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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-05-12
FAYETTEVILLE, TRNNENEB: THURSDAY, MAY L. 1870

time, and then one OF the ruffians
bent down and lifted q trap door,
and from the dark pit below is,
sued nauseous smell, as it might
be of putrid bodies, Ibeheld my
intended grave, and shuddered
like an aspen.
But why stand there and die
like a dog, without single at
tempt at escape? At the worst
| it could be but death, and there
was a bare possibility thai might
get away. | fixed my eye on the
door which opened on the stair
way, and with a single sudden
spring reached it, but found it
licked. Then as the hands of
the ruffians seized me with q
mnrderous intent, | uttered. a
wild shrek, the door was burst
in with a loud crash, and in a mo-
ment the room was filed with
lgensd armes.. Isaw was saved,
and tainted and fell.
The four masks, the fair decoy.
and some two or three others con-
cerned in the murderous den were
secured that night, and | subse-
quently had the pleasure Of Civ
ing in my evidence against them,
and feeinS them all condemned
to the galleys for life.
The place had for some time
teen suspected, aud the decoy
marked. On that night a detec-
tive had secretly followed the
girl and myself, and after ascer-
tanning whittier she bad conduct
ed me, had hastened to bring
body gensd'armes to the place :
The delay of the ruffians in their
murderous design had been just
sufficient to save me-. l scarcely
need add that | never again vol
unteered to accompany distressed
damsel ona secret adventure while
| remained in Paris.
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Gfuple Of tic aslnsts.
While SHOWS are railing.

W AAAlC SHOWS are II atl1 n q.
The spring time came-the spring time went
With shimmering cloud and shiny Gather
The golden gloIS of june was spent;
On hills and fields we roamed together
We walked through autumn's purple haze
The futures dream of bliss forestalling
And shuddering thought of winter days,
With SHOWS a-falling.
For earth was all so wondrous fair.
And heaven smiled down so blue above it
Each wandering breath Of balmy air
But made US learn anew to love it.
What wonder if with all so bright
And wild birds thro' the woodland calling
We sighed to think of winters night,
And SHOWS a-falhng,
But when at last the world was dressed
In shining robes Of ice-mail cleaning,
And calm white silence lulled to rest
The pale dead flowers beneath it dreaming
Behold we woke to find made true
The hope our hearts had been forestalling
And life grew fairer than we knew
While SHOWS were falling.
All well the days Of youth fy fast;
Their suns grow dim, their blossoms wither
And all the dreams that made our past
Fly fast and far, we know not whittier,
But, when We tread life's wintry slope,
We hear again their voices calling,
And memory clasps the hand Of hope,
While SHOWS are falling
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-05-12

The Christian Register does not
think "the annals of missionary
movements contain a more strik-
ing fact than the readiness with
which clergymen can be induced,
expenses paid, to visit western
.ouiposls and the hamlets in the
hillicounlry of New England, dur,
ing those summer months when
travelling is both easy and delight.
full"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-05-12

This is the kind ofromance they
have inKentneky "A pretty yousg
girl wants TO marry astaIwart low
ef. The stern parents object !;
an elopement is planned and par:
tally carried out. The fond cou-
pie 90 as far as Louisville, where
another young man is met and IN
trcdueed by the lady to her ex-
pectant grUom. The latter is sent
away on a FOOLS errand and re-
turns TO find his iancee the bride
OF the other fellow. RenGing of
hair.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-05-12
Darling'sgoing Home.
BY DEXTER SMITH.

