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FOR NEW ORLEANS.
Regular Carolina Bluffs Packet.

Leaves TO-DAY, "Wednesday, April IS.
.HE~ a The light-draft packet DIXIE, Capt.
Z. Lester, viii leave above for Caroli-
ma Bluffs and all intermediate landings.
For freight or passage apply on board. apr7
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TO THE CITIZENS

Or TUE
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Very respectfully yours,
FOR MAYOR.

We authorized to announce THOMAS PHILLIPS
as candidate for Mayor at the ensuing May election.
APPS
We authorized to announce J. B. GILMORE as
candidate for Mayor at the May election mh22
We are authorized to announce Dr. NJ. II. CRowDER
candidate for Mayor at the ensuing May election.
FDhIQ
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
English Female Bitters cures all females.

English Female Bitters cures all females
E. F. all female Irregularities. 1t old
and young, and imparts life and bouyancy to all.
f. F. B. merits public esteem and confidence.
The great female blessing is E. F. B.
Sold in Shreveport, La, by HYAMS 4 KENNEDY.
Physicians and editors wives use f. F. B.
E. F. B cures ugly old chronic cases.
The great female regulator, E, F. B.
Hundreds of letters from all parts Of the country speak
of the wonderful efficacy of f. F. B. in all female
complaints.
Pain and trouble in acknowledgements Co. Blu,
chu.
For lost manhood, use Dromgoole & Co.'S Buchu.
Frequent inclination to urinate, use Dromgooe Co.'S
Buchu
For Kidneys and bladder. use Dromgoo'e Co. Buchu
Sold in Shreveport, La by HYAMS & KENNEDY.
Dromgoole & Co.'S Ruchu restores early decay.
For weak back, use Dromgoole & Co.'S Buchu.
Dromgoole L Co.'S Buchu is the best and cheapest
Physicians prefer Dromgoole Co.'s Buchu.
Dromgoole 4 IS Liver Pills Cor the liver
For constipation, one of Dromgooe Co.'s Liver Pills.
Dromgoole l. Co.'s Liver Pills cure sick headache.
Whenever you need a pill, try one of DromgooIe 4
Co.'S Liver Pills. and you will have no other.
If bilious, use Dromgoole Co.'s Liver Pill.
Sold in Shreveport, La HYAMS & KENNEDY,
e.. j. Leman. on Market Street, has one of the
finest assortments of Confectionery and Fruits have
in the place. 1t is worth visit only to
his establishment He is also prepared to furnish for
balls or parties Cakes and CONNECTIONS in the
chercbe style and on moderate terms. d24
WANTED TO RENT.
A NY person having GOOD HOUSE TO RENT in
n town can find careful and responsible tenant by
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Died.

