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Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-09-29
House Furnishing Goods
Carpets and Curtain Goods

Table Damask, cry variety;
Linen Towels, Napkins ami Huckaback Diapers;
MarSeies Qailts, Linen and Domestic Sheeting;
Pillow - n Linens and Domestic.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-08-07


A stout red faced gentleman, II
white beaver, blue coat and buff vest
offered to wager a ten pound note
that be could close his eyes and by
the taste name any kind of liquor
in the house. The bet was taken,
and the process of winning or losing
commenced forthwith.
"This is a genuine port said
the Eat gentleman tasting from the
wine glass, "and tbis--is vhiskey,'
and SO on, through the hotels stock
A wag then poured a few drops Of
water into glass, and handed it to
the eonnoisseur.
"This is-well-yes--no. Let
me see, Casting itagain,) veil
BY Jupiterl gentlemen, / lose the
bet. never tasted this liquor be-
fore !"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-08-07

THOSE LITTLE HoGs.--Have you
ever heard the story of one OF Penn
sylvania S Governors, who tasted the
the crisp cracking Of a sucking pig tor
the first time in his life after his at
'tainm5nt to that, at a public dinner.
The Governor had before him a beau.
tiful specimen Of frustrated bacon, to
which he paid his respect SO frequent
ly, that the whole animal found a
tomb in the approaching functionary.
Bat the Governor had an appetite
that was an honor to the air of the Sus-
quehanna Valley, and it had not yet
been appeased. He looked down
the array Of dishes on the table before
him, bat there was nothing to tempt
him. Reckoning a waiter to his side
he cautiously shaded his mouth with
his hand, and asked White Jacket In
a deliberate whisper, "Have you
got any more of them little hogs?'
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-08-07

TH.xp has long existed public demand for an
effective purgatve pill which could be relied on a.
sure and perfectly safe in its operation This has
been prepared to meet that demand, and an extern
ave trial Of itsyirtues has concluiely shown with
what success II accompanies the purpose designed
1t IL easy to make physical pail, but not easy to
make the best Of all pills one which should have
none Of the objections. but all the advantages, OF
cyery other This has been attempted here, and
with what success we would respectfully submit TO
the public decision. II has been unfortunate for
the patient hitherto that almost every prgaaye
medicine Is acrimonious and Initiating TO the DOW
els. This il not Many Of them produce 20 mucn
gripping pain and revuldon In the system a. to more
than counterbalance the good 70 be derived nom
them These pills produce no irritation or pam,
unless IL arise from previously exlsnng opsuuS-
ton or arrangement In the boweis. Beng purely
vegetable, no harm can arise from their use In any
onantify; but il is better that any medicine sbn
be taken judiciously. Minute directions Tor Ell
,,se IN the several diseases TO which they are sp-
plicable are given on the box. Among the COM
plants which have been speedily cured ny them, We
of Jaundiee Indigestion. Languor and Loss Of APP
petite Listlessness Irritabity, Bilious Headache,
Bilious Fever, Fever and Agne, Pain IN the SIDE
and Loins for in truth, al these are but tne con-
sequence Of diseased ac6ou IN the liver. As an
aperent they afford prompt and sure relief n Coz
tiveness, Piles, Goic, Dysentery, Humors, ser2t
MIA and Scurvy Cold with soreness OF the body
Ulcers and impudty of the blood; Ia short any
and every case where Pufgatiye = EsqnIsq; :, :
eessfni cures in Rhenmatism, Cont Dropsys Grassi.
Erysipelas, P.lpitation Of the Heart Pans n ne
Back. Stomach, and Side. They shcnld Be heei{
taken in the spring of the year, to purify tbs blood
and prepare the system for the change Of seasoDs
An occasional dose stimulates the stopach ana
bowels into healthy action, and restores the ape
tite and vigor: They purify the blood and " tnear
stimulant action on the circulatcry system, reno
yate tho strength Of the body, and restore the
wasted or diseased energies Of the whole organism.
Hence an occasional dose is advantageous, even
though no serious arrangement exists; but un-
necessary dosing should never be carried too fars
a. every purgstiye medicine reduces the strength,
when taken to excess. The thousand cases in xhlch
physic is required cannot be enumerated here, put
they suggest themselves to the reason OF ssery
body; and it is confidently believed this pill y1i
answer better purpose than any thing which has
hitherto been available to mankind. When Their
virtues are once known, the public viii no longer
doubt what remedy to employ when IN need OF z
cathartic medicine. Being sugar-wrapped they ars
pleasant to take, and being purely vegetable, no
harm can arise from their use IN any quantity
For minute directions see wrapper on the BOZ.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-08-07
! Gbr gatnlsr.
To Measure lIay ia Mows.

