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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1878-07-11

s&s- Secretary Sherman, it up
pears, did actually write the let.
ter to Anderson and Weber, prom.
Using that they should be cared FOL
If they carried out their part of
the programme to cheat Tildel
oat OF thevote of Louisiana. On
Tuesday r i Weber, brother of
The murdered Dlniel Weber, An
dersons associate, was before the
Potter Committee, and testified
that he found the Sherman letter
ia a box among his dead brother s
effects, and that he destroyed it
lie said he identified it as being
Sherman's handwriting, and that
he was familiar with the hand
writing Of Sherman. lie de
stroyedit at the request of his sis
Ger in-law, who wanted nothing
preserved that would injure her
husbands memory. The versatile
Mrs Jenl1s swore that the letter
was not written by Sherman, but
by another person, at her dicta.
tion, and it rs therefore plain that
either Weber or Mrs. jerks lies.
However that may be, ii Sher-
man did not actually write the
letter with his own hand, he
caused it to be written, and is
therefore no less responsible for it.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1878-07-11

~ The President in an in-
terview at Wilkesbarre, Pa,
expressed the opinion that the
Potter investigation was origi-
mated and carried out by Re
publicans.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1878-07-11

ia DIR. j. G. Aver, propri-
etor of Ayers cherry pectoral
and other popular preparations,
died at Winchendon, Mass,
Wednesday, Bird inst, of soft
ening OF the brain.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1878-07-11

lY No need to send man
as Consul to some hot climate
now. A healthy heat can be
found almost anywhere.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1878-07-11

Ia Stanley Mathews says
Anderson is a rascal and liar.
Anderson says Mathews is a
triekster and a briber, who prom.
Used but failed to reward him for
bis knavery. Or, Stanly, on
Charge, Anderson, charge, with
all the documents The public
believe you both tell Che truth.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1878-07-11

Mr.. Stewart L. Woodford adj
vocates the election of "Con-
gressmen at large" Too many
of them are at large now.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1878-07-11
FAYETTEVILLE. TENNESSEE.
THURSDAY Morning, July III. 1878
democratic Judicial Ticket

ron TIE STATE ArLAreE.
JAMES w. DEADERICK. Of Wasb;nr,on
FETLR TURNET, of Franklin.
ron TIRE EASTERN DIVISION.
hObENI MCFARLAND, Of Ilanblea.
FOR TIE MIDDLE pIvIsov.
WILLIAM =. COOPER, nf Davidson.
ron THE WEsTEBz DIVISION.
THOMAS j .FREEM Of Gibson.
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LYNCHBURG.
Two MORE GREAT QUESTIONS
At Lynchburg
. q 1fl q 81 2

FIRST-That all who buy their goods from
]. L. BRYANT & co. are prosperous
and happy.
SECOND-That J, L. BRYANT & co. have
the latest purchase, and the cheapest
freshest and newest styles of goods in
Lynchburg.
OF course they are selling them cheaper
than those who bought at higher prices,
without any "Bulldozing," which they do
not propose to resort to.
They invite all their friends, and ospe-
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1878-07-11

Mr.. Doriat, of Bristol, Tenn,
has q wooden watch made by
himself.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1878-07-11

Gen. Grants Ia Amster-.
We really, can not be expected
TO 50 on.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1878-07-11

Bob Ingersoll bets on Grant
for the next President.
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4 A Nm Beautiful Concert Grand Pr annIu
~ W. os- cost 81, SEQ only s425- gl1hN
SYRUP MAKING.

a. DAY to Agents canvassing for Inc Fire
side visitor. Terms and Outfit Free
Address p. o. VICkERY, Augusta, Maine
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IEA DORIS. REPUBLTcAG CoNf REssIONAL CON :.
1919 SHEET NORTHw EsT,
WAsaINGT0N. ID. C.. Nav 81. 1873
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1878-09-20
disappointing Conclusion.

The other day a boy of thirteen,
who looked very innocent and child.
like as he reposed under a shade
tree on Beach street, reused up
when joined by another lad of his
own age, and confidently inquired :
"Well, did you make observa.
shuns Z"
81 didw was the reply.
And we kin hook the apples
aud not git ketched, kin wer
I" You wait minute" commanded
the other, as he held an old shiugle
up to the light to enable him to
read the following "notes" in pencil:
Went down in front of house /;
saw old woman with club; saw dog
layin' low for us; saw red-headed
girl reddy to ring cOw-bell and
give alarm saw a man inside
breathing hard and achin' to kill
boy /; hull family looked me in the
eye; pressure too heavy, and |
backed off; nice appuls them, but
under the circumstances | guess
we'd better keep on chewin' old le-
mons"
Another disappointment added
to our burdens" sighed the first,
and they loafed on.-Free Press.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1878-09-20
4 II f co u H Il s.
REGULAR TERMS.
CIRCUIT COURT-SEyENTH DISTRICT.
JAMES 8. HAMM, Judge.
THOMAS s. FORD, District Attorney.

