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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1866-04-19

WASHINGTON, April lion
yesterday the President had a long
and satisfactory conversation with
General Howard in regard to the
affairs of the Freedmen's Bureau.
He declared, among other things,
that the jurisdiction of the Bu-
reau extends only over the States
named in the organic act. Gen.
Fisk is to remain in Tennessee,
and his conduct of the Bureau
meets the Presidents hearty ap-
prevail. Semi-military courts of
Justice must continue until the
Freedmen are admitted to equality
before the law.
The President said that his
proclamation of peace was not In
tended to curtail the powers of the
Freedmen's Bureau, or any of the
agents Of the Government; that
the Freedmen must be protected
by military authority, until civil
remedies are applied by the States,
and that in Maryland and Ten
nessee there was no reason for COM
plant.
Considerable excitement is ex-
perienced Iii New York City, over
the death of a woman from what
is supposed to be Asiatic cholera.
The coroners differ in opinion,
however. The affair will proba-
bly, die out with a sharp newspa-
per discussion.
There is great anxiety here
about the cholera. Every case of
bowel-complaint is magniied into
an epidemic. The great congre-
cation of negroes around the city !;
the poverty of the city govern
ment which renders it unable to
take the precautionary; and the
quantity of filth in and about the
environs of Washington, render
the apprehension of citizens more
reasonable. These. apprehensions
will doubtless hasten the adjourn
ment of Congress. {
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1866-04-19

The Mobile Times says: ga
private letter received in this city
states that the cholera is raging
fearfully in Havana. Letters to
the same effect have been received
in Cincinnati. go. 35l14 glsa
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1866-04-19

Henry Ward Beecher is doing
his best to repair the political err
rors Of his life. May the Lord
strengthen him in the future as
the Devil has done in the past.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1866-04-19

I Several influential and wealthy
cdlored citizens, refused admission
to the Boston, Mass, Theatre after
having purchased tickets, are Ia
king measures to test their rights
by legal process. Hotelkeepers
will watch the result, also, with
interest.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1866-04-19

The New York courts have de-
cided that a negro is not equal to
a white man, and consequently
that the managers of the street
railroads have a tight to exclude
them from white peoples cars. e
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1866-04-19
1866.

FARMERS AND HOUSEKEEPERs.--
should recollect Chat hundreds of dollars
'sortL of Grain, Provisions, &C., are annually
destroyed by Rats, Mice, Ants, and other in
sects and vermin--all of which can be preven-
ted by few dollars worth of "CosTAa's'
Rat, Roach, Ant, &c, Exterminator, bought
and used freely. ii,g
sT1 See "CosTAR's' advertisement above.
W5s Sold in Fayetteville, Tenn. -ils
VI By Diemer 3 Miles and Smith d Blake.
AMI all Druggists and Dealers. ap5-5m.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1866-04-19

g LEGrsLAT1vE.- house last,
Saturday expelled =. R. Hood, of
Hamilton, for the heinous offence
of having signed his name to al
declaration which represented the
sentiments of nine-tenths of the
people of Tennessee. ~
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1866-04-19

= The manufacture of false eyes
rs a large business in Paris. The
average sale per week is four hun
dred. There are twelve establish
ments for this work, each employ
ing twenty workmen. y.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1866-04-19

The Kingston East Teanesseeeu'
says that the people of that coun-
try think Brownlow is afflicted
with sHStevens on the brain" The
disease disqualifies him from ma
king more than three or tour
a day against the Presi-
dents policy. 'a91 8 =
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1866-04-19
rAR's" advertisement above
1866.

b "A VOICE FROM THE FAR WEST
Speaking of "CosrAR's" Rat, Roach, Ant. &c.
observation-disclosures grain and provisions are
destroyed annually in Grant county by YER
min than would pay for tons of this Rat and
Insect killer.r--l,ancasiers WIS.,. Herald.
az See "CosTAR's, advertisement abofa.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1866-04-19
9eaaOni

Ladies' Hats and Trimmings 10
great variety. Also, rsady.made
Clothing, Cassimeres, Tweeds, etc.
for gentlemen. Besides Queens
ware, Hardware, Boots end Shoes,
Sugar, Coffee, and Farmers Goods
generally, which will be SOLD as cheap
as by any other house. They we're
bought cheap fof cash in New York,
and we csn afford 10 sell them the
same way in Fayetteville.
March22 BELL, BONNER &CO.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1866-04-19
1866.

