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The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-04-14

IHE FRENCH INDUSTRIAL Exhibition
A Paris correspondent says that the ap-
preaching exhibition in Paris promises 10
be moro brilliant and successful than was
anticipated by the most sanguinel three
months ago. All the continental nations
will be extensively represented. In Great
Britain only does the war so extensively en-
gross public attention as to interfere seri-
ously with the preparations Of the Paris fair.
Austria, which had seven hundred exhibit
ors at the London fair, will have eighteen
hundred at Paris; Prussia, which had six
hundred exhibitors 1T London, will have
sixteen hundred at Paris; and even Switzer-
land will have more than Eve hundred, vouch-
ing for the dignity of her position as man.
ufacturing State. q
The United States has the place of honor
in the exhibition. On entering the build
ing by the grand entrance, the visitor will
advance at once into the American section.
Great Britain will have position upon the
right and France upon the left More than
four thousand square feet Of space has been
assigned to the United States, and on the
23d Of February last the Central Commit.
tee of American Commissioners had been
notified of intention to exhibit but by SIX
ty-fo r Americans. The prospects were
that the department wo Id not be filled be-
fore the time Of opening. tits to be hoped
that this will not be the case. AMERICA
should be well represented in an exhibition
like that which is coming off in Paris, and
we trust that her citizens will he enterpris-
ing enough to send q hand ONE show Of
goods to the fair. A display OF American
productions, manufactures and inventions
might be made which would be second to
that Of no other country.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-04-14
The Approaching Crisis.

AS the clouds which, for the first few
hours after the conflict, always hang over
the field of battle are rolled away and a
fairer and clearer view is afforded of the
scene which the issue presents so it would
appear that the country is arriving at
juster conception of the controlling influences
in the late elections and can now appreciate
more truthully the probable effect which
the result OF these conflicts is destined to
have upon the future politics Of the nation.
1t does not appear to our minds that any
one cause operated in these elections with
equal force and at all points, against the
supporters of the present administration of
the Federal Government. AS we read the
details, we think we can clearly perceive in
what city, county Or district, Whigism, An
ti-Slaveryisnl, Abolitionism, Anti-Ncbraska-
ism, or Americanism, have respectively been
the strongest element of success on the part
of the opponents of the Democratic party
and its actual chiefs. In some places all
these various branches have, it is true been
combined; but, in most instances we do
not perceive that their union was by any
means complete.
wise, one fact stands forth which does not,
we regret to say, admit of any doubt or
misconception. The Democratic party prop
er, in the States above named is for the
present prostrated by defeat. The question
for consideration is, whether that defeat is
final, and precludes all reasonable hope of
success in any effort which may be made to
retrieve il?
We are of those who believe that under
existing institutions of the United States
the Democratic party cannot die. Before
that event could occur, there must take place
a great and entire revolution, in public feel
ing and all reverence for the past, and be-
lief in the policy which has met the popular
concurrence from the time of our national
birth h>until now, must be obliterated from
mems minds. When that period shall have
arrived the existing constitution will have
ceased to command respect, and the con-
federacy WILL as matter Of course, fall to
pieces. :.
We have many reasons, satisfactory to
our mind, but which we will not here set
forth, for believing that the native vigor and
energy Of our Democratic party would read
lily enable it to recover its lost ground and
drive back as it often has done, its strong
est foes, whenever battle is to be fought
upon any of the former questions which
have divided political parties in the United
States from 1889 to the present day; but as
we endeavor to read the future we must
confess, that we are forced to the conclusion
that such issues are not to be hereafter the
source of political division to the same ex-
tent as they formerly were.
As we gaze northward there rises before
our eyes cloud, already much bigger than
mans hand, and which appears to be
spreading with fearful rapidity over the
whole of that section of the country; it is
the black cloud which casts upon the land
Escape the baneful shadow Of Scctonalism.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-04-14

B1- The Democrats of Cincinnati have
nominated james J. Faron for Mayor, and
have passed resolutions denouncing the
Known Nothings. All the candidates for
nomination were required to give assur-
ances that they were not Known Nothings
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-09-13
History of the Melon.

