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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-01-31
"GUlDE THE PRESS"

1t is customary, remarks an ex.
change, for ministers to pray for eve
rything from the Jews of old down to
the sinners of the present time, ex
cept the press. 1t is presumed thai
they think this speaks for itselfor is
past praying for, but when the fact is
considered, that the press Of this coun
try exerts a wider and greater inau
ence than the clergy, it is certainly
worthy of being prayed for, if there
is any virtue in prayer. A CORES.
pondent of the Boston Transcript
writing from Rye Beach, says:
81 drove one Sunday morning, to
one of the village Westinghouse,
about three miles distant. was
particularly struck with one portion
of the good mans prayer, as sngu-
lar as it was appropriate and expires.
sive: Do thou guide the press, and
direct the influence which it exerts.
l never heard such petition put up
before; / have rarely heard one which
seemed to be more timely and sig
nificant."
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-01-31

Hard for the Dog.-The Pittsfeld
Eagle says great regard for the com
fort of his fellow passengers, but moi
much for his dog, was manifested by
a Frenchman who took the cars at
Pittsfeld, last week, for New York
The animal was a valuable one and
he did not like to leave him, nor did
he like to take him into the cars, to
the discomfort of the passengers; so
procuring stout cord he attached
one end to the Digs collar. and the
other to the rear Car. The train
vent into Bridgeport With a brass COL
lar and dogs ear attached. Con-
siderable dog was strewn all along the
track.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-01-31
For the Fayetteville Observer.
Miscellaneous Enigma---AcrOstical

l am composed of 81 letters.
My l, 3, 4, is an animal.
My 2, l, l6, IL, we should never be.
My 8, l, 5, is a short poem.
My 4, 8, II, s, 5, is fowl.
My 5, IL, 16, is kind of fish.
My 6, l9, Is, Z, is number.
My 7, Is, s, 8, is cardinal point.
My s, 16, 8, 9, 10, is an animal.
My 9, II, 6, is number.
My 10, 5, 90, l, 8, 9, Is, 16, 16, is
part Of a bride.
Ny II, Is. 4, 16, 5, is a large bird.
My II, 2, 16, Is, I am often Called
My u, s, 9, is an irr.ssect.
My IA, Il, ., 9, is garden vegetable
My Is, II, is pronoun.
My l6, Is, 9, 2, 6, is one of the Ian.
guages.
My II, IA, 16, 8, 6, 4, is longer thar
broad.
My Is, II, s, 7, is part of the face
My 19, 6, is proposition.
My 20, 8, 10, is kind of wood.
My 81, II, 9, 10, 2, 6, 4, is not any
thing.
My whole is the name and title Of
an ancient and wise philosopher, one
of the three deputed by Athens to
the Romans. w. T. Me-.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-01-31

Nev CounterJat.-White' Louis
vile Reporter notices a new and very
dangerous counterfeit $50 bill on
the Bank Of Tennessee. lis thus
described by the correspondent Of
that paper:
The paper is rather Highland Aimsy;
the bill is short and a very little mar
rover than the genuine. Washing
toms head on the right end Of the
bill is imperfect--looks white and
rather coarse. Payable at the Branch
at Athens; letter A, No. ST; dated
1858. On careful inspection its char
acter as counterfeit is very unequiv-
ocal and clear, and yet it is very
dangerous one.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-01-31

A BATTLE OF THE SECTIONS. The
Know-Nothings Of Virginia are car
ryiug on civil var among them.
selves, much to the ediiication of the
lockers on. The State Council have
nominated John NJ. Bolts, as can
didate for the Presidency. Some
don't like it, aud swear they will
kick the traees-won't pull and will
act rampant generally. 1t will be
remembered that Bolts repudiates
the 18th Section of the Philadelphia
platform. Why don't the brethren
dwell in peace?
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-01-31
NEWS FROM EUROPE.
Arrival Of xS the Steamer
a. EKR A6I

