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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1866-07-12

A great deal has been said re-
Gently about trichin@, some deny.
ing and others affirming the exist.
ence of such disease. A case
which occurred in Marion, Lynn
county, Iowa, reported to the Chi.
cage Times, seems to settle the
question. A family of ten persons
were poisoned by eating raw ham
of them died and two
others were expected to die. The
son-in-law, the only one who had
not eaten of the ham, alone es
capped. The body of the first enc
that died was subjected to a posi-
mortem examination, and portions
of the muscle examined under the
microscope by quite number of
physicians. They all agreed as tc
the presence of trichin@ in mum
bers averaging 100000 to the
inch. The hog from which the
ham was obtained had had the hog
cholera, but recovering, as was
supposed, was fattened with others.
The inference is drawn that ''hog
cholera in the hog is the same
disease as trichiniasis in man, and
that a hog SO diseased should be
treated as dog with hydropho-
bia.
As hog cholera prevails in this
section some times, the facts above
stated, deserve attention.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1866-07-12
Mortality Among Negro
Troops.

A tabular statement OF deaths III
the U. S. army during the war,
from wounds and sickness, has re-
Gently been prepared in Washing
ton, on which a correspondent Of
the Chicago Tribune makes the
following remarks:
A very noteworthy feature of
the above tables is the eXtraordl-
nary mortality among the colored
troops from disease it exhibits, 1t
is seen that, while but two thou
sand nine hundred and ninety
seven died in action and of wounds,
the enormously large number of
twenty-six thousand three hun
dred and one died of disease
Among the white troops the proper
portion of deaths in action and
from wounds to the deaths from dis
ease is about as one to two; among
the colored troops as one to eight.
About one hundred and eighty
thousand colored men were enlist
ed in the army during the war, of
whom accordingly, nearly one of
every seven died of disease. The
general proportion of white troops
is one to fifteen.
These figures indicate conclu-
sively that the negro, in the con-
dition in which the war found
him, was less capable than the
white man of enduring the trials.
physical and moral, of military
service. 1t may be assumed that
where one died of disease at least
five others were seriously sick, SC
that a large proportion of the col
ored troops must have been con
stantly upon the sick list. A close
analysis of the cause of this differ
ence of physical fitness for military
service in the two races, however
would no doubt show that they were
in the main of a Psychologist
character, that the great suscepti
bility Of the colored man to dis
eases rose from certain lack OF
mental activity and buoyancy OF
feeling, and that a higher moral an(
intellectual culture would dimin
ish the effect. This view is sus
tanned by the professional opinion
of medical authorities.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1866-07-12
Juries and Breaches Of
Promise
Promise.

The English Solicitor General
said in the House of Commons.
upon the subject Of juries and
"breaches of PROMISE
"When a tall and pretty lady
was set before them as having
been deluded, there was no hold
ing them in. He remembered
hearing an old gentleman, who
had been barrister in India, tell
the story of a Circassian slave
who had murdered the master of
a harem there. This counsel had
to defend her. 1t was a bad case,
but he said-'Put on your dress,
the more transparent the better;
set her opposite the jury, and I'll
answer for the result And the
result was exactly what he pre-
dicted. She had stabbed the man,
but the jury pardoned the crime
for the sake Of the interesting
woman they saw before them.
So the case of an action for breach
of promise. A young and inter
esting woman will get damages
but if a man was ever so young
and interesting he got no DANA
ges, had to pay heavy costs ana
get secuted besides. Z Why it hap.
pened he could not say; but his
experience in courts of justice was
that in actions for breaches OF
promise of marriage the women
had it their own way and the mer
had no chance. The lady was
well got up, placed in a conspicu
Gus place, and the attention of
the jury directed to her, and of
course she was generally in tears
| If. she was placed in the witness
boz and cried under cross-exami
nation, as they always did, it vii
be all over with the men. The
jury, to show their chivalry, theil
admiration for the fair sex, ant
the contempt for their own, would
Immediately return verdict fol
her"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1866-07-12

An ingenious person in New Or
leans has been engaged in making
thread from the stalks of the cot
ton plant. 1t is very fine and
strong. and looks very much like
flax, being nearly as soft and plia-
bic. He proposes to make this
thread into cloth, which he says
will be as strong and durable as
that made from cotton itself.
Forty pounds of thread can be
made from one hundred and TWEEN
ty pounds of stalk. A new facto-
ry will soon be established for the
manufacture of cloth from this sub
stance. Should this prove success
full, it will double the value of the
cotton plantations at the South.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1866-07-12

