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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-09-10
The Admission Of Kansas.

Kansas, says the Alexandria (Va.)
Gazette is to take her place, if s he
ever takes it,among the United States,
amidst such political storms aud con-
vulsions, if not civil strife, as have
bot yet heretofore been witnessed in
this country. The Frencbmen used
to say in the beginning of their first
and great reroluti0n, that liberty
could only be born from the throes
and agony Of a disturbed society,"
1t seems as if this new territory oil
ours, is destined to the same fate,
before it assumes its sovereignty
The sum and substance of the latest
accounts from what we call .-our seat
of war" is contained in the last let
ter of Ion, the Washington cores.
pondent Of the Baltimore Sun. who
says: "There is to be one more vio-
lent struggle between the contendiDg
parties in Kansas, in spite ofthe con-
ciliatory policy Of the territorial au-
thorities. At the election for the
Legislature next October, and also
upon the submission of the State
Constitution, to :he popular vote,
both parties will PIT forth their en-
tire strength. That many persons
will come into the territory for the
special purpose of voting, there is no
doubt. and which side will be- most
benefited by illegal voting is quite
uncertain. The Free State party
have resorted to thorough military
organization, for the purpose, as they
say, Of protecting the polls from
violence. TIE United States troops
will probably De employed for tie
same purpose, and serious di,turban-
ces are expected to occur
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-09-10
Failure Of the Agricultural Bank.

Failure Of the Agricultural Bank.
The Agricultural Bank, locate ed at
Brownsville, in this State, has failed.
TIE Brownsville Journal, of the
10th ult-, says:
The Agricultural Bank at this
place has bursted up However,
they are still redeeming its notes,
but how long they will do SO there is
no telling; they may quit before this
article reaches the public. There is
no blame to be attached to the Pres.
ident, Cashier and Directors. They
are high toned, honorable men, and
those that may suffer loss cannot
hold them accountable"
The Memphis Bulletin of the same
date says:
ave learn from an authentic
source, that this institution is likely
to be an entire failure. 1t continued
to pay its local circulation up toye
terday afternoon, but we have every
reason to believe that it is closed e.
nally to-day. 1t promises to be a
complete failure, owing to the stop
page of A. j. Stevens, of Des
Moines, Iowa, who vas large stock.
holder, and entrusted with a heavy
amount OF its circulation, which was
to have been protected by him at
Des Moines and Chicago. The loss
here will be triling, as the Cashier
and Directors, Immediately on learn
ing the failure of Stevens, took steps
to have the home circulation brought
in for redemption, AID 10 pay off de-
positors. The loss will fall mainly
upon the people of Iowa, who will
share in the misfortune, or fraud, of
one Of their own citizens, Mr.. Ste
vens.'
Is i! not rather singular that no.
body is responsible for this bad fail
mre2 Who entrusted A. ]. Stevens,
Of Des Moines, Iowa, with heavy
amount of the circulation of this
Bank?" Whatever may be lost by
the holders of the notes Of the Agri-
cultural Bank, is unquestionably the
result of confidence reposed in the
directors and officers Of the Bank.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-09-10
A fellow who was tried for bigam

A fellow who was tried for bigamy
in New York, last week, gave as an
excuse for having two wives, that
cat the time be married the sec
ond one, be had forgotten that he
had aver. been married before" -
The judge, however, reminded him
Of the fact quite forcibly, by a sen.
tence of three years in the psniten-
tiary.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-09-10
The Testimony Of a Black Repnb-
Iican.