Oh how still the baby's lying,
And they whisper-"she is dying y
Tears and prayers cannotsave her..
She must go to Him who gave her -
Those bright eyes must close forever,
Those sweet lips must KISS US never
Fold the wee hands o'er her bosom,
And thus fades our little blossom!
We have guarded well our treasure
We have loved her beyond measure;
Much of earth, yet more Of heaven,
She was only Ient.--not given;
He, who did a brief time spare her
From His garden, brighter, fairer,
Takes her to His realm supernal,
That the bud bear bloom eternal
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-05-12

It's reported from Mississippi
by a gentleman who has visited
almost every portion of the State
during the past forty days, that
everybody, almost everywhere. bias
given his best energies to the
pitching.of a cotton crop, and very
often to the entire exclusion ofev'
erything else.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-05-12

Two politicians recently met in
the editors room at the Cincinnati
Commercial Office and after call
ing each other all sorts of hard
names, evinced a disposition to
engage iD an impromptu prize
tight. Said the editor: Gentle
men, permit me one word. Its a
cardinal rule OF faith and practice
with me never to stop a fight, ii
you propose to enjoy yourselves in
that way now, IN just step out
side and lock the door, so you'll
not be interrupted" This remark
had the effect of suddenly cooling
shelr beiligerent ordor. Had the
editor attempted to separate them,
the combat would have come of
without doubt.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-05-12

A prisoner in Philadelphia
station-house the other morning
broke out of his cell, and picking
up polieernan's cap and coat,
marched boldly out.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-05-12
AnJnd;ano Remedies had toc

An Indiana Benedict had to call
on his father-in law to satisfy an
undertaken who wouldn't let him
go on his bridal tour till that lit
tie bill for bis first wife's funeral
was paid.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-05-12

Mr.. Smith, of Sacramento, re-
Gently sold flock Of sheep for
three thousand dollars in San
Francisco. Soon after he visited
faro bank. AMI the old adage
was exemplifed and Mr.. Smith
sand his money were soon parted,
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-05-12

The Illinois Constitutional
Convention has adopted a resolu>
ton submitting to a separate vote
Of the people a.clause extending
the right of suffrage to women
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-05-12

The Agent of a Tennessee com
pany of planters, who was sent to
China to procure laborers for the
South, has reached San Francisco
on his return. His mission is
said to have been unsuccessful.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-05-12
LIFE TN PARIS.

faris at the time the Strange and
startling adventure happened
which | am about to record
Tired with long lectures and
hard study, / was out one eve
ming for walk in the fresh air.
1t was a pleasant day in mid.win.
ter, and the cold bracing air, as it
touched my feverish brow, caused
a grateful sensation.
Passing through a rather lone
ly street near the river, / was
surprised at meeting q young and
pretty girl (at least SO she ap-
peared in the dim light of rather
distant street lamp who carried
in her hands some three or four
boquets, which she offered for
sale.
"Will Monsieur have a boquet2'
she asked in a sweet, musical
tone, holding out to me a well-ar-
ranged collection Of flowers;
"They are very pretty" said ],
taking them in my hand; and
then, somehow, | could not help
adding, as / fixed my eyes upon
hers, "and SO, think is the fair
owner.
Monsieur will buy and assist
me 2" she said.
"Doyou really need assistance?'
"Why else should | be here
this hour of the night, Mousieur2"
"And why here at all?" quick
ly returned /. "This street is
very little frequented, and it is
about the last place in the world
| should have selected for dispos-
ing of a LUXURY most suited to
wealth and fashion.
She sighed and reached out her
hand for the boquet which | still
retained.
"What is your price ,"
"Five francs"
ga large sum"
"Monsieur will remember that
it is winter, and flowers are not
plenty"
"To aid you / will purchase, T"
returned /, handing her the re-
ouisite silver coin; "for though |
love flowers would hardly in
dulge in the luxury tonight at
such an expense.
She thanked me, and seemed
about to pass on, but hesitating,
looked up to me, and said
"Could Monsieur direct me to
the house of a good physician who
will turn out tonight 20 see a
patient at a small recompense !?
"Any friend of yours i'll 2"
"My mother" with deep sigh
and downcast look.
"Where does she reside 2"
"Only short distance from
here ?"
"What is the matter with herr"
"She has a high fever for one
thing
"Nhen was Sne taken
"She came down last night and
has not left her bed since"
awhy did you not send for a
doctor at once 2"
1--WE hoped she would te bet
ter soon, and it is SO expensive
for poor people to employ ply
sician."
81 am myself medical stu
dent with considerable experience
among the sick of the hospitals,
and it you are disposed to trust
the case to NE, am at ycur ser.
vice without charge" / rejoined,
already feeling deeply interested
in the. fair girl
"Oh, how shall / thank you.
Monsieur she exclaims9 with
clasped hands and an upward,
grateful look. "Pray, follow me,
Monsieur lie Docteur."
She turned ana led off at a
rapid pace down the street, to.
I
wards the river Seine, in the di.
rectiOn I was walking when We
met.
In less than FIVE minutes We
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-05-12

