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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1860-02-09
THE SPEAKERS.

The Speaker Of the first America
Congress was a Pennsylvania
Fredrick A. Muhlenburg--and b
was reelected to that position in th,
third Congress. He was succeeded b,
Jonathan Dayton, Of New Jersey
the ancestor of the present Hon
VIM. l.. Dayton, Of that State, who
remained in the chair for four years.
Then came George Dent, of Mary.
land, in the fifth; Theodore Sedgwiek,
of Massachusetts,, 10 the sixth;
Nathan'l Macon, Of North Carolina,
in the seventh, eighth and ninth;
Joseph V. Varnum, of Massachusetts,,
in the tenth aud eleventh, and then
Henry Clay. Mr.. Clay was a model
Speaker Of the House. He began
in that capacity when just thirty-four
years of age, and served in all about
ten years. He occupied the chair
Except during part of the Thir-
teenth Congress-vhen LaDgdon
Cheves vas chosen 20 Fill the vacancy
occasiOned by AIr. Ciay's resignation |
on his appointment to act as one of
the Commissioners to arrange the
treaty of GheDt, and during bis abb
sencs in the second session of the
sixteenth and seventeenth Congress,) +
until March Sd, 1925.
After Dir. Clay, came John W.
Taylor, Of New York, in the nine
teenth Congress, and Andrew Ste-
vensOn, Of Virginia, in the twentieth,
twenty-frst. twenty-second, and part
Of tho twenty third; John Bell, of
Tennessee, In the tEenty-fourth, and
James K. Polk, of the same State, |,
n the tWen:y-fftb, and twenty-sixth. /,
Mr.. Polk was regarded as only sec- /,
md to Mr.. Clay. His promptitude |
md integrity, his impartiality and
lis courage, enGeared him to men of q
ii parties during the most excited
'efiod ia which he acted, and, no '
'oubt, made him prominent for the 7
Presidency, which position he at :.
aimed in few years after his retire. u u
lent from Congress. He was sue =
eeded in the twenty-seyenth Con- u
ress, by Robert nj. T. Hunter, of o
'irginia, who was elected, after
,rere struggle, as Wing. Follow a. =,
ig Mr.. Hunter, came John White, q
Kentucky, in the twenty ishth ~ :.
ongress, and in the extra session &c
hieh ensued, John W. Jones, of Vir- y
mia. John W. Davis. of Indiana, ~
9sided over the twenty-ninth Con- 50 80
.ess; Robert c. Winthrop, of Massa- y y
lusetts, over the thirtieth; Howell 80
Obj. of Georgia, over the thirty sn s
rst; Lynn Boyd, Of Kentucky. over "a
e thirty second; Nathaniel T. Banks, 81
Massachusetts, over the thirty At
ird; Jas. L. Orr, Of South Carolina, pc
er the thirty fourth. ne
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1860-02-09

Commemorative learn that our
account of the killing Of young Sc
bree, was incorrect in some slight
particulars. We stated that young
Sebree was killed. That was not
true. He is SO far from being dead
that no one has even shot him. We
stated that the affair occurred in
Trenton, Todd county. 1t happened
at a school house in Christian coun.
ty. These corrections though of no
importance to the general reader,
are Of some consequence to the
worthy young man go summarily
killed off in our last paper. We
gave the story just as it came to
us, and barring mistakes it was all
correct Uarksmlye JeGsrsonian.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1860-02-09

Nine. Bretano, IN one oil her let
ters to Goethe, writes:
This winter had spider in my
room when played upon the guitar
it descended hastily into a web, which
ii had spun lower down. l placed
myself before it and drew my fingers
across the strings; it was elearly seen
how it ylbrated through its little
limbs; when ! changed the chord, il
changed It's movemeuts-they were
involuntary; by each different ar
peggio, the rythm in its motions was
also changed; it cannot be otherwise
this little being was joY-penetrated
or spirit-imbued, as long as my music
lasted; when that stopped, it retired.
Another little play-fellow was a
mouse; but he was more taken by
vocal music. lie chiefly made his
appearance when / sung the gamut;
the fuller | swelled the tones, the
nearer It came, in the middle Of the
room it re manned sitting. My mas.
ter was much delighted with the little
animal; we took great care not to
disturb him. When sung songs,
and varying melodies, he seemed
to be afraid; be could not endure it,
and ran hastily away.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1860-02-09
FUN AT HOME.

