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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1872-05-02
"Keep the Gate Shut. !"

An EnSilsn iarmer was one daI
al work in his fields, when he saw
a party of hunters riding abonr
his farm. He had one field thai
be was specially anxious they
should not ride over, as the croE
was in a condition to be badly in.
| .jured by the tramp of the horses
So he dispatched one of his work.
men to the field, telling him tc
shut the gate, and then keep
watch over IT, and on no account
to suffer it to be opened. The
boy went as he was bidden, but
was scarcely at his post before
the hunters coming up, perempto-
| rily ordered the gate to be opened.
This the boy declined to do, stat
ing the orders be had received,
and his determination not TO dis
obey them. Threats and brites
were offered alike in vain, one af-
ter another came forward as
spokesman but all with the same
result; the boy remained immov.
able i'll the determination not to
open the gate. After awhile, one
of noble presence advanced, and
said in commanding tones: "My
boy, do you know me ? l am the
Duke of Wellington, one not &C.
customed to be disobeyed and |
command you to open that gate,
that l and my friends may pass
through" The boy lifted his cap,
and stood uncovered before the
man whom all England delighted
to honor, then answered firmly
II am sure the Duke Of Yelling
ton would not wish me to disUbey
orders. | must keep this gate
shut, nor suffer any one to lass
but with my masters express
permission"
Greatly pleased, the sturdy old
warrior lifted his own hat, and
said /: Il honor the man or boy
who can neither be bribed nor
into doing wrong
With an army of such soldiers
| could conquer not only the
French but the world" And
handing the boy a glittering SOW
ereign, the old duke put spurs to
his horse and gaIloped off away,
while the boy ran off to his work,
shouting at the top of his voice
''Hurrah, hurrah d! I've done what
couldn't do--Tve kept
out the Duke of Wellington"
Everybody is a gate keeper, and
his Masters command is. ''Be
thou faithful unto DEATH" Are
you tempted to drink, to smoke
or chew tobacco? Keep the gate
of your mouth fast closed, and al
low no evil company to enter
When evil companions would
counsel you to break the Sab
bath, to lie, to deal falsely, TO
disobey your parents, keep the
gate of your ears fast shut against
such enticements, and when the
bold blasphemer wolld instil
doubts of the great truths of rev.
elation, then keep the door OF
your heart locked and barred a.
gainst his infamous suggestions,
remembering that it is only the
fool who "hath said in his heart,
there is no Cod Christian
Weekly.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1872-05-02

A Pennsylvania editor returns
thanks for serenade, and says
"In many localities this might be
a thin way of expressing ones ap-
probation of a favor of this kind;
but here, where the wells ore
nearly all dry, and the town is
surrounded by prohibitory law
two miles wide. nothing better
can be rendered"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1872-05-02

Mrs. Willy E. Floyd of Lees
burg, Va, is charged with causing
the death of her husband, four
children, and a lady relative by
poison. She is under arrest.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1872-05-02

The Pella Blade propounds this
conundrum to some of ite subscrib-
ers: "Ifyou can pay for Cbica-
go, St Louis, New York or Cincin-
natl paper promptly in advance,
why not do the Same with your
home paper?"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1872-05-02

The oath as administered in y
San Francisco Police Court has
been thus lassoed by a daring
stenographer: "Sommy swathy
tesmy you shaggenkase nown-
tril shabby truth nothin butty
truth seppv goh U'asbv dame.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1872-05-02

The fate of the three Wiscon-
sinesses should teach the ladies
that tits dangerous tolace tight
". Of corset is.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1872-05-02

At Independence, Kansas,
they manufacture the best whis-
ky inthe State, and Thy spirit,
independence, let me SHARE" is
q favorite quotation in the Vi
cinity.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1872-05-02

An eccentric Partisan capitalist,
recently killed by throwing him
selfout of a fourth story window,
has left his entire properly to the
first person who shall attempt
self-destruction unsuccessfully.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1872-05-02

An Indiana maiden, suing for
breach Of promise, has put in evil
dence not only the letters of the
fsithless one, but also her own,
to show the depth of ruined affec'
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1872-05-02

Some Pennsylvania woodcut-
tersrecently sawed down a large
poplar tree, and found snugly
ensconed therein hickory
sapling, fully four inches inside
the bark. Both hickory and
poplar were perfectly sound.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1872-05-02

