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The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1881-05-06

All the Cabinet officers have plenty
Of people to call on business and pay
respects. In the matter of the great
est number Of visitors Secretary Lin
coin, however, stakes the cake" To
addition TO the regular tide he has one
hundred c0lored people who want to
shake hands with him to one that yisits
the other members of the Cabinet for
that purpose. The War Department
is crowded every day with colored peo-
pie. They all say the same thiog.
They simply want to shake hands with
the sou of the man who Issued the
emancipation proclamation All class
es, froul the city swell to the contra
band" from "Old Virginny," make a
Mecca of the War Department He
receives them all and gratiies them not
only with q hand grip, but With few
cheerful words Of greeting. Some
times, 10 the case of an old fashioned
colored man or woman, he will talk for
some little time with them-Ex.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1881-05-06

TELEPHONES available for use over
short lines are now so cheap and easily
managed that they are coming into
general use to connect residences with
business Offices. The cities and towns
are covered with a maze Of public aud
private wires extending in every direc-
ton and when these become disarranged
by storms the confusion which ensues
Is often quite amusing.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1881-05-06

The Globe-Democrat furnishes con.
ISOLATION to the farmers whose lands are
now overhown:
''Yet the fertile lands of the bottoms
are the product of the river, aud these
great inundations are a source &c fer
tiIity which is inexhaustible. IF no
destruction accompanied them their
value as fertilizers would be incaleu-
liable. The river would be viewed not
as an enemy, but as friend and it's
rising would be a cause not Of anxiety.
but of qualification"
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1881-05-06

THE witness iu the famous Morey
letter, which played such a conspicu-
Gus part in the Presidential canvass,
has been convicted and sentenced to
eight years Imprisonment. We can
say, with very few Of the Democratic
editors, that we neither gave this SLAM
der credepee nor publication. We
fought the battle upon the Cincinnati
platform, though many abandoned it
and sought to gain the victory by
Singing mud. We rejoice at the con
vietion and can sincerely wish that all
who assisted in its production were
served likewise.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1881-05-06

A man is nov imprisoned in the
New York Jail for obeyiOg the injunc-
tion of the Bible to let his yea be yea
aud his nay, nay. lie was chosen on
jury and being very devOut man
refused to swear or affirm because he
bible does not sanction such proceed
iDss aud is imprisoned for contempt of
court.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1881-05-06

AN INTERESTING DECIsIoN-In the
United States Circuit Court at Mem
phis, Tenn last week, Judge Baxter
rendered a decision Affirming one pre-
viously delivered by Judge Hammond
Of the United States District Court, to
the effect that a merchant furuis hing
supplies to q steamboat at the home
port has a claim which, ia settlement,
takes precedence of mortgage given
before the supplies we're delivered.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1881-05-06
Tnat Voodoo DocIor.
[ From the Courier.JournaI.l

Chief Weatherford received letter
yesterday morning from the sheriff of
Franklin county, stating that negro
mau named DR.. Craig Mitchell, who is
wanted there for rape. was believed to
be in this city at No. 80 Marshall
street. The letter was accompanied by
warrant for the arrest of the negro
The letter and warrant was turned over
to Detectives Daily and Lindsey, who
went in search of the negro Mitchell
was found at the place indicated, and
he was placed in Jail. He is a man
about forty years of age, and is kind
of Voodoo practitioner. The crime
he is charged with was committed
about three weeks ago in Frankfort on
a negro girl under fourteen years OF
age. The particulars were given at
the time. The girls mother made the
the complaint, but Mitchell skipped
out before he could be arrested, and
come here. He will be taken back.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1881-05-06

JAY Gould is making one expert
ment which if successful will be great
public benefit and gain him the good
will of the travelling public. His plan
is to have passenger cars of every class
provided with seats of new pattern
which can be converted into sleeping
cots or lounges. This would add i'm
mensely to the conveDiences and re.
duce the expense of rail way travel.
1t is not understood that this improve
ment would do away with the Pullman
monopoly but it would give every body
a chance to ride comfortably without
exorbitaut charges.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1881-05-06

The population of the State Of Ken
lucky is l648 500, and the ratios Of
the afflicted classes are: Lunatics, to
every l,o78 persons; blind, to every
p, 827; dsaf and dumb, to every
1871; feeble Minded to every y,
60l; idiots, 1 to every ,939.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1881-05-06

will on Monday the 9th day offer for
greale
ing 10 the parties taxes unless
49, ~
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1881-05-06

THE Investigation of the star SER
vice in the postal departments creating
sensation in Washington and else~
where. The frauds have been we'll
known to exist but the difficulty has
been to establish the facts. Now there
Is probability that the whole truth
will come out as the President has
made the right move to secure q
thorough ventilation of the matter, and
it only needs the cooperation of con
gress TO expose the rascals who have
been so long robbing the nation.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1881-05-06

