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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-12-15

The following is from Des
Monies 0owa) paper :
CAT the funeral of a young
man in Des Moines, recently,
the services for the dead took
place at the dwelling of the
parents. After a most pathetic
address, which brought tears
from all the young ladies pres
ent, the minister inquired if any
of the dear friends Of the de-
ceased wished to say anything
on this solemn occasion. a
stranger here stepped forward,
and, after expressing SYM
pathy with the friends of the
deceased, remarked that the
ways of Providence were in
scrutable, and, in this connec-
ton he wished to mention that
he was an agent for a frst-rate
article of hair vigor for the
State of Iowa. The corpse had
used it for years with great adj
vantage, and he confidently rec
commended it, especially to the
minister and undertaken pres
ent, as he perceived they were
both painfully bald. Shake
the bottle, gentlemen, and rub
the matter well in with a stiff
brush,' said he. At this stage
of the proceedings slight dis
turbance occurred, and the Hair
Vigor man disappeared"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-12-15
Thursday MOrning, Deem Is, 1870
The War in Europe.

Paris still resists the serge OF
the Prnssian invader, and Gener'
ais Ducrot, Trochu, and Vinoy,
have made a sortie, at last, with
q hundred thousand men, but
without really effecting much in
the way OF damage TO the enemy.
Two days incessant fighting must
have placed hundreds OF men hors
de combat, but we fail TO see that
anything was actually accomplish
ed, after oil, 20 benefit Paris, dI,
minish the risidity Of its invest,
ment. or postpone the fatal day,
now gradually approaching, that
yaas, witness It's surrender. II
rSs q hold and a desperate struggle
e break the environing bond that
keeps Paris helpless forces it to
feed upon its own likelihood, and
slowly commit suicjae TO escape
assassination.
There Is no possible hope Of es.
cape for France from complete sub
lection to the Prussian arms
The die is cast. The folly and
imbecility OF Napoleon III in pre'
eipitaiing a war with S nation Sc
well prepared while his own peo'
pie were so far!behindhand in ev.
cry military respect, are now toe
obvious for discussion, and victim
ised Francs must accept the bit.
ter consequences. There is nc
loop hole for escape; and putting
of the evil day is only exaggera.
ting the penalty that must be paid
in the enc, beyond peradventure.
It must be humiliatihg, indeed, to
la qrdnde nation thus to submit in
the presence of a sneering world,
TO au opponent she has SO long at
fected to despise. But there is no
alternative; and better terms can
be exacted now from Bismarck and
King William than may be insis.
ted upon after Paris has been left
a prey to famine, and starvation
shall effect what arms alone might
find tedious or impossible.
Prussia is resolved to prostate
her enemy in the dust. She is in
a position to do it. Nothing but
pride keeps France from submis-
sion. She is comparatively help
less. Her menaces are oonDdsl.
Her capacity is gone. Her forti-
tude is useless. To struggle against
the inevitable may be heroic, but
it is not common sense. The
sooner French enthusiasts cool
down to this point of sight the
better for their country. Bluster
is poor substitute for force. 1t
would be wiser to look the dlsa-
greeable facts fairly in the face
accept the best conditions they
can get, and drop the curtain over
a farce their obstinacy and impo-
tence are rapidly converting into
tragedy.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-12-15

A man in the third story Of a
Kansas City hotel fastened one
end of a leather strap around bis
neck, and tying the other end to
a bed-post, sat far out on the win
dow-sill and shot hin self.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-12-15
Speak Kindly to the Col
Ored Man.

Lewis and Henry Center, Of
Lawrence county, Ohio, father
and son. were tried in the United
States Court at Cincinnati, this
week, before Judge Leavitt, on a
charge of preventing colored
man from voting. This is the
first trial had under the odious
law OF Congress. 1t appears that
Lewis spoke rudely to a couple OF
colored men, who were approach
ing the polls, on election day
He should not have talked SO
harshly to the nations wards"
IF he wanted to swear at anybody
he should have directed his re-
marks to some poor white man,
and the "nation' would have over
looked the matter, and not dealt
so cruelty with him. AS it was,
the son was acquitted, and Lewis
Center, for hurting the feelings OF
Jupiter Wilkinson and his sable
companion, is TO be confined one
month in the Lawrence county
Jail. Being a poor man, the fine
of $500 was mercilully RENTED.
Let this be warning. Henceiorth
remember the Fifteenth Amend
ment, and speak in gentle tones
to the Africans on election days.
II you should from any cause, be-
come angry, address your remarks
to d white man. and you will not
be punished.-PrtsmouM I lines.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-12-15
A CARD.

