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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-07-18
Military Order

Military Order
The following ANotioe' fromCol.
Grtsaoc1 was left at this office in
ample time for last weeks O6se,-
eer, yet it did not come to our
knowledge until too late for that
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-07-18

QUILLs.-Our readers in the
country who have geese will do
well to save their quilts, as it will
not be long before the stock of
steel pens will give out, and the old
firm of "goose, gander & Co" will
have to supply the South with wri-
ting implements.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-07-18

LOST THEIR MARKET.-The Da-
venport { Iowa. News, of the 25th
ult., says: ''Corn was selling in
town yesterday at the very small
price of twelve and a-half cents pei
bushel. This is very low, but
there is no market for the arti-
Gle"
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Curiosity

Our friend Beng. For, Esq, has
placed on our table a curiosity in
the shape of an Indian arrow
head, the largest we have ever
seen, measuring, as it does, sew
en- inches in length, In the hands
Of the Red Man, it was no doubt
a formidable weapon. Esq. Fox
found it on his farm on Norris
Creek.
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He Holds His OWn-

The Knoxville Register in an
eulogistic notice Of Col. William II.
CAurc7tscel1, formerly ofthe Bank Of
East Tennessee, says he Railways
holds his own" The principal OBJ
lection to him is that he, like
Spence, holds other peoples.
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The Washington States announ-
ces that tuco negroes have been ap-
pointed to office in the Post-Office
Department at Washington City.
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NOTICE.

FV,HE firm of ST0GNER f FLETCHER
Il has been dissolved, and the business
will be closed up by VIZ. c. FLETCHER & Sov
All those indebted will please come forward
and make payment as soon as possible. aud
those having claims against the firm are no.
titled to pres .ent them for settlement.
Fayetteville, June 10, 1861.
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~ A week or SO since we
stated on the authority of Brown
lows Wing, that 2 a: r Nelson and
Horace Maynard were candidates
for the Confederate Congress from
the first and second districts of
Tennessee. The statement was
are running for
the United Suites Congress.
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Marriages.
MARRIED..

In Aeridianville. Ala. by Rev Mr.. John
son, Thursday, 1lth inst, DIR. RoBEsr T
SEARcY, of this place. and Mrs. CoRNELIi
JANE HEREFORD, of the former place.
The hands we're joined with plighted faith,
The solemn deed was dcne--
The blessing fell from holy lips
The loving twain were one.
In this county, Thursday, 18th inst, Mr.
THOMAS II. EDNoNDsoN and Mss SUSAN s.
DEFoED.
In this county. Sunday, 18th inst. Mr.. j.
F. ARMSTRONG and Miss MARY NJ. SMILEY.
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Negro for Sale

Mr.. ". T. Holman, Constable,
advertises a valuable Negro boy
for sale on the first Monday in
next month.
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.lIltary Elfttlon 1861.
ELECTION: THURSDAY, AUGUST ls-.

BRI5AniER GENERAI--ELEyENTE BRIGADE.
CT We are authorized to announce Capt
George Y. Eacb5 candidate Tor Briga-
ahier General of this, the llth. Brigade. T.
~, compo> 81 of Lincoln and Giles counties
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FROM COL. TURNER'S REGIMENT.
Mo. XIX.

