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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1859-12-15
GROCERIES.
SHOES.
To the People Of Lincoln County.

WE have this day associated our ze-z
w selves, together. for the pur-N
pose Of doing all kinds Of House, Sign ani
Ornamental Painting, Graining. Marbling.
6lazing, and Paper Hanging. at the lcwe<
prices. All orders from the country promptly
attended to-. We will give satisfaction q
no charges viii be made.
J. NJ. & A. J ALFeRo
Jan. ~.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1859-12-15
Marriagfs.
MARRIED.

In this county. Sunday. 18th inst. Mr.
SHADRAcH Holly and Miss MAHULDA b.
SUMMERS.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1859-12-15
Single Machinei

" Orders filled with pfomp.ness. W,
nave the exclusive right to manufacturs r..
machines for the South. -
Chattanooga, September 90. 1879.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1859-12-15
Adams Express Company,

HBIS we'll known and reliable -
4 company bias extended its line..
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-02-23
The Demand for Lands.

Besides the unusual activity at the diff ferent ctate and federal land offices, the rush at the annual sale by the auditor, of lands forfeited for non-payment of taxes, was unusual. The principal part was sold for sums from one to hundred dollars excess over the taxes due, and for the rest, there was an average of half dozen donation claimants to each tract. Kentucky, Mis- souri, Georgia, and in fact most of the south eren States are pouring in their negroes, and their owners opening plantations. In the northern and western portions of the State, thousands are selecting homes.- When fine lands can be entered, by actual settlers, for from twelve and half cents to one dollar and twenty-five cents an acre, it is no wonder that there is such rush to secure them The next census of this State will show population largely over half a million.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-02-23

Gs~ The opposition presses are fond of quoting from the Southern Citizen. How do they like the following extract from that paper?
 Naturaized Citizens among the Yankees.
 We find this among the intelligence of the week.
 Boston, Feb. 9.-The HYse of Repre- sentatives have adopted the amendment to the State constitution requiring a two-years' residence in the State subsequently, to natu rallzing, before voting. The vote stood yeas IFS. nays 32.
 If the black republican know nothings of New England cannot force change in the naturalization laws, they can at least add two years to the term of the probation bya State law. A question may perhaps arise upon the constitutionalty of that law, when It IS attempted to be applied to elections for members of the House of Representatives, or presidential electors: in the mean time 1t ; shows the animus of those champions of human freedom. A great number of lI1sh- born citizens have lately been, natura!ized citizens-it is hoped this judlclous and pa triotic law will keep them all hors de GG@'- ,G8 Bot for the great election of 1860 The wild negroes of Massachusetts, however, will vote
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-02-23

tive necessity for the assertion of the ma jesty of the laws of the Suited States in this neglected portion of country, Congress will still neglect to do the simple justice that is claimed by the people of Arizona? The reproach is enough when it comes from our own people; but when it is made DOT ton State pa2er-emara l from the ruler of Mexican province where anarchy reigns supreme-it is certainly time the scandal should be ended.
 The case issclearly made out. Twice in his annual messages the President, as was his constitutional duty, has informed Con- gress of the urgent necessity for a territo- rial government over Arizona With a population exceeding 10000 souls, with great natural resources, one of the best highways overland to the Pacific, and with out the least legal or political protection or recognition, Arizona asks only that she may have what every portion of our coun- try claims-the protection of the law We repeat the question. Will Congress refuse this most reasonable request upon the full evidence which is laid before it?--
 VdShiRgton Union.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-02-23
----sSSs-ASM Supposed Murder.

