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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-03-19

General Overton threw up, who.

General OVertOn threw up, who
according to his acknowledgment
could, at pleasure, turn up head OIL
tail. The lot of giving com mand
naturally fell upon him, and be
ordered the two antagonists to their
respective pegs. The terms were
'to. stand with heads down, and
arms close to the body until the
word fire." While in expectation
for the word, General Overton
saw or imagined, that Dickerson,
who seemed very anxious to fire,
moved his right arm, whereupon
he stepped upto him, took hold Of
both of his arms, and in a stento-
rian voice exclaimed: "Mr. Dicker-
son! keep your arms still, sir, and
remember the terms of this duel!'
Then quickly he gave the word.
Dickerson fired, and General Over
ton knew his principal wounded,
because he saw the dust fly from
his coat. Jackson instantly cried
out: General! 1 cannot spring
my pistol" whereupon the latter
more vehemently that ever, turn
ed upon him: "Spring your trig-
ger, Cd d-n it," Jackson did
SO, and Dickerson was shot dead.
Many years after, DR.. Overton
asked his uncle, whether Dicker-
son really moved bis arm, or he
only imagined it moved? The
old man, upon his word Of honor,
declared that he could not tell
And why did you use such violent
language toward General Jackson?
The answer of the old soldier was
that, according to his personal ex-
perience, a wounded man does
not for few seconds feel his hurt
so much as to disable him to mas.
ter his actions; but if these few
seconds fly by, the chance of re-
taliation is over. He wanted
with his storming to awaken all
Jackson's remaining energies.
A few days before General Jack
sons death, DR.. Overton happen
ing to ride with him, in his buggy
from Tyree Springs to Nashville,
on the road they were convers-
ing about this duel with Dicker-
son, and the old hero uncovered
his bosom to show the wound re-
ceived in the encounter. "Why,
general, it seems to me you must
have stood very badly to receive
such wound" remarked the doc
tor. The old man became silent,
and did not refer any more to the
subject.
N. B. The father-in law of Dick
erson was Erwin, and his second
in the duel, a DR.. Cattle. l spell
the name according to DR.. James
Overton's way: Dickerson, and
not Dickinson as it is written by
others.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-03-19

will furnish you with conclusive
evidence that he was bred by me,
but never sold-that he was sto-
len from me, just at the conclusion
of the war, about the very time
you say you purchased him.
The traveller assented to the
trial. The horse was hitched to
the post as proposed, stood a few
minutes, the bride was then ia
ken of, he raised his head, pricked
up his ears, looking up the street
and down the street several times,
then deliberately and slowly
walked past the house and over
the bars, and to the stable door as
described, and with his teeth and
lip drew out the pin and entered
his own stall. We hardly need
to add he was recognized by the
neighbors, who fully attested to
the facts stated by the claimant,
and that the traveller lost his title
to the horse.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-03-19

THE VIRTUES OF GLYcERINE.-
Halls Journal Of Health asserts
positively that glycerine is a perfect
cure for diptheria and membra-
nous Group, when applied with a
soft canNps hair brush to the inte-
rior of the throat. The penetra-
ting properties of the glycerine en=
able it to separate the granules
of which the membranes are form
ed in both these diseases, and not
only destroy them, but prevent
their further formation. These
are two most insidious and terrible
diseases, and if this simple and
harmless remedy will cure them,
itshould be generally known. ely
cerine is a most valuable medicine
and should be kept in every house:
1t is perfect cure for chapped
hands, lips, or other chafed, raw
surfaces, curing them by simply
applying small quantity to the
part affected.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-03-19

AN EFFECTUAL CURE FOR THE
EAR ACHE.-Take asmall piece of
cotton battingor cotton wool, make
depression In the center with,
the end Of finger, and fill it with.
as much ground pepper as will.
rest on five cent piece, gather it
into a ball and tie it up, dip the
ball into sweet oil and insert it in
to the ear, covering the latter
with cotton wool, and use BAN.
dage or cap to retain it in its place.
Almost instant relief will be ex-
perienced, and the application is,
so gentle that an infant will
not be injured by it but experience,
relief, as well as adults.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-03-19

