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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-06-08

KENTUCKY BLUE GRAss.-A Sub
scriber' writing TO the Country Gen
tIeman, under date of Mount Ida,
KY, says:
In the last number Of the Country
Gentleman, ] notice that subscri-
Der wishes to knowif Kentucky blue
grass would 90 well on lands t bat are
permitted to remain five or six years
in pasture and then plowed two
Years and laid down again TO pasture.
am a KENrUcKY FARMER OF but
little experience, yet | know this
would hot answer at all. 1t takes
blue grass :hree or four years to be-.
GENE well set, and then it would
scarcely DO to Craze it down, especial
" in warm weather or III loose wet
soil, as ills too easily pulled up un-
til wellzrootedl In six years it
would make the best pasture, and
just then the farI ner would wish TO
cultivate his lald two years, and
would lose his labor, and have the
same to 90 through in order to re-
seed his land. Our farmers seldom
SOW blue grass on open land, unless
they wish their fields to lay ii grass
ten OF twelve years, their best blue
grass being in woods pasture. We
fluids nothing equal to Timothy or
Red Glover, mixed half aud half; it
tnkes less time to set land is Of more
advantage TO the ground than any
other grass crop.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-06-08
f'att lll0 = lIIcll.
The Loaftr hoy.

Ana: The M.issrsE' Boy
Tie loafer Bhoy for his lunch hath gone,
On thewiiarf eadh day you'll find him,
With his ragged coat and troNsers on,
And his linen oat hehisl him
Go od by jingsl said the loafer b'hoy,
And he waved his ''cabbage-stealer,r
As he suddenly spied j small round hol ?
IL barrel OF MonongaAdla.
TIL loafer sucted-but his slenderstraw
Took long long limb to feed him,
But he worked away-tfor he fels quite sure
That nobody there had seed him"
But at last he reeled, and tumbled Ger,
And he learnt solemn warning
For he slept that night on the guard house foo
And his head ached all next morning.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-06-08
Land for Sale.

I WILL sell, on the usual 4 JSsAoQ
1 time, that beautiful place sfE. sasL>
on which | live; containing f4 hiis1 sssi -
40 acres situated ten miles fromF fayetteville
on the road leading from the mouth of Null
berry to Huntsville-being one of the princi-
pie thoreughfares to the south.
This desirable property is one of the best
stands for public house in Lincoln And il
has on u superior mill site, with a never
failing supply of water; having, in distance OF
SIX hundred yards, fall of twenty feet
There is also, in addition to other springs, "a
Spring Of pure Chalybiate water of great eff
tacy, within 80 yards of the dwelling-holise.
Possession will be given on the first of Janua-
~, 1855
Apply to William southworth, in Fayette-
vile, OF on the promises TO
ISAAC SOUTHWORTH.
April 18th, 1854.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-06-08
oh Farnler.


FATTEN[NG T oULrRY.-Mr. G. Jack
son Of Allesbahy couaty, Pa says, !
keep my faltelling poultry in a warm
quiet room, one with glass windows,
WIih shutters lacing thesouth:
| vary the food constantly, never
giving the same twice SUCCESSFULLY
Small POTATOES boiled, boiled oats and
Indian nreal. piece of cooked meat
suspended from the rlters, always
accessible, milk TO drink, and fresh
water every day, heap of gravel,
one of ashes, and some charcoal, are
my means of making poultry ready
for the market in two weeks from the
time they are put up to latteFi.
Ii longer than this time is rFqulred,
there must be some mistake. in the
management. 1t should be r&collect-
ed the sooner meat is put on fatten-
ing animal, whether a steeror chicken,
the more tender tits. place before
my poultry all The materialSlor iatten
ing themselves, tempt their appetites
by giving them variety, and keep
them quiet and comfortable, as |
have alluded to. 1t is we'll known that
the digestive process is sooner and
easier finished during state ofrest.
A chicken has nothing to worry it,
10 anxiety of mind. Could they antic-
ipate their latter end, and the reasons
for our supplying them with the
dainties Of the land, they would be
held very uneasy, and make it a
point to keep all such information
iiom them.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-06-08
Family CIR Oceries.
NEw EsTABLzsnngENT.

ffns1A THE subscribers take
- this method of apprizIng
their friends and the public generally, that they
have Just opened Family Grocery Store
ON the north side of the Public Square, next
door to McElroy and Nc Kinney's Drug Store,
Fayetteville, where general assortment of ar
ticles in their line viii be continually kept on
hand, at the lowest rates. A portion of public
patronage is respectfully solicited. Call and
see us. W. III. & III. C.HOLMAN.
Feb. 10.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-06-08

