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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-02-22
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; I had told him, Christmas morning,
As he sat upon my. knee,
Holding fast his little stockings, ~
Is Stuffed as full as full could be. Tss9Tl
Z And attentive listening to me.
(. With a face demure and mild,
That old S:.hta Claus, who filed them,
''1. Did not love a naughty child. ~
"But we'll be good, won't we. moder"
p And from off my lap he slid. We'
Digging deep among the goodies a. T
In his crimson stockings hid. s
While turned me to the table, -
Where tempting gobles stood, sil5-
Brimming high with dainty eggg-nogg. r
81 Sent, me BY a neighbor sood.
. But the kitten there before me,
l... With his white paw. nothing 10th,
Sat, by way Of entertainment, sl8 -
- aSlapping off the shining froth; az.
And in not the gentlest humor,
!. At the loss of such treat.
confess, rather rudely ~. -. -,
= Thrust him out into the street. e,1s,
Then. how Benny's blue eyes kindled |! i
~ Gathering up the precious store
He had busily been pouring,
In his tiny pinafore,- - =
With generous look. that shamed'me,
: Sprang he from the carpet bright, 4
Showing. by his mien indignant,
All baby's sense Of right.
.H.Come back, Harneyh called he, loudly.
p, As he held his apron wife,. Z
( aYou sail have my candy wabbits' IS si
But the door was fastened tight;
So he stood abashed, and silent,
In the centre Of the floor. 20
With defeated look alternate ~ s1e,
- Bent on me and on the door. 3.
Then, as by some sudden impulse, m
Quickly ran, he to the fire.. lre 4.s.o
And while eagerly his bright eyes.
Watched the flames go high and higher,
q Ina brave clear key he shouteds .f
3 Like some ,lordly little elf, infs.
.;Santa Klaus come down de chimney,
And make moder have herself!p
81 will be good girl, Benny"
Said 1, feeling the reproof:
And straightway recalled poor Harney,
zG Mewing on the gallery roof: sGT
!. Soon the anger was forgotten,
Laughter chased away the frown,
Z And they gamboled meath the live oaks
~ Tillthe dusky night came down, t
In the dim, fire-lighted chambeE i'59Tl
Harvey purred beneath the chair,
And my play-worn boy beside me
Kneltto say his evening prayer: 49,
"God bess fader--God 'bess moder.
Is God bess rsisteri'-then q pause, sed (
And the sweet young lips devoutly
Murmured, "God bess Santa Kaus!!"
He is sleeping-brown and silken
Lie the lashes, long and meek,
Like caressing, clinging shadows -1sUe
FL On his plump and peachy cheek; .aeii
And bend above .him--weeping
Thankful tears-Oh, Undefled! ''
For woman's crown Of glory, % ilsq ?
- For the blessing of achild. r - sgaf
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-02-22

Wool.is becoming quite an article
Of commerce in Texas. . Sheep are
easily raised, and multiply rapidly
The prairies afford for them excel
lent pastures, summer ard winter. =
The amount Of wool annually shipped
from Texas to the North 10 Said to DC
fast increasing.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-02-22

A single Indy died lately at st.
Malo. worth four millions Of francs,
leaving twenty two wills, all Of which
it was necessary for the judicial au-
thority to examine. A married wo-
man cannot make a villa single
one can; and this lady seemed de-
termined to enjoy the privilege to
the utmost. 80
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The Life-0Ock.

Fbare i, little mystic clock, ai.i'ss = s''
No human eye hath seen, siatf9 2sl9I'i
.s,s.t.beateth on--that beateth on ss3n'2aa
IN From morning until e'eni 1850 .adf hrn
And when the soul is wrapped IN sleep .g.,
a And heareth not a sound, ! -.l
i. ticks. and ticks, the liye-long day
And never runneth down.
nss-F- 7f3tsE ~ So 81 ri.i 4 slas 8ftE
Oh wondrous is the work OF art, ,e, r AZ.
Which knells the passing hour,
But art ne,er formed, nor mind conceivsu'
The life-clock's magic power; = - '''
Not set in gold, nor decked with gems
Rv nride and wealth possessed; sfrl
But rich or poor, or high or iow.' ~ i
Each bears it in his breast.
When lfe's deep stream, MO @ Deus ., '''S no" ;
An still and softly glides, :, y
Like the wavelers step, with a gentle Oea''
IN warns of passing tides: 'o = - y
wh.n passion nerves the warriors arm, q
- For deeds of hate and wrong. s9,s Iiafii
Though needed not the fearful sounra' inr'is ra.c
!. The knell is deep and strong, Il ,jue
when ewes to eyes are gazing soft su5 d
yaAud tender words are spoken lnel.ssie q.
Then fast and wild it rattlcs o. oop',yatas.ss +.
A If with love ,twers broken ..,...
sucb is tbs clock that measures hfe' Il.
OF flesh and spirit blended;
And thus twill run within the breast, '''o
T;ii that strange life is ended. s9'iss.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-02-22

