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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1871-11-23
[From the New York SUM-

Henry Dillon, an ex-Union SOL
dier, proprietor Of a newspaper
stand at Montgomery and Hudson
streets, jersey City, yesterday re-
ceived a check for $500 from the
daughter of the late Gen. Stegman
OF the confederate army. The
circumstances under which the
money was paid are romantic.
During The war Dillon served in
che Second New Jersey cavalry.
He accompanied his regiment on
GriersOn's famous raid through
Mississippi, and While on scout
ing expedition one day encoun-
tered Gen. Stegman and one of
bis staff officers. Shots were ex-
changed, and the rebel general
iell from his saddle. mortally
wounded. The staff officer fed,
but was overtaken and captured
by comrade of Dillon's. In his
dying moments, Gen. Stegman re-
qGasted his slayer TO take from one
of his inside pockets lis will, be-
queathing all his property TO his
wife and daughter, and life in.
surance policy for $4,000. He
asked Dillon to keep them and
send them 10 his family.
After the war Mr.. Dillon Rd.
vertised in vain for the owners,
and he resolved 10 retain posses
sion of the papers until some in
Quiries should be made for them.
Recently an advertisement ap-
peared in the Alabama papers OF.
tering $500 reward for the miss
ing viii. Dillon answered it and
Gen. Stegman's daughter came
as the guest Of Roger A, Pryor.
She related the particulars OF the
long search Tor the will, the diff
culIies that had been encountered,
the production of a forged viii by
her fathers relatives, and their
Mobile lawsui's. Shs expressed
deep gratitude 10 Mr.. Dillon for
the will, and said that through it
her mother and herself would be
enabled to regain possession Of
their ext, ms W Alabama and Geor'
gia estates. The estates are val.
ued at 100000.
Dillon is 20 be subp9naed as
witness in the suits of their restO.
ration TO the rightful owners.
Young Dillon gallantly distin'
guished himselfin several actions
during the war, and was one OF
the few private soldiers to whom
Congress voiel gold medal for
bravery.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1871-11-23

with women of i'll fame, or to be
found keeping their company with
in the limits of the Corporation,
and such person or persons SO Of
Tending shall be fned not t.less than
ten nor than twenty-five dollars,
for each such offence. .sa-
Sec. l6. Be 1t tautlter, enacted,
That no persons shall expose any
part of their persons Ill any indie
cent manner, or paint, cat, or
write in any mannerin any public
place, any vulgar representation or
writing, and such person or per.
sons SO offending shall be flied
not less than one nor more than
ten dollars for each such offence.
SEC. II. Be at furtler enacted,
That when any animal shall die
within the Corporation the owner
or such animal shall move the
carcass without the corporation
limits within twelve hours after
:he death of such animal, and any
person failing to comply with this
act, shall be fined one dollar, and
it shall be the duty of the Town
Constable to remove the carcass at
the owners expense.
SEC. 1S. BE At further enacted,
That no person BE- allowed to
wash, rinse, or make any indecent
slop in or within twenty-five feet
of the town spring, and such per
son or persons SO offending shall
be fined not less than SO cents
nor more than five dDlIars. s.:..
SIC. l9. Be 1t further enacted,
That the Town Constable enforce
all the ordinances Of the Corpora
tion, and has the power 10 sum
mons any bystander to his aid,
and who ever. fails, to obey such
summons, shall be fined not less
than one nor more than twenty
dollars.
SIC, 20. Be At further enacted,
That ten copies Of these Bylaws
be posted III the most prominent
places within the corporate limits,
that all may have an opportunity
of becoming acquainted with the
laws of said corporation. And
that we request our county papers
10 publish the same.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1871-11-23
NovFL CURE FOR DRUNKSN-

g. NOVEL CURE FOR DRUNKSN-
NEss.-An inveterate once ask
ed Quaker whether he knew
of a method whereby he could
cure himself Of his dominant
vice. ''Frlend," answered broad
brim, sit is as easy as keeping
thine hand OPEN" "How can
that be-" said the drunkard, ,''ey-
cry man can keep his hand open,
but as to abstaining from liq-
uor, that's quite a different
thing" Il will tell thee, friend"
quOth the quaker. when thee <
has got a glass of gin in thine.
hand, and before thee dost raise
the tempting liquor to thy lips,
open thine hand-G1d keep II O.
pen. Thee breakest the glass
but thee breakfast not the laws
of sobricty."
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1871-11-23

