davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-04-30

Great destruction of property has
occurred 10 Southwestern Missouri,
in consequence Of the freshets in the
rivers. The damage to the Iron
Mountain Railroad, is estimated at
100000,
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-04-30

At a collection in aid of Kansas
recently taken up in an Episcopal
church in rooklin, Mass, one indi-
vidual-name not given--put into the
box roll Of notes amounting to Sl2,-
GAG. That will buy large number
Of Sharps rifles!
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-04-30

Whites Cou Observation-Disclosures says
it is more difficult to keep POSTED in
Indiana Currency than all the other
Ban king Institutions Of the United
States.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-04-30
NGD EME@ s
Winchester and Alabama Railroad

'S'HERE will be g 8 -:
meeting Of the Stockholders of the
vs. A. Il. II. Company at the Court House,
in Winchester. Tenn, on Thursday.
tiae 7ss, day Of May, 1857. for the pur-
pose Of electing ID 'rectnrs for said Conn any
for the ensuing year; and that at said meeting
application will he made TO admit as Stock
holders in said road, all those persons who
have subscribed stock in the same in Lincoln
County. Tennessee, for the purpose Of extend
ING their main trunk to the town of Fayette-
vile. according to the provisions of the act of
the Legislature of Tennessee, chapter 206,
section Z, passed February 18Th, 1852.
Done by order of the Board:
WM EDw. VENABLE, Pres't.
FIT ESTILL, Secretary.
April 23--td.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-04-30
The Railroad

The Railroad
We understand that the Engineer,
Mr.. lNead, viii not, probably, be
ready to report to the Directory be-
fore June. The survey is going ahead
as speedily as possible.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-04-30
COME TO THE
sAsA 81 AN. ;,
FIRST ARRIVAL0F NEW GOODS
Fer the Spring and Summer Trade
IL 2S SH .


CHACKLEFORD & ss-ror~rzz E7E--zz--sz1l
YOUNG would re- e. !. s. s..--s-sss
specially inform their friends and the public
generally, that they have just received aud
opened a new and superior stoc~ of Goods,
suitable for the approaching season. Their
stock consists Of every article usually kept in
our line of trade. Having fully proven to the
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 at long
prices on time, we deem it unnecessary to say
ANYTHING more than that we are sill selling
exclusively for cash and good barter, and would
invite your attention to our stock before pur-
chasing elsewhere, assuring yon that we can
make it to your interest to do so, as we are de-
! termined to offer great Inducements 10
cash buyers.
We return our sincere thanks for the liberal
patronage that has been extended to US, and
hope that it NAV be continued.
March IL. SIIACKLEFORD e. YOUNG.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-04-30

Magistrate
On Saturday last, Mr.. s. ~. Nc
Cord was elected Magistrate Of the
Fayetteville district, in the place OF
James G. Hoods, Esq, resigned.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-04-30
agNl3 Dress GOODS

8gMI53S DRESS 900DGe
DLUE, black and fancy French Cloths II
Ee black French Doe Skin Cassimeres "a
Plain black Cassineres. ExE
Plain, figured and striped Cassimeres,
Black French drab de Etc, All
Italian and Queens Cloth. AkE
Satinets and Tweeds all grades,
Steuben and Ohio Jeans,
Cottonades and Chambys,
Black satin and silk vesting,
White buff and fancy Marseilles vesting,
Hosiery and gloves, a6nc assortment,
Black silk cravats and stocks fine assortment
White and colored silk hkf.
Linen and cambria do,
: All of which will be sold unusually low by
April 8. T.C- GOODRICH.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-04-30
E4AV NOTICE.