4 "A ,dark-eyel, brighl-looeklpg poy
engaged in selling our iPaPsr y ine
streets interested, US recently by ms
display of tact and energy, and we
injured oi him concerning, ~. ny
profits, savings. and prospects. ne a
detailed his operationsiwith' The d's-
tinctness and clearness ioi, q pus'1
ness man. He is about'twelve years
old and has been in the streets SELL
ing papers near three years. lie
has been very industrious, always
ON the alert, selling morning ano
s,,lii evening city papers ard some pop,
ular sheets printed elsewhere; and
had actually, saued Of hs .o'en earn
auos foe hundred dollars, wf1'cA q
locked up in one of the suspendeo {
-BuaAs. This shows what may .oe %
accomplished BY akeen, perseveflnl E
boy.-Gnaippati Commercial
And italso shows what can oe ac
complisled BY keen, perseverinl
bunker. ''e .er.,,.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-02-22

& Fraace produces annually 8, 600,
600, 600 gallons of wine. lsiasfa
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-02-22

= Two young bucks in Philadelphia
had some high words a few days
ago. and one OF them called the
other coward. The insnlted gen.
,Iemau immediately sent mortal
challenge. Tie preliminaries OF a
duel were arranged, the seconds mol
o quilting any lead into the pistols;
bui. iiust as the fatal word ",hree'
was about 10 be pronounced, the
challenging hero, who had !eit like
Rob Acres for some minutes, threw
down his pistol and took 10 his heels.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-02-22

). CoMpLErEpArLAsr.- .-The Grand
Gull and Port Gibson railroad; Mis-
sissirpi, has been completed. 1t is
seven miles in length aud was COM
menced nineteen years ago. 5s.lRf
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-02-22

He is sleeping-brown and silken
Lie the lashes, long and meek,
Like caressing, clinging shadows
Il On his plump and peachy cheek;
And bend above :him--weeping
Thankful tears-Oh,; Undefiled!
For 4 woman's crown Of glory, .
~ For the blessing of achild. y
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Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-01-05
Rnitic OF Pctronoioski.

The following account Of the action at Petropol.
oski is taken from letter received at Honolulu by
the American brig Noble, which was lying in tho
harbor at tho time of the attack, and was struck
by several shots from the squadron during the ac-
ton, but sustained no very serious damage;
The combined feet was lying here about fort
night, during which time two attempts were made
TO take the place, both of which, from some I'M
known cause, failed. Although the Russians made
brave and determined resistance the force opposed
to them was so decidedly superior in point Of num-
bers and arms, that II the general expectation
that the place would be taken, which, without
doubt, would have been the case II the attacking
party had followed up the advantages they obtain
ed in both actions.
The first time they attacked the place in its strong
est position receiving the fire Of three forts mount
ing together, Q guns, also Of the Russian frgate
Aurora and transport Dwipa, in all, 40 guns. The
feet had In action three frigatee and steamer,
mounting, as far as known, so guns After sharp
contest Of about twenty minutes, ono OF the forts
OF five guns was silenced, another OF three guns
taken by storm, and in another hour five guns Of
the only remaining fort were made useless for the
rest Of the action leaving six guns Of the forts in
order and the frigate and transport to engage. At
this time, which was about noon, the English and
French ceased firing and soon hauled off beyond
the reach of the guns Of the fort thus terminating
the action
After this affair no further attempt was made for
four days, during which time the Russians had en-
tiroly repaired their damages, with tho exception
Of two guns completely disabled. Upon the fourth
day another attack was made at an early hour, on
the weakest point in the place, defended by two
forts mounting nine guns In half an hour after
the FIRST gun was fired, both forts were silenced,
and the steamer commenced landing men, which
was effected with but little loss. The spot chosen
for landing was at the base of high hill, leaving
the shore aboat midway between the forts which
had been quieted Aftcr landing, they marched
in the direction of the fort situated at the back Of
the town. and from there made successful attempt
to scale, which was well done, although II was
very steep, and traversed only by small paths, and
thickly covered with small wood
AT this point the scene Of action was obscured
from observers by a thick fog and smoke from mus
kerry, which had been engaged some fifteen min
utes Shortly sfter the firing ceased, and when
the fog cleared up, which was soon, the Russians
we're found TO be IN possession Of the place still
The assailants had returned 10 their vessels This
concluded the affair, as the second day after the
entire feet got nndcr weigh and stood out Of port
and, after lying OF FOR day or two, disappeared
altogether, ia
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Agents for the q American Organ"


