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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-03-27

THE INSTABILITY OF Know NOTH-
wGIsM.-The Russell Recorder, in
an article on the changability Of "a
mericanism," SO called, makes the
following happy hit:
eff there is any virtue IN political
platforms, the Know NothiDgs will
certainly find a good one after awhile.
We have not attempted to keep up
with their platforms, for they make a
new one every time four or five Of
them get together; and We expect
that our friends Of the Mail will get
up book of platforms for competi-
ton to the "Veto Message publish
ed by the Advertiser and Gazette.
We have no doubt that book EN-
bodyiug the platforms and resolutions
Of the know nothing or great Amer
lean party, would ill many pages,
and compare flvorably-in size
with a young Bible"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-03-27

Francis P. Blair was once editor
ofthe Washington Globe and Gen,
Jackson right hand man. He was
petted by the party and made large
fortune out OF The public printing.
He has since slouyhed off as a dis,
eassd member and gone into Black
RepubIicanism, and figured as a
leader in the Pittsburg Convention
Andrew Jackson Donelson vas the
editor Of the Washington OnaOn =
was the nephew of the Old Hero
was Minister to Texas and to Berlin
has shared largely in the spOils;
but Gen. Pierce would not give hi;
son-in-law, John A. Wilcox, the Con
sulship to Havana, aud he became
dissatisfied, went into know nothing
ism, as a Leader and a Speaker, an.
is now it's nominee for Vice Presi
dentl And hisson.in-law is a know
nothing Elector in Texas! In boil
cases the democratic party has beer
much improved and benefited by th'
excision Of these two cid party hacks
who, if they could net rule, would raj
lit. Let Joy go with them!
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-03-27

appeared beneath the surface, and
only a few bubbles, which slowly rose
told Of the struggle that was going
on beneath.
.Nov for the paddles shonted
Allen, springing to his feet and grasp.
ing one, while he motioned to me to
take the other.
ssBut the native?" / gasped.
as dead before this time, and they
are quarreliug over his bones below
They have tasted blood, and if we
do not reach the shore before he is
eaten, there will be another victim.
Pull for your life, if you value it. >
dashed the paddle into the water,
and we urged the raft rapidly to-
wards the landing, which was only
about fifty feet distant.
Look cried Charley, glancing
over his shoulder, shut don't spare
your strength"
| followed the direction of his
eyes, and saw more than fifty black
SHOUTS raised above the surface OF
the lake, and after a short survey
disappear.
"The devils know where We are, !"
Allen exclaimed, without ceasing his
toll; ''but | think we shall disap-
point them this time"
Il VOW a gold candlestick to
Saint"
At this instant the raft struck the
shore, and the Spaniard, without wait
ing to complete his vow, sprang to
the land, and was quickly followed
by the natives and ourselves. We
had barely secured foothOld be-
fore haIf.a-dozen Shiny monsters
rose beside the raft, and even rest
ed their heads upon it; to be GER
tain it was vacated. Twas too thank
full at our escape to modest them;
but not SO with Allen. He took
deliberate aim at the largest, and
fired.
In an instant we were covered with
mud and water, which the alligator
in his death struggle hurled upon US;
and then all was calm, and the mon
ster's dead body aoated beside the
raft. AS if by magic every black
snout had disappeared, and the waters
of the lake we're unruffled.
. "a brayeshot, Signor Allen, cried
the Don, searching amongst the pro-
visions for something to revive his
courage. "A brave shot, and to
prove to you that l appreciate it, we
will open a bottle Of the wine of
Spain"
We did empty the bottle, and it
was not until near sundown that we
left the borders of the lake and re.
turned home. By that time the Don
fancied that he had killed the alllga-
tor; and, as we did not contradict
him, he used to frequently boast af-
terwards Of his skill as a marksman-
The death Of the native was hard
ly alluded to by the Spaniard, for
they value not the lives of Metis in
Manila.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-03-27