~ e IL COOPER, of Shelhyvi lle, & I.
EA, p. ID SMUkES have associated them
selves II gether in the practice of Law at Fay
etteville. OFFICE Next door north Of W. q
A. So'thworth's store.
0Prompt attention given to all claims for
collection. April 30. 1851.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-04-30
From the Pulaski Citizen.
Great improvement; in Spectacles.

rum tfft ~tlohf tttfzfH.
Great improvement In Spectacles.
Grained of the genuine Scotch Pebble.
L. Palmer d CO., Opticians from The In
proved Spectacle Mandatory and Opesal
Esiabtishmsn, IN London,
FALL the attention Of the
~ citizens Of Fayetteville and - ~
surrounding country 10 their splendid assort-
ment of Scotch Pebble Spectacles. and wo,,ld
say, to those who value their SIGHT. NOT A.
delay awaiting themselves of the opportnuitv
of procuring pair of the justly celebrated
Spectacles. These Pebbles are Constructed Il
accordance with the PHILOSOPHERS OF naturs n
the peculiar form of Concavo convex n,zp,r
admirably adapted to the organ of sight. nd
can be used by the old and young 10 pursus
the most minute employment, either tv dsv
or candlelight, with perfect ease and never
cause that giddiness Of head or unr1easss,f
sensation to the eye that many exrsr;es<o
from using the ordinary kind of spscfa.leszy
Many persons might have good eyesjrhh6
Is or 20 years longer, by using these III.
than the ordinary kind; which ia the. -,
l mpi hoops aa s afe GeaS: egt i tbs Rps
s'ln that day the. Lord will take
away the bravery Of their tiukliar
ornaments about their feet,a their
cauls, and their roa,ad IRE Ike tke.
noon
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-04-30

SADDLE Bags. Carpet Bags, Satchels -.
~ and Umbrellas, etc. ETC., at
April 0. TIC. GOODRICH
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-04-30
WI WRIGHT. LEVI TRasTHar
Wright & Jranhana

q
A t the corner formerly occupied by sssa>
IN Neil, Moores d Wright. have just ssys
received the LARGEST STOCK OF Gooos -
ever opened in the house. These Goods were
bought in New York and Philadelphia, selected
with great care, and will be sold to solvent Gus
TONERS as low as the same quality OF Goods
can be bought in the county.
In Ladies' Goods, we have superb assort-
ment, consisting of
Elegant fancy Dress Silks;
Fancy Bareges, beautiful stock;
Printed Jaconets. Lawns, Brilliantes;
Solid cold Bareges, all colors;
do do Grape Mare:ts, beautiful;
Rich.fgured Black Silks;
Italian do all prices;
Ginghams, of every style price;
Swiss, Null aud Nainsook Muslins;
Striped and Checked Nainsooks;
do do Muslins;
Plain Jaconets, all qualities;
In Bonnets and Bonnet Trimmings. we have
most beautiful assortment. embracing English
Straw, Swiss do, White Hair. Neapolitan and
Lace, Fancy Silk, trimmed, Black Straw and
Heir, a few large sizes Leghorn for old ladies,
Ruches, Ribbons. Flowers, Straw Trimmings
March &c. WRIGHT S- TRANTHAM.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-04-30
MARRIED,
DIED..

In this place. Thursday, 10th inst, Mrs.
Polly RANGE, aged "a years.
In this county Saturday 18th inst. Mr.
Bedford inquirer and chronicle. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1854-1857, 1857-06-19
Didn't you say you both elem over

didn't you say you both elem over he
fencet'
'Yes peradyenture.'
'Didn't you say that Felix Joshua sid,
Father, this beats all creation
q did, brother
Didn't you say Felix Joshua fetchedtbe
steers and wagon, and you picked upken
bushels Of pigeonsa'
'There is the mistakenly brother, redied
the Deacon, again raising bis eyes toward
the rafters. | didn't say we picked upltcn
bushels of pigeons. Brother Finglo is mis-
taken; | said
yes, | know what you said!, interrI,ted
several; 'you did say it, and We can move
it easy enough You can't come that tame
over us, old boss fy.'
'Order, brethering,' said the minister,
lets hear Brother Thrope's story, and then
you can make any remarks you may wish,
well, as | was sayin,' resumed the Dea,
CON- | didn't say we picked up ten bushels
OF pigeons-BrO. Fingle is mistaken
SAID we picked up ten bushels of corn thai
the pigeons had shattered off.
'Amen!' went up from the congregation
and rush was made at Deacon Thrope, tc
shake him by the hand. 1t is needless Il
say that he was restored to full fellowship
and confidence.
Bedford inquirer and chronicle. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1854-1857, 1857-06-19
THE MYSTERY OF THE EVER
GI,AnES

