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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-10-06
A young man in Memphis who

A young man in Memphis who
had lost the keyhole of his room
in a building not far from the
northeast corner of Main and
Washington streets undertook the
feat of 'going up the spout" He
stripped himself of all extra cloth
ing to q mere feathers weight,
and started gently on his perilous
trip, like cat with muffled paws
crossing pile of loose shingles.
When about the height Of two
stories from the ground the spout
went down, and like the youth
under the natural bridge, he found
himself in a perilous situation.
He seized q window-shutter and
held on like a lively icicle. His
shouts for help were given with a
vim that proved his sincerity.
Two men rushed upstairs and
managed to haul him in after he
had clung to the window-shutter
about five minutes, and was just
about to give up and go down.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-10-06
Delinquent Railroads to
be Sold.

The Commissioners appointed
at the last session of the Legisla-
ture, to sell the States interest in
the delinquent railroads, met
Wednesday, l4th, and decided to
sell, on the Sd day of November
at the Capitol, in the city of Nash.
vile, the interest of the State of
Tennessee in the entire road stock,
right Of way, grading, bridges,
masonry, iron rails, spikes, chains,
and the whole superstructure and
equipments, and all the property
owned by each of the delinquent
railroad companies, for the a.
mounts due by said companies,
respectively on account of bonds
loaned them by the State of Ten
nessee, or otherwise, namely:
Cincinnati, Cumberland Gap
and Charleston Railroad.
Southern, or Central Southern
Railroad.
Edgefeld and Kentucky Rail-
road,
Knoxville and Kentucky Rail-
road.
Memphis, Clarksville and Lou.
lsville Railroad.
McMinnville and Manchester
Railroad.
Nashville and Northwestern
Railroad.
Rogersville and Jeffersonville
Railroad.
Winchester and Alabama Rail-
road.
Knoxville and Charleston Rail-
road.
Evansville, Henderson and
Nashville Railroad.
East Tennessee and Western
North Carolina Railroad.
Mineral Home Railroad.
For the bid, the Commissioners
will receive in payment and sat-
isfaction, any of the legally is
sued bonds of the State of Ten
nessee, with accrued interest.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-10-06

classes, and I have. I said ]
could run your circulation up to
twenty thousand copies, and if ]
had had two more weeks I'd have
done it. And I'd have given you
the best class of readers that ever
an agricultural paper had-not a
farmer in it, nor solitary individ-
ual who could tell watermelon
from peach vine to save his life.
You are the loser by this rupture,
not me, Pie plant. Adios."
I then left.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-10-06

The week was up. To a min
ute the engagement was kept, and
Joseph Permission entered the pre-
sence of the merchant.
The latter held in his hand a
small memorandum book, and
when the young man said A.: "Sir,
/ have come for your answer" the
merchant glanced at the book and
smiled.
''It may not seem relevant, but
/ have a diary to read before I
give my answer" replied the mer-
chant. "It may interest you, so
| will read aloud :"
SAT 4, Mr.. Q leave the
name blank, dined at a ladies'
restaurant, in a private room, with
Madame B, of 9th street.
He called for, and between them
they emptied 4 bottles of cham
pagne. They then took a stage
and drove to a costumer's and pro-
cured dresses foT the bali lie Grand
Duchess. They went to the ball,
remained there until far in the
morning and were driven to the
establishment of Madame B.
The next afternoon he took stroll
from his own home down Broad
way and met the fascinating Belle
C and invited her to the con.
venient private restaurant to dine.
On this occasion only three bot
ties of champagne were used. The
pair then drove to the theatre and
occupied a private box"
"What is the matter, Mr.. PEN
niston ? does my reading this dia-
ry affect you : / have only reach
ed the second day, and have NOT
got to the gambling house in Mad
olson Square yet"
"Mr. BurliDg--you set d spy
on my track--you know you did"
Eyes, Joseph, for / wanted to
know the habits of one who desir-
ed to become the husband of as
good girl as ever blest q father
with her love. Twas right, as the
sequel proves. Good morning,
Mr.. Permission. You need not
trouble yourself to call on Eva
leen after this, for l shall place
this diary in her hand within an
hour"
You could have bought Joseph,
boots, jewelry and all, then, for ten
cents. He never felt quite so cheap
before in all his life.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-10-06

