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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-03-05
INSOLVENCY.

DURSUANT to an order of the Clerk of
u the County Court of Lincoln county,
Tenn. upon the suggestion of the adminisira-
tors OF the estate Of THOS. A. ESLICK, dec. :,
of the insolvency of said decedent's estate !;
notice is hereby given to all persons having
claims against said estate to present them to
the Clerk of said Court, authenticated, on or
before the list of August. 1865, for pro
rata distribution, or they will be forever de-
barred. [feb2o] R. A. TAYLOR, Aans.
EANH00n Inn TuE uIcop or
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n = g. q g. 8

Eor Nagistrates AID C6nsta5Ies, gust prs''ted
and for sale at this Office.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-03-05
INSOLVENCY.

DURSUANT to an order OF the Clerk OF
L%ths County Court of Lincoln county.
Tenn, upon the suggestion of the administra-
or Of The estate of Mrs SARAH STRONG,
dec, of the insolvency Of said decedents ca
tate; notice ia hereby given to all persons
having claims against said estate. to present
them to the Clerk Of said Court, authentics-
tad, or or before the 18th OF August,
Ises, for pro rata distribution, or ihsy will
be forever dsbsrrod.
fsbs W. d. NoREHBAD, ASss,
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6traya Taken UP.

lss Kindof Animsal is giue,s-2nd. Color
3D. DESCRIPTION 4M Age--bth. Poster S
nane-6th. 4 ime and Place Of arrest
7th. Valuation.
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9eatks
DIED.

In this place, Saturday, 29th ult., of inAam-
nation of the stomach, Miss MARTHA F.
MCKINNEY, daughter of DR.. John v. Nc
Kinney, deceased, aged about 40 years.
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February 20.
Cotton quiet. Upland middlirg, sAd.
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THE ALTA vELA LETTER.