Near Nacogdoches, Texas. on the Sd of March, of
hives, Anna HOLMES, daughter of Jacob B and III. A.
Hlnckley, aged one month and twenty days
Near Shreveport April O. 1870, after short illness,
john LUFF, aged So years.
In New Orleans on the 4th inst. Of consumption,
Mrs CATHERINE CHILEAN, wife of W. C. Chilean and
sister of the wife of Mr. Nathan Gregg of this place
METEoRd ILLOGICAL RECORD Furn shed by Messrs.
Bogel & D pringer Druggist, Milan street.
TUESDAY, April 10.
I o'clock ........................67
u O'clock ...M......,.............. 80
O'Clock, P.M..................... o.. ~
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w Ill OIL ESA LIZ AMI RETAIL
DEALERS IN
A LII kinds of FURNITURE, all new and fresh from
Manufactures consisting in part of the following
articles which we have of all qualities and at various
prices:
BEDsTEADs, BUREAUS.
BABY CRIBS ARMoIREs,
DINING (ex) TABLES, SIDE BOARDS,
TIMETABLES, wAsHsTANDs,
MAHOGANY CHAIRS, SOFAS,
CANEBoTToM CHAIRS, ROCKING CHAIRS,
CHILDREN's BEDsTEADs, MATTRESSES,
BUSINESS DESKS, Etc
In short keep constantly hand every article per-
tanning the Furniture business which propose to
sell at the most reasonable prices
We safely assert that we have the most elegant
and comprehensive stock brought to this market
Wholesale merchants in the back country are invited
to call and examine for themselves. We are satisfied
that make it their interest to purchase from
US rather than to go New Orleans Cincinnati. The
senior partner has been resident of Texas for twenty
odd years and homes that his friends in that State will
give him trial.
We wish to do a wholesale as we'll a retail busi-
ness aud shall make "Quck Sales and Small Profits
our motto.
All goods warranted represented. Fail not to call
and examine rmar9 1md&w6m
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TINE only place where real bargains to be had,
before the Now is the golden opportunity to pur
chase all kinds of goods at prices that must satisfy the
most skeptcal
Our Motto-s Quick Sales, Small Profits,''
Waragainst high prices, satisfaction to all.
READ AND BELIEVE:
Fast color calico and 10 cents per yard.
A Bleached Cotton 10 cents per yard.
Fine French Linen Lawns Is cents per yard
Beautiful Japanese cloths 20 cents per yard.
A Jaconet Muslns 1914 cents per yard. .r
Fine French Nanesook 90 cents per yard.
Fine French Swiss Is cents per yard.
Ladies' German Hose 81 25 per dozen.
Gents British Half Hose 81 50 per dozen.
Tape Border Handkerchief rs cents per dozen,
Ladies' Kid Gloves75 cents per pair.
s-4 Table Damask 90 cents per yard
All LINEN Table Napkins 81 per dozen.
Large Stock of Ladies' and Gents Furnishing
Goods Is per cent. Cheaper than
ANY other House.
TRUNKS OF ALL KINDS-very cheap.
HATS OF ALL KINDS-great bargains
We also have large stock of Plaids, Lowes, Jeans
Cottonades, Linen Drills, Marseilles, Quilts. Bobnet
Barrs Cashmeres Diapers Laccs Lace Shaws, Shirts,
Undershirts, Drawers. and very fine assortment OF
clothing which offer at prices to defy competition
Give US call before purchasing elsewhere, and we
will guarantee to satisfy you. No trouble to show
s''''' r.. CRAiG & CO.,
No. 80 Texas Street,
f. wifi SHREVEPORT
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-02-24

Gen. Lees health is not good,
and his friends recommend trip
to Europe.
7. J. Gray & Co., N. W. corner
Square, have new goods.
1t is said Gen. Beauragard is
shortly to have another passage at
arms with a widow.
I. J. Gray & Co. have new Cali
Goes, Domestics, Boots, Shoes, etc.
Gen. Forrest is building Rail
Roads.
T. J. Gray & Co. will sell their
winter Dress Goods, Shawls, NJ
bias, etc, for less than cost.
Gen. Frank Cheatham declines
being a candidate for County Clerk
of Davidson.
I. j. Gray & Co. know that mon
ey is scarce, and will sell their
goods for very short profit for cash
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-02-24

BE- In last weeks OBSERVER
we commenced publishing the
claws of the Corporation of Fay
etteville." A very large number
flour readers visit, from time to
time, this town, and we desire that
they shall not be subjected to
penalties because of violating lis
ordinances. We, therefore, pro-
pose printing the laws, SO that
knowledge Of them may prevent
the diSagreeable necessity of pay
ing for their violation.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-02-24

e The advantages of buy
ing your goods at the green brick
front may be summed up as fol-
lows:
l. The house is thoroughly
reliable.
2 1t has a large assortment of
goods.
3. 1t buys from the largest job
bers.
4. 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, 1870-02-24
Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers of real
estate have been acknowledged
since our last, in the County Court
Clerks office
H. P. and Martha NJ. Mills to
H. c, Gaut, Is acres i'll 18th dis,
$3.50.
E. P, Reynolds, Clerk, to A. G.
Gill, 25S acres in 7th dis, $5S05.
Joel NJ. Harris to Benz. Mar
shall, III acres in 9Th dis, $4,000.
Joel NJ. Harris to B. J. Tiller,
III acres in 5th dis, $l787.50.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-02-24

Price s. Co., College street,
have just opened large and very
desirable stock Of Groceries, Iron,
Tobacco. Cigars, etc, which they
offer to the public at reduced
prices. Give them a call; they
are courteous gentlemep, and will
buy your country produce. al
loving fair price for it. See adj
vertisementi in this paper.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-02-24

voted. We hope thai the Con-
stitution will not be submitted as
whole for adoption or rejection.
but that it will be submitted by
articles and sections, SO that the
people may adopt what is good and
reject what is bad.
We have given our readers our
views of what is proposed to be
Section l Of Art. 4th, of the new
Constitution. The question is of
vital Importance and demands
your highest consideration.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-02-24
Card.

