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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1869-11-11
Gfmplt Of the atlnses.
The Blind Mans Appeal.


OH ye whose eyes are opened to
The glorious light of day,
Consider how the darkness fails
Upon The blind mans way;
And let compassion's finger strike
Upon your hearts pure strings,
That hope may DER his darkened life
Throw her protecting wings.
An me! an me-! the blind mans lot
Isfreighted deep with voc,
The thorns that tnrong his daily path,
None but the sightless know.
Then, oh, let Mercys gentle voice
Soft DER your senses steal,
And listen with kind Charity
To this-my sad appeal
Nv fate is hard--I can not work
As in the days gone by:
Yet stu must Ismy home support,
And all their wants supply;
God knows / would not shrink from work,
Nor hardships would ] mind:
But, all, alas Hopes star has sunk.
Pm blind-Pm blind--Pm blindt
AS one by one the evening stars
Forth from their chambers creep,
And twinkle in the rolling waves
OF oceans waters deep;
Their many gli.tering beauties rare
Are not for such as me,
God! my heart is crushed with grief,
Thy works can not see,
hear my ehildren's gentle voice,
But can not meet their eve.
/ feel the pressure Of their kiss
Then turn away TO sigh:
Oh! think of this, ye happy ones,
In palace, or in cot,
And drop tear of pity for
Ny hard-my wretched lot
Then, ohsturn not away from this
Ny sorrowing appeal,
But let the voice of Mercy sweet
Soft DER your heart strings steal,
And this pure truth from Holy Writ
Shall be your sweet reward,
That whosoever helps the poor
But lendeth to the Lord.
Oh when you read the Book of Life,
This lesson bear in mind,
That God the Saviour restored sight
Unto the hapless blind,
And He has left his followers here
To carry out His will,
To say unto the blind mans woe,
bid you to be still.
Remember, too that though on earth
You cast your blessings round.
They will yield rich aud precious fruit
In Gods own heavenly gro1nd.
And oh how great will be the joys
That unto you is given,
When the blind man shall see and bless
Your entrance into heaven
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1869-11-11

There was a time when it took
ten men to harvest an acre Cfwheat
in England, and even a modern
period when the usual days work
was to reap, with sickle, bind
and put half an acre of wheat a
day, which many of the older
farmers will remember; whereas
we now find that with, one reap
er suitably manned, there need be
no difficulty in cutting and putting
in shock an acre an hour.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1869-11-11

A couple in Marion, Iowa, who
recently tried to starve their SON
to death, have at length succeeded.
The child was missed, and by dig
ging in the garden the body was
found. The poor little fellow had
eaten of his fingers and died in
great agony.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1869-11-11

A Rev. Dir. Smith, Of Illinois,
came home without bis wife, some
time ago, and with tears told his
friends that she had fallen into n
brook and been drowned. Since
then it has been found that the
water is not deep enough to drown
a person, and the bereaved bus
band is in Jail.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1869-11-11

Adams Express Company COM
pels all agents and employees -
put up their photographs at the
general Office, so that in case any
of them run, the detectives can
identify them.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1869-11-11

Next Christmas eve is set Tor
the marriage of some five hun
dred cousins in New Hampshire,
as after that date the intermarriage
of first cousins viii be prohibited
there.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1869-11-11

Things areso lively in Richmond,
KY, that visitors are warned to
keep their rooms after dark to a
void collision with stray pistol
balls.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1869-11-11

The Montgomery (Ala.) M1i
says: "Jadge Cunningham lacks
only one qualification to make one
Of the best Judges we ever had in
this State-knowledse ofthe law =
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1869-11-11

A woman in Concord, New
Hampshire, crazea by religious ex
citemsut, insists upon preaching
in the garb Of Eden.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1869-11-11

At Chicago a bottle has been
found on the bank of the river
labelled "Iodide OF Potassium" -
They are dragging the river fos
$40"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1869-11-11

If Greedy is elected Comptroller
by the Republicans OF New York.
will JEFF Davis be his bondsmag2
The New York herald., 1869-02-19
ASSEMBLY.

