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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-04-24
oLEANINGs FROM PAPERS,
With Editorial Sprinklings.


We learn from the st. Louis Eve
ming News that wealthy cottol
planter from Tishamingo county
Mississippi, named Josiah Stittles
is in Hamilton, Butler county, Ohio
with family Of nine slaves, which
he purposes to set free. He also in
tends to educate and otherwise pre-.
pare them to retain properly their
new relations to society. The FAM
lilly consists Of a mother, six sons
and two daughters. Three Of the
boys are good mechanics, and anoth-
er acted as an overseer. Mr.. Slit.
tles is still the owner Of many slaves.
| Some thirty women of Farming
ton, ILL.,, backed by their husbands,
brothers and sons, went to every gro
Gerry and liquor shop inthe place, one
afternoon recently, and emptied all
the liquor they could find into the
street.
Sylvester Fries, the defaulting
wharfmasterat Cincinnati, has brought
suit against Gregory Il Maury for
1924, which ha had paid them at
various times for lottery tickets
That's where a portion Of the money
went.
HUNTING IN TExAs.-The last mum.
Der Of the Brazos Statesman, publish
ed at Waco, speaks of a deer hunt
which took place near that village.
One of the hunters. in less that one
hour after starting out ,ksHed nine deer
at two shots! Pretty good luck, we
call that.
A negro named Harry Ganno
murdered his overSeer, Thomas j. |
in Montgomery county,
Ala, few days ago, and was burnt |
by the neighbors.
The new dome ofthe Capitol build
ing at Washington, according to the
estimate of Mr.. Walters, the archi.
tect, will cost million of dollars. Its
was commenced with
IN appropriation of 100000.
Andrew J. DoneIsoD, ia a recent
etter says: Andrew Jackson was
lis guardian from infancy. On
his contemporary remarks: "The
court ought to have appointed
second guardian for him nhen the
I'D General died"
The cholera is raging among the
soldiers at Havana. l.
Huntsville was placed in Tele-
,rapic communication with Memphis
md all the Union on Saturday NOR
Montgomery having pnt
lis line on that day in operation.
A VALUABLE NEGRO. "A negro .
carpenter was lately sold in Adams i
county, Miss, for three thousand
seven hundred dollars.
WHERE Is THE KNOW NOTHING PAR q
,Y?-All odds and ends of things in
Pennsylvania, says the New York :
Journal of Commerce, have united t
n opposition to the Democratic party. F,
)ne Of the candidates for State of.
GERS is Know Nothing, another a
Black Republican, and anothera Wing.
]. B. Kertland, and others. have
'een convicted Of Illegal banking as =
Memphis, Tenn. The fine is 81 900 c
nd some months imprisonment. Q
It is now ascertained that sc per. a
ons we're burnt or drowned by tie $
turning Of the steam ferry boat on I
he Delaware near Philadelphia.
A judge in Baton Rouge, La,
aving forgotten the day fixed by /
Nv for the term of court to begin, G
ned himself S25 for the oversight. "
o-,->,o-,,ooo-o-o,. d
-, < III
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-04-24

The know nothing state conven-
ton met at Iowa City on the 9th ult.
to the number forty Jsye delegates,
endorsed Fillmore and D0nelson, ap-
proved of Thorington, the abolition
representative in congress, endorsed
the Maine law, and ratified the BIack
Republican state ticket!
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-04-24

DY virtue of an Execution directed to me
- from the Circuit Court of MARSHALL Coun-
nty, at the February Term, 1856 will offer
for sale for cash to the highest bidder, at the
court house door in the town of Fayetteville,
on the 18th day of May next, the following
SLAVES, to-wit:--one negro man Frederick,
also one do Edmund, and one girl Fronia,
levied upon as the property of Jane Holt, to
satisfy an Execution in favor of Thomas Nc
knight, Commissioner. dc, this 14th April,
1856. MOSES CRUISE, Sheriff.
Anil Of
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-04-24
chr Marlsfts --Tatesf Dates

