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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1874-04-30

e Grant vetoed the imitation
bill, and the Radical leaders -Os.
lesby, Logan, Morton, Beast But
Ter, Carpenter, Ferry, ct al-are
furious. They say he has cut the
party's throat. A Washington
special says:
"The general opinion of Demo
Gratis in Washington is that the act
of the President will make hope.
less division in the ranks of the
Republicans, and a large Demo
cratic or NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. ma
iority in the next House of Rep
r sentatives is regarded as a GER
tain consequence of what has been
done"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1874-04-30

J& The managers Of the
Nashville Banner exhibit unit
ring diligence in gathering State
news. At religious convocations
held in different parts of Tonnes
see recently, representatives, Of
that paper were present, and full
reports attested their industry
AS a news paper, the Banner has
no superior, if an equal.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1874-04-30
The ARKANSAS Trouhles.


There is a bad condition of
affairs existing in the State of
Arkansas, growing out of the
election for Governor in that
State. Both parties have their
friends, who have recently been
making hostile demonstrations
towards each other,and a breach
of the peace has been very i'm
minent. War like preparations
have been going on for the last
two weeks. Here is what it
is about, as given by contem-
porary.
At the election for Governor
in 1872, Elisha Baxter was the
regular Republican candidate,
and James Brooks was the lib
eral Republican and Democrat
ic candidate. The result of the
election has ever since been a
subject of dispute. Brooks
friends charge that Baxter was
elected b. fraud; while Baxters
friends claim he received a ma
.jority of all the votes cast.
The Legislature canvassed the
returns and decided that Bax-
ter was elected. He was soon
after installed into Office as
Governor and has ever since
been so obeyed and recognized.
Soon after the canvass Of the
votes by the legislature, Brooks,
through the Attorney General
of the State, instituted proceed
ings in the Supreme Court OF the
State by quo acarranto to deter
mine the legality of Baxter's ex-
ercise Of the office. The court
decided four 10 one that it had
no jurisdiction of the case; sub
sequently in the Wheeler-Ber-
nv case the court re-affirmed It's
first decision. This was sup
posed to be an end Of litigation
and to leave Baxter Governor
beyond dispute. But q few
days ago, in an old suit brought
lin the Circuit Court of Pulas-
Xxi county by Brooks before the
decision Of the Supreme Court
referred to,and which suit seems
to have been treated as aban-
doned, the court, in the absence
fof Gov. BaXter's attorney, and
without notice, rendered a de-
cision overruling Bakers de-
murer to the jurisdiction Of the
court. But instead of allowing
the defendant to plead to the
declaration and join issue Sc
that the court could hear the
case upon its merits, the Circuit
Judge entered final judgment
issued writ and had it execu-
ted before Baxter had knowl-
edge that any proceedings il
which he was interested were
going on. This seems to be
as near as we can gather from
the confiictingreports published
a fair statement of the history
of the contest.
The political character of the
struggle seems to be mixed
Though Baxter was elected a:
the Republican candidate, thu
I supporters of the two claimant
have partially changed grounds
Baxter while still having a con
siderable element Of the repub
, licans supporting him, is ais,
, supported by the mass Of Demo
! Gratis. Brooks seems to hav
! the r1ost Of the Republican lead
ers with him now and som
Democrats. 1t is alleged b.
those who claim to understan,
the present fight that it grow
u more out of railroad interest
than politics. Gov.Baxter latel.
> opposed some measures brough
! forward by the railroads b.
which they hoped to throw upo
the State heavy tax burdens
This Baxter opposed, and it j
probable that this has much t
= !. do with the present contest.
! Gov. Baxter is the younge
bother of Col John Baxter OIL
> Knoxville.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1874-04-30
No Bargain