The long peninsula which runs ont into
the Atlantic, forming the southern part of
Florida, has always been occupied by a
singular succession of savannahs. ham
mochs, lagoons, swamps ard forests nearly
impregnable aud quite uninhabitab bic, ex-
cept as the lurking place of Seminoles.-
They extend into the heart of the country,
two hundred miles north of Cape Sable, and
collectively, are called the Everglades
During the past winter natural outlet
has opened somewhere which is draining
the Everglades dry. For nearly two
months, though no water flowed out of any
of the known outlets, the water in the
glades continued to fall rapidly. The in
visible vent must have discharged volume
equal to the Mississippi River.
A letter from resident, dated April I'd,
says, "the Everglades are extremely dry
literally parched up which has not occurred
before in the twenty five years that have
lived in this region, and have hunted on
them almost every season during that time. !"
Vessels passing the coast, report that
they have seen brackish diseolored water
at various points, as if it was pouring out
of the swamps.
But the stories are SO vague and con-
ficting that it is impossible to determine
whether new river has formed through
some labyrinth of lagoons and islands, or
whether there is cayernous, subteranean
passage TO the depths of The sea.
One of the Coast Survey vessels at work
in that quarter sailed on an exploring
avriSa in search of it in March, but a
compelled abandonment of the search.
Florida has always been noted for its
mysterious streams. There are several
creeks and rivers of limpid water in the
State, which sink into the earth and disap-
pear. Others rise suddenly out of the
ground, Que of which (the Wakulla) is nav
gable from its very source. The strange
accounts of them which reached Spain in
the early years of discovery led Ponce de
Leon thither IN search Of the ''Fenntain OF
Vnuth -
Bedford inquirer and chronicle. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1854-1857, 1857-06-19
THE FISHERMAN.

l was, some time since, walking upon the
warf where fishing boat lay, and as was
passing, and re-passing, the master was
uttering the most tremendous oaths AT
length turned to him and standing beside
the boat, said
"Sir, am unacquainted with your
business. What kind of fishes are these?"
lie replied-"They are Goldfish" F"
"How long are you usually out in order
to obtain your loads"
e'rwo or three weeks" was the answer.
"At what price do you sell theu?"
He informed Inc.
"Well, have you not hard work to obtain
living in this way'"
ayes, hard work." said he.
inquired, "With what do you bait
those fsh!"
"With clans"
"Did you ever catch mackercls''
"Yes.n
Sand suppose you bait them with
CLANS, tooa"
ooh, no." said he, "they will not bite
at CLANS
"Then you must have different kinds Of
bait for different sorts of fish?
aYes."
"Well, now, did you ever catch fsh
without baita'
s:Yes," said he, 81 was out last year, and
one day when | was fixing my lines, my
hook fell into the water; the-fool took
hold of it, and drew him in.''
sISow, sir" said l, s'I have often thought
that Satan was very much ike fisherman.
He also bats his hook with that kind Of
bait which different sort of sinners like best
but when he would catch profane swearer
he does not take the trouble to bait at all
for the fool will always bite at the bare
hook"
He was silent. His countenance was
solemn, and after moments pause, as
turned to 60 away, | heard him say to one
standing by him Il guess that's minister" +"
U Why are good husbands like dough-
Bedford inquirer and chronicle. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1854-1857, 1857-06-19

