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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-03-03
The New Const tuition.


The following maybe noticed
as the principal amendments.
adopted to the Constitution: Re-
the Legislature to seven
ty-fye days for regular and twen-
ty days for a called session; re-
curing bills TO be. passed by a ma
jority Of the members elected to
each house making all property,
real, personal and mixed, taxable,
except $1,000 of personal proper
ty in the hands of each taxpayer,
and such property used for strict
ly religious, educational and char
liable purposes, as the Legislature
may from time to time direct set
ting apart the revenue derived
from the State tax on polls to pur-
poses of education; giving the
Governor limited veto power;
taking from the Legislature the
power of passing acts OF incorpora-.
ton, but providing for general
law under which corporations shall
be formed /; prohibiting the issu-
ance of bonds to any railroad
which at the time of application,
may be in default of payment OF
interest on bonds previously issued
it; vacating all judicial offices up
on the ratification Of the amended
Constitution; increasing the num-
Der of Supreme Judges from three
to five making the franchise uni
versal with prepayment of poll
tax required !; giving the Legisla-
ture power to establish new coun-
f! ties, to con ,ist of not less than
I275 square miles, providing old
Ecounties shall not be reduced be-
low 800 square miles, the old Con-
stitution requiring $50 square
miles, for new counties, and that
| old counties should not be reduced
below 625 square miles cons Ida.
ting certain elections providing
that the State shall not become a
stakeholder with others in any cor.
pofation requiring two-thirds
vote of counties and towns to loan
or give the credit of the same, and
providing that no Convention OIL
Legislature shall ratify any amend
ment to the Constitution of the
United States unless such Conven
ton or General Assembly shall
have been elected aftersuch amend
ments were proposed.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-03-03

BE There areseveral features
in the new constitution to which
we object; and yet, with all its
impertections, perhaps it would
be better to adeptit. Because de-
fective as it is, it is an improve
ment upon the one now in force,
which was adopted in 1865. 1t
displaces corrupt and incompe-
tent Judiciary, and it allows all
the Intelligence of the State, hereto
fore disfranchised, to vote. The
Brownsville decision, it may be
urged, allows that privilege to
nearly everybody now but sup
pose another case goes to the Su-
preme Court; and that decision is
reversed, what then? An. appeal
may be taken ct any time, and
with the material now composing
the Supreme Court, no other opin-
ion than one in the interest Of
Radicalism need be expected.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-03-03
Don't Destroy Your Ger
tidcates.


We have frequently beenasked,
of late, whether a certificate of
Registration viii be required at
the coming March elections, andait
seems to be the general impression
among the people Of this section
that a certificate is no longer re.
CURED. This is mistake
Certificates are still required, and
if any man who formerly had one
has lost it, he will be compelled to
1obtaiD another, or find his vote re-
fused at the ballot box. Many
have fallen into the error because
of the late act Of the Legislature
authorizing every male citizen In
Tennessee to vote for Delegates TO
the Constitutional Convention
There is no analogy in the situa
tions. That was the act of the
Legislature authorizing the people
to hold a convention to reorganize
the State Government, but extend,
ed no further. The Convention
Itself conters no right OF suffrage
to the people until it is ratified by
them. Hence, all the late laws
upon the subject Of the franchise
are still in force, and will be at the
date of the coming county cleo
tons; and until the expected new
Constitution shall be ratified by
the vote of the people. Look,
then, carefully to your certificates
of Registration, and have them
with you on the day of election, or
lyou will not be allowed to vote.
All, too, who have not yet received
their certificates and who can be
vouched for, should obtain them.
We suppose there is not a man in
the country who cannot obtain a
certificate, as we hear of no rebels.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-03-03
The Legislature

