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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-02

Senator Sawyer (Radieall, of South Caro-
lima has sent to each Senator and Representa-
tive in Congress a pamphlet, in which he
assais the Board Of State Can7assers Tor
awarding the certificate Of election to seat
in r, S. House Of Representative to K. Z.
De Large (colored). Mr. Sawyer contends
that the decision of the Board was entirely
,uta,r, and that Mr.. G. G. Browen (white)
was entitled to the seat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-02

The Radical papers say that letters from
Mr.. Hillhouse. Assistant Treasurer IN New
York, were the cause OF the blunder in sending
u. s. troops to New York, ito insure a quiet
oleotion -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-02

1t is said that the steam engine invented
By Mr.. R. w. Thomson. of Eduburg, to-
use on common roads, is likely to prove sue
cessful.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-02

Gen. J. \. Early has written conclusive
reply to tho letter of Gen. Badeau to the Lon
don Standard, concerning the relative strength
of the armies Of Generals Lee and Grant dur
ING the lato war in this country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-02

According to the statement in relation to the
public debt just issued from the Treasury De-
partment. the decrease of the debt during No
vember was STATS, $50. The total decrease
since March last, is over 100000, 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-02

Tho Radical organs are again very busy in
manufacturing "outrages" in the South. This
is to afford an excuse for Congress to 'legls'
late" and the President to 'act."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-02

We are glad to see that even tho Baltimore
American says that Gov. Vance Of N. G. re-
Gently elected U. S. Senator from that State,
"belongs to class Of men that should be vel
coined back to public life. :"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-02

The question-''Is Bazaine traitor?' is
mooted in all the European papers, and he
has friends and defenders even in France. 1t
isl thought by many that great injustice has
been done him,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-02

The administration makes denial that it
countepanced the occupation of the State CAPT.
tol of Alabama with troops pending the cuber-
material contest which was going on between
the incoming and outgoing Governors. and
says that no troops were ordered there for that
purpose, and that such as did oncupy the
capitol building have been removed therefrom.
1t is not the intention to use the troops, it is
averred, except in cases where they are called
upon by the civil authorities
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-02

The Suez Canal is about to be transferred
from the control of the French engineers and
capitalists, who designed and constructed it, to
an English Company with, probably, the Duke
Of Sutherland at its head. That she should
lose control of this great work is one Of the
worst of the many misfortunes OF France, and
shows the helpless condition OF the nation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-02

XHAs' 1870
ALMONDS,
u ENGLlsH wALNUTs.
SAUCES,
PICKLES,
JELLIES,
OLIVES,
CRANBERRIES,
MIMI FLA Asosi EXITS,
PRES. GINGER,
SPICES. &c.
D'' G: WMS. RAMSAY.
dec l-tf l47 King street.
DLAIDsI PLAIDsl
We have this day received large assert
nent Of Plsids at 33a per cent less than they
could have been bought at tho opening OF the
season. We would call particular attention to
these goods, Us we can sell good article OF all
wool ss low as We could cotton mixed goods
enter the market latar thar usual and thus we
ca, otfar heroeins in these as we'll as all other
onoGs in orr line.
dec WITMER s. SLAYMAKER.
GONE SEE YOURSELFl
y 1872 King street.
REDDY HFORD keen constantly on
bond 1orco o.sortm.nt NJ
"NAo = ' 0OKTNG GT,ASaES
u,,,,, p;ar M;rror0 Porin- pictura,
Gt Hn..o A' photo a Foan,oo or
oI Era-o;r, onJ Monldjna of oil Kinds noatly
an. @ s2ss1!y 9 . ;s vz7,7- 1se 1-1@
rE1psRArEp
SEWI M, MAChIN ES,
For salo by
+. 5. e A D B + A Il f 4 l. Il .. {,
ana soulh fs'fiaS street, w.
dec Tin Ale1anarla, VI.
.1r~.xnvnIr,rs ruou.suuA11.
1AHo - hAhh'
IL ,,-r,,,n,
rnp n1rrp .ND EAIRFay SrKHEu'S
WI" aIEVa NDkIn VA
AGO., Iva
wv -
BUILDING LOTS FOX SALE.
- 49,
W. have tor sale numG s1 OF bUdLPsSu
streots' il the SQUARE opposite the Orange depot
W G YEATON,
+, JOHNSTON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-02
State Of South Carolina, )
Executive Dept.
TRADE MARK.