r. LEAK CtR-On IueSddy, tue IL
inst, about II o'clock, we were a
surprised at the cry Sfall In, forr
a line.' After some inquiry W
were informed that we had tomarcl
! to Martinsburg, where the enem,
were collecting in large numbers
] After getting upon the pike, w
! were halted, where we stood til
4 o'clock, waiting for the ARTILLERY
to come up, when we were agar
Iordere1 forward, marching twelv,
miles by s o'clock, when we turned
into a woods. All being tired, We
spread our blankets on the ground
and dropped down upon them te
sleep. About II o'clock we were
again called into line, and moved
forward two or three miles. We
again halted In the road to await
the approach of day. The morn
ing soon arrived and we moved for
ward short distance, where we "a
gain turned into a woods lot for
breakfast and to wait for the main
body of the army, which came up
soon. After smup, about So'clock,
500 of our men who had been hold
ing the Yankees at bay at Martins
burg, came up after receiving the
third order to retreat. They noti-
fled us that they were closely pur-
sued by Gen. Patterson's division;
we were soon drawn up in line of
battle to meet overwhelmingly
for them they did not advance up
on US. Thursday morning at an
early hour we were aroused from
our beds to prepare for the advan-
cling enemy. The boys stood in 81
lence waiting with breathless anx-
iety the orders to begin hostilities.
This alarm was false, caused by
the accidental discharge of the gun
of one of the outposts. On Satur-
day morning we were again called
into line; after double-9uicking for
a short distance we haltedAevery
man was ordered to keep his place
in the line. We thought that we
would certainly have the pleasure
Of meeting the enemy ON that oc=
casion: All the boys were eager
for the conflict. We were soon
marched back to our former posi-
ton, where we learned that the en-
envy had endeavored to outAank us
and get to Winchester. When
they found that we were marching
out to meet them, they beat a quick
retreat. On Sunday morning we
marched back to this place, Gen.
Johnson having challenged them
three times for fight: During
the week we experienced some of
the hardships of a soldiers life
They were met without a murmur.
The fight at Martinsburg was be-
tween 500 Confederate and 1000
Federal troops-the enemy having
between 800 and 400 killed and
our men two killed and
several wounded. During the past
week there has been very near 100
of the enemy taken prisoners
The boys here are all anxious to
strike a blow at Old Abe's troops.
There is very little sickness in our
company now.
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NESTS. Clark, Gregory & co.. Enclosed
please find pay for enc dozen OF your Am
bposial Oil, the same had in December las
send in haste by express. You need no
be surprised to hear of good deal wanting
in this section.
Yours, truly, WIN. u. JACOWAY.
Stevenson, Ala, March 81, 1860.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-07-18

Nssp The Confederate Con-
gress meets in Richmond, Va, next
Saturday, the goth, pursuant to
adjournment.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-07-18

Messrs Clark. Gregory 4 Co.: Ihave used
your Ambrosia Oil in case of Ulcer on my
leg. OF years standing, which soon effected
a cure. CHAS. F. HIDE.
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Memphis. TeDn.-
Wheat--Ths market has been active
throughout the week and closed firm at the
range of former quotations. Yesterdays
sales on 'change embraced over 3 GOO bushels
at 81 90 for inferior, 81 lo@l 20 for red,
and 81 20 for white.
Bacon There is no change what ever in
the market Stocks fully equal to the de-
mand which is to limited extent only. We
again quote, in lots, shoulders Is. ribbed sides
16, clear sides II, and hams 16@17c, as in
quality.
Lari--There is fair demand at 80 lac
for brls and tierces and lac Is for kega.
Corn Meal--There is a good demand at
$4,000. per bushel.
Butter--We note moderate inquiry for
prime at 24@25c. for tubs and kegs.
Eggs With fair offerings and moderate de-
mand the market is quiet at lie. IN lots.
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Governors Proclamation

Gov. Harris has issued his pro-
clamation calling for 5000 volun-
teers to serve during the war.
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Gbs Markft5 --Tutfst Dates

Fayetteville Prices Current.
CORRECTED WEEKLY BY W. H. WEBB.
Sea OBSERVER OFFICE,
Fayetteville, -sJtly - 1861
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Atlanta, Ga
3acon-The stock is not heavy, Tut it is
ample for the moderate demand. and well
asserted. Prices are without change, so we
continue to quote Shoulders at i22@ l3c-;
ribbed sides, l55sc.; clear sides, Ice. plain
hams. IA, and cansassed hams 15c. BY the
qua nifty.
Lard.-There is good stock Of Lard, which
is in mod crate request at 13c. in barrels and
lac. in kegs.
Wheat--The arrivals amount to some two
hundred bushels per day. and sells freely
from wagons at SCI 10 per bushel.
Four.--The market is well supplied
Flour from new Wheat, and sells-S per
fine at So 25@3 so per hundred and Extra
Family at S. rs by the qnantity.
Butter.--The usual supply from the North
being cut off, there is great scarcity of But
ter, and it is il request at 20 cents from wag-
ons. II
Chickens Have lately been brought in
in increased quantities. They can now b.
bt ught at zoe. for frying size, and 25c fOl
grown fowls.
Eggs--Find ready sale at Is cents.
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Taxes 2

WILL attend at the times and places
i herein designated, for the purpose of re-
ceivina the State and County Taxes for the
year 1861, in Lincoln county, Tennessee:-
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-02-07
wOODBURY.