Nashville, Tenn
Cotton.-Littie offered; prices firm and with
an advancing tendency. 81 bales, 7A@9;
4S bales. 500.
Tobacco.--Sales at 90.
Groceries. at Auction at Laniers'--
Sugar.-7T@81s.
Coffee-l21s @12s4.
Molasses.-37@37]s.
Sugar--Crushed, ll34.g
Soap-Common bar Sc.
Flour.--Bbls. S5@y; Sacks Sc 25@3 90 p
iO0f.
Grain.--Nene selling.
Bacon--Large demand, and supplies iiaa-
tied. Stiff and firm at SC. Hog round
Applos--Green, $2@3 so u Dbl.
Trade dull.
Cincinnati, Ohio
Flour firm at SIS 50@5 Is; -. . Provisions
firm: Mess Pork So co.. -. Bacon Sides
81; sh oulders z; Bulk Sides IT,. Whisky
1919 1873 -. Groceries Steady.
New York. N. We
Flour improving-Oho Sc 37@6 75,...
Wheat quiet. Corn firm. =. Mess Pork
ST. 6S.. -. Beef dropping -. Whiskey 26 q
-. sterling exchange a7s.
Atlanta, GA.
We quote from the Price Current of Seagc
& Abbot:
| Since the date of our last Price Current oil
10Th March, we have had a very good demand
fer Bacon, nearly all the time; and the sales
of our own house are upwards of 100000
pounds. The demand is en- the increase, and
prices have slightly advanced within the past
week, Wemay new quote prime heavy. hog
round Bacon at Slz cents. from store, and Other
grades in proportion. The stock in marke.
will probably supply tie demand for two Of
three weeks.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-04-24
Electer-

EiecteF--
The Democratic District Conven.
ton, in Shelbyville, last Saturday.
we understand, nominated Hon. Jas
II. Thomas Elector of this Congress
ional District. Very good. Mr.. 7
is one of the ablest debaters in the
State, and firm, consistent democrat
Our cause is safe in bis hands. We
shall probably receive the proceed
ings of the Convention in time fol
our next issue.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-04-24

Burglars DO get ireadfully swim.
died sometimes. The most recent
instance we have heard Of occurred
at Athens, Ga, few days ago.
They broke into the store of Bishop
&Son, after great difficulty, and re-
allied FOR their pains the SUM Of one
dimel
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-04-24

The mail for California from Utah
in January last was carried over the
Sierra Nevada mountains by a Nor
wegian, who footed it on snow-shoes
seven feet long and four inches wide,
in the form of skates, and showed
himself along with pole.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-04-24
EFrEcr OF MoBs.--Real estate

EFFECT OF MoBs.--Real estate ia
Louisville, Ky, is very low just now.
A block Of eight two-story dwelling
houses, brick, with lots Is feet fronl
and 100 desp, were sold last week at
from 500 to $3.50 cash-iess than
the houses could baput up for. The
Courier says this is fair speeiMsp
Of prices Just n,&.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-04-24

An individual in New York adver-
tises in the SIN of that city, for g
woman to work on vests. He pro.
poses to pay good stitcher one
dollar per week. Tall w1gesl Wo-
men are never paid for their work.
Some men make it their business to
sWindle them.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-04-24

Offices: No. Fifth ST., Louisville
Ky.. and no. 2 (Gsiisey Building
CORTLAND ST., N. u.
The above popular medicines received and
for sale by DIEMER 81 HAMPTON, Fay
etteville; J. L. Jones, Lewisburg; S. B. Robi-
son, Murffeesborp; Deery 4 Majors, Shelby
vile; A. Shook, Winchester. Call and get
alnanacs and pamphlets free. which describe
tier use. Nov 8, iS55--i2m
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-04-24
Advertisements =

Several new ones in our columns
this morning, among which are soma
sales by the Sheriff, a dissolution, new
receipts of Liquors and Groceries, sc.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-04-24

~ Atvcrtisementsmust be handed into the
e;h,e by Tteilay Morning, to insure an appear
anco in the following Paper
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-04-24

-NATcHEz, Jan. 6, 1856.
j. T. Jackson, Esq, Fayetteville:
DEAR SIR--I have just received yours of
the 22d ult. The horse .Union'' to which I
presume you refer. was or rather is own broth
or to Peytona. For her pedigree shall refer
you to the Spirit Of the Times. It was pub
lished in full when she won the grea; Peyten
stake at Nashville, some years since. Mr..
Thos. Kirkman, of Florence, Ala, can give it
to you. / thought well Of Union as racer,
but never started him but once, as no was in
jured in one hook, shink. and could not there
fore b brought to the post fit to run.
Very respectfully, yonr cbt servt
April 10. W, J. MINOR.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-04-24
Neatly Printed Blanks.

ee1ssables' and Justices blanks just printed
aud for sale at our desk-cheap.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-04-24
Fayetteville Observer

advertisement are inserted in the or
der in which they are handed in.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-04-24
NAA,AM,

