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The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-01-27

had a Y religion. the man oi wa1
replied, "just enough to help ns
make All honest pair OF shoes and
none to spare.
About foarfyeaTs ago a colored
man died near Meridian, Miss. a,
was supposed, of hydrophobia
Before his death he was a ravine
maniac. Il was thought best t.
confne him, but there was trou
blein getting anyone to under
take the dangerous task. At las
two doctorsss<<and another mai
volunteered to undertake it. The
mans wife assisted them, and
with great difficulty they sue
ceeded in fastening handouts
upOnshis wrists. He died that
evening. The wife soon after
went mad and died. Within tie
l ,st six months the three white
men engaged in the struggle with
the negro have gone crazy.
William II. Vanderbilt receives
four times per.-annum q check for
s47G, O00.sinterest on the United
States bonds he holds (enough to
keep a man from wantj, aud yet
it is bat 1.-THE of his enormol s
wealth. It is certain that he is
the richest man now living, ard
it is probable that he is wortI.
more than any two n-en who ever
lived, the most of it made within
the past twenty-five years. He is
believed to own more than $780,
100000 of railroad securities, be
sides" hissgovernmcnt bonds pay
ing him 81, 904,000 per annum.
a devoted Methodist,ssi is said,
asked John Wesley what he
thought as to his marrying a Ger
tain woman well known to both.
Wesley advised him not to think
of it. why" said the other
"she Is q member Of your church,
isn't she?" Yes" was the reply.
''And you think she is truly
Christian woman% Eyes" said
Wesley, Il believe she is" well,
then, why not marry her?'' BE
cause" replied Wesley-"be-
cause, my friend, "the Lord can
live with q great many people
that you and I can't"
''The effect of morphine under
the skim" says the New York
Times, sis described as peculiarly
and wonderfully agreeable. a
delicious languCr steals over the
gan
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-01-27
ITEES O. INTEREST.

TEN years ago the present site
of Birmingham, Ala, was cot
ton field. Now it is brisk man
ufacturing town, with a popuia-
ton of 5000, and bright prospects
for the future. So much for man
ufacturing industries.
IN a recent decision OF the Uni
ted States supreme court, it was
held that a State charter to a
beer company, given before the
passage ola prohiJitoTy LAW, gave
the conp2uy 10 right 10 manu-
facturc aud sell after a prohibit
tory law had been enacted.
One hundred merchants of Chi
cago have signed the pledge not
to sell oleomargarine, buttcrine,
or any other viIlainous class, and
to do all in their power to dis
countenance and prevent their
sale by others. The war against
these Geleterious and unsavory
compounds seems likely TO spread
and become extremely vigorous.
A decision has just been rem
dered in the Wisconsin supreme
court which holds that money
lent on a Sunday cannot be re-
covered. It regards the act in
the light Of business transac-
ton, and even goes to the extent
of holding that if a promise is
made subsequently, to pay the
money borrowed on a Sunday, it
cannot be recovered.
Practical religion is the best
kind to keep IN all weathers. 1t
neves sours or turns mouldy. Ii
does not leave any stain when
rubbed over the weak as prayer.
meeting religion does, neither
does it leave bad taste in the
mouth. When missionary
asked a cheerful shoemaker f he
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-01-27

CoL. Ingersoll broke down at the
funeral of his sister, and could not
deliver the address which lie had
prepared for the occasion. a mighty
change has come over his temper
with reference to religions things
since he pronounced the singular ora
ton at the grave of his father-in-law.
That was full of confidence in his
theory of the life that now is and OF
the life which is to come, uttered in a
tone nor exactly defiant, but at least
determined. The tone changed at
the grave Of his brother, and all those
who read the address delivered there
re all it as tho embodiment of pathos.
Ingersoll was going through al expe-
Renee new to him, and for which ap-
parently his philosophy had not pre-
pared him so well as he imagined.
The third afHiction came with crush
ing weight, and he bent before it like
II reed before the storm. This is not
to intimate that he is finding his phi
losophy vain, and that he will soon or
late abandon il. A man who holds
to set Of opinions until he has
grown gray will not readily give them
up, however h:rr.n they may prove.
Pride, prejudice. and the habit Of
thought, all come III to prevent that.
The point is that IngersolPs fortitudc
seems to be weakening under repeated
Affections, and that his faith, if it
may be called such, docs not rise to
his necessities as he probably thought
1t would.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-01-27
WASHINGTON.

