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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-12-27

On and after the first day Of Jan.
uary next, all letters, except foreign
and free, must be prepaid by STAMPS;
otherwise they viii not be sent. Per-
sons mailing letters after that time
should bear this in mind.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-12-27
Lighting the Match at Both Ends

a slanderOus report once travelled
with telegraphic despatch, until ii
reached its victims ears; who, being
gifted with considerable energy,
traced it back from one to another,
until it stopped with an old woman
On being questioned, she aeknowl-
edged the soft impeachment, but
could give no more satisfactory rea-
! son for her remark than "she really
believed she mast haze dreampt aH'
The following, although not quite
SO precariOus in its origin, has been
handed about from one to another,
until all that can be satisfactorily as
certained respecting the first narra-
tor is that he was man. | tell the
tale as it was told to me. 9.
Many spare moments of my early
boyhood were spent in endeavoring
to solve an cnigma-that enigma
was my uncle, Elihu Norton. Even
now, through the lapse of years, dis.
tinctly rise up his spare figure, quick,
bright eyes, and ''coat rather the
worse for wear" although i have
never yet met with that implied Gu
riosity: one that was better for it.
He was known to be the possessor of
enormous wealth; and yet he chose
70 live in a plain, quiet-looking house,
furnished in the most unpretending
manner. Other people called him
queer / thought him stingy.
He did, once upon time, give
me sixpence, at The conclusion of an
afternoon visit; but, the next time
that / went there, | looked for the
expected douceur in vain The
tempting vision of that confectionery
woman, however, was too much tor
human flesh and blood to withstand
particularly, when clad, as in the
present instance, in a brown linen
apron, and only the second or third
pair Of pants: so, twirling my cap IL
my hand, l made desperate effort.
and modestly observed,
Uncle EIihu, spent the last SIX.
nance vou gave me. for peanut
candy. -
'And I suppose said he, without
the vestige of smile, that yol
would like to have another sixpenct
! TO spend in the same manner!
Ipreseryed respectful silence
and my uncle, drawing fortha bright
new sixpence, said, just as | wa
about to make, a proper acknowledg
ment and remove my property: iia
That sixpeuce would buy an hun
cry boy a loaf of bread have coz
Guided that it is better to expsnd j
SO than in making you Sick a.
| was about to tell uncle Elih'
that the peanut candy had not disa
creed with me in the least, batprld
choked down the half.uttered defencs
and | left his presence, mournfall..
Isympathising with the poet, who
never had slice Of bread, 8 4
Particularly nice and wide, S9ii
Butt fell upon the sanded floor, 4..
+ And alscays on the buttered side"
My uncle's manner was general
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-12-27

VIM. Foster, Of Hancock county,
Ohio, has been placed under arrest,
charged with having caused the death
Of his son, IL years old, by starva-
ton and violence.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-12-27

The laws Of Ohio allow divorce
''for gross neglect of duty which
being literally construed, allows the
parties to separate almost at pleas
ure. .
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-12-27
CARRIERS ADDRESS
OF THE
FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER.
JANUARY l, 1856.

