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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1859-06-16

some of the machinery will be both
amusing and interesting tc those who
watched the progress of this branch
of mechanics. His own language,
used in describing the apparatus for
supplying the water to the boiler,
will give far more graphic idea than
any VIII ch We could hope to convey:
"a gIindstone was suspended from its
centre, by wire inside the boiler.
A lead pipe ran from the boiler to the
water. The top Of the grindstone
was level with the water 10 the boiler;
as the water boiled away the stone
would fall; as the boiler filled up it
would rise. Machinery working like
pump-handle, connected this grind
stone with the cock Of the wster pipe
outside the boiler. As the grind
stone fell it opened the cock wider.
and the reverse, &c, &C.
Capt. McKinne says that when the
'CleImont' started on hel trip to al
bany, she left New York, according to
bis recollection, about nine in the
morning, and went as Ear up as Liv-
ingston Manor the same day: there
she remained all night and received
passengers, some of the livingston
family. The next morning she star
ted on her journey, and arrived at
Albany late in the afternoon. All
the way up the river the steamboat
attracted great attention. People
thronged the banks, or pulled out in
to the stream, to have n closer look
at this new monster. The Clerm mt
made about six knots an hour On
the first Trip the crew consisted of
only some half a dozen hands, while
those whom Capt. McKinne took to
be passengers, might number % or
/ 80 persons. At Albany he says that
Fulton went ashore, telling them to
let 10 one come on board, aud the
boat pushed a plank's length Off
But the engineer disobeyed as soon
as Fulton was cut ct sight, and ad-
mitted people at a York shilling a
head.
They came On bcard so fast that in
FIVE minutes they took in trelre dol
Jars. So many came that they were
compelled to turn the tide in the OPP
posite direction and order them all
:.ashore." Fulton's Captain, says our
hero, was named Hunt, aud on the
passage down was bribed $50 Madam
saidl by the sbip-owners to run the
experimental steamship ashore. In
accomplishing the wish of the skip
pers, enc of the paddle-whoe!s WAS
broken and the Cltrmont Was naviga-
ted to New York with one wheel,
Such is the account given by, per-
haps, the only surviving "hand' OF
the pioneer of our river, lake and
ocean palaces. 1t is the premier pas
gu eoits, says the French proverb;
but what glorious results to the world
come from that "first step" Of Full
ton! The old "Clermont," should
have been preserved as the proudest
trophy of New York, and the most
fitting monument to Fulton i! But
where is the old "CleImont?
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1859-06-16

SINGULAR SUIr.-.The Hudson
River Railroad Company were de-
fendants in somewhat peculiar suit
the other day. A man sued them
for the damage done to bis house BY
fire-not that they Were in any way
the cause of the fire, hut by the
act of their servants the fire could
not be promptly extinguished. The
house was on the line Of the railroad,
and the hose was laid across the
track; the cars passing at the time
cut it in twain, and thus the useful
ness of the fremen was partially de-
s:royed. The Court decided that the
company were liable, and a verdict
was rendered against them.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1859-06-16

The residence of Alfred Parker in
Giles county, Tennessee, was des-
troyed By fire last week, his two
daughters perishing in the flames.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1859-06-16

THE EXPERIENCE OF A Pixies PEA
KER.--The following is the copy of a
genuine letter from Pixies Peak.
1t was addressed by young man to
his father, residen, OF st. Louis
county. Il is dated at Denver City,
| the Sth:
DEAR FATHER: / arrived here to-
day in good health, bot suffered
much on the journey. Oar party
took The Smoky Hill Fork route
and were sorry fer It. About a hun
dred miles from our journeys end
oar team gave out, and We had to
pack through the balance Of the way.
We soon got out Of all our provls-
ions, save a few crackers. On these
we subsisted for six days, our daily
allowance being two crackers each,
except that new and then We could
buy little Of those we overlook,
paving dearly enough Tor 1t. 1he
suffering on this route has been ter.
rible. Out Of one party Of seventeen
all but one starved to death. There
we're three brothers, two OF whom
! died, while the third actually deyour
ed their remains.
Times here are hard and dull
There is no gold at Pixies Peak
! Nc man eau make ten cents a month
, 1 am out of money and without
chance to make any. Therefore
dear father, send me $l25 to tax
me back home where ! know | Cal
make something. Tell Samuel +. t
) send S. some money to get baci
again, for | had to pay his way.
IF you don't send me some moue.
! will starye to death. Send
, In haste. +. ST. c..
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1859-06-16

