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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1858-05-06
ChaneeFy Sale Of SlaYes.

IN pursuance of decree of the Chancerv
& Court of Lincoln county, Tenn, made at
the February term, 1853, Of said Court, in tn e
case of Harvey II. Bledsoe, Admir- &c, VS..
Mary Bledsoe and OIL ers-Bill for sale of
Slaves-I viii, on Monday, tlie 5e.a Cav
CT 5ssne, E55S-Jeing the first lion3ay in
said n1ontb--ofIer for sale at public auction, to
the highest bidder at the court house door in
the town of Fayetteville, Tenn, THREE
LIKELY NEGROES, viz:--Frankey, aged
about 60 years; Lizzie, about 10; and Nina,
about II years--belonging to the estate of Ste
phen NJ. Bledsoe dec.
TERMs:--Sad Slaves will be sold for one
half CASH, and the balance in twelve months.
Bond with two or more good and sufficient Sc
curities will be required for the portion SOLD
on a credit, and lien retained upon said
Slaves until the purchase money is paid.
Il. FARQUHARSON,
April Is, 1858--4t CH d II.
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TIE Springfield Republican says
that a piquant correspondence has
JUS; passed between two clergymeu,
in city where considerable religious
awakening has taken place. 10 sub
stance the correspondence ran as fol-
lows:
Baptist to Methodist Clergyman,
DEAR BRoTHER-I shall baptize
some converts to morrow; if any OF
your converts prefer to be baptized
in our mode, l shall be happy to
baptize them as candidates for your
church.
Methodist 10 Baptist Clergyman.
DEAR BRoTHER,-Yours received
prefer to wash my own sheep.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1858-05-06
CMANzRY SALE OF LANE

CHANlIsY SALE OF LAND
IN pursrfe of a decree of the Cbancprv
Il Court Lincoln county, Tennessee made
at the Feb ~ term, 1853, of said court in
the case Robert nrennon and Others &c
Thomas WALLACE and others, | will offer
for sale on ednesday, the 9th day Of
June, His, at public auction, to the high
est bidder pom tie premises, on a credit of
one, two, three years, small but valuable
TRACT fLAND, belonging to the estate
of Hamit Wiley, dec, lying on the South
side of Iltiver. in civil District No. 20
containing bout "a acres.
Bond z two or more good and sufficient
securities DO required of the purchasers.
and \ RETAINED upon the land until the
purchase pney is paid.
r. FARQUHARSON,
Aprl elooo-4t. OK. f. H.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1858-05-06

n B. ne 'riU gice tie highest market uazue
far all uacu1ret oamey
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1858-05-06
Chancery Sale GLAND and a Slave.
kH~%GDa

At the samsrne and place, will offer for
sale, to theghest bidder, on a credit OF
twelve mont NEGRO MAN named 10
aged about years.
Bond witlNo or more good and sufficient
securities v be required of the purchasers
of said Lar and Slave, and lien retained
upon the sc until the purchase money i
paid. R. FARQUHARSON.
Aprll ZSpoo-H Clk d u.
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Correct TSeSP.
4 g0od assor.ment of 49, -

The greatest pains viii be taken TO keertAs
exact mean or clock time.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1858-05-06

n y 0A90D9A
" obb s McPhaiI
/ 4 RE now in receipt ofthe largest %
T e Stock CT Nes. GG0CsS ever zzSSss.5gS
! Brought 40 Halls izi:lTEzCC, direct @&S
/ from the Eastern cities.
/ We are determined to DO business in mer-
camille Elanner, and not to be surpassed in the
/ beauty and magnitude Of our stock. Having
increased facilities for purchasing Goods in the
/ Eastern markets. and making most of our pur-
chases from first hands, we are thereby enabled
/ to sell Goods ut LESS PROFIT than those pur-
-chased from second hands.
| Our stock consists of
! E2aSI55Zl, French ana German
60 CD SD I'D g .
All we ask of our friends and customers, is
to call and examine for themselves, feeling
satisfied they viii agree with Us both IL regard
Z 70 the Goods and prices.
91L & So
Every thing new i'm this line
! Cheue HounceI Robes, beautiful;
Brocade DO do
Checks DO DO
Tadeta Iardinienc;
Rich ArmureS;
do Moire Antique;
Gro BE Nap MuSlilS;
Cheap do all kinds;
Mourning Goods;
Black Bareges;
Black and white BOmbazineS,
Rich Warp Alpaca;
EE q EsZEzg 2 = az ~ Ss
Extra fine assortment.
f,RGEge C9zE5Il@gs
Real Thread Lace;
Handsome white and fancy Nantes, all colors;
French do
Plain rich do
I do black silk DO
| Embroidered rich do
French Emhroideriesi
( do LaceS;
Lace trimmed Collars:
Maltese, Valencienness Thread Lace, all grades
Extra fine lot of new Cloths and Cassimeres,
all qualities and grades. We have one piece
of extra fine draLbed-the finest ever brought
to this market.
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+. ChGHceTy Co7,rt,
ne coy term,lo36
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-05-26

