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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-01-19

THE OLDEST PREACHER.-The old
est preacher in the world is Rev
George Fletcher. of London, who IL
February next will be one hundred
and seven years of age.
THE OLDEsT-The following list
contains the names of the Oldest
persons Of the last two centuries:
Peter Tortin, aged lS5, born in
Hungary, died 1924.
GiImour McCrain, aged $50, Isle
Of lara.
Louisa Truxo, aged l15, South
Al merica, died 1880.
Henry Judkins, aged lG7, Yor k
81 Hire, England, died 1910
Thomas Parr, aged l52, Shire p
5l|ire, England, died 1854.
James BowIes, aged 152, War
vi ckshire, England, died l665.
Francis Carsist, aged $50, York
'lire, England, died 1850.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-01-19
new ElRMl

HNHE undersigned has pur-
J. chased the entire interest ss..,,....-..-..rsS2
of r. B. Tune in the stock of s,sf-L-rt-Ss
A. b. Knott & Co, in the Cabinet business In
Fayetteville, and will hereafter ltceria fun
supply Of Furniture, at the old stand oh the
northeast corner of the Public Square $f the
best and most fashionable make; WHEEL NIL
be sold on very favorable terms to the purcha-
ser. Sofas, Dressing Bureaus, Tables pf all
kinds, Bedsteads of various patterns. Ward
robes, Safes Hat Racks Chairs fine and com
mon Cribs and Cradles, Lounges and Mhtras-
ses, together with all other articles usually
kept in first class Furniture ware-room con-
stantly on hand, or made to order at sho4 no
tice.
Collins and Cases for sale, which Will be Ia
ken in Hearse to any part of the COUNT free
of charge.
Barter taken as heretofore. Try me.
A B. KNOTT.
JAN IL, 1S54-1y.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-01-19
HardsLips Of The Russian Soldiers


We read in a letter from Con-
stantinopIc,- the following: Zone
of tlre Russiln prisoners captured
by file Turks IN the fort on the
fro,I tier Of Asia Minor, was taken
the other day before the Seraskier,
antR there he under vent, in pres
.ence IF several persons, short IN
.terIoS 4tofg. This is what one oil
the witnesses of the scene has rela-
ted to me: After having addressed
several questions to abe prisoner as
to he corps to which he belonged,
and the military regime OF Russia.
an plfer was made Up him of pass
ing some days at OonstaDtinople,
and then being sent to Prince Gorts-
cha kof1, on condition that he would
report What he had seen, and that
he would tell his comrades that tile
Turks do not cal the Christians
The soldier refused, saying that he
did not know what awaited him on
his return; hat the best that could
happen to him would no doubt be
10 De sent back to his regiment, bnt
tina he had had enough Gift But, ii
wa said to him, 'yon can see your
family againI' 'My fauih!' replied
the soldier, 4 have been separated
fro N them ior Is years, and since the
day that | was taken from my vii
lagr, ! have had no news from my
father, mother, or any Of my rela-
tlsfs. They are perhaps all dead,
or have forgotten mel Leave me
here until the peace; there will al
ways beetim6 enough 10 give me up.
This declaration produced very
strong impression on the auditory,
ann II was naturally related every
where. Some Of the loaves pre-
pafcd for the Russian soldiers were
taken in the same affair, and ;hey
weie so disgusting, black, sour and
Iftestable that Tire capIors placed
tie IN on board the steam-lrigate
charged to bring here The trophies
Of the combat They have been ex
hiBted, and do mol produce less If
fect than they did on the frontiers
Of Asia Minor"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-01-19

PATENT MEDICINES There is now
pending before the Senate of Vir-
gini4 bill, entitled, "a bill requir-
ing that the box, bottle or envelope,
cont aiming any nostr UNI or quack
Medicine exposed for sale In this
Com monweaIth, sh hill have connected
Their ewith label, in which the in
gradients ofsuch nostr I'm or quack
med icine shall beIprinted in English :"
The invocation of legislative interpo-
sltio IN in this matter, seems not to
be we'll relished by the druggists and
apothecaries in Richmond, who have
held meeting, at which Alexander
uvhl presided, and a preamble and
resolutions were adopted, setting forth
that the bill was introduced to throw
out Of competition with the regular
faculty class Of remedies, which,
while they did not pretend to recon-
mend them, had been used by the
public, who had tested their efficien-
cy al nd yielded to them reputation
which has given them currency and
value with the people. -A0rfoH Her.
aid.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-01-19
Peace and Comfort for So OO..T

