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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-08-20
Public Meeting.
LYNCHBURG, Lincoln Co., Tenn, }
August 18th, 1868. {

LYNCHBURG, Lincoln Co., Tenn,
August 18th, 1868.
Mr.. Editor Fayetteville Observer:
SHIN view of the wretched
political condition in which our
country is placed, and the POSSIBLE
ity Of further trouble, a meeting
was held last night by the white
and black men of this vicinity for
consultations and expression of
opinion. The franchise and mill
tia bills were freely discussed -
The meeting was organized by call
ing D. L. Enochs, Esq. to the
Icbair, and DR.. j.. N. Taylor and
John Eaton were appointed Secre-
taries. The chairman explained
the objects of the meeting in a few
pointed and brief remarks, to be,
to promote friendship, peace, order,
and our future welfare. Mr.. J. ID.
Tolley then followed in speech
of considerable length, in which
he made the corruption of our
State government SO transparent,
that the dullest mind in the house
could easily comprehend it. He
showed plainly the identity of the
white and black mans interest
that there was no real cause for
the existing bitterness between the
white and black men, if they
would only meet, talk friendly,
and understand each other; that
the Southern men were the black
mems friends and the Yank was his
enemy, there was not a doubt, &c.
Rev. Berry Womack, Dick
Green, and Sam. Smith (all col.
ored) made speeches and were free
to express their disgust at the idea
Iof Brownlow sending militia here
for their protection, and claim
they fully believe they are better
protected now than they will be
if the militia should come. A
motion was then made that the
loyal militia was not needed in
this county, which was unanimous.
lily carried. The blacks went SO
far as to pledge themselves to meet
the loyal melish and say to them
that their presence was not need
ed in this county, that they were
doing well, and needed no such
assistance. If similar meetings
were held all over the county, or
throughout the State, assuring
them by men in whom they have
confidence, that as long as they be-
have themselves we are their
friends and will protect them, a
better feeling most assuredly would
be the result. We talk too little
to the negro; he needs advice, and
will take it from one side or the
other, and it is fact almost be-
yond contradiction, that if we re-
main mute, he will ever remain
against us. Here they are all right,
because they have our confidence.
| Respectfully yours, &C.,
D. L. ENOCHS, Chn.
Ra; J: MT n: TAYLOR Secs.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-08-20
A Radical nails Lie to the
Counter.

The following we'll started lie
was put down in the House a few
days ago, and by Radical, at
that:
Mr.. McFall arose to a question
of privilege. He called attention
to the article published in the
Press and Times of to-day, de-
failing an outrage said to have
been committed in Williamson
county. He said it struck him like
a thunderbolt that anything of that
kind should happen In his county.
Knowing that the militia would
be needed there if such things
did happen, he took upon himself
the trouble to particularly investi-
gate the matter. He learned from
two colored men, whose names he
mentioned, and who lived on the
farm of Harrick and Wilson where
the alleged outrage was committed,
that no such thing had happened ;
that the man alleged to have been
shot had not been in the country
for some time, having been driven
off for stealing some clothing. Is
it possible we have come to this?
Are we living in the dark ages
and men becoming SO regardless
of every principle of truth that
they will close their eyes, hush
their voices and still their hearts
and stop their ears and listen to
an ocean tone of woe and despair?
The colored men referred to said
that the story was as black as the
smoke stacks of hell itself, and
suggested that the editor of the
Press and Times had doubtless fab
ricated the story to prevent color
ed men from going to Franklin
to the Convention to be held there
tomorrow.
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H. Our old friend Pa

~ Our old friend Park
Shackleford is again in harness.
The firm of d. 2. & W. Fl. Shack
leford is now in receipt of an at
tractive assortment of staple and
fancy dry goods, boots, shoes, hats,
caps, notions, etc., northwest cor
ner of the Square, in the house
recently occupied by Reynolds &
Stewart. They promise their ad-
vertisement in our next, when our
readers can see the proprietors'
own announcement.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-08-20