The editor of The New Jersey
Farmer SAYS that he has proved the
following rule for finding the number
OF tons of hay in given bulk
flake NOV Of u or 10 fest in
depth, and which has been filled with
hay, as It's drawn from the field, aud
hrs been lying TIL spFingand measure
thelength, breadth, ndheight iaieet--
multiply them 10 get the cubic con
tents. For instance the length is
20 leet, breadth 10 feet, and height
16-2a tim,s 40 makes 500, null
tiplied by l6, equal TO 1880 cubic
feet, which being divided by 700, the
number Of feet that make a ton 0
1000 lbs, will give Is tons 200 lbs
The top of a NOV, say about ONT
third, we rate at 500 feet to the ton
the middle TOO feet. and the bottom
of the now at 600 so the who'll
bulk would average 700 fee, if tn
NOV IS II or 10 feet deep, bat
only 5 or 6 feet deep, count 500 fee
for ton, and so accordingly viii
other bulks."
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-08-07

SoUIBs.-A carriage has been in
vented for the movement that is on
foot.
When the day "breaks," what
becomes Of the fragments?
We should like to know how many
spokes there are in the wheel Of for
tune?
The man who "retraced' the past
is supposed to have been q harness.
maker. =
The phrase Fighting on his own
hook, " is now most elegantly render
ed, "waging war upon the prudent
individuality of his personal curve
"A fool in high station is like q
man on the top Of a mountain-eve'
rything appears small to him.. and be
appears small to every body.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-08-07

NooKs VS.. STooKs.--Nooks met
Stocks in tight place, neither
could turn out without some danger
of oyerturning their respective carts
eff you don't turn out, said
hooks. "I'll serve you just as did
man | met half a mile back here IN
just such a place as this
Stocks was impressed by the de-
cision which Nooks displayed, and
promptly complied with the request;
but, just as be was getting by, be
inquired.
GLOW about that man you met
how did you serve him.
"Oh, vell-hem!-you see" said
hooks, "when ] found, as how thai
be wouldn't turn out for me, why
hem just turned out for bim--
that was all !" 49,
hooks is wag of the first water
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-08-07

CoMBs.-To polish tortoise-shell
combs, make a paste of jewellers
rouge and a little sweet oil. Put it
ON the comb, and when quite dry
brush it of: Then polish the comb
with washed-leather. In some cases
this will restore polish. The use OF
sal volatile, instead of sweet oil. is
recommended for mixing with the
jewelers. rouge in forming the paste,
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-08-07


SaLTpETRE FOR PUFTER AND MEAT.
What office does saltpetr, perform
in the. preservation of butter and
meat th,t is not as well performed
by the use of common salt alone?
This is animportant question, because
IL saltpetre exerts no special preser-
yatiyc Influence not to be found IN
common salt, then it should not be
used in butter nor brine of meat, be-
cause it has bitter taste, aud it must
impart more or less of it to butter
especially. We have been assured
by those who have packed butter
with and without saltpetre, THAT 1t is
much better not to use it for this pur-
pose. The best plan of sailing but
ter is, to use the purest salt only;
heat it on the fire before using it, to
drive of all the moisture, and apply
it warm when working the butter.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-08-07

RECIPE FOR SPAWN IN Horses. =
Two table spoQnsful of common salt
dissolved in one pint of water.to which
add two table spoonsiul Of Cayenne
pepper, powdered fine, and hall
pint of lard; all to be put in pot
and simmered slowly until all the
water has been eVaporated; then add
one ounce of heartshorn and one
ounce of laudanum, all well mixed
and put into bottle well corked
Rub the affected knee three times a
day with the mixture and you will
find one bottle will generally effect a
cure. This will also cure the sWln'
ney.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-08-07
NEARaNNe

nIEMER& HAMPTON have s.s
IL just received their Spring s
stock of Goods, consisting of everything in
their line, to which they respectfully call the
attention of the public. Their stock is larger
and more complete in assortment than it has
ever been and will be sold ON the mostreason-
able terms. Physicians andall others wishing
to purchase anything in their trade will do
wellto cali and examine their stock at their
store, west side of thepnblic square, Fayette-
vile. Penn DlEMER. & HAMPTON.
April 20. sc. Il ~
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-08-07