How is it proved that Adam was
orthodox in his sentiments? Be
cause his belief undoubtedly was
Eye.aDgslicaL
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1859-06-16

Sseeny wants to know what there
is about mush and milk tha. fills q
fellow up SO. He says he never can
eat more than four or five quarts
without feeling quite tull- There Is
something strange about it.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1859-06-16

Why is a fashionable lady like a,
rigid economist? Because she makes
a great hustle about little waist.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1859-06-16

An old farmer, whose son had died
lately, was visited by a neighbor.
who began to condole with him on
bis loss. "My loss = said the father
$40 such thing, i. was bis own
loss;h be was Of age"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1859-06-16

According 10 the articles Of war,
it is death to stop cannon ball,
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1859-06-16
A Faithful Picture.

The Memphis Bulletin is noV
high authority with the Opposition
1t gave Us an exeellant representa-
tioh of the fusion party about one
year ago. See how faithfully the
Bulletin sketched the hideous form
aud lineaments Of tie hybrid Oppo.
sition:
An effort is being made to bring
together all the elements of hostility
to the Democratic party in one ban
ded Opposition. Thus, should the
endeavor now in progress have tenn
porary success, we shall see Black
Republicans, Americans Of every hue
and stripe, fre-eaters'and Feceralists,
aud every imaginable antagonism,
making the fruitless effort to coalesce.
not fran Identity of sentiment, but
uniformity OF hate. Black Republi-
cauism will have the greater strength
and take the lieu share in the spoils,
if there is any TO divide.
But there will be none. The
whole scheme is dead r.ilure 10 its
very conception. 1t is The old sad
blun4er of Know Notbingism over
again, in shape even more fatal to
those Of our ancient Wing friends a.
the South, who have proGted so little
by experience rs to be precipi:ated
or seduced into it. We adjure Old
Line Whigs TO keep their skirts clear
of it. Be.ttr abide in complete po-
litical crphanaze for lifetime. trus-
ting to the after genera ions for a
restoration of the true faith, than
taint It's lie blood by cohabiiing in
such a mongrel, second marriage.
Sam" had thousands upon thousands
of just such "ringed. streaked and
speckleG" discordant elements, all
trebly sworn upon bis altar to be,
and to remain, ";,ll right on the
goose" but it was a dead failure.
The heterogeneously constructed
party fixed outward from its own
inherent repulsion, just as this one
viii do, despite even of the "cohe-
sive attraction of public piunder."
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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-02-09
THIRTY-FrTH CONCREss.
SECOND SESSION.


Senate.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8, 1859.
rm Rxvnsup GUTTER SERVICE
communication from the Secretary Of the Navy was
seceived expressing the opinion that Is nexpedcnt
transfer the revenue cutter service TO the Navy Depart
ment.
MmArs FROM sARDnuA
The House resolution permitting Lieutenant Maury an
Professor Bache 70 receive medals from the Sandman
government was referred 70 tho Committee on Forega
Relations.
NAMM uaNAis, nc.
Nsssrs. SEWARD and KMo presented memorials rsspec
lively for an investigation Of the merits OF marno Signals
80 for defences Of the harbor Of New York.
H. nwAHD introduced bill relative 10 marine signals,
proposing the appointment Of Board, comprising one
member from The Lighthouse Board, two from the Navy
and one each from Boston, Now York. Philadelpha Bat
more, Charleston and New Orleans 70 be desenated by
the Chamber Of Commerce or Board Of Trade of those
cues who shall give sixty days notice Of their intention
and examine OIL codes for day and night signals that Ara
otred within thirty days thereafter and reoort Al tho
beginning OF the next Coneress Referred 10 the Commit
- on Commerce.
IA REVOLUTIONARY cuT1cRs' uArrrAv
Mr.. KENNEDY, (sdm.) q Nd, prevented n meoor,al
N the Legishspre Of Maryland, asking ror fual sote-
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Number remaining on the 9th Feb.
The increase on the last return being