Clergyman. while residing In South Amerc as
missionary discovered a safe and simple remedy
for tho cure OF of Nervous Weakness Early Decay.
Diseases of tho Urinary and seminal Organs. and
and vicious habits Great numbers have been
cured hy this noble remedy Prompted BY q desire
to hotcnt the afflicted and unfortunate ! will send
the rCouipt for preparing and using this medicine
In scaled envelope TO any one who needs IT, Free
of Charge. Address JOSEPH I. INMAN, Station
d.. Bible House, New York City
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-12-15

s@ Cur friend Holt, of Lynch
burg, in his revised advertisement,
to-day, catalogues some of bis
goods at prices lower than we have
known them to be offered in this
country. Read what he says.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-12-15

The Newport News says a wo-
man in that city, who bad her
husband put in the watch.housc
for brutality toward herself, car.
ried him his pipe and tobacco,
saying that she wanted him to
take as much comfort as possible
during his confinement.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-12-15

In Lowndesboro, lew days
ago, one hundred mustangs were
turned into a lot where grew the
"sneeze weed" The next day
twenty-one of them were dead.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-12-15

A reporter of the Boston Com.
mercial Bulletin has been play
ing journeyman baker, in order
to learn the secrets of the bust.
ness. He reports the dough mixed
by treading it with dirty feet.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-12-15

A negro was tried in Tunica,
Miss, for hog stealing, and ac-
Quilted, was Immediately put On
the jury to try and acquit one OF
the negro jurors charged with
horse stealing.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-12-15

A scarcity of money is the COM
plant of Nashville. A large gro.
Gerry merchant says that, with a
stock of 100000, bis cash re.
ceipts for one day amounted to 81.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-12-15
Grants Message.

President Grants message to
the Forty-second Congress is be-
fore the country. We have not
room TO give the full text. The
Leading points embraced in it are
as follows
RECONSTRUCTION.
C,ugratulating the country on
the admission of Virginia, Missis-
sippi and Texas and expressing
the hope that, with the entrance
of Georgia, the work will be COM
plete.
FRENCH REPUBLIC.
Ftliciting the people upon its
recognition by this country, de-
cIining to take any part in a peace
conference, and invoking neutral
ity. CUBA.
Sees nothingin her present con-
dition to warrant interference, con-
dennis violation ofthei international
law by Spain, and recites the
measures adopted to adjust the
claims of United States citizens
against that government.
SAN DOMINGO.
Earnestly arguing for its an.
nexation, rs acommercialnecessity
ALABAMA CLAIMS.
Reoiting that the views Of
aud this government, up.
ON this subject, are nearly the re.
verse Of each other, and we ARE
ready to settle whenever England
is, TnE FISHERIES.
Differing entirely from England
and Canada upon the construction
of the conventional treaties upon
this subject, and asking for power
TO stop the transit of goods and
wares across our territory to Cana.
de in case she repeats any of her
hitherto unfriendly acts.
REVENUE REFORM.
In favor OF it, if he is allowed
to construe the meaning Of the
phrase.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-12-15

Another kerosene horror in AL
bany! A little child was severely
burned while trying to put some
of the infammable liquid on the
fire "to hurry it up"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-12-15
.vEOssey Wanted.

ME would willingly indulge you Ion
w ger if we could. The 1car is upon
us, however, and we must have supplies.
Money is necessary to procure them-m0n-
ey ,ce must hare. Every claim due US and
not settled hy
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-12-15

R& Cold weather is coming
and I. j. Gray & CO. will help you
to prepare for it, by selling the
goods for suitable clothing.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-12-15
On the first of January

We will .place in the hands of
an officer for collection all .claims
due US. Those indebted would
do well TO heed this notice.
d. Z. & w ii. SHACKLEFoRD.
Dec. /, lS7Q-1m
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-12-15

.s1 RI Gaines & Co. are selling
pure Apple Brandy at $500 per
gallon also, pure whisky at 50.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-12-15

R r. L. Gaines & Co. have
plenty of Fire Crackers, Sky
Rockets, Roman Candles, &c.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-12-15
Chairs.

