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The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1881-06-03
Terr,b,e GIan, 1rom Norway.

Capt. Burstadt, the Norwegian giant,
has arrived in New York. He said that
he came from the railroad station on a
truck, finding no hack to which he was
suitable. His gaiter boots were made in
England, and the one which he kindly re-
moved, at the request of the reporter, must
have weighed ut least seven pounds. A
strong man could throw it from one end Of
the boarding house to the other, but only
with great exertion, and to employ such
an engine for the suppression of back
yard cat or ether nuisance would be bar
barous and unnecessary. The gold ring
which he wears upon his fore6nger, and
which the King of Sweden, Mr.. Burstadt
says, felt rich enough to present him, will
readily admit of the passage of a silver
half dollar throughit, and when the giant
spreads out his arms, a tall man taking
hold of one of his hands may barely touch
the palm of the other with an umbrella.
He is thirty-six years old and unmarried.
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Testimony FrOm a CoIOred
RtSnOD.

In striking contrastv' with the political
Trades against the Souh during the re-
cent extra session Of he United States
Senate is the testimony given by Bishop
J. b. Thompson, colored, of the Southern
Conference, on Monday last, at the session
of the African Methodist Episcopal Con-
ference in New York city Bishop Thomp-
son asserted that any man, white or col
ored, could live peaceably in the South,
provided he attended to his own business.
The white Southern people were contribu
ting literally, both in land and money, to
colered churches, and on questions of edu-
cation were wholly in accord with their
colored brethren
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1881-06-03
Chargea Win LIBEL.

ST. LOUIS, May 27.-Commodore VIM. J..
Rountze, of Pittsburg, large steamboat
owner and one of the best known steam
boat men in the Mississippi Valley, was
arrested at the Sou thern Hotel about l o :
clock this afternoon, on a bench warrant
issued by Judge Laughlin, of the Criminal
Court, at the instance of the grand jury.
The charge against Commodore Kountz is
in the nature of crimin n al libel in publish
ing or having published and widely dis
tributed circulars containing statements
damaging to the personal character of
owners aud officers Of ths Anchor line of
steamers running IN the lower Mississippi i
RI YER
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1881-06-03

MEMBERS of the Court of Appeals are
unanimously of the opinion that the Gov
ernor has not the authority to temporal
rily FILL by appointment the vacancy caus-
ed by the death Of Chief Justice Golfer,
and they will render written opinion to
that effect. The Louisville bar is general
ly Of different opinion, but the Gov
ernor has determined to act upon the
opinion of the court, aud order an elec-
ton August |.
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tina. Matter ct surprise.
TFrom the Herald-Enter prise. /

From the HeraId-bnterprlse.
Our friends of the Louisville Post are
hereby informed that our suggestion that
Mr.. Beck has surprised his constituents
by voting for the confirmation Of Stanley
Matthews, was not intended as an I'M
friendly criticism of the Senator. In vo-
ting for the confirmation Of Matthews he
found himself in such good Democratic
company as that Of Hill. Lamar, Voorhees,,
Pendleton, Butler and Hampton. Senator
Williams would have voted for Judge
Matthews Senator Beck does have fac
ulty for surprising his constituents, but
when the matter is Investigated he is
usually found on the right side.
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oARFIELD AND ARTuuR.

Washington Special to the Boston Herald.
There has been considerable comment
here, to-day, over remark made by Vice
President Arthur upon leaving this city,
to the effect that he would not return be-
fore December, unless summoned by the
President. So long au absence is not
usual with Vice President, and shows
very plainly the want Of harmony be-
tween the first and secondSihcers of the
Government. 1t is a subject of general
remark that, while the relations of Presi-
dent Hayes and Vice President Wheeler
were of the most cordial character, the
latter spending most Of disclosure time
at the White House, the pelstions of the
present pair are quite tks reverse. A
| friend of the Vice Presided says that his
attachment for Mr. Conkhng is so deep
that he would resign the Vice Presidency
in a moment, If such course would be OF
any beneht 10 the ex-senator. II IL the
first time in recent years that Presi-
dent and Vice President have been so out
of accord upon personal issue.
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Jefferson DavIsIn canada

A Toronto paper, mentioning tn expec-
ted visit of Jefferson Davis, says "Msny
in this city will remember when he last
arrived here, shortly after the conclusion
of the evil war. Among other places
which he visited was the Leader Office,
where he personally thanked the proprie-
tor, Mr. Beatty, and the editors for the
cordial support W hich had been extended
to the Confederacy and its representatives
by that journal
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Boston's worlds Fair Project.