,Tis said that angels live on air,
And poets live on verses;
But Pm the Carrier, and don't care
Pm singing to your purses.
OH soft and sweet shall be my rhymes,
Mv,wits shall rise like rockets,
If | can only charm the dimes
From out their owners pockets.
But should there be hapless man
OF strains like mine neglectful,
III lay him under impish ban
Till he grows more respectful.
III leave his paper on the sill
In wet and blowy weather.
And bring him in the printers bill
And my disdain together.
Some little imps not half as tall
AsI, or half as knowing,
Might try to give sketch OF all
Events there are agoing;
As il these grown up gentlemen,
Who knew it all before US.
Could listen to our talk and then 81
Nonsensically encore us.
They prate of politics and law,
Disunion and extension.
But YOU. nor [, don't care straw
For all their vain pretenson.
Well read the Message. and then can
Learn all about the Russians,
Or England, or the Kansas War,
Or Mexican Revolutions.
That Won know more upon such themes
Than |, / take for granted
So / will sing the dream of dreams
Bv which was enchanted. la
| sat last night before the fre
My rusty harp-strings mendlng,
And signing for some Muse and Tyre
From Heliicon descending.
The fire in many mystic ring
Was leaping, glowing, glancing,
when out little fairy thing
From the red Goals came dancing.
Upen the hearth she hopped about
If made me laugh to see her
her eyes like tiny stars shone out q 81
The lovely little dear! @
Her mouth was sweet as jujube-paste,
Like ruby cherries mellow;
The scarf was blue around her waist,
l.
Her flowing skirts were yellow.
Her glittering tresses hanging loose
PLAYED round like golden-hnches--
She stood in Cinderella shoes,
Not taller than four inches
Two wings of soft and silvery white
Snroad ont from either shoulder,
That when she danced SO quick and liSnt
Did in the air uphold her.
At last she flew--those tiny feet
Were perched upon my finger;
She snake. in voice so small and sweet
Its music yet doth linger,
And said-"When Carrier boys began
To WOO the nine fair MUSES.
In early verse, that limping ran,
Each naughty nymph refuses
Her stately aid--and therefore
Myself a Muse elected,
That all good Carriers. far and nigh,
May be by me directed.
.Throw down your rusty harp ana take
This little golden Tyre,
And try what sweetness you can MANU.
Upon its strings Of fire;
And when the merry New Years bell
Tolls out from the tall steeple,
These brief words only you need tell
To all the listening people
"A glad New Yearl gay New Year! s
70 all good friends and patrons!
With gentle thoughts and wishes dear,
To children. maids, and matrons!'s
She ceased. So sweetly did she play :
That was scarcely breathing se5
aBut is that all that must sayT ..
I asked the witching. wee thing
nwhv. have you not" replied the Muse,
Spring. Summer, Fall, and Winter,
Served faithfully around the news
That's gathered by the printer9
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-12-27

The Texas Mercuvy, in a modest
dun to its patrons, says: "Suffer
little sums to come unto us. for OF
such is our income"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-12-27

Uncle Elihu was dead; and the
bright radiance Of a summer morning
streamed into the room on the day OF
his funeral. The sharp features in the
coffin were the same that / had so oft
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-03-02
News from Key West.
OUR KEY WEST CORRESPONDENT.

KEY West, Feb. Is, 1855.
Accident TO the San JdcintoNdpdl Intelligence Marine
Disasters, dc.
The U. s. steamer San Jacinto Capt c. X. s.ribbng
arrived The evening Of the lsth from st. Thomas via
San Domingo City. When OF this port she broke the
third and last blade OF her unfortunate propeller She
came under full sail, She has visited Madeira St
Thomas, Santa Cruz, St. Domingo, and the Grand Cay
mans, since last heard from in the States
The United States steamer Fashion, Baker, arrived
from Tampa the 10th. She has large number OF
canoes and other appurtenances for the exploration Of
the Esaelates The troops ut the Miami take
Of this shipment, and will at prepare to make
tour OF observation within the Seminole's hunting
grounds. Lieutenant Colonel Monroe, in command OF
the troops in Florida, board and went up the
Mani.
The steamer Fulton at ST. Thomas on the Cd OF Fe
bruary, and sailed the 1th for Martinique in search OF
the Albany. The I. sioop Of Falmouth was going
into the hartor Of ST. Domingo the 9th. The officers
end crew OF the San Jacnto s well She will re.
main this port several days. She will 20 hence to
havana
The American bark Harritt Chapman Of Boston ca 1t
Hill arrived the 10th at this port in distress from
Trinidad bound TO New York. She left the former mort
On the 4th inst with cargo of molasses and melsda
On the 10th, when near the u. H. Shot Keys encoun-
tered q North,r and a very heavy sea. snrnny
leak and carred away the gammoning or the b5wsn-t
ana w,s obliged to make for this port for repair she
has rot discharged The upper works will be canlked
II she then leaks, her cargo will be taken out and the
lover portion repaired.
The ship Mediator, Bell, OF and for New York want
ashore on Triumph tte on the lith bat got Oh with
doph on the 18TH and projected on her voyage 20 New
Orleans She received considerable injury She lay In a
dapeerous ace and ~ould have taken aid from wreck
ers had any been near. No other news
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-03-02

passed. In committee the Army Appropriation bill
WAS discussed. The 6enate's amendments suyhori-
ziDg two additional regiments Of infantry and two
Of cavalry, and making the necessary appropriation
for their pay and maintenance, were concurred in,
and reported to the House.
Rev. Calvin Cotton delivered leisure last even-
ing before the Geographical and Statistical S5
ciety. His subject was, " The Future Of America"
and his remarks from irst TO last were attenively
listensd TO by fair and discriminating audience.
The members Of the judiciary and bar Of New
York met yesterday to give ex preston to their feel
ings on the lsmented death Of Hon. Judge Ed wards,
presiding Justice of the Supreme Cour Of this State.
report Of the proceedings will be found in an
other part of this days paper.
The only important feature Of the proceedings of
the Legislature yesterday was the debate on the
bill to increase the capital stock Of the Manhattan
Gas Company. There was considerable opposition,
ana finally the subject was disposed of for the pres
en-. by the adoptcn of motion calling for detail.
ed statement from the company Of its financial
dition. We trust, while about it, that the Legisa
ture win institute rigid inquiry into the manage
NEXT OF these corporations, with vie to cheaper
ing the price of gas and securing constant supply
nf Che article
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-03-02