WESTERN JUSTICE, The st. Louis
NO. Herald, says that a week or
two ago, wealthy young Tennessee
planter took passage for that city, at
Paducah, KY, on board the steamer
Helen Mar, and on the passage sue
ceeded in gaining the affections, and
finally accomplished the ruin of a
young and pretty girl on board. BY
some means, the matter was suspect
ed By the boatmen, who, through
some Of the lady passengers, OBJ
tanned a vcriication Of their suspl-
cions. They waited on the planter
and told him to prepare to get mar
ried or be put ashore on a sand baI
to freeze to death; then made the
boat fast at Chester, ILL.,, sent for a
Justice, whom they pulled out OF MS
bed, and in a few minutes the pan
we're married, and the sum of S4 5u
exacted (rom the bridegroom to treat
all hands. When last heard from
the newly married couple were al
Barnum's Hotel, ST. Louis, Mo.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-03-27
Gbaitr posirl].
/ Have no Mother Now.

| Have no Neither Now.
/ hear the soft wind signing,
Through every bush and tree,
Where now dear mothers lying
Away from love and me.
Tears from my eyes are starting,
And sorrow shades my brow;5
o, weary was our parting
have no mother nowt
see the pale moon shining
On mothers white tombstone;
The ross bush round it twining,
Is here, Ike me-alone.
And just like me are weeping
Those dew-drops from the bough;
Long time has she been sleeping
/ have no mother nowt
Ny heart is very lonely,
Ny life is drear and sad;
Twas her dear presence only
That made my spirit glad.
From morning until even,
Care rests upon my brow;
She's gone from me to heaven
have no mother nowl
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-03-27
WHOLE NO. 257.
An Arkansas Legislator.

! A member elect Of the lower
cLamber of the Legislature of Arkan-
Isas was persuaded by some wag Of
| his neighborhood that if be did not
reach the State House by ten o'clock
on the day of assemblage, he~could
not be sworn and would lose his seat.
He Immediately mounted with hunt
| ing irock, rifle and knife, and
spurred till he got to the door Of the
capitol, where in the chamber of the
Hover house on the ground floor he
found crowd walking sabout with
their hats on and smoking Cigars
These he passed, ran up stairs into
the Senate Chambers, set his rifle
against the wall and bawled out
Strangers, whars the man that
swars me in?' At the same time t.
king out his credentials.
sWalk this way, said the clerk,
who was at the moment igniting a
real principe, and he was sworn SitL-
out inquiry.
When the teller cana to count the
noses he found that there was one
Senator too many present. The mis-
take was soon discovered, and the
huntsman was informed that be
didn't belong there.
fool who! with your cornbreadr be
roared you can't flung this child, no
how you can fix tim elected to
this Legislature and I'll go again all
banks and eternal improvements, and
if there's any of your oratory gentle
men that wants to get skinned, inst
say the word and I'll light upon you
like a nigger on a woodchuck. My
constituents sent me here, and if you
want to floor this two legged animal,
hop on, just as soon as you ike, for
though I'm from the back country.
I'm little smarter than any other
quadraped you can turn ont Of this
Drove
After this admirable language, he
put his bowie knife between his teeth
and took up his rife with come here
old Suke stand by mel at the same
time pointing it at the chairman, who
however, had seen such people before
After some expostulation the man
was persuaded that be belonged to
the lower chamber, upon which he
sheathed his knife and flung his gun
ON his shoulder and with profound
congee. rem lrked, Gentlemen, [
beg your pardon, but if / didn't think
that lower room was groggery may
| be shot,
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-03-27
Investigation.

The Spirits are a-knocking,
The good, the bad, and all;
The people, they are fockins
At very wizards call.
ave should inquire--investigate,
Be open-minded"--so they prate;
In-ves-ti-ga-tion--gat
Oh, that's the word, of latei
A chicken, that had warning
To look not in the well,
It's mothers mandate seeming,
Flew up. peeped in, and fell.
Twas drowned, tits true-a sorry fate,
But chickens must 'investigate;;',
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.,
Oh, that's the word, of late!
His meat end self, reflected,
The dog saw in the lake;
He plunged, the cheat detected,
But lost his precious steak.
The mystery of its imaged mate
He did ini eed "investigate;''
In-ves-ti-ga-ti a-tion--gation,
Oh, that's the word. Of late!
Around candle flying
The moth in fame is wrapt:
Around morsel prying.
The cautious mouse is trspt.
The Turing light, the fatal bait,
Why should they not investigator"
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.,
Oh, that's the word, of late!
The tree of knowledge evil
"Taste it--yc shall not die;
IT'S wisdom,v said the devil,
And man believed the lie.
The fruit was fair as yellow gold;
Nan should investigate" be bold!
In-ves-ti ga-tion-gation,
That was the word. of old
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-03-27
cIEAN,NGS FROM PAPERS
With Editorial Sprinklings'

