable on tie official
bond for the acts of the deputy.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1880-03-10

We learn from a supplement issued
by the Democrat, that Winchester suf-
fered a $4,000 fire last "Wednesday
morning, and for time it seemed that
nothing could save the whole eastern
part Of the town. The fire is thought
10 have been the work Of an incendi-
ary.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1880-03-10

The Democratic Executive Commit
tee Of Tennessee, are divided as follows:
nine for Baysrd, two for Tlden and one
for Seymour. Their State Convention
will he held i'm Nashville June the sth.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1880-03-10
Fair WaratnS.

We are in need of money and are
necessarily compelled to ask all those
indebted to US to pay up at once. We
have just completed our first year and
wish to close up all standing accounts
to date. Thankful for past patronage
and asking continuance of the same,
We are respectfully,
JNO. X. & WIN. PHIPPs,
Hartford, March Sth, 1880.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1880-03-10

THE Chicago Times says Governor
blackburn is importing Democrats TO
Indiana 10 Offset the negro vote carried
tirre by the Republicans. That's very
thin.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1880-03-10
Our Senator Complimented.
XEKE JINKENS.

Senator Hill, of Ohio county, is an ut
tentive, industrious member, and his
voice is always for pushing business
through as rapidly as may be reasona-
bly, practicable. - COUifr-jOWnai.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1880-03-10

The large cooper shop Of NJ. V. Mon
arch, Owensboro, was destroyed by fire
last week loss, $1,000, insurance $500.
The fire is supposed to he accidental.
Ii j. heing rebuilt.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1880-03-10

Mr.. Fank Gilstrap is quite low with
some chronic trouble, hut is thought to
lie nvalescent
We are all for Ellis, Morton and Bun
ger for sheriff and Morton and Murrell
for clerk. AGRICOI.A.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1880-03-10

EN-(iovERNoR J. b. MCREARN
and Hon. Thomas l.. Jones have both
declared for Tilden. The die is cast.
Tilden aud Grant will he the nominees.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1880-03-10

The citizens of Ogden, the Capital of
Utah, gave General Eli Murray. the
new Governor, 4 very generous public
reception.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1880-03-10

HoS. De LAMATyR, a member OF
Congress from Indiana, WAS nolni-
mated last Thursday at Shelbyville for
reelection. He Is Greenbacker.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1880-03-10

OwESsBoRo, KY, wants Government
buildings. The Messenger and EraDai-
ner is advocating it, aud u bill has been
introduced by Hon. j. A. Mckenzie,
approprating 81, 900 for that purpose.
II should be doubled, and then passed
and Owensboro should have the build
ings aud Federal Court.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1880-03-10

THE effort to blackmail Senator Ben
Hill, of Florida, made at Washington
last week, fell through very sud-
denly. A suit was filed Oh Tuesday by
Mrs. Belva A. Lockwood, attorney for
Jessie Raymond, asking $4,000 judg-
ment, for seduction. On the next
morning Jesse Raymond gave the fol-
lowing statement i'm writing:
WASHINGTON, March 5.
Whereas a suit has been filed by Bel
va A. Lockwood, an attorney-at. law in
the District of Columbia, in my name,
against BENZ. II. Hill, the same being
an action of damages for seduction and
support of a child, now of my own free
will and consent, without pay or reward
or promise thereof, declare that / have
no claim against Benz. III. Hill, and lac
is not my seducer; that the papers filed
by said Lockwood were filed without
my knowledge or consent, and against
my solemn protest; that they were
never read over to me. and no oath was
put to me or taken by me In said case.
JESSE RAYMOND"
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1880-03-10

GOVERNOR BLACKBURN unquestiona-
bly, scrutinizes the acts of the Legisla-
ture very closely. The consequence is
several bills have been returned without
his signature and he has been sustained
in his vetoes every time and should have
heen for his objections were proper in
each and every instance.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1880-03-10

OwENsBoRo il Ia have Telephone
exchange right away. Lively Owens
luro.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1880-03-10

THE Southern Methodist, published at
Louisville, and the Central Methodist,
published at Catlettsburgh, Ky, have
consolidated.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1880-03-10

THE Iowa Republicans will meet at
Des Moines ON the 18th inst. They will
yive Grant another hist"
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1880-03-10

MASON county, on last Saturday, re-
fused Ia instruct for Grant, but LEFT her
delegates uninstructed.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1880-03-10

j. III. BEARD, Of Providence, Webster
county has patented sclf-supporting
crate which can he used without amy
brickwork whatever.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1880-03-10

