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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1867-04-18
Wonderful but True.

MADAME REMINGTON, the world
renowned Astrologist and Somnambulistic
Clairvoyant, while in clairvoyant state, de-
lineates the very features of the person you
are to marry, and by the aid of an instru-
ment of intense power, known as the Psyche
motrope, guarantees to produce a perfect and
life-like picture of the future husband or
wife of the applicant, with date of marriage,
occupation, leading traits of character, &c.
This is no imposition, as testimonials with
out number can assert. By stating. place Of
birth. disposition, color of eyes and hair, and
enclosing fifty cents, and stamped envelope
addressed to yourself, you viii receive the
picture by return mail together with desired
information. Address in confidence, MAD
AME GERTRUDE REMISGToE, p. o. Box 297
West Troy, n. Y. feb28-ly
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1867-04-18
Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers of rea
estate have been registered sine,
lour last:
J. G. Woods to G. w. Albright
lot in Fayetteville.
r. M. Whitman to Edward d
and ]. W. Whitman, SIG acres
j. N. Moore to FL. Manley, I'll
acres.
J. N. Moore to w. FL. Sims,
$50 acres.
D. W. Ellis to James Smith,
title bond, los acres.
S. II. Sloan to Robert Moore,
n acres.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1867-04-18
The Agricultural Society.

1t is proposed that the citizen
OF Lincoln county meet at tn
courthouse in the town of Fay
etteville, on the LIST Monday o.
May next, for the purpose Of
making an effort to reorganize tn
Lincoln County Mechanical ant
Agricultural Fair. The lovers Of
fine stock are particularly called
to this subject, and it is hoped
that the Board of Directors viii
meet at some time prior to the Isl
Monday of next month, and in
augurate such measures as may
be necessary to complete the or
ganization at the time specified
above, or as soon thereafter as
possible, so that arrangements may
be effected to have a Fair next
Fall. We see that other coun-
ties in the State are rallying on
this subject and recognizing,
with a view of having an exhi.
bition this year. Why may not
Lincoln county do likewise2 She
is about as well prepared as her
neighbors. 1t is true that in this
war the people of the county have
met with terrible disaster in the
loss of most of their fine stock,
but the same may be said of the
people of the whole State
Then let us as far as possible
forget losses of the past, and start
out with a hearty good will on
the course of progress, and repair
with energy and zeal our broken
down fortunes. BY lying supine-
" upon our backs and grieving
ever the past, we only make the
present gloomy and the future un-
desirable, because uncheered by
he light of hope. Then a,cake,
,roasse, and do your duty with in
lustry. Then thrift and gain will
smile upon your fortune.
The Society already have the
grounds, and with a little expense
hey may be prepared by October
leXt. We desire to see this Society
evived, because it does more in
he way of improving the stock
# our county than all the talking
hat can be done.
What say you, men of Lincoln
ounty, to this meeting? Speak
nd in response to your call may
We soon bear the tread of your
inc Stock as they advance with
,roud step to the exhibition ring.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1867-04-18

& The Treasury Depart
ment has sent out agents from
Washington City to look after
distilleries in Tennessee. The in
structions are peremptory to close
Immediately all distilleries which
do not comply with the law.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1867-04-18

b. Brownlow's militia have
begun their outrages. A squad
under command of Blackburn muir
dered man named Parish, the
other day, in DeKalb county.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1867-04-18
Gbs Markrts --Iatest Data!
Nashville, Tenn.

Nashville, Tenn.
Goli-l35 buying and 1877 selling.
Siiver--Is bought at l26.
There is scarcely anything doing in I'M
current money.
Bank of Tennessee is quiet at 25@2s bay
ing and 33@39 selling.
Southern bank notes are dull.
Tennessee bonds sold in New York as fol-
lows:
SIZ.UOU neW.... .o3
Cotton. Beyond slight decline in prices
compared with our last quotation, no features
worthy of comment have been developed
We see no signs of returning activity. The
rates are i4@22c.
Hay S28@30 per ton.
Lard--I In kegs l4a l414c per ID.
Flour-S,O 50@Sl6 90 per Dbl.
Coffee--Rio, 25@27c per ID.
Sugar--Sales of choice New Orleans
at l5@l6c.
Molasses-New Orleans, 90@sl loc per
gallon.
Seeds Herds grass, So 25; Glover $40 90;
Timothy 81 so; Blue grass, clean. 81 0094 so;
Orchard. SO 90; MIlet, 81 rs; Hungarian
grass, 81 25@l so; Flax, 81 90 per bush.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1867-04-18
.BOasRc2'axasECys

