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The Van Buren press., 1868-05-22
fE Donnellw, who sum

fE Donnellw, who sumped the State
for Jewell, in his great speech Of Satur-
day last, gives the following account of
the "Grant movement" in Minnesota /:
II would say to Ulysses s. Grant, if it
was in my power to. whisper anything in
his ear, to take counsel by that profound
remark Of Aminadab Sleek, when he said
You all expect TO Get into heaven by
holding on to my coat tail but I'll fool
youall, I'll wear monkey jacket Gen..
Gr0M has got 10 ,redr hat poilicoi
moakey-jdchet. We had General Grant
up in Minnesota, and Of course the distin-
guishcl gentleman from Illinois was with
him and when General Grant was sere-
naded, the gentleman from Illinois stuck
his head ont of the window and thanked
the crowd; and when they rode in an
open barouche together and the crowd
hurrahed, tue gentleman from Illinois laid
his hand upon his heart and bowed his
profound Acknowledgements. The people
out there were in great doubt which was
Grant aud which was Washburnc, and
they came to the conclusion that the quiet
little gentleman must be the fourth class
politician, and that the portentiuos, fussy
individual was the conqucror Of Lee. Old
Jesse 0rant, it is said, remarked on that
occasion; Pears to me that Washburnc
thinks he owns 'Lvsses but he don'to WI
Inc, notify darncd sight IfWashburne
own LysScs, who owns Jesse 3 Conn.
Register
The Van Buren press., 1868-05-22
Van Buren Ferry,

NNIE old, long established and wcll-knowp
i Ferry. at Van Buren,. Ark l. now in the
exclusive charge and control OF the under
signed, who has had charge of it for many
years. lie has recently put in service n NEW
BOAT, uiltby him expressly for this Ferry.
and employed careful, experienced and com.
pctrnt trrrymcn. Travellers are assured that
at this Ferry they will have n safe crossing
over the Arkansas River, and will meet with
no detention.
NM. +. ENGLAND,
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-12-17
Beaten but not Conquered

Seymour and Blair are defeated,
though not as badly as were
Mcclellan and Pendleton. We
suppose no Democrat expected
any other result, after the cleo
tions in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and
Indiana, in October. The result
OF those elections was such as to
nearly extinguish all hopes of elect
ing a Democratic President this
time. The Democrats bore the
result with courage and continued
to battle bravely for the cherished
principles which they believe best
for the interest of the country
They have been outnumbered,
and will submit to the result with
as good grace as possible. But
they are neither conquered, dis
mayed or disheartened, and they
will continue to urge upon the
people the adoption of those great
principles of equal taxation, re.
duction oil expenses, payment OF
debts, reduction of tariffs, dis
charge of unnecessary office-hold-
ers. reduction of the army and
navy, abolition of Freedmen's
Bureau, and the restoration of
the people of the South to their
constitutional rights. The Re
publicans must take the negro
from the backs of the white peo-
ple of the South and . carry out
the necessary reformaof their par
ay abuses or their lease of power
will be short. Two millions of
Democratic voters compose an
organization which will never be
abandoned, and constitute a row.
er which is able to make itNelf
felt and respected. Their faith in
the justice Of their principles is
unshaken and will be adhered to,
until reform shall eome.-Roch
Jc71a,d A707Ls.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-12-17

on. and robed all over with tradl-
tions of our venerable and time
honored institution.
Although our beloved Order pro-
poses not to propagate spiritual
christianity, let us, brethren, with
in our own mystic circle, approxi-
mate as near as possible those pris-
tine days of innocence enjoyed by
our first parents in the Garden OF
Eden. But / am aware, that
though this may be our object and
our aim, our old weather-beaten
craft has yet to outride many
storms of persecution yet, though
they may foam and lash upon her
moss-covered keel, and break in
angry surges across her proud bow
spirit, with her sign-board up "for
Eternity" and our trust in Him
who spake peace to the troubled
sea, we have nothing to fear.
Then, brethren, my parting adj
monition would be, to let the prime
object of our lives be, to secure a
part in the first resurrection. Add
to your faith, virtue, and all the
other christian graces, so that
when the great day shall come,
sand the New Jerusalem shall
come down from God out of heav-
en- as bride adorned for her hus-
band" you may be of that number
that God will wipe away all tears
from your eyes. Then may this
old craft, and not only you, but all
those to whom / now address my
self, richly laden with good works,
but inexpressibly richer in a Sa-
viour's righteousness, enter the
harbor like gallant stately vessels
returned successful and victorious
from some grand and enlivening
expedition with acclamations, hon
or, and JOY, while my own little
bark, an attendant on the solem-
nifty and "a partaker of the tri-
umph, glides humbly after, and oil
rest together in the haven Of per-
fectsecurity and everlasting repose.
Lynchburg, Dec. 4, 1868.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-12-17
PROPRIETOR.
VOL. XI-7-ho, "A.
Election Bets.