In the county of Lauderdale on the sec-
ond Monday of February and August, and
continue eighteen days.
In the county of Kemper, on the first
Monday of March and September, and
continue twelve days.
In the county of Clarke, on the third
Monday of March and September, and
continue twelve days.
In the county of Wayne, on the first
Monday of April and October, and con-
tiDue six days.
In the county of Greene, OH the second
Monday of April and October, and con-
tinue six days.
In the county of Jackson on the fourth
Monday after the fourth Monday Of April
and October, and continue twelve days.
In the county of Harrison on the third
Monday after the fourth Monday of April
and October and continue six days.
In the county of Hancock on the first
Monday after the fourth Monday of April
and October, and continue twelve days.
In the county of Marion, on the fourth
Monday in April and October, and con-
tinue six days.
In the county OF Perry on the third
Monday of April and October, and con
tinue six days,
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1878-09-20
FROM PEARLINGTON.
PEAptfNGros, MISS. Sept 1, Is, I,

PEAnLfNGros, MISS, Sept, f6, 1879.
Editor Democrat-Stari
After pleading one with another,
and collectively, the citizens of
this place held meeting for the
purpose of urging upon tue health
officer here, DR.. j. A. Mead, and
member of the county board of
health to consult that body in re.
gard to quarantining against places
now infected with the prevalent
epidemic, or Others that may arise,
and which resulted in the estab.
lishment of IA quarantine; whether
it avails anything or not it is paci.
flying to the troubled minds to know
that ii sentinel stands ready to
warn them in time to fee from
danger.
Seeing the daily reports of that
ravaging disease, yellow fever,
the desolatiOn and ruin that follows
in its wake, the noble men and
women OF our own as well as our
sister State Louisiana, alike the
humble in rank, falling victims be.
fore this mighty plague, and the
destruction or property which is
necessarily bound to fellow, and
knowing that it. is continually
spreading, it has aroused us to that
degree Of fear and pfecaution which
induces us to defend and retain, if
possible, ,sthe health of our locality
(Which at present is very gOod) and
prevent the appearance of this
desperate malady among us. We
have had a tOretaSte of its fatality.
during the epidemics of 1S53-58-67
we were forced to part with our
relatives and loved ones, although
to no great extent, yet in COM
munity SO sparsely settled we feel
the effects of the separation of a
friend or citizen in the same ratio
OF those more densely populated,
and in fact, feel it greater being
principally raised together from
childhood.
We are now nearly surrounded
by this terrible disease, New Or
leans west of us but the short dis
tance of "a miles; Bay st. Louis
east of us and still nearer, only 20
miles, and Covington, La, northwest
about 40 miles, and | hear today
from a reliable source that it is ont
in the country east of CovingtOn.
This unwelcome visitor is gradual
~ and truly visiting many a rustic
home that never dreamed of it, and
leaves a vacant chair and Ofiimes
more than one in every household
where it enters. Hearing and
knowing these facts has precau-
toned us, aud we are now endeav-
ing to stay the advance of the pre-
vailing epidemic upon our little
town. Hoping that our efforts are
hot in vain is the prayer of
Yours respectfully,
ALPHA.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1878-09-20
Howard Relief Association
HandsbOrO.

Pursuant to previous notice the
citizens of HandsbOro, held a pub.
lie meeting on Tuesday evening,
September 10, 1878, at the store OF
Mr.. b. Leger, tor the purpose OF
organizing "a relief association to
procure money aud delicacies for
the sick of New Orleans and else.
where.
The meeting was organized by
calling Mr.. Calvin Taylor to the
chair, who explained the object of
the meeting ina few appropriate re-
marks. After which there were
elected the following
PERMANENT OFFICERS:
President-Calvin Taylor.
Observation-Disclosures. K. Davis.
Secretary-E. b. Myers.
Treasurer-B. Leger.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
The officers. and J. Il. Liddle, w.
L. Aircy, p. X. Mayors.
COUNTY RELIEF COMMITTEE:
The Board of Directors, and
ThOs. w. Grayson, w. G. Evans, ,Sr,
}. j. COwart, Thomas Bond,
w. j. Ramsay, Am. Dahlgren,
w. Ii. Morris, Fred. s. Hewes,
John G. Land, Florian Seal,
Charles l.. Wells.
On motion the Pascagoula Dem.
oCRAT.STAR and SedshOre Gazette
were requested to publish the pro.
ceedinss of this meeting.
On motion the meeting adjourned,
subject to the call of the president.
c. TAYLOR, President.
f.. B. MYERS, Sec'y.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1878-09-20
cHANCERY COURT-7Tn DISTRICT.
GEORGE WOOD, Chancellor,