~ "The Var 6et,ceen the
States, its Causes, Character, Con-
duct and Results" by Hon. ALEX
AMBER H. STEPHENS, is the title of
a valuable work just issued by
The NATIONAL PUBLISHING Co.,
Atlanta, Ga.
Histories of the late civil war
have sprung up like mushrooms,
and they can now be numbered
almost by hundreds, but all who
are DESTROYS of arriving at a cor
rect understanding of the causes,
and clear history of the events
of the late lamentable war, have
felt the want of a reliable history
of the same from Southern stand
point, by some representative man
of the South. This want is a.
bout to be supplied by ALEXANDER
FL. STEPHENS. Mr.. STEPHENS was a
most earnest protestant against
rebellion, and only succumbed at
the last moment, when his State,
in spite of bis warning, took the
great step.
The bare announcement that
this distinguished Statesman had
determined to write a book, would
of itself, be sufficient to kindle a
lively and widespread interest in
all sections of the country; but
when it is known that he has
chosen as his theme the one SO
fruitful as THE LATE AMERICAN
WAR, the absorbing interest of the
subject, together with the evidence
and singular fitnesss of the au-
thor for its treatment, unite In
awaking a curiosity entirely un-
paralleled in the annals of Ameri-
can literature.
1t presents a careful political
analysis of the past, separating
REAL from APPARENT causes of the
late unhappy conflict, and gives
those interior lights and shadows
of the Great War, ONLY KNOWN
TO THOSE HIGH OFFICERS, who
watched the food-tide of Revolu-
ton from its fountain-springs, and
which were SO accessible to Nh.
STEPHENS from his position as sec
ond officer of the Confederacy.
To a public that has been sur
feited with APPARENTLY SIMILAR
PRODUCTIONS, it presents change
of fare, both agreeable and salutary,
and an intellectual treat of the
highest order. The great Ameri-
can war has AT LAST found a
historian worthy of its Importance,
and atwhose handsitreceives that
moderate, candid and impartial
treatment which truth and justice
so urgently demand.
This most valuable work is sold
only by subscription, and the pub
fishers want an agent in every
County.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-08-20

E Mr.. Alfred Bearden, As.
sistant Assessor of this District.
has kindly favored us with the
following gerry important informa-
ton:
Z. S. INTERNAL REVENUE,
Assessors Office, 4th Dist, Ten. 7
Shelbycille, Aug. 10, 1868.
SIR-Distillers of brandy are
required to pay a special tax of
four hundred dollars, as well as
fifty cents per gallon on the spirits
produced. Respectfully,
WV. T. TUNE, Assessor.
To A. Bearden, Asst Assessor.
Copy.-Any person who shall
distil spirits without having COM
piled with all of the provisions of
the late law, shall be fined for ev-
cry offence not less than five hum
dred dollars nor more than five
thousand dollars, and imprisoned
for not less than six months nor
more than two years.
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H. Wilson & Bro. have a

E% Wilson & Bro. have at
their wareroom an assortment of
Furniture of their own make, schich
Meu srarrant. Also a variety of
metallic Collins, of various styles
and prices, and wood Collins fur
nished to order at short notice.
They have a good hearse, gentle
horses, and careful driver, and will
deliver collins anywhere In the
on reasonable terms.
july 80.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-08-20

The following are few selsctsd from the
multitude Of recommendations in our pos es-
sion:
From w. P. Head. Esq, Bangor Me.
BANGOR, Me-, April "a, 1853.
hereby certify that ! have used tobacco
70. thirty years past, and for the last fifteen
years have used ttoo pounds per month.
have made attempts TO leave of at different
tifnes-I have left off one year at time. but
always continued TO banker after it until
used Orton's Preparation which has complete
ly cured me Of the appetite for tobacco.
would recommend all who are affected with
this terrible habit to try the Preparation,
which will certainly cure If the directions are
followed. W. P. HEALD.
From e. W. Adkins, Knoxville, Tenn
KNOXVILLE, Tenn, Aug, 5. 1861.
This is to certify that / had used tobacco
to such an extent that my health had become
greatly impaired and my whole system deran-
ged and broken down. In June, 1867,
purchased one box Of Orton's Preparation,
and after using il / found that was complete
ly cured. Ihave not had any hankering or
desire for tobacco since using the Preparation.
belisye it all that it is recommended, and |
would advise ali who wish to quit the use of
tobacco to Try one box Of Orton's Preparation.
E. w. ADKINS,
From John Morrill,, Bangor, Me-
BANGOR, Ne, March 81, 1863.
This Is to certify that / have used tobacco
for eighteen years; have tried many times to
leave of. but have suffered 30 much from a
dizziness in my head and gnawing at my stom-
ach, that i have soon given up the trial. A
short TINA since friend induced me to Try
0rton's Preparation (sold by you.) / have
done 80 and am completely cured. did not
in the least banker after tobacco either 10
smoke or chew, after began TO use the Prep
aration. JOHN MORRILL,.
OF Price Of Orton's Preparation Two Dol
lars per box, forwarded to any part Of the
country, postpaid, on receip.of price. Mon
ey sent BY mail at our risk Address, C. B.
COTTON, Proprietor, Box l,748, Portland,
Maine.
REFEEEycEs:-We, the undersigned, have
had personal dealings with c. B. Cotton, and
have found him reliable and fair dealing
man, and believe his statements worthy of the
confidence Of the public. s. B. Richardson,
Esq, Rev. j. 8. Green, DR.. s. B. GoweIl,
Portland. Maine; Chas. FL. Morrill,, Biddeford,
Maine; 3. e. Boyle. Atty, Belfast Maine;
Alonzo Barnard, Esq, Bangor, Maine; VIM.
o Sweet, West Mansfield Mass; Ii. Qui1nby,
St. Johns, u d.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-08-20

