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New-York tribune., 1881-10-27
WAIrINn roR Manifestations.

The Committee of Twcnty-one of the Re
publican Central Club Sheridan Shook chairman, met
ias evening In Clarendon Hall to consider the adyisa
mny Of placing candidates IN nomination. Nothing
positive was decided upon. II was deemed advisable 10
wait uuth the regular Republican organization had
placed s tic,r' u the Held Au address 10 the Eepub
iican voters viii probably Doc Issued
New-York tribune., 1881-10-27
UNITED STATES SUPREME CoURI

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26.In the Supreme Court
of United to-day the following business
transacted:
No 56-3arton agt. Barbour. receivers-Argument
cluded
No. 57Kein agt the New YORK Life Insurance Company
Argued by side submitted by the other.
Nos SO 59-Dresback agt The Second National Bank
of Wkesbare and stark ag the same-Under argument as
case
The which stand next on the docket are
No 6O-COunty Court OF Clark Comfy Missouri agtSfhe
United States rel JobnstOn No 6O-Bennerhassou aud
others agt Sherman and No. b2-Oiover assignee agI
Live
New-York tribune., 1881-10-27
LOCAL. NOMINATING CONVENTIONS.

The following NOMINATIONS Wtrc madt IN IIIs uIy IHHV
evening:
To,mg,,,- Asscroblvmpr-Ivt District John DorO-
van. Vth District. Thomas Began NNllth Dsirlcl,
John J. Cullen: NNIIIl District william Hichn4an
Aldrrman-23d and 2ith wards, Eugene Ring.
Irrinv HaN.-Scnstor-Nth pisirct, James Dnley !;
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS and Iwenty-foufth wards
Eugene Ring. ,,'.-..
Coipfy DemocrnrV- -Asscrnbymen-lt District
Michael {. Murphy. Id James j. W MIlsh; lIId' "iham
II. McIutyre, NNIIitn, Daniel \ NcIslfby.
Senator. IXth District James fi'hIcrtd Cyll Jus
tice With District William H. kerlyi Win Dhtiict'
". J. Kane. ,, ,
German euator-Nllith District Jacob
secbacher CIV! Jus:!cc-IAth District George /. "cb
New-York tribune., 1881-10-27
An1srRIrT REINITEn.

The TXth Assembly District Republican As
ISOLATION TUNED in force at the special meeting held
at Blercker Building. last night. 10 considcr the ac-
ton Of rs boiling" delegation to the llId Judicial Dis
trict Convention. EK-Aldcrman Jacobns presided
Charles II Morgan offered n resolution approving The
notion ~ the delegates Mr. White offered substitute,
cpnsuring The delegation for acting without instruction
proper authority, and Francis Lambert. Colonel T. n
l. Ehlers aud others opposed sustaining any bolt hut
the Morgan resolutions was adopted by an oveTWhtln-
ing majority only twelve voting with Mr.. White.
New-York tribune., 1881-10-27
THE COURT OF APPEALS.

ALBANY. Oct. 26.-In the Court of Appeals
to-day the following business was transacted:
No 29G-selack agt. Talman-Argument resumed and
concluded No. 372-ThOmas II. Aigel respondent.
Abraham Jacobs and another appellantsArgUed No. 1876
Jost MOer and Others respondents, agt Philip H. TusGs
northumberland.
The following is the day calendar for Thursday
October 27:
New-York tribune., 1881-10-27
A SENATE NOMINATION.
my TELHGRArH TO rHE TRIBUNE. ]

my TELEGRAPH TO TIE lhibINE'I
KINGSTON, n. Y, Oct. 26.-The representa-
lives Of Ulster and Greene Counties present in the
Senatorial Convention of the XVIII District, which as
sembod here this afternoon, but the schohare delegates
did not appear r. Haigh presided. No nomination for
Senator was agreed upon. but after some dell1eraon
committee Of three from Ulster was appointen and
aut norized to make the nomination. The committee
subscaucntly rendered the nomination 10 william H.
Roncyn the veteran editor OF Ulster and there is a
strong probability that he Will accept H. No stronger
name could have been suggested.
New-York tribune., 1881-10-27
THE DEADLOCK BROKEN.