Don't be afraid of little fun at
home, good peoplel Don't shut
mn yonr houses lest the sun should
fade your carpet and your hearts
lest hearty laugh bhould shake
down some Of thesmusty old cob
webs therel If you want to ruin
your sons, let them think that all
mirth and social enjoyment must be
left on the threshold without, when
they come home at night. When
once a home is regarded as only a
place TO eat. drink and sleep in,
the work is begun that ends IN
gambling houses and reckless deg
radiation. Young people must have
fan and relaxation somewhere; II
.hev do not End it at their hearth
stones. it will be sought in other,
and perhaps less profitable places.
Therefore, let the fire burn brightly
at night, aud make the home-nest
delightful with all those little arts
that parents so perfectly understand.
Don't repress the buoyant spirits oil
your children; half an hour of merfi-
ment round the lamp and freight OF
home blots out the remembrance OF
many a care and annoyance during
the day, aud the best safeguard they
can take with them into the world is
tho unseen influence of a bright lit
lie domestic sanctum.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1860-02-09
PosrMAsrER ARREsrED.-A few

POSTMASTER ARREsTED.-A few
days since, Deputy q. s. Marshal
G. ii. Jett arrested Mr.. 7. Beau.
champ, Deputy Postmaster at Adairs-
vile, iu Logan county, KY, near
the Tennessee line, on the charge
of robbing the mail. Mr.. Jett
passed through this city yesterday
on his way to Frankfort with the
prisoner in charge.--Loa. GOur. ,
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1860-02-09

Tt is estimated that there are tven-
ty Eve thousand persons in the Uni
ted States who make their living par
tally by the sale of patent medicines.
And If is estimated that about four
times that number lose "their living"
by taking the same meaicine.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1860-02-09

GONG TO THE SIDE THAT Pays
Among the signers for Union meet
ing to be held in Hayerhill, Mass,
which is understood to be n bid for the
Southern shoe trade, is the man who
presided at a meeting in the same
town to raise funds for old John
Browns family. He is boot and
shoe maker.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1860-02-09
A letter from New York. Of the

A letter from New York. Of the
.23d nlt., says: "Our merchants, as
well az patriots, are beginning to feel
blue They are getting awful ssu-
cy and savage letters from their
Southern correspondents about these
days" Non Intercourse, CONNER
cially, and NonIntervention, POLITE
cally, will work out a cure for the
disorders Of the body polite. The
former to bring the North to its
senses, and the latter to keep the
vexed question out of politics out
of Congress, and free from outside
meddhng.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1860-02-09

At late militia muster in Ken
tucky, big keg vas used as drum.
If there was anything in the keg,
Prentice thinks the men rallied at the
tap. ~
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1860-02-09

A gentleman in Bloomington, Iu-
diana, writes that all the peach buds
in that vicinity are killed. The
same information is received from
Butler Co., Ohio.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1860-02-09

A petition has been presented to
the Legislature Of the State Of New
York. praying the passage of a Law
to compel lis citizens to vote.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1860-02-09
WHOLE NO. 45.
An Incident in the Cars