/ Strange as it may appear to tho citizens Of
Fayetteville and surrounding country, vet it IS
true, that the Introduction Of the article uii-
der consideration, Is destined to bring about
peace and plcntv'to the afflicted, ease and tran
guilty of mind 10 the distressed life and ac-
ton to the lame mud stili-joipted.
1t is composed Of highly chcmicalized ard
concentrated ingredients; which, when exter-
naly APPLIED, rdne:rates to the .ery mtisclee
tendon4 and lig4ments. giving instantaneous
and mitaculois relief to ali eases Of Chronic
Rheumatic Pains, Gout, Dead Palsy, Loss Of
Nervous Feeling Numbness, Shrinking Of the
Muscles, Contracted Limbs, Enlarged Joints,
Deep-Seated Pam and Soreness. Weakness
and habitual Pain in the Back, CRAMPS and
Spasuns, dc. Isheum sis's c'tn be cured,
and in the very worst cases. the "ChlEesc Rheu-
matte lntidotr." hoists its banner and waves
its plulbes in triumphant SUGGEST
Its action is specifically directed to the alb
sorbent system. arousing ittoa healthy action,
thus enabling it to ALLEVIATE or throw of all that
morbid and diseased matter, causing an OBJ
structed circulation in the diseased lOcalitics;
this external remedy establishes a free circula-
ton. producing an uninterrupted assimilation
of fresh material to build up and rcorganize
the diseased and deadened tissues. Ye who
have had Rheumatism for years, in this YOU
can find relief. Price s. 90 per bottle, 2 for
So 60 J. =. DROMG0OLE,
No. ~. College street, Agent in Nashville,
For sale Fayetteville by McElroy & Nc
Kinney
Dee p, I953-1y.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-01-19
Late from Europe.
Arrival of lSaa tho steamer
ER TE@s
NEW York. Jan. |,

NEW I ORR, Jan. y
The steamer Baltic arrived at New
York yesterday with dates to the
2Sth December, being FIVE days Ia
ter. Thursday was observed as a
holiday. Negotiations on the peace
project have commenced. The Porte
manifests a pacific disposition
The combined fleets are still at Bry-
cos.
Negotiations are pending between
Sweden and Denmark, having for
their object the conclusion of the
league for the offensive and defensive
between the two States.
The difficulties in the British Chbi-
net have been patched up, and lord
Palmerston still retains his office
1t is rumored, but strongly dis be-
lev ed, that the Porte will consent to
resu me negotiations. The r us$ sian
stea Pruth set two Turkish VII
lagos on fire by firing red hot shot
into them.
CoNSTANTINoPLE, Dec. 10.
The overland India mail brings the
confirmation of thecreport that the
Shah of Persia left Teheran with an
army of 10000 cavalry, one thou
sand pieces Of cannon, and three
thousand camel loads of ammunition,
to join with Russia, anG at latest
accounts the army had passed Ia
breez The Shah also sent an en-
yoy to Dost lIahomet to point out
the advantages of siding with Per-
STA and Russia.
Curious developments have come
to light which Indicate that Russia
has been long preparing for the PIES
ent crisis. A large expedition has
been secretly organizing under the
pretence ola campaign against Khan
Of Rhiva.
Odessa letters of the Sth state
that a Russian ninety gun ship was
destroyed at the battle at Sinope,
but official bulletins don't mention
this.
The Turkish Animals aid-de-
camp died at Sebastopol from wounds
received at Sinope. Admiral P9scha
had limb amputated, and now lies
in a dangerous state. The Turks
estimate their loss at Sinope at TWEEN
ty million piasters.
Two levies of troops have been
made in Poland equal to $4,000
Part of the Russian force in Poland
have been ordered to join the army
in Wal achia. Large masses Of Troops
are ma rching on Lesser Wallachia.-
Prince Gortschakoff has taken COM
mand. A telegraph despatch from
Omer states he understands the in
tention of these movements is to at
tack Kalafat.
The European residents at Smyr-
ma raised 100000 piasters for the
benefit of volunteers in the Turkish
army.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-01-19
Loss Of The Steamer San Francisco.
NEW YoRK IAN IL

The steamer San Francisco foun-
dered at sea on the 9th of january,
and 240 lives lost including Colonel
Taylor and wife, Col. Washington,
Lieut.. Smith and Capt. Field One
hundred and forty of the pass
arrived at New York to-day in the
brig Kilby. The bark "Thre@ Bill
also arrived with some of the saved,
and others were taken on til e ship
Antarctic, bound to Liverpool The
Captain an d crew were saved. Those
lost were washed overheard In the
gale.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-01-19

