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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-05-28
Why is it?

Mr.. EDITOR II have frequent
ly amused myself by arranging a
row of common glass tumblers,
and pouring a greater or less guam
tity of water into each, thereby
producing the different tones of
the diatonic scale. But the other
day on attempting the same expe-
riment with ale, / found that the
sound was deadened-that on
striking the tumblers there was no
vibration, the effect being as if
they were cracked. Can you in
form me why ale should thus check
the vibration, while water only al
tiers the pitch ofthe tones without
destroying their ringing quality ?
o. T. A.
Beer is to some extent gelatin
Gus in consistency and thus cannot
give the ring of the more mobile
Water.-ED. =.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-05-28

A man in Cleveland, Ohio,
known to be an habitual drunk
ard of the worse character, recent
ly drank, on a wager, six forums
of whiskey and pint of old ale,
and then staggered toward a gas
light. His breath ignited, and he
was consumed to death by an in
ward flame. 1t is hard story to
believe, bnt if believing it will
brighten topers away from their
rotations, we hope it will obtain
universal credence.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-05-28

In Michigan City, Ind, Miss
Mary Monroe has commenced
suit against Walter Leeds for dam.
ages to the amount of $4,000,
averring that he has trifed with
her affections and refused to fulfil
his promise OF marriage. Miss
M. is described as ga young lady
of lovely mould" and Walter as
ga young gentleman of progresses
ing appearance"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-05-28
A Mell-knoWn economical Bo

Awell-known Economical" Bos
ton bank president was recently
rendering his income return, wher
his attention was called to an ap
parent omission. "Have you
more than one gold watch 2" asked
the official. "Not one-a useless
expense" "Any carriages, sir?'
81 don't indulge in one" GA pi
ano, Think you have?" "Sir,
wish you to understand / own
nothing that does not draw inter.
est"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-05-28
A hattie was fought near Roc

A battle was fought near Rog-
ersville, Tenn, in November, 1868,
in which the Seventh Ohio Cavalry
took part. A few days ago, accor-
ding to the Greenville (Tenn.) Mesc
Era, a pillow boy turned up in the
field a belt containing upward of
$4,000 in greenbacks, in good
state of preservation.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-05-28

VALUABLE IF TRUE. G. Kim
ball writes the Cincinnati Times /:
81 send you a receipt that may
be a benefit to your readers: To
prevent apples from falling off be-
fore ripe-bore hole into the
tree, put in a tablespoonful of sui
phur, plug tight. This is a sure
remedy. Ihave proved it,"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-05-28

A letter from Australia states
that horses in that country are
drug in the market and cannot be
got rid of at any price. Two
hundred were bought at twenty.
eight shillings (about 81 apiece
to feed pigs with, and company
purchased one thousand noble
steeds for the purpose of boiling
down their carcasses.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-05-28

One of Buchanan's cabinet, ten
wears ago, sent an advertisement
TO q New York paper, with orders
for its insertion until the depart.
mant directed it stopped. The
direction was never sent, and the
paper has just forwarded a bill OF
several thousand dollars to the
danartment for collection.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-05-28

House rents are so exorbitant
in New Orleans that 'grasping
landlord" advertises to let ga
splendid hogshead, just vacated by
the former occupant, who leaves
it for no fault. The premises are
a sweet location for family with
Young children; are in thorough
repair, with bunghole centrally
situated and hoops in good order.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-05-28

The assortment consists Of sum.
mer and winter Clothing, common
aud fine, Dress Goods for gentlemen,
Hats, Caps, Boots, Shoes, Calicoes,
Domestics, Notions in great variety,
such as Jeweiry, Combs, Iaces,
Threads, Edgings, Hoop Skirts, Rib
bops, Handkerchiefs, Gloves, Hosie.
ry, Underwear, Collars, Umbrellas,
Trimmings, etc.
THE ASSORTMENT is A GOOD ONE,
and will be sold, as the Court directs,
sAI G0SI
at the store formerly occupied by
Geo. Bloom, West side of the Square,
Fayetteville.
THOS. J. MCCARTNEY,
april2-tf Receiver.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-05-28

A young man living near Cairo,
Ill.,, was recently choked to death
in a singular manner. While in
the act of placing the collar over
a mules head, the animal became
alarmed at something, and, spring
ing back and forth in its stall,
threw the halter in the shape of a
moose about,the young mans neck
drawing the cord SO tight as to
cause death In a few minutes.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-05-28
INSOLVENCY.

