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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-03-02
Religion and Rascality.

feeling on the subject of reli,
gion throughout our entire laud
every reader Of the papers vii
have noticed. The feeling reach
es cities, villages and townships
from one end Of our country to
the other. But yet notwith-
standing this evidence Of g
christian awakening and a more
warm and cordial feeling be-
tween men, it nevertheless is
! true that we have also more
wickedness in our country than
ever before. Indeed, to oar
mind there appears to be wag
ing, just now, a fierce war be-
tween good men on the one
hand and the devil OH the other.
Every flash of the telegraph in
forms us of the wonderful con-
versions of men, women and
children, all over the country,
but yet the same flash that gives
us this gratifying news, informs
us Of murders by scores, bur-
glaries, defalcations, thefts and
forgeries. Just now one-fourth
the men in the service of the
government as Office-holdcrs
are under suspicion. Scores Of
them have been arraigned and
tried, and many Of them are
now in the penitentiary. There
never was country On the face
of the earth where corrup-
ton on the part Of office-hold-
ers was so prevalent as at pres
ent in our country. Men whose
characters were considered good
turn up defaulters to the govern
ment, and these men in num-
bers now amount TO thousands.
They are being sent to the pen
itentiaries every day, 10 the dis
grace Of their families and of
our country itself.
Much Of this desecration and
disgrace is the working Of poll
ticians. It has been discovered
Of late years that political OBJ
jects can be carried through
the agency of money-that dis
tricts, counties and States can
be captured through this infu-
ence. Last fall, ten days before
the election, Pershing Of Penn
sylvania, and Allen Of Ohio,
had an honest majority Of ten or
fifteen thousand in their favor;
no doubt whatever about this
But the Republicans discovered
this, and they at once ordered
a million of dollars to be spent
in each State, to buy up venal
and corrupt voters. Where did
this money come from? There
is no longer a mystery about
the mode adopted for raising
sums Of money in immense a.
mounts. The assessing Of Of
fice-holders affords but a drop
in the bucket. It has been the
crooked whisky and other cor
rurt rings that planked down to
the tune of millions. This mon
ey, first stolen from the people,
is used to corrupt the people
The trials of the men engaged in
the whisky frauds all go to es-
tablish this fact. Every impor-
tant witness testified that at
least one-third of all the money
stolen-amounting to millions
upon millions-Was used for po-
litical purposes. The fact is
the Republicans have for years
retained power by a free use of
large sums of stolen money
Would that we could suggest
some mode of putting a stop to
this infamous practice.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-03-02
New Advertisements.
Mule Lost!

GTRAYED early in January,
- MARE MULE,
of clay bank bay color, black mare and
tail, will be year old the 9Th day Of May,
name and tail were sheared last fall and IS
a No. l mule of its age. A liberal reward
will be paid for its recovery.
march. 2-3t* A. o. EDWARDS.
INSOLVENT NOTICE.
DURSUNT to an order Of the Clerk Of
il the County Court of Lincoln county,
Tenn, upon the suggestion of the executor
Of the estate of
James L. Pitts, deceased,
of the insolvency of said decedents estate
notice is here by given to all persons having
claims against said estate to present ther
to the Clerk of said County, authenticated
on OF before the st day of July, 1876
for pro rata distribution, or they wall b
forever barred.
: CAROLINE V. PITTS ErccutTic,
maTCh2
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-03-02
TO CONSERVATIVES.

The advertiser having been permanently cured
eof that dread disease, Consumption, by simple
remedy, is anxious 10 make known to his fellow
sufferers the means Of cure. To all who desire it,
he will send copy of the prescription used, free
of charge,) with the directions for preparing and
using the same, which they will find SURE CURE
for CoNsu MPTIoN, ASTHMA, BRoNcHiTIs, &c Pan =
ties wishing the prescription will please address
Rev. Z. 4. WILSON.
I9i Penn St, williamsburg New York.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-03-02

~ The Babcock trial ended
last Saturday, by a verdict of &C,
quittal. Judge Dillon's charge to
the jury was a strong argument
for the defendant.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-03-02
Atlanta. Georgia.