Senate this morning. relating TO testimony BY parties
themselves in litigation. Whether 1t viii tend TO the
mmieson Of the crime OF perjury the legal gentlemen
Of the Senate will undoubtedly investigate.
The propriety Of passing bill, allowing towns on the
line Of railroads in embryo to subscribe to such stock
is wisely questioned bill Of such character passed
the Senate the other day. relative to the contemplated
Utica and Bnghamton road but has up in
the House This morning an adverse report was made
upon similar b relating to the Albany and Bingham
ton road Why the Senate should pass and not the
other is not understood. 1t may be that certain
parties in this city, who originally subscribed
quite liberal TO that stock, but some twelve
months since refused to pay their subscriptions,
and now wish to break down the project have had in
report against the proposition. The idea however, Of
building roads of doubtful utility by means Of mort
aaeipg he lands of farmers against their wishes, is
very grave affair. The agricultural members Of the As
eemby not railroad spectators, and will carefully
weigh the proposition to the raising of money in
such an arbitrary manner.
Mr. Soaring deser credit for his success in procur
ing the passage of bill through the House, authorizing
the city Brooklyn to borrow money At the time Of
and authorities since been unable fully to
pay the members of the police and other officers OF the
city government The object OF the bill is to borrow
sufficient amount to liquidate these demands 1t will
doubt, speedily pass the Senate.
IL would have been complimentary to the memory Of
the late gallant General WORTH if the Senate had this
day. the anniversary of mis- birth, passed the blu from
the Assembly in relation to his swords Senator Robin
very generously made motion to go into committee
posed objections which were fatal. Major General
Worth favorite of this State and died in his
harness, fighting the battles Of his country Did Mr..
Yost know .hs9
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-03-02
Destructive Fire at PhiIadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA, March I, 1850
About one O'Clock this morning fire broke out in
Fishers block, Chestnut street, below Seventh 1t
commenced in the room occupied by Messrs. Bright
Weller, publication Office, who lost SIS, 900. The
whole upper part of the building destroyed The
following is the amount Of loss:-McCees & Germon
daguerrs otypsts ooO Chas oakford hater $40 ooo
Mr. Oakford insured for oOo The stock Of James
H. Orne, carpet dealer valued at 500, 00o much
damaged by water. Damage to the building about
$40 0Oo which is covered by insurance. The adjoining
building, occupied by Mr. oakford, damaged by
water loss covered by insurance The fire is said to
have occurred from defect in the ue of the furnace
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-03-02
City Intelligence.

THE WOUNDED PUGnHTs.-We understand that Poole,
who dangerously wounded in the ARRAY Of satur
day night, yesterday exhibited much symptoms
than expected by his physician. Justice Brennan
sent officer to take his deposition, but found him in
feeble state to be unable TO speak. There
strong doubts entertained of his recovery An opera
ton has been performed Turner'S by Drs. j. T.
Wood and Woodward and the bali has been extracted
II is supposed that his win be saved. Baker
as yet has not been arrested.
PROPOSED NV DUTIES OF JUDGEs-A meeting Of tho
bar viii be held in the Supreme Court this day. at two
O'Clock respecting the additional duties about be i'm
posed the Judges OF the Superior Court and Court OF
Common Pleas by the law now before the legislature
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-03-02
Farther News from Havana.
ARRIVAL, or TIE EupTpr rIry

The steamship Empire City, Captain windle, arrived
al this port last night from New Orleans and Havana
She left New Orleans Feb. 90 at AM reached Havana
the 23d, transferred the California mails and pas
fengers to the FL Dorado and left Havana for this port
on the 24sb
Among the passengers from New Orleans is Mr.. Tho.
mas Francis Meagher.
great deal Of excitement still existed in Havana and
the city flled with volunteer troops.
The following British men ofwsr in the harbor
Of Havana-steamer Colossus, Buzzard, Media, vesta
Efpeeel, Arab Scorpion and Bermuda.
The United States ships San Jacnto Princeton Full
ton, Falmouth Brandywine Decatur, and the Gag ship
Columbia reported at Key West, and were daily
expected 1t Havana.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-03-02
Police Intelligence.

