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

Roses IN FORMER TIMEs.-Among
the ancients TO enjoy the scent of
roses at meals, an abundance Of rose
leaves were shaken upon the table;
so that the dishes we're completely
surrounded. Byan ingenious contri-
vance roses during their meals, de-
scended on the guests from above.
Heliagabalus in bis folly, caused
violets and roses to be sbowered
down upon the guests in such quanti-
ties that a number of them, being
unable to extricate themselves, were
suffocated in flowers. During meal
times they recliued upon cushions
stuffed with rose leaves, or made a
couch of rose leaves themselves
The floor was strewed with roses, and
in this custom great luxury was dis
played. Cleopatra, at an enormous
expense, procured roses for a feast
which she gave to An.ho ny, had
them laid two cubits thick on the
floor of the banquet room, and then
caused nets TO be spread over the
flowers in order to render the foot.
ing elastic. Heliagabalus caused
not only the banquet rooms but al
so the collonades that led to them,
TO be covered with roses, interspersed
with lilies, violets and narcissi.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-09-25


The New York Tribune referring
to the letter of Hon. Rufus Choate
and his determination TO support
Buchanan says:
We honor him for the open bold
ness of the action he proposes to
take, and for the frankness Of the
reasons be assigns for it. lie scorns
the route which most of his associates,
the cid wings, incline to play-that
of hangers-on upon the outskirts OF
both parties-prolessing sneaking
regard for principles they dare not
openly espouse;-"eager to wound,
vet afraid 10 strike" MIR. ChOate
goes right to the beart of the mat
ter. The first duty Of wings who
think with him, be says, is ''to defeat
and dissolve the new geographical
party calling itself republican. -
And as the contest practically is be-
tween Mr., Buchanan and Col. Fre-
mont. he "votes for Buchanan
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-09-25
We occasionally come across some

We occasionally come across some
thing extra laughable in our ex-
changes. A St. Louis paper says
that the grasshoppers have eat up
the entire tobacco crop of Franklin
county, and the last that was heard
from them they seated on the corners
Of the fence begging erery man that
passed for a chen.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-09-25
ONE THOUSAND Hoes DEAD.-The

Auburn IN. y American says:
ave learn that within week past,
Sheldon & Co., distillers, have lost
1000 out of ], 500 hogs at their dis.
:illery, at Jordan, twelve miles from
this city. Of the whole drove 500
were driven off when the distemper
broke out. The 1000 left died of
rapidly. One ply sician pronounced
the disease cholera, and another pu-
trid erysipelas. They were worth
an average Of $l0 each. Tue loss is
therefore very heavy. In addition
to this, it has cost $1,000 to bury
them. Each was buried six feetdeep.
Those that were driven off and fed
on buttermilk are recovering. The
partner of Mr.. Sheldon is danger
ously i'll, and nearly all the hands
connected with the distillery are
sick"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-09-25

There are eighteen establishments
for the manufacture of steel in our
country; these have a capacity for ma
king $4,000 tons per annum. We
have the best ores in the world for
making steel,
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-09-25
The Pulpit North and South.

