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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-08-30
A Western od;tor enumero;ss

A Western editor onumeratss a
long list of annoyances and griev-
ances, and winds up as follows: 4 was
vexsd, too, at painter who had been
paid in advance to paint me sign;
but he must go a sailing in the bay on
Sunday and get drowned, just as like
as not on my money--anyhow, he
died, and made no sign
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-08-30
News from Earspe.
Arrival OF ]ESN the steamer
FA@ME N-.
Nav YORK. Ave. @

NEW 1CRh, Aug. ~.
The steamer Pacific has arrived. =
The Liverpool Cotton Market at its
close was steady, spectators have IT,
ken 1000, and exporters 5000 bales.
The Imports since the departure of
the last steamer $4,000 bales stock
on hand $4,000 bales; sales for the
week $4,000 bales, ~ Orleans iaHT 7 C.
Flour market slightly lower; Wheat
market declined; Indian Corn de-
clined. Manchester trade generally
unchanged. Consols 9l5.
The political news, though interest
ing, presents no feature of impor-
lance. The Allies bombardea Tagan-
rog several days. An English Sioop
of War got ashore, when the Rus
slams burnt it. Ths Allies have de-
molished the fortifications at Anapa.
The Seven Million Exchaquer Bill
passed the House of Commons on
third reading.
Friday-Cotton more active, sales
10000 bales, N. Orleans fair &c;
middling G.; Upland fair &C; mid
ding 6. Flour declined nine pence
to Is. The weatheris more favorable
for harvests, and prices incline down
wards. Lard dull. Money more in
demand and rates advancing; bullion
in the Bank continues to decrease,
Notwithstanding the large imports.
There are nothing but ramors from
the Crimea. Private dispatches re-
iterate the report of the resumption
Of the bombardment, but is not cor
irmed. Gen. Markham ismentioned
to succeed in command. The Queen
rendered the post to the Duke of
Cambridge, but he declined, though
he is willing toact second in command.
Omar Pacha is appointed commander
in-chief of the Turks. The feet is
still concentrated Some great move
ment or coup de maia is confidently
expected.
BALrIC.-Ninety ships are assem-
blad at Nargon. Opinions are divi-
ded as to whether it is intended fer
the destruction Of Reyel or Sveaborg.
The Paris correspondent of the
Times says, that Austria has just
made spontaneous advances of more
friendly relations towards the West
ern Powers. The Paris correspon-
dent has full allusion to what is termed
the legitimate conspiracy: closely fol-
lowing the exposure of the conspira-
cy, is the announcement that Spain
will definitely contribute $4,000 men,
to be paid by france and England,
and that France agrees to uphold the
throne Of Isabella against all danger
from whatever source. The reported
placing Of Amour in state of siege
is denied.
Pellissier telegraphs on the 7th of
August, that there is nothing of in
terest communicative, the enemy not
undertaking against our trenches
Some cases of cholera reappeared.
Simpson telegraphs-"We eontin-
Ne to strengthen and improve our ad-
vanced works, which are 50 close to
the enemy's defences, that regret to
say our casualties are necessarily coz
siderable. The enemy exhibits great
activity, adding to and improving
their delenees, and in conveyance Of
stores from north TO SOUTH
The Russians made a sertie on the
Worsnkoff road, but were repulsed
without loss"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-08-30

p W. Porter, of Memphis, Ten
nessee, has invented machine that
viii pick cotton. He says that with
his machine one man and two horses
will pick and gather up, without loss,
four acres Of cotton per day-about
equal to the labor of 80 man.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-08-30

A bill has been introduced into the
Kansas Legislature, requiring all en-
igrants from Massachusetts,, or any
State that has nullifed the laws Of the
United States. to take an oath of allegi.
ance to support the Constitution and
lawsof the United States, and the laws
of Kansas. E
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-08-30

A series Of resolutions, censuring
the American Tract Society for its
silence on the subject of slavery,
have been adopted by the General
Congregational Association Of Hi
nois. The American Sunday School
Union was also condemned for the
same reason.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-08-30

Among the marriages recorded at
the Registers Office 10 Boston, Mass,
within a few days past, is that of q
colored man Of forty to white girl
nineteen years Of age. Comment is
unnecessary.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-08-30