Pateat Elastic Horse shoe This
invention Of which previous mention
has been made, is calling out nu
merous eplogiams. Tile shoe is Of
German spring-steel padded with
gum elastl c, and it is said will out
wear several common shoes. All
c4ncussiou S and consequent heat is
avoided, and hence, those causes by
which so many valuable horses are
lamed and ruined, are By this inven-
ton almost entirely obyia;ed. A
gentleman who has nad them upon a
very valuable animal for four months,
writes to the inventor: %That be
fore applying them my horse al ways
shrnnk whenever be struck upon the
pavement or hard road, bat now he
strikes bodily and freely, and moves
with far greater ease and freedom.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-06-08
i u b y &.
The ShelbyVilse s1ouse, ana the
South Nashville Furniture
MAMMA tssrisEg Com
st;issV EfNzlsG.


~ VIE Undersigned takes pleas
Il IRE ii announcing totheciti- e
2eIfs Of this and adjoining counties f. -
that he is constantly receiving in addition to.
his already large stock large and sJteI did lots
Of plain and fashionable Furnitllre-alicl. Ia
part consists Of the following articles. Nahcg-
any Bureaus, from II t. Is different style
prices from so to $50. Mahogany Dressing
bureaus with glasses at S13 aud upv ards \
splendid lot Of Sofas both common aud fine:
also Frenchdo BedsieaGs--1mntleB Bed
steads low post Bedsteads, common BeGst,..s.f,
plain curtain 80 octagon DO misses DO serreii-
tine cottage do, seTIentine gecan gothic
cottage do French sofa de- fine mahogany do
prices frcm - so to SO. 's'a8ies--iroil-
ing tables, bres klast do, desert de- dining do.
extension do side do center 90, card DO
prices from 81 80 TO S45 sa.airs--c6mmou
do, cane seat DO, mahogany aid walnut larlor
chairs, Rocking do, sewing apd nursing 10.
scroll and plain Rockers, different stvIes Of
Elizabeth chair, &c. WaTdrobes and presseF.
cribs and cradles, c'vans ard ottofaaHs, lounge
and ihattrasses, stands and wash stands en-
closed and plain, writing desks ard safes, hat
racks and whatnots, foot stools aud mirrors,
&c. sc. sc &c, all Of Which are manufactured
by the South Nashville Manufacturing COM
pany-oaf VafTanted to beequal ia geaslness 10
any work made in city OF country-and which
work | will sell at their kicess Nashville prices
l0tlovt my additional clarSe jar freight Also,
viii make liberal deduction on large hills.
The greatest possible care is taken in packing
to send ata distance.
NJ. C. MOULTON.
Shelbyvilie, July H. 1S53-ly.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-06-08
MEM FIRM!

ME undersigned has pur- s---=-z-z-===-
i chased the entire interest r4z.s-;ssiz3, q
of Il. b. Tune in the stock of s;cs:i-z1l-2-2,seJ
A. B. Knott & Co, in the Cabinet business III
Fayetteville, and will hereafter keep full
supply of Furniture, at the old stand on the
north least corner of the Public Square, of the
best and most fashionable make; which will
be sold on very favorable terms 10 the purcha-
ser. Sofas Dressing Bureaus, Tables Of all
hinhs, Bedsteads of various patterlI IS, Ward4
robes Safes, Hat Racks, Chairs fine and COM
mon, Cribs and Cradles Lounges and Matras-
ses, together with all other articles usually
kept in first class Furniture ware-room eon-
stantly on hand, or made 10 order at short MOI
tee,
Collins and Cases for sale, which will be tai
keui in Hearse to any part Of the county free
of charge.
Barter taken as heretofore Try me- H
A B. KNOTT
Jan. IL, 1S54-1v.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-06-08

A boy called a doctor 10 visit his
father, who had the delirium tremens,
not rightly remembering the name
Of the disease, he called it the dew
lis trembles II making bad Latin but
very good English.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-06-08

Lord Byron gives this account Of
a party with Sheridan: 1t was first
silent, then talkv, then argnmenta-
tive, then disputatious, then unihtel-
ligible, then altogethery, then mar
ticularly, then drunk.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-06-08

