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CHAPTER I.XIy,

An Act in addition to and in alteration of an Act
 entitled an Act for the Assessment and Collection
 of Taxes.
 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Reprcscn-
 tatives in General Assembly convened:
 SEC. l. Inc treasurers of the several savings banks and saving and building associations established in this state shall on the 10th day of July l857 and an nuay thereafter the lst day July orwithin ten days thereafter make out under oath and deliver t. the comptroller of public accounts statement of the total amount of all deposits and stock in said nsti tutiuns on that day, and said savings and building associations shall at the timc pay to the treas uler Of the state for the Use ot the state equal to
 ot per cent. upon the total amount of deposits and stock in said savings and building associations on that day and said savings banks shall also at the same time pay to the treasurer of the state for the use of the state sum equal to recsiXtecnths of one per cent, upon the total amount of deposits in said savings banks on that day which shall be in lieu of all other taxes upon such institutions de- pDsits. or stock therein after the time aforesaid pouidd that this act shall not be so construed as to exempt from taxation any real estate held by such savings banks and building association, over and above what may be required and used by such institutions for the transaction of its appropriate business.
 SEC 2 The cashiers of the several banks and the clerks or secretaries of the several Insurance Con- pancs established in this State, the stock of which is now liable to be taxed shall annually the first day of October in each year, or within ten days thereafter, make out under oath and deliver to the comptroller of public accounts stacm,nt of the total amount of the capital stock which has been paid in, and the market value thereof and shall at the time pay to the treasurer of this State for the use of the State, & sum equal to onc-eghth of one per cent of the value of such stock of their respective Institutions which is liable to be taxed and if any cashier secretary clerk or treas urer, shall not comply with the provisions of this Act, such institutions shall forfeit the sum of per cent on the total amount of such capital to the of this State for the of the State. to
 n in thp of fhn on this Statute.
 SEC. 3. All acts and parts of acts inconsistent
 herewith are hereby repealed.
 Approved, June 27, l6o1
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The State of Connecticut in general account of Receipts and Expenditures of Funds appropriated for the current expenses of Government.
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CHAPTER LXII.

An Act in addition to an Act relating to Commis-
 sioners of Sewers and Scavengers. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Represen
 tatives in General Assembly convened:
 That the proprietors of any meadow, marshy and low lands may in legal meeting. by major vote to be computed according to interest, direct their scavengers to keep their dams, drains and ditches in repair and in such case, said scavenger may en- ploy persons to do the same, and may the proprietors of such lands to deray the charges ac- cordng to their quantity of land, and the benefit which they receive, in such proportion as the scav- engers shall judge to be equal and just and appoint a collector collectors, whose duty it shall be to collect such assessments and to pay the to such persons said scavengers shall appoint to receive them, which collectors shall have the same powers collectors of state taxes, and shall be accountable to the scaveneers appointing them.
 Approved June 26, 1857.
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For amount of payments from the Treasury from the 3lst March, 1856, to the 1st April 1S57 for the current expenses of government under the follow.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-06-04
GETTING FURIOUS.

At the recent celebration of the
twenty fourth anniversary of the
Amer lean Anti-olavery Society, in
New York, the Rev. Mr.. Foss de-
bounced the fathers of the Reyolu.
ton as scoundrels, aud ali concurred
in describing the government Of the
United States as the most atrocious
that had ever existed. The pros-
poets of the aboltionists' cause we're
treated as being particularly gloomy,
and the funds were not forthcom-
ing as literally as in former years.
The government, the constitution
and all the churches were in turn
roughly handled by the speaker
Resolutions were presented reading
out of communion Senator Hale,
Senator Wilson, Speaker Banks, and
the New York Tribune, and denoun.
cling the religious societies in general
and the American-Tract Society in
particular.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-06-04
The Assessor LaW---Mrs Hatton.