SIX counties Of Kentucky have in
structed for Grant, only two for Sher-
man and one for Blaine.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1880-03-10

GENERAL HURIBUT says Blaine will
get 10 of the - districts i'm Illinois.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1880-03-10

Butler county Republicans instruct
ed against the third term.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1880-03-10

A GRAVEL road is contemplated from
Greensboro TO Knottsville and Yelving-
ton. A charter has been obtained, and
the work will very probably be built in
the near future. o, how badly few
such roads are needed around here.
VIII our people never wake up 10 the
importance of improvement?
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1880-03-10

SpcRETARy EvARTs, Of Hayes Cab
met, is for Grant, and against sherman.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1880-03-10

The House of Representatives ON
"Wednesday last. passed bill to reduce
the pay of Legislators to 81 90 per day
and 10 cents per mile. As indicated in
a former editorial, We are inclined to
think s. 90 per day, sufficiently low,
and TO this should be added enough
mileage to cover actual expense Of go
ing TO and returning from the session.
The act passed Ia to take effect August
1881 90 Il will not effect the present
Representatives pay.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1880-03-10

Stock ON hand ON lst inst. Of all kinds,
sold and unsold, 1886 hhds. against
l2,2l3 hhds. March lst, 1879.
Report of Peoples Tobacco Ware
house, Louisville, ID. X. Mason & Co.,
proprietOrs:
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1880-03-10

Burlsp Bags. &o.-'
Corsets.-B. R. HISKL
Carriages. Duggies'
Casksts, Metallic
Cotton Ouck-GILMO
Furniturs-"rHE Die
Neutrality-suspicious.
Groceries-srEGE q
LEATHER. X. RYAN d!
MoCormiok Harves
Millinery CWholesa
Oyster, Ftsh, GAM
Plants. Cut Flovsr,
Pianos and Organs
PhotogrsPhs-L. $. "
Rabbsr 0eeds-PER
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Business
in
instruction
BOARDING perm
including
Write for Of the College Journal
PrOpie
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Daily made
store Lowest Of Insurance Mark Hogbea PEOPLES
WAREHOUSE"
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, lsso.
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Prices Irregular on common dark
kinds, good to fine long dark leaf and
red tobaccos Of every description very
strong. Quotations for lower Green
river tobacco in good order.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1880-03-10

+. J. CLARKE.
Late Of Clarke 4 Crvtcher.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1880-03-10

Lock Box 20. OF $40 +. steet.
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The N nrkefs.

LOUISVILLE, KY, March q, 1850.
VIM. J. Lewis, Secretary Tobacco
Board of Trade, reports as follows:
Receipts this week, 1880 hhds.
Ents yVE-I-L
Morning journal and courier., 1880-11-29

All DuItoneu OoWn Den1no en-
 A man detected in the act of secreting stolen property doesn't look as guilty as a woman trying to conceal the fact that her front teeth are all gone.
 The little son of clergyman in Adrian, Mich, was overheard to say in his prayers a night or two since, 70 Lord, don't let Christ mas be longer than four or five weeks" It is fortunate thing for Shakespeare that he established solid reputation before the newspaper critics of America had chance to cut him up.-Neao Orleans PtcdyIne She-'sMr. Slow, are those two men that have just passed brothers ?" He-"l-aw- know that one of them is; but Pm-aw- not quite sure of the other. ."-C C0luna5iG Spectator.
 The little Spanish princess snoozes in a seven thousand franc cradle, but when her dear little stomach aches her yells cannot be distinguished from those of pIebeian kid Qattacy Arg0.
 Most of us can do some good in this world. If we cannot beat the h wgag in ths front of battle we can at least spank the small boy who disturbs the neighborhood with his tin whistle. CSty Derrick.
 Retributive justice moves slowly but sure- ly. George Washington, of Wisconsin, has fallen from cherry tree and snapped his col lar bone The senior Washington was un- ayoidably absent on the occasion. He was out to funeral-probably the burial of the hatchet
 Blifers has just buried his fifth wife. Blif- fers was walking with a friend out to Forest Hill, showing him the beautiful grounds. His friend was profuse in his expressions of appreciation, and asked Blifers if he had a lot there ''Well," says Blifers, 'I don't know what you would call lot I've got five wives here, which is mere than the gen. eral average. ."-Bostoaa Journal cf Commerce We should not judge our blessings
 Through the medium which they come,
 We should not grow1 at sermons, Although the preachers grum
 We should not choose our gifts
 When we're compelled to beg
 And we shouldn't judge the fruit
 By the hen that lays the egg.
 Herald.