Some sharp young editor, who has
associated with such only, grows
witty about men marrying paint, cot
ton, whalebone, silk, &c, &c. 1t
would be easy to return the cOmpli-
ment, for women have actually mar
ried creatures Of hair, bear grease,
tobacco juice, and logwood, done up
in tight pants and bob-tailed Goa IS
Perfect little creatures--these men,
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-01-19

The pacific Parson Bronlew says:
The Methodist Episcopal Church,
No 18th. has appropriated ttco hundred
and sixty ttousaad doUms, for mis-
siol ary purposes, the coming year.
II pusands Of this amount are for
domestic missions, and will be given
to hose selt-sacl!feing peace m0htng
ahkee hypocr7tes, in the ministry,
VIII labor in Virginia, Mar, land,
Keh tucky, Missouri, Arkansas, Tex
as and Calilornia--to convince
folks that a man can't get to Yam.
KEGS Heaven, and own sIaves!-
The only argument that will con-
vince the pious rascals Of their err
rors, is coat of tar and tenthers,
and a good ride on a fast trottlngl
Southern Silence rnl" Try The ar
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-01-19

The advice of Willis for failing
lungs is as follows:
ii We on horse flesh, in the open
air groom yourself as your horse is
grool med, and cold bath after curry
for digestion, not for indul.
gence-give physic to the dogs, or
leave it ito the doctors.
On the 18th ult. the. first train of
cars run the entire distance between
Nashville and Chattanooga.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-01-19
F. NEIL. cHAs. \. MoOaEs W y. wBIGI
NEIL, MOORES & WRIGHT,

HAVING purchased from .Soafh- =,
i ,c,rtl Nprgon 81 Mi their loca- RK
ton and stock of Goods, are prepared , -
to offer them TO purchasers OF such terms a5
cannot fbl to pc satisfactory Our stock pr
Wooden Goods, Cloths. Blankets Ovcrcoatngs,
Negro Shoes, etc. etc Is larger than usual iPr
the season, and We arc Determined so sell
them. Buyers vii therefore hrl 10 70 fho.f
interest TO pay us visit before purehas ns---
Our object is ID sell Goods for small profits f3r
cash or tosolyent men On time We have ma
ny articles not usually dealt ia Nv retail mer-
chants-lstch as blacksmith tools, Saddler's
tools, Hellows Carpenters tools lasgins
Rope, C,lorer's WAR. Ghairs, Spinains Wheels.
etc WE hope a continuance Of the business
of our predecessors, as we'll as call from all
others who want anything ia our line.
As the present yearls drawing near It's close.
we Will not co-riler dr aryoarts due until
CHRIsTMAs lE4E.
Feathers LnHY, Je0fs- and The usual bar
ter of the corntry, taken IN c2ehange at high
est market priciis.
NEIL, MOORkS x WRIGHT.
nov !, 1853,
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-01-19

to assist the community in which
they have made their fortunes. But
| say these things 10 encourage those
in more limited circumstances to en-
deavor to secure such helps as may
enable them to elevate their sons to
distinction, honor, and happiness, as
well as those possessed Of more a m
pie means. Who that has one spark
of the fire of philanthropy, patriot
ism, or christianity remaining in his
heart, that would not rejoice to see
crowds of youth among the common
classes of this community teeming
forth from yonder College edidce,
qualified to flll any station Of useful
ness in our happy country. But let
US look al this question as it rela ties
directly TO advantages Of a pecuniary
character, in which oN, | am ure,
@W feel an interest. 1t is matter Of
fact, that no one man contributed to
the building of the College edi flee
more than five hundred dollars, and
but one man that amount. Another
contributed three hundred, and but
one that amount. q except the do
nation of the ground.) Other sub
scriptions. ranged below down to a
few dollars, making in all some lime
or ten thous and dollars. This is the
capital vested in the enterprise, md
rs some seem to think, upon WI ieh
others act, dnpugh on the part Of our
citizens to secure all the advanta ges
that the institution in successful OPP
Grafton can bring into the community.
Well, LET US see: For the College to
be placed in any thing like a condition
to make it What it should be and what
its friends anticipated, it should be
endowed as before shown = should
have a preparatory under the care
of one or two competent tutors, and
at least tn rec professors, with some
two hundred students. These stu
dents will pay, say $50, each, per an
mum, for board, $4,000 90
Tuition, $40, 5000 90
Clothing, books, etc. 500, 10000 90
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-01-19

Vice Chancellor Dawson, Of Mis-
sissippi, died on fhc 18th ult.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-01-19