[ Reported ,ceeklyt for the OBSERVER, by II
L. Goa G Bro. Produce Merchants.
COrn-white, 1895; ear, s. Wheat
white, 1.38@1.40; red, 1881 80. Oats, 60
@62 Flour-fancy, $725@ $50; family, $6. rs
GOO; extra, $6.25@$G.5O. Meal, 65 a..
Hay, S1.10@1.20. w Lard, Dbl, LAG 141
cans, AZ @15 Butter, 1920. Eggs. II =
-. Feathers, new, $500. Onions, 1.50@
200. Irish Potatoes, 2OO@2 So.
BaCon-shoulders, none; hams, non,; sides,
nole.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-03-02
SAVE MONEY Why why pay s,. aoa@ D. ps Ii

SAY b MONEY ee ny 2a on e e'n p,.v SIS
worth of goods for $40 why not 60 it: The Great
n L. Dollar sale 81 Bromfeli st Boston, Is hrnl-
~ established aEdfOr years has sold really yalua-
bic goods worth 81 80 to 50 at fixed price Of ONLI
ONE DOLLAR. Weare endorsed and recommended
by the best papers and leading merchants oar
sale Is honorable business enterprise and we do
sell ali goods at less than other dealers In these
times it pays to save money. We sell JeWelry,
Silver and Plated Ware, Glassware, Cutlery. Dry
and Fancy Goods, Groceries, Teas CoheeS, spices
and in fact everything, including $500 elegant
books, which retail at 81 80 to 81 and all for just
one dollar. There i no ticket oder Slip or
other L ickery. One dollar secures any article ON
the list We c O. d.. let you goods befOre pay
ing. Over IS 600 patrons attest to the popularity
OF our great sale. We need agents everywhere
We c;Iunot give any idea here of our business -
Our list of goods would fill this entire paper sent
at once tor circulars and recommendations from
our patrons. You can save cash. Will you do u:
If 50 address at once II JOHNSTON Il CO. y. J..
DOLLAR SALE, 30 Bromfeld St, Boston, Mass
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-03-02

- The galvanized iron tops
recently placed On the courthouse
chimneys, give an attractive finish
to the building.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-03-02

u a murderer named VIII
hanson was taken from the
Lebanon Jail Sunday night and
killed. Sharp legal practice
gave promise of relief, and the
people took the matter into theiI
own hands.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-03-02
New Advertisements.

Mr.. A. o. Edwards has lost a
mule that he describes.
Two non resident notices.
An insolYent notice.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-03-02

M A sacramental meeting is
appointed to be held at the Cum
berland Presbyterian Church in
this place next Sabbath.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-03-02
144 PENS FOR 70 CENTS.

NRIDER & BROTHER, of York, Pa,
u viii send box containing one gross of
their SUPERIOR BLUE BUSINESS PENS, by
mail prepaid, on receipt Of 75 cents or
shey will send one dozen Of their assorted
Pens, on receipt of 10 cents. Send imme-
.diately. Address CRIDER & BRO,
Publishers, Booksellers, StatjoRerS,
Jan IL YoRK, Pa
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-03-02
Satisfaction or no Pay

The above is the motto of the Town
Spring Livery Stable. Call and see fol
N. c. ATKINSON & CO., Propriotors.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-03-02
~ The OBSERVER has added to

!HThe OBSERVER has added to
its collection of Pictures for the pre-.
sent season, making its assortment
the most attractive and largest ev-
er in this county. Stock-raisers
are invited to call and examine.
Printing and material equal to
any, or no charge. Prices toace'
than in 1875. Our facilities ena.
bic us to work cheap, and we acll
do 1t.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-03-02
Sales before our Next.
Advertised in the Observer.

By J. E. Caldwell, trustee, next
Saturday, the 4th, on the prem.
Uses, 1S3 acres on the railroad, a.
bout 2 miles from Fayetteville,
and valuable personal property
belonging to W. L. Shofner.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-03-02

Ne In County Court, last
Monday, the will of Daniel Jones,
deceased, was admitted to pro-
bGte.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-03-02

s~ A bill reducing the Pres
ident's salary to $25,00l passed
the Senate Monday,
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-03-02

~ The growing wheat looks
remarkably well.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-03-02
Fayetteville Observer
Thursday, March 2, 1876.
G an&i6 ATS.