Iican.
Hon. Andrew Stewart, Of Ohio,
for years Democrat, was elected to
Congress on the anti-Ne5raska plat
form, and has ever since acted with
the republican party. He bas just
been making tour Of Kansas, and
in late number Of his own paper,
the Steubenyille (Ohio) Union, he
says:
"Eyery street, corner, and sdog-
gerry" of which even 10 this old
massachusetts, town there were not
a few, had its crowd of disputants.
Here found James Fl. Lane, who
invited me over to his wigwam, where
We took smoke and talked over
matters. He justices his course and
that of the ultra free-State men oil
which he isthe leading spirit, upon cir
cumstances upon which he alleges
che people in the free States know
little or nothing. ! also met Cover
nor Robinson, General Pomroy, Mr..
Jenkins, DR.. Cutter, S. N. Wood, and
other notabiiities Of the free-State
party. The principal topic was the
Topeka legislature, thenabout to as
semble. No oae seemed to know
precisely what they we're going to do,
no plan agreed upon, and the more
prudent acknowledged that the whole
proceeding was farce, which they
scarcely knew how TO get out Of with
any kind of credit. They we're de.
termined not to vote for members for
the constitutional convention, bat a.
vowed that they would vote for men,
bers Of the territorial legislature next
October, when they expected TO CAR
ry every election district in the Ter
ritory. / endeavored to understand
them on the hypothesis of consis-
tency, but could not. They would
not vote at the constitutional election
because that would recognise the bo-
gus legislature, but they would vote
in October for delegate to Congress
and for legislative officers under the
same "bogus" law.
"They also avowed there intention
OF voting down the constitution,
whether good or bad; saying that
they had majority, and would make
constitution in their own time, and
such one as they wanted. To q
suggestion that it would be of vast
interest to the prosperity of the Ter
ritory to have political matters set.
tied Immediately aud finally, the re
ply was that such settlement might
tend to build up the I'D demo-
cratic party, which they desired to see
crushed to atoms.
81 withdrew, more than ever conyin-
csd that the fiee-Stats leaders do
not desire to SEQ peace or fraternal
feeling prevail among the people
Their object is to keep Kansas sbleed.
ing" for the purpose of furnishing
black-reRublcan electioneering CAPT
tai in the States. Looking over the
whole field, and aftor mixing with the
people Of the Territory for near a
month, such a conclusion forces il
sci: upon me irresistibly."
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-09-10
State Of Tennessee, Lincoln County,
County Court, August Term, 1851.

Nesrton LattreH and Others. Petition tar renora!
Of Wiai0rnJ. Hoa0ard. Guardian Of The manor
heirs Of Christopher Hoacara, dec.
AN motion Of petitioners, by their counsel,
" and happening to the Court from the al
fidavit of Newton Luttrell, that William J !.
Howard is nonresident of the State of Ten
nessee:it is, therefore, ordered that publication
be made in the FAYETTEvLLE OBSERVER 3
newspaper published IN Fayetteville, Tenn,
four weeks in succession, notifying the sail
William j. Howard, that petitioners, on the
first Monday in October next, intend
to move the Court to remove him from his Of
fee of Guardian for James Howard and Mar
tina Little, two of said minors, where and when
he may attend if he thinks proper
A copt-teste ELI l.. HODGE, Clerk.
Aug. 81, 1s57-4w
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-09-10


RIGHTS oE RAILROAD COMPANIES
AND PROPERTY. OwNERs.-An impor.
tant decision has just been rendered
by Judge Wright, of the Supreme
Court. New York, in the case of
James Brown rs. the Troy and Bos-
ton Railroad Company, which is Of
Importance. The action was brought
by the plaintiff, who is a taxpayer
and owner Ell real estate on Adams
street, in the city Of Troy, and near
its southerly boundary, to restrain
the defendants from constructing a
railroad in Adams streets, or between
it and Federal street, on the ground
that it was a nuisance and would in.
j ure bis property. The plaintiff s
case was dismissed, The court decid.
ing:
l. That railroads are not per Sc
a public nuisance. The municipal
corporations have a right to use pub
lie steets and allow them to be used in
any manner they see fit, not incon-
sistent with their original dedication.
That the Troy and Boston Railroad
has the right by municipal as we'll
as legislative authority to lay down a
track in Adams street, Troy.
g. A taxpayer and property
owner cannot WELD the writ Of in
junction against the municipal au-
thority Gas company seeking 20 lay
a railway track in public street, Of
q city under permission of the com.
mon counciD for prospective injury
to the community. 1t must appear
that he will suffer some special injury
before be is entitled to this remedy.
1t is the province of a State thus to
protect its citizens from invasion Of
corporate rights. A private action
cannot be maintained to redress q
public wrong. The property-owner
must await the completion Of the
work, when, if found to be a public
nuisance, it can be, abated by civil or
criminal proceedings.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-09-10
TIRED OF FRgnDoM. The Green

TIRED OF FREEDoM.-The Green.
brier Chronicle says,
Willis, negro, few years ago,
purchased himself from his mistress
Miss. Sarah Frazer, and afterwards
moved to the State Of Ohio. has re.
turned, disguised with free State
and its people, and resolved to be a.
gain sold into slavery if not permit
ted foreman here and enjoy bis free
DOM lie says he would rather be
sold to the worst sort of master,
than be required to go back to Ohio.
de describes the colored population
there, as in state of utter. restitution,
and advises bis colored friends to stay
n Virginia. f they would be cared for.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-09-10
A shower of bugs made a descen

