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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-08-25


A beautiful young lady in
Pittsburg who was engaged to be
married to a young man Of that
city, by whom she was deceived,
the day after her betrayal and de-
sertion fell heir to over three hun
dred thousand dollars by the
death Of a wealthy maiden aunt
in Louisiana. The deceitful lover
hastened back upon hearing the
news, ana declared that he was
only joking. His late afianced
couldn' t see II, and declined most
peremptorily even an interview.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-08-25
Too Much Tribute.

The cotton crop of the South is
now in process of being marketed,
and is estimated at 100000
bales. Nearly all this immense
crop will go to the Eastern States
and to England to be .manufac-
tured ; and in course of time, n
large amount of it will ereturned
to the Southern people in the
form of manufactured goods, for
which they will be obliged to pay
a round price besides transporta-
tion both ways. This makes q
lively business for railroads and
ships, and for the innumerable
middle, e,men who handle the arti-
Gle. Now supposing the South
ern npeople could manufacture these
three million bales into staple
goods! They would retain in
the South the profits that are now
left in England and the hands of
the middlesrnen. Iler manufacto.
ries would give employment to
thousands Of people who are, du-
ring the long winter months, COM
PEELED to lie idle. The supplying
of people with food will necitate
more attention to general agricul-
ture, and the South would be in
dependent of foreigners and dis
tant American producers for her
food and supplies. The South
needs more diversified husbandry;,
and less of dependence on the sta
ple-cotton. She pays too much
tribute to factors, brokers and
middle men, to be soundly pros
perOus.-G Chicago Republican.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-08-25

Advices from almost every
point iii the northwest represent
the harvesting as progressing ia
vorably, and the yield of grain
unusually good. 1t is now set
tied that the wheat crop of the
nation is a good one. The har-
vest has been so favorable thai
the grain is well cured and saved,
and will make flour. m
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-08-25

The politest as well as the most
conscientious man of our times
lives in Pittsburg, Pa. The other
day he was walking on the rail-
road track near that city, when
ne was caught by the cow-catcher
of passing train, uninjured, and
carried into the depot. Emerg-
ing from his dangerous post, he
politely rendered payment to the
conductor for his involuntary ride.
The conductor, not to be outdone
In pOliteness, gently refused.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-08-25

A farmer living near Elkhart,
Michigan, refused for several
years to sell his wool because he
could not get the price he de-
manded. His stock therefore In
creased, until the other day he
concluded TO come down and
brought to town over five thou
sand pounds of wool, contracting
it at from thirty five to thirty
eight cents per pound. For a
large portion Of this wool, he was
long ago offered one dollar per
pound and refused it.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-08-25

1t has cost the people $2OO,OOO
to turn Democrats elected to Con-
gress out of their seats and place
Radicals who were not elected in
to them. And this is called rep
resentative Governments
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-08-25

A negro policeman in Jackson,
Mississippi, the other day, arrested
a horse which he found standing
on the pavement and took it 10
Jail. The jailor stood aghast.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-08-25

A, clergyman had taughtan old
man in his parish to read, and
found him an apt pupil After
the lessons were finished he had
not been to call at the cottage for
some time, and when he did he
found only the wife at home.
.How's John?'
''He's canny, sir, said she wife.
Chow does he get on with his
reading?"
"Nicely, sir"
"Ah! | suppose he viii read his
Bible
"Sir, bless your soul he was out
of the Bible and into the new
paper long ago.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-08-25

A Cincinnati reporter woke up
bridegroom to get the particu-
lars of his wedding. He owes a
neighboring apothecary fifty cents
for court plaster. 5.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-08-25

Louisville burglars steal clothes
by tying a corkscrew on a pole,
running it through the window
and hooking things"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-08-25
FIRST Grenadier of France.

