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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-11-05

H The defeat of the misera-
BILE scaLiawag Ashley,in the Toledo
congressional district of Ohio, is
satisfactory, but of no great impor.
lance, Ashley may not be a TOOL;
but he is person who approxi.
mates to that appellation SO close,
ly that, as politician, he has al.
ways been the fit subject Of con.
tempt. He possessed all the vile
ness of the meanest Radical, but
lacked the brains to be even res
pectable in villainy.
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List Of the Premiums

&At1t~a eOtS W CeO AteS fsCtoe W wv
Lincoln county Agricultural Soci-
ety, beginning on the 2Oh and
e,4ding on the oath Of October,
1868.
Wooden Hose, knit by girl under
II, George j. Jones.
Patch work Quilt, Eve entries,
Mrs. E, E. Goodrich.
Bolt of Begging, Mrs. Lucy M
Gray.
Cotton Towel, Miss Lou Gray,
s years old.
Cotton embroidery, FIVE entries,
Miss Mamie Bright !; cert, Mrs.
r. L. Gaines.
Crochet Work, two entries, Miss
A. M. Stone.
Domestic Wine, six entries, Mrs.
Sarah M. Newman; cert Miss
Della Alexander. 5a8aitg.i
} Preserved Fruit, four entries,
Mrs. r. j. Diemer. agYsv 1of
b Biscuit, Miss Lizzie S. Smith.
Coverlid, two entries, Miss S. j.
Luttrill. 81 sa hgow
IS Counterpanes, two entries, Mrs.
E. E. Goodrich. av2d oi sl,il
Preserved Fruit, Miss Louella
Goodrich. baI aa ,el;i
Loaf Bread, rusk, Mrs. E. E.
Goodrich. .aoas I /
Beet, Mrs. E. E.. Goodrich.r
Serge Competing, all wool, Miss
Mollie Sugg. .y..
Hair Btaiding, Miss Ola Cliff, of
Warren county.
Artificial Flowers, Miss Ola Cliff.
Bead Work, three entries, Miss
Kate Cain, of Warren county.
Pickles, four entries, Miss Della
Alexander.
Soap, Miss Della Alexander.
Preserves, do
Shirt, do
Tucking, two entries, do
Cake, Miss Mary McElroy.
Butter, two entries, Mrs. James
II. Holman; cert. Mrs. S. G. Noel.
roy.
Cotton Warp Blanket, Mrs. S,
G. McElroy,
Boquet, Miss Emily Hill.
Printing,one entry, E&JB Hill.
Portrait Painting, L. B. Wiley.
Landscape Painting L. B. Wiley.
Needle Work, Miss NJ c Bright.
Needle worsted work, two en-
tries, Miss NJ. C. Bright. a
Brandy fruit, Mrs. G. Allen.
Cheese, Mrs J. FL. Holman.
Sorghum, T R Albright.
Two-horse wagon, S. r. War
rem & Bro.
Straw cutter, J. G. Mckinney &
Co. seo- n
Grain fan, T. Fl. Jones & Co.,
of Davidson county. a1at ~
Dried peaches, VIM. N. Moore.
Sweet potatoes, VIM. N. Moore.
Shirt, by girl under IL years
old, Miss Rebecca Whitaker.
Apple jelly, two entries, Miss
Della Alexander.
Peach Butter, Mrs. H. C. Whita-
ker. q
Pair doubletrees, G. W. Porter.
Four horse wagon. W. j. Stegall.
Hay rake, W. J, Stegall.
Bushel of wheat, B. B. Ingle.
Blanket, all wool, Miss S. ].
Luttrill.
Braiding, Miss Mamie Bright.
SECOND DAY.
Washing machine, Theo. Harris
/ Co.
White English oats, two entries,
John S. Hoskins; cert, AS. Duval.
White wheat, three entries, S. S.
Alexander; cert, W. D. Smith.
Rye, S. S. Alexander.
Pumpkin. Hugh McGaha.
Turnip, ] S Alexander.
Southdown buck, j. S. Hoskins.
Sonthdown sheep, eve, G. S.
Hoskins.
Cotswold lamb, buck, J. S. Hos
xins. i
Cotswold lamb, eve, J. S. Hos
xins. ~e 1a.l"$
Wool, two entries, premium to
R R. Williamson; cert, I'll. F. Du-
'enberry. f
Berkshire boar, two entries, J.
). Hoskins; cert, Ill. T. Dusenberry.
Pair of Berkshire pigs, j. S.
Ioskins.
Aged. sow, a F Ddsenberry.
Aged bull, three entries, Dur-1
lam, premium to ] S Hoskins i;
;ert, II T Dusenberry.
Aged COW Durham, two entries,
S Hoskins; cert, Alex. Smith.
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@ Bagginga and Rope at GRAY's.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-11-05