Election: Thursday, Aug.3, 1876
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-03-02
cards. BlII-Heads, Tickets, etc.

PRINTED WITH NEATNESS
il aud dispatch, at the oBhERVER OF
FICE, Fayetteville
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-03-02

N. B.-Feathers, wool. beeswax,
hides, furs, taken in exchange for
goods, or bought for cash at the
Highest Market Price.
Sept. %, 1875.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1876-06-16
Centennial Curi0SitieS.

Two notable women now at Philadel-
phia are mentioned at length in The
Press. One of them runs the steam
engine in the Women's pavilion which
works four looms and printing press.
There, says The Press, in a light-broWn,
neatly-trimmed dress, really dainty in
its delicate texture, and as smooth and
clean rs though the wearer were a
tlower-girl instead of an engineer,
could be seen young, medium-sized
lady, whose regular features, intelli-
gent conversation and refined manner
proclaimed at once the presence Of a
daughter of American nobleness and
culture. The steam engine with it's
undeniable heat and imaginary dust
and smoke, together with its palpable
noise, was there in all its blackness
and power, but in the place of the av-
erage engine-tender, with his dusky
skin, matted hair and dirty blue over
ailS, was to be seen lady who could
have passed directly from the engine
house into draWing-room, and graced
the occasion to perfection without
change of dress or manner.
In conversation Miss Allison said
that she had been brought up in a lit
tie place near st. Catharines. in On
tariO, and that from a child she had
been lover of machinery and spent
much of her time III the large saw and
griSt mills which her father then
owned. These were run by engines
OF from 200 to 300 horse power. and
though she sometimes pretended to
run them for an hour or two she did
not think any lady would have suf1i-
cIent strength to perform all the work
of managing such monsters. In an
sWer to a question relative to the pos
sibllity of women running engines as
a regular business, she stated that
there were thousands of small engines
III use III various parts of the country,
and that there was no reason what
ever why women should not be en-
ployed TO manage them. The work
was less tedious than almost any of the
usual vacations adopted by women,
and an engine requires far less atten-
ton than a woman gives to a child in
her care. For her part, she said that
though this was her first practical eX-
perience she found it less tiresome
than any other work she had been
called upon to perform since adverse
fortune had made it necessary for her
to earn her own living.
In addition to the fact that the faith
er of the lady Eowned large mills in
which she spent much of her time,
she received a thorough scientific edu.
cation and learned much from her
brother. who had made engineering a
profession. She learned the method
Oh operating the engine in a few mo-
lnehtS, and now does all the work,
from starting the fire in the morning
TO blowing off steam atnight. Anoth-
er fady whose natural ability has tax
Ell an entirely different. vet equally
effective direction is Mrs. Maxwell. of
BOlder. Col. This lady was brought
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1876-06-16
BOSTON'S SHAME.

Boston tlobe, l<ln.
The work of demolishing the &" Old
South Church" the act of shame to
Boston, has begun. The purchaser of
the Old South was bound to begin the
work. and in accordance with that
provision the sound Of blows and break
ing wood inside the building has been
heard by passers-by all this forenoon.
But relic hunters have been obliged to
content themselves with the sound,
for nobody was allowed inside. Com
modore Roberts purchased the editice
as a purely business measure, and In
carrying out the terms of the purchase
expects to make enough to pay him,
and thinks the copper, lead, and states
from the spire and roof will sell for as
much as he paid for the whole struct-
ure. He will take pains to preserve
interesting portions of the materials
for the benefit of antiquarians.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1876-06-16

up at Denver, and after her marriage
moved to the frontier settlement
IN which she now resides. She early
acquired taste for hunting, and as
she had every opportunity, OF crafty
ing this desire she soon became an eX-
cellent markSman, or rather marks
woman. She rOamed the forests about
her home. sometimes in company with
her husband. but more often alone.
and within the past ten years has shot
and killed over four hundred wild
animals. such as bears, wolves, pam
theirs. foxes, etc. She learned the art
of stuffing the animals thus brought
down, and many of the specimens now
exhibited in eastern museums were
killed and prepared by this lady.
She has, however, saved about 200
of the finest specimens, besides large
number of stuffed birds, and these viii
soon be exhibited in the Colorado
building, the collection having been
secured and sent on at the expense of
the State. During the ten years in
which Mrs. Maxwell has been acting
the role of the mighty hunter, or
huntress, she has raised 4 family Of
children and attended to her house
hold duties without assistance. In ap-
pearance she is of small but 1.-THE
form, and has that peculiar half ner-
vous. half stOlid organization which
indicates a combination of activity,
strength, and intrepidity. She has
dark hair. an intellectual forehead :;
clear piercing gray eyes, a small but
firm mouth, and Il delicate, womanly
chin. Her age is about thirty -five, but
she looks almost ten years younger.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1876-06-16
Points"