JoHs T AuDLEY, st. Asaph street, two doors from
King street Alexandria, Virginia
AIyaED LEwELLN, Richmond, Virginia.
", L. WILLIAMS, Temperance Temple, Gay street,
JOHN +. HILros assisted by D. W. BAILEY, so and
81 Walnut street. Cincinnati Is our agent for Gin
cinnati and other cities in the west. ia
v. b. PALMER, the American Newspaper Agent, la
Ne only authorized Agent for this paper in the cities
Of Boston New York. and Philadelphia, and ID duly
empowered to take advertisements and subscriptions
at Che rates required BY us His receipts will be re-
garded as payments His Offices are Boston, Scol
lays Buding New York, Tribune Buildings; Phil
adephia, northwest corner Third and Chestnut sts.
The AMERICAN ORGAN will be found for sale al
ABBE d YArEs', No. 20 Beekman street, New York.
A. D. CHALoSIR, Burlington, On J, y agent f.,
the American Organ" for the State Of New Jersey
NJ ]. Burns, Portsmouth, Virginia.
GEORGE III. PEYrox, Fredericksburg, Va.
]. @. MonsAS. New Orleans.
SAMUEL u. FLA0G State Of Massachusetts.
s. CLouan, State OF Rhode Island
d. s. YouxG, Staunton, Va.
J. A. DuNSINsToS, for Prince George, Charles, st
Mary's, and Calvert counties, Maryland.
FIR. yEircH, Esq, Of Maryland, Is general agen
TO get subscribers OH any route he may travel.
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ron THE AMERICAN ORGAN.
II was said OF tho pianist Litz that he was perfect
master Of the elements of music except the heart
the celebrated Instrumentation touched the trem.
bling keys with the magic wand Of the Hebrew pro-
phet, when the refreshing waters gushcd from the
finty rock, and It's wonderful responses startled
into sstonishmcnt and surprise his bewildercd au-
dence; but here the similitude ceases; the one
possessed the lfe-giying energy TO the furnishing
multitude the other came as the cold whispers Of
death over the steppes Of bleak Siberian desert,
or like the iceberg rejecting back the concentrated
rays OF the morning sum- is rather object of ter
ror than admiration to the Arctic mariner; tbs
beautiful TO look upon in the distance, but its
late voyager-desolate voysgers are we all upon
the troublous sea of life, but fr the humanizing
and refining influence OF our Holy Religion and its
twin sister, Sacred Music II is believed that many
mistake or overlook the legitimate use or object Of
sacred mDsic in It's connexon with the services Of
religious worship; hence some seem 10 look upon
II as simple exercise Of the vocal powers-noth-
ing more--snd to produce a temporary effect Is 10
accomplish is chief result. Not so with the sweet
singer Of Israel, when in the inpassioned language
OF a heart Overlooking with the purest feelings Of
devout gratitude, his fingers swept the dulcet
strings Of an instrument sacred to the hottest inn
pulses he exclaimed Unto Thee win sing with
the harp, 0 Thou Holy One Of Israel
The writer Of this article has had the happiness
for many years TO attend the services Of the Meth
odist Episcopal Church; but seldom, in his humble
estimation, have the performances contributed TO
the production Of devotional sentiment, and quad
rated in 90 large with the other exercises
Of the sanctuary as on the Sabbath Of 18th Decom.
Der last in Wesley Chapel Thcre wac one beautiful
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MARRIED.,

On the 4th Of January, by the Rev. r. L. Dashiel,
Mr.. JoHN Z. FEBREY, of Fairfax county, Virginia. to
MARY f., daughter of John Ball, Esq. Of this city
Mulliks, Prince Georges county, Maryland, by the
Rev. Mr.. sRolfe FRANK s. SHuLzE, of Pennsylvania,
TO Miss ALICE daughter Of the late Barack Mullikin
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say The Fair, as an assistant for the re-
lief of the embarrassment Of ST. PauPs Lutheran
Hall, at o'clock There will be for sale many beau
f and useful articles that the ladies have been ar
IDENTIFY engaged in preparing during the past month.
together with many others of the class, sent to
them by their friends of the Quaker, Monumental,
and Mountain cities Also, choice variety of Con-
dictionary and Refreshments. dec 28--St
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DIED,

