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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-08-09

The Trey Post says they had a
passenger in the horse-boat the other
day, in the shape of a female, whose
head was so red they wouldn't let her
go near the boilers, for fear she'd
touch them off.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-08-09

Brown Bread.--Take Indian meal
silted, and -four, equal parts, cup of
yeast, spoousful Of molasses; scald
the meal or wet it with warm milk
or water. add little salt, and place it
IN pans to rise.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-08-09

They have got fogs so thick in the
vicinity of New Foundland, that a
Yankee is about turning it to account.
He intends to dry and use it for stuff
ing cushions, instead Of wool. aas
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-08-09

A burglar lately broke into an in
surance Office, but only found in the
safe eight post-office stamps and some
broken bank bills. On the wall, by
the side of the safe, he expressed the
following opinion in pencil:
"People may think it safe.
Property here to insure, bs.
But it is my best belief,
The comrany's damDsbiy poor" 2
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-08-09

The man who is always behind
hand, has recently purchased several
bottles Of ketehup, and at last &C.
counts, had nearly overtaken the fast
man, who tired down wagon-wheel.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-08-09

A tradesman having sunk his shop
floor a couple of feet, announces that
Gin consequence of recent improve
ments, goods will be sold co,ssidera-
biz lomer than formerly.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-08-09

GRoCER-Mr. Editor, I'll thank
you to say | keep the best groceries
in the city. Editor-I'll thank you
to supply my family with groceries
gratis. Grocer--I thought you were
glad to get something to fill up your
paper. Editor thought you were
glad to I'LL store-rOoms for nothing
It's poor rule that won't work both
ways. Exit grocer in rage-threat-
ening to kill the paper
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-08-09

Potatoe Pie.-Boil sweet potatoes,
mash and strain them; to pint OF
the potatoes add a pint and a half of
milk, two eggs, sugar, nutmeg to the
taste.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-08-09
,rsssgssaaNY FROM TENNESSEE.


Or. II. r. Scarborough, Dover, Ten
nessee, Aug. 23, 1858, says: 81 have sold all
the German Bitters You have sent me, and il
the preparation continues 10 do as much qool os
it has done IL rgu be the best medicine ere, sok.
here"
l., saodgrass. Sparta, Tenn, Ang. 20
1853, says: lam pleased 10 state that your
German Bitters has given satisfaction in every
instance where it has been used:
Is. e. EsOIiins, Hilisborough, Tenn.
Aug. 90 1853, says: Il am pleased to state
that the German Bitters have given general
satisfaction
SDr. r. Eatio Il Bro. Rockville, Tenn,
9th April 1851 said: "Your Bitters are now
selling very FAST and every person that has
used II. 50 far as We have been able to learn,
has been beneftted."
j. W.. Franklin IL Co.. Gallatin. Tenn.
Dec. so, 1850, said: 1.-The new7firm will want
more of yeur Bitters soon. as one of the part
ners thinks it a great medicine"
e. =. Hardy. Bolivar, Tenn, Sept s,
1852. said: There is a great demand for
your Bitters here, please send another lot
soon.n
They are ENTIRELY VEGETABLE, free from
all injurious ingredients, always strengthen
the system and never prostrates it.
Sold by dealers in Medicine and Store
keepers everywhere.
Sold in Fayetteville, by McElroy & Nc
Kinney. and Miller, Robinson Il Roane and
Deery & Majors. Shelbyville. 49,.
April 10, 1S55--6m. -a
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-08-09

A SIMnE.-A contemporary speaks
of ''table-cloths, as pure as Cordelia' S
voice. This is like the old lady who
said that "the moen made the night
as light as cork
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-08-09
Flushing a Little Swearer's Moutl

Wishing a Little .Swe@-er's Mouth.
The California Christian Advocate
says: Gan intelligent lady of our &C
quaintance, whose little boywas begin
ming this strange talk, anxious to ex-
press to her child her horror of pro-
family, hit upon the novel process Of
washing out hismouth with soap suds
whenever he swore. It was an effect
ual cure. Tie boy understood his
mothers sense of the corruption of an
oath, and taste of the soap suds, which,
together, produced the desired re-
suit.
This practice if universally adopt
ed, would raise the price Of soap.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-08-09
MAxEY,. MCCLURE & Co.,
Tin-Plale and Sheet Iron Workers.
~ No. I5 Market Street

