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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-12-20
CIR 5arHlrr.
Slasgers ia Horses.

As is usual Mt this season Of the
year, we continue to see and hear
much Of a disease peculiar to horses
during theend of July, August, and
early part Of September The af-
fected animals are FIRST, all observed
to be weak in the back; in day or
two more they reel greatly in the
hind parts, and seem in danger of
filling; they are disinelined to lie
down, apparently from fear of being
unable to rise. and in bad cases
there is considerable dullness Of
countenaree, also partial loss Of
voluntary power in their fore legs.
In the majority of instances, however,
the loins aud hind legs are almost
exclusively affected. The appetite
is little impaired for some days after
the complaint has become confirmed;
the bowels are rather confined, but
there is not any disturbance of res
piration. and thus tie pulse, although
sometimes fuller than natural, is
seldom much Guiekened. The dis
ease is rarely fatal when proper treat
ment is employed; in neglect or
mistreated cases, however, the brain
becomes congested, the animals arc
unable to stand, get down,grow restless
and feverish, ant not unfrequently
die. The disease is almost eXclu-
sively confined to horses which are
fed on ripe green food, such as seed
ing rye-grass, vetches in full pod or
old rank meadow grass. We have
known niue horses on one farm affect
ed at once, whilst they we're feeding
on ripe rye-grass, but three Others
standingin the same stable and fed or
other food, remained we'll. Some per-
sons suppose the disease due to atmos,
pheric Influences; this has never been
proven as yet, and we know, on the
other hand, that change of food will
cure or prevent the disease although
atmospheric influences may remain
apparently the same. The treatment
must be commenced by complete
change from food the animals have
been eating to simple bran diet, and
small quantities of good bay. A
full dose of alum may be admins
tered and tepid water is to be used
until this has operated. When the
medicine operates, half ounce doses
of sulphate of iron and ginger may
be given twice daily. Along with thi:
medicine the horse may take bal
bran and half oats till the stagger
ing subsidies. No bleeding is need
ed.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-12-20
A Valuable Paint.

For the information Of all who
are wishing to obtain cheap paint
for buildings, 1 would say, take COM
mon clay, (the same that our common
bricks are made off, dry, pulserize,
and run it through seive, and mix
with linseed oil. You then have a
fast-rate fre-proof paint, of deli
cate drab color. Put it on as thick
as practicable.
If any one has doubts with regard
to the above, just try il on a small
scale--pain! single for instance,
and let it dry. Recollect that it must
be mixed thicker than common
paints.
The clay, when first dug will be wet
or damp, but it will soon dry, spread
in the air under shelter, or if wanted
Immediately, it may be dried in a
kettle over a fire. When dry it will
be in Jumps, etc., and can be pulver-
lied by placing an iron kettle a few
inches in the ground, containing the
clay, and pounding it with the end
of billet of hard wood, three inches
in diameter, three feet long, the lower
end to be a little rounded, etc. Then
sift it. Any clay will make paint,
but the colors may differ, which
can easily be ascertained by trying
them on a small scale as above indi-
Gated. By burning the clay slightly
you will get light red, and the
greater the heat you subject it to,
the brighter or deeper the red.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-12-20

A SLIGHT MIsTAKE.-A few days
since German was riding along San
some street, in Sacramento, when he
heard the whizzing of ball near him,
and felt his hat shaken. He turned
about and saw man with revolver
in his hand, and took off his hat and
found fresh bullet-hole in it.
Did you shoot at me?' asked the
German.
Yes replied the other party;
that's my horse. TWAS stolen from
me recently
you must be Mistaken said the
German; i have owned the horse for
three years
'Well,' said the other; when ]
come to look at him | believe ] am
mistaken. Excuse me, sir; won't
you take a drink?'
The rider dismounted and tied bis
horse. The two found a drinking
saloon, they drank together and part
ed as friends. This is the California
way to make acquaintances.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-12-20

IRON CEMENT.--Common wood
ashes and salt, made into paste,
with little water. With this mois.
ture, an aperture through which the
fire or smoke penetrates, may be
closed in moment. It's effect is
equally certain, whether the stove be
hot or cold.
Anothr-Take iron borings, nine
ty-eight parts; sal ammoniac, two
parts; water to make them into paste
for use.
Another.-Quick-lime pulyerized
fine and mixed with linseed oil.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-12-20
gutt urh ganrll.
LAWYER Qualifications.