RATS rersns BIRDS--Whoever engages
in shooting birds is cruel man /; whoever
aids 10 exterminating rats is benefactot.--
We should like SOME one to give us the hene-
fit OF their experience in driving out these
pests. We need something besides dogs, cats,
and traps for this business.-- Scientific Amer
can ". Y
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1866-04-19

In Indiana, in the county local
elections, the Democrats have gen
orally. made large gains. 81
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1866-04-19
1866.

INCREASE OF RATS.--Tbe Farmers
Gazette (Englisb) asserts and proves by figures
that one pair of RATS will have a progeny
and descendants no less than 65l $50 in three
years. Now, unless this immense family can
be kept down. they would consume more food
than would $1,000 human beings
OF See "CosTAg's'' advertisement above.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1866-04-19

the Government and to the peo-
|ple of all sections of the country,
that would result from more gen.
|cral and effective restoration of
that service.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1866-04-19
GREENBACE,

s GREENBACK,
DIEMER & MILES hold q large
u nomber Of notes and accounts
against parties in and about here,
which they are anxious to exchange
for GREENBAcK. Your PROMPT atten-
ton to the above will be duly appre-
siatsd. These claims mast be set
tied ue'y soon, otherwise they will be
placed in the hahds of an object for
collection. DIEMER & MILES.
I March % 5aaa1oi 5arEs
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1866-04-19

I. April 18th, 1866. IS s3z.v 4
W. K. Poston, of Shelby. 5
T.. III. Bledsoe, of Giles, Lincoln
and Marshall.
A. r. Wynne, of Sumner.
~ if. Thomas, of Coffee. SC.
A. L. Martin, of Jackson.
L. P. Walker, Shelby. e -
s, Henry Brown, of Madison.
A. A. Steele, of Marshall.
G. w. Overstreet. of Overton.
A. D. Nicks, of Dickson.
N. Porter, of Henry. sue
A. Faulkner of Warren.
VIM. Simmons, of Franklin.
G. N. Ordwey, of Giles. d GO =
W. B. Lewis, of Davidson.
Referred to the Committee on
Elections. 5ae :,
A communication was received
from Judge M. M. Brien ANNOUNCE
ing his intention to contest the
seat of Major Lewis, of Davidson
county. He claims that the only
legal votes polled, were those CIV
en- by the 10th regular troops, and
the 9th regular cavalry, and a
portion of the 4th, 9Th and 9th
cavalry. He claims to be elected.
Mr.. Raulston called up the
Franchise Bill. The bill was
then read, and passed by the fol
lowing vote: aa ,a.a 4
Ayes-Messrs. Anderson, Ar
nell, Blackman, Clingan, Donald
son, Doughty, Dowdy, Duggan,
Fuson, Garner, Gilmer,. Grimmett,
Hudson, Hale, Inman; Jones of
Claiborne, Jones of Greene, ker-
cheval, Mason, Maxwell, McNair,
Melton, Morris, Mullins, Murphy,
Norman, Patton, Porter, Pueket,
Raulston, Sheperd, Shultz, Smith,
of Obion, Snodderly, Thornburgh,
Underwood, Waters of Wilson,
Waters of Rhea, Welsh, Wood
cock, Woods-4l. u tseza
Noes-Messrs. Baker, Coward,
Elliott, Groves, Morable, Moss,
Num-, Parks, Richards, Symmetry,
Smith of Hardeman, Stegald,
Warren, Wines, Speaker Heiskell
-15. cug}.]saa
The House refused to allow
Messrs. Williams and Hood to
vote, and Mr.. e Williams at once
demanded an investigation Of his
right to seat. ~ m
Adjourned till 2P.M.V a
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Mr.. Clingan presented a reso-
luton which was adopted declar-
ing Mr.. Williams entitled to his
seat. 3a aa g
Mr.. Williams said that now the
was adopted he wished
to say that he had this morning
been deprived, by the objection of
one man (Mr. Arnell,) of the right
to vote on one of the most impor-
tant measures which was ever be-
fore this body. The act'was that
of a despot and a tyrant. o.
5 After some discussion, Mr.. Wil.I
liams was permitted to record his
vote against the Franchise Bill
Adjourned. Poe
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1866-04-19
Tennessee ! Legislature.
HousE OF REPRESENTATIVES..

