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Washington sentinel., 1856-05-31

A colony Of Dunkards passed through Chi
cago on the 10Th instant, on their way 10 the
West.
Washington sentinel., 1856-05-31

In a co-partnership for the purpose OF conduct
ing mercantile business, under the firm of Will
lisms and Son.
JAMES WILLIAMS.
March as, 1855. JAMES III. WILLIAMS
Washington sentinel., 1856-05-31

Twenty acres Of land on Narragsnsett ave
nue., Newport r. J., was recently sold to u. ,.
Daveaul, Of New York, for $4,000.
Washington sentinel., 1856-05-31
- THE MUUNTAIN ROUSE, !,

.IHE M0U NrAlN HOUsE,"
At Capon springs, Va,
WILL be opened for the recep, OF visitors
w on Monday, the 10th day OF June.
Tsrms for Board.
FIRST week. ......- --.-- ......Sl1
One month OF twenty days.......... 80
Children and colored servants half price.
The undersigned has spared no expense in OBJ
taninx the services Of gentlemen TO assist in the
management Of this place tor the approaching
season. Visitors will be supplied with Saratoga,
bedford, Chalybes,e, and Alum Water from q
spring in IN. neigbborhood, said to be equal 10
the Rockbridge Alum Springs &s-a-
I. l. BLAKEMORE, Proprietor.
MAY 27--1m
Washington sentinel., 1856-05-31

For Mayor WILLIAM B. MAGRUDER.
For Aiderman.-John III. Goddard
For Common ConneiL--Lambert Tree, Martin
". b. Began, William p. Howell. Jr.
For Assessor-Thomas III. Langley.
Washington sentinel., 1856-05-31

~ IAUTIER'S.--Just received q large as
VI sor,men, cf Pate De Foies Grss, from Stras
burg, in small and large jsss.
Jan 22-u @ GAUTIER
Washington sentinel., 1856-05-31

ORIGIN OF THE TURKISH CREscENT.-When
Philip of Macedon approached by night with
his troops to scale the walls Of Byzantium, the
moon shone out and discovered his design to
the besieged, who vigorously repulsed him.
The crescent was afterwards adopted as the
favorite badge Of the city. When the Turks
took Byzantium, they found the crescent in
every public place; and believing it to possess
some magical power, they adopted it them
selves.
Washington sentinel., 1856-05-31
Affairs In Nicaragua.

We yesterday laid before the readers of the
IennsylOanian, the news from Central America.
The Costa Rcan army we're compelled, by
force OF arms, after a severe contest, to evacu-s
ate the territory they had ruthlessly invaded
Such success and return of good fortune to the
man who, despite the clamor of foreign inter
meddlers and their threatening insinuations,
has staked his life and reputation upon the
political regeneration of an oppressed people,
must awaken wish Of "God speed" from the
heart Of every true Republican. Foreign scrib-
blers, under the lavish protection of monarchy,
may write down Walker and his gallant fol-
lowers, in the category of barbaric Mortimer,
who drove the Saxons from the soil they had
stolen; but here, in free America, where there
exists no servile sycophancy to royalty or
cringing subserviency to nolility of name, the
intrepid soldier Of freedom is held near In every
iberty-loving heart. The Dane left his inhos
pitable country for fairer lands, prompted by
the customs of his people, and the adventurous,
daring spirit of his nature; and in the prosecu.
ton of his object did not neglect to plumber,
for that in truth was really his mission. Walker
embarked upon his perilous enterprise, accom-
panied by mere handful of trusty men, at
the earnest solicitation OF down-trodden ma
tion, who we're ready with open arms and warm
hearts to receive his assistance.
The Dane was repelled as an invader
Walker was hailed as a savior; the one planted
his iron heel upon the PROSTATE body of the
conquered, the other, after success gives liberty
to all; the former entered upon an adventure
to indulge wanton valor, the latter to raise
from the dust thousands of fellow beings and
elevate them to the dignity Of free manhood;
the Dane was destroyer, but the "grey-eyed'
man is regenerator. In the footsteps of the
Danish invaders followed desolation and de-
srruction, homes made deserted by the hand Of
of butchery, while Walker, in the prosecution
of his pbilanthropic designs, will make the land
he has redeemed from despotism thriving
country, teeming with wealth and industry,
yielding to the millions who will occupy its
favored soil nolitical and individual hanr,iress
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-05-08
Gbf garmn.
Old Rags.

