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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-02-06

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Tie TRAGEDY IL ALABAMA.-The suicide
Of Vim. English, in Baldwin County, Aabama,
alter killing three OF his children, on The lllh
inst, has been noticed. A letter in the Pen.
saco!a (Fla.) 0Jserrer, gives further particu.
lars OF the horrible affair. 1t says:
He went to Mobile with draft on the
bank Of that city, calling for 100000, which
he failed to get Supposing it lost forever,
and himself aud family impoverished, he re-
turned home with a heavy heart. On the
first evening after his return home, he ordered
the nurse to assemble the children in the par
lor, which she did not suspecting his murder.
Gus intentions. AsSuUn as the nurse had left
the room he approached the cradle in which
ay his youngest child, an infant nine months
old, and cut lis throat from ear to car. The
nurse happened to look through the window
and saw what he was doing, and fastened 10
the garden where Mrs. English was supern.
tending some work and gave The alarm. Mrs.
+. started Tor the house in all possible haste,
and entered the parlor Just as he had cut the
throat of the third child, and was in the act
of cutting his own. Rushing forward she
seized him by the arm, and casting woeftll
look ut the bleeding and mangled forms of his
children, demanded his reason torkiIling them.
He gently pushed her away, saying at the
time that it was all for the best. Before she
could get TO him again he made lick at his
throat completely seycring the. iugular vein,
and falling into chair, gave way by degrees
and fell dead upon the floor surrounded by
the bleeding forms of his innocent Children
No Con IN THE When AL.
exander Hamilton returned from Philadelphia,
after the formation Of the Federal Constitution,
he was met i'll the street by the Rev. DR.. Roy.
ers, who said to him, Col. Hamilton, we are
greatly grieved that the Constitution makes no
mention OF the Supreme Being"
81 declare, said Hamilton, we forgotit."
We hope, five are to have constitution to
Southern G ,nfedcracy, that the existence of
IL Supreme Being and our Independence on him,
will not be Ignored for, ifthe powers that be,
are ordained Of God, it becomes them to &c.
knowledge Him as the great Laacgirer in order
to secure his blessings and guidance, and the
pcrmanence and prosperity OF the Govern.
mcnt.-CHristian Lmler
Wcare neither Puranical nor supcrslliUus /:
and vet we have very little doubt but the down
tall of the American Government may be ira.
ced to the fact that God and his moral Govern.
mcnt have bcen crimnally ignored and dis.
owned hya large portion of the American peo.
pic Both rulers and subjects seem 10 liave
practically discarded the doctrine of an pvcr
ruling Pro. idcncc. We trust the present ca.
lanitous condition Of the country will leach
all u lesson on this subject.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-02-06
MuniGCcnt.

Joel L. Mathews has given the Governor Of
AlabaIpa 27O bncs Of cotton the proceeds of which
are to be used for the State.
This net is going the rounds in three short lines.
Let us add twice three thereto. Two hundred aud
seventy Alabnma bales will weigh $4,000 lbs.
and that multiplied by 10 cts, will give $4,000.
Three times three for Mr.. MATTHEWS Of Alabama !!
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-02-06

GIs- The Revenue Cutter Cass, has bccn sur.
rendered to the Alabama authorities.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-02-06
Abraham Lincoln.

j. A. Spencer, Ct Wheeling, Va, addressed
Abraham Lincoln note with the following
questions as to the John Brown raid and the
Dred Scott decision
lst. Had the jurisdiction Of the crime COM
m;tted by John Brown and Others been sur
rendered to the Federal Government, and
judgment delayed until the Fourth of March
next, would you have exercised the pardon
ing power?
ID. Do you regard the D,el Scott decision.
as binding upon the people ui the North ?
a few days thereafter Mr.. Spencer received
the following reply:
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-02-06
From the New York Exnres,.
England and the Southern Confederac

