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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1877-05-17
Mail D1reCtOry-
Fayetteville POst-ohicc.

Railroad-leaves every day except Sun
dovat 4.l5A.M.; arrives at P. NJ. Supplies
he following offices: Kelso, Lincoln, tIynt-
rille Oregon, Georges Store, Flora, hunts
et.tion salem, Winchester and Decherd.
Sbclbyville stage--arrives Monday, We'd
,asday and Friday at 10 A. NJ; leaves same
davs at Bpm. Supplies Mulberry Lynch
burr. Bonneville, County Line, SheiOyviiie;,
Huntsville stage-leaves Monday ana
Thursday at A. NJ; arrives Tuesday ana
Fr;dav AFFIRM Supplies Harpers Branch,
,1oshen. Hazle Green, Merdianvllle and
Huntsville.
Sbclbyyillo horse--leaves Mondays and
srbnrsdays at 6 A. M; arrives Tuesday and
Fr;dav at 4P. N. Supplies Norris Greek,
trbestnut Ridge, Hawthorne and ShelbyVllle.
pulaski horse-arrives everv Friday at II
:, Ieayes same day at 1890. Supplies Cy-
,neton Boons Hill, Millville, Pisgah, Brad
shaw and Pulaski.
blanche horse-leaves every Friday at
N: arrives Saturday ai P. NJ. Sup
,lics Camargo, MOlino, Cold Water, Blanche.
Money Orders can be obtained at tins Of
ace upon post offices in all parts ef the D.
n;,od States. A list OF Money Order offices
nav be seen on application. Rates OF com
.a;:sion -. for Money Orders are as follows;
Nor exceeding SIS. ,.....::ss.''. AZ Genus
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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1877-05-17
Wonderful Lake.

We have more than once heard
OF the wonderful properties of the
waters of Deep Spring Valley
lake, but until the present, not
with sufIiciency of detail to give
the story full cFedence. Lieuteh-
ant Wotherspoon, Co. D. Twelfth
United States Infantry, in com.
mand of the relief party for Cap
tain Joe's Indians passed several
days last week in the valley, and
bears witness to the literal truth
OF the remarkable phenomena. =
These are, that at certain times
the ducks, which visit the lake
In great numbers, becomeso load
ed down with crystalizations, Of
borax, salt or some similar sub.
tance, that they are utterly una.
bic to ay, and while in this. con.
dition become an easy prey to
the Indians, who wade into the
water and pick them upin their
hands. In fact, this substance
often collects upon the-birds' bills
in such weight as TO actually drag
their heads under water and
drown them. AS asserted BY Mr..
Beasly and family, who haze lived
near the lake for. years, the ducks
are often loaded with, several
pounds weight of this substance;
not less than ten pounds in some
instances. During the first Stag.
es the crystals are quite evenly
disposed over all the birds feath.
ers above water, sticking them to-
gether as firmly as if glued. Then
it accumulates in punches or
strings forming drags or RATS with
which the bird can swim but slow,
ly, if at all; and if formed from
the bill or head, soon causes its
death by drowning.-Inyo (CaD
Mdependent.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1877-05-17
AT Columi,;a & n . co,n !,

At Columbia, S c., few DAYS
since, "Old Wash," ex.Governor
Chamberlain's eonchman, was ac-
costed by one Of bis old friends as
follows: IL Say, Wash, where is
de Gubner?' "WelI, sar, de- Cub.
ner don't stay wild me now; he is
cireumlocated in de country, sar,
and | is de spectacle coachman
of Mr.. Chamberlain, de ex-Gov.
ernor of dis State. We has adj.
journed from dat situation, sar.
an no longer Graves de empty
honors."
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1877-05-17

A short time ago lady at Cliff.
ton, England, having an income
Of $4,000 year, was SO struck
by the devotion OF young cross
ing sweeper to his mother that
she proposed TO him, placed him in
the hands of Il tutor for a couple
of months, and when he had been
intelligently veneered and polish
ed married him at Wells Cathe-
dral. The experiment was not a
success, and the lady is now su.
ing for a divorce.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1877-05-17

A Connecticut woman publish
es her husband as follows: "Ot
the four wives be had before me,
the last he quarreled away; how
the other three came by their
death he can best inform the pub
lie; but | caution all widows or
maidens against marrying him, be
their desire for matrimony ever
so strong"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1877-05-17