The deadlock that has prevented the nom
inaon Of Republican candidate for Ciyil Justice In
tho WIN Judicial District broken last night
I'm the thirty-scycnth ballot, when John
T. Conway, Of the NNIIIh Assembly
District and Charles H. Stone OF the XIXth District who
had previously voted for j. G. Juus Ian bcu cbuugrd
their votes thus securing the nomination for John ".
Perry "a vote Of - 10 -. The nominal Uf Mr.
Perry wa. then made unanimous.
New-York tribune., 1881-10-27
WEsTCHESTER DEMOCRATS.

The Democrats Of the towns of East Chester
and West Chester held a Convention at the Town Hall,
In West Chester yesterday for the purpose OF nominat
ing School Commissioner for the Ist District After
heated discussion as the number of delegates 10 which
Ea Chester and West Chester were entitled respective
H. Jared sandford OF Mount Vernon was nominated by
.....l .rt.uf
New-York tribune., 1881-10-27
LAIN TENNIS IN HOBOKEN

The Lawn Tennis Tournament under the au-
srces OF the St. Georges Cricket Club began yesterday
afternoon az the club grounds in HObOken. The attend
ance was very small required good deal OF puekt
face for trep or hours the chilling northwest wind
that swept the field The tew tat were present
walking around, while the policemen on duty plhysi
ball and wrestled with anyone who would take holu
so Is keep warm
THE Tournament il conducted under the rules or ia
United States National Lawn Tennis AssOclatlVn, tno
rules governing the play being the best Two oni OF tho
in The trial sets" aud best three out OF nye ID ihe
finals vantage games in finals only Tie nrst day
was "A ia usual in tennis, slow one. Ihe Singles
were drawn ly chance that the players were not very
evenly matched By far the best exhibition oi SKIN was
snowu by j. c. Cairnes Of England the winner Oi tho
tournament PLAYED at the Ca-uO ia Newport ia oepuu-
her He llays almost entirely DacK hAhded shO"lhs
excellent Judgment and precision HIS cuttlhS Ivr
Stvyists and get-ups oiteutines wonderful IN
the singles he played against A. f. Navarro, Ol oe
bright who proved himself worthy competitor: ln'r
score stood g. . q, g. I'm favor of Carnes Nhlie lhey
we're uaving the other courts" in use were deSercu Ny
the spectators. Later In the afternoon round De-
tween d. Miller, of Utca and e. r. watson atuacteo a.
teution They set all, the score penS o. - D.
I'm the last set there were eight "duces made ~ 10
suited iu g. o. in favor Of Mr. watson. Thc other su'
lies were Gs follows the In named being the wlnbet
" C. w. Barnes tScabriBhO agt IL g bo"eis '>i''A''
y a. dyaos St GcCrge) got "bye" as A. Van Rennsaioar
a oune kmerical did not turnup. .. >....., fs.,
a. \. Miller utica got bye as ~ O' H""tFo '''"'
os'' Is HnJcrsoI tseabrighr got "bye" a. Nowboid
Young AIuerlcs) not being able Ia play -, - VII, q q
Z. Ennes tst Geotg1l aRt = u MS ii,,k n -
A L. Rivers New.Yors) agt - Campbell torange g. Il
j. Rankine Staten Isand) agt. - HOdgman dlhaoe'm
6, 3; IL 3 ,. =, ,y,, -, c.orco, q a. G. ,
IlinelanGer drew Dye"
New-York tribune., 1881-10-27
OTHER LEGISLATIVE NOMINATIONS.

MIDDLETowN, NJ Y, Oct. 26.-The Demo-
cratic Convention OF the lid District, Orange County,
renominaed W. Harvey Clark for member OF Assembly.
BALLsTON, ". Y, Oct. 26.-rhe Democrats OF Warren
County to-day nominated Nelson W. Yandeuzen for AS
scmbly.
BUFFALO, n. Y, Oct. 26.-The Democrats of the IVth
Assembly District have nominated Timothy Jackson, OF
BOwmansvile.
County have renomnatcd Benjamin c. Butler for AS
sembly,
New-York tribune., 1881-10-27
THE MINNESOTA ADJUSTMENT BILL.

Sr. PAUL, Mimi, Oct. 16.-The State Senate
today passed the Railroad Bond Adjustment Bill by
vote of 30 tolO thought 1t will pass the House by
decisive majority, though its opponents viii probably
consume some time In debate aud dllatOry proceed
.uEs.
New-York tribune., 1881-10-27
A NOMINATION DECLINED.

Aaron Deuaw, the Democratic nominee for
Senator the f-t Senatorial Datrei has Withdrawn
from the canvass.
New-York tribune., 1881-10-27
MIR. WINDOW ELECTED.