l respectfully withdraw from
the race for Tax,Collector and
hereby beg leave to tender my
warmest thanks for the uniform
kindness and courtesy extended
me by the people of the county,
whenever and wherever it has been
my pleasure to visit them.
Very respectfully,
FRANK BROWN.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-02-24

s9 The past week brought the
severest weather of the winter.
In exposed localities ice formed an
inch or more thick. The ground
has not been entnely clear of
snow, and good fires and heavy
clothing have been in demand.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-02-24
0TPrices as low asany house. [mbls-ly
NOn-Resident Notice,


T. F. Small ct al as. Elizabeth Small ct al
an motion of complainants by their
" counsel, and it appearing to the salts
faction Of the Clerk from compliments bill.
which is sworn to, that defendants Alfred
Small, Robert Small, Constantine Dodson.
Nancy Dods on, Calvin Small, Susan Darby.
- Darby, husband of said Susan Darby
Sally Ann Self, - Self, husband of said
Sallie Ann Self, are non-residents of the
State Of TenEessee-it is, therefore, ordered
by the Clerk that publication be made in
the OBSERVER, a newspaper published in the
town Of Fayetteville, Lincoln county. Ten
nessee, for four consecutive weeks, COM
handing them the said Alfred Small, Rob-
ert Small, Constantine Dodson, Nancy bod.
son, Calvin Small, Susan Darby, - Oar
by, husband of said Susan Darby, SaIlie Ann
Self and - Self husband of said Sallie
Ann Self, to appear at the March term, 1870,
of the County Court of Lincoln county, to
be held at the courthouse in the town of
on the first Monday in
1870, and plead, answer or de-
mur to compliments bill, otherwise the
same will be taken for confessed and set for
hearing er pdrte as to you.
feb3 Z. P. REYNOLDS, CLERK. !
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-02-24

E@ Die Modenwelt and L.
France Elegante, with their many
illustrations, patterns, diagrams,
erc are before us. They are pub
lished by S. T. Taylor 39l Canal
street, New York city, and have no
as ezponents of the fash
ions.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-02-24
EJ We ask particular attentio

H We ask particular attention
to the advertisement. headed
Brood Mares for sale" The
horses and COW are all of the best
qcality, and are offered for sale only
because the owner is SO situated
that he cannot conveniently
keep them.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-02-24
Personal.

Have you forgotten that your
account with Wright & Wilson is
unpaid? They have not.
Feb II, 1S7O-3t
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-02-24

Rs Go to RI. GAINES & Co..
and get good Lincoln county whis-
ky and brandy.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-02-24
PRfhluM CHESTER WHlTE plcS-

PURE Blood Short Horn Durham Devon alda-
ney and Ayrshire Calves. Merino Southfov-n
ana t0tsFyOld ehsep, Cashmere Goats. Tm1Orted Suf
otk Essex BeTk shire AMI Seton Pigs and all choice
breeds OF Poultry for sale send for circiars arr
prices Address y. 2. BOYER 4 Co
Jan2I-3m ParkesbuTg. Chester Co Pa
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-02-24
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 a rival, the leading Family Sewing
Machine in Europe and America.
4 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 II 10 In
vestmeIt which pays n better interest or
brings more comfort, health happiness and
relief to the household. Call and. Sec
them, or send for Circular.
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Without regard to s'race,
color or previouscon
dition."

- The business of Wright &
Trantham must be settled.
Every Aote 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.
~ Z R. S. WoODARD,
Guardian of L. Z ranthan.
Feb II, 1870-3t
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Hides, Bark, ano
TALLOW,

Tor which Leather or Cash will be
paid. Hides tanned on shares, ii
desired. Good Bark bought in any
quantity, if delivered on The line Of
the Winchester and Railroad, or Con-
venient to the Tan Yard.
Hides that are TO be dried before
sending to the Tan Yard, should be
sailed while green, to remain "a
bours, and then hung upin the shade.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-02-24

a GENTS WANTED. AGENTS WANT
IA ED, $40 to 5000 per month, male and
female, to sell the celebrated and original
Common Sense Family Sewing Machine, i'm
proved and perfected: it will hem. fell.
stitch, tuck, bind, braid, and embroider in
most superior manner. Price only SIS
For simplicity and durability, it has no rival.
Do not buy from any parties selling ma
chimes under the same name as ours, unless
having Certificate Of Agency signed by Us,
as they are worthless cast iron machines.
For circulars and terms, apply or address
ii. CRAWFORD & CO..
Oct28 Alb Chestnut ST pbiIadaIrb;o D.
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". C. JONES,
General Ageat at
g q z . E E BVgIg e,
Office at 3. N. natcher'S store,

Where he viii attend to adjusting and i'm
proving old machines. Also will spare nei-
ther pains nor expense in giving thorough
instruction in the full use Of all new ma
chimes sold by him. sept3O-1v
The New York herald., 1870-11-30
HOW PHYSICIANS TALK.

