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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-09-01

e@- The following letter from
Hon John NJ Bright is in response
to a numerously. request
from Bedford county, that be
would become a candidate for
Congress. Mr.. B., while grateful.
Of course, for the expressions of
confidence and preference, is COM
PEELED to decline the proffered hon.
or. He would fill the station
with honor to himself and his con.
stituency, but imperative circum.
stances demand his decleDsion
FAYETTEVILLE, August 90, 1870.
To Messrs Dan Parker, Dr. j. G.. Barks-
dale and Seventy others; Shelbyville, Tenn.
GENTS Yours came duly to
hand, requesting me to permit my
name to be used as a candidate
for Congress.
Amer mature consideration, l
feel compelled to decline your re-
quest. Permit me to assure you,
however, that am just as much
obliged to you for the compliment
ofthe call, as if had been elected
to the honors and emoluments of
the Office.
l do not deem it necessary to
make your call the occasion for q
political disquisition on the state
ofthe country.
| will remark, however, that
the condition of the country is bad
enough, and that | have seen no
craftsmanship equal to the robust
occasion.
The work has been pretty we'll
accomplished of drawing our sun.
dered State into the whirlpool of
consolidated despotism.
The future must solve the prob
lem whether the Caucasian and
African races can live in harmony
or equals in political combination.
Experience must give US light, as
history gives us none. Let us
hope that, in this heterogeneous
compound of races, we do not read
the prophecy of the ill-compacted
image Of the Babylonian Monarch,
which was partly Of brass, partly
Of iron, and partly of clay. These
questions of empire gather the
cloud of care on the patriots
brow-yet, though depressed, let
US hope that, at no distant day,
we may see the bow of promise
reappear in our darkened heavens.
AS to the mere questions of
national policy. such as currency,
tariff, &c, though at present griev-
Gus and oppressive, they are not
desperate.
Hoping that you will find some
one who will far transcend me in
craftsmanship, wisdom, and expe-
rience to serve you, Iremain yours,
Very truly.
JNO. M. BRIGHT.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-09-01
Disarmament of Canada.

1t is now ascertained to be a
fact that England is withdrawing
her last redcoat from Canada, and
within the past fortnight has form
ally surrendered to the Canadian
Minister of Militia and his various
deputies all her barracks, forts,
and earth works at Maiden, Lon
don, Niagara, Toronto, Kingston,
Isle aux Noix, Prescott, St. Johns,
Montreal, Ottawa, Halifax, Fred.
erickton, &c. Upon a careful
computation made by English of.
ficers, a year or SO ago, it was de.
cided that Canada was utterly de.
fenceless by any force short of
10000 men and an enormous
expenditure for Notifications.
Even then it was concluded that
if it should ever become necessary
for England to defend Canada
against the UnitedStates, she could
only do it by holding fast to Que.
bee and Halifax, and "pegging
away" with her navy at our sea.
ports in an offensive war. Cana
da itself could be taken at any
time by moderate American
force in ninety days. In view of
these facts, the $4,000 regulars
whom England has heretofore
maintained in Canada were held
to be no better than fourteen would
be. If the flag alone would not
protect Canada, nothing would.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-09-01
Wheat /! Wheat! Wheat II!

]. F. Jenkins, near the depot,
will pay the highest market piice
in CASH for $4,000 bushels we'll
cleaned wheat. He also keeps
constantly on hand good stock
of Family Groceries, which be
will sell cheap for cash or barter.
Give him call. Cash paid for
Corn, Bacon and Lard.
July 21-2 mo
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-09-01
b. A murder was comm

b. A murder was commit
ted near Memphis on Friday last.
Ed. L. Hamlin was shot through
the body by Ed. Freeman, in a
duel. If the authorities will ar
rest the parties to the ARRAY, and
prosecute them to the extent of
the law, salutary example will
be made, and the clustering be-
levers in the "Code" made to feel
and know that their actions must
henceforth be in accordance with
order and good breeding.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-09-01
JNO. M. BRIGHT
Ik% The Nashville Banne.

I& The Nashville Banner
says the OBSERVER "disingenuouOly
alludes" to its platform" &c.
How disingenuously''? That paper,
followed by the Lebanon Herald,
Meals Gazette, and other journals,
did oppose the name Democratic,
as applied to the anti-Radical par
ty of Tennessee. We intended to
be understood as meaning that if
candidate had, in the late can
vass in this county, stigmatized
the Democracy as "Bourbuns OF
the South" ''irreconcilables," &C.,
he would have remained, as Andy
Johnson used to say, san humble
individual" We made the state
ment, not in a "disingenuous" spir.
it, as the Banner intimates, but
that the facts might be known.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-09-01
Cash Trade.