Several strange and funny bets
| were made on the recent election,
! of some of which we append par
lticulars: SIN Hudson, N. y, two
citizens got into discussion as to
the chances in this State, when
the Republican offered to take
SO from the Democrat, and give
one cent for each vote that Hof-
man received as a majority. This
was accepted and the money put
up. The Republican then offered
to take SIS and pay the Democrat
one cent for every vote that Sey-
mour should get as a majority in
this State. This proposition was
also accepted and the money put
up. The Democrat made over
$500 on an outlay of So"
A novel wager was entered into
by W. G.. Gibbs, Of this city, and
Mr.. Bartram, of Danberry, Conn.
MIR. Gibbs, having lost the wager,
is to start on o walking tour on
the 11th inst, to Hartford, wheel
ing sewing machine on e barrow
through the several towns and
cities on the route. The machiEe
ia forfeit to the winning party.
A Democrat and Republican in
Providence, R. l., made q bet on
the result of the election IN that
State. The loser agreed to wheel
a barrel of apples from Providence
to Boston, a distance of forty-three
miles. Democrat lost, and started
on his expedition on Thursday
morning. The barrel containing
the apples was inscribed: 'Truth.
crushed to earth will rise again.
When last heard from the "wheel-
ist" showed symptoms of suffer-
ing from a severe attack OF the
Grecian bend.
A bet was made between q gen.
tleman and lady in New Albany,
Indiana. In case of Grants cleo
ton he agreed to marry her, and
in case Of Seymour's success she
was to marry him-that is to say.
the gentleman with whom she
made the wager, and not Gov.
| Seymour. At last accounts the
parties were very well satisfied
with the manner in which the
wager had been decided,
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-12-17

TERMS.
rTwo Botiars for one year, sns

HeTw0 Dollars for one year, snva-
risbly ia adoanos.
IT Single copies, Ten Cents each.
Advertisements inserted ct One Dollar
psr sq1are Of Ten Lines or less for the first
insertion Fifty Gents for each continuance
= Local and Special Notices, Twenty
Gents per line.
@ A liberal deduction viii be made to
persons advertising for three, six, nine, OF
twelve months.
6r Obituaries and calls on candidates
Fifty Cents per square.
6T The privilege of yearly advertisers is
strictly limited to their own immediate and
regular business and the business of an ad-
versising firm is not considered as including
that of its individual members. GFNo de-
Walton from these terms under any circum-
stances.
0T Ad vortisem ents not marked with the
number of insertions when handed in, will be
continued until ordered out, and payment
exacted.
OF No advertisement inserted gratu.tousls
bTs Advertisements of an abusive nature
will not be inserted at any price:
sDe Announcing candidates Five Dollars
to be paid in advance in every case.
OF Job Printing of all kinds neatly
done on New Type. and on as reasonable
terms as any offic sin Tennessee.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-12-17
Cling Close to the Rock.

Along train of ears, fourteen
or fifteen, was recently passing
over the Allegheny Mountains ON
1 their way eastward. They were
crowded with passengers. AS the
/ iron horse snerted and rushed on,
they began to descend, and needed
no power but the invisible power
of gravitation to send them down
with terrific swiftness. Just as
the passengers began to realize
their situation, they came to a
short curve out of the solid rock,
la wall of rock lying on each side.
Suddenly the steam whistle
screamed as if agony. "Put on
brakes, put on brakes" but with
no apparent Stacking of the cars.
Every window few open, and
every head that could be was
thrust out to see what the danger
was, and every one rose up in
their places, fearing certain des-
truction. What was the trouble2
Just as the engine began to turn
| in the curve the engineer saw @
little girl and her baby brother
playing on the track. In a mo-
ment the cars would be upon them.
The shrek of the whistle started
the little girl, and every one look
| ing over could see them. Close
i to the track in the upright rock
was a little niche, out Of which
piece of rock had been blasted
In an instant the baby was thrust
into this niche, and as the cars
came laundering by, the passen-
gers, holding their breashs, heard
the clear voice of the little sister,
on the other side of the cars.
ring out, "Cling close to the rockw
And the little creature snuggied
lin, and put his head as close to
the corner of the rock as possible,
while the heavy ears whirled past
him. And many were the moist
eyes that gazed, and q silent
4 thanksgiving went up to heaven
~rsa ---s-.@-O.-4>-----J 81.
The man who took . bold stand
--l-,.d "a bring e back. ees ~
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-12-17
Ten.pls Of the Hlnsss.
For the Fayetteville Observer. ~
THE OLD MANS BRIDE
Br ERcELDoUSE.

