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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1858-08-26
THE ENORMOUS,

We have one weeks later news
from Utah. The news is not hopeful
of peace prospects. The temper Of
the Mormons continue hostile, the
old grudse against the Gentiles is but
imperfectly covered by the existing
arnistice, and there is reason to ap-
prehend fresh outbreak at any
moment; the probabilities Of new
difficulty. previously limited at, being
rendered stronger by recent adviees.
Brigham Young is reported to be in a
cross and sullen hnmol; bis followers
refuse the commonest courtesies to
Gentle visitors; the Peace Commits
sions have retired Disguised, and
none Of the Federal officials are re-
gsrded with favor except Governor
Cumming, whose course is singular.
The Mormons Ware returning in a
body to Salt Lake City, bringing
their wives and children with them,
and the place was Fesuming its won
Ted aspect. The letter of cur cor
respondent gives some interesting in
formation relative to the polygamic
institution, and also confirms the re-
port that the Mormons intend to
make earnest efforts for the admission
Iof Utah into the Union as State.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1858-08-26
Southern Counterfeils.

The Knoxville Citizen publishes
the following list Of counterfeit bank
bills on Southern banks:
50's--State Bank Of South Caro-.
lima. Vignette St. George and Dra-
Gon-letter L in centre of left end
--portrait in right end--eDgra-I
wing we'll done, signatures of prcsi-
dent and cashier poorly executed.
10's--Bank of Augusta, Ca
Vignette, sailor, female in reclining
position, aud ship in the distance
portrait Of Washington in centre Of
left end, figure ten above and below
signatures engrayed--unlike gen.
uine.
! 5's-Bank of Georgetown, S. G..
j Large ' in centre-smsll eagle with
raised wings standing on shield in
the left end. On right end female
holding spear in her right hand, shield
with left--well executed for counter
felt. The genuine of the old plate
large V in centre, in lower left hand
corner portrait Of Girl--ou. right
end figure 5 in large die work.
/ 40's-Me chants Bank Of New.
bern, N. G. Vignette. Human figures
seated on rock, overlooking he
ocean. Ship liz distance--portrait
on right end-St. George and Dragon
on upper left hand corner. No en-.
graver name-one seen well execu.
tied for counterfeit.
100's-Bauk of Hamburg, s. G
Vignette, wharf with sohooneis-
= steamboat and bridge in distance
1 bust of female on each side of Wig
i uette, milk maid on left end, Will
u bucket on her head and stool On he
: right arm. j. J. BIackwood, Cash
e Ter, name engraved. Very we'll exc
IL cuted in imitation of genuine.
g l0's--Farmers Bank Of N. {
9 Viguette, eagle with wings raised i
. a limb-portrait Of Tay Tor, on lowe
70 left corner, imitation of genuine
u the portrait Of Taylor very badl
y executed--genersl appearance poo
ST los Bank of Georgetown, S. c
imitation Of old plate--ligure (
o, large ten in centre--portrait Of Il
ID male Oh lower right hand corner :
re figure iu die work on left end
y the engraving very coarse--sigu
Ut lures Of president and cashier 1
ne resemblance of genuine signatures
H. l0s-Bank Of Hamburg S.
re Vignette, portrait in centre, ar
small agricultural scenes on eat
lside Of portrait limitations Of o
Is plate --engraving cuurse--J.
I'd Blsckwood, cashier, name ensrav'
'h one seen was letter 3. No &C
n dated Nov. 18th, 1857.
ne 10's-Bank Of Cape Fear, ne
plate. VigDette, two females seat,
IS on rock, ships on the left, railrO;
"a cars on the right-the aPpearan
nc pale and pcor. Some of the eou
81 terfeits Of this plate are better ex
cuted than others. The eyes al
~ faces of females on bills seem blul
,n' ed and coarse.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1858-08-26

There is goose in Hunterdon CO,
Ohio. which his seen the frosts of IS
winters. Ii has been kept in The
same fami!y ever since tie RayOlu-
ton. When the news came to the
people of Reading township, Hunter
don co, that the war was ended and
that they were free people. they
collected to have a general drinking
iollifcation. There being some cause
for general rush into the yard,
where there were four geese, three OF
these were killed, and one escaped.
Two years ago she layed four eggs,
which she hatcbed.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1858-08-26

