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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-08-06
sHEREFF's SALE.

DY virtue of FIVE writs of venditioni ex-
ID ponas, issued by the Clerk of the Circuit
Court of Lincoln county, Tennessee, and to
me directed, will expose to sale to the high
est bidder, for cash, at the courthouse door in
the town of Fayetteville, on Saturday.
the cpd day OF August, 1857, all the
right, title, claim and interest, that John
Nichols has in and to certain IRACT- OF
LAND in Limo ln county. Tennessee, District
No. 5. on the waters Of Mulberry Creek, and
bounded as follows, to wit:--Bounded on the
South by the lands of r.. P. Cannon, Oh tae
East by the lands of Daniel Warren. on the
North by the lands of John Nichols, on the
West by the lands of William Melson-con-
tanning by estimation 95 acres. more or less.
Levied on by r. J.. Small, a 0nstab!e of
Lincoln county, Tennessee, as the property Of
said John Nichols, at two suits of W. G.
Rives and w. F. Blake, administrators OF
Thomas r. Wynns, and thret 0ts of W. w.
Gaut. MOSES. CRUISE, oherin.
July 20, 1857-4w-[n13:7-S4.]
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-08-06
A CHALLENGE.

A Mr. Roth having intimated te
Dr, Ii. Cox, inspector of Cincinnati
that he was not competent to pro-
nounce upon the genuineness of liq-
uors, which he has recently done to
the effect that they contain most per-
nicious poisonous substances, DR.. G.
comes back to Mr.. r. In the fellow
ing emphatic manner
If he viii permit person whom |
shall send to select a sample of each
of bis liquors, and send the same to
my Office, will Immediately proceed
to inspect the same in the presence
of any or all of the medical colleges
of this city who may choose to attend,
or of any chemists whom Mr.. Roth
may see proper to bring there, and if
do not demonstrate according to the
strictest principles of Genealogical
chemistry, that bis liquors are adul-
tdrated with most pernicious and
poisonous drugs, and are but vile i'm
itations Of good liquors, l will give
my services and chemicals used gra-
tuitously, and pay Mr.. Roth for eve
~ drop of the liquor | use 10 the ex-
pertinent provided that he will de-
stroy the liquors that may be decided
by a majority of the chemists to be
lduIterated.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-08-06
ExECUTOR'S SALE.

4 WILL offer at public sale. to ! ,%NC1
IL the highest bidder, on the 81 sssEsE7s
premises, on Saturday. fiae 80 y
sta day of September, 1857. on 9
credit of twelve months, the TRACT OF
LAND belonging to the estate of VIM. Coop
er, deceased, containing 100 acres. and lying
in the 22d civil district of Lincoln county
Tennessee, on the Barren Fork of Flynt Riv-
er. There is plentiful supply of never
falling water for house and stock purposes.
Bond and approved security will be required
of the purchaser, and lien retained on the
Land until the purchase money is paid.
CO Persons having claims against the es-
tate, will present them, properly authentica-
ted, for payment; and those owing, are notified
TO come forward and settle.
JOHN MOORE, E1ecrstor.
July %. lS57--tds
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-08-06

CATCHING A TARTAR. man and
wife up in Michigan seem TO disagree
yehemently. The following cards in
the Kalamazoo Telegraph express
their sentiments:
EUHEREAS, my wife, Margaret A.,
" having left my bed and board with
out just cause or proyocation, here
by give notice that no person shall
harbor or trust her on my account, as
/ shall pay no debts of her contract
ing after this date.
Lagrange, Cass Co, June ID, 1857.
IL. T. FLETCHER.
The above is false. / have not
left his bed, nor will | ever-but be
has left nline-and | am determined
he shall board me so long as we both
live. Remember that
MARGARET ANN FLETCHER
Margaret Ann is trump. No
matter who 'leaves her," she is a dear
creature that can take care of herself
that is certain.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-08-06
sHERsFE's SALE.