Try I'm building chin.
ney, put quantity of salt into
the mortar with which the inter
course of brick are to be laid
The effect will be that there will
never be any accumulation Of SCOT
in that chimney. The philoso.
ply is thus stated: The salt in
the portion of mortar which is eX-
posed absorbs moisture from the
atmosphere every damp day
The SCOT thus becoming damp,
falls down to the fire place. This
appears to be an English discovery
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1866-07-12

Jay Cooke, who is building a
house worth half a million dollars,
obtained his wealth by advertising.
During the time of the sale of the
national bonds, which would have
been unsold to this day but for the
newspapers, he was the greatest
advertiser in the world.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1866-07-12

The ship news collector of the
Portland Advertiser is another
victim to the enameled collar poi.
soning. Painful boils broke out
all over his neck and face. The
surgeon to whom he applied imme.
diately discovered that in sweat.
ing he had absorbed from the
collar arsenic, which had been
used for highly glazing the collar.
He is now rapidly recovering from
the poisonous effects.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1866-07-12

nifty how much they A
excel the ordinary
medicines in use. They are safe and pleas
ant to take, but powerful to cure. Their pen
euating properties stimulate the vital acti vi
ties of the body, remove the Instructions of
its organs, purify the blood, and expel dis
ease. They purge out the foul humors which
breed and grow distemper. stimulate sluggish
or disordered organs into their natural action,
and impart healthy tone with strength to
the whole system. Not only do they cure
the everyday complaints of everybody, but
also formidable and dangerous Diseases
While they produce powerful effects, they are
at the same time, in diminished doses. the
safest and best physic that can be employed
for children. Being sugar-coated they are
pleasant to take and being purely vegetable,
are free from any risk of harm. Cures have
been made which surpass belief, were they
not substantiated by men of such exalted po-
sitiOn and character, a to forbid the suspicion
of untruth. Many eminent clergymen and
physicians have lent their names to certify to
the public the reliability of our remedies,
while others have sent us the assurance of
their conviction that, our preparations con-
tribute immensely to the relief of our aftiict-
ed. suffering fellow men.
The Agent below named is pleased to fur
nish gratis our American Almanac. containing
directions for the use and certificates of their
cures, of the following complaints -
Costiveness, Bilious Complaints, Rheuma-
tism, Dropsy, Heartburn, Headache arising
from foul stomach, Nausea, Indigestion, Nor
bid Inacton of the Bowels and Pain arising
therefrom, Fiatulency, Loss of Appetite, all
Diseases which require an evacuant medicine.
They also, by purifying the blood and stimu-
lating the system, cure many complaints
which it would not be supposed they could
reach, such as Deafness, Partial Blindness,
Neuralgia and Nervous Irritability, Derange-
ments of the Liver and Kidneys, Gout and
other kindred complaints arising from low
state of the body, or obstruction of its func-
tons.
Do not be put off by unprincipled dealers
with other preparations which they may make
more profit on. Demand AYERS and take no
others. The sick want the best aic there is
for them, and they should have it.
Prepared by j. C. AVER & Co., Lowell,
Mass, and sold by Dealers and Druggists eve
rywhere. In Fayetteville, by Diener d
Miles and Smith d Blake. [june12-2m.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1866-07-12

The Petersburg (Va.) Express
says that the NEGRO Masons," So
called in that place, have a char
ter from a spurious concern in
Massachusetts, which the Grand
Lodge of that State denounces.-
The Massachusetts, Grand Lodge
gave no charter.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1866-07-12
SSlSons

