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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-04-11

get into war, the Negro element Of
our population will be melted to
bloody instructions against ns, and
our homes, our dwellings, now the
abode Of peace and happiness, will
then be enveloped in the smeks and
flames of the midnight incendiary,
and the ashes and cracked bones Of
ourselves aud families viii only be
left as sad and terrible monument
of our folly, wee and misery"
But, Mr.. Editor, thank God these
appe Is Of the submissionists itories)
to the Fears, and 10 the most sordid
eleme nts in mans nature, was un-
needed.
Old Patrick Henry raised bis
mighty voice 10 the old Dominion,
and as it came bounding along over
the mountains and valleys of the
thirteen colonies, those less enligbt-
ened, caught the wand of his match
less eloquence, when be exclaimed,
Il know not what course others may
take, but as for NE, give me liberty
or give me death"
The deed was done, and the hopes
OF freedom Throughout the world re.
ceived a new impulse, and the op-
pressed in every land had ample
cause to rejoice. Our fathers then
felt, aud acted upon the old latin
provsrb that, "Dulee ct decolpm est
pro pairia mori; 1t is sweet and glOrl.
Gus to die for ones country"
Now | would ask, is there not 9
valuable lesson to be learned from
these crudely stated facts?
Is it possible that there are those
US, whose intellectual powers
are so obtuse, that they are unable to
trace the lines Of similitude existing
between the arguments used by the
Tories of s76 and the Submissionisss
of 81? In these remarks ! mean
no offence, for believe there are
Submissionists Of to-day who are
actuated alone, by motive Of patti
otism; but they we're then, and are
now, alike deluded)
(concluded next week.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-04-11

MINNIE, THE RlFLEMAN Minnie,
the inventor Of the rifle bearing bis
name, supervises an immense work.
shop in Paris. At breakfast, over
his slice of melon, or at the butts
Vinoennes, the chef is the same
man. The perfection of arms IS the
devouriug passion Of his life. AL
ways attempting something new, al
ways practicing bis arms, ne may
any day, produce a good result. In
France be is known rs the great au-
thority in firearms, and it was to
him, therefore. that the Emperor ap'
pealed for advice when the New In
perial Guard was to be armed. The
question was not slowly filtered
through committees and councils. M
Minnie was summoned. He stated
his views frankly, and gave rea.
sons fnr them. The Emperor listened
and decided. NJ. Minnie armed the
Imperial Guards Of France.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-04-11

FALLING OFF IN FiaHTINa MN
1t is a singular fact that the War De-
partments of England, France and
the United States experienced SIM
liar and unusual falling off in the re-
cruiting business 10 the first month
of the uew year. In London, al.
though the Times says that at least
$4,000 adult laborers are idle, o suf-
ficient number of candidates to sup
ply the current wants OF the line DO
not apply; in France, the conscription
has just been rendered more exacting
because Of the falling OF 10 yoIun-
tesrs; and with US, while thousands
in oor midst have no employ meDt,
applicants for the enlistment are
fewer than they have been for years.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-04-11

HeRpEs OF NEGROES COMING
Hordes of free negroes ere every
day coming North, the Slave. States
not being willing to harbor any lon-
ger such adjuncts Of Black Repub.
Iicanism. Last week, eighteen OF
these 'citizeus," {as the Republicans
call tbem) arrived 10 Columbus, and
seyenty-fvs in GAINESVILLE. The. le-
climate effect of this immigration
will be to degrade and PROSTATE
white labor at the North; reduce
wages Of our mechanics and all kinds
of operatives to the standard OF the
paupsr labor Of Europe. Laborlpg
men who voted for Lincoln, bow DO
you like these frs. fruits of the great
Republican Victory?-Cam. OHIO
yc6srsonian.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-04-11

lives, will inspire their descendants,
and be found in all the fullness OF
its former vigor with those who will
rally to the defence OF Southern
rights and Southern honor.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-04-11

Divorces. Granting divorces has
been great business With the Wash.
ington Territory Legislature. Que
divorce bill passed the Council, and
the woman married again before
ii passed tts Housel In another
ease the member said the man bad
left his wife and was living With an
other woman, and wanted TO be married
te her! The bill passed Immediately
"A 4 matter Of course.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-04-11

