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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-03-23
10 tie Editors and Clerks 0
Comfy Courts.

We ere pleased to learn that hf
labors of Rev. JOHN Il. CAMrBF Ii
and many Of his Agents have bd len
successful in collecting materi bis
ana subscription for hiS South{rI
Business Directory and Gene ra-
Commercial Advertise r.
It is proposed that IN addition to
a full list of all the MercharI lis.
Il pnufacturers, (by machinery.
Bank Insurance, Bail Road, Steam
Boat, Steam Packet and Mining
Cos, together with the population
number Of high school Is, ch urches'
commercial prospects &c, of q very
principal town, in the States Of
kentu Ky, North Carolina and all
the States south eff them; (ele1en
in mumber) th;l it the cards of all
Newspapers be Inserted also, with
the names of Editors and Proprie-
tors, and days d nd terms of issues,
and that a copy bf the Directory be
sent to.e3ch Of diem as a rcmune-
ration for TIVE Insertions of this ar
ticle in their Editorial columns.
This exchange of courtesies has
been made betwe Zen Mr.. Campbell
and the editors south.
We are requested TO tender his
hearty thanks 10 Parish, District
and County Court Clerks, who have
tcmitted to him list j as above, and
that if a copy Of the Directory with
their office card inserted, will not
compensate them for it; they will
please I'd inward their bill with the
list to him. 1t is important that
every county shall be represented
soon.
Every newspaper in the above
named States, will pleas copy the
above twice and send their card
Or their pap pr eontai ming it to the
Southern Business Directory and
General Commercial A dye rtisey.
Nashville Tenn. Clerks and A
,ents address the same.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-03-23

The TENNEssEE LEGISLATURE on
TIFF, NEBRASKA Bill The following
resolution introduced in the Senate
by Mr.. ]. j. Jones, democratic s Jena
tor from Marshall and Bedford, pass
ed that body with but one disseH ting
vote, Mr.. Nelson Of Knox. 1t was
voted upon in the House, and re-
ceived an Overwhelming majority Of
the votes cast, of both parties, but
failed to be adopted for SAINT Of q
quorum:
Resolved, That the Bill now pen
ding before Congress, called the Ne
braska bill, the leading principle of
which is, that Congress has no right
to legislate on the subject of 81 avery,
but that the same is an institution
over which the people alone, in form
ing their organic laws, have full pow
er and control, meets our cordial
and embraces clearly the
Of the bills creating terri
torial governments for Utah and
Mexico,and we earnestly request our
Senator's and Re representatives. to
give it their support
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-03-23
Deslru cliye Tor nado.

The Shelbyvilld Expositor Of the
14th, gives the following particulars
of the career Of d Tornado which
traversed that region on Friday, tho
10th inst:
ut came from the southwest and
pursued course to the northeast,
laying waste literally everything in
its way trees of the largest growth,
mon9fdhs of the forest, which, it may
be, had stood in theirpride Of strength
to the storms and winds of centuries;
houses, barns, presenting, according
to the statement Of one who has
seen the track Of its desolation, the
appearance Of an awful waste. II
crossed in its devastating route,
through the middle OF Coffee county,
through Normandy, making awful
havoc there among the houses OF the
place, killed two women, Mrs. and
Miss Stone, thence pursuing its fu-
rious career. crossed about four
miles from Normandy, the barren
fork Of Duck river, there killed some
half dozen horses, &c 1t is related
to Us that at the point Of its passage
of the river, there lived mau who
had sick wife In its career, the
tornado took the house, the family
just having sufficient time to make
their escape. As it was, the wind
was so powerful that it blew into tho
fire one Of his children, from which
he with difficulty drew it 'out, The
tornado passed also through Man
chester and did great damage there.
The chimneys Of the courthouse
wore blown of, as were also the win
dows of the Acal emy. The roof Of
the dwelling hous DC of D. V. David
son, Esq, WAS blown some half
mile distant, his out houses also des-
Iroyed, and fodder scattered to the
four winds Of Heaven. His neigh /.
BOTS also suffered severely. Mesars.
Hodge, Barton, and others.
Several curious and wonderful eS-
apes are related TO MS.
Two negroes of WIN. A. Uickerson
we're caught out dhriag its fury One
If them was riding one of yoke Of,
steers which were drawing wagon,
IN which was the other negro. One
teor WIS instantly killed by the fall
Dg of a tree,and The wagon was liter
lily smashed to pieces Both the.
ogroes fortunately escaped, without
injury.
We arc informed that the track
+ the tornado wired in width, from i
n half mile TO two miles. There
an be no more tray ell to Manchester
y the usual route, as we understand 2
hat the road is literally blocked up 1
II three or four miles with fallen I
mber.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-03-23

