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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-05-01
To MAKE A BALKY HORSE DRAW

To MAKE A BALKY HORSE DRAW
The London Times gives reme
dy which proved successful:
CATER all sorts Of means had been
tried and failed, it should be tried
that is, to get small rope and at
tach it to enc Of the forefeet of the
stubborn animal, the person holding
the end of the rope to advance q
few PAGES, taking with him the hor-
SEES foot, when as a matter Of course
he must follow. The suggestion was
at firstridiculed,- but at last a rope
Was brought, and applied as desorib
ed, 3hen the horse Immediately ad-
vanced, and in a few minutes was
out of sight, much to the amazement
of the crowd. The experiment is
simple and worth a trial"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-05-01
FLOUR!FLOUR!.
NAILS,
TO FARMERS.

ENICHEL SHOFNER would respectfully
I'VE inform the public, that he has become
the Agent of Richard Il. Pease, for the sale of
Tnressniag and ESeaping Machines, to-
gether with the Railroad Horse Power to pro-
pei the Thresher He would state, for the sat-
isfaction of those wishing to purchase, that
the one-horse Thresheris capable of threshing
from 100 to $50 bushels of Wheat. Rye, or
Oats per day. The two-horse power is capable
of doing double that amount. The Reaper is
capable of reaping from Is to 20 acres of
Wheat per day. with horses. Early engage
ments will be best, as he will not order any
more than he has special engagements for
Those wishing topprehase, will address
MICHEL SHOFNER,
Dec. %, 1S55--6m. Ssel5yuile, Tenn.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-05-01
EOOTS AND SHOES.

r ADY'S fine Kid Lace Boots. Cloth ~sss,
IL Caters, do Cloth and Goat Boots, RiesS
do Polka. dc super sewed Goat, WON. ass-
Wax Peg'd do, Lace Boots, large sizes, Ladies
India Rubber Over-Shoes. Deerskin do for
travelling. Misses fine Kid Boot, Calf do, Goat
Polka do, Cailds fancy Taylor do, Roam do, La
dies White and Satin Kid DO, Gents Calf w.
p Boots fine Kip do, Ex fine Pump do Elk
size, Boys Red Top do, boys and mems Bro
gans, Mems Rubber and Deerskin Overshoes,
Home made Boots and Shoes; for sale by
Oct 25. JOHN GOODRICH.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-05-01

The last case of absence Of mind
is that of ship carpenter, who bit
off the end of spike and drove a
plug of tobacco in the vessels bot
tom.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-05-01

a woman has been arrested in AL
bany for stealing old iron: she had
fourteen pounds of it secreted in
her bosom. 'Her offence weighed
heavily against her,"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-05-01

Never risk joke, even the least
offensive in its nature and the most
common, with a person who is not
we'll bred, and possessed of sense to
comprehend it.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-05-01

DR.. johnson said: Il never take
up newspaper without finding
something | would have deemed it a
loss not to have seen-never without
deriving from it instruction and g.
musement."
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-05-01

A tall specimen of the genus
sucker called at the post Office few
days ago, and inquired for stamped
envelopes; he wanted "a dimes worth
Of post Office kivers, With freedoms
on en-"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-05-01

A club of unmarried men recent.
ly gave q ball in Washington, and
called themselves "The Merry
Bachelors" Merry bachelors in.
Decd You might as yell say q
skeleton is merry, because it grins!
1t won't do.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-05-01
Embroide.ics and Eriunrsings.

EmbFOidelies and ErirnETailgs.
THMB'D Swiss and Jacconet Collars. .ex,.
- Mourning do. Breakfast Lace and go
Honiton do, Goffered Collars, new style, ~
Emb'd Swiss and Linen Undersleeves, Rich
Sets Sleeves and Collars, Mourning do. Linen
Edgihg and Inserting. Valencia DO, Thread do,
Jaconet do, Flouncirg Silk aud Lin N Braid,
Bonnet Ribbons, handsome style, dore An
tiqua do, Ribbon Trimmings, all colors, Plugh
d. Velvet do, and an endless variety of arti-
cles too tedious to mention. For sale by
Oct 25. JOHN GOODRICH.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-05-01

Judge Breckenridge, in repri-
handing a criminal, was answered
by him: "Sir, am not so great a
scoundrel as your honor--takes
me TO be- "Put your words closer
together, replied the judge.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-05-01