= To CLEAN WALL PAPER.--Take
about two quarts Of wheat bran, tie
it in a bundle Of coarse flannel, and
rub it over the paper. 1t will cleanse
the whole paper. of all descrip-
tions of dirt and spots better than
any other means that can be used.
Some use bread, but dry bran is bet
ter.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-08-07
futt nna SAltq.
Scene in a Western Theatre.

Scene III a WESTERN Ifleatrc.
Soule time since, Miss L- was
playing in the character of Mrs Hal
Ter, in tho town Of p, within the
vast bosom Of the Mississippi some
where. A very athletic !'imberman,
as Straight as one Of the pines OBJ his
own bills, sat close by the orchestra.
The play bad progressed to tho clos
iDg scene, aud so intense was the IN
terest this sou Of nature had felt,
THAT he rose involuutarily from his
seat, aud leaned with breathless in
terest over the bass viol, with his
lace peering in between the loot
| lights. The tears were streaming
| in, torrents down over his rough,
strong, weather beaten but manly
countenancs. The dialogue had
reached the point where the long
deserted wife SO pathetically asks to
be restored to the heart of hOr hus-
baud, and he sternly and energetic
aly refuses.
| The refusal was too much for the
highly excited sympsthies OF o ~
Allegheny river. friend. Rolling ms
huge doubled up fist over his eyes
the hard, horny knackles wet with
great blistering tears, he blubberec
out:
4 81 say, sissy, don't have anything
mora to do with that hard-heartet
brute. Come and go-go, 60 witt
meme up the Alieghenier, and III
keep you with Mar for the balance
Iof your life. Din me il | don't !.
tits useless to say that the house
{ came down more effectuatly than ey
er. The skill Of the great actress
had brought it. She had her OWL
gravity completely overthrow. Pit
boxes, and stage. alike roared witt
imirth; the curtain fell, and the play
progressed no further that night.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-08-07
A GREAT FREsHEr.-They hav

A GREAT FREsHET.-They have
.hadan unprecedented freshet in the
upper. Minnesota valley. Villages
were drowned out end considerable
property was destroyed. The coun-
try in the vicinity looked Ikea vast
lake. In one night large tracts we're
overaoued to a sufficient depth to
float the largest steamers Of the Mis-
sizsippi.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-08-07
An E., on seeing a young la.
dy writing, with a hole in her stock.

To see a lady of such grace
With so much sense, and such face,
So slatternly, is shocking;
Off you would with Venus vie,
Your pen and poetry lay by,
And learn to mend your stocking.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-08-07

To REMOVE OFFENSIVE BREATH.--Six
drops of the chloride of soda In a
vine glass full Of cold spring water
is excellent for washing the mouth
before going to bed, and after break
fast. to remove offensive odor caused
by decaying teeth.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-08-07
MMr. Snowfall, I want to ask 20

one question, dis ebenin."
"Well. succeed den."
"Spose you go to de !abbern to
get dinner and don't hab muffin on
de table, but big be6; what should
you say?"
Il glib dat up afore you ak it,
What should you say?"
@IVhy under de circumstances of
de case, I should say dat BEET S ALI"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-08-07
FLOUR!FLOUR.
NAILS,
ROOTS AND SHOPS.