The proposition OF "Oliver," 10
barter Offices, by making Frank
Cheatham Governor, and Andy
Johnson U. S. Senator. will not
be adopted. Gen. Ckeatham, in
an Interview with a Union and
american reporter, which we
copy, very properly stranglts the
hlniling. We lelieve that if a
god man were put forward as a
candidate for Governor, the people
would support him against any
combination looking merely to the
eevation Of an individual. In re.
ply TO a question whether the
compromise" was suggested by
him, or received his approval
Il never dreamed of such a
thing" remarked Gen. Cheatham.
"and my friends must certainly
know that | would be one of the
last men in the world TO enter into
such combination to barter away
the right of the people of Tennes.
see to select their Governor and
! United States Senator for them
selves. The arrangement in.
wolves sort of bargain and in.
trigue' to which | could not con
sent under any circumstances
whatever its chances of success.
do you believe. General, that
Mr.. johnson had anything 10 dc
with putting out this 'feeler,' MS
some of the papers term it?
Il do not. Johnson could have
no reason to suppose that | would
be party to it, and he is toe
shrewd politician not to have un.
derstood that the Democratic We.
tiers of the State would not permit
themselves to be sold out without
having a voice in the matter
Some of his friends may have star
ted the idea, to see how it would
work in the popular mind, bat |
do not think that it would have
any further significance"
There is one question, General
which is Of the utmost moment
just now, but which no one seem:
able TO answer: Can the Cheat
ham and johnson men be induced
TO cooperate upon such basis il
The approaching canvass as to saw,
the State from Radical rule p
Eyes, | think so if the prope
course is pursued. A policy of
Cancellation is all that is necessary
OF course, at this stage Of tie game
no man can tell just exactly VIVA
ought to be done, but the peopl
have not forgotten the bitter lessol
they learned during four years OF
Brownlowism. There is mucl
at stake to be imperilled by dissen
sions among ourselves. We mus
be everything for conci iation
save the State first, and the Dem
Ocratic party will be able to TAX
care Of itself"
With this frank expression OF
his views, Gen. Cheatham termi
mated the conversation and the re
porter retired.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1874-04-30

~ In Nashville, cotton, III
.@l5a-bacon, shoulders, Sc; sides,
1O4 hams, 12-lard, l0t@l2A-
-four, Dbl, $5@S. 5O-dried fruit,
apples and quarter peaches, She
So; halves, 10t@11-wbeat,
Sl.25@l. Acorn, 70@S1c-
salt, Dbl, $3.50.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1874-04-30

~ The Mayor and Alder
men OF. Pulaski, at their meeting
last Saturday night, agreed TO sub
nit to the voters of town a propo
sition to subscribe $4,000 to the
Memphis and Knoxville railroad
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1874-04-30

Esq Oranges of the Patrons
of Husbandry are now being or
ganized in Tennessee at the
rate Of FIVE per day.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1874-04-30

ne A corporation lamp-the
first--was put up in front of the
hotel last Tuesday, and lighted
at plight.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1874-04-30
|SPURLOCK. HOKE & co.

MESSRS. GEO. J. GOODRICH and w.
Z. H0KE, of the above firm, will give the
Cotton business their entire personal
attention. We respectfully inform the
friends of the old firms and the public that
we have unsurpassed facilities for hand
ling Cotton. And can assure them that
we are prepared to give satisfaction.
We avail ourselves of this occasion to re-
turn thanks to our patrons for past favors,
and solicit same for the future. Having
ample room, We are prepared to give our
attention to consignments of
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1874-04-30
FISH BROTHERS
w AG0NSe

EI'ST received large lot of Fish Bros,
e. Wagons Of all sizes from to 8 horse at
81 70 l2S dollars cash, or note 90 days IN
Bank with Bank interest added.
d. 3. HOLT.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1874-04-30
Election Notice!
INSOLVENT NOTICE.

INOOLV I'm / NUIIUE.
DURSUANT to an order of the Clerk Of
Il the County Court Of Lincoln county,
Tenn, upon the suggestion of the aiminis.
traitor OF the estate of
Robert Fullerton, dec,
of the insolvency Of said decedents estate
notice is hereby given to all persons having
claims against said estate to present them
to the Clerk Of said County, authenticated,
on or before the list day of July,
1874, for pro rata distribution, OF they
will be forever barred.
jan29 j. ". LAUDERDALE, 4dm.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1874-04-30
The Mississippi.

The Tide Three Feet Higher Than
Ever Known.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1874-04-30

S. B. SPURLOCK & CO., will continue
the Wholesale Grocery and Commission
Business at their Old Stand, No. 80 corner
ealsefe sEd Broad. SEP. ~
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1874-04-30

Crevasse 1000 Feet Wide.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1874-04-30

TUST received fresh lot Of doors, win
- dow blinds and sash of various sizes at
very low prices, sash Sx10,7ac.; l0Xl2, So
per light; all other sizes in proportion as to
price and size. ID. j. HOLT.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1874-04-30
School Books p!