A fool ia high station is Ike a
man on the top Of a mountain eve
rybody appears small to him, anu be
small to every body else.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-05-01
A LADY making inquiries of a bo,

A lady making inquiries of boy
about his father, an Incorporate man,
who had been sick for some time, ask
ed whether he had regained his ap-
petite. "No, ma'am," said the hope
full, "not exactly--his appetite is
very poor, but his drinkatte is as
good as ever"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-05-01
CARRIERS SPANISH MIXTURE.
The Grea, Purifier OF The Blood

NOT PARTICLE OF MERCURY II IT.
! Lettie Aflietec! ReadG1ad Ponderi
| A n Infallibls Remedy for Scrofula, Kings
! "a Evil. Rheumatism, Obstinate Cutaneous
Eruptions. Pimples or PustuleS on the Face,
Blotchss, Boils, Agus and Fever, Chronic Sore
Eyes, Ring Worm or letter. Scald Head, En-
largement and Pain OF the Bones and joints,
Stubborn Ulcers, Syphilitic Disorders, Lumba-
go, Spinal Complaints, and all Diseases arising
/ from an tniudicioUs Use of Mercury, Impru-
dence in Life, or 1mpurity of the Blood.
| OTThis great Alternative medicine and ru-
rifer of Blood is now used by thousands Of
grateful patients from all parts of the United
States, who testify daily to the remarkable cures
! performed by the greatest of all medicines,
"Carter's Spanish Mixture" Neural
gia, Rheumatism, Scrofula, Eruptions on the
Skin, Liver Disease, Fevers, Ulcers, Old Sores
Affection of the Kiideys, Disease ofthe Throat
Female Completing Pains and Aching of
the Bones and johns, are speedily put to fight
By the use Of this great and inestinable reme-
dy.
For all diseases Of the Blood nothing has
yet been found to compare with it. 1t clean
SEES the system of alEmpurities acts gently and
efficiently on the LIVER and Kidneys, strength
ems the Digestion, Sives tone to the Stomach,
iudhtS TUG Shlli CIttI anu HcdItDN, anu restores
the Constitution, enfeebled By disease or bro
ken down by the excuses of youth, to its
pristine yigor and strength.
For the Ladies, it is incomparably better
than all the cosmetics ever used. A few doses
of Carter's Spanish Mixture will remove all
sallowness of complexion, bring the roses mant-
ling to the cheek, gives elasticity to the step,
and improves the general health in remarka-
bic degree, beyond all the medicines ever heard
OF.
The large number Of certificates which we
have received from persons from all parts of
the United States, is the best evidence that
there is no Humbug about It. Tho press, ho-
tel-keepers, magistrates, physicians and pub !
lie men, well known to the community, all add
their testimony to the wonderful effects OF this
GREAT BLOOD PURIFIER.
Cali on the Agent and geta Circular and Al /,
manac, and read the wonderful cures this truly !
greatest Of all Medicines has performed.
None genuine unless signed Benuett & Beers;
No. 8, Pegl Street, Richmond, Va, !
to whom all orders fer supplies and agencies
must be addressed.
For sale by McElrov. Mckinney & Miller,
Fayetteville; Robinson, Roane S, Co., Shelby
Vile, and by dealers ii medicine generally.
May 5, 1s55-12m.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-05-01
@NDNWA NeS
VEGETABLE LITgEONEEsKPE'

Cross ROADS, Carroll CO., Tenn, April, SO.
JOHN III. CowAN--Deqr Sir:
This is to certify that used or caused to be
uesd, Cowan's Vegetable Lithontriptic, in most
of the cases for which it is recommended, and
am happy to say that it has had the most
beneficial effects, and would recommend it 70
the AFFLICTED WoELD, as one of the safest and
best remedies, that has come under my obser-
walton. Having for many years done con-
siderable practice in the Chronic Diseases of
Females, AMI used the most approved Medical
Remediss-I am of the opinion that Cowan's
Medicine is the most reliable as well as the
most innocent TO it's effects on the general sys-
tenn. X. q. WEDDlNGTON, III. u.
BowLISGGREEE, KY.
To nv acquaintances and the community at
large I. T. B. Wheeler, certify that / have an
extensive knowledge of tho efficiency and
utility OF Cosoans FegetrJle Litis0ntrIiptic in
curing the diseases for which it is recommend
ed, and also that am personally acquainted
with many of the gentlemen whose names are
subscribed to certificates of the great and Tn
riTalfed cures i is performing, and know them
to be men of high standing in society. have
known Mr.. Cowan for several years. and know
him to be one Of the first order of men, and
with an unimpeachable character. Thereforc
cheerfully recommend to those suferinsNith
any urinary disease to give Mr.. Cowan's Ii
thontriptic trial.
error sale BY McElroy, Mckinney & Nil
Ter, Fayetteville; and By Druggists generally
throughout the State.
NV. 10, 1S55-2m.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-05-01

