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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-04-03
TIE ALTERED MARRIAGE SERVO

The ALTERED MARRIAGE SERVICE
The late Jas. Silk Buckingham,
NJ. p, ia his autobiography, says
while working at the Clarendon
Press, Oxford, it was currently rumor-
ed, that some of the young practical
jokers Of the University, when the
sheet containing the marriage serv-
ice was about to be worked off as e.
nally corrected, unlocked the form,
took out a single o, and substituted
10 its place the letter Z. The result
was, that when the sheets we're print
ed, that part Of the service which
rendered the bond irrevocable, was
SO changed as to make it easily dis
solved, and the minister to ask the
parties if they would Glove, comfort,
honor, &C., one another so long as ye
both shall kkef"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-04-03
On the night of the 18th ult., a

On the night of the 18th ult., a
man went into camp of Chinese,
inoneo of the California gold dig,
gins"-tbe Cinnamon say for the
purpose of robbery-suceeeded in
getting some Of their money, goods
aud chattles, and was abo ut making
of with them, when the celestials
seized him, recovered their money,
and administered to bin a smart
thrasbing. They then gagged him
tied bis feet aud hands each together,
run pole through them,and with their
assailant strung upon pole, as they
carry a pig, started to Auburn
with him.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-04-03
ALABAMA.

The following statement Of prin-
ciples concerning the slavery question
was recently adopted by the De.
mocracy Of Alabama. The Detroit
Free Press copies the statement, and
says that the democracy throughout
the North will adhere thereto:
e@I. The recognition and approval
of the principle Of non-intervention
by Congress upon the subject of sla-
very in the Territories:
2. That no restriction or prohibi-
ton of slavery in any Territory shall
hereafter be made by act of Con-
gress:
8. That no State shall be refused
admission into the Union because OF
the existence Of slavery therein:
4. The faithful execution and
maintenance of the fugitive. slave
law.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-04-03
An Alabama BombsheIl.

Hons. Alex. White (once, whig M
c. from the 'Talladsga district) and
Geo. D. Shortridga, late know nothing
candidate for Governor, have publish
ed a strong and able letter against the
Platform and the nominees Of the
Philadelphia concern. They suggest
a new Convention taking strong
constitutional grounds and selecting
national men for. our candidates." -
We regret we have not room for this
manifesto. OF the Philadelphia Coun-
Gil or Convention, they say with en-
phatic truth: =
The platform Of principles which is
pat forth by this Convention as the
platform of tbs American party of
the United States, ignores the ques-
ton Of slavery. Itnowbere mentions
it. It does not leave plausible ground
for belief that it is the design or
wish Of the partyto uphold the rights
of the slaveholding States in our ter
ritories, and leaves it a debatable
question whether it will protect it
where it exists.
Descending from the high national
ground, taken by the American party
in June, it plants itself upon sec
tionM platform, which does not ever
deign to resort to the egmuOcal, te
temper to the South, its contemptuous
disregard of her constitutional rights
or 2aliiate the cold indifference with
which it is proposed to offer her up
an unresisting sacrifice to the MolocE
of numbers.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-04-03
The Howard Family, Of Bourbon
Coagty, Kentucky.

Mr. EDITOR: AS many of your
numerous readers are fond Of the
marvellous, | send you schedule Of
this remarkable family, as obtained
from the father and sons. The old
gentleman is native of Maryland,
and is now in his 10th year; was
brought to the State of Kentucky
when quite young, and has raised his
family in the above county, consisting
of six sons and three daughters.
In the following table you have the
height, weight, and entire ages of the
whole family:-
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-04-03

