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The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1883-12-13
Forest determination.

1t is pleasant to see that the people
are aroused to the evil consequences
of exterminating our forests. The
farmer who finds his lands made ster-
lie with drouth at one part OF the
year, and covered with floods at
another, has especial reason to oppose
the wholesale destruction. Those
who are not yet opposed to these
evils have strong reason TO seek the
conservation of the blessings they
enjoy. The Chamber of Commerce
in New York adopted resolutions q
few days ago to the same effect, for
the business men see what damages
the farmer Injuries them. The Holy
Land, that is now barren and fruit
less over so large q part of it, is SO III
consequence of the evil habit of the
Turk to cut down the trees of the
country he conquers. Congress
should aid to stop the extirpation Of
our forests by wiping from the
statute book of the disgraceful law
one of the many iniquities which
offers a bounty for forest destruction
in the shape of a prohibitive tax
upon foreign lumber. The press al
most everywhere is callIrg attention
to this subject. and it Is full time it
did, for the fertility of our farms de-
ponds upon the preservation of due
proportion of our forest lards.-Ap-
peal.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1883-12-13
FRANK JAMES.

Cincinnati, Doc. 11.-An Enquirer
special from Independence, Mo-,
saws that after an imprisonment of
fifteen months, Frank James will be
bailed out for one month on a bond
of $4,000. Judge Slaven, Of this city
and VIM. Bush, of GallahD, held a
private consultation to-day with the
friends of James, and after consider
ing all legal complications, it was de-
cided to bail him. which viii be done
Immediately. Judge Slaven stated
to your correspondent tonight that
they had hesitated to offer bail be-
cause of the other charges against
James. This, however was reconcil-
ed by thorough consideration Of the
full status Of the case. james can
not be oyerioyed at the conclusion as
he will suffer much uneasiness lest he
may be taken on by United States
marshal to Alabama.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1883-12-13

Young William X. Vanderbilt got
stosporting around on wall street re-
Gently and got beyond his depth. In
fact he lost the bulk OF his fortune,
aud the old gentleman had to go to
his rescue to save the family credit.
He tSok "Bin X" home after he
had got him out of his troubles and
gave him alecture. The yOungster
didn't talk back and was verypentent
but when the old man offered him
a yearly allowance of $4,000 out
side of his interest in the estate to keep
OF Wall street, Bill said "now Gov
ernor, can't live ON so small a sum
make it.s1O0, 900 and she goes" The
old man danced to the 500, 900 mu-
gies
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1883-12-13
CONGRESSIONAL.

The Senate Committee on rules
created two new committees. I'm
ternal improvement, "and Expenditures
Of Public money. The necessity of
this division Of labor in The opinion
of the committee is too apparent to
demand extended comment.
Senator Logan made a speech in
favor Of giving pension to every
living soldier Of the Mexican war, who
was citizen of America and honored
the American flag.
The house seems to have q rush on
pension bills.
Edmunds addressed letter to his
Republican brethren" of the Senate
in which he begged to be relieved of
the speakership pro tennpOre.
Several important bills were intro
duced in the nouse Monday. Among
them were a bill to fix and establish
the maximum rates of fare on the
UniUn Pacific and Central Pacific
Railroads; to regulate railroad traffic;
to abolish postage on second class
matter and reduce The postage Oh
transciept- newspapers; TO limit the
disposition Of public lands adapted
TO agriculture to actual settlers un-
der the homestead law; a resolution
calling OH the attorney general for AN
itemized account of The expenditures
in the prosecution of the star route
cases; 20 establish experimental sta
tions in connection with agricultural
colleges; removing the duties on GER
tain kinds of lumber and fence wire;
to create an agricultural commission;
to create postal telegraph; to equal
ize the pay Of male and female en-
ployes OF the government.
Bills introduced on Tuesday;
To enlarge the power and duties OF
the department of agriculture; to
abolish the duty on salt; to prevent
adulteration OF food; to admit free Of
duty all grades of sugar; for the re-
lief of land owners whose land was
destroyed by any navigable river; the
payment Of certain mail contractors
of the southern states prior to 1851
abolishing the duty OH matches
needles and brooms, providing for 8
commission on immigration.
The House adjourned till Friday
Mr. Edmunds administered the
other of1office to Mr.. Anth onY speak
er of the Senate Tuesday. The Sen
eat confirmed Walter u. Gresham
Postmaster General.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1883-12-13
STATE NEWS.