DERSONS desiring to take tbe benefits of
a the Bankrupt Law recently enacted by
Congress can have their applications prepared
by the undersigned. Our principal Office be-
ing at Nashville where by the requirements
OF the act, the larger portion of tho business
will have to be transacted. our firm offer fla
cililies for attending to this class Of business
not possessed by other Attorneys. Address
COLYAR, MARKS & NEWMAN,
attorneys at Lar, Fayetteville. Tenn.
Or COLYaR, MARKS & TUKNEY,
mh28tf Attorneys at Lar, Nashville, Tsnlz
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1867-04-18
Free 10 EVERYBODY.

A large PIP. Circular, giving information
ofthe greatest Importance to the young oil
both sexes.
1t teaches how the homely may become
beautiful, the despised respected, and the
forsaken loved.
No young lady or gentleman should fail to
send their Address, and receive copy post
paid, by return mail. Address
P. 0. Drawer. 81.
feb2S-6m Troy, n. Y.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1867-04-18
Marriages.
MA77IED.

In this county. Tuesday. 9th inst, Mr.. S.
HORN.
In this county Thursday, 18th inst. Mr..
THOMAS WARREN and Miss ARTEMI-
CIA WILLIAMS.
In this county. Friday, 18th inst, Mr..
THOMAS b. HOBBS and Miss HARRIET
RUTH.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1867-04-18
The Railroad.

A gentleman just from Win.
chester informs us that enough
iron has been purchased to equip
the Road to within four miles of
Fayetteville. Such being the
case, the cars will, we suppose, be
in this neighboYhood next Fall.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1867-04-18
9eatbs


In this county, Friday. 22nd inst. Of con.
sumption. Mrs. ELIZABETH BRIGHT,
wife OF Major VIM. B. Bright aged 60 years.
In this county, Wednesday. 10th inst, Of
old age. Mrs. RACHEL PITTS, relict Of
James P.sss aged ~ years.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1867-04-18

@ The County Court Clerk
has received instructions from the
State authorities to require the ne
groes to pay poll-tax.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1867-04-18
AGENTS.

The following gentlemen are duly author
ized agents Of the OBSERVER:
S. II. PARvIN, l68 Vine Street, Cincinnati,O
Col. CHRIS. c. MoKINNEy, Petersburg, Tenn
L. 2. WALKER G. Co., corner Main and 9th
streets, Louisville Ky.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1867-04-18
Public Speaking F!

Hon. Ed. COOPER will address
the people of Lincoln county at
Fayetteville, on the first Monday
in May, 1867. Everybody is in
vited to attend.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1867-04-18

The Cincinnati Enquirer tells of
a young man arrested in that city
''for attempting to kiss a lady
whom he had been counting for
some time"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1867-04-18
81. 200 PER YEARl We want

Agents everywhere TO sell our
IMPROVED $50 Sewing Machines. Three new
kinds. Under and upper feed. Sent on trial.
Warranted five years. Above salary or large
commissions paid. The ONLY machines sold in
United States for less than sac. which are fully
licensed by Holcs. Wheeler & Wilson, Grover a
Baker, Singer 4 Co., and Bdehelder. Al other
cheap machines are heterogeneous and the sslLer
or lser are liable to arrest. andinprisorsgent.
Illustrated Circulars sent free. Address, or
call upon Shaw & Clark, at Biddeford, Maine,
or Chicago, Ill. june7-isw1y*
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1867-04-18

peA- Advertisements mast be handed into the
Office By TUESDAY MORNING, to irs,srs an ar-
peGrGace in the folIo,cing Paper.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1867-04-18

@ An advertisement of int
rest to Odd-Fellows, may be found
in this paper,
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1867-04-18
DIR. Dixon's New Book.

BACKBONE, photographed from
the "Scalpel. Bye Edward H.
Dixon, M. D., author Of "Scenes
in the practice of New York
Surgeon. New York: R. M. De-
Witt, Is Frankfort street.-Dr.
Dixon is we'll known as an editor,
and physician of standing. He
is a bold, vigorous writer-his opin-
ions are his own-he is entitled to
them. When those opinions are
put into book form, he tacitly de.
mands our judgment as to the
style in which he has effected his
purpose. We are bound to say,
then, that Backbone" is sensible
and straightforward-at times fas-
cinating-and carries with it an air
of sincerity that should commend
its perusal to the candid, and JUS
tify the esteem of those friendly
to its propositions. Mr.. Dewitt,
the publisher, has exhibited fine
taste in getting up the work.
Price, free of postage, 81 so.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1867-04-18
sI0O 10 $500 PER MONTH |,
Jesse L. Brvon, Us. r. M. Whitman.