~ LIE Petit Messenger, Modes
de Paris, for August, is a beautiful
number. 1t contains four full
page colored fashion plates, be-
sides patterns, descriptive text, etc.
Published monthly by S. T.. Tay-
lor, 39l Canal street, New York
city, at Sc a year.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-08-20

he has no trouble to sell all his
surplus right at home here, and he
feels encouraged to grow a greater
quantity, therefore he hires an adj
ditional farm hand E. Farmer D.
sells his provisions readily, and
pays E. promptly. E. must buy
his clothing and goes to merchant
+. The merchant is enabled to
sell slow for cash." and the green
back has again changed hands, to
change again and again, and make
and encourage business. Then is
it not for the highest interests of
our whole people that a splendid,
first class school should be erected
IN Fayetteville?
But there is another view still to
this question. Children ought tc
be trained up as far as possible un,
der the immediate care and control
OF their parents; and parents who
have proper regard for their du
ty, and proper sense of their re
sponsibility, make this point Of
primary Importance. Wea know
the great danger to the young of
both sexes in leaving home and 60
ing off to school. We, too, wht
have grown older, know how i'm
portant it is to those whose habits
for life are forming, whose charac
tiers are receiving the impress fol
all future time, To HAVE A HOME
We know how powerful is the In
| fuence of home to restrain from
vice and folly. Alas, that theil
| parents house should not be hOnat
to SO many children. But to have
home to go to, is often the reason
why vicious habits are not formed
| God has blessed the tender anC
unselfish care and loveof mother
in their influence upon the chill
dren and nothing in the world car
supply their place. Mothers, then
ask ofyour husbands to giveyout the
care and education of your children
at home, by supplying the means
1t is not only to the interest,
therefore, of this people to furnish
themselves with schools, but it is a
high moral and christian duty
1t is not something we may or may
not do, just as it suits us, but some.
thing we must do if we discharge
our duty.
We hope, then, the efforts will
not cease, or even remain station
airy until first class schools are in
| operation in our town. And may
the time not be long.
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Schools.

~
in the county of Franklin, that
they are behind us in natural
advantages; yet we find the town
Of Winchester ahead of Fayette-
vile In size and business. 1t has
been so for long time. Now
what reason do we find for a good
thriving town In poor county,
and a smaller duller town in one
of the richest counties in the
State? We will suggest one of the
reasons. For a long time Win
chester has had two large and -four
ishing schools, the one under the
control of the Baptist Church, and
the other under the control of the
Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Many young ladies from Lincoln
county have received great part
of their education at these schools,
and some are still going there, and
some are going elsewhere to schools
that have sufficient character to
attract patronage. We have no
quarrels with any of these schools,
for taking our youth away and ed
ucating them. We lament the
necessity.
Will not our people provide a.
gainst such a necessity? Will
they not at once put forth the ex-
ertions necessary, and give us
school of which we may be proud ?
We understand that a project is
on foot to reorganize the Female
Academy, repair and reft the
building, and start school there
this Fall. This looks like the
clouds were breaking-like some
thing was going to be done. 1T
talking in the right way, and now
will the citizens let the effort
end fruitlessly? Suppose instead
of sending our sons and daugh-
tiers away from here, and spending
our money away amongst other
people, we were able to keep them
at home, and in addition could get
only fifty scholars from a distance
to come to Fayetteville to board
and go to school. Their board
would be not less than SIS per
month, or $3.50 for the ten months
of the scholastic year, each, ma
king the board of the fifty scholars
for the year amount to $1,000.
Then their tuition would amount
to from $40 to $50 per year, and
suppose we average it at S25,
which is certainly a low estimate
"a very low estimate-and we
would have for their tuition the
sum of 81, $50. Then we must
add to this the clothing and other
expenses of young ladies and gen.
tlemen who are going to school
away from home, and in this we
confess we are unable to make an
approximate estimate, but suppose
the average should be 800; this
would give us the sum of $4,000.
Then we find that a good school,
at a low estimate, will bring to a
town not less than from So, 900
to $4,000. But suppose We carry
the calculation a little farther. Say
two young gentlemen, Messrs. A.
and B., board with Mr.. c., at $500
per year. Mr.. c. has, therefore,
to buy 200 pounds more of -four
from farmer D., for which be pays
him Sl2; he has to buy several
bushels of meal, and lay in great
er supply of meat, and other pro-
visions, SO that a good portion of
his $500 goes right into the pock-
ct of farmer d. Farmer ID. finds
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-08-20