S "HoAS3 taSoouAs tAoiio GA
incidents are not common in the car
= l think. This opinion ] expresse,
= to my friends Sommers the othe
, day. In reply to my remark, be re
. lated a little adventure, which as !;
= is apropos, and moreover involves
little love and sentiment, l give
without apology, 10 his own words
1t proves that in the most unlikely
places love and sentiment may be
discovered:
; Il was escorting home the lovely
Charlotte D., to shom I was
at tie time quite devoted; we got In
to one OF the crowded avenue cars,
where Charlotte could scarce fnd
rooD to spread her crinoline and ar
range her voluminous Gounces. /
stood up near her, there being no
vacant seat.
AFTER a few minutes, came in
poor woman, who deposited a basket
OF clothes on the platform, and held
IN her arms small chill, while a
little girl cluug on to her skirts. She
looked tired and weak, but there
Was no vacant seat; to be sure Char.
lotte nigh. have condensed her
aounces, but she did not. Beside
her, however. sat a very lovely and
elegant young woman, who seemed
trying by moving down closer to
others, to make space enough for the
stranger between herself and Miss
D.. At last she succeeded,
and With the sweetest blush I ever
saw, she invited the poor turdened
female to be seated. Charlotte
her Grapery around
her, and blushed too, but it was not
a pretty blush at al, and she looked
annoyed at the close proximity of
The new conner, who vas, however,
clean and decently though thinly
Had.
The unknown lady drew the
title girl upon her lap, and wrapped
Ter velvet mantle rouud the small
lali-ciad form, apd put her muff
'yer the half frozen little blue hands.
so great was the crowd, that /
lone seemed to observe her. The
hlld shivered-the keen wind from
he open door blew upon her unpro.
ected neck. | ssw the young lady
uistly draw from under her cloak
tile crimson woolen shawl, Which she
oftly put on the shoulders of the
title one, the mother looking on in
oDfused wonder. After a short time
ne rose to leave the cars and would
ave removed the shawl. The un-
nown whispered, No, keep it on,
eep 1t for her. The woman did
OF answer, The conductor buried
er out, aud her eyes swan in tears,
hich no one saw but me. noticed
ar as she descended to a basement
I'D | hastily marked the house.
Soon after my unknown also arose
start. / was in despair, for
anted to follow and discover her
'sidencc, but could not leave Miss
'How glad, then, was /, to see her
'wing as she passed out, to mutual
'qualntance who stood in the door
ay. From him, ere many minutes,
had learned her name and address.
To shorten my story as much as
that lady is now my wife.
! the small incident which intro.
need her to me, she showed her real
larac.er. A few days after our,
arriage, / showed her the blessed
imson shawl which / had redeemed
om its owner, and shall aways keep
as a memento.
There are sometimes pleasant
ings to be found even in unexpect-
places certainly j may be said
have picked out my wife in the
rs.' -
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1860-02-09

A young lady who believes in the
Bible law Of Love- when smitten by
her lovers lips on one cheek, always
presents the other.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1860-02-09

The bond which holds the iniqui-
tous together is one perpetually La
bic to rupture. The very principle
which brings the parties to cooperate,
that of the spoils, is one which con-
stansiy prompts each to make prey Of
tie other.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1860-02-09

A convention of merchants Of
Mississippi has been called to eonsid-
er The best means of obtaining their
goods direct from Europe.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1860-02-09
Oh! Comrades, Fill no Glass for HE.

Oh! comrades, fill no glass for me
To drown my soul in liquid fame;
For if drank, the toast should be-
To blighted fortune, health and fame.
Yet, though l long to quell the strife
That passion holds against my life,
Still boon companions may ye be;
But, comrades, fill no glass for mol
] know breast that once was light,
Whose patient sufferings need my care
l know heart that once was bright;
But dropping hopes have nestled there.
Then, while the tear drops nightly steal
From wounded hearts that I should heal
Though boon companions We may be,
Oh! comrades, fill 10 glass for me!
When l was young felt the tide
Of aspirations undefled;
But manhood's years have won the pride
My parents. centered in their child.
Then by mether's sacred tear,
By all that memory should revere,
Though boon companions ye may be,
Oh! comrades, fill 70 glass for me!
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1860-02-09

Il thou wilt live comfortably, let
God alone With bis providence, and
men with their rights.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1860-02-09

1t generally costs little to get a
wife but often ruinous amount to
keep one.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1860-02-09

Iup for the sick man, with a "God
speed fer his welfare.
The true-hearted captain Of the
boat was Samuel D. Carnes, and the
incident is worth remembering
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1860-02-09

Assist the afflicted if thou vel!
|canst; for, as for Gears, they are but
drops Of water; what good can they
dof
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1860-02-09

To succeed, you must keep NOV
ing; to grow rich you must keep
saving.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1860-02-09

A bot shovel held over vanished
iurnitqre win take out white spots,
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1860-02-09

Live so that when death comes
you may embrace like friends, not
encounter like enemies.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1860-02-09
Cbe fagettedille 4bssrsel

GgYER.At Any Ia DEPEEsRE.T DEE PlsE ! Il...J12J 5GE1JT {.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1860-02-09
EDITED BY Jennie JUNE.
MUSIC HATH CHARMS, ETC.