An old lady wallee d into a lawyers
Office lately, when the following con-
versation took place:
Squire, | called to see if you would
like to take this boy, and make law
yer of him
The boy appears rather young.
madam; hoy Old is he?'
Sven years old, Sir
lie is zoo young, decidedly too
young. Have you no older boys?'
oh, yes, ! have several; but l
have concluded to make farmers Of
the others. / told my husband that
| thought this little fellow would
make a frst-rate lawy and so l
called to see if You would not take
him.
No, madam, he is too young to
commence the study of | rof,sslon.
But why do you think this boy so
much better calculated for lawyer
than your other sons? What are his
peculiar qualifications
why, do you see, sir, he is just
seven years old to-day. When he
was only five, he would lie like the
devil; when be got to be six, he was
sassy and impudent as any critter
could be; and now he will steal every
thing he gets his hands on. Now, il
he's not fit for lawyer, | would like
to know what else he will have to
Learnt
The lawyer here called one of his
clerks, Thomas, show this old lady
down stairsl'
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-12-20
EOOTs ARD SHOES.

T ADY'Sfine Kid Lace Boots. Cloth %,
IL Caters, do Cloth and Goat Boots,
do Polka, do super sewed Goat, won. 7 .s..-
Wax Peg'd do, Lace Boots, large sizes, Ladies
India Rubber Over-Sbces. Deerskin do for
travelling. Misses fine Kid Boot, Calf do, Goat
Polka do, Childs fancy Taylor do, Roam DO, La
dies White and Satin Kid do, Gents Calf w.
P. Boots fine Kip do, Ex fine Pump do Tx
size, Boys Red Top do, boys and mems Bro
gans, Mems Rubber and Deerskin Overshoes,
Home made Boots and Shoes; for sale by
Oct %. JOHN GOODRICH.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-12-20

A Yankee down east has invented
a machine for corking up daylight,
which will eventually supersede gas.
He covers the interior Of a flour bar
rel with shoemaker's wax-holds it
up to the sun, then suddenly heads
up the barrel. The light sticks to the
wax, and at night can be cut out, and
sold in lots' to suit purchasers.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-12-20
rI7Rh]l]tTI[T]aE
Centlemen's Goods,

LyINE Black, Blue, Brown and Drab q
IL Cloths, Cor Doeskin Cashmere for ~
Overcoating, Plain and Black Doeskin ia
Cassimeres for Pants, Tweeds and Rob "a
roys all colors. Super blk and plain f9si
striped and figured Satin Yestings, ard e.
something entirely new in the way of G~G1
Vesting which cannot fail to please when vol
see it--don't take my word but see for your
selves. 0vercoating. Flannel Shirts and Draw
ers, Bed Blankets. Negro do, blue. green and
clouded Blankets; and many other articles toe
numerous to mention, all of which will be sold
exceedingly low By
Oct. Is, T. c. GOODRICH
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-12-20

A promising, boy, not more than
five years old, hearing some gentle
men at his fathers table discussing
the familiar line, 'An honest man is
the noblest work Of God,' said he
knew it wasn't true-his mother was
better than any man that was ever
made.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-12-20

Some of our contemporaries are
discussing the question, which is the
safest seat in case of railroad collision.
We should choose one about hun
bred yards from the railroad.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-12-20
way to make acqualntances.

BADLY BRoKEN.-A well known
Providence sporting character tried
bis luck in that city the other day
and found it bad. The bank refused
to discount for him, and bis deposits
were exhausted. On turning his
back on the scene of operations, a
sympathising friend said to him:
"Tom, are you broker
@Yes,' said Tom with sigh, "and
so dead broke, that if steamboats,
were selling at cent apiece, ]
couldn't buy gangway-plank."
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-12-20

The Two DEcLARATIoNs.-Ata Gel
ebration On the Fourth of July, at
Galena, ILL.,, the following toast was
given:
"The two Declarations" The
Declaration Of Independence, where
by we gained our liberty, and the
Declaration of Love, whereby we lost
it.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-12-20
TvNebGDla Lois,

TE1HE undersigned has laid of blocks Of Lots
of several acres in each, forprivate resi-
ddce, and is now prepared to sell them At pr
VIE sale to thoss who desire to have summer
rkidences, in the beautiful and healthy town in
Tuliahenla. We have in the Town Site,
tesi3es the most healthy atmosphere and pure
Nreestone water, a most excellent Chalybeate
Spring, which is supposed to be mixed with
white sulphur.
WM. MOORE, Agent. etc.
Nav 90. 1852-tf.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-12-20

