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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1852-06-17
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FAYETrEyIl LIE, June Ii, 1852.

{ FAYETTEVILLE, June Ii, 1852.
Mdssrs. G.. Y. Hfb5 and D. S. Hobbs:
GENTLE MEN Your favor informing
me that / was SELECTED by the Demo
CT; atic Convention, held at Shelbyville
on the 10th inst, the democratic
ca ndidate for Elector for this District,
IS now before me, in which you urge
III y acceptance of the appointment.
In accepting The station assigned
III e in Il. approaching canvass, by the
generous conf lenceo Of the pemocra-
Icy OF the District, which I most III
h si 4atingly do, permit me 10 assure
YOU and those whom you represent
4 hat my best exerIions will be puI
forth III The mainlenanceand advocacy
Of the good cause iii which we arl
Engaged.
Most Respectfully,
w. 7. Ross.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1852-06-17

The effect Of the Maine Law upon
the public health is noticed by the
Belfast, Me, Journal, which computes
from the books of the agent appoint
ed to sell liquors for medical purpo-
ses in that town, that there are TWEEN
ty7four thousand persons in the i'm
mediate vicinity who are diseased
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1852-06-17

EG If n e were wanting in con
fdenco Of The propnety Of the
nomination of General Pierre for
the Presi dency, the ann punee-
ment that he is the favorite Of the
Virginia d pmocracy, would remove
all doubts aud misgivings upo u that
subject. And it seems that such is
the case; at least, SO far as tile Eir-
ginia delegation is concerned. It is
sud that they put the Pief- &c ball
in motion.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1852-06-17
g If the Washington Rcpu

rs If the Washington Republic
(whig) is correct, when it says that
Gen, Pierce is an old bunker demo
cgat Of the stlictest sect, and that he
distinguished himself in the Z. S.
House Of Representatives by his hos
tility to the river and harbor i'm
proyements, his inevitable election
rings the tlqath-knell to the thprece-
dented expenditures which have
characterized Mr.. IEll0ore's admins
tration, in keeping the wheels Of
government creased. 1t is a sure
guarantee, that the. Wigs will be
unable to report Of his administra-
ton, what is said to be a fact as to
the present dynasty that sixty
millions of dollars are expended an
nually.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1852-06-17

The Louisville Jour nal says,
9TH democracy generally will vote
the democratic ticket in November
nezt.'' That's our opinio h and a
goodly number of the most patriotic
wings will do the same, if they do
their duty.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1852-06-17

.tg TIE Nashville Banner (wtig)
says Of the democratic platform laid
down by cur National Convention,
that it is 9 q god one" so far as the
Compromise is concerned.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1852-06-17
Electoral Correspondence,
SHELBYviLI LIE jane 10, 1882.

SHELBYuLEE june 10, 1882.
DEAR Sln-The Undersigned, in
con pliauce will, The duty assigned
thei j. BY The President CT the Deme-
cratic District Convention which
met at SheIbyyille, on Thursday,
the 10th inst, have the pleasure Of
informing you that you were unan,
inously chosen the Democratic
Electoral candidate by said Con,
Iyepiion, for The District composed
of The counties Of Maurs, Marshall
Bee iord. Frank lin, and Line ola5 an'
we earnestly request your accept
ante Of the same.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1852-06-17