N Boots, Shoes, Hats, and
Clothing, at T.. j. GRAY's.
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4
FL. Shofner; cert, H. c. Whitaker.
Mans saddle, Jno. J. Morgan.
Best mule two years old, two
entries, premium to j. W. Grand,
Cannon county, cert, "a F Dasen-
berry.
Mule colt, James Stone.
Aged mule, M. Childress.
Corn in ear, two entries, prem
ium to S. S. Alexander; cert, W.
III. ,Moores. IA
Saddle mule, two entries, L. j.
Bruce; cert, James Bright.
Pair chickens, w Fl Moores.
Mocking bird, Miss Rebecca
Waddle.
Improved Farm, 200 acres, W.
H. Moores.
Red Wheat, W Fl Moores.
Timothy Seed, j G Mckinney.
Millet, J. G. Mckinney
japanese Wheat, ] c Mckinney
Aged Jack for Jennets, two en-
tries, Thos. Moore; cert, Geo.
Garter, 10 ra H 7sxsa 49,
Aged Jack for mare, Thos.
Moore. a,g,, Isu,.,..fr
Blacksmithing, Jack Hoots.
Gunsmithing, A V Mcdaniel.
!, Aged Milk Cow, Alex Smith.
Horsemanship, six entries, c A
Fulton; cert, H. w. Mann, of
Marshall CO.
Boys Ride, six entries, W. FL.
Moores; cert, Jack Dusenberry.
THIRD DAY.
Aged mare, draft stock, two
entries, S. S. Alexander. cert, j.
W. Grand. 8
Stallion colt, W. Woodland.
Blooded horse, R C Hoskins.
Year old mare, r. c. Hoskins.
Pair of matched Mules. two en-
tries, Alexander Smith; cert, j.
W. Grand. m
One year old jack, Alex, Smith.
Jack colt, A ] Smith.
Jennet, three years old, Alex
ander Smith. a.
Two year old jennet, two en-
tries, Alexander Smith; cert. do.
Draft stock, one year old, G W
Foster, Marshall county.
Three year old stallion, Cowden
& Vowel.
Sweepstakes, blooded mares, R.
G.. Hoskins.
Best two year old mare, two
entries, John Motlow; cert, J w
Grand.
SWEEPSTAKES stallion, three en-
tries, G. E. Young.
Three year old mare, R. G. o.
burn. ~
Blooded stock, three year old
stallion, c. c. Young, Rutherford
county.
Aged harness mule, S, S. Alex
ander.
Young mems equestrianship,
IA entries, ]. NJ. Wilson; cert, II.
w. Mann.
Old fogy equestriaes fifteen en-
tries, j. L. Wilson.
Boy rider, under fifteen years
of age, thirteen entries, r. j.
Whitaker; cert, Thos. Dusenberry.
Aged stallion in harness, Thos.
Thompson, of Bedford.
Three year old stallion in har-
ness, c. E. Young, of Rutherford.
Two year harness stallion, d.
B. Shull.
One year harness stallion g.
W. Foster.
aged harness mare, j. w. Dr.
and.
Three year harness mare, II.
Leatherwood, Limestone.
Two year harness mare, two
entries, J. w. Grand; cert, VIM.
Luna, Marshall.
One year harness mare, r. G.
Hoskins. .
Harness stallion, sweepstakes,
all ages, c. E.. Young, Rutherford.
Harness mares, all ages, j. w. |
Grand; cert, H. Leatherwood.
Single harness horse, three en-.
tries, A., Hall; cert, John Alexan-
der.
Single harness mare, two en-.
tries, J. W. Ofand; cert, W. Cow
den.
Tournament, 10 entries,-1st,
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House of Representatives.
New York Items.