Il tell you,' said a warm friend of
a newly elected Senator, to an old So
Der politician, ''your party may say
what they please, but cannot deny
that Mr.. G. is a sound man"
THAT'S jest what we are afeard on, )"
replied old beeswax; otis our opinion
that he's all sound"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-12-20

A TRANSPARENT CEMENT. 1t may
be made by. dissolving isipglass in
alcohol, and adding a portion Of gum
ammonia.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-12-20
DI. ROBERT Z. SEiRCY.

VNTIJL continue to devote his ex-
w fusive attention to the practice ETR
of Medtine in It's various branches Ee 90
homes b close attention to his Profession, TO
merit continuance Of the patronage Of his
fr;endl lie has removed his Ofice, 6 miles
east j Fayetteville. near Elk river, or the
placeEormerly occupied by 3Ir. Brown Greg
orr. July 10. 1855-12m.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-12-20

Cement for Broken Glass or Crock
eyy.-Take the white Of an egg, and
very quick-lime.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-12-20

Chaf' generally arises from treading
on a mans corn.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-12-20
Dissolution.

FsNHE copartnersIip heretofore ~R
i. existing between the under ,-S-sSS,IE
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 he 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 OF
Note, as it is important that the old business
should be closed up as soon as possible. The
Books will be found in possession of 10. ii
Thompson, either of US however. are fully
authorized to make settlements for the old
firm. J. NJ. ELLIOTT,
10. III. THOMPSON.
Cant 1874
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-12-20

A MAN OF NO AcCoUM-A ready.
moneyd man,
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-12-20

An auctioneer does as he is bid, q
postman as he is directed!
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-12-20
FRESH REGENTS.
~A"EHH~s

Va IA EI2 ~ E.-rE@s
EARPETINGS. Plaid Linsoys esElo
~ great variety. 10 or. bleach and *
brown Sheeting, Pillow Cases, Linen sitzts
Sheeting, Bird Eye Diaper, Huckback linen.
Crash Napkins, Irish Linen, Winter HosiDg all
kinds, China Glass and
QUEEN SNARE, HARDWARE
and Cnslery, Carpenters Tools, Cooking Stoves
at Nashville prices, without carriage, together
with great variety Of articles not enumsra-
ted, all Of which will be sold on the most &c
commodsting terms.
Vgae:is. Linsey, Jeans, BeeswIx
and E'ss.ioyy will be taken in exchange at
tbs highest market prices. Give US \ cali
RU SSELL & VANCR
-. 10 1psS
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-12-20
TO pgncIzsr'sitIls and Carpenters.

TO BgucEzs-1sitEis and Carpenters.
yNTE have 200 3 Horseshoe Nails, So
w Planes OF all kinds, ELS
Graduated Augurs, Hollow, Augurs, ~
Augur Bits, Nails, Spirit Levels, Brads,
Broad Axes, Hand Axes,
Eatchets and Hammers, Guages and Chisels,
Files and Rasps, Gimbeis and Saws,
Sprig and Brad HATS, ETC., etc.
w. &. A, SOUTHW0RTH. !.
April 5, 1855.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-12-20

MA "a Es2. ED WEZ "A Ez m5-a
HUEENSWARE, Glassware, Tin go
W ware, ETC., always on hand and for u
sale by 7. C. GOODRICH.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-08-16

Says the informing spirit The old man, |,
whose mortal temsins sleep under the clamy
earth, had chosen the bark of Jehovah 10
ride in safety the raging waves of life's bois-
ferrous ocean; and, piIo,'ed by tho helms
man, Jesus, has ,riumphan'ly entered the
haven of eternal rest.
No need Of sculp.ured marble to adorn
the old mans grave. No need Of glowing
epi,sphs to sound his praise. 'Tis sung a.
bove by leg'ons Of angelic beings There
reigns his pure spirit, one among the few
,hs, will receive the blessed welcome when
the trumpet sounds. The humble viole, and
verdant mound will show the graveyard
visitor the last earthly abode Of him who
once nod The earth in the pride Of noble
manhood. And, perhaps, his guarding spi-
ri, NAV say to the ,houghlless looker-ou,
I"repen,," .ha. ye may find that old mans
hope. BEN
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-08-16