had entered a wretched quarter,
among narrow streets, -old tot
tering buildings, and sqnalid look
ing inhabitants, some of whom
seemed to glare at US as we passed
along
as it much further ?" inquired
|, beginning to feel uneasy.
"Only step, Monsieur; it is
just here.
! Almost Immediately she turned
into a covered passage, which led
back among inhabitants that /
should never have voluntarily
visited in the broad light of day. A
distant lamp served to make the
gloom visible, till she stopped and
opened door in total darkness.
"Your hand, Monsieur le Doc.
teur," she said, at the same time
taking it and leading me forward.
/ was tempted 10 draw back
and refuse to go any further,
though ] mechanically followed
her.
We nov went through a long
passage in total darkness, and af-
ter two or three short turus, be-
gan to descend fight of stairs.
SIS it possible that you can
live in place like this?" said 7,
secretly wishing myself out of it.
SIN Paris beggars cannot be
ohoosers," replied the girl.
.But even in Paris it is not
necessary for the living to take
up their abode in sepulcbresp /
rejoined, with some asperity, be-
ing vexed at myself for suffering
my good nature to lead me into a
den from which I might never
come out alive.
To this my fair guide designed
no, reply. On reaching the foot
of the stairs she pushed open a
door into a dinly lighted room,
and followed her into it with
some secret misgivings. There was
a bed inone corner and on il appear
ed to be a human form lying very
still.
Il have brought a doctor,
mother, said the girl as she closed
the door behind me. As there
was no reply to this, she turned
to me saying:
"Will Monsieur lie Docieur
please be seated minute 2 /
think my mother is asleep"
Il beg that madamoiselle will
bear in mind that ! can only spare
few moments in this case to
night, as | have another call !
wish to make immediately,9 feel.
ing anxious to depart from that
subterranean quarter as quickly as
possible.
Monsieur shall not be detained
long by me-" rejoined the girl,
passing out Of the room by anoth-
er door.
Ibid not sit down, but walked
over to the bed, where the patient
was lying very still-so still in
deed, that I could not detect any
breathing. 4 woman's cap was.
on the head, and at the end Of
it the sheet concealed the face. /
ventured to turn this down care
fully and beheld the eyeless sock
cts and grinning teeth of a human
skull!
| started back in horror, and at
the same moment the door by
which the girl had left was thrown
open and in marched. one after
the othet four stslwart forms in
black gowns and masks. / at
once then knew that / was to be
robbed, and probably murdered.
i wore heavy diamond pin and
ring, carried valuable gold watch
and had in money about my per-
son some five hundred francs, but
not single weapon Of any kind
resistance being therefore out of
the question, l felt that my only
chance-if indeed there was a
! chance-was TO conciliate the
llruffians and buy myself off,
With a presence Of mind for
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-05-12

