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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-12-20
For the Fayetteville Observer.
Masonry and KnoW.NothinsiSm.

Mr.. EDToR:-Will you please pub
fish the following extract from a pa.
per, published in the Washington
Union, entitled "Conyersations with
"a Know-Nothing?" 1t is an answer
to the question, s.But how is it, that
you being a member of the Masonic
Order, which is a secret institution,
should be opposed to the American
order?"
because, while our Masonic frater-
nifty is a secret fraternity, l cannot,
as a bright Mason attach myself to
another secret order, which ignores all
that is good in Masonry. Masonry
receives into its bosom the good of all
denominations, Catholic or Protest
ant, Christian or Jew; but, unlike the
know-nothings, it scorns the Atheist.
It teaches US a brotherly feeling, and
brotherly love. Our Masonic oath
binds US to be true to our govern
ment, and that government says that
no religious test shall be required as
a qualification to any Office OF trust
under the United States. Wherever
| may go, to whatever cline under
the sun, wherever | meet a Mason,
[ meet a brother. Your creed is con-
fined to a single latitude, and would
obliterate all other Municipalities but
our own. Your oath makes you to
swear to vote only for native-born
citizens for all offices of honor, trust,
or profit, in the gift of the people, to
the exclusion of all foreigners, aliens,
and Roman Catholics, in particular,
without regard to party prediction.
/ am taught, as Mason,to stand by
my brother Catholic, to protect his
widow and his children, and to do the
same to the foreigner or the natural
lied citizen who belongs to the order.
Your duty is, according to the Louis
vile example, to have no charity and
no affection for the widow or orphan
of the adopted citizen, but to leave
them to starve and to die in the
streets, Or to assist in driving them
out into the open country. How can
| |: as Mason, go into Lodge where
there is no elevation of the sun at
high meridian the beauty and glory
Of the day and enter into an obliga-
ton and compact with every deserip-
ton of character, Christian and Athe-
| list, to prevent, it may be, brother
Mason from holding an office of hon.
or, trust, or profit, because he may
not have been born in my native
country? IF I smear what is re-
CURED By your order, 1 sacear against
Masonry, I swear against what L
haze sworn-I commit perjury"
Let the Craft "take notice, and
govern themselves accordingly"
KEYSTONE.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-12-20
CONGRESS.

The Louisville Democrat, speaking
of the present Congress, has the
following well-timed and appropri-
ate remarks
"The Democrats are right; they
occupy the position Of the founders
this government, aud in the present
emergencies it is vain to consult
policy and expediency. They fur
nish no substantial and unerring
guide. They will fall when their
when the trial comes. Let every
democrat stand firmly in the right.
and compromise with no factions for
spoils. The present Congress mis-
epresents the country. ltwas elect
ed in great part, in the midst Of
a temporary excitement. Its mem
bers owe their seats to an insane
Juror, to secret Vaccinations, to
frauds, rascality, terror, and blood
shed. 1t is unworthy of public con-
fidence. Let sound and patriotic
men preserve the even tenor Of their
way, make no compromise, and ap-
peal to the country--to the sober
second thought Of the people. We
have yet no fears Of the result.
The reaction has already taken place;
the country sees the mistake that
has been committed, and popular
elections now would clear Congress
of its vicious elements by a larger
majority than that which placed
them there.
"The country expects no good OF
the present Congress. The folly
and fanaticism of the lower House
is harmless, however, whilst the Sen
ate contains IN overwhelming ma
iority of Democrats. There is not
patriot in the country who does not
Secretly rejoice that there iss now a
Democratic Senate. He feels safe
when he thinks of that body. The
Lower House may act out its follies
and justify the worst approximations
that its election created, but it is
powerless for evil. 1t can only do
mischief by refusing the support Of
the Government. If so disposed, LET
the present Congress try that ex-
pertinent: it would be worthy of such
a body. Nothing but the fear oil
their constituents at home would
deter them from such an act, but
let them do it if they think proper.
"We congratulate the Democracy
of the country on the position they
occupy. United in policy and pur-
pose in cause worthy of their no.
blest exertions, and which they can be
assured the country will sustain,
they can look without concern upon
the intrigues of factions; secure in
right they need court no factions,
and make no compromise of princi-
pie or object"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-12-20

A cunning politician is often found
skulking under the clerical robe, with
an outside all religion and an inside al!
rancor. Things spiritual, and things
temporal, are strangely jumbled to-
gether, like poisons and antidotes on
an apothecary's SHELF and instead Of
a devout sermon, the simple church
going folk have often a political
thrust down their threats,
labelled with a piOus text from
scripture Washington Irving.
We wonder if this wouldn't apply
10 those know nothing preachers
Who went over the State last sum-
ner, preaching Sam and him exalt-
ID? sse
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-12-20
The Destiny Of Cuba.