Fine Hundred Dollar BibEe. -
Among the many costly and really
heau6fal works Of art offered Tor sale
lsavs the Philadelphia Ledger there
IS nothing in the book line that !; ap-
proaches in richness the Sooo bloie bic
axnosed in Pete1son's window, l02
Chestnut street. The paper printing
binding, and, in fact, the whole hn-
;sh Of the book, it is believed, e1-
ceeds that of any othor in the world:
The ornaments are sold gold, and
verv heavy. This book is worth To
som, little trouble to see. 1t VIII
be exposed where it now stands all
the week.
CANnJD ADHESION. AT the know
nothing glorifcation meeting held IN
New York week or two since, Mr.
A. J. Donelson, in response to a caii,
made his appearance and read a
sneech. A cotemporary, commenting
on It, SAYS that the only passage IN
= in which he hit the truth, is that III
which he speaks of ''the feebleness OF
of his power"
The Monterallo (Alabama) Herald,
beretofore a staunch know nothing pa
,,or nuhIished in Shelby. a strong
know nothing county, refuses to sup
nort either the Platform or the Tick
et nominated by the fragmentary or-
der in Philadelphia. It comes out
boldly against both'
STRANGE DEcIsIoN.-The Supreme
Court of Indiana has recently deci,
dsd that the 28th and 18th days OF
of February, in leap year, are to- to be
counted as one day, and a note falling
dne on the 2Sth cannot be protested
for non-payment till after banking
hours On the 29th.
Coy. VIM. Smith of Virginia, who
has heretofore been considered a a
Know Nothing, and who was elected
70 Congress last May, has returned
70 the Democratic party and
saws be will support the nominees O
sa .ao r;nc;nnafi Convention. He is 6
man of great influence and aOiiity'
n tbe us. Senate, the bill ap
nropriating S,OOO,oOOf for munitlon.
IF war and altering and impf0ylas !
arms. amended so as to MAKE uel
mite appropriations for specific p par
poses, has been passed 10 'N''
reading.
Tho assessed value Of property II
California is Eve millions less tna'
last wear OF this decrease thre
millions is in the valuation oi prop
erty in the city Of San Francisco
Ithas been decided in Englan
that railroad companies are liable I
auaction at law in case of time no
being kept in departure arrisa
and progress
James C. Owings, citizen OF Ba
timore, in comfortable circumstance
hung himself last Sunday wee
through fear Of poverty
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-03-27

A Connecticut paper says that
there are twelve churches in a certain
county in that State without minis
tiers, the preachers having gene ints
the Kansas land speculation.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-03-27

A,ditinguished literary tourist once
was found In paroxysm Of tears
over the supposed tomb of Washing.
ton. at Mount Vernon, but it turned
out to be only the icehotse.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-03-27
Epigram.

Claudine so easily is caught
BY ev'ry glitt'ring bait,
That truly Pm afraid to think
On what may be her fate.
Whithersccver others lead.
She'll follow in q trice;
Only declining, it would seem,
To follow-good advice!
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-03-27

What is the difference between an
auetion and sea-sicknessf One is
sale Of efects--the other, effects Of
a sail.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-03-27

aAnything to please the child, 'as
the nurse said when she let the baby
crawl out Of third story window.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-03-27

The woman who neglects hel hus-
bands shirts, is not the wife of his
bosom.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-05-31
December Is, 1855.