In the Senate, House bill provi-
ding for conventional rate of in
terest passed third reading and is
now law.
House resolution rejecting the
Fifteenth Amendment was taaen
up and concurred in by a vote of
20 to q. House bill exempting
from taxation the Polk place
passed second reading. ~
In the House, q resolution was
adopted appointing a, joint special
committee to Investigate into the
alleged violations of law in receiv-
ing fec illegally, and deirauding
the State, on the part of Secreta-
ny Fletcher. The committee are
authorized TO SIND for persons and
papers and take. sworn testimony:
A resolution was introduced direct.
ing the School Fund Committee
ito investigate the Agricultural
School Fund, and the Committee
on Delinquent Railroads to make
investigation as to tie condition OF
turnpikes. Senate bill to fund
the floating debt of the State
passed third readiug.
A resolution was adopted max.
ing it the duty Of the Governor te
issue his proclamation directing
the opening and holding of cleo.
tions in the respective countie,
througputthe State, onthe fourth
Saturday in March, for the pur
pose of securing the votes for the
ratification or rejection of the
Constitution. 1t also requires the
Governor to direct that the off
GERS holding the election shall pro
vide for two ballot boxes, ope foI
the deposit Of votes for the ratifi
cation or rejection of the Constitu
ton, and the other for the vote:
for county officers.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-03-03
sr Two Of the Pennsylvania

sr Two Of the Pennsylvania
members of Congress are found to
have been engaged in selling ca
detships to the highest bidder
One of them is j. S. n. Pettis,
the Radical member from the
Twentieth district; whose loyalty
is, of course, far above reproach.
rhe other is "honest John Co.
vode," who was recently voted
into Congress, in defiance of right,
as contestant for the seat of Mr..
Foster, Democrat, who WIS le-
gally ard fairly elected by sever
al hundred majority. This ''hon-
EST" gentleman received one thou
sand dollars tor his cadetship.
Whittemore, Radical, of South
Carolina, it was proven had en-
gagged in the same business, for
which be was expelled. Roder.
ick Random Butler, a vindictive
Radical member from East Ten.
nessee, confesses having sold him
self the same way, and he is also
threatened with summary eject.
ment. The complaint against
these unfortunates by their pc
litical associates is not SO much
that they had been engaged in
corrupt practices, as that they
were caught.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-03-03


s9 The Tennessee poll tax
has been fixed at 81 so and must,
if the work of the Convention be
adopted, be paid prior to voting.
The Bristol Metos says: "Mahy a
candidate will have TO pay this
sum on many of his voters. We
do not see that the provision will
become a premium on industry,
but it may become one of economy
to the State and expense to the
candidate. Upon one class of vo-
tiers it will be a standing bride"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-03-03

Gen. Lees health is not good,
and his friends recommend trip
to Europe.
T. j. Gray & Co., N. ". corner
Square, have new goods.
1t is said Gen. Beauragard il
shortly to have another passage al
arms with widow. .
TT. Gray & Co. havesnew Cali
Goes, Domestics, Boots, Shoes, etc
Gen. Forrest is building Rail
Roads.
T. J. Gray & Co. will sell their
winter Dress Goods, Shawls, M
bias. etc, for less than cost.
Gen. Frank Cheatham declines
being a candidate for County Clerk
of Davidson.
II. Gray & Co. know that mon
ely is scarce, and will sell their
goods for very short profit for cash
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-03-03
To the voters of Lincoln
County.

l am no longer a candidate for
''Trustee" at the approaching cleo
ton. On account of private bust
ness, which demands my time and
attention, / am induced to with
draw from the race. To those
friends who have manifested SO
much interest in my behalf, | wish
to return my greatful thanks.
Your obi serV't,
w. W. WILSON.
Feb. 18th, 1870.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-03-03

- We have received a copy
Of the New York World Almanac
for the present year. The WorlG.
is the leading Democratic journal
Of the North, and is good agricul
tural, commercial, literary and po-
litical journal. The World Al
manac has no equal as a compact
political manual, and will prove
Invaluable to all political and pub
lie men.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-03-03


A message from the Governor
was received and the Senate went
into executive session, and after.
wards declared Charles Gibbs, NJ
ID. Cardwell, w. A. Steele, D. B.
THOMAS, Thomas MeNeilIy, James
A. Woods, VIM. Shane and II. H.
Harrison confirmed as Directors
on the part of the State for the
Nashville and Northwestern Rail-
road.
Constitution Of Tennessee, Art. 2,
Sec. 10, last clattse.-"No Senator
or Representative shall, during the
time fol which he was elected, b.
eligible to any office or place Of
trust, the appointment to which is
vested in the Executive or the
General Assembly, except TO the
office of trustee of literary insti-
tuition"
d. b. TRoXAs is Senator and
Speaker of the Senate, and has
been appointed by the Executive
and confirmed by the Senate tc
an office and place Of trust, in dis.
regard of the constitutional provis.
ION above quoted. Mr.. Speaker
Thomas is good man, but we
think tits not exactly right thai
the Constitution should beviola.
ted by the Governor and the Sen.
ate, as has clearly been done in
this case.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-03-03