INTEREST has again been aroused in
the Keely motor, so often denounced
as a humbug. Last week Keely gave
an exhibition Of bis motor to large
number of socialists and men whose
position is evidence Of the sincerity Of
their statements aud unite in express.
ing their sentiments at the remarkable
power of his machine. The principles
upon which bis machine is based is DO,
revealed aud until it is explained there
will be great dis,rust Ia his schemes.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1881-05-06

The Mexieaus are again becoming
uneasy about the numerous railroads
now in process of construction through
their States. They fear that the end
of all will be the "Gringos." While
this feeling ezciles this the sentiment
against annexation is growing in the
United States, many believing ge have
enough discordant elements already
without adding the turbulent mixed
races of the revolutionary Mexico.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1881-05-06

Tue assassination OF the Car struck
terror to the heart of every person
wearing a crown 10 Europe. All are
guarded with the greatest yigileuce.
Even the Queen Of England does not
dare to take railroad trip without
sending an empty train ahead. to catch
the shock of any torpedoes or bombs
that may be used against it, About
the most unhappy people of Europe
now are the Sovereigus. Bombs seem
to be revolutioniziug revolutions.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1881-05-06
some Nentuc.y statistics.

FTom EaBalalod statements IN the
Coarler-JoarnaI we CLEAN the follow
ing interesting facts in regard to the
eieemosynary population Of Kentucky:
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1881-08-25

From the Ouachita Telegraph VIC
learn that Mrs. 4. O. Benton. lateI,
OF Minden Female College, viii Oman
a select school at Monroe on the Eth
ofSeptember. While at Miuien Co,
Benton and his worthy.family made
many friends in this section Of the
State, whofavorably remember them
for their excellent department and
the faithful discharge of their duties
as teachers. Those who know them
best like them most. Gel Benton
and bis excellent wife and accom-.
pllshed daughters richly deserve
prosperity and happiness and we
trust they may find success in their.
new home.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1881-08-25
velire.

State of Louisiana, Be it remem.
Parish OF Bossier. ! bered that on
this, 18th day of August, A. D., 1881,
we, the Jury Commission, whose
names appear below, met at the
Clerks Office, Bossier Parish, La,
and proceeded to draw, and did draw
and select from the General Venire
box, fifty names Of persons qualified
by law to serve as Grand and Petit
Jurors, for the first week of the Oc.
tober Term of the End Judicial Dis
trict Court, to be begun and holden
10 and for the Parish Of Bossier, on
the 4th Monday, the Gath day Of
October, A. D. 1881, in pursuance of
Act No. A and Act No. 81, of the
IxOuiSiQno I.ouiolofur xy;v
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1881-08-25

CURED OF DRTNKMG.-"Ay young
friend of mine was cured Of an in.
satiabls thirst for liquor, which had
80 Frustrated him that he was unable
to do any business. He was entirely
cured BY the use Of Hop Bitters. 1t
allayed ell that burning thirst; took
away the appetite for liquor, made
bis nerves steady, and he has re-
NAMED . sober and steady man for
more than two years, and has no de-
sire to return to his cups; I know of
Q number OF others that have been
cured Of drinking BY it.-rFrom a
leading r. B. Official, Chicago, Ill.
1sMes.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1881-08-25

The Delta Journal is uniformed
that worked will COON begin in earn.
est all along the lime of the vicks
burg, Shreveport and Pacific rail.
road" and it looks for an early com
pietion of this important enterprise.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1881-08-25

have in active operation Steam Furniture
= Factory, and will sell Goods Of Home
Make to dealers and consumers ut saving on
former prices of from Is to 40 per cent. I
warrant Better Goods than those now general
~ sold, mostly made In the North and Shipped
here ct high rates of freight.
In addition to HONE MADE GooDs, keep
constantly on hand full stock of fine Furni-
ture of lateststyies and designs. Also, Glazed
sash, Doors and Blinds, Wall Paper, Window
Shades, Mattresses, Childrens' Carriages, &c,
at lowest market prices.
WIN. FINDERS.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1881-08-25

RI There are ten prisoners con
sned in the parish Jail at this place
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1881-08-25

~ DR.. q. Neeson put a new roof
m bis dwelling during the past week.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1881-08-25
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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1881-08-25

% Dry goods of all descriptions
cheap for cash at Julius A. Jacobs.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1881-08-25

Also proceeded to draw, and did
draw the following thirty names to
serve the I'd week of the October
Term Of the End Judicial District
Court, commencing Monday, the
3lst day of October, A. D. 1881, rs
Jurors. they being nualif3a<l IN serva
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1881-08-25

R Now Is the time for business
ssu TO advertise.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1881-08-25
caddo Carriage Works.