He was large man, except in his
ideas and III the manner of his speech.
His face was as grave as the Chinese
problem, but there was quiZzical cast
IN his left eye, and his tongue was rich
and heavy with a foreign accent, Abe
1T as rapid as the running waters of the
River Dee. Leaning against the
frlghtful head of one of the iron lions
III California street, with the general
appearance of being ready to either
brace up the market OF stand from un-
der, he voiced this idyl: Its a fine
thing to dale in stocks whin you know
You re right. | get all my points from
Flood. Misther Floods I. friend O.
mine. | make all the money through
him. He's kind adviser. A few
days ago | went to me friend Flood.
and SEE |, 'Misther Flood, seq would
| be best buying few shares of Saw.
age It's goin' chape. seq /, AN the
Lord knows but it'll get out of me
rache soon. Me friend Flood looked
up from his Writin (he was signin' a
chick for an orphan asylum), an SEE
he to me, shakin' his big head betimes
Don't touch it, SEE he. 'Divil a thing
I'D liIC1C III lllt llliIc DuU NdIllpT. an II
might hurt ye.' seq he. Thank ye,
Misther Flood, seq |. Thin Iwint and
tuck 100 shares. got all me points
from Flood. 1t was goin' at SIT. Be-
times it rose to $50, an | whit to his
office. He was glad to see me- He was
spakln to his chafe clerk about kapin
the assessments from gettin mixed
wild the dividends, but kindly stopped
and gave me nod and wink. Good
mornin', Nlisther Flood, seq |. Say
age is square stock; it's lapin' about
like dog wild a male o poison, SEE /.
Wouldn't | best sell trife of it short?'
He looked at me kindly, and SEE he,
Lave it alone for awhile, it's risin'
like full moOn.' SEE he, 'Widout signs
OF stoppin', an | couldn't advise We to
sell. Thank ye, Misther Flood, seq /.
Thin | Wint an sold me Savage to
'keene. He had q trifie already, but
was frindly to take it an give me the
profit of So 800 | get all me points
from me frind Flood; but don't be
talkin' about it; he might change his
system some time and break me-
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1876-06-16
THE FIRESIDE.
TIE CANE-BOTToMED CHAIR.
BY THACKERAY.

BY THACKERAY.
In tattered old slippers that toast at the bars,
And a ragged old jacket, perfumed with
cigars,
Away from the world and its tolls and it's
cares,
I've a snug little kingdom up four pairs of
stairs
To mount to this realm is a toll to be sure.
But the fire there is bright and the air rather
pure;
And the view | behold on a sunshiny day
Is grand, through the chimney poise over the
way.
This snug little chamber is crammed in all
hooks,
With worthless old knicknacks and silly old
books,
And foolish old odds and foolish old ends,
Cracked bargains from brokers, cheap keep
sakes from friends
Old armor, prints, pictures, pipes, china (all
Old rickety tables and chairs broken-b backed
two-penny treasury, wOndrOus to see,
What matter 2 It's pleasant TO you, friend,
and me.
No better divan need the Sultan require,
Than the creaking old sofa that basks by the
fire;
And It's wonderful, surely, what music you
From the rjGkety, ramshackle, wheezy
spinet.
That praying rug came from Turcoman's
camp;
BY Tiber once twinkled that brazen old lamp:
a Mamelulle fierce yonder dagger has drawn,
lis a murderous knife to toast mullins upon.
Long, long through the hours, and the night,
and the chimes,
Here we talk of old books, and old friends,
and old times
As we sit in fog made of rich Latakie,
This chamber is pleasant to you friend, and
me.
But of all the cheap treasures that garnish
my nest,
There's one that | love and cherish the best
For the finest of touches that's padded with
hair,
never would change thee, my cane bottomed
chair.
lis abandy-legged, high-shOuldered, worm
eaten seat
With a creaking old back, and twisted old
feet.
But since the fair morning when Fanny sat
there
| bless thee and love thee, old cane -bottomed
chair.
If chairs have but feeling, in holding such
charms,
thrill must have passed through your
whitening old arms
| looked and | longed, wished in despair;
| wished myself turned to a cane bottomed
chair.
1t was but moment she sat in this place:
Shed scarf on her neck, and smile on her
face;
A smile on her face and a rose in her hair,
As she sat there and boomed in my cane
bOttomed chair
And 50 have valued my chair ever since
Like the shrine of saint or the throne of
prince:
Saint Fanny, my patroness, sweet declare,
The queen of my heart and my cane-bot
toned chair.
When the candles Burn low, and tue COM
pany's gone,
In the silence of the night as l sit here alone
sit here alone, but yet we are pair
My Fanny Isee in my cane bottomed chair.
She comes rom the past and revisitS my
room;
She looks, as she then did, all beauty and
bloom,
So smiling and tender, SO fresh and so fair
And yonder she sits in my camel ottomed
chair.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1876-06-16

