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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-11-12
Mode Of Proceeding in making
Purchase OF the Public Lads.

Purchase OF the Public LaEds. |
The proper mode Of proceeding
in the purchase Of lands from tie
Government cannot be too well I'M
derstood; and yet application is CON
stantly made to the General Land
Office fox informatioa ON this subject,
whicf,ought to he at the command
of every one who intends investing
money il public lands, and BY reason
of their Ignorance, mistake $, which
often occasion loss both TO the pur-
chaser and Government, are Of al
most daily occurrence: For these
reasons, we how offer a few sugges-
tions on the subject, which may prove
Of benefit to The public:
+ When an individual applies to the
register of land district to purchase
tract Of land, he is required to file
written application. On such
application, the register endorses bis
certificate, showing that the land is
vacant and subject to entry. That
certificate the applicant carries to tie
receiver, and it is the evidence upon
which the receiver permits pay ment
1 to be made, and issues bis original
precept," The duplicate of which is
handed to the purchaser as his evil
dence of pay ment, and, (which is re-
quired TO be surrendered when pa
tent for delivery is Issued from the
Genera! Land Office. The original
iprecept' is handed to the register,
who Indicates tie sale on his town
ship-plat,. enters, the same 10 bis
s'lract boo1s,' and it is transmitted
BY the register 10 the General Land
Office, With the monthly abstract OF
sales and certificates Of. purchase.
This is the formalitv prescribed
to individual purchasers, ADD must
be observed, not only for their pro-
lection IN securing lilies. but fer the
protection of the interests of the
:. Government. The law has establish
ed two officers in land district
the register ard receiyer-and pre-
scribed a mode of proceeding to.ssrve
VS. a check Upon each other. Ii a
claimant Tails to observe the require-
ments. he does So at his own risk.
If be deposits mnney withapy person
coaneetedwith the ,lisiric! office, even
with the receiver, without first having
filed a written application with the
register, be does so at his own risk,
the Government not being response
i bic for any loss where the terms on
which the law authorizes entries are
departed from.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-11-12

KANSAS ELECTION "A Dispatch
dated Quindaro, K. T., October, %,
says: a
San injunction from Judge Cato
to Governor Walker and Secretary
Stanton, commanding them to give
certificates Of election to the mem
bers that were intended to be elected
by the irauds IN J Johnson county WIS
served day before yesterday by De-
putty Sheriff at Sfanton's residence,
near the old camp, about tive miles
east Of Lecompton."
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-11-12
Gov. JoEnson's ValediclOry.

Gentlemen of the Senate, of the House of
Representative s, and Fellow Citizens:
Tt has now been four yeais since my
inauguration MS Governor OF iheS State,
embracing two gubernatorial terms.
| entered upon the duties oil the Of
!ice with firm and fixed resolution
to perform every obligation imposed
on me by law aad the Constitution.
Ard otwithstanding there has been
much difficulty, and many perplex-
inc questions have arisen during my
administration of the State govern
ment, yet, / have the proud aud con-
scious satisfaction to believe that they
have been disposed Of in such man
ner as will couduce to the solid ad-
vaneement of the best interest OF
the State. I will therefore. without
fortaer remark in regard to my own
administration, submit nil my OIL
eial acts to the judgment OF free
and unbiased people.
In retiring from the office | now
hold, permit me to tender to yeu'
and through you, 10 my iellow-elti-
zens throughout the State, my pro-
found thanks and grateful ackno~l-
edaoments Of their continued conf
dence and support Of me as pub
lie man. -.
On leaving my present position
and in assuming the new one, which
has been assigned me by the sovereign
people of the State, though then
honored representatives, ! can give
no other or higher guarantee Tor my
future course, touching the common
veal, than my past public life. and
will enter upon the duties OF the OF
flee with firm and unalterable deter
mInation to do my duty in compliance
with those indissoluble ties, (which bind
me to an honest and confding constit
uercy in accordance with the require
ments of the Constitution of my
country, to the people of the whole
Union.
1t is with pie sure and iuli conf
dence that now pass to my respect
ed and worthy successor, the ermine
of State, pure and unsullied as 1t was
when transmitted to me by my dis
tipguished predecessor, and IN 90
ing SO. ! teneer with it, my sincere
nrayer to the Giyer of all good, toI
the faithful and successful admins
trations of the State government
during his gubernatorial term, and
that His divine presence and bless
ings may be with and rest upon tins
favored people inall time 70 come.
| am no longer Governor OF the
State of Tennessee, and as before
stated, pass the ermine to my hon
ored and worthy successor.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-11-12
MnBN GEnRGsrouN--.We haar,

