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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-02-07

Mr.. Bell, in his letter TO his Vicks-
burg friend, speaking Of Lincoln 6
election, said:
in form, the eleciiop was in
strict accordance with the reguIa-
tons prescribed by the Conslitu-
.tion and laws. The objection to it
is that it was effected by pure
ly sectional party, organized upon
the principle of hostility to slavery.
aud having for its prime object the
repression Of slavery, as a perma.
uent administrative policy, with a
view to its ultimate extinction. II
cannot be doubted that an admin
of the Government based
upon his policy, could operate far
more 1setagl'y in bringing about The
erfinction Of slcrs,y in tile South
through c6icial influence and patron.
rye, than by any more direct mode Of
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-02-07
r. S. Woodard, Admir-, &c.)
as. Jan, Rules, 1851

r. S. Woodard, Acm'r, &c-
Us. Jan. Rules, 1861
A. B. Thurman and others.)
ON motion Of complainant by attorney, and
~ it appearing to the satisfaction CT the
Clerk and Master, from the allegations in the
bill, that all the defendants, viz: E. W. An
dersop and wife Elizabeth Anderson and the
children of Joseph and Mary Slock (whose
names and number are unkBown,) John Ia
tum, - McLenden, Alpheus Thurman, Sin
gleton Thurman. Robert Long and wife Susan
Long. Julia A. Cleveland, Amanda Thurman,
Frances Thurman, and Augustus Thurman are
non-residents of the State of Tennessee--lt
is, therefore, ordered that publication be made
in the FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER, a newspa-
per published in the town of Fayetteville,
for four consecutive weeks, commanding said
,ef dafts tote and appear before the next
term of the Chancery Courr, to be held for
Lincoln county, at the courthouse in the
town of Fay etteville, on the fourth Monday
in February, 1885,, and plead, answer. or de-
mur to complainant's bill, and also that they
be required to interplead and set up, their
rights, otherwise the same will be taken for
confessed and set for hesring exparie as to
them X. FARQU HAKSON,
Jan "a, l861,-4t. CH. d III.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-02-07
A MAYOR GETTING HIS ELECrI,

A MAYOR GETTING HIS ELECTION
EXPENSES OUT OF GAMBLERS AND
HOUSES. OF Ill FAME.-In the trial
of some gamblers at Chicago last
week, the Court permitted them
to bring in evidence TO prove that
they and others Of their profess.
ion paid considerable sum to elect
Long John Wentworth Mayor on d.
rect and explicit pledges that during
his term at least they should be ur-
molested. The evidence was plain
and palpable, and did not admit
of doubt, and the Court, impos-
ing The highest fues The law allowed,
warned the prisoners not 10 pa!
their trust in such princes" or
promises again.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-02-07

FROM VIRGlNn.-Tbe following
resolution was passed unanimously
in the Virginia Legislature, on tie
10Th inst:
Rssolped, That If all efforts to
reconcile the differences between
the two sections Of the country shall
prove sbor,ivs. then every consider
alton Of interest and honor demands
cha, Virginia shall unite her desti.
MES With her sister slaveholding
States.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-02-07
Virginia Anli-Coereion..
The subioined are the resolo,i

The subjoined are the resolutions
Of the Virginia House OF Repre-.
sentatiyes, which were adopted by
ll2 to 5:
Res0.ced, by the General Assem-
bly, Of Virgins, that the Union be.
ing formed by the assent OF the
States, respectively, and being cou-
sistent only with freedom and the
Republicans institutions guaranteed
to each, cannot, and ought not to be
maintained by force.
That The Government Of the On.
ion has no pow er to declare war
against any OF the States which
have been ifs constituent members.
That any effort by that Govern.
ment TO coerce any State to re.
union or Submission, whether un'
der The claim Of enforcing the
laws against citizens or 9th eru Use
should and Will be esteemed b,
Virginia, from community Of inter
est and relations, as war on hel
Illkewise--to be resisted to the nj
NEST OF her means aud power.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-02-07

Longevity, Democracy and mat
rimooy are the strong poiatsoi Mr..
James Douglas, Coventry, CT.
lie is 1e4. has been married over
20 years, and always voted the
Democratic ticket.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-02-07
InS0lyent Malice.

