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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-02-18

FIRE.-About Az O'Clock this morning the
brick blacksmith shop on Massachusetts avenue,
near the corner Of Fifth street, occupied by Mr.
Chase, was discovered to be on fire. The North
ern Liberties fire company and the Metropolitan
Hook and Laddef were early on the ground, but
the SCARCITY Of water-the reservoir being frozen
over-retarded the former in their operations, and
the shop was torn down to prevent the spread Of
the flames. The fire il supposed 10 have been
the ork Of an inceudiafy. The same premises
were nfed about two weeks ago. .tt
SENT To JAIL-Yesterday morning, Thomas
cTop>ey and his brother were arrested on suspi
eion Of stealing watch from Wall 4 Barnard
auction, bnt the evidence not being sufficiently
-hniie they We're iscbargfd. This morning
Thomas was brought up for trial on q charge
OF stealing In market. and was sent 10 Jail.
IL u femarkabie that whenever these younI-
sters appear in the market there is kind Of pan
ia excited among the dealers
TIE DsAD HoRsE that has been lying In the
middle Of Tenth street, between r aud g. for
th rec DAYS past l. not ornamental or ussful. and
the Iesid snts thsreabout woald prefer It's reno
val s.E eF..
Miss CHRISTIE JOHNSON, most graceful and
eff ctiye eI,cutionist, as manv Of our readers
aware. will give readings from the b. itish Poets
at Co1coran's Hall, tonight.
ATIHE MKLopEox, this evening the usual Va
riety of negro minstrelsy, concluding with the
vrry funny and iaughabie rail Dad excursion and
smash up, written by Edward Warden.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-02-18

x IMPROVE YOUR EYES.
Ssaa s. fHa e;s't vh them ,es Ps
has arrived from Europe with his ~ TX
own, as well a. the man factyre of good many
others of the latest improved SPECTACLE and
EYE-G LASSES; among which the
PERiSCOPIC CONCAVE and CONVEX, The
DOUBLE FOCUS and DOUBLE POLISHED
BRAZILIAN PEBBLES. CRYSTALS, Ete.,
which are warranted to Improve any EYE affected
with weakness, cataract or tending to it also
SHORT-SIGHTEDNESS
Persons who are compelled to use glasses, or those
now using them, will be suited at first sight. Those
wonderful
CRYSTAL ROCK
have received the highest recommendations at the
Worlds Fair, at Paris, through their producing a
olearness and easiness of vision heretofore
in any other improvements.
AIso all styles of OPERA, SPY, and MAGNI-
FLYING GLASSES, Compasses. and Microscopes
for sale at his store, corner Of Eighth and
Pennsyvania avenue, or Eighth street No. 49I be-
tween street and Pa. avenue.
u Do not na,siaks rae corner Of STA street.
lishment in Europe. n9-tf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-02-18

CLOCKS- CLOCKSm-Cl.OCkS Must re
~ ceIved, great assortment Of CLOCKS,
from 81 to $l25. Call and see for yourselves. III
at J. ROBINSON'S,
$40 Pa. av., opposite BrownA' Hotel. III
N. o'clock MATERIALS, such as Oils
Keys. Balls, Cords, &C., for sale,-the trade sup
Piled cheap. fe 5-tf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-02-18

LEWIS OLD WRECK WHISKY, of 1927,
challenges the wOrd-ta big word but too true q
to be a jOke)-judges from all parts say A il
little left. lsO, can be found at his store,
choice lot of OF her Whiskies, Wines Brandies
Runs. Old Julup, WOrmword Cordials, hne -
Groceries, Teas, English. Scotch Ale and Brown
Stout, wholesale and retail.
JONAS p. LEVY,
No. 554 18th and b streets north,
fe IS-tf near the Canal,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-02-18

Tor RENT.-That large and desirable ESI.
u DENCE on street. opposite Franklin Square
Supreme Court. For terms, 4 apply to the ad
veTtiser. southwest corner of 18th and X streets,
f. l7-6ts -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-02-18
RUFFALO TUCK COMBS. very eheap. at
ID fe 1851 LAMMOND DIS.

spiral. SPRINGS, for . adies' Skirts; alss
- plain Bras and Reed HOOPS at
fei6 st EAMMOND'S, 9TH street.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1858-09-23
Biz Corn Stalk