He Is constantly manufacturing Carriages
Phaetons, Ambulances, Wagons, Buggies
Carts, &c. He also has large stock of Trim.
mings, Hardware and Woodwork.
Will trade any of his work for good horses
mules, cattle or sheep. y20nI3
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1881-08-25

r The best and freshest line OF
arg goodsat Henry Dreyfuss & Sons.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1881-08-25
s WoRCEsTERs is, in the estimation .
IA IA ru abxlo

- "ORCESTER'S is, in the estimation Of
w all scholars, the best dictionary ex.
tant for general use. There is certainly no real
comparison possible between it and its most
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nunciation. This Worcester does, and this its
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Years ago Worcester's Dictionary was
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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1881-08-25

n Don't overlook our new ad.
.ertisements this week.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1881-08-25

az Hot, hotter, hottest. But
many viii land in a hotter place,
unless they repent and do better.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1881-08-25

az Mr. F. 81. Thomkins, editor
d the Minden Democrat, made the
Banner Office a pleasant call last
week.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1881-08-25

q Messrs. Henry Dreyfnss & Son,
afer no bats and quote no prices !;
Dot will sell you more goods for less
money than any house in Shreveport.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1881-08-25

~ It is q fact that Messrs. E. r.
Moore s Son areselling goods cheap
er than any other house in town.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1881-08-25

~ Crops in this section this year
are like the Irishman's breeches-
short, light and thin.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1881-08-25

6There are too many people
looking after the business and char.
acter of others. They spend so
much time at this work, that they
have no time to look after them
selves. If they would keep their
own house swept and garnished the
world would be happier.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1881-08-25

B The philosopher said to man:
aKnow thyself;" and this is in fact
the foundation of all wisdom.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1881-08-25

n The December apportionment
Of the State school fund for Bossier
uarish is 9516 90.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1881-08-25

AZ When a man starts down hill
It is difficult to stop. Young man,
don't make the start. Put on the
tnkes.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1881-08-25

u Don't fail to see Hessrs. Hen.
r Dreyfass & Sons stock of dry
GOODS They sell them at the low
est prices.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1881-08-25

a According to the parish land
nap, Bossier contains 821 square
niles. Of this area, there is in Red
hEer bottom, 21S square miles.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1881-08-25

iHS NOTED TRAIN RoBBERs.-
aae publishers of "Border Outlawsu
ssse's that their history of the
Younger Brothers and Frank and
'ssse James, published six months
go has already reached the enor-
a0as sale Of more than 60, 900 copies.
s'aee the late robbery and double
aa'0ef ct Winston, No., they have
ss0 . new edition, containing a
=. history of that outrage, with il.
va tlons, which brings the events
:. %. !. lives of these airy gentlemen
: 'ae highway down to the present
-0aent' For lively reading we pre-
1e this book can hardly be sur.
s = Persons desiring agencies
w nnd advertisement elsewhere.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1881-08-25

R Nothing is permanent in this
world; every phase of humanity is
only . transition towards a worse or
better condition.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1881-08-25

ROCKY MOUNT. La, :
Sole Agent for Dooaiee Parish.
The daily gazette. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1874-1883, 1881-05-09
From saturday. Late Edition
Good For Appoauinimink.


Jacob Daniels, of Appoquinimink
hundred, is a brick. He has been
married three times and is the faith
er of twenty-shree children. Of
these, his first wife bore him six;
his second, six; and his third, who Is
still living, eleven. Twenty OF
them are living. He has fifty grand
children and nine great grand chill
dren. He says he never borrowed
but one dollar in his life, and that
he returned will out using it. He
was seventy two years old last birth
day, and one day this week dropped
and covered four bushels of peas
and it vast very good day for drop
ping peas, either. Hurrah for Ap-
poquinlmink l. MddletoiOn Tran
script.
The daily gazette. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1874-1883, 1881-05-09
A Bright Outlook,
Government Expectations an "a, ths
Financial Future.