New York, Jan. 25.-The Afri-
ca has arrived. Left Liverpool on
the ninth. Russia's answer 70 the
propositions it is anticipated will con-
tain neither absolute assent nor refa-
sal, but viii name counter proposals
TO be settled I'M renewed conference.
The feeling in England continues
warIike: in France i. is again becom-
ing SO. Russia is incessantly max
4 ing preparations for the spring cam
paign. The conference relative to
the sound dues has been postponed
indefinitely. Sweden is making ac-
tive warlike preparations. London
money market easy, Paris 8 per
cents, closed at ! to : decline
Foreign exchange better. The Rus
sian army took possession of Kars
on the third Of December. The Rus
sian general, apprehensive of an at
tack on Kars, by Selim Pasha, con
isequently concentrated all his avail
able force at that point.
Selim Pasha was encamped in the
mountains at Derch Voynem, Persia.
A letter from Paris abiding to The
recent report that the U. States had
made treaty with the Shah of Per-
STA, guaranteeing Territory in the
Persian Gulf says: although no
{such treaty was made, yet it is GER
tain that the most friendly advances
I have been made"
We have dates from the Crimea to
| christmas.
The French have blown up one oil
the docks at Sebastopol.
The Russians have increased their
Notifications at !nkermann, and IN
masked new batteries to the left oil
Tehernaya.
Pellester remains in the Crimea.-
Gen. Martinpree acts as his proxy in
the council Of war, which is pro-
Igressing at Paris.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-01-31
National Convention Of the Amer
can Party.

&
There being no power vested 10
any Of the officers Of the National
Council to postpone the meeting Of
the convention called for the odd of
next month, that body must neces-
sarily assemble. We trust the Coun-
ellis in this Congressional District
will proceed at once to choose dele
gate to the convention, 10 accordance
with the Proclamation of the Pres
ident of the State Council, Gen.
VIM. B. CAMPBELL-ShelDymHe En-
positor.
What remarkable language to use
in addressing a free psople-sPOaver
vested' and "mnst," are expressions
that the people of Tennessee are
little accustomed to hear. The Pope
|of Rome and the Pope Of Know
Nothingism talk pretty much alike
-s'must' assemble in accordance
the Bull Of the High Priest. This
saying to free men that they musl
meet so and so-must vote so and
so-naust pay taxes so and so--is
rather too aristocratic for these part.
l-'twont do.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-01-31
CRITTERS SPANISH MIXTURE.
The Great Purifier Of the Blood
sept. 10, 1855.
NOT A PARTICLE OF MERCURY IN


I Lettie afflicted Read and Ponderl
! A n Infallible Remedy for Scrofula, Kings
IA Evil. Rheumatism, Obstinate Cutaneous
Eruptions, Pimples or Pustules on the Face.
Blotches, Boils. Ague and Fever, Chronic Sore
Eyes, Ring Worm or letter. Scald Head, En-
largement and Pain of the Bones and Joints,
Stubborn Ulcers, Syphilitic Disorders, Lumba-
go, Spinal Complaints, and all Diseases arising
from an Iniudicious Use of Mercury, Impru-
dence in Life, or Impurity of the Blood.
6TThs great Alternative medicine and Pu-
rifier of Blood is now used by thousands of
grateful patients from all parts of the United
States, who testify daily to the remarkable cures
performed by the greatest of all medicines,
Carriers Spanish MIXTURE" Neural
gia, Rheumatism, Scrofula, Eruptions on the
Skin, Liver Disease, Fevers, Ulcers, Old Sores.
Affection of the Kindeys, Disease ofthe Throat,
Female Complains, Pains and Aching of
the Bones and Joints, are speedily put to fight
by the use of this great and inestimable RENEE
dy.
For all diseases Of the Blood, nothing has
yet been found to compare with it. 1t Clean
SEES the system of all impurities, acts gently and
efficiently on the Liver and Kidneys, strength
ems the Digestion, gives tone to the Stomach,
makes the skin clear and healthy. and restores
the Constitution, enfeebled by disease or bro
ken down by the excuses of youth, to its
pristine vigor and strength.
For the Ladies, it is incomparably better
than all the cosmetics ever used. A few doses
of Cartc's Spanish Nurture viii remove all
sallowness Of complexion, bring the roses mant-
ling to the cheek, gives elasticity to the step,
and improves the general health in a remarka-
bic degree, beyond all the medicines ever heard
Of
The large number Of certificates which we
have received from persons from all parts Of
the United States, is the best evidence that
there is no Humbug about it. The press, ho-
tel-keepers, magistrates, physicians, and pub
lie men, well known to the community, all add
their testimony to the wonderful effects of this
GREAT BLOOD PURIFIER.
Call on the Agent and get a Circular and Al
manac, and read the wonderful cures this truly
greatest of all Medicines has performed.
None genuine unless signed Bennett & Beers;
Proprietors, No. 3, Pearl Street, Richmond, Va,
to whom all orders for supplies and agencies
must be addressed.
For sale BY McElroy. Mckinney & Miller,
Robinson, Roane s Co.. Shelby
vile, and by dealers in medicine generally.
May 3, 1855-12m.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-01-31
.Eiohth of January PROCEEDINGS

