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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-04-30
How Railroads Ininre Farmers.

How Railroads lnjnre Farmers
Notlong since farmer Of our Stat.
was bitterly complaining of a railroad
to one who was connected with !ht
management Of the road. "Why,'
said the farmer, 81 was fool enough
to take stock to the amount of FIVE
hundred dollars, and | have lost ey-
cry cent Of it. And besides the
cursed thing runs through my farm
"And has greatly injured it. ]
suppose" added the other, smiling
aud looking the old farmer full in the
face.
"Injured it p repeated the farmer.
"To be surs it has. Why do you
ask such a foolish question:"
'How much damage were YOU paid
by the corporation?" asked the
other.
"In the neighborhood Of six hun
dred dollars" the farmer replied
but it was not half enough"
s.Of course not" added the rail-
road man, smiling. "Bot permit me
to ask you one more question:
What could you have have sold your
farm for dozen years ago.
II was once offered twenty-five
hundred dollars" replied the farmer.
"And what Can you sell it for
now?' inquired the other.
The fellow scratched bis head; and,
after some hesitation, he confessed he
had been recently offered four thou
sand dollars.
"Just as expected" was the re-
ply of the other. "New let US fig
ure up moment, if you please
You have lost FIVE hundred in the
stock, and have received for land
damages the six hundred, and the
railroad has added to the price of
your farm, according to Your own
showing, fifteen hundred, SO that you
fairly owe tbe--Railroad six
teen hundred. Am fright"
The farmer was compelled to con-
fess he had made money OUT of the
railroad, notwit standing be had lost
five hundred dollars in the original
stock. Thus it is, and what SHALL
we say of those croakipg turner's who
never paid cent for the making of
a road, and whose farms have been
neatly doubled d in price and value BY
it. There are hundreds such. and
yet they are constantly heaping cur
ses on railroads aud lhelr manage;
ments.
The above which We clip from
northern contemporary is alike ap-
plicable in almost every quarter OF
the country. 1t is we'll TO look in
the mirror sometimes, and we advise
the querulent and fault finding to
take chance, and at least one eye on
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-04-30
A correspondent Of the Petersburg

A correspondent oftbe Petersburg
Express, writing from Gollsboro, n.
G., says: "Three negroes i two
young men and an old woman, the
mother Of twenty children : we're
hungsat Greenyille, Pitt, county, for
murder. From early morn till noon.
every avenue leading into the town
was crowded with persons, represen-
ting all ages, sexes, classes, and con-
ditions Of the population of the .eoun.
tryraupd about. About nine o'clock
in the morning, Steamboat arrived
from Washington, With some 50O
passengers. The crowd was estima.
ted at 5000 persons. of:Wiiich at least
/ 900 were females. 30,
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-04-30
A LOCOMOTIVES between ST. Louis


A locomotive between ST. Louis
and Springfield, a day or two ago. got
attached to the wire Of the Telegraph
line which a storm of wind had thrown
down, and sway Invent on its course,
iearing down the poles for distance
Of two miles, and keeping up most
Tremendous crash and .clatter, as one
.affer another came trumb;ing down
and we're added TO the queer retiaue
Of The train. The locomotive arrived
ID town 10 good time, and the epgin.
eer then first discovered that be had
the lightning line behind hin.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-10-29
EEFEcT OF THE CRISIS.

In whatever light considered, the present fnan-
'cial revulsion is matter of paramount interest.
Politically viewedit is the beginning Of new issues
which will probably occupy the public mind for
years to come. The defeat of the Black Republi-
cans in the recent elections will cause them to
cast about for new issues upon which to raise
their dropping cause. One of these will doubtless
be the revival Of the National Bank. We have
lived long enough to forget in great measure the
violent opposition to that mammouth humbug.-
1t is natural for men to become intoxicated with
the splendour of any gigantic scheme. In q
period of suffering, any plan, whether feasible or
not, is gladly hailed upon the mere promise of
relief. And really, with the exception of the
power which it might WELD in elections, aNationsl
Bank is as feasible as any other Bank. The
violent denunciations against it was probably due
the Banking system rather than that particular
institution. Nothing is more reasonable than that
the defunct scheme should be revived to meet
party purposes and to form, nucleus around
which the discounted Black Republicans, Know
Nothings and Wings may rally anew. - ~
In addition to National Bank, a,high protec-
tive tariff will be demanded. Every issue that
the financial difficulties Of the country will conn.
tenance in the least, will be raked up to form the
platform of new party organizations In C
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-10-29
n1ERR-MEdTIoN.

