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Year: 1871

The people of Hickman county are be-
coming thoroughly aroused on the subject
of railroad. Some days since a large
crowd assembled at the courthouse in
Centreville, to take into consideration
this important enterprise, and devise
means of going practically at work in the
matter. The sum of $500 was subscribed
toward surveying the route through
that county to intersect the Nashville and
Northwestern Railroad at the most practi-
cable point, so as to locate it about the
centre of the county. The people have
listened long enough to assistance that has
never come, and they have determined on
building a road of their own through their
county to some point on the Nashville and
Northwestern, or the Tennessee and Deca-
tur Railroad whichever point is the
most practicable and most easily
reached. They are becoming tired
of sending $50, 900 worth of peanuts and
other produce TO Nashville every year by
wagons over rough dirt roads at an ex-
pense of from $50, 200 to SAC, 600, when
thew can reach railroad connection under
the late system of the narrow gauge roads
at the cheap cost Of building such. We
kaov the resources of Hickman county
we'll. We have traversed its hills of incal-
culable mineral wealth and scanned her far
outstretching valleys of rich arabic lands,
overspread with waving corn and golden
sheaves in other days, and we know that,
when her people have become aroused to
q subject ike they seem to be upon this,
they mean business, and having the
means and wealth, as they certainly have,
that they are bound and determined to
carry the project through. A new era has
set in among her people, and they have
caught the spirit Of the age in progress and
Improvement, by making an effort of their
own to open up her resources by railroads.
The evidences are that, before another
twelvemonth, they will be at work upo.
3 the road.
Year: 1871

THE -Trianon, where Mcmahon
has established the headquarters of the
army of Versailles, is a spot whose
charms but i'll deserve to be invaded by
the rude presence of q wsrlike host
Built by Louis XIV for the famous
Madam du Barry, and subsequently the
favorite retreat of the unfortunate Marie
Antoinette; surrounded by an English
garden, whose loyeliness has been the
theme of every tourist, and hidden away
in the midst of luxuriant foliage that
seems TO guard it from all rude trespass-
ers, this sequestered nook is at last
brought to experience the blight that has
fallen upon SO many of the fairest por-
tons of France. Indeed, there seems to
he no part of that ill,starred land that is
utterly exempt from violation, and the
mad passions of its people threaten to
mar it as much as the worst efforts of its
foreign enemies.
Year: 1871

Day before yesterday a man whose name
we did not learn, except that his first name
was Charles, and that he was q German,
was drowned in Duck river at or near
Columbia. We have not learned all the
details, but are informed that he went fish
ms, and while so employed either caught
his line on large fish or a snag, and
Jumped into the river to secure his fish or
loose bis line, when he was taken with a
cramp and being unable the swim, was
drowned Parties who left Columbia yes
terday inform US that the above facts are
In substance true, but are not able to give
all the details.
Year: 1871

Two negro boys were arrested yesterday
for throwing rocks on South Union street.
One of the rocks came very near hitting e
white child, and was thrown with such
force that if it had struck her, she would
probably have been seriously injured.


John Thomas and Joseph Young were
arrested for assault and battery.
Year: 1871

and people of the United States cannot
be too early convinced of the utter i'm
possibility of such an event.


The addresses with the signatures ap=
pear in the Official papers. The Presi-
dent has not made reply to any of them.
Year: 1871

year, aad in the six years ending with ls47. which


included the period of the great re-coinare Of
gold, their net profits averaged el7.5OO year.
Great reforms were made in 1850 and 1851.
The Mastership OF the Mint was made a per-
manent instead Of political Office on the resig-
nation Of Mr.. Shiel in December. 1850. and the
salary was reduced from e20OO to el 500 year.
The contracts with the moneyers were terminat-
ed, and arrangements were made for placing the
operations Of melting and coming under the con-