Ladies' Hats and Trimmings in
great variety. Also, ready-made
Clothing. Cassimeres, Tweeds, etc.
for gentlemen. Besides Queens
ware, Hardware, Boots and Shoes.
Sugar, Coffee, and Farmers Goods
generally, which will be sold as cheap
as BY any other house. They were
bought cheap for cash in New York
and we cen afford 10 sell them the
same way-in Fayetteville.
March % BELL, BONNER s. co.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1866-07-12
- .s.s 49, .
GROGEsR TES,

of every description, which we offer to the
trade at Lotrest Market Prices.
Our facilities for furnishing all articles in
the Grocery line cannot be exceAed by any
house in the South or West.
We have now in store and to arrive--
1000 barrels Flour;
100 do Refined Sugars;
25 hhds Yellow do
so barrels fresh Glover Seed;
100 do Rand C.and Bourbon Co. Whisky
200 bags Coffee;
325 boxes Star Candles;
200 do Cove Oysters;
100 do and or. boxes Raisins;
80 do assorted Fruits;
% do do Nuts;
zoo do do Candies and Kisses;
100 do Cheese;
500 kegs Nails;
so dozen painted Buckets;
so do Sifters;
rs boxes Tobacco. (best brauds;)
so caddies do do
so kegs English and Amer lean Soda:
% bags Pepper;
20 do Spice,
10 do Ginger:
10 barrels Copperas:
10000 pounds Hollow Ware;
Also, in store
20 casks assorted Queensware, ami all OF her
articles kept in onr line.
The above articles are put up in packages
to suit the Trade.
N. n. PARMELE s. co.
n. B. Special attention given to forward
ing Goods and storing, selling or shipping
Cation. VI. n. P. & co.
march 90 12m
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1866-07-12

The cotton crop of Mississippi
isestimated at one-fourth the usual
amount. It is in a fine condition.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1866-07-12

The Fenians have cost Canada
already about two millions and a
half.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1866-07-12
Tailoring!

EHE subscriber begs leave to in 8
4 form the public that he has opened a.
Shop, @
West Side Of the Square, up Stairs, "a
over Woods & Dismukes' law office, ZIP
where his ole customers, and all those LIE
that want CLOTHING made in the latest
styles, can find him. Particular attention
paid to Cutting Garments for Ladies
to make up. Be sure ard recollect the
place. TT. CARTER.
Fayetteville, Nov l6- I'm
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1866-07-12

DOOK WORK.-Our facilities for doing
ID all kinds Of Pamphlet Printing cannot
be exceled Give us call. ~ .s111
OBSERVER OFFICE, FsysHs51ls, 7s.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1866-07-12
NEW HOUSE.
Family Groceries.
SfBGALL &CHAPIN
NORTH SIDE OF THE SQUARE,
In the Stonebraker House,
FAuFTTryurr TFnl,
FAYETTEVILLE, TENN.

A FULL SUPPLY Of Bacon, Lard,
Il Flour, Meal. Sugar, Coffee, Salt, Mo.
lasses, Honey, and Country Produce
kept on hand, as cheap as the market
will afford. We will endeavor by
fair dealing, living prices, and keep
ing good assortment, to make it
to the interest of the public to deal
with us. BEN. CHAFIN would
be glad 20 receive the patronage of
his old friends and customers.
apl2-tf
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1866-07-12

- *
of Ladies and Gentlemen's Dress
Goods, consisting in part of DelaiDes,
Gingbams, Calicoes, Muslins, Lawns,
JacoDets, Swisses, Brilliantes, Tarle-
tons, Cassimeres, Tweeds, Cotton
AIDES, Hats, etc, with a large and COM
plete stock Of brown and bleached
Domes,ics, Notions, Mirrors, Win
dow Glass, Boots, Shoes, Groceries.
We are grateful to the pnblic for
past fayors, and will stfive by strict
attention to business, as we'll as by
our remarkably low prices, to increase
our now extensive business. mh22
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1866-07-12
Aver. Casl,artic Pills

ARE the most perfect
Il purgative which we
are able to produce or
which we think has ev-
er get been made by
anybody. Their eff
fects have abundantly
shown to the commu-
nifty how much they
excel the ordinary
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1866-07-12
spRlMB AND SUMNER

IAyESH M0VEI ?P3IEE8 OF YEE33E
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-02-03
CITY AND1sTAEfN NEWS.