HSHIS superior horse will make a.
Il hispresent season, Wednesday, &A
Thursday and Friday of each week at Hem
derson Whitakers, about half mile from Null
berry, and the balance of his time at the stable
of Alfred Smith, 8 miles east of Fayetteville,
and win serve mares at So the season, SO to
insure. Heis IL hands high, 0 years old, dark
sorrel color. The season has commenced ana
will end July LIST. He lisa full brother s, Pey-
tona, sired by imported Glenco, dam Giantess,
by imported Leviathan. See American Turf
Register. j. I. JACKSON.
March q, 1856.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-04-24

A. j. TOON f. Co. having purchased the
entire stock of Groceries, &C., from Short &,
Toon, and in addition to their stock have been
ifeceiying monthly from Nashville new sup
plies Of Liquors and Groceries, making
their assortment equal if not superior to any
in the place. They trust by close attention to
business to receive liberal patronage.
A. j. TOON d co.
FAYETTEVILLE, April "a, 1856.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-04-24
BOOTS. SHOES AND HATS,

is unusually extensive and cannot exE7>
fail to please. We have Oakforcl's. ..5
Bebee's, Lassell's and Rankin, Dur Co.,
wee d Co.'S Hats of every kind;
Super Mole skin from SO to sc;
Elegant soft hats &c SIS to So;
All colors cheap hats, of all styles;
Rockland; Citizens;
Empire. Husariau;
Shanghai; Wide-awake;
Cavalier; Scbastopol; etc. etc.
BOYS, Youths. and Children's Hats of every
style and price.
NEIL, MooREs & WRIGHT.
April II.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-04-24
MARRIED,
DIED..

In this county, Sunday. 20ih inst, of typhoid
fever, Miss POLLY Ann, daughter of Champ E.
Smith, aged about II years.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-04-24
MilIinery!!

INIJ ND. OHOUNEh, az NO D Un- N&&A
I've ion street. Mrs. Flemingsold | -NsA
stand) is nowreceiying her supplies e. &sg
OF Spring Millinery Goods and by ~
the first week expects to have open for sale the
largest and best selected stock of the kind ever
brought to this market. She would take this
meaEs of informing the public that she has
purchased Mrs. Fleming's entire stock Of goods
and furnit,irs as well as her custom or good
will-hrs Fleming obligating herself not to
engage in the millinery business in Nashville
directly or indirectly for the space Of five
years.
Mrs. G. hopes to receive continuation. Of
the generous patronage which has heretofore
rewarded her efforts. She is determined not
to be surpassed either in styles or qualities of
b goods Nashville, April Sd, l856--tf.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-04-24

ME partnership heretofore ex- ~E
IL listing under the style of short Il
q EOOn, was dissolved on the LIST ssaSS<>
of January last, by mutual consent All thos,
indebted to said firm are requested to come
forward and make payment without delay
April "a, 1856. SHORT & TOON.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-04-24

HLOyER SEED just received and 1H
~ for sale by
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-04-24
NANTES, EaIlraiiarias. &c,
LATEST APPROPRIATIONS OF
Spring and sammer Goods for 1856,
By z. e. GOODRTGH

HAVE just received and OPEN ~-
IL ed an entirely new stock of &r 4.
Spring and SyRss,saaer CseeLs. 80 y
which is by far the largest and best selected
stock that have ever had the pleasure Of. Of
fering TO the public. These Goods were pur-
chased at the very lowest possible rates, aud
will be sold unusually low for CASH, OF. on
time to punctual time-dealers. Being alone
in business enables me to sell at smaller profits
than heretofore. My stock of
AAOl8Sa DRESS GOODS
is very complete. In fact. have everything
aiady can desire, from the finest to the COM
monest My stock Of
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-04-24
READY MaDE CLOTHING.

that will bear comparison with any Ike
amount to be found in the State. To emu
merate all descriptions would be tedious
sufficient to say We have Goats. Pants, Vests
and Shirts of every quality aud price, from the
costlest to the cheapest.
Oar assortment of
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-04-24
GeniIemea's Dress Goods

cannot be surpassed All ask is an exarnin-
alton OF this stock; and will take great pleas
IRE IN showing Them to all who will favor me
with their presence. 7. C. GOODRICH.
April 3.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-04-24

A judge in Baton Rouge, La,
having forgotten the day fixed by
law for the term of court to begin,
fined himself S25 for the oversight.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-04-24
SHERiEE,S SALE.