Gath Cincinnati Euquirer.l
1t is said Norvin Green told q friend
ten days ago that Western Union stock
would go to 40 Tgo-thirds Of con
gress now favor buying the telographs
up, under the rights reserved in char
tering them. 1t may be that congress
men have been bitten in the recent
pooling, or the telegraph companies
may lie at the back of the scheme;
but it wonld not cost the government
over 300, 600, 900 to take every telc-
graph line that exists, and with the
water out it would only cost $40, 00O,-
coo, and give the people and press re
liable, regular, reasonable Geographic
rates.
There is, strictly speaking, no south
ern candidato.for cabinet position
Tom Kcogh. Of North Carolina, who
was secretary of the national commit
tee, said to-day that nobody was nam
ed that he knew Of. Senator Kellogg
makes complimentary mention Of two
of his native-born supporters, Hunt
and Morgan; but the idea does not
take. Bruce is the only candidate
with an idea that he might be success
full, and the democrats are affecting to
support him earnestly, in the hope that
they L breed negro discomfort n
the republican party.
I heard George Sheridan say yester-
day to another stalwart that Bruce rep
resented Indiana, and, perhaps, in
New York and in several other gtates,
enough colored votes t. defeat the re
Publicans; but the danger would be in
conceding to thus voting in 4 cabiucl
officer .. this early period, beeau7e
hereafter it w,ui,J De regarded as &
risht # the nc4rJes t. have "a cabinet
member, and their donagogues would
threaten the republican party with the
democrats The only negro represcn-
tlliye conspicuous for his experience,
or ability and modesty is Frederick
DJu lass, who is conceded to have
been as good marshal as HAYES could
have got. He was grant man, too,
ali the time. The southern congress
men have accepted their defeat as q
fair one, and prefer a high grade of
northern men to administer the
country, rather than to reach into the
5 nth and take up a doubtful Grade of
whites or blacks.
A democratic employe of the Sen
ate, looking over the floor with me,
said: THAT man Conkling towers aboy e
everything here. His abilities neu-
tralize the unpopularity of his manners,
Tie takes hold Of things in the senate
with a knowledge and confidence and
art which persuade and compel the
+ e,plc 70 let Lin lead. He has his
friends among the democrats, who
think 4 great deal Of. him. lie Is prct-
ty strong VITA Garland, OF Arkansas;
and, strange as it may seem, with
Morgan, OF Alabama. toe, who :
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-01-27

b lsr5er. lie and Lamar ion :, eAl,
but there is no issue between them.
Lamar went to C}grdon's rescue il the
fight Gordon had with ConkIing. and
when Gordon and Conkling made up
Lamar got left out. Lamar is a gen
tleman of kind spirit; and, although
he and Conkling pass without remarks,
/ think there is no longer any excite
mcnt there. Lamar's health Is good
again-better than it has been here
for s year; but his wife Is now sick.
"The democratic side" said this
person, is pretty deficient in men of
free. George Perdleton is generally
respected for his bearing on this floor.
and HE conversance with public ques-
tions from Of old Yuu will notice
him now talking to Conkling. Nc
Donald Was tolcrabIy popular here,
but his defeat in Indiana, and that Of
Hendricks with him, is looked upon as
the biggest blow of bourbonism that
our party has yet received. Some Of
the Southern senators here call it q
hopeful sign. Cerro Gordo Williams.
who is reading from the 70 'lscap page
that long speech on the cattle bin and
the danger to bulls, is not considered
a very heavy engine. The two re-
publican senators you see talking to-
gether there, Allison and Mcmillan,
are as reputable men as we have in
this body, and are becoming popular
on the other side. Mcmillan will be
reelected to-day.
"Conklingshows wellin open senate,
but he is wonderfully strong in execu-
tive sessions and in his committee.
When he was in that commerce com
mittee he knew the business 50 per
fectly that nobody can match him in
it; he knows the involution5 of every
thing. The fact is, he gives his whole |
time and temperament to public bust |
ness, while it is only pastime or a
piece Of egotism with some others.
George Vest, OF Missouri, is consider
ed man of brilliant powers, especial
ly in debate. Nobody likes 10 han
die him in debate here. George Hoar
of Massachusetts, is not very popular
with the democratic side. They think
he is too 'twangey' and Yankeeish.
Nor is anything known by the demo
Gratis generally about Morrill,, of Yer
mont Edmunds shows signs of wear
ing cut. He IS a little waspish, and
as there is nobody his match on the
democratic side, he is not much known
over there"
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-01-27
TIE FUNDING BILL As PASSED. BY
TIE HeUSE.


