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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1860-12-27
The Great National Crisis.

The journals from all parts OF tb'
country are so absorbed 10 the peril
Gus crisis through which the countr,
| is passing, they can attract attention
to nothing else. All acknowledge
the secession storm is raging wilder
Even. the Black Republican journals
now see and own up at last. Two
hundred millions Of dollars, it is Cal
culated, is already the cost Of Lin.
coins election, in the fall in value o.
flour, wheat, cotton, wool, corn, State
securities, railroad and bank stocks
real estate and other property. The
Rochester On. W Union says:
The recent decline in wool has al
fscted many parties in this country,
who held large stocks, and among
them were some OF our own citizens.
The decline is said to be fully ten
cents per ID, and sorced sales would
reduce it to fifteen cents, no insig-
.nifcant proportion Of first cost. =
The indications are not favorable for
an improvement. The eastern MAN.
ufactories are now stepping, and
many will not operate for six months
to come, or only on i'm III d
time. The impression appears to be
that wool holders must submit TO
decline Of about % per cent on the
article when il was taken in from
the growers. The decline will ruin
many who hold large stocks.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1860-12-27

MIlLEpcEyILlE, Ga, Dee. 10
There has been a meeting to-day Of
the members Of the Legislature IA.
voring cooperation, and urgi-g a
Convention Of. such Southern States
as are DESTROYS OF cooperating An
address was issued to the people ef
South Carolina, Alabama. Mississippi,
and Florida, sigsed by fifty members
Of the Legislature.
BALTIMORE, Dec. 2O.--Judge Har-
ldy, Commissioner frem Mississippi
to Maryland. addressed five thous
and citizens at The Maryland Insti
tute, in favor of separate secession
and recommended the South 10 Sc
cede before LiDcoln's Inauguration
He asserted that all the Southerl
States we're determined to do so
land he wanted the South to jsil
them, and after forming a compae
they could unitedly present an uu
Itimatum to the North, and re-rnit
if the present Constitution va
! properly amended. These PROPOSE
, itions received the unexpected appro
; baton. The meeting was orderly
! and attended by many of the bes
5 citizens.
RALEIGH. Dec. 20.--The bill t
> arm the State passed the eecon
] reading in the House yesterday
: An effort to take it up to-day failed
Il The sentiment here is for the III
: ion, but submission never! Th
J. North must concsde or the Sout
!. goes out.
i MEMPHIS. Do 81. Fifteen CUR
we're fired and an enthusiastic NEE
}. ing held TO ratify the secession {
e South Carolina. The Avalanche o
Il fee aud other buildings are illomin'
ted.
/ New YORK. Dec. 21.--The Time
d Washington correspondence from Ne
York says that Anderson has bee
y ordered to surrender Fort Moul,r
V If attacked.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1860-12-27
The Effects Of HncoIu's Election.

The New Haven (Coun. Regisie,
says two thousand men are out OIL
employment in that city, owing to
the withdrawal Of Southern trade.
The Clay County Ind.) Demo
crat estimates that the farmers OF
that district have lost $4,000 in
the Decline Of pork, in consequence
Of the panic inspired by Lincoln's
election. The loss to the whole
Union in elimination Of prices ane
the fall of securities, amounts to
hundreds of millions of dollars
a bad election, that Of Lincoln.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1860-12-27

How THE PREACHERS STAND. - We
learn that vote was taken on the
train between Augusta and Millen,
by the Methodist preachers return.
ing from the session Of The Georgia
Conference, at Augusta, Saturday
last. 1t stood: For secession, eighty
seven; against ii, nine. Perhaps
this means nothing!-Maeon Ga.)
Tslsgrephs Dec. 10.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1860-12-27
To the People Of the United States
A Recommendatisn.