Now in use, and recommended by the
County Superintendent for the use Of the
schools in the county. We have a good
stock of Stationery School Cap Paper, Let
ter, Note, Legal and Bill Paper, Envelopes,
Initial Note Paper and Envelopes in boxes,
Blank Books, Memorandum Books, Pocket
Books, Portfolios, Photograph Albums,
Photograph Paper Weights, Ladies' Rose
wood and other Writing Desks
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1874-04-30

U AN local agent for the Grover 6 Baker
Il Shuttle and Elastic Sewing Machine, and
will deliver at manufacturers prices and
guarantee that it viii do a greater variety
Of work, easy torun and understood. and
cheaper than any other machines by to
$40. will continue to give instructions
TO all purchasers until satisfaction is given.
oct23 d. i. HOLT.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-02-16
Tho gIuch-Abused Moon.

Editors Dispdtch,-The communication OF
M. D." in your issue of the 18th gives some
information sought for in my inquiry OF the
Sth, and as an inquirer after truth can only
hope that the statement with regard to the
action of the French Government is more
trustworthy than the assertion that the moon
exercises no deleterious influence upon the
human body. The experience and obserYa.
ton of most reliable Oriental travellers con-
firm the fact that paralunes are necessity 10
life and health in some portions OF Palestine
and adjacent countries, showing that the
promise contained in verse of Psalm III
was no unmeaning and unnecessary one.
You do me the honor to say that ought to
be informed as we'll or better than yourself on
this subject. Be this as it may, it is no reason
for either of us not learning more; and the
statement drawn out from" II. D." as to the
action of the French Government is itself
to me, at least, one item additional to my
stock of.information on this. subject. Will
Md. be so kind as to inform us where the
report Of the investigations thus made can
be obtained, or any compendium of them !?
While my own experience is in accord With
yours. still the experience of older and bet
ter observers is against us, while that OF
others leaves them in doubt. Sclentlhc
facts and Investigations can, of course, settle
the question; but scientific theory and as
sertion can do little towards it. Nc can in
diyidual experiments in the nature of the
case accomplish much. 1t should be gov
ornamental undertaking, and if such gov
eminent rs that of France did not think it
beneath its dignity to enter upon an inyesti-
CATION of the question in one direction, that
of these United States should not deem it
unworthy its attention. One of the most
eminent senators Virginia ever sent to Wash
in gton lived and died undecided about this
yerv uuestion. NJ.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-02-16

Iry,poRH INTEREST LAws.-The ioi'o%.4 .ss
resolution has been offered in tue W. a ~
Carolina Legislature, and WILL prooao'S pas
both branches of that body: ..d
Do eThat our congressman be requesleo
- ;nstr,,cted TO use their best enorts 10
procure the passage OF law w o ~ ,anr
living uniform rate OF interest ioi .ne iosa ~
~ fnrt1parance of money in every State anu
IT. in this country, with such pen
altv rs will insure the observance OF the
''V We don't know that Congress constitu-
t;onaiIy has anything to do with regulating
The rate of interest in the different States and
Territories of the Union, but, as Mr.. Toots
would say, "that's of no consequence" as
that body generally does whatever seemeth
good unto itself, without stopping to ask
Whether it is right or wrong, constitutional
or unconstitutional. The day for remon-
STRANGE or opposition to anything that Con-
gress may do has passed, and therefore,
even were the proposed measure most clearly
and certainly fraught with evil, 1t would
be useless to "kick against the pricks." But
if there must be certain rate of interest
fixed by law, let it be national and uniform.
Capital Virginia wants and must have ii she
is ever to be more than third-rate State;
but she never will get it as long as she Das
a different and lower rate of interest estab-
llshed BY law than other States: IL Wou,a
be well if our own legislative body Wou'o
adopt resolutions similar to those now unoer
consideration in the North Carolina Le91sia-
Neacs.<
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The female crusaders are getting roughly
used in some northwestern towns. Ii Tue
men do not come to their rescue they VIII
lose moral force. The women cannot inde-
pcndentIy carry on cause which brings
them to much publicity and to conflict with
parties. Some time ago, at public mee'lps
of women's-rights women, a little dog go'
into the hall of their deliberations; where
upon there was panic and great screaming
and scrambling for tables and places OF re-
treat from the terrible little canine an'ma''
Nor could quiet and assured security be
established until wretch Of man came IN
and protected the rights Of the women by
ejecting the invader and the disturber of their
neace. 1t Is manifest that the anti-tippling-
sbop crusaders have reached the point az
which they must be reinforced by the ruder
sex or lose the ground they have conquered
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-02-16
Another Distinguished Fiddler.
SALEM. February