Under the first Napoleon, De
La Tour D'Auvergne, a Brenton
gentleman--a member of one of
The oldest families of France
took his place in the ranks of a
grenadier regiment. Serving long
and well as a gallant but modest
private, his bravery and general
good conduct at length came to
the knowledge of his sovereign.
Promotion Was offered him, but
time and again he declined the
honor, and refused commission
preferring with proud humility to
remain IN the modest station he
had SO worthily filed. m
But the emperor, not to be baf-
fled by a determination he could
not but admire, struck out a hap
py and poetic idea, which Illus
uates also the wonderful tact by
which he drew to himselfso many
enthusiastic adherents.
He named D'Auvergne first
grenadier Of France
The veteran could not decline
that; it conferred no advance of
grade: it imposed no added respon.
sibility. There he stood, the sim
pie soldier still, but singled out
in spite of himself, from the whole
army--from the whole nation.
There were marshals by the score
and generals by the hundred, but
in all France there was but one
emperor-there could be but one
first grenadier! 1t was a brill
liant epic condensed to a single
line
"De La Tour D'AuVergne, first
grenadier of France"
Time passed on, and the gallant
soldier met a soldiers death
slain upon a hard-tought field.
But not there did his memory per-
ish. With true poetic feeling,
whether he knew it or not, and
again that remarkable tact, his
emperor gave him a monument,
but not of glittering marble let
tered with his bravery and his.
battles--he simply ordered that
his name should stand perpetual
ly at the head OF the muster roll
of his regiment. And today, on
certain occasions, when tue regi-
ment D'Auvergne is on parade,
first from its roll is called the
name of "De La Tour D'Auvergne,
first grenadier of France !" and as
the clear response rings along the
line, "Dead, on the field of battle"
the drums beat a roll, and the
regimental standard is lowered in
salute, an ever-renewed memorial
of the heroic dead. Is there not
history, romance, and poetry"
in the tale a srAr.ef
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-08-25

The NEGRO FIRST, ALL THE
TME.-Congress, before its ad-
journment appropriated $4,000
TO support aged negro women in
Washington City, and $4,000 for
the extension of a negro asylum
known as Winder's building
There are thousands of aged white
women in the country who need
assistance, but negroes are the pet
of the Radical party. If any
one should try to get an appro-
priation for indigent and aged
white females, we have no doubt
Radical Congressmen would be
troubled with what Thad. Ste
vens once described as fragments
of the Constitution sticking in
their kidneys"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-08-25

A Chinese thief having stolen a
watch, brought it
back tobim the next day to be
shown how to wind it up.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-08-25

The snow was SO deep ia Ches-
hire county, New Hampshire, last
winter, that it was difficult for
persons meeting with teams to
pass. An eccentric citizen, well
known 10 that county, and hay-
ing a defect in his speech, was
coming to the village with a horse
and sleigh, and being about to
meet a stranger with team. ex-
claimed, 'sTurn out! turn out! !!
my fathers dead!" Upon which
the stranger, with much difficulty,
turned out and gave him the en-
tire road. After he had got fairly
by, the stranger turned and In
quired of him when his father
died to which the grief narrowed
citizen responded that his venera-
ted parent had peacefully sunk
to rest 'about fifteen years ago y
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-08-25

The answer lately given in a
French court by prisoner accused
of almost cutting his wife topieces,
was, with a smile, "Well, Mon
sieur President, you know every
one has his little failing"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-08-25

Some marry because they think
the women will be scarce next
year, and live to wonder how the
Grape holds out.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-08-25

Dayton, Ohio, pays school
ma'am ZOO a year.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-08-25
AYBTTRVILLR, 7TEAAESSBB:

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-19

THs CONSOLIDATION or THE MAINLAND
COAL CoNPANIEs-The consolidation of coal
companies In the Cumberland region, says the
Cumberland Civilian, Is nothing like 50 extern
sive or comprehensive IS was at hrst anticipa-
ted. 1t was generally understood that nearly al
the companies in the Cumberland region would
be embraced in the movement-in fact this was
prospect of combination on he part of all the
powerful companies Of that region, sprin2ing
into view 80 suddenly, very naturally agitated
disrust of corpor atoms fed their fe ars until they
grew to frightful proportions. Hence came the
Opposition which manifested itself in an appeal
to the legislature OF tne state for an ameni,
Company. prescribing its powers. Now, how
ever, says the Civilian, We find the combination
to amount to Just this, We The Cumberland
Company have been merged into the Consolida-
ton Coal Company, and these three companies
are hereafter to be operated under the name
and title Of the last named. Then there has
been consolidation Of the Central Company
with the Maryland, and these are to be known
hereafter as the Maryland Coal Company 1t
Il altogether probable that q consolidation of
Midiothlan and johnson Mines will be effected
SO far as we can see, continues the Civilian,
there Is nothing formidable in these cOmbina-
tons BY which miners or others may be fright
ened- 1t Is well established fact that millions
Of tons of coal from the Cumberland region have
been sent into the market during the last five
years at such figures that the companies have
not netted dollar profit The cost OF produc-
ton and delivery has been so great, and compe-
tition between companies 70 active-invOlving a
constant cutting under In the market-that
nothing could be made. The consolidation on
the part Of these various companies promises to
lessen the cost OF production, by doing away
with shoal of onicehelders and middle men
who have received heavy commissions. If this
Is effected the demand Increases, and greater
activity Is given the trade, to the benefit of the
miner, labOrer, bOatmen, merchants, etc. The
combination, the Civilian thinks, Is not extern
sive enough to alarm even the most timid. Be-
sides the consolidated companies there are SEINE
sixteen or eighteen others in the region, besides
much coal land in the hands of individuals. 1t
is expected that the coal trade of the present
year will exceed even that of 1869.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-19