A SICK MANS TROUBLE
Hartford man was taken sick
a few days ago. His physician
slid it was a case Of measles,
and gave him medicine. The
next day, dissatisfied, he sent
for doctor number two. lie
said it was typhoid fever, and
gave him mediciHe. The third
day, still discontented, he callci
doctor number three. He sent
him to the hospital, declaring it
was smallpox. In three days
he was out, hunting for a law
Yer who would bring suit for
damages against somebody, be-
cause it was only an attack Of
ery ysipelas. .,. -...
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1871-11-23

A learned clergyman was accos-
ted in the following manner by an
illiterate1 preacher who despised
education "Sir you have been
to college, l suppose?' "Yes, sir, "
was the reply. liam thankful, +"
rejoined the. former, 4 ':that the
Lord opened my mouth, without
any learning" ga similar event"
rstorted the clergyman, 's.oOk
pace Balaam's time5 but such
things: are of rare feuoccurrenee at
the present day 3pagnaa7s as 10
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1871-11-23
. urymen and Brandy
SHTaSheS

The following is an abstract
from the decision OF the Supreme
Conrtiin THE case of Moses Davis,
sentenced to be hung for murder
in Clinton county, Indiana, and
appealed
After the jury in the. above
case had been charged and put in.
to the care of the bailif, that they
might consider Of the vefdrt, the
baliff, with two Of the Jurors
went to.a saloon where other per-
sons were drinking and playing
billiards, and the bailiff procured
for both ofthem a drink Of brandy,
ginger, wine, nutmeg and sugar,
which they drank. The bailiff
asked the saloon keeper if he
could not 'fix up something for
the jurors for the diarrhea,"
"Held that this misbehavior,
unexplained, was sufficient to set
aside the verdict.
Judgment reversed" ~
1t was rather a singular coinei-
dence that two Of the jury should
be suffering from a diarrhea which
could only find relief in ';brandy,
ginger, wine, nutmeg and sugar,
dispensed from the bar of q saloon
1t reminds one Of the nursery
rhyme
"Nose, nose, jolly red nose.
What gave you that jolly red nose?
Nutmeg, brandy. cinnamon cloves 4
They gave me this jolly red nose" s''
But what farce has been cdr
ried on here in the name Of justice.
No wonder people become impa-
tient and take sometimes the law
into their own hands. ""'"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1871-11-23
Remarkable Lawsuit.

A lawsuit, which bids fair to ri
val in interest the famous goat case
of West Virginia, is now exciting
the fashi0pable circles of Louis
vile, Kentucky. The subject of
contention is apoodle dog, and the
Iitigants are two prominent citi-
liens, The plaintiff claims that
be purchased a dog OF New Or
leans merchant, for the sum of ten
dollars, more than ten years ago.
Itwas then puppy. He raised
itup to afuh-grownp poodle, weigh
ing at least three pounds. About
a year ago, owing to a misunder-
starding between the master and
the poodle, the latter received a
severe kick, whereupon it lett It's
owner in disgust, and was not al
terwards seen until found in the
yard of the defendant. On the
other hand, the present possessor
of the dog claims to have always
owned it, and to own all of
its relations, and produces its full
pedigree in evidence. Prominent
lawyers have been employed on
both sides of the case, depositions
are icing taken in New Orleans,
a host of witnesses are ready to
testify that both parties are in the
right, and, however the question
of ownership may lie decided, a
big bill of cost is certain to accrue.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1871-11-23

They have ''Maiden Assn
rance Companies" in Denmark.
4 father may deposit any sum
at the birth Of Il daughter, and
the child receives during her
minority four per cent. annual
ly; at eighteen she comes to n
higher income, which is increas-
ed at stated periods through
her life. '.~' ,
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1871-11-23

The homework of q whale re-
Gently stranded on the beach at
San Francisco is being wired to-
gether for exhibition. The own
crs secured the services of the
Academy Of Science to get the
bones into their proper places, bat
Mt the end of the first day the
members were paid off and dis
,,harged. 1t has since been trans
pred that they got the creatures
nead on the wrong end, and had
rejected several sections of the
backbone, claiming that the ami
NAL had more vertebra than the
books allowed him.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1871-11-23
Constitution and Bylaws
Of the Corporation Of
Mulberry Village, Lin
coin County, Tennessee.
CONSTITUTION.