There is remarkable curiosity in
"a drug store at Cincinnati. II is cali-
ed pig, ana yet is not all pig. IL
was born with a litter Of four, and
the fice very much resembles that o.
a monkey; one ear is long and shaped
like a dogs ear, while the other is
decidedly rigsish. Oae of the most
remarkable formations, however, a.
bout the animal, are bis fore legs, the
extreme ends Of which are shaped
like and very much resembles HE fou1
fingers of ehild's hand. The body
aud hind legs are juvenile hog al
over.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1858-08-26
VrsoIyent No.icc.

to an order Of the Clerk of
z the County Court Of Lincoln county, Ten
ueseee. upon the suggestion Of the ann mis-
TRAITOR of the estate of RejeocG B,ggs7ly dec
Of the insolvency Of said decedent's estate
notice is hereby given 10 all persons having
claims against said estate. to present them to
the Clerk Of said Court, properly authentlca-
ted. on or before the 7fii day Cd S'sl1's-
ury uexf, for pro rata distribution, or they
will be- forever barred.
MOSES CRUISE,
Admir-, tsiti he VIZ Gnner'i.
Il x 1879
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1858-08-26

Mr. Thomas Smith, near Rich.
mond, Va, has small field Of cot.
ton, the stalk, leaves, and lint o.
which are Of o vivid crimson color
except the margin Of the Leaf, which
is purplish green. The lint is sale
to be "as delicately crimson as q
maiden's blusb," and not inferior
to Sea Island in frmness and length
of stalk. The popularity is in ths
species Of the plant itself, aud mo-
the result Of disease.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1858-08-26

BANK Notes.-The Memphis and
Charleston Railroad Company have
resolved to reject the bills Of al
banks except such as are o! undoubt.
ed solvency. The following is a re-
liable list Of the Banks whose issues
will be received by the Company fol
passengers fare and fright charges
AlpJama--All Banks except the
Old State Bank and Branches.
TnneSsee--Bauk Of Tennessee
of Chattanooga, Of West Tennessee
Union Bank, Planters Bank.
Georgia--The Banks of August;
and Savannah. -
South Caroliua--All the Banks
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1858-08-26

Two wills have just been recorded
in Philadelphia which the Ledger
copies as follows. The first one;
Il will and bequeath all money OF
effects owned by me tor his
heirs The other is still more brief
and reads thus: Il will everything
to my wife absolutely" These wills
though brief, are just as effective a;
if whole quires of paper had beer
written over.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1858-08-26
How the Business Of Courts is
Done by professional Jurors.

There is always in attendance up
on every Court, number of men
who make it business to sit on. ju-
iics, aud earn a livelihood by this
profession They are generally
Of the lazy. Falstaff style, who can
endure deal Of sitting, particular
ly if pei mittcd to occupy a COM
Portable arm chair. An accident re-
lated to us yesterday, illustrates the
habits Of these professional jurors,
which we will give without naming
the Court, time or person. A case
had been SUBMITTED to the jury, and
as soon as they retired to their usual
room to deliberate, one of the pro-
fessional jurors said:
a SUPPOSE we all understand this
CASE, move We find a verdict for
the defendant"
The motion was put BY the fore
man, and Begatived. The same indi.
vidual jumped up again and moved
! that a yerdic! be found for the plain
/. tiff. The foreman Of the jury, wh,
could not exactly understand The
haste and change Of front of tht
juryman, voted in tho negative, very
much to The disappointment of thu
professional juryman. Finding the
foreman was about to discuss some
of the points in the evidence, b,
whispered in bis ear:
Let US agree. There's snothe
suit coming on in Court Immediately
and we'll lose the chance Of getting Oh
The jary!p
That was just what the foreman
xas DESTROYS of avoiding, and there
fore took bis time. When the yer
dict was finally agreed upon, and til
, jury returned to the Courtroom, an
, other jury had already been sworn
The professional juror observing th
chairs already filed, stepped up to th
} foreman and said, in u tone of dee
, disappointment.
There, | told you sol
: This accident furnishes suflicien
: condemnation Of the professional j.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1858-08-26

Tom Corgin recently made a
speech at Morrow, Ohio, in which
he avowed bis intention to act with
the Black Republicans, as they were
against slavery. He said "he loved
the principles cf the old Wing party
but God help bim-there was nc
communion table for him, and he
meant therefore to go with The
Bluek Republicans, because they
we're right on the anti-slayery qpes
ton" Being an abolitionlst, Corwir
does right to join the Black Repuf'
I;cans to fight the Democracy, as i
is true to slavery! But ought South
ern men to also fight the Democracy
That is the question!
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1858-08-26
A singular death occurred in Ba

a singular death occurred in Bal
timore on Tuesday. A youth aged
16 years, named James Shannessey,
while passing through the street, was
assailed by vicious dog, belonging to
II. Thomas. The dog rushed upon
him, but without inserting his teeth
in his person. He EEL to the side
walk, rose and fell again, and when
lifted up he was found to be dead.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1858-08-26