FACTS CoScEnsINa THE WILL CoMMoDoRR PKRRY.--
In the will of the late Commodore Perry mention is made
of the plate presented to him by the merchants of New
York. and it is directed therein that it be given to Perry
Belmont the nephew of the deceased who is to retain it
as lasting in the family Of the Commodore.
The of the residue of the amount of the policy OF
insurance effected his life is given to his daughter,
isabella b. Perry, whilst she continues unmarried but
when she marics it to be divided into six equal parts
amongst the deceaseis surviving children, their
est relatives 10 his widow Commodore Perry left use
life of the proceeds of all his other property real and
personal and at her death the will provides that it be
divided in equal parts amongst the other members of his
family The executors Of the will August Belmont
of New York. Robert S. Rogers of Maryland, and John
Howe of New Jersey and the witnesses to the draw
ing up Of the instrument. f. II. Rivcs, Benjamin X.
True, and Benjamin d. Silliman
very hurricane visited Gates county on Thurs
day last At Gatcsvo the Episcopal church was blown
down number of the finest and most substantial houses
unroofcd number of carriages, buggies, &c. broken to
pieces trees torn up and other damage done.
The trial of Mrs. Abigail Gardner for poisoning her
husband the late postmaster at bingham, Mass, which
has occupied the supreme court OF that State during the
past week. ended Saturday morning by verdict OF
murder in the second degree.
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OPTICAL.


Nay IL, 1895
NooE HEREBY GWEN tina, scaled proposals. will be
- h department until the l4h Of proxno for the
any pofuon OF the whole Of four mons dollars Treasury
NOTES IN exchange for gold
tue treasurer OF the United States rha
dsph" The Treasurer the Branch Oxa<
sstan Teazurers at Bo~soa, New York Chaesoa Louis
within ton days from tho pofss
tor Of the act Congress- entitled authorize issue
Treasury Notes !" approved Esd December, 1857
Treasury will be upon recent here a. oea
depoe with those officers Tho Treasurer
They will be made payable order Of such
shall make exchange lowest
interest," exceeding ccnum annum
carry the date 0 the certificate VI such depo
proposals Of interest without
without other bids and contain other fractional
than fourth half thrc urths Of centum
Of the DO exchanged must be depo
sd with the treasury oce above enumerated whoss csrn
Of such depe each security for
lis u6men the proposal accepted immediate directions
viii be given sah dcposts should tho proposals. bs
RANT from the provisions Congress- this notice. they
will not be- considered.
All under this notice be sealed and inscribed s
outside Proposals Treasury Notes. Thsy will be opened
this department, IL o'clock said lash day u June
HOWELL COBB,
May o-2awtisJune Secretary or the Treasury
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CHINESE AFFAIRS.


From the New York Herald, May 25l
Our correspondent board the United States frgse
Mississippi dating at Woosung, China 28th Of Feb
uary states that the Mississippi had been ordered by
Hon. MIR. Reed to proceed from. Hong Kong to Shang
haze, but after cold rough passage she had to cast
Choir at Woosang fourteen miles distant being too large
to into the port indicated by the commissioner The
writer enteains the opinion that the in China Is far
from ended II IL represented that secret embassy from
the Russian had arrived in Pekin aud anticipated
the allied ENJOYS in having audience of the Emperor
and it il added that Russia may be aiding the
Chinese in attempt to recapture Canton The feeling
OF the Chinese people reused TO high pitch of ndig
nation with regard to the occupation Of that city by the
English and French Three thousand Chinese troops
assembled at Woosung, cannon were being cast
daily in the imperial foundries and the vessels of
the Emperor being brushed up under American
gineers Vigorous onslaughts made by the govern
ment forces the rebels aud pirates The British
ports of the prevalence of and quiet were not be
eved ut Woosung and said that the allied forces
held only much of Canton covered by the guns
Of their respective fleets If the united mssisn to Pekn
undertaken by the Christian powers should fail in its
object it thought the ambassador of each country
would treat for the interest of his flag NJ he best
could
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ALEX A ND RIA.