A TERRIFIED NEGRo.-A negro
was met by one of the Ku-Klux
near Franklin few days ago, and
the cowled knight of the black
cross offered to shake hands. The
negro grasped the extended palm,
but no sooner had he touched it
than it dropped off, leaving moth
ing but the bleeding stump of a
CORY wrist. Sambo, with a ming
led shrek and yell of horror and
fright, took to his heels and never
once stopped until he had reached
home, a distance of about five
miles, where he curled up on his
cabin floor, remaining in that po-
sition several hours before he could
recover sufficiently to relate what
had occurred.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-03-19
RHEUMATIC REMEDY.-One

RHEUMATIC REMEDY.-0ne of
the most successful physicians in
Augusta county, now dead, used
with great effect the following
remedy for Rheumatism, which
we give for the benefit of all who
are troubled with that disease: ::
"Take 2 ounces of sassafras oil,
l ounce of chlorolorm, l ounce of
laudanum, J ounce of aqua am
monia, 4 ounces of alcohol and J
ounce organum-mix we'll togeth-
er; anoint thoroughly morning and
night.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-03-19

An old woman received a letter.
and supposing it to be from one of
her absent sons, she called on a
person near to read it to her. He
accordingly began to read-"Dear
mother" then making a stop to
find out what followed (as the
writing was bad) the old lady ex-
claimed, ''Oh, It's my poor Jerry;
he always stutteredl"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-03-19

CURE FOR Hollow HoRN.--Take
o handful of fine salt moistened
with soft soap, rub thoroughly
from the horns down each side of
the back bone and across the loins.
Feed On green food, potatoes cut,
or turnips, with small quantity
of bran sprinkled over them
Three or four applications gener-
ally effect cure.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-03-19

A Boston paper says there are
two reasons why people feel drowsy
in a crowded church. First, be,
cause they inhale, and thus de-
stroy a large portion Of the oxygen
in the air-which alone can sus.
tain vitality and healthy action
Second, the air of the church is
impregnated with carbonic acid
gas, which being narcotic, produ-
ces drowsiness in those who In
hale it.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-03-19
Ten.pie nf tIls Ainses.
The Bewitched Terrier.

Sam johnson was a cullud man,
Who lived down by the sea;
He owned rat terrier
That stood bout one foot three:
And the way that creature chewed up rats
Was gorjuss for to see.
One day the dorg was slumberin'
Behind the kitchen stove,
When suddenly wicked flea
An ugly little cove
Commenced upon his faithful back
With many jumps to rove.
Then up arose that terrier
With frenzy in his eye,
And, waitin' only long enough
TO make touchin' cry,
Commenced to twist himself around
Most wonderfully spry.
But all in vain, its shape was such
So awful short and fat
That though he doubled up himself,
And strained himself at that,
HIS mouth was half an inch away
From where the varmint lay.
The dorg sat up an awful howl,
And twisted like an eel,
Emitting cries of misery
At every nip he'd feel,
And tumblin' down and jumpin' up,
And turning like wheel.
But still that most oudacious flea
Kept up constant chaw
Just where he couldn't be scratched out
By any reach of paw,
And always half en- inch beyond
His victims snappin' jaw.
Sam johnson heard the noise, and came
To save his animile
But when he seen the critter spin.
A barkin' all the while,
A dreadful hydrefobia
And then began to bile.
"The pup is mad enough" says he,
And luggin' in his AK
He gave the rech'd terrier
A pair of awful cracks,
That stretched him out upon the floor
As dead as carpet tacks.
MORAL.
Take warnin' by this terrier,
Now turned to sassidge meat;
And when misfortunes flea shall coma
Upon your back to eat,
Beware, or you may die because
You can't make both ends meet.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-03-19
A radical member of the Ter

A radical member of the Ten
nessee Legislature attempted to-
commit suicide the other eve
ming by blowing out his gas, in
stead of turning it of, when be
went to bed. He was rescued from
his perilous situation by a room
mate, who arrived about half an
hour afterwards. He gave as an
excuse for his conduct that he.
"thought the durn'd thing was a.
patent taller candle"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-03-19

