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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1867-02-28

No.. The colorcd members of
the Methodist Church in Fayette-
vile had a public supper in this
place last Saturday night, for the
purpose of raising funds to be ap-
piled to the erection of a church
ediHce. The amount realized was
STAG. The table was abundantly
supplied, and the proprieties of the
occasion well observed, we are told.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1867-02-28
.ASTROLOGY.
3 : fSEE W0RED .A8T0NIISSff1EED
AT TIE WONDERFUL REVELATIONS
MADE BY THEGREAT PSYCHOLOGIST
Madame H. "A. PERRIGO.

49, 4
SHE reveals secrets no mortal ever knew.
~ She restores to happiness those who, from
dolefu events, catas trophes crosses in love, loss
of relations. and friends, loss OF money, &c,
have become respondent. She brings together
those long separate, gives information concern
ing ABSENT or lovers restores lost stolen
property, tells you the business you are best
qualified TO pursue and in what yOn will be
most successful, causes speedy marriages and
tells you the very day you viii marry, gives
yon the name, Likeness and characteristics of
the person, She reads your very thoughts, and
by her almost supernatural powers unveils the
dark and hidden mysteries Of The future. From
the stars we see in the armament the malefe
stars that overcome or predominant i'll the con-
hguration--from the aspects and positions of
the planets and the fixed stars in the heavens
at the time of birth, she deduees the future dcs-
tiny of man. Fail not to consult the greatest
Astrologist on earth. 1t costs you but trife,
and you may never again have so favorable an
opportunity, Consultation fee, with Likeness
and all desired information, 81 Parties living
at distance can consult the Madame by mail
with equal safety and satisfaction to themselves,
as if in person. A full and explicit chart,
written out. with all inquiries answered and
likeness enclosed, sent By mail on receipt of
price above mentioned. The strictest secresy
will be maintained. and all correspondence re-
turned or destroyed, References Of the highest
order furnished those desiring them. Write
plainly the day of the month and year in which
you were born, enclosing small lock of hair
Address, MADAME I'll. A. PERRIGO,
fe2Sly P. o. Drawer 293, Buffalo, n. Y.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1867-02-28
HORSE AND JACK BILLS, ETC.

We have just received, direct
from the Foundry, the largest and
finest collection of Cuts for illustra-
ting Horse, Jack, and Carding Ma
chine bills, that we have ever seen
collected in one establishment.
Persons desiring to have such
Printing done, are invited to call
at the Observer Office, and see spec
linens. We can suit any taste.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1867-02-28
Huntsville, Ala.

These are retail prices; when large guam
titles are wanted considerable deduction is
made:
Eggs--The market full, Soc.
Poultry--Chickens in fair demand with a
brisk trade doing, and receipts equal to the
requirements, at 25@30c.
Posatoes--Irish 81 rs, Sweet So 90, but
few in market
Corn Meal--Prices have held firm 81 so.
Lard-Firm Zoe, with fair stock on hand
--Keg lard.
Butter--There is good demand for choice,
little in the market, selling at 35@4Oc.
Apples--Good supply on hand, selling at
So 20 per bushel.
Onions--Good stock on hand, So so to So
per bushel.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1867-02-28
Ee1ninstons'


A liberal discount to Dealers.
Army Revolver. 44-1oO inch calibre.
NAVY Revolver. 36-100 inch calibre,
Belt Revolver, (self cocking) Navy calibre,
Belt Revolver. Navy size cahbre,
Police Revolver, Navy size calibre,
New Pocket Revolver. with loading lever.
Pocket Revolver, (self cockins)
Repeating Pistol. elliot pt) No. 50 cartridge
Repeating Pistol. (Elliot pit No 22 cartridge
Vest Pocket Pistol No. %, 80 and 81 cartridge
Gun Cane, using No 80 cartridge,
Sin.le Barrel Shot Gun,
Re, diving Rifle, 36-l00 inch caiibre.
Breech Loading Rife, No. 80 cartridge,
Breech Loading Carbiue, No. As cartridge,
U. s. Rifle, (steel barreD with Sabre Bayonet
U. S. Rifled Musket. Springfield pattern.
Upwards of 10000 furnished the U. g.
Government.
Our ae,o Brcech Lon7ing arms hque just
been approved and adopted Jor Military service
an Europe.
E. REMINGTON & SONS. lion. N. Y.
AGENTS.
Moore &c Nichols, New York; VIM. Read &
Son, Boston; Jos. G. Grubb & Co., Philadel-
phia; Poultney & Trimble, Baltimore; Henry
Folsom & Co. New Orleans and Memphis;
johnson, Spencer & Co, Chicago: L. NJ. Rum
sey & Co, st. Louis; Albert E. Crane. San
Francisco. jsn3-3m
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1867-02-28