The London Times says it will cost FIVE hundred
million dollars to put down theinsurrection in In
dia. ......We refer our readers to the advertise.
ments of Rev. 8. C. MILLEN and of L. II. .MAssEYin
another column. ........There are atpresentin New
York nearly thousand professed Mormons. '.''.'''
The littsp of France is entered upon
ther oil ofthe French Grenadier Guards draws pay,
and his name is called at muster, when answer is
made for him, "on leave with his family !".'....'
ST. O6O, ,967 of boots and shoes were exported from
the United States to foreign countries the past
year. ....'...An e1changein speaking of the differ
ent kinds of money, gives the following dsfni-
tions: Acri-mony, defles the human breast {;
Harmony, soothas the soul to rest; Ceremony,
words to men addressed; Testimony, evidence to
attest; Patri-mony, inheritance bequest; Matri-
nrony, state to make you blest; Ready-money,
what many love the best. ..''The Charlottsy vile,
Ya., Advocate says. that the tunnel through the
Blue Ridge is too small to admit the entrance of
single car, and that sit is variously estimated BY
knowing ones that it will take from at least three
to probably eighteen months before the defect can
be remedied n.........R RIoHARD TAYLOR, ESQ.,, only
SON Of the late President TAYLOR, isthe democrat
c candidate for the Senate Of Louisiana in the St.
Charles district. S - -
Adyices received in New York from Utah, state
that BRIGHAM YouSG declares that he will burn
Salt Lake City before he, will submit to the de.
mands Of the Government. .,."'."..We neglected to
mention at the propsrtime, that IL. BLAckwooD,
ESQ.,, formerly Cashier of the Bank. of Hsmburg,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-10-29
YoRKy1lLE TRADE.

It is evident to every obseryant person, that
much of the trade which legitimately belongs to
Yorkville, goes to Chester and Charlotte. This Is
the result, we believe, Of misunderstanding rather
than Of any just and reasonable cause. Our
merchants, it is true, have been too negligent In
courtipg the custom Of the country. There is q
kind Of electioneering absolutely necessary and
perfectly justi6sble.. Merchants cannot expect
men to trade with them unless they take some
measure to inform them of their terms, and hold
out to them honest and fair inducements. There
IS ess advertising done in this place than in any
other of its size in the State. If there was q
proper spirit of enterprise manifested, our mer-
chants would advertise in all the papers Of the
adjoining counties of North Carolina. The trade
of these counties now 90 to Charlotte and Chester,
when Yorkville is much nearer, and, We will
venture tho assertion, much safer market. A
false impression pervades the country that We
buy nothing here, that we eat nothing, need moth
ing, and, we are not sure, but that many in the
dark corners believe that our merchants have no
inclination to sell anything. If such is the case,
our country friends might as we'll disabuse their
minds at once Of an error which operates serious
ly against their own interests.
Yorkville is indeed conservative, but it is not
penurious. We have no wild and desperate
speculators here who elevate foolshly, or depress
suddenly, the current prices of produce. But
whatever the Charleston market will justify, our
merchants will willingly give and in return, viii
sell groceries or dry goods, SO carefully and pru-
IDENTIFY selected, that there is no dangerofa "bite.
No error is go generally prevalent as that in re-
lation to merchants. It is generally believed that
those who are the sarewdest, best judges, who
understand the true value Of produce and the
real quality Of goods, are the most dangerous
men to trade with. But this is q sad delpsion. =
If you wish to be badly cheated, 60 to some
merchant who, on unskiliful Judge Of goods, buys
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-10-29
pE,rocaAr1o VICTORIES.