New YORK, April 8.-The various suits
in the Erie litigation came up before the
Supreme Court in the general term to-day.
On appeals from the order suspending Mr..
Drew from several injunctions, and from
the order appointing a Receiver. Mr..
Burnell opened the case for Drew in a
argument against the legality of the APP
pointment of Osgood as Receiver, contend
ing the convertible bonds were authorized
by the general railroad act of 1850, and
that the action Of the Erie directors was
sanctioned by that of other companies, in
Guiding the New York Central and Hud-
son. As to the proceeds of the stock, the
appointment of Receiver was erroneous, be-
cause the stock was in the hands of the
innocent third parties, while even were it
illegally issued and the proceeds in the
hands Of the company, no cause wonld ex-
ist for the appointment of Receiver. On
these grounds the defendants demanded
reversal of the order, with the costs,
contending the stock was fradulently issued,
and that a large sum improperly obtained
therefrom, and the order for a Receiver
should be made permanent
William Field continues his argument
tomorrow for appellants.
In the case of Schell VS.. the Erie Rail
road Company, before Judge Barnard, the
answer of Jay Gould to the attachment for
violation of the injunction was fled He
denies having any knowledge of the issue
of so, 900 shares in stock, but believes the
certificates Of stock in blank were madeby
the officers Of the company before the in
junction, and that the Executive Commit
tee issued convertible bonds to the extent
of ten millions, half of which passed into
the hands of Groesbeck, and half to Daniel
Drew. The same evidence on the subject
was submitted, but no conclusion reached,
and the argument in habeas corpus case
of Jay Gould takes place tomorrow.
A challenge from Coulter to Hammill,
for five mile race anywhere between
Brownsville on the Monongahela river
and Wheeling appeared to-day.
A German, name unstated, was arrested,
charged with an indecent outrage on his
own daughter, aged fourteen.
The corner stone of Booths new theater
was laid to-day.
A convention of photographers, number
ing two hundred and fifty, and represent
ing the profession throughout the country,
is in session here, and a subscription is
started to contest the extension of patent
which is considered injurious to their
interests
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rmr rkr.KLUx nEvELArIoNs.

We print this morning what purports
to be a revelation Of the oath, grip, pass
word, and objects Of the organization
commonly known as the Ku-KIux Klan.
It's accuracy is not vouehed for, for its
source is not authentic, but on the cons
trary is one casting strong suspicion on
its genuineness. Indeed, we do not vOuch
that there is any such association in ex-
lstence, and are far from regarding the
paper of The Memphis Superintendent Of
Police as reliable proof He prefaees it
with the story Of the mode in which it
came into his possession, which the pubs
lic will receive for what they may deem
it worth In publishing it, we do not de-
sire to pander to prurient curiosity for
the horrible and mysterious, but to inform
the public in regard to matters in which,
whether this farrago be true or false, they
have a deep interest For, if it be the
frst, it indicates "A state of society truly
appalling, and it Is proper that it should
be realized at once; aud if it is a Radical
invention to excite prejudice and form a
pretext for tyranny and oppression, it
should be exhibited and exposed if pos
sible.
We have said it was fearful to contem-
plate condition Of society that could
bring into existence an organization OF
the character imputed in Mr. Beaumont $
publication. If It exists, however, there
is a need for it, and the cause is as bad
as the consequence Sane and civilized
men do not bind themselves by such
oaths, and band themselves into such as
sociations in mere wantonnesss No body
of men in Tennessee, or any other South.
err State, would deliberately adopt such
means Of protection, unless they were
made desperate by a ruthless and intol-
cradle despotism. The world will refuse
to believe it possible that any cOnsidera>
BILE number of individuals, young, mid
dle-aged or old, have leagued together
with such awful oaths and direful purpo.
ses, without justification. If then, this
be KuoKluxism, and yeritable thing, it
is a terrible testimony against the miss
government that has wrought it, and the
most overwhelming condemnation that
can be adduced against Radicalism. II
proves that the latter has broken up the
very foundations of law and order, and
sundered the ties which sustain the So
cial fabric and has precipitated con-
test between the strong hand of a govern
ment seeking to Cypress the superior class
beneath the domination of the inferior
and the aggrieyed who resist this unnat-
ural and unjust policy, that if not soon
averted, will take on as bloody a shape
as the strifes of men ever wore in the
darkest ages Of the world history
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-04-09
THE DREAD OF TENNESSEE RADI-
GAUR