A laboring man at Providence
is fast learning that "honesty is
its own reward" Some time ago
he found purse of 500 sovereigns,
lost by an English officer, and, on
returning it to its owner, received
simple "thank you" for his pains.
The other day he picked up a
pocket-book in the street, which
contained greenbacks and papers
to the amount of $4,000. Ascer-
tanning the owners name from
the papers, and his residence from
the directory, be carried the p. op
erty to his house. The owner was
very thankful, and proved his
gratitude by telling the finder that
ne was an honest man, and God
would reward him for his honesty.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-10-06

A popular lawyer in Boston had
a horse that always stopped and
refused to cross the milldam bridge
leading out of the city. No
whipping, no urging would induce
him to cross without stopping
So he advertised him: ITO be
sold, for no other reason than that
the owner wants to 60 out of
town." m
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-10-06

Plugged watermelons, with tar
tar emetic in them, are distressing
the youth of Michigan beyond
measure. There isn't half so much
fun in stealing them as the other
kiEd.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-10-06

1t is said of popular lecturer
that on announcing to his wife,
who had her own opinion about
his talents, that he was going to
lecture at Sheffield, the lady re-
piled: "At Sheffield; I'm so
glad; Ialways hated those Shef.
field people"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-10-06

A New York critic describes
fashionable music as ga medium
between a squall and q shriek,
with enough piano agitation to
make the whole resemble fight
between a calf and 8 hyena."
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-10-06

Jones says persons character
depends good deal upon his bring
ing up, for instance (says he,) a
man who has been brought up by
the police seldom turns out respecs
table.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-10-06

A gentleman who had listened
attentively to long, difuse and
highly ornamental prayer, was
asked by one of the members,
eff he did not think their minis
ter was very gifted in prayer
"Yes;" he replied, 81 think it as
good a prayer as was ever offered
to a congregation"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-10-06

They have discovered a method
Of thinning ont the over-sbundant
population of Japan. Kerosene
lamps have been introduced into
that country.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-10-06

"Who's that gentleman, my lit
tie man 2; was asked of an urchin.
"That one with the spike-tailed
coat?" Eyes" was the response.
"Why he's abrevet uncle of mine"
"How's that r was asked. "Cause
he's engaged to my aunt Mary"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-10-06

The Janesville (Wisconsin) Ga
zette says that the flies are SO plen.
tiful and troublesome that some
of their best sleepers are obliged
to keep awake during divine SER
vice.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-10-06

"Stranger, will you try a hand
with us at poker p
"Thank you, gentlemen, but
there are seventeen reasons why /
cannot accommodate you just
now"
Seventeen reasons for not
playing cards Pray what are
they?"
"Why, the first is, l haven't
any money"
"Stopl That's enough. Never
mind the other sixteen"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-10-06

A man in Boston, in his hurry
to assist q fainting lady, got bot
tie of mucilage instead of cam
phor, and bathed her face with it.
She was good deal stuck up with
attention
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-10-06

After a marriage ceremony had
been performed in one of the
churches in Adrian, Michigan, the
bride, when receiving the con-
gratulations of her friends, shed
tears, according to usual custom,
at the sight of which the groom
followed suit, and copiously. AT
ter his friends had succeeded in
calming him, he said he couldn't
help it, for he felt as bad shout it
as she did.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-10-06

A patent medicine advertise
ment says Thousands of young
men are dying from having too
much iron in their constitution. +"
They are dying in France from the
same cause, and having lead In
their bylaws.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-10-06

Two gentlemen were lately ex-
amining portion of plough in
a market place. "I'll bet a dol
lar" said one, "you do not know
what this is for ?" "Done," said
the other SIT is for SALE" The
bet was won and the wager paid.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-10-06

'Deacon," said a minister, af-
ter a heavy sermon, "I'm very
tired" "Indeed," replied the
deacon, "then you'll know how
to pity Us"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-10-06

a Missouri "grass widow" re-
Gently married on condition that
her new spouse would resign his
position In case her former hus-
band should reappear.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-10-06

An Albany damsel asked one OF
her fellow-boarders, a stylish dry
goods clerk, at the breakfast table,
"Why is your mustache like my
back hair 2" He blushingly gave
it up, when the answer caused
him to blush still more: because
it's all doaon :"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-10-06