pF The negroes of Nashville
in preliminary meeting last Satur-
day, resolved to give the Legisla-
ture a banquet. The darkeys
have q very correct estimate OF
the Radicals in the General As
sembly. Duggan, Spence, and
men of that sort, areready tc "run
the gauntlet" if there is a bottle
at the other end.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1867-02-28
Nashville. Tenn.

Gdld.-136 buying. and 1917 selling.
No change in So lthern bank notes.
Bank OF Tennessee was quiet at Soc buying,
and 35@36 selling
Union Bank buying SOC.
Planters Bank 85c buying and EEK SELL
ing.
Cotton.--The unfayorable advicss from
Liverpool made blue cotton market. Sales
at 1925
Corn.--93aSl per bushel.
Hay.- S27@28 per ton.
Bacon.-Fr0m wagons 1870 hog round.
In store, sides lac l41c hams l4@l5c.
Coffee is tending upward, though there is
no quotable advance.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1867-02-28

"Negroes can't rise to the Ola,
level of white men, but white men
can easily sink to the level Of me-
grces," says Prentice of the Louis
vile Journal, and he is right.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1867-02-28

A conductor on the Western
Pennsylvania Railroad was kicked
in the face last week by a lady
named Welty, for showing her hus-
band off q train.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1867-02-28
Free TO EVERYBODY.

A large 6 PIP Circular, giving information
ofthe greatest importance to the young OF
both sexes.
II 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 a copy post
paid, by return mail Address
?. O. Drawer. 81
feb2s-6m Troy, N. Y.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1867-02-28
OHAsfELLARss
WHITE LIQUID
ZEN AM II l..

FOR Improving and Beauifying the COM
IL plexion.
The most valuable and perfect preparation
in use, for giving the skin beautiful pearl
like tint, that is only found in youth. 1t
quickly removes Taus. Freekles. Pimplps,
Blotches, Moth Patches, Sallowness. Erup-
tons. and all impurities of the skin, kindly
healing the same leaving the skin white and
clear as alabaster. Its use cannot be detected
by the closest scrutiny. and being vegetable
preparation is perfectly harmless. 1t is the
only article of the kind used by the French,
and is considered by the Partisan as indispen-
sable to perfect toilet. Upwards OF 10000
bottles were sold during the past wear, a suffi :
Gent guarantee of its efficacy. Price only Is
cents. Sent by mail, postpaid, on receipt
of an order, by
BERGER. SHUTS & CO,
fsb28-1y 2s5 River St, Troy, n. Y.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1867-02-28
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
WH1sEB1s
AND
MySTAGBBST

EoRCED 10 grow upon thesmoo,hess face
IL in from thee to FIVE weeks nv using DR..
SEviGNE'S RESTAURATEUR GAPIL-
LAIRE, The most wonderful discovery in
modern science, acting upon the Beard and
Hair in an almost miraculous manner. 1t has
been used by the elite OF Paris and London
with the most ilastering success. Names OF
all purchasers will be registered. and If entire
satisfaction is DOT given in every insiaLce, the
money will be eheerfully refunded, Price
by mail. sealed and postpaid. 81. Descrip-
tive circulars an6 testimonials mailed free.
Address BERGER, SHUTS f Co, Chem
ists, No. 2s5 River Street, Troy. N. Y. Sole
agents for the United States. feh28-ly.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1867-02-28
AGENTS.

