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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1851-10-14
The Great Earthquake in Naples.

| Ouer Trio Thousand Laves Lost
| Cites Destroyed and Damqged-
The Washington Republic publishes
a letter from the Hon. E. Joy Morris,
the American Minister to Naples,
(Europe,) giving a minute account
OF the terrible earthquake which oc-
| Cured in the western portion of the
kingdom Of Naples On the 14th Of
July, by which some $500 lives we're
lost, and several towns either totally
Frustrated or greatly damaged. Mr.
Morris says that previous to the
shock, a small stream that runs near
the city of Melf suddenly disap-
peared, and adds;
!. At the first shock, Melf, which
contains ten thousand abitants,
was Frustrated in the dust, nothing
but a few crurn blhg walls surviving
tie general ruin An unknown num-
Der Of its inhabitants were buried
under the falling mass Of fabrics
Up to the present moment seven hun
dred dead bodies have been disin-
tered, and many 9th ers are con-
stantly being found. More than two
hundred persons lie I'M an adjacent
hospital, suffering under grievous
wounds, while many nave tteen dug
out alive from the ruins. Amongst
Others, a female infant, a year old,
after lying buried for two days, was
brought out living and unframed,
and restored to its afflicted mother,
widowed by the same calamity.
The shocks and rumbling of the
earth still occasionally occur red at
the time of writing his letter, and all
eyes were turned upon Vesdvius as
! the safety valve through which the
struggling fires might escape, al
though no local signs were yet appa-
rent. The neighboring towns Of
Atella, Romero, Barrie, and Rapolla
are sufferers by the same CONFUSION.
Romero is a general wreck, not a
sound house remaining-mor re than
hundred persons have here persisted;
and as many have been mai med OF
wounded. In Barile, the 0 nly edifice
not entirely destroyed is the orphan
asylum, while the discovered dead
amount to about one hundred and
fifty. In the commune Of Bari, the
towns of Cerato, Minerva, Spinnak 20
la, Andria and TRAM were all injured
more or less. In Canossa, the an
cient Ca'iosium, founded by Dion ed,
and whose walls once enclosed a cir
cult of sixteen miles, three hundre ed
and seventy-six houses were throE n
down. At the last report the shoe ks
around Mount Volture continued,
and one-half Of the city Of YenoBa,
the ancient Tenusiq, containing six
thousand inhabitants, and celebrat ed
asthe birthplace of Horace, was de-
stroyed. The mountain provinces of
the Abruzzi and of Calabria, Where
the earthquake of 1888 destroyed
three hundred cities,and buried thirty
thousand human beings, have th Us
far escaped.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1851-10-14
The Christiana Outrage.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 2:

i aThe examination of the prisoners
taken:to Lancaster Jail afte r their
arrest on the charge of participating
in the Christiana outrage, which " hs
commenced on Tuesday, was conelu-
ded on yesterday morning. Alder
man Reigart, before whom the hear
ing was had, delivered his decision,
fully committing thirteen of the ac-
cused to the custody Of the United
States Marshal, to take their trial
for treason against the Cover nment,
and discharging five others, against
whom the evidence Of gul 1T was
! deemed insufficient.
"The names Of the prisoners COM
mitted 10 answer are Cashier Hanna
way and Elijah Lewis, white; and
Henry Sims, John Morgan, Jacob
Moore, Alison Fernsly, Lewis Gales,
Lewis Clarl kson, Chas. Hunter, Geo.
Wells, Nelson Carter, Jacob Woods,
and Geo. Williams, colored. Woods
wis arrested by the Marshals police,
under Lieut.. Ellis, on Wednesday.
Geo. w. II. Scott and Peter Woods,
cold, were also committed as wit
nesses. The names of prisoners dis
charged hre Charles Valentine, Elijah
Stewart, IIezekiah Clements, Walter
Harris, and Abraham Clench, all col
ored. The liberated parties were ina
mediately re-arrested on v arrants
from the U. S. Commissioner upon
Few charges, but the testimony not
being strong enough to hold them,
they were again discharged.
"The committed prisoners we're
brought to the city by the five o'clock
train, Yesterday afternoon, in charge
Of the U. S. officers, and Lieut.. Ellis
and his party of policemen. They
were conveyed from the depot to
Moyamensing Prison.
PHLApELRHIA, Odt. 3.
The Grand Jury found trh lie bills
against four whites and p blacks en-
~ I&o II arooe4o,- ~ ,.;ot
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1851-10-14
Hogs Prospects Of the coming
Season, Prices, &c.

