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IEdSDNAL.
Colonel Bristow, Solicitor General, ia now in
Kentucky. He will probably forward his resig
pation this week, when Lis successor, already
eclocted by the President, will be announced.
NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILWAY:
Information has been received hero from Min
nesota saying that the work on the Northern
Pacific Railroad has virtually been abandoned !
that the contractors had left and that the labo'
rers aud teams had returned from tho end Of the
track at Roso Lake, Dakota, thus leaving 3o0
miles OF the 1oad to the Missouri River untin-
aht
, 1872-11-13

The Standard Insurance Company, OF this city,
which was reported suspended, ls perfectly SOL
vent, having assets after paying all the Boston
losses of $270, 600, aud continues business as
, 1872-11-13

been repeatedly ordered away, attempted to run,
and WAS shot by one OF the guards and quite se-
verely wounded.
The arrangements for squelching the fire are
now nearly perfect, unless some eillainy or some
change in the weather occure to cause another
outbreak in some unexpected quarter.
It is probable there will be no more serious
damage to life or property. At points where
persons are known to have been buried the
ruins are being cooled with water, preparatory
to digging out the corpses of the victims. On
the south side Of Washington street, where the
spread Of the fire has been most dreaded, hose
are extended in readiness for an emergency.
Three men we're buried in the ruins of fail-
ing wall on Washington street, leaving their
heads visible. a few OF the crowd attempted to
rescue them, but were unsuccessful and in 2
few minutes the remaining portion Of the wall
fell and buried them cut OF sight.
Immense p;lea Of coal at Russia wharf, about
500 tons, are still on fire, and will probably burn
several days.
The city authorities have granted to the dry
goods merchants the privilege of using The Com
mon as repository for euch Of tEeir property as
is sayed, aud to erect shanties aud other struc-
tuges for temporary use.
It is rumored that last night man attempted
to set fire to the gae-houEe near the Charleetown
bridge. He Was seized by the lntCT!ated crowd,
and upceremonious1y hanged to a lamp-post.
Six men we're arrested this morning, in the
oorth part of the city, mile or two from the
burned district, having been caught in the act OF
firing buildings.
The military are still On duty. Ten thousand
working girls are said to be thrown ont OF EN-
plcyment by the fire, and their needs are urgent.
BosToN, Nov 12.--1he work of opening pas
cages through the streets of the burnt district
was renewed with vigor to-day, ct least one
thousand laborers being engaged. Nearly al
the FIRE engines have been withdrawn, except
those employed in cooling the ruins beneath
which safes are buried, which are being dug out
all over the regions swept by the flames. The
safes Of the Home Insurance Company, and
the heirs of the Simmons estate have been
opened and contents found in good condition,
Exploring parties ere at work IN various locali-
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1872-04-11
Ex-Governor William
TrOusdale.

Governor Trousdale was one
Of the most eminent of the sons
of Tennessee. He served in all
the wars Of General Andrew
Jackson-in the Seminole war of
1886, and the Mexican war, with
distinction. In 1S49, be was
elected Governor Of Tennessee
over his able and eloquent COM
petitor, Governor Neil S. Brown,
brother of our present distin-
guished Governor, John G.. Brown;
and in 1854 was appointed by
President Pierce, Minister to Bra.
I'll. The Memphis AOalancte well
says of the deceased: As a law,
yer, he ranked high and always
enjoyed a large practice; as a
politician, he had a just reputa.
tion of being sincere and direct
as a man and citizen, he was a
bove reproach. He was made of
the metal that builds up great,
prosperous and useful States
While the past generation revere
his reputation, the rising youth
may find in his virtues a study
in his acts, an example worthy Of
imitation. -Knorrille Press.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1872-04-11