and you viii find me a libera
person to deal with. There il
one thing | value very highly, be
cause it is the oi.ly one l have
and | cannot replace it--that il
my life. Everything else Of mine
is at your service, even beyond
what | have with me-"
They were undoubtedly sur
prised to hear me speak in tha
cool, off.hand manner; but they
marched forward and surrounded
me before they returned a word
Chow much have youwith your
inquired one, in civil way, but
in a low, gruff tone.
| Immediately mentioned The
different articles OF value and the
exact amount of money; "all of
which | shall be pleased to pre-
sent You with, if one of you will
be kind enough to escort me to
the street above" l added.
"You said you had more, mon.
sieur."
"Yes, gentlemen, l have ier
thousand francs in the Bank of
France, and l will willingly ado
a check for halt that amount"
Cheeks don't answer our pur
pose very well," said second
voice.
Then ! pledge you my honor
that | will tomorrow draw out
FIVE thousand francs and pay the
amount over to any person who
may approach me with this bo-
quet in his hapd," said / holding
cut the flowers l had purchased
Of the fair decoy.
"And have him arrested the
next minute, / suppose"
"No, on my honor he shall de.
par; unharmed and upquesiioned,
and no other human being shall
be informed Of the transaction fyl
week, a month or a year"
"Let us handle what you have =
said the first speaker.
Immediately took out my pin,
took off my ring, drew out my
watch, produced my pocket book
and purse, and placed them all in
his extended hand.
"You make us present ofthese
cow ?"
Yes, on condition that one of
you will forthwith conduct me to
the street above" | replied.
:" Monsieur is a very liberal gen.
ileman, indeed = was the response.
They then drew off together,
scruiinized the articles by tlse
light of smoky lamp, and con.
versed together in low tones.
l felt that they were holding
consultation that involved my
life. To speak the honest truth,
it seemed as if every nerve in me
quiyered, and it was wnh difficulty
that / could stand.
At length the principal spokes-
man turned to me and said in a
cool and methodical manner:
aMonsieur has acted more like
a gentleman than any we ever
had dealings with, and if we could
consistent with onrbusiness, oblige
him, we would be happy to do SO
but unfortunately We are governed
by rule which is law with US
that dead men tell no tales, and
we think it will not do TO make
an exception in this case. We
will, however, in consideration
of Monsieur's gentlemaply behay.
iour, be as mild and lenient as
possible in doing oCr duty, and
give you five minutes for prayers.
You have then resolved .to
murder me?' gasped |.
"Monsienr uses very hard
term, bat we will let that pass
You have FIVE minutes yet to live.
by this watch. |"
This villain then held my
watch to the light. and l felt in
deed that my minutes were mum
bcred, and secretly began to pray
for the salvation of my soul, be
lieving that | could not save my
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-05-12

BEs If you wish to buy land
call On Hogmd,s d HozmGa.
The New York herald., 1870-04-13

VXyANTED--A SITUATION AS COACHMAN OR COACH.
w and gardener, in the country by young snso
English with reference. Address g. G j., box l70
Herald
The New York herald., 1870-04-13

WANTED-PART OF HOUSE. PARTLALLY IT. !.l,u FCR ,c1s
iy To party owning their house and wishing TO re
dce expenses desirsble opportunity Rent abo
street.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1870-03-08
WHOLE NUMBER 69S.

spray, were the only answer we re-
ceived to our repeated shouts for help.
The bitterness Of death seemed
past. | felt as III the worst were over.
| wondered, in dull apathetic way,
if my sisters ant friends in my far
away American home would ever
know of my end. | thought whether
our bodies would he washed on TO the
beach for curions Chinese eyes to peer
at. and greedy Chinese hands to rife.
Thought of my dear little ones in
Annoy, and with the thought came the
feeling that Col. il lis infinite good
ness and mercy, could not mean to
take their protectors from them 50 far
from home and friends.
For some time we were all silent,
and then a sudden change in nv hus-
bands petition, as he held me tightly
clasped in his arms. ronscd me.
There's boat: To leeward of
US! Shout. al! together. and we may
be heard y
Inspired by a sudden hope, we gave
loud. simultaneous call; but the
boatman to whom it was directed ap-
parently did not hear it. for We could
not see that he moved.
Another painful interval of silence
ensued, with the water steadily rising,
when, in a sudden luil in the >torm,
we heard the sound of oarsl Not the
dull sound OF the Chinese paddle, but
the good, strong, united dash of Brit
ish oars! The boat of an English
man of war, which had been out to re-
connoltre for pirates, was returning.
This time our cry for help was heard,
and, just as the water had reached my
waist, strong, manly hahds drew NE,
exhausted and fainting, into the boat.
Of our return to our home | know
but little. Insensibility followed on
such a terrible stra ON my nerves.
But, thanks to a gracious Providence.
that night | held my children to my
heart agai-
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1870-03-08

