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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-09-13
The Sore Backs.

Whenever qsondam Democrat Of
prominence snnounces his adhesion
to Know Nothingism, it will be found
that he is in bad odor with the reg
ular Democrat organization Of his
own State-that he is disappointed
oMceseeker-a political sore-back.
The following are notable instances
of the truth above remarked:
I'll. STUART FoorE," latsof Missis-
sippi affiliated with the Wings in '5S
and opposed the regular Democratic
ticket:--utterly repudiated by the
Democracy of Mississippi, he left his
country for his counhy's good and
became q Californian. He is a Know
Nothing. III
The immortal JERE CIExns-
Foote redim0ns = followed the exam
pie Of his prototype, the sLittle
Pacifcasor." Kicked out of the
party by the Democracy Of Alabama
denied Office by the Pierce Admin
istration-he suddenly discovers that
Democratic fellowship is unfit for SO
pure a patriot as himself. @Argap'-
as Dogberry would say--JERE. is a
Know Nothing.
STEPHEN ADAMS author of "My
Billr-was elected to the Senate in
80 by Wing strength. As a quid pro
qsse he opposed the Democracy Of
Mississippi and acted with the Wings
in '53. He is now q Know Nothing.
SoLoN BoRLAND-the hero Of Grey
town-aspired to a seat in the U. s.
Senate from Arkansas-Robert w
johnson, The favorite Of the people, OPP
posed him. The Democracy sustained
johnson, the people endorsed him
he was elected unanimously to
the long and short term. This
feather broke the camel's back-Solon
looked about for soft place to fall
Ion-"Sam" opened to receive him
and, as a matter of course, be is a
Know Nothing.
To these-and all and singular the
sore backs who are against us--we
bida long and last farewell The
best service they ever did the DEM
ocratic party was to abandon its ranks.
May they never return.
= Over and with Foote, Clemens,
3Uncle Steve" and Borland We hope
Samuelwill have a9good time" They
don't ship for wages, but if @Sam"
has aught ogive,will thankfully accept
small favors-largsr ones in proper
ton. 81
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-09-13

POPULARITY OF LouIs NAPOLEON
The New York Journal Of Com.
merce says:
A gentleman who has for some
months resided in Paris, and who
came over in the Pacific, tells u
that the popularity Of Louis Napo.
leon knows no bounds; that the people
cherish him as careful guardians
would a beloved child; and that
his preservation and the tranquility
of France are considered identical
He relates that the var is rot only
but that the French nation
are resolved to submit TO any sacri-
fics to bring it to successful conclu-
sion, and that the recent loan is but a
small token Of the energy, will, and
Hithwhich hossilities are
to be conducted.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-09-13
A Sharp Rebuke.

Governor. Gardner, of Massachu-
sets, having transmitted to Gov
Adams, Of South Carolina, q serie:
Of resolutions passed BY the Legs
Iaturs Of Massachusetts in favor O
the French spolia,ion claims, and an
other series relative to the Territory
Of Kansas, with a request that h
would submit them to the Legislature
Of s. Carolina, be replied as follows. &C
cording to Boston correspondent
Of the Tribune, probably regarding
Massachusetts, since her notification
act, no longer belonging to the A.
merican Union:
81 cannot consent, under existing
circumstances, to be the medium OF
communicating any action Of the
Legislature Of Massachusetts to the
State over which ! have the honor
to preside. asi5-e57E
This reply OF the Governor OF
South Carolina administers severe
but deserved rebuke to the fanatical
of Massachusetts. il
individuals may break of social
intercourse aud interchanges Of civil
ity, because Of outrage and insult,
so also may sovereign States. When
n man shows himself to be unworthy
the association of bis neighbors, be
is Stunned and cut. The Massachu-
sstss Legislature has placed itself
exactly in that position, and it
becomes the rest of the States Of the
Union, while they faithfully dis
,harge all their constitutional obi
cations, to refuse to extend to Mass
lchusetts tho courtesies that are
observed between the different States.
The suspension Of such intercourse
nay lead her people to reflect, and
,ause them, If they have any sensi.
,llity to shame, to feel their disgrace.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-09-13
Iou1srANA.