DE- tVa u Ss"sA
An item is going the rounds OF
the press, stating that a man living
somewhere, we don't recolIect the
place, had cut corn-stalk on bis
farm measuring fifteen feet in length;
and some of our contemporaries receive
the statement with stare of mere
dulity. They say the tale is fshy
that such monstrous growth IS
sometimes beard of, bot never seen,
etc. For ordinary soils, We suppose
such a size would be considered
Large, but here in Lincoln it would
not really arrest special attention.
Our friend and subscriber, Mr.. b r.
Galloway, cut on bis place the pres
-ent season, Corn Stalk measuring
eighteen fee: and one inch, which be
b ought to town and left at the
drug store of Mckinney 9'Iflsran.
der. where it remained several weeks
Fields containing stalks fifteen and
sixteen feet in height, can be found
in any partof Lincoln.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1858-09-23
Now! N0w!-

Now! Now!-
Go to that fashionable resort
Wright f. Traniham's store, north.
west corner of the Square, if you
desire to see some Of the prstties:
goods ever offered 10 the public. A
lady Of superior taste and judgment
told US that she bad never before
seen such beautiful designs in Fay
etteville-and then they are offered
SO cheap. Go and see them, ladies'
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1858-09-23
Suffering Almost Incredible.

We have before alluded to the case
mentioned below. by correspondent
of the Medina Tribune, and We are
surprised to 6nd the object of such
suffering still alive. The person is
Mr.. II. Possen, Of Shelby, Orleans
county. The writer in The Tribune
says:
"For more than quarter Of a
century Nh. Possen has been afflicted
with a severe rheumatic complaint.
For twenty-three years he has laid
on his back entirely helpless. He
has not joint in his whole body
of which he has the use; and but
few which are not entirely or partially
dislocated. All the motions Of which
he is capable, besides the organ OF
speech, are a slight movement OF
his skeleton hands, which lie down
across his bony breast. and Of his
jaw, so as to admit the point of q
tea spoon. He has been entirely
blind for the last fifteen years
Some eight or ten days ago. one
| of bis legs was amputated, which had
begun to be hopelessly affected with
gaDgrene. His hearing is still good
and he copverses SO as to be distinct
ly understood.
alt is q remarkable fact that al
! though be has not seen the light, oil
augh. for fifteen years, yet be
knows his .neighbors as they pass
his door on horseback or in wagons
by.distinguishing between the pecu'
Ea a]lbds Of the tread Of different
I.SFaes and the rattle Of Differed
sNagons. Let those who complain o
IA hard lot, and repine because a few
of their desires are not satisfied, Wis
it MIR. Possen; and they will come
away with hearts full Of gratitude
for the various and many blessings
they do enjoy.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1858-09-23
Dry Goods

Dry Goods
The competition which now pre-
walls among the dealers in dry goods
IS beneficial to the community al
large particularly the female por-
ton Of it. Each merchant is striv.
ing 10 sell cheaper than the other,
and the result Of the strife is tba!
the richest kind Of dress patterns
and other goods adapted to the pres
eat AID coming season can be pur.
c based at very low figures. For
proof Of this, drop in at z. c. Good
rich's store. He will sell anything
that a customer may want at price
SO low that it will excite astonish-
ment. Go and see, him, ladies and
gentlemen.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1858-09-23
cHANcERY SALE OF LAND.

IN pursuance Of a decree Of the Chancery
n Court Of Lincoln county, Tenn. made at
the August term. 1853 in the case ef Robert e.
Summers and others VS.. Coleman Shelton and
others,f will sell TO the highest bidder, on
Tuesday. the 26sls day Of October.
1855. (after the sale of the Harding land
-upou the premises.two adjoining TRACTS or
LAND. lying in Lincoln county. in District No.
15,outhe waters Of Bradshaw,s Creek, belong
ing to the estate of John Summers, dec--One
tract containing 100 acres, purchased Of Ma
than c.. PinsonLthe other tract cont aiming
about SO acres, being grant No. S2s6. except
&c acres devised by said tsstator to his daush-
ter Sally.
Said land viii besold for one-third cash, and
the balance on one and twoyeaFs. Bond with
two or more good and sufficient securities re-
quired of the purchaser. and her retained
upon the land for the purchase money.
49,. s----R r. FARQUHARS0N,
s Sept. 20, 195S-4t. Gu. d u.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1858-09-23
Claneesry Sale Of Land.