JUDIcIARY-SurREAB Cod RT.- e
lection by the people, Tn ursday, 25th
May next. The present Judges d
the Supreme Court have consented
to the use Of their names for re-elee-
ton.
RoBT. j. MCKINNEY, for Ea Bt Tenn.
RoBr. L. CARUrHERs, for Mid Tenn.
A. W. o. ToTTEN, for West Tenn.
Cotton umbrellas are aot tn $40
go CTS apiece at Panama.
The amount in the United States
deposits, on the 20th ull., subject
TO drefi, wssS26,6O0,000.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-03-23
COngressiona III SYNOPSIS.

Since our last + eport, Sc eral very
important bills ha We been passed by
the Senate. The first is that fol
The construction Of six war steamers
for the navy, introduced in pursuance
of Mr.. Dobbin's recomn ben dalton
The bill appropriating a Lara go body OF
the public lauds to, each Of t be States,
for the benefit Of the indigo ht insane,
deaf and dumb, and blind, has also
passed, besides a number of others
granting lands to the new States for
railroad purposes. The most impor-
tant event, however, is tho v te of
81 to IA, by which the Nebraska
and Kansas bill has beer triumphant
ly passed in the same body. Only
two southern senators vote d in the
negative Mr.. Bell, Of T nnessee,
and Gen. Houston, of Texas In
The House much less has bee n aeeem-
plished. The Homestead bill is the
only important one we have noticed
that has been passed,
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-03-23

Tbe nav Z Billie House In New
York cost. including the lot, $685.
enO.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-03-23

American counterfeit half dollars
are in circulation.
Demoine courier., 1854-10-19
. THE COURIER.
~
THURSDAY. OCT. 10, 1854.
FOREIGN NEWS.
ARRIVAL OF TIE
y N | @ n.
WHEAT g. CORN MARKET FIRMER.
Battle Expected at SeUastopoi on
TWenfieth.
WHEAT & CORN MARKET FIRMER.
NEW York, Oct. III, p. NJ.

NEW YORK. Oct. IL, p. N.
The steamship Union brings London
dates to the 9Th September
Everything connected with the Sevas
,opol expedition is going on favorably
for the allies. The actual landing place
was 20 miles south Of Eupa,oria, only
80 miles from S%avastopol.
The allies marched on The latter place
on the 18Th of September. A general
engagement was expected before Sevas.
= ,opol on the 20,h.
The Tartar population Of Crimea.
~ mpalhizing with the expedition OF
MenschikoiI. advanced with troops ia
Sl}uslaka, on The river Alma, and there
= gave battle TO the allies. Ii is reported
that the Russians re-en,ered DrobLdscha
with GO, 600 men, and would irv Varna.
The British government ordered the
bombardment Of Revel before the gov.
rn,nen fleets returned home.
LIVERPOOL Corn marke, frm.-
Slight further advance in whea, and
flour. Money marke, still.
LoSpoN.-Cor market steady. A.
merican flour frmer.
The Viceroy Of Egypt has given or
,dcrs TO dispatch 1000 ,roaps. with cor
responding artillery. To take part in the
wal OF the Easi. @
The Austrian General, Hess. has en-
aered Bucharest. The Emperor Of Aus
aria 'elegraphed him TO make no impedi
.neni TO the operations of the Allies.
Demoine courier., 1854-10-19
Ashland Seminary,

WILL open for the reception Of students on
w Monday, Oct. 10Th, 1854. AT present
the year is divided into three sessions of sixteen
weeks each. Pupils viii be charged from the
they enter the institution till they leave, al
the rate Of 50, Si2 and SIS per year, according
to studies pursued; provided no student shall
be re~ceivedfor less than half q session, and nc
deduction except for sickness. Board can be
obtained in private families at very reasonable
rates. By order of the Board.
4. DWIGHT, Principal.
Ashland, Oct. 10.h, 1Soi-lW.
Demoine courier., 1854-10-19
Bible Baptism.