There is a Mrs. Todd now residing
in ranche of her own, ne ar Weaver
vile, Cal, who is rather q remarka-
BILE woman. In 1852 she walked
from Shasta to Weaverville, being
penni.ess, aud began washing for six
dollars dozen. Business prospered,
and after awhile she bought two
claims. which turned out we'll
Then she bought chickens, which laid
eggs at half a dollar apiece; and then
she bought a pig for Sl25, and sold
its progeny for an ounce or S25; then
she bought COWS and sold milk; then
speculated in claims, loaned money
at 10 per cent a month, and
ultimately became one of the larges 81
property. holders in the north.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1858-08-26

How A MORMON PRIEST FULFILLs
THE GOLDEN RULE AND PRAYs FOR HIS
ENEslIEs.-Said Heber Kimball, who
is next in power to Brigham Young
II love my friends andI don't like
my enemies; but | follow the Scrip
ture rule and pray for thom. This
was said in presence of DIR. Forney,
the new Superintendent of Indian
AGairs, who complimented Heberup-
on his Christian spirit, telling him
he was happy to hear That he prayed
for Lis enemies. Imagine the horror
/ Of the good Doctor (Big Medicine
the Indians call him. when Ilebel
added: eyes, Ipray that they mGg
all 90 to heNi The Bible says: 1
man snlites YOU on one cheek
turn to him the other also. Well
/ I'll turn the other cheek, but If
man smites that, let him look out foI
ID Of lick himself"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1858-08-26
A young girl at Mount Hawley, ILL.,

A young girl at Mount Hawley, ILL.,,
named Wooder, was bitten by a cat
about five weeks since, and last week
exhibited symptoms Of hydrophobia.
Her agonies aud struggles in the
spasms were awful to behold, and il
one of them she lit her mother Sc
yerely in the shoulder, and at another
scratched the father badly in The
hand. In her spasmodie efforts. the
the saliva from her mouth was al
times elected across the room, anC
the only relief experienced was By
the use of cbloroform, which in ths
end seemed to lose all i,s efficacy
She died after twelve hours suffering
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1858-08-26
William Roller,

"OUSE. SIGN and OESA- 80
NJ MENTAL Painter, N ali &C.,.
its various branches. Paper Rs;iiEef and
<s.;,zser, Coach Painter, eFaiHer
and MarSler.
REFERENCES.
Messrs. George Stonebraker, w II. Aoorss
u. ID. Moores. -,
promptly attended to. July :, lS5'--d.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1858-08-26

Brigham Young processes TO be
anxious to be tried on The charge Of
treason, but insists that the jury
shall consist Of 'Mormons only. s.,
Brigham reminds usof the lady
who was fond Of shower bath, but
always held an umbrella over her.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1858-08-26

The Green River Barrens, that City
years ago, in Kentucky, were cover
ed with grass and Strawberries, morn
ing glories and other flowers. and
were the resort OF immense focks
of quails, and a multitude Of rabbits,
are now oyerspread with great forest
oaks, hickory, and chestnut trees.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1858-08-26
Tho Jao;slature Of Texas.

The Legislature of Texas, in
making appropriations for the pur-
chase of the machinery for the State
Penitentiary, inserted provision
that no part of the sum should be
expended in the State of Massachu-
settS.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1858-08-26

The New York Herald says
that the cost Of transmitting one
column or news from EnglanE, by
the Atlantic Telegraph Cable, will be
$4,000.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1858-08-26
RAAMSA,sAA 6, g .
u rs. AH.ENgD ID.

EsOUSE, Sign, and 0rna- 60
Z 4 mental Painter. GrGiner 60
and Warbler, Paper Hanger and go
GLACIER, will at all times be 49, -.-- -
ready and willing to attend to ali or'iers that
NAV be presented to h5m. Orders frem the
country promptly attended TO, and on She low
est terms. | warrant all persons to be pleased
If not. no charge win be made. Those call
ing in nv absence, will please leave their or
ders with C. A French, postmaster.
April 10, 1858.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1858-08-26

Intelligence from Arkansas leaves
no doubt as to the Democracy having
carried the State by largely increas-
ed majotities. The democrats have
carried the city of Little Rock, fer
the first time since 1885.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1858-08-26