A shower of bugs made a descent
upon MHyyille, California, recently,
in such Numbers as In several instan.
ces to cause the shutting up of shops
and houses. The visitation lasted
only few moments, but during its
continuance it is described as any
thing but agreeable.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-09-10

1t is stated that about six thou
sand cotton looms have been stopped
in New England, in consequence Of
the high price Of cotton aud low price
efgoods.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-09-10

Corn is selling in Athens, Ala, at
So per Dbl. One large planter in
Limestone county has sold bis grow
ing crop Of cotton for IL cents.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-09-10
Mail Hack Line.

NdE subscribers are run SEaeSs:ssA
ning regular HACKS. for passengers, from
Fayetteville to Shelbyville and Huntsville.
Leave Fayetteville. each way, early every
Monday. "Wednesday, and Fridav-returBine
leave huntsville and Shelbyvills every Tues
day, Thursday and Saturday. The lines are
we'll supplied with good horses, aud eornforts-
Die eonveyances-and IS good roads as there
are III the country. Fare: Oaly Two Doll
iafs BENZ. J. CHAFIN.
Aug ~, 1857. TH0S. G. THOM PSON.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-09-10

BRIGHAM YoUSG.--A Washington
dispatch says that the anterior De.
partment has received intelligence
from reliable gentlemen and fugitive
Mormons, that Brigham Young is
preparing to resist Gen. Harvey;
that he has relapsed into the grossest
infdelity and atheism, and continues
to hold up the Government Of the
United States to supreme contempt .
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-09-10

The vote in Gillespie county, Tex
as, at the late election for Governor,
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-06-11
Liquefaction of Quartz-Lctter from Profcs
sor Hardingc.

We have received, says the San Joaquin
Republican, from Professor Hardnge, the in
ventor or discoverer of the new process of Ii
outlying quartz for the extraction of gold, a
private letter dated New York, May 4th, con-
cerning the introduction of his system and ma
chincry into this State, from which we make
the following extract. The subject is eminent
ly worthy of the attention and investigation Of
our quartz miners The letter is in answer to
inquiries propounded by us on the subject:
"With reference to my plan for the intro
duction of this discovery into California, it is
simplified and easy, and calculated to come
within the reach of every quartz miner. Avoid
ing any great offer from any one person for my
patent my plan is to do the greatest good to
the greatest number. shall encourage the
organization of small companies, each one to
have the full enjoyment of all my patents in
but one locality, giving them my supervision,
by sending an expert foreman and machnest
to keep every set of works in perfect opera
ton, that my reputation and that Of my busi-
ness be protected shall furnish drawings
already engraved) for working drawings, &C.,
for each full set of works. My charge for all
this will be $2,000-one half to be paid when
sign the papers, and the other half when the
purchasers shall find the works in perfect and
profitable working order, which they will be
both able and willing 10 do.
"a business which wall be spread out among
the mountain sides, and in many different d.
rections, will require the industrial attention
of proper persons, possessing familiar know
ledge Of my plans, &c, to see that every set Of
works are in order, and the miners initiated in
their new but only way of saving all their
gold"
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-06-11

Curious DIscovERv-The Central 7eran
learns from gentleman near Navisoto, that
while he was cutting down tree near that
place he made most curious discovery. He
cut down a very large cottonwood with hole
in it, and an aperture from the outside some
six feet above the ground. Upon splitting
open this tree the hollow was found to contain
an Indians skeleton which was perfect, not
bone missing. The conjecture is, that at
some time or other, the Indian got into this
hollow tree, to make his escape from some
enemy or wild animal, and was unable to get
out again, and so pershed.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-06-11

The REroRT CouRTEoUs.-Chesterfeld was
at a rout in France where Voltaire was one Of
the guests. Chesterfield seemed gazing about
the brilliant circle of ladies' Voltaire accostcd
him: "My Lord, know you are a judge
which are the most beautiful, the English or
the French ladies ?n "Upon my word," re.
piled Chesterfield, with his usual presence Of
mind, 81 am no judge of paintings" Some
time afterwards, Voltaire being in London,
happened to be at a nobleman's party with
Chesterfield; a lady in the company, prodi-
giously rouged, directed her whole discourse
to Voltaire, and cngrossed his whole conversa-
ton. Chesterfield came up tapped him on
the shoulder and said: "Sir, take care that
you are not captivated.' "My Lord,' re-
piled the French wit, scorn to be taken by
an English craft under French colors.'
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-06-11