troll of salaried officers responsible to the head Of
the department The expenses of the mint were
reduced by about glOOOO year On the death
Of the late Master, Mr. Graham. there was a
complete reorganization Of the department. The
Offices of Deputy Master and Controller had al
ready been united, and it was found that there
was no need oi more than single we-qualiied
officer for the practical superintendent of the
Mint. Accordingly, the Mastershp is now held
by the Chancellor of the Exchequer for the time
being without a salary, and the actual admins
tTation of the department is entrusted to the
Deputy Master. Several reductions were at the
same time made in the establishment and the
position of every officer retained was clearly de-
fined. The result is seen IN the vote for the
Mint, which was eIj,55O in the financial year
lS69.T0, but was reduced to f4O.55O in 1901.
and will be only e37,375 this year. each vote in
cluding el50O0 for withdrawing worn silver coin
from circulation. The Deputy Master states con
6dently that these reductions have not in any
way tended to impair the efficiency of the depart
ment-Bi-H Trade Journal.
Year: 1871

A newly fedged Philadelphia
doctor recently settled in Illi-
nois, and the first he had
was a little1boy, who while shell
ling pop corn got a kernel in his
windspipe. The doctor exam
ined the case carefully, looked
at the patients tongue, and
then told the father Of the boy
to build up a hot fire. When
that was done, the doctor told
them to take the boy and hold
him over the fire until the ker-
nelgot hot enough to "popout.
The old man went up stairs and
got his shot gun, bnt while he
was loading it the doctor made
his escape
Year: 1871

The locusts are making night
hideous in the vicinity of Ma


quaoketa and Iowa City. The
forest is full of them, and their
number is daily increasing,
while, of course, their ravages
upon the foliage of the trees
is fearful. 1t is said that their
constant noise is so great that
the farmers of the localities
where they most abound can
not hear the cowbells of their
cattle grazing amongthe timber.
Year: 1871

A country newspaper tells of
a beautiful, aniiable, fascina-
ting and very rich young lady
in a village in the country who
carefully conceals the knowl-
edge Of her wealth, wears cheap
clothes and works in a miIliner
shop, waiting for an interesting
young man to WOO and win her
F'for herself alone" There will
not be milliner left in that viii
lage in three months.
Year: 1871

A Boston woman refused to per-
nit her husband to 90 on fishing
excursion, because be was very
apt to get drowned when be went
upon the wafer, and, moreover.
didn't know how TO swim any
more than a goose.
Year: 1871

/, l had been for some time i'll of


a low and lingering fever. Ny
strength gradually wasted, but
the senses of my life seemed to
become more and more acute as
my corporeal powersbecame weak
er. Ia6odld see by the hooks of


the doctor that. he despaired of


my recovery; and the soft and
whispering sorrow Of my friends
taught me that9I bad nothing to
Year: 1871

A man who was down in the
country got this doleful report
from d, farmer, whom he asked
how the crops were: 'I'm
'feerd we are ruined. The corn
has oyershot Itself and has
three or four ears to the stalk.
They are a foot long, and stand
out, straight enough for, a coon
to set on. The crop. is going
to be so big that you cant get
twenty cents a bushel, and [
expect to burn it next winter
in the place Of camel coal,
and he couldn't have looked,
worse if he had lost span Of
nOTSPC. .....
Year: 1871




Everybody knows that for
tunes are made by advertising,
but it is not everybody that
knows how to advertise. =
When you do advertise, do it
with q nerve-go it strong
Business is like architecture
its best supporters are columns
advertise persistently; don't
take it by fits and STARTS keep
pegging away and you are
bound to have a hearing. If
you are worthy Of patronage,
don't be afraid TO tell it. If
you have cheap goods let the
people know it. Talk right,
and like q man, don't be afraid
of hurting somebody's feelings
or spending o few dollars too
much.
Year: 1871

1hfeShInS Macnlne SUICIDE.