II ADY,S fine Kid Lace Boots, Cloth ia,
LIZ Caters, do Cloth and Goat Boots, Rssi
do Polka, do super sewed Goat, won. va
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, Childs fancy Taylor do, Roam do, La
dies White and Satin Kid do, Gents Calf W.
P Boots fine Kip do, Elk fine Pump do Elk
size, Boys Red Top do, boys and mems Bro
gans, Mems Rubber and Deerskin Overshocs,
Home made Boots aud Shoes; for sale by
Oct25. JOHN GOODRICH.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-12-31
Foreign Demand for American Pro

4
duCe.
We took occasion to show, in an article pub
lished in the Gazette few days since, that the
production of live animals in the U. S. did not
increase in proportion to the population, and in
the course of our Investigations it appeared that
in some of the more thickly settled and older
States there had been an actual decrease be-
tween 1910 and 1850. This fact explains, in
measure, the apparent mystery connected with
the market for breadstufs and provisions, and
which, for several years past, has puzzled the
most shrewd and best informed operators. From
q superficial view of the progress Of agriculture
in the United States, it might appear that our
products increased more rapidly than our popu-
lation; such, however, is not the fact. 1t is true
that the quantity Of land sold by the government
has been very large, but the purchase of land is
one thing, and the cultivation is another. The
facts are as we have shown. The increase of
population has been greater than the increase of
live animals. The same is probably true OF bread
stuffs, but upon this point we are not yet prepar
ed to speak. This as already remarked, explains
in part the mystery connected with the present
condition OF our markets, inasmuch as it accounts
for the high prices that have for several years
past prevailed throughout the country for hog
products, and indeed all kinds of domestic pro-
visions.
Connected with this, however, is another fea-
ture of Importance, and one which has exercis-
ed, and must continue to exercise, great inhu-
ence upon prices of produce. We refer to the
foreign demand. In previous article, to which
reference has already been made, we introduced
figures to show the increase in the exports of
the products Of live animals, for periods of five
years, commencing with 1885. Wenow present
a statement, prepared from official sources, show
ing the value of hog products, viz: hogs, pork,
bacon and hams and breadstuffS viz corn
corn meal wheat, -four, rye meal, rye oats, &C.,
rice, biscuit and potatoes, exported from the G.
S., each fiscal year, from 1910 and 1856, both
incl,,sive.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-12-31
The Expedition to the North,

The expedition of United States troops, under
Col. Smith, which left Fort Smelling about four
months ago, for an exploration to the Pembina
District, and along the frontier is on its return.
Our latest advices on Saturday, furnished by the
kind attention of Mr.. Fonseca, informs us that
the two returning companies, consisting of about
200 men, had arrived at Grow Wing, and were,
with little success, endeavoring to cross the fer
ry at that place. The men are described as
looking wretched and destitute to painful de-
gree A four months absence from civilization
had reduced their clothing to rags, and the no.
BILE, intelligent young fellows were wandering
back, very many of them barefooted, all suffer-
ing from privation and want.
But one man was lost-he died from the con-
slant exposure. They were obliged frequently
to unloose the horses and mules from the wag-
ons, drag all their train through marshes where
the mire was knee deep. So incapable of transit
was the country, that they were obliged to leave
several of the government wagons, and the uten-
sis behind them. On account of the extensive
fires across the prairies in that vicinity, little
grass or fodder could be found, in consequence
of which, seventy nine very fine mules persisted
of starvation. Buffaloes were seen in large num-
bers upon the route, and several fine ones were
captured to answer the wants Of the expedition
which they did capitally. The land over which
the train passed was variable-considerable of
it sandy plain, and much of it as beautiful and
productive as was ever exposed to sunshine.
They met relief expedition above Grow Wing,
which had been lost some days in the woods,
thus delaying the recruit. The companies have
not yet arrived at Fort Smelling; when they do,
we shall endeavOr to ascerta n more of the re-
suits and benefits of their exploring-St Paul
Times.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-12-31

The increase in pork was also large, but not
SO great in proportion as lard and bacon.
The conclusion to be drawn from these facts
is this: Europe is every year becoming more
dependent upon this country for provisions, and
very large proportion of the hog products of
the United States will continue to find a market
in the Old World, regardless Of prices. Most Of
the nations of Europe are densely populated, and
their lands are already cultivated to the highest
extreme There is no room, therefore. for in
crease in agricultural products; yet the popula-
ton is of course swelling, and this forces the
people of Europe to look to the United States
for food to meet their increasing wants. The de-
mand fuctuates as the crop proves full or short,
and prices rule high or low, but in any event the
increase in our exports of domestic produce to
Europe must continue. High prices of course
influence the consumption at home and abroad,
and more in Europe than in this country; but
for heavy draft upon our resources, even at
current rates, we may rely; and to more rap
id increase in our agricultural products than has
recently been experienced, We must look for
cheaper food in the domestic markets. Last
year England and France purchased largely Of
our breadstuffs and provisions. This was attrib-
uted to war influences This year, however, with
peace establishment heavy purchases are con-
tinued, and we find English operators busy in all
the Western pork markets securing middles. 1t
is evident therefore, that the exports Of the cur
rent year will be large, and in value, if not in
quantity, they promise to equal those Of 1856
SO. We have not presented these facts with a
view to stimulate the pork market 1t needs no
stimulant. 1t is alreedy dangerously Inflated,
and it is by no means certain that with the for
eign demand anticipated, the season will prove
profitable one; but aside from this, the facts
presented are important, aud should be under
stood They indicate clearly the tendency of
our trade, and are sufficient to stimulate the pro-
ductive energies Of the country.-CincinnatiG Ga
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-12-31
THE GREAT ENGLISH REMEDY!
SIR JAMES CLARK'S CELEBRATED
: Eamale Pills