The fact is indisputable, says the N.
0. Bulletin, that the public sentiment
Of the country is in favor of the acquisi-
ton of Cuba; we assume it as a pos
tulate that cannot be controverted.--
1t is too late in the day to argue the
question of expediency whether it
is to benefit the whole country, or to
profit one section Of the country to
the prejudice Of the other; whether it
is to perpetuate the institution of
slavery, or to prove its euthanasia.-
The people will not look to conse-
quenees; the conviction has taken
deep rootin the public mind, that the
imbecile and degenerate Government
of Spain cannot hold much longer, in
her feeble and continually relaxing
grasp, this last Of her colonies. She
must sooner OF later give it up; this
is sure, manifest, inevitable destiny;
and when it does come, as it surely
will, to this complexion at last, to
whom is the rich jewell to fall? Is
there an American citizen who would
agree that England or France should
take. possession of the key Of the
Gulf? We never heard any one yet
say, that should Cuba be alienated
from the parent country either by
revolution, conquest or purchase, it
should be held by any other country
than our own. The best and wisest
men in the country have expressed
their opinions in this view of the
case, in plain and unqualified lam
guage. The "Great Expounder" Dan
lei Webster, in 1913, when Secretary
of State, used this language: "Cuba,
for instance, in the hands of Great
Britain, would render her influence in
this quarter unlimited. Entrenched
at HAVANA and San Antonio, ports
as impregnable as the Rock Of Glib
raltar, she will be able to close the
two entrances to the Gulf of Mexico,
and even to prevent the free passage
Of the commerce of the United States
over the Bahama banks and through
the Florida channel" John @. Ad-
ans, as far back as 1923, when such
thing as fillibuster was not dreamed
OF, wrote that Cuba had Gan impor-
lance in the sum of our national in
terests with which that of no other
foreign territory can be compared,
and little inferior to that which binds
the members of the Union together"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-12-20

1t is said that Robert Owen, well
known for many years past as one of
the staunchest infdels of the day.
and a leader among them, has been
converted to Spiritualism, and is now,
though so years of age, quite active
in London in issuing pamphlets upon
that subject, counteracting the efforts
which he gave to the cause Of inf
deity for half a century.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-12-20

A CANDIDATE AS is A CANDIDATE.
DR.. ALEX. STEVENSON announces him
self a candidate for Mayor Of Pitts
burg after the following fashion:
Beloved Brethren-I am runnin'
Of the race that is set before us
candidates for Mayor. / go for
street preaching and apple selling on
the corners, and | hope to be elected,
"for he played on a harp with a
thousand strings-sperrits OF just
men made perfect"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-12-20

The Chicago Democrat says chat q
woman arrived in that place few
days ago with the body Of her dead
husband, which she was taking east
for burial. On the route, she fell in
With young man, and on the arri.
val Of the cars at Chicago, they went
off together, leaving the dead body
of the husband in the depot, where it
has remained since.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-12-20
CARRIERS SPANISH MIXTURE.
The Great Purifier Of the Bioosh
sept. Is. 1855.