The cheese and butter factories
of Wyoming county, N. Y, are
said to number 36. The daily
product is estimated at 500 cheese
weighing about $4,000 pounds,
say 81, 900 worth and 800 pounds
of choice butter.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-10-06

An Iowa doctor told a man that
he had a diagnosis Of the poIys
phemus, and it scared him 60 he
shot himself dead. That isn't any
way to use a man.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-10-06

A Philadelphia carter says of
a district through which he drives:
off you run over a youngster in
this ward the folks don't say any.
thing, 'kase they got more chill
dren than wittles for 'em but just
run over a goat or pig, and blast
me if mob amt arter you in two
minutes"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-10-06

A Philadeiphis landlord is Sc
verely censured for shooting two
negro thieves. It is Just SO many
Radical votes lost.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-10-06

Mrs. Sarah E. Bruer, Of Char
lesion, ILL.,, committed suicide by
using kerosene to ignite the FIRE.
Her funeral took place soon after.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-10-06

A dog match is to be one of the
attractions at the Wisconsin State
Fair, purse of Sl00 having been
offered to the owner of the dog
which does the most and best
tricks.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-10-06
Railroad Indebtedness.

The following is correct re-
port of the number of State
Bonds of $1,000 each, issued to
Tennessee railroads before and
since the war, and up to date:
Cincinnati, Cumberland Gap and
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-10-06

"WIli you excuse an interrupt
ton, sir?"
| Had he not been SO dandifed.
with patent leather boots, immac-
ulate linen, diamond studs, re-
Idundancy of watch and chain and
la superabundancy of rings, his hair
curled and moustache waxed and
twisted until it looked like a bit of
gold floss close laid on his upper
Ilip-Joseph Permission so far as
form, stature and features were con-
cerned, might have been called
good looking. His foppishness
spoiled all.
So thought Mr. BurliBg, one Of
our heavy men, an importer, rich
already, but doubling his income
every year by enterprise and per:
sonal care OF his own business:
Time, sir, is money to me
but | will give you ten minutes
without charge !" said the old mer-
chant smiling, for the father of
this young man and he had been
schoolmates, and were lifelong
friends.
"Three minutes will explain my
business, sir. / love your daugh-
ter Eyaleen, and believe she loves
me. Iwish your consent to mar
ry her."
Every welcome to me a week
flom today, at this hour, for your
answer. In the meantime do not
visit her, or say word about your
proposition TO me-"
The young man rose, bowed,
and left the rich man 10 his busi-
ness.
The latter as soon as he was a.
lone rung bell. A clerk entered
in response to the call.
"Send for Mr.. Wallingiord, the
detective. / wish to see him at
once"
The clerk left and in halt an
hour the great man was visited by
a quiet, sleepy.looking gentleman
the last man on earth you'd
charge with being clear-sighted or
talented, and yet who In his line
has no superior in America, if In
The world. The detective stayed
but a few minutes, and no one but
be and Mr. Burling knew what hs
came for.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-09-08

General SHERIDAN was kind enough to
say to BISMARCK that "he could only COM
" pare the surrender of NAPOLEON to that
.sof General LEE" A painful limitation OF
the range of comparison, indeed and yet
the astute General SHERIDAN must have
seen a resemblance in the two surrenders
that nobody else has been able to detect.
NAPOLEON only surrendered himself after a
thirty days war. General LEE surrendered
his army after four years. struggle against
the odds of three and four to one. NAPo-
LEON was Emperor of a great nation, whose
were equal to those Of his enemy.
General LEE was a republican general, who
surrendered Ii, 1000 muskets to a force of
go, 600, after four years hard fighting.
General W1MPFFEN surrendered MAcMA-
HONS army of 10000 excellent and we'll
armed troops, who were defeated and
forced to surrender, though they had
the Notifications Of Sedan to cooperate
with them. These surrendered to an army
only twice their number. The Con.
federates were seldom favored by the
odds of only two to one against them. And
| 50 with all these differences the great SHERI.
DAN could only compare the surrender Of
NAPOLEON to that of General LEE. Well, he
certainly sees what nobody else will see.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-09-08
pr,,ss;a and France.

