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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1858-09-30

The noble qualities of a fine New
foundland dog were illustrated at tie
late accident on Lake Michigan, when
the steam,r Telegraph was run down
by schooner, during heavy storm.
Capt Barrow placed all bis passengers
IN the liie-boat, soon, after which his
steamer sunk under him. While he
was struggling withtbe raging bilIoas,
his Newfoundland dog kept swim
ming close by bis side, frequently
placing his nose under the chiu
of his master to keep bis head above
water, (noble dOg!) and continued 70
90 so until picked up by the sehoon-
er's boat.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1858-09-30

We are in favor of internal i'm
provements, but the policy Of some
of the Northern folbs who arIly to
Congress to Go everything they want
done is conte.nptible, We suspect
that thero are fellows in that section,
who. Z they had bad colds, would
petition Congress to remove The OBJ
struetlGns in their noses.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1858-09-30

Mrs. Stanlord,a ,aged fourteen years,
of Cabarras county, N. G., is under
arrest for poisoning, and thereby
causing the death Of her husband,
to whom she had been married but a
few days.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1858-09-30

Under the head of hair, the Cyclic
pedia says that two hundred thousand
pounds of women's hair is annually
sold in France; that the price paid
for it is usually six cents an ounce.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1858-09-30
l;ttlo oirl threa wears oil,

A little girl, three years old,
daughter Of Mr.. Baker, of Harwich,
Mass, died few days since, from
the effects Of eating the euds of
three dozen friction matches. Such
cases are becoming quite frequent,
and more care should be used in the
DISPOSAL of those dangerous articles.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1858-09-30

A Ducbmar being asked how often
be shaved, replied: Dree dimes a
week; effery tay but Sontay; den |
shaves effery tay.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1858-09-30

The Louisiana Penitentiary has,
at the present time, 2l9 eonvicts in
in its walls, Of whom 135 are for
life.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1858-09-30

Wm. Graft, at Wareham, Va, has
been sentenced to six months in.
prisonment at hard labor, for k. i.ssine
a young lady against ber will.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1858-09-30

The Petersburg, Va, Board Of
Health have warned the citizens ,Cf
Petersburg against beef and lis be-
loDgings, for fear OF black. lsngue.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-01-23
Theatrical. Musical. Sc.

BROADWAY THEATRE Afternoon and evening entertain.
ments are announ ced at this house TO day They to
consist Of equestrian and gymnastc exercises the fairy
spectacle OF Cinderella, the managerial exhibition DC
Nmo's GARDyS.-Among the curiostes attached To
"Dan Rces great show two mirtn provoking mules
tame rhinocerus, tight rope walking elephant. and
probably 10 many the greatest wonder or all the verita
bic Dan Rice himself.
BowyRy THEATRE The equestrian spectacle Of "Mazsp-
pa and farce Of paddy Miles Soyn 10 be played
this afternoon. In the evening We are TO have "Rook
wood, the "Wreck Ashore" and "faddy Nj es' Boy"
BuRroS'sTo insure full house here Il is only neces-
sary to inform the numerous friends Of the favore
thor and actor Mr. John Brougham that he Is 10 take his
benefit and make his last appearance 10 night.
wAIACK's.-The management will 10 night afford the
public chance 10 the drama called the "Poor
Of New York. which has had exclusive possession Of the
stage here for many weeks past
LAURA KKESr's --wilkie Collins play Of the "Iight-
house., upon the production Of which commented at
length yesterday il 10 be repeated this evening.
will be followed by the comedy entitled "An Unequal
Match"
AMERICAN Mrswx-Mr Watkins highly successful dra.
matte version Of the Patrot Pioneer TO be performed
this afternoon and evening. This drama has become
quite as popular as was the story upon which II IL
founded
NEGRO MSsrRusY.-Among the many good things with
which the members Of the black art intend 10 edfy their
patrons tonight notice "New Year Calls nj Geo Chris
Is n Woods "Mazeppa or the Horse Opera" at Buck
ley's and Dams genuine "Essence Of Old Vrgnny" at
Bryants.
BgYoRE AND BEHIND THE scEvrs ~ rHE AIRAvy THEAE-
Mss IIFRoS "DIsuusrED. Miss Matilda Heron, who
annovnced TO play Camille nj the Green street theatre last
Tuesday night became "dsgused" with something that
happened behind the appears that IN the third
act Miss Heron was informed that Armand (Mr Brnk)
unable TO make his appearance nj the necessary juno
ture. Thereupon Miss II stepped forward % the foot
lights and began speaking 10 the audience She announced
her inability 10 complete the pecea pet one with her,
las mad raised her from poverty 10 opulcnce, from OBJ
security 10 dstnctonand hoped the hearts Of the ot
zens VI Albany might have opportunity in another place
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-01-23
naval Intelligence.