Columbia, June l9, 1907
Sir: havo made full and satisfactory test 81!
the Spectacles procured from you. and l have
the pleasure to shy that the glasses arc better
adapted to my eyes than any have ever used.
The facilities with which you fitted the glass to
my eye furnished mo conclusive evidence "I
your thorough experience aa IN Oculist. .,,
Your attainments in your profession catIt:e
you to tho confidence. patronage and gratitude
Of the public.
l have tho honor TO be very respectfully
YOURS, JAM Els L. ORR.
Governor % South Carolina.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-02

The Enforcement Act" is now being used,
as every body knew it would be, for the annoy
ance of the white people, by unprincip'ed per
sons who get up prosecutions and prosecutions,
under its provisions. A citizen is arrested, the
case examined by the q. S. Commissioner, and
the prisoner discharged-the complaint be-
ing frivolous or ialsc-and the vagabonds who
caused tho arrest allowed to go off, probably
to trump up another accusation against some
body else
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-02

The Radical organ in Washington. desires
that the air of Dixie-'tho rebel air, "-be
hereafter omitted by the orchestras at the
theatres in the metropolis" 1t offends the
ears of the truly 10 i" many of whom were
violent secessionists before tho war. and # the
Confederates had been successful, would have
gone in for Confederate Offices!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-02

Portsmouth, We, Dec. /, 1866.
Prof. Bernhard Il owe you debt OF graft
tude for the benefit you have rendered me. For
many years l have been accustomed to use
glasses when reading or writing and Away:
With pain, more or less, 30 my eyes You havo
relieved me from all Inconvenience. l can now
read and write for all hours without any pain,
and can sec objects distant and near through
the same glasses with clearncss and distnctne,G
that have no. experienced since NY youth.
I sm gratefully yours,
JOSEPH Il. PLUNKETT,
Pastor Of St. PauPs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-02

The Washington Chronicle says:-"It is
now matter of common talk that the majority
of the Department reports have been sold, and
it is believed that even the Presidents mes
sage and the report of Secretary Boutwell, are
in the hands of certain correspondents We
should not be at all surprised if both are pub
lished to-day. Next week thsse papers will
be presented officially to Congress after they
have been spread broadcast throughout the
country
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-02

VFYOU WANT FUHNITUKE MADE OR
L REPAIRED or old chairs recaned 20 10
VIM. II. DIVA UGuAN'S,
ll9 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-02

MARINE LIST.
SUN ROSE .......7 OIL MOON SEES II g..... l ID
SUN sETs...........4 SO
PoRr OF ALEXANDRIA. DECEMBER
AS2IVED.
Schrs Jennie A Shepard. Georgetown, and
Il J Raymond, to American Coal Co.
SAILED.
Steamer John Gibson, Winters, New York,
by Hooe Weddcrb burn 4 Co.
Schrs Jennie A. Shepard, Allyn's Point. and
Fl Raymond, Providence, by American Cosl
Company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-02

VrYOU WANT A GOOD AND CHEAP
4 MATTRASS call on
WIN. Il. DeVhUGHAN,
1l9 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-02