We have received several letters
Of late from different sections enquir-
ing of us as to the position OF Mr..
Hatton, our candidate for Governor,
on the Assessor Law, passed at the
last session of the Legislature. For
the information of those who may de-
sire to be informed on the subject,
we will here state that Mr.. Hation,
although satisfied that the object Of
the enactment was good one, still
he is equally we'll satisfied that the
law has failed to work we'll, and is, in
many respects, Objectionable. If e.
lected Governor, we feel authorized
to say-from our knowledge of bis
views upon the subject-that he
would recommend its repeal.--L eba.
non Herald
Well,may be he may recommend its
repeal when he gets to be Governor!
The people will not trust him with it.
1t seems from the foregoing extract
taken from Halton's county paper,
that he did support this iniquity OIL
the last Legislature. We have no,
examined into the facts, but presume
he did, or else why is the effort made
to palliate its Nervousness by saying
that he would recommend it's repeal
if elected Governor. It's no 60. |,
is sufficient 10 know he used his In.
auence for it. The people understand
how to settle that question.-.Md
byUtUe ConStifutjonaList.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-06-04
Great Excitement in indianapolis.

In certain conditions of the at
mosphere, the moon rising Cor set
ting) presents remarkable fiery and
bloody appearance. This occurred
at Indianapolis, on Tuesday evening
and threw the inhabitants Of that
goodly city, who have been lately
much agitated on the subject of the
comet, into terrible fright. The
alarm bells were rung and the fire
engines brought out, and the excite
ment for few moments was indescri-
battle. They supposed the comet had
struck, and that the final con1agra-
tioE was at hand. The idea of call
ing out the engines under such cir
cumstances, was worthy Of the genius
OF Dame Darlington, who undertook
to repel an invasion Of the Atlantic
with her mop.-LafayeHe Journal.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-06-04
Scarcity of Provisions in Georgia.

The Dahlonega (Ga,) Signal Of the
10th ult., Says:
The cry of "hard times" is to be
heard in all quarters of the up.coun-
try. In Gilmer, Fannin, Union, and
our county, provisions are becoming
exceedingly scarce, and we fear that
many of our people will suffer great
ly before the harvest season rolls a.
round. Many are the families now
in our county from what We Can learn
that have been without me fol
weeks, and but small allowance o.
bread. Many cattle and hogs are
dying from hunger. A gentleman
informs US, who has just passed
through Fannin and Union counties
that be scarcely passed farm which
did not give evidence OF some de-
cayed carcass, many of which he saw
Truly the times are becoming dis
tressing.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-06-04
ion of this country | Oh. what mis-

ION of this country Oh, what mis-
e,ble elap-trap aud humbugl
Ms advocacy Of Distribution
OF arcoiing ont the Federal do
main mong the States--of giving
to Tebessee 30,000,000 acres-of
doing ANY with the taxes--of build
ing "a nice htle academy, whitewash-
ed, and with green window shutters,
upon every hil anl 10 every valley
OF Tennessee, and giving every
poor man plents,f land--I say this
was the most Utpian dream that
ever entered the biIn of a fevered
man. ] am sorry hat | have not
time to notice Mr.. Hilton more at
length. will only aa that we feel
entirely satisfied With cor champion,
Gen. Harris. We beli,ys that he
will carry the election Wy 10000,
and that be will make gin in
BENTON.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-06-04
Tn tbs manufacture Of brandy from

In the manufacture Of brandy from
raw spirits, certain article called
"essence Of brandy" issometim used
which, in its properties, is nearly al
lied to prussic acid, AMI drop OF two
will produce instant death. At To
ronro, recently, manufacturer of
brandy named Morris applied his
tongue to ii pre- paration OF this es-
sencs, with a view probably to ascer-
tain lis strength, and in less than six
ty seconds was corpse.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-06-04

The coronerin Philadelphia was late
ly caled to hold an inquest upon
the body OF a female named Ellen
Watson, aged Sc years, who was
found dead at her residence 10 that
city. She had EXPIRED during the
night from incompetence aud want OF
food. Her husband, at the time the
coroner entered the miserable abe de
of wretch eluess, Was i ing in a beast
ly state Of intoXicaiion, and boy,
aged about fourteen years, was pros
trate on the floor, suff,riDg from chilis
and fever The scene Was one OF
shocking character, and snch as
could scarcely be realised ina civiIlsed
community.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-06-04
Mr.. Jacob OFT, Of Biloxi. Mis-

Mr.. Jacob OFT, OF Biloxi, Mis-
sissippi, in IA letter to tie Commissioner
of Patents, speaks Of new kihc OF
grass. He has cultivated it for the
last two years, and it beats any thing
he has ever seen. He sows it III
eptember and pastures tall winter
1t grows in the coolest weather, anu
after the cattle are taken off it runs
up to seed, aud is ID less than two
months fit to harvest. 1t afterwards
gives second crop.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-06-04
Affairs in Utah Territor,.