CIRCUIT COURT The following business transacted
in this court yesterday
No a. Seldcn, Withers & Co. Us. Corse Snowden &
Core Verdict and Judgment for the plaintiffs
No 1906 w p Dusenbury Us. II. A. Murray. Verdict
and judgment for defendants.
No. 1928. J. A. s. S. Wsldle Addison Howard
Verdict and judgment for $40 80.
No 1856. T. W. Wason & Co James s. French
Verdict and Judgment for plaintiffs for S6,7I9 SO
Tux ladies' interested in the Strawberry Festival
que.ted to meet in the Reading Rooms Of the Christian
Association this afternoon at o'clock
TnH Opp FElLows.--!Ihe members Of Potomac and Sa-
rcpa lodges notwithstanding the very Indictment state
of the weather. turned out in considerable numbers yes
tcray join their Washington confrercs in the public
demonstration made in that city yesterday. With their
handsome regalia, and the numerous symbols of their
order they made very fine appearance.
Tx ELECTION on THURSDAY The following are the
names of the candidates for the various city and county
officers at the election which takes place tomorrow
For Shoif.--James Sangster and H. s. Monroe.
For Clerk Of he County Court Benjamin Berry, George
p Wise, and Reuben Johnson
For Clerk Of I've Circuit Cbmt H. s. Wattcs, e. b.
Powell and A. k Sinclair
FIR Commissioner Of The RersnueP g. Clayton and
George Duffy.
For Sureyor--Dr Wonder.
For conssables Paggett, VIM. Davis, John Hancock,
and Richard Wardcr.
Other nominations will probably be made for surveyor
and constables.
MARxErs---Owing to the ncement state of the wealth
or there was but little done yesterday The following
are the quotations Wheat offerings light market quiet
sales of white at 81 05 81 IL; red, 81 81 05. Corn
offerings good market quiet sales of white so cents
damaged Sc cents yellow IS cents Oats sales, IS n
So cents. Ryc--prime, IS a 20 cents sales.
MARINE NEWS.
schooner Burnett master York rrosburg
Company
schooner Caroline Arpleec master New York Min
ing Company
schooner Mary Jane New York coal by
haney.
Mining Company.
schooner Black Bird master York coal by
&Co.
schooner Mary Jane Mcouough master John N b. by
h On.
Brig Aniover. Crowcl master, Boston, Mcrldridge
Brig Fxampe Pickles master ST John, b. by caanove Co
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.N.4V.4L INTELLIGENCE.

The Secretary of the Navy has issued the following
general order which designed to define more accurate
ly the relative rank of officers of the American and for
egn navies
the broad pendant by flag officers in command
Of squadrons they shall plain blue flag of the d
mensons proportionate to the different class of vessels
prescribed for the Jack in the Tables of Allowances
proved July TO- 1854.
Flag officers whose date of commission captain il
twenty years shall it at the fore all others al
the mizzen. ISAAC IOUCEY,
Secretary of the Navy.
NAVY DEPARTMENT MAY Is, 1883
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PERSONAL IN7ELLIGE NCE.