Ten dozen of the best hom,.
made Chairs which will be sold
very low. ID. p. SHACKLEFoRp.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-12-15

D& T. J. Gray & Co. have
just received a full supply of sea-
sonable goods.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-12-15
Hats.

All the latest styles and varie.
ties OF Hats can be found in abun.
dance and at the lowest cash pri.
ces at d. Z. SHACKLEFoRp's.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-12-15
.Z:9NLsaRH NEXT

will be given to an officer for collection.
We have no time to make individual dams.
This is the last notice-prepare to settle
at once.
decl-4y McELROY & HESTER.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-12-15

The dregs of coal oil are now
used in tbs making Of spruce gum.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-12-15

pS r. L Gaines & Co. are in re.
ceipt OF all good things for Christ
mas.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-12-15

nr A large I,t of ladies and
centlsmen's goods at I. J. Gray q
Ce's
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-12-15
cunpT ukNn ..L9o WORDS INA MIN
OHUOt UHIHU, UTE. Send stomp TO J. a.
GRAY. T. ID. box AL. New ork.i

Don't Waste Time and Labor
by using up an old Axe. Send $50 to LIPPlS-
VII send tn tor Axe Axe ExpTessase paid Half
day lost in grinding will thus be saved
0VO "a HATS. Fatigue and Parade CAPS,
lMD IN BELTS. &c. of various styles, at the
PkhS ~ old mandatory, l43 Grand St, y. L
j. NBt&J Established 1896 Send for Circulars.
CAIRNS & FRO, Sue cess OTs TO II. I. GRATAcAP.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-12-15
$40 A DAY, sure. LATTA CO., PiitsbuTg

DSYCHoMACl Any lady or gentleman can make
/ 81 900 n month, secure their own happiness and
independence. by obtaining PSYCAONANCI,
cloth, Full instructions 20 use this power over
men or animals ut will, how TO MesmerfEe, become
Trance or Writing Medium. Dvination, SpiritnAlsm
Alchcm. Philosophy OF Omens and Dreams Brig
ham lounH'S Harem, Guide 20 Marriage. &c. all
contained In this book 100 900 sold price by mail
In cloth 81 %, paper covers 81. NoTIcE,-Any per-
son willing to act rs agent will receive sample
copy OF the work fee As no capital required Sll
DESTROYS OF gcneel employment should send for the
book, enclosing 10 cts 70 postage, TO +. w. EVANS
Il %, Il south Sth ST., Philadalphia
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-12-15

DART1CULAR attention paid to filling
orders for plantation supplies and the
sale Of all country produce. sI Liberal
advances made on eoDsignMsnts in store.
Ortb-3m
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-12-15
Neac Advertisements.

CHRISTMAS GIFT to All yearly sub
"A scrIbeTs 10 Appieton's Journal. pub
lished Weekly. Two Months subscription 1kAIls
The Months of NoterabeT snd December, 16sO, gis
en- gratis to all Subscribers rehitting "a, lor the
year 1871.
ANY one DESTROYS Of making trial of the JoUR-
NAL to see whether they like II, can have IL FOR
TWO MONTHS on remitting us Fifty Cents.
PICTURESQUE AMERICA. consisting OF splendidly
executed views OF American Scenery; commenced
in November. ID. APPLLroS i Co., Publishers New
York
CEN. RORT. &. LEES LIFE. Nearly
" ready for Publication the BIOGRAPHY OF Gen.
pObt z Lee by JOHN EsTEN COOK author OF
Life or Stonewail Jackson" wearing the Grey, p
etc. 1 vol, vo.. 200 pages. ILLusrEATEp 10 he
sold by subscription. AGENTS WANTED.
2. Appleton & Co., Publishers, Ne"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-12-15
MASONIC ROOKA.

