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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-10-12

An Aboiidonist at Jackson, Mss
We learn from the Mississippian o.
the 10Th ult., that tho Principal OIL
the Public School at jackson had
been detected as rabid Abolition
list, and had left the town in sudden
haste. 1t seems that w. P. Smellee
deposited in the postoffice a letter,
which by accident, he neglected to
address, aud the postmaster in ma
king Up the mail was under the ne
cessity of looking into-it to learn
where to forward it. In discharging
this duty, he ascertained the fact
that it contained the most vile anti
slavery sentiments, and that its au-
thor was a rabid- Abolitionist. The
letter, by the consent of Smellee
was laid before the Board Of
Trustees, and they at once dis
charged him. Smellee, in the mean
time, gathered up his effects and left
town in double quick time.l
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-10-12

TEMPERANCE AT TIE souTH.-A
New Orleans paper makes the follow.
ing statement:
During the last year there was ex-
pended something near $4,000.
900 for Intoxicating drinks in this
State; S2O,000,O00 of this was ex-
pended in New Orleans alone. There
were made about 10000 arrests, d.
rectly and indirectly for drunken
ness, in the City and State, and about
400 deaths by 'delirium tremens;
about rs murders, besides host
Of other crimes. Over 1000 have
been reduced to pauperism; the re-
sources of the State have been kept
out of employment, society at large
has been seriously, deeply damaged
in its relations; the health and ener-
gies of some Of our best citizens
have been destroyed and ruined in
life. ~
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-10-12
Literature at the South.

The Pe!ersbuH g tVa.) Intelligen-
Ger, in an article headed Literature
at the South, refers to some recent
taunts of the N. 4. Tribune, in rela-
ton to the warm reception Of Put
nam's Magazine at the South. The
Intelllgeneer max es some quotations
OF very insulting character from the
Tribune, and applies to them the fol-
lowing remarks, which deserve uni
versal attention:
"What is remark ably curious too, .
says the Tribune, Gin these protests
is, that the literary patronage of the
South is matter OF great moment. .
"These Southern wri-
tiers talk as if their subscriptions to
a Magazine were absolutely essential
to their existence" "When they
succeed in giving d n efficient support
to single Magazine of their own,
it will be time en- ough for them to
brag Of their literary benevolence and
pecuniary magnifcence.'' "Jershuan
is waxing fat.
After having fof nearly half GEN.
fury, rejoins the Intelligencer, luxu-
rated upon South rn softness in the
shape Of an enormou voluntary trib-
ute which has built up their cities,
and nearly the whole structure OF
their present wealth and power, these
Northern benefciaries, if the Tribune
is to be believed, can now do very we'll
without US. A short time since that
journal asserted with great sang froia
that Southern merchants dared not to
show themselves in the streets Of New
York, lest they might be disagreed.
bly, reminded Of their debts to the
merchants there. 1t is to be wished
that these taunts and sarcasms may
have the effect of rousing the South
to proper senseof her dignity and
true interests, and to the pursuit oil
wise policy in future. Let US, say
we, give an efficient support to oul
own literature and our own commerce
which we have been so long and SC
suicidally neglecting to do. Let US
deal with the North in way to con
vince her that we IRE not altogether
iinsensible or unworthy of the vast re.
sources and facilities with which ma.
ture has supplied US for an indepen-
dent literature. Let us spend more
| of our money at home and less
abroad, We go for Southern Period
icals-for Southern Books and fol
Southern Rights. We are not fol
severing our connection with the
North, but only s stripping it of its
vassalage. We ar 9 not for sunder-
ing ties, but for br eaking chains
We are not for noh-intercourse, but
for less humiliating and more prof.
4bIo roIot;ooo u
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-10-12