The statement copied from an AL.
ALBANIA paper, that an old lady Of Tus-
sumbia had offered $4,000 for an
adopted daughter, proves to be a boar.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1858-08-26

A number of Baltimore ruflian 8
got on board of a steamboat, which
had been chartered by an excursion
party last week. and amused them
selves by assaulting several of the
peaceful excursienists. They had a
miniature whaiipg-lance, a few inches
long with sharp spear-like point,w which
they dashed at peoples faces, and the
keen jagged ends having penetrated
into the cheek, the deadly instru'
men5 could not be extracted withou!
dragging away portion of the flesh
which adhered to the spear.like
points. These "Plug Uglies" are
,conneisseurs in murder, and quite
skiiiful In the art of discovering in.
struments where With to finish theil
victims.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1858-08-26

Seven slaves were sold by The
Sheriff in New. Orleans on the Sib
inst, at an average Of Sl,5SS.
Money plenty there!
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1858-08-26
The Election of Supreme Judge.

The day for an election to ill
the vacancy on the Supreme bench
occasioned by the death of Judge
Harris. is to take place on the I'd day
OF September, and is now close at
hand. The Hon. Archibald Wight,
OF Memphis, is the only candidate 10
the field, and though his election is
foregone conclusion, his friends owe
1T TO him to go to the polls aud give
him full vote He is a profound
lawyer, and a high-toned honorable
gentleman, and in every way deserv-
ing Of the full confidence and support
o. the people Of Tennessee, for the
high and responsible position which
it will soon devolve upon them to gill.
1t is known that Judge Wright has
not sought the position--only he
came a candidate for it in obedience
to The wishes of the bar and the peo-
pie. They should, therefore, 60 to
the polls aud give hime the full vote
of the State. We hope every voter
will turn out on the day of election
1t is stated that whole family ir
England has been brought to the
greatest destitution, and their misfor
tunes are clearly traced to an I'M
governable passion for novel reading
entertained by the wife and mother
The husband was sober and industIi
lous, but his wife was indolent, ant
addicted to reading everything procur
able in the shape Of romance
This led her to utterly neglect he
husband, herself, and eight children
One daughteri in despair, fled the pa
rental home, and threw herself in tn
haunts of vice. Another was fur.
by the police chained by the legs,
prevent her following her sisters c,
ample. The house exhibited til
most offensive Appearance of filth an
Indulgence. In the midst of this POI
lution,priyatiGn and poverty the caus
of it sat leading the latest "sensatio
work" of the season, and refused
ALLOW herself to be disturbed in be
i. entertainment.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1858-08-26
$50 Reward |!

DROKE jail in the county of Lincoln, Is
ID about December last, my Negro ~
Man. NELSON. viii give S25 re- -
ward for the apprehension Of said Nelson in
the county of Lincoln, and $50 if eapght ont
of the county Of Lincoln--in either case, said
Nelson to be delivered to me, or lodged in
TircoIp cnurtv iaii
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1858-08-26

RgsUMED.--The Bank of Tennes-
see ana all her Branches have resum'
ed specie payment.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1858-08-26
slUE@mwe@

OF these Machines have been sold ami are II
profitable use in all parts of the world.
We will furnish these machines at New
York prices with carriage added, and VII put
them rp in any part of the county. aad N
struct any one how to u7e them. free of extra
charge. Having tested the practical working
of this machine, we are prepared TO recommend
it to the sewing community, rs an invalna-
bic help to those who have any cousiderabis
amount Of sewing TO dO-and believing this
we have taken an Agency for the safe
Of said Machines in this countv. We
will take pleasure in supplying any Tho may
desire it, with this wonderful labor-savlng
invention. All information as to price and
the different STYLES of the Machines, can be hal
bv applying to us. Satisfaction warrau;ed.-
We have one of these Machines in constant
operation at our tailoring establishment, west
side of the SQUARE Fayetteville
j. d. SCOTT & Co.
AgeatsJ for 1. Il. Sanger.
JuIv o.. IS59--tf
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1858-08-26
EscRIPTIoH =.

Nelson is 1s to 20 years of age. about . feet
inches high, has one or two scars on BIS lace.
and had on when he broke jail, heavy, bush
harris a blacksmith by trade, and Will weigl
from 100 to 40 los.
JAMES P. BURKE
FAYETTEVILLE. Tenn, June 4, 1057-tf
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1858-08-26
Thursday Morning, August 26, 1855
The Committees Report.