HABITS OF WHITE MEN AND OF IN
DIANs.-The Louisville journal hav-
ing published paragraph from the
Kansas Freeman, stating that the
officers are rather puzzled how to
apply provision of the law in that
Territory relating to the rights Of
Indians to vote,-the law saying that
sIndians who have adopted the habits
Of white men, shall vote, and the DIFF
ficulty being settled what shall be
a sufficient proof of such adoption
the Louisville Democrat remarks
thereon as follows:
The rule established here in Au-
gust last by the know-nothings is the
reverse of the territorial law. Itper-
mitted white men wEo had adopted
the. habits Of Indians to vote; and
there was no difficulty in settling
what was a sufficient proof of such
adoption. The candidate for suffrage
had only to 'holler' for "Slm, shoot
a Dutchman, OF burn e. house"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-04-03
Total know nothing vote, 50
iER WORSHIPPERS.
Niger worshippers' vote, 76


In these estimates it will be per-
ceived that no State is put down as
doubtful. This is done in order to
give the probable results in a COM
plete and definite shape, and as
strongly as possible against the demo-
cratic party. Otherwise, Maine, New
Hampshire, Michigan, Connecticut,
and Wisconsin might have been as
safely placed among the doubtful or
even the democratic States, as for the
niger worshippers. because the NOM
ination of Mr.. Fillmore divides the
anti-democratic opposition forces be-
tween him and the Seward alliance In
all the Northern States, where there
are any available remains Of the old
conservative wing party in existence t
As far as Mr.. Fillmore is concerned,
we consider the four States conceded
to him, as matters stand, liberal al
lowance.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-04-03

LEATHER. The N. Y. News gives
the following account Of the Lecture
of Mr.. Pitkin, a shoemaker:
At length Mr.. Pitkin got to work.
He stated that this subject had oc-
cupied his attention for about. seven
years. The true remedy of social
evils, be thought, was to be found in
the manufacture of good soles. Ev-
cry body knows Mr., Pitkin's hobby.
After pegging away for one hour or
so Mr.. P. at last came to an end
His audience, during the delivery,
had waxed smaller and smaller; until
scarcely a soul was left. We hope
his we'll fitting remarks will prove a
lasting benefit to those who had the
good fortune TO hear him. ia9a
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-04-03
The Philadelphia Ledger cells th

The Philadelphia Ledger cells. the
strongest ALeap Year story yet. 1t
says that recently Mr.. BatchiIl, Of
Ohio, was introduced to a Miss Du-
quet, of Chatham, Chester County.
Pa, about four o'clock in the after
noon of the 18th inst, and in three
hours ha mlrried her. Both are said
to be worthy and respectable persons,
but very lively. They we're jesting
upon the subject Of matrimony,
when she, jestingly, popped the ques-
ton ito which he. acceded. One
reply brought on another until they
went to the parsons and had the Ger
emony performed.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-04-03

VINO NOMINATED FiLIMoRE--There
are some singular facts connected
with the nomination Of llr. Fillmore
by the Know Nothings. The largest
vote cast for him in the Convention
was that of Virginia, where the Know
Nothings were completely laid out
at the last election. His next high
est support was from Pennsylvania,
where the Know Nothings do not
poll one-third of the State vote
Tennessee, North Carolina and Miss
ouri, which also went in largely for
him, are all Democratic States. The
only really Know Nothing Safes that
were in favor OF bis nomination were
Maryland and California. All the
rest Of the States that vote the "a
erican ticket" or ever have voted it,
either partially or wholly opposed
the nomination.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-04-03
It is write in a quaint old Jewisl

It is written in quaint old Jewish
manuscript, now IN the British mu-
sum. that the Oldest Of mankind, Me-
thuslah, did nat I've so lagg as he
might bave doue. The Sfiter says
that God promised him 10 dream
that if he would rise Up and build
him house, bis lie should be pro.
longed a thousand years; but be re-
piled that it vas scarcely worth while
to build a house for soshort a period
and SO be died before he was a
thousand years old,
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-04-03
Gents Fall and Winter Goods.