In the county of Jackson, on the first
Monday of March and September, and
continue six days.
In the county of Harrison, on the second
Monday of March and September, and
continue six days.
In the county of Hancock, on the third
Monday OF March and September, and
continue six days.
In the county of Pearl, on the fourth
Monday of March and September, and
continue six days.
In the county of Marion, on the fourth
Monday in March and September, and
continue six days.
In the county of Perry, on the first
Monday in April and October, and contin-
ue six days.
In the county of Greene, on the second
Monday in April and October, and CON
tinue days.
In the county of Wayne, on the fourth
Monday after the fourth Monday of March
and September. and continue six days.
In the countyof Clarke, on the first Mon
day in May and November, and continue
six days.
In the county of Lauderdalc, on the
second Monday of May and November,
and continue twelve days.
In the county of kemper, on the fourth
Monday of May and November, and CON
time six days.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1878-09-20
OrasIgs Culture.

People who wish to sec their
groves flourish and become success.
fnl orange growers, should make
themselves acquainted with the in.
gradients contained in the soil, th At
they intend planting on, and in
knowing what the orange consists
of, they cur easily arrive at the
fertilizers peesled. The material
eau be purchased separately aud
composted ut home with great sar.
ing of material and freight for in
buying fertilizers we have to take
much useless stuff thatis not at all
necessary for orange trees. In
looking over the analysis of the
orange it will be observed that the
most necessary ingredients are
potash, lime and phosphorus. Our
muck contaius great deal of these,
and when it can be procured readi.
~ will, IN most cases, answer the
purpose, but there are places where
mucls il at toU great distance to
hui, and the funds are not availa.
ble for purchasing the commercial
ingredients. 1t is then of some i'm.
portance to know what is near at
hand to supply the want. .... .
The roots of the saw palmetto
are rich iu potash, and if they are
burnt, the ash will answer. Lime
is contained in considerable quau-
titles in the sand, but we have ie.
posits of she'll mari all over the
State. Oyster shells can be burnt
and made into lime, as also the
lime stone that crops up IN many of
the counties, even the smal! shells,
that form the quoquina rocks, may
be ground or burnt for lime.
Throwing fresh oyster shells at the
root of an orange tree as fertili-
zer, is about AS much use as giving
a man the end of an iron pipe to
nourish himself. For plios ,horus,
we will have to depend ON the small
bOny fish, menhaden, catfish, and
even the carcass of the alligators
of which scores are thrown away.
Common salt will answer for soda.
By mixing the ingredients at home
we can save many dollars and have
only what are needed for the spe.
cial purpose. A barrel should be
placed in convenient part of the
house, in which all the house slops
may be thrown during the day aud
administered to the roots of the
orange trees iu the evenings. Soap
suds are an excellent fertilizer also,
and none should be wasted. Sew
eral hundred trees may be well
manured during the year from these
sources alone. We use COW peas
here to enrich the soil for our young
trees. III Australia they plant
Lupines, and they are considered
the only fertilizer needed with the
help OF guano once a year. We
feel confident thatif proper precau-
tions were taken to economize, that
manure could be procured,
where family were living on u
place, to fertiliSe at least five acres
in oranges. Those who plant more
than this, have the means of pur-
chasing commercial fertilizers tor
their groves. Let us hear from
others on the subject-Florida Ag-
ricultmiSt.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1878-09-20

