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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1873-01-23
Scared,
A Bashful Bridegroom Backs Out
at the Altar.
From the New Orleans Times.

From the New Orleans Times.
Not many days ago a fashiona-
lie uptown rectory was visited by
| charming your G lady who, with
face suffused with blusbes, in
forped the reverend divine that
she! contemplated entering into
the holy bonds of matrimony, al d
that as her fdnce was somewhat
retiring in disE o itiOn, and especial
ly sensitive to any reference to
their mutual affection, she had
called to arrange the Frelimina-
Iies of their marriage. The min
lister, it is scarcely necessary TO
say, was somewhat taken aback.
But the confused fair one present
ed a license made out in due form,
and at once proceeded to a discus
sion of the all-important step.
The day and hour for the cere
mony was fixed, and promptly at
the appointed time the young
couple arrived at the clergyman $
residence. Rumors of the union
Of course spread, and the moment
agreed upon probably a dozen or
two of the curious had assembled
in the tai ernacle. The candidates
for nuptial b nors remained in a
sitting-rCom of the rectory, which
by the by. is in the immediate vi
cinity of the church, until the f.
nal preparations were made. The
minister uonned his surplice, and
repairing to the church announced
himself ready.
Several mil utes elapsed, but
the wedding party did not appear.
The audience became impatient,
and at length even the clergy
man felt constrained to repeat his
admonition. What was the sur
prise of all when the returning
messenger amour ce tbatthe bride
groom positively declined to enter
the church. The minister visited
him personally, and rebuked him
for his appar Mt lack of decision,
but expostula,ion was useless,
The unhappy youth had no ob-
jections to the silken bond, and
vere the fastenings adjusted in
the rectcry it might be done in
stanter. but to APPEAR in church,
and befpre that crowd Of people,
was impossible.
The minister was equally firm,
and stated positively that the cfr-
emony must take plac- in the
temple or rot at all. After many
tears on the part of the bride, and
earnest protestations from her
limid lover, the sorrowing pair
departed, and, if rumor is to be
oredi ed, they still remain in al
state of single blt ssedness.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1873-01-23
Continued nert areck l

Mr. Smith, of Otterville, No.,
is nice gentleman to have
around in case of sickness in the
family. He attacRed a young
man and knocked him down
with a shovel. When told that
he had killed him, he remarked
that "he didn't care damn if he
had," and he would set him up
in a chair and see how he look
ed. He proceeded to set him
in the chair, and after accom-
plishing which he gave him two
more taps with the shovel over
the head, again piling him on
the floor. New York needs
that man.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1873-01-23

The lOoseness with which the
laws against crime, particularly
of an aggravated character, are en-
forced in the large cities and towrs
Of the country. has been remarked
by almost the entire newspaper
press. Recently the grand jury
OF the Criminal Court of Chicago,
came in with a most melancholy
presentment. The jurors told the
Court that it was almost useless
for a grand jury to find an indict-
ment against a criminal. He
might be tried, and convicted, and
sentenced, and then most proba-
bly, he would be pardoned, The
Jurors limited pretty strongly that
if assassins were thus allowed to
go free it would be necessary for
the people to take the admihistra-
tion Of justice into theirowD bards.
The experience of Chicago in this
respect Is that of other cities also.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1873-01-23