CHICAGO, Oct. 26.-A dispatch from st. Paul
announces the election Of Mr. Window AS United states
senator by the Legislature in Joint session to-day.
New-York tribune., 1881-10-27
JUDGE sAYFoRDs SUCCESSOR.

ALBANY, Oct. 26.-Governor Cornell has ap- |
pointed Horace Russeli Judge OF the Superior Court
OF New-YoIk. vice Judge Sanford, deceased
New-York tribune., 1881-10-27

Watson beat Miller. G,l,82

Watson beat Miller. 6, l ! O, 2.
Cross beat Rhinelander, U, ! q, o.
Anderson beat Hynes, o. 81 o. =
Ennes beat Barnes, q, z q, =.
Ryes and In nkine piay ed sets scoring o. o.
This left another set to be played Tor Mr.. nansn n
scored game when the match was stoppea .s IN 81
fected by the stiff wind that blew all afternoon.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-02-17

to San Francisco, is perhaps not the
most unrighteous, but it is as gross a
violation Of legal principle as can be
conceived.
If the railways belong to the people,
then the rights of all citizens are pre-
cisely equal, and all determinations
are unlawful.
maintain that all the States have
clear aud indefcasible right to protect
their people against such wrongs, and
to exercise the power as a sacred duty.
When that duty is properly perform
ed the internal trade of each State
will
CEASE TO BE ENsLAvED AND CRIPPLED
as it is now. But the commerce be-
tween the States will still be open to
inequalities and liable to oppression and
plumber by transportation companies
unless the National Legislature does
something to save it. Congress has
power "to regu ate commerce between
the States"
Is it not strictly within the scope of
that authority when it makes a law
torbidding carriers through the State
to injure, impede or destroy the general
trade of the country by extravagant
and discriminating charges? If that
lie not a regulation of inter State COM
merce what would be? The power be
ing conceded. an effectual mode Of
righting the wrongs now complained of
can easily e devised,
Doubtless, you are right IN the be-
lief that public opinion win be IN favor
of your movement. Rejecting men
can't deny its justice; but the influence
of these great corporations can hardly
be calculated. They have methods
of defense and oHense which make
them almost invincible. You have
referred to portions of their history
which proved this. Some of the State
governments are literally subjugated
by them now. 1t will require a
strong organization and much labor to
reduce them. Undiseiplined militia
in the open field make a poor fight
against regulars entrenched. What
are cornstaIks against cannon? Such
Is truth against money. You ask
what 1 think of regulating these at
fairs by the agency of commissioners.
In England believe that plan has been
a complete success; in California [ un-
derstand it is dead failure.
This paper is much longer than I
intended to make it, and, as an answer
to your questions 1t is less categorical
than it ought to be, but you must
take it as it is, and believe me your
obedient servant,
(Sgned) j. S. BLACK
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care that every person shall be
able at least to read and write,
and pursues energetically all pa
rents who neglect to send their
children to school.
The difference in quantity be-
tween the coffee imported into
this country and that sold is re-
markable. OF thirty-four samples
OF ground coffee. lately analyzed,
thirty one were adulterated, more
or less, with chiccory. Roast corn
was in twelve, and beans and po-
tatO flour in one. Chiccory itself
is as often adulterated as coffee
Horse chestnuts, acorns, wheat.
red eauth, carrots, parSnips. oak
bark, tan, mahogany, saw dust,
and venetian red enter frequent
ly into the composition. a com
pany which desicates cocoanuts
in New York city finds a market
for its shells at the coffee mills.
which grind and mix them with
coffee. Peanuts and burnt sugar
are also used for aduIteration,
and unground coffee is by no
means exempt from foreign par
ticles.
James NJ. Steele, convicted OF
shooting at man, was before
Judge Gaines for sentence, al
Dallas, Texas, and was asked
what he had to say. The followina
dialogue ensued: Steelt-I am q
gentleman, my ancestors were
gentlemen, and I did nothing but
what any other gentleman would
have done under the circumstan-
ces. You have shown me no jus
tice. The Judge-Shut up. Steele
You asked me if had anything
to say sir, and l have a right to
falkland Pm going to do it. The
JUDGE didn't give you permits
sion to talk in that manner. In
all my experience as 4 Judge
nothing has ever given me so
much pleasure as sentencing you
t. the penetentiary for seven
years. Steele-Yes, andI hope
and pray the curse of heaven NAV
descend upon you and that you
will be sunk into the hottest pits
of hell, and I only hope that
will have the pleasure of meet
ing you at some future time.
OF Mr.. Bret Harte's methods of
work, the London World says his
desk is a model of neatness; he
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-02-17