assai's the Board OF Otato OauFooo'iS ava
awarding the certificate Of election to seat
in u. S. House Of Representative to Il. Y.
De Large (colored). Mr. Sawyer contends
that the decision of the Board was entirely
snfair, and that Mr.. g. G. Browen (white)
was entitled to the seat.
A steamer has been sent from :'Heart's
Content" in search of the steamer Robert
Lowe, now engaged in repairing the Atlantic
cable She is to convey the information thai
the cable of 1865, as well as that Of 1866, has
ceased to work, and to ascertain if the Lowe has
DOT grappled the wrong one.
Gen. Logan, of Illinois, once secessonst
but now leader OF the Radicals, states that
he is not concerned in organizing third party
and that he will continue to be Radical.
We never supposed that he would be anything
else, as long as that party Was in the ascen'
dent.
A large supply OF raw material Tor special
legislation" in the interest OF individuals and
corporations, is on hand for the action OF Con-
gress at the approaching session. The grab
bers' will exert themselves more than over
for they fear their ,iue is short.
A oolored woman called OF tho President s
House Yesterday to sec the President, and told
story of alleged outrage on the part OF an Obj
Ger in the u. S. army, who is charged with
abducting child of the woman, 10 Dakota
territory.
We are glad to see that even tho Baltimore
American says that Gov. Vance Of N. G. re-
Gently elected U. s. Senator from that State,
"belongs to class Of men that should be vel
coined back to public life
The question-"Is Bazsine traitor?' is
mooted in all the European papers, and he
has friends and defenders even in France. 1t
is; thought by many that great injustice has
been done him.
According to the statement in relation to the
public debt just issued from the Treasury De-
psrtment, the decrease of the debt during No
yember was S7,475,S6O. The total decrease
since March last Is over $lUU,OUU,OUO.
Gen. J. \. Early has written conclusive
reply to tho letter of Gen. Badeau to the Lon
don Standard, concerning the relative strength
of the armies Of Generals Lee and Grant dur
ing the ato war ia this country.
The Radical papers say that letters from
Mr.. Hillhouse. Assistant Treasurer in New
York, we're the cause OF the blunder in sending
u. s. troops to New York, ito Insure quiet
election"
Tho Radical organs are again very busy in
manufacturing 'outrages" in the South. This
is to afford an excuse for Congress to "legis
late and the President to "act.
it's said that the steam engine invented
By AIr. r. w. Thomso of Ediuburg, fol
use on common roads, is likely to prove sue
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-03-10
A Specimen Brick.

The Columbus Enquirer thus
characterizes the body known az
the Alabama Legislature" the
counterpart of which may now be
found in every Southern State
from North Carolina to Texas
|. We doubt If such a compound
of knavery and ignorance as the
present Legislature of Alabama,
and the officers thereof, was ever
collected in a legislative body. II
would have suited the times Of
Jack Cade, admirably. Every
week-it seems to be every day re.
cently-some new exposure of
rascality or ignorance is made.
One OF the officers has been expell.
ed for theft, and at least one 9th.
er we believe two or three) for
incompetency; one of the men,
bers was on trial for subornation
of perjury, and we believe that he
is still threatened with Indictment
for that offense, as well as for sus-
pected murder. Another has
been "relieved" from the penalties
for fraudulent voting. The latest
instance of corruption that pre-
walls is furnished by the report on
the alteration of a bill after its en-
grossment. This appears to be a
new kind of lobbying" and is
doubtless a cheaper mode thau the
buying of a majority of the mem
bers to pass bill in the exact
shape desired.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-03-10
LeyYine Black Mail

A. the recent annual meeting
of the American Anti Slavery So
ciety, which assemblies to save the
countrypnee a year, q resolution
was introduced and adopted to the
effect that "the voter in the posi-.
ton of the negro race needs land
to make him independent, and al
so pecuniary aid" We know OF
quite number of persons whose
independence" would be materi-
ally assisted by real estate and
cash, but, unfortunately for them,
they are white, and therefore en-.
tirely out of the ring. Wendell
Phillips seizes upon this resolution,
and celebrates it in the ANTI SLA-
VERY STANDARD. We give detach
ed slices Of bis argument
The whole nation recognizes
the fitness and necessity of secur-
ing land for the negro. Without
a homestead, the ballot and his
civil rights will be worse than
empty forms they will be real
evils. = $ 1t is proposed
that the nation shall lend the ne
gro money. Without money how
shall be break up the soil, fence,
build or cultivate ? Where is his
mule to come from? i y Every
negro family can justly claim for.
ty acres of land, one years support,
a furnished cottage, mule and farm
tools, and free schools for life
This would cost US about one thou.
sand millions of dollars. / am not
Sure that, with all its apparent
wealth, the nation has anything
it has right to lend the negro
There might be a fair argument
framed to shoe that he really o,cns
| all.
1.-THE Phillips doctrine prevails,
and the doctrinesof Phillips usual
| ly do, our colored bretheren will
speedily become the lords para
mount of the soil, and unluck y
Caucasians mere pensioners on
Ethiopian bounty A single wood
en- horse was enough to ruin Troy,
aud it would be strange indeed if
three million wool y ones did not
worry US.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-03-10

1t is creditable TO the Democrat.
ic party, and shows the ideas
which its opponents really enter
tain Of it, that when a man like
Mr.. Dawes rises up in the House
of Representatives and denounces
extravaganza, and fraud, and cor
ruption, he is Immediately de-
nounced as either having turned
Democrat, or as doing something
to give that organization aid and
comfort. 1t seems to be taken for
granted that the moment Repub-
lican finds fault with the corrup.
tion in his party or in the admin
istration, he can beno longertrus
ed by the faithful.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-03-10
A Brave, Pure Book.