D. P. Shackleford is now in re-
ceipt of desirable stock of Sta
pie Dry Goods, &C., which he offers
to the public atextremely low pri-.
ces for cash. Give him a call,
northwest corner of the Square.
June 2, 1870.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-09-01
INSOLVENT NOTICE.

DURSUANT to an order of the Clerk Of
l. the County Court Of Lincoln county.
Tenn, upon the suggestion Of the admins
traitor of the estate Of John L. Dzsen6erry
dec, Of. the insolvency Of said decedent's
estate notice is hereby given to all per
sons having claims against said estate to
present them to the Clerk Of said Court
authenticated. on or before the 1st day
of june, 1871, for pro rata distribution.
or they will be forever barred.
june9 w. w. JAMES. Adm.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-09-01

A Texas couple eloped on horse.
back, accompanied by a clergy
man. They were pursued by the
brides father, and the minister
performed the marriage ceremony
at full gallop.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-09-01

~ We find the following
item in the Southern Shield, of
Greensboro, KY:
AN OwENSBoRo Boy ABROAD.
Col. A. S. Marks, native of
this county, has recently been
elected Chancellor of fhe Fourth
] judicial District of Tennessee by
a majority of six thousand. The
law partner of Mr.. Marks is now
a candidate for Governor of Ten.
neSSee.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-09-01
04O ACRES.

Said land has been divided into lots 10.
suit purchasers, and those desiring to pun
chase can see aplat Of said lands, by calling
on my agent James G. Woods, at Fsyet.e-
vile.
Terms OF SALE.-Said lands will be sold
according to the terms Of said will, on a
credit of one, two and three years and the,
purchaser will be required to giTe notes,
bearing interest from the day Of sale. with
good and sufficient security for the payment
Of the purchase money, and Hen will Do
retained upon the land until the whcle of
the purchase money shall be paid,
Said land has brick dwelling house upon
it, within three-fourths of a mile of FAY
etteville. is well watered, and otherwise
we'll adapted to farming purposes.
WILLIAM TIMMINS, Trustee.
augll-td
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-09-01
be- Wendell Phillips has been

B1 Wendell Phillips has been
nominated for the gubernatorial
chair Of Massachusetts by the
stringent, prohibitory law" tenn
perance advocates of that State.
There is no probability of his cleo
ton, and it is not likely that he
will spend any money, himself, in
the contest. Wendell is fanatic,
and, fanaticism having had its day
must take its night and go to bed
for few years to come, before it
can be walked up again for effect
i've action-even in Massachusetts.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-09-01
Az Miss Sarah Anderson,

BS& Miss Sarah Anderson,
says the Hopkinsville New Era,
was filling a lamp last Thursday
with oil, which ignited and the oil
can exploded. The result was, the
young lady was instantly burned
to a crisp from which she died.
Will people never learn that it
is certain death to light fires with
oil, or fill up the lamps when the
wick is burning. We know a mer-
chant in this place who will not
sell or draw oil after night.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-09-01

~ The McMinnville Me,o
Era has been recently enlarged
and otherwise improved. Always
good paper, it is now, if possible,
better than ever. With the en-
largement, Mr.. w. H. Smith makes
his bow as associate editor. AL
though we have no personal ac-
auaintance with him, yet his name
sounds familiar. We have a dim
recollection of having heard it
some where. He writes a good
article.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-09-01

sJ Hon. Charles Ready, of
Murfreesboro, has consented to 90
to Congress from this district, pro.
vided the voters will consent to al.
low him.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-09-01

~ Gen. John C. Brown and
Hon Robert L. Caruthers have, in
print, placed themselves in full
accord with the National Demo-
cratic party. They don't want
any "third party" in theirs.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-09-01

D Roderick Random Butler,
old rebel and now scallawag Con
gresham from East Tennessee,
was arrested by the United States
Marshal, on the charge of forgery,
and was held by the United States
Commissioner in bonds of $500
for his appearance before the U.
S. District Court. Butler has
been guilty, so the statement goes,
of ,perpetrating the most auda-
cious frauds, in getting up fra udu-
lent pension papers and various
other matters of similar nature.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-09-01
100000 now in Use!