Jesse d. Bfydnt Us. d. III. " Mtnlan.
I'm motion of complainant by his attorney,
" and it appearing to the satisfaction of
the Court from, the proceedings in this cause.
that the defendant r. N. Whitman, whose
property has been attached in this Court. is a
nonresident of tie State of Tennessee-It
is, therefore, ordered that publication be made
in the FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER, a newspaper
published in the town Of Fayetteville, for four
consecutive weeks, commanding said Defend
ant to appear at or before the next term Of the
Circuit Court TO be holden for the county Of
Lincoln, at the courthouse in the town Of
Fayetteville. on the frst Monday in July merit,
and defend the suit against him, or the same
MARCHES R. S. wOODARD, Clerk.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1867-04-18

n In to-day's Observer, Sher.
iff Taylor advertises several tracts
of Land for sale.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1867-04-18
Job Pr.tntinE

Of every description, neatly done at this Office,
on reasonable terms. All cork delivered iolien
promised. Try as.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1867-04-18
Committed for Larceny.

John Neal, a colored preacher
Fl om Kentucky, was committed to
Jail in this place last Sunday,
charged with stealing bacon. He
confessed the crime.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1867-04-18
B. j. CHAFIN.

1Gs- The partnership heretofore
existing between Stegall & Chain
has been dissolved by mutual con-
sent. In retiring from the firm, |
cheerfully recommend Mr.. Chafn to
the trading public, for liberal share
of their patronage.
april4-tf j. r. STEGALL.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1867-04-18
Notice.

A LII who desire to take HACK from here
N to Shelbyville, are requested to call on
smith q Rake and pay their fees, as
they are our agents at this place.
MANKIN g. CRICK.
Fayetteville, April 1925
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1867-04-18
LAND SALES.
Several Tracts or Parcels Of Lane

NCtCEdl kIdCtb VI IaTCtlS VI Lduu
belonging 10 the estate of HENRY ROBERTSON
deceased, situated in Lincoln county, Ten
nessee, about one mile northeast of the town
of Fayetteville. on the waters of Norris Greek,
on the Lynchburg Pike, and also on the line
of the Winchester and Alabama Railroad,
being the same tract on which said Robertson
resided at the time Of his DEATH The whole
tract contains by survey 5422 acres, and is
divided into five lots as follows:
Lot No. contains 2lS acres, good
dwelling and other necessary buildings, or
chard, &c, and is we'll watered.
Lot No. 2 contains 1864 acres, 100 of
which is cleared and tillable, under fence,
and well watered.
Lot No. 3 contains 1l63 acres, 30 acres
tillable land, under fence. with dwelling
house, and we'll watered, All three of these
lots are well adapted to growing cotton, grain
of all kinds, and grasses
Lot No. 4 containing 343 acres, and Lot
No. 5 containing 81 acres, are timbered
land, and would make an excellent stock farm
Plats of the survey and bound aries of the
several tracts may be seen at the office Of the
Clerk and Master.
TERMS Said Land will be sold on a
credit of one anG two years, except the sum
of six per cent, which will be required in
cash. Notes with two or more good securi-
ties will be required of the purchasers, and a
lien retained upon the Land until the pur-
chase money is paid.
r. FARQUHARSON,
april;1-td Clerk ant Master.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1867-04-18
New Orleans, In.

Cotton--ls lower and the market is IN
settled; low middling 26926h, but these
rates are nominal.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1867-04-18
GHASEgIIAn:S
Hair ExterminatOr |!
r.. q, o..s sa

HNO the ladies especially, this invaluable
u depilatory recommends itself as being
an almost indispensable article TO female beau
ty, is easily applied, does not burn or iniure
the skin, but acts directly on the roots. II
is warranted TO remove superfuouS hair from
low foreheads, or from any part Of the body,
completely, totally and radically extirpaiing
the same, leaving the skin soft, smooth and
ratural. This is the only article used By the
French. and is the only real effectual depil-
atory in existence. Price IS cents per pack
age, sent postpaid, to any address. on receipt
Of an order. by
BERGER, SHUTS & CO, Chemists.
fsb28-ly 285 River ST., Troy, n. Y.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1867-04-18
FAMILY GROCERIES,
IRON. NAILS, CASTINGS. ETC, .