God took him upinto HEAVIER, gave him
a seal, and "sword uncon9uerable. >
The whole world must eoEse Under
the authority of Tae-ping-Warg-
These sentiments are entertained
with fanaticism unsurpassed by Mo-
hammedans. Captain Buchanan was
told that if he would kiss the ground,
and bring tribute TO Nankin, ETC., he
could come there. If MIR. McLsne
would become the minister Of Tae-
ping Wang all would be well; but
I that he could not come there as the
minister of the United States, as the
whole world was to come under the
rule Of the second son of God
Such are briefly the ridiculous pre-
tensions of these deluded creatures.
A writer from the ships company
says, that Captain Buchanan asked
one rebel officer, with whom much
communication had been held, and
who had made a good impression on
him: ''lf he had ever seen Tae-ping
Wang?' The officer replied, "that
he had never seen his golden face"
Captain Buchanan then asked him.
''If be had ever seer Jesus Christi
The officer replied, Eyes, twice. y
This last reply was too much for
sold Million" he lost his equanimi-
ty and burst out, in pure English,
"Oh, you id rascal" Forum
ately, the officer did not understand
one word of his foreign brothers
compliment.
Instead of being political reform
ers, the new men are simply the up
holders of new dynasty, erected
upon precisely the same principles as
the former = the good OF the COVER
nors and the abasement Of theegoy-
erned. There is not sign or a
symptom of liberality o: enlarge
ment of political ideas in any res
pect, but rather greater pretensiOns
to greater superciliousness than the
.Tartars ever dreamed of. - i
Their religion, instead of allyisg
them with Christians, is likely to
make them as implacable enemies as
the Mahommedans we're of old; for
one of the main articles of belief is
in the divine mission of Tae-ping
Wang, and his right, by directap-
pointment from God, to the empire
of the whole world.
The chief minister of Tae-ping-
Wang is the Eastern King. He is
is also styled the Comforter who
Rescues from Calamity, or the Holy
Ghost who has been sent down from
Heaven by the Father, to assist at
the Heavenly Court of the Younger
Brother of Jesus Christ, whose mis-
sion is nov to establish the fourth
dispensation. Mr.. McLane's dis
patches to the State Department
will possess an unwonted interest.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-10-12
SOmethiD g for the Ladies.

The following receipt which we
find going the rounds may be inter.
esting to some Of our readers:
Take two ounces of fine white
gum-arabic powder putinto pitch
er, and pour on it a pint or two more
of boiling water according to the
degree of strength you desire) and
then having covered it, let it set all
night; in the morning pour it care
fully from the dregs into a clean bot
lie, cork it and keep it for use. A
tablespoonful of gum water, stirred
into a pint of starch made in the
usual manner, will give to lawns
either white or printed-a look Of
newness when nothing else can re-
store them after washing.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-10-12
For the Fayetteville Observer.

sir. EDIT0R:-By nature l am
very modest man; and hitherto have
been modest by practice also The
consequence is. that / am poor.
have at last, when it is almost too
late, discovered that all the old saws
abon pit "a young mans manner Is shape
his fortune, 'early TO bed,p &c, and
speak when you are spoken to, and
so Oh, are aummery-are al "my
eye and Betty Martin, and not worth
the notice of Young America. Why
sir, while have steadily pursued the
cours So commended by the good old
grandams of our diggins-bo.h they
who wear bustles and they who don
the forked combinations and have
received nothing but kicks and cop
pers in return, others who have famil-
iarly slapped our American grandees
on the back, and cried chow are We,
Jack" have been taken into favor
been caressed, courted, promoted, and
enriched. Why, there was Tom Blus-
ter, all the way from the pine barrens
Of New Jersey, who, in the earlier
part Of his eventfal life, followed tie
respectable trade of boat-builder,
and there behaved himself in accord
ance with the most approved formula
Of the N. Jersey grannies Of both
sexes, came to Tennessee and--as-
Stunning to be "some pumpkins :
forthwith walked into the affections
of our kind hearted citizens, by bold
ly addressing the chosen ones of our
goodly land by the names Of Nick.
Ephe, Jim, and Hal. / then was SO
silly as to suppose that Buster was
impudent; and | went so far-he be-
ing protested friend of mine-as to
tell him that he would ruin himself
by his assumptions Of e4uality with
our republican magnates; and be
obliged to return to the building o.
jolly boats, and the manufacture OIL
SOULS. p And I'm bowed if be
didn't tell me to go to-that exceed
ing warm place. Well, he went Oh
his way rejoicing--acquired a fame
that l by no means covet, got place
in Washington City which brought
him the Gal mighty dollars" became
a fillibustero and is admired. Now
as | have be en- told that you editors
know every thing, and SO me matters
besides, / hope you will kindly tell
me whether you are not of opinion
that your young readers will do well
to cast aside their garments of mod,
esty, and clothe themselves, as think
Of doing, with the mantle of impu-
dence. KNOW SOMETHING.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-10-12
Wonderful Preserv alton,