The W. and w. Sewing Machine has been
before the public for fourteen years. 1t has
been subjected to the seyerest tests and the
most bitter competition. Its sales far exceed
those of any other, and to-day it stands
without 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 is no in
vestment which pays better interest or
brings more comfort, health, happiness, and
relief to the household. Call and See
them, OF send for Circular.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-09-01

Hoops for the communion table,
made so as to make the dress set
gracefully on the kneeling figure,
are the latest development of
fashion.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-09-01

Made of Poor Rum, WhiskeJ, Proof Sp1r-
its, and Refuse Liquors. doc; 0ted, Speed,
and swestenoi 10 please tio tas.a, Ga led TONES
"a Anpetizersu 's RsstOrcr@," Sc., that lo'I ths
tinnler on to drunkenness Rnd RIM, but are q true
Ns1iioine. made from tho Native Raits and
Herbs of California, free from all Alcohcllo
Stimuiants: rhsysI - y, 2 X az AZ y
CIPLE q perfect RenOvaior and Invigurltor
Of The System, carrying oa al poisonous natter
and restoring the blood 20 n healthy condition
No uarson can take those Bitiors, According; TO
directions anil remain long unTeh.
300 will DO given for an ineursole casa, pro,
yiiing the bones are not DESTROYED lT Iai nsrSl
poisons or other means, and TO Ti-sl organs
TASTED bevond the point OF repair
For Inhammatory and Chronic Hheu-
ynatism, and Qout, DyspepSla, or Indi-
eestion. Bilious, Remittent: and inter-
T1Ittent Fevers, Dlssases or t1e BLOOD
Liver, Kidneys, end Bladder, these Bit
fars have been most sroce~Eful- Such Dis
eases are cauSed by Initiated Blood vl!;A
Is generally produced BY dsrangalnent OF ths
Digestive Organs .,,.,.,.,,
the torpid liver and bowels, whlali reader them
of unequalled efficacy In ceansn7 tho e'ood Of
all impurities. and lmpartns new LIE aad Ei5oF
70 D Nv or indigestion, headache.
Pain in the Shoulders, Coughs, Tighsnoss OF Tie
Chest Dizziness, Sour Stomach. Dad Taste IN
the Mouth, Billions Attacks, PalPttatio1 o. n7e
Heart, Copious Discharges Of Unae P>.1 Ia
ths regions ofthe Kidneys, and hundred oihsr
Yainfsil symptoms which arc the oHsprings Ok
Dyspepsia are cured by these Bitiers.
CIeaase the Initiated Blood whenever you md
ia irnpuritisa bursting through tho skin in PIN
Mes. krTptions, OF Sores; cleanse II vien IL IS
foul, and your feelings viii toll yon when. KIP
me blood pure and Ihe health OF The system VII
PIN, TAPE, and other WORMS, lurking IN
ths system of 80 many thousands, are efeotuAly
destroyed and removed.
For full directions, read sarefnlly khe circular
around each bottle printed IN four languages
EnQlish, German, French, spd Spanish.
J. WALKER, So & 81 Comnstce Street, n. Y.
Prourietcr. r. II, MCDONALD & Co,
Druggists and General Agents
Ban francisco, California, and - endSI Com,
= mercs Street. N. Y.
Ell SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS AND
nRATERS.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-09-01
STso9vgReY.

DURSUANT to an order Of the Clerk of
4 the County Court Of Lincoln county
Tenn, upon the suggestion of the administra-
tor Of the estate Of Vim. Pearson, dec, of the
insolvency of said decedent's estate notice
Is hereby given TO all persons having ella ms
against said estate to present them to tba
CLERK of said Court authenticated. on or he
lore the 1st day of February, IszI.
ior pro rata distribution, or they will be fer,
ever barred. G. NJ. PEARSON, Adm.
iuly28.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-09-01