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crease of interest however, seems
to be marked and general, to be
accounted for solely as part
of the slow growth of national
culture. 1t is, l believe, due III
large measure to the wider dis
semination of the master works
of all ages which have followed,
and has been rendered possible
by, the Heliotype process of re-
production-the most important
discovery of its kind since that
of photography. BY this pro-
cess, the patents Of which rest
with the we'll known publishers,
James r. Osgood & Co., OF
Boston, superb line engrayings,
Ito all appearance, of the great
paintings of the world, are pro-
duced at a cost even below that
of the miserable cheap chromos,
which like a wave of destruc-
tion have flooded this country,
and which accomplish wonders
in the way of preventing pub
lie taste. The day of chromos,
however, is happily drawing to
a close; and under the educat-
ing influence of The Heliotype
and such other improved pro-
cesses as may yet come up to
assist in the good work, it is not
too much to hope that the APP
probation of art, now mostly
confined to the large cities, will
eventually become as universal
as the ability to read and write.
The war notes Of the week
here, are not very important.
The decreasing chances of an
early termination of hostilities
keep us on a sharp lookout for
the advantage the fight is ex-
pected to bring these coasts,
though the latter have not come
to hand very extensively yet,
except so far as the gun and re-
volver manufacturers are con-
cerned. The Russian fleet con-
tinues at its peaceful anchor
age in the Hudson, while the IL
lustriOus Grand Dukes keep OH
with their visiting and sight
seeing very much as though
their papa had not come to fis-
ticuffs with the Sublime Porte.
1t would seem to indicate rath-
er more filial devotion for the
boys to go home and help the
old man; though perhaps the
latter thinks he can handle that
little affair by himself-which l
guess he can.
An English steamer carry
ing 100000 worth of arms
for the Turkish government left
our port hastily the other night,
starting some hours ahead of
time in consequence of the dis
covery of a realor pretended
plot to seize the steamer and
run her into St. Petersburg,
concOcted by a band of despe-
radoes who had quietly secured
passage in the boat, but who
were left behind by the cap
tain's tactics.
1t will doubtless be of inter
est to your readers to learn that
the last of the great sewing ma
chine patents has just expired,
and that the time cannot be far
distant when the price of this
article Of domes-
tic economy will go down one,
half or more. The companies
have strained every nerve to, OBJ
tain further extensions but
without success; and now free
competition will commence the
work of bringing prices down
to reasonable figures.
RADIx.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1877-05-17

At Southern hotel bar an ca
ger controversy was pending 'twiXt
various generals, majors, &C..
when q quiet fellow observed, Il
happened to be there, gentleman,
and possibly may be able to re-
fresh your. memories. Thereup-
on he proceeded TO give a suc
cinct account of q smart action.
"What might have been your
rank, sir!" asked the hotel keeper.
Il was a private" About to
start next day, he demanded his
bill. mot a cent, sir; not cent.
You're the very first private |
ever met.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1877-05-17

Col. S, S. Taylor, OF Cairo, III ,
has carried in his valise for mqny
years when travelling, a rope lad
der and thick pair of gloves. At
the burning of the Southern Ilo-
tel at St. Louis, where he was a
guest, the ladder aud gloves saved
bis life.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1877-05-17
An April Blizzard.
The Worst Snow-StOrm Ever
Known in Dakota Territory.