Ths history of the watermelon, so
much esteemed for its delicious and
cooling juice, as veil as that of the
muslymelon or cantalupe, which is
equally priced for its rich aromatic
pulp, may be raced back to remote
antiquity. The former which is gen.
orally considered as tie melon Of the
Jews, mentioned in various places in
the Bible--is believed to have origi-
mated in Egypt, OF Southern India,
where it has been cultivated from time
ium9mofial. It would sppear that it
WIS Unknown to the ancient Greeks
and Romans, as no definite informa-
ton respecting It can be cleaned from
their authors. The muskmelon, which
Is represented TO have been native
of Asia, was known to the Greek and
Roman physicians. and its properties
and uses described by them at length.
The kind of melon most esteemed
among amateurs in various parts OF
Europe, is the @cantalupe," SO called
from place about fourteen miles from
Rome, the country seat Of the Pope,
where this fruit has long been cult
waited. This variety is stated to have
been brought hither from that part of
Armenia which borders on Persia,
where it grows in the greatest perfsc-
ton and abundance. The flesh of this
melon when fully matured is delicious,
and may be eaten with safety without
injury to the dyspeptic, or those Of
the weakest stomachs. The form Of
cantalupes is generally roundish, with
a rough watery or knotted outer rind
or skin. The size Of the plant is ra-
ther small, and the flesh for the most
part of a yellowish color, though with
some tits green. eyse H.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-09-13
A MODEL LAwYER.-Israel B. Bigs

A MODEL LAwYER.-Israel B. Bige-
low, attorney at law, Brownsville, Tex.
ae, Ex-senator, and now out for Rep.
resentative, has his professional card
in the Flag, which concludes as fol.
lows: AS it is usual for advertising.
lawyers to give a istof references, fol
the edi6cation of the public as well as
themselves, refer to Franklin Pierce
President of the United States Of
America, Henry L. Kinney, Presi.
dent Of the Mosquito Republic, and
Nicholas, Emperor Of Russia.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-09-13
Chr Sfarmrr.
TOMATO pickles

Take tomatoes two-thirds red. (
tWhen they begin to tur--.,,
nrick tbo,, u:.I -ofk, put them IN
.fronn ,1ne, and let them remain
eight days; then put them IN weak
vinegar to remain twenty-four hours;
remove them from this, put them In
stone jars, and to a peck Of tomatoes
add a bottle Of mustard, an ounce Of
cloves, and an ounce of black pepper
ground, laying alternately a layer of
tomatoes and spices. Then pour on
strong vinegar cold, and they viii be
found to be delicious. The brine
should be prepared by boiling and put
ting in as much salt as viii dissolve,
then suffered to cool, For any kind
Of pickles it is best when prepared in
this way.
$ANorHER.-Take the small round
tomatoes, let them lay in weak vine
gar two or three days; then prepare
the best of vinegar by putting in
cloves, allspica, pepper, cinnamon, and
such spices as one may fancy, and then
sending it well. When entirely cold
put in the tomatoes, and if there is
sufficient body to the vinegar, YOU
pickles will never require any further
trouble, provided they are kept from
the air. An ounce Of alum to a gal
lon of vinegar is a great improve
ment to cucumber pickles, but the wri
ter has never tried it for tomatoes
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-09-13

DR.. Bailie {who was not more famed
for his medical skill than forhis strange
common sense mode Of displaying it,
being called in to attend f. Reynolds
the dramatist, during nervous com
plant, that fertile playwright said to
him, "Doctor, do you not think write
too much for my constitution" "No,'
replied the physician, bluntly, sbut
you do for your reputation" ases
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-09-13
Eifectual Method Of Killing Bugs
Itisnot very uncommon idea, thai

tits mot very uncommon idea, that
ehere bugs oRce are, there they must
and will be; IS if they were some In
destructible lille spirits, that laugh at
and evade al endeavors To- destroy
them. This, however, is quito a falla.
cy, and one successful method'of get
Gag rio of them, is to mix half q pint
of rectifed spirits Of wine with half a
pint of turpentine and half an ounce
Of camphor should be broken into
small bits and shaken in a bottle with
the spirits, it viii soon dissolve, and
the mixture be fit for use. The bed
furniture or hangings should be taken
of, and, if Of amsterial to bear wash
ing, it should be washed; otherwise it
should be well brushed and examined;
and the parts that have been near the
wood should be sponged with the mix
ture, which will not injure, The bed
stead should be unscrewed and the
mixture thoroughly applied to all the
joints and cracks, by which means,
not only the bugs, but the eggs will
lie destroyed. 1t will be well at the
same time to scour the floor of the
room with strong lime water, and wash
any other piece Of furniture which
have any cracks where bugs might
secrete themselves, with the camphor
and spirits Although it is by no
means always a proof of dirtiness
when bugs appear, it certainly will be
the part Of cleanliness to speedily take
means TO destroy them. as7Cs h-s
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-09-13