DEATH OF AN OLD CITIZEN OF WHEEL
INa.-A dispatch received in TINS Guy
Yesterday from New Albany, Indiana
brought the sad intelligence tnat MI.
James w. Phillips, former citizen OF
Wheeling, had been instantly killed by
the explosion of the steamer, Missouri,
which occurred near the mouth OF Green
rever ON Tuesday night Mr., T. was
first engineer of the Inflated boat, ana
was on watch at the time Of the expo
sion. The disnatch stated tna' = n 10
body had not been recovered, anu NIL ~ 90 10
not known whether he was s arU~H "
whether he persisted in the aam 4h;o o;tv
The deceased was born IN TINS a,.; I,sS,
anu Mni 1s He at one time had charge
~ n" tho machine shop in North Wneenng'
OF OF TIv d his brother, Mr.. II, W. Phil.
Inns is proprietor. The announcement
nF his Sudden and terrible death will be
receiyed with feelings of sorrow and re-
1ret by his many relatives and friends
n this city and elsewhere.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-02-03

WHEELING GLAss.-Wheeling glass.
like her iron, steamboats,, "stogies," and
intact everything manufactured here, is
sought after and purchased in all parts
of the Union. That it is a superior ar
ticle, one which cannot be excelled, none
can deny, and, as true merit defes COM
petition, our glass manufacturers are
cilities for operating in order to keep up
with the growing demand Wheenng
today can boast Of as large and commo.
S;ons glass factories as can be found
anvwhere in the Western country, and
1et manufacturers are scarcely able to
mi their orders. -
nv reference to an advertisement in
another column, it will be seen that
Messrs. Ripley, Cowl g. Co. have dis.
posed of their glass house to the west
Virginia Glass Works''-a company com.
posed Of number of prominent and re.
liable business men. The new firm will
continue the business in all its branches.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-02-03

NEW CHINA, GLASS AND QUEENswARE
EsTABLIsHMENT--M essrs Veasey, Forbes
& Co, have opened new china, glass
and queensware establishment at No. SO,
Main street, near tide corner of Quincy,
where they have received large and
we'll selected stock of everything In their
line ofbusiness. They are prepared to
furnish, at both wholesale and retail,
every description of china, glass and
aneensware, steamboat and furnishing
goods. All the members of the firm are
old and experienced men in the trade,
and cannot fail to please all who may ia
yor them with their patronage.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-02-03

Doors AND SHOES WHoLEsALE AND
RETAIL. -Messrs. Blonde and Bachman,
at No. 107 Mainstreet, corner of Sprigg
alley, would espeetfully inform thepub-
lie that they have in store alarge stock
of boots, shoes and CATERS, to which they
are constantly receiving additions, which,
for durability, style and elegance is I'm.
surpassed in the city Country mer-
chants, and all others, will do well to
give us call before purchasing else
where, as we cannot be undersold
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-02-03

HATS AND .CAPs.-Any of our readers
who may want hats or caps will tnd a
complete assortment of the latest styles
at Harper & Bros on Main street; The
firm is one of the most enterprising and
successful in the city. By industry and
strict attention to the wants of the pub
lie they have built up large trade
within few years and they are better
prepared now to accommodate their Gus
toners than ever before. In both the
wholesale and retail branches of the
trade they offer as great inducements to
buyers as can be afforded by any other
establishment west of the Allsghenies.
Their stock is always complete and of
the best quality.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-02-03

BOOKINGS UNRIvALED BAKING Pow
DER is the the most eficacious and re-
liable compound where quick yeast is
required. This article has in great
measure superseded all the baking and
yeast powders, and other common mix
lures, and is warranted the best and
most economical Baking Powder in use.
Sold by the package or in quantities to
suit purchasers, at E. Bookings Odd
Fellows Hall Drug Store, and by grocers
and dealers generally.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-02-03

Full Moons IN le66.-Many Masonic
Lodges hold their stated meetings with
reference to the full moons, and very
convenient arrangement it is to those
who have several miles to travel home
ofter the close. For the accommodation
o such we append the following table
Of full moons in the present year Janu-
9r7-Tuesday, 30thi March-Thursday,
LIST: March Friday, 30thi Aprl-Sun-
dav, goth; May-Tuesday, 29thi June
wednesday, 29th; July-Friday 27thi
August-Saturday, 25th September
Monday, oath; Oetober-Tuesday' 23d;
overwhelmingly, 22ai December
Friday, 2lst.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-02-03

WE are in receipt of a communication
which states that the boilers OF this city
are not on q strike, and that no reduc-
tion of wages is contemplated by our
ron manufacturers. We cannot recon
cile the assertions of the writer, the sub
stance of which we have given, with the
article we published on Thursday, which
article was founded on information
given us by prominent iron manufactnr-
ers. If there is not something wrong
among the iron men, it is strange that
over one thousand employees are to-day
idle
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-02-03