The prices of hogs, lately, have
advanced, and, as we have heretofore
stated, Fari Gus contracts, for early de-
livery, have been made by our pack
ers at prices ranging from 81 % to
81 so net Similar contracts have
been enter ed into at Madison and
CincinI ati. 1t is pretty generally
conceded that the number Of hogs
packed this season throughout the
WestHill fully equal last season )
product, and that the weight will
greatly exceed that of last year.
At present. there is but little dispo-
sition to ehter into contracts on the
part Of packers and buyers at quota
tons.
We anticipate large increase Of
the packing here this season as conf
pared with last, and understand that
our packers are making the most
ample arrangements. As an evil
dence of this, We state that one pack
er is to receive 5000 hogs from In
dianopolis, the hogs to be forwarded
by railroad to Madison, and from
thence here.
At Madison, Ia, we hear of con-
tracts for $500 head Of hogs at 81 40
a 81 IS net. At st. Louis con-
tract " as recently made for 1000
hogs to be delivered as late as the
2Sth Of February. A packer in this
city had 1000 head offered to him
at 81 eeh hts gross, to be delivered
within 20 miles of this city, on the
railroad, which be refused.
The following is about the average
of gross and net prices for hogs, if
not drl ven over 40 or so miles. As
the distance increases, however, the
a vand e o yer the gross price must be
ihereas led to cover cost:
81 cts. gross is equal to 81 25 a
81 80 net 81 cts. is equal to 81
so a S 4 75net.
The following extract of a letter
from a highly intelligent and reliable
source in Cincinnati, will be found in
teresting at this time:- Louisville
Courier, Odt. 4.
"From all the information we can
gain in relation to the quality and
quantity Of hogs in this section of
country and throughout the great
West, there appears to be but one
opinion, viz: That the numbers will
be equal to last season, and quality
far better, also that the price at which
farmers and drovers anticipate our
market will open at, to be dangerous
and unsafe. Therefore we look upon
the bpsih ness in the prospective, as
disastrous to all who hold for high
prices.
Hogs have been sold in pur mar
ket at a a 4ac. All of the hogs
thus far contracted for, are to De cut.
and cured into bacon, for the New
Orleans market. Consequently, look
for a decline in that city. soon after
the first a rivals, caused by heavy
shipments. In fact, hogs are too
high, and we think the price will not
be sustained"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1851-10-14

s@The Gallatin 7Fmth Legion
after speaking in the highest terms
Of James z. Cray, Esq; the affable
and trustworthy friend who accom-
panied Coy. TrousdaIe during his
tour Of eanyassing in the spring and
summer, announces that Mr. Crary
has selected Hardeman county as his
future place Of residence.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1851-10-14
"A Concert.
PETERSBURG Oct. /, 1851.

II AuoDl ny, wv. i xoc1s
Messrs. Berry g. Wallace:
Improvements in the Arts and
Sciences go rapidly on. Mankind
can no longer be induced to travel ii
the footsteps Of their predecessors
New ways, new means, new orders d
things, must be established. Oul
fathers t aveled by horse and carriage,
We travel by steamboat and railroad
They sent their news by post, we
ttsend ours by lightning. They mad
their corn with the hoe,;we With oul
patent plows. They wore their
own fab RIGS, we that of the worm.-
They tudied all Meir Hres to become
wise, We are wise before ere become
men. They never became great until
long after they we're dead, we live To
see our greatness fade away.
But there are improvements and
we should be benefited by them. 1t
| is folly in the extreme to walk in the
rugged path Of our fathers, when q
highway broad and smooth lies before
us. But to the point aimed att
There are many systems of NJ usi {
Give, I think now used in this coun
try. The advocates of each system
seem fixed in their determination To
put down all others and exalt them
own. This party strife has done for
Music what pa tyism always does
ruined the eau Sc. This should not
be. Will the friends of Music unit Z
their efforts to advance the sciencee
Shall all other sciences be urged for
ward, while Il lis, the most pleasing,
and not the lea st useful, dies neglect
ed and forgottd n2 Better hopes ARE
entertained Who wishes these
hopes blasted? None? Then to itF
aid. But how shall we proceed
Come to Peter sburg on the last day
of this month, and the day after, and
let US consult. A meeting of Musir
Teachers woul b no doubt result ih
much good. It would q xtend thei +
acquaintance, tub off the asperitie 5
now felt, and e kcite a deeper interest
on the part Of the community ih
general.
At the time and place above men
toned, there WI III be Concert of sew :
eral classes, us ing the Phonetic sys-
tenn. ALL ART INVITED. Teachers
Of the various systems in the coun-
try are-request I'D to attend with their
classes, and if they desire it, they
shall have any opportunity of maxim
an exhibition. Nothing, however
shall be done ii the spirit Of rivalry
or contention, but all in harmony,
and for the eau BE Of Music in general
VIII the friends of Music circulate
as far as possible, and will editors
friendly to tho cause, publish the
time, place and object Of our Musical
Convention? If 50, they will much
oblige a friend Of all improvements
l. N. JONES.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1851-10-14

