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The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1881-04-22
THE KANSAS EXODUS.
100000 Negroes Already there
and StIII There's More
an Follow.

BURuNaroN. KAN, April 49,
Rev. g. w. Heuning, of the State
Board, having in charge the care Of
the freedmen coming from the South
err States to Kansas, says The board
has received, cared for lad distributed
over 1000 of these people since the
exodus began, and has been the means
of turning ten thousand more into
other States. Mr.. Henniug also states
that the board has done all in its pow
er to check the incoming of cOlored
people of the South, spending much
money in the effort, but without avail.
They are bound to come, they say, to
Kansas, the home of old John Brown.
He further said the exodus had begun
again, aud large numbers of these
people are now moving or preparing to
move. The board has received ten
ders from Southern commercial ceuters
of Unlimited means to cheek the ex
odus, but this, Mr.. Henning says, is
beyond their power.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1881-04-22
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.

Jay Gould sums up as the result Of
his observations 10 the south that it is
a good place to invest capital, and that
the southern people are more interes.
ted in the development of their osn
welfare aud the national prosperity
than they are 10 politics, and thai
from the way in which eastern cap
ital is going in there, and the whole
country dotted with industries, backed
by capital from the east, it is eviden
that perfect order reigns in that sec
tion "
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1881-04-22

The petition aud protest sent TO the
legislature of this State by citizens of
Arkansas has borne its fruit. The Law
requires all persons desiring to marry
to first procure license from the
county clerk. This Law will prevent
the numerous run away MARRIAGES 10
Missouri OF citizens of adjoining States,
aud at the same time, check other
irregular practices aud be of great VAL
ue in perpetuatiug evidence Of matri
ages duly contracted. The Law should
have been passed. many years MOO
+ Enterprise Messenger.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1881-04-22

1T may be fairly assumed the wheat
yield for 1881, will be smaller than last
year. In this and adjoining States,
the acreage sown has been much less,
while in the Northwest it has been 4
per cent. larger, but damaged by the
winter. Fair prices ought to prevail
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1881-04-22

TENNESSEE has a new law FORGETTING
the Office of every sheriff who permits
8 prisoner TO be taken from his custo
dy. This is intended to put stop to
lynching and is based on the belief
that mobs, being almost always cow
ardly, can be effectively opposed if the
SherifFs have the desire 10 do it.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1881-04-22

Malone has been made chairman Of
the Committee on Agriculture and a
member Of the Committee on POST
Offices aud Post-roads, the Committee
on Naval Affairs, add the Committee
on Education aud Labor. Riddleber
ger, who is proposed for Sergeant at.
Arms. is TO have 1871 men and bows
Gef him and control of a pay roll oil
Sl49,2l9 80. This is the price the
Republicans pay for Mahoae.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1881-04-22

The New York Sun notes the decay
of Puritanism in Massachusetts,. "The
descendants of the Puritans are de
creasing in proportion to the total
population" The Roman Church and
Episcopal Church have advanced more
rapidly within the last twenty five
years than the Cougregstio naiists.
Boston has become a stronghold Of
both Catholicism aud Episcopslianism
Throughout the State the churches CT
these two faiths are exhibiting remark
able prosperity.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1881-04-22

UNDER a new law in Wisconsin any
person asking another to drink liquor
at bis expense, or any person consent
ing to>dsSnk it at auother's expense,
shall be liable to arrest and imprison.
ment.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1881-04-22

TIE general report of the growing
wheat in Kentucky does not promise
more than half crop; but it is early
to make predictions. Favorable wealth
er from this on may bring the crop out
beyond expectations.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1881-04-22

Gov. BLACKBURN thinks the next
race for Governor will be between Hon.
A. r. Boone. Lit Gov. Cantrell, and
Hon. Thos. l.. Jones. HErrah for
Boone
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1881-04-22

THE International Sanitary Confer
ence, which sat in Washington recent
~ recommends an organized internal
service 10 each country represented,
the weekly publication of mortality
statistics, regular communication be-
tween the various agencies, the estab-
iishment Of two central agencies at
Havana and Vienna and the establish
ment of a scien tiic commission by the
countries directly interested in protect
ing themselves against yellow fever.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1881-04-22