Bk OF Louisiana, New Orleans ......... do
Bk OF New Orleans. ....s.-..,....... do
Canal aad Big Co. N, O............. do
Carrollton Railroad and Big Co, N. o.. do
City b of New Orleans. :. :. ....... do
Catizens' b, N. O........., ......... do
Gas Light and Big Co, NO. .......... Go
Louisiana State b, N. o., and branch at
Eaton Rouge. ................. do
Mschanics' and Traders b. N, o....... do.
southern b, N. o.. .........,...... do
Union b,ef Louisiana, N. 0........... do
s s. KENTUCKY.
Blk of kentucky, Louisville, branches. do
The branches are at Bowling Green, Dan.
VILE, GresDsburg. Frankfort Hopkinsvllls
Lexington and Maysville.] e
Blk Of Louisville, and branches at Elem.
ingsburg and Paducah. Announce. good
Commercial b of Ky, Paducah, and branch
es at Harrodsburg and Versailles. -. do
Farmess' b, Frankfort, and branches. -. do
The branches are at Covjngton, Georgetown
Henderson, Msysville, Mt. Sterling, Princeton
and Somerset
Northern Of Ky, Lexington, branches
at Covington, Louisville, Richmond and
Paris .................s. good
Southern b, Russellyille, and branches. do
lThe branches are at Owensboro', Hickman
Smithlana, Carrollton and Louisyills.l
ARKANSAS.
Refuse all notes on any bank Of thia State.
MISSOURI.
Bk Of State Of Missouri, St. Louis, and
branches ..................go ot
1.-THE branches are at Fayette, jackson, Lex
ington, Palmyra and Springfield.
MISSISSIPPI.
All banks in this State are worthless
TEXAS.
Refuse ell notes on any bank Of this State.
FLORIDA.
All banks in this State are worthless.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-09-13

/ AiEAT.-The Cincinnati (Ohio)
Price Current makes an estimate of
the amount Of cattle, sheep and lambs
consumed in the United States du-
ring the year, in all the cities and
towns contsining 5000 inhabitants,
based on calculations deduced from
the statistics of the New York mar
ket. 1t gives the towns an aggre-
gate population Of about four mil
lions of inhabitants, and sets them
down as consuming 100000 head Of
cattle, and two and a half millions of
sheep and lambs, besides three mill
lions Of hogs, the whole valued at
seventyone and half millions Of
dollars. Two-thirds Of this entire
product IS said to come from the States
in the valley of the Ohio.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-09-13
LET Us ALL Col!

&c Mr.. Benjamin, the distin-
guished Wing Senator from Louisiana,
in his late letter on know no.hingism,
declares himself opposed to it as an
organization; uncomprouisingly op-
posed to its principles. And in sta
ting the grounds Of his opposition, no
wonder be exelaims, Oh! what q
wretched fall from the proud tradi-
lions of the gallant wings of the old
en- time! They are as follows:
ssBecause they are anh-Repubhcan,
in refusing equal rights to all Ameri-
can citizens:
because they violate the spirit il
not the very letter of the Constitu-
ton, by the prescription of citizens
on the ground Of their religious be-
Lief:
Because they are a retrogression
towards the errors Of the dark ages.
in tending towards a union of church
and State, a union equally dangerous
to civil and religious liberty:
because they present issues .ad-
dressed to the passions and prejudi-
ees of the people, and thus tend to
divert their attention from those high
er subjects over which it is their du-
ty to keep ceaseiess watch:
because, above all, they infringe
that priceless privilege of freeman,
the right Of independent personal &C
ton, guided by independent personal
Judgment.
off not one Of these objections, in
superakle in my opinion, existed a
gainst this organization, I repeat that
I would refuse to joins body held
together, not by the ties Of common
belief. in certain principles and meas.
ures of public policy; but SIMPLY by
their preference of themselves as the
right class of men for oflice-holders.
Even if this preference we're wise and
iudicious, such an association does
not deserve the name of party in a
ranublic! It lacks the essential ele-
mants of one--it is baseless fabric,
unsubstantial and ephemaral."
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-09-13

HEAR HIM.-GeOrye Washington,
in one of his messages to Congress,
nsed the following language. He was
an American, ard talked like one
Here are bis sentiments:
@To every description Of citizens,
indeed, let praise be given. But let
them perseyere n.their affectionate
vigilance over that precious deposito-
ry of American happiness, the Con-
stituton of the United States. Let
them cherish it, too, for the sake Of
those who FROM EVERY CLINE
are daily seeking a duellsng in our
midst"
What a rebuke is the above extract
from Washington's sixth Annual Ad-
dress, to the know nothings!
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-09-13
SNGuLAE CaaaeE arxnAPaRrx

