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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-09-25
DIED.

In Helena. Arkansas, August Z. 1856, o.
Consumption, ABRAHAM j ELLIOT, aged %
years, s months and 2 days.
"0ur brother sleeps away from his homo
and the friends of his yonth.'' E.
In this place, Sunday. 21st inst, of teething
MATTE LAURA. infant daughter of James B.
and NJ. E. w. Carly. aged about year.
Sleep, little MATTE! sleep!
Not in thy cradle bed,
Not on thy mothers breast
But with the quiet dead.
In this place. Wednesday, 18th inst, Of
typhoid fever, Miss MARY MARGARET, daughter
of Mr.. Kenneth Mckenzie, aged about IL
years.
In this place. Saturday, Goth inst, of ty-
phoid pneumonia, Miss BARBARA, daughter OF
Mr.. Kenneth Mckenzie, aged about Is years.
In this place. Sunday. 2lst inst, of fux,
MATHEW. son of Mr.. Mial Ramsey, aged about
IL months.
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In Press

Mr.. T. q. Peterson, 102 Chestnut
street, Philadelphia, has in press, to
be ready for sale on Saturday. Sep
TENDER 9th. "THE BANIsHED Son; and
other Stories of the Heart" by Mrs.
Caroline Lee Hentz, author of "Lin.
d." "Rena," planters Northern
Bride" etc. etc.-complete in one
large duodecimo volume, neatly bound
in cloth, for 81 %; or in two volumes,
paper cover, for 81. Copies of either
edition of the work will be sent to any
part of the United States, free OF
postage, on renting the price of the
edition wished, to the publisher, in a
letter. Send for it, if you want some
thing good. With US, Mrs. Hentz is
one of the best--if not THE best, Of
female writer's.
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Ecclesiastical

Ecclesiastical
The Presbytery of Richland, (Pres-
byterian) stands adjourned to meet al
Bethany church, in Giles county, on
Thursday, before the LIST Sabbath Of
October, at o'clock, P. NJ.
The Synod Of West Tennessee
(Presbyterian) stands adjourned to
meet at Franklin, on Thursday before
the I'd Sabbath in October, at 7
o'clock, M.
Tennessee Conference of the M.
E. Church, South, stands adjourned
to meet in Huntsville, Ala, on We'd
nesday, Sth, October.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-09-25
CuANCERY SALE or LAND.

In pursuance Of decree of the Chaacery
IL Court for Lincoln county, in the matter of
David W. Reid and otiiers-Bill for sale of
Land--I will. on Monday, the 31sI day
OF October. 1856. offer for sale to the
highest bidder on the premises, TRACT
OF LAND in Lincoln county. Tennessee, con-
tanning about fifty acres, bounded rs follows:
-on the north bv the lands Of Britton Taylor,
on the east by Hiram Reese, on the south by
Mrs. Dismukes, and on the west by Britton
Taylor.
TERMs-One-th cash, and the balance on
credit of one and two years, the purchaser
giving bond and good security, and retaining
a lien until the whole is paid
R. FARQUHARSON, c. & III.
Sent. %. l956-(n23:y6-4w-S41
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again

Again
We are glad to learn that the inte-
rest in behalf of the Railroad is very
general throughout the community
ACTION, added to this feeling, will ac-
complish all that the most ardent
friend of the enterprise could desire.
And whatever is done, must be done
without delay. If the present en-
deavor fails, we are justified in say
ing that another effort will not be
ma6e-at least for years. SUBSCRIBE
LITERALLY FOR STOCK, and the Road
win be speedily built-and it cannot
be built without it. Such are the
facts, plainly stated. IL you want
the Road STRIKE NOW, and you viii
getit
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-09-25
Going to Sec

Going to See
The new store, northwest corner
of the Square, is becoming quite a
lavorite place of resort with our lady
friends. The Goods, which are of the
best and most attractive quality, are
offered at astorishingly low prices
No mistake about that. The propri-
etors and clerks are courteous and
attentive to all without
reference to garb, or the amount of
Goods purchased. Give them a call.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-09-25
CTHANCERY SALE OF LAND