NEW ENGLAND AND THE Six SEcE-
DING CorroN STATES, We make the
following exhibit of the population
from the census of 1860:
1860 1850 Gain
Six s. States, 4.453, ,SS8 3.55s,o48 8s5.420
New England 3.l2S. .642 2,704 72s 1918
Southern net gain Ai,409
These figures make an awful chasm
in the boasting Of New England about
their progress contrasted with the
ssstationary or retroersde movements
Of the South" After this unauswer-
able test Of the census our New
Eogland brethren ought to be lit.
tie ashamed Of the ignorance which
they have displayed upon this topic
= Gin. Enquirer.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-04-11

rally to tno QeienCe Vi OVutuc
rights and Southern honor.
6emple 1T 6ts Muse'
SOA1EwHERE TO CO.
Twas on moonlight Sunday eve.
In warm October time,
/ sat alone and listened to
TIE calling church bells chime;
And every one that reache my ear
Were stranger bells to me.
For was in the strangers land,
Far o'er the distant sea.
took my glass from off the wall,
And gazed upon its deeps,
And poLdeied as thought of Time,
How stealthily be creeps;
The wrinkles mark my sunken check.
The silver tinge my hair,
Ny eye has lost its lustre now, .
Ard speaks world of care.
All, me! cannot help the thoughts
The Ginning bells will bring
Those Sabbath eyes when / was young
And happy as king.
The sorrow now that swells my heart
had not learned to know,
And every Sunday night that came
I'd somewhere then to go.
l have memory tonight
That fills my lonely room
A sunny face, q winsome smile
That lightens up the gloom
1have the memory of an eye
That made my own to glow,
On Sunday nights. in times when |
Had somewhere could 60.
On Sunday nights, with extra care,
Istood before my glass,
And studied that should not let
: An imperfection pass.
l dressed for eyes that thought me quite
A model of beau, g
And merry were the Sunday nights
That somewhere did 60.
have memory of some curls
That often swept my cheek,
And head that pressed my bosom till
lost the power to speak.
l have the memory of an arm,
As white as driven snow,
That clasped my neck on Sunday nights
When somewhere could 60.
For was yonpg and she was pure
AID all our dream was love-
Thought my gentle Abigail
An angel from above.
The future was a casket locked,
1t opened sure and slow,
And closed upon the Sunday nights
When somewhere I could 60.
Ah! we'll, the time has passed away,
And am here alone;
And baby Abbie. whom l loved
Has seven of her own. :
The dark brown curls that swept my chez
Have lost their wildering flow;
'Tis thirty years of Sunday nights
Since could somewhere 60
Yes, tits . pleasant memory.
Though Il am here alone,
To know my gentle baby love
Has seven of her own.
For / am sure amid those loves
Ny own must slightly glow.
As she recalls the Sunday nights
When I-could somewhere go.
Then let the years roll swiftly by,
And leave me here alone,
To listen to the Ginning bells
OF unfamiliar tone.
I'll live upon the memories
That in my bosom grow.
Though Sunday nights may come, and
Have nowhere now to 60.
-~>>>O~~
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-04-11

There are many men who delight
in playing the fool. but who get an
CRY the moment they are told 80.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-01-26

Toe United States arsenal at Augusta, Ca,
was yuHterdsy peaeeshiy surrendered 70 Gov. Brown.
L. the ssnsis, on THURSDAY, Nj. Criteudeu seuied hny-
ius sdveouted secession ia hisrteent speeea-.---An a.
tsraut On iok pace in the House yesterday between
Boa Albert Rust. o. Artausss, and Hon Wnian H..
Duuu, % Indiana. The report o. TIE committed ofuhir
tv-thres uas under consideration. ana Mr.. Rust caareed
tho John BrovL raid rpou he Republican party. IT'S
h.ugat that ne mtter win LEAD te serious 0nse-
qus1cea.-...The ordinance % rsceai1n was Yesterday
reported in he louisiana a~nveu;ion, b. which h is de-
ciared ftai fhe ordinance passed by that STATE in 1871,
bruhi b ne state OF L~ouislana became a member Ct the
FEDERAL Union, is thereby repealed. uu8 Louisiana re-
srua Der delegated poEers resolution accompanied
tas HIusnce declaring Tree n~avigatioa G; tAe Eissii-
ris.I river md be- tributaries fer 81 hienely powers
an. frss iusr-ss and esret AZ Hs months No setien
"a Aaten on she o7dina &c aud resolution, bat it e IN
Odd that a wee wiz be taken a. twelve o'cod
tAsy. The Telegraph Informs rs that a proposition j.
berore tie convention 10 remove It's session % New
o-rssrs.--.Iu a. interview between NJ. Buclauaf
srd .1-Prss cent ryisz. Ar Buchsuan if said to havs
e17r-sssIhis BELIEF thar no cllision would o@ur BE-
tween the Federal government and ne seceded State
during bis adulaistrafian, and that De would maEf
every Tort n svo.d h.--..-Tle lover house o. the
Ra5d- Trsud lerislzture yestaTdty csncurrsd 30 me &C
s.sn o. ne scusis in rspealuE ne personal liberty
hin ubi-s has long ds-raosd te statutes OF that statc-
J. be congressional Hroe-edlnss % BE 2d i-stant OF
orr nut psze. VIII De found a short -yn0Fls = the re-
mark q NJ. Efbera-e on The repErt % The ocmmitee
C. tal-y-tbres 40 vhiah be iu11rses he reoammeuda-
vim @ ire co1niuse. feeling that 10 dong This De
w7-d mcet The sisuui5nis;s With q torch 10 one hsut
and q sword n thsothsr I've publish on The erst
pars 81 our paper extracts from Che proceedings Of The
Mss1-i leEi-lsture and puh.ic meetings heid in n1i
sac, wbich. 10 they may be taken IS C1l0ncnts o. pub
De sentiment 30 Missouri clearly indicate that
sss Is oa the side o. the Constellation, Whether In or
outo o. ths Uniol....-.0u 05r fourth pase VIII be ioaad
the u1c.ued for usi O. letters and steamboat and river
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-01-26