NASHVZLLE, TENN
HEEP constantly on hand, Tin
IA Ware of every Observation-Disclosures 80
sale and retail. Also Iim Plate,
Sheet Copper, Block Tin. Sheet Iron
Wrought and Cast Iron Cool Stoves, of the
most approved Patterns.
WOOD AND COAL STOVES,
consisting of Franklin, Ten Plate, Seven Plate,
Boz and Cylinder
SA&S~ !" G@s
Also, PARLoR, CHAMBER, AND OFFICE CRATES.
SAD Irons; fairbanks Platform and Counter
Scales; to all of which they would respectfully
call the attention of those wishing to pur-
chase. Sep. z, 1854-12ml
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-08-09

A German astronomer says, that in
twenty millions of years from now
the earth will be destroyed by a COM
ct. Stand from under.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-08-09
Cam P0ayeEes..

n HAVE now on hand, and sSgSs,s s:s:ss:sj
Il will hereafter keep con- 80
slant supply of the follow ~
ing articles:
DupOnt's- Celebrated Rifle and
Sporting Powder, in canisters, quarters,
half and whole kegs.
Tennessee Blasting, in kegs OF % lbs.
and bbls of 1CO lbs
Safety Fuse, made by Toy, Bickford &
Go warranted superior.
Railroad Contractors, Miners and the trade
generally, supplied at the lowest market rates.
81 Ali orders shall meet with prompt at
tention. WALTER SCOTT,
Agent for Manufacturer.
OH Office with E. S. Cheatham & Co.. cor,
ner of Spring and College streets, Nashville,
Tenn. March i, 1S55--12m.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-08-09
Hesgfs Henderson,.
rIAR BLE MANUFACTURERS,

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE,
Near the HoteE--on tie Square-nsrt 10
Goydon's Vare-Eouse,
"OULD inform the people Of T1.ExSSa
w Nashville and the surrounding e.
country tlDHGe has recently improved gfrs,. p
and greatly enlarged bis Marie Yard, SsTj
and is now prepared 20 fill all orders
in the marble line at the Shortest TO -.
tice and on the most favorable terms for CASH.
lie would call particular attention to his we'll
selected stock of monuments, mantle pieces,
figures, garden figures, statuary,, Fountains,
Baptismai founts. Urns, Vases, Tombs, etc,
many OF which are of the purest Italian Mar
bic, and from tne chisel of the best European
masters. His arrangements are now complete
for furnishing all kinds of marble either Of
his oTnmanufactureor imported. He has on
hand large quantity of Italian marble, in the
rough state, which he will sell very low
House Furniture in Egyptian. Marble of the
best quality. can be had at his yard He flat
tiers himselfthat he can now serve the public
on as accommodating terms as any similar es-
tablishmentin- the west. A share of public
patronageis solicited. rs Tsept %.
Z. S.-The attention Of the lovers of the
Fine Arts is directed to my assortment of stat
-uary. They are of the rarest and finest quail
ty, and of direct iInportations
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-08-09
sNAAAES :.

with large Rooms and Stalls, wen furnished
with provender, ard a good 0stler always ready.
There will be popains spared on orr part, we
promise good order and all things right side up
changes moderate. Call and see us when
you come to town--try for yourselves. and
there will be no need of putting ourselves. this
the 1st day of January. 1855.
w. II. & NJ. D. M0ORES, Propyietors.
February l, 1955-l2m.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-08-09
DR.. ROBERT T. SEiRcY,
Tuilal,0ma Lots.

TINHE undeIs zled mas aid OF blocks Of L0ts
IL OF several acres in each, FOR private resi-
denee, and i row PREPARED TO sell them al pr
yate sale TO thOs. who desire to have summer
residences, in the beautiful and healthy town II
TnliaLcma. Ne. have IN the Town Size,
besides the most healthy atmosphere and pure
fTeestoue water a most excellent Chzlybez-e
Spring, which IS supposed TO lie mixed With
white sulphur.
WI. MOORE, Agent. ETC.
Nav 20. ls52-tf
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-08-09
SOETHATS.


wv II. s. NJ d. MOORES AIsNC5
w havipz purchased the b. srs5.S>
Western House, formerly CO. @s ".
known as the Fayetteville Inn are prepare d
to accommodate the travelling public in the
best of style, and will dispatch business with
neatness and at short notice. Our table will
be furnished with as good as the country af-
fords--rooms neat aud in good order; servants
obedient and ready to wait on our friends and
nnstnrners ,uhen CALLED OF Also q GOOD
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-08-09