DURSUANT to an order Of the Clerk of
Il the County Court of Lincoln COUNTY.
Tenn, upon the suggestion OF the admins
traitor Of the estate of TICS. d. Harrison, dec,
Of the insolvency of said decedent's estate.
notice Is hereby given TO all persons having
claims against said estate to present them 10
the Clerk Of said Court. authenticated, ON or
before the 2stfl day OF JUnc, 1861, Tor
pro rata distribution. or they will be forever
GebarFed.
Jan. 10. VIC. SOLOMON. Af,ar.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-02-07

WHAT True NORTHERN MEN SAY
OF COERCION. In The IiliIois Lpgisla-
ture, Friday, in the debate on the
militia bill. Mr.. Green said: "Shou!d
this State (llIinois) be invaded by
the Soath, bis constituents residing
on the border would reael the Zoe
and defend the honor aud majesty
of the State; but" said he. "should
YOU Of the North attempt 10 pass
over the borders Of our State to
suhjugate a Southern State, you
would De met on this side of the
Ohio river, and you should not
shed the fraternai blood of our
Southern brethren until you had
first passed over the dead bodies
of the gallant sons Of Egypt"
The New Workers. and Ohioaus
who passed coercion resolutions had
better make a note of This.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-02-07
Gentlemen S Wear in Great Variety

CL0THS the finest in town, Cassimeres
~ Doe skins, Silk and MarssilIes vestinr
Hats assorted Ready made Clothing Linen
drills, Drap De etc, the best and Iargessc tosk
we have ever had chear ut
May ;. WRIGHT & RANSOM
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-02-07
DISSoIuTToN

ME firm of Nassarer 4 Knights is this
II day dissolved by mutual consent n.
l.. knights has bought the entire stock and
accounts. All those indebted to the finn
will pleases settle Immediately.
We return our THANKS 10 the 'publis for the
liberal patronage extended 10 our firm, and
would respectfully solicit for the successor
continuation of the same.
August 0. ILL., KNIGHTS.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-02-07
In the Circuit Court Of Lincoln Co.
Mshael S. Denham & wife Nonresident

VS.. No,;oo
William Paysnger & others)
inN motion of complainants by their counsel.
~ and it appearing to the sa isfaction of
the Clerk that defendants William Paysinger,
William Hopper and wife Julia Hopper,
Elizabeth Pa, singer, John Paysinger, Mary
Paysinger, Thomas Burton A. Paysinger and
j sse 3. C Paysinger, are non- residents Of the
State Of Tennessee, and beyond the juris-
diction of this Court, SO that the ordinary pro-
cess of law cannot be served upon them
1t is, therefore, ordered that publication be
made in the FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER, a news
paper published in Fayetteville, Tennessee.
for four weeks in succession. commanding said
defendants to appear at or before the next term
of the Circuit Cont for said county, at the
courthouse in Fayetteville. on the first
Monday i'm March next, within the
time prescribed by law, to plead .answer,or de-
mur to compliments bill, otherwise the same
will be SET down tx parte as to them
X. s. WOODARD, CIR.
Jan. 81. 1S61-4t.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-02-07

eg- Sam. Jones, Deputy Sheriff
of Maurv Co., Tenn, has run of
with 100000 Of other folks money.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-02-07

"Ha, Bill, what is all that noise OF
the courthouse for?"
They are fling bill"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-02-07

. letting al
Is Tene.
IT, lxtraet the
~ lorthern pro-
~ will certainly
hose who have
/eceiving comfort
fions Of the South:
/are Mf. Seward and
An friends, and we do
4. that the people Of no
6tate OF. the South have
AIMED for one instant Of sub
TO the execution Of the poll
l6reshadowed by the Chicago
form. On this point :hs South
a unit, it has never been any
hing else. We have to be sure
differed amongst ourselves as TO the
time aud mode of resistance; but We
have never diffsred With respect
10 the simple point of resistance it.
self. Many Of us have been coutent
30 await the first actual attempt of
the Federal Government TO execute
the auti-slavery policy of the Rspub.
lican party, believing that the at
tempt would never actually be made,
and that if it should be, it might then
be resisted with greater ftBess and
harmony before hand, and that in any
event resistance ought to be made
mithiE the Union, and not cut of it;
whilst others have assumed that the
Republican party would infaIlbly
carry out lis policy to the letter the
moment the party should acquire the
power to do so, in which event ii
might prove too late to resist sue
c,ssfully. and that resistance at all
events should be made out Of the
Union, and not in it; but none Of us
have contemplated Submission. We
have With perfect agree ment coutem-
plated resistance at whatever hazard
Bell men, Douglas men, BFeckimijge
men, Ill alike, have agreed herein
On this point. We repeat, the Soutt
has been and is a unit.
"The only difference, we here alst
repeat, has been rs to the tims ant
mode Of resistance; ''snd the night o
the sixth day Of November" fouud
those who were for immediate resis
lance, by dissolution Of the Union
in the ascendancy in at least one
saveholding Stste, and, to draw the
very nildest estimate, in extremel,
formidable strength in a majority o
the remaining ones. The ''cause o
secession was then strong, alarming
iy strong; but, SO far from justifyine
air. Stewards opinion Of its relative
strength; it was unquesiionably
weaker at that moment than it hal
been at any time since, and, VIZ
greatly fer, is growing stronger
every day. Assuredly We see ns
signs of its abatement. 1t is nov
strong enough to menace seriously
and does seriously menace, the sud
den and utter ACKNOWLEDGMENT and
extinction of the Republic. Tbs
friends of armed delay, those who
would have the South stand upon the
defensive, and calmly await the fu-
Aure, are overwhelmed almost every.
where. The cry for new eenstitu.
tioual guarantees peryades nearly
the entire South. 1t has even
sreached Kentucky, and spread a.
mongs. her sober and loyal people
with something like the rapidity of a
ipanic. The South has lost conf
dencs ia the North. A feverish aud
irrepressib!s excitement ellis our Dor
Adsrs,"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-02-07