SNGULAE CHANCE AsAIxn PagEsn
The Cincinnati Commercial says q
habeas corpus, sued out by party 10
recover the possession Of h;s dasgb-
ters, aged respectively seventeen sad
fifteen years, from the custody Of thsir
uncle, was heard by Judge Ssorer, Of
Cincinnati The children refused to
go with their father, alleging that he
compelled them to steal for living,
and whipped them when they did not
do it. The father denied the charge
in toto, but the girls, when confronted
with him, persisted in their statements.
Judge Storer has laid the case over
for further inquiry until the 18th inst,
leaving the girls with their uncle, and
directing that the father should have
the liberty Of visiting them An sp-
|plication had been previously made to
Judge B1rgoyne, on behalf of the
daughters for the appointment of a
guardian Judge B. sent for the "a
Their, who, after hearing their state
ments in the presence Of the court,
denied them, and put a few fhtenoga-
tories to the daughters: SIS there not
family worship every evening in my
bouse2'' "Yes," replied she smarHy,
there is, sid plenty Of cursing and
swearing after it" Judge Burgoyne
said that he would appoint 8 guardian
if the charges could be sustained, and
deferred dizpOsing of tie application
made to him until the 10th inst
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-09-13

TERRBLE RAILROAD Acc1DEM-A
fearful accident took place on the
29th ult., on the New York and Phil
adelphia Railroad, involving a terrible
loss Of life. While the Philadelphia
train was going up to New York, and
was near Burlington, New jersey, the
dowa train was heard approaching,
and to avoid the danger of collision,
the engine was Immediately reversed.
The train in it's backward motion ran
into a horse and carriage that was pass
ing across, throwing the whole train
from the track-killing 20 persons
and wounding 60.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-09-13

Among the bills said to have
passed the Kansas Legislature, is one
affixing the penalty of death to all
attempts to interfere with or entice
away slaves. Also the importing OF
introduction into the new territory Of
any abolition document tending to In
cite slaves to rebellion against author
ity, is made punishable with death.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-09-13
A Luroe Corn Neld.-On an EN-

a Large Corn Neld.-On an emf
nence near the city, may Be seen at
one sight, sixteen thousand acres Of
corn in one body, divided only by o
few fences. It extends up this side
Of the Miami towards Elizabethtown.
Atan average Of sixty bushels to the
acre, which We believe is below what
the average win be-this body Of land
will yield nine hundred and sixty
thousand, or nearly one million bush
els. The gold diggins Of California
scarcely equals IT, Lascremcebs,y
(Ia.) Rsgistos
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-09-13
Stock Strayed.

STRAYED from the subscriber, 49,
~ living IL miles west Of Fay SIX
etteville, near the mouth Of Coldwater. .
Hare. Horse Mule. and REnre MRIa
the Mare, of brown color, star in forehead.
one white foot. of small size. barefooted, about
IA or Is hands high. The Horse Mule or
light yellow color, TIE Mare HUE bay--both
of medium size, aud each TIRES years old lass
spring. A liberal reward viii be given for
such information as viii lead to recovery Of
the stock-to be left at the Fayetteville Obssr-
yer Office, or with the undersigned.
HENRY s. COMMONS.
Aug. so. 1s55--3w.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-09-13

The people Of New Orleans are
subscribing generously for the people
Of Norfolk and Portsmouth. No less
than Sos, 900 has been raised, a sum
exceeding what is reported from any
other quarter--New York at the last
accounts, having collected less than
SIS, 900. p
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-09-13
MURDERS IN MEMpH1s.-Two muir.

MURDERS IN MEMPHls.-Two MUIR
ders recently occurred in Memphis.
The first originated in a difficulty
between A. P. Mercer, a contractor
on the Memphis and Ohio Railroad,
and Joe. Ables. Mr.. Mercer died
from fatal wound near the heart,
within a few hours after the ARRAY.
The other was 4 case of the stab
bing Of a seducer by his victim. He
received two thrusts and died Instant
lY.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-09-13
We cut the following from the Shi
aYassee Democrat:

Wheat otter !Corn.-Last year in
this vicinity, a large amount Of wheat
was sown after corn. We watched
the result, and find that the wheat
thus put in is universally good; and
will average better than the crop got
in any other manner. As general
thing, it is less injured by the insect,
doubtless owing to its being sown la
ter, and it stands very clean from foul
stuff. We recommend to our farm
ers to try again this fall, sowing wheat
after corn.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-09-13
LETTER FROM Hon. DANIEL s. DICK

LETTER FROM Hon. DANIEL s. DICK
rsoS-This gentleman, distinguished
for his warm regard for the Southern
people, and for his eloquent defence
Of their constitutional rights, has writ
ten a letter to c. E. Dyer, Esq, edit
of the Floridian and Journal, in which
he takes the most decided ground
against the know nothing organiza-
ton. What viii those Southern wing
know nothingssay now,who have been
declaring that MI. Dickinson is the
Only Northern democrat whom they
would support for the Presidency?
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-09-13