7 lllOU OdIc
: Bleached Sheetings and Shirsi.gs to II wide;
( Brown Fable Linen;
Bleached do;
! Birds Eye Diaper;
Linen Towelling all qualities;
Table Napkins;
Heavy Cotton Diaper for common Table Closhs
Marseilles Counterpanes;
Bell Factory Bed-Ticking ali widths;
Fine Damask Window Curtains:
White Embroidered do;
White Cotton Fringe; -2
Kid Gloves, Silk do; as
White mixed and Slate Colored Ho,s:
White and Black Silk do;
+Gent1emen's half Hose all colors; -
SIX Handkerchief;
Linen Gents and Ladies' ETC., etc
Pocket Knives, Knives and Forks,
Carving Knives, Butcher Knives.
Shoe Knives, Rim Locks, I
Kim Latches, - Rural Latches, d
Plate Locks. sa Pad Locks
window Bolts. Hand Saws,
Wood Saws in Frames Tenant Saws
Mill Saws, Cross Cut Saws,
Steel Squares, Bevel KniFas.
Drawing Knives, Planes.
Plane Bits, Tape Measures,
Hand Axes, So Glass Ware
etc., etc. - For sale low bv
NEIL, MOORES d WRIGHT.
April 5, 1856.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1855-05-03
New Constitution.

dow wonderful are the workings OF this new
instrument. It's surprising 10 its friends. i
taxes Ail thiDgs tangible without deduction. -
Il supports q number of judges, and Other
officers, at increased salaries of City per cent.
1t supports more numerous Legislature than
the old one, at four dOllars day. that haI not
sense or honesty enough to appropriate suf
6sient amount Of money to defray the expen.
sss Of the old Lunatio Asylum at Columbus
(where one half Of them should have been
placed for term of years at lsast) whilst they
layished thousands Of dollars upon parasites to
build two new AsylumS, one in the North and
the other IN the South end Of the State.
Whilst these things are going on under the
control Of an autocrat like DR.. Smith, Of Days
ton, in furnishing tho new Asylum with costly
fuFniturC not sufficient amount of money
could be squeezed from the clutches of these
Ssgss IN Legislation, to carry on in the usual
way the old institution at the centre of the State
And consequently more than SEVENTY of the
patients oil that institution have been sent home
TO DO kept in chains and misery of their res.
Pecsivs county poor houses or locked up in
darkness and ssClusion in some private room,
OF the unfertunate'S family.
such are some of the dOiugs of this nissan.
tbrOPic. slave LOVING dynasty, with which No
are ct present blessed. Remember Oh, yes,
remember. the Constitution is yet in the
hands ofits friends More anon.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1855-05-03

MASSACHUSETTS LroUoR LAw.-Th Liquor
Law recently passed by the Massachusetts, Leg.
islature, is far more severe and searching in
some Of its provisions thsneven the NJ lie Law.
II is so constructed that there is no possibility
of escaping its possibilities. Itis furnished with
two rows ofteeth--an outer row, aud an inner
row; those who pass unhurt through the for
mer. are sure TO be caught by the latter. -
After cutting off the common herd of liquor.
sellers. it proceeds to define the rssponsibilite
OF the licensed agents. They are required by
law to keep book in which they shall regis
ter every sale of spurious liquor made, giving
the name of the purchaser, date, the residence,
kind aud quantity sold, purpose Of use and the
tprice. This book shall at all times be open to
The inspection Of the select men of the town, OF
the mayor and aldermen Of the city, for
which such LgepL may be appointed, and also
to oV erseers of the poor, sheriff, constables,
and justices OF the peace, in the towns and cit.
les IN which they respectively reside
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1855-05-03
TheL Law of Newsnapera.

l. Subscribers who do uot give notice to The contra
~ are considered wishing to coaIuue helr suoserp
tcu. -
2. Il subscribers order the aiseonanusnco Of the
papers, the publisher may continue 10 send them unit
Ell arrearages are paid.
g. II Subscribers neglect or refuse to take their d
TOdlcals from the Office to which they are directed The,
ara held responsible tn they have settled the bin ant
ordered thsn discontinued. ~
q Il subscribers remove to ether places without in
Forming the pubahsss, and the papers are sent TO the
former direction, they are held responsible
z g. The Courts have decided that, refusing to take
papers from the oihee or removing and leaving them
uncalsd for, pr1a faeis evidence Of intentional fraud
~ Postmasters sac notify publisher that news
pspeF pot taken from the Office are required 10 Civ,
the rsason why they are not taken cut tSee Post OF
fee Instructions and laws
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1855-05-03