Last evening there was meeting at DelmOnico's
at the corner OF Fourteenth street and Fifth avenue
Of the most distinguished physicians and surgeons
of the city OF New York belonging to tha
Association for the Relief OF the widows ana
Orphans Of Medical Men. A great number OF the
most celebrated gentlemen In the medical proies.
sion In New York we're assembled in the ain
ing room. which was decorated with Amer
ican bunting. A long table was spread. at
which Chancellor Crosby presided with his
usual grace ana fine clerical bearing AT the main
table were seated Professor Post Ur. Darling Deln
field Dr. Brooks, DR.. Lewis A. Sayre, the vigorous
gentleman Of the prot, ssion, with his loud, clear
with his snowy While hair and JSTers. JSeTneras.,
81 6o6 Ecntletaen, were the. best known and
most practised physicians OF New York. The
"soccfy,n '.rhe United States OF America" .sThe
Learned Professions" "1he surgeons OF the United
were toasted successfully, after which the meeting
listened to on address from DR.. Lewis A. Sayro
to the 'Memors OF Dr.. g. H. Elliott"
The treasurer OF the society presented the follow
ing annual report
Balance in Treasury, September is 1859 as
RECEfpfS. 4
Actual aa., as mss,,s9s 81
Incidental income Premium on gold.. $3.50 e
life membership. hp....................-.... bs5 W
Legacy H. H. Ward. .ss,tuo %
Less government tax..,....... $50 90 o -
Balance due the Treasurer. r.............. =. lao 81
Totai SlS,'b4 n
DIbnuRsEMEkrs. g.f
Annufants.. W.
sSndries" Printing, aayeit.sng dc......... Is
Invested on bond and mortgage. 800 o.
Total .SI3s4 =
The funds are invested as follows -
Bonds and mortgages S3s, ,sot
United states sl's coupon Observation-Disclosures. i,0N
United States Bls, registered ............. 10 0U
United States 620s registered. ercd.............. @,UW
Total S., ,50
j. W. q. CLEMENTS Md, Treasurer.
The New York herald., 1870-11-30
~
Tine Sun.
Lecture mt Adciphi Arndelny by Professor
Eaton, Of packcv Institute,

Lecturo mt Adciphi Araderny by Profe.aos
Eaton, Of Packev Institute.
Professor Eaton's subject last night was both
brilliant and warm, but the moderate audience lis
tened very cooy to the learned gentlenan's asser.
tions ana demonstrations. feeling no doubt that
there may be limit 20 the enchantment OF distance
After some remarks statistical and otherwise.
the Professor said that IT Is dilllcut 20 gain cor.
rect idea of the physics OF the sun. The brightest
hight possible can be seen about five miles. We
have two things TO regard-tnc penetration and
volume OF light Take a calcium light and com.
pare 1t with tho sun ana II Is
AS BLACK As VENUS
during the transit. The light Of the sun il perfectly
white 1t can be separated into seven colors by the
prism. The not only gives us light but it gives
us cslor II the grass green 1t il because 1t selects
the green rays from tho SUM-
Besides the color rays there the heat rays and
the rays that produce grOwth--accOmpllsh chemica
changes Each set OF rays does its own work How
stsl thinks that the heat rays are muc hot.ar ~
we suppose. He cooked dinner In Africa
STEAK AND HARD-BOILED EGGs--
by putting 1t ON the ground with glass over 10
Take cylinder Of Ice, whose section fifteen square
miles, and plunge It Into the Sun, and there wouid
DO no trouble IN getting IL melted. When the
seen, and ar around them darker shades called
making their appearance on the east side and gong
gradually over to the west sde and IL Is by th Sc
SpOtS Iiub tuC IcNOluIiOH u tne sun
determined. They are among the wonders or
the SUM- and this year there arc more spots
on IL than for the last ten years. Some
OF these spots would take in two planets of The
size OF our Earth: Great changes occur in them
during every few days. IL is supposed that the sun
has an atmosphere and IN it perpetual metallic
clouds, beyond 1t q "photosphee composed Of Tie
vanor OF the clouds. IL u probable tfat the dark
spots are dark only by comparison. With the ex
ceptonof earth quakes and tides the sun does every
thing The Sun makes the needle point TO the north
!he Earth Is a MAGNET. because the sun makes 1t So
In 1859 an astronomer was gazing at one OF the
dark spes, and he saw bright star shoot from the
midst Of IT, and all over the Eartn there was
STORM OF MAGNETISM,
OIL the telegraph wires having messages OF their
own. The coal that we use Is the result OF the
chemical action OF the sun thousands OF
years ago. The Sun makes the grass grow
that feeds the OK that makes your MUSCLE
We only get one part OF the SUMS light
36-1 000. 100000. There Is no doubt In the minds
OF astronomers that The time will come when the
Sun viii be burnt up-whel this EarthwilI be un-
inhabited on account OF the failure OF the sun
During The brief time OF the eclipse last year the
thermometer lell forty-tWO degrees. 80 i !
The New York herald., 1870-11-30
4 BRILLIANT OPENING UPON A NEW IDEA.