The detailed accounts which we
publish this morning FROM Utah Ter.
ritory. taken from the correspon-
denle Of the New York Times, are oil
the most criminal and disgusting
character. They would be incredi-
bic were they not corroborated by
previous testimony that cannot be
doubted. The interposiiion OF Fed
eral authority is loudly called for, to
restore justice, tranquility and order
in that Inflated Territory. All laws,
except that Of Mormon enactment,
and al morals except those of Nor
mon teaching, are put at open de.
fiance, and Brigham Young and bis
coDfederates stand in no better light
than n band of higkwaymen and out.
laws. Poiygamy has become the
very least Of their sins, horrible as
it is. Robbery and murder are nov
superadded with. impunity, as it is
impossible for the United States of.
ficers to put the laws in force =
Crime OF almost every tue and char
aeier stalks abroad, unchecked ADD
unrebuked. Nothing but the strong
arm OF military pawer will prave o
any avail. The season is now flvor
able for sending strong force into
the terri orr, and il is high time hat
a check was put upon the state o.
crime and unbridled RIGHTEOUSNESS.
so rapidly spriuglrg up III the City
of the Saints.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-06-04

The editor of the Jackson county
Democrat says he has taken consid-
cradle pains to collect information in
regard to the prospects for good fruit
and grain crops. and comes to the
conclusion that there will be an abun-
dance Of fruit and an average crop Of
wheat in Southern Indiana the pres
ent season.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-06-04

Rev. B. Hutclins, of the Episco-
pal church in Albion. Ill, recent,
lost seven out Of nire children in ten
consecutive days from scarlet fever.
and the other two were i'll.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-06-04

he should be permanently MANNED III
a painful and Illuminating manner.
The fiendish proposition WAS acceded
to with prolonged and universal
"Amen T. But this letter is already
so long that l must defer other inter
esting facts for another chapter.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-06-04

The New York Times says the
bank note circulation of the United
States, at the present time, is estima
ted to represent about $l90.00O,-
600.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-06-04

The merchant who does not adver-
tise literally in the newspapers has
been Very appropriately compared to
"A man who has a lantern, but is toe
stingy to buy candle.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-06-04

The army worm has made its ap-
pe"rauee in several parts of South
Carolina, and is doing serious dam
age to the wheat crop.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-06-04

Ripe Watermelons are among the
Injuries at Savannah, Ga. They were
grown. however, further South.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-06-04
DEAD.

AUGUSTA. GA, May Ex-senator
Butler, OF South Carolina, died of
dropsy last evening.
WASHINGTON, May Ex-senator
Bell, of New Hampshire, is dead.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-06-04

The Boston folks are luxuriating
on green peas at Sc per bushel.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-06-04
PGrGs0Es s. sEFgssefeS

A LARGE and beautiful stock-ev- -
"A cry quality and price. ~
Our assortment of Hosiery, is very -
large and complete.
We have splendid stock of EsnbrCidc-
ny of all kinds--Collars, Sleeves, Chcmizettes,
E1gings, Insertings, Flouncings, ETC., which We
offer at low prices.
March 26. WRIGHT & TRANTHAM
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-06-04
JOY TO THE WORLD.
TIE ONLY INFALLTBLE RENEDY
EUksLEY'S
SAnSApAnIlIA,