TREASURY GOLD SALES UNDER 120.-The
New York Tribune of yesterday, the 18th, says /:
For the first time tince the Treasury began its
regular sales OF gold, it yesterday accepted bids
below 12O-the average price at which it deliv-
cred the million sold being about 119X. There
were bids for nearly twice the total amount of
ferred by the Treasury, but none of them
reached 40; and, in fact, the market has for
several days ranged below that point. When
near the close of last year the Secretary refused
to make deliveries under 40, the fall of the pre-
MUM had for some months been yery rapid and
great, and there were speculative combinations
operating to produce disarrangement as a
means of forwarding their own schemes. During
the last two or three months, however, things
have been quieter and better regulated, and the
premium has shown a very steady tendency to
decline. We think the Secretary did entirely
right to accept the bids yesterday for the Treas
ury has no right to bolster up gold againstsits
legitimate downward tendency.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-19

The MARYLAND LEGIsLAfURK.-Inth the House
OF Delegates yesterday, a bill was reported to
prohibit owners OF factories from employing anv
person under 16 years of age for over ten hours
per day, except by contract, sc. The Comp
troller having announced that on the LIST of
April next there would be deficiency OF 1888 900
in the State treasury, a joint committee was ap-
pointed to examine the condition Of the State
finances. A bill was reported incorporating a
house Of refuge for cOlOred children. and APP
propriating s. 900 therefor on certain conditions
laid over under the rules In the Senate, Mr.
Spates made personal explanation i'm relation
to the charges made against him at the meet
ing of the stockholders Of the Chesapeake and
Ohio Railroad Company, and concluded by Of
fering an order to appoint committee to in
quire into the whole affair. The order was
man appointed to constitute the committee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-19

BALTIMORE, Feb. 19-Cotton dull at g. Flour
active and firm for lower grades: Howard street
superfine, S475aS5; do. extra, s5.25a$6; do. fam
lily, So 25aS7; City Mills superfne, S475as5 so;
do. extra, $5.5OaS6; do. family, S7ass.75; West
ern superfne, s475aS5; do. extra, S5.25as5.75;
do. family, 6.12HaS6.75. Wheat firm, but un-
changed. Corn steady: white, 93a95c.; yellow.
firm at SG .5OaS2S. Bacon firm: rib sides, I5Xa
l6c.; clear do, 16 a16kc.; shoulders, 12x al3c
hams, 19a20c. Lard firm at l6Kc. Whisky firm
at 99c.aS1.
BALTIMORE, Feb. 1s.-Virginia skies, old, 81
bid, 81 asked; do, 1866, 80 bid; do, 1867, 5ik
bid; do, coupon, new, 81 asked.
NEW YORK, Feb. 19.-Stocks steady. Money
easy at 5a6 per cent. Exchange, long, SX; short,
81. Bonds, 151. Virginia skies, ex-coupon,
624 asked; new, &C. North CarOlinas, old, 45H
new, 25H.
NEw YORK, Feb. 19.-Flour dull and declin-
ing. Wheat dull and 1c. lower. Corn quiet and
unchanged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-19
SOCIETY IN wAsHIxeroS.-"Gathv writes

SOCIETY IN wAsBIxGroN.-"Gath,w writes TO
the Chicago Tribune:
"Speaker Blaine also has given some cele-
brated receptions, and he Is one of the most
popular men that ever filled q high position in
Washington The Western men All call him
Clever fellow Colfax does not receive this
winter, as IL 10 reported that Mrs. Colfax designs
rather to give than to receive in her husband's
honor. Accordingly we are all glad to see Col
pearance Of seriousness: why don't you con-
tinue to give those delightful drawing-rooms
which you made popular here when you were q
charming widower?' The answer Is expected
shortly, In what the Psalmist calls still, small
voice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-19
ReceUffO0S.

