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Washington, D. C.
@. BAILEY, EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR
JOHN g. WHITTIER, CORRESPONDING EDIT
BEGINNING JANUARY |, 1857.

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BaS- Our readers win excuse us, if now and
then we permit subscriber to express through
our columns his sense Of the Importance Of
sustaining the Era Thus far our renewals
have been encouraging. We still have back
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POPULATION AND SUGAR

The following table presents view of the
population of the United States in 1850, and
at decennial periods thereafter, till 1900, with
the amount of sugar required for its supply,
rating it at 80 lbs. per head:
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WASHINGTON, ID. c..
THURSDAY, JANUARY ~, 1851

ONCE, No. sol Sere1th street, 6ettoesn ID and r.,
one square south of City Post Office.
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FREE STATE Legislature IN Kansas

FREE STATE LEGISLATIVE IN kANsAS.-A
despatch dated Topeka, January Eth, says:
The Legislature opened here yesterday, and
after short session adjourned until to-day, as
neither Gov Robinson nor Lieut.. Gov Roberts
has been here. Gov. Robinson has resigned.
Roberts is in the Territory, but has failed TO at
tend. Much dissatisfaction prevails Ill conse-
quence.
Yesterday, a United States deputy marshal,
acting under a writ from Judge Cato, arrested
seven members of the Free State Legislature.
The writ has upwards Ct thirty names attached
To il. More arrests viii likely he made. This
Is another effort TO kill the Free State move
ment.
Judge Curtis, President OF the Senate, will
deliver q message as Acting Governor to day.
There is almost a unanimous determination
that the Legislature shall 60 On with its work.
1t is doubtful whether they will be able to do so.
The ELECTION IN PITTSBURGH, TO which we al
luded few days ago, was for aldermen. The
election for Mayor and Councils occurred OH
Tuesday, and on the same day Allegheny city
elected Mayor and Councils In Pittsburgh
the vote stood for Mayor thus: Weaver, Rep,
2,704; White, Dem, 1925; McCurdy, Amer,
242. For The Councils, the Republican tickets
were elected in all the wards but two. The Sc
lect Council will consist of Is Republicans and
Democrats, and the Common Council of Fl
Republicans and Democrats thus giving a
Republican majority of 20 on joint ballot. In
Allegheny city the vote for Mayor stood thus
there being two Republican candidates: Saw
yer, Rep, $50; Dehaven, Rep, 779 Haslett
Dem, $50; Benney, Ind, 200. To the City
Councils all the Republican candidates were
elected. 10 Birmingham borough, also, all the
Republican candidates were elected. Thes'
three portions of Pittsburgh cast 1872 votes
The rest of the suburbs cast at the late Presi
Dental election l,25S votes, The vote of Pitts
burgh entire is therefore $3.50.
Philadelphia North american.
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BROWNS BRONCHIAL TROCHEs.

We far depart from our custom, as to say Of the
above medicine, that we have tried aud lind 1t an
excellent preparation, in very convenient FORM for
coughs, colds, and hosrssness
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MR.. GIDDINGS.