EDIroRs APPEAL: In your paper Of The
oath, while absent from the city, I find my
name suggested by a friend as a suitable per-
son to become a candidate for delegate to the
state convention, called to take place next
month and, Is it may be deemed proper for
me to notice the call thus made, / desire to re-
turn my thanks to the author for the honor
which it c~onfers, and beg to assure him that
under no circumstances could be induced to
accept such q nomination, we're it ten
dered. Feeling satisfied, as I do, that there are
many here who are more competent aud better
qualified than myself TO perform the duties Of
such an Office if elected, constitutes a sufi-
cient reason for me to decline, were it possible
to obtain the nomination, and I shall content
myself, as heretofore, a private in the ranks,
ready st all times to DO battle when called
upon, without aspiring to the responsible po-
sition Of an officer Of any kind, preferring Pri-
vsts life to that Of public. As to my view
about the course which the convention should
take at this important period Of our countrY's
history, l will not now undertake fully to
define, but will not hesitate 10 say that the day
Of salvation has passed, and it now becomes
every true friend Of the South TO take such
steps and adopt such means as viii efee ually
fortify the South and her interest before it is
too late, against invasion already threatened
BY some ofthe Northern States, and to prevent
her becoming the Submissive subjects Of a Sec
tio-al anti-sIsvery dietation; and without deg
radiation and cowardly submission, l can see
but one course to pursue, and that IS straight
out plain secession, with all its consequences.
Nothing but a firm and determined stand
on the part Of each Southern State
to dissolve this long exciting copart-
nsrship which has been forced upon
US By the North will secure to Us our liberty,
and place US upon a footing and defense to
save us from eventual distraction. Then, let
every true southern man put his hand to the
pillow to complete so noble a work, and present
one united front, and battle against the en-
~croschments Of the enemy.
Yours, respectfully, J. W. SHARP.
January ., 1861.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-01-26

MEhPHIB, January 20 1901.
EDrToss APPEAL: To-day candidates for
the State convention are to be nominated, and
those favorable to immediate secession and
the establishment Of a southern oonfederacy
VIII be selected Then let US look 10 the men
Of age, experience, discretion, hrmnoss and
high character. and wis have resided in our
midst for years men that We know cannot
be swervsd from The true interest Of The Soath
in The present political '%roubles, but viii stsnd
up and boldly aud fesrlessiy contend for our
just rights, regardless Of consequences. To Sc
cure such men, let US lay aside al former DIFF
ferences OF political opinions, and look solely
to the future. We have a number Of men
among US worthy OF the trust to be conferred A;
and, without in the least disparsging others,
we know OF none who would guard our every
interest more sacredly and with more hrmness
than D. N. Curtin, ESQ, and Ccl J. B. Thorn
ton. Each are well known, and can safely be
trusted with our honor and all that we bold
sacred. Should they be nominated, no doubt
they would accept, ever ready as they are TO
serve their country when called upon, regard
less OF any sacrifice. With Currin and Thorn
toll in the convention, every Tennesseean may
rest satisfied thar all viii be well.
ANTI-COERCION.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-01-26