A sermon will be preached in the
Congregational Church en- the evening
OF Ihursday. Oci. 26.h. at Z o'clock,
p. e., by Rev. M. SMITH. OF Centre
willie.
Subdivisions iii. d. "And John
also wal bap,ising in Enop. ntar to Sa-
lin, because there was much water
,thsre."0
Demoine courier., 1854-10-19
Agent for the Country in New
Work City.

TNHE advertiser is prepared TO act as General
l. Agent and Correspondent, in New York,
for business men and Others in the INTERIOR
He will devote his whole time and attention to
the purchase and sale of Fancy and other
goods, Books, Prints, Machinery. Manufac-
turers' and MechSnics' Stock and Materials,
Philosophical Apparatus, &c; Drugs, Potent and
other Medicines, Agricultural Implements,
Seeds, Stock, sc. Collections made and suits
prosecuted. Information OF all kinds furnished
with regard to persons and places here. Situa-
tons procured and guaranteed for clerks, me-
charles, professional men and others. Male
and female employees engaged and sent TO the
country. Passages secured to California, Aus
tralia and Europe. In fine, anything that an
intelligent agent, well acquainted with New
York and its business men, can do for an alb
sentee, viii be executed faithfully and prompt
ly. Communications confidential Address,
with fec adequate TO the service,
A. l.. BARTON,
1S9 Mulberry St, New York.
New York, Oct. 1lth-5w.
Demoine courier., 1854-10-19
N @ 7 E!

THE eo-partnership heretofore existing be-
tween w. l.. BAKER and JOACHIM SPALTI is
this day dissolved by mutual consent. HENRY
SrALrI having purchased the interest of w. l..
BAKER, the firm viii how be under the style of
''Spalti & lBrother," who are authorized to re-
ceive all demands due the old firm, and will set
tie demands against the firm. All persons in
debted TO the firm of Baker g. Spalti are hereby
notified to call and settle Immediately with Spai-
Ii and Brother. w. l.. BAKER,
ss JOACHIM SPALTI.
Ottumwa, Oct. 9th, 1854.
Demoine courier., 1854-10-19
Newark Charter Election.

NEWARK, N. j.. Uc,. 10.
The chatter election in This city took
place lo-dcy. and ere. ted a degree of in
teres, seldom fellat general elee,ions.-
About six thousand voles were polled,
and the returns which have reached MS
up 10 II o'clock Indicate the ell. elton OF
Horace j. Pointer, the Wing and Know
Nothing candidate for Mayor by a ma
jority Of 1900 votes over Frederick ii.
Smith. the Democratic candidate. The
Wings and Know Kothings have literally
swap. the city, and the air is ringing
with their victorious shouts.
Demoine courier., 1854-10-19
Sheriff. Sale.

ID Y virtue Of Especial writ of Execution is
ID sued by tine Clerk of the District Court of
Wapello County, Iowa, to me directed, in favor
of Mathew Conrad, John w. Kelly, William
c. Conrad and Joseph Thompson, against John
T. Baldwin and JANE Baldwin, | will proceed to
sell at public outcry, to the highest bidder, for
ready cash, at the Court House door in Ottum-
wa, ON Tuesday, the 3lst day of October, "A.
ID. 1854, between the hours Of 8 O'clock, A.
M. and 4 O'clock, P. M. of said day, the fol-
lowing described Real Estate, to-wit: Lot No.
100, Out lot No. 7, the Northwest half of lot
No. 27s, and lot No. 81 in the town Of Ottum-
wa, Wapello County, Iowa, as the property of
John L. and jane Baldwin, TO satisfy said writ:
oh. MICHAEL, Shift w. c. l..
oitumwa. Sept. god, 1854 Prs fee $3.50
Demoine courier., 1854-10-19
EMIGRAMTs AH0V!