|
A letter from Fort Abraham
Lincoln, Dakota, dated April 6,
says:
1.-The fercest snow-storm that
Dakota Territory ever experience
ed ended yesterday morning. 1t
began Saturday last and never
once ceased its fury during six
days. The thermometer fell to
thirty degrees below zero and re.
maincd there throughout the
storm. The snow is about six
feet deep on the level. Cuts and
ravines are filled by the drift snow
The roads are impossible. At
the same date the ice on the Mis-
souri, river broke up and began
floating down at tremendous
rate. Early Sunday morning it
formed gorge at the head of Sib-
ley island, and the bottoms in
front of Bismarck, and for many
miles up the river, overAowed to
the depth of several feet in some
instances. Cuba, point opposite
to our little Fort, had to be aban-
doned. The log houses and
diam shops destroyed. The flood
extended below Sitley island.
IN. P. Clark had a number of
men engaged at Burnt Creek bot
toms as wood-choppers, to supply
the contract for wood at our posi-.
The rapid rise Of the water forced
them to seek refuge on an old hay.
stack, and they remained perch
ed on their lofty seat until Mon
day morning, when they were
happily rescued. The water "a
round the stack reached within
seven or eight feet Of the top, and
the prospect of their rescue was at
one time gloomy indeed. Thir-
teen men were chopping wood OF
Slbley island, seven of whom were
wise enough to cross the river be
fore the ice threatened to come
down. The others, with fooIhar-
dy daring. remained. The water
rose steadily around them, until
they were forced to abandon their
cabins and climb trees to save
themselves from drowning; but
they only saved themselves to
freeze and starve. One old man
was too weak to climb tree, and
his comrades cut notches and help
ed him a!oft. About half way up
he fell and caught himself with
his lett hand on limb, and be-
fore he could be rescued he had
frozen to death. Two of them
fell from their seats, after having
been frozen, and fell into the rush
ing current. One was found still
seated on the limb, but frozen
stiff. The other two were alive
when rescued, but were badly
frozen, and are now at our post
hospital. Their recovery is doubt
full.
"Tyler McCleas was caught 10
the storm, and took refuge in
deserted cabin, hoping that the
fury of the storm would soon sub !
side, but high water completely
corralled him in, and he had to
take refuge on little shelf about
four feet from the floor. He stuck
to his bunk for three days and
nights, and was then rescued.
"Ei. Reynolds undertook toreach |
the bluffs, and was drowned. His
body was found yesterday. He
stood erect in the ice, and the
night before his cries Tor help !
were heard nearly all night, but
human power was of no avail.
Mrs. Paran Stevens, of New
York, o wealthy hotel keepers
A ~ L
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1877-05-17
The European War.

NOW that war has tegun III
Europe, it is of interest to know
the present status of the belliger-
ents. In Russia the reserves have
been called out, contracts for I'M
mense supplies OF army stores
have been made, the fortresses a.
long the Black Sea and the Cau-
casian border have been mounted
with heavy ordnance, and the
coast lined with torpedoes. To
show what has been done, we
quote from a writer who has in-
formed himself fully on the SUBJ
ject:
"The forti6caticn Of Odessa, of
Roulikoff and of the Mole, and
the establishment of four batter
les in the port, have cost, with
their armament, 100000 rou.
bles (Sl2,64O,0O0) 2l,0OO,0OO
roubles have been spent upon the
works between Odessa and Aker-
mann; at Kertsch, and Nikolaew,
$4,000, 600; in the laying down
of torpedoes, 100000. Total
for the defense of the Black Sea.
rs, 100000 roubles, or S50,000,-
900. Including the reinforcements
and reserves at Kew, the South
ern army numbers 100000 troops
of all arms fit for service. These
are supported by second line OF
10000 men, forty miles in their
rear, who are to follow the move.
ments Of the corps of operation
until their strength has been rails.
ed to 200, 900, which will require
about two months time"
There has been intelligent ap-
prehension at Constantinople OF
the magnitude of the enterprise,
and preparations have been on
corresponding scale, according to
the resources of the Empire. The
writer from whom we have quot
ed says of these preparations
"The second and third ban of
their reserves have been called;
troops are concentrated at the
principal strategic points Of the
Danube and of Aisa Minor, and
constracts for arms and ammuni-
ton have been made with respect.
able firms in England and Ameri-
ca. The Softas ere exciting the
population to a holy war, and Eng
land, or rather the present Eng
lish Administration, all though pro-
loundIy neutral, is encouraging
resistance to Russian demands.
In the Dobrutscha, that is 70 say
in Silistria, Hirsoya, Taltscha,
Kustendje, Schoumla and Varna,
10000 men are concentrated.
Along the Danube, at Roustchuk,
Plewna, Nikopolis, Schictowa, Ter
raova aud Gabrowa, there are 5O,-
600 more; and at Widdin, Lom'
Palanka and Rahowa $4,000,
giving for this line an effective
force of I65, 900 troops of all arms.
AS a second line behind the Balk-
haus, another army of 200, 900
men is being organized, and the
Seraskierat has given orders for
the lortification of the de6les of
the Hemus, as well as Of those
commanding the approaches to
Sofa, Ternawoda, 0sman Bazaar,
and the route to Schoumla. Tie
third line passes through Phil
lippOlis to Adrianople, by the
heights between Schataldgi, to
Beikos, and forms a species of en-
trenched camp defended on its
right flank by a great lake.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1877-05-17
A Famous Dog Fight
Which Didn't Come