The next levee Of President Grant will be
given on Thursday, the oath inst, between the
hours Of and 10 p. m.
Mrs Grants receptions will be held every
Tuesday during the season, between the hours
Of and p. m.
Secretary and Mrs. Belknap have issued cards
for receptions for February 18th and 26th, at 9
p. m. No. Madison Place.
The receptions of the Speaker Of the House
OF Representatives will be at his residence, 40s
Fifteenth street, from 9 to IL O'Clock on each
Friday evening Of the season.
Mrs Blaine's receptions will be held every
Wednesday Of the season, between the hours of
2and 5 p. m.
We are requested to state that in consequence
OF Me. de Garcia's severe illness she viii be un-
able to continue her receptions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-19

Inc member elect from Wisconsin to fill the
vacancy by death Of Hon. b. F. Hopkins, of the
Second district, is General David Atwood.
He is indorsed by the press throughout the state
as man Of fine ability, sound judgment, and a
strong Republican. The Chicago Journal speaks
OF him as one of the ablest and strongest Jour
nalists in the entire West, and says his present
nomination is a fit recognition of his distin-
guished services in the Republican cause. 1t Is
understood that he will not accept a re-nomi-
nation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-19

ALEXANDRIA AND FREDERICKSBURG RAIL
RoAD.-The Fredericksburg Herald says there
was large attendance at Stafford Court, last
Wednesday, and that the Alexandria and Fred
ericksburg Railroad will receive the hearty sup
port of the people of the county. Many are
ready to give the right of way to receive the To-
cation through their lands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-19

The FIFTEENTH AMENDMENT.-TheNe
Legislature yesterday ratified the 18th amend
ment to the Federal Constitution, making thirty
States on the record in its favor, or two more
than the requisite three-fourths of all the States
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-19
SFanns Fern is seriously iii.

sc. johnson, Of Hartford, sued j. Davis for
5000 for Islander. The jury gave him one cent.
~The stunning Count Kutter has gone TO
Europe, leaving young woman in New Jersey
to pine for his return.
ga Paris correspondent speaks about de.
spatches being Uired,-when he means tele-
grsphed.
~The principal hotel at Ottumva, Iowa, re-
fused Fred Douglass as q guest when he lee
fured there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-19

The Chicago papers are Dragging over one Of
their notorious criminals as 1.-THE American
Traupmann."-Waskiagto Star
We trust Chicagos pride In its criminals will
induce rascals without HONOR I'm this city, to
20 West at once.-Nev York Commercial
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-19

Horace Greeley Is writing sentiment for the
New York Ledger about ''St. Valentines Day. ,,
one would as soon expect "bullet from a rose
bud as these tender gurgIings from the white
hated philosopher.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-19

From j. Shillington we have Patnam's Maya
s'ne, GOdey's Lady's Book, The Atlantic Aonthly,
and Our Young Folks, all for March.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-19

From French, Langran s. Ogilvie we have
Godey's Lddy's Book and Putnam's Magazine fer
March; also the Edinburgh Rerieso for January
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-19

"Fanny Fern" says that Henry Ward Beechsr
tried TO court her when she was sweet sixteen,
at his sisters school.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-19

JOHN #. ELLIS
500 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE,
Near Tenth Street
THE OLDEST AND LARGEST PIANO. ORGAN
MUSIC AND MUSICAL INSTRUMENT
ESTABLISHMENT IN THE CITY.
Erery Article IN the Music Business can be fond an
Stock.
Sole Agents for Washington city and surrouudinc
counties for the following celebrated
Pianos and Organs:
Chickering Sons of Boston
Albert Weber :. New York
J. w. Nose Boston
w. p. Emerson 60 Boston
Groyersteen Fuller " New York
;. ID. H. W. Smith Parlor Organs of Boston
Pianos and Organs Tuned, Repaired, Remoye cd
Packed and taken in exchange at
JOHN r. ELLIS
500 Pennsylvania avenue, near 10th street
Pianos and Organs rented for an evening week
month or year on favorable terms and rent apr piled
III purchased fel7-3t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-19
BOARDING..