PREAMBLE.-We the Board OF
Aldermen of Mulberry Village, in
order to insure a more pert. ct obe
dience TO the Laws OF our land
aud more especially, within oul
Corporation limits, and to promote
thegrowth,I r5speri,y aud harmony
of our Incorporation and to place
our streets and sidewalks in a
more decent condition, do ordain
and establish this Constitu ton and
Bylaws for the government Of
our Board. t
ARTICLEI.
SEC. 1st. 1t shall be the duty
of the Mayor to preside at all
meetings of the Board, keep good
order, and in case of a tie, to give
the casting vote.
SEC. 2nd. He shall further be
empowered to veto any bill that
may come before the Board. al.
though the Board may by a two.
thirds majority pass bill over his
head. l ~'1a'
SEC. 3rd. He shall further lie
empowered to call a meeting Of
the Board when he deems il nee.
cessary or expedient.
SEC. 4th. 1t shall further be the
duty Of The Mayor, to hire hands
and contract for any work on the
streets, and superintend and di-
rect sll the Work to be done iii the
Corporation. 80
ARTICLE II.
SEC. 5th. 1t shall be- the duty
Of tue Secretary at each meeting
to call the roll and note atsentees
and read the proceedings of the
last meeting, and keep faithful
record Of all business transacted
before the Board.
SEC. 9th. 1t shall te duty of
the Treasurer to receive all mon
eys from the Secretary, receipt for
the same, and hold it until ordered
paid out by the Boar.l.
SEC. 7th. 1t tsball he The duty
-
Of the Town Constable to assist
The Board and Mayor in enforcing
the Laws of the Corporation, and
collect alttaxes in the Corporation
and all fines that may be imposed
by the Mayor and Board Of Al
dermen, and all such fines when
collected, pay over % the Secreta
ry, taking his receipt Tor the same
SEC. 9Th. The Mayor and
Board of Aldermen shall appoint
one citizen of the Corporation tc
hold an election for the purpose
Of electing their successors in Of
Gce, election TO be held on the FIRST
Monday in October annually.
SEC. OH. No amendment, alter
alton or addit on to this Constitu
tion shall be made, except by the
consent of two.thirds Of all the
members Of Board Of Mayor .NnC
Aldermen.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1871-11-23

An English gentleman bas in.
serted the following quaint hdyer-
tisement i'll a provincial paper:-
Mr.. H. R. Willis presents his com
pliments to those gentlemen whose
love of fruit is greater than their
respect for tie eighth. command.
ment, and begs to inform them
that the apples still remaining up-
on his trees have been treated with
carbolic acid in suIution. Carb6l
ic acid is apowerlul mineral poison.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1871-11-23

The most singular relief fund
We ever heard of was started i'll
Albany, New York, some days
ago. a certain man named
Littlefield, who was solicited to
contribute to the Chicago fund,
denounced it as a sTindle, but
afterwards gave ten dollars
The Albany Erenipg ErpEesa.
however, published his inexc',-
sable words, and called for pen
ny subscriptions for his unwilI-
ing outlay. The result was, In.
the existing state Of feeling.
what might have been expcc-
ted; the pennies came pouring
in from all parts OF the city and
the surrounding country, ans G.
ven from other States. The
thousandth contribution to the
'Littlefield fund was received
the other day at the Express Of
fee, and the whole SUN WAS inl,
mediately packed and sent
to the gentleman's place Of bus
mess. OF course it WAS not ac-
cepted, however. 1t was re-
turned promptly, marked
net rec 1--WE it, and the
Erpre's people Immediately for
warded it to Chicago. We
think it would be a lesson to
him as long as he lives.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1871-11-23

A doctor in Brooklyn, was
purchasing some candies, and
on an acquaintance expressing
surprise at it, knowing the doe
tor held them as injurious, the
latter replied; II am invited to
a party where there will be a
great many young people, aud
after taking these, you know,
they'll have toinyite me again,
professionally" ...-,.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1871-11-23

The new Masonic temple in
New York has received a por-
ton of one Of the stones which
formed a part of the veritable
foundation Of King, Splqpon's
temple. Its two feet six inch
es long and one foot threeinch-
es wide. 1t will be placed in
the new temple within the arch
OF the main doorway, and will
form the pedestal on which the
coat ofarms Of the Grand Lodge
will rest. -5.-s
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1871-11-23

r A family in New York, en-
bracingo three daughters and a
son, will have a very unusual
occurrence to take place shortly.
All the daughters and the son
are to be married on the same
day, and within the same hour,
and the same place. 1910"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1871-11-23
An Outrageous Proceed.
ing.