Nashville is SOON to have the
first Calico printing machine ever
brought south.
Neill s. Brown of Tennessee has
been appointed reading clerk of the
national House of Representatives.
Richard Herman of Nashville has
confessed that he burned his own
house to get the insurance.
"Bustles are coming to the front,
says a fashionable journal. That is
rough. You cau't tell wether a wO-
man is coming out of or going into a
church. -Scimitar.
Capt. w. G. Penn end Miss Chip.
pie Williams were married at Hum
boldt 18th inst. Capt. Penn was a
distinguished Confederate soldier and
is heightened gentleman. HIS blide
is an accomplished lady.
A party of boys dissolved at coun-
terfeiters den Lear Nashville last
week. The tools ETC., were captured
For some time the ''queer has been
''shoved" in Nashville and detectives
have been working on the case.
They say that they can put the hand
of the law on the right man when
ever he is wanted.
d. e. Casey, white, charged with
killing Tom Ezell, in Lake County,
this state, arrived in the city Sunday
morning, in charge OLA. J. Nugent,
Sheriff Of Lake County. The Jail in
Lake County was considered insecure,
and to prevent the escape of the
prisoner, he was brought here and
confined in jail, foreman until the
fourth Monday in April next, when
he will be returned to Lake county
for trial. -Scimltar,
There are at present confined in the
county Jail one hundred and three
state and county prisoners. Many of
them have been tried and convicted
and are serving out work house SEN
fences. Very few of the prisoners in
Jail are yet to be tried. Several are
confined on account Of the Bartlett
Court. There are in Jail twenty-five
prisoners from the Taxing District
ScimItar.
1t is estimated that there was
enough whisky, cordial, bitters and
other "stimulants' consumed in Pur-
dy last Monday to float an ordinary
man-of-war. We can scarcely give
full credit TO the statement, but
would in er that these elements com
bined with the natural inclination OF
their worshipers to "gas," would rem
der the estimate very nearly correct
-McNairy Sun.
According to the report of the Post
master General, Tennessee Is twenty
second in the list of States and Terri
tories IN point of postal revenue col
lectel during the past fiscal year.
Those we lead are Arizona, Arkau-
sas, Colorado, Dakota, Delaware, the
District of Columbia, Florida, Idaho.
Louisiana. Mississippi, Montana,
Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire
New Mexico, North Carolina, Oregon
Rhode Island, South Carolina, Utah,
Washington, West Virgins, Wvo-,
ming and Alaska. Our percentage
Of the total revenue collected is onI ,
1.12-American.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1883-12-13
HEAVY Law SUIT.
Mississippi Central r. T. Stockholders
VS. Gen. r. 2. Nicely, State Admin
iStratoP

Appeal
In the United States Court Friday
argument on demurrer in the suit of
Fayette county VS. r. P. Nicely, adj
ministratoT, was being heard. Nom
inally, several hundred thousand dol-
lars are involved. The bill is 50
vaguely drawn that it is impossible
to determine the exact amount. The
real issue, however, seems to be for d
sum not exceeding 100000. The
suit is one of many growing out of the
issue Of bonds in aid of railroads, and
is full Of legal complication and nice
points o. law. The facts are about as
follows: Under the old internal i'm
provement law of February IL, 1851
the State of Tennessee loaned the
Mississippi Central railroad bonds
amour ting to $4,000 a mile,- to aid
in the construction Of the part OF the
line in Tennessee. There was pro-
viso, however, that the railroad was
to pay the interest of six per cent. on
these bonds as regularly as it fell due,
and to take up the bonds themselves
at the proper time, relieving the State
from all expense and annoyance. By
This understanding the State was vir-
tually the indorser for the railroad,
agreeing to pay if the railroad cOnpa-
ny failed to do so. The statute au-
thorizing the issuance of these bonds
also provided that in the event Of the
failure of the railroad to pay the IN
terest and principal the State might
appoint a receiver whose duty ii
should he 10 take charge Of the road
and manage it for the State, applying
all the revenue to the liquidation OF
the bonds. The bonds issued by the
State were sold by the Mississippi
Central Railroad Company and the
proceeds applied to the construction
of the road. The company, however
failed to pay the interest and bonds,
and by virtue of the statute Gov.
Porter appointed Gen. K. p. Nicely
as receiver. Other mortgages had
been given besides those to the State
and most of these fell into the hand;
of parties working in the interest o.
the Illinois Central railroad. They
purchased the MississippI Contra
from Gen. Nicely, receiver, and paid
the State the amount due it. The
original stockholders did not get {
smell, and in consequence suit il
brought by persons in Fayette coun
ty who own stock, They claim thai
Gen. Nicely expended in permanen
Improvements on the road certain
money which should have been paiC
to them as stockholders, and also thaf
he transferred to the Illinois Cent1a
about $50,0 worth OF iron and 9th
err material not included in the pur
chase.
The suit promises to be a lively
one, not only on account of The
amount involved and the nice ques
ton of law TO be settled, but on &C
count Of the eminent legal talent en-
gagged in the controversy. The com
claimants are represented by Gen
Walthall. of Mississippi, and MIR. L
w. Humes. The Gefense is represen
ted by Judge Fentress, Gen. Luke
Wright and Mr. Harry Hall. The
argument is beng heard by Judgl
Hammond.
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NE question at issue in the Chan