AAAaYs
The Press and Times, under Informal
ton brought to It's attention BY enc of
torneys papers, and derived by the lat
ter from the Constitution Of the United
States, warns the faithful that impeach-
ment Of Andrew Johnson will not per,
manently get rid of him. We presume
from the serious style in which the an
nouncement is made, that some Radical
ignoramuses had been laying this fiat
tering JUNCTION to their guilty souls. The
Press and Times is careful to admonish
them that this is most "inexcusable
mistake" and to urge caution Be
wary, it says Election from the Presi-
dency will only unfetter a monster and
transported with fright, the editors hor-
ror-struck imagination pictures numers
Gus calamities First, he may become
Governor of Kentucky, and inaugurate
another war against "the best govern
ment the world ever saw" or he may
take command Of things in Delaware, and
sitting at her capital-"squat like toad
make untold mischief; or worst Of all,
after swinging round an. immense circle,
may return to Tennessee, and sGaelching
out the gubernatorial aspirations Of some
such "troOly loip son as Stokes or Null
Inns, finally land in the United States
Senate again, and there be thorn in the
side Of his prosecutors for an indefinite
period.
The opinion that Mr.. johnson would
be rendered by conviction, disqualified
for any Office under State government,
is an error Article section of the
Constitution says;
Judgment in cases of impeachment
shall not extend beyond removal from
Office, and disqualification TO hold and en-
JOY any Office Of honor, trust or profit 1n-
der the Unitea States"
Membership of either house of Con-
gress is not an Office under the United
States, and the x-President would there
fore not be ineligible to fill such a posi-
ton, and, Of course, would be competent
to any State Office whose functions were
performed within the limits Of the State.
This is clear proposition.
We are not arguing it, however, as il
it were disputed, bat have alluded to the
subject, merely to notice the consterna'
ton which Tennessee Radicals are suf-
fering at the bare thought of being
brought face to face again with that
tribune of the people. Andrew Johnson
is still President, and if the Tennessee
Radical ingrates who fed from his hand
for three years, will let him alone, he
may not disturb them in the way they
dread; but if they successfully hound
him to deposition, he may turn and rend
them. Blood may not flow here, as the
truculent Stokes predicts, but the fur
would hy, they may be sure
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-04-09

A Montreal special says that the MCGEE
murder has created intense excitement.
Prominent loyal Irish citizens are very I'M
easy, as a plan Of general assassination, in
which those concerned in Fenian proseeu-
ton there, is reported.
The American Cons9late's flag was low
cred, and the Consul officially reported the
matter to the United States government.
The body will be met tomorrow by the
citizens en- massee, and the funeral will
take place Friday The body is to lay in
state Thursday, and a grand funeral car
is being built. The funeral is to be great
popular demonstration. Sixty thousand
persons is expected 10 be present. The
police are on the alert, and the outlets 10
the States are closed. The Royal proela-
nation is placarded everywhere. The Fe-
Man leaders here are very quiet.
OTTAWA, April Evening ad-
journed inquest was resumed in the after
noon, and a large number of witnesses
were examined. The evidence taken was
mainly in connection with the finding of the
body after the murder. The case against
Whelan deepens hourly. The government
detectives are in possession of a strong
chain of evidence implicaing him, and the
Crown reckons confidentially on his being
the man. A loaded revolver was found on
his person when arrested, and a cartridge
in one of the chambers was evidently new
This chamber bore traces of having
been recently discharged other chambers
were bright and clear. The bullets with
which it was loaded were exactly the same
as that which killed Mr.. MCGEE. 1t i.
generally believed that a gang of rufians
are mixed up with the assassination. Two
or three parties, against whom there ii
strong circumstantial evidence, were ar.
rested as aceomplices of Whelan. In order
to expedite the trial, the Crown will proba.
bly, take the case ont of the hands of the Cor.
oner tomorrow, and then it will be brought
before the Police Court.
TORONTO, April S.-A man named Jas
Ryan, formerly a member of the Execu.
tive Council, was arrested in this city by a
government detective, and was brought be-
fore police Magistrate to-day, who re
manded him until further orders from OF
tawa.
MONTREAL, April S.-A public meeting
of the citizens was held at noon to-day tc
express their indignation at the assassina
ton of MCGEE, and coincidence for the fam
lily. The most intense excitement has pre-
vailed all day.
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washington Items.