Over one hundred prominent business
men of Boston met last week to consider
the feasibility of holding a worlds fair in
that city in 1885. Addresses favoring the
project were made by several of the
gentlemen present. Letters were read
from Gov. Long aud Mayor Prince regret
ting their inability TO attend the meeting
The result of the discussion was the APP
pointment of committee of conference,
representing the various trades and man :
ufacturing interests of Boston, who will
give full consideration to the subject and
report at future meeting. The adyan-
tages Of Boston for holding worlds fair
were substantially set forth by the differ
ent speakers, and favorable view given
10 the suggestion for that purpose. The
scheme for a worlds fair in New York. in
1888 seems to have effectually collapsed,
and if the enterprising wealthy Boston
ians take hold of the matter 10 earnest
they will score point againet Gotham
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1881-06-03

The news from Albany q nhrtns the
popular impression that Il killing and
Platt have no chance of election. Thirty
Eve votes out of one hundred and six does
not show well for the two ex-seuators. It
locks like the maximum of their strengt tn.
There is nowhere for them to look fer re-
endorsements, and, instead of securing
recruits as the fght advances, the like
hhood is that their vote will fall off until
it disappears altogether. EslEe.ever safe
to risk predictions as to Nsv " poll
tics, but we can not see, as . rs stand,
how Conkling and Plat, eve the nj
of Democratic votes, can turnsd.
Their situation is desperate kumiliat-
ing in the last degree, al gheir best
course would be to retire from the field.
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NOTHING Short Of Unmistakanl. p.-.a,.

Conferred upon tens of thousands sufferers could
ginate and maintain the reputation which, AVER
SARsAPARILLA enjoys. 1t IS a compound of the best
vegetable alternatives with the Iodes of N
and Iron, and is the most efectuaI of All remedies
for scrcfulous, mercuriai, or blood disorders Uni
formly successful and certain in its reue,;I effects
il produces rapid and complete cures Of Scrofula.
Sores, Boils, Humors Eruptions, Skin Diseases and
all disorders rising from impuritv of the blood BY
ts nygoratiug effects il always relieves ma often
cures Liver Complaints, Female Weaknssse- and IT.
Irregularities, and is potent reviewer ~ vitality.
For purifying the blood it has equal II tones
up the system. restores and preserves The health
aud imparts vigor and energy. For fortv years it
has osen IN h ana T. to-day the most
Fcn SALE BIZ ALL Dsveafsrs
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geoal Atluertisements.
NOTICE.
rnLroN cIRcuIr couRr
F. samse's admir-, plaintiff, !

F. Samse's admir-, plaintiff,
against Equity
F. Samses hrs and cr's, defts. J
Notice is hereby given to the credit
ors of F. Samse, deceased, that the un-
dersigned, Commissioner of the Fulton
Circuit Court, under an Order in the above
styled cause, will attend at the County
Court Clerks office, in Hickman, Ky,
from the date hereof until the 10Th day OF
August, 1881, to receive and hear PROOF
of claims against said decedent; and that
all claims not presented to him and prov
en- as required by law, within the time
specifed above, will be forever barred.
JNO. A. WILSON,
Master Comm Fulton Circuit Court
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1881-06-03
drunkenness In Paducah.

IIauuotu LhttIItt
It is a shame that so muh dr'&kenness
exists in this city. Single -; ed
men. boys and wonrsD, rsrest man
been struck by the mania aighsln same
time, and it is no unusual signt to meet
half dozen persons, full up Ia the neck
in q ramble of a square.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1881-06-03

PrrxEY, the custodian Of the Treasury,
furnished the Treasury Department with
twenty thousands yards of carpeting In
one wear; that is to say, according to his
account, enough carpet to cover the whole
of Washington city.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1881-06-03
Tnr star-Route lightning is soon to
strike the rascals who were engaged In IL.