Mr.. Editor: Rigs that are unfit
for the rag-bag. and for which no
other use can be devised should be
conveyed to the dung heap. Owing
to their absorbent character, rags are
found to exert very beneficial effect
upon dry soils. They soak up and
retain moisture, giving it out, in
times Of drought. as vegetables re-
quire it. W,o!en rags are preferable
Tor this purpose, to cotton and linen.
Their absorbent powers are superior,
aud arc more congenial TO yegeta-
ZION 10 general. have found WOODEN
rags an excellent article for mulch
ing trees, both fruit and orn amental.
They retain the soil in moist and
light condition, aud absorb more heat
and retain it for much longer time
than any other article that can be
found IF a few quarts of pulver-
lied charcoal or. SCOT be applied
around the trees, before putting down
mulching, the expense will be album
dainty repaid by its almost total e1-
emption from those diseases which
but too commonly prove fatal to
YOU ng trees of delicate nature, on
being transplanted.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-05-08
A SprpIr RApprp RInpl

A SPIRIT RAppER RAppED.--A
noted spirit rapper in one of the
northern eonventieles, at a recent
sitting of the faithful remarked that
he had just received intelligence o.
the death of a dear devoted and es.
Unable friend in California, aud ex.
pressed a desire at once to enter into
communion with bis spirit. After
the usual preparatory turning and
rapping, the spirit of the departed
manifested its willingness to COM
mence cosy chat, whereupon the
entertainment opened and closed with
the following short dialogue:
"How long have you been dead?"
''Ten weeks next Thursday
@And the cause Of your death?"
81 was hung for stealing a yoke
Of steers and altering the brandt
No more questions were sent IN.
der that table. Complete silence
reigned.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-05-08

RADlsHEs. We are frequently
taken to task for the war we have
waged upon this worse than worthless
vegetable. For fifteen years we
have not permitted one to grow in
our garden, or to disgrace our table,
aud we have found the advantage OF
pursuing this course, in the i'm
proved health of our family. Man
is the only animal that will eat a
radish, either raw or cooked. The
sagacious hog will starve before he
will cal the poisonous trash. Cured
radishes are the most indigestible
food that can be taken into the hu-
man stomach, independent Of the
acrid, poisonous substance they con-
tain. but they do not hurt me,
exclaims one; 81 can eat them with
IMMUNITY, and with a relish.' But.
dear reader, do you not have the
headache, or a bad breath? Have you
no doctors bills to pay? A radish
eaten in the spring may cause fever
in the fall. If any one doubts The
poisonous qualities of radiShes, LEI
them cut in thin slices three or foul
and soak them in water for twelve
hours, andlhen taste The water. Oul
word for it, they will never taste an
other radish. As Waterman upor
the horticultural tower, We cannot
commend the culture of a vegetable
that we know to be injurious.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-05-08

Pork MAKING.-Ten years ago |
fatted my pork upon some corn and
pumpkins, eand they fatted poorly,
and it is a great error that any OF
the low animals will fat or thrive fas-
ter upon cooked food than raw
Three years ago l fatted my pork on
old cora meal made into mush or
pudding, and they we're three months
fattenihg. One year ago | fatted
my pork upon raw corn in the ear,
they fatted in two months, and | fed
them five times day, twice day
with raw pumpkins half way between
the other three meals. Both hogs
weighed In the same notch, and was
444 pounds. | cure my hams, make
as strong brine as | can, let them
remain four weeks, take them out
and smoke them. My hams and
shoulders are never too salt nor too
fresh, we pack them into clean wood
ashes, we always have the best hams
and shoulders in our neighberhood.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-05-08

Use Of Salt IN Cooking Vegetables.
Here is something everybody
ought to have known long a go, and
that everybody should now read and
remember: If one portion Of veget-
ables be boiled in pure distilled or
rain water, and another in water. to
which little salt has been added, a
decided difference isperceptible in the
tenderness of the two: Vegetables
boiled in pure water are vastly inferi-
or. This inferiority may go so far
in the case of onions that they almost
entirely destitute Of either taste or
color, though when cooked III sailed
water, in addition to ! the pleasant
salt taste, they possess o peculiar
sweetness and strong aroma
They also contain more soluble mat
ter than when cooked in pure water
Water which contains; 400 of its
weight Of salt is far better for cooking
vegetables than pure water, because
the salt binders the solution and
evaporation Of the soluble and favor.
ing principles of the vegetables.
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ROOTs AND SHOES.