WE have just received small invoice
OF American refined Iron, which we
VIII sell low and we Invite special attention
to It, ard particularly we invite Blacksmitbs
to examine ii and give ia trial.
4 S0RN ZEAL and Bacon wanted by as
~ STOGHER q FLETCHER.
1une IL Near The Depot
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-02-07
.uTTencV.
Insolyent Notice.

PURSUANT to an order Of the Clerk of
IL the County Court of Lincoln county,
Tenn, upon the suggestion Of the administra-
tor of the estate of Hardy II. Logan dec, of
the insolvency Of said decedent's estate:
notice is hereby given to all persons having
Claims against said estate to present them TO
the Clerk of said Court, authenticated, on or
before the 9TH day Of May, 1861, for
pro rata distribution. or they will be forever
Geba-red. BYERS LOGAN, Admir-.
Nov. 15.--3m.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-02-07
William R. Runaway In Justices Court,
u.s. Lincoln county,
McCarmac & Shugart y Tennessee.


u.s. Lincoln county,
McCarmac & Shugart Tennessee.
nN tbs 9Th day of January 1861, William
" r. Runaway filed his written affidavit in
my Office praying that a writ of attac hment be
issued against the effects of McCarmac &
Shugart, and the said attachment having been
returned TO my Office executed by summon
ing Y. w. Bledsoe as garnishee to appear be-
fore me, and answer on oath. said punishment,
and the said 7. w. Bledsoe having appea red
and answered that he has unuer his control a
judgment belonging to the said NcCarmac
< Shugart-I, therefore, order that publca-
ton be made in the FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER,
a newspaper published in the town of Fayette-
vile. for four successive weeks, requiring the
said McCarmac & Shugart to appear before me
at my Office in Petersburg, on Saturday,
si:c 18th day Of July, 1861, and an
swer said writ of attachment, or jnal judg-
ment will be rendered against them.
WILLIAM r. SMITH,
Jan. 24.-S3 Justice Of the Peace.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-02-07

on the South side of the Public Square, Fay
ettevile, cast end of the large three story brick
building, where housekeepers or others wish
ing to get any description of furniture. are
requested to favor them with call. Their
work, in point of style, durability and finish
shall not be surpassed by any establishments
ia the country. while they guarantee their
prices shall be as lo,o as any others yhateuer.
They have now on hand or will furnish to
order at short notice
Fine Wardrobes, Sofas, Chairs, Hat Racks,
Dressing Bureaus. Bedsteads of every kind,
Common do. Cribs and Cradles,
Diyans & Ottomans Tables, all kinds, &C.. &c.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-02-07
GaDEE-MN%.

They have, also just received and intend
keeping constantly on hand, supply of the
finest and best finished Metallic Burial
Caskess ever brought tothis market, which
they will sell extremely low, and deliver
in any part of the county free of extra charge
in a good hearse. Wood Collins promptly
made as low as any shop in Lincoln. and de-
livered free of extra charge, in any part OF
the county.
WILSON. MOVERS & WILSON.
Ian 20.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-02-07


We call the attention of cur rea.
ders to the following portion of a let
ter from the Washington correspond
eat Of the New York Herald, which
reachsd US esterday, that the pres
ent aim of the Black Republicans is
10 Involve the present administration
in war with the South, so as te
avert the odiam from themselves, OF
inaugurating their advent into power
by acts Of open hostility. and secu-
ring the advantage in lhs future o!
their plea, that they found: the war
! on their hands, begueathed by a Dem
ocratie administration. Speaking Of
Ar. Lincoln, be says:
Ii is bis desire, asd that of bis
friends, 10 the increasing danger 81
the country, to have the great qnes.
ton settled before he enters the
" hiie House. la fear of a failure
TO accomplish settlement. after they
became satisfied that tae determiua
ton Of the South 10 secede vas
something more than q shower, tbs
purpose was to force Mr.. Buchanan
10 adopt coercive measures, 10 order
that the odium Of such o course
might fall on the present adminiStra
ton.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-02-07