ALBANY, Feb. Is. 1859.
Mr.. JACOBS gave notice that at a future day he
would move to amend Assembly rule forty as fol-
Iows:-
Nor shall any bin he referred 10 a standing com.
mittee 70 report complete without the assent OF two
tllras OIL the members tIereof.u
BILLS PASSED
Amending the charter OF the International nsur.
ance Company OF the city Of New York.
toga Springs. - y
ON motion OF Mr.. LAsHER, the vote on facilitating
ihe construction OF the New York, Oswero and MID.
anu hailT0ad was rec0nsidered. and the bill was
amended by adding the following 10 section tent
- 81 pe M ~ authorizing the corporate autho
thy OF thc cty OF New York to take stock or bonds In
said road;n passed by vote Of 70 to 20; incorpor-
a.,ng a.g ,ne uurs Hose Company OF Emra; incorpor.
a.snx .he hudson River Laborers' Union Benevolent
society ~ Cortland, Westminster county: changing
~. u, name OF the General synod OF the
rrseormea Protestant Dutch Church TO the Reformed
1 NnmSii Incorporating the Andrew Jackson Club OF
y, loihi incorporating the Ellsworth social Club
VI W r DlrVo,kyni authorizing Perry, wyoming county,
win shs ra ,nc construction OF railroad TO connect
% , sne nIle kalroad; to prevent cheating by the
use oi fraudulent checks drafts aud orders relating
~ " oruRes across the Mohawk river M Fort Plain;
~ u,nehu .he laws relative to the ST. Joseph Orphan
Asyinin az Rochester; amending the charter OF the
cIy ol NewDuTg; authorizing the ciassIlIcatlon OF
nnmh ,r o. the New York Trust for Deaf and
second regiment Of the National Guard: appro.
Pra,,ns $4,000 for The complexion Of the willard
Of the 1tica sav,ns sr oyld amending the charter
IN relation to the village OF Ptcrmont;
psnea uemmha ,n .ne jurisdiction OF notares pubc %
Judge OF the county OF oswego passed IN 1858: 10
amend me act providing for the drainage OF swamp
10 "hanas s"sDoa ~ LIMA and Avon Livingston county,
Ter county; providing for the cornpensafon OF the
snpervIsors 81 Onelda county; incorporating the
The salaries OF the Assessors and overseer of the
Poor OF Utica amending the charler IN lie village
!" oousuneuri amending the charter Of Inc
The New York herald., 1869-02-19
A Ncot Trick-An Express Wagon Driver in
Grief.
UNPUBLISHED FACTS ABOUT TIE MURDER OF Or. pAaxmAx

The Chicago Tribune pointing out the resemblance
between the recent murder OF Mcconnell by debtor
and that OF Parkman by Dr. Webster, recalls some
incidents In the latter crime never before made
public. withn half hour after leaving his horrible
work at the laboratory, the burning OF the remains
Of his victim, on the afternoon OF the murder. Dr.
Webster called on lis way nome at mantuamakeris =
and tried on, talking all the while In his usual plea
SAINT way about the most trivial details new dress
ing gown which was making for him. AT the same
time he provided himself with strychnlne with
which he attempted TO take his own life when lodged
In jail. But another fact, known to very Few per-
sons and never before published 49, that ne
confessed to the attending physician In hurried
whisper, when he supposed his own death was I'M
mlnent from the poison he had Just taken, that ne
had killed pr Parkman. The testimony Of this ply
aician would have hanged him even had there been
no other evidence but he died before the Professor
was brought TO trial. and up 10 the time OF his death
none but MS wife knew that he was the repository
of this itnuortant secret.
The New York herald., 1869-02-19
NEW YORK LEGISLATURE.
SENATE.
ALBANY, FtD. I6, I5 Q
BILLS INTRODUCED.