We see it stated, that if tansey is
planted around fruit troes, the borer
will DO: disturb them. 1t 10 y besrue-
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-05-01
@OOpBR99 WARE

2OGITA-D - N2GALEa9
TUBS, Pals, Buckets, (eedar, NHA
L spruce and .pine) chu rms and zzk.
Wash boards, Willow ware of all kinds. We
give the highest market price for Barter Of all
kinds. NEIL, MOORES s. WRIGHT.
April II.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-05-01
DIR. ROBERT T. SEiRCY,

WILL continue to devote his ex-
w elusive attention to the practice III
of Medicine in its various branches. He ~4o
hopes by close attention to His Profession, to
merit continuance of the patronage of his
friends. He has removed his Office, 6 miles
east of Fayetteville. near Elk river, on the
place formerly occupied by Mr.. Brown Greg
ory. July 10, 1855-12m.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-05-01
Fall & Winter Goods

ever opened in this market These goods
were purchased by an experienced buyer, who
has displayed much taste in their selection.
and at a time when goods had considerably
declined, which enables me to offer great in
ducements to solvent buyers. In calling the
attention of the public to this stock. he doesso
with the assurance that he is now able to COM
pete with any stock in the West, as to price
and quality. Having troubled his friends and
customers so often with long advertisements,
he will close this by returning his renewed OBJ
legations to his old friends and customers, for
the many favors received at their hands, and
trust by strict attention to business to merit a
continuance of the same.
Oct. %. 1855. JOHN: GOODRICH.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-05-01
Dissolution.

fGsHE copartnerslip heretofore ~n
l. existing between the under ss
signed is thisday 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 las soon as possible. The
Books will be found in possession of 10. H.
Thompson. either of US however. are fully
authorized to make settlements for the Old
firm. J. NJ. ELLIOTT,
10. H. THOMPSON.
SseByrsNe, Sept. 81, 1854.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-05-01
y ALL 8 WgW u g -ss
ANAMS,

THE undersigned is "a Ea sss 80
= now receiving and opening at his Store,
on the West side of the Public Square, in the
town of Fayetteville, Tenn, direct from the
Atlantic Cities, one of the most desirable stocks
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-08-07

IL A friend in New Orleans has
volunteered his valuable aid from now
until the close of the Presidential cam
paign, to furnish us with political ar
ticles in French. He commences
operation in the present issue in an
article entitled, "Hallucination J. Uni
on de Lafourche.' '-Minerva.
He may write until the Presidential
campaign of the year 1900, and will
not succeed in establishing the fact to
the satisfaction of l'Union's" editor
We thought you had lived long enough
Jonah, to be satisfied, that there are
two classes Of people, with whom to
handy words, is to spend time prodig-
ally, and waste wind.
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-08-07

re- Our friend Jennings Of the
Iberville Gazette, at Plaquemine was
in town yesterday. Jennings says
that "all's right = " down below. =
This is q comfortable reflection, for
such as yet have their heads above
water. Jennings says that the
Know Nothings had ratification
down in Iberville the other day, and
there were but twenty-five men
on the ground-sevepteen 1berville
Democrats; nine Know Nothings
from Baton Rouge and eleven speak
ers, from the State at large This
is not right; it is wrong to hold such
meeting and call it "a Know Nothing
Ratification.
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-08-07
The PROSPECT FOR CRoPs.

The PROSPECT FOR CRoPs The
prospect for full crop Of cotton and
corn in this parish, was never better
at this time of year. Above and
below--in the East and the West, the
account is uniformly the same. There
will be very little sugar made in East
Baton Rouge this season, not half a
crop. Owing to the severe weather
Of the past winter, most of our sugar
planters, abandoned the idea Of cult
waiting any more, than enough for
seed, and have now their plantations
in cotton and corn.
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-08-07
SWrial I0tirfs