PURSUANT to an order of the Clerk of
i the County Court of Lincoln county,
Tenn, upon the suggestion of the administra-
trkx of the estate Of CHAMP. E. SMITH, dec .,
of the insolvency Of said decedents estate !;
notice is hereby given to all persons having
claims against said estate to present them t.
the CLERK of said Court, authenticated, on or
before August L, 1s6s, forpro rata distri-
button. or they will be forever barred.
feb27 MRS. d. E. SMITH, Adn'x.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-05-28

In New London, Conn, last
week, two workmen, while re-
pairing an old desk, found one
hundred dollars in bills on the
Bank of New York, dated 1916.
They were sent to the bank for
redemption,
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-05-28

An English school inspector re-
Gently found a grammar school un-
der Government patronage where
.bere were two teachers and one
scholar. The teachers were hav-
inc q combined salary of over 81
900.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-05-28
INSOLVENCY.

DURSUANT to an order of til Clerk of
Il the County Court of Lincoln county.
Tenn, upon the suggestion of the admiuis-
traitor of the estate of ELIZA J. BROWN,
deceased, of the insolvency of said decedenps
estate; notice is hereby given to all persons
having claims against said estate to present
them to the Clerk of said Court, authentica-
ted, on or before October LIST. 1865, for
pro rata distribution, or they will be forever
barred. [apr2l WIN. TOLLEY, Adas.
The New York herald., 1868-12-25

Bohemian Outrage the Character OF
This City.
The Bohemian outrage on the grocers, store
keepers and other business men Of New York,
and therefore upon the character OF the city,
is producing its fruit. The country news
papers all round follow like pack of hounds
the Bohemian organ here in the cry against
this great commercial metropolis. The sins,
or pretended sins, of New York are favorite
theme with country editors, and they are de-
lighted at such an opportunity as this to vent
! their spleen and jealousy on the authority Of
city paper. 1t is godsend to these branless
and idle writer's to find Such subject already
manufactured for use. But what shall we say
of the dirty bird that deiles its own nest ?-of
a newspaper that grossly libels the city from
which and in which it exists9 The pretended
frauds of our business men-of short weight
and adulterated articles-have but the slimmest
foundation, even upon the showing of the Bo-
heman organ ITSELF Out of the many tests said
to have been made there is occasionally one
showing the eighth Of an ounce deficient
weight in pound, or some little foreign sub
stance in the article Sold The result of these
tests really proves that business generally is
honestly conducted for the assumed frauds
are the exception, while correct weight and
sound articles have been found in most cases.
Never was the expression ''much ado about
nothing better verified than in these ground
less assaults upon the general business trans
actions of our city.
One of the most remarkable features about
these attacks on the business community of
New York is that certain representatives here
of the press throughout different sections Of
the country give circulation to the libels, and
apparently in connection with the original
authors of them. In fact there seems to be a
well-matured system for attacking the business
character of New York among all these Bohe-
mians either for the purpose Of levying black
mail or for some other disreputabs purpose.
Why, there is not a city, town or village in the
United States where similar Or worse nre-
tended frauds are not to be found. There is
not one, we venture to say, where business in
general is conducted more honorably than in
new iorh. we are nob apoiogists vi IraulnB
swindlers, or Of swindlers in anything, and are
more ready to denounte such than these hun
CRY and corrupt Bohemians but we denounce
these miserable efforts to .blacken the charac-
ter Of our business community and city with
out foundation. We advise the grocers and
others who have been thus dragged unwar-
rantably before the public to seek some remedy
for the outrage.
The New York herald., 1868-12-25

visi. Of the 1Iikad0 to YolxOhamn-Fiuan ncjal
Troubles Among the Tea and Silk Mer-
chants.