Nine. Bretano, in one OF her let
ters to Goethe, writes:
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1860-05-24

The States still voting for Seward were
Massachusetts. 8; New York. 10: New
Jersey. 5; Pennsylvania. /; Maryland 2
Michigan, 12: Wisconsin. 10; California.
3-total. lloA.
Mr.. Dayton received one vote from New
Jersey, and Mr.. Mclean half . vote from
Pennsylvania.
The result was received with renewed
applause.
When silence was restored. VIM. NJ.
Evarts came forward TO the Secretsry's
table and spoke as follows:
Mr.. CHAIRMAN. GENTLEMEN OF THE Ma
rIoNAL CONVENTION: The State of New
York. by full delegation. with complete
unanimity in purpose at home, came to the
Convention and presented its choice. oae OF
its citizens. who had served the State from
boyhood up, and labored for it and loved.
We came here. great State. with. as we
thought, great statesman applause |, and
our love of the great Republic from which
we are all Delegates. The great Republic
OF the American Union, and our love for
the great Republican party of the Union.
and our love of our statesman and candidate
made us think we did our duty to the
country. and the whole country, in express
ing our preference and love for him
Applause. But. gentlemen. it was from
Gov. Seward that most of US learned 10 love
Republican principles and the Republican
party. Cheers. His fidelity to the country.
the Constitution and the laws, his fidelity
TO the party and the principles that major
lties govern. his interest in the advancement
of our party to its victory, that our country
may rise 10 its true glory. induces me TO
declare that speak his sentiments, as do
the united opinion of our delegation, when
l move, sir. as do now, that the nomina-
ton of Abraham Lincoln of Illinois. as the
Republican candidate for the suffrages of the
whole country for the office of Chief Magis-
tra;e Of the American Union be made unsn-
imous. [Applause and three cheers for
New York.
A ballot was taken, with the following
result.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1860-05-24

THE STATE FAIR GRouND.-The Execu-
live Committee and officers Of the State
Board of Agriculture. were in the city last
week arranging their plans for the fitting up
Of the ground recently purchased. Mr..
Hosbrook, the surveyor. has laid off I .e
ground Tor the carriage way, rings. hal =.
stalls. De. and active work will commen.e
Immediately. The Loeomotire, Of Satur-
day, says: 1--WE have been furnished By
Mr.. Dennis, the following facts in relation
to tie location and buildings. The fence
on the south will be set back one hundred
feet from the center Of the run. leaving an
avenue clear across the grounds. which can
be entered either from the pike, or from
Delaware street The run will be bridged
the full width Of the street, maxim a Va ..d
entrance from Delaware street. On the
east the fence will be set back 70 ty feet,
leaving An avenue Of one hundre feet
The main business offices and entrances
will be on the south, little west of the
centre, on the highest ground; an en- rance
gate will also be on the east. The ca -i.vs
drive will form figure 8, SO arranged that
the people need not cross il near the en-
trance. The power hall and the machinery
will be on the southeast part The horse
ring and stalls on the north, the stalls being
/ SCI taHt1 itSt iIoM tut IcuCe, 10 give bTec
passage way. The stalls will all be double
FIVE by eleven feet, with openings every 80
feet. The cattle ring viii be On the west
side. west of the run. and the cattle stalls.
hog and sheep along the west line. Two
hundred horse stalls. and three hundred
caftla stalls will be built. The other balls
will be arranged through the grounds. The
sides Of the run win be sloped to the water.
and put in grass. which viii present hand
some appearance.
The buildings will be of pine lumber.
with pine shingles. and the fence Of pine
| To show the economy Of this, we shall state
| that the pine lumber can be bought at Tole-
| do for IS per 1000 feet, and delivered at
| the Fair Grounds 1t S3 80. making the cost
ss the ground. Gil 80 per 1000 feet. The
lowest offer the Board received for poplar
lumber here was 12 so per 1000 feet They
pay for pine shingles from Sc 10 per 1000.
up. depending on quality. and get them de-
liverec here at 80 cts. per 1000. For the
fence they have purchased 1000 cedar posts,
10 feet high. for II cents each, and get
them delivered for 6 cents. making the cost
II cents each-she lowest they were offered
oak posts here for was 30 cents. II these
cedar posts sre charred q the bottom. about
three feet. thsy win last 100 years. The
whole fence. including labor and nsils. viii
cost less than 1,1OO.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1860-05-24
Latest from Arizona.
THE INDIAN CAPTIV YES.
Mrs. Pages Personal Narrative.
From the ST. Louis Republican