England and the Southern Confederacy.
The news from Toronto to-day, that the
British Government intends to acknowledge
the independence of the Southern Confedera
cy as soon as it is regularly organized and
makes application in due diplomatic form,
creates q profound sensation in the city.
The journal which makes this announce
ment-the Toronto Leaders, high official
authority, and of its correctness, in this case,
the most intelligent of our people here do
not appear to have any doubt.
The General Convention of the Cotton
States, it will be remembered, assemblies at
Montgomery, Ala, on the 4th of February.
month in advance of Lincoln's Inauguration,
The programme is, to organize a Provisional
Government at once. with President, Vte-
President, etc., and then despatch ambassa-
dors to England and France for recognition
as an independent power. so as TO be ready
consequences, whatever they may be, uL Ter
the Republic for regime anby March 4th.
The cautious and very diplomatic speecl OF
the British Premier, at the Southampton n
nor, on the9 9th, strongly adverse TO "coert ~
now unquestionably means much, in this
connection-and the meaning may be inter
vention-besides recognition-in case we go
to work cutting one another's throatS, and
blowing one another's brains out.
--< ~ <-------
The Louisiana Ordinance Of Secession.
An Ordinance to Dissolve the Union between
the State Of Louisiana and other States
united with her under the Compact entitled
the Constitution Of the United States Of
America.
We the people of the State of Louisiana,
in Convention assembled, do declare and or.
dain, and it is hereby declared and ordained,
that ordinance passed by US Nov. the 22G,
Iii, whereby the Constitution of tue United
Slales of America, and the amendments to
sa;,l Constitution, were adopted, and all laws
and ordinances by which Louisiana became
member Of the Federal Union, he and the
same are hereby repealed and abrogated, and
the union now subsiSting between Louisiana
and other States under the name of the United
States of America, in hereby dissolved.
And we iurthsr declare and ordain that
the State Of Louisiana hereby resumes the
rights and powers heretofore delegated to the
Government Of the United States Of America.
and her citizens arc absolycd from allegiance
to said government.
And we further declare and ordain that all
rights acquired and vested under the Consli-
tuition of the United States, or any act of
Congress, or treaty, or any law Of this State,
not Incompatible with this ordinance, shall
remain in force, and have the same effect as
If this ordinance had not been passed.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-02-06
Freshet in Savannah River.

P. S. Mrs. Governor PIcKESs is expected he
to-day en- route for Texas.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-02-06
Letter From Moultrie.

Our thanks arc rendered to q member Of the
RiFemen, for the subjoined interesting communi.
cation. We hope he will repeat his valued fayors
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-02-06

And now call upon We all, the mothers in the land,
Upon the alars Of our rights we'll luy both heurt
and hand;
Well dedicate our sons anew to Him who reisns
abuvc,
And next to Him who dwclle'h there, the country
OF our love.
Ros4 COTTAGE, Jan. S,h, 1861.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-12-19
LINCOLN COUNTY.


Horse, brown color, speck in left eye, white
spot in the forehead, both hind feet white
Just above the hoof. and.ieft tore foot, scar on
left shoulder, deficient in both shoulders
enough so to lame him, has knot on inside
of right hind leg which lanes him. about La
hands high, between II and Is years old; by
w r Bseasoe, 18th dis, Nov 8. Valued ats &c
Ten Roq>-3 Sows and Shotes-t the Sows
all white. and black sHotted, ore. of them
darker than the others, five of The 'Shotes are
black and white SPOTTED and the other tive
are black; the Sows ard five of the Shotes are
marked with a spiil,in each ear, the oihers are
unmarked; all by Jacob Vance, 9Th dis, Oct
49,. Valued at SO rs.
Fin d. of dark bay color black legs, star
in the face, many small white specks on her
back aud rump, about IA hagds; high, aloHt
8 years old last Spring; by. b. n. 6. Alsup,
August Is. Valued at $50.
WILLIAMSON COUNTY. =
Mule, dark brown, ebout l3 hands high, 4
yrs old; BY Nelson Baldridse, 18th disHOct
81. Valued at $50. J.. -.
Hass. brown. small star in his face, both
hind feet white, has saddle marks ahout l5t
hands high, about yrs old; oy William n
Allen, 7th dis, Oct27 Valued at $50 Il
Horse Male, dark bay black stripes on his
back, legs, and shoulders, abont l3 hands high,
about ,rs old; by James N Long, 18th dis,
Nov. l6. Valued at $50,
GILES COUNTY.
Mare MuI,, sorrel. about 13 hands high. 8
yrs old; by Carter Hamlet, 8,h lis. June 81.
Valued at $50.
FRANKLIN COUNTY
Horse. black, about il hands high. y,ars
old past. no brands. by John VI Is nnett, dis.
No. 10, DC. Z. Valued at S45:,
LIMESTONE COUNTY.
Hors-. sprrel. right hind foot white. above
the ankle, left fore foot white about the up
per edge of the hoof. white star in his fore,
head, l5'S hands high, about 6 yrs old; by
Francis C. Martin. about miles north of Ath-
ems Valued at S85.
Horse. bay. saddle marks on each side Of
his back. collar marks ON his ne ok, Is hands
high, about 6 years old; by Robsrt L. Harper,
on the plant ,tion of Miles Dana, about miles
east of Athens. August Z. Valued at SIS.
II rse Mule, brown, about l4,a hands high.
8 orr years old; by Nathan c. Burk, in 18th
dis, Aug. 8. Valued at $50.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-12-19
The Flour market continues dull with