IN pursuance of decree Of the Chancery
IL Court at Fayetteville, in the case of Thos.
HI. Bledsoe, admir- &c. against the widow and
heirs of Abner Freeman, deceased, | win, on
Monday, the Sd day Of November,
1885. offer for sale to the highest bidder, on
credit of one and two years, valuable
TRACT OF LAND. being the same tract
upon which Abner Freeman resided at the
time of his death. Said Land is situated in
Lincoln county. Tennessee. on the waters OF
Cane Creek, and bounded as follows:- On the
north by the lands of Jane King, on the east
by Samuel P Freeman and James NJ Bar
ham. on the south by James G. Davis and the
heirs of VIM. NJ. Old, and on the west by the
lands of said Old ard j ohm Barhanl, and cen
tains about 145 acres. Said Land will be di-
vided into two tracts before the day of sale.
and so much only will be sold as shall be suf-
fcient to pay the outstanding debts of said
Abner Freeman's estate, and the costs of this
cause
Bond with good security will be required Of
the purchaser, and alien retained upon the
Land until the purchase money is paid.
r FARQUHARSON. c. G. NJ.
Sept. %, 1861 n23:v6- 4w-$6l
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Speaking

Speaking
Hons. jas. III Thomas and ". H..
Wsener, Electors for this Congress
ional District, have appointments to
address the people of this County at
Norris Creek, Tuesday, Sept. 80,
Fayetteville, Wednesday, Oct. l,
Millville, Friday, Oct. 8,
Boon's Hill, Saturday, Oct. 4.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-09-25
CMANCERY SALE OF LAND.

IN pursuance of decree of the Chaucery
IL for Lincoln county, in the case of William
Bonner and others against the heirs of Willis
Bonner, deceased. will, on Thursday.
the both day of October, 1855, Offer
for sale to the highest bidder, on the premises
on a credit of one. two and three years, val
liable TRACT OF LAND situated in Lincoln
county. Tennessee on the west fork Of Cold
water Creek, containing about 20S acres, and
bounded as follows:--0n the north BY the
lands of John Townsend, on the east by the
lands formerly belonging to w. B. Hicks, on
the south by the lands belonging to William
Franklin, and on the west by the lands OF
John Clark--being the same tract upon which
jesse Bonner resided at the time of his death
Bond with good securi " will be required OF
the purchaser, and lien retained until the
purchase money is paid.
R FAROUHARSON,O & NJ
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Mass Meeting

NAHoS WOOtHHo
The PEOPLE of the SOUTHERN AND
WESTERN STATES, who desire to re-
sist the election of Fremont and the
success of Black Republicanism in
the only possible manner-by voting
for JAMES BUCHANAN and JOHN c.
BREcKtNRlDeE for the Presidency and
Vice Presidency of the Republic
will meet In MASS CONVENTION
at NASHVILLE, on TUESDAY,
OCTOBER 81, 1856. The best
speakers In the Union are invited.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-09-25
Millinery

Millinery
Mr.. A. Grooker, Of Nashville, has
lust received at his Millinery estab-
Iishment the largest and most attract
i've stock ever brought to that city.
which he offers st unusually low pr.
ees See advertisement.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-09-25
Russell g. Vance.
Fall and Winter Goods for 1856!

THE subscribers are now opening a 81
i large and varied assortment of Eal! Cd %
and winter Goods, to which we -
invite attention. Our Stock comprises every
tn ing new and desirable in the goods line and
we are determined to sell as cheap as any house
in the county. all we ask is an examination oil
our stock to show which affords us great pleasure
For TIE Ladics--We have a large assort-
ment of Silks from 75c to So so. all colors and
STYLES. Our stock of woollen Dress Goods
embraces every thing in this line: plain and
figured DeLaines, in any quantity; plain CASH
meres, all kinds; plain Merinos. all kinds;
Bombazines, Alpaccas, Tamise Cloths and
Mourning Goods of all kinds.
Lace GoOds.--We would invite the at
tention Of the Ladies to ourstock of Lace Goods.
In it they will find something to please in price
and taste: Lace Collars, trimmed Collars, Hand
kerch iefs, Embroideries, new styles in SETS etc,
Jaconet and Swiss Trimmings, large lot OF
Flouncing, ETC., a large lot Of Cloaks, Taimas
and Shawls.
BOnnets--Fancy, Velvet and Satin Bon
nets; black and white English Straw Bonnets,
all kinds.
Fsibbons--Our stock of Ribbons is very
large and beautiful.
Gent.eEziera's Goods--Rich French Cas-
simeres. new style; rich striped do. rich Velvet
Vestings Sattinets, rich Union Cloths, etc.
seady-snade EiOthing--Over Coats,
Pants, Vests, Under Shirts, Oollals, etc.
Gloves and fFOsiery--Ladies'. gentle
mems and children's Gloves, in great variety;
Alexander's kid. buckskin. cashmere, silk, plain,
Plush lined and Ragland Gloves, gents Gaunt-
lets. etc.s
Curtain Observation-Disclosures Lace and
Embroidered Muslins for Curtains.
Carpefs--In this line our stock is large and
handsome.
Boots and Shoes--The largest lot we
have ever had at any time-sizes larger than
usual.
, Hats and Caps--All sorts, sizes and
qualities.
Earser--We will give the highest market
price in Goods for brown Jeans, white Linsey,
Feathers, Beeswax and Tallow.
o. We again return our thanks for the very
liberal patronage received, and pledge ourselves
to renewed exertons to maintain the generous
confidence Of those who favor us with their
custom. RUSSELL & VANCE.
Sept. 25, 1856.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-09-25