will not CO plain at this mode of
rendering his taxable proper y
He who is not willing to comply
with the law, should be compelled
to yield his obedience, so as to hear
equally with his fellow, citizens,
the general burden.
COLLECTION OF TAXES.
While The system OF assess
ments, for the reasons stated, is
radically defective, the provisions
of the law for the collection of
taxes, after they have been as
sessed, are also inefficient. and, in
some respects, imperative.
The most important requisite
of p rf4ct collection law is that
it be so plain, certain and distinct
that II cannot be mistaken, mis-.
understood or perverted by eth
er the Collector or the tax payer.
This beirg secured, the Collector
should be compelled, by proper
provisions and penalties, to a
prompt execution Of the law, and
speedy close of his trust.
Under the law, as noao admin
istered, too much time is allowed
the Collector, within which to
make his settlements, and close
his account with the Comptroller.
These delay only furnish to the
Collector an opportunity for trade
and speculation upon the public
money, which many are not slow
to embrace always resulting in
injury, and often in loss to the
State. The remedy for this is
plain and simply this, to allow on
iy such time to the Collec-
tor to make his collections as may
be necessary for that purpose;
and so soon as that has elapsed.
the Comptroller, and if necessary
the District Attorney, should be
required to see that his accounts
are closed at once, or take judg-
ment at the first term, after fail !
ure, under heavy penalty, Credits
are also allowed the Collector |
without proper guards and res'ric-
tious for lands returned for sup.
POSED improper assessments and
insolvencies
To remedy this evil, | recon !
mend that the Collector be re-
qnired, upon making his returns
60 the Courts to Immediately no
uty the Board of Assessors that
such returns have been made
The Board should, thereupon,
within five days after the receipt /
of such notice, examine the re-
turns and if they discover that
the tax assessed against any lard /
50 returned might still be made by
IA sale Of personality, belonging to
owner of the land, they shall di-
rect the Collector to make such .
sale. -...
Whenever the Board shall be
of the opinion that the tax for
which a credit is asked. could by
the exercise of proper diligence
on the part Of the collector, have
been mrde at any time, alter the
books were placed in his hands, or
if the collector should fail to make
sale OF the personality after being
directed to d, so. as above sugges-
ted. then the Board of Assessors
should be required to resist and
prevent the allowance of any
credit t. the collector, for such
taxes. It, upon examination Of
such returns, the assessor should
find that any taxes are reported
az improperly assessed, and they
should fad them, for that reason,
ii .collectible, they should r 'ctlfy
such assessment and direct its col I
lection; and in default of collect
ing of such corrected assessment, !
the collector should not be allowed
any credir therefor, unless the lax
payer is insolvent.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1873-01-23
"L all the thy Counrys Gods
PAYETrBVILLR TENNESSEE:
Established December 18th, 1850.

ing them. s5s.s
2. In the issue of new series
of bonds, running forty years TAX
ing up all the old bonds, a system
of registration, not heretofore a.
dopted in Tennessee, would al
ways show precisely our bonded
debt. The work of funding would
be accomplished, under one law,
and probably within a year after
the passage OF the act. The con-
fusion always incident to a fre-
quent issue of bonds, under. diff
ferent acts, to take up obligations
constantly maturing, would be al
together avoided, aud oul financial
system would begreatly simpllfed.
Ii is believed that the expense
incident to funding should be
borne by the holders of our secu-
rites, and under an assurance and
provision for an early resumption
of the payment of interest, it is
believed that the bondholder would
cheerfully comply with such pro,
vision. s.-ss1 SO
Observation-Disclosures
be paid only upon the funded debt,
and that provision be made for
such payment to commence as
early as may not be oppressive to
the tax payers. No good reason
can be seen, why the payment of
interest on this debt, when fund
ed, should not commence as early
as July, 1874. @
This measure, if adopted, should
provide, also, for the funding of
all well ascertained liabilities of
the State, other than what is rec
ognized as the floating debt.
| recommend, too, that you de-
clare whether or not the State
shall pay interest upon bonds, al
ter their maturity, until funded.
There is no legislative recognition
of such liabilities by the State,
and the authorities on the subject
are conflicting.
In any event, Iadvise a repeal
of all existing laws, authorizing
the funding or novation of bonds
and coupons. They are partial,
and to some extent difficult of in
depreciation.
The statistics of Tennessee
show her taxable property to be
$780, 0,000,000.O0. And it is be-
lieved that if the recommendation,
elsewhere made, for the improve.
ment in the laws for the assess.
ment and collection of taxes are
responded to, the present rate of
taxation will yield sufficient reve-
nue., with other sources that can
be made available, to defray the
expenses of the State government,
and also paysthe interest on the
funded debt. 8&6KskE
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1873-01-23
Yonkers has the most touching

Yonkers has the most touching
instance of current gratitude.
A little boy, the child ola wealthy
mother, tumbled into the river.
He was rescued by a working
man and estored to hi, parents.
The woman gave the rescuer a
three cent postage stamp, and
said she would be glad 10 have
him to come up to her house
and sit outi the entry and hear
her play the piano. Is He went
away with tears in his eyes.
He said he wasn't used TO such
Overwhelming kindness.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1873-01-23

A lady called uponMrs Maria
Richardson, Of Sumnertown,
Mich, recently, and aftor chat
ting for while, the latter asked
to be excused for a moment
and went up stairs. Soon the,
caller observed blood trickling,
down through the ceiling, and
following its direction, found
Mrs. Richardson with herthrOat
fatally eht. THAT seems, how
ever, a curious way to entertain
company.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1873-01-23
- = = = 49,

A progressive Kentucky di-
vine says that Satan sp-nds a
portion of his time in Heaven.
It's curious how SO many Of the
clergy ALWAYS know where to
find the Devil.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1873-01-23