~"Ss - ~
The stock on hand consists in
part Of Salt, Sugar, Molssses, Iron,
Coffee, Tobacco, Cigprs, Nails, Pep
per, Mackerel, Nuts, Sardines, Spice,
Cheese, Oysters, Soda, Candy, Crack
ers, Soap, Candles, Ginger, Alan,
Indigo, Nader, &c. &c.
| am constantly receiving from
Cincinnati, Louisville, and Nashville,
all articles usually kept in my line.
The customary Barter will be ia.
ken in exchange for Groceries.
| return my many thanks for past
favors, and as | am determined to
sell as cheap as the cheapest, | hope
that my friends and the public gen.
orally, will give me an opportunity
to prove what | say before they
purchase elsewhere,
B. j. CHAFIN.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1867-04-18
ShelbyviiIe, Tenn.

Corn, "a p bbl. IL. Bacon, a.. Irish
potatoes, 75c p bush. Butter, Use.
Eggs, l2@l5c q doz.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1867-04-18
Special etsOEiCeS.
% e A M &c s.

For Magistrates and ConstabLes, Just printed
and for sale at this Office.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1867-04-18
Claims! GZGy5sssss

A LII persons having claims against tho
In United States Government for Horses
and Mules taken by army officers can have
them collected. The soldiers Of the Federal
army, white aad colored, who are entitled to,
BOunties, can also have the same collected
By furnishing the proper evidence. Also, per-
sons who enlisted their slaves in the army,
can, by proper application, get pay for them
The undersigned have arrangements to
prosecute these classes Of claims through tho
Agency Of HosMER q Co., who are reliable
men. Of Nashville and Washington City.
jan3-tf NEWMAN So CARDIGAN.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1867-04-18
PROFESSIONAL.
BOsska'ss2sEcys

DERS0NS desiring to take the benefits Of
IL the bankrupt Law" recently enacted
by Congress, can have their applications pre-
pared by any of the Attorneys at the Fayette-.
VILE Bar. Our offices being at Fayetteville,
where by the provisions Of the act the larger
portion Of the business can be attended to :,
and possessing the ability to attend TO our oters
business. without the necessity Of going abroad
for assistance, and not having the disposition
to contrast "0ur facilities WITH those Of ''othsr
Attorneys" we feel assured that we can offer
'JaciHties' eggal to other firms.
Address OTHER ATTORNEYS,
april4-tf fapetteriIe, Tenn.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1867-04-18


CANasCe2.y Safe Of
GOWN 1OE!
an Thursday, the 9th day of
" May. lS67-in obedience to q de-
cree of the Chnceary Court pronounced at
the February term, 1867, in the case of r. n.
Whitaker Us. John Eoots and the widow and
heirs of FL. H. Logan, deceased--I will at
tend on the premises, and offer for sale to the
highest bidder for CASH,
A Certain Tract or Lot of Land
in the village of Mulberry, in the county of
Lincoln, State of Tennessee, together wi h
the store-house thereon, and bounded as fol-
lows: Beginning at stake in the West boun-
dairy line in the Church lot, being the same
with j. G.. Phiipet's South East corner, run
ming South "a deg. West with Philpot's South
boundary line So poles to Philpot's South
West corner, South IA deg. East 5 poles to
stake at the Pike road, North "A deg. West
with the same poles to stake in the same,
or to the South West corner of the Church
lot, North with the same 16 deg. West 5
poles to the beginning, containing twenty
eight poles, more or less.
R. FARQUHARSON.
aprilll Cieyk and Master.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1867-04-18

ps Old Brownlow has, by
proclamation, declared "null and
void all registrations of voters
heretofore had in the counties of
Benton, Coffee, Franklin, Harde-
man, HUMPHREYS, Lincoln, Stew
art and Wilson," on the alleged
ground "that frauds and irregular
tiles have interviewed in the regis
tration of voters" in these counties.
So far as Lincoln county is con-
cerned, the only frand committed
was when Brownlow's underlings
stole the poll list. Nine-tenths of
the people of this county are Con-
servatives--the Turpentiners knew
thence the theft.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1867-04-18

A girl who lately eloped from
Petersburg, Va, with her sisters
husband, has written to her
friends that she is married and
happy!"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1867-04-18

LIVERPOOL, April 12-Cotton--M arke
dull and prices tending downward. Middlin
uplands I'D. Sales 5000 bales.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1867-04-18
New York.