I seeiher now as when she stood, I
Before Gods holy altar there;
The marriage wreath around her brow,
And flaming diamonds in her hair.
All ! me, upon her lip and cheek
The brush of beauty left its dyes;
And t seemed as If from heaven was snatch
The azure swimming in her eyes. Ta
I see her now as she was then
A syren wrecdng lives of men.
Beside her stood man whose locks
Were white as wool with Jordans spray;
A gray December nearer death
By fifty years than this bright May;
But on his breast diamond shone-
Wealth sat upon him like king,
And she, the blue-eyed temptress, sold
Her beauty for an old mans ring.
But what of that the law and church
Did wed them without fear or search.
But as she stood in splendid robes,
And warm with Beauty's dowry there,
Like serpent eyes the diamonde shone,
Methought, within her yellow hair.
The glow upon her cheek and lip
Seemed often times to wax and wane;
Perchance, methought, she thinks OF one
Whose gallant heart she rent in twain,
Whose life was like brilliant wreath
Hung round the miniature OF Death.
A noble youth whose fearless eyes
Could look undimmed upon the sun,
Whom Fate denying wealth. had gave
A genius owning peer 10 none.
Hsloyed her-and her blue eyes famed
The fame of passion in his heart,
Until IL shriyelled duty when
1t warred against the syren's art
She led him on with smile and kiss,
And he, poor victim, thought them bliss.
One day he came with haggard cheek,
And ewes all lurid and adame,
And spoke to me Of how his heart
Was crushed with giief and sudden shame.
saw it all--the syren tired
OF gambols with poor mans heart,
Had rudely cast his love aside,
And torn their brilliant lives apart.
All me, he went to war and fell -
She lives and has not lost her spell.
But. blue-eyed temptress, soon will come
The day when wealth win lose its power;
Thy choicest diamond will not buy
Of death single fleeting hour.
And when his ebon shadow stands,
An awful bridegroom at thy eide,
The coffin and the winding sheet
Will be the dcwry Of his bride.
Andthen thy sfsisehood and deceit ei
Will be dead weights upon thy feet.
Fayetteville, Dec. llth, 1868.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-12-17
Sharpening Edged Tools.

The Mark Lane E1preSs copies
the following recipe for sharpen
ing edged tools from a German
scientific journal, for the benefit
of farmers, mechanics and labor
.ers: st has long been known
that the simplestmethod of sharp
.ening a razor is to put it for half
AN hour in water to which has
been added one-twentieth OF its
weight of muriatic or sulphurlc
acid, then lightly wipe it Oft, and
after a few hours set iton hone.
The acid here supplies the place
of whetsstone by cornoding the
whole surface evenly, SO that moth
ing further than a smooth polish
is necessary. The process never
sniures good. blades, while badly
hardened ones are generally Inn
proved by it, although the cause
Of Improvement remains uneN-
planned.
aOf late this process has been
applied to many other cutting
implements. The workmen, at
the beginning of bis noon'speli, or
when he leaves it in the evening,
..,o;stons his tools with water acid
ulated as above, the cost OF which
is almost nothing. This saves
the consumption OF time and Ia, q
Dor in whetting."
Mrs. Julia ! stabble, after a
months marriage, applied tor a
divorce in Nashville last Saturday.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-12-17

Society is divided into two
great classes; those who have
more dinners than appetites, and
those who have more appetites
than dinners. le
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-12-17
In Menoriana.
DEATH OF TOWNSEND P. GREEN
For the Favetteville Observer