A farmer named Fry, near
Fort Dodge, ha,ing set fire to
some prairie grass by which a
n ighbor's property was destroyed,
went to that neigbb Is, told him
he did it, and paid bin $500 Tor
the amount of damage done
This beats the Ratchet story of
Gen. Washington.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-11-15
The Cuban Massacre.

ihe dispatches ot last evening add an
other horror to the bloody tale Of the out
RACES Of the Spaniards in Cuba. One hun
dred and eleven fellow beings, in cold
blood, shot to death in squads OF ten. their
mangled bodies falling over those Of the
victims murdered before them The thirst
for blood can 90 no farther, though the
tiger appetite Is, no dOubt, only whe;ted
by his meal, for the material is exhausted.
It can not be claimed by Spain that she
could not have prevented this teri ible act.
Tue murder Of the first four III fortunates
may have been without the knowledge of
CASTELAR,, but long before this he could have
taken action, il the name of humanity
even, or he is not lit 10 govern.
The government of the United States has
now but one course 10 pursue. Instant de-
termiGeG and decisive action is demanded
by the voice Of civilization, of liberty and
of justice. The dispatches from London
show that the sentiment of England is har-
monious with that of the people Of the
United States. Spain can indeed shed no
more blood. because she has no more un.
armed, defelsel.ss surrendered victims 70
stand before the murderous weapons of her
merciless soldiery. But she can be pun
ished. And that punishment must be ad-
ministered by the republic of the United
states.
Spain, under her present rulers. is IS
cruel. tyrannicai and boodthirsty as ever
she was when a licen tious Bourbon sat on
the throne. Il was their boast that Cuba
was the gem Of the crown, and the life OF
the empire would be sacrificed before it
should be lost or sold. Spain has ne ger
shown craftsmanship or humanity in her
conduct. The same ignorance and cruelty
the government of CASTELAR,
Spain has the same pride in retaining her
last important colony. That pride must
have a tail. The time has come
when her crimes shall cause her ruin. She
must lose the pearl OF the Antilles. and it
must be the United States that shall de !
priye her of it,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-11-15
The Reliable Gentleman Again.

This roustabout informed the editor of
the Shreveport Southwestern that Hampton
Henderson, the Grant parish ravisher, had
been arrested and handed over 10 Colonel
Deklync and that he had permitted the
rascal to go Unpuuished. The reputed re
liable gentleman went up on the Carrie A.
Thorn. If i be true that any person did
make such 4 statement, he must have
known be vas. telling talsehood for the
ozark left Alexandria last Monday week.
before the Thorn reached that port, and
more than a week before Henderson was
arrested ana sent 10 his long home. The
rascal vas captured last Saturday for the
first time and killed few minutes after he
was taken into Colfax. VIII the S0utb}-sst.
cFH make proper explanation
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-11-15
st. Charles Parish.

The cOlOrtd CONVENTION of ST Charles
met at the courthouse on Saturday. No
vember s. 1873, and aioar electinr Messrs.
George Essex and C.. G.. A. Stephens as
delegates to the State colored mems con.
yention, Mr. George Essex offered tie fol-
Low ing resolutions. Wrie,l were unanimously
adopted:
Rcsoired That in President Grant we re.
cognize our faithful friend IN time OF need
anu his name shall ever be enshrined IN our
hearts; and we e@;pCialiy thank him for the
course pursued toward his State.
:. That the present State administration
deserves our Wa.mest sympathy and sup
port, and WE pledge to It all the assistuL CO
IN our power
3. Tbat in senator p. g. 5. pipChhGck we
rerogni,e one who Aas.rx4s tn. no.i,iun 10
which he has been elected. and trust that
nothing viii prevent him from Ia king his
scat in the nited states Senate. where his
ability Will make hifa recognized as the
able Representatives o. thi. state.
!. That in all the official acts Of Hon. C.
{. Antoine, &s Lieurtnaut Governor and
Acting Governor OF thi! State. he has sh0 IN
It patriotism, Girtctnsss aud honesty OF
purpose which entlllc him to our warInest
thanks and highest commentator.
3 That we most hea,til,. i,GorSa and an
prove the course pursued hv onr worthy
a ble and iurorruur, ,1a Ranresrutativp Hon
Michael Hahn. ana also that of oIr hon
nrabIe Senators = u r,haah,nrn and q Y
Sfamns and va hnrabv tandnr tha,u onr
sincere tnanLs for tbar etl;cia,,t anI non
orabie support Of the rrnsant Sta+e rovern.
meut: that in consolidation IF The trust
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-11-15
Arrival of the Ozark.