Taz PIerA Po.soMxo cAsx.--The Pigus
Register Of a0th ut. ssys. The Counsel fos
Mowrsy had bin tsksa before lhe Probate
Ceurt. and the whole case invesigatsd new
f0r shs purpose. il possible, OF hsviag him re.
leased on bail. The examination 'eemmsneed
on Saturday and was not concluded fFii Wed
nssday afternoon. The principal witnesa. Mrs,
Riggsn, was cross-sxamined between three
and four hours on Saturday, and six hours on
Monday. We presume no witness vas eyeTso
severely eross-skamined in this county. We
heard but a small portion Of this examination.
but learn from those in attendance the whole
tims, khatr nothing vas made for the defence
BY The operation, bat on the contrary, more
thorough conviction was produced in the pub.
lie mind Of MOErey's guilt
Judge Pearson has given his decision Ia the
case, refusing 10 admit AOwrey 10 bail.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1855-05-03
NEW MAP
OF CARROLL COUNTY, CHIC.

OF CARROLL COUNTY, CHIC,
| THE undersigned proposes, provided sufficient en-,
coutagement be given, to construct and publish a
large aud accurate Aap of Carroll county.
Every road to be carefully surveyed by course and
dslance and the location given Of al the hils ponds
streams, roads, mills railroads. churches, schools stores
workshops, dwellings and other objects of importance
and ihteI est. Names OF property owners throughout
the county to be inserted in their proper places tables
Of distancesrum village to village aud statistics of the
agrcustbFa geological mechanical and mercantile re.
sources and condition Vi the country to be given Ex
ira plans Of all the principal villages oman enlarged
scale, to be added in Che margin. Also prospective
YOws of the public and other important buildings &c
The map TO be engraved u very superior style, beau
tifny colored vanished mounted on cloth with rollers
and furnished to subscribers only Five Dollars cop
py. No labor or expense will be spared to make the
work valuable and beautiful and the most liberal pat
Fonage OF the csenis expected to enable the publish
or to carry ont his work.
. N. B. Satisfactory security will be given that this
map shall be superior to any Othcr work which may be
published. HENRY f. WALLING,
4 l- State Engineer Of Massachusetts,.
April s6, '55. s.3 ..-.aa @ e1e
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1855-05-03
Sale Of Real Estate,

Cyrus W. Hart Jr, Gusrdianl e
of james E. Hart, minor, aud u-- e..sef
John Bebout, guardian Of Emma
Aargaret Rebout, and John Sale Of Real Estate.
CALVIN Rehoat minors &c. A s. Ef ~,
Pursuant to order of Probate Court Of Carroll
county, Ohio ssned to us the 18th day of April A.
D. 1855, we will offer at public sale at The door OF the
Court House In Carrolton on -.
Saturday, the 18th day Of May, A. D. .Is56.
the fOlosng real estate, situate in CArFolon Carroll
county, UhiO and described follows to Wit The un-
divided twoninth parts Of lots numbered Two Three
in Atkinson and bcCooks addition 10 The town Of Car.
rolton, Carroll county, Ohio. s-It.ss..
Terms, s,-one third cash in hand, one,third in one
year and the residue in two years with interest from the
day OF sale to be secured By mortgage the premises
Appraised at CYRUS w HART, Jr.
..r.. JOHN BEBouT, Guardians, 30.
By Jno, II. Croxton their Atty.
April 10, '55-4w-pr fee 2 80
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1855-05-03
Extra seA.lon .

II would seem from the continued and united
efforts Of tie Cincinnati Enquirer, and Ohio
statesmap. that the loeofoco war horse and
70, 3. Marshal are in great daily trouble over
The mcmentona crisis, which, the remnant Of
what was once. the proud aud unterrifsd De.
mocracy. are about to pass through the coming
autunn. In the one horned. goling. tag Law
ofths State. the Enquirer sees u nightly Wis
iona, the utter discontinue of the 'eId Gue
Democracy, It's also evident thati think
the raw recruits Of the 'Ssg Niohts can'
save them-poor fellows. Gone 10 the rice
swamp. dank and lawn. where the Pierce pro
slavery party has doomed them. And there.
fore calls Justify upon the Bachelor Governor
fog an extra session 0; the Legislature. to save
them fIcn tho impending danger that over.
hangs them. The 'old war horse. has hard
hand to play IN The game. But eadeavors to
play trimmer with all The political ssgacity be
is usster Of lie has turned Sag Nltht'
stumptr. and advised bis friends 10 throw of
allparty sbsckles, aud ass every effort to
break up these secret, midnight, political ss.o.
Citations. And the result of that advice was,
thstat that same meeting, ticket was formed,
for city officers, seven Of whom we're old line
wbigs-smong which wss VIM. Dsnnisou. q
veil known vhig. Of former Legislature.
Such hands ranpot yin. notwithstanding
they are managed. by one ofthe most skIful,
political scoupdrels that ever nsnouvred in
Ohio politics. lie will end this harder busi.
pess than obtaining pay for QUASI ouiREs.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1855-05-03
THE VERY BEST BARGAINS .
RDADY-IMADR CLOTHING.
rHr ROOM LArrLY nccrrIEn has MEIsrER.