The Flour market continues dull Fwith
downward tendency, in prices. and quota
tons are now 25@5Oc per Dbl lower than a
the-close of last week. We quote Supertine
So, 1893 25 Extra 8,50M9, 90 per Dbl. Sacks
I of SO lbs range from $f,00@5.O0. the latter
| the retail price.
The market for New Corn is very brisk,
The extremes range from 60@8Oc per bushel
We hear no change in Wheat. We q,io:e
Prime White, at 81 500 !, 60, ard Red -40@
so and Mediterranean l4O@l ,45 pei bush
ell.
The stock of Oats on the market is light
and the receipts have been limited. There is
good demand at SOC per bushel, while some
holders are demanding &C.,. - r
There is good demand for Rye ut sl@1.l5c
per bushel. There is no Barley in the mar
ket, and we hear it would readily command
] 25@ IL SO per ushel.
| There is but little Bacon on the market. and
that is firmly held at 23@24c for Shoulders,
retail the prices are 2@3c above these, figures.
Old Lard IS quoted at 23c per ID in bbls,
and 25@ 28c in kegs. The stock, however, IL
livery light. We have heard of small sales, in
"a retail way, OF new Lard at zoe per pound.
l. There have been small sales of Pork du-
ring the week at l20 13c per lb. We notice
that holders manifest more easerness to sell
than they did two or three weeks since, aud
large lots could not be sold at these figures,
Good fat beef cattle find ready sale at 81 "a
&c per ID. gr9s. Sheep are ia demand at
SEA per head, !, q :,
Rio Coffee is dull at e5@7oc, per ID. The
stock however. is very light. Java, of which
there is a. light supply,is quoted at Zoe. s.
Sugar and Molasses continue, to arrive quite
freely We quote New Orleans Sugar at Ga
a lOc in barrels and Is q lie less in hhds; Ha:-
wanna White ..13@ IA; Loaf, Crushed and
Powdered, Of which the stock is light, COG
25c. Molasses, is held at 35@ 40 per gallon
Salt is now held at the following 6gures:-7
Fine Sl3, Coarse $la. and Barrel $S93.a'
per bushel. a.
The stock Of Star Candles is very much re-
duced, and holders are aemsndh $4,000
Ter Id. Hard pressed Tallow are held at 90.
Atlanta, Ga
3acon.-Stock very light The stock Of
Shoulders is nearly exhausted; the few Sides
in market are held at 27@2ec ), a sale OF
Ribbed sides for Government use haying been
made at 28c, Hams quite scarce and high,
26@ 28c. 49,, -
Lard.-Is sold at 25cenis Stock. limited.
Flour--Supply good, but not quite equal to
the demand; family sells at $49s4 % per
hundred pounds, but with an advancing ten
dency consequent upon speculative demand.
Wheat Sells from wagois at LAO per
bushel.
Corn-The market is bare and the article
in request; it would bring SO905c from wag-
ons.
Meal-.Is worth 81 from wagons
Butter Very scarce and in demanG-reaG-
lily brings 3Octs, from wagons.
Eggs--Fipd ready sale at Is cents.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-12-19
Pay -FOUR Debts

We honestly believe the best
business advice that can be given
to any man now, is, get ont of debt.
Bank notes will now save him
There is no knowing how long
the war is to last--it may speedi-
ly end, and when it does end, we
may all have to s'stand from un-
DER The extremely high price
of provisions, etc., has placed it
in the power of every producer to
cancel his obligations, and he
ought, by all means, to improve
the opportunity. A correspon-
dent of the Nashville Union &
American, speaking of banks, very
sensibly remarks
Unfortunately the temptation
to over-issues and the difficulty of
are So great, that in
emergencies like the present, we
may search in vain to find in all
history single instance in which
the issues have not exceeded the
limits of prudence.
And further on, he adds:-iss !
The restoration Of peace viii
lring us back TO the era of low
prices and the standard of gold
We shall then begin to feel the
collapse of our inflated currency
and distress, as now we dream hot
OF 10
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-12-19
ArGiS for the Soldiers