For the Fayetteville observer.
LYNCHBURG, Te., Dec. 5, 1868.
M-. ~ O. Wallace:
SIR Last night Lynchburg
Lodge No. .318, Free and Accepted
Masons held a Lodge Of Sorrow
in memory of our lamented Bro.
TOWNSEND P. GREEN, in the
Christian Church, which was
crowded Notwithstanding the
inclemency of the weather) to its
utmost capacity. The day preyi-
GUS had been taken up in prepar-
ing the stations and catafalque
according to the regular plan, but
long ere theh hour for us to assemble
everything was executed in good
taste and neat style by our indom-
liable untiring friend, Major Rich
mond. About dark the process
ion was formed at the Lodge and
moved to the church where the
Lodge of Sorrow was opened and
everything passed off without a
jar. The Wardens, and Deacons,
and Stewards performed their
parts we'll both in their. stations
and at the catafalque. Our ears
weregreeted with sweetsongs from
the choir, who performed their part
most handsomely and deserve the
highest need of praise for their
services upon that occasion. May
they all have sweet songs sung in
memory of them, when they
shall have passed away, and may
each of them be admitted into the
angels choir around the throne Of
God, is the sincere wish OF every
Mason who was favored with their
delightful music.
The crowning climax of all was
the chaste, eloquent and deserved
eulogium pronounced upon the
life and character of our lamented
and worthy Bro. TOWNSEND PoRT
GREEN by DR.. E. Y. Salmon. No
one can SO fully appreciate itsas he
who was favored with the oppor-
tunity of hearing it upon the oc'
casion delivered in his own pecul-
lar and fitting style. 1t was in.
deed a feast of good things, and !
herewith send You a copy for pub.
LEGATION, believing it may be read
and re-read with great interest by
those who can appreciate good
thing. Very respectfully,
S. E. Fl. DANCE, w. M. q
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-12-17

Brethren of the Mystic 4 ae, and
Ladies and Gentlenaes. What a
happy place this world must have
been before the fall. How full
and complete must have been the
Joys of the first happy pair in the
morning of creation. How inef-
fable and unspeakable was the
Hiss of our father Adam in the
garden. before sin had entered
the world with ali its attendant
woes. Created himself but a little
lower than the angels-enjoying
the peculiar fayors and blessings
of the divine. Creator, he could
regale his appetite upon the am
bfosial fruits of the garden so
bountifulIy and bene6cently pre-
pared by the divine handAdfink
deep of the crystal waters that
gurgled forth from the rich toun-
tain M of pure health at the very
base of the throne of GodIln-
hale into his healthful lungs q fra
grant atmosphere that came TO
him waiting upon, its bosom the
balm of thousand fowers-his
sonses delighted with the strains
of music from birds of richest
nnlumnaee and sweetest song. No
disease gnawed upon the yitals'
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-12-17

The man who took . bold stand
resolved to bring it back; sd' e
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-12-17

Mrs. Julia ! Stabble, after q
months marriage, applied for q
divorce in Nashville last Saturday
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-10-15
"1toy Chilly The Evenings I'm &C
tobcr!"

"fiow Chilly The Evenings I'm Oc.
tobcr!'
This Is a common remark, yet how few think
of the danger Of exposing themselves to their
influence In alllo marshy localities Ague
and Fever prevail at this season of the year. In
THE disease there is invariably mere or less de-
rangement of the liver and digestive organs.
The remedies usually resorted to have reference
to preventing the paroxysm or breaking up the
,chills. If thisis effected without removing the
cause, relapse isinevitable HOSTETTERS
STOMACH BITTERS strike directly st the
foundation of the evil, by acting on the liver
and correcting digestion. The cause being re-
moved, the paroxysm will cease, and the chills
cannot return. When the patent is weak and
debilitated, the BITTERS should be resorted TO
as they will strengthen and tone the stomach
aliay all nervous irritation, and infuse renewed
animation into the hitherto dropping spirits,
without entailing the danger of reaction.
HOSTETTER'S STOMACH BITTERS is
truly preventive medicine, rendering even
the feeblest frame impervious to all malarious in
nuences; and, as a stomachic and anti bilious
medicine 1t is incomparable, and no one who
values bis health can afford to do without il.
Fortify the system with this inestin,able tonic
and invigorant, and the 'Chills oil October
evenings" will have no terror for you.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-10-15