Succession Of Eliza Converse, dee'd
Sixth District Eourt-Parish of East Ba-
ton Rouge, Probate" No. SOC.
-" HEREAS John r. Dufrocq, Esqr.,
w has applied to said Court to be APP
pointed administrator of the succession
aforesaid
Notice is hereby given to all persons in
terested to show cause within ten days
from the first publication OF this notice,
why the said application should not be
granted. J. c. GAYLE,
aug5-lod. Deputy Clerk.
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-08-07

EE- At Cincinnati the other day,
Gen. Tom Thumb, was robbed of
twenty thousand dollars worth Of
Jewelry. In the lot, all the presents
the General had received during the
past eight or nine years were included.
They were deposited in chair near
the piano, in the Melodeon Hall, with
the intention Of exhibiting them to the
audience after the Generals levee
had closed--as is the usual custom
but when the time came for displaying
them, it was discovered that they were
missing
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-08-07
GBe 9ailgg Gonlet.
BATON ROUGE,"AUGST 7, 1855

lryThe How THos. G. DAVIDSON
has our thanks for a copy OF the
Memorial of the Senators aud Re.
representatives. and the Constitution Of
State Of Kansas ! also the majority
and minority reports Of the committee
on Territories, on the same.' The
Hon. Gentleman has our thanks, fol
other interesting Congressional doc
uments.
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-08-07

The CosT OF SrIRlruALlsM.- Tho
editor of the New York Pathfinder,
formerly spiritualist, says
We know one individual in this city
who has spent upwards Of twenty thou
sand dollars in promulgating spiritual
ism within the last two years, and pro-
badly will spend twenty-five thousand
more before he discovers the old adage,
that a fool aud his money is soon
parted.
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-08-07

A GLASS BALLOT Box.-A genius
in New York, has invented a ballot
box to meet the exigencies of the times,
and prevent fraud. It is a simple
globe Of glass, and supported upon
four pillars, with brass cover on the
top, and small aperture for the adj
mission Of votes. The inventor in
tends to apply to the Common Coun'
Gil for The purchase Of this contrivance,
and its adoption at the next election.
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-08-07
Notice.

HAVING purchased the entirenshn
~ stock OF BOOTS, SHOES,
HATS &C. off: W. Quiggins,I wouldv -
respectfully solicit share Of public pat
ronage. will constantly keep on hand
fresh and varied assortment of goods, which
| will sell as low, or lower than any other
house in town. r. l.. HENDERSON.
HAVING disposed of my stock to Mr..
IL r. l.. Henderson, bespeak for him the
patronage hitherto extended to me.
ag6.st. J. W. QUIGGINS.
To- Advocate & Gazette copy Cts.
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-08-07
CORREsP POND NOE.
LoulsviLLs, July 23d, 1856.

LoUsviLLs, July 23d, 1856.
DEAR COMET This morning at 8
o'clock, our company arrived in this city,
after a tedious travel of eight days on the
Ohio, from its mouth am comfortably
enseoncetl In the third steEy of the Gait
House, and on the floor Of an elegant apart
ment, have set down to breathe awhile and
indite you this, my first epistle as your
regular correspondent. Speaking of third
stories let me give as a portion of nv trav-
cling experience thus far, fact which must
be observed if net noted, Ivy all travelling
cosmopolites. You enter house like this
approach the office-the proprietor, or
his polite OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES up his
eyes in langnid manner atyou, and pushes
out the book of registry, blotted all over
with so many cat's-claw autographs of
great men. Yon put on an air of graceful
naucahalnce as you flourish the pen in mid
air several times before impressing your
name on the book, and do many other
small things to impress the man on the 9th
er side of the counter, withth fact that
you are great traveller, for which reason
he must not attempt any of his ''t,icks" But
all this Is in vain; he has measured you,
and can tell whether you will stand local
habitation IN the house-top, or a room in
the third story. The man behind the coun-
ter, if he is an adept Mt the hotel business
has mind as sensitive as the daguerreo-
typist's plate, to any impression Every
thing to him is saggestive-he can tell who
you are, and where you came from, by
your carpet bag; your trunk, or band box
Rest assu,ed, that the place he has meas
ured for you, you must occupy, if it be the
| ffth story So in reference to other things
There is knock at the door--a summons
| for dinner, and must get ready for the
fashionable hour 1t is 2i o'clock. At that
| very moment--the fas hionables of the Cali
House (which have associated with the
| Malt House that Jack built,) must enter
the dining saloon. Here we have many
ladies of fashionable dimensions; they are
more rosey and vivacious than orr Louisi-
ana Bellies, and many Of them quite as
pretty.
Dinner over, we go out sight seeing
about the city. There are many handsome
and some elegant mansions here, but the
place covers too much ground and for this
reason, appears to lack that sociability
which brings people close together. The
Cemetery here is the most beautiful spot |
ever saw. The grounds are laid off in per-
feet order and tastefully ornamented--her
in secluded spot, is miniature of the
Mammoth cave, from which crystal fount
of natures beverage flows.
| Yesterday we were in Louisville, to-day
in Cincinnati, the Empire city Of the West
In the hurry OF leaving, did not mail my
letter; and open it now to close We are
under the hospitable roof of the Spencer
House, Messrs. Pratt & Metcalf, Proprie-
tors. Col. L. A. Pratt is the same oblig.
ing and agreeable gentleman, who opened
for the FIRST time the doors of our Harney
| House.
Farewell. When ! get farther off you
shall hear again from Your
Viola.
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-08-07
Now is the Time.
TO MAKE ROOM FOR THE FALL.