Under the call Of Gov. Harris
for arms, about one thousand IL
fcs and shot-guns have been fur
nished by Lincoln county for the
use OF the State. Our county has
been no laggard in responding to
every patriotic reqtsisition that has
been made during the present war.
1t has now over two thousand sol
diers in the Southern service, all
of whom have been comfortably
and genteelly clad by the home
folks, without the aid of a dime
from the civil or military author
ties; and an attempt was made, al
so, to feed them from here, but the
transportation arrangements of the
government were so miserablS
managed, that not one box In a
dozen ever reached its destination,
and the project had to be given up.
But for che neglect of officials hav-
ing charge of the forwarding de-
partment, "our boys" would have
Jared sumptuously, and the Con-
federate government would have
thus been relieved of heavy ex.
pense.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-12-19
Wanted 10 Hire

A negro woman---a good COOK,
washer, and ironer, who is KIND
and attentive to ehildren-to do
the work of small family for
1862. Persons having such an
one. who are willing totake a rea-
sonable price, the pay to be certain
and prompt, may address "Potosnae,
care of Observer Office" stating
terms. etc. The negro will not
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-12-19
Letters from lamp

Under Post Master General
Reagents instructions, letters
dropped in the Post Office, if taken
out in five minutes afterwards,
are charged the same postage as
though they had come inside of
the mail from Memphis. Some
of the volunteers very Justly con-
s;der this rule burdcnsome; and if
they will, hereafter, in sending
packages cf letters by private
conveyance to tins county, order
them to be deposited at the Obser;
Ger office, we will see that they
are distributed free of charge.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-12-19
Arms. Arms!

r AN commissioned by the Governor of Ten
i nessee, to call upon all the people OF Lin
ccln County to, hing forward all the effective
Rifles, Double and Single Barrel Shot Guns, in
their possession. They will please brig. or
send them to thev Office Of the Clerk oil
tie Cour ty Court, without delay. will ex-
anime and fix reasonable value on each Gun,
and receipt for the same, which receipts Will
be paid hy the .Siae OF. Tenne see .
F.. | an also commanded he, the Governor, 70
report all effective Guns not brought IN, with
the names of the owners thereof. b.
Thus you perceive it is left Tor yonf 10 de-
eide. whethrr you will give up your eifectlge
Gu ms. cr ST fer the penalty Of an kci passed by
your Legislature on the q tn Of November,
1861. | want the moulds and wipers OF each
Gun. ALFRED BEARDEN. Agent
Dec. 10. 1861, FIR Lincoln County, Tenn.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-12-19
ProDoSition for Peace =

Salisbury, of Delaware, in the
Senate Of the United States, Of
fered a preamble and resolution in
relation to the affairs of the country.
! The resolution proposes Fill
more, Dallas, Pierce, Toucey,
Irving, Benney; Pagh, Reverdy
johnson, Crittenden, and Richard
W. Thomas, as Commissioners on
the part of Congress, to confer
with like number of Commis-
sioners from the Confederate
States, for the preservation Of the
Union, and the maintenance of
the Constitution.
Z The Commissioners are to re-
port to Congress; and on the meet
ing Of Tie said Commissioners ac-
tive hostilities are to cease, and
not to be resumed unless the Com
missioners are Unable to agree:
Sumner, of Massachusetts, OBJ
iected to the resolutions.
The South never will affiliate
with the Yankees again.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-12-19
Legislative

Legislative
A resolution in the Tennessee
House of Representatives, similar
to one passed at the extra session
last spring, requesting Judges of
Circuit Courts and Chancellors to
suspend the collection Of debts by
refusing to hold their courts, has
been defeated by a decisive vote.
Very good. Now if the Legisla-
tute will pass MI. Brooks bill re-
quiritig every person to accept the
currency of the county in the
payment of debts, thus tbrestalling
the oppressive demands of those
who might be disposed to exact
specie, that body will perform at
least one act that Will receive the
sanction of the people.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-12-19
New Stock
Sale Of Negroes, ETC.

The, administrators Of the es-
tate of S. G.. Eddins;; deceased,
advertise i'm another column; that
they will OH Thursday, the 9th
day of nest month, offer for sale
to the highest bidder 81 likely
Negroes, besides other valuable
property, ... -
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-12-19
qeatbs.
DIED.