KANsAs.-A letter to the st. Louis
Republican, dated Shawnee, K. T.,
August 4, says:
Farmers from Southern States are
moving in with numbers Of slaves to
cultivate the prolific soil Of the broad
prairies. Good houses are being
erected, valuable stock imported, sub
stantial improvements made; and all
that is needed for continued and con.
tinuous prosperity, is good, wise
and just Executive, who will do his
duty, and nothing more.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-09-13

The Railroad war which the people
Of Erie waged for the purpose Of in
creasing the consumption Of fried pies
and dough-nuts has nearly used up
the business Of the place. Two years
ago Erie had seven frst-class hotels.
Of the seven, six are closed and the
other starving.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-09-13
A man in France in having bee

A man in France in having been
sentenced TO prison in that country,
for SO years, was recently liberated
having served out his term. He
yetretains vigor enough to walk about,
but is getting somewhat bent, and q
Ett21 the worse for wear ss
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-09-13

HIGH PRICE FOR ToBAcco.-The
Lynchburg Virginian reports that to-
bacco sold in that city on the 9th
inst, at the high figure of $50 a hun
bred. e
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-09-13
To AoemakerS.

Woo can buy cheap
Il Calf Skins. EOr0occ Skins -
Kip Skins, CFq<r LsSzAs-. 49,
Sole Leather. S4os Tk-ss1.
Boct WEEK. l-p1 nd Zs-e Soc NEl9
SAce kzsxss, Exaas-S
SAee Pes 81 sizes. Pes and Sewing Avis,
aei Awl Ex;sEs
". f A SOUTHwORTH'S.
April 5. 1885. Cheap Store.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-09-13

A colt having six distinct feet, fully
developed with hoof and pasture
joint, was foaled on John FL. Lenor's
place near HolmssEille, hi, on the
Goth ult.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-09-13
Negro Insarreelion.

1NVStV 4uSuJtCCt1Vus
Judge Watts informs the editors Of
the Marion Miss. J Republican, that a
serious and extensive combination OF
organization has been discovered a.
mong the negroes near Garlandville,
Jasper county. It seems that an old
negro, about 65 years old, was at the
head Of it; be sustains the reputation
of being a copjurOr, and the negroes
were in the habit Of applying to him.
as great physician or conjuro5 who
could cure all kinds Of disease. The
facts, SO far as developed, are briefly
as follows:
A Trustworthy negro on q neigh
boring plantation, after having te-
'ceived pledges Of secrecy, revealed
the existence of the conspiracy to an
oyerseer, and requested him to repair
to D certain place in the midst of a
dark, unfrequented swamp and zee
for himself The overseer did notgo,
but the next morning be took with
him some friends, and went to the
spot designated by the faithful negro.
There they saw every indication Of a
large crowd having been assembled;
horses had been tied up, fires kindled,
and from appearances they calculated
that upwards of one hundred negroes
had there assembled on the preceding
night. They left the spot, and the
neighborhood was quickly alarmed. -
Several negroes were taken up, and
among them the leader or conjuror.
The greatest excitement was prevail
ing in the country; council was
held, and it was decided that the ne
|groes should be hung Immediately;
ropes were procured, and the sentence
of the council was about to be execu-
ted, when the crowd relented, fearing
lest the innocent should perish with
the guilty.
The negroes were then severely
whipped, and they confessed that the
conspiracy extended throughout a
large section of country, that there
existed several other organizations,
which they called schools" in the
ueighborhood, and that their object
was to organize in sufficient force and
march, increasing their force as they
went, to the free States.
No arms or ammunition Of any
kind could be discovered, but the ne
groes confessed that they were to meet
at Garlandyille, next Saturday night,
to make start. When asked why
they selected that place as rendez-
vous, they could give no reason, and
the presumption is that they intended
to sack the place and murder the In
habitants. Two white men, they say,
have been among them, but their
names were not known by the ne
groes; nor was anything developed
which could identify them. Arms and
ammunition, are probably concealed
somewhere, as such a scheme would
never have been attempted without
them.
It is supposed that such an orgsni-
cation or 'school" exists near Chun-
keyvlle, in that county, and they re-
commend that a vigilantsys.em ofpat-
rolls be at once adopted throughout
the country. Suspicious characters and
known abolitionists exist amongthem,
and they cannot be too vigilant in
watching over theirslaves,and thereby
protecting them from the vile influ-
ences which are known to exist in their
country.
IL. Oo..fL
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-09-13
SAWS. sAwsu sAwsm

WE have in store tie bes, article
OF Mil Saws, Cross Cut Saws, Whip
Saws. Hand Saws, Tenant Saws. Compass
Saws W. & A SOUTHWoRTR.
Au<i Is. 1855.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-09-13
Can a Know Nothing be a Democrat!