The bill rs adopted in Committee OF
the Whole authorizes the secretary to
issue $500, 600, eco Of bonds, redeem
able after five years, and payable ten
years from date Of issue, bearing
interest at the rate of three per cent.
per annum; and also three per cent.
certificates to the amount Of $780,
600, 900 in denominations of $40, $40,
$50, either registered or coupon, re-
deemable after one year, and paYa-
BILE in ten years from date Of issue.
Before any OF these certificates are
signed, it shall be the duty of the
see et.ry Of the treasury to ray on
bonds accruing during 1881 all stand
ard silver dellars, and all gold over
and above $4,000, 900 now held in
the treasury for redemption purposes.
The interest upon 8 per cent bonds to
be re1unded-shaH cease at the eXpira-
ton of thirty days after notice by the
secretary Of the treasury. The ex-
pcnse of issuing and dispensing of
bonds and certi!icates..at par is limited
TO onc-fourth Of one per cent. From
and alter May 1st the 3 per cent.
bonds shall be the only ones receiva-
bic as security for national bank circu-
lation. No bond on which interest
has ceased shall be continued on
deposit ms security for circuration.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-01-27
WASTE Or TIME.

The Legislature has been in session
nearly month-one-third of the time
allowed them to hold scssion-and
not Il thing If practical Importance
has been done. The ttur parties in
the field, l,w-tax, SAFE credit, green
back and republican, have been bal
loting for days over the election OF
Senator, and may vet be many days
longer before closing the scene The
two democratic wings are apart, al d
neither ono viii support the others
choice, and 50 they wrangle There is
no reason, no craftsmanship about
such a struggle. What he's the debt
question to do with the fitness of q
man for the Senate. Such opposi-
ton is a burle5que upon common
sense and average manhood. If they
cannot agree upon any one leader f
the respective factions, then drop thea.
all and take some good, sound demo
crat and send him to the Senate. The
countryis tired of such childishnoss as
this continued empty balloting signi-
fies. The fact is that craftsmanship
is mt a.discount in this day, and bitter
partisanry has usurped its place
There is a vast deal of most import
ant work before the Legislature, am
no time should be lost in reaching it,
The democrats NJ any hour could end
tha matter by concentrating upon
50 lie acceptable man. Find the man
IL d e.ect kini a, once.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-01-27

BAILEY withdrew afterlhe Goth bal
lot. buchanan, lcw-ta of Lawr, ncs
bolted and voted for Maynard on the
2Sth ballot. Bat Maynard lacked
three votes Of election. Bob Taylor
or Gen. Bate orsone democratic dark
horse will be elected, in all probability,
by the time this issue reaches the read
err. The democrats, viii be forced to
unite, it is hoped and believed.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-01-27
WIDESPREAD MANIA.

The increasing unreliability Of the
labor system is driving many from the
tilliage of the soil to seek livelihood
in some other business, and hence the
already crowded ranks Of the learned
professions, the law, medicine and
teaching, will, in a short time, receive
such an influx as to constitute them
All army of mendicants. But Of all
other departments of bushes that of
merchan4ising.is getting the larger
number of recruits. Men without any
commercial education, business habits
or experience are embarking upon
the mercantile seas and encountoring
the contingencies and difficulties
which have stranded Others who
b gan business under more favorable
q .spices.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-01-27

A GENTLEMAN travelling in rail
way carriage was endeavoring,
with considerable earnestness, to
some argument on fell
low passenger who was seated op-
p)site 10 him and who appeared
rather dull at comprehension. At
length, being slightly irritated.
ne exclaimed in louder tone,
"why, sir, its as plain as i b G!
That may b." replied the other,
with unexpected aIQciity, 'but |
am d & T.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-01-27