TN pursuance of decree of the Chancery
d Cout of Lincoln county, Tenn. made at
the. August term. 1858, in the case of Nancy
Harding and others, VS.. Turner D. Watson
and othersf will proceed to sell on Tuesday,
the 2Stfa dnylor October, 1858, on the
premises. to the highest bidder. on credit of
one. two,andthree wears. two adjoining TfAcTs
OF LAND belonging to the estate of Edward
Harding, dec. Sad land lies on the waters. of
Swan Greek partly in Lincoln and partly in
Marshall counties. and contains abou. 274
acres; and is the same conveyed to him by
Moses Kjndfe and Robert 6zburn by deeds,
and from the State Of Tennessee by grants.
Said TRACT of land will be sold subject TO
the widows dover. Bond and good securi-
ty required of the purchaser arda lien re-
tanned on the land until the purchase money
is paid.
u. .FARQUHARSON, Z
|. SEPT. %, H85s--4t cM- H.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1858-09-23
p1atbs.
DIE D..


Inthis place. Monday. goth inst, of apo
plexy. Mrs. MARY B. KEEeHEvAL, wife, o
Col. VIM. F. Kercheval, aged about 30 years
She was true Christian, and died regretted
by large circle of acquaintance and friends
In this county, near Petersburg, Sunday
10Th inst, Mrs. MARY GREER. wife of Mr.. Jc-
seph Greer. eyed about 80 years.
In this county. Friday, 18th inst, of sore
throat, WILLIAM YARsRoUGH, son of Nelson
and Sarah Yarbrough, aged years and
days.
In Caledonia, Henry county, Tennessee. the
29th Of August, 1858. Mrs. MARY E. MOORE,
in the 28th year of her age. Sister Mary E.
Moore, wife of John 2. Moore, and daughter
of Robert and Rachael Melaer, dec. was born
in Lincoln county, Tennessee, professed reli-
gion at Cane Creek Camp Ground, in said
county. when about 13 years old, united with
the c. P. Church, in ,he communion of which.
she lived consistent and devoted Christian,
to the close of her life. She was married
December 4th. 1916, moved with her hus-
band to West Tennessee, Henry county, in
lS47, where she lived until her death.
Sister Moore lived an humble, exemplary,
consistent Christian, and died the death of
the righteous. She was long afflicted. being
confined not only to bel room. but to her bed,
for near six years; during which time she Of
ten suffered most intensely, but bore it with
patience and resignation. She was very cheer
,ui, loved company, and seemed always to be
delighted in conversation, especially on the
subject of religion, which alone consoled and
sustained her under her long and protracted
afiliction. Sister Moore was a good neighbor.
a devoted WIFE, and kind mother. She has
left kid and affeetionate husband ard three
children, two soils and one beautiful little
daughter, besides many other relatives and
personal friends to mourn their bereavement;
but while we sorrow we have hope of happy
reunion beyond the grave, n that cline I'M
dimmed by sorrows tear.
Ii. BoBBITT.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1858-09-23

The Raleigh North Carolina
Register corrects TIE report which
had obtained currency, injurious te
the Bank Of Charlotte. That paper
says the report to the injury of the
Bank originated with certain parties
desiring to purchase the money at
a discount. The Bank Of Charlotte
is represented to be perfectly solvent,
and as an evidence Of it, the stock
is quoted as selling at premium
of from ten to twelve per cent.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1858-09-23
LINCOLN COUNTY.