Government Expectations as Ia the
Financial Future.
WASHINGTON, May 6.-One of the
most prominent officials connected with
the Treasury Department, who has had
much to do with the recent plan contin-
uing the slx-per-cent. bonds at three
and half per cent, said to-day that the
same policy would undoubtedlybe adop-
ted with the five per cents. ~ see no
reason why 1t should not be DONE" asaid
he, every reason why 1t should be. !"
what per cent. of the skies do you
anticipate will be presented for pay
mentY"
81 doubt If any are. Every indication
received here is that they will all be
continued at 81 per cent. Indeed, q 81
percent. Government bond would now
command premium, and people will
not present 3R-per-cent. bonds for paw
ment upon which they can draw the in
terest and which others stand ready TO
take at a slight premium"
"If the 5s are extended what will be
done with the surplus revenue?"
"Of course, we shall reserve the right
10 call In and pay off the bonds at any
time. l think there will be enough sur /.
plus revenue this fiscal year to nav of
a. least one hundred millions OF BE-
This can be done .and the rest extend
ed"
will the s1O4 ,OOO, 900 reserve Is be
issued?"
~ think not. IL does not seem neces-
sary to add to the existing quantity of
4-per-cent bonds when We can get the
use OF the money at 81 per cent, and
when the policy Of the Department and
the Administration is to reduce Interest
70 the lowest practicable point and pay
ere the revenues keeping up?"
Yes. Receipts to-day wereS1 ,5OO, 900.
anu =. 49, one daiiy average is much over
that the revenues will fall off,"
The daily gazette. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1874-1883, 1881-05-09

Senator William ]. Sewell of New
Jersey, who returned home from
Washington yesterday, was asked by
a representative Of the Press regarding
the situation at Washington and the
probable result on Judge Robertson's
nomination when it came before the
Senate in executive session for action
u have no doubt" he replied, "but
that The nomination will be promptly
confirmed" ivy
From another source equally well.
informed, it was stated that a checL
list, carefully prepared and in the
hands OF a leading Cabinet officer
showed that there was clear maiority
OF three of the Senators who Womb
vote Tor the confirmation, and that
tnelT determination could in no wise
The daily gazette. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1874-1883, 1881-05-09
THE p. T.. CHURCH TROUBLE.
The Delaware City Case Before the
Chancellor.

hhc DchHWAEt lily Ease hRn0Fe the
Chancellor.
The Delaware City Episcopal
Church matter was before Chancellor
Salisbury. at Dover, yesterday morn
ing, on rule to. show cause why in
junction should not issue restraining
the late rector and vestry of above
named church from conducting the
proceedings and affairs thereof. Bates
and Harrington represented the COM
plainants, and John p. Salisbury the
defendants. Defendants counsel ask
ed Tor a postponement of the hearing
on the ground that he was not retained
in the case until Wednesday night
last, and therefore, had not had time
to prepare the necessary papers. The
request was granted by the Chancellor,
and the matter postponed till next
Friday. The Chancellor, in his re-
marks, suggested that he might not
have jurisdiction, and perhaps the case
was cognizable before the Superior
Court. He also observed that the ac-
tion Of the Bishop touching Mr.. Phil
lips, the late pastor of the church, was
final and conclusive 80 far as any
court In this State is concerned, and
the only question that could come be-
fore him, if he had jurisdiction, was
that of tresspass. Continuing, the
Chancellor remarked that he desired to
say a few words-not officially, but as
a man having the greatest admiration
for the Episcopal Church, q church
venerable with age, and claiming de-
scent from the Apostles TO the present
time. He advised that all ecclesiasti
cal difficulties be settled within the
limits Of the church, and observed that
inasmuch as America and England had
not thought it humiliating to submit
matters in dispute to arbitration, the
troubles and controversies in the case
in question might be settled in SINH
lar way. He therefore recommended
that three men be selected to adjust all
differences, as being more seeming
aud proper than a court proceeding
Bishop Lee was present, and several
gentlemen claiming to be the vestry of
the church.
The daily gazette. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1874-1883, 1881-05-09
ROBERTSON BOOKED TO WIN.
His Confirmation as Collector now
Considered Certain.

HAS COMBINATION as COkkectOr now
Considered Certain.
WASHINGTON, May 81 have the
most reliable authority for stating that
Robertson will be confirmed next week,
unless some great and unexpected change
should take place In the temper Of the
Senate. Conkling has thus far counted
upon all the doubtful votes in the SEN
aLe-nine Republicans and eight Demo
Gratis. Some of the Democrats included
In the eight are on the fence. bill is
counted among the eight, although at
times he has shown every disposition to
aid in the confirmation OF Robertson.
The actiod of the President in with
drawing the names of all Conkling' 8
friends may possibly induce some of the
Republicans 70 leave the Stalwart stand
ard. Mcpherson is also counted among
the eight, and is accused of being q
Conkllng Democrat, but he has hobby
that the withdrawal of Conklina's
friends will demorallze that statesman's
following, and he is, therefore unlikely
to support him. Pugh has also been
considered doubtful, but 1t is asserted
to-day that he will undoubtedly vote for
Robertson's confirmation without the
slightest reservation.