In Washington comfy. Texas. on the 18th
of November lass, Mr.. ASGUs McPHAIL, aged
"a years. He was formerly resident of this
place.
To this county, Saturday. 14th inst. OF mea-
sizes. Mr.. NfcHoLAs HooTs. aged about n
He was member Of Capt. W. W. James
company Of Volunteers.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-12-19
Clothing

Clothing
Mr.. Geo. j. Goodrich, at his
store. west side of the Square, is
Just receiving a new assortment
of ready-made Clothing, embracing
among many ether articles a large
variety of Over Coats, which he
offers at the same old price--ma-
king no advance in the charge
Now is the time to buy a good ar
ficIe for a small sum. Give HIM a
call.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-12-19
Death Of a Folusteer

The train last Saturday evening
brought to this place, the corpse of
a Mr. Tillery, q s6luntees belong:
ihg to Capt. Hunnicutt's company,
Col. Ed. G. Cooks regiment, who
died at or near Chattanooga. He
formerly resided at Elkton.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-12-19
BllNKEIsI .BuNKETsl

II HAVE Just received q fresh supply Of
Soldiery Baskets. Over Coats. Pants,
Vests, Shirts, and Drawers Hats. Shoes. Boots.
Red. White. and Yellow Flannels. Plaid Linz
sevs. Shawls. Prints. Bleached, and Brown
Dom estes, Muslin Delane ,Debase. Cashmeres
Scotch spool Thread, Hardware Queensware.
Books, Paper, 9c.. 4, which make my stock
1 ighRGE AND G00lEPIEEEE.
An those venting goods will do we'll to cal
and supply themselves from This stock OF
goods. 100, l. =. uoo o'' ''N,iA y
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-12-19
Pork

Fork
The agents of the government,
we are told, have been offering 10
cents per pound, gross, for Pork.
For family use, there is scarcely
any demand here: The high price
has put it out Of the power of ma
ny to buy, at all, while others will
have 70 get along the best way
they can with much less quaint
ty than usual. The government
has. we understand, ceased buying,
lis wants, We suppose, having been
supplied.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-12-19
Christmas address

Our Carrier expects to be around
"bright and early" with his an
,,,al Address en Christmas morn
ing, and hopes to receive q paying
welcome from those whom he; has
served so faithfully during the
gear now closing.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-12-19
Southern Menthiy-

eGet the Best" is 4 very Popu-
larp iece Of advice; and those who
subscribe for Hutton & Freligh's
sesoashern Monthly" Memphis,
Tenn, will act in. accordance with
that Injunction.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-12-19
Public Sale

PUbIiC NaIe-" -I7-0 = = -
~ On next Friday, (tc-mor-
row goth inst, there will be sold
on the farm of Champion d.
Smith, 81 miles northeast of Fay
etteville, to the highest bidder, for
cash, about eight hundred barrels
of good Corn, 20 Pork Hogs, and
8 Beef Steers. The public are
invited to attend.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-12-19
Old Type
NOR sale at this Office.
IL Terms: CASH.
Notice.

TNO all whom it may concern--Noiice is
Il hereby given. that on the 9th day of
July, 1861, MATT SMITH, free man OF
color, in accordance with the law in such cases
made ard provided. hath filed his petition in
the office of the Clerk and Master OF the
Cbancery Court for Lincoln county, Tenn, for
the purpose of awaiting himself Of the ben. fit
of the law providing for the voluntary enslave-
ment Of free persons of color: anJ has des'g-
mated Robert Farqubarson as hischoice for a
master. Il. FARQU HARSoN,g.
Nov. %, 1861. ClE. d III.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-12-19
Groceries

GrccerieS-
Fletche, rt Son, near the depot,
request us to say that they are
now receiving large assortment
of Groceries, which for quality
Cannot be eHcelled in this market;
and they viii sell them at least as
cheap as any ether hohsc-ih fact;
they will not be undersold: Give
them call, they say, II y6tt
want good groceries and your
moneys worth. Among other IN
Vulnerable articles, they have the
following, ranging at the prices an
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-12-19
ESTRAYS TAKEN UP.

fst, Kind of animal is given. I'd, color.
Sd, description. 4th. age. 9Th, posters
name 9Th. time and place of arrest.
9TH, valuation.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-12-19

ARMS ''9
Alfred Bedrden, Agent, has an
advertisement in this paper adj
dressed to those persons owning
Rifles and Shot. Guns. He
acts under. instructions from the
Governor of Tennessee.
Reverends G. w. Carter, G. G..
Gillespie, and J. C. Wilkes, of
Chapel Hill, Texas, have been au-
thorized to. raise q regiment of Ian
GERS for the war. PHI
Pork is selling at Athens, Tenn,
at 10 cents, net and IN Louisville,
KY, at So Is p 100 TBS. net.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-12-19
money!

II WOULD say to those that are owing n .
Il by note or account. that no~ls she I'm. !,
pay while money is plenty; c S,ma oaS a"'
al and pay up..,i i. "
Dec. 18th, 1861. fs