The Carolina suicide who
swallowed some pounded glass
not long ago died of pain in his
stomach.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1872-05-02

A well known comic writer
SAYS he would rather be a wild
over every two years regularly,
than to be lonely miserable
old bachelor for ninety days.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1872-05-02

The candor of childhood is beau
tiful. The other evening q young
fellow, much in love with an up.
town beauty, called upon her, but
was told by the servant that the
young lady was not in. "Yes,
she is" said a little five year old,
running out, shut she hates that
ugly y" The young man re-
tired permanently.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1872-05-02

Why does B precede G in the
alphabet? Because you must be
before you can see. Do you
observer
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1872-05-02

In the California Legislature
a bill was introduced
to bury "the INDECENT sick at
public expense.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1872-05-02
FOI. EIXAtl. IL
A Con-Cat Enation.
1'he Kalama Beacon. Washin

@@ONNNCsN5
ton Territory, gives the follow
ing: e
The owner of the celebrated
! cat Gnix, having removed from
Kalama to Pumfreys, directed
the cat should be forwarded tc
that place. The cat was duly
nailed up in soap box, and
shipped with other express mat
ter on hand car. A heavy rain
deluged the track, the car could
not get through and the cat was
left at a contractors camp near
Touale. The cat escaped and
the contractor turns out a gang
of Cinnamon to re-capture him,
which was done after several
days search, and for which the
contractor charged tie compa-
ny for losing their property.
This being, of course, a proper
itemin cost of transportation, his
cat-ship came on with a bill G..
Cd. for freight, and services of
foreman and twenty-three la-
borers, in all S63.2S!
The owner he swore by the point OF his
knife,
lie never paid toll Tor cat in his life
and he would not then. So the
company sued him, and at last
accounts the case was occupy
ing the attention of one justice,
twelve jurors, good men and
true, two lawyers, and a cloud
Of witnesses, besides the parties
who had thus got their heads in
chancery. The world East of
the mountains waits the result
with painful anxiety.
The Memphis EceaiDg Register,
in noticing the announcement of
General Frank CEeatham, for
Governor, gives utterance, we
doubt rot, to the feeling that is
generally prevalent throughout
the State. 1t says:
Gen. Frank Cheatham is out
for Governor. We are sorry that
We cannot elect both Cheatham
and Brown. But we see no rea-
son, at this time, for raising a
question between good Democrats
and excellent gentlemen. And
no more do we see any public
good which is to result from the
displacement of Brown at this
time. Cheatham may come in
very well for anoth term. But
we are not aware that the safety
of the State depends on his being
put iii office just now, at the ex-
pense of displacing as good Gov
einor as the State of Tennessee
ever bad, or is likely to have.
For General Cheatham we have
the highest possible respect and
good wishes, and believe him emf
nently worthy of any position in
the gift Of the people. Our pre-
is against change at
this time. But we shall bow to-
the decision of the State Conven-
tion, feeling well assured that we
shall have u first class Governor,
whether one or the other of these
distinguished gentlemen is the
nominee.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1872-05-02
Chased by Wolves.

How a Country LothariO Pulled
the Wool Over his sWeetheart's
Eyes--A Cleveland Reporters
Romance of Mutton and Matri-
mOny.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1872-05-02

Miss Jennie Lake, of Waupun,
Wis, committed suicide because
she had warts on her hands.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-05-14
The PnhIie SCHOOLS.

About s., 1000 was expended by the city,
last summer, putting the schools in good
repair, especially painting them. All re-
quired to make them perfect now are new
fences for the Hume, Howard and Trimble,
as the fences erected there during the war
have been patched so often that. only the
patches are visible. The City Council, in
making up their estimate of expenses for
the ensuing year, will provide for this con-
tingency.
The city has reason to be proud of its
schools, and certainly everything connected
with them ought to be made attractive. Il
would add greatly to their efficiency if pa
rents could be induced to visit them more
frequently. During the present month the
classes throughout the schools are making
a general review of the entire course gone
over during the session, and no time has
been more opportune heretofore for visiting
them than the present, inasmuch as the re-
citations exhibit the proficiency of the pu-
pills and the thoroughness with which they
have beep taught. The per cent.
has been far better THAI heretofore. The
approaching examination viii shoY higher
grade Of scholarship than last year. The
final examination will occur during the
first week of June. As it is conducted al
together in writing it viii not be interesting
to spectators. 1t Would be better for par
ents to hear the revised Rotations, there
fore. There will be no public exhibition at
the close of the present session, it being
thought that the time devoted in getting up
or preparing for such exercises poorly in
vested. There will, however, be some ex-
ercises in the High School, Hume building,
on the 18th proximo.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-05-14
Personal.