TO MAKE ROOM FOX THE FALL.
THE subscriber offers for sale to his numerous
1 customers and the public In general, at lower
rates than ever, his extensive stock Of Watches
and Jewery to make room for his new stock.
Anybody wishing to purchase any thing In my
line can not do better than to call on me and
judge for himself.
Watches ana Clocks repaired and warrented 30
usual for twelve mon tbs
THEO. GOLDMAN.
Matchmaker and JeaoeNer Harney House.
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-08-07

many joint stock speculations which
have been submitted to the public OF
late years, there is none so remarkable
whether in the novelty or grandeur, OF
the enterprise, as that combined in a
pamphlet recently published in Brus-
sells, London and Leipsic, entitled !La
Conquete de la Chine (the Conquest
Of China) from the pen, as is represent
ed of an eminent politician and jour
nalist.'' The object Of the scheme is
the conquest of the Chinese Empire,
which the anonymous author proposes
to achieve by means Of ajolnt stock
company, with capital of three hun.
dred million francs, and an army OF
$4,000 men. AS an evidence OF the
immense profit to be derived from the
project, he cites the Fast India Com
pany, who, with capital Of one hun
dred and fifty million francs, derived
anannual revenue of six hundred mil
lion. This would be mere trile,
compared with the revenue 10 be de-
rived from China, which, according to
Gutzlaff amounts to ,434,593, 900
francs, and would consequently yield
dividend of from fifty to one hundred
millions on the three hundred mil
lions capital. Having thus proved the
pecupiary advantages Of bis scheme,
be goes on to show the feasibility OF
the undertaking, and states that Pi-
zarro, the coDquerer Of Peru, proposed
to Charles V to effect the conquest Of
the Celestial Empire with 500 men
and that q traveller in 1928 made a
similar proposal to Prince Eugene,
stating his conviction, that with40, 600
dragons he could easily defeat the
Chinese army of 100000 men and
take possession Of all China.
The eminent politician and journa.
list readily disposes of any objection
which may be raised against the le-
galisy or morality of the enterprise, by
saying that if the /" initiative is not
taken by Europeans Lopez or a
Walker will soon be found to carry
the plan into effect and as regar is
the law of nations, he says, laws only
exist for those who respect and observe
them themselves, not for blood thrs-
ty corrupt government, which Furnishes
everything like progress as a crime,
and which only maintains itself by a
continual violation Of all law" Dark
hints are thrown out as to thef' exalt-
ed personages' who favor the project.
and the Gigantic schemes" which the
French Government contemplate in
the remotest part of the Asiatic Con-
tinent. Whether the author designs
bis pamphlet to be considered as a
serious incident in the domain Of re-
atty" or as an extravagant satire upon
the wild speculatiops which are daily
proposed in Europe, we are unable to
say. All doubts, however, may soon
be set at rest, blythe appearance of an
advertisement in the European news
papers, announcing the Joint Stock
Company for the Conquest of China y
and the quotations Of the shares " on
Char ge." Absurd as the scheme
| may appear. it is scarcely more SO than
many of the bubble speculations which
under more specious names, have al
ready found numerous and willing
dupes.-New York Journal Of Com
nserce.
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-08-07
In Coon CusToDY.-A Washington

In UO0D CUSTODY ~ w aSnlDgLOn
despatch says:
In addition to Mr.. Burlipgame's ar
rest this morning, be was this even
ing taken in custody by bis wife, who
has arrived from Boston, and he is
thus in double bonds to keep the
peace. .........=z