Preparation prescription Of Sir James Clark H. d.,
Physician Extraordinary the Queen This Invaluable
Medicine is unfang in the cure of all those painful and
dangerous diseases incident to the female cons tuition
1t moderates all excess removes all distractions and
brings the monthly period with regularity.
These P1Is should not be taken by females during
tie FIRST THREE MONTHS Of Pregnancy, as they
are sure to bring Miscarriage, but at any other
time they are sdJe
In all Of Nervous Spinal Affections pain in the
Back and Limbs Heaviness, Fatigue Slight Exertion
Palptaton of the Heart Lowness of Sprits Mysteries
Sick Headache Whites and all the painful diseases oc-
casioned by disordered SYSTEM these Pills will effect
cure when all other means have failed, and although
powerful remedy do not contain ron calome antmony
or any other mineral.
Publications accompanying each package. Price, In
the United States and Canada, One Dollar.
Sole Agents for this country,
I.C.BALDWIN 4 CO.,
Rochester, N. Y.
N.B.-$1 90 and postage stamps enclosed to any au
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mall oct3l
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Whitney WALKER, Fort Madison. Iap25.bp.yI
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-12-31

G.es Horace Greeley's short term In congress,
:. have heard little or nothing Of the milage
,,5Otn, that formed 70 conspicuous feature Of
.A1t sessson. That reduction Of the milags Of
.enber should take place, there " not doubt,
"a - ass glad thas the matter u again getting
.esus attention. In this day Of railroads and
,.p,d travelling, The present rates are estiiely
- high, and reform Is among the things
sesded.
N. Kelsey, chairman Of the House commit
,.eis about - present bill for cquali.ing the
.rsants paid 20 members, which now ranges
- III 70 about 10000; the lowest being TO
,Ae member from Maryland, and the highest TO
Hose from Oregon and Washington Territories.f
mo proposed reduction IL from 40 cents per
nile 70 10, 70 those whose distance il over 800
uiles. 49,
he also proposes 10 reduce the per diem NJ
,osance Of members when voluntarily absent.
he latter, We think, Is not bad move and any
thing that viii have tendency to keep members
!. their business, will BE- beneficial But no
measure Of this kind can ever pass the House,
and the move, though good one, will becntire-
" lost.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-12-31

Tax Nsono ISsuRsxcrIoS-Irs Cause.-The
excitement consequent on the late disturbance
among the slaves Of the Slave States, 10 lulling
Of lste, and now the extent of it is being ascer-
timed, and the causes that led to it. Asto the
causes, doctors differ, some attribute it to Abo.
litionism At the North, and their emisaries sent
among the Slaves; others to the Republican
party, and the PRONUNCIATION Of their principles !;
while others again, and not without . show Of
good sense, attribute it to the Locofoco stump
orators, and the Pro-Savery press. Perhaps
ill these had something 10 do In the matter, but
Che last seems decidedly the most likely TO have
had such an effect.
Whatever may have led to it, IT is quite ques-
donable whether the vigorous measures adopted
70 prevent recurrence, will have that effect,
though It Is TO DO hoped no more of the insur-
fsction will be heard. The fact should not be lost
sisht Of, however, that this instruction existed
In It's greatest extent, in the fears and excited
In,agnations of the holders Of the slaves, and
more blood has been shed in the punishment of
the offence, real and imagined, than in the Of
fence itself.