Onr Young legsl friend, A. B. Small, Esq,
left last evening ora brief visit to jackson,
West Tennessee, for the purpose of partici-
Mating in a Sunday-school ceaGbration in
that city, and to transact such pro4esei2
business as may demand his attention at
that point.
Samuel j. PrieheH, ESQ., bss returned
from portracted visit to the North, Dur
ing his absence Mr.. Pritchett was elected
President of the Nashville Suspension
Bridge Company. He accepts the position,
resolved in this, as in all things else, to do
the best he can.
Mai. G. A. Henry and lady, of Clarks-
vile, were in The city yesterday on their re-
turn from a visit to their son, Col. G. A.
Henry, ir, residing near Tuseumbia, Ala,
who has been quite i'll but is nov rapidly
recovering.
Hon. Geo. Andrews of Knoxville, is at
the Maxwell, and will remain during the
approaching term of the Federal Court.
Hon. Roderick r. Butler, NJ. c., is in the
city for the purpose of attending the Grant
Convention which meets tomorrow.
Col W. G. Falkner, gallant Mississippi
soldier, was at the.1daXweii yesterday.
There was large number of arrivals at
the Commercial Hotel yesterday, among
whom we noticed Col. A. 81. Fisher, Wood
bury; Col. L. G.. Butler, Petersburg; Col. G.
A. Toney, Tuscambia, Ala; Col. Joseph
Livingston, McMinnvlle, and Il. i. Ben
nett, Hartsyille.
Con O'Donn Il, the Edgefeld bard, re-
turned home yesterday, after a three
months sQjourn in Warren county.
Wash Dec. Smith of the New York
Turf, FieldGnd Farm, is here attending the
races. .tl..
lion. Bale Peyton is among the visitors
in the city.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-05-14
New Advertisements.

Administrators sale by John C. Ferris.
Young buggy horse for sale by A. B.
Tavel.
Dark bay horse strayed.
The Bosley House is the name given by
Mrs. Julia KarT, to the boarding house, on
North Market street, of which she has late
gy taken charge. The house has been
sewly Atted-up and furnished in most ex-
ceilent style,
Major A. =. Golf is a candidate for
County Court Judge.
Hostetters Stomach Bitters just now in
great demand.
Jas. Hickman wants \. & c. r. r. for
real estate.
An experienced sewing machine man
wanted.
Fine bargains to be had at the Trade
Palace. in dress goods, domestics, etc.
Winstead Bros, Pablo Square, selling
trunks and hats at cost.
Standard books at the corzer Of Cedar
and Cherry streets.
For ladies' Saratoga and gents sole
leather trunks, call at Dunstead's trunk
store, Market street.
New elevator at the, Colonnade Hotel,
Philadelphia.
Prof. Henri and family now performing
ST the Academy of Music.
Cows and milk carts offered for sale.
Lyons Kathairon prevents badness and
is good Cor the head.
DR.. Sage's CataErh Remedy for sale by
druggists.
For bargains in dry goods, attend the
large sale by Yeatman, Shields 81 Co. this
morning.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-05-14
Death of a venerable citizen.

Our well known and highly respected
fellow-citizen, Mr.. Richard Mccain, died
at 3 O'Clock Monday afternoon, at the re-
sidence of his son, W. c. Mccain, on
South Higp street, after an illness of sew
eral weeks duration. The announcement
Of his death, an event deeply regretted by
his friends, will occasion no surprise to
those who have known of his feeble
condition during the past few months. Mr..
Mccain appeared somewhat improved
yesterday morning, and called for bis hat
and cane, remarking that he wished to take
a walk. He was not able to rise from his
bed, but he put on his hat, and died with it
resting on his head. He retained his con-
seriousness to the last, appearing to recognise
those who were about his bedside. He en-
dured his sufferings with accomplishing
resignation, aQd manifested no dread of the
final summons. To 2 friend he remarked
a few days ago that be had no enemies,
not knowing any nam With whom he vas
not on friendly terms. He was a man of
decided firmness, unbending integrity, and
uncessing amiability of disposition, which
traits Of character were fully illustrated in
his intercourse with his fellow citizens dur
iaS ? long and active business life. Mr.
Mccain VS. q native of Petersburg, Va.
He settled in Nashville in 1929, and died
i'll the seventy-ffth year OF l1is aga,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-05-14
AFRICAN NJ. z. CoNFBaKyOE.
seventh Days session.