To PRIyrrRs.-One-half Of the
Western Week lily Review cfice can
be bought BY d respectable practical
printer, on GER accommodating terms,
by carly apPlif aticn- Any person
wishing to mbark in the printing
business, would do well to avail them
selves of this opportunity Address
Review Office, Franklin, Tenn.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1851-10-14
HEAL4u OF Mr.. CLAY.-The Rich

TiEALTH OF MR.. ULAF.-IHe ItICli'
mond Times says: -"We have reason
to believe that the statement pub.
Eshed in the New York Mirror, rep!
resenting the health of Mr.. Clay to
be in a very b recaiious condition is
erroneous. III a letter ofrecen t date
from Mr.. Clay himself to friend
in this city, tie venerable stat esman
writes that his health has been feeble
dnrib 10 the summer, but he believes
tits improving, and he expects to go
to Washington once more.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1851-10-14

srFpB rownlow, the wing editor
and preacher, is in Nashville, and at
tracts more attention thanany mem
b II of the Legislature; SO So Us Nez-
son Of the Organ.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1851-10-14

ExcHANGE.-The Louisville Tour.
nal of Monday says, .The notes Of
the Bank of Tennessee are selling
at 2 to q per cent discount in this
market. The Union and Planters
Banks of 7 nnessee are redeemed
here at | per cent discount
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1851-10-14

srgPREsIDESTIAL TICKET FOR 1852.
The Pittsburg Post has hBisted
the names of James buchanan Of Pa
for President, and JFm. r. King OF
Ala, for. Vice President, subject to
the decision Of national democrat
lie convention.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1851-10-14

The receipts of hemp at st. Louis
since the lst Of January, amountsto
within a few bales Of $4,000.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1851-10-14

The receipts of Flour at ST Louis
during the month Of September,
amounted to 1873 barrels; S5,422
sacks or 1868 bushels.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1851-10-14

VIM Van Foorhies, formerly Of
Columbia, TeIin.. and for some time
a clerk at Washington, under Mr..
Folks administration, has been
elected SecreiFry of State Of callior-
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1851-10-14
PHILADELRHIA. Odt

HI-aLF-LtIIlI-t' O1t' q
The g rand Jury found trp e bills
against four whites and y bla cks en-
gagged in the late Lancaster TO- riot.
The New York herald., 1851-07-16
The Latest News.

According to our intelligence from Washington
city, the new steamship Golden Gate, with
Mr. Webster, Secretary of State, and perhaps Sir
Henry Bulwer, on board, left Annapolis last
ming, at six o'clock for New York. She will arrive
here early to- morrow morning, or perhaps late to-
night.
We perceive that the parties who were connected
with the duel in which Mr.. Frost, Of the New Or
leans Crescent, killed, have been indicted for
murder. This is good; and we hope that if they
are convicted, they will be punished to the extent
of the law If few of the freeaters who resort to
what's falsely styled the code Of honor for the set
tlement of grievances were consigned to the State
prison fer few years, and deprived of their civil
rights, the practice of duelling would, in short
time, become extinct. The fear of becoming an
inmate of state prison, has very potent efe,t in
restraining men from violating the law.
1t is said that piece of ice, measuring two feet
square and two inches in thickness, picked up
m Kttery, (Me.) on Sunday last, after a severe
hail storm. This is not at all improbable; it was,
doubt, dropped from iee-cart.
1t appears that some conferences have recently
been held between MIR. Webster Mr.. Bulwer, and
the Nicsraguan Minister in reference to the affairs
OF the country, of which the last named is the rep
resentative in Washington. 1t is likely they had
reference to the continued occupation of San Juan
by the English, and the difficulties which have re-
gently taken place there between some American
citizens and the authorities
The New York herald., 1851-07-16
Naval Intelligence.