At last accounts terrible drouth
prevailed in Texas. Drinking-water
was scarce, and cattle were dying Of
thirst everywhere ~
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-09-25

PROFESSOR WOODS MEDICINE DEPor.-The
atten ton of our readers is requested to the
advertisement of Prof. Wood, in this paper.
He engaged in his present business, we be-
leve, not more than year since, where he
IA Market St., but by energy and popularity
ne has increased it to almost limitless extent
Now be has depot in the city of New York,
arranged for manufacturing extensively, and
for supplying theeastern portions of the coun-
try. The value and popularity of his prepa-
rations are.attested by mulfitudes of certif-
Gates from persons who profess to recommend
them solely from their own experience.-S
Louis Intelhgencer, July1. 1855.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-09-25

GGaces: No. 4 Faith ST., Louisville
Ky.. and Eo. , (Giisey BiiidiDg)
C0tsrllaEal st.. n. X.
The above popular medicines received and
for sale by DIEMER & HAMPTON, Fay
etteville: j. L. Jones, Lcwisburg; S. b Robi-
son. Murfreesboro; Deery & Majors, Shelby
Vile; A. Shook, Winchester. Call and get
almanacs and pamphlets free. which describe
their use. Nov. 8, 1855--12m
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Sept. %. 1856--(n23:y6-4w-S
CraaNCEaY SALE OF LAND.

I'm pursuance of decree of the Chancery
L Court for Lincoln county, in the case Of
Henry S. Old and Others against Marcy Old, l
will. on Monday, the 81 day Of Mo-
vernber. 1856, offer for sale to the highest
bidder, at the late residence of William Old,
senior, deceased, the TRACT OF LAND on
which said William Old resided at the time
of his death. and which he bequeathed to his
widow, Nancy Old, during her natural life.
Said Land is situated in Lincoln county, on
the waters of Cane Creek, and contains about
600 acres. The Land will be divided and
sold in four or more lots of convenient size to
suit purchasers. and plats of the boundaries OF
the several lots will be exhibited en- the day
of sale.
TERMs:-$50O cash, and the balance on a
credit of one. two and three years. Bonds
with good security, will be required Of pur-
chasers, and lien retained until the purchase
money is paid.
R. FARQUHARSON, C. d N.
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Ssrayed or N.0.en

ESROM the residence of the subscri
& Der, on Wednesday night, 10th "a
inst, four miles south of Fayetteville, sass1sass
amouse-colored Horse Male. about years
old, about Is hands high. good work Mule
and is altogether nice animal. For such in
formation as win lead 10 the recovery of the
Mule left with me or at the Observer Office,
will give Twenty Dollars; and if stolen,
1 will give Fifty Dollars for the Mule and
thief PEYTON WELLS.
Sept IS, 1556-3w*
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~ INV . IFAIt0O-Ns .. q II.
Sept %, 1861 n23:v6-4w-S4l
CFYANCERY SALE OF LAND


IN pursuance of decree of the Chancery
IL Court for Lincoln county, in the matter of
Margaret A. Stone and others--Petiton to sell
Land-I will. on Wednesday. the 5tls
day of November. 1856, offer for sale
to the highest bidder, upon the premises, on a
credit of one and two years, the following
TRACTS OF LAND, to-wit:
One tract containing 121 acres, lying in
Lincoln county, Tennessee, on the waters Of
Hester's Creek, being the same Land upon
Reuben Stone resided at the time of bis death
Also, one other tract containing about So
acres, living in said county, in civil district No
"a, adjoining the aforementioned tract.
Notes with good security will be required Of
purchasers. and lien retained until the pur-
chase money is paid.
R. FARQUHARSON. C. & NJ.
Sept. 20, l856--fn23:v6-4w-S4l
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-09-25
VNO THE COUNTRY MERCHANTS 80