SoLD.-We yesterday heard of practi-
cal joke perpetrated. which in the dullness
of the times if not for its merit, is worthy
of being recorded. The parties to this
transaction we shall designate as Ben and
Tom.
1t is proper for better understanding of
the joke to intimate that the former specu-
lates TO modest degree in bivalves- and
right good biuzves they are too--and it is
not necessary to say what the latter does,
farther than he is as fast as the locomotive
and pet train which be swears by, aud is,
withal a great wag.
The story runs that Ben had taken three
dollar counterfeit bill, and not relishing such
dead capital, he conceived the idea of giving
it to Tom, who was frollicking fellow, and
could make it 60 if anybody could Ac-
cerdingly he approached the contemplated
dispensing medium one day when the fol-
lowing conversation ensued:
i say, Tom, here's pretty good coun-
terfeit three If you pass it I'll divide
'Let's see the plaster said Tom; and af-
ter examiug it carefully, put it 10 his vest
pocket remarking, its an equal division
dollar and half piecea'
sYes,' said Ben.
'All right said Tom, and he sauntered.
A few minutes afterwards be quietly
stepped into the Office of his friend Ben, pur-
chased can OF oysters for one dollar and
a half, and laid down the three dollar bill
in payment for them. The clerk looked at
the bill rather doubtingly, when his suspi-
cious were Immediately calmed bpI'om,who
told him there swas no use looking, for he
had received that bill from Ben, himself,
not ten minutes since OF course, the
clerk, with this assurance, Immediately fork
ed over the dollar and a half change, and
with this deposit and the can of oysters Tom
left
Short afterwards he met Ben, who asked
him if he had passed the BILL
'Oh, yes said Tom, .here's your share
at the same time passing over the dollar and
half to Ben.
That night when Ben made up his cash
account he was surprised TO find the same
ing LU IIIstUxuHs r-.---->---s--s fr
Where did you get this cursed bill p
Didn't you know it was counterfeit
Why, Tom gave tito me, aud suspected
it was fishy, but he said he had just received
it from you, aud therefore took it 3
The whole thing had penetrated the wool
of Ben, and with peculiar grin he muttered
sSold,' and charged the can of oysters TO
Profit and loss account.
Bedford inquirer and chronicle. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1854-1857, 1857-06-19

Hawkins that if he should not be ready for
trial at the appointed time, or should obtain
change of venue, they would themselves
administer that summary justice which the
nature of his crime demanded. But jury
was obtained without delay and the young
outlaw had a fair hearing. lie had the
benefit of the legal ability of -four attorneys
of distinction. On the 30th of March he
was found guilty of murder in the first
degree. ee.-Louspiite Democrat.
Bedford inquirer and chronicle. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1854-1857, 1857-06-19
CrRcuMsrAscas.-,Do you know th'

CrRcuMsrAxoEs.-.Do you know the
prisoner, MIR. Jonesr
sYes, to the bone,
sWhat is his eharacterf
Never knew he he had any.
sDoes he live near your
so near that he has only spent tlfty cents
for frewood in eight years.
sDid lie ever come into collision with
you in any maitsrf
Only once, aud that was when he was
drunk and uristook me for lamp post
sFrom what you know OF him, would you
believe him under eaths'
THAT depeds on circumstances. II he
was so mnch Intoxicated that be did BOT
know what he was doing, ! would. u he
wasn't, would not
you can step aside, Ar Jones efief'
cali the next witness
Bedford inquirer and chronicle. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1854-1857, 1857-06-19