THE Reagan interstate commerce
bill is very stringent, prohibiting all
discrimination in rates and charges
between individuals, all allowances
of rebates and drawbacks, all pooling
arrangements to prevent competition,
and discrimination between places to
the extent of charging more per car
load for a shorter than for a longer
distance. 1t does not assume to fix or
TO limit charges, but requires all rail
roads coming within its provisions to
keep their schedules of rates posted,
which cannot be changed without five
days notice, and to aehere strictly to
the rates so published. These are the
main features of the bill, apart from
very rigid provisions in regard to pen
alties for violation.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-02-17
ITEMS OF INTEREST.

A young man in Paris won al
The lottery two grand pianos.
which he sold for 10000 francs,
and then he speculated on the
Bourse. In few weeks he had
lost the last franc; then suicide
followed.
DR.. Book of Leipsic holds tea
and coffee accountable for FER
vousness and pevishness.
Charles Bunker was acciden
tally killed while going to his
wedding at Bellefontaine, Ohio,
and was subsequently buried in
his bridegroom clothes.
Mr.. Hazard of Vancluse, r. l.,
gave lawn party to the spirits
Of his dead relatives. He says
that among the guests were his
late wife and daughter.
The human race is in debt to
the canine race as regards life
saving; the stores of kindness
and courage shown bv the st.
Bernard and New Faundland
dogs are familiar to the world.
Now the Paris Globe reports a
case of a man saving the life of a
dog. The dog was swimming in
the Seine, near the shore; sud
denly it gave complaining howl
and began to sink; thereupon a
man in full dress threw himself
in the water and succeeded in
saving the dogs life.
The three policemen alta Maim-
isburg (Ohio) picnic tried in vain
to prevent fighting. At length
they held consultation, and re-
solved, inasmuch as the assem-
bly, seemed to be divided into
two nearly equal factions, to
leave them to themselves. Two
men were killed within an hour
and seven wounded.
The Globe of Paris says that an
American millionaire has order
ed at Rome a copy of the statue
of st. Peter at the Vatican. That
statue has often been copied,
though always in miniature
size; but the copy ordered by the
American amateur is to be of the
size ofthe original and of bronze,
costing 100000 francs.
There is only one country in the
world in which there are no i'll It
crate people; it IS the Sandwich
Islands. The population of the
islands is $4,000. They have II
high educational institutions, 169
middle public schools, and 43 pri-
vate schools. The Public instIuc-
ton is under the supervision of !
committee appointed by the King, |
and composed of five members,
who serve without remuneration;
the committee appoint a general
and sirimber of sub
inspectors. Governn ent takes
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-02-17

The lower branch of Congress Is
already so large in numbers as TO
greatly obsruct the course of business
and it will be a great mistake if its
plumbers are increased. 1t is evil
IDENTITY, however, more in the interest
of the Eastern and Middle States to
increase the size of Congress than to
confne it within its present limits. 1t
80 happens that these States, which
are net keeping pace with the South
and West in growth, viii lose less
proportionately by an increase Of rep
re.entation than by n decrease, and
the indications are that they will use
their preponderaRce of power in the
present House to fix the new House
as fur rs possible to their advantage
and without regard to the general in
terests Of the country.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-02-17

prefers note paper to foolscap;
he would rather write a page a
second time than send it with an
erasure or an lnterlineation; the
works of his favorite poets are
always within reach, and among
them Longfellow usually occu-
pies the most prominent place.
He knows the literature of the
day, and especially works Of fic-
ton are to be found in his room.
He is fond of a cigar, and smokes
often when writing
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-02-17

TIE New York Mail says: 1T is
said that John Sherman has predicted
great financial .&Acrush -..as likely to
occur inside of eighteen months.
WISE aud cool-headsd observers of the
wild speculative movement that is
sweeping cycrythings.betorcsit in Wall
street are inclined to believe that this
year will go out in the midst Of the
most disastrous panic ever known"
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-02-17

Alta Philadelphia dinner party, long
ago, George Ticknor Curtis gave the
toast: '"The three great statesmen of
Pennsylvania-Benjamin franklin, of
Massachusetts; Albert Gallatin, of
Switzerland; and Gouverneur Morris,
of New York" There were no Ohio
men in those days.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-02-17