PROSPECTUS of the s. Southern Sentinel,''
A Democratic and Miscellaneous Journal to be Pub.
lished Weekly, at Wilson, NJ C.
vUVHE EXISTING CONDITION OF POLITICAL PAR
TIES and of partizan strife, naturally suggests the es
tablishng of such journal the SOUTHERN SENTINEL
purposes become The present indeed is crisis in our
political history, witnessed before The Constitution
has been invaded the laws ramped and spat upon reig
Gus liberty assaied ballot boxes broken and burnt the
landmarks of political ancestry partially efaced; the
wisdom derived tmeh0n0red experience unseated
strange questionable have been pushed into high
POSITIONS and natics, unclaimed from its and its
apgot piles the North, is heard to howl among the
South. These evils, far its humble abilities shall
serve, . ,,,,,
will endeavor 1t will endeavOr to nculcate
reverence the laws they exist and for the COnsttu
tion has been interpreted by the wse of the past
and by the Fathers of the Democratic faith 1t will defend
only political, bnt RELIGIOUS liberty and will do battle
against every political heresy that appear whether
Matched in caves cuverts, open convention.
The SENTINEL will also. to relieve the m"notony of poll
tics devote space literary TOPICS original and selected
us well miscellaneous subjects, which shall include
Agricultural and the latest Commercial intelligence. In
brief efforts expenses will be spared to make the
Sentinel of the Useful and efficient journals in the
South.
The first number of the Sentinel will be issued about
the first Of the month"; and sent to subscribers at the
rate 81 per 80 at the end of six months, and
IS the of the year. Discount made in behalf Ocubs
who shall take five, ten copies.
]. F. KEENAN,, EDITOR.
Jan. II, 1886. II
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PROSPECTUS OF
ssTuE WESTERN SENTINEL -

E1~sS.+. THE WESTERN SEM AN E1A:'
s. A DEMOCRATIC AND FAMILY JOURNAL
0nICITED BY MANY CITIZENS OF FORSYTH
land surrounding Counties the undersigned proposes
to publish. in the Of Winston. North Carolina
Weekly Newspaper under the above title !.
The increasing public interests Of our section and OF
Western Carolina generally; the enlarged OF
the seat Of our County government favor the
abshment Winston Of journal Of the character pro-
The SENTINEL will be devoted to Morality, Pure Lit
eraure Republican Principles, General Intelligence ana
all the interests of the people will be the aim OF the
publisher render it repository OF pleasing and profta,
Bic reading faithful record Of events, and an agreeable
companion the Home Circle.
In matters of public policy both National and State
will yield unwaverng support to Democratic measures,
and jealous advocacy Of the Democratic cause sustain
ing to the height its lily the principles of the Balti-
more Democratic platform 1882 agreed upon by the
Party and sanctioned by large majority Of the American
People.
"Natve American movement the Sentinel will take de-
cded and unequivoca ground regarding the creation of
WITH the letter and spirit Of the Constitution opposed to
every principle of Repubeanism and worthy only the g
firm CONVICTION that honesty capabty fidelity the
Constitution aside from political prncpe are sufficient
requisites in candidates for office under Republican form
government shall oppose any organization whether
open that seeks to create barrier between the
native adopted citizen deprive either of rights
and privileges enjoyed under the and Laws as
they stand In short position and sentiment upon this
subject will be- PR1Nc1PLEs-not birthplace; MEASURES
The paper will be devotedy attached to the Union Of the
States while maintaining jealous guardianship of their in
divdual rights advocating as the only guarantee OF the
perpeuity of the Unon strict and faithful adherence,
under all circumstances to the Federal Constitution.
With the increased mail facilities afforded oompe.
ton of the North Carolina Railroad and the advantages of
daily arrival the Sentinel will contain the latest and most
reliable intelligence.
Editorial Department; and with the assistance Of intei
gent correspondents it hoped that the original portion of
While the tome Of the Sentinel upon all subjects will
be fearless and Independent its columns will be entirely
spicuous in some of the political journals of the day.
The first number will be issued in the month Of April
next.
The Sentinel" will be printed weekly from type,
on large Sheet at the price Of Two Dollars per year. in
advance dollars and half after six MONTHS three
dollars after close of the subscription year. To any
procuring subscribers and paying the cash in adj
vance, the paper will be furnished one year, gratis
+. E. BONER.
December Is, 1855. g
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NIXON'S HI GU Sc.
FORMERLY MRS. BoRDENs)
West Side Knit,x,6