The Democratic party has trinmphed in the
late, elections in Pennsylvania. and Ohio. The
Black Republicans have been signally defeated
There is now but one party to which the South
can look for justice that is-the Democratic. ~
is the only party in existence able to protect and
guard her rights and if it fails todo this, 1t VIII
| not be from the want of power or because. tue
South is unwilling to receive its favors, Let US
then hold that party responsible in the future lot
any Injustice which the South may. receive at the
hands of the general government. In the past,
it has often betrayed Us, but We have the promise
of its friends md ndhcrents, North pnd South'
that it will "sin no more" Butswe are in doubt
whether to,attribute the recent victories 9fthat
party to returninglsense Of justice and willing
ness on the part of the North toaot equitaby or 70
party dnplicity and chicsnery. On this point the
Charleston Mercury offers the following snrmlses: e
The Democratic party may owe their success IN
the late elections to their putting out OF the can
yass the question of slavery, by proiessi1gi tae
same views MS the Black Republicans: ,his
should be the case, then these elections oi
proving that the Democratic party !" ne Noftn
| nre true to the South, prove the co AIRY; anu'
instead of afording good ground for congratnla-
ton to the South. only show o more iormioapie
nnion AGAINST us than ever. 70 show our readers
that These speculations are without foundation
! we Inv before them again the positions taken oy
| Mr.. VIM. H. Witte, Democratic member OF Com
oress from PENNSYLVANIA, who voted for the Kan
sas. Nebraska Act, delivered in Philadelphia, Mt
public meeting Of the Democratic party, heid on
the I3tl instant, on the eve of the late elections:
! Further on, in speaking Of the Freesollism OF
National Democracy. he snys:
"Not only so but the Democratic party, in the
exercise of it's glorious mission, now, rs in an
earlier. and through all time, was exercising its
great functions for the vndication and protection
of that right, The Democratic party was the
protector of assaied classes. Of assaied InaJori-
ties Of assailed minorities, and dssaited ,nd,pid
als, no matter of rhdt color or creed 1t has eIer
been the party of freedom-fteedom OF thought
and action. Every square inch of free territory
this country has ever acquired, has been acquired
| by Democratic majorities and Democratic power
Every square inch Of territory once slave, but
now free, has been made so by the force OF Demo-
cratic power and Democratic progress. One-
fourth of the Democratic power in the U. 5. Sem
ate at this moment was the result Of the cession
of the Northwestern Territory byVirginia. One.
fifth of the representation Of free territory IN the
lower House of Congress was the result oil the
same act So much for what the Democratic
party has done towards making free soil. The
Democratic party is'the true friend Of the slave.
There has not been shack!e or mansole shaken
from his limbs that has not been so struck OIL by
force Of Democratic power" F
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-10-29
KANSAS,

If the information received by the Charleston
N.rcury is reliable PARRorr, Free-soer, is elect
ed to Congress over RANSOM, Democrat. Many
Southern men refused to support RANSOM, on ac'
count Of Free.soil sentiments uttered by him,
while Governor of Michigan. The election will
probably be contested on account Of illegal voters
introduced from Nebraska. The Legislature is
Democratic-both branches having Democratic
msjorities. J. P. CARn, of this State, WAS elect
cd to the Senate and JOHN P. MILLER to the
House of Representatives DR.. T. B. WHI1EsIDEs,
of this District, was candidate on the Democrat
ic ticket, but We have not yet heard whether he
was elected or not. 1t was believed generally,
that the Constitution would not be submitted to
the people for ratification. 80 80 :. 49, e.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-10-29
political aspect then, the crisis becomes matter

political aspect then, the crisis becomes matter
of grave Importance.
In an economical view, the first result will, or
rather has been, to deprecate the exorbitant price
of produce and real estate, Everything, whether
useful or ornamental, but especially the luxuries
of life, must fall in value. Merchants who have
paid high prices must expect to lose. Grocers
with large supply on hands must sell below cost.
Farmers must be content with ton, when they ex-
pected fifteen or twenty cents for cotton. 1t will
be dificult weknow, to realize this sudden change.
But those who put their trust in paper cur
rency must accustom themselves to unexpected
reversions. Like ALADINs, they must expect
their palaces beautifully ornamented and want
ing but the finish of one window to complete their
regal splendor, to vanish In q single night
Such air castles cannot be expected to prove moi e
stable than the uusubstantial basis on which they
stand. -
Economy is the order of the day. All the
fashionable follies are below par, from costly
millinery to fash literature. Ladies who are too
fastidious cannot receive company. This is the
situation of affairs in the Northern cities. II it
produces nothing more serious than the curtailing
of the extravagant proclivities of the age, the
" crisis" will prove rather blessing than
curse. But this good must be attended by an
evil which oil marrying bachelors and all mar
riageable ladies will deplore-a diminution OF
hymeneal festivities Those who are plighted
must suspend" the consummation; and those
who are not, must indulge cautiously in cloves
young dream" Every person will get niserly-
the literally disposed because they are out OF
"specien-the parsimonious because they have
long wanted m excuse to improve on on innate
meanness, and will not fail to avail themselves OF
the present favorable opportunity.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-10-29
THAT GARDEN.