Tranquility 10 tie puui'c -nlinu' your
e {, reee,iui leconihlel !.
ene aaOP'loh o 'ne lPloNilig aoql-
llo',;ll reso1un ~ Il
aeSospea' ihat al pe1'lohs' me-
hioFills' resolutions, proposllllohs OF
papers fgiasihg y amy Way' on 10 any i
cA'eh' "haisoeFef' 10 the sli;Ject {"
OF me apoli'ioh Oh slavery,
snail without oelng eitner printed or
reieFred' De iaid upon tne Ia PEE ana
mat no inrther ACTON Whatever siiali
pc nad thereon
Inc vote was taken separascly Up
on tAese resolutions ana each one
pissed py large maJoIity-- uenefal
Pierce voting IN the al lima'iSs upon
e'tch one. :,
| IN 1921, yen. Pierce Was elecleo
ito me United ofales 'oeha'e' ana III
that Dody curing the same caf' p =
a4s = ,onmher of II i selee If com
m;ttee eff the other House, Of Which
Mr. Pinckney, of S. G., was chair
man, he had fully concurred in the
sentiments OF the report presented
by that gentleman at'the ms session
4 OF the tWenty-loufth congress; ana
further examination ana = iiecllon
bad only served TO confirm mn III
the OPINIONS which ne at that t,me
entertained; bat mag ana ialla'ical as
/. he regarded {he schemes Of the aOo,
lltionlsis, and deeply as he depioreo
the consequences OF their course up,
on al sections oil the | nlqn' he eoulo
give no vote that might be construed
into a DENIAL oil the right oil pe'lllon'
+ and thus enable them TO change theii
position, ana make up Ia Use issue
before the country
Gen. Pierce, in 1887, In the Sen
. ate. voted for the following, coastitut
ino mart Of a series Of resolutions
/ e..o5 Nv NJ c.,,bon, |, ! bat bodx
upon me suDJe'' ., 'i''e >
HtS0''cd, mat domestic slavery
as II exists Ia the ooutnefl aug
"este IN otates Oh thls onloh' Gem
: poses an important part oil tneir %
mestlc mstltutlons' lneeri ted IRON
their ancestors ana existing at the
adoption OF the eonstltu ton, D
which II is recognised as constituting
: an important element IN the appoh
tionment OF powers among the State
and that no change OF OPINION o.
feeling, on the part oil ne ne. othel
states OF the Union ~ RELATION 20 i
), can justify them OF Their !, q li u II
open and systematic a ttaekS thereon
with the view to It's o'erth row; ailt
, that all such attacks are IN inaiIiieS
violation OF the mutual ana solenll
! pledge to protect ana del lend eaci
other, given by the st ates respective
,, y, on entering into the institution
al compact which formed the Onion
and as such are q manifest preach Q {,
FAITH, ana a viola aon q the moSt sO'
: emnI Obligations
4 ReSoSoed, That the interference p
the citizens OF any OF the ota a WI "a
; the view TO the apoli'ioh q slaFe,,
IN this District, IS endahSerlng 'hf
rights ana security o. Tue peopie 0
the District; and IN at any ac1 o.
measure OF Congress designed 20 a
bolish slavery IN TINS Dis'ficE' wop !
be q violation oil the IL ialtn lln y Pr. Il
the eessiohs py we plates 81 VIZ ~
Ia ana Mafyiana' a JUST eau Se7 q !, |,
iafin 20 Tue people y W.. 5 fl"sell' 7
ny ItL'ts' anu nave ; ur' a a'H
Jal..orV ~, 'o'l TTs - ~ u ''' :
u"A go lug oH Tpnt .u =
, :, 1'e0"s0'4' n '., az = =
0oio 90 ~ "D :
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1852-06-17
Democratic Electoral Ticket

roR THE ST fG At LARGE
JosEFH c.. GUl Id. oI SunHer.
a. o. +. NIcH OLSON. OF MauIy.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1852-06-17

The CRops.-The Lancast er, S. G.,
Ledger, says that the fears enter
tanned about month since with re-
specific the productiveness of our
Cor and Cotton crops, have been in
a great measure removed by the
very favorable seasons that have since
been experienced in that District,
and that at present an abu ndant har-
nest may be anticipated Cotton,
however, as we learn from the Ledger,
is not so forward. The rains, SO
necessary to growth Of cultivated
plants, have proved equally beneficial
to weeds, and the farmers are now
busily employed to proven the grass
and weeds from obtaining the maste-
ryl The Star states that Marion
District had been visited during the
past week with abundant rains, and
the crops begin to ASSUME promis-
ing appearance.
The Duke Of Wellington appears
to be one of the greatest party goers
in London. Only think of an old
man Of eighty-three years being out
almost every night in the week at
the fashionable balls and dinners Of
Londoni
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1852-06-17
Ladies Correspondence.
= Regina to Sephronia.
w. 7. Ross.