w ASONAC BOOAS.
Agents Wanted Send for Circular. Address
MzsoSIc Pts. 20, 4s2 Broome Street. New Yors.
HOLIDAY JJ NAL for 1871
Containing a Christmas Story, Splendid plays,
Magic Sports, &c ; - pages illustrated Sent Free
on receipt OF one stamp Tor postage. Address 3D.
ANS 20, PublishsTG, Boston.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-12-15


H4HE Goods made at this Factory
/ ATE far superior to any made Lass
year.
Having secured the services Of a
RELIABLE and EXPERIENCED Manufae-
'uTer 10 s0periBteBd our Wooden
Mile, We have no hesitation in say
log to farmers to bring on their Wool.
We hsVe a foil supply Of our own
manufacture, and can N Ike 10 order
anything f ON a Saddle Blanket to a
fHe Pi' c. Of Ctssim. re.
An examination Of our Goods and
prices will not fail 10 please, as We
have materially reduced the price
and added to quality Of same, and
are msuuf,c'uring greater "a
Tiety Of Goods than any other Wool
20 Mills in tn West or South
/ e%W e warrant our Goods to be
free Of Grease.
Having only recently got al our
L0oms to running, We can now safe
ly say We Can attend to ali business
en'rusted to US with
| PR0hPTNESS AND DISPATCH.
And We can assure all such hat they
may rely On being honorably dealt
with IN every respect-boIding our
selves 10 readin, IS to correct all mis-
takes.
Every one is cordially iavited to
come and see the GuOds We are daily
turning out, before making DISPOSE
lion Of their Wool
10 addition to the above work, va
have now running
gW@ R0g1 Cams.
and have on hand third, which esn
De started at any time re, ded, which
enables US to card CIR more than one
customer at the same time. Parties
bringing thrir Wool TO us can nearly
always have their Wool carded 10
take home with them. We have
Fine Burr Machines.
one for the use of customers, il any
may wish 10 burr their own VOL
We make no charge for burning ar
Wool. Car card or mann
actore The finest Merino Wool An
Improvement 10 Roll Cirdiug will ba
iuaohed to one Of orr Roll Cards in
few days for making the
BED19sS 2CIE.
be SIN" that Thos. X W.
bis b county, has been dslng. Mr..
Warren states that nearly III his On
'pers prefer the Endl4ss Roll for
lAkiog a smoother and STRANGER
ar s /. we have samples on hand
..d+ BY him. Call and exnmine ''
9r1ce OF Car~sS
For !, Plain. I28 CENTS.
FOR MIxed. Is do
the usurl toll.
Far Exchange, Price List. and
amPles Of Goods, address ~
J. 7. MEDEARIs & co
~ Fayetteville, Tenn.
1e' CUP = msy19
n = a m ~ - -
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-12-15

D E 4 30 q 8
For For Magistrate aad ccus'aSl,s, Just printed
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1870-12-15
Telegraph Line.

We are informed that the Greenville and Co
lumbia Railroad contemplates the erection OF
telegraph line along the entire route of that
Road. 1t is stated that contract for four
thousand posts has already been made This
move is g good one, as the entire up-country
has been suffering great deprivation for many
wears for the want of telegraphic facilities, and
the public generally will fully appreciate the
convenience and Improvement. President Bush
is desirous of securing The cooperation and as
sistance of our citizens in this enterprise, and
has sent subscription list to MIR. 0. d. T.
Fant for that purpose. We would suggest that
our citizens should take concerted action upon
this subject, and be prepared to sustain and
assist the Railroad authorities at the proper
Time
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1870-12-15
The Laurens Prisoners.

Judge Vernon issued writ of he'6eas corpus
in the case of the Laurens prisoners, one day
last week, requiring the Sheriff of Richland
County to bring the prisoners before him at
spartanburg. The Sheriff proposed to obey the
writ, and on Saturday morning, accompanied
by the prisoners started to take the train for
spartanburg. On reaching the depot in Co
lumbia, the Sheriff was served with subpoena
requiring him to appear as witness before
Special Committee of the Legislature, at 10
o'clock on that day, and bring with him any Or
ders, writs or judicial papers in his possession,
signed by Judge Vernon. This subpoena bore
the signature of Joe Crews, Chairman of the
Special Committee The Sheriff submitted,
and had the prisoners driven hack to the Jail.
And thus, the mandate of Crews is shown to be
more powerful than the writ of habeas corpus,
emanating from one of the Circuit Judges of
the State Judge Vernon has likewise been
summoned to appear before Crews tribunal,
and is now in Columbia to answer. charges
against him. In the meantime, the Laurens
prisoners are incarcerated upon hearsay evil
dence, away from their homes, upon the charge
of murder. We do not believe them guilty,
but there is no doubt that evidence will be pro-
cured by Crews from among his minions to OBJ
tain a conviction before packed jury OF preJu-
diced and ignorant negroes, if he can accom-
plish these nefarious ends
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1870-12-15
Christmas Festival