The Legislative Investigating
Committee, who have been in session
nearly four months, in Nashville, SUBJ
mitted TO the Governor, on the 14th
inst their report upon the matters
they were charged to investigate
So Ear as we haze seen, the report
corresponds with the abstract we pub
lished last week. On the subject Of
the Exchange Bank, The committee
makes some important disclosures,
which, if correct, involve the intcgri-
ty and character Of both Spence and
Comptroller LuttrM TO serious ex-
tent. The Committee say hey hive
bad great difficulty in arriving at such
facts and reliable data as would epe-
bic them to come to satisfactory
conclusion, bat, as the result Of their
researches, they submit. a history OF
the transactions Of that Bank With
the Comptro!ler's Office and the Bank
of Tennessee, which they are conf
dent Will lead to a correct explanation
Of the affairs Of that Bank. This
portion of the report is lengthy and
very minute in detail. In regard Il
the outstanding circulation of the
Exchange Bank, the Committee re-
port that the Clerks Of the County
Courts of various counties in tht
State, had returned to them an aggre
gate amount Of 500 .213 of Exchange
Bank notes as held by citizens Of thei
respective counties. and that 81 ,S3;
had been returned by private individ
uals, making an aggregate Of S95.O4G
The Committee then procee ded:
I,wil be seen by reference to the above lis
that the amounts reported by the differen
Clerks and by individuals, to be-. S95, "a
Mr. Spence received of his circula-
ton from the Bank of Tennessee,
on the 18th May, 1858. .... I24, 90
He took up BY his check, 18th May
1858 ........ l,5o
He took up by his check, 18th May,
1905. oION
lie received through Mr.. Carney,
27:h Nav. 1853. 1I.6i
He received subsequently from the
Bank. ............. U
Total. s235, Sc
Sub:ract from this 500, 500 returned
to Comptroller and burned on ,the
18th May, 1861. ........... 92,5s
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1858-08-26

disappointment,
There, told you sol i
This accident furnishes sufficient
condemnation of the professional ju-
ror system.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1858-08-26
$l43,36n

And it leaves S143,360 as the
ascertained amount Of outstanding
circulation Of the Exchange Bunk
It will be readily discovered from
these evidences. that the amount Of
Bonds claimed by Mr.. Spence, falls
far short Of his circulation.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1858-08-26

these evidences. that the amount OF
Bonds claimed by Mr.. Spence, falls
far short Of his circulation.
His bonds claimed as before stated,
amount to. .......... ) 20 ,OOU
His outstanding circulation amounts
Showing /, difference Of. .... %. AGO
in favor of circulation, where there should he
difference of 20 per cent in favor OF his
bonds.
The Committee infer from the
communications Of many of the
Clerks, and from various letters from
adjoining States, that large amounts
have not been reported, and could the
entire circulation be ascertaiaed, they
are induced to believe it would great.
sy swell the aggregate here given. and
are confident that it isat least $780,.
900.
The following are the conclusion;
at which the Committee arrived in re
gard to the affairs Of the Exchange
Bank:
The Committee. from the foregoing
facts. and Others Of minor Importance
too numerous to embody in this re-
port, with full concurrence aud conf
denc. in their opinion, report the fac'
that MI. Spence was mistaken--tha
he did not have the l2S State Bonds
claimed. and that be has withdraw
all the Bonds from his box that hi
was entitled to, through and by vir
tua Of bis deposit with the comptrol
Ter.
In regard to the mode by which
circulation was obtained by the Elk
change Bank, without the prope'
nnnlber of Bonds being on deposit
the Committee have to say, they have
no satisfactory information. We fnt
in the month Of October or .Novem
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1858-10-15
Winter AmaSemrntS for Jane and !.

sumner days, | Till the ground,
Ani tug, aud toni, and get my bread,
sl.r intervals can there be found
Brtwccn my labor and NV bed,
Ny wife declines 10 knit by night,
Aud 10 read by cantlc-lieht.
Rur whcn the South receives the sun,
Beyond the equinocuai line
Wnar all my Summer work IS done,
Sub,tantia! pleasures then are mine,
Then Jane begins TO knit at night,
Aud 10 read by canile-light.
I'm then content, and never sigh,
Nor IT, from home some bliss 10 find
Aud lane - pleased as well as 1
II SO completely ieasiS her nj ni,
e. 1T her down to knit by night,
3 81 hear me read hy candle light.
For when read, She always hfar..
And what she hears She tries TO scan,
When aught to her obscure appears,
Then explain it--it can,
Oh, how she loves TO knit by night,
And hear me read by candle-iight.