How TO BE NOBODY.-lt is easy for
yonng men to lie nobody, and we'll
tell them how to do it. Go 10 the
drinking saloon to spend your leisure
time. You need not drink much now
Just a little beer, or some other drink.
In the meantime play dominoes check
ers, or something else to kill the time,
so that you will be sure not to read
any useful book. fyou read, let it
be dime novels OF the day. Thus go
on keeping your stomach full, and
your hcaG empty, and yourself play
ing time. killing games, and in a few
years you'll be nobody, unless (as is
quite likely.) you should turn out
drunkard or a professional eaml Ter,
either of which is worse than nobody.
There are any number OF young men
hanging about country taverns just
ready to graduate and be nobodies.
Such are they who lounge and loaf
around street corners, public halls,
and church doors, especially on Sun
day evening, to the great annoyance
and utter disgust of all respectable
people.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1870-03-08

A capital story is related concern
ing Jim Lane. He had been elected
to a series of subordinate offices. and
was finally sent to Congress. De
feated in a reelection, he aspired to
a seat in the legislature but so slight
had become his hold on popular favor
that he was defeated even for this DO
sition. As last resort, to recover
his waning popularity, he joined the
Methodist church; and, when it was
given out, on Sunday, that in the in.
terval between the services he would
be dipped in a neighboring creek, a
large crowd assembled on its banks
to witness the ceremony. The preach
er waded in with the neophyte and
plunged him under the food. As he
came to the surface, an old farmer in
the crowd turned to his son and ex-
claimed: "John, when you water the
horses tomorrow morning in the
creek, be sure and take them in above
where old L--was dipped"
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1870-03-08

A Brattleboro correspondent, in
one of the papers of that village, says
to his fellow citizens:
"Are you sensible of the fact that
nearly four-6fths of our population
hardly ever, if ever, attend public wor-
ship on the Sabbath? Do you wonder
why intemperance, profanity, dishon-
esty and other vices prevail to such an
extent, when the command, ''Remem-
Der the Sabbath day to keep it holy"
is so generally disregarded | beg of
you to help sustain and perpetuate the
sacredness of the Sabbath, not only
with your money but 10y your person,
al presence in some church regularly
on the Sabbath; and do this for your
own welfare and the welfare of your
children and the community in which
you dwell"
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1870-03-08

At very successful seance in Gin.
cinnati the other night, man burst
into tears when the medium described
very accurately a tall, blue eyed spir-
it standing by him, with light side
whiskers and his hair parted in the
middle. DO you know him ?" in.
quired a man at his side, in a sympa-
thetic whisper. "Know him? | guess
| do" replied the unhappy man, wi
ping his eyes. "He was engaged to
my wife. If he hadn't died he would
have been her husband instead of me.
Oh, George, George" he murmured,
in voice choked with emotion, ,"why,
why did you peg out?"
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1870-03-08

The Congregationalist thus speaks
Of the recent practice in the Plymouth
Congregational church of Brooklyn ::
-"The abounding charity--so called
of Rev. Henry Ward Beecher, and
his church, in so modifying their ar
rangements as to admit Unitarians
and UniversaIists to their fellowship,
finds a most fitting illustration in the
following incident, which we copy
from the Springfield Republican of the
oath inst: The late dean OF Cape
Town, in relating his experience with
tracts, found that the charity inculca-
ted in them led one of his penitents
to say I'm a changed man sir,
through tracts: once l cared for nei.
ther God nor Devil, and now l loves
'em both alike.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1870-03-08

HEALTH.-Reme,uber that idleness
is the enemy Of body and soul. The
woman who will not labor, though ev-
er so rich and honored, bends her
head to the inevitable curse ofheaven,
which works out in fading beauty,
failing health, broken temper, and
weary days. He who never rests,
has made woman in his own image,
and health, beauty. force, and Influence
follow in the steps Of labor alone
Nevertheless, while We urge labor, yet
at the same time avoid excessive la
Dor, improper diet, irrcgularity' of
habits, and be sure to sleep in the
night.