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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-01-24

The Augusta Coustitutionalist
publishes the following extract from
a letter received from prominent
and we'll informed gentleman i u
Charleston. The letter is dated,
Charleston, January 1ltb, 1861:
ave have no fear Of lombard
ment. Fort Sumpter cannot reach
the city with sbo; or shell. There
have been several vessels sunk on
the bar, and no large vessel Of war
Can get in our waters. They may
land troops. If they do We can take
care of them. That's just what We
want. to get them on shore.
"No panic here; no one leaving
the city. or anything Of The kind.
"There is no need Of drafting,
and will be none; mora volunteers
are offering than we know what to
do with. One of the Edgefield COM
panies would have been refused If
we bad known it before they left
Six ready in Abbeville, and only
one taken. Edgefeld has more than
furnished her quota
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-01-24
N. 0. WALLACE Editor.
OFFIoE-- Atthe same Old Stand: Sign OF The
observer Printing Office
FAYETTEVILLE, TENN:
Thursday Morning, Jan. "a, 1861
The Truth Fairly Stated.


While there are men living in the
South who reproach her sons with
having produced the quarrel that has
broken the bond Of union between
the two sections, we are cheered by
words Of truth and Justice from
Northern Patriots who comprehend
the merits of the controversy, and
are brave enough to speak the truth
boldly, and to cast reproaoh upon
the guilty authors of the mischief.
The wrongs which the South have
suffered at the hands Of the North
arc thus strikirgly presented by the
Union newsp per, published at Ban
gor, Maine. Let our readers con-
trast its tone with the ema nations Of
the Nashvill, Banner, and its kindred
sheets. Hear the facts from that
truthful paper:
"For % years the pulpits and the
schools Of the North have taught
their members aud scholars to hate
| the people of the Southland, yet,
during all this time, with spirit o.
forbearance unparalleled in the history
Of the world, the South, hoping that
returning reason might eventually
restore more just and generous
conduct, have held up and opposed
to outrages from the former, of the
most insulting character, only the
Constitution OF the Union. But now
that shield has been pierced and rent
by ar aggressive majority who threat
eu to tample it in the dust
"Tbe people Of the North have
everywhere tradueed the people Of
| the South; they have spurned them
from their churches.and communion
tables; they have stolen their prop
erty and prevented its recovery and
restoration by State legislation; they
have scattered poison among the
slaves and taught them to mingle il
in the cup Of their master; they have
melted Instructions; they have in
/ vaded their soil and murdered THEN
citizens; they have elected a President
by the force Of a sectional majority,
and boast that Ing hare the South
under their feet. This last act has
filled the cup of Southern endurance
to overlooking, and. ALAS! that il
should be SO, the high, the noble, the
generous, sovereign people Of eight
States, if no more, constituting the
very Garden of .7merica, have al
last come to lock upon the Union as
10 longer desirable, aye. as no longer
enauable.
The spirit Of the American Tn.
ion has been departing. BY slow but
sure degrses, for nearly a whole gen
Grafton, and now, we fear, it is gone
The cold, lifeless, and lecaying form
alone remains, soon to BE- hurried
away by the m.re formal execution
Of plans of secession already con-
ceived and matured."
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-01-24
Coercion asyiewed by q Republican

CVCIViVH ariiC"Cu H'
The Indianapolis Journal, the
central organ Of the Indins nr9ubli-
cans, takes a very sensible dsT Of
the policy of coercion, as advocated
by The radical Republicans to prevent
secession. In its last Thirsday's
issue, the Journal makes tn, follow
ing remarks on this poini:
You cannot compel Friendship and
fraternity, and if the Unien is not
a friendly one, i is nothing II it
is not held together by love for
it and trust i9 its bsoefits, it is no
Union, wbatevlr else it may be-
The Government will bs weaker
Cor it; the n$ion poorer for it 1t
will cost US mich and give US moth
ing. A sTjugatec province is al
ways an etment of wea mo ).
aud not uhfrequently door Of
ruin, until the evaporation of de-
feat and Humiliation have had time
to. wear gut, and generation arises
that has brgotten the past in present
blessings Fight the Gulf States
to compl them to love US well
enough Ito stay with us! This
lis the kbsurdiiy at the bottom Of
coercion The eOuntervaiiing argu-
ment jbat the Union must be
preserved is 10 argument at all,
because the Union is not preserved by
war; ii it we've, we would see the wis
dom Of coercion at once. The Union,
10 is very life aud essence, is broken
to pieces by "a war, and it Is hope
lrssly broken. Peaceahl,. se3aratiou
does not break the Union half So
utterly and irremediabiy as coercion,
for time will soon teach The Slave
States The folly of disunion, and
bling them back, while a war will
put an impossible gull of blood 10
the way Of return forever.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-01-24