SpecialtieS in Medicine.

We publish on our eighth page lengthy
article describing the system of the noted
specialist, DR.. R. V Pierce, of Buffalo, n Y,
in which he sets forth with considerable force
and clearness for devoting his whole time and
attention to single department of medicine
The treatment of lingering chronic diseases.
The same article also takes up the subjects OF
diagnosis, methods of consultation and treat
ment, etc, and will be found to contain many
valuable hints to the invalid DR.. Pierce is
the author OF a work which has already at
tanned large circulatiOn-''The Peoples
Common Sense Medical ADVISER --containing
some nine hundred numerously- illustrated
pages, and devoted to medicine in all its
branches, work well calculated for the guild
ance and instruction of the people at large,
and which may be had for Sl.50 post paidj
by addressing the author. Dr. Pierce has
now been before the general public long
enough to enable the formation of careful
estimate OF the efficiency of his treatment and
his medicines, and the verdict, we are
glad to know, has been universally favorable
to both
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1876-06-16

Habitual constipation eads to the following
results; Inflammation OF the kidneys, sick
and nervous headahe, billiousness, dyspep-
STA, indigestion, piles, loss of appetite and
strength: all of which may be avoided by be-
ing regular in your habits, and taking. say
one OF Parsons Purgative Pills nightly for
four or six weeks
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1876-06-16

Pimples on the face, rough skin,
chapped hands, saltrheum, and all cutaneous
affections cured, the SKIN made soft and
smooth, by the use of Juniper Tar Soap.
That made by Caswell, Hazard K Co., New
York, is the only kind that can be relied on,
as there are many limitations, made from COM
mon tar, which are worthless.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1876-06-16

DIR. Schenck's PulmonIc Syrup, Sea Weed
Tonic, and Mandrake Pills-These medicines
have undoubtedly performed more cures of
consumption than any other remedy known
to the American public. They are COM
pounded of vegetable Ingredients, and con-
tain nothing which can be injurious to the
human constitution. Other remedies adver-
tised as cures tor Consumption, probably
contain opium, which is a somewhat danger
Gus drug in all cases, and if taken freely by
consumptive patients, itmust do great injury;
tor It's tendency is to contine the morbid mat
ter IN the system, which, of course, must
make cure impossible. Schenck's Pull
monic Syrup is warranted not to contain a
particle OF opium: 1t is composed of power
tul but harmless herbs, which act on the
lungs, liver, stomach, and blood, and thus
correct all morbid secretionc, and expel all
the diseased matter from the body. These
are the only means by which Consumption
can be cured, and as Schenck's Pulnonic
Syrup, Sea Weed Tonic, and Mandrake Pills
are the only medicines which operate in this
way, it is obvious they are the only genuine
cure orPulmonary Consumption. Each bot
tie OF this invaluable medicine is accom-
panied by full directions. DR.. Schenck is
professionally at his principal office, corner
Sivth and Arch streets, Philadelphia, every
Monday, where all letters for advice must be
addressed