ALBANY Feb. Is, IS Co.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
BY Mr.. HALL-To incorporate the Clinton Savings
Bank Of Plattsburg.
By Mr.. PALMER-To provide for the safe custody
ana care Of insane criminals
BY Mr. TwEED-Incorporating the Americus Six
Association of New York.
Bv Mr. discriminating the laws relating to the
building OF piers in the Harlem river.
BY Mr.. BRADLEY To regulate the sale OF tickets TO
public amusements in New York city.
BY MIR. ODoNNELL-T0 suppress ntemperance
by Mr.. CAMPBELL-For enforcing liens Of boarding
BY Mr.. MuRpnY-To empower the Brooklyn au.
thorties to borrow $2o00ooo for the construction OF
sewers.
claims for taxes enormously assessed or collected.
BY Mr.. TwEED-To Incorporate the Pavonia Stage
Company.
REPORTS.
The following bills were reported favorably from
conmittees:-
Incorporating the New York Lumber and Improve
incorporating the New York aud Brooklyn Tubular
Tunnel Company.
Incorporating the Fireproof warehousing Com
The following bills were reported on adversely
Authorizing corporations for pecuniary pronf.
In regard TO the rate OF interest on loans or for
be1rance OF money on goods
TO regulate fees In certain cases.
10 amend the laws for the benefit OF married
To prevent the shooting of birds and game In
Wcstchester county, as the present laws are insun
cient to guard against the evil complained OF.
Vesting IN John I. Conover the powers OF executor
ana trustee Of the VIII OF g. A. C0nover.
RESOLUTIONS.
The concurrent resolutions giving arms to the Cor
nell University were amended and passed
resolution dlscharging Henry Thompson from
custody was carried.
Mr. CREAMER offered resolutions for the appoint
ment OF "a special committee OF five to investigate
the working OF the public schools aud schools receiv
ing AID from the municipal authorities In the city Of
New YORK and report what additional lecis alton IL
necessary TO improve the educational system now
governing the schools Of said city. Carried.
The bill defining the powers OF the Land Commits
soners was passed.
TEXT or BILLS INTRODrCED.
Mr.. Palmer's bill provides that when any person
shall have escaped indictment for any crime on the
ground OF insanity the Court shall carefully inquire
whether the Insanity IA any degree continues and II
IL does shall order him sent TO the State Lunac Asy
lnn his maintenance TO be paid for OF his estate
II ne has any.
Sir. 0'Donnell's bin provides that no licenses shall
be granted In any town or village unless majority
Of the taxpayers therein sign petition requesting
the Excise Commissioners 10 grant such license.
CHARITABLE DONATIONS.
The Finance Committee reported a bill approprI.
afing 100000 for the support OF boys' aud girls
lodging houses OF the Chdrenis Aid Society: said
amount TO be paid out Of the Metropolitan Excise
fund.
Adjourned.
The New York herald., 1869-02-19
TuWN ELECTIONS N NEW Yusg.

sTEuDEN CouNTy.---The result OF the town elections
In Steuben county held on the ilth INST shows thir
teendeInocratc TO nineteen republican supervisors.
This Il two better than last year for the democracy
In the First Assembly district, embracing thirteen
towns, the democrats elected all but three super
vIsors. -,
CHEuuxa CouSTy.-The democrats have elected
seven OF the eleven supervisors Chcmung county
was carried for Grant and Colfax by one majority
MONTGOMERY CoUNTy.-Thc democrats have ma
iority OF two to one In the Board OF supervisors.
The town Of Florida gives rousiny democratic
Ordensburg IL democratic by IS majority
OSoNpAGA CouxTY.--fhe newly elected Board Of
Supervisors stands nineteen republicans to eight
democrats Charles r. Clark uepl is elected Mayor
OF syracuse by All majority.
The New York herald., 1869-02-19