Under this caption, a few days ago
it was stated that Elias Boudinot.
founder of the American Bible Soci-
ETY., in returning home in chaise on
| a Myk night, had in inadvertently cross
ed wide stream upon the sleepers
of a bridge after all its planks had
been swept offby freshet. Remark
ing upon this incident the Boston
Post relates three similar cases, 1t
says:
1.-THE horse, by instinct, took the
central sleeper, land, the paralle Ell Sleep
ers happening to be at the right dis
lance, the wheels cou Id not run off of
them while the borse kept straight
on.
ave have heard Of at least three
cases of horses crossing bridges in
the dark from which the flooring had
been torn by flood or wind In one
case doctor was asleep on bis horse;
in another case the horse was urged
to the dangerous passage by tipsy
rider; and in the other case the rider
was on pacing mare, as sure footed
us mule.
mo doubt there is an overruling
Providence, and a good horse is an
animal which deserves all that can
be said in his praise, and ought to
have a paddock to feed in his old
age, instead Of being killed for his
skin"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-10-12
A "MAGIC DocToR. "A doctor

A "MAGic DocroR. "A doctor,
named Frey, was arrested in Sussex
county, New Jersey, a few days since,
on a charge Of obtaining money un-
der false pretences. From the evil
dence, it appeared that he had been
doing lucrative business in the
magic medicine line. In one case,
he attempted to cure sick child by
administering gingerbread, upon
which cabalistic characters had been
scratched with u pin. lie had also
attempted to cure a man by feeding
him with pellets Of paper, upon which
words had been written. The priso-
ner was not convicted, for want of
sufficient evidence; but, after his dis
missal, he Was attacked and severely
beaten by several Of those whom he
had Victimized.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-10-12
NCnHHz-.

Hornsley R. Bracs,et ais Biz for safe of Szaresi
an motion of petitioners counsel, and a.
~ 1t appearing to the satisfaction of -
the Court. that defendants Robt W., Sd -.
rah L., Joel and Mary Gray are non-residentsi
Of the State of TenHessee-iti is, therefore. or
dered that publication be made four weeks in.
succession in the Fayetteville Observer. a
newspaper published in Fayetteville, Tennes-
see. commanding said defendants to appear
at or Before the next Circuit Court m be hol-
den at the COURTHOUSE 10 Fayetteville, Ten
nessee, on the first Monday in November next :
aud answer the said complainant's bill, or 9TH
erwise the same will be taken for confessed :
and set down to be heard exparte as to them
JAMES R. CHILC0AT, Czcrk
October 5, I854-4t.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-10-12
s@ An election for Mayor VS.

s@ An election for Mayor was
held in Nashville, Oh Saturday, 30th
ult. Thos. J. Halle (dem.) and Mo-
ses Singleton (wbig) were the candl-
dates. After the opening of The
polls. the name Of W. b. Shapard
was announced as a contestant for
the race-and he was elected by $50
majority. The result is generally
ascribed to the votes Of the Know
Nothings.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-10-12
United States Government.

Salary
FRANKLIN PIERCE, n. H.. Pres. S25, O0C
ID. r. A1eHIsoN, of No, V. P pro tenn, 5000
William L. Marcy, n Y, Sec of State, 5000
James Guthrie, Ky, See of Treasury, 5000
Jefferson Davis. Miss, Sec Of War, 5000
James c. Dobbin. n. c., Sec. of Navy, 5000
Robt. McClelland Mich Sec of Interior, 5000
JAS Campbell, Penn. Postmaster Gen. 5000
Caleb Gushing, Mass, Attorney Gen. 5000
UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT.
Roger B. fancy, Baltimore Nd Chief Justice.
John M'Lean, Cincinnati, O, Associate Justice.
James NJ. Wayne, Savannah, Ca, e "
John Catron, Nashville, Tenn, /" I"
Peter Y. Daniel, Va, /" 4
Samuel Nelson, Cooperstown, N. Y, F." 4
Robert c. Grier, Pittsburg, Pa, :"
Benz R. Curtis. Boston. Mass, |" :"
John A. Campbell, Mobile, Ala, e
Reporter G. Howard, Baltimore Md.
Clerk William I. Carroll, Washington, d. C.
The Supteme Court is held in the city of
Washington and has one session annually, |
on the first Monday in December !
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-10-12

Its computed that the Mormons
in Great Britain number about co.
900, at Utah $4,000. and that moi
less than 10000 are scattered over
Iowa, Missouri, Illinois, Wisconsin,
and other western States: making
ia all one hundred and fifty thou
sand belonging 10 this sect,
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-10-12
Hugh Henderson.
MARBLE MANUFACTURERS