The conversation, reported by telegraph,
relation to letter which the latter desired to
read, is unintelligible, apart from the COM
mentary furnished by the preceding facts.
The circumstances are briefly these In his
speech before the Senate, Mr.. Manager Bout
well had referred to the difficulty between the
President and Judge Black, imputing to the
former some gross misconduct as a reason for
the withdrawal of Judge Black from the de-
Tense in the impeachment case. It was well
known, however, that the difference arose out
of the Presidents refusal to take certain per-
emptory action, required by Judge Black, in
relation to the island of Alta Vela, claimed
by a client of the judges Mr. Nelson, in re-
plying to this portion of Mr.. Boutwells
speech, explained the Presidents course, not
only on the merits Of the Alta Veia question,
but by calling attention to the fact that
four of the impeachment managers had
signed letter to the President, recommend
ing the action demanded by Judge Black
Thus the President was placed in this embar-
RAISING demonstrating out of view the
merits of the question: if he yielded to the
request he would seem to have been influenced
by fear of the power which could be exerted
against him by the signers of the letter, and
by the threatened secession of Judge Black;
if he refused he would lose the services of
one of his most valued and trusted defenders.
The New York Tribune says the letter was
written 50 some time before the impeachment
proceedings were instituted" The National
Intelligencer, on the contrary, gives the fol-
lowing history of the transaction:
The impeachment resolutions were passed in
the House. and the managers appointed Feb
ruary Oath.
The articles Of impeachment were laid be-
fore the Senate March I'd.
The summons to appear and answer on
March 18th was served upon the President
March 9TH.
On the 9th of March the following letter,
dated of that date, and signed by four of the
managers of impeachment-But Logan,
Thad. Stevens, and Bingham-was delivered
to the President by Chauncey Black, Esq,
son and law partner of Judge Black, strongly
urging immediate action by the President in
regard to the Alta Yela case, of such nature
as to amount to an actual declaration of war
against San Domingo.
Again, on the 18th of March copy of the
same letter, dated March 9th, with the addi-
honal names of Messrs. Garfield, Koontz,
Blaine and Moorhead, the willing witness for
the prosecution, was delivered to the Presi-
dent by Judge Black. During all this period
Judge Black was acting as one of the counsel
fora the President, and in such capacity con-
ferred with the other counsel for the defense,
and actually prepared portion of the Presi-
dents answer to the articles of impeachment.
The copy of the letter Of March 9th, which
was delivered to the President March 10th, is
as follows:
WASHINGTON, March 9, 1865.
Colonel J. W. shafer, Washington, d. c.:
Dear Sr-In answer to your question relating
to the validity of the claim Of the United states TO
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from head TO foot-not with the blood of opposing
knights, but with the dust of many falls, having
outstripped al his competitors, advancing to her
whose colors be wears, proclaming her in all that
vast throng, peerless-Queen of Love and Beauty
in her own right and by his merits. {" What
higher fortune could ambition covet?r So then,
young men of New Orleans, burnish your spurs,
and young ladies' brighten your eyes, aud we shall
who is the most gallant knight aud the fairest
lady In the town. For the information of gentle
men desiring to enter, we state that their names
must be handed in to some one of these ladies'
Mesdames Mclean, J. G. Clark, G. Il. Slocomb,
Shute, Geo. Lacey, Pritchard, Waldo, Capdeville,
Stsuffer, or Lngham. to be passed upon by them
For information as TO equipments. rules OF riding,
etc., apply to General Buckner General Msury or
Mr.. B. NJ. Harrod. The whole affair will be closed
with grand dress ball on the last night, the VIC
torious knight and his damsel, of course, pre-
siding.
From the sketch above it will be seen that we
are to have a week Of unbounded pleasure,
which will come just when other amusements
cease, and which will on that account De all the
more enjoyable. We sincerely trust that the re-
ceipts will be in accordance with the nature Of
the entertainment; every institution to be bene-
flied by it not only is amply worthy of any aid
that may be extended but is sorely in need Of as
sistance. Sel6shness because of the enjoyment to
be obtained, and generosity because of the object
will unite to urge all of our readers to do what
each one of them individually can in behalf of the
success of the project
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CEHTsAL WHARF, Pass CHRIsTIAN.-it will be
seen by referring to our advertising columns that
our esteemed friend, Mr.. Simeon Toby, has
charge Of this eligibly located wharf, and has had
built for the convenience of passengers and ship
pers of freight splendid reception rooms, ware.
rooms and sheds, which offer every comfort to
visitors to the Pass, and complete protection to
freight and baggage. He has in readiness carts
and wagons for the prompt delivery of all freight
or baggage upon the most reasonable charges.
The rates Of wharfage are the same as charged
prior to the war, and are in accordance with cor
porston regulations.
Inconnection with the Central Wharf Mr.. Toby
has established large lumber yard, aud is pre-
pared to deliver any description of lumber. tim
Der, wood and shingles in quantities TO suit, and
is also prepared 10 take contracts for bills of um
Der delivered on the beach or wharf. As 70 the
capacity of Mr.. Toby In promoting and protecting
the interests of his patrons and friends we think
that his business reputation and well known in
tegrity Is sufficient assurance TO those intrustng
their interests 10 his care and we predict that our
business community will not be slow in awarding
such energy and enterprise the rich encourage
ment IL so justly deserves. Mr.. Toby, in despite
OF the hard times, with his social, genial dsposi-
tion and keen appreciation Of the delights aud
pleasures that interchange of thought and seuti.
ment develop, has with others of his Ink organ
lied club at the Pass, which will contribute no
little TO the pleasure OF those visiting there and
we venture TO say that In no preceding season
will there have been a greater number of visitors
70 the Pass than the one now upon US. See Mr..
TOby's circular.
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RADICAL OPPOsTI0s TO GRANT.--A Washing
ton correspondent of the Cincinnati Commercial
says:
do not write uDadvsedly when | say that the
extremists who thus far have bad everything
their own way in Congress, are manifesting DIS
satisfaction with Grants nomination without a
convention, and that they have been holding con-
situations and putting out feelers, with the view
of yet beating Grant with Ben Wade at Chicago.
The reason is Obvious. They know Grant Is not
one Of them.
They feel that be has not q radical bone In his
body polite be is not in sympathy with their
extreme and violent views, and is not likely to be
easily managed by any self-constituted caucus Of
censOTs; and it worries them to confess their de-
pendence upon him.
There was this day an advance made to prom
iDent Republican politician, who has a national
reputation and lives nearer the coast than the
lakes on the subject of the initiation OF general
movement TO drop Grant and take up Wade. The
line Of argument something like this Grant
has been virtually nominated for some months.
II is plain that his apparent candidacy has not
been productive of the slightest popular .enthu-
siam. He has not added particle of siren 9Th to
The Republican party in any quarter. On the
contrary the surface indications have not been
good tor some weeks. The Connecticut and
Chicago elections are not encouraging. The
thing 10 do is TO make timely change in our
leadership. The presentation OF Grant to the
country and his failure before the convention, is
fortunate circumstance If we are wise enough to
improve il TO the utmost There is but one way
20 improve II and that is TO take another candi-
date. Benjamin F. Wade is the only man who
can be the candidate. Let us seize the opportu.
nifty and save the party.
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FRESH JorrINes.