PIrSEY, who has been engaged In such
extensive thefts for many years past IN
the Treasury Department, was appeinteu
20 the position by Gen. Grant-he VIII DC
Ousted by Garfield.
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The presence of President Davis added
greatly to the occasion.
II has been my privilege to have good
deal of private intercourse with Mr.. Davis
and while shall not violate the proprie-
ties Of a friendly converse with which
he has honored me by giving for publica-
ton his private conversation, l will say
this: He is one of the most charming
esnsersatioualists | ever met, and as he
iruws from HE rioh stores of knowledge
and wide experience of men and things
10 adorn every subject he touches, one
feels that he is in the presence of schol-
ar, a statesman, a patriot, polished gem
tleman and Christian, and that it is
worth crossing the continent to see him.
He has very warm remembrance of
Richmond, and inquiries with kindly
interest after many OF his old friends
there. He is now giving the finishing
touches to his great work on the 'Rise
anil Fall of the Confederacy," and from
advance sheets which l have seen, l do
not hesitate to say that it will be book
of rare interest and value, and even
those who may not accept all of its state
ments as CONCLUSIONS will be compelled to
admit it book of great ability, and
written in the terse, classic English for
which Mr. Davis is SO famous.
This morning when Mr.. Davis called
on Mrs. Jackson and Miss Julia. there
happened to be present in the spacious
parlor Of the ST. Charles Hotel a delega'
zion of the "Lee Association of Mobile,
the officers and a number Of members of
the Louisiana Division OF the Army of
Tennessee, committee and other mem
bers of the "Louisiana Division of the
Army of Northern Virginia. daughter
of General lBishop) Polk. General Fitz
Lee. General Joseph Davis, several old
Confederate chapiains, and a number of
ladies and others. The conversation
turned on the women of Virginia during
the war, and, as Mr.. Davis pronounced on
them eulogy as eloquent as il was just,
and the faces of all CLEANED with salts
faction, virginian present said, "Well,
the Confederates have recaptnred New
Orleans after att Richmond Dispat ch.
Tho Frankfort Woman says: There is
less than one Thousand dollars due to the
State on the revenue of 1879, and the
Assistant Auditor informs rs that collec
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1881-06-03
Company Farming.


Working large tracts of land through
an organized company as YOU would work
a man or factory is one Of the features
of the times. We observe that Charles
Lockhart, NJ. Graver&Springer Harbaugh,
of Pittsburrg, have taken up a large
amount OF land in the Red River Valley
of Minnesots, and are rApidsy bringing it
under cultivation. They purchased the
lands in February, 1885, and organized
two companies, namely, the keystone
Farm Co., and the Lack hart Farm Co. y
These farms are located in Polk county,
Minnesota, on the line Of the st. Paul,
Minneapolis & Manitoba railroad; the
keystone, fourteen miles north of Crooks
ton, and the Lockhart Co. twenty-five
miles south of Crookston. They broke up
last year between three thousand and four
thousand acres Of native brairie, which
they are seeding this sizing in wheat,
oats and barley. They consemplate break
ing about 1000 acres more during this
year and bringing it uader culture.
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THE TARIFF QUESTION

On this question Senator Beck occupies
conservative ground. ave can not, OF
course, have complete free trade for we
must have revenue; but, on the other
hand, the present system Of tariff laws
must be greatly modified before salts
factory solution of this question is
reached"
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The Coviugton Commonwealth says:
''Mr Tom G. Poore appears &c have the
bulge for the Clerkship of the Court Of
Appeals; but it is good while till the
election
The Princeton Banner says:
ellis friends in Western Kentucky,
1nowing his personal worth and eminen
qualifications, etc., commend him TO their
fellow Democrats of the State"
The Galloway Nelcs says:
iIie is an honest, attentive, capable and
deserving man, and we say hurrah for
Poore y
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seuator Eseck,s views.

Hon. James B. Beck was in Louis.
Vile last week. A Commercial mar
promptly run him down aud got some
of his views. We coodense:
THE MALONE r7sos
"Well, Senator, we have heard tbs last
Of Gorham aud Riddleberger, haven't WEI?
"Yes, sir. That business is settled for.
ever. They have been finally abandoned
"What about Mahone2"
sit was unfortunate to bring that quss-
tion of reputation up at this time. We
have heard the last of Malone and hi:
doctrines. Tennessee has settled hei
debt. Virginia will do likewise, and
there will be no more trouble on thai
score in Arkansas"
STAR ROUTE sw ESrLE.
Further startling Developments may b
expected.
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TIE Louisville Commercial reports
an old stalwart Republican as remark