A-AITY.
UST received and opened ia il day L.,
- very choice Family Fonr. ground upon
water mills, and will be furnished to custom
ers in sacks of d spd - barrel sizes We
have also on hand good Supply Of CHOICE
LARD and shall keep it constantly en- hand
during the season. for the Accommodation of
those who have to buy.
Clear sides, hams and slonlders--of these
we keepa supply on hand.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-02-07
~ A|1AIseNs 4
Webb s. McPhail

& RE now in receipt the largest a*a
IN stock of New Goods cvel 80
brought TO this market, direct -
from the Eastern cities. -
We are determined to do business in ner-
camille manner, and not to be surpassed in the
beauty and magnitudsof our stock. Having
increased facilities fos purchasing Goods in the
Eastern markets. AID making most OF our pur-
chases from first hands, we are thereby enabled
to sell Goods at LESS PROFIT than those pur-
chased from second hands.
Our stock consists of
I English, French md German
04@ CD MD - =
All We ask of our friends and customers
to call and examine for themselves, feeling
satisfied they will agree with as both in regard
to the Goods and prices. SO
81 Z K S o
Every thing new in this line
Chene founced Robes, beautiful;
| Brocade do do
Checks do do
Taffeta Iardiniene;
| Rich Armures;
do MORE Antique;
Gro de Nap Muslins;
! Cheap do all kinds;
Mourning Goods;
Black Bareges;
Black and white Bombazines,
Rich Warp Alpaca;
ER LIZ ss
] Extra fine assortment
! aARN HaAnsF1 re
Shreveport daily news., 1861-08-29
The Daily News

lis published in the city Of Shreve-
port, Parish of Caddo, every Tuesday,
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and
Saturday morning, at the low price of
SS to mail subscribers. The Mon
day. Weekly News is published at
So 80 per annum. The News will
not be forwarded to any address, until
the subscription money is received,
as it is published on the cash princi-
pie; and the terms being put at low
figures, will not admit of credit.
Specimen copies Of either Of the
above will be forwarded to such as
desire subscribing.
The colamns will contain articles,
selected and original, which will prove
of interest and tend to the welfare of
its readers. 1t will be devoted to the
interests of the South; and internal
improlemen in the Parish and vi
cinity, viii receive the undivided. at
tentien of the publisher
The columns Of the News will be
open to every person. Personal arti-
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Correspondence is solicited from all
sections
AS an advertising medium, the
News offers great advantages to the
business men Of North Louisiana.
Arkansas, Texas, and the city Of
New Orleans
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PROPRIETOR.
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Portable Steam Engines with or
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Engines with double tiue boilers.
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The Daily News.
NE WSPAPER Law.

NE WSPAPER Law
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notice to the contrary, are considered
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ton.
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field Female College

DESoTO PARISH LA.
Nhc Fall session Of this Institution
L will open on Wednesday, 2nd
October Sol, with full and efficient
Faculty. The domestic department
will be under the immediate superin-
tendencc Of the President and his
lady, and every effort will be made
to promote the comfort Of those en-
trusted to their charge.
CO,ton, prortsions, Coutederasc
Bonls ar Treasury rates taEeu IN Peg
mcnt nf Bo0rd and Iuitiou.
For other information, Address.
CHAS. b. STU ART, President
Mansfield, La.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-08-29
THE SHREVEPORT
Weekly News,

Published in the city of Shreve-
port, Parish Of Caddo, every Monday
morning at the low price Of $2 So
The News will not be forwarded to
any address, until the subscription
money is received, as it is published
on the cash rrinciple; and the terms
being pnt at low figures, will not ad-
nit of credit. t,
1t is the cheapest paper published
in the State, the sheet is "a by 36 in
ches. and contains teoenty-eight col-
as'aws ~ ret1dine matter, set in soli1
type. The Weekly News is made
up of the reading Published in the
daily, and contains the latest news re-
ceived in Shreveport, and well Sc
lected articles. In fact it is one Of
the
BEST FAMILY PAPERS,
published in the South
Specimen copies will be forw ardcd
to such us desire subscribing.
The columns will contain articles,
selected and original, which will prove
Of interest and tend to the welfare Of
its readers. 1t will be devoted to the
interests of the South: and internal
improvements in the Parish and vi
Lcinity, will receive the undivided at
tention Of the publisher,
The columns Of the News will be
open to every person. Persona! arti-
clcs will not, under any circumstances,
(ei:her as communications or adver-
tisements,) be published.
Correspondence is solicited from all
sections
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Proprietor.
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months. will be entitled to an exchange
for the Daily.