T ADY'S fine Kid Lace Boots, Cloth -s,,
IL Caters, do Cloth and Goat Boots, Pr
do Polka, do super sewed Goat, wom "a
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 Overshoes,
Home made Boots and Shoes; for sale bv
Oct 25. JOHN GOODRICH.
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Carrots are worth full half as

Carrots are worth full half as
much as corn in the ear, to feed to
either horses or cattle. Our neigh
bors sometimes offer US oats in ex
change for carrots-bushel for bush
el-and we can raise two bushels car
rots cheaper than one Of oats. We
have fed our horses more carrots
than grain every winter and spring
for years and ncver hare one sick.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-05-08
go FARMERS.

MICHEL SHOFNER would respectfully
I'VE inform the public, that he has become
the Agent of Richard II. Pease, for the sale of
IFhreshing and Escapissg Machines, to-
gether with the Railroad Horse Power to pro-
pei the Thresher. He would state, for the sat-
isfaction of those wishing to purchase, that
the one-horse Thresheri is capable of threshing
from 100 to $50 bushels of Wheat, Rye, or
Oats per day. The two-horse power is capable
of doing double that amount. The Reaper is
capable of reaping from Is to 20 acres of
Wheat per day. with horses. Early engage
ments will be best, as he viii not order any
more than he has special engagements for
Those wishing to purchase. will address
MICHEL SH0FNER,
Dec. q, l855--6m. iSielJyvsNe, Tenn.
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A wag says be knows only one
thing better than love, and that is to
be thrown into pond Of mush and
milk, with the privilege of eating
your wabashore.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-05-08
EED EV "a N e@
VEGETABLE LITEIONTRFP'EEC

Cross ROADS, Carroll co., Tenn, April, 80.
john Ii. CowAN--Dear Sir:
This is to certify that used or caused to be
uesd, Cowan's Vegetable Lithontr;pgtsiia, il most
Of the cases for which it is recommended, and
am happy to say that it has had the most
beneficial effects, and would recommend it to
the AFFLICTED WORLD, as one Of the safest and
best remedies, that has come under my obser-
walton. Having for many YEARS done con-
siderable practice in the Chronic Diseases Of
Females, ard used the most approved Medical
RemediGs-I am Of the opinion that Cowan's
Medicine is the most reliable as well as the
most innocent, to its effects on the general svs-
TEN. r. G. WEDDINGT0N. II. d.
BowLxGGREzS, KT.
To nv acquaintancss and the community AZ
large I, T. 3. Wheeler, certify that l have an
extensive knowledge Of the efficiency and
utility of Cosean's TegstaJze Lits9ntriptic IN
curing the diseases for which t is recommend
ed, aud also that ! an personally acquainted
with mary Of the gentlemen whose names a-s
subscribed 10 ee7ti6c4tes q the great al a.
riTalIed cures i Is performing. and klos then
20 Re mea O. high stzrdiag 81 soeiety- IlzEe
known M CovS8 ~ ssTezzl ve4-s- ard k70z
him 20 be oBe Of The firs- o-1zr o mn, I'D
with a. uniIaDezchlbls cbz-ze1sr. T1sEsf0-s
cheerfullv rsoommeni . tha=s suEs-I1y 81
any urinary eiSszss = gre IL C3Ez-'s L
thontrip-ic tTlzl-
CcTF0- sale b 1EcE7'-0T- sfcEIz-eT Z NJ
Ter, Fayetteville: and = DElsgzs gzozz-sE
throughout me SIZE
Nov. Is. ISL
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EmbrOideries and trimmings.

EImbrOideries and trimmings.
LNMB'D Swiss and Jacconet Collars. AN.
IL Mourning do, Breakfast Lace and SY9
Honiton do, Goifered Collars, new style, ~
Emb'd Swiss and Linen Undersleeves. Rich
Sets Sleeves and Collars, Mourning do. Linen
EdgLg and Inserting, Valencia do, Thread do,
Jaconet do, Flouncing Silk and Lin IN Braid,
Bonnet Ribbons, handsome style, More An
tique do, Ribbon Trimmings, all colors, Plush
do, Velvet do, and an endless variety of arti-
Giles too tedious to mention. For sale by
Oct. 25. JOHN GOODRICH.
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Fall & Winter Goods

ever opened in this market. These goods
were purchased by an experienced buyer, who
has displayed much taste in their selection,
and at a time when goods had considerably
declined, which enables me to offer great IN
ducements to solvent buyers. In calling the
attention of the public to this stock, he does so
with the assurance that he is now able TO COM
pete with any stock in the West, as to price
and quality. Having troubled his friends ane
customers so often with long advertisements
he will close this by returning his renewed OBJ
legations to his old friends and customers, for
the many favors received at their hands, and
trust by strict attention to business to merit a
continuance of the same.
Oct. 25, 1855. JOHN GOODRICH.
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gatt aGA gMltu.
High Prices and High Old Times
among the Ancient Mariners.