On a recent trial, an Irishman,
with character ste obliquity of
speech, after scratching his head,
said: "Plase yop pr honor, | do not
remember, or if d. forget it now"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-06-08

G oop PAY.-0ne of the uniformed
Pos tmasters out in Suckerdom, who
found among the Post Office laws a
cl aqse to the effect that ''each Post
mas ter may be allowed two mills for
delivering from his Office 70 subscri-
Der each newspaper not chargeable
with postage, sen in his bill to the
Dep rtment for delivering the only
pap4 r that Was sent to his office, and
told them that as his wife was out Of
the article, they might send him 4
couple of coffee mills.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-06-08

In 1914 there was not b ton of
railroad iron manufactured in this
country--this year, 100000 tons
will be produced
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-06-08
TNuiIaIlOn.a Lots.

FENHE undegst gned has laid of blocks Of Lat,
J. of several acres in each. for private resi-
dencc, and is now prepared TO sell them at pr
vate sale to tho#e who desire to have summer
residences, in the beautiful and healthy town IN
E'.BsiaEl0Iaa. We have in the Town Site,
besides the most healthy atmosphere and pure
freestone water, most excellent Chalybeate
Spring which is supposed to be mixed with
white sulphur. as
WM. MOORE, Agent, etc.
May 20, l852-tf.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-06-08

They have rich joke on Dr.
Eg an Of Chicago; he is great
land operator, as we'll as a most
successful physiciin. The doctor
pre- scr4bed some pills for a lady
She asked how they were TO be
TAX en? "A quarter down" said
the doctor, +'and the balance in
one two andlhree years.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-06-08

Down ON BAD WnIskBE. The
Ohio Legislature has passed a law
providing for the appointment Of a
chemist for each county, who shall
inspect and analyze all liquor for sale
at wholesale OF retail. A violation
Of the law imposes heavy penalties!
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-06-08
HEAw EE]HE ~ .

our stock of Jewelry embraces fine SO
~ Gold and Silver Levcr Watches, ~.
Silver Table ana Tea Spoons, Butter ass<zs
Knives. Pickle Knives and Forks, Salt Spoons,
Breastpins, Ear Rings, Finger Rings, Gold Pens,
and Pencils, Card Cases etc, for sale.
April ID. I. c. GO0DRICH& co.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-06-08
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SUNDRsES.

e. AsT1 sc $. Hoes 10, Spice; Ginger e
Spanish Br own, Prussan Blue. Linseed ME-
Oil, Shot, Powder, Lead, Tobacco, Gil w
garF, etc.etc. Come along and see.
Feb. 20. SHAPARD.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-06-08

COFFEE LEAVES. "A Brazil paper
states that Brazil exports 100000
lbs. Of coffee per annum, and that
tile, leaves are really more valuable
Shan the fruit, though not Yet used
as an article Of export. The infu-
sion of coffee leaves is more nutri-
tious and more inylgorating than tea,
and is preferred, by all who have
tried it, to an infusion of the coffee
berry. The leaves are treated in the
ssme way as tho berries, by roasting.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-06-08
READY MADE CLOTHING.

pLUE Cloth Frocks, fancy Alpacca, r=7r
Ed fancy black do, fancy Drab do, ihal1s !
plenty BroVn, Yellow, and Stripe Linen 'Hpitp
Froeks, block Cashmere Pants Rebb Queens
Cloth, fancy Cottonade, plain Linen, fancy
silk Vests, black satin Vests, fancy Marseilles
Shirt Collars, Stocks, black and fancy Cravats,
etc, sold cheap by
May 4, JOHN GOODRICH.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-06-08

g cesar what am become Qfdat dar-
key what stole de tallow?
Il les taken up on an affidavid and
carried to de Supreme Court to have
it tried.
q n an affidavit, C@sar?'
Yes, ] seed de handle myself did.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-06-08
IN STORE
FLOUR! FLoURa
NAILS.

TUST received l25 kegs Of Nails,
- the best article made IN The United 81
States. C0LDWELL & CUMMINGS,
Dec 1. Shelbyyilie, Tenn.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-06-08
TEXAS LAND FOR SALE.