WITH mind hi. manlIing cheek must GLOW
His voice, his blaming eye must Snow
An ull Inspiring glow"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-01-15
MONTGOMERY County.

The following resolutions were adopted at the Dem
ocrarie County Convention Leld at Charlottesville, on
the Sth inst:
Reso,red That the Democracy OF Old Montgomery
are now and ever have been, devoted to the cardinal
principles of the National Democratic party, illus
iaied nv those great lights Of civil and republican lib
erty Jefferson aud Jackson, and ia those principles
recognize the theory oi our Government, IN the
OF which, the pernanency and prosperity Of our
glorious Republic depends
ResoIpsd That in a strict construction of the Consti-
tuIion assumption ot doubtful powers and an
honest ard faithful discharge oil a The constitutional du-
ties. and strict adherence TO lis guarantees aud com
promises without regard t. section or incalty
ognize ihe only and universal democratic faith
Resolred That the series o measures adopted by the
3is Congress. known the compromise measures, M
GLIDING fugitive slave law based npon the broad
principles OF the Constitution and should he carried iu
10 foil and complete effect without evasion: and we will
give connienance support TO any one, who may
seek disturb The harmony they have produced or t.
repeal their provisions.
Resoipeg That tie democratic administration Of our
WORTHY Governor, JosEPH a. WRIGHT, has always met
with and hearty appreciation; that honesty
and economy and an earnest desire to promote the in
Of the people of The Whole State have character
ICED all his public measures, and we DO not believe that
the welfare Indiana he entrusted TO ADLER bet
hands and The delegsfes appointed by this Conven
ton are hereby instructed TO vote Tor his denomination
Pesolred That While we acknowledge and subscribe
10 The doctrine laid down y the Father OF ls Country
the subject of Foreign Relations wherever II Is
applicable ieleve it is the solemn duty OF every
tion and especially al ours, insist strict compl-
ance whihe laws Of nations, and TO forbid perempo
rily The interference of nation with the internal al.
fairs of another
ReSoired. That in the event ol Hunsary's asSn at
tempting emaneipaie herself from Austrian rspot-
ism any interference the part of Russia other
power 10 aid in coercing Hungary hy fore Ans To
submit 10 Austrian rule would he such an nat ion Of.
tie law of nations wond justify and require the in
reference of the United States prevent the combined
power of Jespotsm from trumphing the spIit Of
Freedom.
Resolred That no law either humane or Divine. fo--
bid. our sympaihizng with the down-frodden and op-
pressed and give individual aid in behalf of those
who are struggling he free. and hail with enhu-
the advent this country Of Kossuth, the
living apostle "f Liherv and we earnestly pray that
the sympathetic cord which has awakened among onr
people may rouse his nation 10 more struggle
Cor their rights and their liberty. and may the shouts
hat are nw ascending from twenly-ihrec millions oi
reemen he borne the and penetrate the
mountains and valleys Of Hungary. and iniise new life
and energy into the hearts Of thai oppressed people.
and make strong their to strike home upon their
tyrants.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-01-15