On Saturday night the 18th inst, youpS man named Lester, from Georgia, was,seen in the lower part of the city with an Irish man named Charles Cosgrove. /About 8 o'clock in the evening they were met by one of our citizens and shorfl ly after cries of murder were heard in that direction. n.- Next morning, upon examining the place where the cries had been heard the night before, evidences of foul murder were vi- sible There were puddles of blood, indi- cations of a severe struggle and of body having been dragged and thrown into the river A portion of a coat, with letters, papers and other things, proved that the victim was young Lester. On the next day Cosgrove sent to be washed, portion of bloody clothing. On Sunday he was ar rested. A slungshot in Cosgrove's pos session confirmed the impression that he had first struck Lester with that, and fail ing to kill him, or render him senseless, had then stabbed him to silence his cries.
 On Sunday great excitement prevailed, a large meeting was held in front of the mar ket-house and strong demonstrations were made in favor of lynching the accused, but after several addresses, wiser and better counsels prevailed and Cosgrove remained in jail.
 This is the first instance in the history of our city, and the second or third in the State, of a murder being committed for the sake of money. In this case, the amount of the booty was less than hundred dol lars. The body of young Lester has not been found, though diligent search is being made for it and reward of $200 offered by the mayor for its recovery.
 In this instance, both the parties, the SUD- posed murderer and his victim, were not citizens of Arkansas. 50 of late mur- der case at Fort Smith, the parties were non-residents
 Our State has an ill-deserved name abroad for violence and as being the thea tre of bloody deeds, when, in truth, we are less guilty in that respect than others Hence it is with regret that we chronicle such foul and bloody murder as the one alluded to above, where the murdered man was induced by fellow boarder to take a walk and then cooly slaughtered for pitiful sum of money.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-02-23
The President at Home.

If ever so small part of what we find in the opposition presses was to be believed, the State of Pennsylvania should be set down as almost unanimously opposed to MT. Buchanan. At the last election, though beaten in that State, the democracy boiled nearly 100000 votes. Prejudices are rap illy subsiding, falsehoods are being expos ed and "the sober second thought of the people, is evincing itself At democratic conventions and mass meetings resolutions are unanimously adopted approving the conservative and patriotic course of the President At the municipal election held in Mir. Buchanan's own city of Lancaster, last year,T. H. Burrows defeated the de- mocratic candidate This year Mir. George Sanderson, the editor of the democratic organ, the Intelligencer, and the personal and political friend of Mr. Buchanan, was elected over Burrows. The latter, to his great personal popularity, added the eclat of prosperous administration of the city government The vote was heavy one, but democracy triumphed and the admin istrafion was indorsed by the Presidents friends and neighbors.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-02-23
Mexican Commentary on American
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 We extract from the annual messooa of Governor Peschiua, of Sonora, the follow ing words:
 AFFAIRS ALONG THE NORTHERN BOUNDARY.
 Along the norther boundary line harmo- ny and peace have reigned between the in habltants on both sides of the line. Trade IS increasing, mines are opening, and if it were not for the want of laws and protec- tion to peaceable sitizens of both countries, a much quicker development of the resour- ces of those sections would take place. 1 take here occasion to mention to you the honorable conduct of the American popula- tion of Tucson last year, for the prompt measures taken by them in doing justice to the American citizens that were robbed, and some even murdered, by band of Anne ricans, claiming to be American citizens, near the boundary line It Is to be regret ted that the non-existence of laws or courts of justice in Arizona prevented thelr belnS legally tried and punished, and that the military power had no authority Tn the matter.
 It is sincerely to be hoped that the pre- sont Conoress will establish some kind of government over Arizona, to protect both ;ts citizens and ours in their social and com n,ercial intercourse. As it is, Arizona, be- ;no without laws, becomes the asylum of vaeabonds and felons escaped from the ad- ;onrning countries, and they then combine to tyrannize over the peaceful inhabitants and the stranger, until the populace rise in ,,oss and dealing out justice themsalvaO enact those scenes which, in a republic where the laws are said to emanate from the people, are dangerous in the extreme, as they strike at the most sacred foundation of the government-the majesty of the law and faith in the integrity of the courts.
 Shall 1t continue to be said that, after full and abundant evidence of the impera-
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-02-23
Manager Moroney.