sC@ From the letter Of ouI
friend Duke w. Harrison, former.
ly Of Shelbyville, written to the
Commercial, we learn that shines
are tight" out West. Ofthe situa.
ton in Kansas, he says
The old settlers also say that
money matters were never SC
stringent as they now are. Fol-
elk weeks during the months of
January and February, / travelled
over five counties with accounts
and notes in my possession for col.
lection, amounting to 1000 and,
after using my utmost endcavors,
Inever collected over $3.50. The
farmers seem to have plenty a.
round them, but "no money, 10
money" is all the cry. / have
been tolds that up to twelve
months ago money was always
plentiful here, but alas, 90
..Time has wonder working power,
And changes all beneath the sum-"
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"A CHANCE TO WIN $4,000
AND, At THE SANE FINE, AID
THE. SICK AND DESTITUTE
The sale of tickets in the Grand
Legal Enterprise at Omaha, in
aid OF Mercy Hospital, under
the auspices Of the Sisters of
Mercy, will be continued till
May 30th, when the drawing
will positively take place, in
open public. This charitable
enterprise enjoys the confidence
of the Governor, and the best
business men of Nebraska ; al
so, the Mayor and President of
the Board Of Trade, Omaha.
Highest prize, $4,000. Total,
$150,000 in cash. The tickets
are So each, or two for SIS. For
full particulars, address Pat
tee & Gardiner, Business Man
ayers, Omaha, Neb.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1872-04-11
Railroad Meeting.

A public meeting in the inter-
est of the Memphis and Knoxville
Railroad was held at Pulaski on
Monday, the lst. Commissioners
for Giles county were appointed,
and the following resolutions a.
mong others adopted:
Resolved, That one of the du-
ties of SAID Commissioners shall be
to submit to the County Court of
Giles county, whenever the Road
shall be surveyed, located and an
estimate of cost of construction
shall be filed with the said County
Court, proposition to levy tax
upon the taxable property, privi-
Fieges nd-poiis of said county of
- mills upon he dollar, to
commence as early ss practicable !;
which proposition is to be referred
to the voters Of Giles county for
their ratification at such times
and places as shall be determined
by said county, and such, tax to
continue until the same shall a.
mount to five hundred thousand
dollars, but may be anticipated by
the issuance of bonds by said coun-
ty after the third year of the levy
OF said tax, or so soon as the me-
cessities of said road shall require,
Provided said railroad shall pass
through the town of Pulaski, and
provided that so much of said five
hundred thousand dLllars shall
first be expended in the construc.
ton and equipment of the road
through Giles county, and any
surplus that may remain may be
expended beyond the limits OF
the county. And provided fur
Their that scrip shall be issued to
the tax payers, to be converted in
to stock i'll said road. at their op-
ton, under such provisions as
may be determined by the direc.
tors of said road. . -~r.s
Speeches were made by various
gentlemen, and much enthusiasm
was manifested. Col. Rose thought
the route through Giles county TO
Lincoln was the most feasible and
advantageous of any for many rea-
sons, the principal of which was
that it could be built for $780,
1000 less. lie had the assurance
| OF the President and Executive
! Committee that before the road is
located, surveys should, be made
lin this direction.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1872-04-11
FAYETTEVILLE!
SHELBYVILLE!
HUNTSVlLLE!
NASHVILLE!

In the above catalogue Of will.
ages, it will be observed that Fay
etteciHe stands at the head of the
list. And why is it thus? Sim
ply because NJ. G. Atkinson and
Dick Petty are determined TO
make it the first and most desira-
bic Rdrdpdre market in this section
of country. They also propose
throwing in PulaSha, and a por-
ton OF the Neao County, and still
make OH Lincoln lead the van.
ii They most cordially and espect.
ally invite the citizens of THIS
county to give them call, and
examine for themselves. They
will exchange their goods for all
kinds of country barter, and make
it to the interest Of the farmers,
blacksmiths, carpenters, and me-
chanics Of all trades, (and every
b ,dy elss to purchase their Hard.
arore of them. Remember the
place. The old Hardware stand,
Arcade Building, near the Hotel,
Fayetteville, Tenn. 10 7eai goa
h ATKINSON & PETTY. s
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1872-04-11
BEs Last week we published

B Last week we published
the call of the Executive Com
mittee for, a Democratic State
Convention to meet in Nashville
on Thursday, May 9th. Lincoln
county should be represented, and
its delegates will, ofcourse, be ap.
pointed on the first Monday in
May, that being the course and
the first Mondaythe day on which
such haIsiness is always attended
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1872-04-11
From Petersburg.