tpUN1f.
Mue 1faye, deep sorrel, white spct over
left eye, two white spots on left fore leg, "a
bout I3ls hanis high, about years old; by
james p. Burke, 9Th dis, September Z, 1853
Valued at S65.
8 inches high, about years old; by James
Wright, 18th dis, June II, 1853. ValueI at
lS85.
bNut II or Is years DID,: by William Raney,
l9sh district, September 9th, 1858. Valued
at S75.
Horse, light iron gray, name and tail rather
white, right foot enlarged, shod before, 16
hands high, s or 9yrs old; by J. L. Lee, 10Th
dis, Petersburg, J une 10, 1858. Valued at S 40
MADISON CoUNTY--ALABAMA.
Horse, bay, about six or seven years old,
white face, both hind feet white; in the
lneighborhood of the Madison y Roads, by
Henry P. Turner. June IL. Valued at $125.
Also, white horse colt, soma two years old.
Yainedat $40.
Horse, sorrel with dark make and tail, roach
! ed. black spot on right hip, left hip knocked
down; by Granville s. Campbell, near
Whitesburg, Sept. l. 1853 Valued at 500.
+ FRANKLIN COUNTY.
Eorse, sorrel, blaze face, right eye ont and
larger than the other ey e, shod all round. thin
in order. can pace, fourteen hands 9inches
high, about yrs; by H. B. Hinton, 3 miles
north of Winchester, May IL. Value not given
WILLIAMSON COUNTY.
Horse, gray, some spots about shoulders and
belly, has the big head and big jaw. shod all
round, about Is hands, about years old; by
Joseph McGahey, 18th dis, April IA. VAL
sued at $50.
| COFFEE COUNTY.
| Mare Mule, bay, black legs, name, ADD tail
scar on left hind foot at the edge of the hoof
about Is hands, 8 years old last spring; by Tho:
Powers, 9th dis, 8 miles west of Manchester
July s, 1858. Valued at Sl25.
GILES COUNTY.
! Mare and Co2t-the mare bay. star in he
4 forehead, saddle marks on back, 5 or 6 yrs OLE
1.-THE colt a yearling. TAX name and tail--b,
j. Y. Patteson. near Pulaski, June 4, 1857, val
ucd at $l25.
eEDFoRD COUNTY.
Horse Mule. bright bay, black legs. name, ant
}tail marked with gear, about Is hands, abou
6 years old; by Thos. Thompson, 7th dis. Au:
6. Valued at SIS.
Mare Mule. dark brown, about 2 years old
by VIM. NJ. Saw, 18th dis, September, 10
/ Valued at 1925
MAURY COUNTY.
/ Horse, sorrel COLOR AZ hands high, abou
"a years old, with some marks of the harness, n
shoes on, .swinnied in right shoulder; by pavi'
! A. KittreA, 9th dis. June %. Valued at $50
Horse. !sorrel, 141I4 hands high, star in hi
forehead. snip on the nose, both hind fee
white upfto his pastor joints, right eye ont, a
least IL years old; by 7. Derman, 10Th dis
! Valued at $50.
! Mare, bright sorrel, about Is hands high
blind in left eye, right hind feet white. ha
the appearance of having been worked,
years old; BY G. s. Head, 18th dis. Valued a
500.
Mare Mule, bright yellow bay. about 12l:
hands high. has the appearance of having bee
worked, or years old; by VIM M'Kee, 12tl
dis, Valued at $50.
i JACKSON C0UNTY--ALABAMA.
/ Mare, dark bay, some saddle marks, blacl
name, tail and legs, bare footed, about IA
hands, about6 years old; by William Luske,
miles north Of Trenton, Feb. s, 1858. Val
ned at $50.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1858-09-23
Good Templars-

There are, We believe, five Lodge
Of this Order ia Lincoln county, 10
Gated, respectively, at Fayetteville
Mulberry, Lynchburg, BOon's Hill
and Petersburg.
The principles Of the Templars, al
they have been explained to Us, are
embodied briefly In The following
abstract: Believing that no reform
or valuable interest Of society car
be successfully practiced or main.
tanned without associated effort; and
believing that DO association for the
advancement of reform is perfect
which refuses to recognize the great
plan of the All Wise, who created
,nafl male and female, the members
apree to band themselves together,
laying aside distinction Of sex, Tor
the advancement Of. temperance re-
form. the elevation. Of their moral
character and Observation-Disclosures,
extending their social relations. and
affording assistance. one to another,
In cases Of necessity.
To be eligible for membership the
applicant must be fourteen years OF
age, of good moral character. a be-
lever in the existence and ompIpo-
tence Of God, and willing to take a
solemn pledge to abstain from the
manufacture, sale, and use, as a bey'
erage, of all Intoxicating liquors,
and To discountenance their manu-.
facture, sale, and use, in all proper
and lawful Ways.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1858-09-23
aStop that Boy