NJ all the remedies that have been djs,ov-
" cred during the present age for the 'thou-
sand ills that flesh is heir to-" none equal this
wonderful preparation. Only three years have
elapsed since the discoverer (who spent de-
cade IN studying, exrerimentalizing and per-
fectlng it) first introduced it to the public. and
1t Is already recognized by the most eminent
physicians in all parts Of the country to be the
most surprising and effective remedy for GER
tain diseases of which they have knowledge.
All other compounds or syrups of the root
have hitherto failed to command the sanction
of the faculty, because on being tested. they
have been found to contain noxious jurredi-
ents, which neutralize the effects of tie sar-
sapariila, and oftentimes injure the health of
the patieut. 1t is not so with Hurlev's pre-
partitions.
This IS the pure snd genuinextract of the
root; and will. on trial. be found to effect
ce tain and perfect cure of the following CON-
plants and diseases:
Debility. IHabitual Costivn ess
Disease of the Kidneys Indigestion,
DYSPEPSIA, Liver Complaint,
Erysipelas, Piles,
Female Irregularities Pulmonary Diseases
fistuia, lSc1ofulaor Kings Evil,
And allDlseases Of thelSyphilis,
Besides curing the above. It is also known
70 DC great and powerful tonic, purifying the
blood and invigoratiDg the system
In short, it is without exception, in the ca
SEES mentioned and its general effect on the
system, the most efficacious, as it is most de-
s.rable, remedy ofthe age 1t is already exter-
slrely used throughout the country, and is
fast obtaiping an European reputation. Tho
Instances OF cures it has effected are daily
coming to the proprietor's knowledge. and he
has no hesitation in recommending it to
one and all who desire to procure relief from
suffering, One bottle being tried, its effects
will be too apparent to admit of further doubt
Recolect Hurley's Sarsaparilla is the only
genuine article in the market.
kBs Price one dollar per bottle. or six for
five dollars.
For sale at the mandatory. corner of Sew
enth and Green streets. Louisville. XIV. Also,
wholesale by Berry ( Demonville, Nashville,
Tenn, Farnsworth & Co.. or Mansfield s Co
Memphis. Sold in Fayetteville, by DIEMER
& HAMPTON and McELR0Y & McKIN-
NEY. Nov. 8, ls56--Ien.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-06-04

A SPLENDID assortment of Linen Sheet
"A ings. Pillow Case Liners, brown and
bleached 5, IL and 1874 Sheetirgs, etc, at
March %. WRIGHT & TRANTHAM'S.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-06-04
READY MADE CLOTHING.

{ <HILDREN's LENEN.--A beautiful
~ article at
March &c. WRIGHT & TRANTHAM,S.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-06-04

MOURNING GOGDS.--A large ard
IfE elegant assortment at
March &c. WRIGHT & TRANTHAM'S.
The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1857-12-03
A ROMANCE AT SEA.

The Secretary Of State at Madrid has COM
uunicated to the Minister Plenipotentiary of
the United States il Spain the following decla-
ration, translated through the Minister of Ma.
rine. and made before the Captain of the port
at Tarragona, by ID. Jose Bosch, Captain of the
Spanish brig Jacin.s:
"On the 22d Of July last, at seven o'clock in
the morning, ia north latitude thirty-seven de
grees eight minutes, aud west longitude thirty.
tour degrees thirty Ssinutes, being bound for
Spain, from New Orleans, after being out thirty
three days, | perceived boat with people, who
were waving white handkerchief and pulling
in the direction Of my brig. Believing they
were shipwrecked, gave orders to bea- down
on them, and, being side by side, they told ne
that two days before, being ont in pursuit of a
whale, they, during a squsll, had lost sight of
their baTque, in which they had left behind the
wife of the Captain, who was the man that was
then speaking 10 me, adling that she was in an
interesting condition, having with her besides
a little boy and two other persons.
"a little further north, perceived two cthe-
boats. all belonging to the American barque
Alto. Captain Thomas 81. Lawrence, of New
Bedford. whence he had sailed forty-three days
before. The men of the said boats, numbering
Ia ali eighteen, having been taken on board,
exhausted FROM fatigue, were provided with
food and clothing, and, seeing the despair Of
the Captain on account of the loss of his family
and bis vessel in the midst of the sea, / resolv-
ed 81 any hazard to 60 In quest CT them. The
The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1857-12-03
DOWNWARD MARCH OF THE DEMOCRATIC
PARTY-THE KANSAS COMPLICATION.