The numerous friends of Mr.. GIDDiNcs
throughout the country have heard with pain,
ere this, of the attack which Frustrated him
suddenly last Saturday in the House. 1t pro
duced a profound excitement, and the House
Immediately adjourned. The shock to his sys-
TEN was very severe, and threatened TO be
fatal, but We rejoice to say that our veteran
friend still lives, and is doing well. The cause
of Freedom cannot yet spare him.
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pers being, almost without exception, opposed
to reputation, it is believed that bill for the
redemption of the State debt would be endorsed
Dy an immense majority of the legal voters OF
the State. In consequence of the decision OF
the Court, work upon the State Capitol has
been suspended"
The decision of the Court is of course a
sound one, and we presume its recommends
ton to the Legislature will be followed out.
But, If Legislatures will violate the Constitu.
ton, and contractors, in the face of its provis-
ions, will make themselves accomplces in the
work, it may be question whether the People
should be compelled to foot the bill. Repudi-
alton is very ugly word, but when debt makers
and debtholders both unite in repudiating the
Constitution of State, against the will of its
People, it IS not SO clear that the People have
not right to repudiate them
In this case, however, the People themselves
are blameworthy, in having elected bad agents
to represent them. They have made fidelity to
party, not principle, the test-so that it is but
fair that they should bear the burden imposed
on them by misrepresentation, whom they
have chosen. Let them foot the bill this time,
and hereafter be careful in the selection of their
legislators. Then, should unconstitutional
debts be incurred by their agents, acting not
only without Instructions, but in violation of
them, let them be repudiated. The man who
loans money to an agent, is bound to see to it
that the agent has authority to borrow it.
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WASHINGTON, Jan. l6, 1857.

To the Editor Of the National Era:
/ have just seen q latter from lady in Penn
sylvanis, whom j know to be one of the excel
lent Of tie earth, TO another of kindred spirit
in this city, containing the following extract,
which / think you ought to publish, as hint
to hundreds of her sisters in that State, who
by corresponding effort might not only add
thousands to your present circulation, but even
revolutionize the keystone State. b.
For several years, lever since the great
Know Nothing excitement,) there have been
but three copies of the National Era taken at
our post office / often felt that this good pa
per ought to be more generally read amongst
our people; and so, after the election excite
ment was over, started out in my carriage
and two horses, with little Billy, and visited
and talked TO the people in the country and
villages; and the result of it was, that sonse ten
days before New Years, | sent Dr. Bailey n
club of seventeen names for the Era. l think
IN about week j shall send four more.
How much more willing to talk and read
the people seem, since the question of Anti
Slavery was brought fairly before them at the
late election!"
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menced here last Sunday morning, was gen
eral. The telegraph brings stirring reports
from the East. Railroads are blocked up
travel is suspended, the weather intensely cold
in some places the thermometer going down to
30 degrees below zero. The weather cleared
here last Monday, but the people had run tc
cover, and the city was as noiseless as on a
Sabbath. Since Saturday night we have had
no mails and the probability is, that the pa
pers from this city will be far behind their time
in reaching distant subscribers
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Mr.. VILLIEEs, having declined the American
mission, another Minister has been appointed
name unknown to the public.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-09-03
PETERSBURG.
NEW FEHsM.

HsHE undersigned having formed "a
Il a copartnership under the style GsESsz
o MURRAY s. MCKINNEY, for the pur-
pose of transacting a Wholesale and Retail
Grocery BusiEess--ws will at all times keep
ON hand q large and varied assortment Of
Groceries, consisting of Coffee Sugar. Mo-
lasses, Mackerel fish, Sardines, Oysters, Her s.
rings, Tea, Cheese, Crackers. Dried Beef, "a
Raisins. Figs, Almonds, Oranges, Peeans, 81
|Confectionarieso of all kinds; Salt, barrel and
sack; Pepper, Spice, Ginger, Soda, Alum, NJ
Sulphur, Salts, Saltpetre, Indigo, Nader, Span
ish Brown, Powder, Shot, Lead, Cotton Y arms.
a variety of Tobacco and Cigars of the best
quality, variety of fine Liquors for. medica,
purposes, and all articles that are usually kent
in Groceries-all Of which We will
sell cheap for cash or exchange for
Bacon, Lard. Feathers, Beeswax
and Tallow. 0TThe notes and accounts be-
longing to Thos. A. Murray, are in the hand.
l'of G. G.. Mckinney, Petersburg, who is au-
/! thorized to receive and receipt for the same
Thankful for the liberal patronage heretofor
extended to me, I would ask continuance o
the same . MURRAY & MCKINNEY.
| Petersburg, j an Is, 1S57--12m
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9art anu 5anrq.
Paddy's Idea Of Perdition.