TIE ROOM lately OCCUPIED 1T MEIsfER.
The undersigned hereby informs the citizens Of this
place and surroup ding country that he now receiving
and opening new stock of fashionable Ready made
SPRING AND SUMMER CLOTHINp
which he offers to bis friends and customers at lower
prices than such Rticleseve were exhibited in this
place heretofore
Having made connection with one Of the best hous.
es in the city he enable to receivenew supplies every
week, thus Offering to purchasers the important advan
tage of having continually new resh fashionable and
cheap assortment to make their selections ffo to their
certain satisfaction.
The public therefore respectfully invited to call
and examine for themselves. Here Is the place for bar
gains. The motto is, CHEAP FIR CASH Quick sales and
small profits 8. SHWABACkER, Agent.
CRrrolton, MAY &c, 55.-tf.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1855-05-03

CANDIDATES. = Candidates for State officers are
multiplying For Governor the list stands
now, S. P Chased, BrinkerhoF. and Judge
Fishback. For Lieut. Governor, +. I. BackHs
OF this city, and Gen Eckley. of Carroll. At
torney General, f. d. Kimball, OF Medina,
James Root Of Sendusky. and ]. A. Riddle,
Of Cleveland. Board of Public v orks, John
Wadlle Conover, and Joseph Gable. Supreme
Judge, Judge Rodgers, Of Springfield. Joseph
Vance, Of MI Vernon, - Worcester, of Huron,
and Milton Suslif, of Trumbull. Secretary,
u. II Baker, Edilor Chicothe Gazette, and
w. I. BascoIn. of the State Journal. Auditor,
Enos Raiinsberger, Of Stark John. Everhart,
Of Columbus, and other names for the various
Offices. "too numerous to mention" The tim.
Der named thus far is we'll seasoaed and
sound, on the gaoose question, "[oev. Lead.
er.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1855-05-03

FAIL OF BLACK SSoB.--PrOfessor Fairchtld
Of Oberlin, Ohio, states tia. on February Tlb,
they had in that region fall Of dark cOloted
snow. The crystals were in the form Of dense
lev pellets. about the 20lh Of an inch in diam
eter. Il fell TO the depth Of nearly an inch,
and when it melted it yielded nearly half an
inch Of water The snow had distinct smo-
ky taste, and on 6heri0g through paper. a
dark sOoty substance was obtained.
II is not at all TO be wondered at that they
should have BLACK SNOW at 0berlin. The peo.
pie IL chat locality make no distinction on Ac-
count of color, and the elements seem to con-
spirs to favor the idea. By Furnishing snow ol
various cOlOrs to suit the population Urbsna
Vi., g. Gsg. .--
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1855-05-03
Rg- George W. Cass. of pil,,bprgb p.

E@' George W. Cass, of Pittsburgh, Pa.
director Of the Western Division of the Adam,
Express business, has been elected Presiden
Of the Company, vice Alvin Adams. Esq. re.
signed Mr.. Caas, though graduate Of Wes
Point never sought military employment, but,
following the bent of bis talents and inollna.
tions, became an active business man. For
five years past. be has been identified with the
immense freight transportation OF Adams /
Co.' between Philadelphia and the Western
States; and in the organization OF the Adams
Express Company, 10 1854. he took leading
part. ..,.. .a. .t-E
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SHERIFFs HALE.

George Hendricks,
VS. In Partition
Slas Amos, ct 81.
By virtue Of order of sale Issued from the Office Of
the Clerk Of the Court OF Common Pleas Of Carroll
county, Ohio, will offer for sale on
Monday, the 2ist day Of May. A.. d. 1855.
on the premise between the hours Of 40 Ocloek M.
and O'clock p M of said dav the folio sing property
situate in said counyo witt The southwest quarter Of
section twenty-eight 2s in Township twelve (l2) Of
Range Ave o. containing 100 acres.
Terms-oae. third cash in hand, one third IN one
year, and the remainder in two years, with interest
from the day Of sale the deferred payments to be
cured BY mortgage the premises. Appraised at S.
GEO. JOHN II. WHITCRAFT, Sheriff.
April 10, 1885, td.--pr. fee, OU.