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Thursday, April, IL, 1866. .
A report from the committee on
Elections was, after considerable
discussion, adopted, admitting
Messrs. Porter Of Henry, Num- Of
Haywood, and Sheperd Of Haw-
kins, to seats.
Major Warren presented me-
mortal from certain members elect
as follows: .' .
To the Hon. W. Heiskell.
Sir: As Representatives elect
from various counties Of theiState,
we have been waiting for three
days, with our credentials in OUT
hands, in legal form, to be admit.
ted to our seats, and have applied
for such admission from day to day
Our admission would have secured
atonce the requisite quorum for the
transaction of business. We now
respectfully demand to be adjust
ted and qualified as members OF
this House, in accordance with es
tablished usage of this House, and
with well established parliamenta
Try law. o
April 18th, 1866. i.
w X po,ton of ShaIhv
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1866-05-29
The Gazette &Gpluet

FOREIGN NEws.--The latest for
eign news is exciting. War in Eu-
rope, is represented as inevitable: u
There is no confirmation of a EuI
ropean Congress, or signs of media
ton. s.,t.,
Earl Clarendon, in the House of
Lords, said the English Government
would not engage in war directly or
indirectly. 13[ s
Napoleon, in a speech delivered at
Auxerre, said II detest those trea-
ties of 1915, which are now sought
to make the sole basis ofour foreign
policy" This declaration is con-
sidered signal of war, and the
Bourse was panic-stricken thereon.
The London Times, in commen-
ting, says: "Only Napoleon can
prevent war, but unfortunately the
arbitrator of the continents speech is
only to spread dismay, and in the
way to change Count Bismarck's
doubtful utterances."
An attempt was made to assassi-
nate Count Bismarck, in Berlin, by
the son of the Republican refugee,
Carl Kind. who fired FIVE shots in
efectually. Bismarck seized and
gave him into custody.
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1866-05-29

s9> Captain Montague, a Fenian
gentleman of the Sweenp type, is
out in bitter letter since the Killian
fosco, denouncing O'Mahoney with,
out stint, under the new name of
"O'Make-moneY,"
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1866-05-29


A CONVERSATION WITH THE PRE-
slDENT.-One of the editors of the
Mobile Times has had an interview
with the President, and reports the
following conversation:
"Good evening, Mr.. President; I
am gratified to have the honor of
being presented to you'll"
"And | am glad to meet you sir 4;
your paper is published in Mobile, |
believer"
eyes, your Excellency and I am
happy to say indorses you and your
policy, as do the people OF our State,
and, l believe, of the entire South" |"
81 am glad to hear you say that.
I feel encouraged by hearing such
remarks y
"Yes, Mr.. President, we are your
friends, and are satisfied with your
policy, I am happy to have the honor
to say this to you in person" -r
"And / am as happy to hear it;
and, sir, we must go through with it
on that line % -,
l have given the conversation GER
bat1m. The President looks some-
what careworn, and no doubt the
duties of his Office (Which are at pre-
sent unenviable,) are weighing upon
him.
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1866-05-29

A PENITENT RoGUE.--A Roman
Catholic, who had filled up the meas
nre of hisiniquities, as far as he dared +,
went to the priest to confess and OBJ
tain absolution. He entered the
apartment Of the priest, and adj
dressed him: aa..
"Holy father, / have sinned."
The priest bade him kneel before
the penitentential chair. The peni-
tent was looking about, and he saw
the priests gold watch lying upon
the table within his reach. He
seized it and put it in his bosom.
The priest approached him, and re-
quested him to acknowledge the sins
for which he wanted absolution.
"Father," said the rogue, Il have
stolen, and what shall I do :" yn
"Restore," said the priest, "the
thing which you have stolen to its
rightful owner"
ado you take it ?" said the peni
tent. I"'
"No, I shall not" said the priest;
"You must give it to the owner"
"But he has refused to take i"
df this be the case you may keep
it."
The priest granted him full absolu-
ton. The penitent, knelt and kissed
his hand, craved his benediction,
crossed himself, and departed with
very valuable gold watch into the
bargain.
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1866-05-29

70 A convalescent soldier in a
hospital in Paris, while stretching
himself exclaimed: ooh God p A
young and very pretty Sister of
Charity ran up and inquired "What
would you God should do to you? 1
am his daughter" The GONZALES
cent replied "Accept me for his
son-in- law"
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1866-08-04
NO. so.