1e following gentlemen are duly author
izeagents Of the OBSERVER:
Eli. PARvIN. l6S Vine Street, Cincinnati.O
q. CRRIs. c. MCKINEEY. Petersburg Tenn
]o. WALKER & Co., corner Main and 9th
str,ts. Louisville Ky.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1867-02-28

~, The Memphis CONNER
c;al and Argus, a recently estab-
lished newspaper of ability, has
succumbed, and passed out. Hard
times
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1867-02-28

The month which ended on
Tuesday is said to be the coolest
since that of January, 1857, which
was the coldestin fortysthree years.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1867-02-28
Cincinnati. Ohio.

Flour-Unchanged and dull.
Bacon-Steady at Sc fer shoulders, 12c for
clear sides. and ribbed sides l0Isc
Cotton--Dull, at 80 for midaling upland.
Seeds-Clover dull at 50 as; Timothy
So 30@3 40: Flax $3.50.
Gold-l374.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1867-02-28
RKAUI.Y :

Auburn, Golden. Nazen d Sizken Carls.
DR0DUCEDb By the useef PIof.DE BREUX
Il FRISER LIE CHEVEUX. One applica-
ton warranted to curl the most straight ard
stubborn hair OF either sex into wavy ringlets,
or heavy massive curls. Has been used BY
the fashionables of Paris and London. with
the most gratifying results Does no injury
to the hair. Price By mail. sealed and post
paid. 81. Descriptive circulars mailed free.
Address BERGER, SHUTS & 90, Chem
lists, No. 285 River Street, Troy, n. Y. Sole
agents for the United States. fsb2a-1y
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1867-02-28

g Persons purchasing articles advertised
~ Csc columns, will please mention that they
saathe advertisement IN the FAYETTEVILLE
ORKYER. ~gsa
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1867-02-28
Special Notices.
4 e. A M R s.

FoMagistratcs and -COnstabtes, just printed
anfor sale at this Office.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1867-02-28

n Mr.. ID. j. Huffman wishes
| o buy a large supply of Hoop
polea and Slaves, for which be will
ay the highest price. .
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1867-02-28

"a Advertisements must be handed into the
on by TUESDAY MORNING, to insure an ap-
psGaee in the .folIO,oins Paper.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1867-02-28

p Advertisements are inserted IN the order
n sich they are handed in.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1867-02-28
Job Printinx

Of cry description, neatly done at this Office,
e'ss1sondbie terms. al 1cork delivered phen
p7pised. Try as.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1867-02-28
St. Louis, Mo.

Flonr.-Is a little more active; superfne
from So % to 9 25; extra $40 25@lo75. dou-
BILE extra, $ll 25@ll 40.
Bacon Shoulders Ii4@llK, rib sides l2sc
and l2fc for clear sides. -
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1867-02-28

A man in Harmony, N. Y, put
bis child into an old boiler and
left it to freeze to death.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1867-02-28

LIVERPOOL, Feb. 22.-Cotton market is
heavy and prices materially declined. Sales of
8.pG0 bales. Prices at the close for middling
uplands l33; Orleans l41s.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1867-02-28
n% Mr.. James r. Feeney ha

HS Mr.. James r. Feeney has
opened a School at the College,
and will give his entire attention
to the education of youths. He
is unusually well qualified for the
position, and deserves to be libe-
rally encouraged.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1867-02-28
Marriages.
MARRIED.

In this county. Thursday, 21st inst, Mr.. j.
B. THOMSON ard Miss ADELIA KIM
BROUGH.
GEORGE r. 'DUNKIN and Miss NANCY
j. KEDA.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1867-02-28
New York.

Cotton-Dull, heavy and re lower. Sales
of $50 bales. upland 3lkc.1
GolG--Frmer, at 1897.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1867-02-28

There cometh glad tidings Of joy to all,
To young and to cid. to great and to small;
The beauty which once was SO precious and
rare.
Is free Tor all, and all may be fair.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1867-02-28
INSOLVENCY.