correspondent of the Richmond Examiner, writing
from Iynchburg nomnates Hon John Letcher as the
next governor of Virginia.
g. G. Pondexter esq., recently chief clerk of the Post
Office Department has become copartner in the publ
cation of the Nashville Union and American g. Q. Tor
bett esq., has retired from the paper and been succeed
ed by Mr.. j. o. Griffith. 4. G.. Eastman & Co. is now
the firm, embracing four persons by which this able pa
per is conducted.
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p6S-GRAND RALLY "A Mass Meeting of the anti
Know Nothing will be hold q Island Hail.
aud 9th street. Wednesday ovsung 3oh
instant hafast oclock All opposed 70 Know
Nohinesm tho Union OF tho Cousdtuon Of tho
only National Party and Of equal rights cordially invited 70 a
tend following gentlemen will address the nesting
Hon. Green Missouri; Hon. Mr. rorencc Of Pennsylvania
shorter of Alabama; Hon Mr. English, OF Indiana Walter
Ienox FAD Col j. a. Berrct May rs
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Canton river without so much liberty of exercise Az
would keep our countsymen In health Even now that
we have taken this famous city, and have established
promising communication with the Imperial Court,
we contemplate conquest whatever The main argi-
ment OF every advocate Of Sir John Bowng policy WAS
that no territorial acquisition thought Of The least
evidence of any such design would thrown suspicion
and disrepute upon all operations those parts and
we believe that every record of these discussions up
the present moment might be searched in vain proof
OF any other wish on the part OF this country than that
the great rivers of the Chinese empire might he opened
commerce benehtng both nations ut once.
In the Cape Colonywhich took twice before keep
ing tive have and again given up provinces
to the Ca6res and reclaimed them simply because the
last frontier appeared less than the first If
any district occupied such the Orange River
Sovereignty should inflibly have two Of people
In arms on the instant. The economists would ask In
Parliament by what authority with what views any
such extension Of frontier had been proclaimed and
the Abogncs Protection Society would be waiting upon
the Minister of the day to represent tho and claims
OF the native propretors Besides this the whole
try in so far the subject apprehendcd at ALL would
be uneasy and Disconnected for Care are very bug
bears in the public eye. We doubt sxcecusqly any s,es
Of conquest acquisition ~ quarter Of The globe woud be
really popular among The very mention of advance
expedition in the direction of Ahghanistan is
thing alarming, and all that has been thought of Pegu
during the late troubles is, that it wonder and
mercy did not suffer from the bargain.
II the occupation of the rock of Perrin could really
have been considered territorial acquisition, 1t would
probably have provoked vehement expostuation
it has only been disregarded because totally
known. Even far important posts obtain very lit
tie recognition. Correspondents address celingy
from Aden and ask whether England really aware Of
the position circumstances of that settlement We
afraid should have TO that the knowledge
in question il confined to very few, and is not likely
to be extended The truth s look to results alone,
and would willingly them by the method involving
the fewest obligations. We really do want inhu-
ence either in Egypt Abyssinia, Nubia, or Tim
buctoo. What want is to get by the easiest passage
Herr Tho I'D
Red to India Attentive readers of late discussions
must have very clearly that India itself
longer regarded by all parties pearl of great price
II ndous already should probably not seek conquer
/; but, have got it, and established there we
must do duty to it's people. That, than
the obvious mpossbility Of withdrawing from such
position has been the keynote of popular arguments
We could not abandon India to anarchy and ruin We
must accomplish our mission with what thanks or what
profit time only show. There, however is the true
picture Of sIrtsh dominion in the East
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~ RAND EXCURSION for the benefit of the
W attached DomInicks Church, Island Monday

the 31st Instant 4a
omnibus staud O'Clock
OF l4th and Pennsylvania
avenues respectively the
precisely Tho boat owhnan) will leave 9th street
wharf at 70 g. and at past r. mr. and VIII proceed
Gymount, where the company will remain until and p M at
which party will he brought back to the city
will u music in attendance.
Dinner supper other rcfesmeu DO obtained
the boats aud at tho Pavilion and every
recreation will be Afforded
general extended 10 all those who socially md
hcnevoenty inclined.
Manaoe Cassell McGnncss, Robert Mabconey T.
Shurman McCancry George r. Mattngy j. Callahan
Holden Carter George Harvey and Jacob Flasher
Tickets Price, twenty Cents
Tor children my cents for grown persons.
will touch ut Alexandria both her DOWNWARD
trips, her O'Clock return trip.
Nav 2G-dtd
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1ag-MEssRs EDlroRs: 1t having been stated, to
prejudice that member Of the know nothing order deem
myself charge entirely false
and thu election will be found
ting my for Bcrret and democracy. ,s8
Mny 26--lt< ". A. FRANKLIN,
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already excited strong feelings in the North although
tho opposition WILL of course not be such permanent
y to ovepower the larger and exciting temptation
of an increase Of territory and development Of
m
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THK CoxTuMACIous WITNESS. J. w. Wocott of Boston,
to be brought to trial before the criminal court on FIR
day next, i he appears.
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n6~WoRrH READING.--Why is it thai