The fourth lecture in the Monumental course. was delivered by Nathaniel 8. Smith, Esq, of Woodbury, on Monday evening, and by his ad- mirable effort, he fully sustained the high char acter this course has attained. There is some- thing in the temper of the times, and in the mo- bleness of the object, in aid of which this course was instituted, that appeals to the hearts of our our people, and fills the house, while it inspires the several orators with more than their wonted vigor, zeal and eloquence. The weather was in- suspicious, but there was full house to listen to the learned orator of the evening. His sub- ject was the ' History q she City of Babylon" and most learnedly did he handle his subject, while he held the undivided attention of his au- dience by his pleasing delivery. The scope. of his lecture was to state the early history of Baby Ion, and describe the magniicence of the city, the power of it's Knight, and its religious wor- ship, with beautiful peroration, comparing the advanced state of civilization of the high antiq- uity, of which he treated with the still more ra- tional and glorious advance of the present day.
 The lecture was perfect success.
 The next lecture will be delivered on Monday evening, Feb. 11th, at o'clock, by Rev. Benja- min c. Meigs, late Missionary to the Island of Ceylon. His subject is "Notes on Ceylon," and our good people may expect rich treat.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-02-07
HARWINTON.

Although the weather the past week was rath- CT severe, being mixture of snow squalls and wind, the people of this town have been quito en- joyed in sleigh-riding. On Monday (the 28th) party of the middle-aged and youth, married and to the number of 31 couple left here for Bristol, and were served to an excellent SUD- per at the Kilborn House, and returned at an early hour in the evening. Perhaps should say here that the younger part of the company not quite satisfied with the modern way of sleghrid- ing, of going in the morning and returning in the evening, went a few miles further west, and returned at an early hour in the morning.
 At the departure of the first company, the fathers and grandfathers partook of the spirit, and on Thursday, party numbering about 20 couple left here for Wolcottville and were waited upon to an excellent supper by the worthy pro. prietor, Mr. Allen, of the Allen House; every thing passed very pleasantly, and all returned satisfied that old people can enjoy sleigh-ridt as well as the youth.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-02-07
MORRIS.

REV. H. H. MCFARLAND "A year having elapsed since his labors with the Congregational Church in this place commenced, preaced a ser mon last Sunday afternoon, reviewing its events, and presenting the following statistics:
 January l. 1860, the Church numbered 45 males, 94 females-l3a. From January l, 1860, to February ], 1861 the changes were as follows Lost by death, 3-Joel Bostwick, l.. N. Smith, and Mrs. J. A. Bradley Gained by lcttcrs 3 :; by profession of faith, I. Infant baptisms dur ing the same period, 3. Deaths in the limits of Morris, since January, 1860, 20; funerals, 24 Since July :, 1860, the deaths have been l7 |; funerals, l9. Benevolent contributions of the Church and Society, during 1860, $334 .s6-as follows: To A. B. C. F. M., S2O4.63-to A. H. NJ. S., S92-to American Female Guardian So ciety, Sl4.32-to American Bible Society, Sl232 to suffering inhabitants of Kansas, $ll.59. A Mission Sabbath School was sustained for three months, from June to September, 1860, in the west part of the place.
 Rev. Mir. Mcfarland has preached in Morris during the year, 95 times-held 39 Sabbath Evening meetings-2l weekly meetings in school houses-attcnded 8 Church Prayer meetings 20 meetings of the brethren of the Church-in- structed l9 sessions of Bible Class-attended IF funerals, and made 305 calls upon his people. The texts of his discourse were l Sam. [: l2. with Eecl g: 10.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-02-07
TWISTED.