The London Examiner relates
the following anecdote of th'
late James Merry, the English
sportman, iron-master, million
aire and member Of Parliament
A fayorite pastime of our he.
TO, in his early days, was the
pitting of a dog against a badger
He and his chum in sport, who
became his partner in business,
procured a celebrated badger
that had never been drawn by
any dog. Some Edinburgh
sportsman, however, sent a chal-
lenge, and backed their dog a
gainst the badger for what in
those days was estimated a
heavy amount, the sum of five
hundred dollars.
The owners of the badger ac-
cepted the bet, and the fight
was to come off at Linlithgow,
halfway between Glasgow and
Edinburgh, on a certain day.
To the horror of our sportsman
and his chum the badger died,
and died on the day just before
the day on which the affair was
to come off. To one of them
the five hundred dollars was a
dead loss, but to the other
who knew there was a hope
even when the signs of life
were gone-therc was some
thing yet TO be done--as we
know we'll enough there always
is to them who have a heart for
any fate. So he took the dead
badger, placed him III the we'll
known box, proceeded TO the
trying-place, prepared if posi-
bic, to save if only portion Of
the money now forfeited.
On arriving at Linlithgow the
men of the 6efunct badger had
their hearts relieved by learning
that the dog men had come but
had not brought their dog with
them; the warrior, however,
would not fail to appear the
next day. This was accounted
an opportune moment by the
companion of our merry-heart-
ed hero to propose compro-
mise. The merry one bade his
friend keep his own counsel, or
wait to hear what the dog party
mightsay. They dined together.
The dog party began to hint
at drawing the bet, rather than
trying to draw the badger. A
kick under the table from his
friend intimated the anxiety he
felt to close at once with any
terms that might be offered.
That kick was responded to by
another still more vigorous.
Finally, the hackers of the dog
offered fifty dollars to cancel
the bet. Kicking was again
renewed, but our hero remained
firm, like Horatius, who kept the
bridge so well, steadfust still in
mind. 1t was at length agreed
that the dog party should Cor
felt three hundred and seventy
five dollars. The bank notes
were handed over and the mo-
mentous question was settled.
"I'm thinking we've got the
better O ye this time, Jamie; /;
our dawg's got the mango"
"I'm no sac sure about that" !"
replied the other; ''our badgers
dead"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1877-05-17

A French soldier was sitting, a
short time back, on the summit of
a hill overlooking a garrison
town. His horse was picketed
near by. Pie man was smoking
leisurely, and, from time to time,
gIancing from the esplanade to a
big official envelope he held in his
hand. A comrade passed and
said:
"What are you doing thereH'
81 am bearing the President
McMahon's pardon for our friend
Flichmau, who is to be shot this
morning.
"Well, then, hurry along with
it," said bis comrade.
"Oh, no! See, there is hardly
soul OH the esplanade, and the
firing platoon has not yet formed.
You surely would not have me
rob my appearances Of all dramatic
effect"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1877-05-17

John Smith was killed at Ergls
Pass by u Mexican. A crowd
was preseutr ald u number OF
shots fired at tue Mexican, but
only thirty ot lAsm took deadly
effect. rs
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1877-05-17

H Hayes has taken a great
liking to Wade Hampton, who seems
to reciprocate the good feeling.
HAYES seems to be conservative
enough, so far, to make a good
democrat in a short time. Well,
let him come over he's welcome
to a high back seat
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1877-05-17

The Odd Fellows and Mason
lie fraternities are orgapizjag
mutual benefit Insurance 4o-l.-
ties in various sections Of tlle
country
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1877-05-17

Thirteen years ago a negro bur-
glar shot man in a house in At.
lanta, Ga. The other day he
wrote from Kentucky inquiring
if the man died of the wound, and
his letter has led to his arrest for
the murder.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1877-05-17
A Sad Sight.

He left her and stepped out to
see a friend between acts. "Why,
Edwurd," she said, when he return
ed, "there are tears in your eyes. :"
eyes, pet, replied lie, solemnly,
81 suppose there are-I saw such
a sad sight when | was out"
"You did-what was it?" inquired
she. Such a sad sight," contin-
ued he-keeping his breath. 81
discovered young man whom
l have known for years drinking
whisky" "You did?" ''Yes, stand.
ing right in plain sight before me,
partaking deeply and carelessly of
the dreadful Intoxicating glass.
There was a little pause, when
the young lady suddenly said,
edward, was he standing right
in front of your eyes, pet, "
was the reply. There was anoth-
er pause, when the young Ia
dy asked again, i"Edward, don't
most OF the fashionable saloon
counters have great nice mirrors
right on the walls behind tbeln?"
Edward flushed q little, and look.
ed quizzical as he replied that he
"believed'' they did. And there
be permitted the subject to drop.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1877-05-17