VyO THE COUNTRY MERCHANTS agNA
Il AND MILLISERs.--The subscriber ASx3
would respectfully announce to Retail ~
dealers, Milliners and others, that he has Just
returned from New York, where he selected
one of the largest and finest stocks of Mill
Iinery Goods ever brought to this city
They are now being received and opened for
the inspection of those who desire to make
wholesale or retail purchases. Satisfied of the
superiority in style ard quality of these goods
and determined TO sell them cheaper than sim
liar goods were ever before sold in Nashville,
he confidently expects liberal share of public
patronage. A. CROKER,
sept25 Union street, NASHVILLE, TENN.
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EnlsrOiaesies and J

Ern6rOiGeGies and Trim innings.
EyMB'D Swiss and Jacconet Collars. "a.
AZ Mourning do, Breakfast Lace and 49,
Honiton do, GofeFed Collars, new style, ~
Emb'd Swiss and Linen Undersleeves, Rich
Sets Sleeves and Collars, Mourning do, Linen
EdgiIg and Inserting Valencia DO. Thread do,
Jaconet do, Flouncing Silk and Linen Braid
Bonnet Ribbons, handsome style, 1Iore An
tique do, Ribbon Trimmings, all colors, Pinsh
do, Velvet do, and an endless variety of arti-
cles too tedious to mention. For sale by
Oct. %. JOHN GOODRICH. :.
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EaAG-sssON's COLUMBIAN
HAiH DYE.

I IISAtf< - -
SIZE LARGED-STYLE IMPROVED
has double the quantity and strength Of
4 any other
1t gives perfectly natural color.
1t eo!ors every shade from light brown to jet
black. CSrIts use is easy and rapid.
1t IS perfectly harmless to the skin.
It's efFe, IS instantaneous and permsnen-
It is the best, quickest, cheapest and safss: rss
sesr made.
lGTDirections for use accompany each bog 20
Price--1 OF Sl-2 OF 81 5O-4 OF $S-S oz s.
I Entered according TO act of Congress. IN the
year 1850. by 4. W. Harrison. in the Clerks
Office of the District Court of the IT, S. foI
] the Eastern District of PENNSYLVANIA
For sale by Farrar. Caldwell q Co, an E.
". Whitaker, Mulberry, Tenn.
! Manufacture, APoLLos ". HARRISON. 10Soutb
'th St., Philadelphia. July 3l-12m
Chanee-y Sale OF Land.
4 \ pursuance of decree of the Chanccry
q Court for LincoiH eounty, Tennessee. in tho
matter of Ann Thomson and others Bill fnr
sale of Land-I will. on " e<lIsesGsy, the
S2t2 day OF October, : ) SO, offer for ss,o
to the highest bidder, on the premises. OF
credit Of one, two AND three wears, valaab.s
TRACT OF LAND in Lincoln county. Tenn.
on the waters of Lees creek, eoUtainiuv h
survey S32 acres. Said Land IS bounded oo
the north and east by the lands s. J Dan Clark.
jr.. on the south by McCullah AID s.orahraker,
and on the west by Chas. II. E4monson ard
rothers, and IS the same tract which was as
signed to Mrs. Ann Thomson for her dover.
The Lard viii be divided into two or more
tracts. if desired. Bonds with good security
Will be required Of purchasers. and len r.
tanned until the purchase moi,ey IS RAID
Il. FARQUuARS0N. c. & u.
Sept. Is. -[n22:v6- 3w-s3 2Ol
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-09-25
CIR Markets --Tutsst BATH
M Shyi,ie, Tenn.

