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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-08-15

| tIl6II WOulluCu VI w betAp eANAA
dead, and that labor fell upon our
men, who, of course, attended to
their friends first, but they did
not neglect their enemies when
it came to their turn, for ] saw
the wounded Lincolnites and our
men in the same hospital, and all
Jared alike. Many of them had
their limbs amputated-one poor
wretch had both legs taken Oft.
On Wednesday, the fourth day
after the fight, when | was there
the neighbors were still "burying
the dead out of their sight" which
they were compelled to do in sheer
self-defence, as the stencil was
too intolerable to bear There
were also about 500 dead horses
on the field, and | noticed the
carrion vultures in large flocks,
flying in that direction.
The spoils taken from them
would, ] should Judge, cover a
space of ten acres square, and Is
worth million of dollars or more,
for with the ordnance, many horses
and harness, with all the fixtures
for working the batteries, were
captured. This was a signal tri-
umph of our arms, and with only
about one-third Of the Lincoln force;
and their retreat was more dlsas-
trous and humiliating to them
than their defeat on the battle field,
for so sure were they of success,
and in fact an easy triumph, that
they had only arranged for the
detention ofhalf a day at Manassas
and one day in Richmond, on their
triumphant march to New Orleans,
and some of. them had checks to
the latter place! They expected
to find only a faction of Secession
lists in their way, and as soon as
they were reduced to submission,
which would be an easy task, all
the Union men would flock to their
standard; but instead of that, they |
found every man, woman, and i
child, and even the negroes against
them.
| witnessed an interesting scene
at the encampment, which evinced |
not only the attachment Of the
servants to their masters, as a
general thing, but the utter folly
and deluzion, to say nothing of the
wickedness, of the Abolitionists
in laboring to break up the re-
lation of master and servant as
it exists in our country. | en-
gagged a servant to attend to my
horse while | was in camp, who
was from Georgia, and whose mas
ter was killed in the battle on
Sunday, and when he mentioned
the circumstance to me, it was
with deep heartfelt emotion, that
found some relief in tears, and In
which | could not refrain from
participating.
From the success of our arms
thus far, it does appear, my dear
brother, that the Lord is on cur
side, and that we may, without
presumption, say with David:
s'Ihe Lord of Hosts is with us;
the God of Jacob is cur refuge.
JOHN CLARK.
BELLrFA,R Mills, July 27, 1861,
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-08-15

Exceedingly Geaeroues.-H n
Mr.. Ashley, member of Congress
from the Lucas CO., District, late
ly put forth a communication
through the columns of the Ohio
Blade, in which he generously ten
ders the following only condition
upon which he would receive
back into the Union the Seeded
States:
"IacW neUer consent to take tht
Southern States back into The Union
on7y on condition that SLAVERY
SHALL BE ABOLISHED"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-08-15

The portrait of Ex-President
TYLER has been taken down from
the rotunda of the Capitol, Wash
ington, stripped of its frame, and
hung head downwards in the rub
bish room:
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-08-15

Discharged from Serrice.-ln
addition to the seventy-fve regi-
mcnts gone, or going home, the
Lincoln War Department has is
sued the following:
Generals Patterson and Cadwal-
lader, the two most prominent
volunteer officers from Pennsylvar
MIA, are honorably discharged from
? tie sercice Of the United States.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-08-15

1t is stated by a Boston paper
that the U. S. Government will
soon issue proposals for the manu-
facture of four hundred thousand
pairs of sewed shoes for the use
of the army.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-08-15

A noticeable feature of the paint
ings in the rotunda at Washington,
is the removal, by the Black Re
publicans, of the excellent portrait
of the venerable Roger B. Taney.
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-08-15
Gemple nf Ghs Muses,
For the Fayetteville Observer.
A SOLDIERS SONG.