The True Witness, an old school
Presbyterian paper published in Mis-
sissippi, has the following very trits
remarks on the difference in preach
ing north and south:
Every one who looks at things as
they are, must see that there is a real
difference IN :he pulpit north and
south, not merely in the manner
but also in the matter of preaching.
No minister in the south could re-
tain bis congregation if he were in
the habit of preaching about every
sectional and political question ofthe
day. These things and the gospeI
are regarded as separate and distinct
subjects, and when the people OF the
south go to church, however worldly
they may be, they expect to hear
the gospel. And the minister who
makes any other subject bis constant
theme, will soon find himself alone
in the House ofGod. He is not per.
mitted by public sentiment to take
any active part in the political oues-
tions and agitations of the day
He has higher, a holier, aud a
moro important theme and work:
one which demands all his time and
all his energies. But how different
at the north. Tie minister, who.
like Beecher pluDges into the whirI
Of political excitement out and in
the pulpit, giving from the sacred
desk only homeopathic doses of the
gospel, can draw bis thousands
Sectional fanaticism seems to have
become a very important element in
the frozen regions Of the north, and
the people who claim 20 be religious
calm and sober, are now making an
ex hibition Of themselves, that au-
pears to the rejecting, sober south
erner. ridiculously foolish and wick
ed. There are doubtless thousands
Of conservative men at the north.
who are still guided by reason and
sense. and there are doubt
ess many faithful preachers of the
gospel who have not desecrated their
oulpits with the sectional and brain
ess issues of fanatics. Yet every
me must admit that there is a vide
Inference north and south in the
pulpit. We have yet TO hear of
he first sermon being preached any
where 10 The south on sectionalism.
he Missouri Compromise, or the
Nebraska bill. During the whole
citation. with the exception of a
ew politicians who want hobbies,
he south has been calm and con-
ervative. But who can tell tho
iundreds Of thousands of sermons
hat have been preached on these
ubjects in the north, the resolutions
hat have been passed, and the ap-
eals that have been made to stir up
trife, contention and bitterness Of
ceiling? lftbere was the same de.
rec of excitement south, that there
GEMS to be north, this Union could
ot last twelve months. And We
onestly believe tina. one great cause
( the difference, may be traced to
be pulpit. 1t is time for eonserva-
i've men everywhere to demand in
he pulpit, the gospel cf Christ, and
othing else. Let them hear no
nan, who glOries 10 anything, save
he cross.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-09-25

All the Banks of Tennessee Tex
cept the State Bank are now forbid
den by law to issue or circulate notes
of less denomination than Five Dol
lars. Those already issued can still
be circulated by individuals.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-09-25

Fanny Ferns husband, Mr.. Par
ton, whom an exchange characterized
as the man "who doesn't believe in
the devil" it is said emphatically re-
jects the skepticism imputed to him,
saying that he never SO expressed
himself-since his marriage.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-09-25
A new Mode Of Saving Bacon.

About a couple of years ago we
were entertained at the house of a
friend with dinner of eggs and ba-
con. We complimented our host on
tue superior quality of his bacon,
and we're curious to inquire the way
to like success in the preparation of
Of dainty article Of diet, though
one that is better fitted for the pal
ate of an epicure than for the stom-
ach of dyspeptic. To our surprise
we were informed that that portion
of our meal was cooked eight months
before. Upon asking for an expla-
nation, he stated that it was his prac-
tice to slice and fry bis bacon imme-
diately on its being cured, and pack
ed it in It's own fat. When occasion
came for using il. the slices slightly
retired have all the freshness and
flavor of new bacon just prepared
By this precaution our friend always
succeeded in Saving bis bacon"
fresh and sweet, through the hottest
Of the weather.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-09-25

Hon. George Evans of Maine,
long recognized as one Of the ablest
men of the old whig party in New
England, has announced his 6etermi-
nation to support the Democratic
candidates. Thousands Of the old
wings of New England will follow his
patriotic example - Es sas
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-09-25

Hon. Charles J. Jenkins, long the
fivorite leader Of the wings of Geor-
gia. has written an able letter in ia
yor of the election of Buchanan.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-09-25

A Mobile, paper mentions the
death in that neighborhoOd, ,of a Mrs
Henrietta Harden, the widow Of a
revolutionary soldier, at the rarely
precedented age Of 11S years.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-12-11
[West Baton Rouge Sugar Planter, 9th inst.

SINGULAR DEATH OF A SrIElTuALtsT.-We have
to record the death of a young lady, Miss Harriet
Eager, well known among sprtuast circles, OH Tues
day morning at l o'clock. The circumstances attend
ing her demise are of a singular nature Fourteen
days prior to the date of her DEATH she was thrown
into the trance state, and being controlled by an in
tuence she could not resist, predicted that her own
death would occur in two weeks This prediction she
was not informed Of. The two weeks expired on
Tuesday last On Monday she appeared in her usual
cheertulness, and at about o'clock while sitting at
the tea table, was again entranced and influenced to
draw casket upon the paper and also to write I'M
mediately beneath it, "All will be revealed in a few
hours" Then doubling the paper she gave it to
another lady, who carefully kept it from her, as she
had concealed the other circumstances so that she
was as unconscious of the last proceeding as she was
Of the prediction made the two weeks before. She
went up stairs Immediately after coming out of the
trance, disrobed herself and laid down upon the bed
She was taking with violent vomiting and purging,
and died, as above stated, at | o'clock. She was an
estimable lady, much beloved and respected among
the friends with whom she was intimate.
(Boston Herald.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-12-11
NUMBER 24O.