On the morning Of the 4th instant, Mrs. MARY,
of the late Brook Edmunson, aged rs years
10 months and is days.
In this city, on the Sd instant, REIN EsTEP, aged
60 years.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-01-05

ta# Great Attraction at dd-FeiIows'
IIall.-The Ladies are there holding the most bril-
liant Fair, and giving the greatest satisfaction, as
their attendants will testify, all their Wis
tiers being much pleased with the manner the Fair
ir conducted, no rafting anything calculated
to offend the conscience OF any one is permitted All
having merry hearts, and being much pleased, go,
and go again, to hear the Amphion Quartette Band
sing their choice songs. Admission only l21 cents
inn AT
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supreme Court of the United states.
m..u.n.- T.u.,.xu roEg

Nos 8s and 80. James williams's administrator,
appellant, u.s. Robert divers executors and John
Gooding's administrator, appellant, "a Robert OIL
veris executors The argument Of these cases
was continued by Messrs J. Campbell and Reverdy
johnson for the appellees, and by Mr. Dulsny for
the appellants ~ gsst ST.
Adjourned ill tomorrow at Ii O'clock ts
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Debate Thursday sellers OF Md,

1 ~
In agreeable contrast to the unmcaning sub
| tleties and spasmodic defamation which marked
the efforts of Mr. Kcitt, the House of Repre-
sentatives was yesterday entertained and in.
structed by speech from Mr.. Sellers, of Mary,
land, which, for manliness Of tone, boldness Of
language and thought, pungcnt sarcasm, and
strong good sense, we have rarely heard equal
led. In him, the principles Of the American
party found an able and eloquent advocate,
and, in his strong grasp, the puny objections
which are urged against its organization were
crushed to pieces He demolished his oppo-
nents with as much ease as giant would top
pie over pigmies, and drove them frightened
and discounted from the field
The most marked and commendable charac-
teristic of Mr.. Sollers's speech, was its com
prchensivc nationality and strong American
tone. 1t was evident that no miserable Sec
tionalsm blinded his vision or cramped his in
tellect. On the contrary, love Of the Union,
and devotion to tho interests Of the whole coun-
try, seemed TO be the animating principles Of
his being.
holder himself, and representing a large slave
holding constituency, and. coming from State
more exposed than any other to the depreda-
tons of northern fanatcism--the views ex-
pressed by Mr.. Sellers, were as creditablc to
him as they will prove gratifying to the great
body Of the American people. lie repudiated
sectionalism and fanatcism in every shape and
form, and denounced the penalties Of treason
upon all traitors, no matter from what latitude
they may come. This seemed to touch re-
sponsivc chord in tho hearts of the peoples
representatives, for though violation Of the
rules Of order, the utterance Of these sentiments
was greeted with hearty round of applause.
Ii is long since the ultraists of the South
have been treated to such plain spoken dis
course as was furnished them yesterday. Rare
ly before has any southern gentleman, whose
position gave him the right to speak, so mcrci-
lessly exposed their pestiferous heresies. The
lesson they win be apt to remember. 1t will
teach them that there are men who arc as true
southerners as themselves--who have the same
interest in the preservation Of the honor and
constitutional rights Of the South--but who are
not to be deluded by the absurdities of their
crazy school Of politics. II viii also teach them
that the great body of the conservative men Of
the South, find no inconsistency in rcconciling
love Of their own section, with strong and
devoted attachment to the Union.
We publish in another column sketch Of
tho debate, taken from this mornings Intelli-
gencer, which, though the best wo have seen,
Is necessarily imperfect In fact no correct
idea Of Mr.. Sollcrs's speech can be formed I'M
tilt is published IN estenso. But even then,
il win fail TO impress the reader as il did those
who had the good fortune to hear him-for it
is not possible for the types to convey any idea
Of the charm his superb delivery threw
around il.
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BENEFICIAL BALL.
!. Honor to whom Honor is Due.o
SECOND GRAND BALL
or THE
RE Gu b