~N AAich Osu AimOc
among the Ancient Mariners.
The following yarn which was re-.
lated by an old friend. about the
proclivities of ancient mariners in
the good city Of New Bedford, to
draw on their imaginations, is good.
A dozen old captains are seated
round old Uacle Johnny Coggshall's
grocery store ono winters day.
Says old Capt. Ben Nash, 81 guess
! got more in the West Indies for
herren than any other man about
this place"
GLOW much did you get, Uncle
Benz"
swell you see, I was bound to
the windward Islands and market,
and Just as | got all my cargo a.
board. was cypherin on my long
slate how long l should possibly be
from home, when | found that /
should, with luck, reach st. kits
about Lent. Thinks /, I'll take a.
barrel of herrin on speculation. 4
had good passage, and got there
just in the nick Of time, and sold 'em
off we'll"
'.How much did you get, Uncle
Ben, asked some Of the old salts,
who, with pencil in hand, we're ma
king notes to try and catch Uncle
Ben foul, show much did you get?"
@Well, I can't say exactly bow
much, but | put the money back in
to the barrel after the herrin was out,
and could scarcely crowd the head
in.''
"What did you get apiece for the
herrin?'
81 sold 'em for dollar apiece!"
"Ah, yes. Well now, Uncle Ben,
at a dollar apiece for your herrin,
you couldn't have half filled the bar
rel"
SWELL" says Uncle Ben, that's
all true; but l sold the pickle at FIVE
dollars a spoonful
We'll, l don't doubt that, says
old Capt. Forsyth, an old whaler: 4
can tell as tough a yarn as that, but
not exactly in the sellin herrin line.
I was off the bay of Monterey, on
the Californy coast, just at the time
whales run into the bay to calve.-
We came across school of about
two hundred, and we showed away
from EN-. | was afraid to strike
any, as they were in IA game, and ]
was afraid if / made fast to one, he
would run into the crowd, and then
good by to the boat, if nothing worse.
l couldn't stand it long, however;
but got SO walked up that / finally
made fast to an eighty barrel fellow,
and sure enough, the first start he
made was right for the thickest of
the school. You can bet high it
wasn't long before my boat was stove
all to pieces, and found myself float
in round with an oar | had somehow
picked up. Well, while holdin on
waitin for a boat from the ship to
pick me up, | saw big bull whale
headin right for me with his mouth
wide open. On he came, and in a
minute he had swallowed me, oar
and all. twas some astonished at first;
the place was close, and smelt fshy;
but | thought of old Jonah and
plucked up courage. / knew the
old cuss must soon. go into shoal
water, SO watched my chance, and
finally got ashore
Good, good, Capt Forsyth! how
did you manager
well, ] got out my knife and cut
a hole through the blu5ber, and
then showed out my oar and actually
sculled him ashore. where I was final
ly relieved by the crew of an Eaglisb
whaler, but they were amazin scared
when they saw me proceedin out of
the whales bowels
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-05-08
CARTER'S SPANISH MIXTURE.
The Great Purifier OF the Blood,
NOT A PARTICLE or MERCURY IN IT.