" We have only space to-
day to say to the reader that the
advertisement of the "Land-we-
love Institute" may be found in
this paper.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-08-20
THE APPETITE FOR TOBACCO
DESTROYED.
Leave of Smoking and Chewing
the Poisonous Weed. Tobacco!


One boxof ORTON'S PREPARATION Is
,oarranted to destroy the appetite for tobacco
in any person, no matter how strong the hab-
it may DO. or If it fails IN any case the
nancy mil be refunded. 1t is almostimpossible
to break off from the use Of tobacco by the
mere exercise of the will. Something is
needed to assist nature in overcoming habit
so firmly rooted; with the help of the Prep
aratior there is not the least trouble. Hun
dreds have used it who are willing to bear wit
ness to the fact that ORToN's PREPARATION
completely destroys the appetite for tobacco
and leaves the persen as free from any desire
for it as before he commenced its use. HisPer-
Jectly safe and harmless IN all cases. The Prep
aration acts directly upon the same glands
andsecretions affected by tobacco, and through
these upon the blood. Thoroughly cleansing the
poison of * bscco from the system, and thus
allaying the unnatural cravingsfor tobacco.
NoBaore laundering for tobacco after using Or
tonrs Preparation! Recohect it Is Wayran-
f<1f R>,1ors of Co1tnIerfeifs
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-08-20
B. M.HATCHER
North side of the Square,
In The newly fitted Room next Door to

WRIGHT 9 TBANTlAMos.
rs DOW receiving q new and very
j desirable stock Of Spring and
Summer Goods Of the latest STYLES.
embracing geneul variety Of sta.
pie AID fancy Dry Goods, ready
made Clothing, Boots, Shoes, Hats,
[ ladies' and gent's,) Queens and
Hardware; in fact; all the leading
articles usually kept 10 a irst-cIsss
retail house. Thankful for the pa
tronage extended since ] have been
In Fayetteville, / hope by strict at
tenticn to business, and a good
stock Of Goods at as low prices as
they can be purchased In the market
to merit liberal patronage. Call
and examine ny stock. Mr.. w.
w. PETrY, veil known to the people
of this community, can be found at
all times behind my counter, and
would be glad to have bis old friends
aud former customers call on him.
The usual Barter of the country ia
ken in exchange for Goods.
sprill6 B. NJ. HATCHER.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-08-20
a Bad Man Fallen.

Hon. Thad. Stevens died at
Washington city on Tuesday night,
18th inst, at IL o'clock.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-08-20

~ President johnson, it is
said, refuses to take sides between
Seymour and Grant.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-08-20

~ 1 viii sell you a cook stove
cheap, and / have apple pealers|
and fruit cans. tt. Guar.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-08-20
A Curious Book

A Beautifully illustrated Book, worth a
Thousand dollars, sent free on receipt Of Fifty
Cents. by addressing Prof. John Vanderpooi.
No. go Clinton Place, New York CRY.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-08-20

Yellow fever is near New York
city, at quarantine.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-08-20