This gentleman, with his troupe, will soon visit Fort Smith, to entertain the peo- pie of that enterprising city. Mr. Moroney came here highly recommended by leading men of Memphis, as gentleman and actor of merit His conduct here has borne out the recommendations he presented and his acting did him credit The theatrical sea- son here is closed, the present week being devoted to the benefits of the different mem bers of the company.
 It is in contemplation by the citizens here, to give MT. Moroney and his accom- plished wife, a complimentary benefit be- fore their departure, which they richly de- serve
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-02-23
The Admission of Oregon.

The admission of Oregon as State into the Union was the occasion of much rejoic- ing at Washington. This gives an addi- ton of two democratic senators and a rep resentative. While the country is extend ing westward it should, also, grow towards the south. On the day when Cuba is ad- mitted, as in due time it will be, the rejoic ing will be general The annexation of that island is simply a question of time.- The vaporing and clustering of Spain or the threats of the tottering monarchies of Europe to preserve the balance of power, will not avail against the march of empires and the spread of democratic principles.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-02-23
COMPLIMENTARY Johnson of Pulaski,

offered the following resolution. to-wit:
 ResolUed, That the House of Representatives tender their thanks to their late speaker, Oliver H. Oates, for the able and impartial manner with which he has presided over this House during the present session, and sincerely regret the necessity which induced him to resign the position which he filled with honor to himself his friends. and the country; and admire the exalted patriotism which animated him in sur rendering to his fellow members the high ho- nors which, without solicitation, they had con- ferred upon him; which was read and unani- mously adopted.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-02-23

HUNTLEY REDUIvus.-On Friday even ing this old favorite again appeals to his friends and mokes his bow on the stage- He will present Goldsmith's comedy of " She stoops to Conquer and a farce called Whirligig Hall" Having reco- vered from long and severe sickness, the manager rendered him the use of the thea tre and the members of the company vol unteered their services. The public will appreciate and second the generosity shown by others.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-02-23

I1y- The Missourians are modest Peo-
 nle The St. Louis Democrat proposes to
 etooI our river from us and submits the
 following plan;
 ..The Smoky Hill Fork runs for several
 hundred miles to the Upper Arkansas, and
 almost parallel with the Republican fork, rms for like distance the South Platte. The divide which separates the waters of the Arkansas from those of the Kansas is mountain spur, that soon subsidies and is lost in the plain The distance across from one stream to the other-as far down as Bent's Fort, is not more than forty miles -and the distance from the Arkansas to the point where drainage into the Smoky Hill Fork begins, is not more than fifteen miles. Again, the strip of table land. that separates the South Platte from the Repub- lican fork, IS not more than thirty miles wide, and from the. former to the point of dlvlde, IS not more in some places than elght miles. Now, 1t is evident that were the upper Arkansas turned into the Smoky hlll Fork, and the South Platte turned in to the Republican Fork, and did both pour thelr mountain floods down the Kansas, we would have there a river second to but one on the continent; and navigable far up each branch for large class of steamers.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-02-23

CoRREcTIoN.-In the remarks of Mir. Trimble, published last week an error oc- cured in one paragraph, which marred the sense. It should have been printed thus:
 "But if the legislature has the right to tax all lands, (without regard to their real value) at not less than three dollars per acre-they have the same right to fix a minimum tax on property, and say at once to the tax payer, that, although sir, your COW is really worth no more than $l0, yet you shall put her in at S2O, and the law compels you to swear that you have given her in at her true Yalue''
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-02-23
Settle Up.

Some of our agents have had claims from this office in their hands, for collection, for over a year. How much they have collected have no means of knowing until they repor, and until they do so we cannot collect ourselves or make direct settlements with those who may be indebted to us. Hence, our agents will see the necessity of making speedy settlement We hope they will do so at once, without a further call.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-02-23

Az Not content with the facts and igures we presented last week, the Gazette 'eturns to the charge concerning public printing. It does not say directly, but states 1t so as to leave the impression that S39,4 17 was paid for the public print ng during a space embracing the time dur ng which a greater part of the printing for our years was done, and that 1t was receiv- d by us. Now the fact is that other per ons and firms drew part of these amounts. tgives the accounts for work done and adds hem up. 1t then gives the amounts paid put of the different funds, doubles them up, dds them together and yet fails to make ut its case.
 It then gravely informs its readers that he amount paid by the general government would make it exceed $40,000. This puts IS in mind of children wishing. One wishes he had certain sum, another still lrger, and third, not to be out done, wishes he had all the money in the world. While he was putting the figures down it as just as easy to write $40, coo as the '-ghth part of that sum and 1t was only wiShing
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-02-23
MEMPHIS AND LITTLE Rock RAIIRoAD.-