NEW YoRK, July Ii, 1851
JAMES G. BENNETT, ESQ
DEAR sm-I have just received the following naval
intelligence, which please insert in your paper This
news, believe, is always acceptable:-
July 4th. 1851
The Albany to-day dropped down from Pensacola 70
the Navy Yard where she viii await sailing orders from
the department 1t supposed her destination north
ward-perhaps far Nova Scotia. She is in the
finest order, and is q beautiful vessel.
The steamer Vixen is at the Navy Yard having her
machinery repaired.
The Decatur is absent cruising about the windward
Ilands and will it said be away months before
she turns here. She will then sail for the Brazil
n being relieved BY the Cyane hting out at Nor
QRmodore Newton left las. evening, in the Col
Taylor for Mobile, on his way to Washington. He has
been greatly admired while in command Of the Navy
Yard at this station, and his absence will be much
gretted by all large crowd witnessed his departure
from the Yard, and cheered him his way. silver
goblet presented to him by the civil officers Of the
The following Is list Of the officers attached to the
sells now here.
Commander, Charles 7. Platt 1st Lieut.. and Execu-
tive officer, Vim. Rodgers Taylor; Lieuts Jas r. Arm
strong Isaac N. Brown, stephen d. Trenchard Master
veil. John X. Wilson; Midshipnen, McThorne. Rainy
Sparks, IIaroldson and Dogier; Carpenter, Rowland
Leach; sainaker, Stephen Seaman; Gunner, Francis
Dawson.
Lieut.. Commsndant, William Smith; Master and Exc
D. Minor, Chas, Gray j z. Dc Kraft; Midshipmen IT,
Newell; lat Assistant Engineer, John p whippe; "a
Assistants Vim. r. stump and Alfred Houston; Cap
taiu's Clerk j. odel; Assist Surgeon, Robt. Duggan
The New York herald., 1851-07-16
Police Intelligence.

Stu another Charge Of Larceny against he Color,d
Preacher Yesterday. gold watch and also q silver
watch, identified by Mr. Julian Dros No 2iG William
street having been stolen from his premises by the
prisoner Isaac Davis the coored preacher the 1lth
instsnt under the pretence u making purchase the
black rascal secreed the watches about his The
property recovered from the pawnbroker's shop,
with whom the rogue had pswned them the tickets
found In his possession bearing the Of Mr. Brown
fctiticusy given by the thief in order TO prevent dis
coyery
Arrest Of a Brgier.-Alout one o'clock. yesterday
morning the dwelling housc No III Fourth street
pied by Mr. Jamson, assaled by burglars The rob
bers made denomination by obtaining to the
and endeayorng to pry open the shutters of the
back brst story window Tie inmates Of the premises
luckily heard the noise aud alarm In the street
Policemen Mcpherson and Collins, Of the Ninth ward.
being at hand their relief and search
made for the robbers In short time, the officers dis
covered calling himself William Jones coming
nom side gate leading from the Of house
of Charles and FOURTH streets several doors above where
the robbers had made the attempt 10 break in. This
jones believed TO be- a the burglar thus
making hs escnIe. lie conveyed before Justice Nc
Grath who committed him to prison for further inves
tigatOn.
CLarge ~ Stealing Boo,-Two sailors. named Daniel
Carrigan and David Murphy, arrested by officer
Clancy, Of the Second ward charge of stealing
boat valued al S25 from Norwe vessel ying in ne
the evidence appeared that the prisoners had merely
taken the boat from alongside the vessel to desert from
the ship; and that they rowcd themselves
ashore they abandoned the boat. The gsrae the
testimony did not consider the charge preferred
the prisoners TO amount to larceny they ery used
the boat Of aiding them desert In the
manner that Walsh the British soldier and companions
pnioned the Of the corporal snd placed gag in
bis mouth in order to eic Il nd aid them in their de-
sertion The prisoners die hnrged by the magistrate
The New York herald., 1851-07-16
Court OF Genes al Sessions,