A laundering compositor, in setting
up the toast "Woman, without her,
man would be a savage" got the
punctuationin the wrong place, which
made it read: "Woman, without her
man, would be a savage" The mis-
take was not discovered until the ell.
tors wife undertook to read the
proof. ~
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-09-13

Way DID You, MARY?-aMary
why did you kiss your hand to The
young gentleman opposite you this
morning. said a careful parent to hi'
blooming daughter. @
"Why, the fellow had the impu
dence to throw q kiss clear across the
street to mo, and, of course, / threw
it back Indignantly. You wouldn''
have have had me encourage him, by
keeping it, would your
Suspicious paternal relative is con.
WINGED that he drew an erroneous in
ference. 'sas.~'- Z. 80
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-09-13

4 like to see the dear little crea.
lures amusing themselves said Mrs
Brown, when her elder boy took 4
visitor s new. bonnet and affixed it or
the tiil Of his kite. sNever fear SAIL
the good matron to her visitor, when
she saw her bonnet In the air. CAS-
soon as the kite comes down he will
giyest back to you e., - -.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-09-13

AMUSING. George Gum, Esq, Of
Maine, he's been appointed to clerk
ship in Washington. We hope Gum
won't 1aa himself from the public
treasury, and then go eff =
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-09-13

A Pennsylvania editor says
Somebody brought one bottle of
seured water into Gun Office, with the
request to notice it as '1enlon beer."
If Esau was green enough to sell his
birthright for mess of pottage, it
does not prove that we will tell four
shilling lie for five cents." sa
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-09-13

In Battleboro', Vermont, they have
aqueer way Of announcing DEATHS
@Died, in Vernon, July "a, widow
Catharine Lucia, aged one hundred
years and seven months. She was of
French descent, 8 feet, s inches in
height, and 241 inches across her
shoulders.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-09-13

! To KEEP CKows FROM CoRs.-
Take quart Of tcsin-oil, and as much
siurpentine and bruised gnnrowder
boil them together, and Shea hot dip
pieces of rag in the mixture, and fix
them on sticks In the field. About
four are sufficient for an acre Of corn.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-09-13
DSss0ZRg1IOM.

TVHE copartnersl.ip heretofore 80
a existing between the UNDER
signed is this day dissolved by mu-
.tual consent. The business will in the future
be conducted by Mr.. Thompson. at the same
stand. where be will be pleased to attend to
all orders for Groceries from Bedford and sur
rounding counties. All those indebted to the
old firm are earnestly requested to come for
ward and close up amount due US by Cash o,
Note, as it is important that the old business
should be closed up rs soon as possible. The
Books will be found in possession Of 10. H
Thompson, either of US however, are fully
authorized to make settlements for the old
firm. J. NJ. ELLIOTT,
10. II. THOMPSON.
ShelbyyilIe. Sept. 81. 1854.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-09-13

The true original name Of the
State Of Maine is Meyne, called SO
from province IN France, belonging
to the Queen of Charles I, Of Eng
LAND.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-09-13
! 9att lrrs~-~-~-~-~-s----,
AdyertiSiss.

~>>~uneap advertising. ae-eeg.
Ithas become quite fashionable for
dealers to paint their cards upon side
walks, fences, etc. Yesterday we
were amused at the handicraft Of
some waggish clerk, who, finding a
business card painted upon a flag
stone, penciiied over it in neat black
capitals
In mfmo'y Of f,
by way Of prefix. 5'e'e
We saw man beat at this game,
at Coldwater, the other day. Upon
the fence near the depot was painted,
in big black letters, - &
Go to Markham's,
under which some rival. dealer had
painted ~
If you Want to be skinned.
This beats the quack madeline man
who painted up
Take DR.. R65easacF's Pills, and
along came track vender, who stuck
up under it, SO as to. continue the
sense,
Prepwsto meet thy God. ~-
A friend at our elbow suggests that
he saw in Brooklyn the other day {
poster reading.
Lectures tonight by Chaplin,
under which protruded in big red let
ters,.
THE most successful Vernafuge in til,
World. -.'.a =
Gratis advertisers may as well be
ware of cross reading,
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-09-13
Man.