Our neighbor of the Chronicle, is solicitous to
know if it was the 'Grave Yard" that took the
vegetable garden" premium. 1t was not the
s.Grave Yard" though we have not the least doubt
but that the latter would look more like Garder
than a deserted and uncared. for waste, if had
something like decent enclosure abouti it. Since
we have been reminded oft, we will take occs.
sion to remark on the strange apathy manifested
ol, the subject Of placing o neat and substantial
railing around this hallowed repository of the
sast remains" Of friends and relatives
-. sItis fearful thing
To see the human soul tnke wing"
to see the lily roundness and the rosy glow
of health wans away; to behold the death damp
gather on the brow of beauty; to hear the
musical voice, tuned to oil the witcheries ofloye
grow tremulous and Tow; to see the darkened
room and the yigils of pale.eyed anxious friends
around the coach of pain-yes, death is terrible !
Yet how much more terrible is it when the victim
of disease knows he is to "sleep the dreamless
sleep" in such neglected and forgotten mansion
of the dead Were It in some deserted village
it might awaken q train Of feeling in consonance
with the cheerless scene around, but in the midst
OF thriving aud beautiful town, each tomb seems
to reproach US for evident and unfeeling careless
ness. We must ourselves make our beds by the
side Of those who already fill their ''narrow hou.
ses, yet after our neglect Of those who have gone
before, how can we approach our graves,
alike one who wraps the drapery of his couch
About him, andlies dow 80 pleasant dreams J"
It cannot be poverty that causes this neglect,
because in that little spot Of earth lie graded the
children and the friends of those who are abun.
danty able, so far as this worlds gear is concern.
ed, to give it suitable and even an elegant rail.
inf. It cannot result from miserly feelings, and
yet it is scarcely less uncharitabe, to suppose II
the effect of forgetfulness. Can You forget those
who in health loved you with pure and faithful
hearts. Can you thus coldly bury the remem-
brance Of nil those tender ,communions, which
once threw.a Joy and gladness around the quiet
haunts of home! Can you find in any cheerless
and stole philosophy, justification for that Oh.
vion,; which leaves the Independent Presby terian
Grave Yard destitute Of so necessary and pleasing
a souvenir Of undying affection, as On appropri'
ate, elegant, and substantial fencing? Then you
have indeed lost all the "milk of human kindness,
and, when yon die, expect your parents, your
children and your friends, to make it convenient
to neglect or shrink from expending o few dimes
in placing around your dreary abode, memento
of sloye. stronger than DEATH" But let US hope
better of those interested and enter into gener-
GUS rivalry to see who will do most to embsllish
the silent city of the dead, and make it less
gloomy portal to the splendors Of eternity.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-10-29