Our correspondent from Gosport, Va Navy Yard in.
forms as that the United States steam rgate Colorado,
ordered in commission has not yet received her
but extensive preparations being made boarf and
she VIII be ready 10 receive them 10 a fe days The
Colorado vii re ieve the Ubted States steamer Wabash a.
flag ship Of the home squadron The United states soop
~ Marion n anchored At the outward buoy opposite
the Naval Hospital, and would put 70 The
Marine guard OF the United States soop Cyane are at the
Gosport Marine Barracks waiting 10 be paid on. The
tyane goes into dry dock and viii undergo extensive re
rars The United States brig Perry gots in commission
the la proHminO Her destination lie the coast Of
Africa
At The Charlestovn Navy Yard the United states store
shr Release nearly loaded and will be ready for
ON Monday. The will probably sail for Spezzs Wed.
uesdsy ~ Ihursday. The following list Of her on
CHrs,-Nilam A. Parker, Lieutenant Commanding. r.
20 fNebrown, FIRST Lieutenant. James q Maxwell,
& oond Lieutenant Charles y Tabs Passed Assistant
s. gcon, - WnslOw, Captains Clerk
he Boston Adrertisey q the 22d says1te store ship
Ne ssngs has all her cargo board and will proba
B't Lave The yard 70 day she takes out a large mail
O. h d., ceum Tor The last India squadron
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-01-23
Army Intelligence.
TO TIE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.


In the HERALD noticed paragraph under the head Of
Army intelligence relative the recruiting service oftbe
United states army. II reads as follows
appears from late issued by the superinen
dent Of the General Recruiting Service that the recruiting for
the army has lately decreased hfy per cent This
partly owing 70 me annoyances recruits oenmes put
TO when presenting themselves the
those officers being satisfied with close alton
also compel them 20 undergo rigid and Of
Inspection accompanied with harsh and ungenenanly
marks which prevent many good and Efficient from
joining the ranks Of the army.
Having been doing duty recruiting service IN this
city for time past and consequently beng acouant
ed with all orders issued by the Superintendent relative
TO the general recruiting service wish 10 state that no
such circular alluded 10 above has been received at
the recruiting rendezvous in this city With respect 4,
the supposed II the decrease in the number of re
cruits enlisted would offer few remarks have nv.
self witnessed the examination q many hundreds OF re
cruts, and am, therefore, enabled most emphaicslly
deny that the examination k other than the Of IN
service requires. The requirements Of our regulation
are such That the examination liz OF necessity
most crtO and strict one The credit Of IN
examining surgeon Is at stake and in the Of any
recruit be passes bong finally rejected at the depot,
appearing that the use Of rejection existed at the time
81 enlistment he bas 10 bear the expenses incurred by
the enlistment As far AZ ] am judge the examination
is conducted IN quiet and gentlemanly manner ass
compatible with the regulations which govern the inspect
ing officers and for the Information Of your informant
would state that the medical corps OF the United States
army s np composed OF officers who In the habit OF
usins harsh and ungentlemanly language. In all nay
perence have never heard a remark made or question
asked IN The course Of the examination Of recruit which
OF the service requires that the inspection Of recruits
should be most rigid, and ia by unnecessary
but on The contrary, most needf1 MILES
NV I0Es Gin, January 1858
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-01-23

Of throbbng Over her Representation Of Camille. me
manager next forward He expressed his regret at
the manner which Miss H. had been treated for "she
was too great artist to be tred with" and with her
permission he himself would assume the part OF Armand
provided the audience would give him slime TO black his
boots All present appeared pleased with the idea In
a few moments however, Mr. Smith re-appesred and in.
formed the audience that Mss Heron positively refused 70
continue the play upon the conditions proposed him,
and thereupon threw himself entirely upon the indul
gence of his friends. This winning throw. When
the spirited Miss H. will afford another opportunity for
the hearts of Abanaus hrob her
Of the wayward Camille has not yet been announced in
the posters.-AUany Argus, Jan. o.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-01-23