and walked slowly across the hall,
her soft white draperies trailing
over the carpet and her soft loose
hair looking like a nimbus of gold
round the head of a saint. She
had just reached the door, when it
opened and she came face to face
with Maxwell Stuart. She did not
scream or faint, but by the sudden
stream OF brightness that seemed
to shine over all her life, she knew
what her wOman's heart had been
waiting for. Their greetings were
quiet, and soon they were talking
in calm, natural manner.
Eleven years had wrought a
great change in Maxwell, now Col.
Stuart. He was thinner and dark.
er; the old hard recklessness was
gone, and silver threads CLEANED
among the dark waving hair.
That was not Colonel Stuart's
last visit to the old rectOry. He
came again, and again, aud one
evening down in the beautiful old
garden he showed Bethel the rose
lying withered and dead in u tiny
sandal case. Iu grave, earnest
voice lie said:
at has gone with me through
all the long years, the sweetest
memory of my life clinging around
it. Bethel, my dazzling, | have
kept my promise, and will you trust
me nowf Dearest | love you, |
have loved you ever since that
evening eleven years ago, when
You, with your sweet face full of
tender compassion, allowed me to
call you sister. Give me IA dearcr
right Bethel be my WIFE"
And Bethel, wishing for no high
er earthly gift than the love of
Maxwell Stuart, turned and for
once dropped her crutch, and laid
her hands in his.
IL think l have always loved
you MAXWELL" she said simply.
He drew her to his heart, kissing
the wide white brow and sweet
quivering lips softly and tenderly.
Through all the peaceful after
years, Bethel learned each day how
truly the promise had been kept.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1878-09-20
IN THE NEST.

Gather them close to your loving heart
Cradle them on your breast,
They will soon enough leave your brood
ing care,
Soon enough mount youths topmost stair
Little ones in the nest.
Fret not that the children's hearts are gay,
That their restless feet will run;
There may come a time, in the by-and-by,
When you'll sit in your lonely room and
sigh
For sound of childish fun;
When you'll long for repetition sweet,
That sounded through each room,
Of "Mother," Mother" the dear love
calls
That will echo long in the silent halls
And add to their stately gloom.
There may come a time when youll long
to hear
The eager boyish tread,
The tuneless whistle, the clear, shrill
shout,
The busy hustle in and out,
And pattcring overhead
When the boys and girls are all grown mp,
And scattered far and wide,
Or gone to the undiscovered shore,
Where youth and age come ncvermore,
You will MISS them from your side.
Then gather them close to your loving
heart,
Cradle them on your breast,
They will soon enough leave your brood
ing care,
Soon enough mount youths topmost
stair
Little ones in the nest.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1878-09-20
MISSISSIPPI CITY.

Yachting on the Bay-An Interesting Race
MISSISSIPPI CITY, Sept. II, 1878. =
Editor DemOcrat-Star
The most interesting regatta OF
the season given by the Mississippi
City Yacht Club came off from Mr.
Mehle's pier Saturday, 9TH inst
The race, as usual, was triangular
one; the distance six miles and re.
peat. The purse consisted of sew.
enteen dollars divided between the
two classes.
The following skiffs contested
for the prizes:
NAMES. OWNERS. CAPTAINS.
Ella Marie-Wm. Mehle--Walter Green
j. w. JAS. Wclsh-G. McCaugban
Jennie c. II. Blackman-H. Blackman
Eclipse -Massie Burton Massie Burton
Rita Walter Green-Charles Craig
The boats got off well together,
the j. w. slightly leading and in
creasing her distance during the
first round. At the second stake
OH the second, the wind which had
been blowing fine breeze up to that
time lulled considerably, which EN-
abled the Ella Marie and the Jennie
q. to close up the gap. The race
now became very exciting, the
three skiffs sailing to the home
stake IL close order. The Ella
Marie, however, kept creeping
ahead and rounded the
home stake forty seconds in adj
vance of the j. W.; the Jennie &
to directly after. At first
it was considered that the j. w.
on account of her being shorter
than the others, which entitled her
to time. had won, but upon meas
urement the judges awarded the
purse to the Ella Marie. The two
judges were Messrs. Hay and Car.
penter. Umpire--Mr. VIM. Hay.
ward,
The graceful little Rita came in
for the second prize.
After the regatta was concluded,
Mr.. Mehle invited all the crews
and those who had assembled TO
witness the race up to his house
where they were RECALLED with
champagne, and those who pre-
terred it. with most excellent old
rye; among the latter OF whom
You may rest assured was
SKIFFEREE.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1878-09-20
Painting a Picture in SIX Minutes.