For the Fayetteville Observer.
"A SOLDIERS SONG .
BIZ LVNCHDURG RANGER.
Come listen TO the soldiers song,
1t won't detain you very long,
It's nothing great, out something true
Concerning what we have to Go.
We're far from home til 1ugh for cause,
That has just lasted eighty-six Years,
Wen make it one hundred years longer,
Though our enemy is much stronger.
Our provisions are very rough,
The bread is hard, the beef is tongh,
So much for that. Well eat it free,
Until we gain our liberty.
Our beds we need say naugh. about,
For all the soldiers bave found out,
How they stir their feathers with pick,
And sweep their floors with stick.
While in Virginia we remain,
We may be chilled with wind and raj
But we're the boys that'll never stop
Until we make the Yankees hop.
We never viii! coDtented be,
Until we gain our liberty,
And that we'll do for We are right
Or we would not pretend to fight.
So we must 20 and DO our best,
And never let the Yankees rest
Until We gain some victory
To carry back to Tennessee.
Our homes we came to defend,
And we will DO it to the end,
For God will smile upon the just,
Though We may fall beneath the dust.
a Yankee Kingdom will not DO,
Us neither pnre, nor just. nor true,
It's all impure, defled debased,
1t bears us down with black disgrace
May God protect our lovely land,
And make the South the happy band,
And onr freedom nee. decay,
Till we are called to Judgment day
Hrislefa far The Fayetteville Observer.
MANAS SSAS-
Ger broad Potumac's wave OF light
The Yankee balloons light in air
Described Manassas fields were bright
With rebel steel-clad armies there.
Like sea weeds blooming o'er the wave
Their silken banners waved on high,
Over tie bravost cf the brave
Resolved to conquer or to die.
To arms! To arms! the Yankees cry,
The traitor foe is towering near,
Their bright battalious wave on high
Their traitor ensign sod Of fear.
In haste their les Numbered by
With plume and banner bright,
Bearing mp their notices high,
The rebels must be crushed ere night
When loudly ranged the onset CRY.
And ragged the battle fierce and bot,
Back broke the Yankees, afraid to die,
Back shot their star great General Scott.
His lon- gray locks were on the wind
Dishevelled with the flying oals,
Whilst all around, before, behind.
His panic stricken people fall.
VI TEN for fIe Etyefis,y7Ie Obse77ser
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-08-15
IT. Ten for the Fayetteville Observer.
TME STA AMPEDE-

TNIE ST
Get out the way o! Yankee Nation
Flying from Manassas Station.
Clear the track fo, General Scott,
Manassas climate is too hot.
He left, not that he thought of dying.
But ran TO beat the balls flying;
Unknown his bosom is to fear,
Yet oft his legs will take the scare
And bear that mig shty soul away
That scorns 10 back from battle fray.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-08-15

Gov. Moore, of Alabama, has
issued a proclamation to the ladies
of that State, advising that each
one of them knit one pair of sub
stantial wooden socks, and depos-
ite the same with the judge of the
probate court of the county in
which she resides, who will have
them forwarded to the Governor
of Alabama at Montgomery-fron
whence they will be forwarded free
of cost to the soldiers before tht
cold weather commences.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-08-15
BELLFFA,R Mills, July 27, 1861,

THE GIGANTIC BATTERY,-A-
mong the trophies taken at Manas-
sas was a battery composed of the
most gigantic guns ever seen on a
field of battle. They were thirty
two pound rifed cannon, on wheels
ten or twelve feet high, and with
tires foot wide, and drawn by
ten horses. Such monsters were
never seen before outside of for
tifcation. In this outfit we see
the Chinese sticking out. The
Yankees supposed that the mere
sight of such looking monsters
would clear the field of an enemy
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-07-18
The Demoora,Io state ,l,s 2 convention. 4 :, zion

Wo have seen bnt one Of tho eighty or ninety
Democratic papers of Ohio that does not ap
prove Of the following call Of the Democratic
State Central Committee: ~ Ne' ~ ~-e'f =,
"ResolUed, That 1t is expedient to hold Dem.
ocratic State Convention at Columbus, on Wed
nesday, August 4, 1861, to nominate q Demo.
cratic State ticket, to be supported at the oc-
tober election Eog n'dr ~ 1922 2sfc' q
"Rssolped, further, That all the electors Of the
State Of Ohio, who are in favor of perpetuatipg
the principles upon which our Union was found
d,and are convinced that the present State
and National Administrations are wholly incom
petent to manage the Government in It's present
critical condition, as well as all who are opposed
to the gross extravaganza and corruption now
90 alarmingly prevalent in public affairs, be
earnestly invited to unite with the Democracy
In this hour of our couutry's peril, and thus re-
deem the State and place the Administration in
competent hands," alst sei BfoH M
The Republican papers seem 10 think there
is astonishing wrong in tho wording of the call,
and md fault with it. 1t makes three points to
i. Stand by the principles upon which the
Union was founded. .ls rr.ll, yrr n
2 A belief that the present Administrations
State and National, are Incompetent to manage
the Government at the present CRISIS, and
portunity. 80 .,-.t ,-'.-., ..r.., -, -
ruptlon. = -. - - =.
II the Republicans are opposed to perpetual.
ing the principles upon which the Union was
founded, and are in favor of corruption and ex-
travagance, they can denounce those who will
act under this call, but not otherwise. Gin.
Eaquirtr. 'i'.'i'
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-07-18
The Pirate sumter.