Not HE first fell from Eden's happy place.
Not he sntailed destruction on his race;
He, like all men. both subjects and their Kings
Was wise enough, till tied by apron-strings.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-09-13
HATS AND GAPS,

|SUPER mole Corrugated Hats, extra
NJ mole do, fine mole do. Fine CASH
mere and Nap under do. Fine Fur do,
Pearl Shanghai Know-Nothiug do, Black
Brush do, Black do, Mems black Cases Plant
ers do. Pearl Shanghai under Nap, Black
Rockland, black Hungarian, black Mexican
boys Saxony Macy, boys Saxony Artist, boy.
Young American. mems and boys Palm Leaf
mems black Leghorn. mems Drab Tin do
mens Kossuth. For sale low by. -.
April 10. 5 JOHN GOODRICH.
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Q5:sasIs3s

All Of which have been selectei with much
care and time, by IN experienced buyer, not
surpassed IN taste or judgment by any retail
buyer in the West. These Goods have been
purchased in tho Eastern Cities under an ex-
tremely tight money market, such AZ has not
prevailed since 1897. The undersigned is
pleased to have Il in his power 10 say TO his
numerous friends aud customers that his long
acquaintance In the Eastern Cities, and his fa:-
cilities for purchasing being not surpassed by
any house IN the west, no is now prepared
and determined 10 sell Goods as low, or lower
than sny retail honss house west Of the noun
taips. In calling attention TO this nu-
merous and varied stock Of Goods.
amounting 70 over - ~ 49, 49,
TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS:
He does 20 with the assurance that buyers will
do well to give him call when they next
visit our town, assuring them that he viii take
much pleasure in showing his Goods, relying
on their good judgment and taste to insure
him sale. After feeling himself under so
many renewed obligations to his friends and
customers for the very liberal patronage ex-
tended him for the last twelve years, it would
seem almost useless to repeat them again; yet
having received so many manifestations oil
kindness from their hands, he hegs leave TO
return his sincere thanks for their very liberal
patronage shown him, assuring them he viii st
all times use his best exertions to retain their
confidence and support.
aio Respectfully, . JOHN GOODRICH. 8
April IL. 1855.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-09-13
DR.. ROBERT T. SEaRCY,
Tuilahama Lots.

TINE undersigned has laid off blocks Of lots
l. of several acres in each, for private resi-
desee, and is now prepared to sell them at PR
vate sale TO thos. who desire to have summer
residences, in the beautiful and healthy town in
rTu.t.homa. 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. -
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-09-13

BOcHess. Ribbons, and Flowers,
AIDES White Silk Bonnets, SUI IN
IL per Silk and Lace do, Black Lace va
do, Gossamer Lace Bonnets, Gossamsr and
Tuscan do, Florence Lace do. Blonde Lace do.
Fancy and Lace Brilliant do. Bland Hair Lace
do. Fancy Brilliant and Thin do, Misses Lace
and Tuscan Bonne.s, Hair and Lace do. Misses
Flats, Belgrade aud Fancy do, Child's Satin
do. Gipsey trimmed do. Artificial Wreaths and
Flowers in abundance, and all for sale low by
April IL. JOHN GOODRICH.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-09-13
NEW SPRING hNDSJNHER :


TNHE undersigned is now receiy-
l. ing and opening at his Store, on
the west side Of the Square in Fay zesxAA
etteville, his extensive stock Of New Spring
sshsd Summer
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-09-13
ALWAYS ON HAND
Fleming & Davis,

HIOULD beg leave to inform the n
w citizens of Lincoln county, that IA
We are still on hand and ready to do all Hi
kinds of work in our line. both for Ladies M
or Gentlemen, in the most Fashion
able style, and at short notice, and H.
on the most reasonable terms. Give us "a trial
We are thankful for your very liberal patron
age heretofore extended and solicit continu-
ance of the same. FLEMING & DAVIS.
April s, 1855-12m. a
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DRUos, MEDICINES
MN.A.Mss.