DY virt ue of writ of venditieni exponas
ED Issued By the Clerk of the Circuit Court
of Lincoln county, Tennessee. and to me d.
rected. / WILL on Saturday, the 23d day
Of August, 1857. offer for sale to the
highest bidder, for cash, at the courthouse
door in the town of Fayetteville, all ths.Fight,
title, claim, and interest thatA H. Luna has
in and to a certain TRACT or PARCEL OF
LAND in Lincoln county. Tennessee, on the
waters of Dukes Creek, Civil District No %,
and bounded as follows, to wit: On the North
and East by Joseph Landess, and on the South
and West by the lands of David Jeans, con-
tanning by estimation forty acres, more or less.
Levied on by me as the properly of said bu-
ma, at the suit Of A. J. Benton for the use of
ames Fulgham.
MOSES CRUISE, Sheriff.
July 90, l657-4w-(n13:7-S4
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-08-06
SMERHFE's SALE.

DY virtue of two writs of venditioni expo
~ mas. issued by the Clerk of the Circuit
Court of Lincoln county, Tennessee, and TO
me directed will expose to sale to the high
est bidder, for cash, at the courthouse door in
the town OF Fayetteville, on Saturday. tie
22d day OF August, 1857, all the right,
title, claim and interest that William F. Tay-
lcr has in and to lot of LAND in Lincoln
county, Tennessee, and District No. l, and
bounded as follows: On the East by the town
of Lyncbburg.. on the South, West and North
by the lands of John H. Taylor and Alfred
Eaton. supposed to be half acre of land, be
the same more or less. Levied on by B. M.
Jones, a constable of Lincoln county. as the
property of William F. Tay Tor at the suit of
Felix Motlow
MOSES CRUISE. Sheriff.
July 90 1S57--4w (n13:7--S4
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-08-06
COME TO THE
SAsA SNSNEs
FIRST ARRIVAL0F NEW GOODS
For the Spring and Summer Trade

'GHACKLEFORp & You've
- would respectfully inform xzc sss5saz 7
their friends and the public-szssszzss'sss sz=st
generally, tina. they have just received and
opened new and superior stccN of Goods
suitable for the approaching season. Their
stock consists of every article usually kept in
our line of trade. Having fully prov en- to ths
satisfaction of all that have favored us with
their patronage that it is much better to pay
down for their Goods, than to buy them al long
prices on time, we deem 1t unnecessary TO say
anything more than that we are still selling
exclusively for cash and good baster,and would
invite your attention to our stock before pur-
chasing elsewhere. assuring you that we can
make 1t to your interest to do so, as we are de-
termined to offer great Inducements 40
cash DnyePs.
We return our sincere thanks for the liberal
patronage that has been extended to us. and
hope that it may be continued.
March IL. SHACKLEFORD d YOUNG.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-08-06

We think it is hardly known even to the
most intelligent of our readers, how deepseme
of the sciences are looking down into the mys-
teries of creation. We knew there were
wonderful discoveries in these times, and won
derful uses made of them, but did not know
the Chemists were initiating in their crucibles
and even surprising the most wonderful
productions of organic life During our visit
10 Lowell we were introduced by one Of their
prominent citizens to the laboratory of Dr..
AVER, Inventor of Cherry Pectoral and Ca
thaftic Pills,) where we were shown with gen
erous frankness, his processes and products
This master genius of his art is manufacturing
the subtle essences of flowers from tar and 9TH
er vegetable substances. His essence of Pine
Apple, Strawberry, Checkerberry, Ounce,
Pear, Canella, Cinnamon, &C., not only equal
but they exceed in purity of flavor, those veg
etables themselves. His oil of Winter green
is purer and OF better favor than any that can
be gathered from the plant-and vet is made
by chemical composition from the Hydro-car-
bons in tarl His process is, to analyze the
substance and find the exact ultimate atoms
of which it is made, then recompose them in
the same proportions which exist in nature
Christian Aduocote
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-08-06

A gentleman of Waterbury, Conn,
is manufacturing an vigorously con-
structed earriage-top. tits designed
for vehicles on which tops are only
occasionally required. 1t can be
easily detached and slowed away in
box under the seat when not in
use, occupying but little space when
folded up.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-08-06

By the year two thousand, it is
probable that manual labor will utter
ly have ceased under the sun; and
the adjective sbardfisted" will have
gone forever. They have now po-
Ia toe-digging machine, which, drawn
by horses down the rows, digs the
potatoes, separates them from the
dirt, and loads them up into the cart,
while the owner walks along side,
whistIing with his hands in his peck.
ofs
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-08-06
~ sSNA.NA'A
A3sd Summer Goods
FOR 1857.
yEHE undersigned has received and ID
inst opeued at his OLD stand on 9.