Sue wsshingtons ahsad Of anything Second mile zoo.
I nn NILE same order. aNf Fourth mile in 400 In
BILE, and let the little marc win the heal and rsce Ting
sl6 The following Is a summary
John Campbels Oh. m. Lzze Macdonald formerly sue
Wsshnson), four years old, by Revenue, dam 5arah
G. Pryor's b. h. Moicoire, five years old. by INN
Yorkshire, out OF Plea. une ............. Q
he Csaey's D. h. Dallas, four years old, by Wagner
Trimse-s:oos.-ss:ii5. '''''''''''''''
SECOND RAcx-This was not Jockey Club purse race.
but one made up By subscription among the msmbers-
free TO all race horsespr0vided that three horses were
entered
There being some difficulty in making up the race, it
was agreed that Mr.. Akens horse, Major Jones' sheud
lance post.
Upon these conditions, Carolina Betty Hawkins and
Major Jones to the score and started the order
above named After the FIRST turn, having fear of beng
canter and len the work to the two mares who ran the
mile side by side in 1853, Carolina winning by throaa
Second Heat-Major Jones and Betty Hawkins swung o
together for this heat whilst Carolina followed the
played IN the last heat, aud came home at breathing
gsop Inc mlle was run IN 1864, and won by the Major
Third Heat-Al determined to play trumps in this heat
but Betty having made an honest run in both procediuG
was unable 10 reach the front coupeCarona caught
in 1881.
un ual style in which was run did not meet with gene
raj appreciation, and are pleased to know that the
Club VIII not allow the precedent thus set to be followed
In future.
Thus ended the weeks sport and the second annual
meeting on the course Bad weather. the sickness of
some horses and the death Of others and the strngenV
OF the tines initiated to some extent against the ano
pated sport but there such large attendance OF
temen every day. gave increased evidence of grow
ing interest in this noble and manly amusement in this
section
TRoTTINa AT GREENFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS.
MONDAY, Oct 8, lS57-Purse and stake -; two ME
heats in harness.
Jas Turner's Oh. m Canaan Maid trotter in Aarness
r Erapk pacar N II, o -
Time-523-527.
CALIFORNIA RACES -TROTTING.
PIONEER COURSE, SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 19.-The troang
match for purse and stake of 81 800 between the
mento horse, Jim Barton and New York, Glencoe Chief
and RHODE Island OF this city, in harness mile heats best
three in five. commenced Thursday last, but
impossible to get them of for the sixth heat before
dark the judges postponed the conclusion of the
until the next Gay, Friday.
On Friday the match was concluded. The following ia
q summary
THURSDAY, Dec II, and FRIDAY, Dec lS.-Purse and
Stake of So GOO mile heats best three
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-01-23

The SEVENTH RRaMENr-The famous Seventh
Regiment of New York renowned for their discipline and
accomplishments, will probably make their summer en-
curson 10 this city The committee OF the Regiment re
turned last evening, from personal inspection OF the
ground near Smiths Palace where admirable space
Afforded Tor their evoutons and where all the neees
sary arrangements be made for their accommodates
The committed were much pleased with the locality
PrOvld.nce Journal, Jan, n
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-01-23

LOBBY MEMBER SENT TO THB PENITEHTrARY.-
Miss Ehza Whine, says the Albany Argus who Las win.
ter by her frequent attendance AT the Capitol took prom
ment rank member OF the third House having been
convicted the Special Sessions OF keeping dsordery
house sentenced 10 the Penentary where she will
remain for the next three mouths
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-01-23

Almrb"Use Department, BOARD Of Education Police and
Sns t.,k Commissioner. as independent of The New
OF HrnTpusing money for them naming the the
~'y 80 u.e sisis Of =" nietor county town or city
amount 70 aboy, ss and though Your committee are
20, entirely sal ssd with the acquisitions from OF those
departments not deered advisable to interfere At this
gfest Inconvenience expense the that
the dav far of when the OF those departments
VIII he essened snd the Common Coupcu may enjoy the
luxury OF a through accounting from them. .
Your minority has bestowed good deal Of thought
and investigation the on lay for cleaning streets
Your committee il Informed by The City Inspector, that
the which the Mayor aud Common Council en-
tered into year with parties cleaning the
executed by him he acting under Amusement OF the Counsel
10 the Corporation that said contract Is illegal His estimate
$50 600 II proper here state that the money received
from the sale OF psd into The city treasury and
rendered nv the City Inspector II the sales Of ma
should ssic for the 1858 and the gross
expense Of cleaning the streets should be $SO follows
thai the city actually pays out s2s0eo.
Your minority is Of the opinion that the streets should be
effect that Your minority informed by the Comp
troer that parties have TO Keep the streets
contract in given hem
In view of the whole matter minority believe that
enough for the purpose Of cleaning
The enormous increase of salaries various branches
of the city government demands the attention OF the
The amount for salaries in levy of 1857 was
so0m for 1858 s5il 30 being an increase in one
The Comptroller in hs report herein before referred to-
ssks fer $46o ga for lamps and In this included
% S Ss G sum
been paid for several years, old contract made with
Smith Bellows-
lamps having been much reduced sl5 OOO
is deemed sufficient for that purpose the present
Your minority has therefore reduced the item In the Comp
troler's report. 10 $463,634
Your minority the following alterations in the
Comptroller report on the levy for 1858.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-01-23