RHE Goods made at this Factory
are far superior to any made last
year.
Having secured the services Of a
RELIABLE and EXPERIENCED MaDufae-
turer to superintend our Wooden
Mills, we have no hesitation in say
ing to farmers to bring on their Wool.
We have a full supply Of cur own
manufacture, and Can make to order
Ianything from Saddle Blanket TO a
foe piece Of Cashmere.
An examination of our Goods and
piices will not fail TO please, as We
have materially reduced the price
and added to quality Of same, and
are manufacturing greater "a.
riety of Goods than any other Wool
en- Mills in the West or South
rs We warrant our Goods to be
free Of Grease.
Having only recently got all our
Looms to running, we can now safe
ly say we can attend to all business
entrusted TO US with
Pa0MPTNESS AND DISPATCH.
And we can assure all such that they
may rely on being honorably dealt
with in every respect-bOldiDg our
selves 10 readin IS to correct all mis-
takes.
Every one is cordially invited to
come and see the Goods we are daily
turning out, before making dispOsi-
ton Of their Wool
10 addition to the above work, We
have now running
SW@ 3011 GA@9Ss
and have on hand a third, which can
be started at any time needed, which
enables US to card for more than one
customer at the same time. Parties
bringing their Wool to us can neatly
always have their Wool carded 10
take home with them. We have
Fine Burr Machines,
one for the use of Customers, if any
may wish to burr their own Wool.
We MAXI no charge for burning OF
washing Wool. Car card or manu-
factore the finest Merino Wool. An
improvement in Roll CardiDg will be
attached to one Of our Roll Cards 10
few days. for making the
D3DIGSS BOTJ,
the same that ThOs. K. Warren, of
this county, has been using. Mr..
Warren states that nearly al his Gus
toners prefer the Endless Roll fOI
making a smoother and stronger
yarn. We have samples on hand
made by bin. Call aud examine.
Price of Card1ng-
For Plain, III cents.
For Mixed, Is do
or the usual toll.
For Exchange, Price List, and
Samples of Goods, address
j. I. MEOEARIS & CO., |
Fayetteville, Tenn.
w. A. MCKEE, Sup't. maybe
nm - liz
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-09-01

sD- They are indulging, like
Jeremiah, in pitiful lamentations
all over New England: cause.-the
lack of rain. They are not
afraid of "drop too much" in
that temperance region, and COM
plain that the earth is parched
two feet below, as well as on, the
surface. Vegetation is dying of,
and the fruit is dropping prema-
turely from the trees" Potatoes
are roasting in their hills, and Moth
ing grows except the dissatisfac-
ton of The people at such a dried
up state of things. The refreshing
rains saved us, in this neighbor-
hood, from realising a similar con-
dition of misery. Too much rain
is an affection, truly; but too lit
tie of it is something worse, decid-
edly.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-09-01
Remarks.

R e"arkS.
This Institution is located in the heart of
a rich country, most desirable for its beauty,
health and society. On the campus there
are two good ciSterns, and near, running
springs of water.
The scholastic year of 1869-7O enrolled
I6O pupils.
For circulars apply to the President or
Directors.
Board of Directors.
w. w. JAMES, Il. D. HILL,
H.F.DUSENBERRY, CULLEN BAILEY,
n. WHITAKER.
june30-tf =.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-09-01
FAYETTEVILLE, TENNESSEE
Thursday Morning, Sept'r l, 1870
The Natural Result.

The negroes in Alabama seem
TO have carte blanche now to do
as they please, and they are max
ing the State perfect pandemoni-
um. For instance, we find in one
single number of the Huntsville
Democrat the following exciting
paragraph:
1.-The other side OF Sand Noun
tain, first there were Mrs. M. J.
Osborne and daughters outraged
by negroes; then young Jo,l Rob.
inson, while quietly walking down
the streets of Ashville, within a
hundred yards eff Court square, is
shot down, pierced with twenty
two buckshot. Within three
miles of Ashville, a negro a.
tempted to outrage Miss Alfred,
her screams preventing him.
Ahotner negro went 10 the store
of MIR. Blair, a one armed soldier,
with a cooked pistol, demanding
and taking his money, and
marched Mr. Blair off to the rail
road camp of the negroes, where
he was kept the greater portion
of the night"
If this is a fair sample of what
we may expect from the emanci-
patton of the southern slaves, and
their conversion into American
citizens, the nation ought to re-
member those who brought about
this state Of beatitude. The fact
is, negroes should have been put
upon so many years probation,
and gradually taught the blessings
of selfgovernment, before being
invested with the franchise.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-09-01

Augusta, Ca, hens are dying
of sun stroke.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-09-01
VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND

belonging to the estate Of said Timmins,
dec, lying in Lincoln county, Tennessee, in
Civil District No. 8, adjoining the corporate
limits of the town of Fayetteville, and
bounded as follows, tO-wit On the North
by the Pulaski road, West by the lands Of
BENJAMIN Whitaker, dec, South by the
lands belonging to the heirs Of James Full
ton, dec, and on the East by the lands be-
longing to James G. Woods and the corpo-
rate limits of Fayetteville, containing by
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-09-01
sIROIlegE Wanted!