rr James Talto,, who states tina. ~
has been citizen q. TexSs since 1872,
nj planter igr forty years, recently
visited the rlsuiaiions south of Falls
county line. on the tirazo- river, Ms fat
as the mouth e Little River, and gives
lie result og DE- observations ia a letter
to the Galveston News tie enumof-
ates thifty plantations. giving The eondi-
ton of each cireunsianiially, showing
ia tie aggregate, chat not over thifd
81 a crop would be made These yelu-
able farms are represented SIS 10
afe,thri ,.edi,i3n The writer thus
saulguics
! exam'nrl these FIRMS with care
and attention, and hsvc been acqssia,
ed with Trio Immediate section Tor teg
year. / have never seen the crop in
So bad condition. 10 many instances
Il da.- .ceru impossible to clean the
crop and save tbe taui. and many vii
De- 50 late tna& Size cotton VIII be e. scr.'
ou-ly damaged il vii na, have time to
maAa uug laiut
I aud thc Improvements IN . dil1pi-
dated condition Esery improA omtat
seem. 90 Indicate laas g as only ipr tbs
year aul heard many planters aay
tint Obs. !, my &; wear
- iulr .-.on Is tlmt q light crop
sdaaid Ue plauted for freedmen, OF you
aF- .u.t iu -a4-- AID we,l- found
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1866-08-04

Go,rrnor Crawford. ui ss.-asas, /. do
la all IL his power to protect the from
tier against the threatened Indian at
s..aks /, IS sa,si tina, the Indians arr
protesting stoutls against the occupation
II the S,aoky llill route BY the whites.
and that even Colonel l.anniycnt, who
has always believed in peace, nov ~
ards waF us I, qitahle
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1866-08-04

f1>kRvAY INDIANS The remnant "
tAi- inte ct Indians numbering not
mote than li1. are nov in thu, city, or
ga ,hvir way here They have been ia
bexaT caml, iur the lass six or seven
m1n.hs uw rled wchelicyc on ratioas
10 she'd taym IS llto uit,d States
onerumcnt IheS were once numgg.
aus bat civilization Is ptoducing it, 81
i-,t, aa3 in q tN more years, the u.hs
IL indilts, kn0wnns the loasaWaYs,
Niii have ceased % eAisi
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1866-06-23
RICHES OF VICTORIA.

IT is believed that the Queen is one of
the richest sovereigns in Europe. The
Duchess of Kent, who had saved no in
considerable sum, bequeathed property
to her Majesty. The Prince Consort,
who had been saving from the day Of
his marriage, died worth a very large
amount, all of which, it is believed, he
willed to the Queen; and a wealthy old
man, who thought more of loyalty
than his poor relations, left her nearly
half a million. AS the Queen cannot be
accused of any very lavish expenditure
in her court arrangements, there can be
no doubt that she must have q very re-
spectacle balance ut her bankers. Her
Majesty banks with Coutts, as did also
the Prince Consort. A separate set of
books is kept in that establishment for
the royal accounts, and these are writ
ten by clerks specially appointed for the
purpose. The property purchased by
the Prince ConsOrt Mt Kensington is
sure to become more and more valuable
every year, though up to this time
the fine houses built upon portions of it
have scarcely let so well as had been ex-
pected. They are very large, and the
rents put them beyond the reach of any
but the "upper ten."
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1866-06-23
A SISTERS LOVE.

THERE is no purer feeling kindled
upon the altar of human affection than
sisters pure, uncontaminated love for
her brother. 1t is unlike all other affec-
tion; SO disconnected with selfish sem,
suality; so feminine in its development;
so dignified; and yet, withal, so fond,
so devoted. Nothing can alter it, moth
ing can suppre' it. The. world may re-
volve, and its revolution effect changes
in the fortunes, in the character, and in
the disposition of her brother; vet if he
wants, whose hand will so readily stretch
out to supply him as sisters? And If
his character is maligned, whose voice
will so readily swell in his advocacye
Next to a mothers unquenchable love
sisters is pre-eminent. 1t rests so ex-
clusively on the tie of consanguinity
for its sustenance; it is so wholly di-
vested of passion, and springs from such
deep recess in the human bosom, that
when sister once fondly and deeply
regards her brother, that affection is
blended with her existence, and the
lamp that nourishes it expires only with
that existence. In all the annals of
crime it is considered anomalous to find
the hand of a sister raised in anger
against her brother, or her heart nurtur-
ing the seeds of hatred, envy, or revenge
in regard to that brother.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1866-06-23