NOT PARTICLE OF MERCURY IN IT.
Letthe afflicted Read and Ponder
A n Infallibls Remedy for Scrofula, Kings
IN Evil, Rheumatism, Obstinate Cutaneous
Eruptions, Pimples or Pustules on the Face.
Blotches, Boils, Ague and Fever Chronic Sore
Eyes, Ring Worm or letter. Scald Head, En-
largerhent and Pain of the Bones and Joints,
Stubborn Ulcers, Syphilitic Disorders, Lumba--
go, Spinal Complaints, and all Diseases arising
from an Iniudicious Use of Mercury Impru
dence in Life, or Impurity of the Blood.
GTThis great Alternative medicine and Pu-
rifer of Blood is now used by thousands OF
grateful patients from all parts Of the United
States, who testify daily to the remarkable cures
performed by the greatest of all medicines
"Carter's Spanish Mixture" Neural
gia, Rheumatism, Scrofula, Eruptions on the
Skin, Liver Disease, Fevers, Ulcers, Old Sores,
Affection of the Kindeys Disease Ofthe Throat.
Female Complaints, Pains and Aching Of
the Bones and Joints, are speedily put to fight
BY the use Of this great and inestimabls rems-
dy.
For all diseases Of the Blood. nothing Ihss
yet been found to compare with it. It clean
ses the system of all impurities, acts gently and
on the Liver and Kidneys, strength
ems the Digestion, gives tone to the Stomach,
makes the skin clear and healthy. and restores
the Constitution, enfeebled by disease or bro
ken down by the excuses of youth, to its
pristine vigor and strength.
For the Ladies. it is incomparably better
than all the cosmetics ever used. A few doses
IF Carte1's Spanish Nurture will remove all
Of complexion. bring the roses Elant-
ing to the cheek. gives elasticity to the step,
md improves the general health in remarka-
lie degree, beyond all the medicines ever heard
f.
The large number Of certificates which we
ave received from persons from all parts of
he United States, is the best evidence that
here is no Humbug about it. Tho press, no
el-keepers, magistrates, physicians, and pub
&c men, well known to the community, all add
heir testimony to the wonderful effects of this
REAT BLOOD PURIFIER.
Call on the Agent and get Circular and Al
lanac, and read the wonderful cures this truly
reatest Of all Medicines has performed
None genuine Unassigned Bennett& Beers,
roprietors, No. 8, Pearl Street, Richmond, Va;
whom all orders for supplies and agencies
lust be addressed.
For sale by McElroy. Mckinney & Miller,
fayetteville; Robinson, Roane s. Co., Shelby
lie, and by dealers in medicine generally.
May 3, 1855-12m.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-12-20
CANcERs.-In reference to the

CANCERs.-In reference to the
durability of cancers, very eminent
physician of the allopathic school,
DR.. Monroe, Of Edinburgh, states
that be witnessed the extirpation of
sixty-two cancers, and not two of
the patients we're free from the
disease two years afterwards! This
appears to be poor encouragement
for any one to undergo painful and
often dangerous operation,
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-12-20

One of the leading objects of pop
ular agitation in England, is to secure
such an alteration in the law as will
make divorce as possible for the poor
as for the rich, when cause for di-
vorce can be proved. At present a
divorce can DO obtained only by an act
of parliament, and it costs several
thousand pounds,
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-12-20

Alive and FOuriishing.-The Ark.
adelphia { Ark Traveller, makes the
following significant inquiry, which
the Know Nothings may answer at
their leisure between this and the time
Of the Presidential election:
QUERY.-If the Democratic party
is dead, what party is it that has beat
all the sights, fore and aft, off the
Know Nothings in Virginia, North
Carolina, Texas, Tennessee, Alabama,
Georgia, Mississippi, Louisiana ia the
South; and Pennsylvania, Indiana,
New jersey and Wisconsin in the,
North? We should like to be en-
lightened on this knotty question.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-12-20

PoRK.--The last Winchester
(Tern.) Star says: "Pork is selling
at from 5a53 cents. We think that
in few days the standard price will
be 50 q hundred" In Huntsville,
the price is &c.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-12-20

There is said to be no doubt of the
fact that Louis Napoleon has agents
in this country purchasing grain.
The Buffalo Commercial Advertiser,
referring to this subject, says:
"The agents do not confine them
selves to the purchase of grain, but
through the West they are actively
engaged in buying large numbers
Of hogs and cattle. A large amount
of wheat has already passed through
this CITY,"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-12-20
The Clayton and BulWer Treaty.