- 1eOSVAAs - y sA~sssssSn
Numerous appeals have been made
to me by pious and patriotic associa- |
tions and citizens, in view Of the
present distracted condition Of our
country, to recommend that a day be
set apart for HUMILIATION. Fasting
and PRAYER throughout the Union.
Ia compliance with their request
and my own sense Of duty, desig-
nate FRIDAY, THE 4rH DAY OF JANU-
AIRY, 1861, for this purpose, and re-
-commsnd that the People assemble
on that day, according to their sew
eral forms Of worship, to keep it as a
solemn Fast.
The Union Of the States is at the
present moment threatened with
alarming and immediate danger; panic
and distress of fearful character
prevail throughout the land; our ia.
boring population are without en-
ploy ment, aud consequently deprived
Of the means of earning their bread
Indeed hope seems to have deserted
the minds Of men. All classes are in
a state of confusion and dismsy, and
the wisest cOunscls of our best and
fpurest men are wholly disrsgarded
In this, the hour ofsour calamity
ard peril to whom shall We resort fol
relief but to the God of our fathersi
His omnipotent arm only can save
us from the aw 'ul effects Of our own
crimes aud folliss Our own ingra,i
tude and guilt towards our Heavenly
Father.
Let US. then, with deep csntriiiou
and penitent sorrow. unite in hum
bling ourselves before the Mus
High, in coafessing Our individual
and national sins, and in acknowledg
ting the business Of our punishment
Let Us implore Him to remsve iron
our hearts that, false pride of opinia'
which would impel US to pelsevere il
wrong for tAe sake Of consistency
rather than yield just submission
to the unforeseen exisencies b.
: which We are now surround d. lie
{. US with deep reverence besesch hin
) to restore the friendship and good
will which prevailed in former day
> among the people Of the severa
]. States; and, above all, to save Us fror
: the horrors Of civil war and "bIood
:, guil.iness." Let our iervent prayer
ascend to His Throne that he woul
D not desert us id this hour OF extrem
: peril, bnt remember US MS he did GU
/; fathers in the darkest days of tn
e Revolution, and preserve our Cor
g stitution aud eur Union, the work {
a their hands, for ages yet to come.
: An Omuipotsut Providenee ma
!. override existing evils for permaner
Q good. He Can make the wrath
q man praise Him, AID the rsmaind,
9 Of wrath be can restrain. Let m
a invoke every individual in whatev,
r sphere Of life be may bs placed,
), feel a personal responsibility 10 Go
e and his country for keeping this da
9 holy, and for contributing all ia his po'
;. er to remove or actual and impendiu
b calamities. JAMES BUCHANAN.
j WAsHlNGToN, Dee. Ia, 1860.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1860-12-27

Homespun.-Many Of the citizens
of Texas are putting of everything
of wearing apparel that is manufac-
tured at the North, and coming out.
in full suits of homespun. The
Northern manufacturers may make
a note Of this.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1860-12-27
SOUTH CAROLINA Seeded
Immense Excitement!