TNHE undersigned has two desirable farms
Il which he wishes TO dispose of, lying in
Wapello county, Iowa. One three miles from
Agency City, the other about -four and a half
miles from Agency City. One consisting of
800 acres, about 60 acress of good timber
The other consists of 100 acres, about one half
timber. They are both desirable locations for
stock farms, having never failing water on
each. They will be sold on reasonable terms
and payments arranged to suit purchasers
For further particulars inquire at the Tinshop
at Agency City. A. INGRAM.
Oct 9Th 1S5t
Demoine courier., 1854-10-19
Kings Hotel.
Corner Of ZINE D. Second Streets,
SAINT LOUIS. NO.

o. WE take this method of informing the
Mill public that we nave taken the new,
A-mA large and cominodious house to b.
known as Kings hotsl," situated at the corner
OF Vine and second streets in the most business
river.
The proprietors of this Hotel, pledge them
selves to spare no pains nor expense, to make
this one OF the most desirable houses for men
of business and the travelling public in general.
The senior partner of this house, George l..
King. would take this opportunity to return his
grateful acknowledgements for the very liberal
patronage extended to him while proprietor Of
the Missouri Hotel, and ~sol,cits a continuance
of those favors TO the new house.
Ottumwa, Oct. 10Th, 1S5I-6m.
Demoine courier., 1854-10-19
A GOOD FLOW.

TNIIE attention of farmers is respectfully
J. called to the following recommendation Of
my plow:
NEAR OTTUMwA, Oct. 9th. 1854.
The Undersigned has been using one of j. III.
Gritiith's Two-Horse plows in breaking ground
for wheat, and has found il to be the best plow
he has ever used. He would recommend these
plows 10 farmers generally. JNo. SMITH.
| am manufacturing these plows, and will
furnish to order any size or number called for.
]. II. GRIFFITH.
Ottumwa, Oct l2th; 1854.
Demoine courier., 1854-10-19
NOTICE!

VNHE undersigned proposes selling his farm,
4 consisting Of six hundred acres; 1870 of ii
timber, over 300 acres broke; or he will sell it
in two lots. The home farm contains $50
acres, 30 acres timber, 225 acres in cultivation,
~ tder good fencing, with a promising you're
O chard, well suited for a stock or grain farm.
Eor further particulars inquire 81 the subscri-
Der on the farm, three miles west of Dahlone-
"a. J.W. CARPENTER. y
Highland TIP, Wap, co, Iowa Oct Is 81 If.
Demoine courier., 1854-10-19

Loss OF THE STEAMER PRINcEs.-The
steamer Princes was burned near Naichez
on the 9Th. inst. She had a cargo Of
33O bales Of cotton which, together with
The boat; is Supposed 10 be a total loss.
Several persons persons persisted in the
flames, including two ladies.
Demoine courier., 1854-10-19

7 IrJohn J. Criuenden, Jr., son Of the
Hon. John j. Criuenden died in Frank.
fort. KY, on Friday. He was a grad
ua,e Of Centre College. and a young
gentleman OF high promise.
Demoine courier., 1854-10-19
l)aguerreOtypeS Found!

HOUND, near Primrose, Lee County, Iowa;
j. 5 Daguerreotype likenesses, . of grown
persons and 3 of children. The owner can
have them by paying a small reward TO the fnd-
er, and paying for this advertisement. Address
the editor of this paper for further particulars.
Ottumwa, Oct. 18th, 1854.
Demoine courier., 1854-10-19
DissOIutiOn.