visit Of the Milkado 10 Yoxohamn-Fiuaucja
Troubles Among the Tea and silk Mer-
chants.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. %, 1868.
Additional advices from Japan state that the
Mikado left Kioto November a. passed through Yoko-
hama on the 22d and entered Jeddo the next day.
The people OF Yokohama turned out en- naasse to
witness the procession. 1t was the first instance
according to the Japanese authorities OF Mkado
having visited distant portion OF the domnons
for twenty centuries. Jeddo which was before
nearly deserted, has been repopulated and the
ruined palaces restored in honor OF his visit.
The reported defeat and surrender OF two Princes
at Aidsen is discrcdited in Yokohama by those who
sympathize with the Northern faction. Affairs be-
tween the Northern and Southern factions wero
simply in abeyance until favorable season for
hostties Snow had fallen heavily In the Northern
provinces and nothing was ex pected TO be done by
the Southerners before spring. when 1t is believed
reconciliation Will be effected. Meanwhile trade is
langushing and matters are becoming worse. At
Osaka and at Kobe the paper money issued by the
government was at discount OF forty-hve per cent
Paper was TO be issued at Yokohama ana had been
already issued at Jeddo where several Japanese
had been punished for refusing to receive It.
The Northern princes had issued a manifesto de-
Tending their cause. Owing to the great increase or
trade IN tea, silks and slkworm eggs several Japan
ese merchants have failed to fulfil their contracts
with foreigners. The government therefore desires
that the accounts OF the merchants shall be hereafter
examined by the proper officers and that only rich
men ne licensed to engage IN the trade. out Of ten
men now allowed to deal In these articles only three
viii be continued.
The New York herald., 1868-12-25
FIRE IN JOHN STREET.

This morning about one O'Clock ofncer Brooks Of
the second precinct discovered fire on the fourth
floor OF four story brick building No. TO- John street
IL originated in the apartment of A. @. Dursfeld
dealer ir let iewelry whose loss on stock will amount
to $500. ChAs. J. Knapp h Co., engravers OF wood
on the same moor, also Buffer, slightly damaged by
water. Messrs. II. Heinrich Co.. watcnmakers,
who occupy rooms on the third noor are aso dam
aged slightly. Mcssrs. Waldheimer n Lem, station
ers first floor, win lose about 5000 on stock dam
aged by water. When the fire was discovered.
Cnas. Run the janitor his wife and two daughters,
were aseeep the attic Immediately above, where Ii
originated and IL was with difficulty that they were
rescued as the dense smoke almost sutfocated them,
but by the promptness OF the police ana members o
the insurance patrol they were speedily removed to
a place OF safety. The building IL leased by Mr..
stewart, and Is damaged probably to the amount OF
The New York herald., 1868-12-25
TURKEY AND GREECE.

Action Of England and Franco in tho Pro-
posed Conference ON the Eastern Question.
LONDON, Dec "a, 1868.
1t Is regarded as almost certain that France and
England Will join In the conference for settling the
Eastern question.
Retirement of the Greek Minister from Com
stantinOple-Acfion Of the American Minis
ter-Refusal Of the Sultan to Recognize
the Proposed Conference of the Great
Powers.
LONDON, Dec. "a, 1868.
The following despatch from Constantinople, dated
23d is just received
NJ Deljannis, the Greek Minister, has formally re.
tired from his post and returned 20 Itba,a -
Iumaiu '"s ""'..- the American Minister. has
consented to extend the protection oil bis Legation
to Greek subjects in Constantinople.
The sublime Porte declines to recognize the pro.
posed conference Of the Great Powers.
The New York herald., 1868-12-25
Important Decision In England on the
state Church.

We have the unexpected intelligence from
England that the question OF the orthodoxy
of certain Roman Catholic ceremonals in the
Church of England has been settled adversely
to such ceremonials. Upon the case Of a cer-
tain individual, an lrishman, we presume by
the name, we learn that the Judicial Commit
tee of her Majesty's Privy Council, after a
patient hearing and due consideration. have
decided that the practices of prostration, or
kneeling before the consecrated elements
(transubstantiation) or the use of lighted can
dies on the altar are not in conformity with
the constitution of the Church of England.
This decision will create a mighty sensation
among the strict constructionsts and latitudi-
narians of the State Church throughout the
central British islands and throughout her
Majesty's colonies all round the globe and will
be apt to result in considerable secessions of
the English Church irrcgulars to the regular
Church OF Rome. The decision in question
will hardly fail to have some effect upon the
Protestant Episcopal Church Of the United
States in reference to the ritual and these in
novations from the splendid ceremonials of
shaping the church policy Of the Gladstone
government we can only conjecture, but we
conjecture that Gladstone will be very ant To
turn this decision to his advantage among the
corp detot that cannot be safely resisted.
The New York herald., 1868-12-25
KENTUCKY