Most Loving and Good Hasband-l have
received your letters. The true tokens of
your love and care of my good, now 10 your
absence: as well as when you are present
make me .hink that saying false cont of sight
out Of mind" am sure my heart aud
thoughts are always near you, TO ''do you
good and moi evil all the days of my life.
| rejoice in the expectation Of our happy
meeting, for thy absence has been much de-
sired Thy welcome is always ready; make
haste TO entertain it.
And so / bid my good husband farewell
and commit him to the Lord.
Your loving and obedient wife.
MARGARET WINTHROP.
Bedford inquirer and chronicle. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1854-1857, 1857-06-19

omcer including all the expenditures in his
statement, and the latter including only
particular portions. If all of what is
charged by the Auditor General to Con-
struction Account be deducted, (S449 1892
oo on the Main Line,l the discrepancy is
still one-half million of dollars. Like.
wise, the expenses of the Main Line in
1896, according to the Auditor General,
(erctudlng the above S449, S92 so, and
counting only motive power and repair ex-
penses, payment of lock keepers, collec-
tors, .,of the Canal Board of damages and
OF old debts,) is S1,212,536 80
According to the Canal
Board, S40,377 o3
Bedford inquirer and chronicle. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1854-1857, 1857-06-19

LETTING Down THE ARIsTocRACY -
The elegant Miss Mason, whose father had
made splendid fortune as an enterprising
drapy and tailor, appeared at this mag
ni6cent entertainment in royal apparel
With that fastidious exclusiveness for
which the latest comcrs into fashionable
circles are the most remarkable, she refu-
sed various offers of Introduction, as she
did not wish to extend the number OF her
acquaintance: 'hcr friends we're few aud
very select
The beautiful Miss Taylor, radiant with
good uatured smiles, and onee we'll ac-
quainted with Miss Mason when they went
to the public scool in William street togeth-
er, noticed the hauteur of her ancient friend
who was determined not - recognize one
who would only remind her of her former
low estate. But Miss Taylor, the rogue,
as clever as she was pretty, determined to
iu-n her up short, and not submit tc
being snubbed by one whose ancestral asso-
ciations were no better than her own.
Watching her chance when the naughty
young lady was in the midst of her set,
Nils Taylor walked up and with smiles oi
winning sweetness remarked,
Il have been thinking, my dear Miss Ma
son, that we ought to exchange names.'
'Why, indeeds'
Because my namo is Taylor, and MY
father was mason, ard your name is Ma
son, but your father was tailor
There was a scene then, but there was
no help for it. The little Miss Taylor had
the pleasure of saying very cute thing,
which was soon repeated in the ears of o
dozen circles, and the wits wished to see
ber, but the proud Miss Mason oit her liz
in silcpce.
Bedford inquirer and chronicle. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1854-1857, 1857-06-19
Your obedient wife.

.uy ual,A.RGARET WINTHROP.
last week, yet having SO ft an opportunity
write to thee again; for do esteem. one
little. sweet short letter OF thine tsuch rs
the last was to be worth two or three from
me.
| began this letter yesterday at two O'Clock
thinking to have been at large, but was so
taken up by company and business, as
conld get but hither this morning. ! have
not liberty to make better expression OF my
love to thee, who art mora dear to me than
all earthly things, but | will endeavor chat
my prayers shal! supply the defect OF my
pen; which will be of use to US both, inas-
much as the favor and blessing of God IS
better than all things besides.
know thou lookest for troubles here,
and when one affiictien is over, to.meet with
another: but remember our Saviour tells Us,
ssBe of good comfort; | have overcome the
world. Therefore my good wife, rise up
my heart and be uotdismayed at the crosses
thou meetest with in family affairs, or other
wise; but still fy tn him who will take up
thy burden for thee. Go thou On cheer
fully. in obedience to his holy will, in the
course he bath set thee Peace shall come.
| commend thee aud all thine to tie gracious
protection and blessing Of the Lord. Fare
well my good wife | kiss and love thee
with the kindest affection and rest.
Thy affectionate husband.
JOHN WINTHROP.
Bedford inquirer and chronicle. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1854-1857, 1857-06-19