The Canadian parliament has passed resolu-
tons sympathisiug with Prince Alfred.
About $40 of Napoleon First's soldiers are in
the Hotel des Invades Paris.
One of the railroads in England offers free pas
sage for seven years to any one who will erect a
house to cost $500 along its line.
The United States Hotel, at Sharon Springs,
New York, was burned on Saturday. Loss
$50 600; insured for SIC, 600.
In the New York Assembly on the 9th ult.,
resolutions favoring the taxation of government
bonds were adopted-49 against 80.
E. B. Scott, of st. Louis, on his way from Mon
tsna with $4,000 in gold, was murdered at Denver
City few days ago.
A Nashville firm offers so cents pound and a
silver goblet worth s25 for the last bale of cotton
that reaches that city this season from Giles
county.
Heating and Hollywood fought twenty miles
below Covington, KY, on the 9th ult. On the
third round Heating found his wrist was broken,
and when " time " was called he was unable to
come to the scratch.
The vendors of dewberries in Baton Rouge are
divided into dewberry radicals and dewberry
Democrats. The latter claim to have voted the
Democratic ticket at the late election, and they
get all the custom.
The Mansfield, La, Times learns that some of
the negro women around that town are perfectly
enraged at their patriotic husbands for voting the
Democratic ticket at the election. In few in.
stances separation has occurred, and both parties
are again in single blessedness.
Nelson county, KY, farmer tells the editor of
the Louisville Courier that lie knows this will be
good wheat and fruit year, because it has been a
poor sugar season. Very little maple sugar was
made this spring, and the sort of weather that
prevents free flow of sap is the very sort to Sc
cure good wheat and fruit crops.
Washington dispatch says: "R. G. Parsons,
marshal of the Supreme Court of the United
States, has received letter, numerously signed
by business men, merchants and others of the
eighteenth Chic district, urging him to allow his
name to be put in nomination for representative
on the Republican ticket for Congress. Mr.. Par.
sons has replied, complying with the request
Judge spalding declines denomination.
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the jurisdiction over the island OF Alta Vels, upon
considers Bile consideration OF the subject, | am
clearly OF opinion that, under the claim OF the
United States its citizens have the exclusive right
70 take guano there.
This Is clearly indisputable, both by the law of
nations and our municipal law. / have never
been able to understand why the executive did
not long since assert the rights OF the government
and sustain the rghtful claims OF its citizens TO
the possession Of the leland in the most forcible
manner consistent with the dignity and honor OF
the nation. am, yours truly,
BENZ. F. BUTLER.
/ concur in the opinion expressed above by
General Butler. JOHN A. LOGAN.
Ard we concur:
j. A. Garfield, Thaddeus Stevens,
W. II. Koontz, ]. q. Blaine,
w. Moorhead, John A. Bingham.
Col Shaffer, to whom this letter is ad-
dressed, was formerly chief of staff to Gen.
Butler, and is now counsel for the Alta Vela
claimants. At the time of delivering this let
ter, March 49, Judge Black urged with
great earnestness immediate action in the
premises; but the President, at this same in
terview, firmly and positively declined to act
in the matter, and Judge Black withdrew,
evidently offended at the refusal. On the 18th
of March Judge Black transmitted to the
President his letter of that date, Withdrawing
from the defense of the impeachment case.
On the 22d of March he sent second letter,
of that date, explaining his action; and subse-
quently another of a later date of the same
tenor. In the meantime the counsel had in
quired of the navy department the mode of
procedure in reference to sending United
States war vessels upon such service as was
desired, and urged this information to
strengthen his appeal to the President for i'm
mediate action. The President felt most
keenly the desertion of Judge Black, and
only the allusion to it made by Manager
Boutwell, would have induced any reference
to the details of the circumstances
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SEwARD-william II. Seward sat on the floor
of the Senate on Friday. His small figure and
slim head, the latter covered with smooth gray
and white hair, attracted all attention. Simon
Cameron graciously gave him chair, and Mr..
Bingham addressed him with words of welcome
aud assurance as to his health. Then Thaddeus
Stevens engaged in conversation with Mr.. Seward.
Two physiques ripe for death were they, but Sc.
ward looked the older, having not the advantage
of dark wig, like Mr.. Stevens. The latter Is a
grand looking old man always, but on this occa-
sion bis firm mouth strong brows and hsbitnal
frmness and cynicism gave him great advantage
over Stewards irregular and weak face, which
showed many facile lines, as of ready wit, but
not Of deep principles. Seward has always
seemed TO me to be literary man, intrusted with
craftsmanship. His weaknesses are all those Of
professional writer. He is fond Of talk, of SEN
timebtalizing, Of good wine and frequent rich
food. Of riding, fsttery and compsny, and he
always has his leading speeches and state papers
written out. msnifolded and forwarded to the
press In abundant time TO print them without err
ror or ahridgemept. Il was in this way that he
lost position in politics, loving the dream Of EN-.
pire more than the abstract truths Of freedom,
and too incident az hs age (nearly seventy to
Join an aggressive party again.
Washington Correspondents Cleveland Leader.
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tbs Victory IN ABYssTNIA.-Oficial Abyssiu-
ian dates state that the Europeans lately held
captive there, numbering sixty souls. including
men, women and children. were already en- route
home, and that the entire force Of Theodore's
army had been either killed. wounded or cap.
tuied.
Gen, Napier takes by this victory twenty-elght
large guns just used sgainst him. five thousand
stand Of arms, ten thousand shields (such as are
used in battle inopen field by the Aby ssinians.
ten thousand spears, and many other articles of
war equipments.
Times kilograms state that King Theodorus
made sn attack on the British advance on the 10Th
April, when he was repulsed, having five hundred
men killed. and was subsequently deserted by
almost al the remsindef of his troops. He was
then compelled to retreat inside the fortress of
Magdaa, where, supported by some few devoted
followers, he made desperate resistance to the
English; but finding his cause made hopeless by
the assault Of Napier's stormers, he committed
suicide by pistol shot, as the British approached
his last stand point.
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MILITARY IrEMs.-Cspt. De Russey, lstinfantry
has been appointed aide de camp to Gen. Buch
anan.
Brevet Major Knzie Bates, captain LIST infantry
will inspect and report upon certain clothing
camp and garrison equipage in this city. for which
Capt. W. g. Hodges, military storekeeper, is
responsible.
Leave of absence for twenty days, with per-
mission to apply TO the adjutant general Of the
army for an extension of ninety days, has been
granted to Brevet Col. S. d. Sturgs, lieutenant
colonel 9th cavalry.
Seventy. five enlisted men of the LIST infantry
have been tried by court martial vt Jackson Bar.
racks upon various charges, principally absence
without leave. Every dne of the number was
found guilty.
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B8- See Supplement.