and then got help; but he was only
laughed at, for they could get no further
answer out o. me. 1t was then about
half-past three in Summers morning
and though the CRATE was got open, they
were about to give it up, saying the po-
licemen had been humbugged; when a
couple o. sweeps came up, and the little
un offered to go down back'ards, and
he did, and came out directly after, say
that he could feel a mans head with his
toes.
That policeman has had many a glass
at my expense since, and l hope he'll
have many more; and when he tells
me the story, which like to hear-but
always take care shall be when Polly's
away-he says he knows l should have
liked to see how they tore that drain up
in no time. To which there's always
such an echo in my heart that it comes
quite natural to say, "Your right, my
boy ~
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1866-06-23
Gems ot Savtl,isiuO.

dor, bathing with its food of golden fire
this towering iceberg lighthouse! An
other berg ] could not help calling the
Gothic iceberg. The side facing me had
row of complete arches of the true
Gothic order, and running its wholc
length were mouldings, smooth projec-
tions of solid ice, rivalling in the beauty
of all their parts anything I ever saw.
The architecture, frieze, and cornice OF
each column supporting the archesabove
were as chaste and accurately represent
ed as the most imaginative genius could
conceive. Here and there / saw match.
less perfection displayed in the curva-
ture of lines about some of its ornamen-
tai parts. Springing out from rude
recess away up in its vast height l saw
delicate scroll, which was quite in keep
ing with Hogarth's Line of Beauty
As was gazing upon one of the many
bergs we passed it overturned, and burst
into thousand fragments"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1866-06-23
PRICE FIVE CENTS.

quainted them with my mothers death,
stating that she died suddenly in the
course of the night, after she had visited
me in my chamber and awakened me
from sleep. | said not word respecting
the cause, but requested their assistance
in laying her out, etc.
My mother was buried; and over her
new-made grave l renewed the oath
made to her while living; and also swore
to forsake gambling and all wicked prac-
tices. Since her death / have never
known moments peace of mind. My
vicious con luct previous to it is contin-
ually rising up before me, blasting my
happiness. have kept sacred my oath.
How can forget it? How can | forget
that night in which l became mother
less? Nevermay / forgetit! Although
its remembrance is a source of constant
agonizing pain to me, may it always be
fresh in my memory. can make no
other atonement for my early crime.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1866-06-23
FASHIONS IN CHARLESTON

n CORRESPONDENT of the Ne,c York
Times says: "Your lady readers may be
a little curious regarding the fashions
here. lie Toilet has but few followers who
rush to the extreme, but waterfalls,
twists, French and Grecian balmorals,
and broad seaside hats are worn almost
generally. Plain dresses, without flu
ted adjuncts, appear to be the prevail
ing fashion with the Charleston ladies,
and some of them loop their skirts up
in most fascinating manner. The bet
ter classes wear sort of Zouave Jacket
as covering for the shoulders, some
times, but the most acceptable style
seems to be plain, high-necked dress,
with close-titting body, and broad rib
bon band around the waist. The warm
climate renders unnecessary a large
amount of wrappings at any time of
the year, and now, when no one has
courage enough even to look at ther-
mometer, the preparation for prone
made or carriage drive by a lady is limit
ed to the putting on of hat, veil, and
pair Of gloves. On the whole, the la
dies of this city present neat and at
tractive appearance, not flashy in dress,
nor yet too prudish in style to prevent
favorable display of admirable forms
and pretty faces"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1866-06-23
BEAUTY OF ICEBERGS.

HALL, the Arctic explorer, writes
thus of icebergs in his book entitled
Life with the EsquimauX: :" "Of the
various bergs ! particularly noticed a
few descriptive words may here be said.
The first view of one that attracted my
attention looked us if an old castle was
before me. The ruins of Il lofty dome
about to fall, and portion of an arched
roof already tumbling down, were con-
spicuous. Then in short time this
changed to Il picture Of an elephant with
two large circular towers on his back,
and Corinthian spires springing out
boldly from the broken mountains of
alabastcr on which he had placed his
feet. The third view, when at greater
distance, made it like a lighthouse on
the top of piled-up rocks, white as the
driven SHOW. 1t took no great stretch
Of fancy to finish the similitude when
the sun to-day, for nearly the first time
during a week, burt forth in all H. -plon-