VERY FINE AND PLEASANT ROOM. lad
"A joining bath room, with hot and cold water. }
and located on the second foer front, at No. ~
Penna. avenue, corner I'D street. 1t
Il without BOARD, at No as Pennsylv aniA ave
nue. near Sd. Boarding at the same place, ss Per
EIRST-CL BOARD, WITH PLEASANT
l. FRONT ROOMS, TO be had on reasonable terms,
at 1901, corner Pennsyl ania avenue and 18th 81 ,
a short walk from most Of the public Offices. iysu
SEyERAL EXCELLENT ROOMS FOB RENT,
- at No. = ~ street. with BOARD. ecz3d
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-19

Government Securities.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10, IsIo.-Jay Cooke 8 Co.
furnish the following quotations Of Government
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-19
CLOTHING, &c.
Il J. HEIBERGER,
Successor to II. =. LONDON q Oo.,D II
CITIZENS, ARMY AND NAVY, ~
MERCHANT TAILOR,
Metropolitan Hotel, late BrownsD
UBu No. 300 Penn. avenue. wsshingtca

MERCHANT TAILOR,
ru hetrCgOli, tan. hotel, late BTOSnsl
A LEX. r. SHEPHERD q BROS,
HAVING REMOVED TO THEIR NEW
IRON War ERoUSE,
go PENSA. Ay., BET. sTH AND 10TH Sis,
(soUrH sIDEJ
Respectfully call attention to their assormento Of
GAS FIXTUREs,
comprising
ALL PATTERNS MANUFACTURED By THE
Tucker Manufacturing Co, New York
also those Of
Mitchell, Vance & Co, New York,
WHICH ARE SOLD AT MANUFACTURERS,
PRICES.
The Largest Stock Of
CLOCKS. and
MANTEL ORNAMENTS
ever exhibited in Washington, and at the
Low EST RATES.
Every Variety Of
SLATE MANTELs
manufactured Of style and finish equal 10 the finest
imported marbles.
TERRA GOTTA AND IRON WARE,
CHIMNEY TOPS, EARTHEN FLUEs,
VASES, DRAIN TILE, STATUES,
RIDGE TILE, SEWER PIPES, &c.
Sole Agency for
M0ULES PATENT EARTH CLOSETS
We call especial attention TO our
PARL0R CRATES, LATRsBES, FURNACES
and RANGES,
comprising all the most improved varieties.
FOUNTAIN JETS Of every style
PLUMBING, GAS and STEAM FITTING,
OF the most extensive character and Of all descrip
tions, executed at reasonable rates and in the
proved manner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-19

Ufkor. COOKS BALM OF LIFE.
removes IA N DkC IF and CRUST from the scalp:
prevents the halr falling out; and will cause n ~
grow IN place OF that lost. 1.-The Best Hair DressinS
sold ~ sIMMS' PHARMACY
fell Inn corner New York axenne and m -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-19

" No. 3si seotts Square. BET. I and Z sts.vsse.
The Underlined dos nost respectfully announce
to b. pssFon. ce1 Es.sss. sn:s =: k Y ISsIsssa g
European plsn. Also, MAILS . h Carte, with -
best the markes a0ord Alse, q prepared e furnisk
DlNNERs, BALLes AND RARfIDo
Psriors and Dining rooms always ready.
Terms modeFAte.
Iol-aa JNO. A. GRAY.
Evening star., 1870-03-08

WILL NOT FRATERNIsE-The Baltimore An
nual Conference OF the NJ. T.. Church South,
now In session in Baltimore, has refused the fra
ternal messengers from the Baltimore Annual
Conference, REV. Messrs. Slicer and Bear i'm
session at Frederick. While expressing re-
spect for the messengers personally, they de-
ehned the overtures OF the Conference. After
this acton, which was by yeas and nays, the
iasernal messengers" retired, declining to be
introduced personally after their rejection as
fraternal visitors. The influences at the bottom
OF the action Of the Southern Conference are
connected with the opposing claims for certain
church property and pulpits.
Evening star., 1870-03-08

The election in New Hampshire occurs to-day.
There arc four tickets in the field. The Re-
publican candidate for Governor is Onslow
Stearns, the sitting Governor, who has been
nominated for reelection, and Charles P. Gaze,
Tor Railroad Commissioner. The temperance
ticket presents L. o. Barrows and Henry O.
Pierce, brother of the late President. The
labor reformers have nominated Samuel Flint
and George Roberts, and the Democrats John
Bedel and Michael T. Donohoe. The whole
vote for Governor last year was s. ,7s1. Cover
nor Stearns had 35,517 votes and Bedel 80 90,
votes, Republican majority of 3,773.