-
TuBAc, April 9. 1860.
The following thrilling details of captivi.
~, savage barbarity, suffering. and final
restoration to her friends. of ono whose
misfortunes have lately filed the public ear,
will be read with interest. The writer has
taken the story as it fell from her lips, and
gives i: to the public without embellish-
ment:
NARRATIVE OF MRS. LARsENA 4. PAGR.
l had been married but little over two
months. and was living with my husband.
Mr.. J. II. Page, in rude cabin at the
mouth of the grand canon leading to the
pinery Of the Santa Rita Mountains Our
family consisted Of myself and husband, a
little Mexican girl eleven years Of age,
Misare Kirkland, and Mr.. VIM Randall,
who was engaged with my husband in the
lumber business.
On the morning Of the 18th OF March,
after an early breakfast. my husband left as
at the camp for the purpose Of putting some
Mexicans at work. and Mr.. Randall going
out TO kill q deer, Misare and myself were
left quite alone. As il was washing day.
/ had started to procure some water, when
the little girl screamed and said the Apaches
were on US. They came up in 4 run
Having a six shooter {Cols's revolver) in
my hand. / turned to FIRE at them. but they
we're already SO close that before / could
pull the trigger they had rushed upon me
and secured the weapon. They then pro-
ceeded to plunder. seizing on everything
they could carry off-four. blankets. cloth
ing. dc; and, not satisfied with this. they
| destroyed the balance. We hsllooed and
screamed for assistance, but the Indians
| struck me with their lances, and told US to
keep quiet. or they would kill US. They
| packed MP what they could take. snd march
ed us of. hand in hand. in . hurried and
barbaross manner. After proceeding thus
for quarter of . mile. they seps'.sed -.
in order to prevent our talking together. the
little girl being q listle in advance Of me-
We Travelled thus all day, over . very
rocky and mosns.ese.s, road. peoesrasins
deeper and deeper into tho .aountain. and
finally almos: resching the summit Hav.
| ing suffered much from recent attacks of
fever and ague. I~as in . very enfssblsd
eonditiop. totally insdsquats foE The fatiguss
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1860-05-24
May oath, 1850:

Is That appropriations by Congress for River
aud Harbor improvements ofa National eharac-
ter. required for the accommodation and security
of al existing commerce, are authorized by the
Constitution, aud Justified oy the obligation of
the Government 20 protect the lives and prop
erty of its citizons.
Is That Railroad to the Pacific Ocean IS
irnpers,ively demanded by the Interests Of the
whole country; that the Federal Governmens
ought TO render immediate and efficient aid in its
construction. aud that as preliminary thereto, .
daily overland mail should be established.
H. Finally. having thus set forth our distiuc-
tive principles and views, We invite The Cooper
alton of all citizens, however differing on other
questions, who substantially agree with Us in
their afirmance and support,
RallOtings.
The 6rst ballot resulted as follows:
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1860-05-24

For Cor. aey-Massachusetts, I; New.
York. 2; New Jersey. 7; Pennsylvania "a:
illinois. 16: Iowa. l. Total, 81.
For ~. p. Baaks--Massachusetts 20;
Connecticut. 1; New York, 4; Pennsylvana. :.
p; Missouri. 9; Iowa, l; Oregon, /; Total
38k
Far Henry Winter Daris-New York 8.
For Sam Houston-Texas, s.
For Wm. l.. DaYton--3.
For Mr.. Read Of Pennsyiyania-1.
Total. 461. Necessary to choice 232.
The second ballot was then taken, which re-
suited as follows:
Hamlin, 267; Cay, Sc; Hickman l3.
The result was received with tumnltuous sp-
plause.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1860-05-24
AFTERNOON SESSION.

The Convention rea.sembled at o'clock.
The first thing in order was the report OF
Of the committee on credentials to whom
had been recommitted their morning report.
They now reported in favor of allowing full
votes to ali the slave States aud territories.
bnt Texas, and to her was given one-half
the vote she claimed. The vote was con-
CURED in, and thus ended the trouble that
spoiled the whole mornings work.
rHE RuLEs.
The 6nal disposal Of the subject OF ere
dsntials and votes of the States gave room
for the report on the order of business.
which had been postponed in tie morning
on motion Of Mr.. Carter. The eth rule OF
this report. that the nominee must have .
majority Of the whole electoral vote, was
expe tied to create . furious debate. and the
vote. it was thought. would be test OF the
Seward and anti-Seward strength. Mr..
Kelley, Of Philadelphia. spoke in behalf OF
the report at considerable length. aud with
considerable force. His manner was not
pleasing. but his matter was pertinent
and forcible. and delivered with . slow
measured utssrsncs that made every word
feel as II it weighed a half ton. Judge
James. Of New York. opposed the report.
and supported the minor.t;'s amendmsut.
''thas = majority OF the delegates present
should nomias aste." in . short bat very edec.
i've speech. mainly made up Of an extern