GUPER Black FIR. Cloths; 40
~ Brown "A
I" Blue (" IL
Common Blk and Brown do for Cloaks
and Talmas;
Super Black French Ga Doeskin;
4" " "a ="
Fancy Cassimeres all grades;
Satin Vestings splendid lot;
Grenadine do;
Cotton Velvet do;
Valencia do, Satinets, Tweeds, etc.
Together with many other articles suitable to-
the wants OF the people, such as
Ready Made Bus Coats;
Vests allqualities:
Pants;
Six Merino Shirts;
Linen Rosoms;
Blankets, Blue. Red and Negro;
Flannels all eolors and prices;
RObroy and Childrens Plaid;
India Rubber Overcoats, etc.
All of WHICH are for sale cheap, BY
Oct. 20. JOHN GOODRICH
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-04-03
@7Hose Horrid Foreigners -A

A7Hose Horrid Foreigners "A
New York paper says: '.An excess
siyely native comic paper was start
ed in this city short time ago called
Young Sam. Yesterday. three gen.
tlsmen, all of them EngIishmen,
through their assignee, sued the pro-
prietors Of Young Sam for literary
services in editing this specimen OF
an handkerchief know nothing
Sheet - ssisa1.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-04-03

Married men are less troubled
With the rheumatism than old bache-
lors. DR.. Francis assigns as a reason
they sleep Erchcnge.
Perhaps a better reason for the
exemption of married men from this
trouble may be found in the sarcas-
tic reply ofan Egyptian subject to a
ruler Of his tribe who vas Boosting
that the plague had not occurred
during bis administration-"Allah
is too merciful to visit upon Us two
plaques at the same time" !.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-04-03

A colored waiter at the Newton
House, Athens, Ga, was shot on
Satur day night last, by some person
unknown. The ball lodged in the
back part of his head, where it still
remains--the doctors deemips it i'm
prudent to attempt its removal!
That negro must possess skull
much softer than the majority of his
brethren, or the bullet could not have
entered it. The incident is prob
ably singular instance of thought
less or misplaced confidence on the
part of those who fred the pistol.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-04-03

A strong ticket before The Cincin-
natl Convention for the Democratic
nomination viii be JAMES BJcaANAN
and AARON v. BRowN Such ticket
we feel confident would carry Mt least
twenty OF the thirty-one Ssates.--I
Mtmpsis ADpeal.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-04-03

The Kansas Herald Of Freedom
@defnes men of mark" to meanthose
meinbe IS Of the Kansas rrlmp Leg
islature who could neither read nor
write. x -
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-04-03

The platform of The American
psrsy actaally pledges its members to
''obey the lave until they are yepeal-
cd ~ We presume there was some
necessity for apledge Of this sort. or
it would not have been made.-Msua-
phis appeal
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-04-03


KANSAS MATTERS are the subject
of debate in both Houses of Congress.
The leading facts in the case are sue
cinctty stated by the Charleston Mr.
cory:
The Aholitionists in Kansas by
popular meetings appointed con-
vention, who devised SO called
State Constitution, and under it have
elected Governor and other s tate
officers, and applied for admission in-
to the Union. This state of things,
ainst all law, and tending directly
to revolution, was the main ground
Of the Special Message of the Presi.
dent; and it is this Message which has
formed the subject Of debate in the
Senate.
In the House the question was pre-
sented in a different shape. The
Territorial Legislature had appoint
ed day for the election Of a Dele
gate TO Congress. On that day Gen.
Whitfield was chosen without a vote
in opposition. But the Abolition
lists had taken ground that the
Kansas Legislature vas Illegally
constituted, and they therefore, in
popular assembly, appointed another
day for the election of man after
their own heart, Gov. Reeder, who
was removed from Office for corrupt
practices.) The question before the
House is, which Of these two men is
the real, legal Delegate from Kansas.
This is the question which Mr.. Boyce
keeps constantly in view in his
speech, and he has embodied the
merits of it in a narrow compass, and
left no doubt as to the side or which
law and right reside.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-04-03

Computed strength OF father and
sons. $500 do
Entire ages. .557 years.
The family are all living except
the youngest; are all wealthy, and of
the first families Of Kentucky. ]
might add, several of the grandchii-
dren are over 81 feet, and still grow
ing.
presnma, sir, this will furnish your
columns with a paragraph that win not
find parallel in the known world.
ay j. B. Nc.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-04-03