LOOK OUT FOR THE CRAsH.-As the time ap-
proaches for its appearance the public mind
seems more taken up with the question whether
or no comet can do any damage to our plan
ct in case Of strike, and if so whether such a
strike will take place. It's very exciting ques-
ton whether there is any danger Of collision
between the earth and cometl That there
is possibility of such thing is generally ad-
mtted though, according to the calculations
Of Arago the chances of such an event is only
one in two hundred and fifty millions of ftimes.
Yet we have had some narrow escapes. On two
occasions, in 1850 and in 1882, comets crossed
the plane Of the Elliptic, almost on the path OF
the globe. Many other comets are mentioned,
which have come within short distance of US,
but they missed their mark The point which
is now the topic Of dicussion among the wise
men of Europe is, what damage would be done
if a comet should come in collision with or ap-
proach very near the earth? Mons. Babinet, a
distinguished French philosopher, who has writ
ten dissertation by command of the Emperor
in order to quiet the apprehensions ofthc peo-
pie, says there would be none. We side with
Mons Babinet Atleast, we hope, for our own
safety and the consolation Of our friends, that
his opinion may be correct, though be has
many eminent opposers to his theory. In the
meantime, the 18th Of June approaches, and
the long expected comet has actually been dis
covered, rushing hcadlong on its eccentric
course 1t was seen at Leipsic on the 22d of
February, by Professor Arrest; at Newark; N.
j., on the 26th, and at the observatory Wash
ington on the 27th of March. 1t has also been
seen by astronomers connected with one Of the
learned institutions of New York. 1t was dis
covered with telescope on the evening of
Tuesday, the 30th March, and Thursday, the
I'd of April about five degrees east of the star
Andromeda, and moving rapidly toward the
earth, in southerly direction. Its approach
toward the earth will be watched with great
curiosity by all scientific men, and at the rate
at which it now moves, it may soon be seen
without the telescope Vide Vest.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-06-11

s3y- Sally" said fellow to a girl with
red hair, keep away from me, or you will set
me afre.' "No danger of that" was the
answer, "you are too green to burn"
sW" A person was boasting that he had
sprung from high family in Ireland. "Yes,"
said bystander, al have seen some of the
family so high that their feet could not touch
the ground"
~ Don't you remember old Towser, dear
Kate; old Towser, so shaggy and kind, how
he used to play, day and night, by the gate,
and seize interlopers behind
tTy- 1t is conceded on all hands that ladies
are fair, and that chickens are Jorl-that the
money market and men that drink too much
are tight-that morals are loose and morning
gowns Not word about ladies lacing.
~ A gentleman Dragging of having killed
panther whose tail was three feet long"
Brown observed that the animal died seasonal
bly,, as that tail was long enough not "to be
continued" Brown is a sly joker.
~" "Young man, do you know what rela-
tions you sustain in this Yorld?" said minis
ter to young member of the church. Yes,
sir" said the hopeful convert; "two cousins
and grandmother; but don't intend to sus-
tain them much longer"
tW- At a recent trial in Wisconsin, the SUBJ
ect of controversy was demijohn of whisky,
which was ordered to be brought into court
The defendant was tried, and so was the whis-
ky--in other words, the whisky was drunk,
and so was the jury.
e95| "Don't you understand me, JimS"
thundered an old man to his son. "You must
be a fool" "True, am very near one, meek
ly replied Jim.
ry- Mr.. Brown you said the defendant
was honest and intelligent. "Why do you
come to such a conclusion?' because he
takes ten newspapers and pays for them in ad-
vance" Verdict for defendant.
e4y" Much discomfort arises from sensitive
ness of what other people may say of you or
your actions Many unhappy persons seem to
imagine that they are always in an amphi-
theatre, with the assembled world as specta-
tors; whereas they are playing to empty
benches all the while.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-06-11

VI 4 boy got his grandiather's gun and
loaded it. but was afraid to fire; he, however
liked the fun ofoadng, and so put in another
charge, but still was afraid to fire. He kept
on charging, but without firing, until he go'
six charges in the old piece. Hsgrandmother
learning his tcmerity, smartly reproved him.
and, grasping the old continental, discharged
it. The result was tremendous, throwing the
old lady on her back She promptly struggled
to regain her feet, but the boy cried out, Lay
still, granny-therc are five more charges tc
90 off yet y
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-06-11