SALEM, February Is, 1874.
In common with many who were contem-
porary with the good old iddling times of
virginia | thank you for your capital article
on Virginia tiddlog and fidders. 1t brings
vividly to mind those good old times when
men were as honest as they were jolly. o
that those times were back again. But you
forgot to mention one of the greatest of the
eenteel fiddlers of those halcyon days
William AIcGehee, of Bedford, who could
literally make a fiddle talk. and at the
Devils Dream" or any Old Virginny
breakdown was unequalled by any of his
contemporaries. This celebrity of his day,
although not born in Lynchburg, was born
in the neighborhood of that favored city
which is something worthy of note.
Blue RIDGE,
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ave had supposed the population of Rich
mond to be greater than it is, but population
does not always make wealth, prosperity, or
happiness. Richmond is certainly one Of
the most beautiful, pleasant, and refincd
cities in the country, and full Of life, bust.
ness, and MISUNDERSTANDING Nesos.
The new census is defective. There are
about as many males as females In Rich
mond, no doubt, yet 1t reports an excess OF
4,Sls males. Add that number to the
6o,7o5, and you have the true figures. The
missed males lodge In rooms, keep bache-
lor's ball." &C., or were not reported because
absent nom home when the policeman called.
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sI'sXllsoalr;SIs ITO HFiflsa
f,afObenflOKa. s.-.z.....a,..-.

m, a.s Editor Of thssD ispasoH:
! rnihine md givensmore satisfaction to our
sRritish Feffiers tifa1f the hearty impair ny
.rh icf,g fl1e noftbern gattIergfn Virginia have
GENERALLY EXPRESSED toward The ceiebration
The northern gentlemen who have come 70
viSai,,fa have become true Yirgfnianst anu
theT know how 10 give. kindly help TO all
who are working for !onr glorious old stale.
The following sentiments are those of Heroert
Green. Eao late Or New YORK, q sollo, SUD
Al antiaI settler In Louisa county. mr. Uleen
onIv expresses 1.-The opinion Whicn otner
wnrtby northern gentlemen have also con,
veyed' to me, The fact Is, Mr. Editor, vi
ne settlers are falling into line to hgnt =,
GREAT moral battle for Virginia. neatly
Endorse Mr.. Green's views as REGARDS Tue
nsef,,lness of Government Immigration
&C. hemes. and / hope the Legislature VIII
fool away no public money IN -snat way.
Give the settlers time to. make tEelr eApeiI,,
ence known, and there will be no lack VI
new settlers. mr. ,ook.
This is what Mr. Green says: In look
;,o oyer the columns of the Richmond pa
ners notice therein letter written py you
in regard to the celebration OF Queen ilcto.
ria's birthday, in. the month OF May, 70 De
held in the city of Richmond. Inc 0nJecI
Of this celebration seems to be to call all Ine
british settlers in Virginia together, SO tna'
thew NAV become more closely aequalns .eo;
and be able to work as in mass 10 tne g = ha
field of immigration. Thousands OF wou Iin,G
immigrants at the North and IN Engm aaat
stand watching us. (the pioneers i9 we nr fail fail
work, to see whether we succeed Oh tat Of
ON our success depends the future W ,h; an u
this grand old Commonwealth: II sn aII . the
can eas be obtained by combination Of al, ine
british settlers in the State q NOR p NJ
worthy object could not be CONCEIVED V w Mot1
w wH am native Of New tS,sa YORK 6it1
rerinrocate the feeling of the CnaSe , 10y
Rritisb Committee, and wish them success
j., their grand undertaking. rms proposed
, III a will do more to settle the State than
n anees scheme that could be devised by Gov
a arm What the would-De Immigrants
naed to induce them to come is some tangl-
hIe manifestation of Our prosperity and con-
tentment. When We can give them that, then
immigration will set in like a" tidal wave"
Thus you see, Mr.. Editor, that northern
men feel that they have personal interest IN
the success of the forthcoming celebration.
Yours truly, THOMAS lone BEBs.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-02-16