MAsi5INGToS, Dec 3, 1S56.--Senate.-Two menc.
rlas' ASKING appropriations for public improvements
were laid Oh the table.
DIR. KTsk presented joint resolutions of the Legisa.
te OF lexas setting forth that the act of Congress
proposing to distribute the balance in the Treoanr, If
the United States after paying all the Claims of the
state OF Texas, under the act of February * 19I5
Is WITHOUT the concurrence or assent of Texas is nm
authorZed and Illegal and in degree justified bv
the cotemporancous construction of that act when
accepted by that State; that the creditors who fled
their releases and received their money under the
pro rata distribution Of the act aforesaid have no
claim on the surplus in the Treasury which Congress
proposes to pay them, and that such payment is only
70 be deemed gift on the part of the Government Of
the United States, for which that Government is
responsible for every cent it pays over to the cred-
Tors entitled to the fund to the State of Texas
Ile resolutions further represents that said act was
enacted without notice to the State of Texas and
without her assent and the Legislature regards it az
hotnlns short OF violation of that comfy which
oushI 10 soslst between independent States involv-
ing an act of manifest dsrespect while the inds-
Greet haste with which the act was passed in no small
degree aggravates its offensive character The Lecis
azure therefore nstructs its Senators and requests
,ts representatives IN Congress to every effort to
procure repeal OF the act, offensive to the pride
OF the State as it is invasive of her rights
Inc resolutions were laid on the table and ordered
to be printed.
r. The official announcement of the death of Hon.
John N. Clayton, Of Delaware, having been made
Messrs. Bayard, Crittenden and Cass made remarks
appropriate to the OCCASION and after passing perti-
nent resolutions the Senate adjourned
ho"se.-Ihe House refused to lay on the table the
motion to reconsider the vote by which it had pre.
Vlonsy decided that the oath Of office should not be
administered to the delegate elect from Kansas,
, Alter Lnuch pickering message was received from
the Senate. communicating the proceedings of that
body in relation to the death of Hon. John NJ
Clayton. -1
Mr. Cullen spoke briefly npon the life and charac-
ter Vi tile deceased and after passing appropriate
resolutions the House adjourned
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-12-11

ADVANTAGES OF RAILWAY TuSSELs.- Christian
ChayHy Wustrated-We cannot help repeating a
narrative which we heard on one occasion, told with
infinite gravity by 4 clergyman, whose name we at
once inquired about, and of whom we shall only say
that he is one Of the best and worthiest sons Of the
kirk and knows when to be serious as we'll as when
to jest. Don't tell me-, said he to simple looking
Highland brother, who had evidently made his first
trial OF railway travelling in coming up to the Assem-
bly," don't tell me that tunnels on railways are an
unmtigated evil; they high moral and ethical
purposes. Only the other day got into railway
carriage, and had hardly taken my seat when the
train started. On looking up, l saw, sitting oppo-
site me, two OF the most rabd disseutels in Scotland
felt at once that there could be pleasure for me
in that journey, and with gloomy heart and counte
nance leaned back in my corner. But all at once
we plunged into tunnel as black night and when
we came to the other end my brow was cleared, and
my i'll hnmor entirely disspated Shall tell you how
this came to be? All the way through the tunnel
was shaking my fists in the dsseners' faces, and
making horrible mouths at them, and that relieved
me- and set me all right. Don't speak against tun
nes again, my dear triend!' [FmHers Magazine.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-12-11
The same paper has the following: ::

CURIOUS DIscovEHY.-A few days since some work
men, in digging on the bank Of the kenglskeag
stream about two miles from Bangor Me-. turned
out deposit of silver coin amounting to about forty
dollars in value. These coins are of the size of a
nnepencc and common cent. On one side is
head, and on the other an Indian with bow and ar
make the word "Victora." with three letters add
tona The lettering on the other side we could not
aecipher. The money is quite thick aud very imper
ttecty trimmed, having no finish on the edge. The
head and the Indian are well done. How this money
came in its deposit is of course mystery, but it is
undoubtedly old Spanish, Peruvian or Mexican coin.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-12-11