Expenses.
Tuition--Primary Department. $50 90
do Common English Branches, " 90
do Higher Branches. ......... Is 90
do Advanced Glass. ......... Is 90
do French. extra. ........... 8 90
do Music. Is 90
Use OF Piano 6 90
Incidental, paid in advance .......... / 90
Boerd can be obtained for $40 per month.
every thing included, except lights.
No deduction made for absence unless oc-
'casioned by sickness OF two weeks duration.
E. s. n. BOBO,
PTes't Board Trustees
Norris Creek, June 30, 1868 Gul9.0
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The following are few selsctsd from the
multitude of recommendations in our posses
sioH:
[From w. P. Head. Esa.. Bangor Mel
New Orleans Republican., 1868-12-31
REVENUE iNsuFFlCENr TO PAY STOREKeEpERS
BONDS OF OoL1soroRs WORTHLESS.
Compliment to a '.Nxere Bov,.
The Tribune on ''First-Rater Officials

We copy for the information of our read-A
ers the following highly sensational dispatch
to the New York Tribune The writer dis
plays a genius for invention:
WASHINGTON, Friday, December 25 1868,
\ gentleman who has just arrived in this
city from New Orleans, and who, during his
visit to that city, took particular pains to
inquire into matters in connection with the
collection of the revenue, reports the most
appalling corruptions in all branches al
that service. He says that, with but two or
three exceptions, thieves and plunderers
have, from the first, been in Office in Loui-
siana, and that their subordinates have been
sufficiently III collision with them to carry
out their schemes and robbery; that Off
GERS of different districts have been leagued
together IN perpetrating aud covering up
the immense cotton frauds amounting to
millions. He says that there were over forty
| licensed distilleries running in New Orleans
| during the last fiscal year, and that the
! Government did not collect tax enough to
pay the salaries of the store keepers. No
| dlstlller has ever yet been prosecuted in
| LOUISIANA TO q final conviction. Bonded
warehouses for liquors have been robbed of
! thousands of barrels. Warehouses were
burned down where the LIQUORS had been
| previously stolen. Bonds of Collectors
have been wholly worthless, the securi.
| NJ
ouSly lnsoiVeht' warehouse bonds have
oeen largely oil the same character. He
reports that the Judge of an importantcourt
Is openly denounced as unfatthful to his
trust, and that the United States District
Attorney Is charged with being in the
ring, " and that the defendants in certain
/ wine lawsuits soon to be tried in that city
| have openly boasted that they have. SO
| fixed things that the Government can
! never obtain verdict in the United States
| court. The Secretary OF the Treasury has
| been advised by merchants Of high stand
my III New VIieans tnat gross frauds were
| Cr't3nhonsa sr5 +fa+ Eus,,,, ~ ~
| fcers and Internal Revenue officers have
colluded together in the fraudulent ship
ments of whisky; that men holding
| small salaried offices have suddenly become
rich, some buying plantations and valuable
/ stock, others valuable city property, some
spending ters Of 4 tusnndis upon fast VIC
! men, and othere losing still larger sums at
the gaming table and horse races, while
yet another, as rumor has it, is enabled to
pay $4,000 to get elected to d high Con-
| gressional most filling certain New Orleans
New Orleans Republican., 1868-12-31
VIRGINIA.
Sally Anderson Set Free-RevoIutIOnary
Wagon Brlver Dead.

ShhJ 1AuueESOn set
Wagon Brlver Dead.
RICHMOND, Va, December So Sally An
derson, who was released from the execu-
tion of the death sentence by Judge Under
wood, and afterward rearrested by the
Mayor, was, to-day, finally set free. The
county authorities made no requisition for
her, the attorney for the county putting it
on ne FlCnnd that if the court made requi-
sitiJn for and executed her, it would be in
direct sobedience to Underwood's deci.
sion, and it could not try her again without
conceding that all its actions since July
were illegal and nugatory. General Stone
man declined to instruct the Mayor in the
matter, and accordingly the prisoner was
turned loose at noon to-day.
The decision of Judge Underwood, under
which she is freed, is that no Judge or clerk
OF court, disqualified by the fourteenth
amendment isnow or has been since the
adoption of the amendment legal Judge or
clerk. and that proceedings of all the courts
OF which they form part are illegal.
William Greanor, one of the oldest to.
bacco manufacturers in the city, died
to-day.
Moseby Clark, born in June, 1747, died
yesterday, aged one hundred and twenty
one years and six months. He was wagon
driver during the Revolutionary war.