By Mr. Harrison from the committee the library,
reporting back bill for making out catalogue Of the
books oil the State Library, with amendments; which
were concurred in.
By Mr. Stuart, from q select committee, reporting
hack bill for holding the Circuit Courts ia the eighth
judicial district, with an amendment, striking Howard
county OF the district.
The amendment was lost.
The Speaker laid before the House a communication
from the Auditor OF State, relative 10 certain saline
lands.
Also, communication from the Auditor OF State,
setting forth the Of expense Of the Constitutional
Conventions laid the table and ordered to be printed
Resolutions Introduced.
By Mr. Manson instructiag the judiciary commit &c
to inquire into the expediency Of ahosns all laws or
the collection OF debit except those contracted for real
estate and borrowed money.
The ayes and NOES being demanded on the adoption
OF the resolution, resulted AS follows:
AYEs-Brady, Bryant, Dice, Douthit, Ensiish, Ora.
ham Hays of White, Henry, Manson, Mcdowell, Mil
leT Slower SIrublc Stuart, and Mr.. SPeaker--l5.
NoEs-Baiker, Beach, Beane, Beeson, Behm, Bulla,
Busxrk Carpenter Chowning, Cockrum, Cowgirl
Crawford. Davis, Dotson, Donaldson, Doughty Eccles,
Foster Geddes, Gibson, Goudy, Gum, Harrison, Hart.
HAY Of Clark. Hemer, Hicks, Holiday OF Parke,
Holman Hostetter, Hudson, Huey, Huisteiter Hunt,
Kent. King, LsVerty, Lawrence, Lss'sto1' Lewis.
Lindsey OF Fayette. Lindsey Of Howard, Luchheld
Major, Mayfed. McAlIistcr, Mcconnell, Mcdonald,
Nelson Reynolds. Schoonover, Scnddcr, Shanklin.
Smith of Marion. Smith Of Spencer, Spen,er Stanicld
Stevens, Suit, Sumner, Sweet, TagSart, Thompson,
eTs-69.
So the resolution was lost.
By Mr.. Kent, that TIE committee ways and means
inquire into the expedieEcy of reporting bill for apply
ing the surplus revenue to the payments Of the prnc
pal of the public debt; carried.
By Mr.. Sianhed, authorizing county commissioners
to purchase land for Court Houses. carried.
By Mr. Withers that the judiciary committee inquire
what changes notifications III the execution laws
Necessary; adopted.
BY Mr.. Craham, authorizing the Judiciary committee
report bill for detsching territory from one uniy
and atiachina it to another; carried.
By Mr.. King. relative providing means FOR the
support of epieptic persons by the State; adopted
By Mr.. Smith 81 Spencer. TO make the Insane Hos.
pitn home for all the insane Of the State; adopted
By Mr.. Thompson, for appropriation OF 500 for
increase OF the library of the insane asylum adopt
ed
By Mr.. Nelson, to have all matter hereafter printed
solid; adopted.
By Mr.. Major, TO limit suits official bonds ;
adopted.
MIR. Gibson moved reconsider the vote 10y which
the Honsc laid the table and ordered TO be printed,
communication from the Auditor of State relative TO the
items Of expense of tho Constitutional Convention
which WAS agreed to.
On mo;inn, Tie communication was laid on the table.
The question REQUIRED printing, and alter de-
hate To The propreiy of printing, it was decided in
The negative.
On motion the House adjourned.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-01-15
SENATE.
TUESDAY, Jan. IS. 1852.
Senate met.
Petitions, &c., Presented.