Pat McCarter was 'abroth of boy,
and altogether as .caoent' a man,
and as handy With a spade, as the
whole five hundred WHO we're at
work upon the railroad then and now.
in progress of building in the north
err part of Ohio. lie was great
tayorite of the overseoI on account
Of his faitbfuluess and integrity of
character, but be had one fault that
sorely grieved his employer. Though
as sober as a sexton six days in the
week., Pat could never resis. the
tenptation of pay day. and when
Saturday zane round, never failed
to get as drunk as a lord Hav-
ing tried every other reformssory
experiment in vain, the overseer be-
thought of the priest, who prevailed
Ion Pat to take the pledge, and sent
him on his way rejoicing. But, alas!
the next day was too many for poor
Pat, who staggered through the vii
lsge at noon, met nc less a person
Iage than the priest, who attempted
to restore him. You're, lost, Pat,
entirely Iost!' said his reverence. with
a sigh Of genuine sorrow. Pat was
ibewildered for moment, but having
stared about him until be had fairly
ascerteineG bis local wbersabout, be
exclaimed triumphantly 'Los.-is
| il lost | am? lost in broad day light.
half Way between Jimmy Stacy S and
the court house? to the devil wid yel
nonsense
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-09-03
MULBERRA.
Drug and Variety
HOU s r.!

Z HAVE just received, and keep ccn-nR0
d stantly on hand. at my Drug and ~
Variety Store, IN MULB ERRY TENN. c17s
a fresh and genuine supply of Drugs,
Medicines, Paints. Oils. Dye-sfsIfis.
Snlph.. Quinine; Suph. Mofphia;
Blue Mass; Calolnel;
Iod. Potass; Orleiim Ergote:
Acetas de Morphia; ProtoIodnre dc Mercufe
Blistering Ointment Gin rollsl
L Phompson's Eye water, and all the popular
Patent Medicines of the day, - :
Loafei's Mouth Nater.
Fine French Brandy; American Brandy;
The best remedies in the world for Flax, Di-
arrhea, and Arrangement of the bowels,
generally. Try tit is very, exhilarating in
its effects. and swithal, very cheap.
COnfectiomaries.
Ralsins. common and fine Candies. a superb
article Of Wedding Candy Every hif,dutin.)
-. Cigars.
1t is useless for me to enumerate the differ
ent kinds Of Cigars / have on. hand. | hate
them ranging from the Cuba Sixto the finest
and highly favored Havana; al of which
will sell very cheap. sf.-.
EaEan Of II Thousand Flowers.
What l,dy or, gentleman would remain I'M
der the curse of a.disagreeable breath, when
by using the "Balm of Thousand Flowers, y
as dentrfiee. would not only render it SWEET
but leave the teeth white as alabaster? Many
per ons dom know their breath is bad, and
the subject is sodeticate their friends will new
er mention it. Ii will remove. tan. Pimples,
and freckles from the skin, leaving it Of a soft
and roseate hue.
Varieties.
All kinds Of Perfumeries, Stationary -,
of every kind-also is added to his stock 49,
fine Cutlery, Pocket Knives, Razors, etc. ~
Brushes and Straps, all kinds fine Soaps. about
twenty qualities Of smoking and chewing To-
bacco, Pepper, Spice, Ginger. Soda. Rice, and
| various other articles not necessary to mention.
"A fine assortment Of Spectacles, all sorts; Snuff
and Snuff Boxes, and great many articles for
LADIES. to which would respectfully Invite
their attention.
Powder, lead, Shot, Caps, Shot Guns of the
very best-all of which the undersigned offers
low for cash or to pupctHal dealers on time. s
-.s...f TH0S. ii. FREEMAN.
Nov 90. 1856-I2m.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-09-03