The Columbia Guaraias reports a joyful
event in oolumbis on reception o. The glorious
news fEom Georgia.
Ia the evening bonffes were kindled in ev-
cry ward or The city, and a number Of build
ings were Illuminated. At one OF the bonfres
a temporary Stand was erected, and judge
Longstreet introduced 10 the large crowd by
Mayer BUatWright- This distinguished gen
tleman made one Of bis happiest efforts, his
remarks frequently drawing out the loud plaud-
lis Of The assembly. The judge, in opening
his remarks, said that bis position was pretty
( much Ike that Of a young law student in his
Office at Georgia. The student had addressed
a young lady, who thouehthe was too preeipi-
tate. and told him that she knew nothing Of
bis position or circumstances. The student
Informed her Of his position, but said he bad
emo circumstances 1t was The case with
the speaker. After having already, on three
former and similar occasions, addressed his
fsllow-citizens Of Columbia, there was moth
ing left for him 10 say-"he had no circum-
stances.D
Tie Judge continued, however. One Of his
Illustrations was 10 this effect Ia old q es
goods tad to be hauled from the North 10
Georgia. Some wagoDers going homs one
night were startled BY the sudden Light from a
large meteor, when one Of them in the wagon
put out bis head, ard said they need not be
alarmed-"ths moon had only broke loose.o
The other States which had already seeded
were bright and glorious stars, but this even
ing the moon had broke loose.
Several other speeches were delivereds ell
eongratulatory, and all welcoming in the most
ardent and aiiectionate terms the advent Of
Georgia into the southern family Of free and
independent 81 ates.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-01-26

The Greenvilie Democrat published at Gov.
JohnsoR's place Of residence, says:
We had written an article OF some length on
the subject Of coercion and its consequences
which has been crowded out, to give place to
our Washington City correspondence, which
to hand at a late hour.
Coercion has become the general topic OF
conversation with a multiplicity Of opinions
on The subject. We are Of the opinion that
the safety and %perpetuity Of our Union de-
ponds upon the course the President takes on
coercion against South Carolina. Coercion
brings war, and a final dissolution will be the
result, in our opinion. In the language OF the
Petersburg Express, W. think "~eyerything de-
Ponds, in the meantime, upon the prudence
and hrmness Of the President 10 sustaining
from any act Of coercion against South Caro-
lima" Abstain from coercion, and our diff
culties can be settled, and the Union preserv-
ed. We are for the Union, a constitutions
al Union with equal rights, but if we cannot
have such a Union in peace, we say, in the
language Of John Bell, Of Tennessee, "Giye
US separation" With a united South, We
stand; with a divided South, we fall, as in the
late Presidential election.
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G0utatioual.
ST GAaFy's School.
III a III Y =.
HEHPHTS FEHlLE COLLEGE

i AOHBAT, 2TH JASUART. I-ars r-nara-
v0a--es Tor p17lfi bIt. % se-rs 9-1-s
Be n7sarT q make cary Application. TlH -1.H
pupils BE- rE4cly limited 10 sixty.
c. g. H-A1PEEH9Ir
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-01-26
The origin CT la Quarrel between
Douglas and buchanan.

80IHAAa anu 1AAGAAAAAaeAA
Corresp7nsenes Of the Cincinnati Ceumsrciall
WAsHISGToN, January a, 1S61.-Wonen, as
history tells Us, have sometimes done great
mischief, and ruined the whole country. Be-
cause the fair Greek, Helen, was tickle in her
attachment to her lord, Msnelaus, and follow
ed The handsome Paris over the sea to Troy,
a war of no less than ten years duration be-
tween Greece and Troy ensued, ending in the
total destruction Of the latter. might cite
many other examples in history which ali will
prove that woman IS a dangerous creature, if
she has once made up her mind TO do evil. Not
alone 10 antiquityhavegomen brewed mischief.
Recent, and even present times, prove tiattheY
have not improved and become less dominant
over the poor lords Of creation. It they can
no longer destroy nations, they can at least an-
initiate parties. And that the once great
Democratic party is now broken up in frsg-
ments-who would believe it?-is, If not the
work Of, at least to be ascribsd to the fair
daughters Of Eve. My authority FOR this as
s%ertion is a good one, deserving all credit OF
truth.
Everybody knows that the President has a
niece, Miss Lane, who has been doing the
honors at the White House. She has formerly
been with her uncle in England, where, Of
course, she has had access to the court circle,
thus necessarily becoming a little aristocTatic.
When she returnedto this country, she became
The presiding lady at the White House, Of
course considering herself the first lady 10 the
country, and expecting that all the other
ladies would bow TO her. Early in 1857, she
met at a party, Mrs. DOUGLAS, then only a
short time married, and surrounded, not only
on account of The position Of her husband,
but Of her beauty and youthful
ness - which latter attributes Miss
LANE does not possess to the same
extent-by an admiring circle. A gentleman
paid to Mrs. Douglas a very a~atteriug compli-
ment, which unfortunately offended the pride
Of Miss Lane. she went home and told her
uncle about il, who, being animated BY the
same feeling against the husband Of bis neics's
rival, Immediately took her part. At another
party, the dislike between the two ladies still
increased, till it broke out in open war. Mr..
Buchanan, believing that his neice ought to be
the first lady in The county, and not Mrs.
Douglas, and thinking that Br. Douglas
should not play too strongly the part Of a
crown prince to the king, concluded to let him
know something about it. The GOODNESS exist
ing between The ladies' by and by pervaded the
two gentlemen, and thus the war between the
red and white roses begun, and ended 10 the
destruction Of the Democratic party. Thus it
viii be seen that small causes are often fol-
lowed by great consequences.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-01-26