immense EXCILement.i.
COLUMBIA, s. c., Dec 17.--The
Secession Convention met in this
city to-day.
Mr.. JamisoD was elected President |
on the fourth ballot. The vote stood
Jamison. lis; Orr, 80; scattering 8.
A motion was made to adjourn TO
Charleston, on account Of the prev
alence Of small pox at this place,
which was carried
CHARLESTON, Dee. l9.-The Con-
vention before adjourning from CO.
Iumtia passed unanimously resolu-
tons that, 10 the opinion OF the Con-
vention, South Carolina should forth
with secede. Tee adoption was
urged to prevent an unfavorable inn
preston from rembving the deliber.
atoms of the Convention to Charles
ton
/ A communication favoriDg South.
ern cooperation from fifty members
Of the Georgia legislature was tabled.
A resolution was offered appoint
ing a Council of Safely.
The Convention was occupied with
the details Of business. Nothing
important is yet announced.
/ CHARLESTON, Dec. l9. The ordi.
lance of secession will probably be
reported to-day. 1t passes Friday
! A dispatch from the Governor o.
Alabama urges South Carolina tC
await no compromise or delay.
A resolution was adopted to ap
poiut Commissioners TO the Southern
States, asking the cooperation Of
Southern Conlederacy; also Com
mission to negotiate with the FEEDER
: al Government for the reiroces sion o
the forts. magazines, and ether Fed
ernl property in South Carolina
Congressman Keitt has resigned
> The Columbia nj 3thodist Confer
} ence passed a resolution fayoring St
cessiOn.
CHARLESTON. Dec. 20.--An ordinanc
to dissolve the UnioU between Sout
Carolina and the other States wit
her under the compact entitled, "Cou
stituiion Of the United States @
. North America" passed as follow:
: We the people Of South CaIolin
5 10 Convention assembled, do declsr
and oriaio, and it is hereby declare
and ordained that the ordinance aG
opted by in the Convention Of tn
23d of May, in the year 17SS
!. whereby the Con>ti: tuition of th
u United States Of America was rat
fed. also, ali acts and parts Of acts [
y the General Assembly of The Stat
It raiifying the amendments TO the Sal
If Constitution are hereby repealed an
II that the Union now existing betwee
o South Carolina and the other State
II under the name of the United State
o Of America is dissolved.
d CHARLIE TON, Dec. 20.-The ord
y nance of secession passed unanimous
= ly, at ? o'clock, P NJ, and wi
G be ratified selemnly at II o'clock t.
morrow. The utmost enthusiasm
prevails. Statutes are being fred
The bells are ringing demonstration
Of joy.
Of NOBLE, December 20. = There
o immense joy at the secession {
;, South Carolina. Bells are ringing an
great excitement prevails. The mil
tar, are out ,n.pronpttt, and speeche
+ being made.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1860-12-27

The Nashville and Decatur Rail.
road adver,ises in the Athens papers
that South Carolina, Georgia, Ala.
bama and North Carolina money will
be taken at par on the road.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1860-12-27
s@ ANDY johnson has mad

sg Andy Johnson has made a
speech in the q. S. Senate, advoca-
ting the whipping Of South Carolina
back into the Union-and the Black
Republican journals Ge praising
Andy for it! The fact Of their com.
neuding bis course, is very good
proof that be was wrong! i
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1860-12-27
aoLD CASH SYSTEM"

from and after this date, and viii sell Grnce-
ri.s and all such goods as we keep exclusively
for cash. In this we feel confident tina! mu-
tual good will result to both parties, as It WITH
enable Ms 10 keep better SIMPLY and to sell
GOOD. cbean,r than we can afford to sell them
on credit.
South Carolina. Georgia, and Alabama
money ION the solvent banks) taken at par
'''' '' sTOGNER s FLETCHER
Dec. Is.
or.y- Those indebted to usare called upon 10
nav ,bs same without delay or ar addition OF
IL per cent will be charged in every case,
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1860-12-27

CARPETS, Floor and Furniture OH
~ Cloth,
II ARGE lot cheap at
IL Mays. WRIGHT & RANSOM.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-02-08
A PRO OMINFNT CITIZEN of MEM
 PIHTS SHOT DEAD.