The CAR NIcHoLAs,--It is said
that the Conference will be carried
on as though Nicholas still lived
The Allies not having been officially
informed Of the death of Nicholas
aud the accession of Alexander, are
supposed, automatically, to be igno.
rant Of the change, and should a
treaty of peace be signed, one Of
the first acts of the Russian govern
ment will be, on resuming diplomat
ie intercourse with England, France
and Turkey, to inform those govern
ments that His Imperial Majesty the
Car Nicholas is no more, and his
august son, Alexander, reigns in bis
stead over all the Russians. Hum.
bugl d@o
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-04-03

4 Coon HIr.-The Hartford Re-
publican, an Abolition sheet that has
just drawn its last breath, has been
filled for some time past with vile
and abusive attacks upon Hon. lsaac
Toucy. In fact, there has not been
much else printed in its columns
The Norwich Aurora, abiding to its
demise, says:
"Tss rnsn recovered from the bite,
!. IVES .he dog that died."
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-04-03

airs. Quig.-is your husband a
know-nothipg9' ~
II guess so, for he told me this
morning that somebody had been
making a fool of him"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-04-03

aaTHE NEPHEW OF MY UNcLE's WIFE
IN bad waT.-The Newport News
HOSTS the name of Millard Fillmore
fer President, but leaves .sthat other
individual ANDREW JACKSON
donelson, to blow bis own horn.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-04-03

A LUCKY FELLow.--Some few
weeks since, fellow from Buffalo
Creek. Carter County, Tennessee, was
imprisoned in Elizabethton Jail. for
burning barn. The citizens of the
place, on learning that he was from
the neighborhood where. the Small
Pox was raging, broke open the Jail
and turned him out, and told him il
he didn't leave town In fifteen min
utes they would tar and feather him.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-04-03

A Know.Nething editor up North
bad about foHr inches Of his esrs fro
zen of during the late cold snap.
They are still plenty long enough.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-04-03
The Border RHffians.'


The St Louis Republican give Che
charge against the "border ruffians'
of Missouri, Of arming for the iava-
sion Of Kansas, Cat denial. 1t rep
resents The true state of affairs in the
following paragraph, which we clip
from its issue of March 5th:
FALsEHooDs ABOUT KANsAs,-The
latest Munchausen is, that the Mis-
sourians we're mastering for another
invasion of Kansas on the 9th of
this month"; simultaneous attack
upon LeaveEworth and Easton ap-
pears to be in contemplation by the
Kickapoo Rangers, and other armed
companies along the Missouri line
The fatal 9th has come and passed,
and We have a dispatch of later
date from first rate authority in In
dependence and all was quiet on the
border and in Kansas. There had
been no inroad upon Leavenworth or
Easton or Lawrence; no men have
been nominated Cor any hostile pur-
pose; and if the black republicans Of
Kansas will only obey the laws, give
up the tomfoolery about a State Gov
eminent, dispense the loafers who
are employed as guard about Law
renee and surrender all idea Of max
ing their brethren in the uorth be-
lieve that there is constant danger
OF their being wiped out by the
border ruffians, there will continue to
be profo und peace in that territory.
RUMoRED DIsAFFEcrIoN in CANADA.
"A Toronto correspondent Of the
New York Daily Times writes on the
18th inst:
A portentous story is at the pres
ent moment passing from mouth to
mouth, and meets with some degree
of credence. 1t is confidently stated
that a plot has been discovered. hav-
ing for its object the placing of Can
ada under the banner Of the stars
and stripes, and that a number Of
men holding high Offices in this
country arc implicated in it. It is
said that Mr.. Seward, sometime ago
in the United States senate, spoke
of the probable conduct of Canada,
in the event Of war With En gland
He proceeded not on a vague estimate
Of the state Of public feeling, but on
tangible documentary evidence, in
the shape Of letters from influential
parties on this side, then actually in
his hands. And it is added, that
the conspiracy has been blown upon.
and that the Governor General is
now in possession Of the names of
eight members Of the Canadian Par
liza nent, and Of a number Of Canadian
Magistrates, who have been engaged
in reasonable correspondence with
Mr. Seward.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-04-03
PROF. o. j. WOODS
Hair Restorative
FOR PRODUCING HAIR
ON B A Id HEADS!
AND RESTORING GRAY HAIR
10 the Original Color.