The Hsbana was formerly a swift United
States iron screw steamer plying between New
Orleans and Havana, Cuba. IL was fitted out
by the rebels at the former port as privateer,
under the name Of Sumter. Evading the block
ade, the Sumter put to sea on the 29th Of June
On the morning Of July 6, she entered the port
of Cienfuegos, Cuba, with six American vessels,
having previously burned one Of our ships at
sea.
At the last advices from Havana, it was not
known what would be done with these vessels;
but an order was given to hold them forinstrue
tions--the cargoes being, it is said, Spanish
property-while the pirate was warned of. The
Governor had telegrsphed to the Governor Gen
eral, and the American Consul to our Consul
General, for Instructions.
1t would appear that the Spanish proclama-
ton in regard to the war in this country, could
not have been known to the commander Of the
Sumter, or he would not have put into Spanish
port; nor could 1t have been known to the Gu
ban authorities, or they would not have hesitat-
ed as to the course to be pursued. The follow.
ing Is the telegraphic report of the proclama.
tion: It -....r. s4f- rr
The Spanish proclamation relative to the
American war, says: The Queen Is determined
to observe the strictest neutrality between the
Federal States Of the Union and Confederate
States Of the South. With this view, 1t Is pro-
hibited to arm, bnild and fit out privateers, no
matter under what flag, in any Spanish port.
Shipowners and captains are prohibited from
accepting letters of marque and from contrlbut.
ing In any way to the armament and fitting out
Of privateers.
Privateers and prizes are prohibited remaining
over twenty four hours in any Spanish port,
save in case Of urgent necessity, in which case
the harbor authorities are to compel them TO
proceed to sea as early as possible, and not al
lew them to ship but what is necessary, and
never, under any pretext, arms and ammunition.
No articles belonging to prizes may be sold.
The carriage Of goods to none Of the block
AIDED ports 10 guaranteed; war material and let
ters are prohibited. Offenders are responsible
for their own acts, and have no claim for pro-
lection. -. tt'
Spaniards are prohibited from taking service
on either side, and are to abstain from oil acts
which may be regarded as opposed to the neu-
trallty. Offenders are to be liable to the meas
ures adopted by the belgerents, and punished
according to the laws Of Spain. The decree is
dated June II, countersigned by Senior Collant
and the Minister of Foreign Affairs. t.t +
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-07-18
The Telegraph VS.. The Statesman.
WIN. ]. JACKSON, Secretary.

There is bu! one opinion among the people
In this locality, with reference to the conduct
Of the telegraph toward the Statesman The
condemnation of its attempted tyranny and op-
preston is universal, and the feeling OF indig
nation peryades all parties aud classes. We
have never known more unanimity in sentiment
among the people.
The act is regarded as indefensible, mean'
contemplate. Every one is astouuded, and all
seem to feel and realize the stupendous power
of the telegraph, if its assumptions be tolerated
and tenable, to destroy any and every one whom
it may determine to visit with its petty tyranny
aud oppression
It would be we'll for the managers OF the tel
egraph to consider the ground they occupy, be
fore they persevere in acts of tyranny SO fepng-
nlnt to the judgment of the whole people. We
should be the last persons to incite or encour'
age any acts of an unlawful character toward
the telegraph; but from remarks we heard
made on yesterday, We can readily imagine that
there are those who would not hesitate very
long about the propriety Of retaliation 10 sum-
mary way.
The Statesman has given to the concern thou
sands of dollars, and has always promptly paid
the bills, without reference to the value or char
cter Of the dispatches received. 1t has there
tore rightto the supply which is daily furnish
ed the press; and 1t, as we'll as other jour
nails, has a right to discuss at its will and
pleasure, the truth or alsity of what is received
and published. II has also right to discuss,
fit see ft, the mysterious person or persons,
known as the ASSOCIATED Press" a character
not very exalted at this time in the public judg-
ment, because of the ridiculous nature Of
much Of the news which comes by telegraph.
As we predicted, the Cincinnati Press is not
put under the ban with the Statesman. The OBJ
ect is, If possible to destroy the old central or
gan of the Ohio Democracy, in this crisis of
our public affairs. If this be not the design,
why is this paper singled out from among all the
papers that have expressed dissatisfaction and
condemned the reports contained in the tele'
graphic dispstches7 There is mo- more reason
for Withholding the dispatches from US, than
from all the other papers in Ohio, which take
them, for there is not one that has not complain
ed within the past two or three months, and
spoken freely on the subject.
As we remarked yesterday, the question is
not one affecting US alone, but itcomes home to
every publisher in the State, and we shall be
much mistaken If 1t be not so regarded.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-07-18
ARM Crossing the Potomac MIR,
Brechinridge,s speech