MEMPHIS AND LITTLE ROCK RAILRoAD.- The county court of this counto, (Pulaski) 1t its recent adjourned term subscribed for one hundred thousand dollars of stock in the Memphis and Little Rock railroad.- We hope that the city council will now take prompt action, and thus insure the com mencement of the road at this point
 The bonds of the city and county, we are are advised. can be used at parTFin the pur- chase of iron for this division of the road.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-02-23
g-ts- The conercssional news. with Il

Irs- The congressional news, with the exception of the admission Of Oregon, is unimportant It is not supposed that the Senate will pass the bill granting pensions to the soldiers in the war of 1872 No definite action will be had on the Pacific railroad bill, and so far as discussed, the main influence appeared to be thrown in ia vor of, an extreme northern route The existing tariff will be disturbed as little as possible and all useless exdenditures of the government cnt off.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-02-23

MR. CoNNoR's BENEFIr-This gentle man takes benefit tomorrow night when he will play Richard III, and Don Ceasar de Bazan. His numerous friends will be glad to avail themselves of this opportu- nity to show their appreciation of his merits.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-02-23

NEW PAPER AT BATEsvlLLE-We hava received the first number of new. neat and sprightly edited sheet, published at Batesville and entitled the Democratic Sentinel. It is published by w. H. Rus sell at two dollars year. We welcome the Sentinel and commend it to those oi our readers who may wish to take a jour. nal published at that point, or who may have occasion to advertise there. We may add that the Sentinel is democratic and ably edited
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-02-23
Tz- We call especial attention to il

Eg- We call especial attention to the card of Messrs. Gray & Dufie, of Prince ton. If true merit deserves patronage this firm will assuredly present night claims. Honesty and ability are the requisites they possess, and we will always feel glad to hear of their success in life.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-02-23
IF- The buildings of William and

IF- The buildings of William and Mary college at Williamsburg, Va, were destroy ed by fire, on the Sth inst. This institu- ton was chartered in 1693 The first com mencement was in 1700 The old library containing 10000 volumes, some of them of rare interest and valuable manuscripts, was totally lost.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-02-23
EXECUTIVE OFFICE,
 LITTLE ROCK, ARK,
 18th Eah lSlQ !

18th Feb, 1S59.)
 To the President of Me Senate of tue Gen.
 erol Assemably of the .State of Arkansas:
 If the General Assembly will provide by law for the subscription by the State of sixty seven thousand and eight hundred dollars of stock in the Memphis and Little Rock Railroad Company, and appropriate that amount of the five per cent fund out of the State treasury, the money will be ap- piled in accordance with the requirements of the compact between this State and the United States; and the completion of the road from White river to Little Rock, dur ing the next eighteen or twenty months will be insured. have this assurance from the President of the company; and my con tidence in his energy and ability, and good management of such works is so great, that, 1 most respectfully recommend the adop ton ot the measure suggested. Then each member of the General Assembly who aids in this measure will have the qualification of knowing that one fund which the State has derived from the United States has been, in good faith, applied to the object for which 1t was set apart and granted to the State. If this shall be done the expecta- tions of the people of our State, with regard to internal improvements, will, to some ertent, be realized.
 This $67 800, added to the forty thou sand dollars already appropriated to the road, will enable the company to buy the iron; for the county of Pulaski and city of Little Rock each takes one hundred thou sand dollars stock for which bonds will be issued; and with the proceeds of S200,- 900 in bonds, the $107, 800, in money and the lands granted by Congress, the forty five miles of road from White river to Lit tie Rock can be completed and placed in operation at any rate in two years. It is in the power of the General Assembly to have this done by making the appropriation of the fund granted by the United States to the State Shall we not have this road built? Shall our State let this opportunity pass without an effort to aid in accomplish ing this great work that will add wealth and prosperity to the State, and be lasting honor to the General Assembly that will | insure its completion.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-02-23