I HAVE tract of land. in Texas, 50.
I containing $40 acres, lying Is ss 80
miles southeast of Nacogdoches, that -. -
am willing to SELL Persons desiring to move to
Eastern Texas, would do we'll to call on me
before starting, provided they wish to pur-
chase home, as agood bargain can be had
Address me at Norris Creek ?. O., Lincoln
county, Tenn. j. S. HOLMAN.
April G. 1s54--12m.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-06-08

The Pope of Rome actually owes
ono hundred millions of dollaFs.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-06-08

TOBACCO IN FRANCE The Empe,
ror of France, who is by law the priv
LEGGED and only tobacconiat in the
empire, has just established a new
tobacco mandatory at Dieppe, max
ing the eleventh in France.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-06-08

A Coop ONE-A son ofthe Eme-
raid Isle lately had occasion to visit
the Z ity in his vehicle. Having arri-
we'd ut his point of destination, he a.
lighted from it, and proceeded to
transact his business. Onreturning
to ii q place where he had left bis
horse and wagon, he was astonished
to lie hrn from the major that the
horse had ran away.
IS pre-, an did he break the reins?'
inquired he Of his Informant,
'0b, 90, l believe not was tho re-
ply. !,
w Why, thin, how in the name of st.
Patri elk could be have got loose, for
sure, an | tied the reins to the wag-
on?'
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-06-08
EssssySs kgesade2'SO2s.
NJ KlsIE MANUFACTURE

AsssgSs kgesadea'SO2s.
MA Rlsi.E MANUFACTURER
MAS HvILLE, TENNESSEE,
Near the Hotel--on the Squme-nert to
G1orloa1s Hfae-H0ase,
NTOULD inform the people Of kgSx5ll
w Nashville and the surrounding l5
country that he has recently improvedc p
and greatly enlarged his Marble Yard, VsTD
and is now prepared to fill all orders
IN the marble line at the shortest no -
tice and on the most favorable terms for CASH
He would call particular attention to his well
selected stock of monuments, mantle pieces,
figures, garden figures, statuary, Fountains,
Baptismal fohnts, Urns, Vases, Tombs, etc,
many of which are of the purest Italian Mar
bic, and from the chisel of the best European
masters. His arrangements are now complete
for furnishing all kinds of marble, either of
his own manufacture OF imported He has on
hand large quantity Of Italian marble, in the
rough state, which he will sell very low
lt9use Furniture in Egyptian Marble of the
beat quality can be had at his yard. He flat
tefs himself that he can now serve the public
on as accon,m odating terms as any similar es-
tablishmentii the west. A share of public
patronage is solicited Isept %.
?. S.-The attention Of the lovers of the
Fine Arts is directed tony assortment of stat
uary. They are of the rarest and finest quail
Iy, and of direct importations.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-06-08
LIVERY STABLE,

AsE EEaH % ADAEaH
II cub esS'' g. s h msk5 g"5s@n isa
livery stable and SSnsgOn Yard in
Fayetteville, Tenn, northwest corner Of the
Public Square, ant are now prepared to take
charge of any number of Horses Wagons,
&c. that may be brought, in a satisfactory
manner. Bnggics. Bisreucfses csyw
and Horses on hand for hire Ae=s18zz- -
Persons hiring will be expected to take rea-
sonable care of Horses, Carriageseete. etc, and
will be held responsible for all damage done
to Horses, Buegies, Harness, Saddles, Brides,
Blanketsand Whips; except the natural wear
and tear of material aud unavoidable acct
dents
Transient persons required to give good
reference. w. S. MURPHEY & CO.
Jan &c, l854--ly.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-06-08

~ cle Zeke, did sou know that
The United States have been in the
habit OF encouraging and acknowl-
edgirIg tories?'
'Ct rlainly not, Cimon, what kind
Of ories2'
Il errltorIcs. Now give mesome
peanflts or I'll go and catch the
measles and make you pay for 'eln.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-06-08
SPICES.

10 b BAGS A F5TGea 80 d. IL. eiPser9 a
so lbs Gloves; 10 lbs Mace; 10 Mats q
Cinnamon Bark; 10 boxes Ground Pepper
now in Store. MITCHELL q SPERBY,
Feb. %. Shelbyville, Tenn.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-06-08

HoTEL SCENE Landlord, | have
got a secret that will make your for,
tune for you.
'No-what is it,
DO you see that roast goose on
the tablet
'Yes-what of it?'
That's the one whose cackling
saved Rene. | can show you where
the centurion trod on him.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-06-08
P. II. BUCHANAN, NJ. D.

NEI ILL continue to devote his ex-
w elusive attention to the practice 7F}
Of Medicine in its various branf hes. He 9Lo
hopes by close attention to his Profession, to
merit continuance Of the patronage of his
friends Office at his fathers late residence
April 6, 1854--l2m.l
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-06-08
nIOLAssES.