The HANDSOME SoUL.-Oue day last
winter, little boy from the south, who was
on visit from the town, was taking his first
lesson in the art of sliding down hill,' when
he suddenly found bis feet in rather too
close contact with lady's rich silk dress.
Surprised, mortified and confused, he
sprang, his sled and cap in hand, commenced
an earnest apology:
81 beg your pardon ma'am, | am very
sorry"
"Never mind, exclaimed the lady, 'sthere
is DO great harm done, and you feel worse
about it than | do.
"Bnt, dear ,uadam,'' said the boy, as his
eyes filed with tears, "yonr dress is ruined,
thought that you would he very angry
with me for bciug so careless"
80, no." replied the lady; "better have
soiled dress than a rufied tempet."
go, isn't she beauty.' exclaimed the
lad, as the lady passed on.
"Who? that LADY," returned his comrade,
"if you cali her beauty, you shan't choose
| for me.
Why she is more than thirty years old
and her face is yellow and wrinkled."
ssI don't care if her face is wrinklcd,' .
replied the little hero, her sout is handsome
anyho'o."
A shout of laughter followed from which
he was glad to escape. Relating the incident
to his mother, he remarked
90, mother that lady did me good.
shall never forget it. and when AM
tempted to indulge my angry passions,
will think of what shesaid-" Better haU'
a soiled dress than ruflsd temper"
Bedford inquirer and chronicle. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1854-1857, 1857-06-19
VOL. 30, NO. Is.

er lands-we may have something it to be
entitled a National .aathem, which shall
combine an acknowledgements of God with
the glorious memories of wise and brave
men-which shall blend the emoti ons Of pi :
ETY. and patriotism, uniting in sweet accord
the praises Of the Divine Author of our
Freedom and Independence, with those of
his chosen and commissioned human iustru-
mepts, in a strain worthy to commemorate
the rise and progress of our Great Repub-
L.
Bedford inquirer and chronicle. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1854-1857, 1857-06-19
Deficiency,
$372,15s IT

!
Caused by the suppression, by the Board,
of items of expenditure actually made but
not deemed advisable to include. Mana.
ging in this way, they make the net profits
of the Main Line in 1856, $685., 1896, ~
Including all the payments, except Con-
struction, the net profits are reduced to
Sl0,436 70; and to bring this result it is
necessary to exclude all reference to the
S26S,396 76 spent on the new track of the
Columbia Railroad, the $181, ,4s5 "A spent
on the new Portage, and the interest on the
Sl6,472,634 Is, reported in 1854 as the
then cost of the Main Line
1t must not be supposed that this scheme
for the suppression of essential facts, is orr
ginal with the present Board. On the con-
trary, all previous Boards have pursued the
same policy-it having early been deemed
advisable to charge renewals of machinery,
repairs of tracks, and many other like
items not to Repairs, that, they might be
counted against receipts but to Construc-
ton, by which they would be removed from
any such comparison. By these means, be-
tween the opening of the Main Line and the
year 1854, $4,365, 1926 ia were added TO
its cost; whilst during the same time, the
Auditor General reported the expenditures
of the line as S4,351,746 more than the
Canal Commissioners reported them.
1t is manifest from these facts that lbn
IL, ;nfsnsiia Inafhod OF discovering the
precise receipts and the precise expendi-
lures on the line. is BY CAREFUL analysis
of all the Reports of the departments, and
10 this, attention will be next directed.
ADAMS.
Bedford inquirer and chronicle. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1854-1857, 1857-06-19

YANKEE DOODLE. Hon. Mr. Winthrop,
in an address recently delivered, said:
/ would cot disparage Yankee Doodle,
my friends. 1t has associations which must
always render its simple and homely melo-
dy dearer TO the hearts of the Americon
People than the most elaborate compositions
of ancient or modern science. Should our
free institutions ever again be in danger,
whether from .malicc domestic or foreign
levy that will still be the tune to which
American patriotism viii keep step. We
must always preserve it, and never be asha-
med Of it; though do not venture 70 hope
that day may come, when, like Euglan !,
aud Austria, and Rassia-;o name po 9th