THE Partnership heretofore existing be-
Il tween John Pumroy and Daniel Barrett
under the name and style of Pumroy & Bar
rett, is this day dissolved by mutual consent of
the parties. John Pumroy Will pay all debts
and demaGds against the INN. And all per-
sons indebted to the firm are hereby notified 10
make immediate settlement with John Pumroy.
who alone is authorized to collect and receipt
for the debts and demands due the firm.
JOHN PUMROY. IS
DANIEL BARRETT.
Ottumwa, Sept. 18th, IS54.lw
Demoine courier., 1854-10-19

ru Hydro Electric
VOltaic Chains!

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ing a powerful remedial agent, so con.
structed as TO be worn under the garments.
next to the skin, pGoducinga constant, UN-
INTERRUPTED current of ELECTRO MAGNEr
Ism, cifecting 4~ sw
Immediate Relief .s. v-
From the most acute pain, and also a per.
manent cure of all
Nervous Diseases.
II seldom has failed to furnish MOST in.
slant relief, and q FINAL PERMANENT cuRE
by being used according to directions, 10
the following Diseases
Rheumatism, Gout, Sciatica. Paral
ysis, Painful and SUeHed Joints, Nru
raigia OF The Face. Diseases of The
SPINE, Defines and B'iafhesS. Cier
inc Pains, Papitation Of he heart.
Periodical Hpadache, 81. TItus' Dance.
Generat Dcbility, Pains of the Chest.
Mysteries, Dyspepsia, and all Kinds Of
Nervous Diseases.
These Chains are highly recommended
by profs. Valentine Mott, Van Buren,, Post
and others, who have published their views
vi lhtiI power anu Ndluc Ill seNerai OF the
medical journals of New York, and are al
so in the daily practice of recommending
their use to patients.
The chains can be sent by mail with full
descriptions for use. Price of Chains SO
and s.. DR.. VIM l.. ORR, Agent,
Ottumwa, Iowa.
JOS. STElNERT, General Agent,
No. sos, Broadway, Ny.
Oct. 18th, lS5i-ly sn
Demoine courier., 1854-10-19
Notice.
STATE OF IOWA, D.
WAPEILo COUNT, !

TAT OF IOWA, J g.
WAPELLo COUNTY,
To Johnson s. Bennett:
The Sheriff of Wapello county having re-
turned a notice issuedt TO you, s!not found,' you
are therefore hereby notified that there is now
on file in the office of the Clerk of the Dis
triet Court in said county a petition of VIM.
X. Wells & Co., claiming Of you eight hun
dred and ffty-five and 2S-100 Dollars as money
due on book account, and that unless you APP
pear and answer thereto, on or before the first
day of the next term of the District Court to
be begun and held in said county on the fourth
Monday in January, A. ID. 1855, judgment will
be rendered against you thereon; and you arc
also notified that a writ of attachment and
garnishement Yves this day issued against your
goods and chattles, rights and credits, moneys
and effects, from said court in favor of the said
VIM. r. Wells * CO., and your property will
be made subject thereto.
JOS. HAYNE, Clerk.
CLINTON & BALDWIN, Att'ys for Pitt,
August 2Sth, 1874.
Demoine courier., 1854-10-19
UNIVERSITY FAMILY MEDICINES,
FEVER AND AGUE.


TIME UNIVERSITY OF FREE MEDI-
l. CINE AND POPULAR KNOWLEDGE
chartered by the State of Pennsylvania, April
29th, 1853, mainly to arrest the evils of spi-
rious n~ostrum:; also to supply the public with
reliable remedies, where the best medical adj
yisers cannot or will not be employed, having
purchased the invaluable remedy,
ROWAND'S TONIC MIXTURE,
the first and only known for TWENTY YEARS,
as the certain cure for Fever and Ague, and its
kindred complaints, confidently recommend it
TO the patronage of the afflicted,
The above institution likewise recommends
for Bowel Complaints,
ROWAND'S COMPOUND SYRUP OF,
BLACKBERRY ROOF.
and in due time viii furnish its own remedy for.
every disease that can be safely treated in this
way.
BY order OF the Trustees,
JOHN r. ROWLAND, NJ. d.,
President of the University, and Head of the
Pharmaceutical Department.
Home Dispensary and Office, No; is Arch
Street. Philadelphia.
Ca AGENT-James Hawlcy, Ottumwa.
Aug. 24, lS5i.-n32 TYR.
Demoine courier., 1854-10-19
DOCTOR YOURSELF.
TIE POCKET HSCULAPIUS:

DOCIOR iOCRSELF.
TIE POCKET ESCULAPIUS.
OR, EVERY ONE HIS OWN PHYSICIAN.
ARA T,HE FIFTlErH Edi,
Ay<#N.A L ton. withone Hun
ElNs-ewrS dred Engravings, show
Co ing Diseases and Nal
formations OF the Human System in every
shape and form. To which is added a Tfea-
tise on the Diseases Of Females, being of
the highest importance to married people,
or those contemplating marriage. BY
WILLIAM YOUNG, NJ. d.
Let no father be ashamed to present a
copy of the Eculapius 20 his child. 1t
may save him from an carly grave. Let no
young man or woman enter into Ia secrat
obligations of married life without read
ing the Pocket Kculapius. Let no one
suffering from a hacknied Cough, Pain III
the Side, restless nights, nervous feelings,
aud the whole train of Dy~speptic sensa
tons, and given up by their physician, be
another moment without consulting the
Asculapius. Have the married, or those a
bout TO be married any impediment, read
this truly useful book, as It has been the
means of saving thousands of unfortunate
creatures from the very jaws Of death
Q3 Any person sending TWENTY
FIVE CENTS enclosed in a letter, will
receive one copy of this work by mail, or
five copies will be sent for One Dollar.
Address, post paid, DIR. WM. YOUNG,
No. log Spruce ST., Philadelphia.
Sept. 2Sth, 1854 ly
Demoine courier., 1854-10-19
Administrators Notice
The Place to get your Money Back!
DON'T ALL CONF At 0AGEN

TNiiE undersigned has opened a shop on
L Main street, nearly opposite Wood s flaw
kins' office, and is prepared to do all kinds of
TAILORING, IN THE LATEST MOST FASH
IA STYLE. Work warranted TO please.
and prices also. Bring on your goods and have
them ~"chopped." c. b. GOFF.
0ttumwa, Aug. 18th, 1854.
Demoine courier., 1854-10-19
FOR SALE
FOR SALE.
fTyGs ALARM, LYING IN GREEN xA.
III Township, near the State road, GzasS
G.nA from 0ttumwa to Bloomfield, -
Two Acres:

Eighty acres well fenced, a good double log
house, barn, and other out houses, well of water,
a thrifty Peach Orchard, and few apple trees.
The farm is on Village Creek, is wen watere 1,
and lies 3 1-2 miles South of Ottumwa. Per-
sons desiring a bargain, win do well to call and
see it. For further particulars call on The ed
itor of this paper.
Ottnmwa, July 9th, 1854.
Demoine courier., 1854-10-19
Administrators Notice

TIVE undersigned has this day taken out lei
i tiers of administrator on the estate of
Marshall d. Lee, deceased, late of Wapello
county, Iowa. All persons indebted TO said
estate are requested to make immediate payment
to me; and all persons having claims against
said estate VIII present them legally a~utilenti-
Gated, as the law requires.
JOSHUA MARSHALL, Adnr..
September 10th, 1854.
Demoine courier., 1854-10-19
BUY YOURSELF A HOMESTEAD!!

WILL sell on fair terms, for cash down,
l. two houses and lots in Ottumwa. One OF
the houses is a brick, has three good rooms, a
well of water, a stable and a lot OF s~hruhbery
on the premises, among which is asplendia va
riety OF grapes in fun bearing. The other is
a frame, has -four rooms, a wen OF water, and a
large barn on the premises. Also one vacant
lot, in a beautiful situation for a residence.
Cash buyers can have bargains in this property
if application is made soon.
J.. ARWEILER.
July II, 1s5l.-iw
Demoine courier., 1854-10-19
Invalids of the Demoine Valley!

V0UR attention is urgently invited to
Il a careful and candid perusal of some
thing that has just been introduced into
vour state p Et Ell. 9 6