Tho tragic drama of Europe, as with thu
u;,,,c representations Of the stage, is tenn
norarily suspended while the scenes are
shifted. The Prussians were yesterday
within sixty miles of Paris, and steadli!
marching on"
II is to be hoped that there will be = set
Element without the siege Of Paris. JULES
FAysE, as announced yesterday, has gone
to meet the King Of Prussia to lay before
him propositions Of some kind. The IDEA
rains currency that the German working
mons resolution asserting that they nave
no quarrel with France, and that they were
only fighting the Emperor. expresses the
sentiment of the people Of Germany, anc
NAV have urged the mission OF FAVRE'
How he will be received is matter OF great
interest. ~
The Pepublic and the men who have
,or,cbc6 Il before the world receive little
ta,,r in Europc. From this country there
hove cone some responsive congratulations
n paris: but the temper is not so genial
towards the French Republicans as they had
cause to suppose it would be. The Repup'
,,can nar.v of the North have been endea-
yoring to gain the entire German vote by
excessive fattery of the Prussians, and
they are embarrassed by the advent Of
French republicaniSm. To be consistent,
they should transfer their sympathy from
the solid, substantial, hingly power OF PruS-
sin to the French Republic. If the FRENCH
Republicans, in the hour of their great trial,
are deserted by the citizens OF the Repub-
he of the United States, they must feel ter
rhlv the GOODNESS and s"ltShness OF the
world.
Il is possible that terms may be settled
before the Prussians reach Paris /; but the
leaders in Paris have sworn that they Will
not treat tor peace until the Prussians have
evacuated France, and this Prussia will not
agree to.
Intervention seems to have been urged
oonii;; by Russia, and to have been sternly re-
iected by Prussia. Unless the French Re.
publicans recede from the ground they have
taken, we fear France has yet to see an
other sight" Of woe and humiliation.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-09-08

BIsMARCK.-We present to the reader to-
day 9 very interesting sketch of an inter-
view between BISMARCK and the CORE
spondent of the New York Tribune upon the
conditions of peace with France. The Prime
Minister seems to have adopted the Radi-
cal idea in this country, and to be seeking
ga bond of fate" TO restrain his adversary
forever. He wants the Notifications of Metz
and Strasbourg. These, he says, would be
policemen %ensuring the keeping of the peace
onthe part of France towards Prussia-i. e.,
he would cripple his adversary. 1t would
be better TO take Alsace and Lorraine both.
TO have two great hostile eyes ever watch
ing the French nation from within their
own territory, as it were, would be intolera-
BILE and an everlasting call "to arms"
Taking the "bond Of fate is a played-out
Radical idea, and if attempted by BISMARCK
it will only lead to perpetual pickering,
and ultimately to a dreadful war.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-09-08

and tho encouragement Of resistance TO a'i-
thority. Supremacy is more sii,assatiabie
than ever, and the weak more than ever
subordinated to Its win. These circum-
stances would naturally suggest counteract-
Ing protectives, such as q reliance upon
arbitration and the formation OF comolna,
lions for the protection of the weak Anu
thus the agents which now both conceh-
sratc and strengthen power should and may
load to the diminution of war and Dlood-
she'd. But the abolition of these curses u
mankind cannot be expected until re,o.
linton In the world, such as cahho. 'ahe
olac,. without some great mutation in the
disposition of man that will be ont OF .ne
natural order, and to be classed with mira
,fac .
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-09-08

TENDER 6.-Tbe vote at the election to-day
was very light, though a little heavier than
last year. The entire Republican State and
congressional ticket is elected. The Senate
will be nearly unanimously Republican, if
not entirely so, and the House will proba-
bly, stand about Two hundred Republicans
to thirty Democrats. Returns from about
thirty towns, embracing about one-fitth OF
the state, stand Stewart (~Republican),
6,GGS Heaton (Democrat), 2,012. In the
first district, where m effort was made to
defeat Hon. Charles E. Willard for Congress
by running another Republican, he has
been elected by handsome majority.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-09-08

n FOR SALE, A VERY DEsIRA-
BLE BUILDING LOT ON MAIN STREET.,
SECOND DOOR FROM CORNER OF FOUR
TnENTH.-This lot fronts 23s feet ON Main street.
rnnnine back about 100 feet to 4 Wild e alley. 1thas
long been considered one Of the most desirable
business stands in the city.
The terms viii be made very favorable TO the
n,,rrbaser Amply to e. B. NE WBURN,
Real Etf.te agent,
al ls-Tu. Th&S!m lolo stain street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-09-08