MOB IN GEoRGETowN.--W heard
a rumor yesterday to the effect that
two gentlemen who had gone to
George tOwn.K AS agents of brokers
IN Cincinnati and Lexington, with
the view Of drawing coin upou the
notes OF tho Farnnars' Bank. at the
former place, had been Inobbed and
driven out Of town on Wednesday by
an organized band Of men. The IN
fortunate agents, it is said, were
not only not permitted to present
their notes, but were assaulted and
besme'red with eggs in the mos!
shocking manner Courier.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-11-12

ToAAcco FOR WOUNDS. In the
case Of !; snake bite nothing is so
frequently applied rs tobacco leaf or
sweet oil. j remember the circum-
stance of man who had been to the
.'timber" for load Of lails, and in
returning home stopped to drink at a
small spring, few rods off the main
road, and uIon rising was bitten in
the leg by an old rattlesDake. The
mans leg soon swelled enormously.
and the pain increased; but upon the
application of some oil, which be pro-
cured at cabin mile or two on the
road. and then a lot of "cut and dry"
Ohe most trashy tobacco,) well damp
ed and bound round the swelling, all
danger passed and his leg reduced
to the natural size by the time he
reached nome late in the night. In
deed, the domestic chest of the A
meriean backwoodsman may be said
to contain but two specifcs-calomel
for the stomach, and tobacco for the
skin.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-11-12

The BANK OF The STATE OF NORTH
CAROLINA SUsPEsDED.--The Raleigh
Register announces that the Bank of
the State Of North Carolina suspen-
ded specie payment last "Wednesday.
This is the mother Bank, and we
suppose the children will follow the
example.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-11-12

ient FLUCTUATIONS IN the value oil pro-
perty anil labor, TO which the country
is subject under the expansions and
contractions of a general banking
system. Yet the present condition
of the conntry demands that such
reform as may be adopted, should
be slow and gradualin lis operations,
giving TO the commercial and all 9TH
ler interests in the country ample
time TO adapt the mselves to the pro-
posed change.
And while the system Of banking
is continued, it should be SO regula-
ted and restricted iwhere the Legis-
Ilatnre possesses the power to do SOY
as to make their issues convertible
into gold and silver on demand, at
THE place where it is put into circu-
lation.
Bank issues expel from general
circulation the coin of the country,
locking it up in Bank vaults OF en-
iploying it elsewhere in profitable ex-
change, and while thes e institutions
Eare permitted to furnish the circuia-
ting medium Of the country based up.
ON a system of credit, they should be
required to furnish one equally as
good as that which they displace.
I The policy Of general system Of
popular education, based as it is,
upon the principle that every citi-
zen of a Republic should possess
sufficient intelligence to discharge,
uuderstandingly, the high duties
} devolving upon him, has justly re-
eeived a large share Of public consid-
Grafton.
A more efficient system Of COM
mon school education is Imperative
ly demanded if we regard the wants
of the present. and the highest in
terest of future generations. Such
a system. 20 be efficient, should re-
gard the moral as we'll as the intel.
lectusl training Of the child. And
he would be public beneiactor H.
deed. who would devise a plan o.
common school education, which
; would be adapted to our moral, intel
lectual and physical developments as
a people.
The importance Of the subject &C.
!, mands, and should receive early and
earnest attention.
Having thus briefly indicated some
Of the principles that will contro
my action in discbarging the higt
| dulles to which have been called
J by the Partially of my country.
men. and earnestly invoking npor
my own humble exertions, and upon
our beloved State and country thu
Divine blessing, enter upon the du-
ties assigned me.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-11-12

The free negroes have been dri-
ven out Of Piqua, Ohio, by the white
population for their indecency and
insults to ladies. One Of them was
borsewhipped, another tarred and
feaIhered. -
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-11-12

= PoRK.--The Knoxville Register
says that engagements for the win
ter are being made at 81 cents, for
paris. IInu~--as ---a -oc,,e;. o;,,l.,
cents per pound, metz q
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-11-12