The TRANSMISSION process has
been revived in the city of Vienna,
by physician who used it with
great success in cholera cases.
The blood of healthy young per-
sons is infused into the veins of
the patients to the extent of about
twenty ounces, and often the eff
feet is instantaneous relief.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-03-19

1t is said that the bark of the
birch tree is now being used in
Germany for the manufacture of
various useful articles, and is found
to possess the toughness and dura-
bility of leather, besides being
equally pliable,
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-03-19

A Paris morning paper contains
an advertisement of which the fol-
lowing is a literal translation CA
young lady OF 4S, having a mode
rate income, but possessing a pat
ent for a new invention, wishes to
marry a gentleman of 65, well
versed in chemistry"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-03-19

A German doctor has invented
an apparatus by which thunder is
made visible through the object
glass of a telescope. This is equal
/ " as marvellous as the hearing q
cloud smell of Limburger cheese" "
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-03-19

In Cincinnati a young bride, in
order to teach her husband less
Oh, picked his pocket of $1,000
while he was sleeping off drunk.
At any rate, that is her story.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-03-19

Ridiculous as it may appear,
New York jewelers. keepmen whose
sole duty is. to travel over the City
and wind up clocks for the lazy
New Yorkers.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-03-19

Indiana is now the banner State
in the matter of divorces. One
has been granted at Terre Haute,
in that State, in one minute from
the time the trial began.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-03-19

In India you are compelled to
have q light all night to prevent
serpents and scorpions from getting
into your bed. If the light go out,
it is dangerous to get up lest you
find a cobra under your feet or a
poisonous reptile in your wash
bowl.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-03-19

AGerman under arrest in Tren-
ton, for breach of promise, was
married to the plaintiff in the
suit last week, and Immediately af-
ter the nuptial ceremony he offer
ed to sell the happy bride for
$500.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-03-19

To SToP THE RAvAGEs OF CATER
PILLARs.-Take pan of lighted
charcoal, and place it under the
branches of the tree or BUSH
Throw little birthstone on the
coal: the vapour arising will be
mortal to the insects, and destroy
all On the tree.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-03-19

A man in New Orleans got Sc
verely sold lately. He bought a
package at a sale of unclaimed
goods, and discovered, to his chag-
rim, that it contained the photo
graphs of negro children.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-03-19

The ratification Of the negro
Constitution in Alabama has been
defeated in spite of the numerous
supplementary elections held by or
der of Grant and Mead, in order
to drum up votes enough to carry
it.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-03-19

A lawyer worth thirty thousand
dollars was shot dead at Platte
City, Mo-, a few days ago, while
committing a burglary.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-03-19

is generally believed that as a
man soweth SO shall he reap; but
with woman it is quite different:
as she rips, so shall she sew.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-03-19

The standard of the French
army measure has been lowered
again. They will now take re-
cruits over five feet one inch high.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-03-19

A Connecticut infant was 50 for.
tunate as to be born with three
noses. Would do for a Congress
slonal smelling committee.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-03-19

Recently five young ladies had
their pockets picked while attend
ing a funeral in a private house IL
Brooklyn, N. Y. :"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-03-19

The peach trees are blossoming
and the tomatoes are ripening in
Florida.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-03-19

New York is receiving tomatoes
from Bermuda, which are selling
at four dollars per bushel.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-03-19

A lawyer of st. Louis, while en-
deavoring to collect his fee, was
robbed of $50 by his client.
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1868-05-16
THE EYES! THE EYES!
DR.. E. H, PARDEE,
OculiSt and A-uriSt