EMPIRE CLUB.
TTHE members of the Empire Club take
- pleasure in announcing TO their friends and the
public in general that they will give their Second
Grand Bah, on MONDAY EVENING, January Is.
1856, at TEMPERANCE HALL.
The proceeds of this bill will be given toward
erecting monument TO the memory Of " Stewart
Holland" the brave young Washngtonian who was
lost with the unfortunate Arctic
The Club pledge themselves to spare no pains or
expense in endeavoring to please those who honor
them with their presence, and feel assured, while
such an object is in view, that they cannot fail
No hats or caps will be allowed on the floor, OK
cept those of the different Clubs. IA
supper aud Refreshments are 10 the hands Of an
experienced caterer. ~
Excellent Cotillon Music is engaged
.ay- Tickets ONE D0I,LAR--to be had OF any Of
the members, and at the door the evening Of the
bali. fffl 4t
.W. e. MANAGERS.
J. Fullalovc, X. Cox,
c. Bell, irF III. Tcachum,
VIM. Fualove, A. Selden,
VIM Csho, l.. Labiile.
Committee on Reception
VIM r, Clsutice, Martin Donnell,
J. Fullslove l.. Labile.
jan 5--eotb@
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~ The Providence Journal says that the next
style Of ladies' bonnc,s win DO 10 wear them on tho
bead
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SPECIAL FERRY NOTICE.

ID NO DETENTION FROM ICE.
TIME only regular and reliable Ferry
IL Boat plying between Washington and Alcxan.
drin Is the steamboat
GEORGE PAGE
Io0S The public can depend upon the
- - George Page leaving promptly at the
time stated, passengers or no passengers, until fur
ther notice 3t Fts ii
Leaves Washington At eJt, 81, ~, III, A. NJ,
and at u, Q, Az, y. NJ.
! Leaves Alexandria at ~, ., lolS, A. NJ, and i2l5,
IN, 4, 5Id, r. NJ. s tEl s
Fare by the George Page viii be five cents when
ever fhe George Washington or Thomas Collier run
and charge the same, except car trips.
GEORGE PAGE.
r. s. The George Page is the only boat connecting
with the Orange aud Alexandria Railroad and Ma
nassas Gap Railroad.
0mnibuses to connect with the George Page will
leave the corner Of Seventh street and Pennsyvanis
avenue at 6,s ~, and IL, A. NJ, and Il, ~. and
Az T. NJ jan 5--t
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sYThe Columbian Association of Teach-
ers, will meet ut the Smithsonian Institution to-nor-
row, Saturday at 4 o'clock p. NJ ian
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Goyenorship and senatorship of Virginia.
We copy from the Richmond Wing the fol
lowing article, TO wit:
1.-THE Kanawha Republican thinks, should Mr..
Wise be elected Governor OF Virginia, and should
vacancy occur 10 the Senate Of the United states,
and the appointment be with the Governor, in the
long intervals Of the sessions Of our Legislature
our life ON H. Mr. Kenna would be put into the
United States Senate, over all the native born
statesmen Of yirginia--D Democrats, Wings, or
KNOWN othings--for the simple reason that Mr..
Kenna was the biggest frog in that Staunton Con-
vention puddle that made Mr.. Wise the nominee.
Mr.. Kenna is citizen Of Kanawha, a foreigner by
birth, and Catholic What say the Know Moth
ings to this ideaS"
We are inclined to the opinion that Mr.. Wise
will not have it in his power to fill any yacan-
cy in the Senate Of the United States, by APP
pointment Of Mr.. Kenna, OF any one else; and
we are even more clearly Of the opinion that,
ifelected, he win not owe his election to the
votes Of the American party It would GER
tainly be strange If any member Of this party
should vote for Mr.. WISE when he has come out
in an elaborate and extended letter, opposing our
principles, purposes, and measures. We have
mol Tic bttyUtCSt tWcU llitA MY AioHioSi VI Jul
party will vote for him.
We cannot, therefore, comprehend the point
of the inquiry, "What say the Know othings
to this ideas" Were there any probability
that any portion Of the X Ms would vote for
Mr. Wise, it would be very pertinent question
to PROFOUND to them.
What say the Wings Of Virginia, outside
Of our order, TO the idea of having foreigner
in the Senate OF the United States, from the
Old Dominion? Will they do anything which
may tend to bring about such result? We
win underwrite for the members Of the "Amcr-
lean party" that they will not do it.
We hope and fully believe, from all we sec
and hear, that the american party will pre-
sent such ticket in Virginia as all conserva-
tive Wings can support, and thus render abso-
lutcly certain the defeat of Mr. Wise