Eighth of January PrOceedings.-
Hon. Geo. w. Rowles, of Bradley.
and W. E. Travis, Esq. of Henry.
we're appointed alternate Electors FOL
the State at large, at the Convention
of the eighth. These appointments
were made amongst the last things
in the proceedings; and, being irregu-
larly reported from the committee
they we're not furnished for our report
tillit had gone through two of ouI
newspaper editions.-MashasUe Union
and american.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-01-31
For the Fayetteville Observer.
Dedicated to Ann Eliza Webb.

She died encircled by her friends,
Who watched her look OF leaving earth
That beautiful calm look which ends
A life all heavens from its birth!
Her gaze was joyful, yet most strange!
1t seemed as if mortal eve
Pierced far beyond its earthly range,
And filed what we thought vacancy!
Bat she was too fair and dear
For our troubled pathway here,
Heaven that was her natural sphere,
Has its own removed.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-01-31
England and the United States.


The Washington correspondent OF
the Baltimore Sun, who is usually
very well informed of the progress
of events in Washington, announces
through that journal the following
important (if true) intelligence:
The Cabinet have had under con-
sideration the expediency of sus-
pending diplomatic intercourse with
England, as mode Of resenting the
refusal of the British Government to
afford reparation to the United States
for the alleged violation of our laws
and natural rights by recruiting
troops in this country. As no Con-
gress is in existence, the President
cannot take the course which I sug-
gested yesterday to send special
message to Congress, and devolve
upon them the responsibility Of action
for the protection Of the national
character. He may therefore take
more direct means. The proposition
before the Cabinet is to withdraw our
minister from England and not
send another until the British govern
ment shall comply with our demand for
redress and satisfaction. There is
little doubt that this course was de-
termined upon last evening.
The situation of the House, and
its utter abandonment Of its consti-
tutional functions, will render neces-
sary and afford an apology for the
assumption and exercise by the Ex-
ecutive of such powers as the con-
stitution may confer upon him, under
the the most liberal construction Of
that instrument. Therefore if / am
not mistaken, the President is about
to take some steps, Independently of
the suspcnsian of diplomatic inter-
ests with England, which may pre-
c;pitate an issue between this coun-
try and Great Britain.
1t is very important to the in.
terests Of the country that the Senate
should be taken into the councils
of the Executive government, and
that the measures to be taken for
the maintenance of the honor Of
the country should at least have the
sanction of that body.
But no such measures as these,
if taken while Congress is in its
present paralyzed condition, will
have the effect to induce the British
government to do US justice, or to
change their policy in relation to the
question in dispute. The Executive
power O. such a government as this
can command no respect abroad
unless supported by the representa-
tives of the people. But Congress
is now regarded abroad as it is regar.
ded here, as body more dangerous
to peace at home than formidable to
foes abroad.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-01-31

There are at present in the Peni-
Tertiary of Tennessee 273 convicts
-269 males and 4 females. 1t ap-
pears that crime is on the increase,
for within the past three months 20
more convicts have been admitted
than discharged within the same Pc
riod, whereas heretofore the admis-
sions and discharges have been about
equal.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-01-31

California is "a great country"
but its resources have only begun to
be developed. The Sonora Herald oil
Nov. "a, with reiterated assurances
that it is neither hoax nor humbug,
announces the discovery of vei;n Of
CASTLE soap, the best quality and
no less than fifteen feet thick, in Tia.
Bile Mountain, near Vallecito. The
editor says if it ain t soap there never
was any.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-01-31