Papers have been fled at the State
Department proving a certain Quaker
gentleman in the State Of Maine to
De extensively engaged IN the slave
trade. This same gentleman IS such
an abolitionist that he refuses to use
sugar raised by slave labor.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-11-12

o., Saturday night last an at
tempt was made, by placing logs Oh
the track a few miles West Of Hunts
vile, to throw the passenger cars of;
but it did NOT succeed.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-11-12
100 Negroes for Sale

w e have on hand 100 iiEeiv Young a.
w NEGROES, at the residences Of
VIM. Z. Eidins, miles East OF Elktor II
which we will sell for cash, OF for bills aisix
or twelve months.
We will either buy, sell or swap PeIenS
wishing to purchase wiz fad il to their iusx-
est to give Us call
vess'-ss .oor ! rsr>.-s-so y BROS
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-11-12

A REMARKABLE DEATH.--A New
York paper informs US that young
man named Curtis, Of Ithica, in that
State, recently died of scrofulous
complaint, which had converted one
Of bis legs into a perfect mass Of
corruption. Just before bis death
there shot out from the diseased
limb two stems, ON which next ap-
peared two buds, and these On being
exposed to the light burst toto two
perfect flowers. The medical facul-
ty Of the village are preparing a
statement Of the fact for publica-
ton.
This extraordinary circumstance,
if true, was the result Of an ex-
elusive indulgence in vegetable
food.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-11-12
.Neac Fall and Winter
$685.
FOR 1857.

rF C. GOODRICH informs his
Il customers and the public z8
generally, that he has Just received
the largest and most desirable stock of new
Fail and Winter Goods he has ever
brought to this market. | invite comparison
of my goods, styles and prices, and feel conf
dent | can please ali who may wish to buy.
My stock Of Ladies Dress Goods is
rich, varied and fashionable. embracing all the
latest and newest styles, and cannot fail to
please. 1t is useless to enume rate the articles
as have everything in their line of dress.
would also inform the gentlemen thSt my
stock Of Genfiesnen's Goods is decided
ly the largest and most varied stock that
have ever brought to this market, embracing
all Of the newest styles Ct Goods All ask
is call from you, ard feel assured can.
please you both as to quality and price. as my
motto is, quick sales and small profits.
Oct. 10. T. G. GOODRICH.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-11-12

Well, bat be coulda'tbe the nomi-
nee. The Democrats always nomi.
nate men of their own party.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-11-12
Broken Bank Notes Taken.

.FEslIE undersigned Offer for sale -
Z six year old Fiilies and one %f3NN
fine year old 5s,cl<--alI to be sold togeth-
er-ior Tennessee paper, or other Bank paper.
GEO. V. HEBB.
Mulberry, Oct %, 1s57-tf
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-11-12
SHOES.

4 AIDES ard Gen;lemea's Shoes 81,
IA at 25c TO 81 so per pair. which 80
Is great deal Less than the original u
cost. WEBB & McPHAII..
Mareh 5. 1851.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-11-12

The Democracy would vote for the
Devil, il he we're the nominee of the
party.-Erehange.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-11-12

pertinacity to strict construction of
the Constitution, upon which rests the
principles of "non-interference by
Congress with domestic slavery either
in the States or Territories.
Amidst the mutation and decay of
parties, it is gratifying to know that
there is, and has been from the begin
ing of the Government, political or
ganization co-extensiye with the u
MON. which has ever stubbornly main
tanned, and still maintains the doc
trine of strict construction, as the
cardinal tenet of its faith, and has
resisted to the extent Of its ability ev-
cry attempt at Federal usurpation.
The present able and distinguished
Chief Magistrate Of the Confederacy,1
taken from and elected by that or
ganization, stands pledged to the
maintenance of all the reserved rights
OF the States, under a strict construc-
ton of the Constitution, and to the
principle of "non-intervention by Con-
gress with slavery, either in the
States or Territories. I"
70 that organization. ia my judg-
ment, we are indebted for the pros
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-03-19
TOWANDA:
Gbursoap alorninn, alartb 10. 1857.
seIsttea poetrn.
A PIRESIDE SONG.
BY CALDER CAMPBELL.