STYprIc.-A young man named John
Barnes, sged II years, bIed to death on
Monday morning in Buffalo from the effect
Of tooth which had been extracted some
days previous.
How easily his life might have been sav.
ed by an application Of s.yplic; one of The
bes. snd mos. easily obtained is gunpo der.
LIE, i. be pulverized and laid upon lin. SO se
10 pc, ss much as possible in the cavity in
The tooth, held in by The wsd Of lin, or col.
ton. By renewing The application two or
thee umes relief 10 rendered almost certain.
W. have never known a failure, end have
seen i. applied to some desperate csses.-
". Y Tribune.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-08-16

TOUCHING DELIcAcY.-There were ma
nv little occurrences which suggested 10 me
with q great consolation, how natural II is
TO gentle hearts to be .considers'e and deli.
cafe towards any infeIiori'y. One Of these
touched me. ] happened to-
stroll into the little church when marriage
was jus. concluded, and the young couple
had TO sign the register.
The bridegroom to whom the pen was
FIRE, handed, made rude eros. for his mark;
The bride who came next did the same.
Now, had known the girl when was
las. there no. only as the pre'liest gil in
The place, bu. as having distinguished her
self in school, and could no. help looking
q. her with some surprise. She come aside
and whispered TO me, while tears Of homes,
love and admiration stood in her brieh.
eyes.
sHe's dear fellow, Miss, but cannot
write yet; he's going TO learn Of me, and
wouIdn'. shame him for the world!'
Why, what have to fear, when there
was this nobility in Iaboring man's daueh-
ter
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-08-16
A FRENCH DUEL.

The morning was cold and rainy, and
seeing before him a"chalet" through whose
windows shone glorious fire, aud whose
curious external stairway descended even
to his feel, ss if c"que.ishly inviting him to
share mountain hospitality, Dupont did no.
hesitate TO noun. to the door he found the
key in the lock, opened and en'ered. A
man was seated a, desk with his back to
The door-at the noise Of The opening he
turned his head, and recognizing the inru.
der, cried:
Ah, is i. you, Dupont? We will take 9
turn immedia,el>."
], was Fournisr who :bus spoke.
"Fsi.h. ! am ready," said Dupont.
Fournicr took bis su ord from The corner
of The room they fell into position !; they
crossed weapons. All this passed in a mo-
menl-to see. recognize and provoke, aud
attack each other was as natural and spon-
,aneous as to breathe. Ii was only between
the passes ,ha, they conversed.
81 thought you were employed in the in
terior," said Fourner.
"The minister gives me the fourth divi-
sion"
"lndeed, how fortunate Icommand The
cavalry there. So you have jus. arrived -
"This instant"
"And though. Of me the first ,bing-how
amiabIe you are"
mo really. | did no. know you were
here seeing a fire through these windows,
as was abou. to pass, ] stopped 10 warm
myself"
This exercise will warm you sufficient
ly."
The fight became 6ercer-Fournier bsz.
zsrded pass which Dupont taking advsn-
,sge Of, pushed him SO vigorously that he
was forced to give back step by step.
Dupon. advanced steadily within distance,
crying:
"Aha! You run! You run -
"Not a. all. | only retreat. Do you
think am going to let you spi. me like q
sparrow ?"
"The room is small ] shall drive you to
the wall ~
1--WE shall see!'
See then" and as Dupon. said this, he
pressed Foutnier literally INFO the corner,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-08-16
the man Fl! representative Of the State
where sleeps a Jackson.