The General Conference resumed bust
ness yesterday morning, and was opened
by religious exercises, singing, prayer, read
ing, etc, Bishop Shorter presiding.
Rules of the Conference read in order.
Rev. B. 7. Tanner, editor ofthe Recorder,
made a statement in regard to the publica-
ton of guadFennid address.
A good many petitions and resolutions
were read and referred.
Rev. B. T. Tanner, editor of the Church
paper, made his quadrennid report.
The report was quite elaborate and salts
factory, evidencing great energy, tact and
honesty.
1t was referred to the Committee on
Book Concern.
The order of the day, being the revision
Of discipline, was taken up, which occa-
stoned a. intervals some very interesting re-
marks.
Some minor business Ess transacted and
the time of adjournment arrived. Bene-
diction by Rev. r. A. johnson.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-05-14


THE fearful condition Of the English
poor has been sadly illustrated by a recent
tragedy in London. If the chief actor in
the crime was not a maniac, one can not
but pity him in the belief that he was very
near the boundary which separates the sane
and the insane. A shoemaker named
Nicholas, having a wife and six young
children, left Plymouth, his native place; for
the metropolis in the hope Of lettering bis
condition. He obtained employment from
a large firm, but proved not skillful enough
for the city trade. He spoiled pair of
boots, and was discharged in consequence.
BE became gloomy, and his mental troubles
were increased by bodily ills. On the 14th
of April bis wife left him to 60 OFT to do
some house cleaning for which she had
been hired. While still absent her eldest
daughter, a girl of twelve, rushed into her
presence enchanting: "Oh mother, do come
home; father has killed baby, and is killing
the other childrep!' The Mortified woman
FASTENED hon1e oaly TO find that her hus-
band had cut The throats Of four of the
children, and had finished his bloody work
by putting an end to his own life in the
same way.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-05-14
The RED s1ans' BAH Tonight,

The grand anniversary ball of the I'M
proved 0. of r. NJ. at the Skating Rink to-
night promises to be an event of more tbSa
ordinary interest to the members of that
fraternity and their friends. One of the
characterising features Of the occasion will
be the great Indian dance in full costume,
which will take place at II o'clock at night,
in order to give all an opportunity to wit
ness it. The supper and refreshments for
the evening will be furnished by W. 81.
Ambrose, the mention of whose name in
connection With this fact will give assurance
of bountifd repast properly prepared.
Those having the anniversary ball of the
Red Men directly in charge, are determin-
ed to make it a success, and anticipate no
such thing as failure.
Tickets can be obtained at Dorman's,
McCiare's, and tonight at the door Of the
Skating Rink.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-05-14
NnshviIIe 0nera House.

The ate ndance last night was fair, and
the company is nightly growing in popular
favor. BY request the beautiful play of
East Lynne will be presented tonight, and
on Wednesday night the drama of Deborah
or the Forsaken Jewess will be produced.
Tonight ladies will be admitted free, gen.
tlemen alone being required to pay the
us ual price of admission. We understand
that negotiations are pending for the en-
gagement of the grand Black Crook combi-
nation now playing at the Academy of
Music, New Orleans.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-05-14
DIED.

McCANNe--1a tlls city, Monday afternoon,
at two O'Clock, RIcBARD bLt5CANN, in the sew
enty-hfth year of his age.
The friends and acquaintance of Lhe family
are respectfully invited to attend the funeral CT
the deceased from the residence of his son, VIM.
@. McCann, South High street, near Broad,
this Tuesday, afternoon at half-Bast two O'Clock.
Funeral services by prs. .. B. McFerrin and W.
D. F. Sawrie.
MANNING-On Monday evening, the 18th
inst, Mrs. MARY, wife of John Manning
The friends of the family are INVITED to attend
her funeral from the family Residence, 81
Church street, at II o'clock II. this day, Set
vice at the Cathedral. 20
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-05-14
For Poisoninr a ChiId.