We note with pleasure the arrival of Colonel
John Hancock. brother of the late COM
mander of the fifth military district, who, on
Wednesday, assumed control of the Office of
collector of internal revenue, recently vacated
tration of the arduous and responsible duties
of the collectorship will, we are assured, prove
both acceptable and satisfactory to our bust
ness community, and we cordially recommend
him to our citizens as gentleman who brings
a well known integrity and ability to assist
him in his official labors.
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". 4. HOdgsOn,
AND APPRAISER
Once No. 81 Commercial Place.

Having taken Commission prepared to make Sales a.
PUBLIC AUCTION OF REAL ESTATE CITY, suburban
Country; also, OUTDOOR SALES of every description
and would respectfully solicit of MEMBERS OF THE
BAR, ADMINISTRATORS. EXECUTORS. SYMBOLS.
ASSIGNEEs, and others SUCCESSION and sYNDIO
SALES, SALES OF BANKRUPT EsTATEs, SALES
or MERCHANDISE and PRODUCE, in Store. Ware
house. Press, on thipbosrd or in Bond; SALES OF
DAMAGED COTTON, and CARGO SALES Sales for
Account Of Underwriters. whom may Concern PORT
WARDEN SALES, SALES OF STOCKS and SCRIP
HOUSEHOLD and OFFICE FURNITURE LIVE sTooK
ETC., etc, etc.
In addition to his experience Of the nine years
with Col B. wALTOs in the same business he possss.s.
the sdvantsgeo Of having the assistance experience Of
Messrs GREEN ELDER, On the ofce) 50 long and
favorably known REAL ESTATE AGENTS thus an
abng him to guarantee entire satisfaction those who may
employ his services Appraiser, in making Sales and
trusts he may be favored with shave public PATRONAGE
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ii Card.