This steamboat arrived here last evenn z
about seven O'Clock. c5iicels, men and crew
all we'll The expedition was one full of in
cidents, Tor some particulars OF which our
readers are referred 10 the letter of our
special correspondent. Six prisoners were
brought down, namely William Irwin, D..
and T Leuloine, Arthur Given, Cruik shanks
and one other. Mr.. Cruikshanks was i'll
two or three days, but DR.. Ames brought
him out all right. Colonel DeKlyne took
bis prisoners on shore and properly disposed
of them last evening.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-11-15
1t Eonis and New Orleans Air lime Rnil-
road.

This enterPrising road is steadily push
ing its way through Arkansas to its ter
minus 1t is being extended down the
White river valley, $50 miles, to the State
line, through the counties Of jackson,
Woodruff, Prairie, Arkansas, Lincoln. Drew
and Ashley. These counties will all prob
ably vote subscriptions to aid the line,
Prairie county having already done so to
the amount OF 100000 The road will
cross at right angles four complete roads
running west from the Mississippi river.
The country through which the road passes
produces annually 5000, 900 worth of cot
ton. One-haf OF the area is alluvial. and
beautiful prairies are scattered along the
route, at4Ording pastuTage tor tens of thou
sands Of cattle. More than oHe-halt Of the
road is completed.
Altogether, the road offers an opportu-
nifty for Investment far superior to the ma
jority of railroad enterprises
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-11-15
MISCELLANEOUS.

n OTIt E.-OWING To THE GREAT DECLINE
IN i'll p fees OF product, continued high
freights and 'ow rate OF gold and foreign ex-
chaHse. We. ths undersigned, hereby notify ship
pc rs of cotton iced all Parties interested that
from aud after the TWEETihTH OF NOVEMBEB
We viii pay j. per ton tor good Gotten seed, de-
ivered IN the landing here in our sacks
Union OIL COMPANY
BikSVILLE OIL WORKS COMPANY.
LOUISI ma - COMPANY.
a. A. MAGISNI> SONS.
New Orleans NOvtinher u 1873 nol3 9t
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-11-15
HarI's Lean Office.

In another column will be found tie
loan Office No. 10 St. Charles street to par
ties having pledges to come and redeem
them or pay The interest due. II THIS is not
done previous 10 November 20, tie pledges
will be forfeited and sold. As only five
well for those Interested to call on Mr.
Hart as soon as possible.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-11-15
rBluE NEW CHEAP JuEI.
second Annual statement

John HtNSKNl
Continues to manufacture, in spite Of tAc Ie Irst
class custom made
Boots Nnd s~hOes,
Better aui cheapt- III an yrr. at No % Canal
street, corner Cf Peters, nest door TO Cogsn's
ciothir- NCa4". nu1 I'm
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-11-15
rSvO SUGAR PLANTERS.

Notice is hereby given 20 Sugar Planters that
have for sal. 1. few of nav celebrated and well
known SULPHUR FUMIGA fOR>, for Can" JUICE.
which VIII close ont at : l25 and s 80 each, at
ninety davs II purchased il thirty DAYS oriSiua!
price 500. WILLIAM A. JORDAS,
oci9 lm No. 233 Erato street. New Orleans.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-11-15
Truth Exchange.

Mr. J. Ellemeur announces that ne will
Camp and Julia streets this evening, The
selection of the name of his place is a guar
antee that the quality of the liquors he
will dispense to hj5 friends and customers
will be Of the best, as he promises in his
card. Every day they will fnd hot lunch
on his table, from 10 A. NJ. to P NJ,
which will be equally as good as his liquors.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-11-15
DELICAN EXCHANGE,

EDET4It IN II NJ II EIN.NcT's
CORNER PRRDIHO AND ST. CHARLES STREETS.
Choice WINES LIQUORS and WESTERN LAGER
ALWAYS or hand.
HOT LUNCH from 10 A ". to p, NJ d@ily.
JOHN kUUN rZMAS !. MIKE LARDStR,
au3l SIN froprttoTs.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-11-15


Messrs. \ artz s Levy have returned TO the city
and will again reopea their MAGICAL BAZAR with
All immense variety of MAGICAL APPARATUS de-
signed expressly for PAELO2 AMUSEMENT, on
MONDAY, November II.
Special attention is called to our boxes of CON.
5uRING TRICKS, suitable as presents for young
old
Branch of No. 1871 Broadway New York rol2 It
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-11-15

A blind mans dog is leading article on
the street thus year.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-11-15
SALOON
C II Nd OPENINe;
E.tMeen Por3ras ana rerdido streets.