THE Hickman COURIER insists that
candidates for the Legislature desist
from the discussion of the tariff, cur
rency and other national topics, and
turn their attention to such matters as
more materially affect home interest,
such as the best systems of road i'm
provement Right, Col. Warren, there
is eloquence as well as poetry in good
roads, and if the average candidate
wishes to make display of his elocu
tionary powers before his admiring
constituency, we know of no better
topic than country roads. Besides all
this. it is not so dry a question as
is the tariff or the currency.-Trig9
County Democrat.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1881-04-22

THERE are ten cities in the United
States each with a population of over
100000. Eight of these cities have
Democratic Mayors. The fact is sig
nifcant. The centers of trade, OF 10.
telligence, Of the arts, of great enter
prises, isstinctively seek the broad,
liberal and economic rule inculcated
by Democratic principles.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1881-04-22

TIE Senate deadlock still pre-
walls, with no prospect of break,
except au extra session of Congress.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1881-04-22

PRESIDENT GARFIELD and Gen.
Hancock are each ANNOUNCED to visit
the Nashville Exposition 10 May.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1881-04-22

THE Louisville Democrat says: The
census demonstrates that there is an
excess Of nearly ons million males
over females in the population of the
United States. This appertains not
alone to adults, but also to the iufauts
of the two sexes. So it is an snomolv
that is likely to exist for generations
and be the source Of deal of misery.
crime ADD pauperism. This s'corner"
in women is the meanest of all Amer
lean "coruers." Why talk about the
ballot for women when this greater
question Of equal representation in the
propagation Of the race remains to be
solved? The man or the woman who
will come forward with az iufallible
receipt for girl babies ean make for
tune. There's millions il it,
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1881-04-22

The Law in Rhode Islsad against in
termarriages between blacks aud whites
has been repealed.-Maysvillo Bulle,
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1881-04-22
The had YANKEES.

New YoRN, April 1.-THE Tribune
will say: AT the Methods; Episco-
pal Conference yesterday report on
divorce aud polygamy was read. The
report stated that divorces were obtain
ed on the most frivolous pretexts. In
New England the proportion Of divorc
es was one to eleven marriages. The fire.
quency with which divorces we're OBJ
tanned, and the laxity Of popular seDti
ment 90 tn. subject, was shocking. Ii
was not to be disguised that many sew
erauces of the marriage tie were the
direct outgrowth of preceding ungod :
ly lust seeking for new afhnities." The
report Included as follows;
While we admit the right of sep ara
1jsn for Sufficient cause,
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1881-04-22


HENRY f. KNAPP, a noted civil en-
gineer Of New York, recently address
ed the Pittsburgers on river and har
Dor engineering. tie maintains that
Eads is really closing up the mouth o {
the Mississippi river, "inasmuch as for
the few feet Of increased depth he has
got he has had to contract the capacity
of the eutire mouth thousands of
square yards, thereby backing the wa
ter up throughout the entire valley aud
causing bars and shoals to form
throughout the entire system of rivers
drained through the delta; aud this in
creased damming up has to be con
iioually carried on to greater extent
in order to even maintain the tenn
porsry depth through the South Pass"
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1881-04-22

THIs spring the reports from all
sections of the United States indicate
a vastly increased affection in the shape
of stomach aud lung diseases. La the
far West, as we'll as in the far South,
once thought to furnish a specific for
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1881-04-22

of such legislatiuS.-ss'|ni l protect the
young growth of timber, encourage the
planting of forests, aud discourage the
shipment of timber IN large quantities
to foreign countries.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1881-04-22
TAX SALE7

for
bidder belong
the taxes
said and paid;
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1881-04-22

put asunder.
Resolved, That we will refuse to
marry or admit TO membership ia our
churches any who are divorced on un>
scriptural grounds.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-01
Accidentally DROWNED.

Mr.. Robert FOwles, the second mate Of
the British bark Kenilworth, which Is lying at
the lower Eastern Cotton press. while walk
ing ashore on plank at q quarter to three
O'Clock yesterday afternoon, missed his
footing and fell into the river between the
wharf and the vessel. The unfortunate
MAJ came 20 the surface once
and then sank and did not
rise. His body was Immediately dragged
Tor, and was recovered about half an hour
after, and every possible effort was made by
the kiHd-hearted Captain of the vessel 70
resuscitate him, but without success. The
deceased was about twenty-three years OF
eye, and was 3 native OF s.. John, Y. B.,
where his wife resides, to whom he has been
married only six months. The Coroner was
81 once notified and held an inquest on the
body and rendered verdict Of accidental
1roWning.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-01
Matters and Things LaeOnIeaIIJ
Noted.