The Congregation in the East Village was on Sunday afternoon electrified, by sermon from their pastor, from the text found in Isa. 5lst, 23. " Bo'0 doacn asat sre may go over''-in which he showed pretty plainly that slavery and oppres- sors were now calling on freedom and freemen to bow down and be trampled upon. But he warned his hearers not to submit ;-that right could never compromise with wrong, and never should attempt it t,-that the Christian must nev' CT go over or around an evil, but straight through it that they had nothing to do with remote, supposed consequences, but with the present right or wrong. He declared slavery and op- pression wrong, and that Christianity could nev- CT compromise for it's support or extension. They have some pro-slavery ones down there. Won' der if they winced any? .4
 -Mr. Clary, the foreman of the "Table Cut. lery Establishment" ofthis Village, who died the past week, is reported to have had insurance on
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-02-07

OS MONDAY of this week, the 4th of Febru- ary, the delegates from several of the Border States of the Union assembled in Washington to take into consideration the state of the Union to recommend for adoption such measures to the Congress of the United States now in ses- sion, as may be deemed by the Convention best conducive to the interests of the Union, and its preservation. Delegates from the following States were present, appointed either by the Legislatures of the States or the Governors :- Delaware, Kentucky, Maryland, Virginia, Mis- souri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Now York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Isl- and, Tennessee, Illinois, Indiana, Vermont, and Connecticut-ninc free States and seven slave States.
 -On the same day, "a Congress of the Southern States" was appointed to be held at Montgomery, Alabama, to " inaugurate South ern Confectionery" consisting of delegates from South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Mis- sissippi, and Louisiana-the six States who have declared themselves out of the Union. What the result of the deliberations of these Conven- tions may be, we shall not know until next week, but we may hope for the best, and that at least the border States of Delaware, Kentucky, Mary land, Missouri, North Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia, may be preserved from the attitude of treason to the General Government, which sooner or later must end in anarchy among themselves, and in horrid fratricidal war, in which they must be engaged with the powers of the Gov ernment, as constitutionally administered.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-02-07

aas" A Washington Correspondent of the New Haven Journal aud Courier speaking of Mir. Fcrry's speech as it was delivered in Congress, says:
 To-day, Hon. o. S. Ferry, of the Fourth Dis trict, made tue speech. l hardly dare write pre- cisely what think ofit as much allowance must be made for State pride. \ friend who sat near, and is himself of the brilliant speakers of this Congress-, said, Us he best spcech mule in either end ofh he Cupjtol Mis session." It was written, and forcell the undivided attention ofa present. I say forced-for all who have seen the House during the ordinary reading of speeches know that it is the time members take themselves busily to writing and reading; and it was almost comical to watch the papers that. one by one dropped, and unfn.hed letters showed aside, the conversation finally hushed, and the perfect still ness at last. During one portion, where the in huence and power of New England men and New England institutions were viridly portrayed, noticed quite tableaux. He was speaking of New England character and the strict fidelity to convictions of duty of our people, when Vallan- afghan, and Maynard of Tennessee, began whis- pering as though to ridicue it, fitly, of course because believe both are degenerate Yankees at all events one is-for Maynard was born in Massachusetts. They kept it up, perhaps, two or three minutes, but had to yield to the spell at last, and maintained respectful bearing after it.
 shall not attempt any sketch of the speech contenting myself with saying that he has grasped the issue ofthe hour, and his words are the bugle notes of the whole Republican hosts-the preser- vation of the Union first, and after sedition and revolt have tired of their folly, full and ample remedy of all grievances.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-02-07

aA- We publish ill full in our columns this week, the speech of our representative in Con- gress, Hon. O. S. FERRY, on the State of the Ma tion-that all ofour readers may have an oppor- tunity of reading clear lucid and eloquent state ed, and of reviewing the only ground on which Republicans can safely and firmly stand.
 It is one of the most able, patriotic and con- vincing addresses yet delivered in Congress. Its argument is clear and conclusive, and it is ex- pressed in the terse, vigorous sentences of which Mir. Ferry is SC. profound a master. It will com mend itself to the sympathy and convictions of every reader, and VIC earnestly commend ita pc rusal to all.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-02-07