.
The infamy of what is known
as the "force bill" or law, is apt
ly illustrated in the following re-
cital OF a case under itin u sister
State ''ln Louisville one Robert
Henson has been convicted. in the
United States Court, under the
Congressional Election law, of
having forced coIored man, nam.
ed White, to vote for Congress
ional candidate against his will.
The evidence produced on the
trial was Of q singularly contradic-
tory character. Two witnesses
swore that they saw White being
hustled up to the polling place by
Henson and others; that loud
words were used, and that Whit,
on being asked for whom he want
ed to vote, said he supposed be
must vote for Adams, who was the
Democratic candidate For the
prisoner two witnesses swore that
White was told to vote as he
wished, and he should be protect
ed, and one Of these testified 10
hearing the accused hnnsclt tell
White to vote accoi ding to his
sentiments. The victirr Of the
alleged intimidation was then put
on the stand, and swore that Hen
son he'd ntitller threatei el ntrin-
Guenced him, but that the coiored
people had Threatened to- have
him sent to prison if he did not
vote the Republican ticket; that
he voted for Adams, who lived in
the same town with him, bec use
he wantedto thut he was afraid
of the colored people if he voted
the Democratic ticket, and of the
Democrats If lie voted the Repub-
lican ticket. On this evidence the
jGdse returned q verdict of guilty
against Henson, on the supposi-
tion, probably, that the colpred
voter did not know his own mind. u
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1871-11-23

The New Albany Standard
says: ''Two young men Of this
city went to the woods to shoot
pigeons the other day. During
the excitement of the sport one
carelessly sprinkled the others
back; whereupon he turned and
shot the other in the leg; and
they both returned to get the
shot picked out of their bodies. "
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1871-11-23
Mormon History.
The Chronology of the Latter-DaJ
itt 2'@" Saints! 1 5000.

y
The existing crisis in Utah lends
interest to the following sketch
Of Mormon history, furnished to
the New York HeruW by Elder
Ernest Lisie:
Joseph Smith, the prophet and
founder of the Church, was born
in the State of Vermont, in The
year of our Lord 1905. The de-
signs of Heaven were FIRST made
known to him at the early age Of
fifteen, when he was informed in
a vision of the utter apostasy of
the primitive Church. Septem.
Der %, 1927, Joseph Smith re-
ceived from the hands Of a mes
senger from the Lord the golden
records, containing the ancient
history of this continent, written
by VARIOUS prophets, and concealed
by Moroni in the year 420. Jo-
seph was then informed that be
was to be an instrument in the
hands of God to reestablish His
Church on earth IN its former pu.
rity and holiness. The prophet
tpen proceeded TO translate the
golden :ecords.4 O. sa42 L"a 81.
1S30-The "Church' was or
gained: y .7...... "-
1S33-0ur people suffered great
perseeutioniin Independence, No
1S37-Eders and priests were
sent TO the different nations Of tie
earth in' 6r1eri to establish. the
Church i'sthroughout the world.
.ls3SAPersecution ragged, The
prophet was betrayed into the
hahdsof shis enemies by a second
Judas-aipfofessed friend. Short.
ly afteIWard Gov. Boggs, of Mis-
s6uri, i$Sfed his order Of extefmi.
nation, 'foliDwed by the massacre
ofa n0mber of our people in that
State. ass a - 10 - .e.--- 81.
a1S39LThepeople began to-build
NauvoW, Ill. : r#t.
IS4iMTh0 corner stone Gf the
Nautoo Temple was Iaid by the
prophet!s 9''-'1 .,--..@.'a ..l
IS42TJoseph prophesied TINT
our people would be driven to the
Rocky Mountains.
I844-The prophet and bis
brother were murdered in the pris-
on at Carthage, I'll. During an
eventful life of thirty-nine years
he was arrested, tried and honora-
bly, acquitted over forty times,
which so incensed his enemies th tt
they shed the blood Of innocent
men. Before going to prison JU
seph said, in prophetic manner,
81 go like a lamb to the slaughter,
bat | am. as calm as a summers
morning, for my conscience is void
of ofense toward God and toward
.all men. 1t shall be said of me.
He was murdered in cold blood. -
1645-A. large mob. led on by
two Christian ministers, attacked
Nauvot, and a battle was fought.
,.tl046-The exodus from Nau-
VOC began. A Mormon regiment
was sent to Mexico By ORDER ofthe
United States. .s " ..'.| r..s E-li
lS47--President Young entered
Utah, known at that time as the
Great American Desert. .g- la-
9o l849A-The mob set the temple
In Nauvoo on fire. fuO- ..s
INSTRUMENTATION of polygamy
first made known. Since that
time we have caused Utah to bios
som as the rose, reared the most
moral city on earth, aud while
President Young has governed us,
known little or no crime, with
stood two military expeditions,
have been applauded FIR our firm
ness and called by the London
Times nation of heroes, and l
here affirm that we are a loyal,
aw-&biding people, and desire noth-
ing more than the prosperity ef
our Territory, 1-n
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1871-11-23
Wonderful Sagaoity Of q
Dog.