STRANGE MrrEoRrc APpEARASCE-About eight
O'Clock lnst evening luminous body, Of unusual
form and appearance was visible IN the northeast
err eky tor many minutes. As described TO us, II
exhibited sucn form ~ would be shown II two
small comets were joined together by the heads or
nucle, with the tails extending In straight line m
pposlte directions long and narrow, spread out at
IA cnds ard compressed In the centre: or II may
be more popularity described as appearing somewhat
IKE Two closed fans joined together at the handle
apoS 50 ~ to &c a straight line IL appeared 10
Le ue41s stationary ana seemed 10 he suspended
Jerpr1d!siilariy TO tie plane Of the horizon. The
i@9t was : bright orange approaching 70 q red
.oior, ant y grew brighter az long a. II re-
MANNED yssiyc. wfich was untIl u was ooscured
81 yIsig Ey ne ~0ais that soon after overspread
fEeUEs. Ag.ns aUA itHfiGc observers we're sure II
va a8ta = a8d sri. oIers thought II frcak Of
tnr AUfotN h1fs4Ja 4 'ief TOE coAdG b.1 IL lrOfu
fsau / 4.4NHN 81 ,rh. yss f>1re 3asncs OF llxAt
nIa1 ser eota iol 40 youf N,er--Ihitadfiphn
x.,sycF q q. 40.
The New York herald., 1869-02-19
A WRESTLING BATCH on Tx TAPS.

large gathering Of sporting men took place last
night at harry iiil's for the purpose Of closing
match between Joe Johnson, OF Saratoga and Homer
Lane, Of this city. This match grew out OF two pre-
vious matches between the same parties, IN which
johnson was the victor. Articles were drawn up lor
q match 10 take place In some hall on Broadway the
frst week Ia March. The agreement ia for ssOo
SIDE, best two In three collar and elbow hold square
back fats, according TO the governing rules The
forfeit OF 500 each was deposited in Harry Hill's
hands, the match 10 be LETT open. yames Curtis was
chosen referee; Levi Mortin umpire for Johnson and
Joe kyan for Lane.
The New York herald., 1869-02-19

Basher and Chenango Bridge Company; charterng
the Rescue Hook and Ladder Company, OF batL
Amending the cnarter OF the Ithaca savings BanR'
for draining low lands in the town OF Wheatneiu.
BILL INTRODUCED.
Mr.. JACOBS introduced bill lor generai law
facilitating the formation or CORPORATIONS.
RESOLUTION. .
On motion OF Mr.. SEIKREG II was resolved tnat
the senate be requested to transmit 10 the Assempy
the testony in their POSSESSION relative TO the over
issue OF stock by railroad corporations IN this Stale
Adinurned.
The New York herald., 1869-02-19
THE RuMlas Or woxsSls2.
A "Gab Tirkct.v

The recent convention In Chicago, looking after
woman's rights, has been productive OF the follow.
ing local ticket which Is termed the "Gab Tfcket:--
For Mayor--Mrs. ID. Y. Livermore
For Coinptroller-Mrs. Judge Bradye
For City Clerk-Nrs. y. J.. LyerinUre.
For Clerk OF the Recorders Coar--sirs. Dr. Water
man.
Board OF Public Works--Mrs. y. p. rivernore Mrs.
Anna wltkowaka and Mrs. u. T.. Livermore.
Board OF Poice-Mrs. Cynthia Leonmd and Mrs.
ID. r. Lvermore.
For Divorce Conmissloner--Mrs. Sarah Mills.
For Fire Marshal-Nrs. l.. A. Willard.
For policc Justices-Mrs. d. r. Iavermore and Mrs.
Waterman.
FOR city Trcasnrcr--Mrs. Judge Braiwel
The consfabes and Aldermen can be CHOSEN from
the SoToses NOs. and at large.
The New York herald., 1869-02-19
ARRIVALS.