Alta recent meeting Of the Demo
crazy Of Carroll county, Md.) held at
Westminster, the Capitol of the coun-
ty, the following resolution was unan-
imously adopted: 49,
W4ERxAs, some Know Nothings
continue to call themselves Demo-
Gratis, and claim to be as good Demo
Gratis since, as before they joined the
secret order. Therefore,
RESOLVED, That in the opinion Of
this Convention, it is impossible for a
Know Nothing, while he continues
such, to be Democrat, and We con-
slider every man who is Know Moth
ing or who sympsthies with them, as
holding position of decided hostili-
ty to the Democratic party. But we
know by what secret and insidious
wiles many an honest Democrat has
been induced to join the know moth
ings, under a belief thst they and
Democrats were not opposed to each
other, and we earnestly entreat all
such to follow the example of thou
sands of others, and taxi a wQlk
cut Of the Lodge retain to the
Democratic fold, which will receive
them with open arms.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-09-13
BOOTS AND SHOES

rETS Fine Calf Boots do Inita-
" ton Stitch. Kip do. Youths Calf 81
Childs Zip de, men and boys Shoes OFT
every 1ualitr, Ladies' fine Calf W. Boots, do
Kid. Goat, kace Boots. z r do Misses Fine
Calf and Goat Caters, Chilis enamel and mos.
do lid Lace, Brogsn Shoes lined anil bounS,
Negro Shoes, Landsrss best home made Boots
and Shoes Our stock of Roots and Shoes 10
too lsrge. andnust beclosed out at some price
amounting to two thousand dollars. For sale
low by JOHN GOODRICH.
Anil 70.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-09-13
. Hlacksmiths and Carpenters

MILLER, Druggists, Fayetteville, Tenn.
sept. 6, 1S55--2n.
To Blacksmifhs and Carpenters
:" E have 200 lbs Horses Shoe Nails, -c,-9
w Planes Of all kinds, *
Graduated Augus, Hollow. Augurs. ~
Augur Bits. Nails, Spirit Levels. BrAdA
Broad Axes, Hand Axes.
Hatchets and Hammers. Guages and Chisels.
Files and Rasps, Gimblets and SawS
Sprig and Brad HATS, etc, etc.
w. &. A, SOUTHW0RTH.
April 5, 1855.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-09-13

4 VALUABLE and safe remedy FOR Dios-
IN rhea, Dysentery or F7nz, Sanrnser Com
plants in children, Cholera Ipfantum, CAolers
Mor6xs. or looseness Of the Bowels from any
cause. Prepared by
DIR. N, p. ROBERTS,
NEW MARKET, ALA.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-09-13
Dysentery Cordial.

Aug. 80, 1s55--3v.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-08-09
Plank Road Meeting.
OFFICE BATON ROUGE 4 CLIFTON

PLANK J
At meeting Of the Board Of Directors Of this
Company held this day, August 9th, 1855, the fol-
lowing resolutions we're offered and adopted:
Whereas, A call Of ten per cent Of the capital
stock, was made payable on the 18th day Of Sept
1854, and publication Of the same was made, and
the resolution Of the Board making said call, was
omitted to be entered on the journal or minutes
of their proceedings, and whereas portion Of The
stockholders have refused to pay the same, and
a part have paid. Be it therefore, ResOIced, That
the ten per cent due the said fifth instalment,
be paid on the 10th day OF October, 1885, and
publication Of the same be made and all those who
have not paid be required to co so.
Resolred That all stockholders who shall fail
to pay their instruments already due and such -
shall hereafter become due, be notified BY Abel
Waddill, Collector, that they will be sued thirty
days, after notice. II they do not pay and that
said collector proceed in each case Of defsultes.
ton TO sue the same. A. NJ. DUNN, PYes't.
G. W. PORE, Sec'y
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-08-09

Cultivation Of Grapes.-The Gin
cinnati Gazette" mentions as an in.
teresting fact that there are eight hun
bred acres of land within a circle Of
twenty miles about that city, occupied
in the growth Of grapes, the larger pol
ton of which are annually used in
manufacturing wine. This does MOI
include the land covered by young
vines, but the land where the grapes
arc in successive productive cultiva.
ton.