s1 Butler and Dawes are en-
gagged in q sharp contest for the
leadership of the Congressional
House of Representatives. Our sym.
pathies are with the Hon. Rufus
Dawes. the champion Of Fetrench-
ment, and the fearless enemy of
corruption and Encouragement, ir-
respective of party. Butler by
the way of stealing march on
Dawes, proposed, the other day, to
reduce the allowance for the pay and
mileage Of members from a million
aud half TO one million, and to
deduct from the latter sum The ap-
propristion for mileage. The
House, however; didn't seem to see
it, and the Hon. Sunset Cox made a
bitter attack on the hero of For.
Fisher, in which be INDUCED in
some personal reflections on bis
exploits that were quite insulting.
But Benjamin T. has tough moral
cuticle. He doesn't mind being
hauled ovor the GOALS, and rarely de-
tends himself when srraigDed for
bis misdeeds. On the occasion re-
fsrred to be merely replied with 3
majestic wave Of ibe hand and the
classic remark, "Shoo-Ay, don't bod.
der meP' He did not succeed, how
ever, in his attempt Is cut down
the pay and perquisites Of the as
sembled wisdom.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-03-03

B% The American Stock Jour-
nal for February is at hand
This Journal is of great value to
Farmers from its facilities for diff
fusing information as to improved
and choice breeds of domestic an
finals; and is filed with most i'm
portant information. Its editors
are all practical as well as scienti-
fie, and have happy facility of
Importing that knowledge SO nee
essafy to the farmer and stock
breeder. For the amount of rea-
ding matter the Journal contains,
we consider it the cheapest paper
published, as each numberis worth
more than the cost of the volume,
for the recipes it contains for the
cure of various diseases of domes-
tic animals. Our farmer friends
wishing to see a copy before sub
scribing, will receive specimen
copyfree by addressing the Pub
fishers, N. P. BOYER & Co., Parkes-
burg, Chester Co, Pa.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-03-03

s Lewis Ti,lman, member
of Congress from this district, and
A. ]. Fletcher. Secretary of State,
have published most malignant
TRADE of abuse of the people of
Tennessee. They appeal to Con-
gress, in pitiful strains, to ''prO-
tect the loyal people of Tennes-
see against rebel persecution, -
the plant being that the Radicals
are to be legislated out of Office.
The Constitutional Convention
furnished the club with which
Congress is expected to break our
heads.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-03-03

B BY authority, we an
nounce Messrs, L. P. Bright and
John ?. Pmkerton candidates for
County Court Clerk. Both are
clever gentlemen and wonld fill
the office with satisfaction.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-03-03
Without regard terrace
color or previous con-
dition."

The business of Wright &
Trantham must be settled.
Every note and account due
them will be placed in the hands
of officers for collection as soon as
practicable. No exceptions will
be made. Your name is on the
list. W. N. WRIGHT.
~ r. S. WeoDARD,
Guardian Of. L.. Z ramtham.
Feb IL, 1S70-3t
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-03-03

ag The Little Corporal for
March is a rich number. We do
not see how it can possibly be i'm
proved, bnt the publishers promise
great improvements during the
year. 1t is most beautiful juve-
nile magazine. One dollara year.
Issued at Chicago, LII, by Alfred
l.. Sewell & Co. s
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-03-03

~ The Universal Peace
League in France has elected An
drew johnson, Charles Sumner,
B. F. Butler and Horace Greeley
honorary members. We shouldn' t
care to be present at the peace
meeting at which these gentlemen
should be present together.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-03-03
Certificates yet Needed.

The Paris (TeDn- lnteil'genceI
has the following relative to the
action of the Constitutional Conveu-
ton upon the certificate question:
"We had hoped that the Con-
velliien would have relieved the
people from the necessity .Of hav
ing 10 GARY certificates in their
pockets and slow them when they
vote on election day. Having af-
ter the ratification OF the Constitu-
ton done away with rtgistra'ion
ceriiGcate s-emtlems of the Rad
zeal tyranny--it has impostdanother
In lis Stead-the tx coll ctor's GER
tifcate, after the Cons tuition goes
into effect, will be necessary to ena.
lie Tenhesseean to vote! Better
not restrict suffrage by any DUAL f.
cation whatever, since it has been
made universal. We are opposed
to doing indirectly what geDtl. men
seem 10 be afraid to do directly"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-03-03
Capt. &C. Grove.