&" The question at issue in the Cham
Gerry Court in the case of the State
Of Tennessee against the Bank of
Tennessee was settled by agreement
Saturday. The decree provides for
the distribution of the assets of the
bank among the note-holders so far us
they will go. The assets viii net
in round numbers some $500, 900. No
provision is made IN regard to the
retirement to the post notes, fraction
al currency, and bills Of the denOmi-
nation Of one, two, and three dollar
bills. but all bills Ofall denomination
and from FIVE to one thousand dollars
will be retired by the issuing Of cir
tificates by the funding board at the
Capitol in accordance with the law
passed by the last legislature provid-
ing for the retirement Of One-fifth of
the amount each year for the next Eve
years.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1883-12-13
Senator Edmunds OF Vermont Ina,

Senator Edmunds Of Vermont has
introduced bill in the senate having
Tor its object "the further protection
of citizens of the United States
against violation of certain rights Sc
cured to them. He stated before the
Senate that it was a we'll known fact
that the colored people IN the South
do not get their legal rights. The
Senator from Vermont would find it a
difficult job to prove this statement.
There is not one colored man Ofhones-
ty and intelligence in the south who
would say that he believed that his
legal rights would be violated by a
southern court Of justice
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1883-12-13
CALIFORNIA PALACE CAR ExgUE-
SION.

The LIMOS CENTRAL RAmR0AD
viii run q Palace Car Excursion TO
SAN FBAgcaco, leaving Grand
Junction at 1z0 p. M, January 18th,
route, going, via New Orleans, San
Antonio and Los Angeles, with stops
at each Of the three points mentioned.
Returning, passengers have choice Of
two routes, ell her The Southern Pacific
or, at a slight additional expense. the
route via Ogden and Denver. Stop
overs Will be granted at viii, west of
and including Los Angeles. Return
ing, stop-overs granted at any point
desired, within the life of the ticket.
Mardi Gras begins at New Orleans
February. 26th. We. suggest that as
many as desire to witness the Carni-
val Festivities, return via New Orleans
at about this date. . .--.-
Remember that on this Excursion
you have But One Change Of Cars and
that at New Orleans. No snowI
No Ice + Fruit, Feans and Flowers
in abundance, and A Accommodations
First-Class.
MS AEltO EAlBfAtEn ONSt y sOOO IaikGS
Of travel through Illinois, Kentucky,
Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana,
Texas, New and Old Mexico, Arizona
and California, going; and Nevada,
NYyomingy 1qaleFadtl.osNebsaska and
Iowa. returning via. Denver. Every
mile of this route IS repIete with Nat
ural and historic Interest. sst
Applications for Sleeping Car
Berths, accompanied by price of same
must be made to Mr.. j. T. Merry,
Manchester, Iowa, on or before De-
cember 18th. To secure. a desirable
location in Sleeper, application should
be made at once. Write for circulars,
giving full information as to Rates,
Route, Detours. &c.
j. f. MERRY,
Gen. West. Pass. Agt.
A. H. HANSON,
Gen. Pass. Agt.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1883-12-13
SWayme's Pills Comforting TO the
Sick.