Fayetteville, April "a, 1856.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-04-24

Huntsville was placed in Tele-
grapic communication with Memphis
and all the Union on Saturday NOR
ing-Mr. Montgomery having pnt
bis line on that day in operation.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-04-24

A negro named Harry Ganno
murdered his overseer, Thomas j.
Capeheart, in Montgomery county,
Ala, few days ago, and was burnt
by the nejghbors.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1856-04-12
ANSAS.

The high expectations entertained bv
Judge Collamer's friends in his defense of his
minority report on Kansas were morc than
fulfilled in the Senate on Thursday. He
produced the long expected executive mr.
u.es of the Territorial Government of Kan
sas, which should have been received in Jan
uary, but were DELAYED thus long. BY these
he was enabled to make the following ex-
hbit:
In February Of last year, Gov. Reeler, as
required by law, had census of Kansas ia
ken, as basis for the division of the Terrific
ry into Council and Representative Districts.
and the arportionmcnt of members to each.
(which apportionmcnt was accordingly made
On the 5Oth of the following month. the Lee
gi>la,ive Election was held, and the vote
then taken, IN districts not contested Lefore
Gor. Ree'ler, compares with the officially AS
certained number of legal voters in those
districts as follows:
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1856-04-12
FOUR DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE
PEACE VIRTUALLY CONCLUDED.
Birth ofshc Aing Of Al.irrs.

The United States mail steamer Atlantic
from Liverpool 10 O'Clock mornin.of Wcdncs-
day. March 10Th. arrived at New York
Wednesday morning at log o'clock.
Peace is considered As virtually concluded,
and the arrival of Baron Man:euflel. the
Prrsian plenipotentiarv. at Paris. Is only a.
waited to sign the protocol. The birth of
an heir to the Bonapartc lire is the cause of
much outward rejoicing in France, and even
in England. The British Parliament is moi
in session. Nothing additional to report re-
speeding the American difficulties.
The French and English papers are equal
ly full OF details respecting the birth and
baptism of the son OF Napoleon and Eucenie.
At quarter to three o'clock on SUNDAY
morning, the 10th. the child made his ap-
pearance in this sinful world. and the Paris
papers inform us. that 1.-The Imperial Prince
Is OF so robust a constitution that he IS near.
ly AS big as the child of his nurse. who is two
months old C)" All the officers of state a
bove referred to were present at his birth
The ceremony OF ondoiement, or prelimi
nary baptl>m,w was performed with much POM
IN the chapel Of the Tuileries. Cardinal:
Dupont, Gousset, bonnet. and Marriott. tn,
Bishop OF Nancy and inferior clergy assisted
and all the dignitaries of the Empire wer,
present. Mass was celebrated bv the Bisho,
OF Adr"S, after which the Able Deplac.
preached sermon from the text. BLESS ed i
he that comcth in the name of the Lord =
and wound up with the invocation ON IN,
child, IN these times "Bcstow on him m,
genus and maenanimity of his father. IN,
kindness and inexhaustDle charity Of hi
mother, the sincere faith and devotion ri
both; and, to sum up in one wish. bestow o,
him heart worthy of his destiny and il
name" -
name was then bestowed on the infant
Napoleon Eugene Louis Jean Josepb fl. 4,
France. This appellation was entered in III,
parish registers and signed by the Emperor
being witnessed by Prince Murat. the DIX,
OF Alba. Marshal valiant, Minister Of VA
NJ. Proplong, President of the Senate an.
Count de Morny, President of the Lccisla
ture. 6''''
on Sunday morins the Senate and Iec;s
azure met at 8 O'Clock, and received the off;
I'a' announcement OF the birth of an heir =,
'he throne, an announcement which w..
reserved with every appearance of cordial
ty. "'''
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1856-04-12
GREEN MOUNTAIN. Iowa, ;
March 10. 1856.