solomon's Lodge No. l, F. * A. NJ, meets
tonight.
A special meeting Of the Republican Blues
will be held this evening to hear the report
Of the committee.
The American Public Health Association
have been rendered an excursion down the
river this morning at eleven O'Clock.
During the month Just closed there were
Issued from the Ordinary's Office ifty-fOur
marriage licenses-ffteen 70 whites, thirty
nine to c0lOred.
Among the callers at the News Office yes
terdsy were Col. a. K. Mcclure, Of the
Philadelphia Tunes, aud Mr.. a. B. TaTel, Of
the Chattanooga TINES.
Several important papers read at the meet
ing Of the American Public Health ASsOcia-
ton, and which were IN type, sre crowded
out By the pressure upon our columns this
morning.
DR.. W. II. Dickinson, s mem0er Of the
State Board Of Health Of Iowa, arrived yes
terdsy evening, and will be in attendance st
the meetings OF the American Public Heath
Association this week.
Among the speakers at yesterdays Ees
sion Of the National Tariff Convention in
New York was Colonel John ScreTen, OF
Savannah, who represented the rice interest
and urged its need Of protective legislation
Late on Tuesday night, during the pro-
gress Of 3 cOl0red ball st Empire Hall, Frank
Houston was struck over the left eye
with a bottle thrown BY g negro named
JACOB, and badly cut. Jacob will be ar
rested.
During the early portion OF January the
water works viii be moved from the present
location on the canal bank about s nile
up the river, near the Hermitage, in ac-
cOrdance with the plans adopted some time
since, and OF which mention has been made,
and the new pump, with the capacity Of
5000, 900 gallons per day, will be placed in
position.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-01

10 closing his very interesting lecture DR..
Jeffries stated that he would leave in few
hours for his home In the North, and he de-
sired to return his thanks to the audience
for their attention, and to the cst;zsns OF
Savannah for their kind courtesy extended
him. His remarks were greeted with enthu-
siastic applause.
Colonel Anderson announced that the
next in order would be the reading of a
paper by DR.. Albert L. Gihon on aHealth
| the True Nobility" in which he most elo-
| quently and forcibly portrayed the import
ance OF a strict regard for all rules of Clean
illness Of the body and the purity of the
atmosphere.
In consequence of the length of
the paper, and the very heavy pres
sure upon our columns this morning
we are compelled to omit its publication
In full. but it will appear in The SundaU
Telegram of the 4th Of December We are
assured it will then be read with as great
interest and pleasure by our readers gener-
ally, bssing our judgment on the frequent
demonstrations of appreciation of the large
and intelligent audience last evening.
There being no further business, Colonel
Anderson announced that motion to ad-
Journ was in order.
A motion to that effect was made and
unanimously carried.
ARVOhAMME AOhS IO-DAIs
$50 A. M.-Prayer by Rev.W s. Bowman,
I. ID.
Election OF members.
Report of Advisory Council
Election of officers.
General business.
TO A. M.-Dr. Daniel NJ. Burgess, of Ha-
vana, Cuba, on practical experiences in
regard to the infection of vessels with yellow
fever in the port of Havana.
1880 A. M.-Report Of Committee on Com
pulsory Vaccination.
10:40 A. M.-Recess till 7:30 D. m.
IL A. M.-COmplimentarY excursion down
the Savannah river.
EVENING SESSION.
S:30 P. M.-Hon. Henry r. jackson, Of
Savannah, In the chair.
Dr.. Ezra NJ. Hunt, of New Jersey, on
''The Sanitary Significance of the Interna-
tional Medical Congress-"
Edward Fenner, Esq, of Louisiana, on
''The New Orleans Sanitary Association"
General business.
There being a large amount of business
to be transacted by the association, the
hours named in the programme will be
strictly followed.
ALI resolutions offered win be referred to
the Executive Committee, without debate,
to be reported on by them to the associa-
tion at its next business meeting.
In debate, each speaker will be limited to
ten minutes.
ORGANIZATION, 1680S1.
President-Dr. Charles B. White, of New
Orleans, La.
First Vice President-Dr. r. G. Kedzie,
of Lansing, Mich.
Second Vice President-Dr. Il. F. Camp
bell, Of Augusta, Ga.
secretary-Dr. Azel Ames, Jr., of Wake
field, Mass.
Treasurer-Dr. J. Berrien Lindsey, OF
Nashville, Tenn.
Executive Committee-Dr. D. G. Holli-
day, New Orleans. La; Dr. E. NJ Hunt,
Metuchen, N. j.; DR.. George Nj. Sternberg,
U. s. Army; DR.. E. l.. Griffin, Fon du Lac,
Wis; DR.. j. G. Thomas, Savannah, Ca; DR..
Thomas F. Wood, Wilmington, N. G.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-01
Dangerous Amusement.