state that, through the influence of Messrs Bradbury
Tracy, Beggs and Aenette. of the New Orleans Fire
mems Charitable Association our citizens have nobly
come forward and organized themselves into fire
company, under the name and style of McAllister
Fire Company Mo-.
The citizens held a meeting on Wednesday morning
last, at the office OF p. H. Gary & Co. and adopted a
constitution and bylaws, and elected officers for the
ensuing year The officers are Luiroy Daunis, Presi-
dent; Chas. NJ Gills, Foreman; D. Mckay, First As
sistant Foreman L. Phillippeau, Second Assistant
Foreman; E. Cross, Secretary f. J. Brut, Treas.
nrcr; George Bonner, Housekeeper, and A. B. Ragan
Steward. TThbudeauX Minerva, 9th inst.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-12-11

Loud and bitter are the complaints of every one at
the caprces of the weather. Ever since the opening
of fall, we have had every grade of weather known
to almanac makers. What effect the late heavy rains,
with the continued changes from heat to cold, will
have upon our crops, it is impossible to determine.
Complaints without number have reached us of the
condition of the cane, and none seems to know of
remedy, but attribute it to the severe injury done to
it last winter. Amongst those who have been for
tunate enough to grind the yield has not averaged
more than hogshead to the acre. Instances are rare
Of where it has yielded more.
[West Baton Rouge Sugar Planter, 9th inst
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-12-11

ANOTHER VESSEL LosT.-Durns the recent gale on
the Northern lakes, the schooner Cherokee oundered
i'll Lake Michigan, off the town of Frcesoi. She had
on board a crew of nine men, and also five passen-
gers all of whom went down with the vessel The c.
was bound to Chicago with a load of lumber
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-12-11

"ALMosT ELEVEN YEARS OLD'-Ihe following
note was handed to one of the Secretaries of the
American Board at the late meeting at Newark:
Dear Sir: 1t may interest some to know that we
have among the stockholders of the ''Mornne Star
in our Sabbath School, one who will be one hundred
and eleven years of age on the 7th of November She
payfuly calls herself almost eleven years old During
the siege of orktown, she was favorably noticed by
General Washington for earessy exposing herself to
danger that she might relieve the wants of the weary
and wounded. She lives, in health and vgor
to aid in higher warfare, and participate in more
glorious conquest. Her grcat-grcat-g t-glundchild also
holds Il share in the same vessel She lives in Penn
sylvania. Yours truly, $. W.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-12-11

DEPARTURE OF A MISSIONARY SuIp.-Tho mis-
sionary ship Morning STAR sailed on the I'd inst from
Boston for Honolulu, S. I. Among her passengers
are Hiram Bingham and wife, who go out as mis-
sionaries to the Sandwich Islands. Previous to her
departure interesting religious services were held on
bonrJ
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-12-11

SUIcDE.-The Columbia Is. c. Times, of Satur-
day, says:
We learn that on Thursday night last a young gem
tlenlan named julius Ballard, resident of Sumter
district, committed suicide in this city by shooting
himself with pistol, the ball passing entirely
through his head, entering in the neighborhood Of
the temple.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-12-11

MARINE Losses FOR ONE MoNTH.-Thc New York
Express has reported twenty-six sea going vessels
totally lost. during the past month of November, in
vovng loss of ,37j SO0 Value of vessels, s427 00O
cargoes, $9lS, 500. But one life was reported lost
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-12-11

BALLOON AscESsoS.-Prot. Morat accompanied
by another gentlemen madea balloon ascension from
New York city few days ago. They went up ,jll
feet, passed over Williamsburg, and finally came down
into the Sound. They were fiShea ont in safety.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-12-11

THAcKERAY AND SAwSEY-blr. Thackcray has
been lccturng in Scotland on the four Georges, and,
though upon the whole successful, he was severely
hssed for uttering some dispamging things about
Queen Mary.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-12-11

SHOCKING ACCIDEST.-On the lst inst, while the
mail train from Buffalo was crossing bridge near
that city, Mrs O'Connor discovered her child, boy
of about IS months, on the track. She ran to save
him. and both were crushed and killed under the iron
,.1,on1-
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-12-11