Vest Side Kaitpoad
GOldsbOrOugh.
hon rroba ana well known public Establisbm
reception OF guests on the 4th inst 'Scfloer for the
81 ~ Paeasantiy ana conveniently situated in II,
OF business, and is directly opposite to NM me cents
ticket 0fces OF the Wilmington and Walls Of the
CenteTa railroad Companies where the carr saen and the
BE IN WAITING to take baggage and oa SERVANTS WILL
tons as the traveller may require OUCH other aten.
ihE doUSE has been remodelled ro,;
oughiy renovated from cellar to garrl, and thor.
throughout with New Furniture selected viii furnished
ana arranged with an eye single to the coms
ual guest Or permanent bOarder uiorts Of the cas-.
VIII be richly furnished with the substantial, !,
ana oencaces OF the seasons. Foreign az % n daines
MARKERS VIII be rendered tributary to tba % Us domestic
Wnicn Will De served up in the best style NV % supply
ing and well trained servants ~ orderly, oblg..
THE BAR
Will be Storehouse of the best Wines
superntended by gentleman of courtasv Liquors, and
thoroughly acquainted with his business ana integrity
OF what due to the rights and the
public as well as to himself and his emn Of the
,u.;,, :, THE STABLES
a. L; cns me pest III the State, have beo, ,,
tne keeping OF skful and careful manaa n placed in
nave unoer his care the best and nns uo Will al.
ana IL VIII be among the chief cares ~ experienced
oughly groomed. e''' We well fed aud thor
ms entire establishment has been purchased
~ co expense and it will be the na lifted
" II VIII De the interest of the snbSo .'suie, rs
der the House in every respect equal tn m TO
e trusts that generous pubIic will country
"e ,iie hDeTai patronage heretofore ertda aew ant
house Whiie under the of its former 10 this
Union. 'V throughout the entire
August IA, 1855. H. R. NIXON.
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: DRs. GILBERT & KENNEDY,

DRS. GILBERT Il KENNEDY,
Treat Cancers. Tumors, Ulcers, Sc,
WITHOUT SURGICAL OPERATIONS.
once 746 BrOGdsUGy, cor. .AstOr Place, ~ r.
CERTIFICATES FROM
E1Goy: y M TUCKER, Hon. T. BUTLER KINa,
Judge +. w. HULNG, Gen. NARcIsso LOPEZ,
Capt. ISAIAH SRLLERs, Capt. WV. LEArHERs,
A. L. BALDWIN, ND, W. P. ALLISON, NJ. D.,
of Winchester, Va of Lynchburu Va
Judge ALEX. WALKER, Col MAUNsEr. Wa1rr
THos. E. BoND, H. D. J. L. PEAcocxR M. Is ~
PERMISSION TO REFER TO
~ ExGoy. Jas. G. JONES, Hon. FRED. P. -SrANroN.
3. F:PAhNER, Inventor of Palmer's Artificial Leg
FRANCIS GRIcE Naval Constructor Navy Yard Phila
Progrietors of the Girard House, Philadelphia.
~ Send for pamphlets
Nay l0S 1856. 5o-sw1ot.
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NEW BOOKS.-ANNUAL OF SCIENTIFIC DIS
II COVERY for 1856 year book of facts in Science
and Art.
The Onyxsc Ring, by John Sterling
Forest Tragedy and other Tales by Grace Greenwood
The Angel in the House: The Betrotha: Poem.
Edith Hale: Village Story, by Thrace Talmon. This
work has been pronunced remarkable production
of the day.
Toa: Tale of Modern Rome.
The Lost Hunter: Tale of Early Times
Charemont by Simnls.
Guy Rivers: Tale of Georgia, by Simms
For sale by
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March "a, 1856. So
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Life Preserving Patent Swingletree.
VNHE SUBSCRIBERS HAVING PURCHASED THE
sole right to make and sell these Swinglerees the
counties of Wake, Johnston Chatham, Orange Franklin,
Warren and Nash, would respectfully inform the public
that they will attend the Courts in the above counties with
them, and will also peddle them through hecountry.
be detached from vehicle when at full speed with perfect
safety to the vehicle and those it, is simple
that boy ten years old avail himself its
No such protection has before been invented against
the dangers incident to runaway fractions horses Every
tached to old or new vehicles.
Notice is hereby given, that any Infringement on
this PATENT or imitation attempt to make by
any modification this Patent Swngetree in any of the
counties above enumerated the
ding will be prosecuted to the full extent Of the law in the
U. s. Courts at Washington.
P. P. WILLIAMS l. co.
Raleigh Feb 90 1885, N-6m.