Our elder readers will remember
Charley Grove. He made a speech
il the Scott campaign, in 1852, at
the courthouse in this place. he
has been recently appointed Regis
ter of the Land offics of Wyoming
territory. When the war broke
out, Grove WAS among the very
first to make arrangements to die
in the last ditch. His scquaiBtances.
however, we're in hopes that be
would change bis programme and
die 10 the first. But he didn't iie AT
all. He seemed to take violent an
tipathy to bitches from the very start,
and when the war closed be returned
homs without having received a
shot, greatly to the disgust of the
neigbboIhood. He then turned
sealawag, and has followed it as
profession ever since. Soon after
General Grant became President,
be appointed Charlie Governor of
New Mexico, but there were some
disabilities in the way, and the office
bad. to be given to somebody else.
Since then Grove has been lying
out in The cold, begging for some
other crumb of Office from the Pres
ident's table.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-03-03

/ "a We are prepared to print
election tickets at three dollars a
thousand. Candidates would do
well TO bring ia their orders early.
Terms cash.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-03-03

~ The American Grocer is
certainly q very valuable publica-
ton. Its reviews of the trade in
sugar, coffee, tea, molasses, cheese,
butter, etc., are The most valua-
bic compilation of statistical in.
formation that We have seen pub
lished.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-03-03
For Rent.

The house l now occupy is for
rent. The cash sales of this
house for the past two years were
$4,000. Owing 10 my brother
E.sW, Philips, of Columbia, hav-
ing become partially blind, | am
compelled to close my business in
this place. All persons indebted
to me viii come forward and set
tie their accounts.
W. J. Philips.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-03-03
90 The advantages of buy.

90 The advantages of buy
ing your goods at the green brick
front may be summed up as fol-
lows:
/. The house is thoroughly
reliable.
2 1t has large assortment of
goods.
3. 1t buys from the largest job.
bers.
A. 1t buys for cash and sells
for cash.
5. The prices are always rea-
sonable indeed very low owing to
the large business done.
6. All are treated alike so that
those who are not judges of goods
are safe as those who are.
To fully appreciate these facts,
come and see for yourself.
MURRAY & MoBeAN.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-03-03

B9 Massachusetts, has found
that prohibitory temperance laws
would not work, and her Legisla-
ture has adopted Instead 9 license
law.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-03-03

N A terrible accident oc-
CURED on the Mississippi Central
Railroad near Oxford, last Fri
day. A trestle gave way, smash
ing baggage, express and four pas
senger cars, killing and wounding
a large number. IL dead bodies
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-03-03

DESIGN. thing very beau
tiful, in the way of a PHoToGRAPH
MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE, printed in
Black and Gold, has been publish,
ed by order & Bro, York, Pa
The size OF the certificate is IA by
Is inches, and contains places for
the Photographs of the Bride,
Bridegrooufand officiating Clergy
man. Every married couple
should get one of these interesting
and Instructive ornaments, which
will be sent by mail, prepaid, with
out injury, to any part-of the Uni,
ted States, on receipt of ONE DOL
LAR.
RS Agents are wanted for the
above publication.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-03-03

Na The March lumber of
DEMoREsT's YoUNG AMERICA is full
Of entertaining Stories and Poems,
Puzzling Puzzles, Music, and nu.
merous elegant Illustrations. The
supplementary Chrome picture in
the March number is real gem,
and altogether YoUNG AMERICA is
a great prize among the Juveniles.
Yearly $3.50, with a splendid
Chrome, worth So; or a bound
volume of Robinson Crusoe' as a
premium to each subscriber. Ad-
dress, W. JENNINGS DEMoREsT, 838
Broadway, n. Y.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-03-03

p& Foster BIodget, the new
ly elected Radical U. S. Senator
from Georgia, it is thought will
soon be admitted to his seat, on
the ground OF his now being un-
der indictment for having sworn
to lie; and Revels, the Radical
negro Senator from Mississippi,
has been admitted because, it is
said, it was proven that be rob-
bed a church in Leavenworth of
fifteen hundred dollars.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-03-03
100000 now in Use I!