Oh BBIls. Molasses; $50 half 65@fA
on bbls. do; 20 barrels Golden go
Syrup, for sale.
MITCHELL & SPERRY,
Feb. % Shelbyville, Tenn.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-05-09

BALTIMORE MARKET NAV a.

FLovR AND MEAL.-Tlic Flour market is hrn. Sale.
this mornin: OF 1000 bhl. Howard street brands at e a
aud ON lat.. 'chnn:r 800 bll- ut SC 81 p bill. also 100 bA-
nj - ~. City Mil. held 81 10 p bbl. No sale, reported
Ky" Flour - 30" 80 ~, country Corn Seal - 81. h'
city do. ~ 81 T. bbl.
FISH.-Wc note sales Of Potomac Shadlt lldSll p
nnd llcrring- az : aJdS 81 T. hbl. Mackcrrl unchanged
GRAS AHD SEEDs.-lhr supply Of Grain il moirra'"
About 1000 huslrl. Of Wheat offered. ind sales Of good q
prime red NJ = 0i0 - Oh: do. white at . lldS2 10 p
buslrl. Inferior lOt- : TO IL cents lcss. Corn IL he'll! Hrnrr
About atW bushels offered, and sales Of white n; '3d''
cent?. yellow at 75d7? cents T. bu-hcl. Some holder h'
unwilling 10 tax" tlI's" prices. Ryc-So snleu Oslf-
About .tO bushels offered, and sale. OF Maryland III 80
- cents b bI-hcl.
GnocEHIEs.-S"lcs oi Rio Coffee nj ll1ll! TO III cca''
T. H.. Sugars quiet. Mola.scs-Snlcs OF New O!!,r:s u
23U2ii ;u - rents T. GALLON. Rice st a {! cents + n.
PRovISIoNS-Nr note shlCa Of Mess Park mt Si ~! z
Dbl. M,.- Beef SD = bill. lucoI shoulders 81 az crh'.
sidr- : :! cent?, hams 9dll cents u ID. Lard in Obj -
az cents. and Kegs l0i c.s = u. Butter in ke.a lld!i
cent?. prime roll lGd2u cts T. N. Cheese lOi III. To- =.
cCn,- u II.
TOHAcCo-Thr mrnrkst remains steady. Sales M" ms
kin: in email lots al full price,.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-05-09
ron II ES9UIRER.
M THE LANES OF THE SnrTu


We urc gratiicd TO have il in our power I" an
nouncc tn YOU that the 'cause" we had the honor nt
presenting III December last for your patriotic sup
port, after II sleep 50 dcath-lkc that 1t required all our
moral courage and southern pride to sustain unccn.-
ing cxcrtiolls Tor it, is now exhibiting a life anti vital,
ity which Bit us hope It VIII have Inc power Ill laS'
to reach Mount Vernon. Three States nc interested
and proportiolIatcly active. Some OF the first minds
md hearts of both sexes, alive {" the moral beauty
and grandeur of that which has no counterpart in the
mast or present of other countries, nre dcyoting time,
TALENT. and means to carry il in triumph to lis great
end. Wc hear of increasing interest, which promises
u,.c,,,J cy,rn.im: but, whether from partial publica-
tions or innttcltiou, there seem to exist innny misnp-
nrcho,.;nus ubout ;,s object. state of progress. nature
IF the ,srs,nt organization, 1.-THE first having been SIT.
uerscdcdI where and tn whom To apply for informu,
lion. md wbut To do when sufficiently interested to
desire TO labor with us.
We are aware thut this is partly orr fault. Being
DESTROYS OF uvoidin. mn unnecessary publicity, aud cx-
pcctins even ere ms To have formed au 'associa,cd
body with which to share or resign our position and
lubors, we considered the fuct OF being "sole director
of the enterprise we started bv our exertiors need not
be known beyond those officially concerned. This
has bcwildcrcd those unfamiliar with the movement,
and even weakened the efficiency Of the new "rsanl-
cation, which went into operation Oh the ioui oi
March. For The benefit, therefore, of those not suiii-
GENTLY informed, Ia procure that discipline as ncctsS0-
ry to success as generosity hsrlt, to point ont TO our
sisters of other States who ARE, or may be hereut-
ter, DESTROYS of becoming associated with lis, not only