The following has been used down
east rs very pleasant substitute fol-
a printers dun. 1t is 70 be set to
the music Of the iiingling of dollars:
Well gaily chase all care away,
And Danish every sorrow--
Subscribers pay your debts to-day.
Aud we'll pay ours tomorrow.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-09-03

The frat time that Jerrold met
with Dibdin, the latter said to him.
~Yeungster, have you sufficient
confdencein me 10 lend me guinea?
"Yes," said the author Of Black
Eyed Susan, 81 have the confidence,
but / haven't tho guinea.'
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-09-03
AM gROTYPE&.

he this method of Informing nv old
u friends and .ths public generally, that I am
now fitting up and viii in few DAYS open il
tayetteyille-a large sixy-Lisiat Gallery,
which will enable me to furnish better Pictures
than have ever before been taken in the place.
Those wanting DasueTreo1ypes Am
bfotypes, or Photographs, are respect
fully invited to visit my Gallery and examine
specimens and prices before buyiug elsewhere.
taS am determined to work on terms. as favor
able as any Artist in Tenressee. Childsen ta-
ken in, one second. Great care and attention
given to copying Daguerreotypes or other pic
lures. A work warranted to give satisfaction.
+ 6Tfhe Ladies are politely invited te.can.
u Gallery two doors east of M'Elroy 6
NJ kinney's Drug Store--up stairs
sss ). B. EzEEE.
FEB. 10, 1857. es If
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-09-03

To MAKE LAGER BEER.-Take a
barrel, fill it with rain water, put IN
it one. pair. Of old boots, head Oh
last falls cabbage, two short skies. q
sprig Of vorm8Ood and little yeast,
~ Let it work,
And when clear,
You'll have excellent -
Lager Beer. ts
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-09-03
-, From the P4lassi Citizen.
Great improvement in Spectaeies.

l.. PALMER d, co, Opticians from The In
proved Spectacle Manutactory and Optical
Establishment IN London,
.ltALL the attention of the sGaeus>
~ citizens of Fayetteville and
surrounding country to their splendid assort-
meut of Scotch Pebble Spectacles; and would
say, to those who value their sight, not to
DELAY awaiting themselves of the opportunity
of procuring. a pair of the justly celebrated
Spectacles These Pebbles are constructed in
accordance with the Philosophers of nature in
the peculiar form of a Concave convex mirror,
admirably adapted to the organ of sight, and
can be used by the old and young to pursue
the most minute employment, either by day
or candlelight, with perfect ease, and never
cause that giddiness of head or unpleasant
sensation to the eye that many experience
from using the ordinary kind of spectacles-,
Many persons might have good eyesight for
Is or 20 years longer, by using these glasses
than the ordinary kind, which in the end dc
moro harm than good. Call on W. H. & NJ.
.. MOORES. Dec. 25, 1856.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-09-03
Superior French Truss.
Successful Treatment. OF Henri;
or Rupfure.