Cotton--Scarcely SO firm, with sales at
27@27Rc.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-08-23

A Gentlsman who suffered for years from Ner-
yous Debilits, Premature Decay, and al the sf-
iests Of youthful indiscretion, will for the sake
of suffering humanity, send free to all who need
1t, the recipe and directions for making the SIM
pie remedy by which he was cured. Sufferers
wishing TO prohtby the advertisers experience,
can do 80 by Addressing JOHN b. OGDEN,
July 5-1y.ua So 40 Cedar Street, New York
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-08-23
Sales.room at BrookyilIe.

We have In connection with our. esta blishment
a 'saies-reom in Brookville, in the wareroem i'm
tely in the of Rockafeliar's store, and
opposite the Valley House Livery Stable, where
we will keep hand stall times, Carriages, Bug
ges. &C., of the most approved les on eshibi
tion and for SALE Persons desiring q good arti-
Gle IN ourlne can be accomm dated on good terms.
) nour absence at Brookviiie, Mr.. ALsss, Tuck
N will sell for US. iis-se a.elil Z ap26-4m
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-08-23
tdse7I
STRANGE. BUT TRUE.

Every young lady and gentleman in the United
States can hear ssues hing very much TO their adj
vantage by return mall Gree OF CHARGE, by ad.
dressing he undersigned. Those having fears
Of being humbugged win oblige by not noticing
THE card. All others will please address their
~h~dient servant, TuoS. Il. CHAPMAN,
sc-ly. 6Sl Broadway, New York.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-08-23
TRADE WANTED.

A Comfortable House and Lot in some town IN
n White Water valley, wanted In trade Tor $50
acres ofiand % Deat County, Missouri. Enquire
at this ofaes :. b l.sN ssl.r gri bssnassttIt
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-06-08
HE c OUR T S
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT.
Important. Revenue Case.
RoCnra JudUo Rlafchfnvd


Before Judge Blatchford
The United States Too Gases Manufactures Of Sir,
India Rubber and CSton-Ths q suit for the for
fixture Of goods question under the first section Of
the act Of March g. 1858, which provides that If the
Of goods imported into this country shall make,
attempt to make entry Of his merchandise at the
Custom House by Of any false fraudulent in
voice. or any other false fraudulent document
ment appliance, they shall be forfeited.
The goods in question what is ordinarily known
as elastic web, gusset web used CATERS &C. and
we're composed Of cotton, silk and india rubber. They
described in the invoice as black gosset web, y
but whom the owner entered them he called them cot
ton and rubber webbing although appeared that he
The defence insisted that the goods were liable to
duty Of thrtyfve per cent only as india rubber web
bling, and that the description Of them, a. given
in the entry, would entte them to pass at
that rate and that ,he goods could not be condemned
for false statement in the entry unless 1t made
testimony to show that the Of the goods in
the entry was correct II appeared, however, that the
liable TO duty Of fifty per cent - manufactures Of silk,
india rubber and cotton, and the claimant admitted that
II be had descr bed them in that in the entry
the Custom House would have imposed the higher rate
OF duty.
The Court charged the jury that they had nothing
the intent with which the false statement az sny was
made That the importer not bound 20 describe the
materials Of which the goods were composed; but that
That the jury had 70 examine three questions only:
First whether the goods were entered by the claimant
Second, whether statement In said entry was false
Third whether the claimant knew 1t TO be mise when
he made the entry.
The jury after short absence, returned verdict for
government condemning the goods.
The United Ssa,es Distilery If Hugh AcElrone at
Tonk1s-This is another Of those cases arising from
ignorance misconstructon Of the law the part Of
distillers Under the Internal ReveRue law II is pro-
vidsd that spirits distilled shall be drawn directly from
the still into receiving cstsrns under supervision Of the
proper revenue officer and that II the dstller on
sucn spirits any other way, suffer IL 10 be drawn or
the distliery property is forfeited
In this case the government proved that at the time
OF seizure the officer found spirits running from the still
directly into open tub. The defendant offered to
prove that this done with the knowledge Of the Col
iector but the Court ruled that such evidence In
competent and directed verdict for the government
Samuel q. Courtney, United States District Attorney
assisted by W. d. q. Rollins, for the government