Senate met.
Petitions, &c., Presented.
Bv Mcssr.. Walker and Secres the sul ect e .em-
pcranrr; referred without reading 10 Tie temperance
committee.
By Mr. Secresi. from citizens Of Putnam comfy to
make railroad stock he basis Of free Rankings referred
TO committee on banks
Reports from Committees.
By MIR. Reid, a select returning the
bill of tie House TO authsrze Railroad Companies to
borrow money &c, amended according to Instructions,
and recommending lis passage
After considerable discussion mon the propricty Of
raising the Of interest generally. the question
taken CONCERNING in the report Of the committee. and
decided IN the aiiTmative-aycs q. noes 10.
Mr.. Cravens moved 10 amend as to extend The
privileges TO all other corporations associations,
and individuals.
Mr. Knowlton moved 10 except hanks; carried
Nj. Marshall moved amend hy inserting is the
first section Of the b plankroad Nc Adamized road
and railroad companies; carried.
Much confusion prevailing and the various amend
ments before the Senate having become mixed that
the siuts oI the question could not I've ascertaned,
Mr.. Reid moved TO lay all proposed amendments on
the table; carried
Mr.. Slack then moved to amend follows: after the
word a Dads in The first Section add. g and all plank.
road aud McAdamzcd road companies, and all other
corporations, associations and individuals, excepting
banks"
Mr.. Cravens moved to lay the motion on the table
lost-ayes 20, noes %.
Mr.. Reid moved to lay the bill and pending amend
ments the table.
division Of the question being called for. the ones
iicn taken laying the amendments The table
and decided in The negative.
The question Il en- being upon having the hill the
tahl, IL decided in the neeatve-ayes 49, 81
Mr.. Niblaek moved to refer The bill TO the committee
on rorpo- arions.
Mr.. Dawson moved to indefinitely postpone the bill /;
lost-aves ~, noes "a
Mr. Eddy moved lay the bill the table for the
present: lost
Mr.. Cravens moved to refer it to the committee
finance; lost.
The question being upon the adoption of the amend.
tie amendment proposed by Mr.. Reid to except
insurance companies,
The previous question moved by Mr.. Cravens
and carrcfe
Mr. Rei's proposed amendment was adopted; ayes
%. 90
The question then urcn the adoption If the
amendment proposed by Mr. Sack, and decided in the
aft, native.
AyEs--Messrs. Afhon. Berry. Brurh. Cravens d.
Wis Dawson. Defrecs, Deleven. Dunn Eddy Goodman.
Hanna. Hatfield. Henron. Hirkman. Hicks. Hallowmr
Hunt. james, Kendall. Knowltcn. Long shore Marshall
Miller Niback, odslI Slack, See,h, spanu, and Tur
msn-30.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-01-15
AFTERNOON sEssIox.
ATILkNUUN tEsoIUN.
The House met.
Orders Of the Day.

The House met
Orders of the Day.
Several bills read the second time, and apprc.
priaiely disposed Of.
bill Tor general road law coming up the question
being its engrossment.
Mr.. Gibson moved TO refer the bill TO the judiciary
committee. Agreed to-
Bills read a third time.
A bill for the limitation Of civil actions.
On motion Of Mr.. Beach, the bill referred 10 the
judiciary committee with Instructions.
bill provide for the election Of electors for Pres
dcu ard vcePrr.cnt of the Unildd States. sc. Pass
ed-avcs so. mes, nome.
ioinr resolution cr tho location Of n national armory
at Evansville. Passed-aycs 81. noes none.
Reports from Committees
By Mr. Lindsey of Howard from the committee on
ways aud means asking be discharged from the con-
sideraiion Of a resolution.
By Mr.. Carpenter FIRM the committee on ways and
asking lie discharged from the fun Their con-
siderafion Ct resolution relative 10 amending the
assessment law OF ISL To dispense with the neces
sity o leaving blank lists and giving notice by
- ,ga,; :" IN, si R"ns snS ,e s
chareed from its further consideration.
By Mr. Carpenter. from the committee ways and
means 10 whom referred n resolution relative 10
the compensation of county officers, asking he dis
charged from its further consideration. and the me
ferrcd the committee fees and salaries which was
agreed TO.
Resolutions oGersd.
Mr. Brady offered resolution ins,rucrnc the commit
benevolent and scientific institutions report
a bill for the enlargement Of the Lunaiic Asylum
Adopted.
Mr. Thompson offered resolution iastructing the in.
driarv committee inquire whether power can he
>iuiioralv conferred the boards doing county bus
levy specific road tax in their respective
tics. and report hv hill. Adopted.
| O., motion Of Mr.. Wells. bill for the incorPora iion
rs railroad companies taken from the table, and
On motion Of Mr.. Slower, it referred to the
mitee corporations.
Mr.. Spencer asked and Obtained leave TO present
petition from ladies AMI gentlemen Of Ohio county on
the subject &C Temperance; which referred 10 the
committee On that subject.
House adjourned.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-01-15
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
House met.
Petitions Preser ted.
sATrRpAv, Jan 10, 1852.