The clayton and BulWer Treaty.
Since the telegraph told us that
the English had repudiated the Clay
ton and Bulwer treaty, great many
persons have inquired for information
as to the extent and precise meaning
of the reputation. The New York
Journal of Commerce puts the case
thus plainly:
TIE CENTRAL AMERICAN QUESTION.
The intelligence from Washington
puts new aspect on the relations Of
the United States with Great Britain,
in respect to the condition of Central
America. The Clayton Bulwer trea-
ty is held by this government to have
been abrogated, by its violation on
the part of Great Britain, in estab-
fishing the Bay Island Company, and
in persisting to maintain the Mosqui-
to Protectorate. The stipulations and
requirements of that celebrated Con-
vention became a subject of contro-
versy between the parties to it, on oc-
casion of the first occurrence to which
they could by possibility have been
applied, and negotiations were forth
with instituted to adjust the difference
by the adoption Of an Interpretation
satisfactory to both parties. The cor
respondence that followed, resulting
in no perceptible progress towards an
arrangement, Mr.. Secretary Marcy,
weary of the unayailing delay, caused
an ultimatum to be submitted to the
British Government, whose rejection
he declared in substance would effect
the annulment of the Treaty. That
ultimatum is said to be embodied in
the following propositions:
1st. The treaty of 1850 binds the
United States and Great Britain e.
qually not to colonize, fortify, or in
any respect acquire or appropriate
Central America or any part of it
The American Government is bound
by that stipulation not to seek to an
mex those States, nor to subvert their
independence. This obligation will
be faithfully observed.
I'd. The obligation is mutual. 1t
has been violated by Great Britain in
occupying the Bay Islands, and in re-
fusing to surrender, by a distinct act
of the Government, the protectorate
formerly asserted and exercised over
the Mosquito coast.
Sd. A perfect good understanding
between the countries requires that
these causes Of disagreement be re-
moved. To that end this Govern
ment proposes the discontinuancs of
the above colony and the formal re-
linquishment of the protectorate.-
AS an alternative to the rejection of
these proportions, this Government
would consas sH released from
the equivalent oShss shs, and would
proceed to treat with Ne governments
of the Central Americans Yates pre-
cisely as if the treaty hadhot been
formed. "a
Our Government having been mott
fed of the rejection of these PROPOSE
tons, we are left to assert the "Mon-
roe Doctrine by force of arms, when
occasion occurs and the object is
deemed of sufficient moment; and on
the other hand, we are not restrained
by any selfimposed obligation, from
anording active assistance toschemes
of colonization and fillibustrouS en-
terprize.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-12-20

Damn 1t, hon he nscks 'em!'-Sev-
eral Know Nothing clerks were dis.
charged from the Departments at
Washington, on the 1Oth-Er.
Served them right!-off with theiI
heads as fast as they poke them out!
They swear to prescribe everybody
that is not of their faith, and they
need not expect any other sort Of
pay.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-12-20
From the Nashville Union and american
Vote for Judge Of Supreme Court.

tVtt lOr Juuge Vi supreme OOurl.
We have copied from the record in
the office of the Secretary of State
the following rerurns of the vote for
Judge of the Supreme Court, as far
as heard from. These returns place
Judge HARRIS about 1900 ahead
The counties Of Bedford, Williamson
and Davidson, not included in the
following table, gave BULLOCK about
900 majority, and the county of Shell
by gave HARRIS about 400 majority.
This would leave HARRIS about 1000
ahead. We think there is but little,
if any doubt of HARRIs's. election.
HARRIS is a democrat, and BULLOCK a
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-12-20

Matilda VIM, who was injured by
a collision on the Macon (Ga.) Rail-
road in 1858, has just recovered ST.
600 damages from the company. The
latter, however, has appealed.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-12-20
Letter to the Editor.