CoNPosIrE The Richmond Err
amEner thinks that if the Wing party
is ltesurrected, it will be composed Of
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-01-19

Making in HE aggrcgate,44,0OO 90
Now let me ask any candid n nan,
what proportion does ten thous and
dollars, the capital vested by the cit
liens in this enterprise, bear to this
amount of cash annually thrown out
broadcast into our community? W
What a prodigious per cent. per an
nun are we here to realize upon our
capital of ten thousand dollars j.
And who is to share in this annual
flood Of "eircu lating medium ; There
can be but to one answer to this dies
iion, viz every citizen, in proportion
to the extent Of his business, must
share in it. But who can expect
such an income upon so small Gap
ital? Surely, no one who has any
knowledge Of monetary affairs what
ever. Does the planter expect it,
who pays from thirty to fifty dollars
per acre for land, and fro m ten to
eighteen hu ndred dollars. for field
hands? Does the merchant, who
even sells his goods at one hundred
per cent. on cost? Why,then, will citi-
zens of Fayetteville pretend to think
that, with their College edifice, which
cost them the sum Of money already
named more than once, they will re-
alize all or anything like the advan-
tages of a College in perm lnent /
and Aourishing condition? We have
the building it is a good one, or
will be when finished 1t must be
endowed. tits our own College
We must not expect others to endow
t for US, and we reap all or the prin-
,ipal advaf}tages. Let our citizens
ook at this thing in the right light
they will come up to the work ac-
,ording TO their ability; and their /
means are ample. 1t is the most
profitable enterprise III when tney
an now engage. Better drhw off !
ome of their capital from other and |
css profitable investments, and vest
in this enterprise 1t is no hum :
ug; and besides, we have wealthy
ounty which is to Share with US ;
hese advantages, and will follow our |
Of llberality in placing it |
n firm basis. Further: We can 7
,ok to generous county for help, t
nd will not be iutimida led by the o
killing fears of snece that some f
lay express. ave are doing a great v
ork, and cannot come down" Il
PHILoNI. p
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-01-19

SO" A resolution has passed the
House of Representatives, and will
probably be adopted by the Senate,
fixing an early day in May as the
time at which the election for Judges
and Attorneys General shall be held
in this, State.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-01-19
EST RAY LINCOLN COUNTY

t e11il G.1 RE b ~ W p. r HSe Of
light chestnut sofrel color star in the forehead,
snip on the nosi, shod before, had piece Of
cotton rope AROUND her neck. about Is hands
high, about or years oh. Valued at SO.
y. o. WALLACE, Ranger.
Dec 90, 1853.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-01-19

INHE best in use of any sizes
Il wished--warrantedt to work well r.
for salegand put up-to order in any Eft4-.e,
part of the county Come and see.
y. B. KNOTT.
Jan. II. 1954-1y.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-01-19
CmAuN PUnsPs.

JAN IL. 1S54-1y.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-09-06
Railroad Matters.

Our railroad prospects have taken Il
long stride backward. Up TO the 2Oth.
inst, there was full force employed
along the line, the work progressed rapid
Iy and everything seemed to he going on
swimmingly. AT the height Of the appa
rent prosperity, a mandate issues from the
Engineering Department, directing Con-
tractors TO limit themselves to specified
amounts of work within the next month.
In order to comply with this unexpected
and unwelcomc order. many hands have
been discharged and will soon be scat
tered to the four winds, in search Of en-
ployment upon other roads-this, too, at
the season Of the year when most pro-
gress ought to be made upon the heavy
sections. Various reasons have been
assigned, by outside individuals, for this
strange and sudden change in the direc-
ton Of affairs. 1t has been urged. that
the work is so far advanced MS to warrant
this curtailment of expenditure on the
score Of financial poIicy-that, but
for the prudential measure. some
portions Of the road would be finished
and paid for, long before others and
before the iron could be procured
for laying the track thus involving IN
outlay of money and loss Of interest which
need not be incurred. Again, some sug
gest that the CD cct Of this restrictive or
der, is, to distribute the hands along the
line. OLher surmises and cunieclures
have been protfcred, to explain the mys-
FERROUS proceeding, none OF which appear
entirely satisfactory. So, as guessing is in
vogue, we have our guess. which We shall
make public for the benefit of whom it
may concern
Some time ago the North Western Vir-
ginia Railroad Company sold to the Bal
timurc and Ohio company about $500, 900
Of guaranteed bonds, at par-the latter
company TO pay interest, on that amount,
we believe, and the principal when called
for. This. at the time, was regarded as
q master stroke Of 6nanceriug on the part
Of our directory and so, indeed, it would
have proved, had the purchaser possessed
the ability 10 meet her engagements. -
There, we guess, is the rub. Trammeled
anu harrassed by debt, the Baltimore and
OHIO Railroad Company, Notwithstanding
her immense revenues, finds it inconve-
nlent or lnexPedienL to attend to the small
demand presented by the Junior compa-
ny. In other words, the B. &. o. Co..
is not able TO pay for those bonds as fast
as the N. w. CO.. needs the funds-hence
this check to the outlay upon our road.
Such. at least. is our guess. If anybody
shall be struck with the extreme plausi
bility of the conjecture, let that same give
US full credit thereof. We reckon with.
out hints from behind the curtain. In
deed, we have never thought it worth
while to enquire of the oracles about this
matter. Some people rely implicitly up
on oonchsheIIs, to foretell the coming
storm :: others stake their faith upon the
ha .;; branch. to find water in dry ground;
sLlll Others IN ~ sowing and planting. go by
Fhe moon Au such folk may give heed
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-09-06