We are authorized to state that number OF
amateur musicians and youthful singers pro-
pose entertaining the citizens of Anderson du-
ring the holidays with something rich, rare
and racy!! An Oratorio, entitled ''The Indian
Summer" and performed by number of per-
sons, is in process Of preparation; and circum-
stances and weather permitting, they hope to
appear before large and appreciative audi
ence On Tuesday evening, December 9th, in
Masonic Halk The proceeds of the entertain
ment will edevotedtsan.eaelosurefor for the Bap-
tist churchyard. Further particulars. will be
announced next week.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1870-12-15
Nickarson House.

The Columbia Phtenir says: "Having re-
Gently enjoyed the hospitality Of the host OF
tine Nickerson House, we can say that the rep
utation of the house is fully maintained. A
courteous host, attentive servants and good
fare are the elements that render this notice a
just one" ~ e.:a ~
We take pleasure in endorsing this express
sion of our cotemporary, and likewise to ad-
wise any Of our friends visiting Columbia to
give friend Wright trial. He is "the right
man in the right place." and keeps everything
rioM about his hotel.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1870-12-15
Election Of United States Senator.

The Legislature met in joint assembly on
Wednesday last, for the purpose of ballotting
for Senator to represent this State in the
United States Senate for six years from the
4th of March next. Both Houses baIlotted
separately on the day before, in accordance
with the requirements Of q United States law,
but without resulting in choice. The elec-
ton caused much interest and excitement
among the Radical majority, as there were
several aspirants for the position, and it was
freely stated that large amounts of money
were used to secure the coveted honors. The
principal contestants among the Radicals were
Hon. T. J. Robertson and Chief Justice Mo-
ses. Cardoza, Delaney and other colored indi-
viduals were nominated, and although the ques-
ton of color was vigorously pushed, it does
not seem to have had any decided weight in
this contest. The Reform members, and a
few moderate Republicans, united upon Gen.
NJ. C. Butler, and gave that gentleman hand
some vote. 1t was fitting tribute to his
worth and manly endeavors in behalf of the
State.
A single ballot in joint assembly terminated
the contest in favor of Mr.. Robertson. He
will, therefore, continue to serve the common
wealth in the United States Senate. His past
course has been mainly conservative, and he
bears the reputation of an industrious member.
AS chairman of the special committee on Po-
litical Disabilities, we believe that Hr. Robert
Son has been liberal in his views and conduct.
In the Legislative proceedings, the full vote
on Joint ballot will be found, to which our
readers are referred
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1870-12-15
Business Holiday.

We undsrstandthats the merchants of this
town have agreed, in response to apetition from
their clerks and employees, to close their stores
on Monday and Tuesday, 26th and 9th of De-
cember instant. By this arrangement, our
young men viii have an opportunity to enter
more fully upon the enjoyment of Christmas
festivities !; and as the public is now advised of
the fact, it will not interfere with business ar
rangements to any considerable extent. 1t at
fords us pleasure to commend the iberality OF
our merchants in promptly acceding to this
reasonable request Of their employees.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1870-12-15
Teachers Convention.

The second meeting of this body will be held
in the city of Columbia on Tuesday next, Doth
of December. The invitation to attend is ex-
tended to all persons desirous of advancing the
cause of education in this State. Delegates
will be passed over the different railroads for
one fare, and will be entertained at the Nick
erson House sor reduced rates. All intending
to be present are requested to- notify Mr.. Hugh
8. Thompson, chairman of the Executive Com
mittee, at Columbia. Prof J. w. Carlisle of
spartanburg, who has such wide reputation
az q speaker and writer, will deliver IN address
on the occasion.