DEATH OF Dr.. Observation-Disclosures Gum
ming S. Bedford, NJ. D., one of our ablest
and most respected citizens, father of Judge
Bedford, died at his residence yesterday
morning. This sad climax to an illness
which has for many weeks chained the suf-
terer to his bed was not unexpected by the
deceased or his family. Paralysis some time
since deprived him of his powers and sub
jected hImto the most annoying experience
possible-that of utter helplessness. Pro-
fessor Bedford has for many years been re-
garded as the authority in obstetric matters,
and his expert evidence in trials of magni-
cal points, would fill volumes.-NeU York
Star.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-09-08
General TITUS is said to complain ct the
North that he cannot enjoy in peace the
property he has purchased in Virginia

We have received the first No. OF the Hal
ifa1 Record, printed at Halifax Courthouse,
Va, by Messrs. CARRINeToN & Co., and
edited by Mr.. DABNEY COSBY, Jr. 1t Is a
handsome, We1l-arranged sheet is Com
seryatiye, and makes a good speech to the
public upon it's first appearance. 1t is wor-
thy Of the liberal support of the wealthy
section of the State In which it Is pub
iished.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-09-08

The New York Sun, edited by Mr. DANA,
Assistant Secretary of War under the late
Mr.. STANTON, publishes the following para
graph, with the emphatic significance of
italic types
II the Republicans acdnt to make ann
heddaody IN the coming election in this State
they must cut all connection 10Th Grants
administration, n take stronq around
AGAINST putting a MAJ at the head of the
State Department .oho makes st1ty thousand
dollars by q single BRIDE"
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-09-08

REPUTATION IN MExIco.-Cityof Ae12co,
August 90, rtc HduGnG, September 5:-The
Government has repudiated the debt due to
American officers who fought in the late
war. Clarke, editor Of The Ttr0 Republics,
in a letter to Secretary Romero, denounces
the shameful action Of Mexico, and says
the Government ought to pay the debt for
The sake of appearances, if not for honor.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-09-08

Philadelphia, September G.-The planning
mill and plaster-mill of Messrs. Smith i
Harris, Philadelphia, was destroyed by fire
last evening. The lire spread to the lum'
ber-yards of Messrs. Norcross g. Sheets
Taylor " Belts, and D. B. Taylor & Sons.
and a great quantity of lumber was burned
The buildings were of frame.
1890 p. M-The loss by the fire in the
lumber-yards will reach $3.50, 600, and will
much exceed that sum if it extends tx
other yards, which is not improbable, as i
still blrns furiously.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-09-08
aPEaaAa NOTICES..
n7 AUGUST 20, 1870.
NEW GOODS. NEW G0oDsl
N pufrE a 90.

49, !. sg.EH.. ~S.FE# #-ESa%@#
aro daify opening for September ssles, either .
tail or wholesale,
Nav lines OF choice PRINTS at 10. l2sc., co.
q A MoHAIR andiALPAcAs, every graaes
IRISH LINEH (aIl linen), LINEN sHEEIIsuo'
TARI,E DAMAsKs, NAPKINS and IL
INGS,
MoT1RNING GOODS Ia speciality;
ri, a OK BOMBAZINES, BLACK DELAlNEs'
4 TAMIsE, BLACK BhRATHEA.
ENG, ,IsH GRAPE WELLS. WIDOWS WELLS,
LOVE Wells, ENGLISH GRAPE, ard HAT
GRAPE, BLACK KID GLOVEs, none OUT
best kept by this house
E,eoan. BLACK GRO GRAIN and other siLhs.
On hand and more expected--these goods WI IL
no cold ut old rates. although the European
war has advanced them greatly;
FRE;CH CORSET, UMBRELLAS,
I'.CE CuI,LARs, BUCK GAUNTLETS,
THREAD GAUNTLETS,
WATERPROOF CLOTH, POO CoitoN'
CLOTHS CA%ssIMEEEs, &C., &c,
sTAP GOODS, COTTON sHEET1hG,
RIEACHEO COTTONs, BROWN COTToEs,
PILLOW COTTON. LIEN BoSCM SHIRTS,
FLANNEL and MERIN0 SHIRTS, &C., &C..
all sold at very lowest market rates, either whole
sale or retail. I. &. PRIZE Co.,
11o1 corner Main and Eleventh ssreets,
iau2a neariy opposlte post-oh.ce.