ALIFGED CASE OF BT0AMY.
sergeaL! Rowyef, Of the Chefs Office, arrested
yesterday, named David Hale, doing business Thirty
nntb street who stands charged with bgamy, in having
on the 18th h August last entered into the sken bond,
o. matfimopy with Margaret Blair, while his first wife
Mary pob was yet IN the land OF the living. The &C.
cussd iasen before Justice Connolly at the Loser
police court who held him 10 bail in the Of 81 900
70 answer the charge preferred against him. The accus
ed denies the charge most strenuously.
ARREST OF AN ALLEGED PICKPoCKBr.
offeer K'nner Of me reserve corps, arrested man
named Morris Rosntsa yesterday, who stands charged
with having stolen q pocketbook, containing sI2 from
The person ~ William Patterson, sailor residing At ZIG
water street The Transaction u IL alleged took paee
the 22d ult since wbicb the accuse. ba, b.eo a,
large The accused vas, on eepg taken before Justice
Bteart etum tied for trial
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-03-02
From St. Louis.

TRAVEL STILL oBsTRUCTED-DEP MARSHAL SHOT.
ST. LOUIS, March l, 1855.
No arrivals from Missouri river yet. Illinois Railroad
still closed The Upper Mississippi is open to Alton.
B. +. Brand, Deputy County Marshal, was shot yes
terday by Bob O'Blennis, notorious desperate.
We have not received an Eastern mail for seven days
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-03-02
Anti-xnow Nothing Movements In Massa.
chusetts.

BosToS, March !, 1855
meeting Of the citizens of Salem is called for Satur
day evening next of all those opposed to secret political
organizations The call is signed by three hundred citi
zens, among whom are Judge White George Peabody,
Otis p Lord, N. j. Lord Asahel Huntingdon and other
prominent wings and democrats
The Know Nothings of New Bedford have nominated
George Rowland for Mayor.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-03-02
From the South.

BALTIMORE, March l, 1855.
The Union of this morning makes the official announce
ment Of the appointment and confirmation OF General
Scott Lieutenant-General.
The United States Treasurers statement, made to
the 2sth utimo, shows $40 43s 500 in the treasury
subject TO draft.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-03-02

hats was introduced by GENlN, Saturday, the
oath ult New York and the Union have for many
years accepted the quarterly issues of GENIN the
governing styles Of the day and his Spring hat for 1885
VIII be found TO the highest claims TO the admila
ton Of men OF taste and Judgment.
GENIN, No 214 Broadway
Opposite st. Paul's Church
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-03-02

NETTING OF THE SOFT SuuL DEsocRanc COMMITTEES A
meeting Of the Democratic Soft Shell General Committee
was reid last night in the Coal Hole, Tammany Han,
Co.. Alexander Ming in the chair Messrs h nsdlct and
Chancellor acting Secretaries No business OF i'm.
poraIce transacted the meeting sdjou ming after
hearing the reports Of standing committee Aceurnsd
& he Lnt Tharseay in April
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-03-02
Good TeleQraphInC.

New ORLEANS, March i, 1855.
Our citizens this morning notified of the advices
from Europe by the St. Louis simultaneously with the
New Workers. the National Telegraph Line having placed
in possession of the news by ten O'Clock this morning.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-03-02

Spring Style OF Hats, just Introduced
Those of readers in want Of fashionable hat
obtain at HALLS Alb Broadway, who is the acknow
lodged leader of fashion in New York by public approbs
ton. Corner Of Iispenard street and Broadway.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-03-02

THE THEATRs-The arrival of the European steamers,
with the CREST press Of other columns,
cludes usual notices of the places of amusement.
See advertising columns.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-03-02

beebe q Co, Is6 broadway, respectfully
solcits the attention Of their customers and the nuh
to the spring and summer fashion for gentlemen hats
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-03-02
Outward Passage of the Asia.