Large Cargo of"Tsnder Lines
A New England gentleman in Cali.
fordia-says the Alexandra Gazette
--who corresponds with young la
dy Of this city, sent to his friend a
letter, which srrived in the George
Law, on the 18th ult., and which COM
prises one hundred and forty-six
pages Of letter paper.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-01-31

CRIME AND PUNIsHMENT.--A cor.
respondent of the Cincinnati (Ohio)
Gazette, states that there have been
five hundred murders in Hamilton
county, Ohio, within the last fifteen
years, and that but one man has been
hung there for murder during all this
time. Hamilton county is that 10
which Cincinnati is situated.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-01-31

A free negro in Richmond, Va.
the other day assaulted a colored girl,
and was treated to twenty lashes,
upon receiving whoh he assaulted her
again, and then received thirty more
and was locked up. This took place
before breakfast,
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-01-31

The San Franciscans must be ex-
traordinary smokers, judging from
the cigar business of the city, which
is said to be immense. A single
stand within a large hotel has been
rented for $40 per day, payable in
advance. Another of less note for
81 900 per annum.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-01-31

Crowds of people are daily wend-
ing their way into the territory of
Kansas, and it is believed that its
population is now near 10000, and
will be $4,000 more by spring.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-01-31
Daguerreotypes!!
J.B. HILL,

GRATEFUL for the patronage he -
N has heretofore received from shis - 4
community. again offers his services as "
an Artist the Ladies and Gentlemen Of FN=
ettsyills and vicinity, Rooms at Odd Pel-
lows Hail, ssfs, 10, sss6--1
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-01-31

A WAGGIsH CHAPLAIN.-The Fair
mount Virginian says that the Rev.
Henry Clay Dean, the present chap
lain to the United States Senate,
was some years ago a resident Of
Northwestern Virginia. While
preaching, one day, at a church sit,
uated few miles from Fairmount,
he was annoyed by the inattention
of his congregation, as manifested,
in turning their heads to see every
body who came in. Brethren
said he, cit is very difficult to preach
when thus interrupted. Now, do
you listen to me, and | will tell you
the name of every man as he enters
the church" OF course this remasI
attracted universal attention. Pres.
emily some one entered. "Brothel
William Satterfield,'' called out the
preacher, while that "brother" was
astonished beyond measure, and en-,
deavored in vain to guess what was
the matter. Another person Game
in. "Brother Joseph Millsr!' bawled
the preacher, with a like result; and
SO, perhaps, in other cases. After
awhile the congregation were amazed
at hearing the preacher call out in 6
loud voice-"A little old man with
a blue coat and white hat on! DOM
know who he is! You may look fol
yourselves"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-01-31

The Legislature of Texas has rails
ed the salary Of the Governor to
$4,000 per annum.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-01-31
GENTLEMEN,s eooDS

Super black French cloths all
prices, super brown, blue and olive k!a 5Alg
do, black French cassimeres all ASflIsJ
qualities, fancy cassimeres large stock, fancy
cut velvet for vests, black cut do, heavy beaver
cloths for overcoats, black. brown, blue and
drab, Ga double milled black doeskin, black
fur Grape cassimeres. GA double milled fancy
cassimeres. heavy weaved black beaver cloths
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-01-31
Ready Made Clothing

of all kinds-india rubber coats, pants and
lesgins, water proof shoes gentlemen, ladies
and misses blankets of all colcrs and quail
ties, very cheap.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-01-31
FOR HOUSEKEEPERS.

We have marseilles quilts, table-diaper and
table-cloths, towels, diaper, crash, etc.,
napkins, cotton diaper, birds eye do,
furniture covers. oil cloth table
covers, earpeting--a fine
stock of oil cloth carpeting. ETC.. etc. WASH
boards, brooms, brushes, etc-bed blankets
beautifnl lot
The American patriot., 1856-01-05
New School.