TNHE undersigned has received and ssSss,
Il Just opened at his ole stand on 49,
tho west side of the public square, ~
FAYETTEVILLE Tenn, a new and splendid stock
of SRING AND SUMNER GOODS suitable
for the present and approaching season. These
goods are direct from the eastern cities, making
his stock complete, and one of the largest
ever offered by him to the trade. In fact it rs
his misfortune (but decidedly to the advantage
of buyers always to have too many goods on
hand, thereby compelling him to sell at very
small profits. Suffice it 10 say that without
enumerating the different articles. will be
found at his store, all of the goods usually kept
in retail house. The undersigned has always
believed that long advertisements was fall
lcy, as the smallest stocks generally makes the
greatest blow; therefore he will rely on The
good sense of the people to examine his stock
before buying elsewhere. There has gotten
up an erroneous idea that merchants dislike to
show their goods, for one l can say it is
pleasure for me to show them, relying on their
good Judgment aud taste to insure me a sale.
Ny motto is as heretofore, quick sales and
small profits. To this mammoth stock of goods
/ invite the attention Of buyers pledeing myself
to offer such inducements, both in time and
price, that cannot fail to give general stisfae-
ton. Very Respectfully,
JOHN GOODRICH.
Fayetteville, April 9. 1857.
7. 81 would remark that l will at all
times be glad to exchange any goods have
for the usual barter of the country. J. G.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-08-06

AN ANrIDoTE. DR.. Shaw, of Tex
AS. states that be has found sweet
oil, drunk freely, a successful anti
dote to stIychnine in two CASES.
The oil is to be poured down without
any reference to the patients vomlt-
ing. Prof Rochester has reported
two cases of poisoning by the same
terrible drug, successfully treated
by free use of campborinternally,
and mustard poultice outside.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-08-06
In Wesley. Arkansas. a fourt.

In Wesley, Arkansas, a fourteen
year old boy who had gone to drive
cows from the pasture, taking with
him gun loaded for cartridges, dis
covered three wolves among the herd,
and secreting himself behind a stump
killed the largest and scared off the
the other two. The wolf killed meas
ured over six feet in length.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-08-06
Sulphur Spring institute

We ask attention to the advertise
ment. in another column, of this de-
servedly-popular School. The next
session commences in September.
The locality is in healthy, intelli'
gent and moral section. The Prlnci-
pal. Mr.. Randolph, is gentleman Of
decided ability, and makes an efficient
supervisor of the Institute.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-08-06

GRAssHopPERs. Our Minnesota ex-
changes continue filled with accounts
of the ravages of the grasshopper.
These insects are, sweeping away ey-
cry inch of vegetation from Northern
Minnesota. The st. Paul Times
says eWe speak advisedly when
we say that not enough of corn and
the cereal grain will be raised north
of latitude 46 to feed the resident
population.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-08-06

A clergyman Of Chicago, as he was
passing into church, a few Sundays
since, was handed note by the sex
ton, which be naturally supposed was
to be read from the pulpit. On
breaking the seal, the missiye was
found to be an invitation to a BAN
quet on the opening Of hotel
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-08-06

The London Times says that, the
liability is every box Of tea and
every jar of preserved ginger now on
their way to the American ports, will
be poisoned. Perhaps it would be
well for tea.drinkers and ginger-eaters
to remember this.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-08-06

VERY SHARP GlRL.-A young lady
of Rochester received the Gold Med
al. at the late commencement Of the
Albany Female Seminary, for the
best poem written for the prize. It
turns out that her poem was stolen,
word for word, from the Juvenile
Scrap Book for f649.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-08-06
Murfb Glgftion-lBB.
Observation-Disclosures COUNTY.