The PHYSICAL LIFE OF WOMAN !:
Adcice to the Masden, Wife and
Mother, By George r. Mapfeys,
A. N, IL d., Chief of Clinic of
Jefferson Medical College, Phi7adel-
phia; Author OF ."Compendium
of Modern Therapeutics etc., etc,
Cincinnati: E. HANNAFoRD & Co,
Publishers Of First Class Subscrip-
ton Books.
This is really excellent work,
scientific and yet eminently prac-
teal, in regard TO a most ilnpor.
tant class of subjects, which, un-
fortunately, it has hitherto been
left almost entirely to the quack,
the empiric, or the sensationalist,
to "write up" for the million. 1t
treats of the hygiene of woman in
her various relations of maiden,
wife and mother, and of the mar
ried state in general.
Difficult IS it may appear, these
subjects are handled with such
precision and firmness, and yet SO
delicately, that the work has re-
ceived the hearty endorsement of
many of The most distinguished
physicians, clergymen, and philan-
thropists Of the country. Among
the number are Ex-Surgeon Gene
raj Hammond, Henry Ward Beech
er, Rev. Horace Bushnell, D. D.,
DR.. r. Shelton Mackenzie, Rev.
DR.. Mark Hopkins, President of
Williams College, with many 9TH
er names equally eminent.
The work is sold through local
or travelling agents entirely, and,
in Our judgment, offers an extra
ordinary opportunity for securing
a very lucrative business. The
address of the publishers is as a
bove given,
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-03-10

The district called the "West
Division" has been the scene of
most of the numerous burglaries
and street robberies which lately
alarmed Chicago. Seven indig.
nant gentlemen residing in that
district turned out the other night.
determined to do a little in the
Vigilance Committee line. Oh:
serving a suspicious-looking indi.
vidual prowling along, looking
guiltily about, they started after and
chased him several blocks'at a hot
speed until be suddenly dis
peared. The next day the pa
pers gave full accounts OF the
providential escape OF we'll
known and highly-respected citi-
zen from a band of ferocious cut
throats, who had chased him up
to his very door.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-03-10
Private Banking.

Any person having a surplus
of greenbacks wishing to find a
safe place to deposit them, can
do SO by going to N. w. Corner
of the Square--we will give IN
doubted vouchers in form of dry
goods, boots, shoes, &c. We are
anxious to open business transac-
tons with every man who has the
greenback, as we are DESTROYS of
disposing of all our winter goods
to make room for cur spring stock.
March 10. T. J. GRAY & Co.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-03-10

There is war in Cincinnati be-
tween the Chamber of Commerce
and the First Presbyterian Church.
The former is TO put up building
overlooking the latter's grave
yard, and for fear OF dissertation the
churchmen talk of building a high
fence, shutting out light and air,
unless they are paid at the rate of
800 a window.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-03-10
FAYETTEVILLE, TENNESSEE.
thursday Morning. March 10, 1870,
Our Next Fair.

AS the premium list Of the next
Fair of Lincoln county will soon
be prepared, we have thought a
few practical suggestions might
be opportunely offered.
And FIRST, why offer a premium
for the best bushel Of potatoes OF
corn, asany farmer can pick out a
bushel of big potatoes or large ears
of corn, from an average crop
Why shouldn't the premium be
given to the man who raises the
greatest quantity Of any given va
riety, from given quantity of
ground? Who can tell the diff
ference between two bushels of
potatoes when they are just alike ;
There is no merit whatever in be.
ing able to pick a bushel of good
potatoes out Of a ten-acre patch.
But to produce potatoes at the
rate Of eight hundred bushels to
the acre, requires skill and judg.
ment. Skill is what ought to be
encouraged-not mere power of
picking good articles from a heap
any body can do that, So with
corn and wheat. The premium
should be given to the man whose
skill and industry produced the
most of a good, merchaptable
quality from given quantity of
ground, and then there are nc
hard feelings about the award
II is decided by the scales, and
not the partialities, whims and
prejudice of men. And, by the
way, there should be some meth
cd Of deciding in all cases, as far
as possible by weight or measure
nent, or both together. AL
would then be obliged to be salts.
fed with the decision. There
would be no grounds for complaint.
Instead Of giving the premium to
the best hog, let it be given to the
man who will produce the most
pork from a given quantity of
grain, potatoes, etc. Let the per.
sons competing select their own
hogs, the kind Of feed, and the
method of feeding it-whether
cooked or raw. If premium is
offered for the best draft horse, let
them pull for it. The best draft
horse is the one that can pull the
most, just as the best race horse is
the one that can run the fastest.
The best mileh cow is the one that
gives the most good, rich milk, and
makes the most butter. Our fair
men should put their wits to work
to bring out the resources of our
county to the greatest degree,
and induce general competition
among the people for premiums.
Progressive improvement--should
be their motto.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-03-10