A private letter received from an
American gentleman in Paris gives
an amusing account of a picture
painted in six minutes. Says the
letter:
We were mt the Cafe Chantant
the other night. 1t is building
somewhat larger than the Corcoran
Gallery of Art. 1t is "A great place
for music, songs and dances. There
was one very amusing feature.
During one of the entr'acts they
brought on anartist who was billed
to paint Il marine view in six min.
utes all finished for hanging (the
picture not the artiSt).
The canvas was brought on.
Out came the artist, a quiet,
nervOus-looking young man of
about thirty years Of age.
His colors were all upon the
palette, and his brushes were in his
hand.
Attention " sang out the direc.
tor. r.....
The artist seized large brush.
AT u signal the orchestral band
struck up "a clashing, maddeningly
nervous waltz. ta
As the first note was struck the
artist dashed mass of yellow up
on the upper part of the canvas.
Then a bit of blue, then white, a
dash of purple shadow, and then
with a quick twirl of a clean brush,
a dark.blue sea is dashed in against
the horizon.
Two minutes gone.
The waltz goes on fast and faster.
The brush keeps time. A huge
rock is sketched in with burnt
sienna and black. A lighthouse
with o vermillion range light is
dropped upon the top of the rock.
Clash, crash, one, two, three, y
boat under full sail is thrown into
the dim distance. Clash, crash,
one, two, three, and another boat
is dashed in. Light upon the wa
ters is thrown in with free, steady
hand. A huge brush then careful.
~ blends the edges of the masses,
and with profound bow, the art.
Ist turns to q cheering audleuce,
gratified that he is through on time.
And the wonder is that the pic.
ture is startling good in it's broad
effect. 1t ia strong aud clear. The
,olors are good, and are not muddi.
y mixed. It was as good o nov
city rs ever saw at any show, and
Z beats all how i, annses tire
Trench peonle
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1878-09-20
THE PROMISE KEPT.
BY STEPHEN BRENT.

There was brilliant gathering
at Sir John Kenneth's. All the
aristocracy of Estmoor seemed to
have turned out. 1t was the last
ball given in honor of the 4th. In
two more days they would bid fare.
well to English soil and sail fol
India, there, possibly, to lay down
their lives and sleep the dreamless
sleep of death, in graves unmarked
By stick or stone.
Mr.. Milford, the good old rector
OF EstmoOr, and his friend, Colonel
Cheny, sat on the balcony talking.
On low cushioned seat at the rec.
tors side, sat his only child.
Little crippled Bethel, the old
man's darling, placed in his arms
by the gentle mother who gave up
her lite for her child. 1t was AN
unusual thingt to see the gray.baired
rector at such a scene of gaiety, but
Be hel wanted tOcome. She would
never walk without crutch, but
that did not keep her from delight.
ing in the free, graceful movements
of others. A tall figure passed
them.
"Did you notice that man 2" said
Col. Cheny to the rector.
Yes, why "
"He is a good illustration OF the
subject we were discussing the 9th
er day about boys being turned out
on the world without anybody to
care for them"
"Who is he ~
Maxwell Stuart, and one of the
most reckless men ever saw. He
came of good family, but had little
money, and his mother was a cold,
heartless woman, without any true
womanhOod about her. Maxwell
is the last of his race, and he seems
bent cn dragging down the proud
old uame so honorably borne by his
ancestors
at is a sad thing to see young
man going down to ruin" said the
rector SraVely.
ayes, and | never saw one go as
fast as Stuart. Only to-day he in-
suited Col. l., and as the Col
onel is very strict, | canuOt tell
where it will end" ....
Till now, Bethel had been silent,
but lifting her head from her faith.
er's knee, she said:
"Couldn't you save him from
punishment, Col. Chenyn
"Yes, possibly, but what is the
use, child, he will do the same thing
Overagain, it he getsaugry enough"
Perhaps not; he might do bet
ter if he had a good, true friend.
[ feel sorry for him, alone and with
nobody to love or care for him.
Please help him, wont you 7" clasp
Dg her small hands aud looking up
sntreatingly.
"Well, perhaps you are right, lit
lie woman, | will try"
The next afternoon, Bethel took
ler crutch, and went down into the
garden. She was slight girl of
iourteen, but her thoughts and
IDEAS were those of a woman. The
air chlld-like face almost saint-like
n it's purity and sweetness, aud
such look of perfect patience,
surely few human faces ever wear.
There was touch of sadness iu the
lear, gray eyes and about the soft
mouth, but some times it
would fade away in look of in
ense peace.
The rectory garden was a wilder
less of bloom and sweetness. Ro-
,es, honeysuckles and jessamines
rave their fragrance to the summer
Iir, and over all shone the afternoon
Iun.
To Bethel, this garden looked
ike a spot from Bunyan's Land Of
3eulab, it was SO calm, so peaceful,
md unworld like in its dreamy still
less.
Bethel sat down OF low rustie