Il Jgse met.
Petitions Presented.
By Mr. Smith of VI t-Ion a cnTlsaumcaion from the
Common Couoct of the CITY Of indianapolis. Referred
TO seiec, committee of M,ss,s Smith Of Marion, Bra
d., and Stanisld
b Mr. IL imam from Charles ] Gibson and others
czess # Ail.er township. DeaIbnrn county, prayn.
ff the mo iti ion rel cal o special read law az
f'ering s4ii township; aud also a communication om
Rh a HI iiork aud William Garrison, the same
s'i ct; vii - referred 10 select committee Ol
t.r-s-aIeSsrS II linan. Torbett. and Hart.
Ey Mir Tnrteti ffom ii izers OF Dearborn county.
esf-G ihe Legislature rope law winch declares
stream abe Ilserred the select
c1H.aiJiec 9lovc.
B, Mes,ss. B.uker Major, Dice Stuart, and Ste
vens. N iae ubiect al temperance. Referred TO the
eowmiti-c en- that suIeet.
AeDOfts ram Committees.
Dy Mr. c dJrs from The committee on WAYS and
AIS. w,sur eisfsed resclntion at tie House
'inr small lax n banks railroads. AMI
OthsT la nraed compaFrs for Tie bcnehi of
',i~. seTo q the rack aud commencing lis
rcie e'e- 20 IL senm.ttee On education. The resoia
t.Oa referred.
b. Nlr Stutrf .on Ire committee on the Judiciary,
referred House ll limit civil ,,cun.
r'ro r- tie sa0.e *. with s-endmcnis and RECON-
ne1ling - pass ge. Tle amendments were conquered
l., AMI he lii. ".'i red to third reading.
~ iir. ty i'oU, tie OHmitIce ways and cans,
e. s'oi was referred resolution Of the House rela-
&, pna- hing of general nature in tie cnun-
tY Papers asking be discharged from its considera-
TIN; Wll ID Ma granted
asking TO nc discharged from consideration
81 a cert an Resolution; which granted.
Rcso. u!ioHs Introduced.
BY Sfr s;rnle compelling school teachers to teach
clan uunber OF days per quarter aud certain nani.
Der "I hours Trr day; adopted.
By Ns- : u'i'er, authorizing county commissioners
4 collect from The estate oi usane persons tile amount
d cxpeps inemrCd in sending them the ns ane hos.
Ptal u Iad.ana- Al.ptcd
Ellis their T. irf Reqdiag
bill authorizing Circuit Courts. to change the names
O. persons aEd eOrpOs ations. Passed-ayes go noes
lone.
\ bin + r the incorporation 81 county libraries
o. mott OF Mr.. Holman, TIE bill was laid on the
table.
M Brskifs asked ard obtained leave 10 introduce
bill - provide for The and sui-dvision Of
ceFiis Lands IN Monroe county which was read the
lr~i time
NJ Lssis submitted resolution instrueinr the in
teiH committee 10 irqniFe whether the new con.iiiu.
ton al,aishes all special and heal laws; which was
alopr-1.
House adjourned.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-01-15
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Senate met.

The negro exclusion BILL being the order Of the day,
was taken mp.
The question on the amendment proposed by Mr..
Davis stke the section providing for the punish
ment of negroes and mul@tloes for coming into the
State.
NJ S~cres took the aor and spoke length in favor
of tho provisions Of the bill and in opposition to the pro-
posed amendment.
The Discussion further continued by Messrs Dunn
and Marshall ia opposition the bill. aud Messrs. En-
erson Logan, and Hanna in opposition to the motion 10
,isike our and in favor of the bill
Pending the discussion,
The Sens,e adourned.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-01-15

LIFE INSURANCE. Mr.. J. NJ Rutherford. broker.
who recently failed in Louisville. died Saturday last.
afer illness Of few DAYS. He had an insurance ol
s. eco his life for the benefit If his WIFE, ntie Mum
Al Life Insurance Company Of New York and TINS by
wise foresight. he has provided her with comfortable
snpport.--MadisoRian.