H1HIS article, from its extreme 7FFsE51.,-s
1.neatness and lightness, weigh-. ~ NJ
ing only three ounces, and its sue ~ sss -
cessful application in the mostdif- wv
,fcult cases of Hernia, has woIlf0r W. 4
it the highest praise from Physicians, both sn
this country and in Europe. over the, heavy.
clumsy Truss heretofore worn, for Rupture.
thas no superior in the tpeatrient of Il Hernia.
.*Single Truss So, Double So Sfate which
side is affected; and size around hips
We also manufacture Frusses of all deserip-
tons, from infant to an adult in size Elastic
Lace Abdominal supporters. (for the
falling of the womb highly recommended by
the Medical Faculty. They do not chafe the
hip asSthose Constructed with Steel springs.
and are the, most efficient and pleasant
Supporter to wear that is made *Price Sc.
Size required around hips.
ELASTIC NET STOCKINGS.
For Varicose veins, Drepsical Swellngs. Gout.
Rheumatism, Weakness at knee and anele
Joint. This is very superior article. and
highly recommended by physicians. They
can be drawn off with extreme facility. thus
saving all the time of lacing or bandaging. and
giving more equal pressure and support than
ary other Bandage manufactured *Price in
iiOfu tOVt W 1Os lOOS
Sc; foot to ankle, 81; cotton, S2oeach less
than silk. Length and circumference of the
leg required.
"VANHORN'S PATENT CHEST EX-
PANDER, or ELASTIC SHOULDER BRACE
adapted to adults of both sexes, "and invaluable
for children when growing, to improve their
form. They are light and elastic, and inter-
fere with no style of dress. The gentleman's
Brace aswers as substitute for suspenders
Size required in inches, around the chest and
waist. Ladies' and Gents SO; Children So so
Instruments for CURVATURE OF THE
SPINE: Club Foot, Weak Ankles in Chill
dren, SUSPENSORY BANDAGES, and also
all description of Instruments and Bandages
manufactured for diseases that require me-
chanical aid for their relief
OF Artificial Arms or Legs made to order
and made to initiate nature as far as practical
Bile.
P. S-Those marked with an asterisk, (sl
can be sent by mail at the above prices free
of postage. G. w. VANHORN5& CO..
Importers and Manufacturers of Trusses.
140 Race street above Fourth. Philadelphia
Oct. 8, 1856-12m
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-09-03

"Why don't you take seat with
in the BARI" asked one gentleman Of
another at the courtroom: "For the
be at reason in the world" replied the
other, my mother alwaystOld me to
keep cut Of bad comysuy."
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-09-03

a say, Mr.. Druggist, mother wants
a bottle Of flea powder, quicker nor
Ilightin'." There it is, my lac"
"Now tell me, old hoss--how much
for a load, and what size shot does it
take? Go lopgl'
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-09-03

Visitors at Niagara Falls will re.
member staircase on the west side
of Goat Island called "Biddle Stair
case" Some one asked q friend Why
it was called that name. Because it
weand up the bank, was the answer.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-09-03

A SENSITIVE CART. An Albany
IN. W paper tells US that can organ
grinder was arrested for frightening
a horse and carr"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-09-03

Finn, the celebrated comedian.
once stumbled over lot of wooden
ware in front ofa mans store, where
upon the shopkeepet cried out
"You came near kicking the buck
eft this time, mister Us
"Ob, no, said Finn quite compla7
Gently, Il only turned u little pale.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-09-03

AT the reading of the Declaration
in Syracuse, on the fourth, chap
who was asked how be liked it, re-
piled: oh, be read it we'll enough
but I'm darned if believe be ever
wrote it,
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-09-03
$50 Reward !!
DIES oRrPTroH,
SHERIFF,s SALE.

10y virtue of an Execution. issued by the
-kS Clerk Of the Circuit Court of Lincoln
county, Tennessee, and to me directed, In IA
vor of HUI Thomson and against B. L. Rus
sell. VIM. Il. Moores and JAS. G Harrison, i
will, on Saturday. the 10th day of
September, 1857, at the courthouse in
the town of Fayetteville, offer for sale, for
cash, to the highest bidder, the undivided
interest that B. l.. Russell has in and to a
House and Lot In said town of Fayetteville,
known as lotNo. 10, and bounded as follows:
beginning on the North east corner of said Lot
No. 10, running West with the street GO feet,
thence South "a feet. thence East with Tuck
er's North boundary line 66 feet to the Public
Square, thence North with the public square
to the beginning--Levied on as the property
of b. L. Russell to satisfy said Execution
MOSES CRUISE, Sheriff.
August 8, lS57--4w (nl6:7-S4.)
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-09-03

"Sir, said Toms father, you
should have place for everything.
"WelI, replied the Junior, 81 have
a great many places for everything. :
The bump Of order was in the de-
scendant--'wis' in the ascendant Of
that Uranium.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-09-03

To MAKE HENS LAY PERpEruALLY,
= Hit them a well directed blow on
the head.