Between Poy9ras and Ferdido streets.
CAPTAIN r. SINGLETON has the honor of in
fOtminG his friends that h." will open the above
named Louse on SArJ JRDA(, the tfte+ttn instant.
at IL A. NJ. I'LL a magnificent Lunch and the
best of " MES and LIQUORS. The many friends
of tile Captain resp ctfally invited to give him
a call upon this occasion.
Major v lillian Clarke. formerly connected with
'The Place will ntiiCiAtc as manager. uol5 lt+
yUNKIE ENDERSi.SED WILL OPEN
the TkUTu EXCHANGE, No. l5S Camp, corner
81 Julia street on SArt RDAl, Move niber Is, at
p NJ sEd VIII keep constantly on hand the best
Of liquors, and will serve every day from ~ A. VI.
nuhlic are 1+spcctt tllly invited 10 call this
evening when they can samp.e my stock
rnt5 ~. J. WILLAMETTE.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-11-15
THE OZARK.

Return TO Aiexandria-TheC Cavalry March
from Harrisonburg TO Pine vilIe-Pick.
citing gAlexandria-NO Prisoners Taken
Nose Pulled-An Armed MOb-sad
Condition of Grant Parish-killing of
Ravisher Henderson and Others.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-11-15
Condition of the AMY,

Secretary Robson is we1l satisfied erstS
the condition of the vessel, o3 ous Bavva
aud prominent naval officer. sain with iiia
III declaring our absolute Gsness to .,,st
with the American Men-ot-was and ie.s-
c!ads readily available, tho ggeasess en-s-
;,eEcy that may arae. =, 3iS as O:.lpaDce
is concerned, the nave ~ in nn es.,. jees
state, having on hand at tI,e yasiosus nave
yards most of the ordnance which nr,neI
our vessels during the rebellion Il con-
sists OF fifteen, eleven aad nineiDch .unso
weapons OF a most formIia0ie raarsst,r
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-11-15
The Government Determined to Protcc;
American Interest. at all IInznrd..

l. can be stated, on official Authority, that
while the present naval preparations 90
not mean war against Spain or Cuba, they
are significant OF the determination of the
government TO protect american interests
at any hazard, and to prevent in the future
such 1nassacres as followed the capture of
the Virginius. and which have shock the
entire civilized world
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-11-15
INF AEIttL II AytR,

GEORGE HARTz & NJ. a. LEVY Proprietors
lis. .-.... .CnEai strcet..............lIS
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-11-15
Proceedings in the CaDinet-They Will be
.Nntis sinctOrY 10 the Amftican PcopIc.

1t il understood that the Cabinet to -dav
determined on a strong policy in regard to
tie tupan complication. The members Of
the Cabinet are rcticent regarding details,
but thelr looks and stray words are threat
enln%. Oae Cabinet officer said that the
proceedings and conclusions ID ,dav were
such as will be, i'll every respect, sati7fac,
fory to the American people
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-11-15

CONTINUED ON FoUK1n PAGE.}
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-11-15
AMUSEMEETS.

~
A CADEMY OF MUSIC.
~a'nrday, Noon. November Is, 1873.
Last Western Matinee prestnt:ug
FkOU-FROU.
Atnigbt
YER TWIST
SCNDAf-Last night Of LTCILrE WESTERN
Wheh sHe vii apprar as NANCY SYKES IN
OLIVER TWIST,
mARGAh"f koOHLEY, IN The CHILD STRALER
GILBERTE, IN FaOU FROT.
M"ndiy vembrr l7-Th4 dashinr brrlrsnua
actIess ELISE holt, in her great character of
jim tiiF 'tiE' ALIER nol5
ST. GiihkI.E.' THEATRE.
BEN bESAR .......... Proprietor and Manager
ALEX. FITZGERALD. ............. age Maraser
EngaginrEt OF he beautiful ira gedieiae and coma
dItEne
HISS Atsi GRAY.
Grand AS1 Gray Maiinre To.DayatIo NJ
lie \ tIW MAGDALFN
MBRCl AERRlCk i'll winch She stands ~ vailed
Miss ADA GRAY.
saturday Evening. November Is. Js73
the great New York sensation.
con ) iH3hIi.GLE ~. i.,IL FOkTG.SLVEN.,
,snI'y Scraags. ar the stage struck Heiress.
In PreparatiOE-JANE EYRE FRENCH WOMEN
CAMILLE. 3hd a host OF novelties.
Prices OF admission usual.
nol5 P. GLEASON Treasurer