.Mr. James L Webb, ofhe Firm of Webl & Raplings. Cottou Factors, Shot ana
 Instantly Killed by Thomas B. .Mynatt
 Deputy Sheriff. .ss
 We learn through the Memphis papers of Saturday, that on the evening previous, about five o'clock. near the corner of Main and Union streets, a difficulty occurred between MT. James L. Webb and MT. Thomas B. Mynatt. which resulted in the death of MT. Webb. The Memphis .Ar- gus says:
 MT. Webb was standing on the pavement in conversation with MT. Goldberger, when MT. Mynatt come up, and Mynatt and Webb commenced conversation. Soon after, Mir. Goldberger, Dr. c. w. Bryan, and Mrs. Sweet, heard MT. Webb remark that certain thing (the nature of which they were unable to hear) was ssnot so, and whoever asserted it, was liar.n Mir. Mynatt replied that Git was so, when MT. Webb called him Ca d-d liar.n Mir. Mynatt then struck Mir. Webb in the face with his fist, after which slight scuffle ensued between the parties; MT. Webb retreating and appearing to be endeavoring to defend himself. At this iuncture Mynatt re- -ceded few paces and drew Colts repeater from his pocket. Upon this movement Webb said that he (Mynatt) was "a coward and dare not shoot, ;" when Mynatt raised his pis- tol Those who witnessed the affair, being in range of the pistol, stepped to one side and did not see the firing, but in moment the report of pistol was heard and MT. Webb fell to the pavement dead man. The ball struck him just below the right temple be- tween the point of the cheek bone and articu- lation of the jaw; passing down and lodging in the base of the brain. An incision was discovered in the top of his head extending along the skull for nearly two inches, sup- posed to have been made by striking his head upon stone pier MT. Mynatt immediately surrendered himself to an officer and was lodged in jail.
 MT. Webb was about forty-fve years of age, had resided in Memphis for upward of twenty years, during which time he had been active ly engaged in business. He was one of the most prominent and respected citizens, an active, enterprising business man, and univer- sally loved and esteemed for his many social qualities. He leaves wife and eight or nine children to mourn his death. !
 Mir Mynatt has resided in Memphis for many years, is well and fayorably known, served one term as City Marshal, and at the time of, or short time previous to this sad affair, was Deputy under Sheriff Smith. He has family residing in the city.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-02-08
NEWS ITEMS, &c.

-Ex- Gov. Thomas, of Maryland, has ac- ceptcd, and will shortly take possession of the office of Commissioner of Patents.
 Not since 1842, it is said, has business been more thoroughly prostrated in Phila- delphia than at present.
 General Cass has given to the Board of Education of Detroit lot of land valued at $l5.OO0 for Union Schoolhouse.
 The director of the U. S. mint pub fishes that there will be no change in the de- vice of the silver coins of the country, except the dime, which will appear in new and im- proved dress in 1860.
 The U. S. patent Office has received through Hon. w. H. McGrath, Consul to Brazil. specimens of different varieties of cotton cultivated in the Province of Ma ranham. .
 Dr. LIVINGSTON writes home from Africa that eight hundred elephants burst upon his astonished vision at once. The Doctor has evidently ( seen the elephant"
 The New York News states, upon the authority of delegate, that large majority of the New York city delegation to Charleston are fo DOUGLAS. es
 "A company has beenformed in Washing ton for the purpose of manufacturing wine, with capital of $100,000. The Hon. Amos Kendall is the principal stockholder. The company comtemplates using the wild grape'
 The Philadelphia Ledger complains that business in that city is thoroughly pros trated; there is literally .nothing doing. The present state of affairs is supposed to nave some connection with the breakdown Tn loof "A new and beautiful feature was intro duced at ball in the New York Academy o1 Music, a few evenings since. hundred ca, nary birds, suspended in cages in different parts of the room, were inspired by the mu sic and sang all night long with the utmos earnestness. M -Homespun is becoming all the rage il Virginia. Most of the members of the Legis l lature. and all aspiring patriots patronise ex clusively home made articles. Under thl stimulus, woolen factories are mui,ap'ylnaps pasl,p | It is announced as cheering sign O l the progress of civilization among the Indians that the Cherokee natives have debt and ar unable to pay the interest uponit it,
Des Arc citizen., 1860-02-08
Thirty-Sixth Congress First Session
 ELECTION OF A SPEAKER!