REPORTED BY THE HERALD STEAM YACHTS.
ns % & s %
Guon Had heavy weather 6rst part Of passage latter
gan, sssman fe from hs tops.ysrd oysSosrd Founded
70 and lowered boat, but before reached him
ah fe In win with large sds oi
Steamship Isaac Bell, Bourne Richmond, City Point and
Norfolk with mdss and passengers, to the Old Dominion
seam.hp Empire Price, Washington DC, and Alexandria,
with mdse, to James Hand
Steamship Glaucus Walden Boston, with mdse to VIM
stsam.hip wamsu.., Fish, New Bedford with md.e
os sia ron d. e sGG g. O. with
with sugar, &c, to Walsh Carver anchored at South.
Brig John Brightman (of Fall River Gray Palermo, es
& 70 @ az 81 rHss e. poae So
Unop, from London via Fayal for NYork inst lat 81
ssoand. crowe Dsmarsrs Is days wh sugar
Smith Co. Sailed IN company with brigs Hattie Eaton
srs g GeS F. s II:t Port au Prince II days. with log
to Sos Co. h n %
up the main boom Of large schooner had been in the
scar Mary 5 TIbbits, Shaw, Virginia.
Schr Anna d Price, Curtis, Virginia.
schr Henry Parker, Parker Baltimore for New Orleans.
Schr Uakes Ames Edmonds, Baltimore.
sssr MsrIGn rio Ds1Iss raadepha s for Boston
Schr N Westcott. Wilson, Greenwich, NJ.
schr Empire State, Van Warren, Georges Banks, with
schr Louie F Smith, vrie, Boston
schr Emery tternj, Young, Providence for Phlado
rhSs EsS: ESassp hlGi9P a sar Msss
schr salle Burton. Palmer, Stamford
schr Evelyn, Burger, Stamford.
cher outside the Hook having been in tow Obliged
TO anchor on account OF strong head wind.
BELOW.
The New York herald., 1869-02-19
A bark, from Messina.
SAILED.

Steamships Americs, bremen; Siberia Liverpool; Eagle
Brunette philadelphia; bark W = Anderson, Baltimore
brigs Armstrong, Mayaguez; Velocity, Cienucgos: OK
andre Copenhagen; Queen Of Devon, Napes Foam Bris
Wind sunset wNw.
The New York herald., 1869-02-19

Judge barnard, tie only member of the sew YORK
bench who dared 10 risk ma ille by beginning tlc
fight against the ruihanialn when rules that city
is the oae for whose impeachment Greeev has been
AowliDR tue Dqsf year, -sjOSiOt f0s., roe. IL.
The New York herald., 1869-02-19

DUYAb HAVANA LOrrhai. = PRIZES PAip ~ GOLD
n Information furnished ~ nal egaken Lotteries.
gALLAGHEk N BRO. $40 Chestnut stroet. inisAicphaS
The New York herald., 1869-02-19


Co.
ship Co.
Steamship i Livingstone Chseseman, Savannah Living
steamship Magnolia, Croweli Charleston-A Leary.
Steamship Brunette, Howe, Philadelphia Lorilard
Steamship Nereus. Bearse. Boston--WP p CLYDE
Ship Great Western, Cunningham, Livsrpool-C Mar
shall Co.
Ship Nevada, Nichols Yokohama L Merchant 4 Co.
Osgood.
Co.
&Co.
Bark Ed Hill Brl, Marsten, Malaga--E Braggioti.
Brig Brisk (Br), Hill Cienfuegos- Fowler A Jova
Schr Sarah QUINN Mathis, Corpus Chrlsti--J B eager
Schr Israel Snow, Pillsbury, Barbados-B Weinberg.
Schr Oliver Jameson, Jameson, Barbados-H W Loud &
Co.
Schr e Sylvester, Parsons, Baracoa-B Weinberg.
Schr Hortensia Norton, Deinerara-Miler 4 Houghton
Schr q Craig, Maxwell Norfolk-C Staples
Schr Highland Chief, Freeman, NorfokTB Chase Co.
Schr Joseph Hay Hathaway, Phladelphia- Day
ton.
schr McPhee, Smith, Philadelphia Baker Dayton.
Schr American Eagle, Shaw Phladephia--W Wander
smith.
Schr Nicanor, Hammll New Bedford Ferguson Wood.
Schr Lincoln Dill, Fall Rlver-J Ingrabam
Schr America, Reynolds Bristol
ARRTVATC
The New York herald., 1869-02-19
MISCELLANEOUS.