1t being the true intent and meaning of
this act, not to legisate Slavery into any Terri
tory or State, nor to exclude it therefron, but
to leave the people thereof perfectly free to
form and regulate their domestic institutions in,
their own way, subject only to the Constitution
of the United States. "-KansGs. Nebraska Act,
sec. 30.
By the Northern Democracy this was claimed
as recognition of the right of the People of
Territory, IN a Territorial condition, to exclude
or establish Slavery. A few Southern Demo.
Gratis assented to this Interpretations few held.
that the Territorial Legislature might protest.
but not exclude it; the majority of the South
was silent, willing that the Northern Democra.
cy should maintain their standing at the North,
by Proclaiming this liberal Interpretation.
The Cincinnati Convention, which nominated
Mr.. Buchanan, evading the point, simply re-
solved,
That we recognise the right of the people
of all the Territories including Kansas and Ne.
braska, acting Nrou oh the EXPRESSED WILL Of
the majority Of actual residents, and when.
ever the number of their i habitants iustifes
1t, to form Constitution, with or without do
nestic Slavery, and to be admitted into the
other States"
l. was safe to affirm the right of the People,
'chen organizing Constitution of State Coz
ernnent, to admit or to exclude Slavery, for all
the Party at that time professed to agree on
this principle-but the Convention was silent
in relation to the right of the People over the
subject, achile in Territorial condition.
Mr. Buchanan, in his letter of acceptance,
recognised the Principle as stated by the Con-,
vention, but maintained the same prudent re-
serve on the other point. His friends in the
free STATES, however, disregarding this policy,
declared the Principle of Popular Sovereignty.
to De inherent in the People, as ,ceH in a Ter.
ritoriat condition, as when they came to form a
State, and they openly committed Mr.. Buchan-
an to this view. Had they done less-had thew
restricted themselves to the cautious policy o.
the Convention, they could not have carried
Pennslyvsnia or Indiana, or have maintained
SO vigorous an organization in the other free
States. The struggle was decided in his favor.
because his friends were able to mislead 40
many Northern Democrats into the belief that.
under the Kansas. Nebraska Act, the People Of
Territory, in Territorial condition, had the
right to exclude Slavery, and that Mr.. Buchan.
an, if elected, would protect them in the exer-
else Of that right.
After his election, the Supreme Court in a.
case over which it decided it would take no ju-
risdiction, volunteered the opinion that the
right of property in slaves is recognised by the
Constitution; like other rights of property is
The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1857-12-03

stormy weather, the foreign idiom of the Cap
tan-which did not permit me to clearly un'
derstsnd the direction where The barque mignt
be found-the time which passed since tney
had lost sight of their ship, and my own ooh'
cations TO continue my course, after having ex.
perienced thirty-three days of bad weather-aii
these powerful reasons did not induce me to
give M nv resolution of aiding those unfortu-
nate men, and consoling them in their attic
ton; and, trusting to Providence and my good
cause, steered to the north.
We passed the day without perceiviDg any
vessel, and, the night overtaking us without
having attained our purpose, we passed it with
the utmost vigilance, the Captain being in
state of extraordinary prostrstion and anxiety,
which increased my determination to continue
my enterprise. The dawn on the 23d came on,
and my vigilance was redoubled; at ten A. NJ,
the watch at the masthead deserted sail bear
ing north-northeast. / Immediately stood for
it, and, with freshening wind, at eleven o'clock
distinguished barque. induced the Cap
tain to go aloft, encouraging him, and trying to
console him in every possible manner, to see
whether he could make her out and at halt
past eleven o'clock God had crowned my I'M
dertaking, and fulfilled my wish-it was the
berque Alto. The transports of Captain Law
renee were unbounded; he embraced me, and
offered me large amount Of money when he
should get on board, which l refused, for
would not crown my aci by accepting money.
When short distance from her, 1 lowered the
boats, and carried the crew and their Captain
to their barque, where, in fact, found poor
young lady, with babe in her arms, breathless,
and in the greatest agony. The Captain, after
the first illusions of his JOY, repeated his offers
insisting upon my accepting them, but which
refused as before; and having received the ben
edictions of all on board, returned to my ship
to continue my voyage"