MANSON votes for Savage and Bate
hut never for Bailey. The dividing
line is too sharply drawn between the
Wilson and Wright men. Come to
gether, democrats; vote for that dem.
ocrat who is best fitted to put and
keep Tennessee in the fore-f front
among the States represented in the
United States Senate.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-01-27

BLAINE will dominate the admins
tration. He will, in great measure,
govern Its policy. lie will be the
= rong man of the coming four years,
and will use his Office for the purpose
of securing for himself the Republican
after Garfeld's term or two
terms shall have expired.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-01-27

Col. Ingorsoll calls "an economi-
rich man curse and a pest. "That
country is best" he says, "wherc the
rich are cxtravagant and the poor eco
nomical."
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-01-27
NASHVILLE,

NASHVILLE, January, 24.-Mr.
Butler, from the committee on finance
and ways and means, reported, recon-
mending the passage Of the house bill
to mere cheapiy collect state, county,
and municipal taxes.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-01-27

fridays storm played havoc with
the wires in the eastern States. Il
viii require two weeks to repair the
damages.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-01-27

So intense is the excitement at
Nashville over the Senatorial question
that the hotel Hobbies are damned with
active politicians.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-01-27

BARRETT has snsw red Keith's nc
tice of contest, denying the specifica-
tions and Keith has putin a rcjoinder.
No decision yet.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-01-27

IT is stated Justice SwayHe, of the
United States Supreme Court, will
resign very soon, and that Stanley
Matthews, of Ohio, viii be nominated
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-01-27

GEN. Clingman, of North Carolina,
says living IS so cheap in that state that
it is more economical to feed a nan
than to bury him.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-01-27

The South is rapidly growing in i'm
p3rtance by reason of its increased
manufacturing enterprise.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-01-27

LAST Monday snow was 4 inches
deep in New Orleans.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-01-27

BARRETT, of course, votes for May
BARD.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-01-27

TIE wheat crop IS reported to be
an entire failure in Southern Illinois
and Indiana.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-01-27
LATER.

1929 a. m.-The republicans have
decided to give Maynard two ballots
more, then to Try Harrison again, and
East, and finally 90 to Hawkins. The
Bailey men had conference tonight,
but it is not known whether they re-
solved upon anything or not. They
appear as confident as ever. The low
takers also held a caucus. 1t is re
ported that they will tomorrow give
their votes to S. +. Wilson. With
four absentees at present, 80 votes will
L.ct. 1t is ight that the contest
will chi Friday or Saturday.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-01-27

TIE weather in England is inten e
ly cold.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-01-27
JOINT Session.

When the two houses met in con
vention, Senator Matthews read Il lei
ter addressed to Mr.. Tillman and him
self by General w. B. Bate, declaring
that Gen. Bate, was unwaveringly
devoted to democratic principles, and
that although he had received on
many consecutive ballots more than q
majority of the democratic votes, and
within two votes ottwo-thirds, yet for
The sake of harmony, he had desired a
withdrawal of his name from the con-
test during the reading.
Mr.. Hawkins made the point that
the reading of campaign document
was out of order.
The chair rIsIed that it was the Gus
tom to allow the reading of such pa
pers.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-01-27
BALLOTING.

Twenty-frst ballot-Maynasd, 8;
Bailey, IS; Harrison, 40; Bright, 58;
R. l. Taylor, 6; Rose, 3; w. NJ. Smith
1; Muse, 2. Necessary to a choice, IS
Messrs. Rankin and Hill, who were
paired eff, and Mr.. Harrison, did not
vote.
Twenty-sccond ballot-MaYnard, 2;
Harrison, f.; Bright, 50; r. L. Taylor
5; ". NJ. Smith, 1; Bailey, ii; ". Y.
G. Hunes, l; Muse, 1 Etheridge, l.
TweatG third ballet Harrison, l.;
W. NJ. Smith, A; Bailey, 10; Bright,
3; Taylor, %; Rose, 2; Edwards
Necessary TO a choice, 40.
Twonty-fcurth ballot-BaiIey, 8; R.
l. Taylor, 81; W. NJ. Smith, A.; r. Sc
2; Bright, 3; Harrison,1.
Twenty-ifth balIot-Taylor, Sc;
Mns 10; Bailey, 8; Bright, 3; John
r Neal, /; Maynard, I.
Twenty -=jAth ballot-BUlcy. Il;
Taylor, y; Muse, Is; Rose, ,; Bright,
{; Neal, i; Maynard, ,; Marks, 1.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-01-27