A New INvENrIoN.-R G. Gardiner, Of Detroit,
claims to have invented sewing machine no longer
than pair of scissors, which will do the work in first
rate style, and can be sold for dollar.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-12-11

SHAM NoBLEMEN. Two persons, calling them
selves Sir Charles Miller and Lord Arthur John Hud
son, have been arrested in Pttsburg for victmizng
several citizens of that place. One of them was ap
pretended during the performance Of the marriage
ceremony between himself and his landlords daugh-
ter. 1t is said they were carrying on smuggling ope-
rations.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-12-11
MiSSisSiDpi IntclJsrence


We find in the Vicksburg Times of Friday last, the
following paragraphs:
The steamboat Gem put out large lot of railroad
IRON opposite this city yesterday for the Vicksburg
shreveport and Texas Railroad We are glad to hear
the work goes bravely on" and we hope soon to
hear the shr snort Of the iron horse on the track of
this road-the first link Of the grand design of link
ing the Father of Waters with the Mother of Oceans
~ lew days since a young German woman was
drowned from steamboat few miles below this city
She threw out bucket to get some water, and the
force Of the current, with the weight of the bucket,
dragged her from the guard She sunk and was not
seen again In company with a sister, she had come
from Europe to make her home in Vicksburg, where
she had relatives, and when almost in sight of her
expected home, she found a watery grave.
The Yazoo City Observer, of Thursday last, saws:
The weather here, for the last ten Or twelve days.
with slight exceptions, has been anything but agree
able Heavy rains, dark clouds, and sudden changes
have been the order of things The recent rains have
been pretty general and suppose an efectual stop
has been put to cotton picking. The rivers will come
up, however. and with rapid shipments and good
prces the planters can afford to lose the little cotton
beaten out by the rains
The same paper has the following:
We learn the receipts of cotton at this place have
not fallen off from what they were this time last year
The prospect now is that there will be no dimnTton
IN the shipments this season to what they have been
heretofore while cotton commands better price in
TINS market Under this state fittings there is little
danger OF laZoo City losing trade on account of rail
roads from the interior to other points. Planters
much prefer hauling their cotton where they are Ger
tain to find brisk market, good prices and abundant
plantation supplies
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-12-11
OU 4 C H 1T A RTV Z R.

Leaves on THURSDAY, llth inst, at 5 p. NJ.
IT, r. FOR CAHfDEN--The fine, fast running
light drhnEt steamer .BMli1 Frank Hicks,
master, will leave above, for Camden Beach
Hills Ehampn"nUr Moro Landing Pigeon Hill Marie SAlene
ouuch. City Mouth DArhonne Trenton Monroe, Harrison
burg and all intermediate landings. For freight passage
apply on board, orlo
declo LEWIS SNAPP & co, Front street
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-12-11
Leaves on SATURDAY, 18th instant. nj 7. N.


, fYsggsa =, OUNCHiTA RIVER NEGI LAR
sll. = Ten Day Express Passenger Steamer p T.
X imball g T.. kcnns, master will leave 4.
Knirl; Landing, r,nm@e Wilmington, Moro Bay Pro'
Hill CHrrvvr Saline River Gonisrs' Warren licrt :
landing Providence, Point on.vew anhn.) Marie, Saln,
Grand Marie, Alabama Landing; umcitn City Iocomon, ro
rnnn Aouh u Arbnnn" Trenton. Monroe Columbia. liarr
Annhirr, Trinity and all intermediate rlnn'ni0s, with the
steamer FOX in connection bnnCht City for Bartholomew
and Saline Rivers alternate trips Bills Of ri5 given through
iuT the aynu, with privilege Of rcsppng the Fox The
steamer FnX will rHve her rS trip direct for Point Pleas
Friday, the II instant. For further particulars, apply
h'H,td OF TO
dcrll LEWIS SNApP Il co, ( Front street.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-12-11
II A Y A n A

VIII >el on MONDAY, january j.
tzrf-,ss-ts i'UfS II SASA-FRA S,;tJ-A ANERICAS Y
y. y iIs14L5 Steamship GomVHny.-rht steamship sI,au-
n's'1'HF7' coiS rnSo Capt Gilbert rtce viii sa ior
'nG t'"''e p4r, AZ nl,1F'. For passage, apply
dlD ED DEPASSEIls 4 co. u Cu.tomIouya :,