A cigar in his mouth, swagger
in his walk, impudence in his lace,
a care-for-nOthingness in bis manner
Judging from his demeanor, be Is
older than his father, wiser than bis
teacher, more honored than the
mayor of the town. Stop him-he
is going too fast. He don't knoS
his speed. Stop him, ere tobacco
skaters his nerves, ere pride runs
his character, ere s'the lounger mas
ter the man, ere good ambition ane
manly strength give way to ioy
pursuits and british aims. SOL
all such boysl They are legion
the shame Of thei: families, the dis
grace o.. their town, the cad and sol
eran rsproaches Of. themselves.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1858-09-23
Douglas and Lincoln.
The discussion poino on now IN

The discussion going on now in tht
State Of Illinois between these mer
upon the leading political questions
of the day. is the subject of mucl
talk in Tennessee. As between
Douglas and Lincoln, a large majorit,
Of the Democrats prefer Douglas, al
though they censure his past conduct
with reference to the Lecompton Con,
stitution.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1858-09-23
Accident

Accident =
We are informed that our friend,
Capt. B. Whitaker, had valuable
negro seriously hurt, by premature
explosion, while engaged in blasting
rock on the Railroad near this place,
Ia few days since.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1858-09-23
Removed.

Cay's Variety and Grocery
Store has been moved to the north
side Of the Square, in the building
formerly occupied by Carly 8. An.
thOny, where their many friends are
invited to call. Remember, on the
north side of the Square.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1858-09-23

A better tone pervades the market, though
we hear of very few changes in prices. The
business of the week has been very satisfac-
tory, and hibits gradual revival OF trade.
The produce market has been quite dull and
tho transactions more limited than during the
previous week.
Cottof-W With the exception of few sales
to fill manufacturers orders, there is nothing
doing in the cotton market, and we quote pri-
ces nominal at Ia 1Oc, the latter an extreme
figure, which would be paid only for asupe-
rior article.
Provisions-The bacon market has been ex-
ceedingly dull during the week. and we have
to note further decline in Clear sides, which
are now quoted at S8@s 10; hams are scarce
and in demand at 81 "a 10. shoulders are NOM
inal at 6@614. From store an advance OF Il
@Ac on these quotations is demanded. The
receipts have been very light, but the supply
is equal to the demand.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1858-09-23
Crowded Out To-Day

"The Submarine Telegraph" by
Jessie, and the specimen Of transpo.
sition from our friend N. A. s., are
unavoidably deferred until next
week.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1858-09-23
Sudden Death :

cuudcu DtdH
We are panied to have to recort
the death Of our, citizen, Mr.
Uric DieS'er. Yesterday morning
be was seized with d CONFUSION, o,
something similar to one, while il
the drug store Of Diemer s. Niles.
and in fifteen minutes was dead! The
deceased was a modest, unassuming,
clever young man, aud his death is
mourned by all who knew him.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1858-09-23

ST.. LOUIS, Sept. l6.--The Salt
Lake mail of the 2lst has arrived at
St. Joseph. Brigham Young keeps
concealed, fearing the vengeance of the
Mormons, on account Of his numer.
Gus frauds.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1858-09-23

The Shelbyville Expositor announ.
ces the death of George W. Ruth,
an old and highly esteemed citizen
Of that place on the Goth ult.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1858-09-23
ESTRAYS TAKEN UP.

list, Kind of animal is given. &. I'd, color....
Sd, description. 4th, age. 9Th, posters
name. 9th, place and time Of arrest. 49,.
7th. valuation.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1858-09-23
GA @Hs
A Word to Cash Buyers.

A s am doing business on credit. and
IA am compelled to have some money,
viii say to those who may have money to
pay for Goods, that viii sell Goods cheaper
than any house who afirms that they can sell
cheaper than any house in Fayetteville.
Sept. %. Z. c. GOODRICH.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1858-09-23
Mail Hack Line.

1EHE subscribers are run "a
ming regular HACKS, for passengers, from
Fayetteviile to Sheibyvilie and Huntsville.
Leave Fayetteville, each way, early every.
Monday, Wednesday. and Fri&ay--returuins.
leave Huntsville and Shelbyville every Tues
day, Thursday and Saturday The hues arc
web supplied With good horses, a,ad coniforta-
Die conyeyances--and as good roads as there
e1s in the country. Fare: only Two Dol
lars. JOHN McCANDLASS.
Aug. %. 1857. THOS. G. THOMPSON.