The practice Of sending up fire balloons
at night is attended with considerable dan
ger. Last evening one was sent up which
fen while burning in the field just beyond
the cotton yard at the Central Railroad
wharf Had It fallen among the cotton a
disastrous eODhagratiOn might have result
ed. AS there Is so much risk attending the
sending alOft OF these balloons the practice
had best be discontinued. The loss Of
thousands Of dollars worth Of property de-
stroyed By fire would be rather expensive
for the fun Of seeing a fire balloon sail for q
few minutes.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-01
ShontInr Anrar.

Last night, about quarter to ten O'Clock,
considerable excitement was oecasloned In
the neighbOrhood of Taylor and Tatnall
streets by the report Of q pistol and the
screams Of a female. It was found that q
difficulty had occurred between two colored
men, during which one Of them, George
Galloway, drew his little barker and fred
uDon his antagonist, INJECTING painful and
severe wound. The wounded man was the
breVet husband Of the dusky female whose
screams aroused the neighbOrhoOd. Gallo
WaV ESCAPED.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-01
Removal.

Mr.. q. e. Houston, the well-known mil
liner, has temporarily removed opposite his
old quarters on Congress street, whilst i'm
provements are in progress at his new estab-
lishment on Broughton street. Preparatory
to the change to Broughton street, hif
entire stock will be offered at and below
New York cost. The stock embraces the
hsndsomest goods in the city in his line.
Special attention is directed to the assort-
ment of Black Goods, Silks, plain and bro
csded, at special bargain, Hosiery, Gloves,
Corsets, Ladies' and Gents Neck Wear.
This is the last week for my Kid Gloves.
Ladies', call and get a supply.-Ady.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-01
She lIOrning Mfirs.
THURSDAY. DECEMBER /. 1881.


The proceedings Of the ninth annual ses-
sion Of the American Public Health Asso-
citation, which viii appear from day to day
in the columns OF the MoRsISe NEWS, VIII
be reprinted in pamphlet form on good
paper. Members Of the Association and
others desiring copies win please send in
their orders to the Office Of publication,
whitaker steet. at once. Price per copy, 30
cents
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-01

At the close Of a long Interview with Arts
tides Weleh, Esq, Of Erdenheim Stock
Farm. near Chestnut Hill, Penn, that gentle
man. who bred IroquIs and Parole, said; 81
want nv groom to continue the use OF st.
Jacobs on, for It is an excellent thing for
horseg-n Prominent hOrsemen all use It.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-01
ARRIVALS NOVEMBER so.

Alfred Moody, Greenville, NY; S Likens,
@ r R; D G Pollock and wife, Lagrange; w 7
Wilkins, Jesup; DR. j g Snyder, DIR G Tyler,
Humboldt, Tenn; Major G Williams, Bruins
county; F w Flint, Atlanta; David Reese,
Quantico, Va; Fred Ensfeld, Ga; r Sheridan,
G R R; ] W Cheeves, Fernandina; R A Laws
renee, VarnesVille; F Fl Chaplin, A Bolger, N
Y; J g Turner, s G.; D S Leary, Miss Ella
Leary, Newport; L Austin, Greenville, s C;
N Keen, FL Keen, Withers, Ga; g Sneed,
Riceboro, Ga; w Staples, Conn; Capt T Il
Lake, Savannah, Florida and Western Railway.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-01
AceIdentaIIT shot.