LOOK Our FOR HIM.-A swindler
named NJ 'Clure has been doing" acad-
emies and private teachers in several
cities in the following manner: Being
in appearance perfect gentleman, he
visits the institution, and, introducing
himself, states that he has child whom
he wishes to leave in charge of the Prin-
cipal for the term, and will pay the tut
ton on the spot, rendering check Tor
m amount considerably larger than the
.um required, Generally the balance
j. handed over without any question,
and the fellow makes from ten TO nlty
dollars each time.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-02-03
Mills DEsrRoYED.-The Mingo Val

Mills DEsTRoYED.-The Mingo Val
lev Mills, situated in Nottingham town
ship, Washington county, Pa, and be-
longing to DR.. F Hill, were totally de-
stroyed by fire on Thursday night last
together with about two thousand bush
els of wheat which was stored therein.
the loss of Mr.. Henry Whitfield, the mill
er. will amount to about one thousand
dollars. The property was insured to
the amount of three thousand dollars,
but this, it is said, will not cover halt
the loss. The FIRE is believed to have
been the work of an incendiary.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-02-03

TIE PARK.-At the skating park yes
-erday the ice was of the finest possible
quality. The cold of Thursday night
and yesterday produced a surface that
vas sufficient to drive skaters wild with
Joy. During the day the Park was we'll
attended by the trippers on the light
Fantastic blades. Ali ages aud condi-
tions we're represented on the ice, But
during the evening was the genuine car.
nival of icy fun. The ice was throDged
with merry groops, gliding into every
nook. skimming here and there swift and
graceful as swallows. The absence OF
moonlight was we'll compensated tor by
the brilliaucy of the reaectors on the
margin, and every ray of the lamps
lighted up some special scene of beauty
or sport.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-02-03
UNUSUALLY LARGE STOCK
OF The
Choicest Goods to be Found in
America,

and at full % per cent, less than those sASav.
ing bought their goods several weeks ago. We,
therefore, take great pleasure in being able to
inform our Wholesale and retail customers and
friends and the public in general, and the la.
dies in particular, that we now nave the largest
and by far the cheapest stock OF dry goods in
Wheeling. An early examination and you viii DC
agreeably surprised at the extensive stock, and
the lowest prices since the war. We will only
enumerate few items of our stock, as follows;
Good Nader colored prints at 25c; Yard wide
English chintzes, 4Oc, Black and white Delaines,
Soc; high colored fancy Delaines, SAC; Bleached
and brown muslins CSC. --.---
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-02-03

We invitethe attention of our readers
and the publiclto the following auction
sales which take place at the Court
House this morning at 10 o'clock.
The fashionable and very desirable
residence of E. 81. Fitzhugh, Esq, on
Quincy street. The homestead of the late
Mr. John Gilchrist, and five shares of
bridge stock. Those who have the spare
dimes will find this rare chance of
investment.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-02-03

GRoUNpHoG DAY.-Yesterday was
the day set apart by representations as
that on which the grounding makes his
appearance, after months of seclusion.-
Why the animal comes out on the second
day ofFebruary deponent SAITH not, but
1t is maintained that if the aforesaid
hog be go unfortunate rs to see his
shadow reflected by bright sun, he
unlike Glouster-immediately retires in
disgust again to his seclusion, and six
weeks of intense cold weather ensues
AS the sun shone yesterday we suppose
Mr.. Hog saw his shadow, The bowling
piercing cold winds of last night almost
forced us to the conclusion that he had
and that there might be something, in
the ground hog" theory.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-02-03

AS this is the season for oysters, and
as many persons are having and giving
oyster suppers, we will state that the
largest, sweetest and freshest oysters in
the city can be found at the boat store OF
Messrs. Booth, Battle & Co., corner Mon
roe and Water streets For sale by can,
half can or case.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-02-03

The Breakfast is the first act" in the
drama" of the day. It should not be q
failure, whatever may follow OF farce,
comedy or tragedy. L-
If the Biscuit or Griddle cakes are rails.
ed with the Excelsior Baking Powder, u
the first act, certain-and probably ali
the rest, will be well received. Nothing
like it, Sold everywhere. I. H. Logan
g. Co., aud Logan, List and Co., Proprie-
tors.