The resolutions were adopted "
160 to 1870.
RALEIGH, N. c., Jan. 18--He
House is holding a night session.
Many strong secession speeches haze
been made.
A State Convention will be alfd
The Northern opposition to Crisen-
denis resolutions weakens the Udon
sentiment daily.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-01-24

johnson Burnt in EGgy at Knor-
rAe.-We understand that Andrew
Johnson was burnt in effigy at
Knoxville last Tuesday. The pso-
pie Of Tennessee have serious
cause to think hard Of their Sena.
tor, but We cannot say that We ap-
prove this means Of expressing their
Indignation.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-01-24

A CANCER THE RESULT OF UslNG
PMS as ToOTHPicKs.- rhe Harris.
burg (Ps.) Telegraph says: "A
lacy has been in the habit of pick
ing her teeth With pins. A triAiDg
bumor was the consequence, which
terminated in a cancer. The brass
and quicksilver used 10 making these
pins will account for this cireum.
stance. Pins ara always pernieious
to the teeth, and should never be
used as tootbpicks."
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-01-24

The general opinion is that Viz
giuia will secede about the goth OF
February. In the meantime such
preparations will be made as may be
necessary to repsl any aggression.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-01-24

Occupation Of the Chattahoociie
ArsenaL-A private letter received
yesterday from Bainbridge informs
US OF the occupation Of the Cbatta.
hoochie Arsenal, situated in Gads-
den county, Florida, at the jane
ton Of the Flint and Chattahoocbie
rivers, by the Quincy Guards. -
The Arsenal contains 100000
rounds Of musket cartridges, 100000
rifle cartridges, and $4,000 lbs. of
gunpowder. There are no arms, ex-
cept such as ere necessary to de-
fend the property against ordinary
contingencies.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-01-24

We buy Feathers Good White and Striped
Homespun. Wool and Linsey - =
WRIGHT & TRANTHAA.
Apr;l ". go
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-01-24

VICE PRESIDENT BRECKINRlDGE FOR
THE CRnTENDEN CoMPRoMIsE.-Tbe
Washington correspondent Of the
Cincinnati Enquirer, in his dispateb b
Of the 10th, says
The letter Of Vice President
Breckenridge to Gov. Magoiiin is
published in the Constitution Of this
morning. He favors the Crittendan
Compromise because, he says. of all
the plans offered, it conCedes most TO
the North, while it represents the
least that the South can aoeept, OF
the spiri: Of the Republicans he says:
"Itell you that the Republicans
in Congress, and ] fear in the coun-
Try, newer viii adopt it. They viii
not recognize in any form, directly
or indirectly, property in slaves. =
They will outlaw from the protection
of the common Government proper
ty to the value Of 1000, 100000,
and which is interviewer With the
very structure Of society in scarly
half the States Of the Union. They
intend the South shall never have
any portion in the Territories of the
Union. Their fixed policy is to
WELD tho Federal Government Tor
anti-slavery purposes, and to crush
all opposition by arms ! am not
mistaken as to the purposes OF the
resolute md controlling spirits Of
that organization at this Capital. !"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-01-24

! am aware that there are many
questions Of general character with
regard to which the constituents Of
many of you desire legislation, bat
having convened you in sxtraordin-
airy session, upon what conceived
10 be an extraordinary occasion in the
history of the country, and feeling
the necessity of prompt and imme-
date action upon the absorbing
questions connected With the politi-
cal crisis Of the day, have in.
tentionally avoided submitting any
others than those to which l have
especially called attention, trusting
that no material interest will suffer
by being postponed until the next
session Of the General Assembly.
With the earnest hope that your
session may be short and agreeable,
and devoutly trusting that an All
Wise Providence may watch over
your deliberations and guideand direct
you in the adoption Of such measures
as will rebound to the general welfare,
peace, prospsrity, land glory Of eur State
and country, the questions, fraugbt|
as they are with weighty RESPONSE.
b ilities and fearfully important con-
sequences, are respectfully commit
Led TO your hands.
ISHAM G. HARRIS.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-14
TRAVEL THROUGH BALTIMORE RESUMED