One Of the most remarkable
suicides on record occurred last
last week at a little village in
Indiana, a short distance east
Of indianapolis, the circumstan.
ces of which are as follows:-
A farmer was threshihg his
grain, by steam power, near
the roadside, when a well
dressed stranger drove up in a
buggy, got out, tied his horse
and came up to the machine.
He first went to the engineer
and asked privilege Of feeding
the machine awhile, and was
referred to the feeder The
feeder seeing no reason to re-
fuse letting him try his hand
yielded his post which the
stranger filled with ability
After running a short time he
looked to the engineer for
more steam, which the eugin-
eer put on, and then, while the
machine was going at light
ming speed, he motioned the
man handling sheaves to stop,
and as soon as the teeth were
clear he doubled up his arms
and threw himself head fore
most into the the thresher be-
fore the horror-stiicken observ-
ers had an idea of his inten-
ton. He was literally torn all
pieces in a instant. No clue
to his identity. could de discov-
cred, his pocketbook contain.
ing $50, but nothing in the
way of papers, and people are
still in the dark as regards the
name of the man or the cause
of his making away with him
self.
Year: 1871

The earth is either solid or
has an exceedingly thick crust,
becoming harder as we de-
scend, harder than any known
rock. AT least. that is the con.
clusiqn pointed at in a paper
presented to the British Asso


citation by the Tidal Committee
for the year. They have as,
certained that if the earth had
only a shell Of solid rock, say
fifty miles in thickness, enclos.
ing melted matter, it would
yield under the tide almost as
freely rs a liquid. 4 globe
Of glass the same size as the
aerth would yield like India
rubber, and it is probable
from q series of experiments
that the earth as a whole is
vastly more rigid than any rock
upon her surface, q fact which,
it is suggested, may be due to
the excessive pressure in the
interior. Well, but volcanoes
and geysers :? If there is not


fire down there, not many
miles deep, how do they come?
Year: 1871

This is the name of the newest political departure up to date. It is said to have had its origin in the columns of the Missouri Re yuJiican, (Demccratic) and it's wonderful popularity as a political manGuyre bids fair to change the political complexion of the whole country. It IS essentially an anti Grant movement, the object of which is to unite the Democratic party with the conser- vatiye element of the Republican party, and thereby secure the election to the Presidency in 1872, of conservative Republican.

 The fundamental principles of this move meut arc, the admission on the part of the Democracy and the firm conviction on the part of the Republicans that the cleo ton of Democratic President, in 1872, is without the range of possibility; and added to these is the necessity of defeating Gen. Grant, who will doubtless be the candidate of the radical Republicans.

 It is to be hoped that the passive policy will be universally adopted by the Democracy not SO much for the aggrandizement ofany party as for the common veal. It is hardly an exsggeration to say that the country is striding to ruin under the present Admins tration--tarfF and taxation crippling it's en- orgies at the North !; prescription followed by military coercion at the South.

 The Tammany frauds have shown conclus- lively that the Democracy, as II is, is not pure, while the fact that over S4,000,000,0oo of revenue have been collected since the close of the war, and yet the national debt has been reduced only S200,OOO,0oo, leaves nothing necessary to explain regarding the honesty and patriotism of the Administration party.

 That which the country needs at present is "Patriotie Party j" and if "passisism, !" by uniting the good and true men of either party with those of the other, for a common crusade against the popular abuses, can give rise to such party, then we advocate pas siyisIn.n
Year: 1871

The present number is the last of volume eight of the MINER. The history of the pa per is SO well known to most of it's readers, that we iorbear reiterAting it here nor do we wish to make any promises regarding its future. It passed into the hands of it's pres cnt manager in September, 1867, and if its course from that time to this has not pleased the true friends of the Territory, at home and abroad, we have only to regret the fact. The paper docs not claim credit for anything but honesty, and for the advocacy Of honest measures and if a majority of it's supporters can, consistently, back us up in this declara- tion, we shall examine our pockets, empty though they be, and feel that we are amply repaid for the time and labor spent in en deavoring to accomplish some good for q Ter ritory, which, since Christmas, 1863, has been our home.

 The first number of volume nine will greet it's patrons at the proper time, and from it, they will be able to form a pretty correct opinion regarding what volume nine of the Arizona MINER Is to be.