Thousands die from neglect to pro-
perly treat Impure Blood, Constipa-
ton, Dyspepsia, Malaria. Apoplexy,
Liver, Kidney, Heart Diseases,
Dropsy, and Rheumatism, But to
the debilitated, burdened with such
serious sickness, we conscientiously
recommend "SwAYNE's PILES"
which contain medicinal properties
possessed by no other remedy. Sent
by mail for % cents, box of 80 pills;
5 boxes 81, Gin stamps). Address,
DIR. Swavne & on, Philadelphia, Pa.
Sold by Druggists.
The way Ct the transgressor S,
hard, particularly when he has sim
ned against his stomach and bowels;
the way of redemption is plainly
blazed out on every bottle of Edward
Wilder's Stomach BItters,
You mcy nurse an old sore till the
crack of doom and you will never
get it to heal over one whit sooner
unless you place the blood in healthy
state by thorough-going course Of
Edward Wilder's SaFsaparilla and
Potash.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1883-12-13

The friends of Blain. are fishing
deep for his nomination by the Re-
publican party for President in 1884.
Arthur will probably be in the field
ifhis own state stands by him but
New York statesmen are leaving
him out of their plans and talking
Blaine. There seems to be no doubt
that Blaine is "open for the PROPOSE
ton
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1883-12-13
FIRE Il SomervlIIe.

On Friday night u last week SOM
erviLe was visited By 4 devastating
fire. Nearly a whole crow Of buildings
were consumed. The loss was about
5000, Insurance about $500.
The losses are estimated about as
follows: DR.. ]. S. Washington, liv-
cry stable and frame office adjoining
81, 800; Insurance $500 in the House
holders Mutual Benefit Association
Of Nashville. Hirsh Bros. & Viii
Fans, loss on corn, fodder, ETC.. $50.
j. B. Heinrich, confectionery aud tai
Tor shop; loss on house $500. Oh stock,
furniture. etc., 500. T. Il. Rld-
dick, on saloon building, 800 dol
lars. w. I. Hamblett, the occu-.
pant Of the building loss on bar fix
lures, stock, confectionery, restaurant,
ETC.. $500. Frank TrlmbIe, two
brick Offices, about $50 dollars. The
only Insurance carried was O0doliars
by Br, Washington.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1883-12-13

All the fiends Of the north seem
to have been turned loose, judging
from the numerous bloody crimes,
mysterious disappearance of young
GIRLS etc. daily recorded by the press
dispatches.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1883-12-13


To Hon. John g. Carlisle Step
just across the river, from Covington
to Cincinnati, into Ohio, Mr.. Speaker,
and we viii nominate you for Presi-
deut Of the United States at once.
We would take you just where and
as you are-but the Dresden Enter
prise, Lebanon Herald, Chattanooga
Times, Knoxville Chronicle and
Nashville American would howl
against the "Solid South" However
there's no knowing the luck of an
Ohio man; and you might even posi-
bly, be elected with the above Repub-
lican sheets against you provided ev-
erybody else in the United States vas
for you.-NashvilI World.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1883-12-13

The salvation army is moving things
in Connecticut. They defed the
municipal authorities in New Haven
Thursday night, and went on march
ing in q circle TO glory.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1883-12-13

Articles Of inc OrpOratlOn have been
filsd for railroad to Yellowstone the
National Park. The road will be
called the Wyoming, Yellowstone
Park & Pacific r. r.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1883-12-13

Gen. Grant is very indignant at
the Chicago news for starting the ru-
NOR that he and his wife are both
converted spiritualists. AS to Mrs.
Grant we can't say but the general
has converted hisishare of spirits.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1883-12-13

While we arG not very strong adj
vocaies Of capital punishment, there
are two shocking crimes for the COM
mission Of which men ought at once to
be pat tn death. Seduction and rape
ale horrible villainies, and we are glad
to note that the Alabama courts are
prompt In declaring guilty those that
would porpetrate either.-Banner.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1883-12-13