BALTIMORE, Monday, May ~, 1861.
A train 'iom Philadelphia came through this after
noon with mails and passengers. 1t was hailed with
evident satisfaction by the people along the route, and
as it passed through hs city many expressions OF wei
come were given. The national flag was displayed in
various parts of the city to-day the prohibition having
been removed The citizens have been oil day IN ex.
peeaton Of the arrival Of troops over the Northern
Central Road, but thus far none have arrived
The first train from Pearyve, consisting Of three
passenger cars, well filed has jus; arrived here. The
bridges arc all in good order and trains will pass regu
larly There was 10 disturbance along the route.
Many ladies were among the passengers.
As the Maryland left the Perryvile dock with the
passenger cars upon her upper deck the American flag
was run up and saluted by the troops The people on
both sides Of the river cheored loudly. AT Havre de
Grace the people raised American flags and cheered the
train as ii passed American flags waved all along the
route. The road and bridges arc well guarded.
The streets of Baltimore, through which the train
passed, were tbronged with people, many women
having heir children in their arms
Baltimore Is quiet. American flags hang across
Baltimore streets No other hags seen.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-14
THE NEW-YORK STATE REGIMENTS.

ALBAST. Moudsy, May 10, 1861.
T.. ID. Morgan, ir son Of Governor Morgan, has
resigned his Office on the staff Aid-de-camp and Ed
mund Schriyer late Captain Of Second Artillery and
Assistant Acknowledgement in the United States Army
il appointed in his place, with the rank Of Colonel
Three more regiments the Sth, 9th, and Buffalo Reg
iments, were organized by the Board to-day. Gov.
80 n will forward five Of the thirty regiments as
soon they IRE armed and equipped for the service Of
the United States but no more Of the present
uniformed force Of the State will be forwarded for
three months service unless by special order of the
Federal Government
The 10th REGIMENT Of volunteers organized by the
Board have elected Thomas +. Davis of New-York
CITY, Colonel. Col. ID. il a native Of 81. Lawrence
County and graduate Of West Point, and saw
three YEAR service under Gen. Taylor. DIR. Samuel
March Of Po,tsdam County, graduate OF the Norwich
Military College, has been elected Colonel and Col.
Buel Palmer of Clinton County, Major. The compa-
MES composing the regiment under the following
Captains: David Neyns Of Ogdensburg; Frank
Palmer, Pattsburgh; James M. Pomeroy, Potsdam;
l.. Stetson, Pattsburgh; III. NJ. Curtis, Depeyster;
j. c. Gilmore, Potsdam; Wood of Chary; Gibson of
Stockholm; Seayer Of Malone; and George Parker Of
Gouvorneur II il known that the northern regiment
If composed Of umbermen river droyers farmers, and
mechanics, and oil famous as unequaed marksmen.
ADAMS, N. Y, Monday, May l3 1861.
company of volunteers from Watertown, under
the command of Capt. Lacy, passed here for Elmira
this evening.
Mitchell, who is confined in Jail at Watertown, who
was TO he tried next month for firing the store OF b. f.
Wcbtter r, at this place, in December last, escaped
last night Also one synes went with him. reward
is offered for their arrest
AIBIoS, Monday May 10, 1861.
Company A, Capt. Hardee left for Albany at
o'clock this D. IN This is the first company from Or
Leans County. Others are awaiting marching orders.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-14
TROOPS MOVED FORWARD.
Occupation Of Hights Commanding
Baltimore.
A SURPRISE ON THE CITY.
A FRIENDLY GREETING TO THE TROOPS.
BArrImonr Monday, May 10, 1861.

BArrIMoRI. Monday, May Is, 1901.
About O'Clock this evening large train hlled Win
roOps arrived at the outer depot from the Relay House,
containing 900 troops from each Of the regiments sta
toned at the Relay House.
TIE 9th Massachusetts, and 9Th New York Keei-
nents, with battery Of artillery, marched through
South Baltimore to Federal IIill, high point OF
ground on The south side of the barbor directly over
looking the city and ore mile west Of Fort McHenry.
The sudden appearance of the troops took the cti-
zens by surprise. They were greeted with every
demonstration Of APPRECIATION and immense crowds
quickly gathered cheering at every step, ladies waving
their handkerchiefs, and many brought lamps and
candles to the windows Prominent citizens accom-
panied the troops 10 the hill and assisted the officers In
taking the beet route thther and procuring quarters
for the troops until tents could arrive.
The troops seemed 70 be highly pleased with their re-
ception and all expressed surprise and delight at the
commanding position and fine prospect with tbe whole
city and country spread out before them.
The AmericanS Frederick correspondent says:
Some excitement was created here to-day by the re-
port that last night party Of twelve unknown men
entered the telegraph Office at Monocacy Junction, Six
miles east Of Frederick and cut the wires, spent some
time examining the bridges al that point, and left with
threat 70 return tonight and destroy tie bridge.
company Of raemen eft Frederick this evening to pro-
tect the bridge.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-14
THE REBELS At HARPER'S FERRY.
DISCOURAGISG STATE OF AFFAIRS.
HARRISBURG, Monday, May