.They may clip the curls of old Conk.
but id il he don't pull down the gates
of the temple as did Sampson at GAIA
and YOU fellows tkat hang around the
pavilion look out for the center pole. 1t
will fall hard"
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Dr. Hornbeak, of Palestine, says that
he aud his overseer went out one day last
week and barked nine thousand branch
willows. The above stands approved
until further heard feom.--Trey Banner
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Tho Frankfort Woman says: There is
less than one Thousand dollars due to the
State on the revenue Of 1879, and the
Assistant Auditor informs us that collec-
lions have never been so close in twenty
years. This speaks we'll for the Demo
cratic slerifs Of tAe STATE.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-05-04
The Skies Coming In.

nv SA~S" bVsAshno
Washington, May S.-The exact amount
of the skies that has reached the treasury
thus far for continuance Is $27, ,459, $50, of
which S6,094,000 come in to-day. Notice
Of the intention to send the bonds in has
been received for very much larger amount
than this, but they are not counted till they
actually arrive. The above amount Is small
compared to the total, Sl95,000,OOO, but
there Is plenty Of time yet, and the circular
was only sent out about month ago. The
time II would take TO reach the remote Dor.
tions Of the country, the necessary delay for
consideration of the master by bond owners,
and the time consumed in the return by mail
OF bonds, would occupy about month on
the average, SO that the arrivals of the
securities had been quite as rapid as
was expected. That they will prsc-
ticslly all be sent in 10 be stamped
Is a moral certainty, becausethe demand for
them for that purpose has put them up to a
premium of three per cent in the stock mar
ket.
Secretary WINDOWS action in practically
refnnding at 81 per cent. upon his own re-
sponsibility receives new commendation
daily, and the test fnanciers write that the
grand object to be gained is tho taking ad.
vantage Of the present phenomenal
abundance Of mouey, which cannot continue
indefinitely. II he had hesitated 10 act the
golden opportunity might have been lost
before the tardy action of congress could
have taken place and funding bill put in
operation.
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London, May 3.-The Dublin correspond
ent of the Pail Mall Gazette says: The proc.
lsmation Of this city, under the coercion act,
astonshes the community, but the shooting
ofthe boy Fareles shows the step was not Ia
ken moment too soon. The Irish Times
says. "The shooting OF Fareles proves that
a spirit of the most dangerous lawlessness
turks In Dublin, apparently under the man.
agement Of secret In 1uences. Tho discovery
OF hidden rifles is almost as startling as the
shooting Of the boy. The man who fired the
shots in his arrest refused to give his name,
but no Is known to the police. The second
man was arrested al 4 o'clock this morn
ing. He he'd shouted 10 first. We cannot
resgrd the future with any feeling but one Of
grave distrust and utter dismay.
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General Grants Mission.

OHSnt'b Ml0vlOu.
Washington, May 3.-Ms;or Frank De.
gress, of the City Of Mexico, arrived in the
city to-day. He left Mexico about nine days
ago. He says that the story about General
Grants coming to conquer the country was
talked Of there before he arrived, but that II
made no impression at all upon the people,
as they knew it was canard, started by
foreigners, who arc interested in creating
prejudice against Americans. He declared
that the Mexicsns were just as glad to Gee
General Grant as the first time he came
They gave no public reception, for two rea-
sons. First, they couldn't afford to be giving
big receptions SO often, and In the second
place General Grant insisted that he was
coming simply on business as private citi.
zen, and declined to allow any parade or ex-
pendlture of money on his account, There
is not the slightest feeling of hostility toward
the United States, Major Degrees says, neither
among the common people nor leading
citizens. President Disz continues to be the
most popular man in Mexico, and he Il
deeply interested in the promotion OF
commercial relations with this coun.
try, The fact that the troops have been
reinforced along the frontier was because
they thought that possibly when the railroad
building began lswless characters would
come into the country, and that tho presence
of the military would have q restraining
influence upon them. II was not because
the Mexican government anticipated
any trouble with the United
States, or were hostile to the
American enterprises. Major DEGREES dc.
clares that the prejudice against Americans
has broken down within the last two years
as il BY magic. His statements may be re-
relied upon, as he Is a gentleman we'll known
as an officer of artillery in Logan's division
in the late war, and he has been in business
in Mexico selling arms and machinery for the
past fifteen years.
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Austin.
Special TO the Herald. II
Au tin, May 3.-The following cases
decided to-day by the supreme court: II.
Remedy vs. Bogard; from Bexar.
veraed and dismissed. Y
Adams &..Wilkss vs. Cook; from Bsxs
Reversed and remanded. n
Conner & Walker w Donnell, Lswsol
" TO-; from Dallas. Reversed and r,
manded.
Merchants Insurance 20 vs Dwyer; from
Washington. Certificate dismissed.
Thexton vs. Wren OF al; from Travis. AT
Armed. II
Moran vs. Houston & Texas Central rail-
road; from Travis. Affirmed.
At the semi annual election Of the Austli
Typographical Union the following ofIlcer
were elected: Geo. Smith, president; Kerna
Kraig, vice!president; Will Lambert, record
ing secretary; o. II. Deflnboueh, Anancia
secretary; A. Defenaugh, treasurer; Pink,
Brown, sergeant at arms.
The May term Of the district cour
at this place commenced this morning.
Yesterday there wers two vacant cler kship
In the land office, caused BY the resignatio
OF tho incumbents, but they are again filed
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Special weather bulletin.