Ku Klnx 0u,rnacs in Union Couuty-Fivc Of
Tbem Arrcstcd--rhe Town of Moraanneid
Guarded by Citizens.
EVANSVILLE, fnd Dec "a, 1858.
Several outrages have been committed within the
past few days by armed and masked Ku Klux IN
Union county, Ky. on Friday night from ten 10
twenty Of the Klan shot three negroes two OF them
at sulphur Springs and one at Morganneld. Az the
latter place they entered negro's house ana shot
him while he was In bed with ms wlie. In
return he shot and dangerously wounded
one Of the Ku Klux. lie was afterwards
shot three or four times, beaten with
hot shovel and left apparently dead The other ne
groes we're not mortaliy wounded on the same
night Ave men went TO the house OF negro IN the
same county ana made him get out OF bed and stand
while they in turn outraged the person OF his wife.
rho sheriff OF the county has succeeded with the
aid VI posse, Ia arresIing Eve Of the supposed ku
The New York herald., 1868-12-25
spain ana the Emperor Nnpoleon-Olozagn's =
Reception.


The Emperor Napoleon sustains at the pre-
sent moment a peculiar relation to Spain and
the Spanish people. On the best of terms
apparently with the exiled Queen, he has yet
found it necessary to recognize the govern
ment de .facto of the country. The provisional
government received recognition first from the
government of the United States. The Eu-
ropean governments were not slow to follow.
When Minister Olozaga, was accredited, we
believe. both to Paris and London, it was
known that cordial reception awaited him.
He has now been officially received by the
Emperor Napoleon as Ambassador from Spain.
Isabella, il is now manifest, has little to hope
from the Emperor. The people of Spain will
be allowed to settle their own affairs in their
own way and according to their own liking.
If Minister Olozaga goes to London similar
reception awaits him there. In brief period
now the elections will be over, and prefer
ence will, in all likelihood, be shown for
monarchy Who will be King will be the next
question which Spain may have some difficulty
in solving.
The New York herald., 1868-12-25

The ARREST OF EDITOR BowLEs. The late
arrest here and incarceration in the Ludlow
street Jail of Mr. Bowles, editor of the Spring
aeld (Mass.) Republicans, under all the cir
cumstances of the case including the fifty
thousand dollars Excessive bail" required
for his release, may be set down, we think,
as more OF vindictivc affair than pursuit Of
justice. Granted, that the newspaper COM
ments Of the party accused on Mr.. Fisk's Erie
Railroad transactions were uncaled for and
libellous beyond endurance, his course and the
proceedings Of Sheriff O'Briens deputies in
his behalf were simply outrageous and scan
dalous. Sheriff O'Brien and his deputies may
think that il is nothing to be put in Jail at any
time Of night, with or without sufficient cause;
but this is not the general public opinion.
Mr.. Fisk has gained nothing in the public
estimation from this affair, nor has the Sheriff,
nor have his deputies concerned. Public
officers have no right, in their official duties,
to initiate our city roughs in making the laws
subseryient 10 private resentments.
The New York herald., 1868-12-25
Christmas Prcscnts-Our Jewels.

These are my jewels, said the Roman
matron Cornela presenting the two young
Gracchi to her friend. This was in the davs
Of the Roman republic; but in this modern re-
public of ours we are not content with such a
substitute for our jewels az youth beauty
talent, public virtue or patriotism may repre-
sent. In short, we have no Gracchi to set in
our diadem and no Cornela to prize them az
the choicest gems. The jewels OF our day arc
not human, they are of material substance.
They cost money rather than maternal love and
maternal pride to create them, and they are
valued not by the standard of virtue, but by
the price of gold in Wall street IF anybody
wants to discover the value and beauty of our
jewels this is just the time and Broadway Is
just the place TO satisfy ones thirst for know
ledge in this particular. The magic wand
which the festival Of Christmas waves with
mysterious power over the whole Christian
community opens the pocket as well as the
heart; for, indeed, whose heart can be full OF
the many memories and associations which
Christmas brings and yet resist the impulse to
give something, whether il be great or small,
The New York herald., 1868-12-25
TRLEGRAPHH NEWS
ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD.
Turkey Refuses a Conferential
Decision.
Important Announcement Of the Privy
Council Of England.
Dreadful Collision in the Gulf
Of Smyrna.
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Two Hundred Passengers
Killed.
Tour Of the Mikado of japan
Through His DOminiOns.
Failure Of Tea and Silk Merchants to Fill
Their Foreign Contracts.
ENGC AND.
Dreadful Collision in the Gulf
Of Smyrna.
Two Hundred PASSENGERS
Killed.
Tour Of the MikadO of japan
Through His DOmini0ns.
Failure Of Tea and Silk Merchants to Fill
Their Foreign Contracts.
ENGLAND.