BY CALDER CAMPBELL.
Give Hope place beside our evening-hre;
Twill add warmer relish to his glow,
And bring out pictures from the smoudering pyre
Which darkness and despair can never show
Twill breathe of Night that ushers the glad Day,
And the white Winter followed by green May
Twill draw forth images of suns that rise
From the dark bosom Of the passing mist
OF smiling glances drying fearful eyes,
And wan cheeks into roses new health-kist
Hope i not always false whate er men say,
Since after Winter follows green May.
Cold is the night. but colder is the street
Be thankful for the fagot in the CRATE;
And dwell on every mercy thou doSt meet,
Blessing the hand which spares the griefs that wait
On many a sufferer, in whose sterner way
IingcrS the Winter longer than the May
Thank God for this. that Hope hath come from Him,
And neStleS in our hearts. like birds that find
Meath some Kind thatch shelter from hail storm grim
And ood where stacks of corn keep off the wind
STAY. heavenly Hope. and teach Us well to pray
That Winter may be followed by green May.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-03-19
PUBLISHED PA BY vMEARA GooDR

ger 7" asked Ellen earnestly. DO none of
his friends seek to save him from impending
New-York daily tribune., 1857-10-26

b,ing rs1row a. the point Of Insertion and b,os5 as
ewes tie 6y is the eIsc reverse Of this aad il Gu,
cff should ,luk il might weigh couple Of posnds
l. ia esteemed great dehcaey 10 Asia aud Aires.
The poor, neglected chickens sre in miserable
minority IN iiis the very home OF the hen fever.
Tie er the eutries are incuded 10 the head mseeL
lar 40 entries IL the pslny days when Burnham
spd Bsrrum humbugged the pubic with their two
stony 81 apgtais and wonderful Brsmsh Pootras more
,hsn thoussI coops would have been on the grounds
AID our ears would have been asssiled with . con-
cord Of sweet sounds, more moodi0us than the musi-
cal worship If Chinese Mandsrins.
Ftslly, though The show OF animals and implement,
bss been exceedingly gratifying ard comm endabe,
end s,t eh ,he msnsgers have endeavored TO draw
tie Iube inside their fences by advertising extra
horse trcts pacing matches and csvalcades of ribbon
deck, cattle the noonieible public mindful Of the
rocks upon which TIE commercial ship is even now
,hunprg, have fsiltd 10 listen To the songs Of the
.rtrs thinking TO doubt that relaxation and pleasure
in such times would be little less than crime. Bot
tskiIg 1t al in all the Fair has been very commend
able ore, and pretty good evidence OF what can be
dore in these regions.
New-York daily tribune., 1857-10-26

The camping anspgem ,nfs lad aiso been a. regular
20 the ground would permit the Colonel hsvins
view prt per guard over the mules and wagons. He
had adopted the plan Of detailing company for gard
ard posting 1t IN the mes, convenient plac-s To-
commander was ensbed TO pos. pickets and -.rr'net
70 az to guard every approach. ihts plao saved m.ly
detail lessened labor AID eI .ited spirit OF emulation
which irsuIed great vigilance.
The officers tf the command hsd attended faithfully
to their several cuties. ord many b I'D shown great
powers Of enduring fatigue, being on fot all he n me-
Brevet Leuf. Col. Candy had ably assisted in con-
ducirg the march, and much OF the good fortune
due 10 bis constant a.teLtoI 70 the duties Immediately
devOlviDg upon him.
On the Jth the march 70 Utah woald be resuu.ed
and although the accounts Of the rosd ma1e il much
NOE difficult than anything the expedition he'd yet
experienced Col Alexander hoped 70 give "a favor
ablo report upon his arrival at Sal. AXE City.
Col. Alexander, in conclusion, sted that be might
be excused from eXpress the pride which he fel. in
the successful accomplishment by bis regiment OF so
much Of s fret arduous duties; but he would conf
de n,ly express the belief iha: urless very ur.
accident occurred, il woad resch the Territory
Of Utah in condition OF pertc: eff ieDcy and dsc.
pline.
New-York daily tribune., 1857-10-26
FROM THE UTAH EXPEDITION.
From The W,esAiagton Uaion, Oct. q.