TUESDAY, Dec Snatch for 81 900 sdo half fsrfes,
three miles and repeat.
j. Daniels &. e. Fred Johnson PAGER, to wagon. II
j. Crooks g. g. Glencoe Chief rotter in harness 80
Tme-SO9-7:59
PACING AT SACRAMENTO.
CRSTBEvnIE CoURsR, SAIURDA,, Dec. 5-Pacang mach
for -; two mile heats and repeat, in harness
hr. IS Silk Stocking !
Mr. IS Billy Button =. =. .N....................2
Tms-6:22-63O.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-01-23

In the HKAD noticed paragraph under the head Of
Army intelligence relative 10 the recruiting service oftbe
United States army Il reads az follows
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-01-23


OF this amount, &S2,52l 81 was added bv the Com
mi tee on Finance of the late Board of Councilmen
the balance SAC 0Sl 70 is asked for by the City In
spector for the following arrearsges in his depart
ment -
For per cent due the contractors for cleaning the
Seventh, Eleventh, Tenth Thirteenth Sixteenth
Eighteenth, Nineteenth and Twenty first wards
which has been retained from twenty payments
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-01-23


FuTH AND Last DAy.-The wind up OF the weeks racing
the Ten Brock track attractive 10 the million az
any Of the preceding days, although "cotch mist pre-
dominated In The atmosphere the being the four
mile heat contest for $500, between LIZZIE Macdonald
formerly Sue Washington, Moidohe and Dallas. This
the poet stake day but the betting the track was
not as animated Is often the Perhaps hard times
and the suspension OF the banks contributed what 10
the ameness perhaps all the folks had such confidence
and fore knowledge that the neat bit OF horse flesh "Sue
Washington couldn't be beat that oppo. ton 10 her was
"ew and far betwecn.n We heard bets the proportion
ften 10 one In favor Of the sorre against the field
offers plenty and takers few.
First Hedt.-On coming up for the start, Modore had
the track, Dallas second, and Lizzie Macdonald outside
Lizzie seemed nervous aspen leaf and trembled all
over She did not seem 10 hear the tap Of the drum and
hestaed as TO the propriey Of starting Modore pushing
on in advance, with Dallas close behind him, however
made wake and she joined In at gait that denoted
her desire TO see from posteror view, how her antago
nss IN the race handled their limbs. The first mile rouna
seemed TO satisfy Miss Lizzie that she was out OF her posi-
ton They passed the string follows Dallas, Moidore
Lizzie Macdonald Time OF first mile 202 The mare now
takes the lead and keeps during the rest OF tne
Modoire falls of third. Second mile 2O3 Tnird mile
with position the same 20. ON the lourth mne on nrst
heat matters warm up Moidoire pushes up and passes
Dallas on the back stretch Lizzie comes IN wnper Of the
heat by several lengths Time Of fourth mile 2ooo hrst
heat SOC -, -.
second Heoi-They are of again in beautiful start,
with Nooire leading and Iizze close at his heels First
mile 1io The little mare takes her position az first
again Modoires ambition cannot get eyond second and
Daas akee pride seeing the two travel ahead OF him.
Indeed il is pleasant 10 see such pmble working hees as
The Council Bluffs nonpareil. [volume] (Council Bluffs [Iowa]) 1857-1867, 1858-03-20
nArPENNsYLvANIA EARTHQUAKE.