ENGLIsHF EMALE BIrTERs,-To use the ex-
preston of druggists, the sales of this medicine
are truly wonderful and the effects arc astonish-
ing. Tornado like, it,sweeps everything before
it, and at once commands the confidence and
esteem of physicians. druggistsand the public.
II is used and highly recommended BY the med
icai fraternity and sickly females old and young,
al giving it their hearty approval. Those who
are suffering with any form of female complain
should lose no time in procuring bottle of
this valuable medicine 1t restores health and
beauty to the pale and wan girl of sixteen, i'm
parts vigor, youthfulness and buoyancy to the
frail responding mother of forty, and composes,
invigoratas and soothes in old age. See adver-
tisoment headed "Great Southern Preparations 4"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-10-15
1EEAT

SOUTHERN PREPARATIONS
These Remedies are the result of many y "a 7.
of isborious study, and. long bedside ex-
lperience in the South and West, and from the
golden opiuions they have won from tn.
medical profession, the press and the public
and the unprecedented demand and univer-
sal satisfaction given, th ey have Immediately
become the
STANDARD MEDICINES OF THE AGE,
Being prepared by the medical profession
and Invested of all secrecy, physicians in all
directions are pres cribing them in their prac-
tice with the most satisfactory results.
The editor of the Columbus (Miss.) Senti-
aeLsays:
I'VE have had OCCASION to use several of
thee SOUTHERN PREPARATIONS
in our family, and in every instance they
gave entire satisfaction"
The Memphis Daily appeal says:
"The superiority of the GREAT SOUTH
ERN PREPARATIONS is acknowledged by
ali who have tested them, and we cheerfully
recommend them to our friends throughout
the country"
The Memphis Public Ledger says
"The GREAT SOUTHERN PREPARA-
TIONS are prepared and offered by staunch
our city, soIom zoe k7aoU; their
Remedies give satisfaction, and We cheerfully
them as No. ! Family Medicines.
The Brandon miss Republican says:
''The GREAT SOUTHERN PREPARA-
TIONS are prepared by eminent physicians
and sell well in our midst"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-10-15
D - a rs
For Magistrates and Constabies, just printed
and for sale at this Office.
* D. w. G. Senter, Radica

* D. w. G. Senter, Radical
elector, came to Fayetteville on a
special train on last Saturday, and
made a talk. He was smart e.
nough to refuse division of time
with q Democratic speaker. Rad
iealism will not stand close inves-
tigation, and he knowsi it. He said
there was not an honest Democrat
In this locality who believes that
Seymour and Blair will be elected.
His statement was incorrect I; but
he might have truthtstlly said that
no honest, intelligent person be-
lieves that Grant can be successful
if there is fair election.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-10-15
Qeatbs.
DIED.

In this place, Saturday, 10th inst. of infam
nation of the stomach, MIR. JOHN I. COR
DON, aged about 48 years.
The deceased was kind hearted, generous
man, ever ready to respond literally to tn,
call of distress: For many years before tn,
war be was Magistrate in the Fayetteville,
District, and since the war he filled the ofics
of County Court Clerk for two years. He wa.
buried on Monday evening by the brethren of
Calhoun Lodge No. 26, ! o. o. F., of which
he was a worthy member.
In this county. Friday. 9th inst, of con-
gestive chill, Miss FANNY THOMPSON,
aged about 10 years.
In this place, Wednesday. 9TH inst. of dip
theria, CHRISTA. daughter of W. T. Meyers,
sged about years.
In this county, Sunday. 1lth inst, of ris-
ing in the head, JEWELL en-, daughter of
Mrs. Mary Jones, aged about 9 years.
At Stevenson, Ala, Thursday. LIST inst, Mrs.
ELIZABETH MARTIN, mother of DR.. W.
B: Martin. Of this vicinity, aged II years
She had been a member OF the c. P. Church
for As years.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-10-15

~ W. ]. Philips, at the
zone price house, has just received
la full assortment of fall and win
ter goods, embracing all styles.
qualities, and prices, purchased he
says, at prices to ''defy competi.
tion." His stock is very large, at
tractive, complete, and cheap, and
persons buying Goods would do
well to cali and examine the as
sortment.
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az Nashville is in a bad wa

N@ Nashville is in a bad way
under Radical management. Its
water works, fire department, cor
poration carts and mules, etc, have
Ben levied on to satisfy executions
amounting to about $780, 600. AL
though the city is staggering UNI
der the weight of unprecedented
taxation, there seems to be no
money except IN the pockets OF
the Radical office-holders.