WASHINGTON, February 1.-HousE.-The contest for the Speakership was decided to- day by the election of Wm. Pennington, Re publican, of New Jersey, he receiving IT. votes. The vote of George Briggs, Ma tional American, of New York, decided the contest. & s4 M eH e
 The following is the ballot upon which MT. Pennington was elected: Pennington IT McClernand S5; scattering 2S; total vote 230 The House after being organized adjourned until Friday.
 SENATE.-The committee on commerce to- day agreed to report Senator Clay's bill for the repeal of the fishing bounties.
 The proceedings in the Senate to-day were of an unimportant character. senator Browns resolution comes up tomorrow. Adjourned
 WASHINGTON, February 2.-HousE. The following was the ballot upon which MT Pennington was elected: Pennington, IT Me Clernand. S5; Gilmer, 16; scattering, l5 Total vote, 233. The report of the ballot yesterday was in some respects incorrect
Des Arc citizen., 1860-02-08
B Y T FILE CIR APH
LATER FROM EUROPE.

Five Days Later from Europe-hrrivd
 of Me Worth .Anserica- Cotton .Marke
 Meady- Breadstufs Declining Pro. e uisions DuH-.Manchestcr .Aduices Fa.
 vorabie.
 NEw YORK. February 4.-Thc steam ship North American. of the Montreal Ocean Steamship line. arrived at Portland to-day from Liverpool. with advices oI the 18th and 18th uIls. She sailed from Liverpool on Wednesday the 18th and touched at Queenstown on the 18th, where the latest advices by telegraph from Liverpool were obtained. ftss 4las..,
 The advices per this arrival are five days later than those brought by the steamship America.
 LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET.
 LIVERPOOL, January 1S-The sales of cotton for the past three days amount to 25 900 bales, of which amount lspecu- lators and exporters took 7500 bales. The market opened dull and with de- clining tendency, but closed steady. LATEST BY TELEGRAPH TO oQuEENsTowN.
 LIVERPOOL. January 19.-The sales of Wednesday amount to IS 900 bales. The market closed buoyans at an advance of |. The sales of to-day are estimated at l5,000 bales. The market generally closed steady.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-02-08
Prairie County Agricultural Society Ire Apr Eehruarv 1S60

LIED 3ARSs SOiNu'y VI AO~o' At called meeting of the Prairie County Agricultural Society, to-day, the following proceedings were had:
 The President, after calling the meeting to order, stated, that it had been called for the purpose of appointing Commit. tee to settle with the Secretary and Treas urer.
 On motion, Col. w. w. Wair. Dr. w Bethell and Dr. w. F. Walsh were ap. pointed said Committee.
 Alter considerable discussion on the subject of making permanent improve. men,s for the use of the Society, several members had proposed to donate lands, etc A motion prevailed to appoint commit tee to take the subject under consldera' tion; to receive propositions and repor at the annual meeting to be held in Marct next. Col s. R. Brown. Dr. Wm. Bethel and D. w. Munroe were appointed sait Committee. On motion adjourned.
 JNo. S. WILLIAMS, President.
 SIM. HORNE, Secrefdry.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-02-08

MAIL ROBBERY, ETC, AT CLARENDoN.-We learn that Micajah S. Boatner was recently arrested at Clarendon for abstracting money from letter addressed to G. c. Evans, Phila- delphia. Boatner was Postmaster at the time. He was tried and held to bail in the sum of $500, and attempted to escape with out the knowledge of his securities A writ was then issued against him for embedding from W. L. Dogan; upon which process he was re-arrested at Aberdeen, and on being brought back to Clarendon, his securities gave him up and he was committed to Jail. on the night of the 2Sth ult., he broke jail and made his escape. He is about 9 years of age, VIII weigh 165 or ITO pounds-heavy set-not in- clined to talk much-has a halt or jump in his walk-dark brown hair, light eolored or sandy whiskers and very heavy moustache. He formerly resided in North Mississippi, and in 1S5S-9, sold goods in Monticello, Drew county, Arkansas. At the time of his arrest he was in the employ of W. L. Dogan, Esq, as clerk in a dry goods house.
 James W. Boatner, brother of M. s. Boat nsF, was selling groceries ia Clarendon. when
Des Arc citizen., 1860-02-08
RIVER NEWS, &c.