HARRISBURG Monday, May l3, 1861.
person employed in the special service visited
Harper Ferry last week and reached Chambersburg
to-day Hereports that the troops concentrated at that
poet number GO0O all together about threeiourtbs of
them armed Most Of these are well armed, but the
balance are not armed at all. Only 200 Kentuckians
are there now, and ono company Of South Caronisns
The resident militia of Harpers Ferry very rest
i've under existing circumstances.
orly one days provisions was on hand, supplies
b,ying been cut of from Western Virginia by the
Western yirlinians. The supplies within reach any
where in the surrounding country must be exhausted
within two weeks.
The troops positively have not got more than one
thousand stand of from the wreck Of the arsenal
and some Of these are in bad condition. They cannot
manufacture more than twelve rides per day.
They have ooly COO men this side of the Potomac.
They have not erected any batteries from the Mary
land side, and show disposition TO erect any. All
the preparations indicate defensive purposes their
part, and deposition to forward the movement.
They must retreat or be proyisoIed. This however,
does not probably contradict the probable advance OF
the main Confederate army by that route Southern
Pennsy lyania, when Jeh. Davis discovers the impos-
siLiy Of breaking Gen. SCOTS lines around " ash
ineton.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-14
WESTERN VIRGINIA CONVENTION.

WHEELING, Monday, May is, 1851.
The city is wild with enthusiasm. Flags arc ilying
from nearly all the tuildings.
The Convention met at / 8. and after appointing
a Committee on Credentials adjourned to ?. IN,
The Convention then reassembled at that hour, and
the Committee reported fayoraby to the admission Of
delegates from - counties to seats. Permanent officers
were appointed, and resolutions adopted appointing
Committee State and Federal Relations. Before
its adoption discussion took place between Gen j. d.
jackson of Wood County, who thought division of
the State premature and John S. Carlisle, who sad
we must have immediate and prompt action. He
wanted no paper resolves
The Committee then adjourned until morning.
Tie ceremonies Of hosting flag over the Custom
House this afternoon, very imposing Thousands
Of people were the ground; the national airs were
sung and speeches were made by j. 5. Carlisle and
others.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-14
in Washington. A similar tender was to-da! re-
ceiyed from the Philadelphia Fire Department
A SICK TRAITOR.

Commodore Buchanan, who formerly had
charge Of our Nayy.YaId, but whose Conscientious
seruplcs would not ALLOW him longer to serve bis
country and protect bis Hag and who resigned
has made application TO be reentered upon 'ne
Navy list The Government politely but per
emptory declined tie honor Of Lis distinguished ae'
ANOTHER ACCIDENT.
Willie the Rhode Island Marine Artillery were
practicing this morning private named om",'!
was manned in bis hand, and nearly lost H. by
the premature discharge Of the gun. lie VII Do
hospitaled about ten days.
NORTH CAROLINA.
Hon. Jas. T. Morehead, Of n. G., the pTede-
ca.sor Of MIR. GiImer, reached here this evening
He saws the people there have made up their
minds 10 stand by their State although when
taxations and priyations press too strongly, they
will not adhere 40 pcrtinaciously as they now
think they viii. He says Mr.. Gilmer is a broken.
hearted man. and feels terribly the disgraceful posi-
ton in which his State las placed herself He tried
earnestly to keep her within the pale of the
Union, but southern sympathies and prejudices
are too strong for him. and those who worked
with him. and be was defeated. Mr.. Gmer can
not be expected to defy public opinion, but ne
viii not act in concert with those who plot de.
struction fol the Union.
THE UNION IN KENTUCKY.
William II. Edmunds, % live Union man
from kentucky, endorses all that Mr..
Thomasson has said to the President re-
oardiup the Union feeling in that State.
THE REBEL FORCES IN VIRGINIA.
Fayete McMullen has Just got in from Rich
mond. lie says there were 10000 troops there
10000 at Norfolk, 1000 at Harpcr'S Ferry, and
others were preparing to leave Richmond for the
latter place Nothing is thought of or talked OF
but military forces and military operations.
Every other man is soldier, and business is
done gone forever. Mr.. McMulen's business here
is not made public, but he goes back and forth
unmolested. This information is c0rroborated by
Wilson Jones, Government scout, who returned
this afternoon. He says, that having traversed
the entire route from Richmond TO Harper's
Ferry, he should estimate the number of troops
of and between those two places at 25,OOO' Mr.
Jones was arrested as SPY, but, by means Of
come secret society pass, escaped.
DELAWARE HOME GUARDS.
A Committee from Delaware are here urging
Secretary Cameron TO give them arms for their
home guards. Mr.. Cameron decided that he had
no guns for home guards, and that, in any event,
the forces raised in Delaware would probably be
retained for service in that State.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-14
THE MARYLAND LEGISLATURE.
B,ITINoRE, Monday, sfay -,