.
The papers Of Butler, Lawrence, Mercer,
Ohio and Virginia counties, bordering on
the river, speak of mysterious shock on
Friday, the 18th inst, which most Of them
attribute to an earthquake. From all we
can gather, We Judge that it occurred at the
time that the extraordinary bolide or fire.
ball-a particular description of which We
have published from the pen Of Sanford G..
Hall, Esq, Of East Liverpool, Ohio-ex-
ploded, and the shock was nothing more nor
less than the report Of that explosion the
vibration Of the air being sufficient to shake
houses, windows and furniture. Bolides Of
such magnitude are rare within our own
experience we remember of but one such,
which presented very much the same appear
ance and exploded with even greater intona-
tion than that seen by Mr.. Hall. It was in
the autumn. Of l843, a little after dusk
Hearing Kissing, rattling sound, We looked
up, and saw . luminous copper colored body,
presenting disc larger than the moon, al
most stationary in the southeast, when, re-
yolving rapidly, it threw of scintillations Of
the most intense brilliancy, with reports
like q pistol; then moving rapidly across the
sky IN north-westerly directions II exploded
with tremendous report, and went ont IN
darkness. The report was heard for dis
tsncs Of more than hundred miles in each
direction, aud was attribut,d 70 an earth
quake. We have seen many pyrotechnic
displAys ssinee that time, but uothing COM
parable in grandeur to that seen in tie swi-
light gloom of the sutumn Of l843 Pits
bur9h Dispatch.
The Council Bluffs nonpareil. [volume] (Council Bluffs [Iowa]) 1857-1867, 1858-03-20
SATURDAY NIGHT.

What blessed things Saturday nights are,
and what would the people Of the world do
without themp Those breathing moments
in the march Of life those little twilights in
the broad and garish glare of noon, when
pale yesterday looked beautiful through the
shadows and faces, changed long ago, smile
sweetly-again in the hush, when one re-
members s.the old folks at home," and the
old arm chair, and the little brother that
died, and the little sister that was stranslat-
ed.' o.. -.
Saturday nights make people humane -
Set their hearts beating softly, as they used
to do before the world turned them into wax
drums, and Jared them to pieces with tat
toos.
The ledger closes with crash; the iron
doored vault comes to with bang !; up goes
the shutters with will; click goes the key
in the lock. 1t is Saturday night, business
breathes free again. Homeward, ho! The
door that has been ajar all the week gently
closes behind him-the world is shut out
Shut in rather. Here are the treasures after
all, and not in the vault, not in the book
save in the record in the old family Bible
and not in the bank.
The dim and dusty shops are swept up,
the hammer is thrown down, the apron is
doffsd. and labor hastens with light step,
homeward bound. .. >,
"Saturday night" family murmurs the
languishing, as she turns YEARLY upon her
couch Sand there is another to Gomez" 81
"Saturday night at last ~ whispers the
weeper above the dying "and it is Sunday
to morrow, and Tomorrow"
The Council Bluffs nonpareil. [volume] (Council Bluffs [Iowa]) 1857-1867, 1858-03-20
"oLE vIRGINNY NEBBER TIRE

If the scene Of the following item, which
we cut from the Wheeling Intelligencer, was
located any where save in Virgins, we
should doubt its truth. As it is We credit
the tale fully. The Intelligencer says; ala
We saw yesterday, going up toward the
upper ferry, team of four animals
horse, pony, mule and bull. The horse
had the heaves, the pony was blind, the
mule was lame, and the bull had no provis-
ion for fly time. In the wagon, which was
an ordinary one, there sat white man, a
crippled niger, and tame skunk frailly
bound with wisp of straw. The white
man held the lines, the team held its own,
and the niger held the skunk, and they
all moved forward. To make this worthy
Of its place, it is essential to say that it is
The Council Bluffs nonpareil. [volume] (Council Bluffs [Iowa]) 1857-1867, 1858-03-20

CO Many years ago, in what is now q
Aourishing city in this State, lived stalwart
blacksmith, fond of his pipe and his joke.
He was also fond of his blooming daughter,
whose many graces and charms had ensnared
the affections ot a susceptible young printer.
The couple, after q season of mutual billing
and cooling, "sngaged" themselves, and
nothing but the consent of the young lady's
"parents" prevented their union. To OBJ
tain this, an interview was arranged, and
Typo prepared . little speech to astonish
and convince the old gentlepan, who sat
enjoying his favorite pipe, in perfect con-
tent. Typo dilated upon the fact of their
long friendship, and their mutual attach
ment, their hopes for the future, and like
topics, and taking the daughter by the hand,
said: 81 now, sir, ask your permission to
transplant this lovely flower from its parent
bed" but his spheelinks' overcame him,
he forgot the remainder Of his rhetorical
flourish, ,stammered, and finally wound sp with
"from its parent bed, into my otcn !" The
father keenly relished the discontinue Of
the suitor, and after removing his pipe and
blowings Q cloud, replied: "Well, young
mas, don't know az l've any objections,
prorided you viH marry the gal frst.'' IL.