Rs- Hon. Alex. H. Stephens of Georgia declines being candidate for reelection to Congress. He has been a member of the House for sixteen years, and has few supe riors in knowledge of legislative affairs.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-02-23
ELIAS N. CONWAY.
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 Gs~ The Gazette and its allies are won derfully exercised about the receipts of our establishment, and the former insists that there are or have been ever so many editors What Mr. Gouge was paid we know not but he was never paid q cent for any edit ing of this paper nor for any communica- ton therefor, out of the public treasury In fact, these vague charges are meant to create the impression that the editor of the Gazette is such giant in letters that it re- quires a strong force of writers to contend against him. In the meantime as he pro- misses to resume the subject as soon as his inventive faculties will act, we shall wait and then show how much, or rather how little, truth there is in these charges
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-02-23
- -+@9>>-%---- HGs NIT Griffifhs the rentlal

ES- Mr. Grifiths, the gentlemanly trea- surer of the theatre, takes benefit to- night. The plays selected are |" The Lady of Ly ons" and "The two Bonnycastles. They are well cast and no doubt, will attract crowd
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-02-23
Special Message from the Governor.

SENATE CHAMBER, Feb. Is, 1859. Messers Editors: As required by the Sen ate herewith furnish you, for publication, copy of the special message this day re- ceived by that body from the Governor. Very respectfully,
 JOHN D. KIMBELL,
 Sec'y Senate.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-02-23
Mount Vernon. the Property of the
 Nation

It IS with feelings of the highest gratif- cation we announce to the public. that the persevering efforts of the Ladies' Monnt Vernon Association of the Union have been crowned with success common suroto with their sacred aims and lofty patriotism and that they have at last secured to tbe American people the privilege of makino the house and grave of Washington 6e property cf the aationi
 On the failure of the Mount Vernon hill ln the General Assembly of Virginia, we re- newed our overtures to Mir. Washington to sell the property to the association. These overtures met with favorable respose. and on the 9th of April, contracts was signed by Mir. Washington, which obligated him to transfer Mount Vernon to the association. on It's compliance with the following terms, viz:
 The payment of two hundred thousand dollars, for two hundred acres of land, in cludlng the mansion, gardens, landing place, and, above all, the tomb.
 Eighteen thousand dollars to be paid on closing of contract, and the remainder ot the sum in four bonds, payable in yearly lnstallments, with the permission atter pay n'ea of Me first bond, to pay to Mir. Wash lngton any amount of the balance due, ln sums of not less than five thousand dollars, which sums will be credited to the assocla- ton; Ill this manner lessening the interest.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-02-23
ESTRAY NOTICES.

This paper has been selected for publishing the estray notices for 1859 at one doilat for each astray notice advertiseo. The fee must always be sent with the notice. All money sent by mail is at our FISK.
 J. Y.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-02-23

Rg~ A letter from Mexico dated Jan. 10

Rsr A letter from Mexico dated Jan. 19 says:
 "The battle of Miramon and Degollado appers to have been indeed bad blow to the latter. The American officer, Cheeseman, was in tight place in the fight, and was at one time seized by the throat by church soldier. Cheeseman, however, managed to get play for his right arm, drawing six shooter, dispatched six of his asarilants, and cut his stick while the rest of his ene- mics were meditating the havoc he had made. Bravo for Cheeseman'
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-02-23
D. B. GREER, Secy of Stote. Per JAS. F. PAGAN, D. Sec'y of .State

Es- We find the following admirably written address copied in the Jefferson h. dependent. Arkansas has been behind her sister States in contributing towards the purchase of Mt Vernon, but from the evi- dence of li5erality afforded us we are con- vinced that she will contribute her full quota. Read the address of Miss Cunning ham and respond to it in spirit of like patriotism.