NJ We are authorized To announ &c hlr.
Holm II. NE0ticw, a candidate for Sheriff
of Lincoln county, at the March Election, 1895
e1T We are authorized to announce n T.
wiley II. Alexander. candidate tor
Sheriff of Lincoln county, at the March
Election, 1858.
0J-We are authorized to announce A. >:
CEiildresS, Esq, a candidate for Sheriff OF
Lincoln county, at the March Election, 1888.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-08-06

The New School Presby teTians
South have changed their place of
meeting for a separate organization;
from Washington City to Richmond,
on the 9th Of August. Rey'd Drs.
Ross, Boyd and others have issued a
card to this effect.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-08-06

During storm in Corinth. Miss,
last week, the Methodist Church,
which was rapidly being completed,
was blown DOVE, and the framing
timbers broken to pieces.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-08-06

The following is said to be the oath
sworn by all who pass through de.
grees in Mormonism, called Endow-
ment:
"You do solemnly swear, in the
presence. of Almighty God, His holy
angels, and these witnesses, that you
viii ayenge the blood Of Joseph
Smith, on this nation, and teach the
same to your children, and that you
will from this time henceforth and
forever, begin to carry out hostilities
against this nation; and keep the same
intent a profound secret, now and
forever, SO help you God!
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-08-06
Young America Bent on Malrimony.

Over sFoURTEES:'- The following
appears as veritable local item il
/ the Detroit Free Press:
A couple of young sprouts o.
American blood, made their appear.
ance yesterday before Justice Purdy,
and requested to be united in the
holy bonds of matrimony. The ap-
pearance OF the applicants excited
some suspicion, as their ages, Judg-
ing from their looks, we're about
twelve for the lady, and fourteen for
the gentleman. They set their years
up to the full mark, however,and claim
ed right to demand the perform
ance of the ceremony, the young
man twirling ten-spot around his
finger with much nonchalance, as a
sort of tacit inducement to the court
to proceed without further useless
questions. Upon being asked wheth-
er they were willing to take their
oaths that they were of the necessary
ages, they signified assent with much.
alacrity, and the young lady hold
ing up her right hand swore rOundly
that she WAS 'soyer fourteen. The
same performance was about being
demanded of the young gentleman,
when in walked the parental ances-
tors Of the two young hopefuls, and
a general disconcertion OF their plans
followed. They were about being
led off by the ear to their mammas,
when Justice Purdy requested the
young lady to explain how she dared
to take the oath she had j ust taken,
md which she knew must be false.
disconnected, she stopped
down, and unlacing a little gaiter,
drew oct piece of paper Oh which
vas written the word fourteen. -
On the strength of this she had
sworn that she was lover fourteen.
That young lady ought to be made
| wife as soon as possible.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-08-06

According to Mr.. Philips Of Lon
don, the chances for an ordinary
felon's escape from punishment in
1000 trials are 270; and the chances
for a murderer S escape from punish
ment in l 900 trials, 7l2.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-08-06

HAVING purchased the interest -
IL of Mr.. Sberod Hunter. in the g.
business and books of Goodrich 80
IL Hunter, it becomes necessary to settle
up all open accounts that are due, as well as
collect all notes belonging to said firm. Notice
is therefore given TO EVERYBODY indebted to
the firm Of Goodrich & Hunter TO make pay
ment by the LIST day Of August. 1857, that /
nav have means TO carry on the business.
THOMAS C. GOODRICH.
July l6, 1857.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-08-06

Thomas Quinn, directly after eat
ing a hearty supper, at Wheeling, Va,
on Monday, lost che use of bis legs
arms and tongue He has not spo-
ken word since,
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-08-06

~ Advorfisementsm ustbe handed intothe
Office by Tuesday Morning, TO insure an appear
ance in the following Paper.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-08-06
a Curiosity

q Curiosity
Our friend, Woodrsf Parks, Esq,
of this county, has in his possession
a Heller Caff, only ten months old,
that is giipng MIX! Such occurren-
ces, we take it, are exceedingly rare.
Owe do not receIlect to have heard Of
case Of the kind before.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-08-06