A divorce case was heard in
New York, recently, in which the
husband alleges infidelity on the part
of his wife with the husband of their
daughter. The wife denies this, and
charges her husband with cruel de-
sertion, and profGgacy with another
woman.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-08-30
HATS AND GAPS,

SUPER mole Corrugated Hats, extra
~ mole do, fine mole DO, Fine CASH "a
mere an9 + Nap under DO, Fine Fur dc. -
Pearl Shanghai Know-NothiBg do. Black
Brush do, Blacl, DO, Mems back Cases PIsrt->
ers do, Pearl Shanghai under Nap. Black
RocSland black hungarian, black MEXICAN
boys Saxony magy, boys Saxopy Artist boz
Young American. mems and bo-s PAIN Leaf
mems black Leghon. mems Drab Trim DO
mems kossuth- For sale low by
April 10. JOHN GOODRICH.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-08-30

In the Louisiana penitentiary there
are 500 convicts more than can be
prohsably employed. About $4,000
yards Of coarse cotton cloth are man
ufacSured by the convicts weekly.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-08-30
4 Re,,erend w Il Hnlcomh,

4 Reverend w. II. Holcomb, a
for the Legislature, in Mis-
said on the stump the other
day, che would as soon preach to a
jackass as an Irishman." Shouldn t
wond4r-"a fellow feeling makes us
woIdrous kind"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-08-30
unnecessary,

The Central Bank Of Tennessee at
cambridge, with an Office at Nashville,
has just gone into operation, with
100000 capital. \
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-08-30
gcHnefs. Ribbons. arS EISy-sr:

kctstlefs. ttfbDOn>, Ds.S EESEtfs-
II AIDES White SILK Bonusts. So En-,
IL per Six and Lace do, Black Lace NJ
do, Gossamer Lace BoInets, GoSsamer and
Tuscan 90, Florence Lace DO. Rlonde Lace do
F..ney ard Lace Brilliant do. Bland Hair Lacs
DO. Fancy Brilliant and Thin do, Misses Lace
and Tuscan BoDnets, Hair All Lace do Misses
Flats, Belgrade and Fancy do, Child's Satin
do, Gipsey trimmed DO. Artificial Wreaths and
Flowers IN abundance, and all FOR sale low by
April 10 JOHN GOODRICH
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-08-30

La Little Rock, Arks, on the 9Th
inst, Sunday too) John NJ. Butler
and Edward Marcus, brothers-in-law,
had difficulty, and both we're killed.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-08-30

In 1916, the population Of Oshkosh,
Wisconsin, was 1856; now it numbers
about 1900.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-08-30
Hsluaraaa

All Of which have been selected with much
care and time, BY an experienced buyer. rot
surpassed in taste or judgment by any retail
buyer in the West. These Goods have been
purchased in the Eastern Cities under an ex-
tremely tight money-market, such as has not
prevailed since 1897. The undersigned -
pleased to have it in his power to say to bis
numerous friends ard customers that his long
acaraintance in the Eastern Cities, and his ia
cilities for-purchssing being not surpassed by
any house in the west, he is row prepared
and determined to sell Goods as low, or lower
than any retail house house west of the noun
tains. In calling attention to this pu-
merOus and varied stock of Goods,
amounting TO over
TWENTY THOUSAND DOg.rlAEsi
He does so with the assurance that buyers viii
do we'll TO give him a call when they pe1t
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 a 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 wears, = would
seem almost useless to repeat them sgain; let
haviag received so many manifestations OF
kindness from their hands, lie be2s lsave 20
return his sincere thanks for their very liberal
patronage shown him, assuring them ne W = at
all times use his best exertions 20 retain taslr
confidence and support.
Respectfully, JOHN GOODRlCH-r
AprH - 1855.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-08-30

Heavy rains have flooded Western
Texas, causing serious spprehensions
|or-the cotton crops
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-08-30