HALIFAX, MITCH 1000.
The steamship ASIA from Boston at GA. M. on We'd
nesday, is now-5 O'Clock p Incoming up harbor,
and win probably sail hence for Liverpool at about
o'clock this evening.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-03-02

The Spring Style Of Hat.-knoX has Issued
his style Light graceful becoming durable and cheap
For particulars inquire at No 12s Fulton street, No
533 Broadway.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-03-02

EsnHOs-OHcut rteuucuOn IN t'f1CeA.-E1anOs
rom ten different manufactures, among them the most
celebrated makers in the world 7. Gilbert Co q pre-
MUM 4tolian pianos and Horace Waters modern i'm
proved pianos; secondhand pianos at great bargains
prices from $40 to $3.50. Pianos to rent Pianos for
D monthly payments Melodeons OF every variety OF
.ye, and OF the most improved Makers prices which
defy competition No better bargains can De had ia
musical Instruments of all kinds Of any other dealer IN
We United States. Music at the reduced rates.
horace WATERS 333 Broadway
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-03-02

Whites Spring Sly or Hats arc Acnnoyyt--
edged 10 be the most modern and gentesl looking
exhibited in this city. Caps Of all the inventions,
and soft hats for business also to he found in great
variety at WHITES. 2i2 broadway. corner Fulton.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-03-02

just introduced by Espenscbeid of lis Nassau street
The shape is admirable. 1t is the piquant looking
hat that has appeared in the Aeld of fashion ia
New York.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-03-02

Portraits for 25 cents, 80 cents, 81 and s. by
HOLMES patent double cameras and machinery with n
system for picture making perfect economical and fast
at the Young American Depot, $50 Broadway.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-03-02

10 each; 600 Paris cashmere pants %; 1000 eepsn
vests springsye; one case blue CLOTH 81 90 per yard
Oxford mixed cloth, 81 2s. ~
GEO LEvlE, cor. Nassau and Beea ran ats
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-03-02

banks taken q par:-Wheat Growers, 90 cents !;
Bridgeton, sOc.i Government Stock, 6Oc Washtenaw
soc.i Erie and Kalamazoo 40c.; Lewis County 2bc
Mechanics Bank Of Memphis, e6c.-at Evans Clothtny
Warehouse, GO and 6S Fulton street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-03-02

Boys, just published, with beautiful ygnette Words
BY O. d. stuart Price acc This is OF the hapsiest
euunons OF TINS popular composer and promises to
coed in s popularity his former choicest produc
lions. Sparkling Polka" by the same composer. IA
having an immense sale; seventh edition is nov out Tho
poha s also ARRANGED for four hands and for
Price 40c. HORACE WATERs, Publisher. 3aa Rroad na.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-03-02
Mnrkefa.

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. %, 1855.
Our cotton market is unchanged. Sales for to-day
$500 bales Molastes sells at 1876. 20c Mess pork
q. Sl4.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-03-02
Municipal Nomination at Utica.

UTICA, March !, 1855.
| The wings tonight nominated Henry Il. Fish for
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-03-02
IHIL1DELPHIA STOCK BOARD,
Pun 4 mr. puIA Marnh

PHILADELPHIA, March l. 1855.
StocRH duh to day. We quote Reading at So ;
Morris Canal, ID; Long Island Railroad 1871 Pennsyl-
vania Railroad, 447 Pennsylvania State Elves, 49, The
money market is without change.
BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET.
BALTIMORE, March ], 1855.
62b mead OF beef cattle offered IFS driven to the east
ward and the balance sold at prices ranging 81
Sc. Hogs scarce; sales at 81 25 a 81 76
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-03-02

Popular 1rnde,-E. n. Leadbe0ser. 34g
Brosowsy, is selling rich silks at Is 5e And Is per
yard; French ginesms at Is bareges from Is Cd te
~. fine deberge Is 6a.. and ribbons, sh4uis hnens
table damasks napkins, s~etngs, quilts, bankets aud
fannels equally cheap. Ato black silks
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-03-02

~ HH~EEVTty, OUHeS NOs, greaf
safe OF 800 600 yards OF splendid three ply ingram
carpets, Lowell ctuIe. Sold at tremendous re-
auction in prices a. HIRAM ANDERSON'S, 90 30 VERY
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-03-02

The Place to get good Shirts-Not such N arc
made for one shilling piece but shirts which cost for
sewing alone FROM I5c 10 81 So may always had at
McLAt GHlN's, 2s2 Greenwich street. of Cham
bers street
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-03-02

Gayler's Sainmandcr safe-Ouly Depot 2D5
Pearl stset opposite Fletcher; established ts,nty Ave
years; fifteen thousand in use Eve hundred fully r,tel
by Ere not failure Safes OF all sizes ADD sr :, on
hand