A FTER A PROTRACTED BLINDNESS OF
n more than five years, DR.. Pardee has made
himself thoroughly and scientifically acquaint-
ed with all diseases of the Eye, and is now prac-
ticing with a success not surpassed in the Uni
ted States.
All operations performed, such as Strabismus,
or cross eye, Cataract by linear extraction, De-
preston or Absorption, Pterygium, or feshy
membrane growing over the eye, Reduction of
Staphyloma, or bullying out of the eve, Artificial
Pupil, Fistula Lachrymalis, or closing of tear
passage, and all deformities of the Lids, etc.
Artificial Eyes inserted without the least pain,
and possessing all the movements and brilliancy
of the real eye. large assortment constantly
on hand and for sale at reasonable prices. The
Doctors Eye Bath for the treatment and cure of
all nervous diseases is used all over this coast.
Thankful to those physicians who have sent
him cases for operations, he hopes that his uni
versal success will warrant continuation of
their confidence. His celebrity as an operator is
co-extensive with his success, as patients are
presenting themselves for treatment and opera-
tons, from New York and Boston, almost month
iy: Many patients can be seen at the Doctors
office daily, in different stages of recovery.
offceI737 Clay street, OPPOSITE THE
rLaHA DAN francisco. I6l3:ly.
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1868-05-16
WILTON DRAMATIC TRouPE.-Ous citizens were

MILTON DRAMATIC TRoUPE.-Our citizens were
most agreeably entertained by this excellent
Company on Thursday evening. We do not hes
itate to pronounce it an honorable exception to
theatrical exhibitions generally, and to assert
that the opening entertainment was one of rare
merit. The programme comprised the standard
Drama of "Ten Nights in Bar Room, or the
Reformed Drunkard," an attractive interlude,
and the side-splitting burlesque of Dead
Shot" "Ten Nights in a Bar ROOM as de-
lineated, cannot fail to make a profound impress
sion We are sincere in the belief that the rep
tesentaton will have the moral effect of further
advancing the cause of Temperance than would
dozen of the WORKOUT and prosy temperance
lectures with which communities are from time
to time RECALLED.
we have rot time now to particularize, or to
NJ Ike special reference to members of the Troupe
All display genuine talent and taste, and wher-
ever they are known simple announcement will
secure crowded houses. Our people hare been
SO often imposed upon by catch-penny travelling
companies that it affords us additional pleasure
TO say that the Wilton Troupe is exception tic
the general rule, and perform more than they
promise. Don't fail to see them tonight.
This friday evening will be given " Made
iane. the Belle Of the Fabourg or, Founding
of Paris After which interlude of songs
and dances, after which the beautiful comedy OF
"a Day too Late" Another interludc will fol-
low, and the entertainment close with the anus
ing Burletta of " Laughing GAS"
I'm Saturday evening will he presented the rO-
manic Irish sensational Drama of "Coleen
Bawn, or the Bride Of Garryowen," to be fol-
lowed by comic songs, dances and recitation, the
whole to conclude with the laughable Farce of
50 Toodlcs."
The Wilton Troupe will appear at Junction CT
ty on Sunday and Monday evenings at Doug
las City on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings,
and rc-appear at Weaverville on Thursday, Fri
day and Saturday evenings OF next week. with
m entire new programme each evening. We adj
wise everybody who Can possibly do SO to wit
cesS their entertainments
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1868-05-16
TX TIL
EXHIBITION
...OF THE.
MECHANICS INSTITUTE,
SAN FRANCISCO.
SAN FRANCISCO.

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE Me-
chanics' Institute hereby give notice that the
Sixth Industrial Exhibition of that Association
will be held some time in August next in bull
ding to be erected for the purpose in Union
Square in this city. Every preparation will be
made to accommodate exhibitors and visitors,
with a view to make the Exhibition profitable,
instructive and pleasant to all parties.
During the three years which have interviewed
since the holding of the last Exhibition in this
city the manufacturing, mechanical, scentifi C
and useful and ornamental arts have made UMPIRE
cedented progress on this coast, and it is believ-
ed that the proposed Exhibition will exceed any
other in value that has ever been held on the
shores Of the Pacific.
The plan of building to be erected which has
been adopted by the Board of Directors. it is be-
ieved will prove to be the best adapted, both for
display and convenience Of the public of any
building ever erected in the State. The building
will be perfectly water-tght, being covered With
a single roof, so that no damage from the ele-
ments can be anticipated
All parties who interested in any of the
branches of Manufactures, Mechanics, or the
Arts and Sciences, are invited to exhibit in the
proposed Exhibition, and TO share in the public
,y and consequent profit which always attends
such enterprises. Suitable premiums will be Of
fered, and the specified date of opening the Ex-
hibition will be published at some future time.
By order of the Board of Directors
HORACE D. DUNN,
l9:3mis. Corresponding Secretary.
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1868-05-16
Our Next Congressman.