@ The candidates for public Of
fees in Louisiana, have not been in
the habit of stamping it" in accord
ance with the prevailing custom in
most of the Southern and Western
States. The New Orleans Delta adj
vises a general resort to the stump
during the present canvass in Louis
lana. Its suggestion has already
been adopted by one Mr.: Quirk, can
didate for Constable of the first JUS
tees Court of the Crescent city, and
the Della gives credit for inaugura-
ting bold, dashing, fresh and yigo-
rous style Of political argument and
eioquence with which the people of
other sections have long been familiar.
Mr.. Quirk ha addressed the follow
ing challenge to his competitor:
New ORLEANS, Aug. l, 1855.
JOHN II. Maaer, Esq, Democratic
CANDIDATE for Constable Of First
Justices Court-SIR: / will be hap
Ply at any time during the present
canvass, or at any time before the
election, to meet you in public dis
eusSicn On the various issues between
Us, either oratorically, anecdotically,
voealy, fundamentally or otherwise.
Yours, respectfully, a
VIM. G. QU1RK.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-08-30
CONFECT!OMAPIES.
GRsass, Esross G0pNs

GRsasS' Dress GOODS.
SUPER fine French Black Cloth, x-va
~ Low Price {" " k@g
Super 3" Blue T" ke.sa
Low Price " g" e1EsSza5
Brown Olive Green
Fancy Cashmere. Black Doeskin, Black Drab
d'Ete. Linen Goods Of every grade for gents
wear, Satin and Fancy Vestings every styls
and quality, with great variety Of other Dress
6oods-ali of which will be sold at the lowest
figures by JOHN GOODRICH.
AprilI9
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-08-30


and earth work of the railroads, which
annually amount to very large sum.
sss- The Montgomery, (Ala) Aa-
rertsse''in the following article, shows
up the position of JERE CLEMENS to a
charm, and so happily does it hit off
these broken down and discarded
politicians, we insert it for the par
ticular benefit Of some five or six of
the same sort in Tennessee:
JERE. CLEMENS DEFEATED.
All true Democrats in and out of
the State will rejoice to hear that Col.
Clemens has been defeated for the
Legislature by decisive majority
The Know Nothing papers every
where, published bis electioneering
letters with a flourish of trumpets,
and predicted the most suspicious re-
suits to their cause from bis participa-
tion and interest in the canvass. BY
one Of bis admirers he was styled a
"young but full fedged American Ea-
gle." The people Of Madison have
brought down 'the towering eagle
from bis pride of place." SO that he
can no longer soar aloft even above
the soil of his own native county.
Col. Clemens is now in his right
position, The jury of his vicinage
have rendered just and righteous
verdictin his Casa verdict in strict
accordance with the law and evidence.
May he long live in the private sta
ton assigned him by his fellow-citi-
zens, and may every orer anxious
Democratic aspirant profit by his ex-
ample, as a politicianl
The defeat of Col. Clemens in all
bis recent aspirations, remind US Of
the story of an individual who visited
the White House, in the character of
an ofhce-seeker, IN the days of Gen.
eral jackson. The faithful and eff
cient friend of the old hero first ap-
piled for foreign mission. That was
refused. He next asked for place
both lucrative and honorable in some
branch of the public service at home.
That was also refused. He then con-
sented to accept an ordinary clerk
ship in any Of the Departments at
Washington; but he could get 10 as
surance Of even the smallest favor
from the President Of iron nerve
When the fact became manifest to the
unfortunate place-seeker, he prom
ised to retire on condition that the
old General would give him pair Of
his old breaches!
Col. Clemens name was first men-
toned in connection with a Cabinet
appointment. Next, we heard it sug-
gested in reference to a foreign mis-
sion. Afterwards, it was prominently
spoken Of n connection with the Uni
ted States Senatorship. Disappointed
in his aspirations for the highest Of
fees, Col. Clemens consents to accept
a pair of breaches from his neighbors;
but even that is refused. The people
lof Madison will allow him no cover
ing for his ''naked ugliness' as poi
itician.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-08-30

and engines required to effect the
transportation Of produce and the
travel of passengers on railroads and
steamboats,. This is entirely exclu-
slve Of the ordinary repairs on the
hulls of the steamers and the wood
and earth work of the railroads, which
annually amount to a very large sum.
Tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1856, 1855-10-25
To the Republican Electors OF Kenosh;