Nashville, Tenn
Flour.--There has been some lots chaigins
hands during the week, on speculation W,
presume, but no.change in prices. Fs
Grain.-The Wheat mar ket continues dull
on account of limited receipts. Holders ar,
holding off for an advance.
Provisions.-The Bacon market CONTINUES
dull. and receipts light. Quotations unchanged
The demand is limited, as Southern marke
Is glutted. and there are no orders on the mar
ket. Butter is wholesaling at 121a {d13; retail
! 20@25. Lard is worth 9@9Ia at wholesale
retail 1872. Meal has declined fraction, and
I is sold from wagons at 40c; retail So Ir:sl
Potatoes are stiff, 81 25@1 50per bushel
Chattanooga, Tenn
No change in market since our last report
Bacon.-Sales n. small lots at 10@12 cts
Corn.-At stand, prices nominal and little
offered
Flour--worth from So 5o@3 rs per sack
according to quantity and quality.
Lard.-Worth 101s q l2c-stock light
Wheat.-Market dull-may be quoted al
90@$1 90.
Potatoes.--Very scarce and poor at that
may be worth 81 % per bushel.
New York, NY
Flour advancing sales state So 1906 %
Ohio So 30@6 co. Wheat declining, south
ern white 81 631a. Corn declining, mixed
81. Pork buoyant $20@2O 81 for mess. Lard
l45S.
New Orleans, La
Cotton unchanged. Corr 7o@75.
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PAY CASH And Save MONEY
New Cash Store in Fayetteville!
shack,eford, Young e. Co.

Sliack;efOr(E, Young e Co.
DEG leave to call the attention rr
ES of the citizens of Lincoln coun-, ,ssss
ty to their large stock of 1-''s x
IsTAPEEAND FANCY DRY GOODS
ready-mads Clothing, Boots, Shoes, Hats Caps,
Hardware, Queensware. Cutlery, Drugs, Jewel
ry, Varieties, etc, which they are now open
ing at the northwest corner of the Square.
They would especially invite the attention
of the Ladies to their stock of
DRESS GOODS
embracing all the latest styles and patterns Of
Silks. Merinoes, Cashmeres, DeLsines, new
style Poplins, Coburgs, Robes, Persian Cloths,
Ginghams Prints, etc; also to beautiful line
of Nantes, Talmas. Cloaks Shawls, Ribbons,
Laces and Edgings, Chemizettes Collars, In
der Sleeves. Embroideries, White Goods. Ho-
siery, Gloves, Fringes and Dress Trimmings;
and for Gentlemen, they have large and su-
perior stock of ready made Clothing. Gall prices
and QualitieS) Cloths, Cassi meres, Sattinets.
Blankets, Tweeds, Jeans. Kerseys, Vestings
and Gentlemen's Furnishing Goods. We can
not here enumerate all the articles that we
have, but deem it sufficient to say that our
stock of Goods in point of extent and variety
will be equal to any in the place; and having
bought them expressly for this market, and
mostly for cash. we feel no hesitancy in saying
that for CASH we can and will sell
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EMBELLISHMENTS are inserted in the or
der in which they are handed in.
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~ Aa~ortisementsmustb be handed into the
Office by Tuesday Morning, to insure an appear
ance in the following Paper.
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Neatly Printed Blanks.

Constables' and Justices blanks just printed
and for sale at our desk-ckeap.
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Free of Postage in Lincoln County
% A Request Easily Granted. 50

@Persons purchasing articles advertised in
cur columns, will confer favor BY mentioning
that they saw the advertisement in the
FAYETTEVILLE OBsERvERL0
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JAMES W0ODHOTSH 4: CO.,

THAVE received the follow in. NEW BOOhS:
III Memorials and other Papers by Thomas De Qull'
cCy, author OF 'Coucsuns OF m English Opium Eater;
vols. 10.
Literary Criticisms and other Papers; by the late Horace
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Notes of Travel in Egypt, Tte Holy Land Turkey and
Greece: by Benjamin DUrr, D.; u
Horsemanship A Method Of liursrmanrhp founded
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The Rise OF the Dutch Rcpubc-a History; by John
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Ida Pcitrr-a Lsdys Second Journey round the world
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Dog Days tale the Revolution: by ". q. Smns, Esq
Bible Listory: for the Of children and young per
some with descriptive explanations; .uc.
Evelyn Forester: II Woman. story; by NJ. \. Power
niece OF the Countess oil B!sssingtonJ 3-c.
TiI- crucs Greek FAIRY Tdr.: my children. by
Rev G. Kingsley. with illustrations hy the nuihor; at
The City Architect series at original designs Tor
D~cnc, stores and Puhic Buildings, adapted I" Cities
aud Villages. Illustrated by drawing. Of plan" elevations
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5,v Nv Rev I'd Smcdey NJ A., W. Cook Taylor, j.. l..
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