The increase on the last return being ........, 81
The Warden at Randals Island complained that the
beef to the institution for the patients was
tough that the younger children could not mastcae IL
The matter referred TO the Committee Supplies
communication received from w. j. Haskett late
Treasurer stating that he had deposited 100 with the
City Treasurer, being money received from the Excise
Commissioners.
Several aoavs referring to the late abuse Of children
attached 70 the Amshouse by outdoor nurse, which
sented and read.
Dr. B,bbins stated that he was acquainted with Mary
Carlock the who had charge Of the children and
had frequently attended children under her supervision
She temperate and careful cothe her charges
properly The injurious report recently published the
Tribune Was entirely false
Mary Hyde testified that the apartments Of Mary Car
allotted the children and good Two days prior ~
the arrest the children were comfortably clothed and to
her knowledge and belief they never drugged.
Governor SMITH very severely handled the reporter of
the Tribune for circulating such an Injurious report He
pitied him a. man and wliu misrepresenter Of the
truth and Of diseraced humanity. There was truth
whatever in the statement
Governor MoLoNEY observed that the who, pea
ing the characters of innocent people, chance and op
portunity offered would divest man OF the contents OF
The entire feeling Of the Board was in accordance with
these sentiments, and the following resolution IN sub
stance agreed to-
That the Board consider the attempt originating with
Interested parties forward their views subject
Of the support Of psppsr children nhsy deny
calculated pure The character OF the Board and Of the
members individually
Governor GuxrHKR brought up motion OF Governor
ghausen for the appointment Of officer capable
Of speaking and writing the English French and German
languages; after excited discussion was laid over
till next meeting and the Board adjourned.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-02-09

viReNI.-NinA Congressional Distri--A letter 10 the
Iynchburg Reputlican says at
There will be considerable excitement In the Ninth Con
eress0nal district for tho slippers Of Hon. John
Lctcher There now Ave candidates in the delf--
Of Shenandoah, intends to "pitch n and try his luck In
the "scrub race"
Tenth Distvic Hon. Sherrard Clemens has written
letter, in which he refuses submit TO convention IN
his Congressional district unless tho cangsfS Is post
poned until Nay
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-02-09

WASHINGTON, Feb. g. 1859.
No 10. Thomas Mcguire, claimant Of the steamship
Goliah Stephen Card.-Appea from the Circuit
Of the United States for the District of California Justice
Nelson delivered the opinion Of the Court reversing the
Decree with costs and remandiDg the cause with drec
tions 10 dsmiss the hbcl
No. 81. John Pemberton Vs. Edward LocKett et al.-Ar
gument continued.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-02-09