B,ITINoRE, Monday, May Is, lS6I.
Tie Legislature did not adjourn to-day as was ex-
pected.
The House amended the resolution proposing to adj
journ Thursday till the 9TH Of June. The Senate
amended with provision 10 appoint Commissioners to
confer with President Lincoln, JEFF Davis, and the
Governors Of Virginia and Pennsy lvanis for stay Of
hosiiIiiies till after the meeting Of Congress. The
House refused to accede.
Mr.. Wallis reported bill for calling a sovereign
Convention. 1t was not acted upon. Adjourned till
tomorrow.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-14
MASSACHUSETTS TROOPS.

BOSTON, Monday, May I3, 1851.
The report that three four additional Massachusetts,
regiments would be accepted for three years. was
hailed with great favor by the large military force in
the city and forts who getting impatient OF delay
The lst Boston Regiment, composed mainly Of we'll
drilled and thoroughly equipped city companies ten
dered its services among the very FIRST The llth l3th
and l4h Regiments mainly quartered in the harbor
forts, are full and making progress in drill. The new
flying artillery company, under Maj. Cobb, viii be in
efficient fighting condition in few days.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-14
THEY WILL HAVE THE CAPIrAL.-The N. o.
Deitas MONTGOMERY correspondent writes 40 follows

The vail Of secrecy sl the deliberations o. Congress-
vat The on,niop here that formal declaration Of
against win be made and tbs, vigorous
attack on WaAhinston win Immediately follow do not OF
course vouch the truth Of this and merely give
the index Of be public mind IL reported here that oca
information has been that troops from the North are
pouring aousy into the capital OF The old government
and h before oeu!d possibly oefn our
the or war The se for taking the old seat Of sove
eut wy bou desuertte battle has evidently by ye s
doom = ,easd Tbs ed sad rsbe determination 20 cap.
ture rn city the prevailing sentiment Of our people and
i on CLEANS the eyes osvery soldier whose GesEsson
u N1sltpstsu." III.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-14
FOR WASHINGTON VIA BALTIMORE.

PHILADELPHIA, Monday, May Is, 1861.
II is understood that COL Lewiss Regiment llst In
fantry will receive marching orders tomorrow, through
Baltimore southward. They are fully equipped.
If Col. Lyles Regiment can be got ready VIII "lso
be sent of tomorrow under command Of Gen. Cadwai'
lader. They lack knapsaeks and cartridge boxes.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-14
PROVISIONAL CONGRESS OF TIE CONFED
ERATE STATES.
EIGHTH DAY.


MONTGOMERY, Ala, May 6, 1861.
Congress met to-day al noon, and was opened with
prayer.
The journals of the preceding day read and con-
firmed
After the call Of States,
Mr.. Brooke of Mississippi presented the ordinance
passed by the Virginia State Convention adopting the
Provisional Constitution of the Confederate States OF
America and also the resolution passed by the same
Convention authorizing the appointment or election OF
Commissioners TO this Congress. MIR. Brooke said that
Messrs. Hunter Riyes, Burkenbrough, Staples and
Cameron had been selected Commissioners, and that
two of those gentlcmen-MessIs. Bnrkonbrongh aud
Staples-werc now present, and he desired that they
he invited 10 take seats in the Congress.
Mr. Rhet Of South CaroiiBs moved that Congress
90 into secret session. and that the Virginia ComInis-
iopers now present be invited to remain n the Hail.
This motion prevailed aud Congress went into secret
session.
VIRGINIA ADMITTED.
The only business transacted 10 secret session. and
which has been made public is the admission oi Nir-
oiia into the Government of tho Confederate States
Two OF her members, Messrs. Barkenbrough aud
Staples were sworn in, and participated In The pro-
ceedings Of Congress -. ,o.,
MosrcosERY, Monday, May Is, 1861.
It's pro,,sble that Congress will adjourn within the
next ten days 10 meet again in July a. such place Us
circumstances NAV render necessery.