During the past fiscal year the
gross receipts at the principal post
offices in the State were: Nashville,
$106, 931: Memphis. $50, SOL; Knox
vile, S57 ,O49; Chattadooga, %, 209, -
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1883-12-13
HOUSE,
TENN.
Itchlng PRESCRIPTIONS and Cure
A. G. Way, Proprietor.
RATES go PER DAY,

itching Subscriptions and Cure
The symptoms are moisture, like
perspiranon, intense itching, increas-
ed by scratching, very distressing,
particularly at night, seems as if
pin-worms were crawling in and
about the rectum; the private parts
are sometimes affected. IF allowed
to continue very serious results may
fellow. 'SWAYNE's OINTMENT" is a
pleasant, sure cure. Also FOR Tet-
ter, Itch, Salt Rheum, Scald Head,
Erysipelas, Barbers Itch, Blotches,
all scaly crusty Skin Diseases. Sent
by mail for 80 cents, 3 boxes. 1925
Gin stamps. Address, DR.. Swayne
q Son, Philadelphia, Pm. Sold by
Druggist.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1883-12-13

The stage driver who drove James
X. Polk from Columbia TO Nashville
to be inaugurated, has turned up in
Waco, Texas.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1883-12-13

The total number of deaf mutes
in the United States are $4,000, or
oSe out of every 1900.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1883-12-13

Sojurner Truth, the venerable and
.se's famous coloFed woman died at Bat
tie Creek, Michigan recently.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1883-12-13

Jesse Oaks, one of the Oldest ma
sons in the state died at Columbia
last Friday,
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1883-12-13
WlTRoUT AN FoUAL.

For the cure Of Old Sores. Cnts
ScaIds. Chapped Lips or Hands. All
Skin Diseases, lie DIR. DUNcAE's CAR
BoLIc oINwiEET, For sale by B. v,
Hudson.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1883-12-13

We acknowledge the receipt Of the
Congressional Record.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1883-12-13

O'Donnell the slayer OF Cary, the
- In former was convicted.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1883-12-13

The ground is frozen in Vermont
to the depth or Is inches.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1883-12-13
ER, =, Is TRIAL

HANOvER's SPECIFIC. An unfalling an
speedy cure for Nervous Debility and Weakness,
Loss Of Vitality and vigor Nervous Prostitution
Hysteria, or any result Of indiseretion, excess
over work, abuses of Alcohol, Tobacco &c. foyer
one thousand positive cures)
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1883-12-13

Tioe the wealher prophet, IS dead
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1883-12-13
DIR. RUSH's Regulator

has never f;liled TO give relief. 1t
has been used successfully for many
years in subduing the most stubborn
cases of heart difficulties Apositive
cure for Enlargement, Palpitation,
Fluttering and Fatty Degeneration of
the hear. Price, s1.0O per bottle;
six for $500. Sold by druggists, or
sent direct by DIR. Rush's Medical Az
sociation,
Nunda, n. Y, U. S. A
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1883-12-13
FOR NAN Oh BEAST

FOR NAN Oh BEAST y
Use HANbIl rs LIoIMENT to cure all
Sprains, Bruises, Swellings, Cuts,
Wounds, Hurts and Sores, Rheuma-
tism Pains, Neuralgia, Sore Chest,
Swollen joints, all External Injuries
For sale by B. Y. Hudson.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1883-12-13

And Sign Painter.

DANCEYVILLE, TENN ESsEE
He also does Decorating and Or
namental work in the latest styles,
Keeps on hand a large assert m
of handsome Wall paper, which he
will put up at Memphis prices. Work
guaranteed and charges reasonable.
Orders left with DIR. j. S. Robertson
Whitevllle, viii be promptly attend
ed to. Oct 26 If
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1883-12-13

The BULLETIN for 81 a year.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1883-12-13
lat THE
THROUGH SLEEPERS

EHBUUuU OHEET EFiC
-BETWEEN---~
Nemphfs ard Nashville, Celumbus and NsshvuIs
ST: Louisand Nashville. 1IeKSnaas and Maahvflo.
Nashville and Louisville, NASHVILLE and Cbnsts-
nooea ana Eashglligg ahd Asinnta. sonsciInr VITA
slsepeEa p 1Aaqpeiptaf ~ naa v sd5
FQr further inforIqatiOp eall on.yeur nsarsst - n
Station Agentor Address
a. 7 g t9phenss p: A. DalfaA, yTSsas.
JAS Speed, AGENT MomBhsa TthPs@sos
w, f, March, z. A. Nashville. Tonneasoo.
Tom. T. Fowler a. T. A. Nashville. Teuno~so
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1883-12-13
aTop N TIE

That dangerous, Cough, which
may lead to Cor su nption and Death,
by using DIR, DrNcAN's EEvER-FAIL-
ne coUaH BALsAM. For sale by b.
v. Hudson.