A LII persons indebted to me viii please
IA come forward and settle at once, and
thus saUe cost and trouble, for ! am CONF
PEELED to close my books. Hereafter when
you come or send for goods, be sure and send
the money, as am compelled to sell for
cash onlV. intend to make it to the inte-
rest of my customers to pay cash, by selling
as cheap as the cheapest. Please give
a call before buying elsewhere. BY so do
ing you will oblige your friend,
augI6-tf B. J. CHAFIN.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-09-01
E<Denses,

Board in good families convenient to the
school from So to S12 per month.
Half the tuition to be paid in advance
Students will be charged with the highest
class entered. No deduction for absence,
unless protracted two weeks on account of
sickness
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-09-01
SCHOOLS.
FAYETTEACADEMY
For 1JaIes EIcIusibsig.

TIME Fall Session of this Institution,
Il consisting of five months, under the
charge of Mr.. E. NJ. ROSS, with a compe-
tent corps of Assistants, will begin August
goth, 1870.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-09-01
JOB WOrR.

M E employ the best werkmen. have the
pest machinery, material, etc, and are
prepared to do the best Printing unreasonable
rates and short notice.
OBsERyER OFFICE. Fayetteville.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-09-01
Notice.


10y order of the stockholders Of Mulber-
ED ~ Male and Female Institute, we will
offer for sale to the highest bidder, on
Saturday, the 3rd day of Sept'r,
some 6 or 8 lots in and adjoining thestil-
lage of MULBERRY. The lots will be OF
suitable size for building purposes, and are
within stones throw of the Male and Fe-
male Institute, one of the best schools in the
State.) Terms of the sale made known on
the day of sale. The lots will be decided
with perpetual Introduction Of the sale of
liquors On them,
T. B. YEATES, ! 9
A. J. WHITAKER, s
w. Y. NIX,
J. G. HARRISON, ::
aug25-td VII ROBERTSON, 8
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-09-01
SALE OF a
VALUABLE TRACI OH LIND.

On Saturday, October 18th, 1870,
A S Trustee, under the last will and tes-
IA lament Of William Timmi1lS, S7., dec,
will sell to the highest bidder, upon the
Dremises the folIovino
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-02-18

having heard that there was Home
for those who wished to reform, had
come to it, entirely of her own accord.
came away entirely satisfied that good
is being done; only little, alas com
pared to the terrible influences for evil
that are always busy; but all that can be
done in the way of reform. 1t is in
prevention rather than cure that the
world must hope for better state of
society yet every one who is rescued
is not only so much added to the power
of good, but terrible influence for evil
removed so true it is that mo one liv-
eth for himself;" God only knows how
many souls are involved in the fall of
one.
The appropriation is asked in order
to provide building in some suitable
part of the city for a Home for all
Friendless Women hoping to make it
nearly or quite self-supporting by the
industry of the inmates the rent being
now the largest item of expense. And
it is not asked on local grounds, but be-
cause it has received and rescued unfor-
tunate girls from. other parts of the
State, and wishes TO be able to continue
these benefactiens.
Shall this work of humanity be pass
ed by without aid? VAYLE VERNON.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-02-18
THE ARvONIA LITERARY SOCIETY.

We have received circular from the
above society, from which we gather
the fact that n regular course of lee
lures has been established for the win
ter. Judging from the subjects to be
discussed and the high character of the
lecturers, we should conclude that the
people of Arvonia have a rare treat of
fered them in this course of lectures.
"Body and Mind" Geology" "Hugh
Miller, or the Workingman's Educa-
tion," Charlotte Bronte," "Wales, Its
People and History" "Our Republican
Institutions" practical Observations
for the People," are some of the topics
to be discussed.
No class of people are of greater
worth or credit than our Welch popu-
lation. There are great many in this
county and they are universally ac-
knowledged to be substantial, thrifty,
moral and intelligent. The public spir-
it manifested by our Arvonia friends is
worthy of commentator and imitation.
We extend to them our best wishes.