DURSUANr to en- o,Jer of the clers Of
Il the County Court Of Lincoln county.
Tenn, upon the suggestion 81 the admin sra
tor OF the estate Of s. P. HOPKINS. deceased,
OF the Insolvency Of said decedeurs estate /;
notlce "a hereby given to all persons having
Claims against said estate to present them to
me Vierk o. said Court. authenticated, on or
before August 25ih. IsG5. for. pro rata
distribution, or they viii be forever dsbsrreds
fsb2i A. 3. MOORE, adm.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1867-02-28
new ADVERTISEMENTS.
cRlspER COMA.

Oh she was beautiful and fair,
With starry eyes. and radiant hair,
Whose curling tendrils soft, entwined,
Enchanted the very heart and mind.
CRISPER COMA,
For Curling the Hair Of either Sex
into Wavy and Glossy Ringlets
or Heavy Massive Curls.
DY using this article Ladies and Gentle
1I men can beautify themselves thousand
fold. 1t is the only article in the world that
will curl straight bair and at the same time
give it a beautiful, glossy appearance. The
Crlsper Coma not only curls the hair, but In
vigorates, beantifes and cleanses it; it is
highly and delightfully."- perfumed, and is the
most complete article Of the kind ever offered
to the American public. The Crisper Coma
will be sent to any address, sealed and post
paid for 81.
Address all orders to
w. L, CLARK & CO., Chemists.
Mob West Fayette Street, SYRACUSE. N. Y
feb28-1y
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1867-02-28
5 Trustees Sale Of
LAND AND PERSONAL PROPERTY.

Trustees Sale Of
LAND AND PERSONAL. PROPERTY
in pursuance Of a. deed Of trust to
| me executed by William Dyer, on
the 25th day Of August, 1865, and
duly registered in the office Of the
Register of Lincoln county, Tennes-
see, | will offer for sale to!he high
est bidder, on the premises, for Cash.
on Monday, the LIST day of
April, 1867, the
TRACE QF RAND
on which said Dyer now resides, sit
uated on the bead waters Of Swan
Creek, Lincoln county, Tennessee,
and bounded % follows On the
North BY the lands of John Roach
and Floyd Isom, East by the lands
of Roach and C. II. Isom and Mrs.
Pigg, South BY the lands of E lmund
|P,gg, and West by the lands Of John
aud James Dyer and Ezekiel Sauu-
ders, containing about 400 acres,
more or less. ft
Attic same fine aud place, | will
offer for sale to the highest bidder,
on the same terms, ONE TWO
HORSE WAGON and fouI NJ ULES,
w. r. BLEDSOE,
feb2S Trustee.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1867-02-28
eHASIEIEAA'a
Hair ExterminatOr

For Removing SUPcFHUOUs hEHIF'
1IHO the ladies especially, this invaluable
i depilatory recommends itself as being
an almost indispensable article 10 female beau
ty, is easily applied. does not burn or injure
the skin. but acts directly on the roots. 1t
is warranted to remove superfuous hair from
low fcreheads, or from any part of the body,
completely, totally and radically extirpating
the same, leaving the skin soft, smooth and
natural. This is the only article used by the
French. and is the only real effectual depii-
atory in existence. Price IS cents per pack
age, sent postpaid. to any address, on receipt
OF an order by
BERGER, SHUTS & CO., Chemists,
feb28-ly 285 River ST., Troy, N. Y.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1867-02-28
APR18GTBD Z
Suffer No More

MAYHEM BY the use of DR.. JOINVILLE'S
: ELIXIR you can be cured permanent
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1867-02-28