We take pleasure in calling the attention Of
the public to the Card Of Mr. HILL, found in
another column Of this paper, and of recon-
mending to the patronage Of the citizens of
Clinton and vicinity, the male Academy which
he has recently established in this place. Mr..
Hill is classical scholar and Teacher by
profession. He has, moreover, the advantage
Of more than entv-fivcye experience and
is in every respect qualified to discharge the
duties incident to the responsible vocation of
teaching He has conducted several schools in
different portions OF the Union-in Washington
City, in Mobile, and in Texas; and as he Will
in all probability establish himself permanently
in our midst, we trust that the Academy under
his control, will receive the encouragement and
support. which the educational interests of the
community 50 much require. !.
The School is now in operation, and VIC are
informed that new and commodious building
will soon be constructed for its USE and every
arrangement will be made to render it useful
by making il permanent.
The American patriot., 1856-01-05

DISRUPTION Of every tie which binds her to the
Uuion, any action of Congress upon the SUD
iect Of slavery in the District Of Columbia, on
in places subject to the jurisdiction of Congress
incompatible with the safety, domestic tranquil
itv, the rights and honor Of the sla7e-holding
States, or any act suppressing the slave trade
between the slaveholding States, Or any refusal
10 admit Al a State any Territory hereafter ap-
olying, because Of the existence of slavery
therein; or amy. act prohibiting the introdue-
tion Of slaves in the Territories Of Utah and
New Mexico or any act repeating OF materially
modify ing The laws in force for the recsyery Of
fugitive slaves
Now to suppose, that the Know Nothings
Of New England and Of Ohio viii subscribe to
such doctrines as are here embodied, is simply
absurd If the 18th section of the Phiiadel-
phia platform destroyed the feature Of nation
ality in the last convention, it needs no seer 81
sage to predict what will be the effect of the
1 introduction Of such resolution in cohycn
ton composed of such men as GARDINER ant
BANKS Of Massachusetts,, IIAvENs of New York
JoHNsoN of Pennsylvania, or FoRD Of OHIO
If the Georgia delegation insist upon the Geor
giau platform. as sine q9a non a condition
precedent to membership Of the National Con
ventiou, it is very evident that there will be n,
Convention at all
There have already been sufficient indoa
tons of antagonism in this particular to ena
hie us to arrive at conclusions The Knoy
Nothiag canaidate for SpealSe, car"et coroeu
trate the vote fine party on the contrary
the two Know Nothing members from Georgia
repudiate BANKS who is Know Nothing an
as choice of evils, would prefer the Democra
candidate. Again, as proof that the Georgi
: Platform cannot be forced upon Northern me
: irrespective of politicts, IvERsoN, the Gcorgi
Senator, introduced a series of resolutions, en-
bodying this same platform at Democrat
4 caucus Of members Of Congress, where the
were at once tabled where they will sleep III
sleep Of death.
t We admire the patriotism of the America
Party Of Georgia, but we must beg leave
G question the wisdom and expedieney Of the
j proceedings; that is to say, if they encerel
d desire TO form component part Of a NATION
# CONVENTION. [N. 0. Com. Bu
The American patriot., 1856-01-05
Chic Democracy.

The reader is referred to an extract under
this head, found in another column Of our pa
per. 1t is lamentable truth one which can
not be doubted and one which none but the
mcst bare faced politicians will contradict that
there is no organized National party in our
country. 1t has been said, and may be again,
that the so called Democratic party is national
in its aims and principles, but the movements
OF every wing or clique of that organization
show most conclusively that each division is
acting Oh its own account, and that as groa,
larty, there is no unison of sentiment exis.
ing among the sclfstyled Democrats We
have seen thai party in this State al
its last State Convention, strongly endorsing
The administration Of Mr.. Fierce, ladne him
to the skies ss true scion # the Cd letter
sonian schoe,, while the wing of the same par
ty in the Sta,e of New York, with Dickinson
and Bronson 1T its hea,l, have CONDEMNED! il
the sironee<; terms, the acts of the President
rs be'ng wholly at variance in cve-y point ei,s
the true old principles of Democracy.
We have seen all the Southern Journals .
that same party, contendng strongly for th'
doctrine of State Rights and the rights of tn,
southern states, while the papers IN the north
and among the number, s,rrh Journals as tn,
Chicago Democrat. the leading paper in tn,
section whore Il aoui;shcs With NAVY Key