TIE recent telegraph consolidation
appears to have alarmed great many
people. We read of meetings of
boards Of trade and sundry other or-
carnations to protest against such con-
solidation. The idea of the colossal
capital and power implied to sink in. "
The manifest drift of events in the
United States is toward consolidation
especially of railroad Interests and tel
egraph interests. Such consolidation,
1T likewise manifest, promotes the
interests of railroads and telegraphs be-
cause it straugles competition and forti-
fies monopoly behind the well-nigh inn
pregnable walls of unlimited capital.
During ten years past, this splendid
monster, Capital Consolidation, has
been forging his golden letters in. links
far heavier and stouter than ron chains.
His vain and ignorant victim, Yankee
Doodle. holds out his wrists for the
golden gives, blinking his weak eyes
and stupidity bawling his "battle-cry of
free--e-e--e-domr 1t is a sight to
make angels weep. We do not in
dulge in denunciations of capitalists.
Why scold the snake for swallowing
the bird? cit is it's nature to" The
snake must eat-and the bird has wings;
however sad the spectacle, if the bird
do not use it's wings, it's fate-and its
PLACES the snakes belly. That at
present, appears to be the destination |
of the American people so far as trans
portatlon aud communication are con- /
eeEped,
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-02-17

THE bill introduced by the Hon.
J. a. Manson for the relief of the sur
tiles on John I. Simpsons bond as tax
collector for Hardeman County, for
the year 1874, meets the approval gen
orally of the good citizens ofour coun-
ty. We hope the same will be pass
cd
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-02-17

HoN. Fernando Wood, Congress =.
man elect from New York, died at
Hot Springs, Ark, at q clock Sun
day night His disease was a COM
plication of gout and rheumatism.
His remains were sent East, Tuesday
morning.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-02-17

THE United States National Bank
was organized in New York on Mon
day, with U. S. Grant as one of the
directors. The hank viii begin bust
ness March l.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-02-17

The flood at New Orleans was re-
ported to be receding at late hour
last night. Not less than 10000
people were made destitute by this
flood.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-02-17

IT is rumored that EGov. Hawkins
will appoint colorcd man as coal
oil inspector af Memphis, sinecure
which pays about So, 500 agyear.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-02-17
JUDGE BLACKS LETTER.

a committee of the New York
Chamber Of Commerce recently pro
pounded certain inquiries to eminent
men in various parts of the country,
regarding the reIations of railroads to
the public, and among the replies wa
the following from Hon. jeremiah S
Black, Of Pennsylvania, which, as
embodying the opinions of man who
has been the Attoraey-General of the
United States and q Judge of the su-
preme Count, has commanded wide
attentions:
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-02-17

II is reported that a majority of
the Legislature favor a settlement of
the State debt at 50-4
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-02-17

SARA BERNHtRDr. dissolute
French actress is just now Grazing
Memphis. She soon goes to Nashville.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-02-17

READ Judge Black'sletter in anoth-
er column.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-02-17

TIE bribery Committee unearthe4
nothing Of Importance It was all
smoke and fire.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-02-17

TINS MAYOR of New Orleans bears
the tragic name Of Shakespeare.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-02-17

TlE legislature just at work, after
u recess.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-02-17

GgX'L Grant has gone into the
banking business.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-02-17

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY Il, 1881.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-02-17

G. W. ARMlsTEAD, ElitOr C Prop'r.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-02-17
CERTAIN OIL MEN,

whose refinery was on Long Island,
got rebates amounting to $40, 900, 900
in eighteen months, and seventy-nine
houses II believe that is the NUMBER,
engaged in the same business we're
broken up.
The case you mention Of 81 from
New York 10 Salt Lake aud only g., 30
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-02-17

They boldly express their determi-
nation to charge as much as the traffic
will bear; that is to say, they will take
from the profits of every mans bust
ness as much as can be taken without
compelling him to quit it. Men go
into a business which may thrive at
present rates, and will find themselves
crushed by burdens unexE ectedly
thrown upon them after they get
started.
1t is the habit of the railroad COM
panies TO change their rates Of trans
portation often and suddenly, and in
particular to make the charges ruin
ously high without any notice at all.
The farmers must submit to this
highway robbery or else keep the pro-
ducts of their land TO rot on their
hands. They submit, Of course, as
all othea classes of industrious people
submit to similar impositions.