EXCELSIOR! EXCELSIOR!!
The Van Buren press., 1867-08-30
VAN BUREN, ARK AUGUST 80, 1867 1s,aa

the Filth Military District. aud appoint
ing General G. H. Thomas in his place,
was sent by mail 10 General Sheridan this
afternoon. preceded bya telearaphic no.
,ica,ion. General Thomas is directed
to proceed at once TO New Orleans, leav-
ing the next officer of rank in command
of his department until General Hancock
assures the command of the Department
of the Cumberland. + ...aa .I s.4-
General Grant directed the Adjutant
General to frame the order so as TO re-
quire General Sheridan 10 report at the
Army Headquarters in Washington be-
fore he proceeds to the Department OF
the Missouri and Kansas.
lirApQ'Rs ARMY, ADJ'T GrN.'s OrricE.l
WARRINGTON, Aug. ID.
!. The following orders were received
from the President:
.r. .s-r EXECUTIVE MANsIoS.)
u. . WASHINGTON, Aug. H.
Major General George II Thomas is
hereby assigned to the command of the
Fifth Military District, created by act OF
Congress passed on the I'd day of March,
1867.
Major General i. II. Sheridan is here
by assigned to the command of the Mis-
souri, a -IlF ~ rrW
Major General Winfield S. Hancock is
hereby assigned to the command of the
Department of the Cumberland
The Secretary of War od interim will
give the necessary instructions to carry
this order into effect.
(Signed) 9Goo ANDREW JOHNSON.
II In pursuance Of the foregoing or
der Of the President of the United States,
Major General G. Ii Thomas will, on re.
ccipt Of the order turn over his com
mand to the officer next in rank to him.
self, and proceed to New Orleans, La, to
relieve Major Gen. 7. II. Sheridan of the
command Of the Fifth Military District.
III, Major General p. II. Sheridan, on
being relieved of the. command of the
Fifth Military District by Major General
G. II. Thomas, will proceed to Fort
Leavenworth, Kansas, and relieve Major
General w. 5. Hancock in command OF
the Department Of the Missouri. f.riss-
" Maj. Gen, w S Hancock being
relieved from the command Of the De
partmeht of the Missouri Maj Gen. w S.
Hancock will proceed to Louisville and
assume command of the Department OF
the Cumberland. t.,o.4, ..g....
v Maj. Gen G.. ii. Thomas will con-
tinue to execute all orders he may find in
force in the 5th Military Dist at the time
ofhis assuming command oft unless au-
thorized by the General of the army to
annul, alter or modify them.
vi. Maj Gen. Sheridan, before reliey-
ing Maj Gen. Hancock, will report in
person at the headquarters.
BY command Of Gen Grant.
a. ~ f. ID. TOWNSEND, A. A. q.
The Van Buren press., 1867-08-30

"A MrLLERITE PERpLExgD ABOUT MAX
ING PURCHASES A recent fultillment OF
prediction Of the end of the world gave
rise to very queer adventures in some
parts Of Connecticut, where the prospects
of sublunary things for time were con
sidcred very precarious and uncertain.
The Hartford Times tells the following:
A few days since rather rustic, sol
emn visaged individual entered one of
or fashionable shoe stores, aud after
having saluted one of the gentlemanly
clerks with a " How dye doT said
-o''I want to ask you one Question" l." =
Proceed, sir" said the clerk. '' EH
I" l want to know" continued the Gus
toner, g. If you've got boot of ske'in
length and in width that will fit me p
Twas just years a 90 today, or to-
morrow, can't remember which, that |
bought pair Of boots in this stole, and
they've wore me first rate
II believe we have the reputation Of
keeping a good article in that line, sir"
returned the clerk, Ii you will step
this way think we can suit you again. !"
After trying on several pairs. with the
combined assistance Of muscular exer-
ton and pulverized soap-stone, fit WAS
pronounced, and after the price had been
agreed upon, the customer said he would
"take, EN-" AS the clerk was about to
wrap them up, the prospective owner OF
the boots remarked RI" t't
o" shan't be able to take 'cm to day,
as / haven't got the money to pay for
'em--or--well. I've got the money, but
I've got other expenses to meet, I'll call
for 'cm the last OF next week or the fore
part Of tile week after" ififuW sidf
VERY well, SIR said the clerk. "Wc
will lay them aside for'you, and await
your convenience" gbId gG A
About this time other customers en-.
tered, and the clerk was obliged TO post
! ponc further conversation to wait on
them, during which time our friend
amused himself by taking general obser.
bsdtions about the store. In q few mo.
mepts the clork returned to receive final
instructions in regard to the boots. q,
II suppose you know" resumed he of
the boots, THAT there's goin to be a
camp. meeting up to the Warehouse Point
next week Pm goin' up. Arc you
goin up p f
The clerk remarked that he might pos
sibly.
~" Ifyou do come up, bring up them
boots; III he there @ lHJHs a
Rl Certainly, sir, il l come. f.sf.
/ "The New Haven Register says there's
goin' to be ten thousand Millcritcs there,
and they're goin up some timo during
the week. ! belong to them, but guess
the New Haven Register has got a little
ahca,i ofour time But shall bc there
The Van Buren press., 1867-08-30