.nIEMER & HAMPTON have SSx3
IL just received their Spring e~<
stock of Goods. consisting of everything in
their. line, to which they respectfully call the
attention Of the public. Their stock islarger
and more complete in assortment than it has
ever been and will be sold on the most treason
able terms. Physicians and all others wishing
to purchase ANYTHING in their trade viii do
wellto call and examine their stock at their
store, west side of the public square, Fayette-
vile, Tenn. DIEMER & HAMPTON.
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DIR. II, r. Scarborough Dover, Ten
nessee, Aug %, 1853, says: 81 have sold all
the German Bitters you have sent me, and il
the preparation continues to do as much good O.,
it has done 1t sriH be the best n,sdieins erey sofa
here.n '-- '-
L. SDOdarass, Sparta, Tenn, Aug. 20
1858, says: am pleased to state that YOU
German BitterS has given satisfaction in every
instance where it has been used"
/ ID. e. HOllins, Hillsborough, Tenn.
Aug. 20, 1853, says: II am pleased to state
that the German Bitters have given general
satisfaction szS,- s1sgE sEz
DR.. r. Fati0 4 Bro, Knoxville, Tenn.
9Th April, 1851. said: "Your Bitters are nov
selling very fast, and every person that ha,
used 1t, so Tar Is have been able to learn
has been benefited"
LW.Franklin q Co.. GalIatin. Tenn.
Dec. ~, 1850, said: "The new FIRM vii war;
more of your Bitters soon, as one of the part
ners thinks it great medicine"
IL. 9. Hardy, Bolivar, Tenn, Sept. Is
1852, said: There is q great demand fol
your Bitters here, please send another LOT
soon." Fl1 Il s A-cs.
They are ENTIRELY VEGETABLE, fres from
all injurious Ingredients, always strengthen
the system and never prostratesit eGf
Sold by dealers in Medicine and Store
keepers everywhere.
Sold in Fayetteville. by McElroy & Nc
Kinney .aand Miller. Robinson b Roans and
Deery & Majors. Shelbyyillo. g-.ss 80
April 10, 1855-6m.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-09-13

DOCTOR ho0FLAND's
CELEBRATED
Gern1air Bitters,
S4sl Dr.. G. II. JACKSON, Philad's., Pa,
WILL EETEcTuALLY CURE
LIVER COMPLAINT, DYSPEPSIA, JiUNDICE,
Chronic Nervous DsJfl:ty Disecses of- ne =
6sdnsys, and all diseoses arisins from die
ordered Lirsr .S.ouaasA. IL III
u as Consti-
patton Inward
Piles, Fuliness, or siigs
s3Fi5 Blood to the Head, Ae- 4
49, idity of the Stomach, Nau-
sea, Heart burn. Disgustfor Food,
Fullness or weight in the Stomach,
Sour Eructations, Sinking. or Flutterirg
at the Pit Of the Stomach, Swimming Of the
Head, Hurried and difficult Breathing,
Fluttering at ths Heart, Choaking or
,.Sa 6uffocating Sensations when ina
lying Posture, Dimness Of
il,f~ Vision, Dots of Webs
IrgistiJo before the Sight,
Deficiency Of
Perspira- F7s
la sLs 4f47 = ton, ze
Fsys. and Dull Pain in the Head, Yellow
ness of the Skin and Eyes, Pain in the
~ Side, Back, Chest, Limbs, ETC., Sud-
a. / den Flushes Of Heart Burning
in the Flesh, Constant I'm
'@'''' aginings of Evil, and s.'1 2
great Depression stssef
~ 81 4,e Of Spirits.
The proprietor, in calling the attention Of
the public to this preparation. does so with a
feeling of the utmost confidence in It's virtues
and adaptation u the diseases for. which it is
recommended. - A.
1t is no new and untried article, but one
that has stood the test OF ten years trial be-
fore the American people. and its reputation
and sale is unrivalled by any similar prepara-
ton extant. The testimony in its favor given
by the most prominent aud well known Ply
sycians and Individuals, in all parts of the
country is immense. The following from
your own State is respectfully submitted. re-
ferring any who may still doubt, to my Memo
rabilia," or Practical Receipt Book. for Farm
ers and Families, to be had gratis, of all tn,
Agents for the German Bitters.
Principal Office and Mandatory, 120, Arcl
St., Philadelphia, Pa. t Il L,ss.. go.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-09-13

INTENDING to devote my time exclusively
Il to Hotel keeping at the SEELBYyILLE INs,
I retire from the Grocery business, and take
pleasure in recommending the new concern,
|(C0LDWELL S.CUMMINGS)t to the patrons
of EVANS d. CUMMINGS, believing and knowing
that they will give satisfaction to all who may
deal with them; Cummings, the active part
ner of Evans d Cummings, remaining in the
new concern.)
sbl-7->7s ~ D. s. EVANS,
Of the fra of Evans d Cummings.
Dec. 1, 1853. Shelbyville. Tenn.