CoMMUrATIoN OF BLAIR's SENTENcE.-C. F.
Blair, whose sentence was commuted from
death to Imprisonment for life, left Shasta or
the 9TH ult. for San Quentin. The Shasta
Courier says, that in some previous remarks
upon the subject injustice was done Governor
johnson, and adds that the Governor was ex'
ceedingly 10th to nterpose in behalf of this
man, and only consented to do so after re-
ceiving petition in behalf of the convict, signed
by some sixteen hundred names, among them
those of the Senators and Representatives oi
the counties Of Shasta and Siskiyou
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-06-11

NAPoLBoN-Napoeon was undoubtedly a
greater general than Wellington. He had
more ingenuity, more internal resources, a
greater capacity for organization, and deeper
military knowledge. He would have been in
vincible, had he not attempted too much. He
endeavored to subject Kingdoms and unite dis
cordant nationaties under his sceptrc; and
believed he had accomplished his aim. twas
not his want of generalship that overthrow
him, but false step in his politics. His
blunders were not those of soldier but of a
statesman.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-06-11

GEr-A-BoARD.-"W What are you doing with
that lumber?" cried steamboat captain tc
an Irshman who was staggering towards the
boat, beneath the weight of a huge plank,
Just as the bell was ringing for the last time
"What am doing? Sure wasn't it yersel
as said, all you as is goin', get aboard, and
isn't this an Elegant one intirely?" said the
Hibernian, triumphantly, amid the laughter o
the spectators
The captain gave him his board passage
that trip.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-06-11

LESS NoIsE-Western Judges have queer
ideas, if we may bclie7e all we hear of "court
rulings For instance, here is yarn con-
cerning one Judge Scott who formerly dealt
out the law, somewhere in Ohio. He very
often gave uttcrance to sentiments Of charac-
ter so unusual with the judiciary, that they
might be said to be ertrajudicial. OF that
class was a reproof which he administered one
morning to certain noisy sutors and lawyers
who attended at the Judges special levee.-
The old gentleman, amidst the din and confu-
sion, raised his specs and looked around the
court room with an awful frown. After stri-
king the table with his gave and procuring ST.
ence, his auditory were clcctr ded 20 hear him
say" Gentemenl Gentl,Iienl you must
keep less noise hcrel-yeu must, I've sent
halfa-dozen people to H. prna'''siarY, and
haven't heard a word OF Il NJ The
thing must be stopped !"
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-06-11
Az EpIroR WHIPPED. "A

Az EDITOR WHIPPED. "A as, since
says the San Francisco Chrome; ssial off
Ger Cook had difficulty with Wafer Walsh,
Nditor of the Sunday Varieties, about a defa-
mNtory article wk!sn appeared in that paper,
in which Cocks name was mentioned. Cook
knocked Walsh down, and gave him pretty
severe beating. At eleven o'clock on the same
evening a Mr.. Andrews, of Sacramento, met
Walsh near the corner Of Merchant and Mont
gomery streets, and drawing pistol and watch
at the same moment, gave The latter just one
minute to divulgc the name of the author ot
certain correspondence rejecting upon him.
Andrews. A police officer came up, seized
Andrews and took the pistol from him, when
the affair ended.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-06-11

A jockey at the Maze races, England, asked
an emigrant Yankee if they had any such
swift horses in America.
"Swiftg" said Jonathan; "why guess we
have. I've seen horse at Baltimore, on a
sunny day, start against his own shadow, and
beat Il quarter of mile at the first heat"
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-06-11

CouLD'NT HOLD HIS ToNGuE.-Dr. Locock,
the Queens physician, has been peremptorily
dismissed from further attendance on the roya
family, where he has been hitherto admitted
on terms of familiar intercourse. His salary
e5, 900 per annum, royal present on each
safe delivery of the Queen, and large prac.
tce among the nobility, is no small loss. The
doctor has made every effort towards recon
ciliation, but the Queen remains inexorable-
1t seems that it came to the Queens ears that
DIR. Locock was given TO too much talk, and
that though she told Prince Albert that bis
habit of sleeping between the blankets was "a
vulgar dirty Dutch practice, she did not care
to have it told abroad