Tbe snaciaI Wasbinoton cor,osrordon, ~ ~,
c,-.,I., 80, 's.,D g cvp 50 'po"'en' VI Tue
Clnclnnati 8dEeHe OF the 10Th says; .l 5.
The formal movement across the Potomac
was inaugurAted on gigantic scale to day
At an early hour the troops were mustered 10
every camp, and their arms aud accouterments
put In the finest order. The bands played their
most inspiriting airs, and thousands OF citizens
and strangers poured forth to witness the impos.
ing spectacle. About one O'Clock Gen, Scott
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-07-18
Master Commissioners Sale.

George NJ. Parsons, Executor
e-~D'l f1gD'' ss. 0t's'''a Sale by order Of Court
william y. Breck ct al -o1 tfara' L1e
DY Virtue OF AN OH DER OF SALE
ID 10 me directed from the Superior oourt n
Erankln county Ohio, will offer for sale at the door
the Court House, in the oiyof Columbus, on = y
Saturday, the Oath day of Aug, "A. D. 1861,
between the hours OF 10 o'clock a. m and o'clock n.
M, the following described real estate situate in ths
NOS and OF the subdivision Of survey 1883 being the
share Of said William Breck in said lots Nos and D.
assigned and set by the Superior Court Of Prank
lin county, Ohio, at Its May term, 1853 in partition
made OF said lots between him and his wife Elizabeth n
breck to wit: Lot No. two () Of sad partition com.
mencing at the W. corner Of lot No. of said partl
uon; thence 3. 81 deg 30 min n. 1853 s6-l0O poles 10
Road thence along the centre Of said road n 81 dea a
min =. poles TO the 9. n cornor OF lot Mo- 81 sajd
PARTITION thence N 81 deg. 80 min. w. 100 poles to
the B. w. corner Of said lot No 81 thence fder. 40
min w. al poles to the bsginnIng cont.ning 80 acres
Also. iOtNo. three g of paition commsneius AZ
tne n. corner OF lot No. 2; thence 8. 81 deg 80
Harrisburg Turnpike Reads thence along the centre Of
SAID road N. 5y deg 80 min. y. 81 poles to the g. b.
corner Of lot No. Of said psrtition thence N 81 deg
30 min. W. 222 90 100 poles; thence g. deg a0 MIA
west 62 5Ol00 poles to the place OF beginning contain
ing6s acres. 2roods, poles. .1ali m % 1sia,7
APPxMsee ~ iohoWG rislIs1il aq-ei ,f ilIs sest
Lot No, = 30 acres, together with the team
Lot No. g. containing GO acres, at s35 10 per acre.
Printers fees, a. 5o and Master uamn,s.
(, jly-20ltdiww 49, ~ e--'-'.sAs 's'''''
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-07-18
1.-THE Cincinnati 0ommereial has been quiet
Il in IL ! -.

W The Cincinnati Commercial has been quiet
ed in some way. A short time ago twas bitter
In its denunciations Of Gov. DEsNIsoN, Gen.
CARRINoroS, Quarter Master WooD, and oil the
folks about the State House. Il also was Law
ish' 1t such thing could be, in its abuse Of
SIMON CAMERON, and the jobbers and plunderers
in the confidence Of the Administration about
washington. Recently it has changed its tune,
and now exalts those it formerly abused. It
does not stop at this, but 1t is busy in throwing
its dirty slime on all who continue to oppose the
imbecility and corruption which 1t formerly de.
nounced. What has silenced the Commeyeial?
Has 1t become party to some of the scandal.
Gus jobs and contracts which are now given out
so freely to those who can 90 far smother their
consciences and debase their manhood, as to
become engaged in them7 Something has
operated on that Infamous and corrupt concern,
and 1t is for the people to Judge what IT is.
The Commercial is public nuisance-a botch
upon the body politic-a debased and degraded
concern, destitute Of candor, decency or honor,
and ought to be abated. No man can rely upon
II In any way, and the people of Ohio, If just to
themselves, would cease to patronize such pes.
tiferous and disgusting concern. .4a., as
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-07-18