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE,
Near the Llotet--On the Sgune-Iler: 10
G6r1lon's .IFare-House,
N|OULD inform the people Of GszSkaSA
w Nashville and the surrounding 49,
country that he has recently improvedc p
and greatly enlarged his Marble Yard, [5
and is now prepared to fill all orders
in the marble line at the shortest no -
tice and on the most Favorable terms for cASIf,
He would call particular attention to HIS well
selected stock of monuments, mantle pieces.
figures, garden figures. statuary Fountains,
Baptismal founts, Urns, Vases, Tombs. etc,
many Of which are Of the purest Italian Mar
bic. and fromsthe chisel of the best Edrorcait
masters His arrangements are now ecrnpletc
for furnishing all kinds Of marble, either Of
his own manufacture or imported. He has on
hand large quantity of Italian marble, ia tho
rough state, which he will sell very low
House Furniturein Egyptian Marble oei the
best quality can be had at his yard lie Rat
tiers himself that he can now serve the public
on as accommodating terms as any similar es-
tablishmentin the west \ share Of public
patronage is solicited Tsept %.
p. S-The attention Of the lovers Of tho
Fine Arts is directed to my assortment of stat
nary. They are of the rarest and finest quail
tv, and of direct importatiOns.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-10-12

The Chicago Democrat of the
goth inst, states that certain parties
in that city, whose names it is not at
liberty to disclose, contracted the
previous day TO deliver between this
time and November, l 100000 BUSH
els of Spring wheat at ST. per bushel.
The wheat to be delivered 10 Chica.
go.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-10-12
NEW GOODS

WE are now in receipt Is s. -
w Of a large and varied Stock OF desira-
bic Fall and Winter Goods. Owing
to the scarcity Of money in the country and
consequent Tight times" we are offering al
most every article in our house at rates below
those of last season. We bought our Goods
on most favorable terms, and we must and can
cell them to please buyers. We only ask those
wanting Goods. to call and examine our stock
before purchasing, feeling assured that we viii
sell them something before they leave the
house. NEIL, M0ORES & WRIGHT.
Sept. 81, 1854. -
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-10-12
The Social Spirit.


cities has often attracted attention,
while the cause Of it has never been
satisfactorily ascertained. It's true
that men combine for the sake Of
strength, protection, improvement.
and harmony. But there are broth
erhoods and institutes whose origin
can be traced 10 no such causes, whose
birth and existence are attributable
to the yesrning and development of
social feeling, which the aristocratic
exclusiyeness Of society has ten
dehcy to repress.
When we speak Of our wisdom, we
are only wise in our own conceit, and
are often excelled by those whom we
contemptuously term barbarians.
Our castles of society are regulated
by a narrog-minded and absurd prin-
ciple. The most useful division,
those who are absolutely indipsersa-
bic, who supply our v ANTS and COM
forts, who make even the pride and
Fictitious Importance of the drones,
are regarded by some as unfit asso-
ciates; and yet, how trite it would be
to enumerate some, how utterly i'm
possible to chronicle dN the benefits
that the skill, inventive power, and
industry of the mechanic have be-
queathed to mankind.
In China, those youths who are
destined for statesmen receive thor
ough education with a view to that
end, and are placed in the first class.
Even from this, we might cat9B a
suggestion, and incorporate into our
common school system some provis-
ion requiring those who we're ambi-
tious Of becoming Legislators, to be
taught course Of initiatory parlia-
mentary and common law eruditiOn,
that would exclude from our statute
book many inconsidcrate aud ILL.,
advised laws.
Next to the statesmen, are ranked
the mechanics, in advance of the mer-
chants, shippers, and other classes.
They are assigned this high position,
in consideration Of their merits and
their usefulness, and 10. reasonable
man can fail to De impressed with its
propriety and business.
70 that body Of idle consuming
Eashionables, who seriously boast of
the antiquity Of their families and
the purity and richness Of their blood,
tho retort Of Lord Tenterden, who
being once twitted on The hastings
by proud lord with having been
barber, remarked that the only differ
ence between them was, "that if the
honorable lord opposite had been a
barber, he would have remained a
barber all his life" is perfectly appli-
cable.
In similar spirit was the response
of hardy republican, who having
left his home to seek his fortune, and
risen by industry and good conduct
to an enried eminence, to a question
as to whether his motherdid not keep
a small shop in the city whence he
came?
The reply was electric, and every
way worthy of an American:
"Yes, sir, she did; and more hon
est upright woman never lived.
only regret that | was never able to
show my gratitude for her kindness.
She died, sir, while was a poor I'M
known boy, but the principl es she IN
cnlcated still survive
e9- An election for Mayor was
held in Nashville, on Saturday, 30th /
ut. Thos. J. Halle (dem and Mo- S
les Singleton (wbig) were the candi- Q
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-10-12
The Eastern War.
Arrivaf of 56Ea the Steamer
@A IA IN ND As
Nav InRK Oci [