under bud credit. The consequence IS, that he
pays long prices for worthless articles, and must
sell them accordingly in order to realize profit
The only safe person to trade with, is one who is
willing to give no more than fair price, and who
expects you to do the same. Neither is broken
then. Both realize fair profit, and there is no
danger Of "a "snspension." Such are our mer-
chants, whether dealers in dry goods or groceries
Prudent, perfectly solvent, with good credit,in i
Charleston and New York-from January to
January they are at their posts, and satisfied with
moderate dividends. 80 - g; !.
To our country friends, we would then say, If
you wish always just and fair value for yonr
produce. and select goods in return, no market
offers better inducements than Yorkville. II will
soon be time for drovers TO make their inroads,;
and If they will give us o visit they will find as
much cash in Yorkville as in any other place in
these times Of general suspension and stagnation.
Most especially do we feel the want Of q new snp-
ply of horses. Nothing to ride . is the preyaii-
ing want at this time. If it were notfor q silly
scribbling propensity which sometimes -besets us,
we would quit editing and put up q Livery Stable
ourselves. We would suggest It, however, ,Fas
good opening for the President of some suspended
bank, who. would like to deal in horse flesh in
order to " make rise. -
T flour leading business men would have meett
ing and take into consideration the present state;
and the future prospects Of the trade Of YOrkvile
something might be done to win back the smiles
of that .fckle "Custom," which has SO long been
dalying in the Deilah laps Of our neighbors--
Charlotte and Chester. If it will return to our
bosom, 1t will be cherished kindly aud tenderly,
not with the wild devotion of o 'frst love, but
with the forgiving tenderness of q parent over a
relenting prodigal
We make these suggestions, not. because the
prosperity Of our beautiful town is dependent on
the trade which We have lost We can live with
out it, and enjoy the glorious privilege Of being
independent" Asolysnt district and local wealth,
can still keep York7ille in the van ofprogress We
will make it alttle Athens, and throw aroundit the
adornments Of classic elegance and literary re-
pose. The quiet seclusion, the moral associations
the health, and the loveliness of Yorkville, will
make it a desirable place Of residence. Afour-
fishing Female College will gather the beauty Of
the State in our midst. Sequestered from the
busy turmoils of life, could an extensive trade
make us happier, if. it should make US richer =
Nevertheless we would disabuse the minds Of those
who think our merchants want energy and enter
prise. They do not court trade, because they can
live without; it but on the other hand, they will
ever be found willing and ready to act equitably
and justly with all who desire commercial rela-
tionship: f,.sis2'ss =. E-sEg -
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-10-29
FOREIGN ITEMS.

The monetary crisis is severely felt in England
and France. The Bank Of England has raised its
discount to 6, the Bank Of Holland to s per cent.
A meeting of the crowned heads Of Europe is spo.
ken Of, the principal object Of which would be Che
reduction. of standing armies, in order to relieve
their financial condition. Money in all Europe is
increasing in value. In Vienna the pressure is
severely felt. The Bank Of Prussia has raised its
rates to six and half per cent. The King Of
Prussia is thought to be dying. His health has
been declining rapidly. English papers try to ap-
pear unconesrned, and pretend to think England
comparatively safe, but she must be seriously af-
fected by my general embarrassment here. The
sudden check of the golden stream which has
flowed into her Golfers, from the Pacific mines will,
of course, be heavily felt. This, together with 9
disturbed commerce, and the Indian War must
create no little suffering, Our trade with Eng
land is nearly thrice that with any other nation.
With France we have the next largest trade, and
this consisting principally Of luxurias, will be
greatly diminished. tits well the Yankees know
how to make sparkling champagne from the juice
of tho turnip, as French wines ore out Of the
question. Our trade with the Spanish and British
Possessions, consisting, for the most part of the
solid necessaries Of life, will sustain no serious
check - y. ss
CArHAR1NE HAYES, the Irish Nightengale, was
married in London, to Mr.. BUsHwEII Of New
York. The celebrated Baptist Minister, A. R.
STURGEON, recently addressed the largest audience
ever assembled, to listen to the ministry Of the
Gospel Nearly $4,000 assembled in the Crystal
Palace, to hear this eloquent divine. Large sums
were collected for the aid of the Indian Relief
Fund. The rumor is circulated in London, that
the Governor General of India has been recalled,
and that steps have been taken to proclaim VIcTo-
RIA, Empress Of Hindostan, The statement is not
generally credited. There is no late%new from
India Of importance. There are 80, 600 mutneers
between Cawnpore and Lucknow, and it was
doubtful whether assistance would reach the latter
place. before it would fall into the hands Of the
"rsbels." NEsA SAHIB is resolved mott to be ta-
ken alive by the English, and his body guard is
instructed to kill him, in case he is captured.
By the latest news money was very stringent.
The Bank of England mas advanced its rate Of in
.terest to seven per cent. The Charleston Mercu
ny gives the following pregnant comments on the
European news:
5s.The last news from Europe will strike the at
tention of all intelligent persons, intrse respects
that while the Bank of England hns raised the
rate Of interest to per cent, anu eonsols have
gone down to 49, and the news from India renders
it extremely probable that further depression in
British securities must take place, yet the price Of
Cotton remained steady at previous rates. Neces-
aty can alone justify our capitalists depreciating
its value on this side of tue Atlantic.