The jury of inquest to inquire as to what
caused the death of little colored girl,
daughter of Ulisis Mclaughlin, having sub
mitted the stomach of the deceased for
medical analysis, have not yet rendered
their verdict, it being necessary for them to
wait for the physicians report. Sallie Bate
man. the cOlored woman against whom sus-
picion is directed as the poisoner OF the
child, was yesterday taken before Justice
Cassetty, but trial deferred until the 10th
inst, to await the finding of the jury of in
quest. The accused was committed to Jail,
the crime with which she is charged not
being bailable.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-05-14
LATEST Markets By TELEGRAPH.

SAVANNAH, May 13.-Cotton held
higher; middlings 224!c; net receipts 767
bales; exports coastwise 187 bales; sales
400 bales; stock 1,644 bales.
CHARLEsroN, May 19.-Cotton quiet;
middlings 225e. Net receipts 265 bales;
exports to Great Britain 1000 bales
exports coastwise 40 bales; sales 100
bales; stock II ,641 bales.
MOBILE, May 13.-Cotton firm; mid
dlings22c. Net receipts 339 bales; sales 500
bales; stock 1857 bales.
GALVESTON, May 13.-Cotton quiet and
steady; receipts 20 bales; sales 200 bales;
stock 6,S2 bales.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-05-14

$50
A humorous friend Of ours who lives in
East Tennessee. but sees more Fun IN NASH
vile, is reminded BY some public event Of
recent occurrence of an amusing incident
which happened ia his section not very
long ago. He says that in neighborhood
where the radicals had strong majority there
was follower of that political faith who was
afflicted with an almost irresistible inclination
10 appropriate the hogs of his neighbor
without their knowledge or. consent. The
fact gave the neighbors much trouble, and
they scarcely knew what to do about it.
To arrest and punish the erring brother,
would disturb the harmony of the party,
and give their opponents cause Of eongratu-
lation. Finally they agreed among them
selves to send one of their number to ex-
postulate with him of the hoggish proclivi-
ties, authorizing him to say that such con-
duct would damage their prospects in the
pending election, and might get him into
trouble. They also sent him word that if
he would desist from this bad practices,
they would every winter supply him his
years supply of bacon free of charge. The
case being fully stated to him, he thought
over the matter for some moments, as if
calculating the difference and then said.
swell, rather than damage the party, I'll
do what they want, but / know that I'll
lose meat by the transaction" He still
keeps his promise, and, strange to say, his
political friends continue to do as they said
they would.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-05-14
THE COURTS.

CRIMINAL COURT.-The misdemeanor
docket was yesterday completed, and trials
in the Jail cases will commence to-day.
CHANCERY COURT.-About fifty cases
were disposed Of yesterday by Chancellor
East, in only three Of which it was neces-
sary for argument to be heard.
LAW COURT.-Y yesterday was devoted
to argument in the suit of the First Ma
tional Bank VS.. James Davis. The closing
speech was finished just before the time of
ahinnrnmpnt
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-05-14

Keep the Hair Unblemished-'G am
like All old hemlock-withered at the top"
said venerable Indian Chief, pointing to
his thin and bleaching locks. Thousands
of men and women in civilized society,
much younger than the old Sycamore, ara
Ike him, "withered at the top" simply be-
cause they have neglected to use the means
Of preserving and identifying the hair
which science has placed at their disposal.
If LYONS KATHAIRoN be faithfully ap-
piled once or twice day, to the fibres and
the scalp, it is just as impossible that the
hair should decay, wither, fall out or be-
come harsh and fuzzy, as that meadow,
duly refreshed with nightly dews and sunlit
rains, should become arid and barren of
green blades. This matchless preparation
not only keeps the hair alive and the skin of
the head in healthy and clean condition,
but actually multiplies the tilaments and
imparts to them a lustre, fiexibiIity and
wavy beauty unattainable by any other
mode of treatment. It does not, like the
metallic and sulphurous hair dyes, dry up
the natural moisture of the scalp, but sup
plies nutriment to the roots of the hair and
vigOr TO the fbres. my14 deod1w6W1t