The Republican Convention which assembled at
Dutton's on Saturday last, having put me in noni-
nation for State Senator for this county, deem it
not out of place to address you briefly.
/ occupy the position from wish,or act Of my
own, but in opposition to both. My personal prefe
renee was for country candidate, which was the
feeling so far knew any thing about it, of all the
delegates in the convention, from this city. But the
difficulty of our country friends harmonizng tieiI
own views on such candidate led apparently ms
necessity to the choice which was made. And fee
ling as | did with reference to nomination, had
been permitted to consult those feelings, should al
once have declined. And particularly had / been
the first choice of the convention, and the n0mina
ton been such would have indicated that
was the personal preference Of members, and thai
it was intended in any degree as personal compli
ment, nothing would have induced me TO accept it
But it was made under circumstances rendering i
evident that the present necessities Of the caas
and nothing else that influenced it, which connected
with the persistent request of friends constrained me
to forego my own feelings in the promises I an
well aware thai this Souads very much like the usp
al talk of candidates but nevertheless it is utteiet
candidy and sincerely, and if any one is disposed tc
contradict it, l challenge him to find among the del
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Tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1856, 1855-10-25

rgThere is scarcely week passes in which the
editor of the Democrat does not find it in the line
of his duty to accuse US of want of fairness in
conducting the canvass, and at the same time di-
rectly or indirectly, blow the trumpet of his own
virtue in that respect. We do not mean to be
unfair-we do not desire to give false coloring
to anything, nor to state that which we do not
believe to be true. But we do think candidly
that friend Of the Democrat either means de-
hberately to treat US uncandidly and unfairly, or
else he is exceedingly stupid. For instance
week after week Invertebrates the charge of Know
Nothingism against the Republican party, when
he knows if he knows anything, there is no truth
in it, He knows that the Republican, the Demo-
cratic and the Know Nothing party, are three
distinct parties, and that the Republicans have
not a particle more of party connections with the
K. Ms. than the Democrats have. The Repub-
lieans III their convention did all they could do,
and as much as did the democratic convention to
keep aloof from all connection either of fact or
sympathy, or any other character with the order
Our own personal views and position with rer
gard to the order, the editor of the Democrat
knows, and knows also, that our views and feel
ngs embodied as well as we were able to do it
in resolution, were adopted as the views and
feelings of the convention. He knows all this
and yet week after week reiteratcs the same sto-
~ without qualification or modification. We
have called his attention to the fact that at least
t,oo of the delegates from this State to the Know
Nothing National Convention, are active friends
of Barstow and also that in this neighborhood
his most active friends are not denied to be or to
have been members of the lodge, but he neither
notices or explains it, but keeps on reiterating
week after week the same stale story. Have
we not been fair on the premises! We have not
accused the Democracy of any party connection
with the order We do not believe Barstow is
any more q member Of the order than Bashford
We do not know nor we presume docs the edi-
tor of the Democrat that single member Of eth
CT ticket belongs to the order did, and
we are both equally ignorant as to whether they
may not all belong to it. And that both tickets
will receive the votes of members Of the order,
probably the editor of the Democrat does not
doubt and will not deny. We ask then, what
fairness there is in his course. And we ask fur
ther, if his course in the premises does not ne
cessarly imply either that he is lacking in fair
ness or in perception.
Tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1856, 1855-10-25
Republican Senatorial Convention.