From The WGShiagtoH Uaion, Oct a.
Intelligence reached the War Department yesterday
morning that the 5tb ard l0lh infantry aud Philipss
battery Of light artillery had lett For. Laramie, Ne
biaska Territory, Sept>9 en- route for Utah
Col l.. B. Alexander, in a letter TO the Department
dated at his camp near Fort Laramie. sept. 3, de-
sciibes the march Of these troops from Fort Leayen
worth 10 Fort IaIamie-a distance Of 62j miles, Tue
battalion marched from the former place on July ls,
ard being mainly composed of rec uit the length o
the marches Of the first four Eve deys was orsd
erable, not exceeding ten or twelve miles. The men
however. became accustomed TO marching very soon
ard unless the heat was powerful very lev !ett the
ranks. ,
The march across the prairie country from Fort
Iesvenvorth to the Platte River, was made within
the time allowed by General Harneys orders and was
perbeps the most exempt from loss and accident ever
known. With train OF ~ wagons and ooo ANIMALS
but five mules had been lostone by straying ana ou
by death. Not wagon had been broken. Inc jour
nty along The Platte was one Of great ease, ana as u
road was good and grass abundant men and animals
improved IN health and strength remarkably.
1IeSlck report had never exceeded W aud nsd SVer
aged but H. This, in 4 command Of JGO, Col. AleA'
aDder regarded as very small. No serious sickness
had prevaiod though four of bilious fever pro
duced by Sfeat al,erns'iors Of temperature on tue
Platte Bottom, had occurred, which te sssta1: sur
geon had recommended to be left at Fort Lars Iie
COL liz ffo ar haylng kiody coIsct ted Col Alexander
determined 20 l,tve them ult the two conDsnej o.
the n ginent uI6er Col Smith came nd. " en- ,h y
could be brought on
Tie order of march bad been 81 ely essrvsd ~
the column Isarcbad by plaooh p,i.ts wtb r.gIit,
intervals. At the rete Of ~ 100 .eps pr mis Il
New-York daily tribune., 1857-10-26
DEATH OF MRS. DIR. JAMES RUSH.

The telegraph announces the death OF Mrs Or.
James Rush Of Philadelphia at Saratogs, after an IL
ress Of two months. This lady has occupied an emi-
men. position in the fashionable void, viewed in ito
most generous and progressive aspect. Possessed OF
asoure intellect and of prncely wealth, and married
20 one of the most accomplished as We'll as palosophi'
cay TOT ed men in the country her house. both on her
own account and that Of her husband, was literally
resorted to by clever people domestic aud foreigu IL
was no, simply that her dwelling in Chestnut street ri.
valtd European palaces in intenor sppo'n'nen'' Vi
furniture, plate china, and the severe Dorc elegance
g ;,s decorations but there we're woman and man
within VINO kne how to converse ard how 10 enter
ain. Mrs. Rush wss ore OF the few relics Of the old
cbool the daughter Of Mr.. Ridgway, the rival Of
cad IN seoairing fortune in commerce. DIR. Rush
the on of Ber i.nir Rush, the sgrer Of the Decls
y.on oLr dep ndeDce and ,he most celebrated physi-
c;sn o: the lsst century, the fame of whose genius
presd over Europe, and whose works were quoted oy
B,nn snd rewarded by Alexander !. Of Russia. OF
ucb good intellectual stock Dr. Rush msintained its
celebrity by his work, The Philosophy Of the Hamsn
Voice." which has RI 7a IN the Ensh'h language tor
originality and profurdty.
LII. possible for persons Of great wealth, who give
pares bsls and recep ious to do grea. deal OF good
~ democratic ideas carried into ths drswing-roon.
MIs. Rush, who had honor Of snobs and snobbish'
nsss .et 70 work to break down ari al distinctions
SDe invited whom she chose 20 her parties, provided
their moral standing was good. TIE soo or daughter
,.sIetaaer-of the tradesms1 who, ia Europe, ranAs
slong with the dor,es,ic-found, II worthy, warm
velc,re to her weekly receptions and her oAn'' a.
ssrstogs she e.cheved al psrsde, and her e,sa'ps
rigbs BE- vel followed by the OVERRIDING c'''''''
toi 'ooisl celebrity. i,.
Thi. liberal ard cathoEc view Of society We,
.tbed Oy any vital piety, as it is under,'Ooa n,s
Rush never vent 10 church, OF claimed 70 % -.
she wa. s,es, r,.der, s.udeo' llrsa." .0SA 80
s vtry s1,ct u fsns up the h'ar' d the 'sy
-, ps,Ie rrss. walker, rain OF 'aiae e'e e'o'" %