''The effect Of morphine under
the skim" says the New York
Times, 'is described as peculiarly
and wonderfully agreeable. a
delicious langucr steals over the
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-01-27

G. W. ARdis fgAD. Editor and Proprietor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-04-10
PERSONAL.

Mr.. j. $. Curtis eldest son of George Ticknor Cur
tis has been appointed mining g'cogiston the United
S:ates Geological Survey for the Eureka district ia
Nevada.
Ilenc's grave at Montmartre is described AS being
in the most forom state. Tho weathcr-worn and
lcafcss remains Of a laurel wreath all tho deco
Tations II Possesses.
The new Car leads very simple life. He rises
early and takes q long walk, then breakfasts with
his family. After dinner he spends long time in
amusing himself with his chlldrcn.
Secretary Blaine is undergoing misery with in
Anmmatory rheumatism. which skips over him NJ
mor,.lcssy. and has at last settled near his eyes
In spite Of his suffering be persists III working.
President Garfield has been formally invited 10
visit the frir of the Knights Of Pythas which is to
be hold in Baltimore, April Is, and has consented to
% if possible. Several of tho Cabinet officers have
promised " accompany him.
Mr. Dornsternc BjornsOn has been much delayed
In his travels through the West by the often
ring snOwstorrns He is averse to n0tOTicty, and
has Just refused public reception Offered him by
the NOrwogans III Milwaukee,
Mrs Arnold. the wife of the author Of " The Light
Of Asia" aud granlniccc of DR.. Claiming is MN
toned ~ an architect Of distinction She Is super
intending the making in London Of the memorial
window Ia be placed by the Charming family in the
Claiming Memorial Church at Newport
Senator Malone writes TO a Milwaukee gentleman
who sent him letter of approval Next TO u self
conviction of having done your duty the approba-
ton Of the true the good and the brave h the most
gratifying To the public servant who strives to walk
in the path If right. ] am proud TO say that this
concentration has been vouchsafod 10 me without
stint, 10 my great encouragement ~ press on"
Admiral Porter il quoted as saving that he has
hundreds of letters from and women in oil parts
Of the country who think If they don't get chance
TO recte an original poem over tho Farragut statue
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-04-10

quarter section of good wheat and grazing land,
Dakota and Nebraska are particularly attrac-
tive. and there are still good opportunities in
Western Minnesota and Western Iowa. Kan
sas. too. with her round million Of inhabitants,
has still good deal of room even IN her older
sottled connties. The settler in her frontier
region must have faith in the theory that the
rainfall is yearly increasing TO take the risks OF
destructive drouths. In many parts OF Mis-
souri, the advantages of cheap lands, mild VIM
tiers and Republican ncighborS may also he
found. The farmer who has little capital ana
an abundant stock of enterprise and persistence
will not make n mistake if he pushes on to the
far Pacific Coast and drives his home stakes IN
the young Territory of Washington, which Is
getting a steady and solid growth, and will he
n State before the beginning of another decade.
The Northern Pacific Railroad will be com
plcted to Puget Sound in few years, and those
who 90 to the Territory ahead OF II Will be sure
10 gain by the impetus To business and the rise
in property which will come with the first loco
motive from the East. TOmcn with capital who
love an adventurous, opcn-alr life, herdIng on
the plains of Wyoming Colorado and Nebraska
offers many attractions. Labor Is well paid IN
the mining regions of Colorado and New
Mexico, and there are always good business OPP
portunitics there apart from hazardous spccuia-
tons in mining properties. tough Shrrwd'
active man, who work, lard and lets wmSAcy
and cards alone rarely fails 10 accumulate
money in a new mimi. camp.
Whatever locality the cmEraut chooses. he
must not expect 10 find an earthly paradise.
There is 10 such thing rs perfect climIt" on
IL of. =. N ~ boz a.