NOT \ PARTICLE OF MERCURY IN 1T.
Lettte afflicted Readaal Ponder!
4 A Infallible Remedy for Scrofula, King:
IA Evil. Rheumatism, Obstinate Cutaneous
Eruptions, Pimplcs or Pustules on the Face
Blotches, Boils, Ague and Fever, Chronic Sore
Eyes, Ring Worm or letter. Scald Head, En-
largement and Pain of the Bones and Joints
Stubborn Ulcers, Syphilitic Disorders, Lumba-
go, Spinal Complaints, and all Diseases arising
/ from an Injudicious Use of Mercury, Impru-
dence in Life, or lmpurity of the Blood.
! C-This great Alternative medicine and Pu-
riher of Blood is now used by thousands of
grateful patients from all parts of the United
States, who testify daily to the remarkable cures
| performed by the greatest of all medicines.
l"Carter's Spanish Mixture" Neural
gia, rheumatism, Scrofula, Eruptions on the
Skin, Liver Disease, Fevers Ulcers, Old Sores.
Affection of the kindeys, Disease ofthe Throat,
Female Complains, Pains and Aching of
the Bones and Joints, are speedily put to fight
by the use of this great and inestimable RENE
dy.
For all diseases of the Blood, nothing has
yet been found to compare with it. 1t Clean
ses the system OF all impurities, acts gently and
efficiently on the Liver and Kidneys, strength
ems the Digestion, gives tone to the Stomach.
ili"NC Go 1Ao Shli SiedI anu nealtDy, ana restores
the Constitution, enfeebled by disease or bro
ken down by the excuses of youth, to its
pristine vigor and strength.
For the Ladies, it is incomparably better
than all the cosmetics ever used A few doses
of CARERS Spanish Nurture will remove all
sallowness of complexion. bring the roses nlant-
ling to the cheek, gives elasticity to the step.
and improves the general health in remarka-
bic degree, beyond all the medicines ever heard
Of
The large number of certificates which we
have received from persons from all parts of
the United States, is the best evidence that
there Is no Humbug about it. The press. no.
tel-keepers, magistrates, physicians, and pub
lie men, well known to The community, ali add
their testimony to the wonderful effects of this
GREAT BLOOD PURIFIER.
Call on the Agent and get Circular and AL
manac, and read the wonderful cures this truly
greatest of all Medicines has performed.
None genuine unless signed Bennett & Beers:
Proprietors, No. 3, Pearl Street, Richmond. Va.
to whom all orders for supplies and agencies
must be addressed.
Forsale by McElroy. Mckinney & Miller. /
Fayetteville; Robinson, Roane & Co., Shelby- I
vile, and by dealers in medicine generally.
May 3, 1S55-12m.
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NATCHEz, Jan. 6. 1856.
j. T. Jackson, Esq, Fayetteville:
DEAR SIB--I have just received yours OF
the 22d ult. The horse "Union'' to which
presume you refer. was or rather is own broth
er to Peytona. For her pedigree shall refer
you to the Spirit of the Times. 1t was pub
lished in full when she won the grea; Peyton
stake at Nashville, some years since. Mr..
Thos. Kirkman, of Florence, Ala, can give il
to you. thought well of Union as racer
but never started him but once, as he was in
iured in one hook, think, and could not there
fore DO brought to the post fit to run.
Very respectfully. yonr ebt servi.
April 10. ]. W. MINOR.
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GmMI9RR1G NyARR

TUBS, Pals, Buckets. Cedar. e.
Il spruce and pine) chuns and e.
Wash boards Willow ware of all kinds. We
give the highest market price for Barter of all
kinds. NEIL, MOORES & WRIGHT.
April II.
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DR.. ROBERT I. SEaRCY,

NTILL continue to devote his ex-
Wv elusive attention to the practice M
of Medicine in Its various branches. He %
hopes by close attention to his Profession, to
merit continuance of the patronage of his
friends. lie has removed his Office, 6 miles
east of Fayetteville, near Elk river, on the
place formerly occupied by Mr.. Brown Greg
ory. [July 10, 1855-12m.
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FLOUR.FL0UR!
NAILS.

lust received 125 kegs of Nails,
- thebest article made in the United 60
States. COLDWELL & CUMMINGS,
Dec. l. SteLbuuiNe, Tenn.
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The boy that was kicked by a
Shanghai rooster is recovering.
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Nantes. EmbroiderieS. &c.
NMA.AgM,


FENHIS superior horse will make
l. his present season, Wednesday, NNN
Thursday and Friday Of each week at Hen
derson Whitaker's, about half mile from Null
berry, and the balance of his time at the stable
of Alfred Smith, miles east of Fayetteville,
and will serve mares at So the season, S. to
insure. Heis II hands high, 8 years old, dark
sorrel color. The season has commenced ana
will end July 1st. He is full brotherto Pey-
tona, sired by imported Glenco, dam Giantess,
by imported Leviathln See American Turf
Register. J. JACKSON.
March q, 1856.
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"What did you get apiece for the
herrin?''
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-11-01

Kill says he likes the Cresccw's project of the
canniha feast on election 2ay-cspccialy the "Dutch
use there in killing the material so long beforehand,
abiding to the attempted murder on Wednesday
night. 1t ,ras fine job, though" he remarks with
cNutaton " wasn't IN, but wish had been thar.
That was Amcricanism of the real quill, and no
mistake. Il Courier OF yesterday.
The Courier is fortunate, but we understand that
several of the unregistered very much distress
ed respecting the culinary arrangements for the mo
mentous occasion They dont relish the bill of fare
and are already preparing to stampede, 10 Guards
ChaInete, as eXempliEed last November Those 'rerG
brave fellows and no mistake. If they had been rum
ming after an enemy, neither burnt brandy nor any
other preparation would have saved him. That's a
fact which we presume The Hi-hi of Custom-House
street will not attempt to dispute