Mr.. EDIroR:-.Luxuriousgy en-
throned In the easiest chair which
Eadorns your sauctum, permit me to
ask you few questions, to which, as
having no tendency toward inter-
rupting the unruffled flow of your
spirits, ! confidently look for an un-
biassed, unprejudieed reply. First,
however, read this advertisement, and
see if | am not right in making fun
Of it. Itappeared in the New York
Herald, an Omui,tm gather3m of such
eccentricities:
"a young gentleman, who is ply
stefan, and at the same time proprie-
tor of fashionable drugstore in the
city of New York, would wish to fern
an acquaintance with young lady
who may be as anxious to get mar
ried as he is. His disposition is
lively, his manners fascinating. and
his person attractive; be has no time
for the usual flirtations preparatory
to marriage, and resorts to this meth
cd through the recommendation of
friend, who has just got married by
the same means. He pledges his
word as imam and a gentleman
that any communication addressed
to him will be kept strictly private
aud promptly attended to. Address
r. G. Y, box 200, Herald office"
The dear, deluded creature; nay,
Ideluding creature. What a conlbi-
nation of charms and graces in one
embodiment, wasting their sweetness
on the city air. Fascinating man.
ners, attractive person, lively dispo-
sition,' (Apollo and Cupid could be
no MORE shut hasn't time to spend
in the usual lirtations preparatory to
marriage" Are flirtations the pre-
paratory course to that consumma-
ton?
Wouldn't it be one grand specula-
ton, as the Frenchman said, to buy
that man at his real worth, and sell
him at his own estimation.
Now, at the risk of being called
unamiable, / will say that l believe
he is that most detestable Msas nature,
male coquette, instead Of the chef d.
cuvre of creative skill he claims to be.
We have such masculine paragons,
even in our country villages, who flut-
ter like moths around candle for
brief hour, then vanish or subside
into their native notbingness-poor,
puny, gassy, scented tabernacle spit-
ONES of sickly daudyism, with not
enough brains to be accountable for
their impudence, yet fancying them
selves doing terrible havoc as lady
killers.
Now for the questions. Do you
believe sensible man would adver-
tise for a wife?
Do you think a modest, intelli-
gent maiden ought to respect a man
who enumerates his claims to consid-
Grafton in print as Barnum does bis
latest humbug?
Don't you think any man who
thus advertises deserves all the ridi-
Guile people choose to heap upon him?
Don't you think this method Of
obtaining Heavens last best gift to
man" fully as bad as that praoticed
by Sulfans in filling their harems?
Mr.. Editor, the case is before you
From the profound depths of your
easy chair, wherein you are enjoying
a most fragrant Havana, through the
clouds Of smoke which, like laurel
wreaths, eneircls your head, me-
thinks hear you exolaim-
q will answer you bye and bye"
With earnest wishes for your pros. !,
perity,
am, Mr.. Editor,
Yours, most respectfully. {
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-12-20

FREE NEGRoEs.-The Legislature
of Missouri have just passed an act
to expedite the removal of free ne
groes from that State. They have
appropriated $4,000 annually for ten
years towards accomplishing this pur-
pose.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-12-20
GENTLEMEN'S GOODS.

Super black French cloths all
prices, super brown, blue and olive s IN
do, black French cassimeres all a<[slGD
qualities, fancy cassimeres large stock. fancy
cut velvet for vests, black cut do, heavy beaver
cloths for overcoats, black, brown, blue and
drab, Ga double milled black doeskin, black
fur Grape cassimeres, GA double milled fancy
cassimeres, heavy weaved black beaver cloths.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-12-20

We have marseilles quilts. table-diaper and
table-cloths, towels, diaper, crash, etc,
napkins. cotton diaper, birds eye do,
furniture covers, oil cloth table
covers, earpeting--a fine
stock of oil cloth carpeting, etc. etc. WASH
boards, brooms, brushes, etched blankets
L.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-12-20
Ready Made Clothing

of all kinds-india rubber coats, pants and
leegins, water proof shoes gentlemen, ladies
and Misses blankets of all colors and quail
ties. very cheap.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-02-18

show the duty Of the House upon occasions Like the prs
one lie considered that IL due 70 the President
in every point of view that they should have ample time
consider his message
Mr. HUNT. The great Interests Of The country alluded
10 by The gentleman from Alabama win be protected We
shall not 20 away without aording protection TO The peo
pie on our frontier But shall not take care OF that
high interest nrusted 20 US by the people OF me
our right egste freely and independently
as free people This sir is the great question which Il
now involved In the consideration OF the Presidents mes
sage Are we 70 he the slaves Of executive powerY Is
the legislative will of the people TO be trampled under
footg TO 10 be free people and 10 speak
through the houses Of Congress That Is the ques
ton which shall be prepared argue at the proper time
and which my noble friend from Ohio was not allowed TO
discuss before you The true the great and the constt-
tonAl question involved is the question Of lbertythe
question whether the people of the United States through
their representatives shall be allowed 70 exercise their
constitutional powers
After further remarks without coming TO any vote,
The House adjourned