The times are SO hard that one
man says be parted with all his
elegant wardrobe except the arm
holes Of an old waistcOat.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1877-05-17

"My business is to talk-l deal
in words and sentences, said a
stump speaker. "Yes, and az long
as | have known you, your place
Of business has never Eeen closed!
cried q voice in The crowd,
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1877-05-17

A new comet has teen discov-
cred, but it is too small to ever
come into active use for anything
except an excuse for lovers to
walk out to the front gate.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1877-05-17

A Yorkshire woman is SO clean.
ly that she uses two rolling pins
one for the pastry and the 9TH
er for her husbands head.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1877-05-17

"Well, if this isn't meant" said
an indignant pick. pocket. "lere's
this feiler asOin' about with this
ere yal!er chain, aud when I
pulls 1t ont there amt no watch
on the end OF it."
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1877-05-17

Mrs. Paran Stevens, of New
York, o wealthy hotel keepers
widow, pays her cook $40 week,
and $3.50 day additional, when
any extra work outside the regu
lar family cooking, is Inflicted
upon him. Pretty good pay for a
pot singer.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1877-05-17
TERMS

~ Two Dollars for enc year, tnpG-
csdofy ~ ddc0nce; Two Dollars and
Eisy Cents If payment he deferred three
months. All papers going out of the county
to be paid for IN adranoc.
b<S- Single copies, Five Cents each.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1877-05-17
Communication.
Our New York Letter.

of Art - War Notes - Cheaper
Sewing Machines.
To the Editor Of the Observer
New YORK, May 4, 1877.
The annual shadow cast over
New York, by the recurrence
of May day has fallen and
passed by, leaving behind it a
broad track of old boots, paper
collars, superannuated erinoline,
broken furniture and profanity.
L don't really suppose that eve
Irybody moved on Monday,
Tuesday and Wednesday, but |
am ready tomake affidavit to the
fact that the streets looked like
lit on those three days. Nor
were the removals from poorer
quarters to better this year, but
on the contrary, quite the re-
verse. 1t would be difficult for
a newcomer to find an unoccu-
lPied cheap lodging, while of
brown stones and marble fronts
he could have his pick from
one end of town to the other.
The landlords of the latter are
an injured looking set. They
complain that tenants won't
pay them the amount of taxes
on the property, and they are
probably correct. The cry of
the tenant is still, Down with
prices; and as he is largely in
the majority he will continue
to carry his point.
>Serio-comic May day wit
messed a tragedy which had
none of the ludicrous features
which relieve the mislortunes of
moving. Early in the after
noon the neighborhood of City
Hall Square was startled by a
crash in the costly new Post
Office, and the crowd which
quickly gathered about the
building became aware that a
section of the roof had fallen
in. The widest rumors at once
prevailed as to the loss of life
and amount Of damage infic-
ted. These were speedily cor
rected, but the truth was found
to be bad enough, as the life
less bodies Of three poor fell
lows were brought out and placed
in the ambulances which speedi-
ly appeared upon the scene.
Others were injured more or less
severely, but the mortality, by
almost miraculous good fortune,
will probably be no greater than
above indicated.
The disaster was Immediate
ly caused BY the incautious re-
moval of some supports in
the course Of some needed re-
pairs. Primarily, however, the
fault lies at the already heavily
encountered door Of ex-Archi-
tect Mullett of the Treasury
Department, him Of the mon
strous designs and fluent pro-
family. The roof embodied
some patent OF his own, and is
so unreasonably heavy that
fears are entertained Of similar
accidents inF6ther parts Of the
building. Vigorous measures
are being taken, however, to.
render the remaining portions
secure, as we'll as to repair the.
damage done. None OF the
functions Of the office were dis
turbed by the occurrence, I
There have been since my
last two or three of the most
notable sales of pictures since
the johnson collection went off.
Really despite the hard times
art has received surprising en-
couragement during the past
year. Numerous important
sales of galleries and collections
have been held, at almost all
Of which there has been such.
large attendance and eager buy
ing as would seem to indicate
that pictures are passing, with
an advancing civilization, from
their character Of Injuries into
the list of necessities. The IN