THE DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION assem- bled in New Haven on Wednesday. Several prominent gentlemen in the democratic fold, are considered to be anxious to hold the empty hon. or of nomination for Governor-among them, James E. English of New Haven, II. c. Deming of Hartford, and James c. Loomis of Bridgeport. Cp to the time of going to prcss we are unable to announce to the enquiring world the name of the envied gentleman but next week we shall all know who he is, and on what principles and plat form the Democratic party hope to go into the canvass with any hope of success, and whether they are willing to uphold and defend the acts and principles of their compatriots in other parts of the country, in denouncing the Constitu- tion and Laws of their country, and endeavoring to divide and dismembcr the UNION.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-02-07

his life of one thousand dollars sack in &vor of his mother and sister, and three thousand in fa- vor of his wife. If so, it was ccmmendable' forethought.
 Our citizens are beginning to quietly agi~ tate the subject of graded school. It is desir- able that such a school should be established We have within an area whose diameter is not more than two miles, over five hundred persons between the ages of four and sixteen years, the most of whom would avail themselves gladly of the advantages of such an institution and it would add an hundred fold more to our prosper. ty than half dozen Court Houses, fails, &c.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-02-07
NEW PRESTON.

We learn as we go to press of a sudden and mysterious disappearance of prominent citi- zen of New Preston, merchant and the present postmaster of that society.
 He was last seen on Tuesday morning making tracks for the Harlem road, and on the same day one or two visitors from Hartford, supposed to represent creditors of the gentleman flown, ar- rived in New Preston in anxious pursuit of the bird-but only to find the Postmaster had seeded What the cause for this sudden flight may be, the sympathising friends of the gentleman may know. We only state the fact as it has come to our knowledge.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-02-07

framed to effect such transaction, be any thing more than completing of the Constitution Are we compelled by the nature of this Compact, nn- less 1t be absolutely broken up? Does the Con- stitution, rejecting every such amendment as in violation of 1t spirit bind us to keep these rest less and discontented people in forever? Must we say to them, before the world, there is, really no hope for you in the future, but in perpetual submission? We have you fast, within an area where there is no escape!' We mean to hold you, and to rule over you and your children, with our increasing Northern Majorities, to the end of time! Do we like to take that position? It that one fears much of an explosion. But the Genius of Liberty, how will she appear to the na- tions, with one foot in such positionl Is it in keeping with our Institutions? Is it according to the spirit of the age? While the subjects of Ital- ian rule are getting the right of suffrage while the Sultan of Turkey, and the House of Haps- burg are making large concessions to their sub- jects, shall we here undertake to act the tyrant in the sacred name of liberty?
 "No! the ground which will best commend it. self to the civilized world, if we can possibly unite in taking it, towards the people of those States, is this. We desire to have you remain with us; we have done well by you, as the record shows; we mean you no harm in future, and will allow none to interfere with your rights but if you must and will go if you are determined up- on it.; pay up your debts set your house ill order, and go. If your mind is made up to the conse- quences, and you are ready to go in proper way, and to behave yourselves when you are out why, go, in the Lords name, and the sooner the bet ter Propose your amendment to the Constitu- tion, and it shall at once be considered. You cannot go, so as to leave the bars down, so that the cordon of States will be broken, the Union torn and injured by the way you leave. Propose an amendment to the Constitution, according to the provisions of that instrument, and it shall be entertained without delay but while you are in they who reasonably resist it shall hang as high as Haman!''
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-02-07
NEW MILFORD.

Rev. William Silycrthorne delivered Lecture, Tuesday Evening of last week, in his Church, on Curious and Useful Truths" The wit and hu- nor of the Speaker was irresistible, and the au. diencc were overpowered with laughter.
 The ladies of the NJ. E. Church are making preparations for "Fair' on the 14th inst, the proceeds to be used to abate the debt against the Society.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-02-07

THE REPUBLICANS of the New York Legisla- ture had an exciting time on Saturday evening last, at Albany, in making the nomination for a United States Senator to succeed Mir. SEWARD. The Weed wing went in strong for William M.
 Evarts, Esq, of New York, and the anti Weed for Horace Greeley of the N. Y. Tribune. Mir. Greeley and Mir. Evarts ran neck and neck for eight ballots-Mr. Greeley generally leading, when the anti-Greeley forces united, and on the 10th ballot, Hon. Ira Harris of Albany, received the caucus nomination. We should have been pleased to have recorded the triumph of Mir, Gree