SurHM CouRr--General Term-Nos. ls, II, 10, 27, 40
to 40, l6. a-l-. III - N
surnnn cnuKr-CrcuIt- 1.--Nos. 131, 81, 5Oor
4ol s6l al 81 sb o. 49, 157, 16g las 1885, III, l75,
lsb, 1ql, le3 oss, I4si, 277, 1o0f, s22, SOS, 47A
COMMON PIKAs Part l.-Noe 26l, 30o, 3o7 30S, 3l2,
274, 2s3 cee 10 700, Sol 10 800, ll9, 1ss
srrvRoR corRrNos 200 37, 22s, 22o, 3I4, 1913, 1te,
UNITED SrArs pn1um CouM.-ROs. -, 102, % 70 90
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-02-09
House oH Representatives.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8, 1859.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 8, 1859.
WAR CLAIMS OREGON AND WASHINGTON
Mr. FAULKNER, (adm.) of vaA rom the Military Com
mttee reported resolution that preliminary the FINAL
settlement with the citizens Of Oregon and Washington
Territories for services in 1855 and 1885, repeng
dian hostities the Third Auditor Of the Treasury be
rected 10 examine the vouchers report to the
House the rst Monday in December Of the
spectvey due, according the rule laid down by the
committee, which included only army pay to the voun-
teers received into the service by the Territorial author
fes No double pay to be allowed, and Supplies, trans
portaton &c. TO be paid for with due regar TO the
Der OF troops and the prices current at the time.
Mr.. LANE, (adm) Of Oregon desented from the prnc
plc laid down. II would be better that bill be passed
than that this basis be adopted
Messrs CURTIS and FAULKNER severaly informed him
that the Third Auditor merely TO scale the accounts
for the future action Of the House. ~
Mr.. MARSHALL, (opp Of KY opposed the resolution IL
would not begin reach settlement Of the accounts and
was directory stu further to scale the charges;
After further debate the resolution was adopted.
The House then went into Committee
THE ncls1ArvE, EXECUTIVE AND JUDICIAL APPROPRIATION
Mr. LovEJoY, (opp Of Ill., moved 10 strike the ap-
preparation for the safe keeping of prisoners, remarkng
and characterized their capture odous and abhorren
Mr.. srGIs1os, (adm.) Of Mes said he would be glad
one of Hve1oy hs Eouid return the nAs'A AA A
Mr.. LovEsoY replied, his constituent never owned
bad hesitation 70 declare that he did aep the fugitive
slave, and would always give food and shelter
tous whites or blacks
Mr.. SINGLETON asked, what is that but stealings
Mr. demonstrating IL taking man and keeping him
as slave.
Mr. PHELPS, fsdm) Of No., said IL the amendmen. pre-
vail every man arrested AZ criminal would be turned
loose and Mr. Loveoy would be the general jail deverer
OF many infamous persons.
Mr.. JOIN CocBRANE, (adm) Of N. Y, humorously re-
marked that Mr. Lovejoys objection might be obvated
BY making the clause read ree prisoners" laughter
Mr.. Lovejoys amendment was rejected.
Mr.. SINGLETON subsequently, said, Mr.. Lovejoy had
admitted he had participated in slave stealing he re-
garded him as o disgrace TO the nation
The CHAIRMAN (Mr. Barksdale, of Aiss) declared him
out OF order.
ExclamstOns from the republican side Of "Let him
go on"
Mr. GDDNas, (opp) Of Ohio-He is perfectly in order,
and move that he be permitted proceed daughter
The committee rose ami the House concurred by the
casting vote Of the Speaker In amendment striking
$6 379 for the Congressional Globe and binding same
and reporting the proceedings The then recon-
sdered and the amendment rejected by nine majority
Pending the question on the other amendments the
House adjourned.
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rnept OF the life hapay OF Revqfutonary o,cers also
one for . monument to Karen De HA,b.
sAIx or pgRr prARnfysu
Mr. Douords opp) of H. presented a memorial from
citiseps sskne the lessxaon OF the saIe 81 FOrt esr
horn - -
IN ronAooo TRADE
Mr. NAsoN, adm OF Va from the Couunistee on ro-
reign Rcaticus 70 whom was referred The iont reso
ton relative 70 the tobacco trade Of the Un,tsd Stats
With forexn couatres rep0rted II hack vuhout amend.
mepN - .
NM NEW TERRITORY or yxvvrpsov
Mr. Gxxrr ADM OF Mo-. from The Comm ttee On rer-
ritories reDorted against the sanzat,cn ~ Jerson
cARxv Jorrs, vIssuon r, frvvp Al Au.pnA
Mr. Brown, fsdrn.) Of Mss oered ! resolution calling
for any ccrrespondence Of william Carey Jonee on which
Marines and jersz, calling themselves the supreme Go
that the minsers q The limited states we're sccompces
of the lbuster jnyaders of Nlcsrsque and such an as
aeron as made hather srv ana vhst anoopv n neces-
sarv for the misstatement = -
The resolution was adonted
oup rTsAN@1Ay roY,Cv 77zr rARryy NC
Mr. rmfrn fadm Of Pa attempted 70 bring mn tho re-
solution that m the opipon Of the Senate large pubic
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-02-09

Board OF the Ten Governors.
The Board Of Ten Governors held their usual weekly
meeting at the Rotunda last evening, President Dugro
presiding.
The minutes of the last meeting having been read and
disposed Of, the weekly return read and showed
The number remaining on the 29th JAM, 1859 w s,l4o
Since admitted. 1856
Total. ...................... 9,525
Died .......................... %
eel
$40
Number remaining on the 9th FEB ............ s,Iss
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Mrs. Senator Douglas' Grand Bali.
WASHINGTON Feb. 1. 1880.