Important Decision of the Privy Council on
Church Practices.
LONDON, Dec. a. 1858.
The Judicial Committee OF the Privy Council have
rendered decision in the case of Martin vs.. Mac
of Arches by Sir r. Phillimore. The charges against
Mackonochie were "kneeling or prostrating before
the c0nsecrated elementsn and sthe use OF lighted
candles" The Prvy Council, after a lengthy hearing
and due consideration to-day announced their de-
cison against Mackonoche and in condemnation of
the practices charged against him.
The London Times ON American Finances.
LONDON, Dec. "a, 1868.
The London Times this morning in reviewing the
derives altogether disheartening view OF American
finances
The Cotton Mills Run on Short Time.
MANCHESTER Dec. "a, 1863
The cotton mills Of this city are to be run only
three days in the week for the present.
Promotion In the Court Of Chancery-Eiec-
tiOn Of New Vice Chancellor.
LONDON, Dec. a. 1868.
Vice Chancellor Sir G. NJ. Giffard succeeds the
new Lord Chancellor, Sir william Page Wood, as
Of the Lords Justices Of the Court OF Appeals In
Chancery. Mr.. James has been appointed q Vice
Chancellor to fill the vacancy caused by the promo
ton Of Sir G. Nj. Ginard.
Weekly Statement of the Bank Of England.
LONDON Dec. "a, 1s6a
The bullion in the Bank OF England has Increased
f450,0O0 since last week.
The New York herald., 1868-12-25

The provision store OF Joshua L. Weeks, in Port
land Me- was destroyed by fire yesterday afternoon.
The loss on the stock and building IN estimated at
about 81 200; insured for $4,000 In the Etna.
st. Johns Episcopal church at Waterbury, Conn,
was destroyed by ire yesterday morning. The fire
caught from the furnace. The loss Ia estimated at
100000 $4,000 OF which was covered by insurance.
The Reformed Dutch church at Client, N. ", was
totally destroyed by fire yesterday morning IL was
large wooden edIhce and of the Oldest churches
i'm the country. A Christmas festival was held there
on Wednesday night. which probably accounts for
the orI rim Of tho nre
The New York herald., 1868-12-25

as q token of love or friendship? to make, as
it were, an oblation at the altar of Christian
unity, fellowship and brotherhood which is
erected in every household to-day?
OF the multitude of gifts there are none, per-
haps, more appropriate than those exquisite
souvenirs which the skill of the lapidary and
the cunning workmen in gold and silver can
produce. We have already told our readers
where the rarest as well as the most costly
articles of jewelry can be had from ring
worth five dollars to full set worth fifty thou
sand dollars; from the most simple ornament
for the mantel in the new and cheap metal,
aluminium, to the richest works in bronze,
silver and gold; in fact, everything which
handcraft can furnish and the designs for
which the highest class Of art has supplied in
this line the Broadway stores abound in. 1t is
not necessary to add that it only requires
money to become the possessor Of all these
gems or such of them as the purse can COM
mand. Rubies, emeralds, diamonds Of all
waters, sapphires, pearls, onyx and the whole
delicate fraternity of gems are to be found,
WoTheu up iulo variety VI OrHauents, u'tiicr-
GUS enough to crafty the taste Of the most
fastidous.
Probably our Christmas presents offer them
selves in no more tempting shape than the
jewelry stores both of New York and Brooklyn
afford. "a thing of beauty is joy forever,
and what is more beautiful than jewel in
which art, combined with workmanship, makes
perfection?
The New York herald., 1868-12-25

The SULTAN on His DrsNtTY. The Sultan.
itappears, stands on his dignity in reference
to the proposed European conference on his
little affair with Greece. We admire his
pluck, but we doubt bis discretion He may.
however, think that England and France are
bound to protect him, and in this opinion, as
in the Crimean war, he may be mvre than
half right. The question involved still looks
very smoky.