OF the dS eIteVtilc observer. =
PETERSBURG, Tenn, April l, 1877.
Mr. ~ o. WdRacc-DEAR SIR
Once more I propose to give you a
few items of news from this part
of the county, and I.bave the pleas.
ure of announcing to you tina;
peace and good order seem to
reign in these parts at this time.
The farming community appear
to all be in a stir, Notwithstanding
the cold weather and the back
wardness Of the spring. Some of
our most enterprising ones are
done planting, and the others are
making every effort to get in their
crops before their neighbors do
The wheat crop bids fair to be a
good one in this locality this sea-
son. Speaking of the farmer, re,
minds that there used to be a
Petersburg Farmers Club, but
what has become of it | can't tell.
Now, seems 10 me, is the time it
ought to be in full blast, SO that it
could scatter its farming informa-
ton among the masses. Will
the President or Secretary of that
Club gives US some inform alton as
to what has become Of it, etc ?
This day has been jolly one
with the young folks of our Git
tie burg in the way of pril fools,
which seemed to amuse them very
much, and April fooling was not
confined altogether to the young,
for you could now and then see
some of the older ones out on an
April fool hunt, and they were
most sure TO find the fool before
they closed their hunt. But the
best thing come of at night, and
that was an April fool juvenile
serenade that went round town
making all sorts of music with tin
pans, jews harps, French harps,
accordeons, etc.
R. Harris, Esq, OF the firm of
Buchanan, Harris & Co, and N.
S. B. Rives, of the firm of Rives &
Small, are now absent making
their spring and summer pur-
chases of goods, and we may ex-
pect to see some nice goods in this
place this spring, for they are both
good merchants and men Of fine
taste, and we have no doubt but
their selections will be such rs will
suit the taste of the most fastidi-
Gus, &c. More anon.
PBILLoM.
P. S.-ApriI 4, l672-Since
writing the above / have to record
that on last night about 10 o'clock
a fire was discovered in the dwell
ing house of Mr.. w. +. Buchanan,
Of this place, which spread rapid
ly, and the building was soon
destroyed by the flames. 1t was
occupied by Mr.. B B. Merritt, and
only a small portion of his plum.
der was saved from the devouring
element. Yours, ?.
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Woop's HOUSEHOLD MAGAZINE.

WOODS HOUSEHOLD MAGAZINE.
This highly interesting Month
ly, priced by all who read il as
one of the best literary publica-
lions of the country, for the pres
ent month is on our table. 1t is
published at Newburgh, =. Y at
Al 80 per aunum.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1872-04-11
Death of Prof Morse

+. S. B. Morse, the father of
the electric telegraph, died in New
York city on Tuesday evening,
last week, in his SIND year. The
country has lost in him a man
who will probably be longer remem-
bered by posterity than airy 9th.
er citizen of the time in which he
lived. His is one OF the great,
immortal names that were never
born to die. 1t is linked with the
origin and history Of the greatest
OF human inventions, probably
the one that most imprcfses the
human imagination, and which in
It's nature appeared the most ill.,
possible to effect. OF this won
derful phenomenon Professor
Morse may be considered the
author and inventor. But for him
we NEST likely should still have
been ignorant of it. We are a
ware that, as in all great discov-
cries, there is a dispute regarding
it-that other candidates claim TO
have discovered the principles of
the telegraph before Morse, and
insist that he was indebted to
them for his work; but then the
fact is unquestioned that he was
the first to apply it in actual prac-
tice and give it the test of sue
cess. Congress, after being inn
portuned for many years, at last
madean appropriation of $4,000
in the early spring OF 1914 to
put up a telegraph between Wash
ington and Balti more.
The work was done much soon
er than was expected, and fortu.
nately at the same time a Demo.
cratic National Convention as,
sembled at Baltimore to nominate
candidates for President and Vice.
President. James K. Polk, of
Tennessee, was nominated for the
first Office, and Silas Wright, then
a United States Senator from
New York at Washington, selec'
ted for the second. The question
was propounded 20 Mr.. Wright by
telegraph. "Will you accept ?" and
the answer was "NoT" These
were the first public messages that
passed over the wires, and both
establishment and admiration were
universal at the success of tie
experiment. Twenty-eight years
have since rapidly flown away,
and no great discoverer was ever
80 fortunate in one respect. He
lived to see the day that the ut
termost parts of the earth had
come together by his wonderful
idea. and to receive in New York
simultaneously congratulations
from London, st. Petersburg, Cal.
cutta, Hopg-Kong and Constants
nople by its instrumentality.-
The thirty miles of telegraph tina
existed in 1874 have been exten
ded TO more than thirty Thousand
miles in the United States, and il
two or three years, at the furth
est, the magical wires will encir
Gle the globe. We who have
grown up amid these wonders Of
science think less Of them thar
we should, and take that as mat
ter Of course which was the pro
duct of the greatest thought and
the profoundest genius.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1872-04-11