n WIS astonishing and unequalIed Prepare
Il ton has never failesfto produce growth
on Bald Heads, when used according to the
directions. and turn Hair black TO its original
color, after having become gray, and reinssate
il in alits orr ginal hsalth, lustre, sotuess and
beauty. ltremoves q: once all scurf, dandruf,
and unpleasant itching, scrofula, eruptions
and feverish heat from the scalp. It also pre-
vents he hair FROM becomin ing unhealthy and
falling IF. and hence acts as q perfect
HAIR INVLGORATOR AND TONIC.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-04-03

The Louisville Democrat tells the
following story It's a choker:
A girl IN Indiana the other day was
suspe cted Of having stolen napkin.
It YES found iii her possession, bat
she crammed it in her mouth and
swallowed it! Hurrah for Hoosierl
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-04-03

By G. B. 4 ". L. CARTY. =
Fsb2l AtMs Oh Stculef B. W. d. Carly.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-04-03

Legislature continued five months
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-04-03

Good Mfddiirg 80 -
mammal.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-04-03

~' Ao u SOU y 7. c. GOODRICH.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-04-03

our stock. We A. SOUTHWOBTH.
March ~.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-04-03

Deery and naiors shelbyviiles 'z.Ils'z
sept 20. 1885,
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-04-03
FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER.
Frsa Of Postage in Lincoln County
N. 0. WiLLiCE. Editor.

OFFICE At tie sane Oh Stand: Sign Of The
"O5ssrUer Printing OJice."
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1856-10-25
Administrators Sale.

A VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND AND
~ SEVEN NEGROES AND OTHER PROP.
EKTY TO BE SOLD.-On the first Monday in No
vember 1856, before the door of the Court House in Win
chester, Tenn will sell st public sale to the highest
bidder credit of ore year. the purchaser giving bond
with good aud approved security to the payment Of
the purchase money, seven likely negroes, VIZ: 49,
Anna aged about SO years. and her child Francis, aged
about months Dick, aged about 81 years. fair Boot
and Shoe Maker Richard. aged about Is years. good
Shoemaker Austn, aged about 80 Jearsa pretty
fair and handy mechanic about farm Bal bee, aged
about Is years field hand Doctor Rucker aged about
l3 years. house boy 'i... u ..-'.i -'-'i -'--'
And on the LIST Monday, of November 1885, will sell
at public sale to tbs highest bidder upon credit Of
and approved security, and lien retained the land TO
secure the payment Of the purchase money thereof
Tract of Land in the county of Franklin, Tenn, Elk
river and about hundred and fifty yards at the
est point from the Bridge of the Nashville and Chatts
nooga Railroad at AlisOns, containing. by survey, 257
acres, be the less. This is the Tract
of which William Duncan died seized and possessed and
It remarkable for s beauty fertility and health and its
charming and neverfsilng Spring of free stone water.
The fences can be made and arranged to furnish
water for stock every field of the Tract The Grave
Yard of the family situated upon the Tract and about
feet square, will be excepted from the sale
And at the same time and place, and upon the same
TERMS will sell small Tract of Land lying West of the
mouth of Rock Creek and the river from the above
escrbed tract and about mile from the nearest point
hereof
And on Monday the 29ih OF September, 1856, ct the
late residence of Mrs Sarah Duncan the tract above
described will sell at public sale to the highest bidder
upon credit of year. the purchaser giving bond and
approved security to the of the purchase
can deceased consisting Of horses farming utensils cat
tie, &c, &c.
These sales made BY virtue of the power vested in
me by the Will of William Duncan, deceased
sept24-tds J. g. MCCUTCHE0N,
Administrator dc 6onis non with the Will annexed of
William Duncan deceased.