thereby certify that this day drew Capital Prize Of ONE
THOUSAND DOLLARS in the GEORGIA STATE LOT
Terry, Combination Class 24 being lucky holder of tn
ticket containing the 10TH 18th 18th drawn numbers O.
ls-6l)-and have received payment of the same
EMILE FABRE,
Corner St Peter and Dauphin streets
INV ORLEANS. April 10Th, 1868
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Cabin passage to Mobile via the Morgan line is
this day reduced to 81 so, deck passage 81 so,
while excursion tickets for the round trip can be
bought for $40. See the notice elsewhere.
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$40, 900 ResCard.

STOLEN from the CANAL BANK, THIS DAY, pack
ase made up for the Southern Express Company addressed
NJ. MORGANS SONS New FORK containing FIFTY
THOUSAND sso,oO0 DOLLARS In Legal Tender Notes
Of One Thousand $1,000 Dollars each All of Letter O.
and dated 10th March 1852 and nnnnharad a. e.uu..
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The public cautioned against trading the same and
the above reward Is offered for the recovery the money
CH. JUMONvILLE,
New Orleans. March 26, 1868 Cashisr
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AND LEAVE YOUR MEASURES.
A NEW SONG OF THE sHIRr-DEDIcATED To
NESsRs HAyMAN LEIGHToN-BY TaE
MACHINE POET LAUREATE.

NESsRs HAyMAN 4 LErGHTON-BY TaE
MACHINE POET LAUREATE.
In the fsni'd Crescent City,
Corner Canal and st. Charles street,
The ray, the fair and witty.
Morning and evening. you'd always meet
"Our Shirt factory there hour hes
Replete with endless treasures,
Which the en- ire public n0urishes-
SO Walk in and leave your measures"
LEIGHTON 4 BAYMAN ruling
Ger that store priced by and known to ALL
Are fsithfal workwomen schooling,
Always ready at every call
Good nj and make. good sfyie insuring
For ready greenbsck treasures,
With collars and cuffs quite enduring
So Walk in and leave your measures"
All kinds of good material
For shirl making Is there TO be found,
By female hands ethereal.
If ft and Of work most soy nd.
Six match ess Shirts for Nine Dollars,
In box. perfect treasurtsi
With We sewn seams, buttons and collars
So walk in 81 leave your measures y
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Frat Premium Ph0tOgraphs.
I'D MAJ

The FIRST PREMIUM, "a Diplomat has again been
awarded to W. ". wAsHBURN lI3 Canal strest New Or
leans for the best PHOTOGRAPHS exhibited ss the Louis
lana State Fair for 1863
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Sir OF those FFoscfmg
BOSOM SHIRTS, IN BOX, FOR NINE DOLLARS.
Six fine puff bosom SHIRTS. in box, for..........Se
SIX small plated linen bosom SHIRTS in box
SIX linen bosom SHIRTS in box, for ..............
SIX linen bosom SHIRTS, fine. in box, for ....... .
SIX extra large SHIRTS in box for............. II
Look at them in the window. at the
Corner OF st. Charles and Canal Streets.
GENTLEMEN's FURNISHING GOODS EQUALLY
CHEAP.
NB.-No heuse in this city underseu u.s.
LEIGHTON & HAYMAN
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Made BY before and during war Be had By apply
ing at my Old Stand. lCl CANAL STREET, where can
be found daily and shall be glad 10 my old friends
and the public generally.
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BOSOns.
Extra Long and Large Shirt B0SOMS;
Night SHIRTS ana Boys SHIRTS;
CUFFS and COLLARS TO put on Shirts:
SHIRTS made o order at our SHIRT FACTORY eor
ner st. Charles and Canal streets
LEIGHTON & HAYMAN.
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j. 8. Knapp,
DEN TAIL SURG EON,
S.........-......Baroane street....-..........I5
Near Canal Street
Preserve your Deesying Teeth possbef have them
extracted without pain and replaced BY the best artificial
sttute that can be produced.