Org DgINKs.-Green tea, black tea,
coffee, chocolate, milk, cold water.
Green tea--ycllow skins, " all gone
stomachs, shaky nerves, irritable temper.
All women fifty years old, who have ha-
bitually drank strong tea, show tho same
skin. teeth and nerves.
Black tea is better but chargcablc with
the same effects in milder form.
, Coffee produces congestion of the brain
palpitation, and indigestion; but in the
long run is less mischieyocs than either
green or black tea. 7'' Pro- .'.'if' D'
Chocolate is better, but tends to slug
gishness Of the stomach and liver.
Milk is still better, but must be used in
moderation, or general dullness, viii,
liver torpidity will ensue. Milk drink,
ing with our food is mischievOus praci
tice. Biliousncss and constipation afe
common results. ,aoa. III w.l nd
Cold water Is al excellent dgink.,s
recommend it for persons of both sexes,
Of all ages. for the sick aud well, for the
weak and strong, i,ass .esg,o oi s.,
The Van Buren press., 1867-08-30
The Van Buren Press,
VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS.
For Me I'aa Burea Press.
IT ~ ~
W Experience.


" Experience. ..
Experience, sad, hath taught me,
That all of earth is vain,
That every transient pleasure, ..f
Is dearly bought with pain. ...
Throughou, this arid desert
Has never yc; been born, .....
\ Joy withou; a sorrow- ......
\ rose without thorn.
Experience, sad, hath taught me
No earthly friendships true,
That even Infections signet .i ...
VIII change it, lustrious hue. ..
That love Is evanescent-
A transient matter light
Which by it, brilliant flashing
Leaves but tie darkest night.
Experience. sad, bath taught me
To wreath my face in smiles, ...l
Fen though my hears is bursting, oH
With bitter grief the whiles.
Though disappointment rankles
Its poisonous deadly dart, .,. RI,
Deep, deep within my bosom,
must conceal the smart.
Experience, sad. hath taught me s.u
This bitter painful truth: 1a a..i7aU
The only pleasant spot in life, iau.ft
Is the sunny days of youth. fh gi-1J
When the heart is free from sadness, b
And the brow is free from care, 5
. When vernal streams of gladness tgU
Meander pure and fair. .s.f N
Before life's velvet roses
Have left 4 !t>tering thorn.
Or the em mbryo >e,'ls of SORROW "a-
F.. In the BOSOM l,aN,. oeen sown. .I
Ere friends nave p.DYed unf;lthiul.
The world hath proved unSind,
Loves sweetest words are spoken
But to deceive the blind.
.r rr sFla ...t ef '1nJ4I ssis
The Van Buren press., 1867-08-30

fF At a club dinner with part! Of
Nantucket people, not long ago, one OF
the guests remarked that Nantucket
horses were celebrated for their general
worthlessness, imbecility, and marvellous
slowncss He said that a citizen Sold
one to cavalry officer during the war,
and warranted him to be a good war
horse. The soldier came hack afterward
in a towering passion and said he had
been swindlcd . t oa p'lA ''fst
GAS howY said the, Nantucketcr. WI
"Why, there's not a bit Of so in
him, and yet you warranted him as .
good war.horse." l,.,o ,a ..dr.,s ,,.t,
Yes, I did, and by George, he is .
good war-horsc; he'd sooner die than
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