A miner in Michigan met an
untimely death not long ago, and
one of bis friends interested him
self 10 obtaining a subscription for
the bereaved widow. He collec-
ted some six hundred dollars, and
then, thinking it might be a good
thing for him to marry the three.
days widow, proposed, was accep-
ted, and they were made one that
same evening.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-03-10

B The advantages of buy
ing your goods at the green br5ch
front may be summed up as fol-
lows:
l. The house is thoroughly
reliable.
2. 1t has large assortment of
goods.
5. 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 & MORGAN.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-03-10

R The first colored repre-.
sentative from the South to the
United States Senate, introduced
his credentials to that august body
Wednesday, 23rd ult., is admitted,
and has taken his seat. He is
II. r. Revels, and is the Senator
elect from Mississippi. He takes
the position once occupied by
Jefferson Davis. Truly, as Shak-
speare says, "The whirlygig of
time brings about its own reven-
ges." We have no idea that the
republican members of the Sen
ate are at all more satisfied than
their democratic brethren with
such associations but, consisten-
cy is a jewel, and having avowed
their belief in the equality of ra-
ces, they cannot conveniently es-
cape the consequences of their own
confession of political faith
Revels has taken his seat, and If
he is a man of education and a.
bility, will make his mark in
public more readily than if be
were a white man. If he be
-brainless, as well as black, he will
not long remain in that dignifed
assembly. He will shrink into his
native nothingness, or be persuad-
ed to resign by members who have
no relish for such a burlesque up
on radical principles.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-03-10
To the Voters Of Lincoln
County.


FelloaU- Citize'as::-I have hereto
fore announced TO you through the
columns Of the OBSERVER" and
News that / was candidate for
tie Office Of County Judge. The
election has been postponed to the
fourth Saturday in March, aud as il
will be impossible for me to see all
of you in person, | have concluded
through this cir cular TO declare my
continued desire TO fill the tffice,
and 10 point out, in brief manner,
what consider should be the effort
and intention Of the person who will
have supervisory influence 10 the
management of our County affairs.
1t is due to myself to say that
was solicited to become candidate
by many friends competent to judge
of my qualifications, and who will
give me their support If ell cted,
promise 10 bling to the discharge d
my legal duties, all the attention
and industry which should character
ize The conduct Of faithful servant
and | will endeavor to observe, il
the discharge Of the financial duties
of the Office, the same rules of econ
omy and honesty which prudent
man should adopt in the manage'
ment OF his individual affairs.
10 expenditures of the public
moneys, / will always adsise the
most economical method, when i
can be adopted without sacrifice
of usefulness. But while l am al
advocate of economy in The admin.
istration Of our County affairs,
would endearor not 10 interpose cap
tiOus objections to necessary i'm
provements. 10 short, will stiive,
as far as my influence will go, Il
make as few expenditures as will bt
consistent with the public good, 4pt
to invest the money expended il
that manner which will be of The
greatest benefit t. The greatest mum
Der. 0. p. BRUCE.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-03-10
nES James Wick, of Roches

~ James Wick, of Roches.
ter, New York, Is public bene.
factor. He has done more tc
beautify the homes of. the Ameri-
can people than any other man
His latest benefaction was to send
large quantities ofgarden and flow
er seeds, post paid, to many friends
1.-The OBSERVER being of that for.
tunate number. The seeds came
safe, and their blooms and fruits
will cause many a throb of graft
tude to be waited toward their
generous donor.