The Union papers of this Congressional Dis
trict are freely canvassing the claims and chan
ces of the gentlemen seeking the nomination for
Congress from our District Convention. So far
the expression Of opinion is largely in favor of
Westmoreland. We have heretofore declared
orr preference for that unfinching Unionst be-
lievng him to be in every respect the most suit
able candidate. No reasons have appeared to
u.s. nor has anything transpired within our knowl-
edge, to warrant a change of these views.
The prospects Hattering for the success of
our candidate, if wise selection is made. The
Accidental triumph of the Democracy last year
has allayed all party discussions, and there are
unmistakable indications that the resolute patri-
otsm which trampled the armies of rebellion un-
der foot, and denied to traitors seats in the coun-
ellis of the nation, will move in united phal-
to the polls in November next. Not the
least encouraging circumstance connected with
the Congressional contest is the fact that John.
son is again the candidate of the Democratic par
ty. AS our Representative, he has succeeded in
obtaining notorety only as the object of the con-
temptuous ridicule of his political opponents.
and in being spoken of by his party generally in
the terms of faint praise with which Addison
was wont to damn. 1t is difficult to account for
his denomination except on the ground that the
able representative men Of the party, the =" DEM
ocratic giants" did not consider the political
prospects encouraging, and it was perhaps
thought in Convention that as Johnson " blum
dered along" the race so we'll last year, he
might somehow "blunder " into Congress again
There is no reason why we should not elect
our candidates this year by handsome MAORI
ty. What name can inspire greater enthusiasm
than that of the hero statesman ULYSSES S.
GRANT. What nobler or more soul-inspring
sentiment can be invoked to arouse the Ameri-
can people than the motto our banner BEARS
" Union and Liberty" Everywhere, while ig-
norant, shallowminded prejudiccs of race and
color, and naughty, supercilious pride of caste
exists, will there be material for Democratic
party. But in this age of intellectual activity,
of free, unrestrained expression of feeling and
conviction, when human nature is tending on
ward and upward, the right with the might
and the truth shall be -
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1868-05-16

MECHANICS INSTITUTE INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION.
The Board of Directors announce the Sixth
Exhibition Of the above Associations to be held
in San Francisco in August next. For sufficient
reasons the Exhibitions have been passed during
three successive years, but every branch of arts
has SO rapidly progressed during that period that
the Directors feel it duty they owe to the As
ISOLATION, as well as to the people Of the State,
TO make suitable preparations for grand Expo
stion the present year. Read the announce
ment in another column.
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1868-05-16

BIG LoAD.-The Shasta stage did not arrive
until 10 o'clock on Wednesday night, bringing
ten passengers. Frank Young and Harry Bach
elder. representatives at the late session of the
Grand Lodge Of Odd Fellows, returned, as did
also Louis Raab of Junction City, who has pur-
chased large stock of new goods Thos. Sher-
idan, brother of Phil. and John, Of Arkansas
Dam, was also passenger
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1868-05-16

AT HIS OLD TRGcKs.-Last Monday we received
mt the hands Of Jos. Chitwood two boxes of
large, luscious Strawberries, and on Wednesday
evening from the same hands, sack we'll filled
with green peas, radishcs, turnips, etc. Of
course George Knox, of Shasta is the individual
who so literally remembered us, and we hope he
will accept the great big vote of thanks which
we send in return
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1868-05-16

IN A New BCsISSss.-Wc learn that our old
fellow townsman and friend, E. A. Whttelsey,
who fills the position of Superintendent of the
Western Union Telegraph line between Marys-
vile and Portland has just opened general
merchandise. establishment at Trinity Center in
this county.
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1868-05-16
LOST,

DETWEEy wEAvERvILLE AND THE RES
- ioence OF the undersigned. back-covered
pocket Memorandum Book Itcontaius the own
ers name, and is vaueless to any other person.
ne hnaer will confer favor by leaving it at
the JOURNAL Office, or sending it to
JOSEPH McGILLTVRAY.
Trinity River, May 10, 1863 l9:li.