A free club house has been want Of the city for
o long time. George Roberts, founder OF the West.
minister and Westmoreand hotels, opened club
house OF this kind at l. 184 Broadway last night.
numerous company or the choice bon vfuants were
assembled. Among the number might have
been noticed the pubc's always safe friend,
John Mcbride Davidson, together with Assistant
District Attorney Fellows, Captain John @. Wyman,
United states Army; Hugh Hastings, Benjamin f.
Butler N. p. Banks, Ira Shafrer, Philo Shelton.
George Wilkes OF the Spirit or the Times; Mr.. Eng
land, OF the sun; John +. Chamberlain u Prince
among them ally; w. r. johnson and John Toon, 0
Saratoga Springs; Il. H. Meade, OF the late mummy.
grafton convention at Indianapolis; Colonel putnam
Harry Felter and many ethcrs. Speeches. were made
and many happy congratulations passed. Georg,
Roberts ''Still iiyes.n
The New York herald., 1870-11-30
CLUBS AND WHISKaY.


The Brooklyn Onicial lubbinS Case --Exa mi.
nation Before Justice Walsh Yesterday y
Aiternoou-Whers the O1lrers Got Their
Bourbon.
The hearing OF the case or Police Sergeant Mckee
and patroman Donlon, who are charged with hav-
Ing brutally clubbed ono Alexander Stewart
at John Bruns' liquor store, corner OF Grand
avenue and Pacific streets, Brooklyn was resumed
in the Brooklyn Police Court before Justice Walsh
yesterday afternoon The court room was crowded
BY interested spectators among whom were no
ticed Police Commissioner Briggs ana number OF
politicians.
The case for the prosecution having been closed
at the previous hearing the witnesses for
the defence were examined Yesterday. Sergeant
Mckee was called to testify in his own behalf, and,
on being sworn, stated that he had been on the
force for dve years; the evening OF the 9th inst
he was sana'ng AZ !ae eor9sr q Grand avenue and
Pacific street with Donol, when Bruins came to the
door ana said that there was a man making a dis.
turbance in the back room, and ne wanted him
taken out; witness heard the noise OF
MEN QrARRr Ling
DclOre Bruns came out aud called Olicer Donlon In
After he entered Bruins asked DOnlon TO arrest
Stewart and when he was about TO take hold of
Nun ~ stewart ,n0r its,tras struck I'm him IN the face
head that they gave nim up to Barney Gray and
others, but that the latter came running after hiu
a4l THE MAN WOULD DIE,
ana ne had better he taken TO the station house, he
sgd he did not Call Tor CRACKERS and bologna
Sergeant Henry c. Ballard testified that he haa a
conversation with Bruins, and he sand he would
rather give hundred dollars than TO have The row
IN his house,
BOURBON FOR THE OFFICERS.
Thomas j. Seery remembered the night OF the dis
turbance; saw Sergeant Mckee ana Onlcer Donlon
enter Barney Gray's liquor saloon and drink two
glasses OF Bourbon; he served them himself: this lie
SAID was IN the barroom OF Mr., Grays house; alter
taking their drinks they lett. and shortly alter a
young man came running Owe, saying the police
M0T
cLUBBlNG MAN TO DEATH;
pes c y n oxfs i ana .G4a en n nHlHnn S a 1aTa Gn
Stewart into Gray's store, but they iOund that h
was so badly cut that They called the officers back
and he was taken to the station house.
This testimony In regard To the drinking and club
Gray.
Judge Walsh said he would give his decision on
Thursday next.