Lola HOnIez>--Cause OF her Death.
The death Of Lola MOutez in New York, on
the 17th, was caused by paralysis. The Phil
sdslphia Press, thus describes the circum-
stances which led to the premature death of
this cratic but gifted woman at the age of
thirty. eight:
4 few months ago she was attacked With
paralysis, which ended in death. The cause
Of this attack remains to be related, and we
shall mention it here. When Lola went to
California as an actress, she engaged an agent
This gentleman was a married man, with tive
children, and seeing him unhappy in the abb
stncc, che presented him with sufficient money
to bring them and their mother on. Shortly
after their arrival, The husband died. Lola
then adopted the widow and orphans-edueat-
ing the later at Mrs. Willard's seminary al
Troy. An officer in the United States navy
fell in love With one OF these girls, and Lola,
literally acting IA loco parents approved Of his
suit. During her last visit to England, the
marriage took place.
Leila did net again encounter her protege,
(who accompanied her husband to a distant
State, where he was detailed for public duty,)
uatil a recent period, when she met her walk
ing down Brca way, in company with a lady
OF the highest tos. with her usual impulse,
va So " A9A young Afttuu-ILtldlil TIC
child Of her charfty-as to embrace her. The
young lady eoldly drew back ank said, "AEad-
am, ] do not know you - "Not know me ?
I am Lola-Lola Montez." MADAM she
exclaimed, az she turned eoldlyaway, "Iknow
you not, l never saw you before, and Il you
persist in speaking to me I will call a police
man." and walked away. Lola went home,
"More In sorrow than il anger" and that
same day had the first attack Of paralysis,
which, a few days ago, Destroyed her. Lola
Montez was literally murdered By izgrafiiHde.
The New York Times says:
Her life has been a turbulant one, but its erd
was peaceful. Fer some time past she has de-
voted herself exclusively to the subject q
religion, an with a singlehsss Of hear; which
isfs nothing 70 be doubted. She was gcnsrols
and high-tempefed to fault irritable too, As
such natures are apt to be, but fofgiving and
afeeticnate, Her HaiuEal taisRts were Of the
highest order her accomplishments manifold,
and IN some respects nsrVslous. DR.. Hawks
was her spiritoa adviser, aad the funeral SET
vices wsre performed BY him. Lela Mont7
was inferred Ia Greenwood ermgter7. St
died in poverty, but was watched aver srarR,-
piled with an ahe needed BY friends who ioVss
hsr ard mourn her l0ss.
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- 70 IL cIn.lnn.I connerci.l.I


MoNTeoNERT, January 19.-The house
passed to-day a bill TO provide against the in
vasion Of the State BY sea. It makes pilots
liable to fine and Imprisonment who bring for
eign vessels into the harbor Of Mobile, and au-
tborizes the commander OF Fort Morgan 70
destroy the beacon and landmarks at bis dis
cretion.
A resolution was also passed to make aeon
tract for the construction Of a telegraph line
to Point Clear, in order to effect a more rapid
communication with Fort Morgan.
It is understood that Nj. Hooper, Of the
Mail, will be a candidate for clerk Of the
southern congress. He is warmly supported
by the secessiouists here.
It is impossible to get any information of
the secret proceedings Of the convention.