~ The negro, David Jones,
who was unceremoniously han
died by a Nashville mob, died of
mis- injuries, on Tuesday morning,
26,h ult.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1872-04-11

Is B& Lynchburg Cotton Yarns
are kept In large quantities by
Shackleford 81 Smith, and for
sale to both merchants and con-
sumers. This thread is acknowl.
edged to be as good as any, sold in
this country. fs ,s{ ii
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NASHVILLE.
EWIN, PENDLETON & co.,
EXCLUSIVE WHOLESALE DRUGGISTS,

IAGLUDlfl HQUA1phLh yUnUuUIplI,
No. 5S, North side Square,
IIAsHwIIsRG, &BEI.
II EEPa full and complete supply Of all
IN Drugs and Fancy Articles usually kept
in frst-class Drug Houses. Thankful for
the patronage heretofore extended to the
house, the proprietors respectfully ask q
CT n .inuaton of the same.
rag Wm, MeEwen. Of Lincoln CO.,
may be found at this house, ready to wait
on his friends. nov3-t
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1872-04-11
Stale Of Tennessee, Lincoln County

John Sullivan vs.. George johnson.
T n this cause il appearing by affidavit that de-
L fendsht George johnson is Justly ind, bisd
to The plaintiff, and is a, nonresident OF the
State Of Tennessee, so that the ordinary pro-
cess of law cannot deserved On him, ard NR
original attachment having been levied on hi.
prOpertT--it is. therefore, ordered that publi-
cation be made ip the FAYETTEVILLE OBsEE-
YER newspaper published in the town OF
Fayetteville, for four successive weeks, com
manding the said George johnson to appear
before me or some other acting Justice OF tho
Pesee, at my office. in the 9Th Civil District II
said county, on the Alb day Of October, 1872.
and make defence To said suit against him, or
it will be proceeded with OK parte.
april 4, 1872. w. o. PRICE. J. 2.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1872-04-11

BE- Latest style silk hats,
just received at 20 ..-y ~
W. L. HATCHER & Co. 81
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1872-04-11

n ARery's improved steel
Plow for sale by sSc"s'>s a,
f. L. GAINES {; Co.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1872-04-11

FAYETTEVILLE, Tenn, Feb. o. u.
Mr.. NO. Wallace -SIR-Please
let US say to the people of Lincoln
county through the OBSERVER,
that we are now opening a large
stock of Hardware, Table and
Pocket Cutlery, Farming, Black
smith and Mechanic Tools, Iron
and Steel, which will be sold as
cheap as they can be bought in
any retail house in the State
Also have fifty barrels best Hy-
draulic Cement. Liberal discount
on Wholesale bill: ~ .az9sr h-
HATCHER & OGELvIE.a
House next door TO Wright &
Wilson's, Hatcher's old stand.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1872-04-11

p@ Pure whisky for sale by
r.. L. GAINES & Co. q
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1872-04-11

~ A good assortment Of
Groceries cheap for cash at
Co., r, L.. GAINES & Cos.
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CEIiTICl ~ EEKLY,

The greatest illustrated Original story Paper IN
Americas Eight New Original Stories in
first number. NO literary treat uAl IT,, Agents
and CanT assers wanted in every town and city OF
thefniOn7 Ell o asseek easily Realized by the sale
of this extraoriinary Irish aud American journal
Specimen copies free. For safe by al
Price &c 81 30 per year Address M. j. % 'LEARY
& Co.. p. o. Box 0E4. New ! Ork.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-02-10
CuANCEIex SALES
.--aOf--a--
VALUABLE PROPERTY

q W.Trice, admir-, VS. SAINT +. Aliens
heirs, ct ais.
IN pursuance of n decree OF the Cbanc.r
nourt ~ tlniksvilie, rendered al the .Iulx
lcrtn, lSIl, VIII selftO the highest bidder
Nv WV Nohrt-hOuse door in ClnrkSNilln an
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-02-10
IN CHAyCERY AT CLARKsyILLE.
-. State OF Tenncssee
'lprk x Masters DH!ao J.,, % -.