Before Judge Bsbee, and Aldermen Miller and Cook
Juiy IL Gvand Lorceny.-Albert saleg a Germar.
aged about iw"nty five years charged with having
stolen quantity Of clothing and iswelry on the fourth
80 West Twenty first street and valued At about S4Oo
The complainant deposed to the loss Of property and Off
lodgings IA Walker st whore he found the greater por
tion Of be articles lost which Identified bv Mr. Kim
mel. The jury without leaving the box found the prj- :
soner guilty and the Court sertenced him to the State
La,ceny--John Kemner and Mary Kemner his
wife charged with stealing quantity Of eweiry r
April last valued at upwards Of $780, the property of ar
man y. Aherns The prisoners were both Germans.
The male prisoner about twenty years Of age and the
female twenty two The plsnant deposed that Mary
Kemner had formerly lived as domestic In his house,
missed bracelet and other articles Officer Badscll de-
posed to having arrested the prisoners that the
male acknowledged that she had taken and the
bracelet but said she had done under the direction
her husband The Court charged that when wife aot,
under the coercion of her husband the law acquts her.
and holds the husband responsible for the larceny she
has committed There was no doubt larceny had been
committed the only question, therefore for them was
whether 1t grand petit larceny The jury acquit
ted the female prisoner and found John Kemntr guilty
The Court sentenced him to six months Imprisonment
Grand Larceny Antoine Carrere and Charles Dumont
were indictt for stealing plank Of prepared timber
valued at $50 the property Of John. l. Tallman The
jury acquitted Dumont but found Carrere guilty. Ii
appeared that Carrere had already undergone
imprisonment at Sing Sing for former offence and the
court now sentenced him to the State prison for five
years
to Indictment charging her with the murder Of Oathe
rine Sullivan by striking her with kettle. The pri-
soner pleaded not guilty The District Attorney said he
proposed to send the to the Oyer and Termner for
trial in September next, ked the court assign
counsel for her defence The court assigned Mr. A. A.
Phillips.
Some prisoners charged with minor offences were put
forward plead and the afterwards adjourned to
Wednesday morning at IL O'Clock
The New York herald., 1851-07-16

IsrElLLreEScE FROM HAvAsA.-we have received BY
the Isabel via Charleston, nes Of FL Daro de Norma
asd Ell Faro Industrial de Ia Habsna to the sth instant
being six days later than our previous sdvices.
The political is net Of great interest and the
island enjoys the most perfect tranquility Business
very good ard expectations have increased In remark
able manner.
III Dss''o de Ia Mcrtna continues to publish the pro-
teations addressed to the Governor General of fidelity
to the Queen and TO her We find in
the paper the rules for the selling of fish The readers
OF the Nep York od viii remember that the privilege Of
selling fish had time ago been taken away from sr
Mai by the Queen, and the decree gave every
the right sell in the streets and in the markets The
last class viii only have a shilling to pay every week
This measure has given the greatest pleasure to the po
pulation.
The places of amusement in Havana have been much
freQuented The performances of very good company
at the Tscon theatre attract every night crowded
audiences and the bull fights in the principal places Of
the city are always witnessed by an immense crowd
The papers Of Havana the arrival Of the Mon
plas- ballet troupe in that city, where they will give
some representations Of the newest balets
FREDERICK Badis, the right and the manager Of
the Italian company went to Havana in order to have
conference with Mar the director 1t appears that the
Habaneros will have another operatc season. and thai
this question is settled Badia returned yesterday to
this city and has full powers make engagements
Mines Bosio and Trufi, and signori c Badiali Bet
tint Marini and Coletti will form part Of the artists
for the next 4. Badial will leave New York in
few days for London, Paris, and perhaps Italy in
order to engage a celebrated prima DONNA another
basso first tenor, and some other artists The nhab
tants Of Havana are greatly pleased with the idea of
operatc company the that they feared that
they to be deprived Of these musical entertain
meits
The New York herald., 1851-07-16
The American Consul ut Nantes.
TO THE EDITOR or The HERALD.

NV YoRR, July is, 1851.
An article appeared in your paper Of the 18th March
derogatory TO Nj Roques American Consul at Nantes,
for his conduct towards William r. Petty who had been
imprisoned in france for the last fifteen months,
charge of which he Is entirely inposent and that he
had applied to Mr.. Roquss for assistance which had
been refused him.
number Of letters have been received from Mr. Petty
In all of which he speaks n the highest terms In praise
of Mr. Roques who had employed counsel and rendered
him evsry assiesrc rcewho had taken deep interest In
his e half beirg sstishe that the charge against Mr.
Petty was untrue and without the least foundation.
As an act of justice 70 NE Roaaes the ft nds Of Mr.
Petty take this method of returning to him their thanks
for his constaDt kindness aud unremitng attention to
their unfortunate relation they being satisfied that
everything that could be, has been done for him
BY giving this place In your very valuable journal
you will greatly obge, Yours, &C. J.P,
The New York herald., 1851-07-16
The Court of ApoeaIs.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.
Only three of the fifty odd decisions rendered at FL
mira last Thursday, have, yet been published in the
city papers 1t outrage enough upon this city that
the highest Court in the State FIVE sxhs of whose whole
business from this city, should hold its sessions in
petty country village hundreds Of miles from the
tropos at great expense and delay to clients and
sci; but that its clerk and reporter should delay to
transmit hither the results of its DECISIONS Is neglect
Of duty incenceivable. win you please inquire, in the
Of two hundred ltigants interested in the
early decisions their suits and in the name Of the
whole bar, about those fifty odd decisions. LEX.