The W. and W. Sewing Machine has been
before the public for fourteen years. 1t has
been subjected to the seterest tests and the
most bitter competition. Its sales far exceed
those Of any other, and to-day it stands
without a rival, the leading Family Sewing
Machine in Europe and America.
A Machine, whose merit has achieved
such success, warranted by, responsible
company, full and thorough instruction Civ
en- in its use, and satisfaction guaranteed, is
not an experiment to buy, and there's no iIf-
vestment which pays better interest er
brings more comfort, health, happiness, and
relief to the household. Call and See
them, or send for Circular
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-03-03
.BIRRING MiCHNB&PICKER.
Brood Mares for Sale!

NWU large BIO0U Wares, Just such
Il as any farmer in reach of first-class
Jack or Horse would like.
Also, two Colts, Zone three and the 9TH
er two in May) The elder one has been rode
some. he can be learned all the gaits with
out any trouble. When matured they will
be good matches. They are full brothers.
Also, frst-rate Mich Cow. Can all
be had cheap for cash, or property that can
be readily converted into cash. Stock can
be seen at any time near Fayetteville. For
particulars apply at
D. P. &W. H. sHAcBLEFORD'S.
feh24-2t.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-03-03
s~ TIE March number of Den

% Tue March number of Dem
orest's Monthly Magazine is all a.
glow with literary gems, useful in
formation, and beautiful display
OF Spring Fashions. No magazint
tat comes 10 our table is so wei
come, or is carried to our home with
So much satisfaction as Demorest's
Monthly. The ladies are alwaJ S
in ec.tasies over its mint OF attrac.
tions aud artistic beauty E.ch
subscriber at SIS, besides securing a
model parlor magazine, also receives
as a premium large and beautiful
engraving valued at $40. Ad
dress D morest's Monthly, 838
Broadway. Long live Demorest.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-03-03

s@- The March No. of the La
dies Pearl has an excellent table
Of contents. R,1i
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-03-03
Personal.

Have you forgotten that your
account with Wright & Wilson is
uppaid2 They have not.
% Feb II, l870-st
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-03-03
pErARrMBNr OF SCI.

WAsnNGTON, 9th May, lS50.i
To WHEELER & WILSON, Of Net1 York:
SIRs The Department has received ONE
GoLD MEDAL, awarded to your firm on Sew
ing Machines, at the Paris Universal Expo
sition Of 1867. Your obedient servant, e
WM. II. SEWARD.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-03-03

DURE Blood Short Horn durham Devon Alder-
ney and Ayrshire Calves Mern0. SOuthdown
and tOtswOld Shsep' Cashmere Goats Imported SUI
folk Essex Berkshire and Seton Pigs and AL choice
breeds OF Poultry for sale Send for circulars and
prices Address n p. BOYER n CO.
jan27-]nl PaTkesburg. Chester Co, Pa.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-03-03
Notice.

nN the 4th day of March next, there
W will be meeting of the Directors of
the Shelbyville and Fayetteville Turnpike
Company at Simmons store, on Elk Ridge
(GlideweIls old stand); and on the 9TH al
the same place there will be a meeting of
the Stockholders of said Company for the
purpose Of electing seven Directors for SAID
Board. BY order Of
! feb242t W. W. GILL, Pres.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-03-03
FAYETTEVILLE, TENNESSEE;
Thursday MOrniug, March 8, 1870
Tennessee Legislature.

SENATE, Friday, Feb. 25. Met
at IL A. n, Mr.. Speaker Thomas
in the chair.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-03-03
The Poll Tax Section.

In the House Of Representatives.
on Saturday, 18th, the following ac-
ton was had:
House resolution eharacterfzing
The poll-tax provision in the fran
cbise section Of the amended Con-
stitution as an outrage on the intel-
ligence, rights aud liberties Of the
people Of Tennessee.
Dir. Fleming said that while be
was not ia faver Of the poll-tax fea.
ture, he considered this resolution a
direct insult to the Convention, and.
therefore, would move TO lay it on
the table. Csiried--ayes, 48; noes,
10. Several members explained
their votes by saying they we're EN-.
phatically opposed to the poll-.ax
but could not approve of a resolu.
ton couched in such language.