MANUFACTURES OF PEPpERMINT.--The
Lyons IN. VI Republican states that
III. G. Hotchkiss, of that village, is
the greatest producer of peppermint!
in the world. He has from 200 to
500 acresunder cultivation, $50 acres
of which can be overaowed with wa
ter to the depth of six to ten inches,
at pleasure. This process enables
him TO continue to grow the crop
upon the same soil for series Of
years, aud protect the young shoots
in winter by waters covering. Be-
tween April aud July be employs
more than 100 laborers upon his
plantation. Mr.. Hotchkiss sells the
oil of peppermint in London and 9th
er places, and his annual trade a..
mounts to from $4,000 10 1885,
600.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-08-06
MADISON coUNTY--ALABAMA.
Gbe Jnarkrts Tutest BUTTS


Nashville, Tenn
Wheat--0wing to unfavorable advices from
New York, spectators here have reduced
their fignres for wheat. They are now offer
ing 60c for Mediterranean, 70 for red, and 80
for white But little is coming in.
We have no other change to note in any Of
the leading articles of trade. Business contin-
ues very dull.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-08-06
The Lewiston Mel Advocate

The Lewiston Me Advocate
states that the grasshcppers are COM
hitting terrible devastation in that
region, and the crops of several far
rners in the southeastern part Of
Durham are in danger of being utter
ly ruined.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-08-06
LINCOLN COUNTY.

1sGo Wholesome Horse Mule, black color,
branded with letter G on left shoulder, about
Ii hands high about 3 years DID, valued at
S75-the other Mare Mule, light bay, star
in the face. branded with letter on left shout
der, about l33 hands high, about years old,
valued at $50: both by j. M. Wiseman, Sd dis,
July 7. 1857
Mare Mule--dark brown. small knot, on
right hind snkle, about 10 hands high. about
8 years old; by David Buchanan, 9Th dis. July
Is, 1857-valued at S120.
BEDFORD COUNTY.
Rorse Mule, pale color, fax name, mealy
nose, 2 years old. by James Carlisle, 10th dis,
July 8, 1857. Valued at sos.
Horse, sorrel. little white in forehead, some
collar marks on shoulders, small scar on right
stife, about Is hands. IL years, By Clement
Cannon, LIST dis, July 8. Valued at $40.
GILES COUNTY.
Mare and Colt-the mare bay. star in her
forehead, saddle marks on back, or yrs old
1.-The colt yearling, fax name and tall--by
j. Y. Patteson near Pulaski, June 4, 1857, val-
ued at Sl25.
FRANKLIN COUNTY.
Horse, iron gray, Is hands or more, no brands,
years; by A. Shook ~ miles south of Win
chester June 20, 1857. Valued at 800.
Fare Mule, light bay, fore legs crooked,
about years old; by John B. Coon, 10 miles
north of Winchester. July %. Valued at $50
LIMESTONE COUNTY
Horse, dark brown, white stripe in the
face, right fore foot, white, no brands or other,
marks perceivable, 144 hands high, about 6
years old; by Neal Thompson or 10 miles
South of Athens, June 9th, 1857. Valued at
$120
MADISON COUNTY--ALABAMA.
Horse Mule, dark brown, blind in the right
eve, marked with harness. about IL years old;
by Samuel J Shanklapd, about six miles
from Huntsville. on the Elkton road, June l,
1857 Valued at $50. Il
Mare Mule, brown no marks or brands, about
ii hands, about 8 years old; BY John r. Gard
ner, II miles northwest of Huntsville, July
8. Valued at 500.
= JACKSON COUHTY--ALABAMA.
Mare. brown, white on all her feet, 5 hands
high, about 6 years old:by Thos. B. Woosley,
near Larknsville. July 81. Valued at $50.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-08-06
p@A Request Easily Granted. %:

0TPersons purchasing articles advertised in
our columns. viii confer favor by mentioning
that they saw the advertisement in the
FAYETTEVILLE OBsEBvER-LO
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-08-06

h-Adyertisement are inserted in the or
Ter i. which they are handed IN.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-08-06
Neatly Printed Blanks.

Constables' and Justices blanks just printed
and for sale at cur deSk-oteGp.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-08-06
ESTRAYS TAKEN UP.

lst, Kind of animal is given. I'd, colors...
Sd, description. 4th, age. 9th, poster,
name. = 9th, place and time of arrest.
9TH, valuation.