Pursuant to public notice, the delegates from
the several towns and wards of Kcnosha county
assembled in Convention, at buttons in Paris
on Saturday, the 21st of October inst, for the
purpose of nominating Republican Candidate
for Senator for this Senatorial district
The Convention was called to order by NJ.
Frank, Esq. and on motion
ALSTON FETCH, of Somcrs, was called to
the chair, and JOHN COGGswELL, of Salem, an.
pointed Secretary.
The object of the Convention having been sta.
ted, the names OF delegates were called for, and
the following appeared and presented their Gre
Kenosha Cag,-First Ward-M Frank, ]. 4
Butts, Andrew Leonard, Or b. Winson, srbsti-
| tutc.) Second Ward-H. G. Train, Philip Ca
rcy, A. Cleveland. Third Ward-E. w Blinn
Il. G. Simmons, l.. b. Nichols.
Satem.--S. Newcomb, John Cogswell, ). "A
Holder.
Brighton-W. Z. M'yicar, l.. Burgess, D. r.
Brooks,
Somers-J. l.. Johnson, James Ozanne, Jr
Aston Felch.
Pleasant Pra,rie-B. Hatch, c. f. Morgan
7. Rowland.
Hheatland-G. w. Hail, s. Bundy, T. slade
Par'S-S. ). bradford, 5. Is. Merrck, h. Pal
Bristol. NJ. kellogg, A. - Jackson II. IT
Tarbel.
On motion, the Convention proceeded to take
an informal ballot for the candidate for State Sc
nator, with the following result:
Francis Paddock II; Salmon Epson s; G. S.
Blackmon, ]; l.. b. Nichols, ]; Michael Frank,
2; Thos Slade, /; S. Doan 3; O. 5. Head, /;
blank, !.
On motion, a recess of Is minutes was taken
by the Convention.
On rc-assembling the Convention proceeded to
u formal ballot, with the following result:
Michael Frank 10; +. Paddock II; scattering
IS. .
NJ Frank withdrew his name from the canvass.
On motion, the Convention then proceeded to
an informal ballot, with the following result:
c. L. Shoies, IA; f. Paddock, y; scattering 4.
On motion n formal ballot was then had with
the following result:
G. l.. ShoIes -; Z. Paddock, 10.
On motion, G. l.. Sh0ics was declared unAni-
mously nominated.
The following resolution was adopted:
Resoirc9, That a committee of three be appoin-
ted to report and recommend plan of organiza-
ton, to secure the attendance OF the Republican
voters at the polls at the coming election.
The committee appointed having reported, and
there being no further business before the Con-
ycntion, on motion, Messrs. Booth and Durl1ec
who were present, were invited to address the
Convention and Citizens assembled
After listening to speeches from these gentle
men, motion
The Convention adjourned, sine die.
ALSTON FELCH, Chm.
JOHN COGGSWEIL Secretary
Tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1856, 1855-10-25
Murder at Milwaulzee---Public Meeting
CAPITAL Punishment

On Tuesday of last week a German went into
the business office of II. c. Adams, at Milwau
kcc, where was employed Mr.. Papcndck, for
merry the proprietor of bank in that city, whicl
had failed. In that bank the German had dc
post at the time of its failure of Sl49, and hC
went for the purpose of demanding of Mr. ?. pay
mcnt of The amount Mr.. =. demurred to tht
payment, when the German drew pistol an(
threatened to shoot him if the money was no
forthcoming. Thereupon Mr.. Adams directed {
boy present to call policeman, when the Ger
man threatened to shoot any one who should at
tempt to leave the room. Mr.. Adams moved to
ward the door, and the German fred TIE bal
taking effect on the person Of Mr.. a. who linger
cd day or two and died. Mr.. Adams was mar
highly esteemed, and of course his death under
the circumstances occasioned much excitement
4 public meeting was called, at which, after dis
cussion, it was resolved to petition the logisla
ture for the restoration of the death penalty.
In connection with this matter, it is worthy o
consideration that from Milwaukee mainly pro
ceeded the influence which finally swept thC
death penalty from the statute book. This in
iluence grew out Of the circumstance that som'
two or three deliberate murders perpetrated il
that city had gone entirely unpunished which
was attributed TO the impossibiity of getting ;
jury to convict while the penalty was death
Il is an error to suppose that the law was repea
led from mistaken notions of philanthropy or no
tions of philanthropy of any kind. 1t was done
that murder might be punished instead of its be
ing as then appeared to be the case, the safes
crime a man could commit. We know of at leas
three murders committed in this state, universal
" known to be deliberate and the perpetrator
OF which there was no doubt about, that wen
entirely UNPUBLISHED, and the perpetrators arr
now at large. What assurance have We if thu
penalty is restored that it will be any better thar
it was when we did have it. No doubt some poo
unfriended person would occasionally suffer III
penalty, but what probability is there that an.
person who can command any influence viii CIV
er meet with any such inhiction. Why viii no
some person attempt to relieve the question o
this difficulty. Certainly no person desires +
make things even worse than they now are.
We shall regret much if it shall be found ne
cessary to restore the death penalty to the stat
ute book, nevertheless if it shsll clearly appea
that the law as II now stands is not harmoniou
with the public sentiment, it may be ncccssar.
to doit