THE COUNTY CoURT. The subject Of the
change in our present judicial system and
the restoration of its former jurisdiction to
the county court is one OF vast Importance,
and we hope that some action will be
promptly taken by the Legislature. Our.
present system is defective in that the people
have no court to which they can take their
troubles of smaller character and have
them speedily adjusted. Their wants
require such judicial tribunal, and
they demand it. Courts of justice are,
after all, the highest protection that people
have to their rights, and, above all, suth-
cient judiciary Of proper character Is the
most important want of community. AS
the law stands now in this State magistrates
have very limited jurisdiction, and county
courts none, for the trial Of civil causes.
Hence The people Of the Commonwealth,
whose daily troubles require quick adjust
ment, have no remedy save in an applca-
ton to the circuit court, upon " bose slow
process and infrequent terms they must
walt rs best they can. Further, in no case,
where an amount less than five hundred
dollars is involved, can they take an appeal
from the circuit courts-hence they have but
one chance, and the one hearing is final
one. The arguments proving the great ne
eessity of change are numerous and con-
vincing, while on the other hand but
little can be said why this change
should not be made. The great argu-
ment Of economy has proved fallacious
one, for careful calculation upon experiment
haysbown that the saving is but trlling if
there be any at all. a mere bagatelle when
set against the great Inconvenience OF the
present system and its oppression upon
private suitors. The argument, that in
many counties the judges are inefficient
ana incompetent is also weak and easily
refuted. Were the courts of ex'
tended jurisdiction and proper dignity, with
compensation proporlionute to the labors
and responsibilities OF the Office, there would
be no difficulty in securing the services OF
men OF ability and learning. We do not
know how il is in other counties, but here
Ithe decisions of the county court have
ever been held in respect, and 1t has al
ways bad that hold upon the conf
dence and esteem of the people that every
judicial tribunal should possess. Expert
ence, the best Of teachers; and actual trial
the most convincing OF arguments, have
shown the people Of the State the Insult
cheney of the present system, and the neces
sity Of return to The old, ard their demand
for it should be promptly attended to.-Bed
! ford Sentinel. #~-~s-s.---e- -
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way imaginable, DO understand tl,at me
only ndoryemens Adaill 10 ssa !, y
"s Ihsye In mn pocket aresol 1slon aI-
provinxfhe course Of the Administration on
the CUBAN question, but itsoBl8 expresses
my Individual views, aud Ithousst oettel,
on The whole, not to Introduce IL, vas tue
somewhat eyasiye reply. 49,
"sAnd is there no. other3' persisted tne
inquirer. & 90 ,zsa - l. 80
The gentleman, addressed looked qulzs,
zingty at his interrogation moment, anu
then very slowly and deliberately answered,
Is was all that I thought of. Do you think
of anvthing eise!' .a,
"The attitude of the Convention to"sfu y
the Administration was fairly lndicaleu ~
the uproar of merriment which followed; 10
the midst of which the seeker,aiter-iu IL,
formation concluded not to. pursue MS III
quiries." :,
AS friend of General GRANT we oD]eet -
the Ievity which was INDUCED over tnese
matters.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-02-16
Connecticut Unloading. -

This is the beading put by lhe New York
Tribune to notice of some references made
to the administration Of General GRAsT in
the Republican Convention held In Cennec-
ticut. The resolutions that finally became
the platform Of the party were read twice,
slowly and deliberately, In committee, when
1t occurred to number that something was
lacking. The Tribune says: Ha.9
Turning to the gentleman who intro.
dcced them, Re asked Ia the most ingocent
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-02-16

tbs COUNTY CoURrs. II you don't think
our legislators will make some improve
ment In this matter, l suggest the appoints.
ment Of q & committee of nine y (proyi ded
there is no controversy about the sathor Of
this novel 10 visit, Richmond at once and
reconstruct our court. system In thirty days
by giving our, county courts their former
jurisdiction ana giving the ceuuty judges
four counties each and requiring than 10
hold their courts once q month 10 each conn.
ty. What rag syoua Ara you i'm fayor OF
itg'-L Letter from Caroline IN. Frsaer1eks-
burg Star. <,s4sgs.I J. s..g5s & I.
Yes.-sElitor Star. g.ts., s..s.s,.. 4 Il j.