WAsHINGToE, April Sin the Senate
this afternoon Mr.. Wilson, from the Com
mittee on Military Affairs, reported the
House bill, with an amendendment, passed
March 10Th, 1868, to continue the Freed
mems Bureau. The amendment consists
of an additional section by which the Com
missioner is empowered to sell for cash or
by installments, with ample security,
school buildings and other buildings con-
structed for refugees and freedmen by the
bureau, to associations, corporations or
trustees, who now Use them for education
or relief 1t also provides that funds de-
rived therefrom shall be returned to the
Bureau of Appropriations and accounted
for to the Treasury of the United States.
Gen. Hancock will establish permanent
headquarters tomorrow at the corner of
Nineteenth and G streets. No business is
being transacted at his headquarters be-
yond the ordinary routine of affairs.
Judge Curtis, who will open for the de-
Tense tomorrow in the Impeachment case,
will speak only from notes, not having
written his remarks in advance Of delivery.
There was greater demand to-day for
tickets OF admission TO the Senate than on
any previous day since the trial began
Some members of Congress have promised
or given orders for their tickets for week
to come.
The land Office has official information
that 800 farms, comprising nearly $4,000
acres, have been added to the productive
area of Florida under the homestead act of
June, 1866.
Messrs. Blodgett and Parrott, ofthe Geor-
gis Constitution Convention were appointed
to proceed to Washington to intercede in
behalf of some FIVE hundred Georgians
under political disabilities, publish letter
in which to inform their constituents that
everything depends upon the result of the
coming election in their State. They say
if the Constitution is adopted and recon
struction safe, and the officers elected from
true and loyal men, then the homestead aud
relief measures are safe.
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Gable Disnatches.

LONDON, April SIT is said that Mr.
Cranbourne has been offered the Governor
ship Of Canada, and Earl Nays that of In
dia. Lord Fitzgerald, Lord Justice of the
Court Of Appeals of ireland, has resigned.
The Irish Hierarchy will soon petition
the Queen in person against the change in
the Church.
Deeds of violence are of daily occur.
renee in Cork.
The grand jury has brought bills of in
dictment against all ofthe prisoners except
O'NeiIl, who is charged by the Coroner's
jury with completely in the Clerkenwell
outrages. Their trials will commence next
week.
LONDON, Evening, April SAN doubts
a. to the safety Of DIR. Livingstone are dis
PEELED. Sir Roderick Marchison to-day
received letter from a distinguished tray-
eler, which came via Zanzibar. DR.. Liv-
inestone writes that he is in good health,
and his journey of exploration has been
successful, and he will soon return to Eng
land
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Communication from the Commits
siOner of Indian Affairs.

WASHINGTON, April 8.-The Secretary
of the Interior sent to the House to day a
communication from the Commissioner of
Indian Affairs, who says, referring TO
official reports of the Goth and 2lsi of
February last, in which reference was made
to the necessity of certain appropriations
being made at an early day in order that
the faith Of the government and the prom
ises of the Indian Peace Commissioners
may be kept good. desire to say that it is
evident to my mind, unless immediate ac-
ton is had by Congress upon the estimates
referred to in said reports, and the necesa-
~ funds appropriated to enable the Com
missioners to carry out and fulfill the
promises made with certain tribes, we shall
have trouble with them. | am led to be-
lieve this from various rumors that have
reached this Office of the feelings and in
tentions of certain bands and tribes on the
plains. If we expect to keep the Indians
friendly with the government and at peace
with it, we must fulfill our promises,
otherwise we can but expect, as would
be the case were we dealing with white
men and Christians, and a renewal of the
troubles of last summer. Besides, if orr
agreements are not faithfully carried out,
the Indians will soon loose all confidence
in the government; they will believe no.
thing told them by its officers, and an al
most endless war will be the result, which
will cost millions of dollars to suppress,
and to avoid which thousands are only
asked. This question has become of so
grave importance that deem it my duty
again 10 invite your attention to it if we
are to have another Indian war this sum-
mer