" The US. House of Representatives on
Monday last, July Is, adopted the following
preamble and resolution by vote Of l2I to s.
The nays we're Messrs. BtRsErr and GRrDER, Of
Kentucky; NoRroN and Rem, of Missouri, and
WooD, of New York: n5aas
WHEREAs, A portion Of the people Of the
United States, in violation Of their Constitu-
tionsl obligations, have taken up arms against
the National Government, and are now striving,
by an aggressive and iniouitous war, to over
throw it and break up the Union; therefore,
Rssoiued, That this House pledges itself to
vote for any amount Of money and any number
Of men which may be necessary to insure the
speedy and effectual suppression Of said rebel
lion, and the permanent restoration Of the Fed.
eral authority everywhere within the limits and
jurisdiction Of the United States. 49,
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-07-18
u The COmmsreiars Washington correspon
dent of the 18th says:

dent OF the 18th says: . ..s.
The feature in Congress today, was Breckin-
ridges speech against the Government. 1t was
of unusual ability, clear and logical, provided
his premises were granted-thst the Executive
has no right, under any emergency, to do any
act not prescribed In the Constitution and law.
He enumerated acts Of usurpation, and declared
the only excuse alleged was necessity, and de-
MED the validity Of this defense. He did notat-
tempt to show how Government could have done
otherwise, without abdicating 10 JEFF. Davis &
Co. The speech was carefully guarded, and
did not fulfill public expectation of an outspokeu
defense Of the traitors. There was not word
Of defense Of the rebels In il, only inculpation
Of Government for daring 10 put them down.
An immense audience heard tho speech. The
galleries were uneomfortably crowded.
A great amount Of evidence of corruption ID
accumulating before the Committee investiga.
ting army contracts. There will probably be no
action this session, for lack of time, 10 sitt il
all. The Committee should be continued du.
ring the vacation. r,5l a44 b4'-I ia
General McDowell's command continues be.
Ing reinforced by the almost hourly advance
Of regiments across the Potomsc. In the last
week the Quartefmaster here has been receiy-
ing about five hundred horses daily, purchased
for army use. e.lE 1tB lg[ ,yrf r1.g1
Several hundred army ambulances have been
sent over the river in the last few days. ttn @
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-07-18
pemoera.Io s.ate OonventIon.


Atameeting Of the Democratic State Cen
tral Committee held in Columbus, on the osh
day of July, 1861, il was
ResOlpsd, That 1t ia expedient to hold Demo
cratic State Convention az Columbus, on
wednesday, August 7th, 1851
10 nominate a Democratic State Ticket, to be
supported at the October election, I lld..,
ResSlped, further, That all the electors OF tne
State Of Ohio, who are in favor OF perpetuAtng
the principles upon which our Union was iounu-
ed. and are convinced that the present state
and National Administrations are wnoiy m
competent TO manage the government III us
nresent critical condition. as well as all who are
opposed to the gross extravaganza and corrup-
ton now 30 alarmingly prevalent 10 puono az
fairs, be earnestly invited to unite WIN 'ne
Democracy in this hour Of our counuys peru
and thus redeem the State, and place i'S au-
ministration in competent hands
Resolued further, that the OASIS 9I rePe'Sso e.,
tation In said Convention be one ueiesa.o H. a.
every 500 votes, and an additional asleSssS sr,'
a fraction Of $50 and upwards cast -. 6a,"hao
j. S. SMITH, for Supreme Judge az sno USSU onSsd
that the connties elect their delegates on tnis
basis.
The Democracy of Ohio and oil olher con-
8 eryatiye Union men, who are willing TO cooper,
ate with them on the above basis, are requeS'eu
to meet in their respective counties at sucn 'ime
as the local committees may Designate anu up
point delegates to the Democratic Convention
on the 7th, of August, to nominate . s.a'e
ticket to be supported at the October eiecuon'
1t is presumed that no lover OF bis country
will require prompting at this time to 'noace
him to discharge his duty, and therefore the
Committee is impressed with the belief that the
counties will eagerly respond to this call, and
that an imposing Convention will assemble In
Columbus at the time designated above ana
put in nomination ticket of good and true
N zen, to be supported for the various State OF
e. ces on the ID Tuesday in October next.
VIM. MOUNT, Chairman
WIN. ]. JACKSON, Secretary.