The Portland (Me. Press says:
I"The following story. strange
as it may appear, is youched b.
several witnesses whose testi-
mony is unimpeachutle; 4
short time ago q female New
foundland dog vas in lhe habit
of coming TO the house Of 3 Ia
dy in this city who wou!d throw
10 it pieces OF cold meat, which
the dog would eat, having salts
fed It's hunger 60 away. So con-
firrned did this habit become
that at certain hour daily tho
lady would'expect the dog and
the animal would put in an ap-
pearance. A few days ago, be-
fore feeding her, the lady said
to her, why don't you bring
me one of your puppies?' re
peating the question several
times as she stood 1.-THE window.
The dog looked at her with an
expression of intelligence as if
it understood every word the la
dy said. The next day, to the
ady's astonishment, the dog re-
turned and, 10 and behold! was
accompanied by a little puppy
The lady fed bothdogs, and then;
took up the puppy into the win
dow, v hen the old dog scam
pered Off and did not retUra for
three days. At the en1 OF that
time the dog again appeared,
when after feeding it the lady
sad, Next time bring ali your
puppies, | want to see to them;'
and sure enough, the dog re-
turned accompanied By three
Newfoundland pups. Several
of the Heighbors saw the whole
transaction, and declared they
considered this one of the most
wonderful proofs of the sagaci-
ty of the dog they have ever =
known. Where the dog came
from and to whom it belongs is
not known, but We have the
name of the lady and also those
who were eye-witnesses to tho
occurrence as narrated by Us.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1871-11-23

A good story is told Of a pop
ular railroad conductor; recent-
ly chosendeacon eRapchurch in
Middlesex County, Massachu-
sets. A few Sundays ago it
became his daty to assistin Ia
king up a collection. He sur
prised the congregation by say
ing "Tickets, gentlemen" The
contribution was unusually
large.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1871-11-23
A picture of life in Mexico

A picture of life in Mexico !:
Two gentlemen Of the highest rank
in society meet in the evening in
ii street Of the capital what
O'Clock is it, senor2' politely asked
the first. The other stops, draws
his revolver, and covers hiS inter
locutor, then takes out his watch
and gives the desired information.
Number one thanks number two,
without the least surprise OF re
monstrance at the measure OF
precaution.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1871-11-23

The funeral expenses OF dog
in Monroe, Louisiana, as regnla-
ted by the Council, amo int to
twenty 1--WE cents; of a COW to two
dollars, aud of man, to eleven
dollars.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1871-11-23

A remarkable instance of prcF-
eHce of mind Was recently de
veloped near Bristol Station, Ill.
A boy was walking by q thresh-
ing machine with q beg around
his neck, when the bag caught in
the cylinder buckle, throwing the
boy into such a position that an
other revolution would have torn
his head from bis body. Ills
brother, however, rushed to the
cylinder and threw in bundles in
such quantity that the machine
was stopped and the boys life
saved. This method of stopping
a threshipg machine would oecor
to but few. a.-. s+. ts-.-
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1871-11-23

Some one recently asked Mrs.
Cady Stanton if she thought that
girls possessed the physique neces,
sary for the wear and tear of
college course. Il would like to
see you," said she, stake thirteen
hundred young men, and lace them
up, and hang ten to twenty pounds
Of clothes to their waists, perch
them upon three inch heels, cover
their heads with ripples, chignons,
rats and mice, and stick ten thou
sand hair-pins into their scalps;
if they can stand all this, they
will stand alittle Latin and Greek. ="
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1871-11-23

A western editor was sereaaded
a few evenings sinch, and in tbs
next issue of his paper coup i Aent-
ed the serenading party on their
"iudicious musical taste in the g.
lecti IN ofpieces. " lie was informed
BY listener, after the pui I rafio''.
that they had played the "Rogue :
March" " 3 a5aG1#o
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1871-11-23

On Friday a man died in Con-
necticut who had for years kept
his coffin aud grave clothes in his
house. s.t.83:ii;E YEfh "s 5'sg7,|
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1871-11-23

Splomon's Lodge No. /, of Sa-
vannah, Georgia, has in its posses.
sion an oak chair made from the
tree under which General Ogle-
thorpe held the first Masonic
Lodge at Sunbury, Georgia, and
the bible which was used on that
occasion, in the year 1888.