Washington, May s.-Tho special weather
bulletin indications arc that cloudy weather
with rain will prevail In middle atlantic
portion Of south atlantic states during to.
day. Missouri river will probably rise
below and fall Of and above Brunswick. The
Mississippi will probably continue 10 rise at
St. Louis and fall at st. Paul.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-05-04
Danyillo Tobncco Trntle.

Dsnville, Va, May 8.-The leaf tobacco
trade of Danvillo for April, as reported to the
Danyille tobscco association yesterday, was
a. follows: 2,779029 pounds were sold for
$29l ,1l670, being an average Of $40 40 Der
hundred weight. From October arsl to MAY
fret there were 10, 724,S00 pounds sold for
N,467,47o'69, being on average of 50 20 per
hundred weight
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whitney.
Special to the Herald.

oPeciHI 20 th6 Herald.
Whitney, May 3.-An unfortunate and
serious fight occurred at Hill,boro lat nieht
between Nj. Merrell and an Irishman, v6ose
name has not been learned. Nerrell VA
sIaeoed seriously and the IfishmAn thought
70 Dc fatally shot. The parties are under
arrest. Further particulars are not known.
Fine rains fell In the neig hborhood during
10 generally good. p
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NEWS NOTES.
ITEMS OF GENERAL INTEREST
The River Front at NJ. LOuis Sub.
merged by the Raging siississippi
-fhe Special Weather Iudica-
tf0ns-Seima, Ala bama, Elects
Democratic Ofiicers-Other
Matters of Interest.

THE reasons given by w ern Union
Telegraph company for our very msagre
telegrsphic report this morning, are that
storms prevailed in the southern part Of the
state, and the irregular working Of the
wires. .-Ep1
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High water nc a.. Leu,..

Louis May 3.-The river rose abou,
a inches yesterday, and Il atm ri,inv
bFapid!y. Most Of the wharf above tbs IA
u eN submerged, and In some buildines
the PRS on tho first floor, nsceesltstjns
rIverValof goods. All cellars Along thS
south4 are nearly full Of water. In Ns
Avenu&srt OF tho city, below Chossau
railroad between the Iron Mountain
Is all suAankment and the rlvor, ths land
the varixed, and business operations Of
IN the nor Establishments are suspended.
dozen part Of the city more than
and other eNies planning mills, elevator
to stop worA Ahmsats have been obliged
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selma MunicipWi Euect,ous.

Selma, Ala, May 3--Tho domocra
elected their mayor and eight out Of ten
couneilmen yesterday, for tho fret time IN
eight years. All the business interests were
united with them. lV
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-05-04
Menhphinns Killed by tho ExpIosion
of Soda Fountain.

Memphis, Tenn, May 3-Dr. Ray, a
leading physician, was killed, and Captain
Fowler, druggist, fatally injured yesterday
BY the explosion Of a soda fountain al the
lat,er's place of business.
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sherman.

Special to tho Herald.
Sherman, May S.-Rain fell sgain to-day,
and in torrents
District and county courts ere sllll on
criminal business with opposite results In