Clerk G Masters Ofiice. Jan 2G lS,r
WHEREAS, w. A. Quarlcs. II. q ,,o,.,,,
John j. Thomas, VIM. N. Danlc, ~
Nolen, - McQuary, - ,tohns ioh,,
Gold, James NJ. Quarles. ssapnsi 49,
mos. McNcally, jacob Leach, Levi Nst az
lon, - Moore, y. &. Huntington aud ~
g: Whitthorne, citizens OF the coupfics ",
Montgomery, Cheatham, Davidson. niri,.
son, hickman ana Murray. have tl,is -
filed a petition in the Chnpcrrv s'nn,, vay
Nnfksliiie, praying that they may DO mn
pointed commissioners to open books n,,d
take subscriptions fsr stock for the erectl,,,,
OF line OF Railway between CIarksyiil.
in Montgomery county aud NashvIllo in
DAVIDSON county; or between ClarksVille
Mnury county In either one. or boih ,iirar.
tons ns may IN their discretion be deemed
proper. The route IN either or IN hoth
cases, 10 be that which after survey shaii
ne regarded as most practicable and fensi-
PIE between the terminl nniucd md nr.x..
lhg iuiiher, lhnt AFTER after sufficient s,or
sntli nave been Subsci ibed, that letters ~
incorporation shall issue, nuthorizlng the
erection ana operation OF the line or lines
OF railway between the points nnn,rl ,xIth
the powers and privileges authorized tn he
granted 10 such corporations By Virtue OF
amcndatory thereof '' "e''
Now, therefore, this IL to give notIce In
an persohs.to appear at the hnnccry Cont
70 pc hOlucn NJ the court hollsp i'm Clnrks-
WIG, ON the fourth Monday or F.brnnry
lS'2, ana SHOW cause, II any they have why
petitioners should not be appointed snch
,ni,inlssioncrs, or why letters of lncorpo-
rhlioh should not issue ms prayed for
POLK q. JOB NSON, G & 81.
ny o. G. SMITH, Dep'y.
9nnrles, Lurton & Daniel, Sol'rs.
Jan. q, 'T2-iw.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-02-10
Jan. 0, '72-ids. pr. fec sii 70. - y :"
q. 4. Henry VS.. A. j. Allensworlh.

V'FH' IIUIIIF Va n d lAIIfHNWOFIn.
PcrSdant TO an order In this cause made
az the July Term, 1871, OF the Chanccry.
Court FOR Montgomcry Comfy, viii sell
Az puoilc nuction 70 The highest bidder on
the promises in Clarlssvillc on
Monday. February i2th. Lsza.
\ beautiful building lot In the aty Of
clerksville bounded on the north by mo
property OF Mrs. NJ Henry on the east and
south by The property of Mrs. Robb, aud
on the west by ias turnpike leading to New
frnNiuenee; this lot is neatly terraced and
one OF the best building sites Ia the city,
containing 3 acres -
Tknais; q, II, IL, ~, 3gand SGmonths cred
n, with interest nom date, good security re-
q!ircu on irst two notes and IL lien retnln-
ed. No redemption
POLK q. JOHNSON, c. q NJ.
Jan. @, tds-pf s. 90.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-02-10
FINE FARM FOR SALE.

] wish to sell my farm aud residence In
District No.2. Preachers MIL, known rs the
Smith and Rice farin. Any one wishing
u small farm would do well To examine
Bell Kc,.src, President Falrk OF Clarksvllo
or t9the undersigned.
" p. JOHNSTON.
Aug 20, '7l-if
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-02-10
Montgomery Wooden Mills,

MANUFACTORY OF fine Cassiuercs.
plain and colorcd Jeans, white and plaid
Iinseya, Flannels. whitennd coiorcd iilan-
krts. TweedE, Stocking Yarns and Yarn
Filings. which we are offering to the trade
at wholesale or retail. and vt prices to suit
the times. Merchants are specially invi-
ted to examine our goods before going
from home to buy such goods us we man
ufncture. We manufacture wool for Gus
toners or exchange any goods we make OF
Those usually kept In well filled country
store.
Messrs. Coulter g. Alley, Of ClarkSvilic.
ana Pcttns & Bro, New Providence. Tenn.
ARE our nucuts to buy wool or receive II 10
he carded oismanufciure1. Parties wish
Ing their wool car,ied or manufactured can
leave 10 with our agents, and give written
instructions what they want done with It,
and we will receive, card or manufacture
and return II free OF charge.
Bloch Bro. are aRenthih GAINESVILLE for
the sale of my goods, aud country mcr-
chants viii be supplied by them at mill
rates.
Respectfully.
=. PEACITE Agent,
Pencher's NILS, Montgomery co. Tom.
June II, lS7l-tf