DEAR SIR You wish me to give YOU a
description of this portion Of the State, and
the advantages it has for those who wish to
seek new homes in the West. ! have had
some experience in travelling through the
Western States for the two past years, and
will venture it as my opinion that there is
no section of the West that affords the adj
vantages to the settlers that Central Iowa
does. The new town of Green Mountain,
Marshall Co., Iowa, is situated near the geo.
graphical centre Of the State, and, in my O.
pinion, is destined to become the future capi-
tai of Iowa. 1t is located about five miles
from the Iowa River, upon the swell Of land
which commands an extensive and delightful
view of the surrOundn. country. 1t is con-
silered one Of the most healthy locations in
the West. This town is growing rapidly,
and is settled thus far principally by New
England people. The proprictors are ctter-
ing Inducements particularly favorable to
Eastern peoVle-they deed gratis every al
ornate lot to persons who design to become
permanent settlers in the town. This town
is laid out in regular order into building lots.
The public square is situated in the centre
of the town, upon slight elevation and con-
tains al out ten acres Of land. There are no
high mountains nor deep valleys in this part
of Iowa. The land lies in gentle swclls,
some portions bein. somewhat more elevated
than others There is no waste land 70 speak
of in this part. The soil is rich and proluc-
tive, and free from stone Good water can
be obtained 10y digging from ten to thirty
feet. There are several stone-quarrics in the
vicinity of Green Mountain. which are gene
rally found from two to six feet under ground
The timbcr-land generally lies upon the
meadows and near the river; the prairle lies
back from the -land.upon which farms
are made No use of timber is made for
farming purposes, except for fencing and
building. There is a large ilouringmii up
on the Iowa River near Green Mount ain and
several others not far distant in process of
building There has lately been a Co. horse
power steam >awmill put in operation at this
place, which supplies the town with lumber
for building.
All kinds of mecl ani,.s are wanted here,
As well As professional men. Tradcsmcn of
every description Will do well here. as the
country around is growing so rapidly that
the demand for mer chandisc is much greater
than the supply. \ R,i!roi! is in con,em,-
pIation through this place from Dubuque to
Council Bluffs, which will doubtless be built
as soon as the country becomes little more
thickly settled. Respectfully yours, W.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1856-04-12

BY the permission Of a friend, we are ena-
bled to place below the following letter re-
ceived in answer to inquiries he had occasion
to make of the writer. The answer NAV be
of service to such persons as are thinking of
settling in.the West 1, is the general opin-
ion that Iowa, in respect to temperature of
climate. soil and healthfulnesS. as well as in
almost every other respect, is superior to any
other of the more recently settled Western
States, and no other section is superior to
the central region where Marshall County is
located
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1856-04-12
Nr. Barnum Taking his Troubles Phi.
Graphically.
From the Prvridtnce journal.

FROM ne l1UtNItntS JOurnM.
We are sure that there is no violation of
confidence in publishing the following note
1t was written in acknowledgment of an arti-
Gle in the Journal. speaking kindly OF the
writer in his present and, We hope, only tenn
porary misfortunes:
NEW YORK, Tuesday, March 25, sc.
GENTLEMEN: feel that my poor thanks
are about the most valueless article that can
be thought Of; but ! cannot withhold them
from a full and grateful heart, after reading
your kind editorial OF the 22d inst. Such ia
vors at this time are all the more precious
from their rarity.
have no desire to extenuate nv faults, but
l never knowingly wronged any man. NV
humbugs were gotten up more for the fun
Of the thing" than anything else. always
strove to make my patrons feel that they go.
their moneys worth, and, it they thought they
did, they did, for, las a man thinketh 80 he
is" loved to make money, but not better
than loved to spend it. gave $40. 900 per
annum in charity for the last ten years, and,
if l had not been jdckass, impulsive and
confding. should not have been ruined.
have paid and secured all my personal debts,
offered clock creditors 800, 900 to erase nv
name from all the Jerome paper, but they
have proved bigger asses than was, for thew,
by refusing it. locked up my property, forced
me to immense sacrifices in order to nav NV
private debts, and thus they get nothing
from my estate, and lose all.
] have no ambition to try again." for
what is the use, when $3.50, 200 are hanging
over my head: can always earn a living,
and shall try for nothing more. 1t is hard at
my time of life to lose all, but trust | can
muster sufficient philosophy to enable me to
bear up under it. Again thanking you most
sincerely,I am truly yours.
P. T. BARNUM.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1856-04-12

Addresses and congratulations con,inpe n
pour INTO the Tuilerirs Paris hi>ln.,r ,,.,,..-
ally illuminated. and the latest bulletin ! y,
the recognized phrase, Mother AM rlill
are as well rs can be expected" Pope ru-
is the princes godt.th-r, and the Queen n-
Sweden lis sodmnhrr-in return Tor wl,3,
Napoleon and Eugene undertake 10 at =.
godfather and mother 20 all le.itinat. child.
rem born on SUNDAY. the 10Th, thron.hou,
France. Flags were hung out ard >alu,-s
fired i'll the principi! CITIES of Brit ,in IN
honor of voun. Bo,aplrte's birth.