 Thanking all who have, in any way, assist ed us, and hoping that our future course will be such as to give them entire satisfaction, we wish each and all of them long life and prosperity.
Year: 1871

The most cunning, treacherous and war like chief of the Western Apaches has again turned his back upon Camp. Mcdowell.

 He did not like the fare, at that feeding place, and took leave of the post by saying that said fare was not lift for Q crow" Our people should now be on their guard, as the old seonndrel and his band of cut-throats will, we fear, soon bounce down upon some ranch or train.
Year: 1871

We see it stated that General Meigs, Guar termaster- General of the Army, contemplate making visit to this Territory, soon. Wish Secretary of War Belknap would come along sorne day, and pay us what the Department owes us for advertising.
Year: 1871

A DIscovERY-A party who were out fishing on
Saturday night discovered what they thought were
two comets, both truvslirg in the same direction
from East TO West The first one was seen be-
tween nine and ten o'clock and the second between
eleven and twelve. Instead of being comets they
were probably meteors.
Year: 1871

TIE Auckland papers by last mail inform us that
Herr Brandmann-a tragedan Of high reputation
and his WIFE, had arrived in that city by the Wonga
Wonga on her last trip. We have it on very good
authority that they will arrive here by the City Of
Melbourne, on their way TO the United States. As
delineator OF Shakesperian character, Mr.. Band
is said to stand unrivalled and the Australian
press have pronounced him TO be of the first
tors of the age. Should he be prevailed upon to
give an entertainment here, our citizens will have
an intellectual treat of rare occurrence.
Year: 1871

AN anonymous correspondent of the Advertiser
has written to that luminary lengthy article " all
a0out a comet" The Editor published the article,
but ventured TO remark at the same time, that he
thought his correspondent Of rather "quizzical" "
turn. We think 80 too, at the same time being Of
opinion that he ii too strong that occasion.
Not only did he succeed in getting the good natured
person referred to, but also correspondent of ours
who writes: ~ read IN Wednesdays Advertiser
the article AN about a Comet and ever since I've
been keeping sharp lookout for the long tailed
gentleman, but be has not saOHe up yet, and com
mence to fear that the Adpefiser's correspondent
was a wsg, or else Mons. Nuugessor was very far
out in his guessing
Year: 1871

The lower part Of the town begins TO assume
quite fortified appearance, cannon having been
planted on the various aud around the docks
We were not so much surprised at this were
the other day, on entering well known counting
room near the wharf TO small brass ield-piece
occupying prominent position in the centre CT the
room. which certainly looked as if an exciting time
was expected in that locality
Year: 1871

the desirabllity Of annexation, but with
no further recommendation to MAKE,
confident that if the country desires this
object to be accomplished Congress, In
the exercise of it's constitutional duty,
will indicate that desire by advising q
treaty to be made. He does not ey any
means abandon his own views, put
leaves the responsibility OF future action
upon Congress, and repeats his original
declaration that he has no policy to en-
force against the will of the people


The Joint High Commission.


The Tribune's Washington CORE
spondence telegraphs: 1t is probable
that the work of the Joint High Com
mission will terminate about the last O.
the present month, and says that not
withstanding the published accounts to
the contrary there is a widespread inn
preston that this Commission is charged
with the settlement Of the fishery ques-
ton, Alabama claims and other points
of difference between the two govern
ments, and that the result of the Com
missions s labor will be treaty which,
on the part of England, will be ope-
rative the day it is signed, as Its repre-
sentatives have plenary power; but on
the part of the United States the Senate
will have to confirm the treaty. 1t Is
thought the treaty will contain clause
for disappointment Of a Joint Commits,
sion to ad djudicate the Alabama CLAIMS
under conditions to be decided 6y the
present Commission, and that the pres
ent body will name the persons to have
the settlement of cases. The term OF
the last named officers will be very long,
as it will require years to settle them
on any basis which can be established.
As it seems probable that the Senate
will adjourn before the last Of this
month, the President will probably call
an extra session in order to consider the
treaty before next December, and ena'
bic the settlement to be begun as soon
as possible.
Year: 1871