WASHINGTON, Feb. 4, 1859.
Mrs. Douolas Pdsty-Nearly a thousand Persons Pre-
snt-Briuiancy Of the 7otleKss and Beauty of zAslv
Wearos-7Ae Sxasovsal kansion, dc., dc
Mrs. Douglas ball last night was quite an event in
fashionable circles here Everything that money taste and
personal prege could contribute 10 render attractive
was observable in the result. may truly say that more
elegant enjoyable entertainment has given In
Washington during the present. nor, indeed any former
season.
Senator Douglas mansion is situated In Minnesota row.
In block Of i've six story residences, all Of which are
from their capacousness well aoaptcd TO these fashionable
receptions In the present instance the proportions
which doubt the architect conceived would be equal
TO any Of the exeences Of the extended hospitality
found barely sucient 10 meet the claims whichtne
social position Of the host and hostess enaed upon them
There could not have been far short of thousand per-
present. including all that distinguished in
the Official diplomatic political and social circles Of the
capital. You form idea Of the eagerness mani
tested be present this entertainment from the fact
that up O'Clock tho street was 80 blocked up
With carriages that guests arriving compelled 10 do
scend from their vehicles at the distance Of several blocks
from the mansion That the Improvement thus exhibited
was to be attributed merely 70 the political influence Of
the host would be mistake 70 infer. II was his young
and beausfu wife who the great magnet Of attraction
Of making her scquainsnce Wishing 70 sae how she
woud 40 the nonors OF her house, and those who had
no, nad that honor desiring 10 profit by opportunity
ming and amiabie qualities ascrlbed 70 her
Emerging from my vehicle at some distance from the
assy s Ussr ,sS hal. muddy
rieo orcbly along by living stream. On entering the
rcepIon ,oSms ,ne scene was perfectly dazzling nnu
meiao'e enes ulnnsed their radiance the lpiant
olettcs and sparkling coures Of tho ladies' and brought
inp iu enec' 'ne charms Of the weare The variety Of
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IL.
son. lovely headdress Of white camelias and rich rose
coored brocade, 10 usual the centre Of an admIring
circle Of friends IN close vicinity Miss Lane appears in
particularly becoming white silk robe with hesddrees of
gold and velvet Not far OF, Mrs. Judge Roosevelt OF
New York. In black brocade with gold and lace head
dress reminding US Of Rossiters" picture Of Cleopatra
Here too, handsome Mayor 1--WE beg his pardon)
and sweet gentle wife, whose life illustrates that oun
oaton precept Of Christian love, "Forgve us our tres
passes We forgive them that trespass against uso
The New York political world was represented by Mr.
sche and lady, Of New York, and kr. Fowler, Post
master Of that city.
Mrs. senator Gwin-who has recently returned from
Europcappeared In gorgeous white silk robe stamped
with superb bouquets Of blue velvet which we'll became
her queeny and imposng figure Comtesse de Sartiees
lady q the Ere french minister appeared in crimson SIX
the Of Russian princess Miss Pillow daughter
of Gen. Pillow, Of Tennessee and niece of the hostess
sweet gentle girl in white brocade with white aponicas
in her hair
In the centre Of judicous mixture Of citizens and d.
plomats stood the Minister from Costa Rca-Mr Molino
style which associate with the costume Of : man Of
mark and station dark eye and graceful figure in one
Of Shuster Co exquisite lemon colored moire antiques
the lady Of M Koeers and daughter Of the Distinguish
In the crowd Of fAces We caught passing glimpse Of
the estmsee sdy Of the Attorney General (Mrs Back)
sbtan Secretary OF States Mr Appeton) keen eye and
bale intellectual face; General Ward menbcr from New
York, Judge harsnall o. nhnois, Mr.. Phillips Of Ken
lucky and the Postmaster OF the House Of
Representatives, (Mr: Cusky prominent in atscn
ton 10 tho bellies Of the evening Ms Faulkner appeared
n becoming cherry wreath, with trimmings Of cherry
u beaux Of the EVENING"
Senator Clingman (who were an hercss with the face
o. angel 70 present herself would still say Hurrsh for
bacneors life was also prominent, and his bachelor
colleague Mr. Ward, the recently elected Senator from
Texas but We design At future time TO speak Of the
tnsatop these gentlemen are creating.
~ eleven o'clock the euppor thrown open. Ia
he centre table monster bouquet Of the choicest
ot house bowers, which lowered 70 the ohandesrs and
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Necessary 70 q choice 81.
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oAIETIEs OF WASHINGTON.

Climax OF the Fashionable Seasonal Round
OF the Festivities and Entertainments OF
the Capitai-Bslls, soirees, Dinners and Re-
ceptions-sketches OF the Leaders Of the Bon
Ton, &C., 60.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1859-08-04

Several returned Pixies Pcakers were at
the Union Depot yesterday. They pro-
nouncc the Cherry Greek. Gregory and all
other lisgings humbug. There is gold
in the mountains, but not enough to pay
for digging with the machinery now opcr-
atcd with. They state that Grccly and
Willard were deceived by the owners OF
claims-the dust which they saw taken
from the washings having previously been
put in the dirt by those interested in pro
luciug an excitement Several claims
were sold for good prices Immediately af-
ter this exhibition of gold, but the sellers
took immediate measures for returning to
the States. Other claims. equally as good
as the Gregory. sold for S25 each, inclu-
ding apparatus, sluiccs and everything con-
nectcd with them. Nobody is mining gold
with profit, and many are suffering for the
lack Unnecessary food. t'a1s
Our informants state that they them
selves saw the operation of putting dust
into the washings while negotiations were
pending for sale of claims Many poor
fellows have been badly bitten in the pur-
chascs, and thousands wish they had new
er left their homes in search Of Kansas
gold. The representation made of the
country is distressing. The Spring emf
grants are returning as fast as time and
their means will permit thcm.--Ind. Jour.
sJuly %. g ~ -