me Know Nothing Platform Again.
The revelations in regard to the socie.
y OF know-Nothings. which saw the light
through the columns of the Examiner.
seem to be corroborated and confined BY
advIces from all quarters of the country.
For instance, the ST. Louis Democrat
says: -
We publish below the full exposition Of
oaths taken and objects contemplated by the
secret order OF Know othings, and feel
satisfied that the details are perfectly an.
thentlc. The subioined is taken from the
n. Y. Tribune. and was first made public
through the columns of the Richmond
Examiner. The Pennsylvania has also
received information from numberIess re-
liable sources in regard to the same sub
Ject' and its publication has caused a
tremendous excitement in Philadelphia.
All the Developments coincide. in all
parts OF the Union, in regard to the obi
CATIONS taken by the members of this or.
oer' and also confirm what is known re.
gardIng them in ST. Louis and New or.
leans. Leteyery man in the country read
and ponder over these starting disclo.
sures. e.'SiS7
any extent. =
We have had such an immense num-
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-09-06
From California,

We find the following items Of news in
late arrivals from California.
The Wing State Convention met at Sa.
cramento on the 25th, and continued in
session for two days. G. w. Bowie, Of
Colasi. formerly Of Maryland, was chosen
as the candidate for Congress From Nor
from Southern California. There being
two sets Of democratic candidates in the
field there is no doubt of their election
Resolutions were ado pied declaring in IA
vor of the territories forming their own
laws without interference fromthe general
government. and calling for action on the
Pacific Railroad. &c. The proceedings
were very harmonious.
The Democratic Convention met at Sa-
cramento on the 18th ult. There was
great confusion from the commencement,
two chairman. and double set of"com-
mittees. &c. having been appointed. Fhe
anti. electinniSts. opposed TO the election
Of United States Senator, nominated
General J. w. Denver to COngess from
Northern California. and Phillip Herbert
from Southern. The electionists nomina
ted Latham McDougall
Peremptory orders have been received
at San Francisco for Commodore Dula-
ney, requiring the immediate despatch Of
two armed vessels to the Sandwich Is
lands on public service.
New and rich gold diggings have been
discovered about 25 miles from Point OK
ford and also near Pine Grove. on the
south point of Slate Creek and Roland's
| flat.
The Know Nothings were organizing at
Sacramento.
The barque LibertaL arrived at San
Francisco in 80 days from Hong Kong
She started with 5Dl Chinese paSse myers,
Of whom 100 died on the passage also
Capt. Charles Atwood.
n great fight between two parties Of
Chinese had taken place on the 18Th,
near Weaversvile. Twen!y-one of the
combatants were killed. and large num-
Der wounded. It is said that the fight
originated in an attempt on the part Of
the rOyalists to levy a contribution to as
Sist the imperialist in China to repel the
retelS.
Accounts from the mining districts gen
orally are favorable. and the miners are
prosperous. The old experienced miners
employ the green hands that are constant
Iy arriving to dig for them by the
rnCnth. paving them from SIS t" $3.50,
accor ing to their ability to work
The crops Of brra 'Stutf< in California
are more than sufficient for the next
twelve months. Large shipments to Aus
traliA hnve already commenced.
The Clinton House at San Francisco
WAS destroyed by tire-l"SS $25. QUO.
About fifteen persons escaped from the
State prison. Four were killed on the
spot in the attempt. and three others sub
scQuently died Of their wounds.