RTT The U. s. Mail packet Sam. Hale, Capt c. w, Coles, is due Friday morning, bound for Jacksonport and Batesville. She passed down Monday morning, bound for Napoleon. w. F. Briscoe her clerk, has our thanks for his continued favors. W
 (T The U. S. Mail packet Fortune, Capt. D. B. Price, passed up Monday night. The Fortune will be down tomorrow, bound for Napoleon. B. Coles, her clerk, furnished us with full files of late Memphis, New Or leans, St.. Louis, Cincinnati and Louisville papers.
 HT The Memphis and White river packet E. M. Ryland, Capt. Jno. B. Sheridan, is due tomorrow evening from Memphis. Matt Lowe, her clerk, furnishes us with late papers.
 T The Memphis and White river packet Admiral, Capt. Baird, passed up Sunday m orning, and returned on Monday. The Ad- miral is regular Memphis and Jacksonport packet. She is due from Memphis on Satur- day.
 a1r The Memphis and Des Arc packet St. Francis No. 2, Capt. Dunbar. arrived Mon- day morning She extended her trip to Au- gusta and Little Red river. She passed down last evening. w
 a~ The New Orleans packet Crescent. Capt. Carlton, passed down Monday. rT The New Orleans packet Iatan, Capt. Sam. Taylor, passed down Monday evening GT The Gen. Pike, on her down rip, or Wednesday last, tore off portion of hei guards and disabled her larboard wheel She did not arrive on Monday evening, and we learn she will lay over trip to repair. she will be due here again next Monday.
 R% The Favorite passed up Monday night having been chartered by Capt Riley Jones to make one trip, while the Genl Pike is being repaired. She passed down last evenning.- Her officers have our thanks for late papers.
 ~ We learn from the Searcy Eagle, that William c. Turner, Esq, has leased the Searcy Landing for the present year, and IS erecting large and commodious new Ware house, for the accommodation of merchant and shippers. a< Ne less than six steamers were at ou Handing last Monday, viz: Sam. Hale, St Francis No. 2, Crescent, Admiral, Iatan, an' Favorite.
 e~ The Louisville and White river packet Interchange, passed down yesterday afternoon sh. is due again on the 1st March See he ladyettisement.
 l<RE The steamer Novelty is now due. sh' twill take her place in the Upper White river ltrads, from Jscksonrort to Bafalo City,
Des Arc citizen., 1860-02-08

ey The recent change in firms, and sell ing out of interests by many of our old mer- chants and business men, has led us to enquire who is the oldest merchant now doing busi- ness. After careful investigation we have found the man, it is no more nor less than the indomnitabe and energetic JOHN H. QuIsEN- DERRY. He is not only doing business now, but he intends to "keep moving along." as his advertisements in our columns fully proclaim. Q. has full stock on hand, and intends sup plying himself with an extra Spring and Summer supply. Success to trade-and es- pecialy to those who s'do not hide their light under bushel," but advertise. in the CIrI- ZEN, and thereby make the important fact known that they sell good articles, cheap ar ticles, and are always receiving their custo' mers with complacent smile. Advertising will make both merchant and customers good humored. Tt Nt
Des Arc citizen., 1860-02-08

W. R. CRocKER & Co.-We have inadyert- ently neglected to notice this new firm, who have but recently established themselves in Des Arc, as wholesale and retail Grocers, dealers in Hardware, and all articles usually found in similar establishments. They have erected commodious building in central location, and we are pleased to observe the industry and energy which they exhibit in their prompt attention to business. In the purchase of cotton and other products, they take hold in good earnest, just as though they were used to hard work and not ashamed of it. We are pleased at all times to notice the increase of mechanical and mercantile branches in our midst, especially by those who come among us practicing the wholesome doctrine of ..liying and letting live" The days of mercantile monopoly, in Des Arc, have passed away, and we are heartily glad of it.