4tE VRA, WI W
The steamer Canada arrived .thi.
mo rning with one week later news
Milligan reports sales of Cotton
for the week $4,000 bales. Or
leans fair 81; middIing 81; UPLAND
lair 6; middIIng 5. Demand mod.
crate; prices favor buyers. Expor
tiers took 5000, and spectators / ).
900 bales. There is but little spec
ulative demand;stock $4,000 bales
inc luding 5S5,500 bales of .imerI-
can.
II was officially announced by the
French and English Governments
pm the 18th, that 5000 men land,
I'D without opposition at Eupatoria
and Immediately commenced march
upon Sebast opel.
Tue transports returned to Varna
tor "a, 900 Frenchmen.
: The Russian fleet again run into
Sebastopol.
!. IT is stated from Constantinople,
but not confirmed, at the Gear al
the last moment assented to terms,
and steamer was despatched 10
postpone the landing, but advices
had not reached The fleet.
Ii is decided that neither Swea-
burg or Cronsladt shall be attacked
this season.
The French Baltic fleet returned
to France.
Ii is reported that the batteries oI
Odessa were again bombarded.
Anapa and Kersch are closel,
blockaded.
The evacuation of Moldayia i:
complete.
Gpgnn has been recalled from
Asia.
| Greece makes Submission to the
/ Porte.
The rupture with Persia is off
cially con,radicied.
Spanish affairs remain unchan
ged.
! The Belgium Ministerial crisis
! is over. The ministry remain
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-10-12

! The cholera seems to have covered
more ground this summer, both i'll
Europe and America, than it ever did
before at one time. Hardly any
quarter of Europe is now entire
/ ly free from its ravages, and We learn
! of its spreabo!h in Asia and Afri-
ca.
We mentioned week or two since
thata man in San Francisco had laid
a wager 10 ride from that city to
Fort Independence (Mo.) in twelve
days. 1t appears that he started,
but brought up shortly after in the
Sonora county Jail. Having stolen
a revolver from miner, he was ar
rested, convicted, and jagged
One of our western exchanges
states that orders have been received
at the Kaskaskia Land Office for
the sale of the public lands under
the provisions of the Graduation Bill.
The price of the land in that district
IS III cents per acre. Here is Il
glorious chance for poor man to
secure himself and family home
stead upon "the most reasonable
II any person brings slave into
Texas that has elsewhere been sold
or crime, he is liable to be fined
5000, and imprisoned six months.
The floating debt Of Spain is $780,
100000.
Last year the coal product Of the {
World was 75,0OO,O0O tons 3d. !
5000 by Great Britain, and g. l
OO, 600 by the United States.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-10-12

A thief in Chicago stole five
watches and was arrested, indicted,
tried aud sentenced -au al the
space of ten hours. 9ulek work
that:
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-10-12
TO MOVERS.

WE keep always on hand s8L
at lowest prices, Horse Collars z= IT,,
Chains. Breech Bands, Hip Staxs To-
Chains, Blind Brides. Fifth Cbai,s Psu1s
Lines, Stretchers, etc. -i"i'es
Sept 81, 1854. 'ii -
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-10-12
RAGS. RAGSm RAlsS!m
500. 600 Pounds of Rags Wanted

I WILL pay 3 cents per pound. cash, for ali
the Cotton, Linen. Flax, Hemp and Tow
Rags Of all colors, that are delivered at nv
Paper and Rag Warehouse at the Northeast
corner Of the Public Square
Merchants. Psdlars, and all the rest of man
kind, are solicited to gather me all they can.
get W. S. WHITMAN.
Nashville Nav l9 1S54-ero
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-10-12

THOMAS H. BENTON A cotempo'
rary sketches thus briefly and graph
ically tho history Of Thomas II. Ben
ton:
"For thirty years 'Old Bullion, as
he was once familiarity and affection
ately called by the Democracy, was
the favored Senator of Missouri and
pet of the Democracy Of the whole
Union. In 1914 he lost caste with
the party by his unreasonable and
Inconsistent opposition to the annex
u ton of Texas, and has ever since
been laundering about in the Sea Of
politics like a stricken whale, but
still terrible in a death struggle, un-
til harpooned with the Nebraska bill
he lies floating upon the waters -
"dead, stone dead, sir" beaten, by a
Wing too, 600 votes in his own dis
trct of st. Louis. So perish all pol
iticians who basely sell their section
for office, or rather the hope thereof.
or to crafty malignant passions"