the man q Fl. representative Of the State
where sleeps Jackson.
81 can, stand this any longer. can't
by-rsrdon ladies, but have proposi.ion
to make on the good faith of a man who
never lies or ,rif1es. ] mus. make it or die;
90 here goes: Now ! will marry on this
spot to any lady who has the nerve 10 face
such music. Look 9. me, and if you can
love me as she loves pointing to the bride)
I'll promise 10 be q husband TO you, such
husband as true hearted man will make
woman who comes trembling under his
wing. ] say further, that no spo, Of shame
attaches TO nv name, or ever shall, and this
arm shall supper. and protect the one that
will trust it. Who'll take me and his eyes
ran SLOWLY aud steadily over the crowd oi
handsome women around him. His earnest,
manner and novel speech had aroused an in
tense excitement, all were surprised and 'el'
deep sympathy with the fearless excited or
a,or, when, to the establishment and delight
of every one, fawn like, blue eyed girl
from the fowerv banks of The Alabama,
stepped TO his side and looked confidently
IN to his ey es with her hands on his arm,
! and said
IL sm ,hine.''
By this time his srm was around her
waist, and parting her curls-black as the
raven at midnighl-Iooked s,eadfasly in
her face for moment and "signed The con-
tract" with kiss that all the married ladies
afterwards pronounced to be Of the genuine
sort, perfectly satisfactory. Raising bis
flashing eyes with lriumphan. expression
from the pleasant job jus. mentioned, he
said -
'.Whcre is The parson Send him here
on ,his spo, We'll be made one. ] never lie.
such luck pass me by waiting minute, so
go ahead" and on that spot where frs! they
met, were they solemnly united forever.
When ,be words. "wha. God has Joined
| Ie, no man put asunder." died away,a shou,
every hand was extended TO tie happy,
| lucky, ven,uresome fellow, snd every lady
in that crowd pressed The lips Of his trust
Ing wife. For momen, wished | were
her, bu, instantly recovered my self pos
session, and ,hrus, the weakness from me,
(women kissing each other always seemed
a waste Of sweelness, bu! they know best
and laughing, shouting end happy, we all
re turned on board.
! Our geuerou, eer,uin Sc. ep'e ndit cup
per, the clerk made out two certificates
they were signed by the Parson enc seventy
four witnesses-fve more made nine you
know, men and women all .old-every body
signed.
Then we danced, we laughed. We made
children Of ourselves. Be that as i, may
when the watch was changed at solemn
noon Of night, the bluffs on The dark shores
Of the river returned only the echo of the
hosr-e coughing of the engine Of the Emily
Barton, for we slept, snd our dreams vanIy
,ried.,o vie with The lovely realny Of the
evening.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-08-16
MIS- G. E LIAN EO US.
For the Port Tobacco Times.
THE OLD MANS GRAVE.

THE OLD MANS GRAVE.
What silent heap Of earth is that which
yonder attracts the gszer's eye? Who
slumbers beneath its cold and cbeerIess
weight? Wha, angel spirit is that which,
me,hough', sa " guarding yon solemn spot:
'Tis the old mans grave! His aged body
is prisoned within tha. darkened cell! Draw
near, We careless passers-by, and ask Of The,
protecting seraph whether the old mans
Fpirit still continues in it's former tensmen,.
Ay, melhinks have its answer. ], points
upwsrds and tells me lha, The old mans ne "
body has inhabited fairer cline that his
spirit scorns to mix longer with earth.
Blu, has no, the weary foo, Of some dis
trscted mourner pressed the cold turf al ound
abe old mans grave? An, yes! can i'm
sgine those 10 whom he was dear in lite,
pouring out the affection Of their souls in
ahe most sgonizing grief. And oh me-
tbinke can hear their frenzied cries as ,hs'
loved form is being forever shut ou, from
aheir sight, on,il Ihs, day when all The bless
ed shall meet in happy recognition.
Deso!a,e mourners, let the God Of saliva
zion be The rock npon which 10 cast your
troubles. Christ will be your support
With what joy would the traveller through
che parched deserts of Africa hail the pssp-
iag cloud, that would diminish the scorch-
ing heat Of q mondays sun and oh how
his heart would ,hrob with deligh, if he
were to cross some mighty rock, where he
could shelter his burning shoulders and RESI-,
his worn out limbs in its welcome shadow.
God will be 6rmer rock to you. His sha-
dow can be more to you Than the passing
cloud 10 The traveller. Winds may rend the
mighty forest trees and tear them up by their
roots, but upon the rock ,empes,s may beo.
and are bsffled ;. the pillows dash AID are
broken; time harms end corrodes no, The
fin,y mass. Sull it is not exemp. from
every destruction and ruin +; for see, the
belching ,hunders split their towering tops,
and earthquakes toss them from their seats.
Bu, choose ou The rock which shall stand
forever, when The foundations Of the earth
are moved and the pillars Of heaven treDble.
There you will be safe and sp' nd an e,erni-
~ Of perfect JOY, while those who seek a
less stable rock will be swept down the
great vortex where the God Of your hope
will rain fire and birthstone upon them in
The furious storm Of His wrath.