As Parson Neal rode into town on
Tuesday morning. he met young gen.
tleman and lady on horseback, near Rey.
mold Carding Factory. The young ma q
informed the Parson that the hearts of
the twain beat as one and his ministerial
offices were all that was required to con
sumate their earthly happiness. The
Parson readily consented to serve them,
but suggested the propriety OF the party
alishting aud seeking some suitab place
for the ceremony. Te this the lovers
demurred, and upon the license being
produced, they joined hands and, there,
10 the, middle of the pubic highway,
bride. bridegroom and preacher, all on
horseback, they were married


After the, ceremony Parson Neal re-
marked good humoredly to the brides
groom that it was the custom for the
preacher to salute the bride with a kiss
but that on the present occasion, be
would resign this pleasant Office to hiu.
The bridegroom modestly declined the
Office then, bat promised the Parsen that
he would do it as soon as he got home.


Andrew j Cursey and Mary b Pierce
were the parties to this novel wedding =
+ Gtasgolo Ky) Times
Year: 1871




JOHN MARTIN writes to the Paduca b
KeRtuckfdn that the Radicals want big
sensation for the election Of 70. and viii
use Kentucky for that object, He adds:
"One thing can say to the Democracy
Of Kentucky, and wish could impress
it on the present Legislature who alone
have the-power to act: You owe it to
youFsalves-you owe it to the good name
OF the Commonwea alth-you owe it to the
nation-you owe it to humanity-you
owe it to the civilization of the age to sup
press these disorders at every gard and
to the last extremity. You hold the po-
litical power in Kentucky and YOU will
justly and rightfully be held accountable
for the preservation of law and order
Appropriate all the money necessary to
accomplish this object, and when you
catch the seoundfels engaged in this ne
farious work, les them be black orvhite
Radical or Democrat, hang them as high
as Haman was hung Nothing short Of
this will relieve the Kentucky Democfa-
cy from the damnable charge of encour.
aging state of lawlessness and disorder
1t oag hit to be done at ooce, forthereis not
an hour or amomeBt to spares'
Year: 1871

Success Of the Free Bridge Movement In


Hudson and Essex Counties.


After struggle OF over year the people OF Essex
and Hudson counties have at last succeeded in win
ming decisive victory for the free bridge move.
ment An old bridge which spans the Passaic
River and Joins Newark to Harrison township, in
Hudson county, had for years past been source Of
great annoyance and disgust not only the general
public, but the business men Of both sections.
Every time wagon crossed twelve cents was Levied
This Of course, to a greater or lesser extent
interfered with tra1nc. Finally. at the last
session Of the Legislature bill was passed creating
a commission and giving 1t full power TO purchase
the bridge from the New Jersey Railroad monopoly
throw 1t open TO the people free as the common
highway. The commission was composed or cltl.
zens OF both counties In the Essex Board OF Chosen
FreehOderS there was manifested great degree OF
opposition and 1t only alter the most persistent
agitation that they could be induced to listen to the
matter. Yesterday, however, they held meeting
ana passed Ine following resolution by vote Of
rs to t.


Whereas Legislature the last passed act
over the rassac river the
sale thereof so as to pay to said IN charge


Resolved That the Joint Committee report their several
amount at the earliest possible moment
public be relieved and said bridge declared free for
public travel.


The report was accepted and Mr.. Meeker offered
another resolution, that the recommendation o. the
JOINT Committee In regard TO the purchase OF the
turnpike bridge be adopted and me necessary mea-


The Hudson County Board OF FreehOiders neld
meeting on the same subject yesterday, ana passed
the measure by q vote of 20 to 3. 1t now remains
for the money to be raised and paid over to the
bridge owners when 1t will be free trafic 1t is
probable that the success OF this movement will
prove the death Knel OF all toll bridges in Jersey.