A BsoLUTE DIVORCES LEGALLY OBTAINED IN
"A dlereut stases No publicity No charge tl divorce
sioncr OF Deeds for every State
FL KING Counsellor at Law. sgB Broadway
The New York herald., 1869-02-19
SHIPPING NEW s.
Almanac Tor Now York---rai. Day.
FORT OF NEW YoaK, FEBRUARY IS, 1919.
Herald Packages.

Herald Packages.
Captains and Pursers Of Vessels arriving ts port will
please deliver all packages intended for the HERALD to
regularly authorized agents who attached Steam
Yacht feet. Tho New York Associated Press do not
collect marine reports attend to tho delivery Of packages
viii bs seen by the following extract from the proceedings
Of the regular monthly meeting, held March s. 1s6s
Resolved That and after April l. 1855 the Associated
Press VIII discontinue the coliecon Of ship the
harbor OF Now York. Passed unanimously.
A N
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-08-14
Dwelling House,

with Wing Building, Kitchen, Good
S,ablmg, and all necessary Outbulldngs,
with two never falling wells OF excellent
water, and good pool Of water Tor stock
There is also plenty Of Fruit on the
farm. This farm is susceptible OF being
very sdvsnlageousIy divided into two
Farms, having water on both.
Should the entire farm not be sold on
the day Of sale, portion Of the same, cay
from IS to l25 Acres, will be sold posi-
lively. The attention OF purchasers TO
this advertisement. is particularly request
ed as i, lis the desire of all interested TO
dispose OF The entire tract.
Terms as Prescribed by the Decree:
One third cash i'll hand, the balance IN
two equal annual payments OF one ana
Two years, with interest from day OF sale,
the deferred payments to be secured by
the bonds Of tie purchaser, and deed
of uus, on the land sold.
rcE Sale 10 commence ai2 O'Clock.
B. S. MCINTYRE,
Special Commissioner.
G.. d. McGllncy, AucIIoneer.
August 7, 1869. D"
Berkeley Union and Chambersburg
Spirit copy ill sale and send bill 10 this
Office for collection.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-08-14
MaXims for Business Men.

When business man reaches the pom,
where he thinks that he can not spare any me
10 examine sources OF financial aud commefci al
information, he may safely conclude that his
business is not well managed.
Whom n business man finds himself in iinan.
cial situation so embarrassing that he carno, az
ford to possess every publication that would
throw more ligh; upon his business transactions
he shsuld not delay IN hour, but arrange at
onre with an auciJneer TO close out his stock
10 the highest bidder.
The above MaximS are taken from T. col
umns of The New York Mercantile Journal
which is the best as well as one Of the
largest mercantile newspapers published IN the
United States.
Its marke, reviews and carefully revised list Of
iobber's prices, embracing almost every quotable
article OF merchandise together with its judcous
editorials, 81 more than thIrty-6ve columns ey'
cry week. The subscription price is only s.
per year. less than 10 certs per weel, and less
than l.2 cents per day. Parties desiring to
possess themselves Of this valuable publication
should address The n. Y. Merct ntle Journal
Co 800 Pearl street, New York City.
june 3m
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-08-14
Millinery and Mantua- Making
LATEST STYLES.

WIlE undersigned informs the Public
/ that she has opened MlLLINERI
STORE, in connection with the Manlua-
Making Business, in the Store House OF
her husband, on Main street. She hiss
jus. received splendid stock OF Bonneis,
Hats, Sundovns and Shaker Hoods,
Trimmings and Ribbons OF every de-
scripiion, Velvet and Sash Ribbons. Bon.
ne, Grapes, Silk and Sahn Illusions,
Blends, Laces. Ruches. Velveis, Nets,
French Flowers and Feathers, &c, &c
also large stock OF
Ladies Dress Goods of every kind.
Straw Goods bleached and pressed 10 or
der.
All work will he done promptly, neat.
" and fsshionably.
Throughout, tie season | will receive
weekly additions TO nv stock, always al
fording tue very newest styles,
Call and examine my stock. | ieeI
assured that can render satisfaction both
in goods and prices
MRS. ANN COOK
Shepherds,own. May %, 1869.