- ID
miserable existence untitled for fhs
enoymens and ordinary pursuits Of @ when relief may bs
restored by treatment at once con
venient SAFE permanent In It's characters
long with discasc eliminating loss OF
appetite tenders his professional services
assuring sufferers sincerity pleasant convenient
prescriptions thorough cure and sound body and mind
without unpe from ordinary business
pursuits.
All whatsoever either
cent strcture irritable bladder &C. also Scoula
Asthma Rheumatism, &c. skuly and successfully treated
D Washington every week during May and June
remaining Wednesdays Fridays q each week Can DO
consulted his So National Hotel from 10 70 Il and 70 p
m. X. b. HAktLS, NJ
Mny l2-dIm Bs Residence, Richmond, Va.
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IT, S. AGRICULTURAL Society. The Executive Commit
tee will meet at the Socetys Rooms, No 1856 Pennslva
mia avenue, Friday evening The Vice Presidents
invited to attend business of Importance is to be trans
acted.
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WIsrARs WILD CHERRy BALsAx.---This basamic com
pound has become a home fixture. Let all who suffer
and have in vain attempted to their coughs colds,
bronchial, pulmonary complaints, make use of this
eqnalled remedy.
tG- Buy unless It has the mrne signature OF ~
Buss'' on the wrapper.
May 26--DSW&W
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The YACHT REBEccA which sailed from this city on
Friday last, made the from Cape Henry to Sandy
Hook in twcnty-six hours. When off Barnegat, with a
heavy wind blowing, she accidentally carried away her
mast and made Sandy Hook under short SAIL whence she
was towed to her moorings off Hoboken.
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nLAcEn ON OUR REnucEp SCALE 0I

JLACED ON OUk REbUCED SCALE VI
our stock Of ane Robes, in all fabrics
cf Dress Goods by pattern any
lcugth.
stock Of all first cinss fabrics adapted for general family wants
attracvcy varied former
only marked In plln figures aud per
miltcd.
RESIDENT invited inspect II
and to know the lowest market prices
FERRY h BROTHER,
M Central stor~~ !, building,
May 2s--lotdf Opposite Centre Market.
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A Coon IDEA-During the debate in the House of
Representatives, yesterday, upon giving the desks and
chairs in the old hall to the public schools the Hon.
George w. Jones' Of Tennessee dryly proposed giving
them the desks and seats IL tie hall, and using the old
ones This raised iaugh-inany members evidently
thinking that the old desks and chairs would have been
useful and appropriate the Ones which cost
about $4S, 900.
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NAVY DEPARTMENT, May ls, 1858.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-01-20
TRUST SALE OF VALUABLE PRO

u PERTY. IN HENRICO COUNTY.-By yi.tue
OF two several deeds of trust, executed Id me by
Frederick keck, both bearing da,e the 5th day 81
Henric0 County Court the Sth DAY THE same mooth
and year sha,l pfoeeed to sell being thereto re-
Oh FRIDAY. the 9stn day OF January lS5S nj -
o'clock NJ iftair, ii not the first fair day thereaf
ter at the same place and hour the folio Sng pieces
OF Heal Estate lying la the county of Henrco that
IS to say: certain parcel of Land the waters OF
the Chickahoniiny. containing one hundred and
lands of Barton Smoot decd, Holhorne So.tieG de-
ceased John hlie fl Pleasant Tssl9s ad others
of which Barton smoot of said County died, seized.
containing as it is estimated, forty acres and one
fourth Of an acre, be the same more or less.
TERas-Cash as to so much Of the pur ,.,ase money
for the parcel OF land first above .entioned and de-
serbed, as will be Necessary to pay the sum OF eight
from the fst day of November 1857 and the
attending the execution of the trust. The like sum
Of $3.50 with interest thereon Tom the arGt day Of
November 1857, is to be payable o.. the first day OF
November 1885, ana tine f0sidue if any, of the pur-
chase nancy is TO lie made payable, and De secured
at suoh time aud IN rueii manner al the said Frede
rick keek may prescribe; or in OF his failure TO
do 50, at such time and ia such manner as will be
announced at the sale
For the piece OF land secondly mentioned and de-
scrbed, the terms will be cash to much as is
necessary to pay the sum OF s74 50, due the ist
day of November, 1857, with interest thereon from
that day. and the expenses aiteAdiIQ ,ha exec alton
Of the trust; and the further sum OF $T4si is to be
raid the lst day OF November, 1873, with interest
thereon am ,he asst day of November, 1857, and the
residue of the purchase money is to be paid at snch
time and In such manner will be annouced at the
time of sale.
Negotiable notes will be required Of the purchaser
purchasers of the said parcels of land of either
Of them, for the credit instalmeRts, and deed or
deeds OF trust to secure the same. The title TO both
the above parcels of land is believed to be unques
tionabe. but acting as trustee, shall only sell with
special warranty.
JOSEPH R0SESBApM,
Trustee for Joseph Myers, ana - Trustee for the
said Joseph afysrs. trustee for Mary Loyenstein.
ia