Sarah Drayton, a little cOlored girl living
with her parents at the Telfair place, was
accidentally shot On Tuesday morning. Her
young brother was fooling with an old pis-
toll, which was supposed to be unloaded,
when the plaguey thing went IN, and the
ball struck Sarah over the right eye, inlet
Ing painful wound. She was brought 70
10 the CITY and DR.. Chisholm dressed the
frfnru
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-01

By a recent change Of schedule on the
Savannah, Florida and Western Railway,
passengers leaving Savannah for Macon at
II 3. m. arrive at Macon at ESQ p. m, con-
Meeting With trains on the Central Railroad,
for Atlanta and points West and Northwest.
Also passengers leaving Macon at z. q. N.
connect at Jesup with the fast mail train,
arriving in Savannah at $40 p. m, and con-
Meeting with trains for Charleston and all
points North and East.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-01
Buys Them by the Gross.

STEUBENvILLE, OHIO, May %, 1881.
Please send me at once one gross Of your
most excellent medicinal tonic, Browns Iron
BItters. have used them in my practice
for indigestion, dyspepsia, sour stomach,
heartburn, nausea, vertigo, etc, and have
met with great success in effecting cures.
find they give perfect tone and real strength
70 every part Of the body, and in cases OF
kidney diseases and consumption they
quickly stop all decay.
r. B. ALEXANDER, NJ. D. and Druggist.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-01
unmnrr nnmptY,s FareweII

Tony Denier's celebrated Humply Dumpty
TrouDe had q rousing matinee yesterday and
4 good audience last night. This evening
the company give their farewell perform
snce. and we would advise those who wish
tbree hours Of fun and enjoyment to be on
hand
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-01
Snecial Notice

The Pews of the Independent Presbyterian
Church will be rented for the ensuing year on
THURSDAY next. December LIST, at IL O'Clock
noon, in the Church.
Pewholders desiring to give up their Pews
will please notify the Chairman prior to that
date. In the absence of such notice, present
occupants will be considered as wishing to re-
tain their Pews for another year.
GEO. g. FREEMAN.
For the Board of Trustees.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-01
HARNETrC HOUSE.

TAis FaVor1Ge Family Hotel, Uader
Its New Management. Is Recon-
mended for she Excellence OF lGs
Cuisine, HOmeltke Comforts,
Prompt Attention and Moderate
Rates. Harnett & George. Pro-
prieeOrss
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-01

Among the delegates to the American
Public Health Association We notice DR.. +.
T. Gary, who is q member of the South Caro-
Ina Legislature and delegate from the State
Board Of Health Of South Carolina He viii
present paper upon Forests CONSIDERED 10
fheir hvqeinie relations Il. health and eli
mafa
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-01

TIE height OF the river st Augusta at 1:4l
O'Clock p. m yesterday was five feet ten
inches, fall OF two inches during the pre-
cedlng tWanLY-four hours.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-01
mAKsHALLHOUsE.

The appointments of this favorise
Hotel are OF high order and COM
Parei favOrabIy with any hotel In
the United States. The cuisine ia
rich I'm all this prolific market af-
faFda-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-01

Mr.. Boston Brown, Of our city, has volun-
teered his services In the defense Of Guiteau,
and leaves tonight for Washington; and to
guard against the miasma arising from the
Potomac flats, will carry supply Of Kief-
feris Peruvian Cure with him, as it is war
ranted to cure all forms Of malaria, and Is
for sale by all druggists and country
dealers at 25e. bottle.-AdV.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-01
Wflbor's Cod Liver Oil and Lime,

The great popularity of this safe and effica
cious preparation is alone attributable to its
intrinsic worth. In the cure of Coughs, Colds
Asthma, Bronchitis, Whooping Cough. Scrof
ulous Humors, and all Consumptive symptoms
it has no superior, if equal. Let no one neg
lect the early symptoms of disease, when an
agent is at hand which will cure all complaints
of the Chest, Lungs. or Throat. Manufactured
only by A. B. WILBOR, Chemist, Boston. Sold
by all druggists.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-01

Indications for the South Atlantic States
to-day: Light rains and partly cloudy
weather, falling barometer, slight changes
in temperature and light variable winds.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-01

Boys and Youths Clothing the very
best; IS per cent. less than anybody will sell
you, at the Famous New York Clothing
House, 140 Congress street.-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-01

Sudden changes Of the weather often
cause Pulmonary, Bronchial and Asthmatic
troubles. sBr0uH's Bronchial Iroeaes
win allay irritation, which induces coughing
oflentimes giving immediate RELIEF.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-01
Special Notice.

ALI bills against the British bark "Areola, -
A. Penery, Master, must be presented at our
office before noon THIS DAY, or payment will
be debarred.
A. FULLARTON & co,
AOants